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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Scores of Diogenes
Seek to Restore Lost
Property In Salem

Among other unclaimed articles
are three purses. five pairs Of spec
tacIes and glasses of varying styles,
keys with and without rings and
package that evidently contains chill
dren's garments, pair of tiny red
nittens peeping out from the paper
covering
Evidently the rule Finder keepers
loser weepers'' does not prevail in
Salem. During the past eight months
two wallets, one containing over
$500 in currency and the other sum
amounting to more than $3.50 were
restored to owners by Salem find
ers" through the Journal Want Ads.
Money not mine, is mot money
stated the finder of the $50 sum IN
returning it through a journal ad-
vertisement.
Often a great deal Of confusion en-
sues upon the published announce
ment of a found" article. For in
stance, it would be difficult to ascer-
tain the number of Salem people who
have become separated from their
fountain pens during the past year
Recently. a Journal ad concerning
one such writing instrument brought
scores of claimants to the Journal OF
flee. Pens of various makes ana
descriptions had been lost but none
of the claimants furnished descrlp--
tioa tallying with this particular
porte du plume
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Big Forest Fire
Duffy Prairie
Beyond Control

Albany, Or, Aug. IA big forest
fire on Duffy Prairie, between the Big
Meadows and Duffy lake and along
Maxwell butte, was reported gaining
Eearlytoday by forest service officials,
Late reports said the blaze was a
crown fire. and was running rapidly
Through thet ops Of trees. The fire
last night was reported having jumped
from an1'old" burn to dense growth
of new trees.
Another. fire which was reported to
be beyond control and to be increasing
its area rapidly was burning last night
on McRae creek, southwest of Carpen-
ter mountain, near the southern boun-
Diary line Of Linn county.
A fire on Canyon creek, about two
miles southeast of Cascadia, was dying
down in hmits established by the fire
fighters and another fire reported
about out last night was that on Olal-
lie creek, near the southeast corner OF
Linn county.
The air patrol yesterday reported a
new fire in section 6,township i6 south
range east No report had been re-
ceived of thisfi from the rangers or
look outs. AS the location was report
ed very close 70 the big fire on McRae
creek it was; thought that patrols saw
smoke which had drifted from this
firo
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
No Relief From
Heat Wave For
Coming Week

Friday, the thirteenth, the ther.
moneter touched 1913 at Salem--two
degrees cooler than Thursday. Indi-
cations are that Saturdays maximum
will be two or three degrees lower thar
that of Friday, as at noon the ther-
mometer registered under that Of the
previous two days at the same hour
Predictions are for continued warm
with gentle northerly winds for the
next "a hours, and for the coming
week, generally fair and warmer.
Medford was the hottest city In the
United States when temperatures
there reached 10S, two degrees hotter
than Thursday. The Dalles followed
close with 107, while the nearest rivals
to these Oregon towns were Sacrament
70, CAL, and Phoenix, Ariz., which
each had 1O2. -
AT The Dalles the temperature was
ithe highest there recorded in many
years. Heat was reported as 100 at
Roseburg, Walla Walla and Yakima.
AT Portland the highest Friday was
so'S as against SO the day beore, but
the first heat prostration of the season
was reported. Miss Elaine Frayne, rs,
TAINTED on the street.
Al Albany the maximum was 80, one
oegre less than the day before.
rhe hot weather is having it's ef-
rect on the Willamette. which after
remaining stationary for some weeks,
ieil TWO inches today and is still fall
hs. II is also encouraging forest fires
ana many are reported in the hills.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Plan Aerial Race
Round the Globe

Washington, Aug. 14.-Plans are IN
active preparation for the first round
the world" aerial derby, 1t became
known today. A. special commission
appointed by the Aero club of America
md the Aerial League of America, art
er covering most of the tentative route
has completed an organization.
A test flight of the entire route is IN
preparation, the start to be MADE from rom
ondon in an improved Handley Page
airplane carrying ten passengers. ;.
The tentative route for the depy u
New York to Seattle. 1929 miles;
to Yokohama via Aleutian lsland. a,ao.
s418 miles: Shanghai. 1865 mlies'
Raekok, siam. 2os5 miles; karaeni, !
inaia via Rangoon and Delhi, 1858
niles. Bagdad, 1886 miles; Rome wa
Greece. 1875 miles; Ireland Cooast, I'VE, wa
London and Paris. 1923 miles, New
1875 miles. to New fork,
Yias miles. Total distance traversed
q .2O1 miles.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Harry to Settle
Denver Car Strike

