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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
ABE EVANS
TRIES TO
HANG SELF
Third Attempt of Con-
demned Slayer To
End Life In Cell Is
Frustrated

For the third time since his in
carceration in the state prison
here early in October, Abe Evans
sentenced to die for the murder oi
James Doran of Wasco county, at
tempted to take his own life again
this morning.
Tearing his mattress, pillow and
underwear into strips he had i'm
provised rope which he had
noosed around his neck and looped
over steam pipe in his cell on
murderer's row.
Found by Guard.
When the guard found him
dangling at the end of his make
shift rope at, $50 o'clock this
morning he was all but uncon-
scious and a few minutes more
would have made for the success
of his effort at suicide, prison Off
cials say.
A special guard is on duty on
murders row day and night visit
ing each cell every fifteen min
utes SO that Evans could not have
been hanging more than few
minutes when discovered, it is
said.
Both of his previous attempts at
suicide have been through similar
methods.
Execution Stayed.
Evans was sentenced to hang on
December but receive a stay OF
execution until January 10 for the
purpose of perfecting his appeal to
the supreme court. He has repeat
edly told prison guards that he
wanted to die and have the ordeal
over with and is said to have op-
posed the move to appeal his case
to the supreme court which is be-
ing arranged by his wife.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08

Its an unjustifiable use Of
public funds" was the explanation
of Colonel White, who added that
after a careful inquiry he was un-
able to see that Captain Shepherd s
organization was performing any
useful service, at least sufficient
to justify use Of public funds.
The present naval militia which
is disbanded has no relation to the
naval militia which went into the
world war from. Oregon with fly
ing colors and served with distinc-
tion, it was explained. The pres
ent force was organized by Captain
Shepherd, Portland lawyer, dur
ing the world war and since II was
not recognized by the federal gov
ernment, got money from the state
legislature in 1919 with which a
high powered launch was pur-
chased with which to patrol Port
land harbor and give instruction
in seamanship to young men.
The dissatisfaction of the adju-
tapt general with this force Is said
to have begun when Captain
Shepherd took the naval launch
for a cruise and damaged II in an
accident, the ensuing bill FOR re-
pairs being $1100. The incident
occurred in July of 1920 and since
then the naval militia has been
in status quo, awaiting settlement
of the repair bills. At that time
orders were issued shutting the
naval militia off from use of pub
lie funds and it has existed since
as a paper" organization.
All property of the naval militia
was ordered transferred TO the
state property officer for the ma
tional guard and 1t was said that
a "for sale" sign will be placed on
the states naval launch "Pen-
guin" which is now moored in the
Willamette river at Portland.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Clarence Bovine
Talks to Realtors

That not one man in ten can
give the real reason for plowing
was the statement Of Clarence
Bovine, representative Of the Swift
company, in his talk to the Marion
County Realtors association this
noon at the Marion hotel.
THE real reason for plowing is
to pulyerize the soil.' Mr.. Bovine
stated. and one Of the first reasons
for cultivation Is TO raise the tenn
perature of the soil and the second
is to check evaporation.
Due to the fact that 30 per cent
of plant is moisture, SO moisture Is
the greatest fertilizer, the speaker
pointed out.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
OREGON NAVAL MILITIA TO BE SCRAPPED
Bulletins

Albert Lea, Mimi, Dec. s.
Mayor Wohlhuter and
Sheriff Foss today asked state
authorities to send troops
here as a result of picketing
of the Wilson & company
packing plant by strike
sympathizers.
Washington, Dec. 8.--The
long pending King resolution
directing an investigation by
congress into the activities
Of the alleged dyestuffs lob
by was adopted today by the
senate without a record vote.
Guatemala City, Dec. q.
by Associated Press. )--The
Guatemalan congress, which
was dissolved during the
revolution Of. September,
1920, has been called to meet
tomorrow to receive the
resignation of Carlos Her
rera, whose presidential
regime was overthrown in
the revolt of last Monday
night and to elect a provis-
ional president.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
81 Men Aboard.

