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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-06

PROSPECTIVE OIL land le-sees
may obtain Instructions issued hy
congress at tho Chamber Of Com
merce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-06
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL wa,

flied In the federal court Friday by
Carlos Byron and Edward comyns.
convicted OF land frauds two weeks
aFo
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
ROBERTS NORMALLY
RATIONAL DECLARE
JA|L0RS IN COURT


Montesano, Wash, Mar, a. Loren
Roberts. one Of the ten alleged I. w.
w. on trial here for the murder Of
Warren o. Grimm. CentralIa Arlnistice
day parade victim, for whom plea Of
insanity has been catered, il normally
rational in. the opinion Of his two Jail
ors according 10 their testimony at the
trial today.
]. u. Cooper and Roy rnmon, under
whose observation Roberts has been
since his incarceration III the Grays
Harbor county jail, testified today In
effect, that the prisoner behaved abont
the same as did other prisoners. with
the exception that he was not very
tallsativs. When he does talk, they
said, his conversation Ii rational. Hia
appetite has been good Ia Jail. they
testified. Neither Ok the jailora had
ever heard Roberts speak Of Wander
veer, defense counsel, As being Colonel
Rrice plsque, reoAnt head Or spruce
production In the northwest Defense
testimony had nlIuiea to Hisrh Il pnr-
ported delusioii.
Several alienists we're present today
to take the stand and testify as to
Roberts mental condition.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
PROBE BY CORONER
OF Double MURDER
SH0WSDOUDLEu LIFE

Chicago, Mar 9.-Some of the de
tails Of the dual life Clifford M. Bley.
er, president of an advertising agency
which bears his name, were barred to-
day by a murder and suicide, or dou-
BILE murder. according to facts brought
before the county coroner. Late last
night, in an apartment in a fashionable
neighborhood, the bodies OF Bleyer and
Mrs. Ruth Randall were found dead
in bed, Mrs. Bleyer was at her home
awaiting word from friends VINO were
searching for her husband who had
been missing since Saturday night.
Mrs. Randall vivaciously pretty
woman ~ years old was divorced from
her soldier husband, Norman Brown
Randall, and had been employed as an
advertising writer, Excerpts from a
diary which was found in the apart
ment disclosed the fact that she and
Bleyer had been intimately associated
for at least a year.
From the position In which the boa
les were lying when the police, with
some of Bleyer's friends, burst into the
apartment a coroners jury decided
that Mrs. Randall shot Bleyer as he
was sleeping beside her and then turn
ed the weapon--a cheap revolver
upon herself, Tending to strengthen
their opinion, there was found poem
in the womans handwriting, some
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
District Freight
Office Shifted;
Salem Losing Out

Salem will no longer be the head
quarters for the Southern Pacific dis
trict freight agent under a ruling Just
issued by the company, which effects
the removal of Henry D. Morse, dis
trict freight agent, from this city to
Eugene. Mr.. Morse left Salem for
his new headquarters Monday night.
The removal Of the offices of the
district freight agent from this city
and the accomplishment OF district
passenger agent at Eugene from
Junction City. Is done for the purpose
in the opinion of local railroad men,
of centraIizing these important Off
ces in the state, The proximity OF
Salem to Portland is held detrimental
to the conduct Of these offices when
both can be combined at central
point like Eugene.
While In this city Mr.. Morse took
an active part in civic events and was
member of the Salem Commercial
club. He has many friends here. He
resided in the Oregon building.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

Caesar, or some other ancient hero.
feared nothing but toothadhe Napo-
leon would fight the world II only he
could sleep. Another exponent Of the
principles Of Mars was humbled only
BY the pltiful cry Of d babe.
But here's modern hallucinatfon
Of fright.
Commander ]. Ii. blackburn. u. B.
NJ. who Is visiting In Salem fears
nothing but humble bee During the
war Commander Blackburn was In
charge OF the largest ship afioat. Day
after day, night after nieht he stood
on the bridge of the Leyiathan. his
firm chin, gold, gray eyes, entire at
titude. bespoke defiance Of every
death dealing menace beneath. above.
in front, behind wherever the god
OF war would direct
It took only a playful bee, buzxing
lazily through lis flight over the hills
east OF Liverpool, TO stiffen the hair
on Blackburn's head. He says he il
scared to death of a bee.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
PEOPLE WHO
:: =: :: ::
KNEW HOOVER
Friends AZ That Hoover
Chops Wood While Par
ty Leaders Invite ssPlease
Come To Our House.
BY WIN Carver

