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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
McCourt
Selected
forBench
Portland Jurist Will
Succeed d Justice
Johns in Supreme
Court.

Judge John McCourt, OF the
Multnomah county circuit bench,
is to be the successor to Charles
Al. Johns on the oregon supreme
court, when the latter resigns 70
accept the federal appointment 70
the supreme court OF the Philip
pines.
Such is the announcement mace
by Governor Olcott this morning
following the receipt of a letter
from Judge Robert Tucker, also OF
the Multnomah circuit bench, de-
clining the governors proffer OF
the appointment to fill the pend
ing vacancy on the supreme bench
Governor Olcott has been as
sured that Judge McCourt will ac-
cept the appointment.
The action of Judge Tucker was
believed to be the first recorded in
stance of refusal Of appointment
to the highest judicial office in the
power of the state.
Judge Tucker told Governor Oh
colt of his decision Informally in
a telephone conversation yester-
day afternoon, followed with a
formal letter Of declination. The
letter follows:
my Dear Governor:-Return-
ing from my vacation today, !
find your letter Of August 15 con-
firming press statements relative
to my selection by you to fill the
vacancy to be made by the resig-
nation Of Justice Johns, associate
Justice of the supreme court.
Il am not unmindful Of heshigh
honor and truly appreciate The
confidence which this appoint
ment manifests on your part. Upor
reflection, however, 1t seems to ms
that whatever qualifications | nov
have for judicial work fit me bet
ter for the trial bench than fol-
appellate work, and that, for {
time at any rate, can do greater
public service where l am.
"I wish to than you most heart
lily, and beg to remain,
VERY sincerely yours,
Z ROBERT TUCKER.
Judge McCourt rs a former Sa-
lem resident and is well known
throughout this section of Oregon
McCourt was born in Canada
but moved to California with his
parents in 1874 and came to Sa
lem in 1890. He graduated from
the law department of the Will
lamette university here in 1885,
and became associated with Jay
Bowerman in the practice of law
In 1900 he left Salem for Pendle
ton, where he became city attor
ney. He was occuying this posi-
ton when in March. 1908, he wa
first appointed United States dis
trict attorney after long and bit
ter contract, defeating w. C. Bris
tol for that post.
! He was reappointed United
States district Attorney by Presi
dent Taft on May 22. 1872, serv
ling until 1918 when he resigne'
to enter the practice Of law. Dur
ing the war he served under ap
pointment by the war department
on the Fosdick commission.
He was appointed to the Multi
nomah county circuit bench b,
Governor Olcott on November "a
1919.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Boardlnall To
Speak to Club

q. 3, Boardmaa, former art edi-
tor Of the national magssine Pub
iished By The l.otary STUBS Of
America, win be tue speaker at the
business mons luncheon at the
Commercial dub Monday noon:
Mr.. BoardRaa has appeared be-
fore q numheF Of the elYie grgaa-
izatiens Of the city aRa has Sc
lected for his topic iInter-reitions
of Civic Organisations"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Situation In
Ireland Held
Most Serious

London, Aug. 20. - Dispatches
from Dublin to London newspa-
pers appear to reflect pessimism
over the Irish situation in view Of
latest Developments. Henry w.
NeYinson, correspondent and au-
thor, telegraphing the Daily Her
aid, says the situation is "un-
doubtedly very serious" and that
he Is unable to see hope as bright
y as some do" He admits, how
ever, that hope still exists.
IF the Irish republic leaders, .
nis dispatch continues, frame the
reply TO Great Britain's terms and
submit 1t to the Dali Eireann for
approval rather than for discus
sion, 1t almost certainly will be
accepted with minor alterations.
Inc danger to further negotiations
ana a subsequent peace comes from
lhe Influence of theorists and doc
ulnaires acting upon the spirit OF
miltarisrn."
In discussing the prospect IL ne
EQUATIONS fail, Mr.. Nevinson de-
clares:
IL the truce be broken, war in
us most terrible form will sweer
through Ireland. Civil war will
oe added to national war, and all
" VINO refuse to support the repub-
:. .,can army will be driven from
'ns country or shot"
me Dublin correspondent of the
Daily News says Prime Minister
.A.oya-George ~, is being charged
VIA rattling the sabre in his
s-a'ess Yesterday in the house. H,
says the speech may do infinite
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20

Record Is
Announced
Champion Jersey Has
827.47 Pounds of But
terfat in Years Test
Ending Friday.

