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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
COMMUNITY HOUSE
PLAN APPROVED BY
LOCAL LEGION POST

win this locality have Service
Mems community house2" That is the
question to be put UP TO the counsy
court by members OF Capital Post No.
Q. Salem. as result of resolutions
adopted at the regular monthly meet
ing held Tuesday night at the Armory.
The proposition receives the en-
phatic support Of the Legionaires who
base the utility for the project upon
the authorization granted to county
courts BY the 1920 legislature for the
appropriation Of not less than $io.oae
for such purposes.
Plans were formulated at last nights
meeting for the inauguration OF an an
gressive campaign for $4,000 struc-
ture to be erected at Salem and 70 90
used as club house by all ex-service
men. Members of the local post are
confident that with county and city
aid and by general subscription. suf-
ficient funds will be readily secured
for the erection OF suitable building
which will be d splendid memorial to
Oregon's gold star heroes
Those who advocated the plan at
the meeting pointed out that many
such, conamunity lseaisss have been
erected in the tinted States and that
there are already two In oregon.
IA resolution prepared by Comrado
Lyle Page OF the local post, places
the measur bfore the county court for
an affirmative or negative answer
Despite the fact that the county budget
Is usually loaded togthe guards" the
legionaires are confident that favvi
able action will be taken.
Comrade Pilkington presented
measure which also received general
interest The resolution was heartily
approved and passed, as 1t embodies
four features now pending In congress
These projects are:
I Land settlement not confined 70 =
few States but covering farms In an
states.
Ala to encourage the purchase Of
homes III either city or country,
Vocational training for all ex-service
individuals desiring Il.
Adjustment Of compensation or final
adjustment OF extra back pay, based
on length Of service for those not
availing themselves OF any one Of the
three preceding features.
A third resolution adopted by the
post, petitions Oregon congressional
membrs to support the bin which pro
vides pensions for disabled Spanish
American war veterans.
All service and ex-service men In
the vicinity OF Salem are urged by the
local post to join the American Le-
gion, as II is case Of united we
stand, divided we fall The projects
supported by the Legion promises fair
play and square deai for all who par
ticlpated In the late war. One Legion
aire expressed the situation triteiy.
when he stated "A man must be
pretty poor specimen to look forward
to the benefits these projects VIII
bring; without himself getting IN and
aiding the work"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
FARMERS ENTERING
CAMPAIGN BACKED
BY 100000 VOTES

Chicago, Mar. 3-The National
Farm Bureau federation said to be
backed by 100000 farmers in twenty
eight states, will represent "the man
with his feet in the furrow," J. r. How
ard of Clemens, Iowa. temporary pres
ldent, said at the opening meeting
here today.
Action was taken to establish a gem
eral office in Washington and another
in the middle west, Indianapolis and
Chicago being among the chief con-
tenders for the latter.
Plans to secure legislation which
will simply the machinery of market
ing and distribution between the farm
er and consumer were discussed.
Heretofore the farmer has ben mis-
represented by all sorts of organiza-
tions and men who were not real farm
ers," said Mr.. Howard They. have
been painted as radicals. I do not be-
lieve, for instance, that two per cent
of the farmers of this country are in
favor of the Plum plan for control of
railroads which they were represented
as favoring in the Farmer-Labor Con-
gress recently held here"
The purpose of the meeting is 10
foderate the county and state farm
bureaus which are already functioning
in 2S states, into a solid. national body,
according to Mr. Howard.
I'VE are planning system to saKe
a direct referendum vote Of the farm
ers on all public questions 50 that the
federation may truly represent them.
This referendum is provided for In the
Of the federation"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03

This was the conclusion of Juose
John M. Wilson. presiding at the trial,
today. The ruling came at the close OF
the morning session of court, Judge
Wilson holding that the evidence thus
far produced by the defense had fallen
far short of showing an overt. act on
the part of Grimm. The court also
held that the defense had failed to
show preconcert and presence on thu
part Of the deceased In any alleged
conspiracy.
Evidence Falls Short.
The entire morning session OF court
was devoted to arguments on the ad-
of evidence which defense
counsel asserted would show conspir-
acy to raid the /. WI w. hall.
THE court is Of the opinion that the
evidence falls far short Of being suff,-
cient to show an overt act on the part
of Grimm" said Judge Wilson In rui-
ing. Judge Wilson declared. that in
his opinion, only generalities relating
to an alleged conspiracy have thus far
ben brought out by the defense. Evil
dence Of what may have occurred at
meetings of Centralia commercial In
terests, at which Ii is alleged a raid
on the hall was discussed. cannot be
offered, the court ruled. until Grimms
knowledge of, or presence at such
meetings was shown,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
Asked
To Protest Split
OF Armenian Land

