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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
COUNTY TAX ROLL
IS COMPLETED BY
ASSESSOR WEST

Monday morning Assessor Ben f.
West was able to turn over to Sher-
iff w. /. Needham, the Marion coun-
" 1919 tax rolls. Assessor West re-
ports that considerable delay was
encountered. due to the fact that the
work on this years rolls was nearly
10 per cent heavier than that of any
previous computation.
The six per cent tax limitation
items, special and school district lew
les represented portion of the ex-
ira work met with in making the sum
| up. In addition to these difficulties.
Assessor West was not able to recruit
his clerical staff up to required
strength because of a scarcity of
trained help needed for this special
work.
Sheriff Needham is working on the
books. adding to the record properly
transfers and other business pertain
ing to the work of his office and cor
recting the index up to date. He an
nounces that the books will be open,
Wednesday morning.
According to the completed roll,
the total valuation of taxable proper
ty in Marion county, is s42.2s2,143;
while total of S1,34O,9O2.44 repre-
sents the amount of taxes levied in
this county for 1919 and collectable
duringthe present year.
/ For the 131 school districts in the
-, nt,l
of the special levies for school pur-
poses. Special taxes levied in road
districts total $64,733,45.
The special taxes levied in towns
and cities of the county is represent
ed by $2O1.235.41. Salem heading the
list with a levy of $16S.SQO.71. For
the year 1919, the sum of s442,10 is
tlevied upon special districts for the
forest patrol service.
General taxes levied for state and
county purposes are:
State tax; s190,315.63; valuation
$42,292, ,143: rate mills, .0045.
County tax. $329,S7S,71: valuation
same as state: rate mills, .007S.
Road tax s1s7,2S5,6s; valuation
$40, ,5O7,91S; rate mills, .0o45.
School and library tax. $780,
959.56: valuation. same as state; rate
mills. .0026.
Excess percent limit for high
school districts; tax levy $1i,9S3.30;
valuation $1S,729. .131; rate mills .00s
Excess Of percent limitation in
| 49,, A;ry, eohooi diotrintc. tay low
$32, sSS.21; valuation, $23.563,012i
rate mills, .0014.
For the purpose of comparison
with the present levy, the following
items from the 1918 tax roll is given
State tax levy, s132,916.96: valua-
ton $42.s76.447; rate mills, .O031.
The county tax levy as based upon
the 1918 valuation. was $252,97
at millage rate of .0059. 1t will pe
noticed that the valuation for the
present year is somewhat lower than
for that of 1918. -
In 1918. the county school and IL
brary tax levy was $102,903.45 at a
millage rate of .OO24. The road levy
at .OO42. was $129350.Of. The high
school tuition fund levy was, s16,-
626.25 at a millage rate Of .007. The
total levy for state and county pur-
poses was s634,767.G9.
For 1918, the special taxes We're:
Schools, s193.7S9.09; roads, $54.-
207.86; cities and towns, $1S6,230.59;
forest patrol, $254.33; special tax for
road district No. I, uneollected from
1917 tax roll, $2356.99.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
TRADE BALANCE FAVORS
SOME SOUTHERN EPUBLICS

Washington, Feb. 2S.-While the
net trade balance in favor of the Uni
ted States in 1919 was S4,017,745,000,
number of South American and Far
Eastern countries held balances
against this country Of $664,055,0Uu
saws the annual report today of the
federal reserve board in naming the
countries to which extension of credit
will not be necessary for the continu-
ance of foreign commerce.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
PORTLAND OFFICIAL TO
BRING FRAUD OPERATOR

los Angeles, Cal, FEB. 3.-A deputy
limited states marshal from Portland
Or. arrived here today bringing S. l.
powell. wanted here in connection
With an alleged plan to defrand the
federal railroad administration by is
suinc fraudulent passes. Mrs. Powell
and the couples six-year-oid son ais'
arrived In company with a police ma
tron.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
Tractor Schaol

The Cleveland Tractor Co. win hold
a tractor school at 121 5. CONNER
eial st. during the week Of Feb. IS
to sS. for owners and those interest,"
ed in the Cletrac tractor. Experts
win be in attendance as instructors.
w. H. Patterson Co. AS
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
WASHINGTON'S MEMORY Is
:. HON0RED SIMULTANEOUSLY

