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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Pullma an
Company
Loses Out
Wage Cut Denied and
Employers Are Told
To Deal With Union
Representatives

Chicago, June 21.-The Pull
man company lost its open shop
fight before the United States Ia
Dor board today when the board
upheld the contention Of union
leaders that the company had not
obeyed "the letter and spirit" OF
the transportation act when it
conferred with its employees in
mass meetings.
The board threw out the com
pany's petition for a cut in the
wages of its shop employees and in
structed it to go back and meet the
duly elected representatives OF
the employees.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Tried in Idaho Court

Twin Falls, Idaho, June 21.-
What manner of woman is the al
legged Bluebeardess, Mrs, LYDIA Eva
Southard, accused Of having
caused the death of four husbands,
brother-in-law and her baby?
Instead of these pictures, the
one presented by Mrs. Southard is
slender, colorless little woman,
well under five feet two inches
tall, with gray eyes that look one
full in the face when she speaks.
Mrs. Southard is petite, dainty,
with hands that lady of quality
might envy for their shapeiy
slenderness, and with a smile that
grows in friendliness and warmth
as she talks-she is about the last
person one would select as a posi-
BILE wholesale murderess.
Mrs. Southland is peculiarly
emotionless. Mrs. V, H. ormsby,
who as matron, was her constant
companion for two weeks on the
long trip here from Honolulu,
where she was arrested, declared
that not once during that period
did she display emotion. She has
registered sadness and gladness IN
discussion of but two topics since
her arrival.
1t was when she spoke of little
Lorraine Marie, her baby by her
first husband, r. C. Dooley, Mis-
sourian, that Mrs. Southard mani
tested her first real emotion. Her
lips trembled, and traces OF burn
ing tears welled up in her eyes as
she repeated the baby's name a
time or two. The temporary wav-
ering, however, Immediately gave
pIace to the calm which has mark
ed her attitude and behavior since
her arrest weeks ago.
1t was during the discussion OF
her present husband, Paul vincent
Southard, a U. S. navy petty OIL
n,r. who was en- route from Homo
lulu here to be with her during her
trouble, that Mrs. Southard ois-
played gladness.
: "I met him in San Pedro; l was
lonesome, and he was, too, and we
inst took to each other from the
start" was the account MIS-
Southland gave of her meeting with
her present husband, who is stand
ing by her Loyalty in the present
trouble.
southard, who is two years
Younger than his wife, has splen-
did record of nine years service II
the navy. He served overseas dur
ing the war and is due for promo
tion next spring, according to ms
wife.
Following are Mrs. southard $
alleged victims:
Robert C. Dooley Of KeytesEille'
No. her first husband whom she
married in 1912 as LYDIA True
blood and who died in Twin faiis
October /, 1915.
Edward Dooley, brother OF the
first husband, who died in August
1915, in Twin Falls
william G. McHaffie, the seeoho
husband, a restaurant man "a
Twin Falls. whom she married 10
June. 1917, and who died IN
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Excess Levy
For Schools
Budget Lost

The proposed Salem public
school budget. calling for an ex-
cess levy of 11s mills, or $1S,-
600 in excess Of the six per cent
tax limitation law, was rejected
by the electorate yesterday eve
ming by majority Oh EOS votes.
Four hundred eighty six votes
were cast against the proposed
budget, and 27s persons voted for
1t. The board will now have but
100000 on which to operate.
l.. ]. Simeral and DR.. II. H.
olinger were elected to member
ship on the school board. They
were unopposed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Fraud.Case
CenterS On
Land
District Attorney Trys
to Prove Durdall
Made False State
ment AS To Wealth