Breaking the worlds record for
.butterfat production in the4seniof
yearling class BY over n pounds,
St. Mawes Lads Lady, Jersey In
the herd Of Harry D. Tiff Of Inde-
pendenee,. completed her official
years test at midnight last hight
under the auspices of the Ameri-
can Jersey Cattle club with a pro-
duction OF 11,729 pounds OF milk
and S27.47 pounds Of butterfat.
The official figures were an
nounced this morning and sent to
the American Jersey Cattle club,
but it will probably be week OF
two before the new worlds record
is officially declared.
The record for the senior year
ling class of S0O.0S pounds of fat,
set over year ago by Lulu AL
phea of Ashburn, Jersey in the
herd of J. j. Van Kleek Of Bea-
verton, was passed by the new rec
ord holder August IL. When Lulu
Alphea set her record she smashed
a previous one OF ys4 pounds. and
with the margin of over $50
pounds, 1t was thought that the
mark would be undisturbed for
years.
The new champion, purchased
at the age of 20 months from G.
G. Hewett for $625, has five gold
medal bulls in the last four gem
erations Of her ancestry.
In developing the new cham
pion Mr. Tiff personally supervised
the care of the COW and followed
the policy which has led him not
to miss a single milking on the
farm in the last two years.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Freight Rates
From Coast Cut

Spokane, Wash, Aug, ~
Marked reductions in freight rates
on canned gooda, dried fruits and
vegetables. peas and beans in car
load lots. shipped from the Spe-
kane territory TO eastern points
were announced today by trans
continental railroads, They will
be effective August "a.
The rates affect shipmenta from
Spokane, Walla Walla, Yakimn,
and coast points to all eastern ter
ritory extending from Ht. Paul,
Omaha and Denver ia the ATLANTIC
seaboard, 1t was announced,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Agreement on
Anti Beer Bill
Reported Reached

Washington, Aug. S0--Deflnlte
agreement on contested sections OF
the anti-beer bill was reached to-
day By Senators Sterling and Nell
SON and Representative Volstead
AID the report taken by Mr., Vol
stead for presentation to other
house eonferees. Both the Stanley
senate amendment designed to pro
tect homes from indiscriminAte
search for liquor and the house
substitutes we're rejected, portions
OF each being retained In the conf
promise, which would require war
rants fer search Of hemes but not
for ether property, intending auto
Mobiles
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 20
Under Sheriff Kelly OF Ventura
county. was shot and killed. and
Sheriff A. D. McMartin. also Of
Ventura, was seriously wounded at
noon today when they were at
tempting to arrest an unidentified
man at Owensmouth. Los Angeles
county. The man escaped.
The officers left Ventura this
morning armed with warrant for
the arrest Of man, having heard
he was at Owensmouth, short
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20

distance across the eastern Ven-
tura boundary. In Los Angeles
county. They came across the
man. according TO word sent here.
and he opened fire. The first shot
killed Kelly Instantly Hheriff Me-
Martin fel with bullet near his
heart.
The fugitive fled into the hiIla
near Owensmouth. Police head.
quarters In this city were notified
Of the shooting AMI squad Of po-
licemen was sent to ED In the
pursuit.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Mike Gibbons and
O'DoWd to Battle

St. Paul, Mimi, Aug. zO----Aike
Gibbons and Nike 0'Dowd, ST..
Paul middlews.ght boxers, have
been matched for ten-round bout
al wichita, Kansas. October is, i
was announced here today. Jess
willard win referee;
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Strains of jazz
Encourages Cows
DairYman Holds