New York, Dec. 8.-Fifty-on,
members of the crew of the sub
marine S-4S who escaped through
torpedo tubes after their craft hat
made a nose dive off Bridgeport
harbor yesterday and stuck to ths
bottom told remarkable story OF
rescue on their arrival today al
the New York navy yard.
According to report made tc
the commandant, they lightened
one end Of the submarine until il
appeared above the surface and
then sat perched on this pinnacle
for more than ten hours, until aft
ed darkness had fallen. Then by
lighting matches they attracted
the attention of a passenger tank
er which picked them UP and
brought them here.
Several Are Gassed,
Several of the men, as well as
Lieutenant Francis Adams Smith
were found to be suffering from
the effects of chlorine gas Great
ed by salt water flooding storage
batteries. After examination, how
ever, only three were detained at
the hospital.
The majority of the crew were
employees of the Lake Torpedo
Boat company at Bridgeport.
When night came on some of
the 81 men went down into the
sunken craft and hauled out mat
tre~ses to turn in order to get a
brighter signaling flare than any
matches could give.
One by one the mattresses were
burned at the tip of,the unstand-
ing bow. There was a stiff wind
and the waters ofthe sound were
becoming more rough. Just as the
last mattress was burning, about
1890 o'clock the Standard Oil tug
No. 2S sighted the submarine and
came alongside.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Disappears For
Eleven Years

After a disappearance of elev-
en- years, during which no word
had been heard of him, and had
caused his family to give him up
for dead, William Thomas, a
brother of Frank Thomas Of West
Salem appeared at his brothers
home Tuesday and made himself
known.
Mr.. Williams had been all over
Canada and the northern part Of
the United States, coming direct
Iy from Seattle, taking chance
on his brother still living here.
After spending two days here
Mr.. Williams left for Portland
promising to return TO his broth
er's home to spend Christmas.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Dissatisfied
Growers Nav
Seek Solons

The flax growers OF this district
are very much dissatisfied with
the present arrangement made by
the state board OF control for pay
ment on their contracts, and that
they may seek legislation during
the special session which convenes
December 10, was the sense of the
report OF A. c. Bohrnstedt, chair
man of the committee on flax Of
the Marion County Realtors as
sociation at the luncheon this
noon in the Marion hotel.
In making the report of the
committee Mr.. Bohrnstedt said:
with reference to the verbal
report, made at a recent meeting,
that statements had been sent
out to flax growers to use in fill
ing their claims for flax delivered
during the past year, and that it
was expected growers would re-
ceive their money at once, we have
been advised by many growers
that they are disappointed to find
that upon presentation OF the
claims. the state had no intention
Of paying them in full at this time,
and that the best they could ex-
pect would be payment OF not more
than rs per cent on their claims
about January 1.
"The growers feel that they arc
being much misused in this matter
and your committee recommends
that this association appoint a
committee for the purpose of rem
dering any possible assistance that
the growers may need in the event
that they decide to bring their
elaims to the attention OF the spe-
cial session Of the legislature"
L. G. Hayford, president Of the
association. appointed the commit
tee OF Hugh Magee, A. C. Bohrn-
stedt and H. e. Brown to continue
the matter.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
One KILLED
MANY HURT.
In RIOTINC
Negro Is Thrown Into
Greek, and Stoned
Until He Sinks In
Stockyard District

Chicago, Dec. 8.-Forty men
were cut and bruised this morning
when strike sympataizers stormeo
an elevated train carrying packer
employees to the stockyards. All
windows in the train were broken
by missiles which were thrown at
it.
Fifteen hundred policemen were
sent to the yards early when, long
before daylight, several groups of
persons, including a few women,
gathered there. Only a few hours
before 200 policemen had fired in
to thousands of strike sympathiz-
ers who attacked plant employees
and, finally, the policemen. Last
nights toll of casualties included
one dead, nine seriously injured
and an uncounted number hurt
when mounted police charged into
the crowd with drawn batons.
The women are more difficult
to deal with than the men,"
Chief of Police Fitzmorris said this
morning. They carry red pepper
and throw it in the policemen's
eyes. Tacks have been scattered
through the adjacent streets in an
effort to stop the police motor
cars"
The man killed last night was
an unidentified negro who was
seized by crowd of men, thrown
into Bubbly creek, north of the
yards and pelted with stones until
he sank. The body was recovered
several hours later.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08

ly man of dominating personality
and characteristics, he was party
man and those in the legislative
branch of the government were
equally so. They believed in gov
ernment by party ana that the ro-
sponsibility under such govern
ment should be observed even by
those who might doubt the wisdom
of the proposed action.
"Then came a reform, or it was
so heralded. in the conduct Of the
house of representatives. The pow
er of action, which had largely
rested with the speaker and
through him with the committee
on rules, was taken s1e divided
among committees. The result
and | think it has been clearly
demonstrated-is that it is impos-
sibie to get the type Of legislative
action which comes from party
regularity and responsibility"
Real Work Needed.
Not only the United States, but
the whele world "is slowly but
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Highway Body to
Meet Here Next
Thursday Noon

