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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Portland Expert To Be
President and Manager
OF Revitalized Concern
Stockholders and Prin cipal Creditors in Con-
ference This Afterno on to Approve Propos-
ed Plan Of Reorganiz alton Resulting from
Investigations made and Approved by Mail

A complete reorganization of the
Phez Company. the largest manu-
featuring and distributing concern
in Salem, is being perfected at a
joint meeting of stockholders and
principal creditors being held at
the company offices in the United
States National bank building this
afternoon, at which G. M. Mall of
Portland, an expert on the re-
organization and refinancing of in
dustrial plants, win be elected
president and placed in charge of
the company's business.
The reorganization has been un-
derway for sometime and follows
a favorable report upon the COM
pany's business and prospects
made after thorough investiga-
ton of conditions by Mr.. Mail in
behalf of the Portland banks and
other creditors. Plans for reorgan-
ization will be announced after
their approval by stockholders
this afternoon.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Trial Of Youth
For Murder of
Sweetheart On

st, Louis, Mo, Jan. 3.--A1berk
Ellis, 21 years old, went TO trial
here today charged with murder
in the first degree in connection
with the death Of Edna Ellis. As.
his former sweetheart. whose Eou-
tilated body was found in a wa
cant lot near her home here No
vember 5 last.
The girls throat had been cut
and deep gashes in her hands M
dicated to the police she had
struggled with her assaiIant fSc
possession of the weapon with
which she was killed.
Ellis, in an alleged confessiuxs
given out by police two days al
ter the body was found, saiH jeai-
ousy had prompted MIN TO kill Stse
girl who had broken off the.r err
gagement. According 10 the Iss.r-
ported confession, he liy IN walk
for Miss Ellis, and lt,tcSed her
with a razor. Ellis AMI this Eirs
were not related, though OF the
same name. Spectators we're bar
red from the court room today
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Police Asked To
Aid Search For
Missing Husband

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. Mrs
p. ". Hennessey has asked the pO-
lice 10 join q private detective
agency in a search for her husband
50 Years old. reDuted wealthy con-
tractor. formerly Of Seattle. Wash.
who. shes cid today. disappeared
here last Friday.
The couple were moving when a
stranger offered 70 assist Hennessey
IN placing Trunks and suitcas ses in
~ automobile Mrs Hennessey
sai9- TIE two men loft together.
1irz. Henuessey said deeds and
H--l7 vzlged AT rlore than $4,000
were in her husbard's possession
when she last saw him.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
PETALS of Burning
OF Irish TO7eu1 Shock
TO English Public

London, Jan. 3.-Public opinion
eeived a shock when the details
the burning of the Irish town of
Idieton Saturday were made pub
yesterday. This shock was par
.uiarly felt i'm quarters where it
81 been supposed that martial law
northwestern ireland would put
& cndtO such reprisals Nowhere
there outspokenapprOval of the
81 ishment meted out to the Irish
Sc by Major General Sir Ed
- Strickland. and there evident
some reluctance to indorse
g method of keeping order.
~ official statements it is de-
rec that seven dwellings in
|dieton were destroyed as a result
an ambush of police near that
fn last Wednesday. Declaration
81 the authorities had decided
q the people living in certain
Z ses in the vicinity of the ont
5e must have known of the pIot
pmbush the noltce and that aft
Ehe inmates OF the houses s.ier,-
Tor destruction had been warned
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Bill To Protect
Liquor of Sick
Men Offered

Washington, Jan. "A bill de-
signed to prevent the doctoring or
adulteration OF the sick mans lin-
uor was introduced today By Rep
resentative Ware, republican. Penn
sylvania- Specially it would stop
the manufacture and sale Of wnIs-
lIy. containing less than IS per cent
Of alcohol, for medicinal purposes.
Wholesale violations Of the
medicinal provisions Of the Drohi-
bition enforcement act resulted in
great harm to patients for whom
liquor had been prescribed. Mr.
Ware declared.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03

The Prez Company, which 0wna
five large plants in Salem and
Olympia, including the largest jelly
manufactury in the west, and has
made Oregon famous for Logan
berry and other fruit Juices and
created national market for it's
products, like many another grow.
ing concern, has been handicapped
by having it's business expand more
rapidly than its capital. Heavy
cancellation of orders, which fol-
lowed the general business slump
in the east, added to the financial
difficulties of the concern, and re-
suited in curtailing activities tenn
porarily.
Announcement that reorganfz9-
tion Is about completed will be
hailed with satisfaction by ths
community as upon the success Of
thescompany depends to large ex-
tent the future of the berry indus
try of the valley.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Old P anal,la
Purchase Is
Fight Center
Of Twenty
Five Million to Co.
lombia is Held Justi-
fled