An unsigned statement OF his
assets and liabilities. and testi-
mony OF the value of the land on
which he was able to get loan
of $500 on February 23, from
the United States National bank,
of Salem we're the salient fsa-
lures in the trial of G. Burton
Durdall, former proprietor of the
Farmers Cash store, and indicted
by the grand jury on June 4 for
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, being heard today before
Judge Percy Kelly of department
No. Of the circuit court.
Taking the stand in his own
behalf this morning, Durdall told
the court that he had estimated
the yaule of the $50 acres which
he had set down in his statement
to the bank as worth S25 per
acre, on what land adjoining his
was being held for, which he said
was $50. He further stated that
he had owed the bank money
ever since he had been in busi-
ness in Salem, which was about
two years.
Assessor Testifies
District Attorney Carson yes
terday afternoon sought TO es-
tablish the worth OF the land as
below five dollars an acre by call
ing to the stand, Hiram Wade,
county assessor of Toledo, Or.
who stated that he had made a
recent visit TO the property and
that he estimated the value be-
cause Of its roughness. at $3.50
per acre. Wade's testimony was
followed by +. W. Chamber, also
of Toledo. and employed in the
county engineers office. who
stated that the value OF the Dur
dali property in his opinion was
worth five dollars an acre.
d. w. Eyre. president OF the
United States National bank was
called to the stand late yesterday
afternoon. and testified thar he
made the loan 10 Durdall on his
representation OF the $50 ac. -
Of land at s25 per acre.
Denies Statement
Didn't you say TO Mrs. Dur
dali. that IL the note could be
fixed up. the prosecution OF the
defendant could be fixed np.
too7" asked Attorney winsiow OF
the banker
mo. 1 did not" flatIy denied
Eyre.
Had you known that Durdall's
statement was untrue. would you
have made the loan?" asked Car
son Of the witness.
Il think not"
DR.. william Wells Of Portland
testified that Durdali's general
health was bad when he left for
the ssuth and was arrested In
Roseburg. presumably on his way
20 California. in April Durdall.
however. stated on the witness
stand this morning that he had
no Intention Of going 70 caiifor-
MIA.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
bleSchooI
Jumps to453
Enrolment

With es more students Begin
ming work today in the daily va
cational bible school the total en-
rollment has reached 453, far
surprising the number at first
expected by those back OF the
movement. According to Alpheus
Gillette. who has the work in
charge. six extra teachers will be-
gin in the various schools tomor-
row to meet tae needs Of the add
ed numbers.
The enrolment by schools to-
day was: Jason Lee Methodist
n; Baptist So; First Methodist
16O; Court street Christian 14s.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
PROMPT ACTION SAVES CAMPER FROM DEATH
juices of CIoUer
And Alfalfa Held
Tuberculosis Cure

Washington. June FL. - The
juices Of alfalfa and clover are
aiding to destroy the tuberculosis
germ, DIR. Hyman Lischner of San
Diego, CAL, declared today at the
convention of the American In
stitute OF Homeopathy. Both
grasses, DR.. Lischner said, are
being used effectively in the dyn-
aamotheraphic treatment of form
er service men at the Alpine sani-
tarium with which he is connect
ed.
Use of the grass juice has aided
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21

materially in progress made
against the disease. he said, adding
that he believed medical science
was pushing back the tuberculosis
plague. Three theraphies-dyn-
amo, physic and psycho-constit-
nte the basis of treatment, DR..
Lischner said. The first calls for
well selected food. the second util-
ICES energies. rays and vibrations
and the last calls for cheerful sur
roundings and healthy mental
state.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Bargain Days
Savirgs to Pay
Expenses; Plan

WY not let the savings which
~ ~. VIII realize on Bargain Day in
i - July l, pay for your expen-
: = the city on that date?
,,,s suen was the suggestion today
!. so oy the committee in charge
"a. me annual event, when dis
=. s the matter Of handling
: -.oWn crowds. Thousands
: .,eents Of nearby towns are to
r. r.sie0ned to Salem on July 1.
A. S-1oe'ed =, under the auspices of
B,,.-.s a.sn Business Mems league,
ss,e.A ss'A Day this year is, mer-
calm already assured of
O01linued on Page Five.)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Man Charged With
Reckless Driving
Pays Fine of $40

A. J. Mitchell was arrested by
Officer White. He was charged
with driving his automobile in a
reckless manner. Yesterday he ap-
peared before Police Judge Earl
Race. He pleaded guilty.
Ten dollars" said the Judge.
Mr. Mitchell paid his fine. Ac-
cording to the officer. Mr.. Mitchell
drove his automobile over the bar
ricade and lanterns Al the corner
Of State and High st..ets where
Improvements are being made
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Alleged Bluebeardess Accused of Bringing
About Deaths of Four Husbands, Little
Daughter and Her Brother in -Law-To Be
Tried in Idaho Court

