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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
FEDERAL ORCHARD
EXPERTS HERE TRY
TO ALLAY ALL FEARS

Counselling patience and less fear
that orchards in the valley have been
mortally stricken by frosts and cold
weather. c. A. Reed. government nut
culturists from Washington. D. C., and
ID. F. Fisher. federal pathoiogist. are
In the city and Monday afternoon be-
gan a careful survey OF fruit and nut
conditions in the county. The experts
will be in Salem Monday and Tuesday
and will leave for McMinnvilie We'd
nesday. Their itinerary calls for Amsy
Thursday. Dallas Friday and southern
points in the valley after that.
Slight investigation already made by
the men show that the greatest DAM
age. that cannot be termed extensive.
resulted to trees in lowlands. they said.
"But nothing may be accomplished
by cutting the trees down." Mr.. Reed
said. "Just now is a poor season to
tell whether the trees have actually
been permanently harmed, so I wouid
advise that the matter be carefully In
vestigated before any action toward
removing the orchards Is taken"
He then cited several cases where
growers in the south. fearing that
their trees were ruined be the cold. re-
moved the orchards. while others let
them stand with the result that thief
regained life and grew to productive
orchards
Mr. Reed and Mr.. Fisher will be at
Hotel Marion Monday and Tuesday,
and stand ready to be consulted on
orchard matters at any time, they said.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
PLUMBERS NO LONGER
AR|ST0CRATS OF LABOR

New York, Feb. 9.--Plumbers who
pay income taxes are no longer the
"aristocrats of labor" according to
William II. Edwards. United States
internal revenue collector for the
Second and Third districts OF New
York. In whose districts this year
more than $500. 900 900 will be gath
cred up for Uncle Sam.
High wages and profitable over
time, says Mr. Edwards, have raised
to the income tax paying list such
workers as longsshoremen, garment
makers. paper hangers. railroad
brakemen, chauffeurs. sailors truck
drivers and piano movers. And
don't forget the chorus girls, the
movie stars and the hotel walters"
declared tho collector, adding that
somo of the latter are making more
than $1,000 a year in tips alone.
Street car conductors and motor
mon In Brooklyn, for instance, he said,
have made as much as $50 a week
and, II their yearly income exceeds
$1,000 for single man or $4,000 for
the head OF family, they will be
required 10 contribute their share to-
ward the cost OF running the govern
ment. MIR. Edwards cited few IN
stances without, Of course, mention
ing any names, Of bootblacks, milk
wagon drivers and bellboys who In
1918 earned In excess OF their ex-
emption and who win be required TO
file returns.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
FIRST WITNESS IN
CENTRALA MURDER
CASE TAKES STAND

Montesano, Wash, Feb. s.-Intro-
duction Of evidence by the state in the
trial OF eleven alleged l. W. w. charged
with the murder Of Warren o. Grimm,
Centralia Armistice day parade victim,
began here today. Edward C. Dohm.
state field engineer OF the state OF
Washington, was the first witness 70
take the stand.
Dohm testified that he had had 16
years experience in map making. in
Guiding nearly two years with the gen.
eral staff of General Pershing in
France. and that he was fully compe-
tent to draw and explain all character
of maps.
His testimony included explanations
of large map offered as exhibit A by
the prosecution, in which he outlined
the buildings In the vicinity OF the
shootings pointing out bullet holes and
draking conyerging lines showing that
they came from the Avalon hotel, Arm
old hotel, Seminary hill. and other
points east and southeast Of the /. w.
w. hall. Dohm testified that the bull
let holes, when he examined them two
days after the shooting, were recent.
Bullets /, 2, 8 and S, he said undoubt-
edly were fired from the Avalon hotei.
No. came from Seminary hill. All Of
these struck a building at the north
west corner of Tower avenue and Sec
ond street, about 60 feet south Of the
I. w. W..hall. Other bullets, on other
buildings. his testimony indicated,
came from the hill. 1884 feet east of
Tower avenue. Dohm's examination
was to be continued this afternoon.
The defense made its opening state
ment at the opening of court today,
Attorney George F. yanderveer max
ing the startling announcement that
he exonerated the American Legion. as
an organization for responsibility for
an alleged attack upon the I. W. w.
hall before the occupants of the hall
began shooting into the parade.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
BAD EcKPASSEDON
P.R.L.&.P. CO. HERE