Philadelphia, Feb. 2S-Philadelphia
and Paris honored the memory of
Washington simultaneously today. At
noon Mayor Moore raised at Inde-
pendence Hall the Lafayette" flag
and at the same hour Paris raised
over its Hotel de Vile the American
flag given to htat city by Philadelphia
two wears ago.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
SEATTLE OBSERVES HOLIDAY

Seattle, Wash. Feb 2S.-Seattle
nafriotic societies today held everc 'ses
at the base of the statue of George
washington on the University Of Wash
ington campus. sprigs of green were
placed on the statue by representatives
Of each organization while the Bletben
chimes on the campus played national
airs.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
RAIN HALTS AUTO RACES.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb, 23.-The
opening event at the new Los Angeles
speedway, postponed from last Satur-
day to this afternoon, was again post
poned last night until next Saturday
owing to rain. The race will be for
a distance of 250 miles and $4,000
prize money will be distributed
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE is
CALLED IN SPECIAL SESSION

Oklahoma City, Feb 29.-The sDe
cial session of the Oklahoma iegisla-
ture which convened here today In
additio nto the ratification of the fed
eral woman suffrage amendment
may take up the matter OF investigat-
ing operation of stats government de-
partments.
An attempt this morning to place
the democratic caucus in the senate
on record as favoring ratification of
the federal suffrage amendment fail
ed
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
SENATE 6 EKING VIEWS OF
LABOR ON SHIPPING POLICY

Washington, Feb. 2S.--Views OF Or
eanlzed labor will be sought next
week by the senate commerce com
nittee engaged in framing national
shipping policy bill, testimony Of ship
owners having been concluded tooay
with the appearance of r. H. NJ.
Pobinson of New York and william
A Dobson of Philadelphia, represent
inc the Atlantic shipbuilders assoeia-
ton Chairman Jones. republican,
washington announced that hearings
would end with examination Oh snip
ming board and other government Of
ficials when labor representatives
have been heard.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
SCHOOL CONVENTION BEGINS.

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 2S.--Eight
thousand delegates of the fifty school
organizations affiliated with the Ma
tional Education Association today
opened five day convention to de-
liberate on American school prob
lens
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
AVIATOR KILLED

Eagle Pass, Texas. Feb. 23.-Sec-
ond Lieutenant Horace NJ. H. Corey
was killed here today when his air.
plane fell 1900 feet after suddenly
bursting into flames. Corey was sS
years old His home was IN Chicago.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
sAcRAMENTAL LIQUOR STOLEN

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Thieves last
night entered a Roman Catholic
church parish house of Hubbard
Woods. a suburb, and carried away
fifty bottles and one ten gallon keg
of wine used for sacramental pur-
poses.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Up to noon. Monday. only 12 new
cases had been reported. covering the
period, from saturday evening to Mon
day midday. An Of these cases are re-
ported as being very light.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

for the man. The stranger was mid
die aged. five feet six inches tall.
weighed about $50 pounds. had a
veryd ark heavy beard and mustache
was stoop shouldered. walked with a
slouchy carriage, had q black hat
and dark eolored overeoat.
A small hole was burned in the
roof of the residence at 7sS North
Broadway when a fire started from
sparks from the chimney. The fire
engine, which left the department at
1859, quickly put out the flames. Dam
age to the roof was slight
Mrs. Sydney Hall and Mrs. Minnie
Nj. Bates will entertain the Luella
club of the Kimball school OF The
ology at Mrs. Bates home. IIss South
18th street on Friday afternoon at
o'clock. A large attendance is expect
ed.
Z. E. Woods has returned from
Milton, Oregon, where he has been
painting scenic views for the Column
bit university.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ". Blackburn and
children of LebaAon, are visiting for
IA few days with Mrs. Blaekburn's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Moffitt.
sos North High street. After short
stay in Salem as the guests of rela-
tives and friends, they will leave for
motor tour of California.
! Mrs. N. L. Prunk of Eugene is the
house guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Moffitt, at their residence
on North High street.
In divorce action filed Saturday
Ruth Gay asks for legal separation
from Harry Gay, alleging cruel and
inhuman treatment The couple were
married at Vancouver, WASH, Octo-
ber 3, 1917, and as result of the
union there is one child @Amos Gay,
aged about ten months. Mrs. Gay al
leges that her husband deserted her
February 20 1919, leaving her with
out funds or support. previous to the
birth of the child. She alleges that
Gay is the owner of an undivided
one seventh interest in 400 acres of
land in Jefferson county and requests
that she be given a one third interest
in this holding and $40 monthly ali
mony, together with custody of the
infant.
| Joining in the campaign to defeat
the insidious hosts of Spanish influ-
enza Chief of Police Jack Welsh Mon
day issued instructions to his Off
GERS to arrest any one caught spit
ting on sidewalks in the city or in
public buildings of eonveyances.
Chief Welsh cited an ordinance pro-
| hibiting the practice, which imposes
a fine of from 81 to SO, or pail
sentepce of from l to five days, for
violations. He said that he believed
much could be done to allay the epi-
demic of flu if expectoration In pub
lie places is brought to an end.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
Daily Statistics.
Died.

