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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Police Guard
Fails ToSave
Barlk'sMoney

Chicago, May IA uniformed
policeman assigned to escort a
messenger for the State CONNER
cial & Savings bank failed to
daunt five bandits today. They
held up the policeman and the mes
senger and escaped with approxi-
mately $1,000 AHter first forcing
the policeman to walk away
block, threatening to shoot him if
he turned around.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Durdall Hearing
Again Postponed;
No New Date Set

At the request Of the defense at
torney. Judge Unruh Of the justice
court today again postponed the
hearing OF c. Burton Durdall, f1r-
mer salem merchant, who Is
charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses-
Durdail, who formerly operat-
ed stores in Salem, Silverton and
McEinnville, was arrested in Rose
burg several days ago. He Is at
resent out on $1,000 bond
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Street Car, Auto,
Meet; No Damage

An automobile piIoted by DR.. r.
o. Hickman Of Gervais yesterday
crashed into a streetcar at the
corner Of State and Cottage streets.
Nobody was injured A valve was
torn from one Of DR.. Hickman's
tires. but there was no other dam
age.
Dr.. Hickman was moving south
on Cottage street and the streetcar
was head d east on State street
when the accident occurred
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Speeding Cause of
RoY Mills Arrest

Roy Mills, Of Salem, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Bert
Smith. county traffic officer, on
a charge Of speeding on the Pa
eifie highway.
Mills was cited to appear be-
fore Judge Unruh in the justice
court this afternoon.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Court Decision Frees 7zCenty WobbIies
Gun Battle Reopens Miners + ued
PROFESSIONAL APPLAUSE
MAKERS STRIKE: WANT
RECOGNITION AS UNION

Buenos Aires. May 12.-Cla-
quers, boys and men whose vo-
cation is to create applause in
the Buenos Aires theaters, have
demanded the right to be union
lied as a regular part Of the
theatrical profession.
Authors who are accused OF
owing a debt of gratitude to
their humble supporters, oppose
their claims.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Normal School VIII
Cnnhuct Practice Centers

Monmouth, Or, May Iz.-Con-
tracts have been signed with Inde-
pendence, Mountain View and El-
kins authorizing the normal to
conduct their schools as practice
centers for the next two years.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Rath And Kelly
EachPadRecord

Ru1 - - hieh-. May 12.-Babe
asn.-',, 4. 4, tenth home run OF
ssus.-.il n the first inning with
Kslt = io5k' Nay 12.-ceoree
ssta -, .a' Giants. made bis
~ sziu- :. IN !, today in the
kLo.e 81 q The game with the
n -1oaAls With the bases
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Man Who Turned
Tables Captors
AtPortIandI InNet
Roy Gardner Fugitive for Year, Located and
Driven to Brush by Posse; Stole Officers
Gun and Made Chinese Accomplice Shackle
Guards While En- Route to Federal Prison

Napa, CAL, May ia posse of deputy sheriffs and
anchers has trapped Roy Gardner escaped mail rbber in
hicy wooded spot in Gordon canyon, here and
waiting favorable opportunity to close in Gardner and
bring him out dead alive the sherffs office announced
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12

He who fires and runs away
will live TO pay a fine ne1t day.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
Circulation

.,.rage for 1920, Sz6o are
A,,,stion Avsrasi Of Salem 1900. 425s;
'' ,o,o 14.os4; 1920, 1853
Ian isaO' County 1920, 47.i77;
sar rU.a of Audit Bureau OF Circu-
latiion. Associated Press FUN
Leased Wire
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12

winds won't blow camp fires
It.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-12
The Weather