The Portland Railway Light & Pow
er company Monday proved TO be the
victim Of a spurious check craftsman
when 1t developed that q check for
$3.50, rendered the local offices Feb
ruary 8, proved to be worthless.
The check was accepted from man
who claimed his name was Charles
Hanson, and who sought service at
1910 North Capital street. The check
was made out on the Independent
Lumber company OF Tacoma, Wash.
Investigation showed that the house
at the above number was deserted and
the owner claims that he had made no
to rent II.
A description Of the fellow. as fol-
lows: middle gaed, wore rough garb.
and In every detail would be taken for
a lumberjack, was given to police dur
ing the afternoon by Manager W. H.
Hamilton Of the company.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
GROWERS ABSORB
BIG ACREAGE IN
ROGUE DISTRICT

The addition Of 4o4s acres Of fruit
land In the Rogue river valley dur
ing past ten days brings the total
acreage now included in the Oregon
Growers Cooperative association to a
total Of more than $4,000 acres, ac-
cordlng to c. /. Lewis. manager Of
the association now has 4o4 Rogue
from the south, where he supervised
the organization OF the Jackson coun
ty growers In person.
AS a result OF the ten day drive,
she associate nnow has 404 Rogue
river growers on its lists. and these
include practically all Of the owners
of large orchards in tnat section Of
the state, Mr.. Lewis reports, and adds
that by the end OF the present year
he expects the associations acreage
in the Rogue district to reach 5000
or 7oeo acres.
Frost Damage Slight
In the southern part Of the state
the growers are getting we'll over
their first scare as to the extent Of
the frost damage to the fruit trees,
says MIR. Lewis. They are finding
that the damage was exaggerated
many times over in the first reports.
Late reports from the orchards in
this section regarding the frost dam
age are substantiating the statements
that the loss was small and confined
70 scattered spots, according to Mr..
LOWS. He is confident that the SUR
vey now being carried on in the or
chards near Salem BY government ex
perts will reveal that the damage is
slight as compared to some unveri-
fled predictions made at the time OF
the December cold snap.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
PASSES CAR;
RUNS DOWN MAIDEN

An accident with possible serious
consequences occurred Saturday at the
intersection of Church and State
streets. A delivery car of the Eppley
Grocery company collided with a
Ford car driven by w. v. johnson,
Salem route Q. As a result OF the ac-
cident Mrs. w. v, Johnson. who was
seated in the rear of the car, suffered
cuts and bruises of the head in addi-
tion to injuries due to the shock Of
the collision.
According to witnesses. Mr.. johnson
was driving east on State street and
the Eppley car was going south on
Church street. The delivery car Is
said to have "cut the corner" In max
ing the turn east on State street with
the result it crashed into the rear Of
the passenger car. The latter machine
was the most seriously damaged OF the
two cars.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
HOUSES PLANNED

Tilbury, England, Feb. 9.--Tilbury
has inaugurated great housing
scheme involving an expenditure Of
100000 pounds for the benefit OF
the transport workers at the docks.
1t Is planned TO erect about 1920
houses which will be equipped with
baths and all the most modern appli-
ances for sanitation and comfort
These buildings will be grouped about
a triangular esntral park.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
YELLED threat
TO LEAVE MADE
BY K'CROSKEY