/ Washington, Aug. 14.-G. Y. Harp
of Portland, Or, was ordered today
by the department of labor to proceed
to Denver to take up the settlement of
the street railway controversy. The
assignment was made as a result of a
request from W. B. Fitzgerald, vice
president of the Association of Street
and Electrical Railway Employees.
Mr.. Fitzgerald wired the department
yesterday that ''our representative at
Denver informs me that he believes
conciliator of labor department could
do something toward settlement of the
Denver streetcar trouble and requests
that 1 ask you to deputize one Of the
on the work"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Japan Answers
American Note
Peace Enyoys Leave.

Washington, Aug 14-Japan's reply
to the American note protesting
against Japanese occupation of the
northern part of the island of sagha-
lin was received today at the state de-
partment.
The note was described as a. lengthy
one ana it was understood that 1t went
thoroughly into the whole question Of
the Japanese policy in Siberia. The
document together with the original
American note may be made public
next week.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14

The statement says the. enemy Is ad'
uancine toward the Novo Georievsk-
zeerie sector north of Warsaw, ana
that masses of bolsheviki are attack
;ng Nasielsk az miles northwest of
warsaw and Pllonsk (32 miles north
vest Of warsaw. The communique
announces that the attack upon these
ulaces were repulsed.
warsaw, Aug, lathe roar Of ar
t,llery on the battlefront could pc
heard in Warsaw. Friday The Rus
slams have brought up artillery in the
region of Radzymin, just south of the
Rue. Observers say, however that,
tbe enemy has not yet in position guns
heavy enough to reach this city with
their fire.
On this northeastern front, along
the Biaiystok road, the Russians were
81 miles from Warsaw, this mornings
newspapers reported.
In Polish Corridor
Berlin, Aug. 14.-Russian patrols
have forced their way, into Ellovo, in
the Polish corridor through East Prus-
sia according to the Lokal Anzeiger.
Entry was made after a slight engage
ment, and small soviet detachments
are said to be west Of the place.
East of Warsaw the bolsheviki are
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Flax Men Can Huruest
Crop With Free Labor
At Good Profit Here

F'lax-of a quality unexcelled any
where in the world-may be raised
near Salem and harvested by'welI paid
fire. labor at a good profit.
That is the outstanding and most en-
tightening fact which is being driven
home to residents of this vicinity as
the many hundred tons of flax harvest
ed near here are being prepared for
market, according to Robert Crawford,
superintendent of the flax industry at
the penitentiary and an authority on
fibre.
Convict Labor Passed Up.
For the first time convict labor was
passed up this year and free workers
from the vicinity Of Portland were
this morning. From S25 to $50 an
acre was paid pullers and they aver
aged from s6to IS day. The crop is
good and farmers who experimental
with flax are finding their venture re-
Lack of experience has handicapped
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14

many farmers to a considerable extent.
Mr.. Crawford said. Some of them
have cut their flax instead of having
it pulled and this. he says is a great
mistake.
"It is just as foolish to cut flax as
it is to pull wheat or OTIS" he de-
clared.
Crop Harvested In Two Weeks
Five hunderd Belgians or Irishmen.
experienced in the handling of flax
could work wonders for the flax indus
try here Mr.. Crawford believes. They
could teach residents of this vicinity
howto harvest the crop at far greater
profits.
Failure of the fax acreage to in
crease greatly in the last few years has
ben a result of labor shortage, Mr.
Crawford said. Large scale operations
are the most profitable. he declares.
This years crop was harvested In
about two weeks.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Siuslau, Forest
Fires Controlled