OREGON: Tonight and Friday
fair, warmer south and east por-
tions; gentle winds mostly north
erly.
LOCAL: No rainfall: northerly
winds: clear; maximum SIS, mini
mum SO, set 81; river feet and
rising.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
WET WEDDING
PECK OF TROUBLE

got into when he attempted 10 trans
Notwithstanding q peek of trouble hc
port the necessary ingredients for a
vet wedding from Chicago ~ Ham
n,ond. Mike DoIinsRi. Whiting teamster
was married yesterday This morn
he faced Judge Klotz IN the Ham
city court 10 answer 20 a charge
Of violating the liquor law.
Doliuski was arrested by q Ham
mond motorcycle policeman on Ind an
apolis boulevard for speeding When
being booked at inc station the ofhccr
searched the car aud found a case Of
whiskey in the rear. which caused an
additional charSe TO be hlod ssainst
the man. The wedding was held with
out the lIquor.
DolingSi claims e have bought the
whiskey from ar Unknown man II
Chicago Tie says that he cannot re-
member exactly where the oootiegsing
3oint il. but Upon Ills promise 81 ass;s'
federal agents in locating is he was
lined Sl20 and eiyen a suspended sen
tonce OF 90 days on the penal farm.
Another liquor law violator vas ar
raisned in the city court in the perpsn
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

he could never know how lovely rs
vas. At that Earcissus lifted hts
mead. At last his heart was moved
with pity. but it was pity for him
self. Shall J show you how beau
tiful You are2 asked the Willy Meme.
sis. Narcissus. growing more AM
more curious, leaned towards her
eagerly and begged that she do 80
LAS all this happened long before
the day 81 mirrors, Narcissus had
never IN mis- life zen the image OF
his beautiful facs.N Nemesis LED
him to a spot not far distant where
the reeds and grasses grew thick
about the edge Of a little pool. Part
Ing them she babe Earcissus bend
Over the pool, and there, as in a
mirror. he behsld the image OF his
own beautiful face. At first ne
could hardly believe his eyes-o9
did not know whose lovely yisags
peered at him from the depth Of the
pool. Poor Narcissus did not know
that Il was his * image. He
thought il must be some be3utifui
creature that lived in the depths
Of the pool and came to the surface
to ,saze upwards az the sky. For a
long time he sat motionless watch.
ing the face 10 the water. and soon
Nemesis, her work accomplished
skipped away. Night came sud
Still Narcissus did not leave the
pool In the darkness the imaEs
vanished and Narcissus thought
the lovely creature who lived in ms
pool had gone to sleep. IN tbs
morning he vas still in his piacs
waiting for the face 70 reappear
and when it did bis jov knew ne
bounds All that day ne sat there,
and the next and the next after
that. and when weeks had gone b.
stiil NarCissus sat staring at bii
own image He grew Esuut ans
thin and slowly he faded, but b.
could not tear himself from the sida
On the pool. either to sleep or to eat
Ills ewes became two burning Goals
in his head be lost mis- sight. and
his flesh fell away from his bones.
Al last he died BY the side OF tina
pool that be had not left since this
dav Nemesis first showed him tue
lovely face in its surface. aud wher
Nemesis brought FchOs lover r.
6doW hlm tnat MS TeFenge Was
complete. thew found no trace os
the body OF Narcissus. L had z
ished completely But in the spot
by the waters edge where ne had
kent his long vigil there spraug
the flower that bears his name-the
exquisite white blossom that to this
dsy viii bend and sway on lis slen-
der stem TO catch sight OF its own.
reflection 10 the water
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
Narcissus