'If the business men Of the city
don't care what becomes OF the Com
merciai club; and II the business men
don't want to help boost the city with
this civic means. l don't either. I'm
here to work. and II l can't work
: there is no use to stay"
Manager T. e. McCroskey. OF the
Commercial club. made this statement
In what he termed a Showdown" be-
fore a number Of business men at Ho-
tel Marion Monday noon. The busi-
ness men were called together for the
purpose of hearing the financial con-
dition Of the club. Although many
were invited to attend only a few
were present.
The Commercial club Is Just even
financially now, Mr.. McCroskey said
II the organization Is to do anything
at all this year "the year of years"
Mr.. McCroslkey said, an emergency
fund OF approximately $4,000 is need
ed.
Council Attacked
Other civic organizations, and par
tlcularly the city council. came in for
a scathing at the luncheon for pass
ing the buck" on all constructive mat
ters to the Commercial club. The mat
ter Of a municipal swimming pool for
children, that the Commercial club
shall strive to establish IL this emer-
gency fund can be raised, was de-
clared a proposition the city council
should advance. One Of the business
men declared that the council won't
"even get us a policeman" let alone
take any part in any other progressive
move. Another one declared that If
the council won't show "a little civic
pride let's oust them and get in a new
bunch, and pay them II necessary"
Business Men Aid
The following business men have
responded to the emergency call for
funds: T. b. Kay. Kafoury brothers.
Chambers and Chambers, F. w.
Schmidt. Joseph Albert, C. P. Bishop,
Hartman brothers Hunt brothers, Il.
L. Stiff & Son, f. W. Deckabach. S.
b. Elliott, The Capital journal and
Wick brothers.
Always interested in the CONNER
cial club, and the star "'member get
ter" for the organization, John Rund-
burg, steward at the club, also made
a personal subscription of 800.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
But You Must Drive it Out OF You
Biooa 90 Get Rid Of 1t
Permanently

You have probably been in the hab
II OF applying external treatments. try
ing to cure ysur eatarrh You have
used sprays, washes and lotions and
possibly been temporarily relieved
But after a short time you had anoth-
er attack and wondered why. You
must realize that catarrh is an infec-
ton OF the blood and to get perma-
nant relief the catarrh infection
must be driven out Of the blood. The
quicker you come TO understand this,
the quicker yeu viii get 1t out Of your
system. 8. 8. s., which has been in
constant use for over fifty years, will
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09

Polar bears are the most dangerous
animals in captivity.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09

Cuba has 2so rivers.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
Cutting Corner" Results in
Rear End Smash, Saturday

Charged with passing a streetcar
while II was accepting and discharging
passengers, frank Hrubertz, route y,
Liberty. was arrested shortly after
noon Monday, and was being held 70
appear before Police Judge Race at
4 o'clock.
In passing the streetcar, Hrubetz
run down Doris Hicks. small girl,
carrying her 96 feet on the tenders of
the car, police reports stated. The girI
was not badly injured and was able to
return to her home. Hrubetz was driv-
Ing north on Commercial street. be-
tween Wilson and Myers, when the ac-
cldent occurred. lie was arrested py
Traffic officer Moffi,t.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
You Need Not
Suffer from Catarrb

attach the catarrhal polsons a.,
and strengthen the blood. = N,esa'ss /.
aarFy wgoF and health to the Nh, III
membranes on its JOURNEYS ,h-ss. ...s
your hodysand nature win soon Sasa -.
you to health. you win be reliavss ssssle J.
the droppings of mueus in vonr ,ss.l - u
sores in nostrils. bad breath ho~,.s ,...es1
and splitting. aug
AL reputable druggists carry >
8. In stock and we recommsna :. :
give Il a trial at once. ssi
The chief medical adviser =, -.
company win carefully answer Il, Il /. ~
ters on the subject. There is no cbars,
for the medical advice. address sv;,.
Specific Company, 251 Swift Laba,,,
tory. Atlanta, Ga. fAsvx
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09

During the first week In February,
game licenses In the different forms
We're issued as follows:
Anglers licenses, sa Sischo, a. r.
sisoho. Gates; w. II. zwlcker. Salem.
Hunters - Albert Fabry. Harold
Livock, Salem; Christie Johnston,
Aumsvllle One pioneers and war
veterans permit was isaed TO b. Pear
son. Turner.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09
Suit IN Judge Unruh; S Court
70 Prove Lot Ownership On

oanershlp Of lots three and four,
hioek ~ Deport addition. corner 18th
sDd Lee streets. Is expected TO be de-
tsfnzneA IN Judge Unruh's court Mon
Aag sufins Tia trial Of Benjamin Jack
eax aealnsf =. Llgon. The trial se-
zan - fe o'clock
~. jackson AYERS that the two lots
80 hxinx held By Mr. I.igon contrary
- hxs The suit f. brought largely TO
1zz1t tie.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-09

Medford. Or. Feb. e.-With the
signing up OF 4251 acres today Off
ciais OF tie Oregon Growers Cooper
atiye association, the new state wide
fruit marketing organization with
headquarters at Salem announced
they will enter the local field. This
means the dissolution of the Rogue
River Fruit and Produce association
which has handled the bulk OF the
fru In jackson county for over a de-
cade, and the taking over OF Its prop
erty and equipment by the new asso-
citation. One hundred and six prop
erty owners signed up. the acreage ex
tending from Gold Hill to Talent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24