Washington, Jan. 3.-Americar
conduct in the negotiations for tn,
construction of the Panama canal
begun first with the republic ol
Columbia and later carried on will
/ the revolution built state of Pana.
ma, was without justification anG
therefore indefensible," Senator
Thomas, democrat, Colorado, de-
clared today in the senate, speak
ing for ratification of the treaty in
volving payment of a $25, ,00C
Indemnity to Colombia, which has
been pending several years.
Relates Case History.
He recounted the involved story
of the diplomatic and commercial
lealings of 1903 that finally result
ed in the canals construction anO
charged that President Theodore
Roosevelt acquired the right OF
way for the canal from a band OF
nilibusterers by bartering for 1t the
honor of the nation"
"The only comfort one gathers
rom the shameful and sordid story
that # finds no precedent in our
history" he said in stating his con-
,lnsions II trust that we may soon
acknowledge the wrong and make
'ome reparation lest it be invoked
1ome time to shelter or justify as
lault upon the integrity of some
1.
Attacks Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt's conduct
from the commencement to the
2lcse of the episode fortunately has
no parallel in the diplomatic his
'ory of the United States" Senator
rhomas charged. declaring that the
government of the United States
shared responsibility to a greater
1r less degree for the revolution
which set up a new state on the
isthmus when Colombia refused to
ratify treaty with the United
states governing the canal. prep
arations were making under his
very nose for a vaudeville isthmian
insurrection," the senator added,
"to which he must have shut his
eyes for otherwise he would have
seen them, and filled his ears with
cotton, for otherwise he would
have heard them"
Facts as to the participation OF
the government in the successful
insurrection, Senator Thomas
charged, had been suppressed by
President Roosevelt and copies OF
dispatches bearing upon 1t
demanded by senate resolutions
had been withheld or mutilated.
Nations Honor BaPtcred.
1.-THE man who suppresses or de-
stroys testimony" he said of this,
stands self convicted. Mr.. Roose-
velt acquired the right of way for
he canal from a band of filibuster-
ers BY bartering for it the honor of
he nation"
Between Justice and our offense
. ogainst Colombia. there can be re-
only through national
atonement. Until these things are
done, our championship of small
nations and weak peoples are IS
The sound of tinkling cymbals.
When we shall have squared our
actions with our sentiments, Latin
America will grasp our extended
hand, and Pan-America will then
assume the material proportions of
IN eduring structure"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Oldest Man In World iii:
Blames Set of False Teeth

Constantinople jan 3.-For n OF
years. Fora Mehmed who said be the Oldest the
world. is ill.,
He is suffering
ranging from 200 to 1000 pounds
During the Napoeonc bet he could lift
500 pounds with his teeth ruined making the
attempt He along for time without teeth and
then he obtained a which
About twenty years he got another set which he says
him indigestion finally
to the hospital for treatment of the complaint.
zora Turkish Armenia
the Mosque there
He has aged ninety and daughter of fifty In
appearance he is only about seventy.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Steel Corporation
Reduces Price of
Stock to Employees

New York, Jan. 3.-The United
States Steel corporation today an
nounced the price at which its en-
ployes may purchase stock from it
as $81 a share, as against s106
last year when between $4,000 and
60, 900 shares We're available. The
amount which may be bought this
year was not announced.
Steel opened on the stock eX-
change this morning at 81 1-S.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Soldier Bonus
Bill Held Valid

Tacoma. Wash, Jan. 9.-The
state supreme court today in Olym-
pia handed down a decision vail
dating the constitutionality Of the
soldier bonus bill passed~by the
hoplar referendum at the Novem-
her election. The decision will per-
nit early payment to ex-service
men of SIS for each month they
served during the war.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Prices of Groceries In Salem
Shoe Average Decline of 40
Percent; Meats Also Tumble
History is reversing itself.