Inter-county road construction
will hold the attention Of mem.
bers of the Willamette highway
association who will meet at the
Salem Commercial club next
Thursday noon. Announcement OF
the gathering was made by T. E.
McCroskey, manager OF the club,
this morning.
At the meeting will be repre-
sentatives OF Linn, Benton, Polk,
Yamhill and Marion counties.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Business Men to
Choose Officers
at Club Tonight

Annual election of officers of
the Salem Business Men s league
will be held at the Salem Com
mercial club at O'Clock tonight.
The meeting will take place in
the clubs auditorium.
No indications can be seen
which might lead to a good guess
concerning the successor Of B. Il.
sisson, present president Of the
league. It is understood that c.
S. Hamilton, furniture dealer,
was approached but refused TO
consider the position.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
ADJUTANT GENERAL
ORDERS SEA FORCE
DISBANDED ONCE
White Declares Public Support Of Organiza-
tion Unjustified and Says He Cannot See
Worth Of Unit; Captain Shepherd and Crew
Are Discharged

Oregons Naval Militia went into the scrap pile this morn
ing when Aduan General George A. White issued orders
disbandng the last vesge of the organization and dscharg
ing the head of the naval force Captain George S. Shepherd
of Portland and his entire At the time notice
was given by the adutant that the $4,000 of naval
militia appropriations remaining hand would revert to the
state without any further disbursements being made
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Strikers Cannot
Picket Declares
Court Injunction

Chicago, Dec. 8.A temporary
Injunction prohibiting mem
bers Of the Amalgamated Meat
Cutters and Butcher Work
mems union from picketing or
otherwise molesting workers
in the stockyards was granted
in superior court by Judge
Dennis Sullivan today. The
petition for the injunction was
filed by Swift & company and
21 other packers.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Hanging Charge Probe Opened
SUB SINKS BUT CREW ESCAPES
Page Declines to
Defend Assailant
of Officer Birtchet

Max Bling" Page, originally en-
gagged as attorney for William
Rodgers, logger, who last Sun
day shot and wounded officer w
w. Birtchet of the Salem police
force, today withdrew his name
as defense attorney. No other
lawyer had been engaged this
morning.
Rodgers preliminary hearing
will be held in the justice court
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
He is charged with assault with
intent to kill.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
SENATOR
WATSON
IS HEARD
Commit
4 tee Promises Protec-
/ ton to Veterans Who
Testify

Washington, Dec. s.
Eleven members Of the Amer
lean expeditionary forces
were hanged in France after
conviction by a military court >
martial. Colonel Walter Beth
el, assistant Judge advocate
general Of the army. testified
today before the senate COM
mittee Investigating charges
by Senator Watson. democrat.
Georgia, that American sol
diers were hanged without
trial in France.
Washington, Dec. 8-Beginnine
Investigation of charges by Sena-
tor Watson, democrat, Georgia
that private soldiers were hanged
during the war without convic-
tons by court martial, Chairman
Brandegee, of the special senate
committee, announced today that
theproceeding was not an investi-
CATION Of the Georgia senator, but
was ordered to ascertain whether
officers of the United States
army were MURDERS"
Senator Watson appeared before
the committee Immediately after
lhe adoption of a resolution re-
questing him to appear and testify
IN support of his charges.
Says He Has Proof.
I made no indiscriminate
cnarge in the senate against off
GERS and nurses" said Senator
watson. Il said too many Off
GERS were guilty of brutality to-
wards soldiers"
senator Watson declared he
Was prepared to prove his charges
'ua. solulers were hanged without
rial.
Inc senator read a story from
Waco, Texas, paper, which
luoted John j.. Forbes of Cleve-
ana, Ohio, a former service man,
y saying that the Watson charges
'ere true, and that "the half had
10y been told about cruelties in
ncled on soldiers by officers"
TO ahead then" the chairman
,Oke IN and the senator proceed
70 read Forbes statement that
mad seen a man hanged.
Protection Promised.
10 you want Forbes sum
'ohed?" Chairman Brandegee
ssed, and Senator Watson said he
me Waco newspaper printed a
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Bank Safe Robbed