How many men there are today
who have lost the respect Of their
associates and made failures of
themselves merely because at one
time or another they were afraid
to say No."
When Sam O'Hearn had heard
these words from the lips of Prof.
Simmons, principal OF Columbia
high school, one morning in assem-
bly,, he wondered to himself if he
wasn't one of those persons who
can't say No" He was afraid So
Now here's the proposition,
O'Hearn. You're the star man of
Columbia's basketball team. The
whole team swings around your
playing at center. 1t would be the
simplest matter in the world for
you to throw the game to Parker
high next Thursday night if you
just wanted to, and if you will we
fellows'll make it worth your
while. What d'you say?" II was
P.nky Pinkerton of Parker high.
Pinky had the reputation of being
the leader of the betting students
OF his school, and inasmuch as bet
ting on any games between the two
institutions was forbidden by the
faculties, Pinky took great delight
In his reputation. ..~
Sam O'Hearn listened to Pinky's
words with throbbing heart.
What's it worth to you -guys?"
he eagerly questioned.
We'll, s25 dollars is good
price, l guess"
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The Christmas Child

Alright said Billy. He said
goodbye to Benny. Although he
did not know it, he would not see
Benny again for some time.
Chapter II.
1t was week later that Billy
went again to the lumber yard. He
looked for Ben in vain. One of the
lumbermen told him Ben would not
come any more, Billy, sad, went
home again. He did not even give
the birds the crumbs he had
brought for them.
But when he went home his
mother cheered him up by talking
about Christmas, just week off.
She told him she thought she would
get him a doll that walked and
talked.
What will you call it, Billy"
Il don't know yet. won't know
till l see it. Read me another
story about Jesus Christ, mama.
His mother then told him a story
of Jesus in Galilee. Billy enjoyed
this very much, but not as much as
the one about the birth of Jesus.
Will l see that star on Christ
mas" he wanted to know.
Il don't know, dear. Maybe you
will answered his mother.
did you know that Ben had
been real sick? He is better now.
Do you want to have him here for
Christmas?
Indeed l do" announced Billy.
Then he started telling all about
Ben. His mother listened to him
for a few minutes, then stopped
him and told him to go to bed and
dream about his mother. AS he ap-
preached the baby coll started to
cry. Such surprise. 1t wasn't a
doll, it was a real baby! His moth
er smiled at him as he knelt by
the tiny little creature.
What is it, mama?" asked
Billy.
"A girl" answered his mother.
whats its name?"
1T hasn't any. You may name
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and long in Johnson's he was posi-
tive he could not get enough mon
ey together to purchase the ma
chine. 1t was priced at $35 and to
date, just one week before Christ
mas he had but rs Of these. Ten
dollars short.
twenty-five dollars" murmured
Sam O'Hearn as the scheming,
crafty Pinky Pinkerton from Parker
high, stood by with half sheer on
his face.
Sam leaned farther over the
counter in the rear Of Johnson's
drug store, where Pinky had come
to make his offer, and thought.
That $25 added to the Is he already
had would not only give him
enough to purchase the talking ma
chine as Christmas present for
his folks but would leave him SIS
more, which would provide him
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with spending money for many
waekS What an nnnnrtnnifNi

, with spending money for many
weeks. What an opportunity!
Then suddenly it came to Sam
that by selling the game to Parker
he would not be playing square with
his school, Columbia. What would
his classmates think if they ever
found out that for a measly old $25
he had thrown" game to their
hated basketball rival? What would
Peggy Hartman think, especially?
But, shucks, why be so foolish,
Sam thought. Columbia high had
never done him any especial good
that he could see-why should he
deprive himself and his folks of
something that would give them
no end of pleasure just because he
was ninny and afraid TO take a
chance? 1t would be easy for him
to Fix" it so that Parker would
win-but, then, maybe somebody
would find out.
AS if he knew what Sam was
thinking about, Pinky Pinkerton
broke in on Sans thought. None
Of your friends1l ever get wise All
us guys at Parker will keep the
whole business under our hats, and
nobody will ever know"
That was the straw that broke
the camels back. Sam O'Hearn
cast aside his honor, anda, "Ill take
you up on that. Pinky, he said,
deliberately. Howl we work it,
now" And then Pinky realizing
that he had poor Sam-Sam whom
all had thought so highly of, of
whom his parents were so proud
under his influence, leaned his
crafty head forward, and laid the
plans for the throwing of the
Columbia Parker game on the fol
lowing Thursday night, the night
before Christmas eve.
More next week.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24