The axiom that wages advance
slower and fall faster than the
prices of foodstuffs is not holding
good in Salem. That is. the de-
cline in wages recently an
nounced by various industrial
concerns in this. city, ranging
from IL to 20 percent, are far
short of the rate at wirich grocer
les and meats are hitting the to-
boggan from the peak of high
war prices.
From the pinacle they reached
during the postwar months of
last summer, when prices were at
the highest level ever known in
recent years, % staple articles of
food which are included in the
grocery bill of every family to-
day, have declined on an average
of 40 percent since that time. Re-
tail meat prices in Salem have
dropped more than 21 percent
from the peak.
In the grocery line potatoes,
which were selling at 9 cents a
pound, show the greatest drop.
They are now selling at IL
cents.
Coffee has suffered a slump of
better than SO percent, the grades
which sold as high as so cents a
pound now are being sold be-
tween 20 and an oantS
The decline in price of the
principal staples in the grocery
and meat lines from the peak to
present quotations are shown in
the following table of retail quo
tation in Salem when prices were
at their highest and as they are
now:
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Wilson vetoes Revival Of War Finance Board
Phez Company Reorganization Under Way
Governor Smith
Out; Spent %
Years for Public

New York, Jan. 3.-Alfred e.
Smith, retiring governor of New
York, ended twenty-five year
career in public life today when he
shed his hat and coat in the offices
of the United States Trucking cor
poration and went to work as
chairman of it's board of directors.
The ex-governor announced he
would never be candidate for
public office again.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Harding Turns
His Attention
To Home Issues

Marion. Jan. 3.-Again centerAns
his attention upon domestic prob
lens, President t-eleet Harding gave
most of his time today to minute
canvass of the legislative situation
in conference with Senator Curtis
OF Kansas, republican whip IN inc
senate.
Clifford Pinchot of Pennsyivania
and Representative Towner OF
Iowa, also were expected to calf
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Chamberlain Is
Reported Nearly
Past Danger Mark

Washington. Jan. 3.-Contlnued
Improvement in the condition Of
Senator Chamberlain Of oregon
who had two operations recently.
was reported today. Within a few
days. it was said. the period Of
danger would be passed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
resident
Overriiden
BySenate
Rejection of Gronna
Resolution followed
by Passage Again in
Upper House

Washington. Jan. "A resolu.
ton to revive the war finance cor.
p0ration was passed today by the
senate over President Wilson,
veto.
The vote was taken Immediately
after the presidents veto message
was read. Similar action by the
house was forecast by supporters
| Of the resolution. which was de-
signed as an aid to farmers and
otners in the present period OF de-
ciining prices.
The vote to override the presi-
cent was So to S, or nineteen more
than the required two-third ma.
jority.
PRESIDENT ACTS UPON
HOUSTON RECOMMENDATION
washington, JSn. 3.-Froln ofrI-
|ciai sources it was learned TODAY
tnat President Wilson had vetoed
ts resolution to revive the war
.shahce corporation as an aid to tho
harmtne and other industries. Dis.
aRproVal OF the measure was rec
DnAmended by Secretary Houston.
president Wilson's message veto
ng the Grcnna resolution to revive
ne war finance corporation was
hade public as follows:
|Stafes: i'''e"
am returning without my sle-
aatpre, S. ]. Res. PIP. Joint reso-
ution directing the war finance
Evaporation to take certain action
of the relief of the present depres-
|ien IN the agricultural sections of
rs country, and other purposes
War Actually Ended.
"Ihe joint resolution direct the
[eYival of the activities of the war
lmnce corporation. This corpora
ion IS governmental agency. It's
|4pltal stock is owned entirely nv.
me united States. 1t was created
ufihg hostilities for war purposes
ne temporary powers which if is
Tow proposed to revive were con-
|eFrcd IN March, 1919, to assist if
F9cessary in the financing NJ -.
Ports' The general powers of tba
|ofporation expire six months aft
II the termination of the war and
|hep overs with respect to the fl
apcing of exports expire ono vear
Aler the termination of the war
niie we are technically still in
1ate OF war it unquestionablv was
resumed, when this added power
Ia granted, that peace would
|aFe been formally proclaimed he
IoFe thlstime and that the limita-
tired '''e eA-
Other Agencies Now Act.
IN May, 1920, in view of the
|sSl mat export trade had not been
'Frrupted but had greatly ex-
I@Hued' and that exports were he
~ privately financed in large vol
lHe@' the war finance corporotiop
Il The request of the secretary oF
rs treasury and with my approval
Aspended the marketing of ad-
|ances. 'U
Ffhe resolution was passed bv |
ls congress apparently in view of |
re recent sudden and considerable
|arl IN prices. espe cially of agricnI- |
lrtl' commodities with the thought
.at some European countries to
nich certain products were cus-
| Pnnerlly shipped before the war
1ght again be enabled to resur,e |
|fir importation so that 1arrer
asSes of domestic exports to Eu-
|'pean countries generally might
n stimulated. with the resulting
P'ancement of domestic prices. 7
II in full sympathy with every
ilhd proposal to promote foreign
oe along sound business lines. T
II not convinced that THE method
Ipposed is wise, or that the bene-
"a # any would offset the evils
hieh would result. or that the
Continued on Page Four.D
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
slayer Surrenders.