New York. Mar. 3.--Declaring that
the allied premiers have tentatively
planned partition of Armenia, the
American committee for the independ-
ence Of Armenia today issued an ap-
peal asking Americans to protest such
action and also to demand the end Of
Turkish rule there. The committee,
headed by James w. Gerard, former
ambassador to Germany. urges church.
es, civic, commercial and other bodies
to communicate with the president
and congress 'to the end that this an
cient martyr nation may be lberatgd
and preserved.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
WHO KNEW HOOVER?

L. During the period 1883 to 1891 Herbert Hoover spent
ms ooyhood in Salem and Newberg. When he first came
oregon ne about nine years Of and the greater
spent in this city
II Inc Capital journal win publish "reminiscences OF
1oVers boyhood submitted by Journal readers Inose
al y remember him young man and as boy are lnvit
@ 81 70 furnish the Journal with any interesting biographical
DTS Of general interest.
H., Undoubtedly, the boyhood of this who is now IN
@ foremost ranks of internationally known peTsonages
feplete with character indications which should be made
% not for purposes of partsanship propaganda Dut
'ion IL the viewpoint of specific interest.
~ Inc older residents of the city who came INTO contact
n Hoover invited to take part in this work Articles
may De submitted in the writer's STYLE or difficulty
experienced in composing the story, phone the Capta
and member OF the reportora staff will aid you
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
PEOPLE WHO
:: :: :: !:
KNEW HOOVER
Bert's Playmates Could Say
Something Allus' Doing
When Young Hoover
Was In Vicinity.

Perhaps many lads OF Salem and
vicinity as they read these articles Of
Hover's boyhood. have decided that
the now world known man was too
"goody goody" to be adopted as a
snodelsome Salem residents who have
contributed to these articles express
ed it that Bert was bit serious and
a trifie slow" but this is not mean,
to indicate that Bert was not 100 per
cent "boy."
Now, while Bert was undoubtedly a
sincere student and II Is claimed for
him that he was absent from the roll
call of the stepping OUT gang, there
are incidents galore to show that
young Hoover was right In line when
a good time was to be had.
There is the picture of Hoover and
Fred Lockley with their bicycles,
furnishing ''jitney trips" to the sun
dry small folks in the neighborhood
In Salem today, there are folks who
remember these 'venturesome iaunts'
when as small tots they enioyed n
ride "on the handlebars" Of the bike
ridden by Bert.
Those residents who recall the davs
of the old Salem horse ear route, tell
OF sundry occasions when Bert was
master of ceremonies" of the citys
transportation system. At these times
It is said that the four footed motors
demonstrated increased speed and in
terest in life under the ministrations
of their youthful "engineer."
This old horse car outfit is fac
tor in another sketch OF Hoover. His
cousin, Agnes Hammer Eskelson re-
calls the time when Bert decided to
annex some of the motive power for
his own uses. The bicycle was brought
into play and by means OF rope,
was attached to the car. In this man
ner, future relief administrator
hooked ride" from the numbering
carrier, "a brief ride" All went we'll.
Mrs. Eskelson says. until the solid
tires of the old safety" bike, caught
In the wide cracks of the planked
track; then, there was a sudden part
ing Of the ways. II Is said that Bert
tried this scheme several times but
that the ultimate result Of each trial
was the sudden unseating Of the
youthful navigator and near de-
struction to the much used bicycle.
Perhaps no one in Salem has d
better recollection than Mrs E,skel-
son. of Hopvers boyheod during the
six years Of his residence In salem
Her "reminiscences of Bert are not
given from the view point Of rela-
tionship with the Hoover family, but
from actual sketches OF Bert AS a
genuine chum and helpful friend
Mrs. Eskelson's story Of Hrovers at
tempts to secure an education for
himself will be told In Thursdays
Journal.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
OF
SOLDIERS BILL
CAUSE OF CLASH
Hearing Of House Committee
on Relief Measures for
Former Service Men Brings
on Second Word Battle