\ Virgins, Miss, Aug. 20.-- y
X James Chamberlain. a farmer 4
4 near here. claims to have dis 4
\ covered a unique way OF In 4
" creasing the flow Of milk \
X from his cows. The Cham Y
X sberlain farm has been the i
X scene of many dances. and !
rs Mr.. chamberlain AYERS that y
y he finds on the morning aft !
= er the dances, particularly 4
r when the music has lasted i
\ untn the early morning 4
X hours, that his cows are more 4
\ generous with the milk. i
u. a
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Formar epngressmaa Bed

Fargo, n. D., Aug, zo.-Thom-
as p. Marshall, Of 0akes, y. D..
banker AID former eongrsssman,
died of heart disease early today
At his summer home at Detroit,
Nina, according to Eord received
here,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Sheriff Killed and
I Sheriff Seriously Wounded
By Bandit Near LOSAngeIeS

Los Angeles Cal, Aug 20-Sheriff A. D. McMarn, Ven
tura shot and killed today and Under Sheriff William
E. Kelly, Ventura dangerously wounded by they at
tempted to arrest at Owensmouh Los Angeles county the
sheriffs office here announced The who shot them
was shot later and killed in battle with pursuers it
stated.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20

McAdoo Boom
For President
Gets Early Start

X Sedalia, Mo-, Aug. 20.-A X
X "McAdoo for president" club y
X for the purpose of boosting \
x William G. McAdoo for the 4
X next president of the coun- 4
x try was organized here last y
X night. \
X \
X x X x x X X X X x X X X !
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20

Plans are being made tq ehateF
a special train 20 carry NaFio4
county shriners to Albany, Sep
tember 5, to attend = pienie;
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20
Circulation

,,erage for 1920. $3.50
eaouIation Of Salem 1900. l2sss
1910. 14,os4; 1920. 17,e7s
,,.r,on County 1920. 47,i77f
Polk county. i4.1s1
,,a,nb.r Of Audit Bureau Of Circu-
,stiion. Associated Press Full
Leased Wire
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-20

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06
COTTON LETTER.

Two very important factors have
been involved in bringing about the
present Cotton situation which are
likely to have an important bearing
on marketing the new crop, and the
prices at which the Cotton can be
absorbed. One of the factors is the
world wide trade conditions and the
other is the quantity of cotton which
will be raised throughout the differ
ent cotton growing countries during
he 1921 season.
Regarding the unsettled European
,rade conditions which now exist, it
only natural that commerce and
industry should recede from the ac-
tivity occasioned by the war and its
accompanying wastefulness to a
slower movement at levels more con-
sistent with larger amounts of raw
material, more plentiful supply of
labor, and a lessening buying power
Of the people caused by heavy taxa
ton.
For the reasons noted above, the
European demand for Cotton, began
Ito 'fallIoff a: little over a year ago.
The shrinbage of our cotton exports
20 Europe does not mean that Ell.
rope people are denying themselves
clothing or other cotton manufacture
ed goods, but that individuals are
buying cotton goods only as they
are needed. Merchants are carrying
limited stocks with practically no
reserves, and Continental spinners,
for the most part, are operating only
to take care of immediate orders.
This curtailment in purchases by
retailers and output by mills IS nee.
essary in order to prevent tying up
of funds in reserve goods, which at
present might prove costly in interest
charges unless demand increases, ss
unsold stocks of textiles at this ti-ne
are subject to depreciation because
Of a tendency toward lower labor
and fuelcosts and other items which
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06
PLEDGES COMING IN

Chester, June 4.-The Chester
Offices of the Rev. John C.. Roper,
secretary of education of the Upper
South Carolina Methodist Episco-
pal church conference tonight an
nounced that approximately one.
third of the quota of the Upper
South Carolina conference had been
reported up to date. Returns from
all over the conference appear to be
coming in much faster, many of the
stations going over ali. Workers are
putting forth renewed efforts. Ar
effort is being put :.orth to make
Sunday a big day. All forces are
modified for victory. Greenville
district leads witr sT8,5o0, with Co.
lumbia next with $4,000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06
TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS
OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY

The Abbeville County Sunday
School association will meet June
18th at Little River Baptist church
We want every Sunday School in the
County to be represented. We have
strong program by some of the best
talent in our county and want at
least two or four from every school
in the county. Come and get you,
school on the map where We are do,
ing business. The good people Of Lit.
tie River know how to handle ane
feed a big crowd, 50 be sure to come
and get your part. "Come let US rea.
son together"
J. R. McGee, President
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

by the trade is bullish, and should
conditions not show marked improve
ment in future reports, it is very
probable that the coming crop may
prove to be the smallest raised in
yer twenty-five. years.
At this time, we would favor pur-
chases Of July contracts on sharp
breaks as a great deal of the cotton
which will be carried over into next
year has been hedged in that month.
The transferring of the short hedges
rom July to more distant months
nay create a sharp demand which
ill be reflected in higher prices, par
ticularly in the summer months.
Springs G. Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06
PLAN TO POSTPONE
TRIAL. OF cOskELL

.Greenvlle, June 5.--That the
trial Of Jake Gosnell, revenue agent
charged with murder in connection
with the killing on July 4, 1919
of Sheriff Hendrix Rector, will not
be called at the Pickens term od
court, which starts Monday, was the
announcement made by Solicitor
David W. Smoak today.
Solicitor Smoak said that the tern
will last but one week and that sc
many jail cases are on the docket il
will be impossible 10 clear the jai
and try Gosnell. The Gomell. tria
alone would probably consume {
week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06
NOTE OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to
our friends for their many kindness
es, and beautiful floral offerings at
the death of our husband and father,
Mr.. w. M. Blanchett. May God rich
ly bless each of you.
: Mrs. w. NJ Blanchett and children
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06
AMONG OLD FRIENDS

Mr.. T.. P. Quarles is here from
Spartanburg, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. J. Link. Mr.. Quarlss has
many friends here who are glad to
see him looking so well. He holds to
his youth in manner to make the
women envious.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

textiles.
Spinning conditions in Manchester
have not been satisfactory, because
of the coal strike and lack Of good
sized buying orders from India and
other Oriental countries. Undoubt-
edly there is larger shortage of cot
ton goods in the Orient than in the
European countries, but the fact re-
mains that they are not buying large
ly.
An altogether pessimistic view
should not be taken of the European
situation, as affairs are slowly taking
a turn for the better, which would
indicate an ultimate improvement in
conditions. The settlement of the
British Coal Strike, and other labor
disputes, seems near at hand. Al.
though the value of European cur
rency has shown improvement since
he first of the year, the Exchange
Market has lately developed weak
ness, but it is expected to rally, as
IS believed that the Silesian Con-
troversy which has been one cause Of
weakness will soon be peacefully
settled. At this time efforts are being
successfully made by the Allied Gov
arnments to pay some Of the most
pressing war debts, and it is thought
hat when these are settled that ex-
change rates will show Improvement.
Throughout the greater part of the
world there is a scantiness in sup
.lies of finished textiles which at
ONE time must be replenished. This
shortage may not create an active
demand in the near future, but as
prices become more stable and for
eign exchange improves it is almost
certain that the textile industry will
.eneft by these ecoonmic changes.
This years cotton acreage will un.
doubtedly be the smallest which has
'een planted in many years. Numer
ous reports which estimate a de-
crease in the amount of acreage
planted this year range from 20 to
81 per cent. .t.. ....
One authority who estimated the
acreage decrease to be 81 per cent
also estimated the cotton crop at
100000 bales, exclusive Of linters.
while this estimate Of 81 per cent
decrease in acreage appears high and
may not be bourne out by the final
Government Ginning Figures, it is
vident that the cotton farmers have
cen in earnest about reducing the
,creage and that the next cotton
crop will really be a small one. -
Reports from Egypt and India
s.ate that less acreage will be plant
ID this year as cotton growers of
those two countries have lost heavily
through the decline in prices, and
they evidently realize that the rails:
ing of large crops would only add
materially to the already large visi.
BILE supply which will be carried over
into next years crop.
In view of the fact that this years
cotton acreage will be small in com.
parison with the acreages Of other
years, and that we are entering the
critical period of June and July, it
is we'll to bear in mind that the crop
most affected by weather and in
sect injuries during these months. It
is likely that reports of extensive
weevil ravages will be heard which
will affect the market.
The Government Condition Re-
port up to May 25th, which was is
sued June End, was sc per cent COM
pared with 62.4 per cent for the same
period last year and a ten-year av-
erage of 76.7 per cent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That the boys who have been or
at college begin to show. the fond
fathers what was bought with all the
money needed for the years ex-
1enses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That somebody get up a picnic at
Little Mountain for the young folks
and to give the chiggers chance
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That John be arrested for open
7c up his cut-out at the corner next
% Press and Banner Block.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