New York, Jan. 3.-Jereniah
Bohan, a prohibition enforcement
agent said by the police TO be the
mysterious "Mr. X" sought in con-
nection with the recent killing OF
Monk" Eastman, gangster ard
world war hero today surrendeFed-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03

The iron foundry recently estab-
Hshed at Forest Grove is nov In
operation. the first heat having
beea put on Monday night.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-01-03
Circulation

Average for 1920. $3.50.
Population OF Salem 1900, 426S:
1910. 1904; 1920. 1879.
Marion County 1920. 47,177; Polk
county. 14.181.
Member of Audit Bureau of Circu-
lation. Associated Press Full
Leased Wire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
COLONIAL.

Mary Miles Mlnter. popular young
star. Is seen In the leading role Of
Sweet Lavender" the famous stage
success written by Sir Arthur Wing
pinero. and adapted 10 the screen by
Beuiah Marie DIX. The story deals
with college life and many college
pranks are portrayed. which only
add TO the interest Of the play. Nil.
ton stills. Theodore Roberts. Sylvia
Ashton and Harold Goodwin appear
IN the cast.
LIBERTY
Larry Semon In The Bell Hop
Is keeping Liberty audiences IN an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
Star Works
Hard on Her
Latest Film

Working In two studios. one OF
which contains a day set and the
other a night set. Norma Talmadgc
IN busier than n bee filming ''smiiin'
Thru" after three months vaca'
tion.
Norma is dopg the moonlight and
evening scenes in her New York
studio on Il. 4sth st. and In shoot
Ing the day stuff In a specially
rented studio ON Long Island II Is
said that some remarkable exterior
scenes arc being filmed within the
day studio. IN which an English VII.
lage. In which beautiful garden. a
house and winding roadway are out
standing features. has been con
structed.
Every effort IL being expended 70
make the picture the most pro
tentious yet produced by the star for
Associated First National.
Miss TaimadRc II playing the part
In which Jane Cowl appeared on the
speaking htago last year.
Harrison Ford will he seen In sup-
port of Miss Taimadge, and other
well known players appearing In the
cast are wyndham Standing. Alec
Francis and Miriam Bapuste.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
COLISEUM

Katherine Macdonald. the Ameri.
can Beauty. IL pleasing audiences al
the Coliseum this week In Stranger
Than Fiction" a society crook play.
Mlss Macdonald plays the part Of
Diane Drcxel. wealthy society girl.
who. for adventure and love. mixes
with a gang OF crooks one OF the
scenes in the play 10 thrilling air
plane flight. which results In the
hero landing the heroine. David Win.
ter plays opposite Miss Macdonald
Wesley Barry is also in the cast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20

BLACK Roses thrlllln. murder
mystery. opened az the cinAH A to-
day. Myrtle stedman and sessur
Hayakawa are IA the leading roles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
Sermon
Based on the
RELATIONSHIPS

Tho relationship between motion
pictures and tho church and the val.
ue OF the good photoplay vehicle as
a moral agency. were demonstrated
IN an interesting way recently when
the pastor % the First Congregation.
al church In Los Angeles preached
HIS Sunday sermon.
Tho minister based his sermon on
the theme OF Thomas MeiEhan's re.
cent starring vehicle. "Tho City OF
Silent Men, directed by Tom For.
man for Paramount
The picture wac first exhibited on
the screen before the congregation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
AND HE ISN'T
a CITY TELLER

Julien Joscphson. author Of "'rhe
City Fcller." an original photopiay
Just purchased by the Goldwyn
studios. Is unique. Attic his name
Is known TO picture fans all over The
world, MIR. Joscphson has never seen
any big cities except San Francisco
and Los Angeles lie has never
ridden in n subway or on an elevated.
lie has never been further East than
Los Angeles. lie was born In Rose
burg. Ore. Mr.. Josephson u noted
for his dcllneations OF small town
life on the screen. He wrote the
screen version OF Ills Back Against
the wall" by John Frederick. which
Is now in production at the Coldwyn
studios.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20

and. following the showing. n strong
sermon was delivered. cxpounding
the great principles OF justice. the
weaknesses OF Che system OF lawful
distruat q his fellow beings and tho
flllacy OF present methods OF crimi.
nal punishment
''rhe CITY OF Silent Men, was
founded on the novel. THE Quarry
by John Moroso. Lois Wilson. Kate
Bruce, Pan Evcrton. George Mac.
ounrrio and other no,ables are in
the cast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
Blue MOUSE

