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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Conferees Fast
In DeadIocks on
Army measure

Washington, May ts.--A deadlock
on the army reorganization bill was
reached today by the senate and house
conferees. Senate provisions to re-
organize the force caused the breach
and the question will be brought be-
fore the house for vote.
The disagreement, Senator Wads-
worth. chairman, said, came despite an
offer from the senate side, to strike
out the senate provisions for voluntary
military training Of youths between IS
and 21 years of age.
Under the senate bill. the national
guard would become part OF the Uni-
ted States army as federal troops, not
militia. The house conferees divided
evenly on acceptance OF the plan. Rep
resentative Kahn of California, chair
man. and Representative Mckenzie of
Illinois, republicans, favored accepting
the senate provisions, but Representa-
tive Anthony, republican. Kansas. and
Dent, democrat, Alabama, refused
their approval and the disagreement
resulted
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Kelley Denied
Admission to
Bar Of Oregon

Lee Roy r. Keeley, Portland attor-
ney, is denied admission to the Oregon
bar by the supreme court this morn
ing in an opinion written by Justice
Bennett. In view of the fact that
Keeley has been practicing law in this
state under a temporary permit, how
ever, the court grants an extension Of
this permit in order to enable him to
complete the cases which he has pend
ing in the courts but does not permit
him to engage in any new litigation,
The action of the court today Is
based on objections to Keeleys admis-
sion to the practice Of law in Oregon
filed by the board of examiners of the
state bar association.
Waving aside the charges of i'm
proper, immoral and unprofessional
conduct contained in the objections to
Keeley's admission the court declares
the court bases its refusal this morn
ing on Keeley's general disposition as
disclosed by his own evidence and his
conduct and expressions at the investi-
gation," which, the court holds. fully
justify the conclusion of the examin-
ers that they could not consistly rec
ommend him for admission to the
bar"
In granting the extension to his
temporary permit to practice law in
Oregon in order that he may complete
cases now pending, the court makes
the extension conditional upon his
conducting such litigation with reason.
able courtesy and respect toward the
courts and member Of the bar with
whom he may come in contact in dis
posing of such cases."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Washington Democrats Demand Peace
Treaty Ratification In Their Platform
Adopted at Spokane Session Today

Spokane Wash, May 1S.-Prompt
ratification of the German peace
treaty with its league. of nations COW
enant calling upon democratic sena-
tors to oppose attachment of any
nullifying reservations and finally rat
flying the instrument" is plank IN
the platform of the Washington state
democratic convention as. reported %
the convention here today.
Commen6ation of the administra-
ton of President Wilson and of his
work in the treaty making councils
in Paris is combined with denuncia-
ton of the republicans in the senate
for its "partisanship" in the treaty
fight. Woman suffrage, prohibition
and the payment of adequate salar-
les to school teachers are endorsed.
Soldier Bonus Favored
Of soldiers compensation, the plat
form says: I'VE endorse adequate
cash compensation by state and ma
tion for the service men of the world
war andssreeommend the use by he
United States. government of excess
and war profit taxes for this purpose.
We condemn the insincerity and dill
atory tactics in this matter of the
republican majorities in the federal
congress and in the state legislature" +"
The resolutions continue by stat
ing opposition ''to any peace time
plan of compulsory military service
or training"
because of the undue influence
of press columns too largely controll-
ed by selfish interests we favor the
issuance by the federal government
of publicity pamphlet or bulletin
giving arguments for and against pub
lie measures, to be distributed to the
voters of the nation by the govern
ment for their information, such pam
phlet to be edited by a non-political
board" is another plank.
Labor Plank Included
Belief in the right of labor to Or
ganize and to bargain collectively is
expressed, together with endorsement
Of profit sharing by labor.
Punishment of pr0fiteers is de-
manded The federal land banks are
endorsed. l.t y
The protective tariff" principle is
denounced and an American merchant
marine advocated.
Praise of the work and administra-
ton of the late Governor Ernest Lis
ter is given.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Schools Study
Business Needs

