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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
OF
"PR|N|'E: IS
CONCLUDED
Biography of Famous
Retailer Reads as Chap
ter From Novel; Father
Of Department Store.

Philadelphia, Pa. Dec Ia
John Wanamaker died at his home
at 5 a. m.
The world famous merchant and
former postmaster general passed
away at his town house. 2032 Wal
nut street. He had been confined
there since early in November
with a heavy cold contracted at
his country estate, Lyndenhurst,
at Jenkintown, near here. He was
"a years old.
Mr., WanamalSer was active In
his business affairs up to the time
he was stricken. He spent much
Of last winter in Florida and was
in this city all summer hard at
work, with the exception OF an oc-
casional surcease from the duties
Of this office for day at the
shore.
Three Children Survive.
He was always an early riser
and was usually in his mercantile
establishment before its doors
opened. Mr.. Wanamaker is sur
yived by his son, Rodman, resi-
dent Of New York city, and two
daughters, Mary b., wife OF Bar
clay II. Warburton, and Elizabeth,
wife OF Norman Macleod, both Of
Philadelphia.
After Mr.. WanaInaker was
brought to his town house he did
not improve and two weeks ago
his condition became such as to
cause anxiety. A week ago, how
ever, he showed marked improve
ment. AT o'clock this morning
he was seized with violent
coughing spell, his physicians
stated, which resulted In extreme
heart weakness. He died peace
fully at 8 o'clock this morning.
Insured for $3,000,000.
When Mr.. Wanamaker's condi-
tion became grave during the
night all the members OF the FAM
lily were summoned and all were
present with the exception Of Rod
man Wanamaker, who arrived too
late.
The Wanamaker store here and
the one in New York were not
opened, notice stating that the
stores would remain closed until
further notice.
The death of Mr.. Wanamaker,
who spent his entire life in Phila-
delphia and was always a leader
In civic movements was received
with sorrow by all classes of citi-
zens.
Mr.. Wanamaker's life was in-
sured for more than s3,0O0,000.
Founded Department Store.
John Wanamaker led in the crea-
ion Of the department store as an
institution in American life. AT tho
CONTINUED on Page SKI
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
CHAMBER ROOMS
BUSY THIS WEEK

Haeh evening of this week, the
suamber Of commerce rooms will
PRESENT scenes of activity.
:, inis evening at 6:15 o'clock,
we Cherrians will assemble for
.ueif monthly luncheon, and later
sac up the important matter of
s'ecting officers for the coming
Year.
"eunesday evening at s o'clock
members of the chamber of com
nerce will meet for the annual
seOtion OF officers, and also to
psar D the annual report of Robert
g. Duncan, secretary.
thursday, all day, and Thurs
=. oss evening will be the opening
VI, ~ the Marion-Polk corn show,
,n -lcn promises the, most interest
exhibit in years. There is
M. snsv In cash prizes awaiting ex-
be anu saturday viii also
eb. sven to the corn show in the
urSaer "er OF commerce rooms. Sat
ma y evening will be of special
bssI as prizes will have all
ass;,, 4 ,aWarded. In the evening, in
,On aw.n to the interest in the
a 60. !, ! OF prizes, there viii be held
t,oo ooommunity sing under the direc-
less.0 q Edwin socolofsky. song
sr Of the Kiwauis club.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
CHERR!ANS WILL
ELECT TONIGHT

Cherrians have received a post
card with the following an
nouncement:
Regular monthly meeting and
luncheon with the annual election
of officers, chamber of commerce,
Tuesday evening, December H.
Come out and help elect the right
man for the right place. King
Bing."
All of which means that this
evening at 6:15 o'clock Cherrians
will gather to receive the annual
report of William McGilchrist Jr.,
retiring King Bing, and for the
very important purpose of not only
electiug a King Bing for the COM
ing year, but of naming officers
for the entire organization.
For the first time in several
wears there is no "slate" or even
the suggestion as to who shall be
elected to pilot the cherrian snip
for the coming year.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12

leN Riddles To Write, Says Santa Claus
Girl, 10, Elected As
Justice, Claims It's
Joke, But Must Serve

Nickerson, Kan, Dec. 12.--
Declaring she was elected in
the recent election by club wo-
men who iokingly wrote her
name on the ballot, Miss Clara
Arnold, 10 year old girl, pro-
tested yesterday when asked to
qualify for the office OF JUS
tice Of the peace and police
Judge, following the resigna !,
tion of Judge Joslyn, Nicker-
sons only active Justice.
Its a Joke" she said. II
don't want to be called Judge
Arnold"
Informed she must qualify
or be subject to prosecution,
she said: "I'll qualify, but !
don't want the job" Friends
declare Miss Arnold is the
youngest, IL not the only wo-
man police Judge in Kansas.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
COUNTY ROAD VIEWERS
TO VISIT AUMSVILLE