Washington. Mar. S.--Another row
occurrd today at hearings before the
house ways and means committee on
soldier relief measures. 1t came when
Edward Hale. representing veterans
of foreign wars. told the committee
that statements made yesterday by
franklin D'olier. commander OF the
American Legion. were erroneous and
should be contradicted.n
A storm Of protest resulted, but
Chairman F'ordney restored quiet by
warning that unless order could be
maintained 1--WE will quit these hear
ings."
After five minutes of wrangling
among members, Chairman Fordney
ruled that witnesses should not cr,-
else other organizations.
Hale urged relief to discharged serv
ice men at the rate of sac a month in
stead of $50 with an additional grant
of s100 to those who served overseas.
He also favored passage Of the Nor
gan bill, which would give service men
the option Of selecting homesteads.
Would Tax Incomes.
How could the money be raised for
this bonus?" asked Representative
Kitchin, democrat, North Carolina.
There is a public debt of twenty-six
billion dollars now"
Our plan, said Hale, N'would be To
tax all incomes above $4,000 at the
rate Of 2 per cent. graduating that un-
III seven per cent would We charged On
incomes above 100000. This would
provide 5000. .000,o 600 according 10 the
Internal revenue bureau
Some Of the alleged economies prac
ticed by this congress are a crime.'' the
witness said.
Hale said Zip appreciation and
nothing more" had been extended to
discharged soldiers
Members of congress received hack
pay when they were discharged from
the army and returned to the house. he
said adding that others were eoualIv
as deserving as ex-soldier congress.
men.
Service Men Idle
| Assertion by the witness former
service men were without work
brought from Representative Green.
republican, Iowa. the statement that
many farms in the middle west could
not be cultivated because of the
shortage Of labor.
Hale replied that the most unem-
ployment would be found in cities.
The veterans association plan, he
added, would provide both financial
relief and provide for taking home
steads.
Representative Hull, democrat,
Tennessee, said granting a bonus
would impose severe burdens on the
average taxpayer of the country and
would increase living costs.
Increased taxes of $500, 900 900
must be raised to meet present war
expenditures without granting cent
to the service men, Representative
Henry I. Rainey. democrat, Illinois,
declared, supporting Representative
Hull
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
Failure To Record
Deed Causes Suit

The story Of a lost deed is unfold :
ed in the complaint filed by Otto E.
Beatty in instituting suit against
George D.. A. Beatty and wife. Ac-
cording to Beatty's complaint the
parties Of the suit transacted a deal
"oyer year ago., tract OF land be-
Ing "bargained sold and conveyed
to Otto Beatty BY the defendants.
Otto Beatty claims also that a deed
conveying title to himself was Iaade
out at the time, but that the instfu-
ment was lost without being record
ed, and that the defendants now
claim the property in question.
The petition asks the court pass
upon the representations Of Mr.. and
Mrs. @. d. A. Beatty and cause them
to show the nature OF their claim on
the property. 1t is also asked that
the court determine that Otto Beatty
is the lawful owner Of the property
in question.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
Olcott to Repiew
Aggie Cadets Soon

Oregon Agricultural College, Mar.
Ex-Governor Olcott has accepted the
invitation Of Major Particle to be
present as guest Of honor at the mil
itary tournament on March 10. The
governors party will be met at the
depot by a military escort and sa-
lutte will be fired in his honor. Sew
eral regents of the college are ex-
pected to be present.
With the equipment at hand and
the number of stunts and features
which are on the program. the com
mittee of which Major Hanford is
chairman promises an interesting and
novel affair.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
Investigation of
Houser Charges
Not Yet Complete

Portland. Or, Mar. S.-Because OF
additional testimony procured by ex-
animation of witnesses in Portland,
United States Attorney Lester w Hum
phreys today announced he will not
complete until the latter part OF next
week his investigation of charge of
grain price manipulation made BY fed
eral grand jury in Spokane against
Max II. Houser of Portland. northwest
vice president Of the United States
grain corporation. Mr.. Humphreys
said he expected to gather additional
evidence in Spokane next week.
The inquiry was started ten days ago
at the requst of Mr.. Houser. who de-
manded full investigation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
Linn To Succeed
Jones On Fair Job