Seattle, WASH, May fS.--Appomx-
ment of committee of leading educa-
tors from Washington. Oregon ana
Idaho to make survey OF CONNER
clal conditions in the three states with
a ricvs to enabling public schools and
higher institutions OF learning to pre-
pare students more directly and eff
GENTLY on lines in which they are to
be employed was the outstanding fea-
ture OF the commercial teachers re-
gIonal conference at the University Of
Washington, made public today.
The committee, selected by Dr. Glen
L. swiggett, head OF the commercial
department OF the bureau Of federal
education. consists of Dean A. BelxeIi.
Oregon Agricultural college; Dean A.
w Morton, University Of Oregon:
School Of Commerce, superintendent
Of public instruction OF Oregon, Pres
ident Lindley, of the University of
Idaho, superintendent of public in
'struction for Idaho; Superintendent
Pratt, Spokane schools, and Dean =
Miller. college Of business administra-
tion. University of Washington. for
Washington.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Stepfather Shot
By Tacoma Lad
In Self Defense

Tacoma, Wash, May 1S.-Robert
friedman, %, who last night shot and
killed hi sstepfather, Phil B. Fried
man, today in the city Jail declared he
acted in self defense. He said that he
and his stepfather had often quarreled
over alleged abuse of the dead man to
his wife.
Phil Friedman, according to tire
slayer, called him to his home last
night despite the fact that the ien1ify
was in quarantine. After a short quar-.
REL the young man says, his stepfather
went upstairs and returning brandish-
ING a pistol. A fight is alleged to have
followed in which the older man re-
celved two bullet wounds in the head.
polce official today aid the Friedman
nome bore evidences of a terrific
fight
sam Friedman another stepson of
tne CLAIM man, saw the encounter. His
statement to the police bears out the
claims of his brother.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18

science of mental telepathy the views
of the senator were communicated to
Admiral SIMS declared Mr.. Daniels
'Penrose comes from Pennsylvania
and Sims was appointed to the naval
acadey from that state. ="
at is also worthy of note he said
that at the very time Penrose was
making this speech. Sims was writing
to Captain Pratt threatening an inyes-
tigation of the conduct Of the war
Mr.. Daniels said ne would not an
swer the Penrose charges at length
BECAUSE his answer to Admiral Sims
covered the matter fully. He devoted
the rest of the day to resume Of the
navy departments war construction ae
tivities comprising approximately 1000
vessels nearly three times as many as
there were in the entire navy when
the war started.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Contest For Seats
Features Nebraska
State Convention

Omaha, Neb. May 1s.--The state
democratic convention opened at
noon today with two sets Of delegates
from Douglas and Lancaster counties
seeking to be seated. Charles w. Bry-
an, of Lincoln headed one Lancaster
delegation and said II It were not seat
ed he would bolt the convention, his
name being upon both delegations.
Former Congressman Ashton G.
shallenberger. delegate at large to the
national convention, as temporary
chairmanA delivered an address prais-
ing hte administration Of President
Wilson In peace and war.
Control of the convention appar-
entity Is in the hands Of the regular
democratic forces under the leader
ship OF Senator Hitchcock, who ar.
rived this morning and was expected
to be chairman Of the committee on
resolutions.
w. J. Bryan is not in attendance.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Camp Ground for
Accommodation of
Tourist Travel

Work on the Commercial Clubs
free camping grounds at South Win
ter and Oak streets Is progressing rap
idly and within few days the two
main buildings will be completed and
the grounds thoroughly ready for
company"
However, many auto tourists are
already making use of the camp site,
which Is considered the best on the
Pacific Coast In regard to location.
In appointment, also, there will be
ample accommodation for as many
as two hundred camps. Located in an
oak grove through which an attrac-
tive little stream wanders, autoists
who have camped here have much
praise for the innovation.
One of the buildings will house the
camp office where t. @. Albert, sup
erintendent of the grounds will be In
charge. Two special Commercial Club
committees have charge Of the cree
alton of the park, building and a
maintenance committee, of which the
respective chairman of each Ii Ralph
Thompson and r. O. Smelling.
The gate to the grounds will soon
be In place and will probably bear a
suitable inscription welcoming the
transcient autoist. The Portland
Chamber of Commerce has planned to
establish a similar park near the Rose
City but have reported a dearth Of
suitably combined streams and groves
within a reasonable distance Of the
city.
The First guests at the Commercial
Club grounds were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
c. Barrow, of Indiana.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Senator Penrose, Not
Sims, Originator of
Charges AgainstNauy

