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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
DIRECTOR NELSON
EXPLAINS CANCELLATION
LAND CLEARING PROJECT
Small Number of Demonstrators
Would Not Have justified
Heavy Expense

Official explanation for the can
collation. of the proposed land clear
ing demonstrations was recently re-
ceivd by e. B. Stooky, county agri-
culturist, from S. B. Nelson, director
of the extension service of the state
college. The demonstrations, which
had been carefully planned, had to
be abandoned because the number of
demonstrators had dwindled to such
a small number, according to Direc-
tor Nelson, that the service did not
feel justified in going to the large ex-
pense necessary in putting on these
demonstrations.
1--WE felt" says Director Nelson,
that for the amount of money which
the various counties had donated and
for the expense which the extension
service would of necessity be put TO,
that we would not get demonstra-
tion which the people Of the various
counties would feel were sufficient
to justify the expense"
Director Nelson returned TO Thurs
ton county checks for $500, cover
ing amounts contributed ty the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
THIRTEEN YEARS
IN AMERICA
Rev. T. II. Simpson Reviews His EN-.
periences and Impressions of His
Country of Adoption in Farewell
Address at United Churches Last
Evening.

Rev. T. H. Simpson, pastor of the
United Churches, left last evening on
the stage for Tacoma, where he took
the train for Chicago, on his way to
his old home in Ireland.
His services held LAST evening re-
viewed his 10 years in this country,
beginning with his landing in New
York, his attendance at Princeton,
where he went to finish his univer-
sity course. Thence to the woods OF
Canada. to railroad build ng in the
same country, back again to Prince
ton, where he completed his course.
He told many stories of the work
among the slums of Philadelphia by
the students of Princeton; threw
sidelights on college l'fe particularly
upon the home life of President Wi
son, who was at that tic,c the rresi-
dent of the institution. He r9'd VIII
son the tribute of te;-~ Nv FIR the
most inspirational lecturer of any
man he ever heard.
OF intense human ir'o~o~. w'~e the
pastors story of h experiences on
the Canadian railroad. dur'"T the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27

Mrs. Sandison, who was operated
upon last week at the Tacoma Cen
eral hospital for appendicitis, has re-
turned to her home in this city and
is reported getting along nicely.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27

ago. A baby, besides the seven older
children, was adopted some months
ago by an uncle, Samuel Meats. at
Davenport. Locke had two children
In the Falkland home, Laverne z
years old, and Henrietta, 10. He
leaves, besides a mother, SO, who had
been living with him at Camp Cady
and for whom the party was going,
as she had been visiting at the home
of daughter, a Mrs. Buchanan, near
Sumner.
Mrs. Flynn has two children and
Mrs. Graham, one. who were left ae
Camp Cady while the elders made the
trip to Sumner. The two men ana
two women had become close friends
while Warfield was employed ut Camp
Cady, up until about 10 days ago.
when he went to work In Olympia.
Yesterday they all met at Locke-s
place. Warfleld was brother-in-law
Of Mrs. Leigh Tngham, 1908 North
Cheyenne street, Tacoma, with whom
he lived until about two months ago,
following the loss of his wife.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27

Farm Bureau, commercial organiza-
lions and individuals. through L. 3
Stookey. county agent.
Il deemed 1t advisable" Dire ctor
Nelson continues, "to tell you that
every particle of expense which we
were put to In promoting this work,
running in the neighborhood Of
$500 or $500. has been paid by the
college, and all subscribers to the
expense are having their subscrip-
lions returned in full.
II hope that some time in the
future" Director Nelson concludes,
that this splendid piece of work
is quite a loss to the state at the
may be put across. l believe that it
present time not to have been able to
justify putting across these demon
strations."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
period of constru"
he was stricken
the doctors pr
less. He call
transfgurat0
not for himso''
restored to heal