Hardin, Mont, October %, 1918.
Harlan c. Lewis of Billings,
Mont, the third husband whom
she married in Denver in 1919,
and who died July 6. 1919.
Edward Meyer, fourth husband,
a Twin Falls rancher, who she mar
ried secretly August 10, 1920, and
who died September Z. 1920.
An infant daughter born to her
self and Dooley, which died shortly
after the fathers death.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Invitation Sent
u. S. by League
Is Lost In Mail

Geneva, June 2f.--Fhe invita-
tion OF the league Of nations ask
ing the United States 70 partici-
pate in the white slave" confer
ence here in July has gone astray
between the league offices In this
city and Washington. The league
has a Swiss postal receipt for the
regular letter containing the invI-
taiion but the letter meyer reached
the American capital.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
as !. Wanted to Try Out
:, Bicycle !:
ana Hes Still Riding

a. ~, - Who told H. C. Lockhart.
L v''s.s -'S'ss Commercial street, that
ii,,,,.- 70 try out" one of his
49, s Yesterday became SO at
nsirr ne mount that he's still
kas AhySay he never returned
q .,'.art Ahart store. according to
s ''s'or's report to the po-
slys,,.s.eiist' he said, was about
~. y age weighed about $50
&c. - wore a beard. Police
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21

Turned Down
By 3 Districts

Consolidation Of the three
school districts Of Geryais. Par
kerville and Manning was turned
down yesterday by the property
owners there. according to in
formation received at the office
OF the county school superintend-
snt this morning.
While Gervais voted to take
the two districts in. ParkersTille
voted against the proposition rs
to is and Manning II to 5
against.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21

II a hair Is pulled out Of
persons head By the root, It IL
replaced by a new one In ths
course Of time.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Circulation

Average for 1920, $3.50
ponulation OF Salem 1900. 425S:
1910, 14.0s4; 1920. 1859
Marion County 1920, 47,177;
POLK county. 14,1s1
Member OF Audit Bureau OF Circu-
latiion. Associated Press Fun
Leased Wire
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21
Wanf 10. s. S. Oregon

Fourth street Sidewalk lines
would be changed By IL residents
q the street who last night filed Z
petition embodying that request.
CONTINUED on Page Five.l
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21

LOCAL: Rainfall .oz: souther-
ly winds: cloudy; maximum So,
minimum IS. set 81; river IA
feet and falling.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21

OREGON: Tonight and We'd
nesday. generally cloudy. moder-
ate westerly winds.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-06-21

Use Of the grass juice has aided ]
The Washington times., 1921-04-09
BUILDING PROJECTS
SHOWING INCREASE
+. w. Dodge Co.'s Review for
March Indicates Normal
Activity Is Near.

The figures for building activity In
March. as published by the +. w.
Dodge Company. indicate widespread
progress toward resumption of norr
NAL activity Contracts awarded dur
ing March in the 20 Northeastern
States amounted to $164.194, 900. an
Increase of SO per cent over the
February figure.
The increase Is largely due to a
greatly increased number of small
projects. The total number of con-
tracts in March was IS per cent
greater than in the preceding month.
A comparison OF this years activity
with that Of last year is not to the
point. At this time last year build.
Ing activity was approaching the
crest of n wave; now IL is emerging
from the trough. The conditions Of
this year are more nearly like those
Of 1919. Contracts awarded during
the first quarter of this year have
numbered 1880 and have amounted
to $376.631 900. During the firsr
quarter of 1919, contracts numbered
1874. amounting to $274,562. 900.
Among the contracts let in March.
1921, residential projects took the
lead. amounting to $50. .893 900. or. 3!
per cent of the total. Public works
and utilities amounted to $34,06S, 900.
OF 21 per cent of the total; business
buildings, s22,776.OOO. or IA per cent
of the total; educational buildings.
S10,030,00O. or IL per cent of the
total; industrial buildings. $10,640.-
900, or per cent of the total.
Contemplated new projects were
reported in March to the number of
10.1S4. at an estimated cost of $685.
O11OO0. The very considerable in
crease in contemplated new work is
largely made up of small projects.
Gradual resumption through wide-
projects, which is now well under
way. is an indication Of a wholesome
resumption of normal activity IN
building. which should be followed by
resumption of normal business con-
ditions in general.
NEW ENGLAND.
Contracts awarded in the New Eng
land States In March amounted to
S13,262, 900. an increase of "a per cent
over the February figure.
Comparing the first quarter of 1921
with the first quarter OF 1919 (when
conditions were very similar to those
OF this year, the following figures are
noted: Contracts awarded in the first
quarter of 1921 amounted to $685.
$4,000; in the first quarter of 1919,
s22.220 900.
March, 1921. figures included: 81
$4,000. or 35 per cent. for residential
buildings; s2,343,O0O. or IS per cent,
The Washington times., 1921-04-09