Fresno. Cal, Dec. s.-The safe
in the First National bank OF
Orange Cove, thirty miles south
Of Fresno, was blown open last
night and $1,000 in currency
stolen.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
Joint Recital
Well Attended

Christmas joint musical and
public speaking recital at William
ette university Tuesday night was
well attended by both students and
townspeople. Readings were CIV
en- by Lois Geddes, Ralston Chaplin,
Alma Halvorsen, Blanche Jones
Florence Jones and John Willard
Music was furnished by Laura
Hoyt and Florence Mollis.
A one-act play written by Miss
Harding, the head Of the depart
ment of public speaking. entitled
Her Answer" was given by five
of her pupils. The characters
were:
Mrs. Mcpherson. Marjorie Minton
Elsie Mcpherson. Martha Ferguson
Mrs. McCurdy--........Lelia Jonghin
Sally O'MalloTy........-..Leisla Ruby
Sandy MePherson......Fred McGrew
An original patomime given by
the advanced members of the de-
partment emphasized the spirit OF
holly and mistletoe The char
acters were:
Grandpa and Grandma..........-.-.
Everett Craven, martha Mallory
Grandchildren .........-...s-......-.....-
.-........-....-..Kirkpatrick Children
Kid Lovers -.-..-..-..-.....--...-........
Lucille Tucker, nuby Rosenkranz
Minuet Dancers -.-.-.....-.-.............
MARY Hunt, Virgil Anderson
Soldier and His Lass
Roy Skeen, Mildred strevey
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08

Recent rains have caused the
water Of the Rogue river 10 flow
over the concrete crest OF the Saw
age Rapids dam to the depth OF
IL feet. The river is the highest
in the last 10 years.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
To Withdraw Troops
Irish Cabinet Meets

Dublin, Dec. S.-(By Associat-
ed Press) The agreement with
Great Britain for establishment of
the Irish free state was taken up
by the Dali Eireann cabinet at a
special meeting today. A large
crowd enthusiastically greeted
the cabinet members on their ar
rival at the Mansion house.
Talk of a possible split in the
Dali cabinet over the terms is in
creasing, and the designations of
some of the cabinet members are
predicted, among them Cathal
Drugha (Charles Burgess,) min
lister of defense. Some of the lead
ing members of the cabinet are
known to object to the form Of
the oath of allegiance laid down
in the treaty. Regardless of possi-
BILE differences, however, it is be-
lieVed the agreement will be ap-
proved, in principle at least.
The public maintains the same
semblance of indifference toward
the agreement noticeable when
the news was first received. The
people seem generally satisfied
but refrain from expressing their
feeling in any outward demonstra
ton.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
AGREE TO
PROHIBIT
TREATIES
Powers Confering On
Far East Problems
Declare Against Any
Future Pacts

Washington, Dec. S.--(By AS
soeiated Press) The powers rep
resented in the Far East commit.
tee of the Washington conference
today adopted a resolution agree
ing not to enter into any. treaties
or understandings among them
selves that would impair the four
power agreement concerning
China.
The resolution as adopted by
the Far Eastern committee, 1t was
explained, was declaratory of a
principle against extension by
foreign nations Of further special
spheres Of influence or OF leased
territory. The committee adjourn
ed today until next Saturday, to
give the Japanese and Chinese
delegates further unhampered
time for the separate Shantung
negotiations.
Washington, Dec. S.-(By AS
sociated Press) The japanese
government has accepted the pro-
posal for a quadruple understand
ing In the Pacific, an authorized
British spokesman said today.
The British spokesman said the
5-5-3 ratio proposition with re-
gard to capital ships was In some
way related to a complete settle
ment and that this proposal had
not yet been accepted by the Jap
anese government.
Calling attention To a dispatch
from Honolulu quoting a Japa-
nese newspaper as to acceptance
by the Toxic government OF .the
quadruple plan, the British spokes
man said this was correct, and
that the Washington conference
knew 1t to be correct.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
ULSTER'S
DECISION
IS MADE
Parliament Meets In
Private Conference
But Result of Delhi
erations Secret