The injustice prac.iced upon the
laborer and small Contractors who
built the road were touched upon
lightly, merely as n de- ~lt lowing
the terrible wrongs that occur where
the men at the head o. affairs are
goddess.
His first church, a Concrete, Wash
ington. was story OF org II zcd effort
to make the town wicked The bare
recital of the trag'c erd OF every man
in the cabal was inton eelv '-terast'Dg.
His experiences in III, W. d. ,ring
the war, laboring wi h tie loggers,
helping to AmericHn'ze them, and his
graphic story of the objects and aims
and devotion to their ideas OF right,
which characterize these men, held
the closest attention of his vast
audience. His furthec e perielces at
Aberdeen First church were also
charged with occasional electrical
sparks, when he told of the lack Of
the spirit of Christ among the leading
business men in that city.
The whole tenor Of his ddress was
full Of the faith that men must do
business from the standpoint of right
and fairness as character zed by the
Master, If the business is to prosper
in the long run; that working men
must also be guided by the SINE rule
of acton of honesty and fathfulness
in labor, IL they are to succeed.
| At one time during the discourse
the audience broke forth with hearty
applause, giving Their enthusas ic in
dorsement to the st tement that the
speaker made expressing the wish
that all America would soon be
brought under the influence of that
Amercanism for which our flas
stands, namely, fair play, the square
deal.
The address was filled with sue
cession of humorous, pathetic, and
| international sketches. and was fol-
lowed very closely by his hearers.
Mr.. Simpson was greeted at the
stage by large number of people to
say goodbye to h m, and wish him a
pleasant and prosperous voyage
Among the number was II. f, Foy.
proprietor Of the Grant hotel Of Rber-
deem, one of his former pensioners,
who came up to hear his Sunday
services and to see him off to the old
home. Mr.. Foy. who is English born,
went back last year, after an absence
of 80 years, and he naturally had
fellow feeling for Mr.. Simpson, who
is starting on the same trip back TO
home and mother.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
Blue and White Team Is Ready to
Scuttle Montesano and Trounce
BremertOn

Down near where rolls the Ore
CON-" a town called Vancouver is
situated.
The Vancouver High School squad
cleaned up everything in their vicin-
ity, even picking on the big town
across the river, but when they came
to Olymp;a-spare us, spare us!
Anyway when the melee was all over
Saturday afternoon the hometown
nine was just Ticking a bit of dust
off the left cOat-sleeve and saying
GU. of the corner Of their mouth
Bring us some real meat. We're
wolves and we want good pickings.
Eyes, the score was 10 to 4, Cooper
pitched and Koenig, Ginder, Lind
say, Harpel, Aspinwa]l, Cooper, Ber-
lin and Foote registered good, old
fashioned runs. This game just hap
pened to be the twenty-third consecu-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
POLL TAX MONEY
IS IRRETRIEVABLE
SAYS STATE COUNSEL
Grays HarbOr County Man Wants
Return of Payment Made.
for Exempt Wife

On an opinion rendered by Attor-
ney General L. L. Thompson to r. A.
Lathrop, deputy prosecuting attor-
ney Of Grays Harbor county, the at
torney general holds that a person
who voluntarily pays the poll tax
may not recover the money from the
county. 1t appears from the record
in the case that a man in Grays Har-
Dor county went to his employer for
his pay check. Five dollars was de-
Quoted from the chick for the mans
poll tax and five dollars for his
wife. The money was paid into the
county treasury by the employer.
The employee later discovered that
his wife was SO years old and exempt
from payment of the poll tax.
The county prosecuting attorney,
Lathrop, wrote the attorney general
to see whether the man could re-
cover his wife's five dollars.
The opinion reads: 'ln an opinion
to the governor this Office has rulef
that although an employer is not
required to withholN deduction tc
cover the tax due employees spouse
there is nothing in the act to pre-
vent an employer from acting as ar
agent in making the remittance Of
the tax for such person. In the case
presented by your letter, therefore
the. employer was under no obliga'
ton to pay the tax, but acted as al
agent for the wife of the employee
the tax therefore having been volun
tarily paid there can be no recovery
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
STATE LEGION POSTS
COMPLAIN SLOWNESS
IN BONUS PAYMENTS
State Auditor Clausen Asserts Time
Is Necessary to Check
Claims