Mrs. J. Hampton Moore. wife of the
by Mrs. Moore. just after she had
been excused from jury duty in court
OF common pleas No. 2 for the third
consecutive day.
She declared that II women would
be more content with the privilege of
influencing the leadership Of men and
less interestd In trying to assume the
lead in civic affairs the world w6fild
The Washington times., 1921-04-09

Charles X. Schwartz, whom Olson had
retained to defend him against a
charge OF robbing the mails.
Olson confessed to having taken a
doll and several trinkets OF little
value from the mahs. Judge Lands
conferred with the prosecuting attor-
ney and then pronounced sentence of
one hour. The court then ordered
Schwartz to appear and ordered the
retainer returned to Olson.
The Washington times., 1921-04-09
FARMS TERRORZED
BY GANG OF T0UGHS
Eastern Cumberland May Form
Vigilance Committee to Put
Down Riotous Youths.

CUMBERLAND, Md, April s.-Ac-
cording to reports from the eastern
end of the county, a gang known as
Warrior Mountain Roughs," Is ter
rorixing the community by deeds OF
violence, threats, gang beatings and
destruction OF property.
Farmers who have been attacked
and beaten were told that II they re-
ported the assaults to the authorities
their homes would be destroyed.
Gangs Of rowdies have broken up
church services, according to informa-
ton received here. and brawis follow
ing moonshine parties have been COM
mon.
1t IL stated today that there In talk
of organizing q vigilance committee.
The Washington times., 1921-04-09
JUDGE Lands IMPOSES
HOUR TERM FOR THEFT

CHICAGO. April 9-Edward N. Oh
son, mai clerk for twenty years.
served one hour In custody of
on'ted states marshal and thereby
wiped clean his criminal slate.
Through the efforts OF Judge Lads he
also secured a refund OF 81, 900 from
The Washington times., 1921-04-09

be q better place in which to live
She also ridiculed the idss Of . WON
an a. mayor, declaring women onies-
holders would be running after msa
ALI the time to nnd out how to man
age things" g.a
The Washington times., 1921-04-09
THE NORTHwEsT.

March building contracts in Minn--
sofa and North and South Dakota,
amounted to 1882 900, an increase Of
152 per cent over the February figure.
The total number OF projects stakte.i
The Washington times., 1921-04-09
in the
Superior Section
of Town
Terms of Purchase
Unqualifiedy Good

Homes of patrician dgnity-he kind the wayarer pauseS
to admire-as refined and elegant within their appear
ance beSpeaks without
THESE ARGoNNE TERRACE RESIDENCES
designed and constructed to appeal to those whose tastes
require something better than mere habiation.
THEY ARE REPLETE WITH EVERY DETAIL WHICH
MAKES FOR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE IN
AWEIL ORDERED MODERN HOME
and many pleasing features have been incorporated into
their plan by the artistry of the architect and builders making
with distinctive individuality amongst the
fine residences of this admirable section. There
The Washington times., 1921-04-09
in March was 37s. compared with 13s
in February

in March was 37s, compared with 1873
in February.
During the first quarter OF 1922.
contracts awarded amounted to S1h.-
225.0oO, compared with $4,772,0 900 for
the FIRST quarter of 1919. when con-
6itions wepe similar to those Of this
year.
The March, 1921. total included.
&2,54c 900, or 33 per cent. for public
works and utilities: S1.976.O0O, or %
per cent. for residential buildings: 81,
OF 900. or 13 per cent, for public
buildings: and $4,000, or IL per
cent, for business buildings.
Contemplated new work reported
from January to April has amount
cd to S62, 4 900, or four times the
amount of contracts awarded.
The Washington times., 1921-04-09
MOTHERS FOR
ABUNDANCE OF VAMPS

PHILADELPHIA, April s.--That
modern mothers "gad about" too
puch. and thus give their daughters
too much liberty. is the cause for the
superabundance Of "vamps" of the
Boots" Rodgers type, according to
The Washington times., 1921-04-09
AMONG THE FEATURES OF EXCELLENCE ARE