London, Dec. S.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. )-The Irish cor
respondent of the Pail Mall
Gazette, asserts that the Dial
Eireann has given orders for
the immediate demobiliza-
ton of the Irish republican
army.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08

Belfast, Dec. S.(-By Associ-
ated Press) )-The members of
both houses of the Ulster parlia-
ment considered the Irish agree
ment at a meeting this morning.
After two hours of private con-
ference, it was announced that
Sir James Craig, the premier,
would leave for Londan tonight.
To Withdraw Troops
Dublin, Dec. S.-(By Associat-
ed Press)-Announcement was
made today at the military head
quarters here that if the Anglo
Irish agreement is ratified, the
crown forces would be removed
from Ireland within month.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-08
CIRCULATION

Average for 1yzU, o1ov.
Population Of salem isoo, 4zos'
is10. 14,094; 1920, 1850.
Marion County, 1920. Ally; Polk
, Comfy, 1920, 14,1S1.
usmber of Audit Bureau of Circu-
lation. Associated Press Full
Leased Wire.
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, 1921-08-09
County Roads

Practically all country roads are re
ported by motorists as being very
rough and almost impossible in
places. The Alcova road is very
rough. but passablc. to Alcova- From
Alcova over the Sweetwater flats to
whiskey Gap. the road is in fair
shape. and good time can be made
on smooth stretches. From Alcova
the road leading to Medicine Bow is
exceptionally rough. and almost i'm
passable in places. but motorists with
cars in good condition are making the
trip.
The Little Muddy road leading to
Brooks ranch and OVER into Deer
Creek park is reported very rough.
but passable. Cars in good condi-
ton are negotiating Niger hill with
little trouble
Buffalo Greek road. leading from
Arminto to the johnson county line.
is being worked by n tractor crew. and
is in better shape than any road in
the county. The Cottonwood trail
leading up to the Big Horn is also
in fair shape. and all kinds of a are
making the trip with little trouble.
The S3-mile road is reported as very
rough and in need of dragging. Some
fills are out. blu road is passable to
johnson county line.
, 1921-08-09
NAN DREAMS OF KILLING
ASSAILANT, INSISTS ON
SURRENDER FOR CRIME

ing hat an involuntary muscle
twitch might cause the gun to be
discharged Thaler plunged the
knife once more into the left jaw
of his fallen ssailant.
Seeing his pal worsted and the
flash of steel. the second negro
took to his heels. All this hap
pened about 0 o'clock near the
juncture OF Ninth M Mckinley
streets. according to Thaler's state
ments.
After having wounded his negro
attacker Thaler jumped into his car
and drove with all possible speed to
the police station where he Invested
himself of the whole thing.
Chief Sheffner and Captain
CASTOR being friends of mine
wouldn't lock me up when they
knew 1 committed murder in self.
defense" he informed the half.
frightened news hounds.
He then related his service rec
ord and how his wife n a new
born babe were in Mercy hospital
in Denver.
Face to face with the desperate,
the news hounds stalled around un-
III an opportunity presented Itself
and Sheriff Lee Martin was noti-
fed He made a dash to The Trib-
une office and took the man in Gus
tody.
Detailed investigation of the pur-
ported crime fails to throw any
light on the whereabouts of the
principals other than the confessed
murderer. 1t is said that he is be-
ing held in the county Jail today
PEI ding an examination of his men
tai condition.
Thaler. it is said. has been a long
time resident of Casper and was in
tUred while in service with the
American forces. 1t is thought that
shell shock condition together with
too much 'moonshine' was respon-
sible for his hallucination.
, 1921-08-09
REVIVAL MEETINGS.

Revival meetings are now In prog
ress at the First Church OF the Naz
arene. Gil East II street. and will
continue over Sunday. August Il.
Services each night beginning DIT 7:45.
Rev. Joseph y. Speakes OF Kansas
city. Mo, the evangelist. is an able
minister OF the Gospel. full Of faith
and h Holy Ghost. His messages
are freighted with the power of the
Holy Ghost int are delivered with
out fear or favor. for he shuns not
to declare the whole counsel OF God.
All who are interested in seeing an
old-time p-entecostal revival in Cas-
per are invited TO unite in prnye-
with us at the hour of 10 each morn
Ing. either in your homes or at the
Nazarene church. A hearty welcome
Is extended to all to every service.
Rev. Mona D.. Gillespie. pastor.