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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
State Rests Case In Trial of
CentraEa s Alleged Radicals
Priuate Control Giuen
Chance to Make Good
Hoouer Tells Miners

New York, Feb. 1S.-The return of
the railroads to private ownership on
March 1 will mean the placing of pri-
vate operation on it's "final trial." in
the opinion of Herbert Hoover, ex-
pressed last night in his inaugural ad-
dress as president of the American IN
stitute of Mining Engineers. Mr.. Hoo
yer attacked government operation of
either railroads or shipping as "exper-
iments in socialism, necessitated by the
war" to which there were many funda-
mental objections.
mo scheme of political appoint-
ment," Mr.. Hoover said, has ever vet
been devised that will replace compe-
tition in it's selection of ability and
character. Both shipping and railways
haFet oday the advantage of MANY
skilled personnel sifted out in a hard
school of competition and even then
the government operation of these en-
terprises is not proving satisfactory.
Final Trial for System.
The return of the railways to the
operation upon its final trial If in
stant energy, courage and large vision
in the owners should prove lacking in
meeting the immediate situation, we
will be faced with a reaction that will
drive the country to some other form
of control.
The speaker asserted that as gov
ernment officials could not engage in
"hagging in fixing rates." they must
take refuge in rigid regulation and
fixed rates
THE effect of our large fleet" he
went on, 'in the worlds market, is
thust hold up rates, for so long as
this great fleet in one hand holds a
fixed rate, others will only barely un-
derbid. If we hold up rates as in
creasing number of our ships will be
idle as the. private fleets Sow. We
shall yet be faced with the question of
demobilizing a considerable part of
this fleet into private hands or frank
ly acknowledging that we operate for
other reasons than interest on our in
Nee'hiehl'
Inc propienl OF the relationship be-
tweh the employer ana employe was
next discussed py Mr. Hoover. He as
serted that the country had until re-
Gently greauy neglected the human
factor that is so large an element in
our productivity, ana that this neg
iect had accumulated much OF the dis
contend ad unrest throughout the unf-
Versal popuiatioh ana hao reacted IN
Increase OF prooucuon'
am dally impressed ne safc
WIN the Iact- that there is put one
way OUT ana that is TO again re-estab-
llsh through organized representation
that personal cooperation between
employer ana employe IN production
that was olholng force when our IN
oustrles were smailer-the attitude Oh
retusal TO participate In collective par
gaining with representative OF the en-
pioyers own choosing is the negatlon
OF this bridge to better relationship.
Mr. Hoover declared tnat ne was
convinced that the vast majority OF
American labor fundamentally WISH
es TO cooperate IN production ana tne'
TINS basis OF good VIII can De organ
lzed and the vitality or productlon re-
created
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
TWO EVIDENCE.
STATENENTSIN
CASE ARELOST.
Prosecution Unable to Pro-
duce Documents Signed by
Witness When Demand
Made by Defense

MntesanO, Wash, Feb. Is
The state, in the trial of eleven
alIegedI W. W. charged with the
murder of Warren o. Grimm,
centralia Armistice day parade
victim, rested at II o'clock this
morning. ----
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18

The natives Of India show the great
est interest In monographs and 1t Is
considered a good market for these
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
N 'ADOO SAYS HE
DOES NOT. Want
THE PRESIDENCY