. That the banks quit loaning al
the money to the officers and save q
little for the farmers-and lawyers
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That all but millionaires bull
houses instead of garages.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That this hot weather get a littl
.hotter-we are in the ice business.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That every man who wants tt
own his own home commence build
ng and stop paying rent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That the person who borrowed a
,.uable book from your library
to return it Immediately,
70 so.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That the house keepers lengthen
either their skirts or their stockings
so that they may make ends meet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That we now adjourn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That everybody begin to dress up
and get ready to start to the Due
West commencement.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06
1T IS ABOUT TIME

-
That the boys who have been OFT
at college begin to show. the fond
fathers what was bought with all the
Money needed for the years ex-
.,enses.
That somebody get up a picnic at
Little Mountain for the young folks
and to give the chiggers chance
That John be arrested for open
7e up his cut-out at the corner next
% Press and Banner Block.
That the banks quit loaning all
the money to the officers and save a
little for the farmers-and lawyers.
That this hot weather get a little
hotter-we are in the ice business.
That the house keepers lengthen
either their skirts or their stockings
so that they may make ends meet.
That every man who wants to
own his own home commence build
ng and stop paying rent.
-. -.
That all but millionaires build
houses. instead Of garages.
That the person who borrowed Q
,.uable book from your library
promising to return it Immediately,
70 so.
That all the merchants begin to
advertise, and those who are adver.
Using little advertise little more
That the bankers about town pu!
4 a contest to see which can loan
the most money on the longest
time. =
That the income tax department
explain to Corp. Kerr why the money
spent for operating his Shedam is
7ct running expenses.
That the lynchers got hold of the
boil weevil.
That law be passed providing
that interest must rest on Sunday.
That DR.. Davis make an offer fol
the hospital if he wants it. W.
want him.
T That fire departments learn tina
H:he lives Of people on the streets art
more valuable than residences whicl
are insured, or should be.
That everybody begin to dress W
and get ready to start to the Dut
West commencement.
That we now adjourn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That all the merchants begin to
advertise, and those who are adver-
Using little advertise little more.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

|. That fire departments learn tina
H:he lives Of people on the streets art
more valuable than residences whicl
are insured, or should be-.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That the bankers about town put
4 a contest to see which can loan
the most money on the longest
ime.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-06

That the income tax department
explain to Corp. Kerr why the money
spent for operating his Shedam is
7ct running expenses.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
CUT COTTON C0ST
BY MAKING FOOE

Atlanta, Ga.-"A right-ahout-iacc
movement in 1921 is necessary i! me
farmers of the South arc TO get ON
safe firm ground again" sai0 H. g.
Hastings, President of the great South
eastern Fair.
1t looks as il wc all went cation
! crazy last spring, despite all the dan.
, ger signals lying and the disregard
OF plain facts as to costs Of cottan
| production. We have repeated our fol
lsies of 1911 and 1914 and piled MP
debts based on costly food and grain
ito be paid for by cotton that is nDw
below cost OF Production
| with few exceptions these items
,of food and grain could anu should
have been produced on home acres at
one-third to one-half what the supply
merchant charges for them
| Cotton Is the one best money crop
for the South, and probably always
will be. The time of war prices is
over and The problem from now on is
! to lower cost OF PRODUCTION and at the
same time AFFORD the cotton glvwer a
fair .prohj
Cost OF making cotton is primarily
the cost Of food, grain and forage
for the farmer, his family, his labor
ers or tenants, and his work stock
! Cutting food, grain and forage costs
| by home production will reduce cot
= "a,