Mar
one night In the Spring. Bobbie
could not fall asleep. He looked 81
the vase with Spring flowers. and
finally he begged his mother TO tel
him the story or these flowers. par
ticulsrly Of the Narcissus. because
this was his f~avorite flower.
Very we'll replied his mother,
T shall tell YOU the story OF Mar
cissus.r
once upon a time. long before
they had glasses and mirrc-s, there
'ired a young man BY the name o.
Narcissus. He was tho most beau.
tiful young man that mad ever
iiysd.s
Are you sure It vas a NAM
asked Bobbie. Usually the maid
ems, ard especially the ~princesses,
we're besutiful-never the men.
Yes. indeed, replied his mother,
he was a very lovely youth. Al
the maidens of the land loved him
dearly. but he loved none Of them
lie would sit for hours beside tho
brook in the depth Of the forest,
and he would sigh and weep be
u he could not return the love
OF this or that beautiful maiden
At last Echo. the most delicate
OF all the fairies that haunted the
mountain side. fell in love with the
beautiful Narcissus, and be. though
he trembled at her beauty and the
magic Of her voice. could not re
turn her love. Poor Echo called to
hf- --aF- - --.s- 49, TO-
pool and follow her. but %arcissus
never stirred from his place beside
the stream.
At last poor Echo. worn out with
Ter love. faded and died. and her
lover wnom she bad neglected for
the sake OF Nsrcissus. nut who stu
loved her arde1tly. as he k7efl
broken hearted over he- grave
vowed he would be avenged on the
handsome but seemingly heartIess
@arcissus So Ecbo's lover vent to-
Nemesis. the witch Who lived iu
the depth of the forest. and BE
sought her aid. Nemesis. who was
always willing to make trouble.
promised 70 help him TO be re
venged upon Narcissus
so Nemesis disguised herself a.
= beautiful maiden and went 10 tae
wood where Narcissus sat beside
the stream. She told him that h.
vas very beautiful, more beautiful
than anyone she had ever seen. But
this was an old story to Nsrcissus.
who had heard 70 said manv Tires
and he scarcely even lifted his
head Then Nemesis vent on 70
tell Narcjssls that 1T vas 4 great
pity he could not see hinself-tRas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

men Who were So experienced and e.
aeient / was duty hound 70 r~e-appoint
thcm.r
Heretofore the membership Or tie
Boards o. The insane hospitals ave al
been men. Although there arc women
inmates in all these Institutions t.tere
Is now no woman on any OF the
boards. The same IS true OF the VIII
age for epiieptics and the farm colony
for fecble-minded.
Women have had representation on
other benevolent institution 90 u.
however. There has been a woman
nemaer ~ the board ot the school tol
feeble-minded youths at Fort Wayne
ana the state sanitorium COR some
ttue The statutes require womcn on
the boards 81 the state soldiers home
and the state soldiers ana saiioi' OF
phans home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
WOMEN TO Be
PUT ON BOARDS

tuuss sU7EAU AT STATE cAPfTsL1
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April Ia
Governor NcCray announced TO-DAY As
1 dednite policy which Viii 6e carried
-ut 81 him throughout his administra-
ton the appointment of women to
Loads OF the various institutions ia
i aich tacrs are Both men and Women
irinatcs,
81 believe women should have rep
7sssntatiou On the boards o. trustees
- tac benevolent institutions - winch
men. as -eL a men, are mat
t1s Governor sali. For that reason
expect to appoint at least one woman
- each Of tic boards as vacancies oe-
cur. Up 70 this time I rave not been
asls TO name any woman on Those
boards for the reason that the few
ferms which have expired were 81
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

OF Nike Popa. an Indiana Harbor man
Popa was caught in the act OF operat-
ing his sttll by the federal officers
They found 400 gallons OF mash and
a gallon Of hrst run moonshine, which
they brought in court as evidence. rs
defense vainly tried to prove that the
stun might have been tempered with
because the bottle was not sealed when
held in the federal building. although
It was under lock and key all the time.
Popa received a me OF $3.50 and Z
suspended penal farm sentence OF $50
daya. He win get the limit il ne Goes
not behave hereafter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
Smuggling Syndicate
is Discovered
INSTRUMENTAL nrms srRnlcEl

LtNF~EHhAIIOhAL NEWS SERVICEl
CHICAGO, APRIL 19.-Iswac and Re
becca Glitter. owners OF = fur store. are
under arrest today and police declare
they believe them to be the agents
of a syndicate said to have disposed OF
100000 worth OF Russian jewels
Struggled into this country.
Headquarters or the syndicate, fed-
eral agents believe. are in Montreal
from where diamond runners brought
them into The United States. Nfaay
jewels known TO have been sold b,
Russian mobiles IN Paris arc SAID tr
have been found in thl s~country.
Government agents hope The arrest
Of the gitlers viii Head to apprehension
OF the ringleaders OF the syndicate.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