New York, Feb 1S.-William Gibbs
McAdoo announced today that he
would not permit his name to be used
on presidential primary ballots in the
various states and that he advocated
the sending of uninstructed delegates
to the democratic national convention.
The former secretary of the treasury
said he believed the highest construc-
tive leadership can best be obtained
if the national interest sis not submer-
ged in a contest of individual candi-
dacies.'
Personally" Mr.. McAdoo contiuecc
Il would be delighted if the next ma
tional convention might actually be
great democratic conference where
the utmost freedom of action should
prevail and where the motive of high
service alone should control"
Invitation Is Declined.
Mr. McAdoo's views were expressed
in a letter sent to Miller s. Bell may
or Of. .Milledgeville, Ga, in response to
telegram saying the citizens of his
ivy llOOu HOillt Dttu DldCCu Ills lldtllt Oli
the presidential preferential ticket.
81 am deeply moved" wrote Mr.. Nc
Adoo, "by this manifestation of the
confidence of my friends who live in
the city of my boyhood and in the state
of my nativity IT is indeed an honor
to be considered by them worthy or
such high station. | feel, however,
that | should candidly state my. pos-
ton. l am not seeking the nominal
tion and am reluctant to do anything
that would create the appearance of a
candidacy. I cannot help feeling ,.tat
this is peculiarly time when we
should fight for principles and not for
individuals
Problems Brought Forward.
"Tha momentous years through
which we have just gone have brought
TO the fore great human problems
which go to the very roots of our So
cial and economic life and insistently
demand settlement. The destiny of
the human race will be profoundly af-
fected by the things we do and by the
wisdom we show during the next four
years. Patriotism and constructive
leadership of the highest order are
necessary and l am convinced that we
are most likely to secure them if the
supreme consideration of the national
interest is not submerged in a contest
of individual candidates. for the presi-
dental office. Therefore l should like
to see the next democratic convention
composed of untramelled men and
women bound to no particular candi-
date and allowed to express their 0ref-
ences freely through the abolition of
the unit rule.
81 cannot consistently enter the pri-
mary in any state when it is my earn
est conviction that the delegates from
every state should go to the conven-
ton without instructions save for the
better interests of their country"
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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18

Continued on page two)
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
STILL USE. ST. BERNARDs
Tunnels, However, Have Greatly %.
ereasej His Importance In
the Alps

Although the tunnels which now con-
meet Switzerland with Italy have
greatly decreased the importance Of
the st. Bernard and other passes, espe-
eially during the eight months Of snow,
1t Is still deemed advisable to employ
st. Bernard dogs. 1t is no longer Gus
tomary, however, to send out the dogs
alone with baskets Of food and drink /;
. man always accompanies them.
These dogs are not really of the ia
nous old st. Bernard breed. That
originated in the fourteenth century.
through cross between a shepherd
dog from Wales and Scandinavian
dog whose parents were Great Dane
and Pyrenean mastiff. The last pure
descendant of this tribe was brried
under an avalanche in 1915. Fortu-
nately, there were found Subsequently
at Martigny and on the Simplon pass
. few dogs which, by crossing with
mates from Wales. yielded the modern
st. Bernard dog, which is physically
even stronger than his medieval
namesake, and shares most Of g
traits.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
LARGE RETURNS FROM MINT
unlted States Supplies Bulk Of Pep.
permint OIL for the
World.

The bulk Of the peppermint oil Of
the world 10 produced on the muck
lands Of southwestern Michigan and a
few counties Of northern Indiana. The
total yearly product is estimated at
10000 pounds. There are two vari-
eties Of peppermint. the American and
the English or Mitchem. The latter
has almost superseded the American.
being better adapted to our soil and
climate. and favored by the trade. 1t
IL also harder and yields larger crops.
The ideal mint farm Is one having
both high land and muck soil. which is
a distinct advantage on account Of the
rotation and humus in the soil, de-
cayed vegetation being essential to the
peppermint crop. Py the use of prop
er amounts and kinds Of commercial
fertilizer. Urge crops Of mint can be
grown for many years In succession
on the same ground. The mint plant,
after the oil is removed, makes very
desirable feed for live stock, returning
about the same amount Of food value
~ an acre Of ordinary meadow land,
besides the oil. Thus two profits are
harvested from one acre Of peppermint.
An acre Of peppermint will yield
from 20 to 60 pounds Of oil. while a
second cutting will yield from six to
- pounds extra. The farmer needs
no extra equipment to grow this crop
than found on the ordinary farm ex-
cept small still to refine the oil. In
Michigan and Indiana from 20 to 100
farmers cooperate in the operation Of
stills, handling from 80 to 100 acres of
peppermint in the one mill. It IL now
. large industry.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Tom Sawyer Grown Up.