What party does Herbert Hoover
line up with. anyway ?" Whenever the
relief mans name is mentioned in
any conversation. this question recurs
frequently. IF Hoover comes out fos
the democratic party. I'm through
with him." was the statement made
recently by a stalwart republican OF
Salem. Though" he added. there
is no doubt but that he is one Of the
really big me nof the present day."
On the other hand. partisan feel
| ing is just as strong on the Bourbon
Iside Of the fence. One avowed demo-
crat who is just as prominent and as
stalwart as the aforementioned re-
publican. expressed himself In this
style, 'now. Bert's democrat that's
all there is to it. He wouldn't be the
man he is II he did not believe in
democratic principles
And so the battle RACES. According
to many of Bert's followers. the eff
cheney justice and broad mindedness
shown BY Hoover during his execu-
tion of the duties and responsibilities
arising from relief administration
work are not to be claimed for him
as personal qualities; but only as
necessary virtues acquired by some
particular party alignment.
The following story Is submitted by
Mrs W. E. Burns. who with her hus-
band recently came@to Salem as rep-
resentative Of the GMC trucks. and
who have established their home in
this city Perhaps this story will
throw light upon the mystery Of
Hoover's political affiliations.
Mrs. Burns says: II had not met
Hoover while in Stanford, but I
knew people that kne whim. I enter
ed college the fall after Herbert Hoov
er had graduated and many or my
acuuaintances were his personal
friends.
There was one story that college
friends were laughing over, that ira
dition said was his favorite tale.
have thought Of 1t many times since
Hoover has refused so positively to
allow the democrats or the repabli-
cans to annex him to their respect
i've parties. The story runs thus:
There had been company at din
ner in the family Of one Of the old
California republican office holders
-one Of the dyed In the wool re-
publican type. The conversation bad
turned on some rascality that had
been attempted by group Of San
Francisco politicians, and the matter
was discussed quite thoroughly.
"The next morning the hostess
heard her two small sons talking over
the matter. Finally the older one
spoke up triumphantly, Well, any
way our mayor isn't thief
THE younger, aged six looked UP
in amazement Then he shook his
head solemnly. No. James, he said,
mo, ne isn't thief and then he
added in low almost awe struck
tone, but, he's a-~he's a-a democrat
"And." Mrs. Burns concludes,
perhaps 1t was this Youngsters apt
delineation of the political game may
have had its influence In causing him
to work straight ahead, regardless"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
NINE WORKERS TO
REFUSE FINDINGS
UNLESS FAVORABLE

Indianapolis, Ind, Mar. 9.-The
United Mine Workers viii refuse to
accept the finding of the bituminous
coal commission unless substantial
increase in wages and improved work
ing conditions are provided, it was in
ferred in a statement issued today
from headquarters Of the organization.
Officials of the mine workers were
absent from the city and those in
charge of the office refused to com
ment on the statement.
Unless settlement of the controversy
is made on such basis, the statement
says. the miners will not feel that full
justice has been done them The BIZ
luminous coal commission was ap-
pointed by President Wilson to work
out a-suitable wage scale for the min
ers and report on any plans for inn
proving living conditions, after the
&rike of miners had ended.
There has been steady increase in
the cost of living since the first of the
year" reads the statement, lin spite of
the fact that the government repre-
sented to labor last ummer that living
costs would be reduced and that the
government would see to it that this
was done. Further promises of reduc-
tions in the cost of living would fall
on deaf ears, as far as the coal miners
are concerned, because they have had
their experience with such promises in
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
Federation To
Meet In Gerpais