BLUE MOUSE
Another new star II introduced to
the screen In THE -Four Horsemen
OF the Apocalypse" the great pro
duction that IL being shown az the
B,uc Mouse theatre this week.. Ru'
doiph Valentino. who plays tho lead.
ing role OF Julio Dcsnoycrs. was born
IN Castellaneta. Italy. and was edu-
Gated In the Military and Agricui'
turai college Of Italy. He came 10
America and was on the vaudeville
stage with Bonnie Glass ana Joan
Sawyer. He has appeared In several
motion picture productions. but none
81 tho same magnitude Of THE -Four
Horsemen OK the Apocalypse. Jesse
Lasky II now considering starring
Valentino in Famous Players Lasky
productions,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
An Unfailing Way
to Danish Hairs
Beausy Notes.

Ugly, hairy growths can Be re-
moved in the privacy Of your own
home IL you get a small original
package of delatone and mix into a
paste enough Of the powder and
water to cover the hairy surface.
This should be left on the skin about
two minutes. then removed and the
skin washed. and every trace OF hair
will have vanished. No harm or in
convenience can result from this
treatment. but be sure you buy real
delatone Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20

STiStND
Tho Old Nest the great home
play. Il Stiii playing TO big crowds at
the Strand theatre. Rupert Hughes
wrote this play especially for Gold
wy-n. and judging from the reception
given this film. one would say that
Il Is tho wcil-known authors best
work. THE Old Nest" portrays the
tragedies and comedies that come
into any average American home.
Mary Alden plays the part OF the
mother IN this picture. while many
other popular stars arc In the cast,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
YOU'LL GET RID Of
BL LACK HE ADS SURE

There Is one simple. safe and sure
way that never fails TO get rid OF
blackheads. and that Is to dissolve
them.
To do this. get two ounces OF caio-
mite powder from any drug store
sprinkle little on "A hot. wet sponge
rub over the blhckheads briskiy
wash the parts. and you will be
surprised how the blackheads have
disappeared. Big blaekheads. little
blackhcads. no matter where they
are. simply dissolve and disappear.
leaving the parts without any mark
whatever. Biackhe0ds are simply a
mixture OF dust and dirt and sccre-
lions from the body that form In the
pores OF the skin. Pinching and
squeezing only cause irritation, make
large pores. and do not get the
blackheads out after they become
hard. The calonite powder and the
water simply dissolve the black
heads so they wash right out, lcav-
ing the pores free and clean and IN
their natural condition. Anyone
troubled with these unsightly blem-
ishes should certainly try this elm
pie method.--AdyertisemonL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20

uproar this week. semon's latest
comedy II OF the slap stick variety
and II crammcd full OF action. Tom
Moore headlines the bill In his latest
Coldwyn picture. Beating the
Game" Moore plays the part OF an
expert safccrnckcr who goes 20 a
ANAL town 70 make a name fer him,
self because OF his honesty. Hazel
pdy plays opposite Moore In this
production.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
| (lI'he II
.lNr'l[opGlI[g
CIENINIIcR

GLADYS WALTON plays the PAL,
VI OF kit Purcell. In "rhe Rowdy."
"A romance OF a small fishing town
Jack Mower. who plays opposite her,
was so tough they called him BLACK
llineaid." lie was black ana blue
when Gladys Walton got thru with
him. Then she made him " hite.
THE Rowdy" Is Miss walton's latest
Universal production lee Moran Of
fcrcd the comedy on the bill In his
latest offering. "Roblnson's Troua.
seau."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-20
REX

Bill Fairbanks returns home from
college and finds his boyhood sweet
heart. Bah Kane. grown into a beau
tful woman. lie discovers. however.
that he Is not the only one who In
determined 10 win her. Jean Ia
Rogue. ex pugilist. but now foreman
Of Kane'a ranch. thought he had IA
sure thing until BUS return from
college. then the real fight for the
girls hand begins. The adventures
IN the cnurtship are told Ia Flight
Ing BiIi." the Western production
featuring Eni Fairbanks at the Rex
theatre this week.