Seattle, Aberdeen and other legion
posts have complained that the rate
Of payment, now running at the rate
of 270 claims daily, is too slow to
afford needed relief.
State Auditor Clausen, who is in
charge of the compensation depart
ment, stated that payments are be-
ing made as promptly and with
proper regard for the interests of the
taxpayers as well as the former cx-
service men. He said that every
claim had to Re verified before pay
ment is authorized, and that this 1e-
quires time that cannot be shortened
except at sacrific of precautions to
prevent payment Of possibly fraud
ulent claims.
Investigation Welcome.
"They are welcome to investigate
the veterans compensation depart
ment at any time,", stated Mr.. Clau-
sen, in answer to criticisms that
AdNO UCCii uduC tAoI IuC UOnuo pdy
ments are not being rushed as rap
idly as possible.
1t was rumored that Acting Gov
ernor Coyle had made a personal in
vestigation of the bonus department,
but the acting governor strenously
denies the report.
II did not investigate the depart
mcnt," stated Mr.. Coyle. II merely
vis9ted it as a part Of all the visits
that l will pay to every department
in the state house before I leave the
capital. I will not make any inves-
tigation of the veterans compensa-
ton department until the American
Legion committee comes down to
Olympia. Then together we will 60
through the department and see
what can be done to speed up the
work, If it is possible to rush the
work along any faster than is now
being done"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27

all during the remainder of the war.
After the close of hostilities, one
Of the priests of St. Martins had oc-
casion to visit Europe on other bust
ness but he decided to Investigate
Kemming's fate, and ascertain IL
possible If he was dead, and IL he
had any relatives. A thorough in
vestigation showed that the town Of
Gorriccla mad been annihilated, and
few II any of its inhabitants had
escaped with their lives. Absolutely
nothing could be learned of Kem-
ming or his sister.
Being convinced that he had per-
ished, the president of st. Martins
laid the matter before Attorney E.
N. Steele, and regular proceedings
were instituted to close up the affairs
Of the supposed dead man. His will
was admitted to probate, Rev. Father
Oswald Berran was appointed exc
cutor, and the affairs of the estate
were about ready to be settled up.
The property was appraised, show
ing real estate valued at $1,000 and
notes and mortgages for $1,000.
A short time ago, the good fathers
at st. Martins received letter from
Kemming. 1t was written from an
other village not far from his old
home. He said he was working at
a convent, and he asked for $1,000
to be sent to him to enable him to
rescue his sister, whom he described
as having been transported" to
Sicily, and he would have to ram
some per.
The letter left no doubt in the
minds of the fathers that it was
written by Kemming. though It
seemed that he was hardly of sound
mind. However, they at once re-
ported to their attorney, with the
result that the order made as above
was entered on the court records.
Steps will now be taken to get
him back to this country, and efforts
to nurse him back to health will be
made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
Olympia Diamonders Take Wind Out of Vancouver's
Baseball Championship Sail by Score Of 10 to 4

tive victory since the spring of 1890.
Almost two years old and Lady Luck
still going strong!
The nine-foot soutb-paw from the
South let the local boys take IL hits
from which number Lindsay pluckad
three while Norrie, Ginder and Koe-
mig picked out two each. The old
batting combination was in evidence
Saturday.
Ernie Cooper hurled a wicked hall
for the first two innings, allowing the
Southerners only two hits. No one
travelled farther than second base.
Koenig donated the first score for
Olympia in the first inning when a
pretty two-base hit by Lindsay
brought him home. In the second
period Chan Aspinwan trotted in on
Ginder's single and Berlin himself
followed up on two-bagger by Koe-
mig. In the natural course of events,
Ruff" Lindsay crossed the plate,
when Berlin smashed out a hit good
for two Of the pretty little bags.
Score 4 to 0.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
AMERICAN MOTORIST
CONTAINS ARTICLE
BY HOLLIS B. FULTZ
Official Organ Automobile Clubs of
America Issues Special
Northwest Number