Tapestry Brick Fireplace Colonial Staircase Oak with Mahogany
and Ivory Tm Oil Finish Mural Treatment of Main Floors and
Hal-Decorave Paneed Effect; Oak Hardwood Floors and
Staircase Beautiful French Easement Dining Room Door, Hand
fooled Borders Chamber Wall Paper Bultn Garage with
Cement Driveway "Sun Paor Bed Chamber Exceptional Ec
trio Fixtures Large Cellar containing Hot Water ServiceLaundy
and Servants Toilet Large Attic Storage Space Waxed Polished
The Washington times., 1921-04-09

Under the last census OF India:
there was stated TO be loo.4ei
children of Ansio-Indian marriages
in that country.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-11
THINGS WE THINK THINGS OTHERS THINK AND WHAT WE THINK OF THE THINGS OTHERS THINK

A bold front requires stiff back Nobody ever willing to let bygones be bygones {"
  The home vacationists will always be in the jorty and the happest.
 You can't be happy yourself while figuring how make someonse else unhappy.
 The the given do the less progress will be made. Nothing truer said than that great bodies slowly.
 Hearing may not be entirely in the ears The appli- cation Of slipper aft and approximately amidshps will often apparent deafness in children. No conversion is particularly helpful that is forced upon a person Chastity maintained through fear may not be accepted as a passport at the pearly gates
 
 When fellow is in a terrible stew making a quick change of vestment for evening party that's likely not to be the time he'll put out shirt with about forty pins in that be carefully removed before the garment can be put on.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-11
PARRoTING THE OLD PHRASES

A Democratic exchange, in crying out against the restoration of the protective system, cites the case of the effect of such a tariff on bananas, so much used it says, by the poor. Under the Dingley and Payne Aldrich tariff laws bananas were, indeed, within the reach of everybody; under the existing non protective Underwood Simmons tariff law they have be- come a luxury. Of course, protection does not contemplate a tariff except for revenue on a commodity, like bananas, not produced in the United States, but the facts about bananas con stitute an interesting commentary on the hon esty of the free trade argument against tariff. The importers pay 90 cents bunch for bananas delivered on shipboard in the harbors of Hon. duras. They sell the same bananas, after the short haul to New Orleans, flor $5.50 a bunch. The free trader will tell you that protection is responsible for the multiplication of the price of bananas by II, not to mention the further multiplication between the iobber and the re taller, yet there is no protective tariff on bananas. The "argument," however, is just as sensible as the others uttered by people who are still silly enough to try to link protection and the high cost of living as they did in 1912 when Mr. Wilson was elected on the platform pledge to abolish protection and cut down liv- ing costs, with a result well remembered.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-11
REFORM" NOT POLITICS TO BLAME

The Chicago Journal of Commerce says "There were 100000 employees of the govern ment in Washington in 1920. Seven years be fore there were 3O,OO0. Now there are approxi- mately 5000 President Harding's disposi- ton is to reduce the excess, but the bureau chiefs nay, nay it. Dismiss the Democrats. ves amen But abolish 10000 jobs that perfectly good Republicans want, congress, in its heart wants nothing of the kind, and will conspre to prevent
 This paragraph is in harmony with most of the comment made by Democratic, independent and non-partisan newspapers on the problem of reduction of the number of government em- ployes It is based however, upon a complete misconception of the real situation. The bu- rcau chiefs are not Republicans; most of them are hang-overs from the Democratic admins tration; they are a part of and protected by the classified service. Cabinet officers, under the civil service law, are permitted to designate not more than half a dozen employees; the re mainder of the places are within the classified service It is this bureaucracy which resists the reduction in number of employees; the svs- tenn is non-partisan and charging it up to the Republican party or to congress is the height of absurdity.
 The Republican party is handicapped in the effort to reorganize the government on busi- ness basis by system which disconnects re- sponsibility from authority. If the admnistra- tion had the power to "can" every government employe in Washington, the effect upon the service would be visible in far greater effort to deliver the goods by every official and clerk thus exposed to danger of suffering the pen alty of incOmpetencv or SlackeriSm The SVS- tenn now existing was established by reformcrs on the theory that it would take politics out of public administration. It may not have elimi- mated politics of a certain kind, but it has eli minated economy and efficiency and, possibly the chance of introducing business-Hke meth ods in the transaction of public business.