The board of county road view
ers will go to Aumsyllle Wednes-
day to view a proposed road lead
ing through the Butler estate. 10.
Gated about one mile east Of Aums
Vile.
This road, extending three quar-
ters Of a mile, has been used as a
community road for a number Of
years. II the board OF viewers de-
eide that the road should be in
corporated into the county road
system, 1t will hereafter receive
its share of the county road
funds In that road district,
The board OF county road view
ers includes B. b. Herrick, county
surveyor, Fred Miller OF Wood
burn and w. A. Taylor OF Mac
leay. As Mr.. Taylor is unable to
attend, the court has appointed
In his stead, c. b. McElhaney Of
North Salem.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
CHURCH BOARD WANTS
LAND CASE REOPENED

Charging that A. A. Morrison,
nrominent Portland Episcopal
minister. retained to his own
nrofit the sum of $1,000 out of the
s25. 600 entrusted to his care IN
tbe nurchase of the oakhill farm
ss a site for the location Of the
Enigcopal school for boys, the
hoard of school trustees of the
Episcopal church has filed with
he supreme court here a petition
for rehearing Of the case Mn'en :,
vas recently decided in favor OIL
Morrison.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
B|GFRE|GHTER
TOTAL WRECK
British Ship Orteric
Pounding To Pieces On
California Coast; All
Of Crew Saved.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 49,
The British freighter Orteric
which crashed on Fish Rock on
the California coast 70 miles north
of here in dense fog last night,
is to be abandoned as the damage
is too serious to attempt tow. ac-
cording to a radio message re-
ceived from the Orteric at 1870 a.
M. by the Federal Wireless COM
pany station here.
''The ship is high on the rocks
with her holds filled" the mess
age said. 1--WE are preparing to
abandon her, as the damage is too
serious to attempt tow"
The message was unsigned and
was apparently an answer by the
Orteric to radio inquiries from 9TH
er ships regarding her position
and chances Of salvage.
The crew of the Orteric was be-
ing transferred to the steamer
Cotton Plant at s a. M, accord
ing to wireless message received
by the Federal Telegraph company
here.
Simultaneous with the arrival
of the message stating that the
crew was being taken off the Or
teric, the coast guard cutter Shaw
nee left the harbor for the scene.
She will determine whether the
Orteric can be salyaged.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
Soldier Bonus BILL
ReintrOduced Today

Washington, Dec. 12.-De-
claring that a bonus to soldiers
was as justifiable as "a bonus
to the ship operators" Sena-
tor Simmons, democrat, North
Carolina, today reintroduced
the soldier bonus bill vetoed
by President Harding in an
amendment to the administra-
tion shipping bill.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
OF
TOTS HERE
ARE ASKED
Letters Should Be Mailed
To Paper Immediately,
Says st. Nick; Salem
Elks To Aid Him.

Taking cognizance of a general
ly expressed fear that he might
though with no malice afore-
thought-bring despair to the
hearts of some little Salem boys or
girls by overlooking them this
Christmas, Santa Claus, alias Chris
kringle, alias st. Nick, today an
nounced he would be pleased to
have his letters from local young
sters addressed in care OF The Cap
ital Journal.
In short telephone conversa-
tion. from his home in the vicinity
of the north pole, Mr.. Claus-aft-
er asking information concerning
the general behavior Of Salem
boys and girls-pointed out that
he is one the road a good deal and
that some Of the letters might &c
astray. He therefore suggested
that all Salem youngsters adj
dress their letters to him in care
Of The Journal, Salem, that they
may be forwarded in quantity lots.
All Asked to Write.
Salem boys and girls will un-
derstand | have a mighty big job
ahead Of me this year" Mr.. Claus
said in his booming voice. II try
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
Last Night Coolest
OF Winter;, Mercury
Drops To 2OAboue

With the government thermom-
eter recording 20 degrees above
zero last night, IL degrees below
freezing, Salem experienced the
coolest snap of the winter so far.
The highest point which the gov
ernment thermometer reached yes
terday was 35 degrees above zero.
Tho {, en- cold took many OF
the r o s Of the city unex-
pecte 5; S result theer were
a nu z of frozen automobile
radi and water pipes. No
bro Ater pipes were reported
thi' g. rning however. Local
drfE1 were doing a good
bus selling alcohol for auto
ra2 y.
feather forecast for tonight
a. borrow is fair with contin-
ued cold and moderate easterly
winds.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
FIRE CHARRED
SAFE OPENED
Strongbox Of Astoria
Newspaper Gives Up
Contents In Perfect
Condition.