James r. Linn Of Salem will sue
coed M l.. Jones also Of Salem as q
member Of the state fair board when
the latter's term expires March IA.
aceordingto a statement issued by
Governor Oicott Tuesday.
The appointment Of Linn is made In
conformity with long established
practice Of naming at least one MEM
ber whose residence In close prox-
unity to the state fair grounds.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
Federal Agent Is
Arrested; Seems
Frame-Up Victim

Grand Rapids, Mich, Mar. Geo..
F. r. Cummerow, department OIL Jus-
tice agenk who Just returned from
Iron county, Michigan, where he in
vestigated the so-called whisky re-
bellion" was to appear in police court
today to answer charge of violating
the state liquor law.
Cummerow was arrested last night
by Edward A. Nowack, special agent
of the state food and drug department,
who charged that Cummerow gave him
a drink Of whisky in his room at a
hotel.
When arrested Cummerow declared
he had been framed"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
Hog Island Yard
Ready To Be Sold

o,. 1shihgton, March 3.-The Ship
~ noard Is ready to sell Hog Islanu,
during the war :" y ~
,ba, a,i,liah .,Ii Payne announced today
nst,.s utie to the yard site had been
M ,'ee'ed , by payment Of s1,757. 900 TO
Inc a.erican oauean International shipbuild-
ana .v'npany, which owned the land.
der. 'nat s ne was ready to receive ten
- Tor the property.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
THREE PASSENGERS DIE IN
VOYAGE ACROSS PACIFIC

Victoria. p. c.. Mar. s.-The Jap
anese liner suwa Maru. arriving here
today from the Orient reported three
passengers died aboard the vessel
from pneumonia following influenza
curing the voyage. Eight others were
reported suffering influenza when
the boat docked at quarantine today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
cUDAHy IN NEW JOB

Chicago, Mar s.--Joseph NJ, cudas
hy, former president OF the Cudahy
Packing company, today succeeded w.
II. Isom as president Of the Sinclair
Refining company, the refining ano
marking subsidiary OF the Sinclair Con
sonilated oil corporation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
SWISS COUNCIL APPROVES
ENTRANCE INTO LEAGUE

Bsrue. Tuesday. Mar. 2.--Adherenee
to the league Of nations by Switzerland
was approved by the Swiss national
council today by a vote Of i14 TO IS.
This decision does not bind this coun-
try to enter the league. but recon-
mends a plebiscfte to be held during
April or May. In which the people will
voice their desires.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
TANfPICO OIL CAMPS ARE
UNDER MILITARY GUARD

Tampico. Feb. 24.-Garrisons of
from SO to 100 soldiers are to be es-
tablished in all oil camps in this re-
gion. Hitherto activity Of federal
troops has been limited to pursuit Of
rebel bands who have committed dep
relations.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
SCIENTIST PASSES

Sydney, N. S. W., Mar. S-rhe death
was announced today of Sir Thomas
Anderson Stuart distinguished physi-
clan and scientist, and dean OF the
faculty OF medicine in the University
of sydney He was born In scotland
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
DEMOCRATS ASKED TO SIGN
HOOVER NOMINATING PETITIONS

Petitions have been sent to the Capital Journal office and
be signed there place Herbert Hoovers upon the
primary ballot democratic candidate for president
The fact that Hoover has refused to state his party ae
lance does not prevent the people Of either both parties
from nominating him against the wishes of the politicians
and his wishes It is of the job seeking the man.
Only registered democrats eligible to sign these
to nominate Hoover the Capital Journal will render similar
aid in securing signatures
up the people beat the politicians to it and
the next president If you democrat sign this petition
II you republican, get out petition of your own
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03
COURT RULES DEFENSE IN TRIAL OF
TEN ALLEGED RADICALS HAS FAILED
TO PROVE grimm INVITED DEATH
Judge Wilson Declares Commission CT
Overt Act By Former Serpice Man Dur
ing CentraIia Armistice Day Parade Not
Established By Testimony In Case.