Eugene, Or, Aug. IA telephone
message 20 the headquarters of the
Siuslaw national forest in this city
from the Mount Hebo district in Til
lamook county yesterday stated that
two fires of considerable size have
been burning in that locality lately
but late reports indicate that they
are under control. One of the fires
covers an area of nine acres or more
and has damaged some green timber
says the message. while the other
lis only one acre in extent.
1t is announced atAthe office Of the
forest that all permits for burning
slashings inside the forest have been
revoked as long as the extremely dry
weather lasts.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14

reported to have crossed the line be-
tween Wyszkow and .Kaluszyn about
80 miles rofm the Polish capital.
+ Peace ENJOYS Leave.
+ Warsaw. Aug. 14.-Poland's peace
delegation of sixteen members, with
military aids, clerks and stenograph-
ers, one OF whom is a woman, pre-
pared late last night to leave for the
battle front to meet representatives of
the Russian soviet government. An.
nouncement was made that CORE
spondents would not be permitted to
go to the front unless word allowing
themto travel came from the ;bolshe-
Wiki.
Four Of the delegates will be Mill
tary officers, six will be foreign office
representatives, counselors and advis-
ers and six will be diet leaders.
M. Dombski under minister of for
eign affairs will head the delegation.
Two representatives of the Ameri-
can relief organization, Herschel
Walker of Philadelphia and Maurice
Pate, have received permission from
Moscow to accompany the Polish com
mission to Minsk, where they will con-
fer with the bolsheviki on treating Of
100000 children formerly cared for
by Americans
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Canada Increases
Rates On Railroads

Ottawa, Aug. 1.-THE dominion
board of railway commissioners today
granted increases in through rates to
United States roads in Canada to con-
form with those recently approved by
the Interstate commerce commission at
washington. These increases apply
to all commodities except coal and
coke.
The increases provided are effectVe
on or before August 26 upon not less
than five days notice and are appli-
cable also to Canadian roads shipping
to and from the United States.
Continuity of joint through joint
rates between the United States ana
Canada, in both directions, was deem
ed desirable and expedient by the COM
misisoners, it was stated.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Fiume Quarrels
With D'Annunzio

Triest. Aug. 14,-An open break has
occurred between the national council
of Fiume and Gabrielle D'Annunzio,
whose insurgent troops have been in
possession of the city for nearly year.
D'Annunzio has declared that the
establishment of the free and inde-
pendent state of Fiume is imminent
and that he plans to extend it's con-
fines along the so-called Wilson line
of demarcation between italian and
Jugo-Slav territory.
Workers to lay the steel for the
Portland, Astoria & Pacific railroad
have arrived at Banks and are put
ting the rails down northward.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14

Bank commissioner Allen said that
the loans Of the association were either
bad or Of doubtful value and thers
was virtually no cash left. He said its
affairs were hopelessly interwoveh
with those of the Hanover Trust cvssl-
pany. The capital Of the association
is $13775 and 1t had deposits of about
$350,000.
Ponzi ate his breakfast in the Mid
dlesex county Jail in East Cambridge,
a prisoner of the government in de-
fault Of $4,000 bonds.
Jails Filling Up.
Three officers Of the Old Colony
Foreign Exchange company, rival
concern of Ponzi's Securities Exchange
company, were prisoners of the com
monwealth in default Of $4,000 bonds
each. Samuel Zorn. said to be an en-
ploye Of the Old Colony Foreign Ex-
change company was at headquarters
awaiting hearing on a charge of lar
ceny of $500 from persons unknown.
The three officers Of the company
held are Charles M Brightwell, presi-
dent and treasurer, Raymond Meyers
office manager and Fred Meyers. sales
agent. The men were held on techni-
cal charges of larceny Of $500 from
persons unknown.
Ponzi, whose bondsman surrendered
him yesterday, was confronted with
the alternative of remaining in federal
custody or, if he could find another
bondsman, of being arrested again by
the commonwealth under blanket
warrant charging him with larceny in
So counts, totalling $4,000.
Liabilities $8,O0O,O00.
The authorities were said to be de-
termined that the sensational financier
should remain in custody, to preserve
for his creditors whatever assets he
may have and because of the fear that
he might seek to, dissipate or transfer
them If out on BAIL Edwin L. Pride,
federal auditor Of Ponxrs accounts,
has placed the latter's known liabilities
at $1,000, 900 and Ponzi claimed assets
Of about $4,0O0,000. ss
II am inclined to believe that a
great deal of money collected by Ponzi
and his agents has been deposited in
the name of Others" Mr.. Pride said.
Referring to the possible transfer of
large sums by Ponzi to his wife, Mr..
Pride said:
ut can be taken away from her and
1t will be. 1t does not belong to her.
It IL money that was obtained under
fraudulent pretenses, to be used for
fraudulent purposes
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Sandstorm Injuries
Arizona Motorists

Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 14.-A score or
more of accidents to automobile driv-
ers and pedestrians occurred here yes
terday when a sandstorm, said to have
been unequalled in intensity here in
recent years. swept through Yuma and
the Yuma valley, little damage to
growing crops has been reported al
though trees were uprooted.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Little Entente for
Protectiono Of Balkan
Nations Organized

Rome, Aug. IL. - An agree
ment has been reached between
the Prague, Belgrade and Bucha-
rest governments, called the "Iit-
tie entente" for the self protect
ion Of Czechoslovakia, Serbia ana
Rumania against Russia or enc
mics in the Balkans, according to
the Giornale D'tIalia today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
New Civil War
Chinese Provinces

Annoy China. Aug. 14.-Hostiliti-
have broken out between the provinces
of Fukien and Kwantung, the former
supporting the militaristic Anfu group
and the latter being loyal to the new
Peking government. Severe fightm..
occurred in eastern Kwantung and
Fukien troops are reported to have
advanced 2S miles capturing Taipuh-
sien.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Harding Pulled OFT
Front Porch Siesta

Chicago, Aug. 14.-Senator warren
r. Harding. republican nominee for
,,ras,dart will speak at the Minnesota
l,ate fair. at Minneapolis. September
s. Senator Harry s. New chairman oi
,he republican national speakers bu-
reau. announced today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Increased Rates
Ordered In Illinois

Washington Aug. 14.-Deciding the
application of increased freight rates
to Illinois territory. the interstate
commissiont oday ordered
that a 40 per cent increase apply on
interstate traffic between Illinois and
eastern territory and IS per cent in
crease on traffic from Illinois into
western territory.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Wounded Is Times
During World War
Killed by Lightning

Paterson, N. J., Aug. 14.-Rich-
ard ]. Foran. who survived the
world war with twenty two wounds
while a member of the 30sth ma
chine gun battalion was killed by
lightning today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Athlete Rejpstated

antwerp, Aug. 14.-The reinstate-
nent OF Dan Ahearn of the Illinois n.
", dismissed yesterday from the
,inerican Olympic team on charges of
n'suoorolnation, was announced this
Ahearn apologized this morning in
tne presence of both the American
ooniilittees. They accepted his apol-
vss ana ne was restored to his former
s.aaolng s on the team, closing the Incl
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Another Boston Bank
Closed AS Result 0f
Get-rich-quick Frau2
Polish Industrial Concern Ruined BY Ponzi-- o.
er Swindlers Added to List in Jail More Cha1e-
es Filed Against Alleged Operation in Foreisa
Exchange Probe Reveals Enormous Fraud

Boston, Aug 14Bank Commissioner Joseph G. Allen toda
took charge Of the affairs Of the Polish Industrial
conducting bank at 81 Cross street in this city Henry HI
Chemns president of the Hanover Trust compnay
depository of Charles Ponz which Weesday
by the commissioner president of the Industrial
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Census Figures

washington, Aug. 14.-State
of Indiana. z,s3e,544; increase
22s.6ss or SIS per cent.
Quincy. ILL.,. ss.s7s; decrease
6ee or Ii per cent.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14
Russians Drive In Rear
OF Warsaw Defenses
Fast Closing In On City
pIonsk Within Dozen Miles Of the Vistula At
tackled by Reds--Polish Peace Delegation
Leaves for Front Russians Pour Through East
Prussian Corridor--R ar Of Gums Heard

Warsaw Aug 14-The Russians attacking Warsaw have
worked well toward the of that cis deenses and are at
tg Ponsk within dozen miles Of the vsula northwest
the Polish capital according to- Friday nights official Polish
uninun
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14