Astoria, Ore, Dec. IL First
systematic work Of digging intt
the ruins of last Fridays fire
which wiped out the city's busi-
ness district started today with
the opening Of safes. The first
safe opened was that of the Astor-
la Budget, the afternoon news
paper whose new building was
one OF the many destroyed. Every
thing in the safe was preserved
and the books were not even
charred.
Others Being Identified
A committee of three, COM
posed Of Dr.. T. 0. Wetters, r. r.
Caruthers and j. L. Wick, was
appointed to go through the
burned area and formally identify
each safe. No safe will be opened
until 1t has been identified, the
committee announced.
Safes of the city s four banks,
which have been under the guard
of bluejackets, will be opened un-
der the direction of Lieutenant
Commander Gaylord Church.
May Widen Streets
The emergency bank has been
opened in the court house, neces-
sary fixtures having been in
stalled, and this temporary insti-
tuition will serve the needs of the
community until other facilities
are provided.
The city council will meet again
tonight and is expected to receive
the report of a committee on the
proposed widening of the business
thoroughfares.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
TAX EXEMPT
SECURITIES
THREATEN
Exemption Of Sixteen
Billion Dollars Worth
Of Paper Dangerous To
Revenue System.

Chicago, Dec. IA complete
break down of the national reve-
nue. system unless tax free securi-
ties are prohibited, was predicted
here today by H. c. Mckenzie, tax
alton director OF the American
Farm Bureau federation, in an ad-
dress before the fourth annual
convention of the organization.
He also advocated the taxation of
national banks.
Big Fortunes Hidden.
"The dwindling revenue from
the federal income tax" Mr.. Nc
Kenzie charged, "is largely due
from errors in the 1921 tax law
and the existence of about $751;
900, 100000 of tax free securities.
The report of the secretary of the
treasury for this fiscal year, 1922,
which has just been presented to
Continued on Page Six
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
Ten Million Dollar
MarkReached;:N
Quarter Million Yet

state, and VIII T. Kirk, member
of the state accident commission
board, also made short talks.
DR.. W. w. Long spoke from the
community standpoint in the pres
ent drive. In closing he said, "If
we all do our part in the william
cite university campaign the
drive will be a success"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
TACOMA COLD AND
WITHOUT LIGHTS

Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 12.-The
coolest weather here since 1919
put the streets OF the city in
darkness last night. Street lights
were turned off to conserve the
city's electric power, greatly re-
dueed by the freeze Of the MIS-
oually river and the glacier from
which the stream arises on Mount
Rainier. The city power plant Is
reduced from $4,000 to 5000
horse power. The city Is buying
all power possible from outside
sources, but the street lights Will
be dimmed until the situation
changes.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
Taft Not to Testify

washington, Dec. l2-Ihe
house judiciary committee decided
today it was ont necessary to call
Ch,ef Justice Taft to testify at
its hearing of the Keller impeach-
ment me- charges against Attorney
General Daugherty.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
CONDITION OF WOMAN HIT
BY AUTO is NOT CHANGED

Attending physicians were un.
able to say definitely today wheth-
er or not Mrs. Ferdinand Micken-
ham, 1855 South Twelfth street,
will recover from the injuries she
received Sunday when the car in
which she was riding colllded
with another automobile.
Mrs. Mickenham's condition to
day was unchanged,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
Cold Wave General

San Francisco, Dec. 12.--Rain,
snow and freezing temperatures
were the ruling weather fea-
lures along the Pacific coast
and for some distance into the in
terror today. The United States
weather bureau reported here that
there would be no ''break" to
speak of in these conditions before
tomorrow.
The cold wave that struck
northern Idaho and eastern Wash
ington yesterday, widened last
night to include virtually all of
Idaho and a great portion of east
ern Oregon. A gradual return to
warm weather is looked for.
A storm off the California coast
is promising rains that will ex-
tend from the Mexican to the
Oregon line.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
Gibbons. Miske to Boz

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 12-Tom
Gibbons and Billy Miske, st. Paul
heavyweights. will box to de-
cislon when they meet here Friday
night in a scheduled ten round
bout according to announcement
today by the Minnesota boxing
commission.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
''OId IrOnsides" Goes
TO BOneyard;; Famous
Craft Held Obsolete