A -.
volume Of unfinished businrz,,,
a' ehe plans Of standardizing pota-
,sas ss = tile county will be taken up at
aa,., s. meeting tonight, in Gervais at s
,a.s, as'Ock' Of the Marion County Gem.
esa.s s,',.y Federation. The question Of
of sf@sailzlng on one or two varieties
e.a.' s .po'aloes was taken up at the last
i, I,'ss''i's ,. OF the federation a month aAu.
ana ,"el with much favor at that time,
asea 'oilfhlttees were named from
i ssea "a delegation to sound he attituee
mn !, e'e various sections OF the county.
q S,h report at this meeting. prof.
Il. Ills. n's'op' Of Q. A. c.. win talk on
l.,shs = salem delegation. composed or
r Chaplin. w. C. Franklin and
oaesr G. .Me,Croskey. accompanied by
Bas;a aa e'eelhammer. secretary OF the
attend 1ss Mems league, an others, viii
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
Revenue Officer
Here On Income
Tax Aid Detail

Monday, March Is, Is the last day
of grace In which to make the return
OF government income taxes and for
the purpose Of assisting the public
In any way possible. John J. Collins.
deputy collector Of internal revenue
has established himself In offices In
the second floor Of the post office
building and will be stationed there
until the time expires
Mr.. Collins was to have an assist
ant, but owing to the illness Of Mr..
cayot he is working single handed.
He will. therefore. not be In posi-
tion to make out any ones returns,
but VIII be pleased to render any pos
sible assistance to those seeking adj
vice regarding the requirements Of
the law. Information will be gladly
given, Mr.. Collins said Tuesday. and
blanks may be obtained from him by
those who have not previously sup
piled themselves.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
HOSPITAL DRIVE
Meets Generous
RESPONSE 50 FAR


Encouraging reports from canvass
,nu comm,ttaa ana .ha we,eoma atti-
3.
euoe oi pefsohs = 'he uoWn'owh US
trict who have been solicited, assures
uccess to the Salem General Hospital
campaign for 100000. it was an
Inounced at the campaign headquarters
in the Commercial club Tuesday noon.
1t was expected that $40, 900 or more.
would be taken by committees work
ing Tuesday. and if such support
would be met for the next three dap-,
It was said. the goal would be reached.
Hard working committees who Mon
day covered much Of the business dis
trict report late at night at headquar-
ters with $2s,00o. Much opposition and
inclination to distruct the moyemea.,
as well as generous encouragement
and support was encountered on every
hand, they said
Large Subscriptions In.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
VAR PROLONGED
BY NAVAL DELAY
SINS DECLARES
Failure to Place Nation S Sea
Fighters at Allied Disposal
Promptly Cost Lives and
Money Admiral Says

washington, Mar. 9.-Rear Admiral
Sims today told the senate committee
Investigating the navy's conduct of
the war that the failure of the navy
department to act promptly ON recon
mendatlons and to place the coun-
trys entire naval resources at the
disposal Of the allies within six
months after the United States en-
tered the war, prolonged the struggle
for at least four months. He added
that 1t also unnecessarily ieopardized-
the outcome.
Declaring that 5000 lives were lost
and 500, 900 spent every day of
the war, the admiral said the con-
clusons from his statement were OBJ
ylous.
Admiral Sims said his criticisms
were directed at the navy's work in
1917 and had nothing to do with the
magnificent way the navy functioned
In 1918 after it really got into the
war"
Navy Not Prepared
The navy, he said, was not proper
" prepared in April 1877. He denied
that his statements constituted san
attack" on any one and characterized
as ridiculous" statements that he
Was attacking civilian control Of the
navy department which. he said, was
essential.
4 am at the end of my career and
have nothing to gain and all to lose"
said Admiral Sims.
He wished to be set right in the
eyes Of the country and to refuse
widespread criticisms that he was
throwing mud at the navy" Admir-
al Sims declared. He said he raised
no question Of the efficiency Of the
navy's participation in the war, view
ed In its entirety and without regard
% me time element and was unable
to adequately express his admiration
Tor the navys performance in the
war insofar as, the machinery that
controlled it permitted"
Declaring he had raised questions
about the efficiency of the navy sole
Y because ne had felt 1t his duty to
point out errors, the admiral said he
had been much embarrassed by i'm.
pncations Of insubordination and i'm
propriety"
he also vigorously attacked what
ne characteriztd as staffo.4,. . : -......A |
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
Gopernor EdwardS
accepts Offer To
Join Camel Order