ENDS HER LIFE

NEW YORK, April 1s.-Ths body of
Mrs Jessie Hardy Stubs Mackaye,
noted suTragist n wife OF Benton
Mackaye, forestry expert. was found in
the East River, on Long Island City
last nisht and positively Identified to-
day by Charles whitaker and Mabel
Irwin, friends of the oma
Before breaking away from her hIs-
band at Grand Central station yester-
day, prior TO departure to the country
for her health, Mrs. Mackaye was said
to have threatened to throw herself in
the RIVER.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

dictsd ratification OF the Colombian
treaty by the senst tomorrow. was
agreed upon today BY republican Had
ers OF tho senate.
1t was declared little difficulty Is an
ticipated in 1amming ne Knox measure
through both the senate and house
within tho next few days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

widow Of Count Heinrich Won Tickier
scion Of the noted Won Buelow family
in Germany and a friend OF the eX-
kaise-. who was found mysteriously
murdered in a secluded meadow in the
outskirts OF his city 1--WE days ago.
The slain man was known locally as
Henry BuebIer, and was a hotel clerk
and was a land holder IN a small way
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
SPEEDING AUTOIST
HITS TRUCK

A horse driven and owned By Tom
Keussis. 1900 Adams street. Gary. was
shot by the police Saturday night ar
ter receiving a broken leg as a result
OF a collision with a speeding seven
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard
plaster burned and blistered while il
acted Get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the
plaster and without the blister.
Musterole does it. II is a clean.
white ointment, made with oil Of mus
tard. 1t is scientifically prepared. 50
that it works wonders, and yet does
not blister the tenderest skin.
Gently massage Musterole IN with the
finger-hps. See how quickly it brinzsre-
lief-how speedily the pain disappears
Use Musterole for lore throat, bron-
Chitis, tonsilitis. Group, stiff neck,
asthma, neuralgia, headache, oonees.
fion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago.
pains and aches Of the back or Joints
sprsins, sore muscles. bruises, chi.
blsins, frosted feet, colds Of the chest
lit often prevents pneumonia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

passenger auto. The accident occurred
at Seventh avenue and Tyler street.
KeusHls was also painfully inJure~ &c
cording TO the police report.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
Anoth.r n.nnltlan.

The objectionable sin IN q person Of
q different race or religion froB oUrs
IL TO be smarter than we are.-Ohia
State LournaI
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
0 GOOD
FOR PEACE TREATY

WASHINGTON. April 19-Psssage o.
the knox peace resolution by the sen
ate. Immediately following tho pro
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
GERMAN COUNT
FOUND SLAIN

ATLANTIC CITY. \. T.. Apri. IL
County officials left here todav for New
York TO seek a woman said to be the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
Readable POO.

HUdUHIUH FVVIs
There Is hardly q roadside pond -
pool which has not as much land
scape IN II rs shove it.-Ruskin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

q ? pei !: Ga !! r: :: 9 !: :: i! "a! IS G.
>G EVERYBODY is DANCING CRAZY OVER SGreE/
TOODLE-FOx TrOt and SIAM SOO-FOx TrOt
Columbia Records
MAY, 1921
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20
Dance Music

(Ay Nanny. Medley Fo8rot
A.a372 Y-kes Jaarrirrba OrchAsere
sse DO You Ever Think Of Me? Medley Fox-trot
The Happy Sir
A-337sC Answer. Medley Foxrot Yrkes Jaaartmba Orchestra
sc 3O-HI-O Medley Onestep The Happy Sir
n Never Knew i Could Love Anybody Like I'm
-. Loving You. Medley FoX-trot
A.397Sl Vernon Country Club Band
s5e Look for the Silver Lining. Medley Fox-trot
Vernon Country Club Bond
A.a3es( Pebbles. Medley Fox-trot Paul Bless Trio
sse Fandango. Fox-trot Paul Bless Trio
- Siam 500. Song Foxtrot The Happy Sir
A.33'S Make Believe. Medley Fox-trot
Se WaIdorfAstori1 Dance Orehsra
(MeIo Cello. Medley Waltz
A.6lsi Meropolurr DAME PtGyeTs
s1.25 Love in Lilac Tim Medley Waltz
Metropolitan Dance Players
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-20