A beautiful illustrated article en-
titled ''Down the Trail of a Thou
sand Thrills to Beauty's Tryst," writ
ten by H. B. Fultz, secretary Of the
Chamber Of Commerce. appears in
the Pacific Northwest number of the
American Motorist, the official organ
of the Automobile clubs of America.
The story deals with a trip taken
last summer by Mr.. Fultz and J. C..
LETTERS, local photographer, over the
Olympic Peninsula to the ocean at
Mora. Many beautiful pictures which
illustrate the article, were taken by
Mr.. Jeffers.
Issue Northwest Numbers
AS the result of the efforts of the
Pacific Northwest Touring Associa-
ton two eastern monthlies of ma
tional circulation have just issued
special Pacific Northwc,. n mbers.
The magazines are the World Travel
er, published in New York by the
Bowman oHtel interests, and the
American Motoris., offiria! organ of
the Automobile clubs OF America.
The World Traveller prints the fol-
lowing special articles on the sub
ject: Discovering the Great North
west" by Peyton Warrington. ION a
Pilgrimage to Lake Chelan," by M.
T. Harding, and Rambling in sthe
Canadian Rockies" by Emma Gates
Armstrong.
Articles Comprehensive
The American Motorists articles
are even more comprehensive. in.
Guiding Pacific Northwest, a Land
of Charm and Good Highways" by
Herbert Cuthbert: 1.-THE Call of the
Great Northwest, Motoring Up tc
Cloudland", Down the Trail of a
Thousand Thrills to Beauty's Tryst,
by Hollis B. Fultz; Engineering
Skill and Beauty Mark Highways Of
Oregon" by Sydney B. Vincent;
Around the Georgian Circuit
Through British Columbia" by J
Reginald Dawson; "Crater Lake q
Marvellous Gem in a Gorgeous Set.
ting" by Sydney B. Vincent: "Travel
Reciprocity" by Warren E. Boyer
and Charms of the inland Empire
Alluring," by Frank w. Guilbert.
All the articles are illustrated with
splendid photographs Of scenic beau
ties and some are accompanied by
maps. =
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
LAURENCE KEMMINC
ANNOUNCES THAT HE
IS VERY MUCH ALIVE
Sends Letter to President of st.
Martins College Asking
for Money

An order was made in Judge Will
sons court Thursday, at the request
of Attorney E. N. Steele, reciting
that mistake had been made in de-
claring Laurence Kemming dead, and
va :ating the former order that his
will and property be placed in the
hands of an executor for probate.
Back Of this short news item there
is a most peculiar and interesting
story.
In 1911, Laurence Kemming, who
lived in this county near Lacey, de-
cided to 60 back to visit the old
country where he was born and
where a sister Of his still lived. He
had sold some Of his property, and
had some money out at interest, and
also had farm or two worth about
$1,000. He, being very devout
Catholic, and knowing the authori-
ties at st. Martins college very we'll,
placed the care OF his property in
the hands OF the fathers of the school
during his absence.
After he had been over there some
time the war broke out, and as he
lived in Austria near the Italian bor-
der, he was in the direct path Of
hostilities. He wrote regularly to
the friends here, until after the vii
lage of Gorriccia, where his old home
g., vas bombarded. Since that time
not a word had been heard from him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
HOME MANAGEMENT
SHOW COOKERS

Workers in the home management
project in the Hays district met FRI
day at the home Of Mrs. Walter Rob-
inson at Chambers Prairie under the
direction of Mrs. F.. A. Schlosser,
project leader, and the supervision
of Miss Ruth Kennedy, county home
demonstration agent. Demonstra-
tions were made with the pressure
cooker containing baked beans. the
steam cooker with brown bread and
rice, and the fireless cooker with
stewed prunes. The next meeting Of
the Hays clothing project workers
will be held on June at the home
Of Mrs. Richard Aver.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
Davis Wins Bridge Case

The case of Davis VS.. County Com
missioners, which was tried last week,
resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff
This was a case in which Mr.. Davis
had contract to build bridge for
the county, and after some difference
with the commissioners, another man
was given a contract to build the
bridge. Mr.. Davis sued for 81, 4
and received a verdict for the full
amount. HIS case was handled by
Messrs. P. NJ. Troy and Geo. F. Yantis.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
Drs. Johnson X johnson i'm City

DR.. May W. Johnson and son ar
rived in this city last Saturday to join
her husband, DR. l.. Il. Johnson, who
has already established chiropractic
offices in the Chambers building. Drs.
Johnson G. Johnson will practice to-
gether in this city. They will live at
1902 Adams street
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-01
COTTON INDUSTRY EN
 ARGENTINA QUADRUPLES

BUENOS AIRES. March 31-The cotton industry in northern Argen- tine has quadrupled in importance in three years as a result of aid given to the farmers by the state railways. In 1918-19 approximately 12000 acres were planted while the 192021 crop embraces an area of about 50000 acres.
 The crop yield is from 1900 to l. 800 pounds per acre, according to statistics published by the railroads, one third of which is fiber and the rest seed. A gin and a cotton seed mill have been constructed to take care of the crop.
 The great problem of the Argen- tine cotton farmer is lack of labor for picking the crop. Attempts have been made to use machinery for this, but these attempts have been reported as being only partially sue cessful.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-01
TRACTOR ADDED
 TO EQUIPMENT
 PARKER'S FARM
Mild Winter Favorable te Stock Raising Sheep to
 Be Experimented With