sos, 'snington. May Ex-senator Pen
d, = republican. Pennsylvania. and
tasa "eaf Admiral sibs, originated the
msn. eharges against the navy depart
q \ contained in the admirars letter
d suary tasy l. Secretary Daniels assert
tayss,s gsay before the senate committee
Esr atihg the naval conduct OF the
ssDs, ar. Daniels recalled that the
aasns' 9F IN a speech in the senate
tius,ia. - 1913. declared that procrass
aelssss on the part of the secretary
"a, ~ = 'he termination of the war at
so az ee months. cost $4,000, ,ooo.-
y, ana many lives.
Ters - words used by Senator Penrose
b ssaost a'inost IDENTICAL with those used
ater ',.fal MT Sins more than a year
.P,,s @r. Daniels said.
= .''nsr Admiral Sims Is a plagarist
Ia Plated his views and charges
sTaator Penrose or by the new
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Socialists Ask Baker
To Free Conscientious
Directors Still Held

Washington May ia commit
tee appointed by the socialist party
called on Secretary Baker today to
present a memorial asking for the
release of Conscientious objeetors still
held in prison The delegation was
headed by a woman. Elyina s. Beals
of Berkeley, Cal.
Citing President Wilson's message
to congress in November 1918 saying
thus the war comes to an end" the
memorial said continued conflne-
ment. Of conscientious obiectoru is
manifestly unjust"
1.-THE reason for their confinement,
If any there were, ceased one and a
half years ago. it said. These young
men In an attempt to follow the die
tates of their consciences, refused to
accept military service--many of
them because Of religious scruples all
of them because of the dictates Of
their consciences. Conscientious OBJ
jectors to war are and should be clss-
sified as political offenders. We are
proud of the fact that freedom CT
conscience is cardinal principle Of
American institutions.
Hundreds OK our conscientious OBJ
jectors have since the armistice been
released. 1t is unjust still to keep 9TH
ers in prison.
Among those still in military con-
finement are Carl Haessler Of Wiscon-
sin, and Philip Grosser of Massachu-
setts, the latter being In extremely
bad health. They are the only two
conscientious objectors still in Alca-
traz military prison) San Francisco.
Together with the other groups they
should at least receive the clemency
that has been offended to hundreds
already released"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Conspiracy Is
Charged Against
Russian Zionists

Moscow, May 16.-Seventy- five dele
gates and alternates to the all-Russian
zionist congress which met here late
in April, have been arrested, the ex-
traordinary commission announced to-
day, 1t is asserted that the secrecy OBJ
served regarding the meeting and the
fact that large proportion of those
present were not connected with the
Zionist movement led to the arrests.
Investigation, it is alleged, has result
ed in discovery of compromising docu-
ments, revealing close contact with en-
tente countries Charges are made that
many bombs have been found in the
office of the central Zionist committee.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Wholesale Meat
Prices Decline

Chicago, May 1S.-The wholesale
price of meat has declined sixteen
percent during the past year while
the prices of nearly all other neces-
stiles have increased. according to the
monthly bulletin of the Institute Of
American Meat packers.
Figures announced by the packers,
comparing meat with other necessit-
les say the following increases were
recorded by other articles while meat
decreased:
Cloths and clothing Ga percent.
Fuel and lighting IA percent.
Lumber and building material 81
percent.
House and furnishing goods 81 per
cent.
Farm products percent.
Food including meats 21 percent.
All commodities combined 26 percent
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Auto Bus Company
Head Ends Life

Portland, Or. May 1s.-Emmet w.
Rossman. So, president Of the United
Auto Bus Company, shot and killed
himself at his home here last night.
Mr.. Rossmu left a note saying
that he meant to kill his secretary.
Miss L. Brown, but that she had fail
ed to keep an appointment With him.
He asked that his body be cremated
and that the ashes be thrown to the
four winds Of heaven o. cast upon the
waters Of the wide ocean"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
AdMen's n'sCaravan
Passes Through
Salem This Noon