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 12.-
The battleship Connecticut,
sometimes termed "Old Iron
sides, once the flagship of
Fighting Bob" Evans, was on
the way today from Los Ange-
les to the navy yard at Brem-
erton to be decommissioned, 1t
was announced at Pacific fleet
headquarters here.
The Connecticut was COM
missioned in 1906 and led the
American fleet of 16 battle
ships on the voyage arouni i
the world in 1907-0S.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
Portland Reports 10

Portland, Ore, Dec. 12s-Port-
land, in common with the rest of
the Pacific northwest, today felt
the effect of the cold wave, the
temperature dropping to min
imum of 10 above zero. The
weather bureau predicted contin-
ued cold. with possibly minimum
Of 16 tonight. Eugene this morn
ing reported %, Albany and
Salem 20. Umatilla, in eastern
Oregon, reported two above and
Baker two below.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
ReIlingham shivers

Bellingham, Wash, Dec. 12.-
The coldest December weather
during the past nine years held
Bellingham in its icy grasp last
night, the minimum temperature
being eight degrees above zero,
according to the local weather
bureau. At 10 O'Clock this morn
ing slight moderation followed
clearing skies with light easter
ly wind.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
THE WEATHER

OREGON: Tonight and Wednesday
fair, continued cold: moderate winds.
Local: Rainfall, none: max. S6: min.
20; clear; north wind river 5.6 feet
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
Near Zero at walla Walla


Walla Walla, Wash, Dec. 12.--
Temperatures here last night were
the lowest of the winter, the
mercury remaining at one above
from 5 a. m. until well after
sun up.
Aberdeen, Wash, Dec. IL
Temperature here last night drop
ped to is above zero, the coldest
of the year. Weather clear today.
Wenatchee, Wash, Dec. 12.-
Wenatchee shivered today in the
coldest weather since 1893 when
the mercury registered IS below
zero. according to United States
weather bureau reports. The
cold will not affect the fruit trees
1t is said because Of the heavy
snowfall.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-12
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR
CIRCULATION

Daily average for November 6O5O.
Member Audit Bureau OF Circulation.
Member Associated Press-Full leased
wire service.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14
Falls in Sleep;
Alarm Turned In
Five Companies Respo d
When Man Leaves Bed and
Drops From Window.

The theory of gravity. as pro-
pounded by Sir Isaac Newton, has
not been changed by the passing OF
years.
This discovery was made by
Ralph franklin. I'LL One-Half
street southwest. the members OF
FIVE fire engine companies. and a
squad OF policemen from the Fourth
precinct. early yesterday morning
Franklin. as the result 'of the re-
cent heat wave, had placed his bed
near a low, open window. While
still sleeping. he arose, walked to
the window and fell TO the brick
pavement below.
His screams were heard for
blocks and some one turned in a
fire alarm.
Engines No. IS. and 13. truck
No. 10. and the chief from No.
Engine Company besides a wagon
load Of policemen were rushed TO
South Capitol and VI streets south
west. All they found was Frank
lin lying on the fat of his bt elk
attired in his night clothes and
screaming.
He was placed in the patrol and
rushed to the Casualty Hospital
Except for slight cuts and bruises
he was uninjured
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14
DIRTHS ANDDEATHS
IL REPORTED IN DC.
BIRTHS.
White.