Milwaukee, Wis, Mar. 9.--Governor
Edwards of New Jersey today advised
the headquarters of the Order of Cam
els here of his acceptance of an invita-
tion to participate in the organization
banquet of the order in New York.
March 80. More than $500 men are
expected to attend. Other speakers
will discuss the principles of the order
and announce its plans in the forth
coming fight for personal liberty and
the repeal Of the eighteenth amend
ment on prohibition. In his letter oi
Governor Edwards de-
clared 1t was hislntention to carry the
battle to the democratic national con-
vention.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
Sale Of Federal
Freight Steamers
Announced Today

Washington. Mar. 9.-Sale Of seven
freighters Of about 5000 tons each to
foreign corporations was announced
today By the shipping board. The yes
sells brought $500 a lightweight ton.
-Four. the Lake Forest, Lake capens,
Lake Clear and Lake Port. went to tns
Lloyd Royal Beige and three, the Lake
Felicity, Lake Charles and Lake
Duane, went to the Societe Maritime
F'rancais
The board also announced the sale
OF the Lake Festus, 5000 tons to the
International Maritime company at
New York at 5000 deadweight ton.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
Man With Liquor.
Is Arrested Here

Seen by officer Lee Morelock step
ping from the Oregon Electric train
at the depot here at e:45 a. m. with
three quart bottles Of moonshine H.
quor protruding from his pockets
George Zook, 20, was arrested and
placed In the city jail under a charge
Of bringing liquor into dry terri
tory. He will probably be taken be-
fore Police Judge Race In the after
noon 10 plead
zook said that he bought the liquor
IN Albany. where ne claims to reside.
He said that he paid s24 for the three
quarts. He had not been drinking II.
although he claimed he bought II for
his own use.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
When AL AdpertiSers

VA demand their moneys WORTH all publications will pro.
ue circulation reports verified by the Audit Bureau Of
coae Circulation reports verified by the Audit Bureau OF
b one of the mysteries Of the advertising world that
nl s al manufacturers demand verfcaon of weight and
for space WITHOUT knowing "ha' Tue" aie pAs s1Ae
of pch advertisers however are exceptional Most
o, se m demand verified A. c. circulation statements be-
'O's Placing contracts.
Man n the case of The Capital Journal the demand Is inn
Ai met. The Capital Journal is member OF the
aaot Bureau OF Calculations.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
Jealous Spouses
Burn Barber Shop
OF Woman Barber

sawtelle. Cal. Mar. 0. Jealous
shaving In her barber shop are re-
sponsibie, the police said today. for
the destruction by fire last night Of
Mrs. Emma Arnoit's place of busI-
ness here
Mrs. Arnott's former shop was
burned Christmas eve She opened !
threatening letters in feminine hand
writing. warning her to quit the bar
bering business or take the conHe
quencss.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
Humor Rode High
Seas With Death,
Sea Officer Says

Grim humor stalked the high seHs,
while white caps rolled mountain high
and death rode aboard submai Ines be-
meath the lnky. black swells, accord
ing to Commander j. II. Blackburn.
who told Of his experiences as c5nlr
mander Of the U. $. transport Levia-
THAN during the war, In talk nj the
business mems luncheon Monday noon.
On one Of the trips the ssslathan
made across tho Atlantic, 1000 negroes
were aboard About midoceaa Father
Neptune waxed exceedingly wruthy,
giant ships being tossed. apout Ike
smalI chips as they rode over his haaY-
Ing bosom
At about two o'clock in the morning
one night Commander Blackburn said
hs u ae walking down one Of the ,lecls
Up word he saw man knesiing at
the railing. Through the darkness bis
uncertain sight disrcrned the un'ifted
hands. as in supplication. rhe Com
mander walked nearer and listened.
Great, good Lord, II was one Of
the negro doughboys Use not 'fraid
to 60 over there into France. Amt
even scared to go over the top and
into them there trenches. kin even
eat them bullets. but, please Lord
make this here ocean come to atten-
shun.D
The Leviathan carried the captain Of
the Destroyer Vernon, that had been
torpedoed by Hun submarine. to New
York from Liverpool. The captain told
of a coIored chef in the galley OF the
Vernon at the time she WIS hit
'sambo,' he asked the negro, What
happened In here when the shot
shot struck
Well. sab. the cook had replied,
them there pans and kettles and
spoons all jus went plumb up to the
eelllngls
what happened when the came
down."
Good Lord. cap'n.v he aid. II was
nj here when they come down.
Thousands Of birds die during the
migration season every gear. because
. a. -
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
IT PAYS, ETC.