With 67 cars in the line and head
ed by car bearing Governor Olcott,
the Pacific Coast Ad Mems caravan,
bound to Stockton, Cal, to attend the
coast convention. passed through Sa-
lem at 1880 a. m. today. The caravan
stopped here for only "a few minutes,
then sped from the city southwark.
The caravan was Joined here by
George Graves Hal Patton, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Buchner and MF. and Mrs.
+, c. Miller. On the rear OF Graves
car which also bore Hal Patton was
the words "Geors&-~and Hal, Cher
rians. Salem, Oregon"
Governor Oieott left Salem Monday
night and Joined the caravan at Port
land, heading the delegation from the
Portland Ad club. He said Tuesday
morning when the caravan arrived
here that he probably would continue
to the state line with the ad men, re-
turning to the capital city In two or
three days.
The caravan WIS due to arrive at
Albany at noon, where the Ad men
and guests are to take lunch. At AL
bany the caravan viii be Joined by
the truck caravan that stopped in sa-
lem Monday night. leaving here In the
morning for that t-sswn. The Ad men's
caravan will then proceed to Eugene
By way Of Corvallis and Monroe, and
the truck caravan viii go by way Of
coberg, Joining the Ad men ct Eu-
gene Tuesday night.
Twenty cars joined the caravan At
Portland. according TO press dispatch
es from there Tho north contingent
was accompanied to Portland by Gov
ernor Louis F. Hart. Of Washington.
The truck caravans exhibition here
won much favorable comment. the
army truck bearing the huge search
light attracting particular attention.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Siberians Gain
Recognition Of
Russian Soviet

Moscow. May f5.-Recognition OF
the Far Eastern democratic republic
of Siberia has been decided upon by
the Russian soviet government. Dip
lomatic relations between the soviet
government and the far eastern re-
public win be opened Immediately.
Negotiations between the far east
ern republic and Japan win continue
II is expected that negotiations
with Japan will hinge around the
status OF the East Manehurian raii~
way. The Russian soviet government
viii probably iaslet shes It retain An
interest IN this road.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Edwin Chen, Long
Lost Heir, Sought
Bv Brother Here


Wherever he is there is a quarter
interest in $4,000 estate awaiting
him.
Tuesday Chief of Police Welsh re-
ceived a letter from Thomas Chew
manager of the Security Land & Loan
company of Sioux City, Iowa, wherein
reward of $100 Is offered for the
discovery, dead or alive, of Edwin
Chew. The letter states that Edwin
is left the above interest in the estate
of brother, who died
Edwin Chew, accordIhg 70 the let
ter, was last heard Of at Cannon
Beach, Cal, five years ago. He is 4S
years old, five feet II inches tall. an
American, has red hair and is COM
mon laborer, the letter said He no
doubt is union man, it adds.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Commercial Club
: Head H0nOred At
PendIet0n Meet

Pendleton. Or, May 1s.--T. E. Nc
Croskey of Salem. was Monday elect
ed president of the Oregon Associa-
tion of Commercial Secretaries at the
first annual convention Of the organ
ization.
G. X Cranston, Pendleton, was
elected vice president and C. o. Lau-
ritzen, Corvallis, secretary treasurer
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Congress Is
Blan,edFor
Big Profits

washington, May 1S.-Profiteerins
"saronnced today in the senate by
S.a.tor va m Walsh. democrat of Massa-
ss..ls who asserted that extortions
'a', srofteers are the principal cause
=, rp,,aespread unrest and that con-
=, has been "culpably inactive" In
sring TO relieve the situation.
senator Walsh cited many large
.,ridends declaring the public out
u.a ..ias against the high cost of living
- r.-s an acute political problem.
~ psoublican leadership and major
Mas in congress. the Massachusetts
,.nator said. are responsible for fall
ars TO enact anti-profiteering legisla-
tlOh -,
among recommendations made by
senator Walsh to check profiteering
we're:
Senatorial investigation of income
,oy returns to disclose individual pro-
fiteers
Passage of several pending bills,
including the packer regulation meas
are the McNary bill to stamp cost
prces on shoes, the cold storage reg
station bill and others. ,
Public Trading Urged.
II further recommend" said Sem
stOr Walsh, that congress promptly
usugurate public trading on a large
scale unless exorbitant profits are vol
unfairly and materially reduced at
once"
Among instances of corporation
profits cited by Senator Walsh were
those of the "big five" packers as re-
ported by the federal trade commits
SION the American Woolen company
and several textile mills, steel COM
panies, coal operators and newsprint
manufacturers.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
LATE BULLETINS

chicago May lSSensationa breaks in the value Of corr
took place today There general rush to sell and dearh
OIL oues July delivery in which trading was heaviest under
close. ~ '"s =
spokane, Wash May 18The majority report of the Gre
oenas committee OF the democratic convention which re-
commended seating OF the regular Fuen delegation from
ng county and seating both Pierce county contesng deega
ons with mali vote for each delegate adopted by the
enon today by vote of 1873 with King county and perco
county refusing to vote
washington, May 18House republicans were notified todav
by Towner Iowa. chairman the party confer
ence committee that the soldier relief legislation would be
sldered at a party caucus to be held tomorrow night
Greenville, Ill., May 1S-Harey Beasley 25 years old al
legged murderer of his wife and boy babies today committed
suicide over his wes in Bethlehem cemetery three miles
ofof here Beasey shot himself in the right temple
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Chicago Labor
Leader Victim
Of Feud RepipaI