GARDNER-Mrs. Elizabeth Card
ner, II, at local hospital Sunday,
February 20. Body at Webb &
Clough. Funeral Tuesday at 8 a.
m. from st. Joseph's Catholic
church.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
.*x********* -
CURRENT EFNAs

} r.A. 2s-NOnthiy meeting
! - business Mems league
! cSanmercial club 8 p m,
s2-Rotarians Sc In .
:, 10 the First Congrega-
..'n., oS~ church. 1880 p. m.
aOSs TsS' s5.-Ameriean Legion
- at armory; evening.
; da,les 1s "a Business Mems
,oseop Commercial club
: NUOI rah es-Meeting OF Moth.
a,ub of Lincoln school s.is
: y Feb, M 25-Lecture recital al
! ! ouSlIc library. 5 p m. -.
. puS Ssb. s5.-cherry City Bak-
: will entertain ROtarians
: e s wives and friends at a
banquet at 6 p. M
Mar. Regular meeting
- ,er.can Legion in armory
: 7:sO p. m. = = =
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

The prevalence of sickness in the
county was responsible for the small
attendance of members at the meet
ing Of the Marion County Principals
Association held in Salem Saturday
evening banquet at the Cherry City
notel was followed by business
meeting in the court room of Circuit
Judge Kelly. The next meeting of the
association will be held on May 3, at
which important fmatters viii be dis
cussed
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
PAGE FIVE
Piles Cured IN 6 "a a DAYS.

Druggists refund money IL PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Hchfng.
Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles
Stops Irritation. Soothes and Heals.
You can get restful sleep after the
first application. Price zoe. (Adv)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
GARD OF THAMES

FonaD. ~ % thank the G. A. r..
asnds =. relief Corps and our
Ray dnr,.' ~ Their kindness and SYM
4 lns'. nSurlng NJ the illness and death Of
H. nar'--E' D. Hart and fam
DC
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

NoTICE-Earl Wood. formerly of
the Liberty garage, and o. J. Perry.
xhe was shop foreman at Wick broth
ers for several years, do automobile
repairing at sos Broadway. Phone
1860. DO
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

p Stewart, who conducts a re-
,.ir shop on Court street, went to
pa,tlsnd pa,t Sunday for a brief visit with
tusjness acquaintances, He will re-
turn Monday evening
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
CARD OF THAMES

ia,ud, T.sn ~ to thank all the Kind
"a besu,,Hs.o @Ho have 50 generously Civ
sataano. o,'ul flowers. sympathy and
Mrs F,a :" our recent bereavement.
su c,a.enee .iorenee Spencer. Mr.. and
a nv Mltchell AZ
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

The regular monthly meeting and
supper Of the Baptist Brotherhood
viii be held at the church Tuesday
FEB. "a, at $3.50 p. m. Rev. Avison
wifi be the speaker. This will be
Father and son" night. (adv) 46*
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Wood for sale, good 1e-inch mill
wood at new wood yard, Trade st.
near Church st. Fred E. Wells. Call
i5as from Z to a. m. and after s
pm. 40
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23
Born