Henry C. and Marguerite C. wheelock.
boy
John E.. Jr. and Elsie VI. smaIlwood. boy.
Julian s. and Hetty II. Scott, boy.
George J. and louisa r. Sampson, girl.
James r. and Ethel NJ. Mslarkey, boy.
Raymond Y. and Emma Kleek. girl.
Edwin G. and Marguerite Jones, girf
Harvey A. and Dorothy Geiger, girl.
Commodore d. and Ella l.. Fortner. girl.
Barrett r. and Alma Duke. boy and girl
twins.
II. Francis and Cathe rine G. DAILY. boy.
Francis L. and Mary II. Cuslard, girl.
Harry T. AMI Mary A. Cissel, boy.
solly and Kitty Capowsky. boy.
John II. and Nellie A. Burke, girl.
Raymond II. and N. Katherine Burrows,
Ellswood n. anl Lncille R. Bolts, boy.
Arthur G. and Captolia NJ Benson. boy.
Walter +. and ApaI T.. AnselL girl.
Pasauale and Angela Rosina Altimont.
boy.
japanese.
Genichiro and M,yo Nishio, gin.
colored.
Nathaniel andd Futh Mazee. boy.
Vim. end Anna L. Yancey, girl. =
Thomas J. and sallie Hall. girl.
Homer r. and Tena Butler. boy.
DEATHS.
Elizabeth NJ Hers, IS years. 1909 s5th
81. NV.
George Mihe, ~, sibley sibley Hospt.
Jennie Meaney, &c. St. Eliz. Hospt.
Cora McKnew, 90, 100 4th ct. Sc.
Francis n. Gunnell. %. 600 Goth st. NV.
Anora N. Reinburg. 70. 1883 Chaplin st. NV.
Louis Z. weigle, 5s. Emersecy Hospt
Bernard Mooney, II, 227 Llworth pl. sw.
Oscar v. Myers. jr., 1 month. Mt. Yer
non Apt, 9th and N. Y. ave.
David A. Mitchell, 30, 50 n. Y. ave. NV.
Esther Cavanagh, %, Provd. Hospt
Herman o. Hessen, 81, 4412 7th st. NV.
John B. McGinley, 0, TAI KY. ave. sc.
George W. Sabine. 60. s1s NJ st. NV.
Ellsworth II. Arminger, -, 1io5 TIA -. ne.
Ester McC. Kelly. 90, 1400 Pa. ave. Sc.
Oscar Brown, ~. Nat. Training School
D. G.
Robert Grau. 10 uonths. 1925 n. Cap. st.
Colorsd.
Bent min Harris, 80 years. Tuberculosis
Hospt.
Edith n. Myers. 45. a 1t. se.
Kate Smith, 30, Freedmens Hospt
Samuel Blackwell, 5s, st. Eliz. Ho-pt
Katherine Walker. 50. 1110 T ct. NV,
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14
CHILD SLAVE PROBE
TO BE LAID BEFORE
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Continued From Page One.

Continued From. Page One.
charities board a week ago. Charges
of child slavery and immoral con-
ditions in the homes to which chill
dren were sent. however, resulted
in the committee being put to
work again.
Closed Hearings Regretted.
Regret was expressed yesterday
that the meeting Of the Board OF
Charities are closed to the public.
Because of the report. which will be
rendered by the boards investigat-
ing committee, citizens feel that
this inforamtioa should be pub
lished.
Members of che citizens commit
tee and the Congress II Mothers
last n'%ht declared that In ent the
report by airs. Cross failed to snow
conditions are changed, ,hey are
prepared TO subm': evi5ence gath
cred il twenty-thrae homes to sas-
tain their assertions.
Reports that there would be a
COrOner's investigation Of the death
of Manly Koch, the 5-year-old ward
of the guardians who died at a
Vienna home Monday, were denied
by Coroner Robey last night. 81
saw nothing unusual in the situa-
ton" he said There is no evil
dence that the child died Of any
but natural causes"
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14

Although the Bureau OF Printing
and Engraving does not have a pre-
ciseiy "clean slate" II Is in fairly
average condition, IL was learned AT
the Treasury Department yester-
day. Although u Is expected that
the final report. the result OF the In
centory and investigation. inaugu-
rated after the removal of D:rec-
tor James l. Wilmeth and his asso-
ciates. will reveal some discrepan-
eies. it is though; they will be
found not of a SERIOUS nature.
inasmuch as the investigator
was understood to have covered
work over a period of years. II is
believed several of the discrepancies
discovered by the committee In
charge of the Investigations and re-
ported some time ago to Secretary
of the Treasury a. W. Mellon. were
old shortages.
Find No Serious Theffs.
In .he final report, it is expected
that these old shortages will be
differentiated from the new ones,
and all discrepancies will be ac-
companied with an analysis and
recommendations for their disposi-
tion.
For some of these past shortages,
some persons are already Jailed, IL
was learned unofficially. The losses
found have been largely the result
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14
CHURCH DEDICATED
BY BISHOP HARDING
Presides at Ceremonies of All
Saints Congregation in
Chevy Chase.

Bishop Alfred Harding of the
Washington Diocese last night ded-
icated All Saints Church. Chevy
Chase. the corner stone OF which
was laid just one year ago.
Bishop Harding traced the growth
OF the church from its inception
up to the present time. A number
of the other clergy of the diocese
of Washington were in attendance.
The church was filled with MEM
bers and their friends.
The bishop also dedicated the al
tar and the organ. both of which
are memorial gifts to the Church.
The organ, which is being built by
Lewis and Hitchcock of Washing
ton. is not yet completed. Other
smaller gifts were dedicated, in
cluding the alms-basins, the pro-
fessional cross and the flag
20 Come Before His Presence.
an anthem by Sir George Martin.
was rendered by the church choir.
Canon John Austin is in charge of
Chevy Chase parish and Is credited
with much more of the success evi-
denced by last nights dedication
The church has an enrollent Of
$50 sparishioners and as many sun
day school children.