Somewhat reminiscent Of the meth
DDS Of one Tom Sawyer. who did not
enjoy embarrassing the picket fence,
was the means adopted by an in
genious official at the school field meet
on Belle Isle Friday. This individual
had charge of the large man-power
clock. mounted atop high platform,
which required his attendance at FIVE
minute intervals to advance, the
hands. He noted that several pho
tographers were looking longingly at
the stepladder he used in mounting to
the clock, and whenever one Of them
approached to borrow the ladder he
would anticipate the request with a
statement that they could take 1t for
i've minutes If they would first 60 up
and move the clock hands for him, a
ceremony which he directed from a
shady position on the ground.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
PEACE PROBLEMS
UNDER DISCUSSION
TWENTY.oNE REPUBLICS OF
WESTERN HEMISPHERE REPRE-.
SENTED At CONFERENCE.
President Wilson in Message From
Sick Room Declares That Pan.
America Seeks No Selfish Purpose
in Assisting Reconstruction.

Washington. by the pres
ence Of leading financiers and bust
ness men of the twenty-one republics
of the western hemisphere, the Sec
ond PAN merican financial conference
opened here on January 10 for the
consideration of international prob
lens arising from the return Of peace.
President Wilson from his sick room
sent a message of greeting to the min
listers of finance and other prominent
visitors, declaring that pan-America
sought no selfish purpose in assisting
world reconstruction, and would regard
it as privilege to fulfill the Obliga-
tons imposed by the great advantage
enjoyed by the peoples of these repub-
lies.
Secretary Lansing brought out the
same idea in addressing the delegates
when he said the Americas accepted
the burdens thrust upon the new world
by the war, and would press forward
confidently to the better days of the
future.
Welcoming the visitors to the build
ing of the Pan-American Union, where
the general sessions are being held,
John Barrett, director general, spoke
of the unions moral influence in pre-
serving peace and building up COM
merce."
Secretary Glass, president general Of
the conference, occupied the chair at
the opening session, which was fol-
lowed by an informal luncheon given
by the federal reserve board and the
United States section of the interna-
tional high commission.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Philateljc Notes.

The illustration on the current dol
lar stamp in China represents the
arch of the Temple Of Confucius at
Peking.
The Sultan Of Egypt recently sent
$500 to dealer in Philadelphia for
II rare Egyptian stamps. 1t is said
the sultan possesses the most valu-
able collection Of Egyptian stamps in
the world.
The 10 cent red stamp issued by
Belgium on July 10, 1919, was COM
pletely sold out In five days. There
were only $4,000 copies printed and
only five stamps were allowed to be
sold to one person.
New stamps are appearing for the
city Of Fiume bearing the words
"POste Fiume" instead Of "Fiume."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Earnest Effort to
Make Good Citizens

Earnest effort to acquaint foreign
people in this country with American
ways Of thought and living is being
made this year by various agencies,
including the extension service of
the u. s. department of agriculture
and the state agricultural colleges
Within the territory Of nearly every
county or home demonstration agent
are to be found a greater or less
number of people, living quite to
themselves and speaking their native
language almost entirely. These
people from other lands are usually
very appreciative of any effort made
to teach them American ways, and
they welcome instruction in the
cooking of American foods, the maxi
ing of American clothes, and even
the growing of vegetables tina thrive
here.
In Lake Charles, La, is a Mexican
community, which Is as typically
Mexican as If it were located in
Mexico. The home demonstration
agent in that parish has been en-
deavoring this year to bring about a
change in living conditions. A sew
ing class has been organized and
garden work encouraged. Previ-
ously, only two people in this Mexi-
can community had ever had gar
den. Among the things the mothers
wished to learn was how to make
American cookies. One of the wo-
men offered to teach the home eco
Monies worker how to make the
finest of Mexican hot tamales If she
would in turn teach her how to make
American pastry. While they learn
American cooking and sewing it is
hoped that incidentally they will
learn not only the American
language, but American ideas of liv-
ing as well.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
DEPoRTED REDS REACH RUSSIA
Goldman, Berkman and Companions
Given Cordial Welcome.

Terijoki, Observation-Disclosures aliens
headed by Alexander Berkman and
Emma Goldman, deported from the
United States, entered soviet Russia
at 2 p. m. Monday, January 10. They
received an enthusiastic welcome.
The deportees, laden with baggage,
trudged through deep snow laughing
and singing revolutionary songs.
Cheers were raised by the Russians
waiting on the other side of the frozen
Systerbak river, which separates the
Finish and BOlsheviki lines.
Willing hands helped them scramble
up the steep banks amid ruins of the
war-wrecked town of Bielo- Ostrov.
The Bolsheviki gave the exiles voci-
ferrous greeting that stirred up frenzy
of enthusiasm and delight among the
newcomers.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Face Exhaustion of Pulp.