Born
Mr.. and Mrs. L. p.
Gilmore at Salem Deaconess hos
pital, boy, weight pounds, Feb
ruary Is. 1920.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Miss Martha Swart. prominent in
musical circles in the city, is i'll at her
home. 1888 North Front street.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

NoTlcE-Is hereby given that on
ihursday February &c, 1920, at 10
d H. sealed bids will be received by
! committee on the third floor of
ne Derby-Lafky building, corner
hgh and Court streets, Salem. Ore
sOn' lor quantity of household goods
anO furnishings formerly the equip.
men! Of the Moose lodge and club,
SOnsS'ihg mainly Of rugs, carpets,
%HOieum, leather and mahogany
uaslrs' one complete office outfit.
.Ou Top desk, chairs, directors tables,
"mplete invoice of stuff can be ex-
., aullneo at No. 3O4 United States Ma
sS. ,~ua' oank bldg phone 376, and op-
~, sS,'anlty to see and estimate on stuff
a.. sa' Oe given from l to p. m. Tues
s.s ~S ana ana Wednesday February 25th
-V'h' tAdv) 48s
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Notlce: O. ]. Perry and Earl Wood
do oyaceyline welding at sos Broad
way. Phone 1853. 80
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Joseph G. Richardson, deputy state
treasurer, was a Portland visitor Sum
day.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

:, wouldp't be spring without Haus-
: Pros window display of baseball,
= ,.,nis and other athletic goods See
Il today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

TaRered White Leghorn baby
chicks for sale Tuesday, local hatch
ed. Also r. 1. Reds. 55S State ST. 4ss
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

v c,aan. manager of the Port
-, uousoleum company WAS in Sa-
- ~ - LAY on business
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Dr. S C. Stone can now be tound
at Tyler's drug store 10
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Members of the W. r. c. are re-
quested to meet in the Mccormack
hall Thursday afternoon February 26
for sewing. (adv) 4s.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Twenty seven thousand catalogues
two freight car loads. from one of the
largest mail order houses in the coun-
try. are being distributed from the To-
cal post office this week. according to
Postmaster August Huckestein. The
catalogues will be distributed in the
first and second zones. Postage on
them amounts to $1ST9.4S.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

/. NJ Ma Maccabees will hold a meeting
n inv ~v0Ornack wv hall Wednesday even
sS S' .a anu II good attendance is assur-
po,s,"ai ssselai important persons from
nss,,n~ aau VIII deliver addresses. The
;-;'sae ssune will be an open one. and an
trpqbr, '. 'ne order are invited. Re-
rrDso,"a ,,e,''s will be served, and it is
Mn 's'eu sus, that the Lady Maccabees
:" assist on the program.
Il special meeting of Multi
MEZ1 aoinah chapter No. /. r..
kEK1 a. NJ this evening. Work in
NIA7 tne , Mark Master degree.
t1zSN VISITORS welcome. (adv)
aga
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Truck drivers dance, Union hall,
Wednesday night. 4Ss
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

,ov. matchmaker, jeweler. Salem.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

r,.vi-'TheWay to Health" Lee
va IVORY Monday afternoon. 2 p.
'a' room SS1 Hotel Marion. 81
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

The undersigned wish to thank the
many friends who, during the late
long illness of our beloved mother
Mrs. Annette SCHNEIDER, have shown
their sympathy through word and
deed as well as for the beautiful flor
al pieces.-The SCHNEIDER family. 49,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

The Baptist Brotherhood will meet
Monday night at 6SO at the church
A record attendance is expected.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

The presence Of strang appear
ing character in the Salem Auto COM
pany garage, on High street between
state and Court, Sunday was reported
to police. who Monday were i0okihs
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY BEST
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Tor the man. The stranger was mid
die aged. five feet six inches tall.
weighed about $50 pounds. had a
Veryd ark heavy beard and mustache
was stoop shouldered. walked with a
slouehy carriage, had q black hat
and dark eolored overeoat.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Elmo Bennett, resident of Dallas
was Capital City visitor Monday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Capital post Nos 8, American Le-
gion will give one of its famous
dances at the armory Wednesday
Feb. rs, 1920. The boys who served
invite you to be present. 4s*|
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