Chicago, May 18.--Tho latest VIC
tim of Chicago labor fueds, John XII
kulski, head Of the stockyards labor
council was today In hospital suf-
fering from wounds regarded as prob
ably fatal. He was beaten and shoi
last night on his way home from a
labor meeting He named two other
officials of the stock yards labor coun
Gil as the men he thought were his
assailants. Recent charges and coun-
ter charges Of embezzlement were
said to have caused bitterness among
stock yards labor leaders and we're
believed responsible for the attack.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Adam BeaYdIesS
Declares Artist

Budapest, May 1s.-Adam ,
did not wear beard, accord !
ing to the dictum of NJ Terey, !
director of the Hungarian ma J
tional art museum, who has !
eliminated the great ancestors !
hirsute adornment in restoring !
Jordeus' famous picture !
|; Adam and Eve" !
Examination of the canvas !
has shown the beard was not a !
part of the original picture but !
was painted on during the last !
century when boards were pop !
4ular. In the restored work. !
. therefore. Adams is shown !
clean shaven. ]
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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
CountyHeld
Liable For
Accidents

The right of personal representa-
tive of person killed in an accident
upon the highways of this state to in
stitute suit and recover damages from
the county wherein the accident oc-
Cured, is established in an opinion
written by Justice Benson and handed
down by the supreme court this morn
ing. The opinion is based on the case
of ]. I. Coats as the administrator of
the estate of F. L. Coates, deceased, VS..
Marion county.
F. L. Coates lost his life as the result
of injuries received in an accident
when an automobile in which he was
riding broke through the guard rail on
a bridge on the Pacific highway in this
county and plunged into the ravlne be-
low.
Lower Court Sustained.
Suit filed in the Linn county circuit
court by J. /. Coates as administra vrsx
of the estate was contested by the
county on the ground that while the
law provided for the recovery of dam
ages for injuries on a public highway
there was no provision under the law
whereby damages could be recovered
by another person for the death of a
person due to such injuries.
The lower court handed down de-
araa axs,a ,.5iterr do,,aa q oos 10 nra,.od e.,
and this decree is affirmed by the su-
preme court today in an opinion which
calls attention to an old statue which
provides for the institution Of suit for
damages by the personal representa-
tive" of one who, had he lived, would
have had grounds for an action for
damages. himself.
Other Opinions Given.
Other opinions were handed down as
follows:
Pacific Livestock G. Lumber com
pany, appellant. VS. Portland Lumoei
company, ct al; appeal from Columbia
county; action in ejectment Opinion
by Justice Burnett. Case remanded to
Judge Eakin's court with directions to
enter Judgment for plaintiff for recov-
cry of possession of land but without
damages.
City Of Astoria for the use and bene-
fit of the Oregon Iron & Steel company
VS.. M. P. zindorf and Fidelity & De
post company of Maryland, appellants
appeal from from Multnomah county;
action to recover for materials furnish,
ed Zindorf as contractor, Opinion BY
Justice Benson. Judge H. H. Belt af
firmed.
J. L. Hartman ct al VS. Ben Sellin,
ct al. appellants; appeal from Mutno
nah county; action to recover commits
sion on sale of lands. Opinion by Jus.
ttice Harris. Judge c. U. GantenDeir
reversed and case remanded.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Plot To Establish
Sopiet Regime In
France Revealed

Paris, May 1S-Soviet rule in France
was to have been established If the rev
olutionary st...kes inaugurateG May /
had succeeded according to the French
police, who said today they had OBJ
tained complete evidence OF this from
documents they have secured.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-18
Provisional President Of
Mexico Named May "a
Revolution Leaders Agree

Mexico City, May 1S-Fu details of the conference held by
liberal revolutionary leaders at the National Palace last night
MAY 12 reveal that Governor De La Huerta will call the
into extraordinary session May "a for naming president
ad interim.