New York, Mar. 9-An order
on the Bank of Montreal en-
titling bearer to $1.2oO.O0o in
railroad bonds was picked up
In the street in the financial
district yesterday by Harry
Hahn, a II year old clerk.
Noting the brokerage firm
signature on the order the
youth delivered the paper at
its office. A reward of 50 was
given to him with the advice
that he was an honest lad and
probably would make his way
in the world"
y X X X X X X X x y X X
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

London. Feb s.-John harrington.
q seaman. who has been N the army
five years. has been ! ! times seurt~
martiaiied. spent four and a hale
years under detention. ana was never
aboard. according TO army records.
He Il now serving three years penal
eervltnde for theft of poaIal drafts.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

West Virginia Senators
Racing For Charleston
10 Break Vote Deadlock

Charleston. W. Va. Mar. s.-Sena-
tor A. r. Montgomery. listed a~ an
anti-suffragist, arrived in Charleston
today, and 1t was announced by oppo-
nents OF the Anthony amendment he
would break the deadlock in the SEN
ate this afternoon and allow that body
to adjourn before Senator Bloch, the
suffragist, who is Fastening here from
California. could arrive to vote for
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

Charleston, W. Va, Mar. s.-sena-
tor A. r. Montgomery some time ago
sold his West Virginia holdings and
moved to Illinois He never resigned
from the senate, however. Suffragists
declared they would oppose his vote
on the ground that he is no longer
resident of the state.
It was said at the state house that
anti-suffragists leaders had planned to
nave Senator Montgomery take his
seat in the senate when that body con-
venes this afternoon and then force
consideration Of motion for final ad-
journment. Senator Montgomery. they
declared, would vote with them anu
that when Senator Bloch arrived early
tomorrow the senate would not be in
session, and the resolution to indorse
the amendment would have been de.
feated.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
American Killed
By Mexican Clerk

Warrington. Mar. p Ray
n0nd coreoraH, an American
citizen. was murdered BY his
Mexican clerk Saturday Feb
rnary %. according to advices
to the state department today
from the American consul at
Nuevo Laredo.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09
REDS TAKE RAILWAYS

warsaw. Mar. s.-Polssh forces ~
tackled bIoshevik troops in the vicinity
of aIezir and Kolewoyltz. southeast Of
Minsk Sunday morning and captured
these two important railway functions
and much war material One thou-
sand red soldiers and many officers
were taken prisoner.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

Washington, March "a modified draft Of the republican
article ten reservation to the peaace treaty is understood have
been assented to today by number of republican leaders working
with the democrats for ratification compromise
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

Chicago. Mar. s-senator Bloch, the
suffragist, who is Fastening to Charles
ton, w. Va, in an attempt to break
the deadlock in the senate on the An
thony amendment, will leave Chicago
at noon on a special train for Cincin-
natl. He expects to arrive at Cincin-
natl at O'Clock.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

white rabbit skins rose from S
cents to 50 cents in ths st. Louis fur
market.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

Horses are bringing 10000 marks
In parts Of Germany.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

Thousands Of birds die during the
migration season every scar. becauseI
of the lure Of the torch on the Statue
Of Liberty In New York harbor
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-03-09

..gau, Tonight and Tuesday prob
ain moderate sou.herly winds.
Ape .sI~No a. rainfall; river. ! foot
islIing.
Evening star., 1920-05-23

Mrs McManus, now stationed at Nor
folk. will shortly be Joined there by
their daughter, Miss Katherine NC
Manus, who IL a student at the Uni
versity Of Washington.
Lieut.. John Shipley. u. s. N, ac
companied by Mrs. Shipley, has gone
to his new detail at st. Louis.
Mrs. William N. Richardson. wife of
Lieut.. Commander Richardson. U. s.
N. has gone to New York in order to
be with her husband. who is in COM
mand of the U. 8. 8. Abbott
Commander Ralston s. Holmes. u.
s. n. with Mrs. Holmes and family
has moved to 1925 I street. the house
formerly owned and occupied by the
late Mr.. kasson. United States min
lister to Russia.
Commander Holmes is on duty in
Washington. commanding the U. s. s.
Mayfiower.
Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright,
u. 8. N. retired. and Mrs. Wainwright