The mother of Farley P. Christen-
sen, nominated for president by the
new farmer-labor party. says he al
ways was a bright boy. But probably
not as bright a boy as Senator La
Toilette. who declined the nomination.
Kansas CITY TImea
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14

union high school measure has
failed to carry at a special school
election held at Cornelius The vo,e
stood AZ no and 81 yes
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-14

reported to have crossed the line be-
tween Wyszkow and .Kaluszyn about
SO miles rofm the Polish capital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-11
Sure Way to Get
Rid of Dandruff

There ia one sure way that never
fails to remove dandruff completely
and that Is TO dissolve IL This do
stroys II entirely. To do this. just
get about four ounces OF plain. ordi.
nary liquid arvon: apply Il at night
when retiring: use enough TO moisten
the scalp and rub II In gently with
the finger tips.
BY morning. most II not all. OF
your dandruff win be gone, and
three or four more applications will
completely dissolve and entirely de-
stroy every single sign and trace Of
II. no matter how much dandruff
you may have.
You will find, too. that all itching
and digging OF the scalp will stop
instantly, and your hair viii be
fluffy. luatrous. glossy. silky and
soft. Ind look and feel hundred
times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. II In inexpensive, and
four ounces Is all you win need,
This simple remedy las never been
known to fail--Advertisoment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-11
Socialist Factions
Expected to Clash

NEW YORK. May 1.-THE newly
developed conservative" and rad
ical'' wings of the socialist Arty
were expected TO clash today when
the national convention. sitting as n
committee OF the whole. began con
sideratlon of the platform and dec.
laration OF principles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-11

visitor was certainly not As gorgeous
as her picture Rra'ty abe was quite
plain and Dressed In very Clark
brown
The Magical Mushroom whispered
10 Nancy that her uasne might as
well 10 Birsi.of.the- BInyard. as BIRD
of.raradise. and was about TO say
some more uncompllm.ntsry things
when the lady herself remarked.
1--WE com. a long way. SO. OF course.
! tust wore my travelling clothes.
But when | return. no doubt the
westher win be quite fino. so can
wear my new gown homo. Can you
begin Il right away
fsuhaduo said they could. and
would. and asked IL the drvas she
wore IN the picture was the kind she
wanted And he brought the Best
Bird Book quite close 40 shs could
Hee
'Yycs- Easp~d the lady. ia that
really the Blrd-offa mean. yes.
indeed That's exactly what want"
Copyright. 1890. y. T. A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-11

I want you to help me nooi Sammy
Jay and Blacky the Grow and R.ddy
Fox and Shadow the Weasel VIII
your"
"Of cours. viii N can. but how
can II" answered Priekiy Porky
promptly.
Old Mr.. Toad hoped up and
stretching up on tipto whispered In
one OF Prickiy Porky's ears Prickly
Porky began TO smile. Then he BE-
gan to chuckie. Finally he laughed
until he had TO hold his sides.
WIN you Go it, asked Mr.. Toad
Prickly Perky reached for hss
bundle OF tender young bark. .of
course ! will" said ne. stiii chuck.
ling. Come on Mr.. Toad. It's time
We were going"
Ncxf story: Tho Runaway Cab
bage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-11
Regular Habits Produce
a Beautiful Complexion
Daily elimination rids the system Of poisons.
Women should realize thati

u HANY women complain
MI daily Of their complexion.
IVA Of their headaches and gen
erna III health, little realizing
That the trouble IL constipation.
Women, too, are much more sub
let 70 such congestion than men,
and much moro careless Of IL.
The result is seen in Iusterles..
vesry eyes, in ssIlow. pipply
enmplerion, In lassitude, bad
breath. and in that word 20 often
used, ''indisposed-"
At the first sign Of these symp-
scns the wise woman will take q
isrstive, and will sec that the
vm,ns girl and others In her caro-
- Iikevise. DIR. CsldwclFs Syrup
prna;n IL the fsvorite With thou
ssnds a women bccause II Is mild
- Gentle in is action and in the
q trains the stomach and bowel
sucles U do their work naturally
0ifhout tho cid u medicine.
This combination Of simple Isr-
y ~e;ve herbs with pcpsin. which can
~ housht st amy drug store. -
~ : very sterling trst-sid In
Sojds, fevvss and Other sudden ills