WashingtOn.-In less than twenty
years 50 per cent Of the pulp and pa
per mills of the country, mainly those
in the east, will have practically ex-
hausted their supplies of spruce, hem
lock and fir-the principal woods from
which the paper on which newspapers
are printed is made.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Plumber.

Plunoef.
The gentleman burglar flashed his
lamp In the startled eyes Of the
aroused head Of the family.
where's your valuablesT hs de-
manded, politely.
"For heavens sake, don't shoot r
pleaded the victim. my jewels are
in that box on the bureau; my money
Is in the handbag on the dresser; my
husbands watch"
Impatiently shooting a hole In the
tillow, the burglar snapped:
"Don't kid me! I asked you where
You keep your butter and eggs".
But with shrek Of desperation
the woman leaped upon him, for that
was too much, too utterly much =
Richmond Times Dispatch.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Aid for Disabled Fighters.

neutrality-suspicious. Of $685.
100000 to be expended over the next
four years for hospital and other facili-
ties for discharged soldiers, sailors,
marines and nurses under the direc-
ton of the public health service, ID
proposed.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Girl Leaps or Falls to Death.

Oakland, Cal.-Pearl Whitford, %
years old, who was sentenced to serve
a sentence of twenty-five days in
Jail on conviction of violation Of the
state narcotic law, jumped or fell to
her death from the fourteenth floor
of the city hall.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Another Raid on Radicals.

Seattle.-Armed with federal denpr-
tation warrants, department of justice
agents and Seattle police Monday
night made over 700 arrests in a
sweeping raid intended to break the
backbone Of radical activity in the
northwest.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Strike Picketina Is EnIoIned.

San Francisco.-A temporary in
junction restraining striking employees
Of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corpora
ton from picketing the yards Of the
company here and in Alameda was 10
sued here, Monday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
|. w. W. Sentenced to Jail.

70 We W. 0SHeeHSSu % VdII'
vancouver.-Ernest Coates, 81, and
Ralph Coates, IS, were sentenced to
Imprisonment, charged with violation
Of the criminal syndicalism act by
acting as organizers for the Industrial
Workers of the World.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Discover New Diamond Field.

DISCOVER Now DIamoho FIeIu.
A new African diamond field has
been discovered by officers Of the Brit
ish geological survey in the Gold
Coast The stones are found in shall
low quartz gravel 65 miles northwest
Of Accra, capital Of the colony. About
600 gems have already been found.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Boy Kills Mothers AssaiIant.

Boy Kills Mothers Assailant.
San Bernardino, Cal.-Demente Ju-
anita, 13-year-old boy, shot and killed
NJ Pacheo at Cotton, near here, after
the latter had climbed in window
Of the Juanita home and was attack
ing the boys mother.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17
Huge Supply of
Coal in Teton Basin

There is huge supply of coal in
the Teton basin of Idaho, according
to T. E. Sampson of Spokane in re-
cent address to the Pocatello cham
Der of commerce, in which he asked
the organization to endorse plan
to open up the country. Mr.. Samp-
son claimed there are nine distinct
viens of good coal in the Teton basin
property, ranging in thickness from
three to twelve feet in the out
groupings at the present time.
The capacity of the mines as they
will be worked, it is said will be
1000 tons per day and the minimum
estimate of government experts is
that 100000 tons of coal are in
sight
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17

Sleeping Sickness In Northwest.
Spokane.-The third death from
sleeping sickness has occurred here,
Charles Hartman, butcher, dying
Sunday night after an illness Of week
from the strange malady.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17

Senator Underwood has with
drawn as a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination. One beauty Of
withdrawing now, candidates are
recognizing, is that they don't have
far to withdraw.-Kansas City Star.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-17

The only cheap thing these days
is the life of an American in Mexico.
Press.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
ASK REPEAL
Of DRINK
TAX NOW
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE


WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-Repeal 81
the 10 per cent tax on fruit juices.
corbonated waters and soft drinks was
urged before the house ways and
means COMMITTEES today BY former
Senator Thomas w. Hard wick and Ellis
Johnson. OF Georgia. representatives 81
ths Association OF Bottlers OF Car
donated Waters.
Hardwick said that the tax cannot
be absorbed by manufacturers ald
must be passed along to the consumer.
For this reason II has curtaiIed the IN
dustry and threatens e destroy II.
Il IS a sales tax and the theory OF
such a tax is wrong. He declared II
such 6. tax is levied It should be on all
Industries and not ono industry. He
ccnteaded also that the tax falls on
the Ave cent drinking population,
Your argument applies equally 20
tobaccos," said Repv. Garner. They
are not necessary articles TO nfe The
principle arises how far can We 80 IN
our taxes on such articles that are
not necessites2
Many OF the soft drinks are often
articles OF food" said Hardwtck. "A
refreshing and inviKoTating soft Brink
Is beneficial 20 our working people-
Orr sugar-fsd soldier was the wonder
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
FARMERS COUNCIL
NOT IN FAVOR OF IT
Oppose Enactment of Anti.
Strike Legislation in
Congress

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-DeclarinE
that farmers believe strikes may be
necessary to protect labor" George p.
Hampton OF the Farmers National
Council today addressed a letter TO
leaders Of both parties in congress op-
posing the enactment OF anti-strike
legislation.
Farmers body do not Xix.
strikes" Hampton declared in his let
ter. but farmers do not blind them
selves 70 the self-ev:dent fact that
under our present industrial organiza-
ton, strikes, even on railroads. after
due notice has been given and nego-
tiations have been held. may be necss-
sary 10 protect labor and TO enable
labor 70 secure its just rights.
Farmers realize that II striking By
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
HE WAS MISTAKEN
TANK WAS FILLED

NEW ALBANY, n. 2, Dec. 20
When John Lamb Jr.. dropped light
ed match into a gasoline drum at tho
rear OF the Grand Theater he believed
tho tank to be empty He was mis-
taken. A loud explosion followed
The blazing container scared a hun
drcd feet in the air. Ablaze. Lamb fed
through the streets. The panic-strick
en- theater crowd dashed into the
open Passers-by threw overcoats
about the boy, who escaped with burns
about the arms, legs and face. which
arc not dangerous. No one was in
jured in the flight from the theater
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
TRUTH STRANGER
THAN FICTION

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. 2o.-.Get-
rick-quick' operations riyaling those
OF action are charged IN suit filed in
circuit court here today against Lii
burn Howard Van Briggle and Mary
Van Briggle by VIM. Hirst. receiver
FOR motor device company operated
BY Van Briggle. seeking recovery OF
more than 24S.0o0 Of which the com
pany Is alleged to have been de-
frauded. Van Briggie received his
gains through fake royalty and stock
deals made possible by impressive
statements to his associates. II is
Charged. One OF hts devices" was the
custom OF opening directors meetings
with prayer. It is alleged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Reductio min the prices Of articles on
the hotels restaurant menu Is assign
ed as the cause.
Officials Of the Cooks and Walters
Union. It Is declared, fear that other
hotels and restaurants Will make sim.
liar reductions and are planning TO en-
deayor to induce owners of the Nor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

labor is made a felony, the next step
logically would be to have the curtail-
ing OF acreage or the commodity
marketing OF farm staples which IS
necessary 10 secure a fair price for
farmers made a felony as well. This
would result in enforced labor on the
part or the farmers and render them
helpless under the exploitation OF mon
opolistic interests"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

atuntlH the notco such
a
fur pek arr AM
gAh lonyc t advisable GO
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
REDUCE WALTERS
WAGES 20 PER CENT
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

IIHI EHHNM OHAL HE6s 5LEFI~LI
CHICAGO, Dec. 21-Wag es OF walt
ers at the Morrison hotel. one OF Chi
Cages leading hostelries, Will be re-
duced moro than twenty per cent after
January 1st. according to announce
ment made today. Salaries OF 500 per
month now paid. will be cut to $40
Wages OF -chambermaids and dish
washers also have been reduced.