 A Fordson tractor, one of the first to be used in this vicinity. has been added to the equipment of the Park CT farm at Strawberry Point, near Hoonah, according to A. F. Parker, who, with his father. A. l.. Parker. is conducting the farm. He is in the city on business trip.
 On the Parker farm there are eight acres of land under intensive cultivation and success is heinz made of the undertaking. Seed wheat has been secured from the Fair banks Experimental Station and this year an attempt will be made to raise wheat for milling purposes. It is the opinion of the Parkers that the plan is perfectly feasible. Sheep also will be added to the stock this season.
 The past winter was a favorable one for stock, MT Parker said, be. ing an open one at Strawberry Point so that much outside grazing could be done. It was only necessary to feed a small quantity of hay through out the entire winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-01

.proximately $2OO,00O The excess during the first year being incidental to the beginning of the operation and the purchase of government hatcher ies as provided by the measure. A tentative estimate of S50,000 had been made to cover the cost of the hatcheries, which with salaries of Superintendent, office expenses, mi nor employees, maintenance, etc, makes the total for hatcheries for the first year $76,0O0.
 The expenses of the Commission proper, including salaries for three Commissioners, travelling expenses, Executive Secretary, clerk hire, of flee expenses and furniture and fix lures, estimated at s334,00O.
 The largest expenditures are list ed under protection and patrol. The biggest single item covers twenty five patrol boats at an estimated ap- proximate cost of $100,000. Other ex- penses under this heading, including salary of warden, travel expense, of flee expenses, 32 deputy wardens, and IA stream watchers, making the total for protection and patrol $137.- 900 per year. Other expenses enum- erated are purchase of boats, SIP 900, stream marking S10000, and in cidentals $4,100, making the grand total of $274,OOO
 Estimated Revenues
 Senator Britt bases his estimated revenues on three main sources, the first and most important being from the tax to be derived from fisheries products put up by the canning plants and similar establishments. the second being the "catch tax" placed on the salmon taken from Alaskan waters for commercial pur- poses, and the third and last source being license fees fixed for fishing appliances of various kinds. All of the amounts named are more or less speculative and will vary according to seasonal and market conditions affecting the industry and also with the rates of fees and taxes imposed by the Commission.
 From FirsR Source
 The approximate amount estimated from a tax on various fisheries pro ducts is placed at $310,747.69. Out Of that amount approximately $29O.. 900 are derived from salmon pro ducts. Of that amount it is figured to obtain $232,000 from canned sal mon. based on pack of 1,6O0. 900 cases of Reds, Kings and Medium
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-01
STUDENTS STRIKE ON
 PRICE OF TEXT BOOKS

NAPLES, March 30-The stu Gents of Naples University hav9 gone on a strike in protest against the exercising price of scientific text books. Marching around the city to the bookshops they present demand that each publisher should grant an sll-around 50 per cent re 1uction.
 Those who refused had their stores raided and their stocks torn to pieces OF pitched into the streets from balconies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-01
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS
MUSICAL PROGRAM

The Douglas Island Woman's Club was very agreeably entertained We'd nesday evening at the home of Mrs. F. A. J. Gallwas. The program con- sisted of vocal solo by Mrs. Joh1 Richards, piano and violin duet by Mrs. Frank LeNoir and Mrs. Jack Wilson, piano duet by Misses Alberta Gallwas and Lillian DeMytt, besides several readings. The next meeting of the Club will be held at the home of Mrs. William Franks at Treadwell
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-01

Reds and 2,400,000 cases of Chums and Pinks, the former bearing a tax of seven cents per case and the lat ter five cents. The remainder of the salmon tax comes from mild cured, pickled, frozen and fresh or iced sal mon. Revenue to the amount of $13- 900 is estimated from halibut, fresh, frozen or packed in ice, passing the calculations on 13,000,Q0O pounds and 10 cents per hundredweight.
 The Catch Tax
 The total "catch tax" is estimated at approximately $15O,6OO These es- inmates are based on the following catches: 436,657 King or Spring Salmon at $10 per thousand, 21,- 202,900 Reds or Sockeyes at $3 per thousand; 747,002 Cohoe or Silvers at $250 per thousand; 2S,9S9, ,S16 Pinks or Humpbacks at $2 per thou sand and S,396,492 Chums or eKts.
 Fishing Appliances
 The third source of revenue, fish ing appliances, show the following firnotnc.