American Legion will give anoth-
er dance at the armory Wednesday
Feb. rs, 1920. Everyone invited to
be present. .es
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Alai Esteb student at the Sew
enth Day Adventist college at Walla
Walla, is the guest of his mother,
Mrs Addie c. Esteb, 1867 Marion
street He will return to Walla Walla
the latter part of the week.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

blanket, valued at SIS, from one of
the rooms at Hotel Argo, 341 Chemek-
eta street, occupied the attention of
police Monday morning According to
J. H. Lauterman, proprietor of the
hotel, Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Levison
from Portland, and Mrs, c. C. Jones.
who registered from San Francisco,
departed Monday morning after
stay at the hotel, since Saturday. Af-
ter their departure the blanket was
found missing, The trio formed an
auto party that is believed to have
left the city. Officer Rowe investigat-
ed the theft
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

A small hole was burned in the
roof OF the residence at 7eS North
Broadway when a fire started from
sparks from the chimney The fire
engine, which left the department at
1859, quickly put out the flames. Dam
age to the roof was slight.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Mrs. Sydney Hall and Mrs. Minnie
NJ. Bates will entertain the Luelia
club of the Kimball school OF The
ology at Mrs. Bates home. 11SS South
18th street on Friday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. A large attendance is expect
ed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

E. E. Woods has returned from
Milton, Oregon, where he has been
painting scenic views for the Column
bit university.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-23

Mrs. N. L. Prunk of Eugene is the
house guest of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Moffitt, at their residence
on North High street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-24
Winners of the Baseball Term Contest

ADVERTISERS
The advertisers on this page came IN for a lot Of
enthusiasts comment in the contest replies received
BY The Herald. e Paso IS a i've, baseball tOWn, the
fans say, and these advertisers are commended for
their cooperation with The Herald in encouraging
the greatest Of American games.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-02
THE CoMMISSloN-MANAGER PLAN IN BRIEF.

DEFINITION The commission plan of city
presumes single elective representative governing board
ualy called the council the which employs the chief
administrative officer, and holds him responsible
for enforcing the law and conducting the affairs
accord with the board policies
ANALYSIS The commission council varies in with the
population of the city The members give but part city af
fairs and receive little They form the policy determining
body and employ the
The mayor under the plan simply the president of the
and official ceremonial head of the city but
has executive
The manager appointed the basis for
definite by the which him
He the chief administrative officer appointing and
directing his ubordnaes He advisor with the
privilege of proposing but with He need be
local resident thus permitting city benefit by the expert
another and profession waantng specialized
training.
ANALOGIES The city manager idea like the usual organi
business corporation We have applied the
prime to our school and public utilities
CONTRASTS Commissioners government differs from
the usual and council by vesng authority and response
bty single body provides trained professional controlled
instead of unframed independent
1t differs from the commission form by admins
duties single apponve office instead of distributing them
among members of the commission.
CONCLUSION The commission manager plan this becomes
democratic form of by creating
board which representative with credit
and without technical qualifications personal sacrifice board
the will of the people they invest with sole power
and hold it responsible for results.
1t efficient form of government, because permits
employ the best trained talent
country for the of the busnss affairs
city the working problems of public health welfare
and happiness.
This which has solved the problems
of other cieprobems similar those confronting Americas and
which the believes Americas needs and should have
possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-02
IN OTHERS EYES.

British numbers have been looking this country
and recording their of Americans Now French
Louis Thomas who writes for the Paris Weekly Opinion
poet had right about the desirably of people seeing
themselves they others So though does not
agree with all that's said by these travellers there lack of
terest n their
American wastefuness supplying thing Frenchmen,
Thomas
We thrifty and admit, avacious. Our
perts who cooperaed with them enterprises found them
degree
The is simple Thomas.
Americans gamblers
They do to make moderate profit steady,
lar perhaps mediocre income but the make
deal of money a short time, get rich quick
They gamble at busnessno roulette baccarat but is
gambling all the same
AS for wastefulness:
so people there have made their money by chance by
good luck by fash of imagination and by the of their
they naturally waseu
which hardly imagine in Europe.
Everyone wastes the and particularly the
for the do have
of economical housekeeping possessed by the of the Old
World"