Montesano WASH Mar S-Defense counsel in the trial Of
ten alleged W. w charged with the murder of Warren @
Grimm Cenaa Armistce Day parade vet has failed to show
that Warren Grimm committed overt act the day he lost
his fe has failed to show that Grimm party to
alleged conspiracy to raid the w. w. hall in Centraa
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-03

European quail winter In Africa
while the American quail. different
fowl. remain in the north temperate
zone throughout the year
The Carlisle independent., 1920-03-25

the money they put into the enter prise.
 "I cannot believe that the public utility that employs large number of men and requires a large amount of capital will function as efficiently when publicly operated as it will when privately operated, with an indi- vidual reward for the corporation at the end of the day.
 "The time has come to tell the truth to the people-that the United States Government is not self-perpetuating Christmas tree for anyone's benelt. Now that the war is over the time has come to see that the investors get a run for their money-to protect the great body of men and women who have saved and put their money into public utilities and who had their en- tire capital cut in two during the war. The corporations in the final analysis are owned by the rank and file of the people who have been thrifty enough to lay aside something for raIny day. Our work is to see that they get justice and that the public gets ade- quate service at fair and compensa- tory remuneration"
The Carlisle independent., 1920-03-25
The Nations Gas Supply

George Otis Smith, Director of the United States Geological Survey is the authority for the statement that there is less than eight years supply contained in the oil reserves of the country. According to MT. Smith the total amount represents 6,500,000,0 ,000 barrels. He comments: "The secret of the capacity of Natures storehouse is easier to unlock than the mystery of the progress in mans needs and desires. I think the oil geologists can estimate within 50 per cent of the oil fields of the United States, but who could have foretold within 100 per cent of the truth the increase in the consumption of gasoline even within the present decade" The present de mand for oil is more than5 ,00O, 900
The Carlisle independent., 1920-03-25

barrels greater per month than 1t was year ago, and Mir Smith observes that "the arts of peace are requiring more oil than we have" What are we going to do about it. The prob lem does not seem to be concerning very many people since the number of automobile users Is constantly on the increase, and the automobile man. ufacturers are all behind in their or ders. At the same time there is a steady increase in the use of oil for heating and power in transportation and industries.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-03-25
MARRIED

Ivan G. Kring and Miss Katherine Maud Mellow were married at the of. flee of the Second Baptist church in Little Rock Monday morning. Dr. Calvin 5. Waller, pastor of the church performed the ceremony that united these estimable young people in tie holy bonds of wedlock.
 MT. Kring is well known to nearly everybody here and has been for some time in the employ of the Lilly Iron and Boiler Works here as machinest. He IS a worthy young man and has the. best wishes of his friends.
 Mrs. Kring is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. T. A. McDow of McGehee. who formerly lived in Carlisle. She IS charming young woman who IS endowed with many of the oualifca- tions that go to make the man of fer choice a good and lovabIe wife.
 The newly married people have che best wishes of their many friends in Carlisle andi vicinity.
 Thieves stole s25, ,0OO .OO0 in Nev York last year, but they are pikers when compared with the profteers.
 The man who enjoys knocking off more than he does going to work nev- CT becomes the boss of big business.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-03-25
Miners Wages

The Commission appointed by the President at the time of the calling off of the coal strike for the purpose of making recommendations with regard to wages, hours and working condi- tions, cannot be accused of having been dilitary, since they have submit ted their report and the hope is ex- pressed at the White House that it will serve effectualIy as the basis for final settlement of difficulties among the people who operate and work in coal mines.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-03-25

Miss Dorothea Reiff spent Sunday with homefolks.
 E. B. Roy transacted business in Little Rock Tuesday.
 Mrs. W. F. Brown of Lonoke visit ed here Wednesday.
 Mrs. c. A. Hutson was Little Rock visitor Tuesday.
 L. A. Chew was a business visitor in Lonoke Wednesday.
 Miss Mary Muzzy was . Little Rock visitor Thursday.
 Miss Donnie Riley spent Saturday and Sunday in Little Rock.
 Order your Job Printing now.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-03-25
R. o. BENTON

In this issue of the Independent will be found the announcement of R. o. Benton of Lonoke, as candidate for Tax Assessor for Lonoke County sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held in August.
 MT. Benton is tried and true dem ocrat and is too we'll known to the peo- pie of the county to need any introduc- ton from us and should he be the choice of the people of the county to fill the office to which he aspires we have every reason to believe that he will make the people of the county a good and efficient Tax Assessor.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-03-25
GENERAL CLEANUP DAY

Beginning Saturday March 27 and lasting Monday, Tuesday and We'd nesday will be general cleanup days. Have rubbish of all kinds put in sacks or barrels and placed in convenient place or the streets and alleys. Wag- ons will pick same up Tuesday and Wednesday.
 K. L. Lilly,
 Mayor