Mother, a long, long time ago
there was a little boy who was
born on Christmas. He was named
Jesus Christ. l wish | had been
born on Christmas" said five-year-
old Billy Whitcombe.
"Dearie, there weren't any
Christmases before Christ was
born. Christmas is His birthday
and as we all love him, we try to
show our love by celebrating his
birthday on Christmas. We got
The word Christmas from his name,
Christ" explained his mother.
Il wish | had little brother or
sister. I'm so lonely. The other
boys at Sunday School, all have
brothers or sisters"
Maybe you'll have one some
day. What do you want fol- Christ
mas?"
I'd like to have a big doll that
walked and talked. 1t would be
almost as nice as baby"
so it would. Well try and see
what we can do for you," laughed
his mother.
Read me a story, mother"
begged Billy. -..~
"All right, I'll read you a story
about Jesus Christ" replied his
mother
While Billy's mother reads, Billy
the sweet old story, old yet ever
new, we will find out something
about Billy.
Billy was five years old. He had
beautiful curling yellow hair, and
innocent, big, blue eyes. He was
an only child but he had very
sweet temper and was not spoiled
as most only sons are. He was
very lovable. His even temper
had helped him to make many
friends.
His father owned the lumber
mills near by. Billy loved to go
down there. Jack Darlyson, one
of the mill hands, had little boy
about ten years old. This little
boy was a cripple and as his
mother was dead, his father often
wheeled him on his wheel chair to
the lumber yards. No harm could
possibly come to him there, be-
cause he. was gentle and the rough
but kind workmen would never
think OF harming the gentle little
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Can we name it Christi
mo, dear, but we can name her
Christanna, if you wish.
Let's name her that, then.
do you want to hold herr"
Can l? Yes, l want to-
Alright. Call daddy"
Billy called his father, who soon
appeared. Billy's father sat Billy
in big chair and lifted Baby
Christanna into his lap. The baby
who had been crying, opened its
eyes, which had been tight shut.
Such big eyes for such a little
baby! They were large and blue.
AS soon as the baby decided she
liked Billy she opened her mouth
and laughed. Billy looked perpleX-
ed. Then
Mama, it hasn't got any teeth
he said, staring at the baby's
mouth.
"Not yet, dear. 1t will have
pretty soon, though. 1t can't walk
or talk either, yet, but she will in
few months. She is only a few
hours old now. Let father take
her now, she added, seeing that
Billy's arms were getting tired. In
his joy and surprise at seeing the
baby, Billy had forgotten about his
other presents. He soon remem-
bered now and fastened to empty
his stocking. At the foot of the
Christmas tree he found a dandy
sled.
Can I take Christanna a rider
he asked.
Not today, Billy" answered his
mother. She is too little"
So Billy went out on his sled
alone. On the hill he found Bobby
Brant, one of his little boy friends.
Il got baby sister for Christ
mas" Dragged Billy.
why didn't you bring her out?'
asked Bobby.
Couldn't, she's too little" an
swered Billy.
Billy is big boy now and Chris
tanna is four, but his father still
leases him about wanting to take
his baby sister a ride the day she
was born.
MARION CHENOWETH,
Junior High School,
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Then they ran home as fast as
they could and told their father to
come with them. Finally they ar
rived at the place where the boy
was lying. Their father picked
him up and took him to their home.
They put him to bed and cover
ed him up. He slept all night. The
next morning they went to his
room. He ate his breakfast and
the children played with him all
day. Christmas eve the three chill
dren hung their stockings up and
went to bed.
The next morning they were all
very happy, They had all kinds Of
presents and good things to eat.
These children were very happy
because they with their parents
aid had saved the boys life. These
people adopted the boy and he had
a good home afterwards Phyllis
Hawkins, Junior high school.