ASST ny Mammy n,nnv.. Kis.iD9 I Ingda I K KI% he;
Se Missin' Nine The RdrmoEfaers, Male Quartet
A.3375 Ding-a-Ring a Rims 81 Joison
as 3Home Again Blues Frank Crunit
A,R7A COver the Hill Sam Ash
sSe Found a Rose II the Devus Garden Sam asa
A.33s2 CSnriD0+ime CRAM StepksMs
sse With the Coming of Tomorrow GfGnt Stephens
A.ss73 Alice a SB Biq !. Go Sa G IsGIn 179e'ff from III 1G'S Ggd Nsoo F Sor
SlOO M1rg0rct Romdins
Ezekiel Saw de Wheel
A. 3s7o Fias UEl"srsttg J%eI1<e Singers
Flax Urirerriy Jubilee Singers
A.3s7lG Amt Cot Nobody Marion Harris
s5e where Is Ny Daddy Nov Blues Marion Harris
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Regular meeting o. E. S. Monda!
night, November 18th, at 7.30. 4
full representation expected.
Mrs. William E. Landlord accom-
panied Mr.. Landlord to this city thu
latter part of last week and spent sew
eral days in our town. Mrs. Lark
ford has a host of friends in POGO
moke City and they were all delighte>
to see her looking so well.
The members of the Woman's Clul
Ct Pocomoke City entertained the
club on Thursday, November Sd, al
the home of Mrs. Frank J. Lloyd. A
most enjoyable and profitable tall
was made by DR.. Bowen of the State
Health Department.
The supper given on Thursday ev.
ening last by the ladies of the Beth
any Methodist Protestant Church was
a most pleasing affair and was large
ly patronized by our people generally
These ladies always make a success OF
such an enterprise and the one OF
Thursday evening was in no way ar
exception to the rule.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-12
MIR. JOHN ]. WATSON
DIED FRIDAY NOV. 4
Expires AT Home OF His Son In
This City After A Long And
Painful Illness.

Mr.. John j. Watson, e well-known
end highly respected citizen of our
town, died on Friday night last at the
home of his son, Mr. Charles r. Wat
son on Second street in this city. Mr..
Watson had been in poor health for
several years, his disease being
Bright's. For the past nine months
his condition was of such character
that he had to be housed all the
while. All during this period of time
loving and patient hands ministered
tc his wants and his last hours were
peaceful and happy.
Mr.. Watson was born in this county
near Melbourne SO years ago and all
Of his life had been spent in Worces-
ter. His occupation was that of a
farmer and he continued at this work
until disease compelled him to lead a
retired life He was an excellent citi-
zen, loved and respected by all who
knew him and our community mourls
at his passing.
He is survived by seven children.
They are Charles r. Watson, MR..
Mamie Taylor, Mrs. Viola Matthews,
Edward Watson, John Watson, Jr., all
of this city; Mrs. Annie Bozman, of
Eden, Somerset county; and Raymond
Watson, of Harrisburg, Pa; all OF
whom have the sympathy of our COM
munity in the loss of their devoted
father.
The funeral occurred on Sunday af-
ternoon last, conducted by the Rev.
L. L Williams, rector of st. Nary
Parish, and interment was made IN
the M. E. Cemetery. 1t was largely
attended by relatives and friends. Mr.
Watson had been for rs years mem
ler of the Greenbackville Lodge OF
Jr. Order United American Mechanics
and in accordance with their custom
representatives of that order attend
cG the funeral and he was buried with
the ritual of that order, which is q
very impressive service.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-12
Red Cross Roll Call
Now On In County

The Red Cross Roll Call throughout
the County is now being held. An
opportunity will be given for every
man, woman and child in the County
to join this organization between now
and the Oath of this month. Most OF
the people in the County will be seen
pesonally and asked to join. There
will necessarily be some persons in
the County who will not be seen by
the solicitors. however. They are
asked to send in their dollars to the
nearest local chapter and receive the
proper membership certificate. Con-
ditions throughout the country this
year make the work of the Red Cross
more important than ever before.