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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-27

The school BOARD, instead OF
lowering all OF the salaries OF
teachers in the Woodburn, raised
the superintendent's from $4,000
to $2400 and knocked off 10 per
cent from the grade teachers. This
did not exactly conform with the
latter's idea OF consistency and
they held meeting and apopint-
ed O committee Of three to meet
the board. This committee appear
ed before the board Tuesday night
and asked that the present sal
aries be paid next term. This the
board refused to consent to and
1t Is expected some OF the grade
teachers will not sign UP for next
year, yet the saiaries fixed are
the same as those Of other towns
In Oregon Of this size and i'm
portance. They have until May l
to sign contracts.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-27
WORLD NEEDS GRANT SPIRIT

CONTINUED from Page One.)
world little less significantly
than Grants service to the union
shaped the course OF our land.
"A score OF new republics have
unfurled their flags and democra-
cy has opened new avenues OF lib
erty and made justice more se-
cure. Civilization meanwhile has
made such advances that there
has seemed a divinity pointing the
way, And yet that very civiliza-
tion, more advancing than en-
trenched, was threatened by the
world war, and In wars aftermath
established order has been as
saulted and revolution has threat
ened throughout the world In
our own land the enemies within
have been more threatening than
those without Greed and anarchy
have menaced. But a calm survey
gives every reinsurance. Twenty
centuries of modern civilization
could not have been builded on
foundations which are false. A
century and half of gratifying
American achievement dates from
the sacrifices of the founding
fathers, and their firm structure
was preserved by the patriots
whom Grant commanded, and wIll
be held secure by the patriotic
citizenship OF the republic today
and the grateful Americans OF the
morrow.
Grants Fame Secure
Declaring at the outset that he
had pondered over the attributes
OF the character of Grant, the
president said the Union leader
looms majestic In the blend OF
them all.--his fame is secure
I'm the supreme moment of vie
tory. with the Union saved at an.
utterable cost, he seems to have
surveyed the many disappont
ments. the measureless sacrifices
and the indescribable sorrows. II,
felt the assurance of the nation
preserved. and yet the one sweep
ing utterance from his great heart
was let us have peace.
Many years later, when his life
was ebbing. and he struggled te
the end Of his memoirs, all the
American people knew of his
brave fight and the inevitable
outcome. and the man OF magnan'
unity found himself the recipien,
OF a genuinely nation wide sym
pathy
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-27

Warren Hicks was arraigned
before Judge McCord yesterday on
the charge Of Illegally having
possession OF intoxicating liquor.
Having plead not guilty his trial
will take place some time this
week. His attorney is Virgil H.
Massey.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-27

$500 cash will hold any UNIVERSAL
Combination Range you may select for future
delivery and entities you to all special induce
ments of this exhibit.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
E. R. FORD HEADS
CITY KIWANIS

(Continued From First Page)
Jr., Williem G. Taylor. G. l.. Town
send, Jr, II. A. Turner and George
F. Cornell.
A Christmas fund OF $500 was
raised and will be used tn best ad-
vantage under direction of the
Christmas Fund Committee. com
posed of I. W. Eby, chairman; DR..
r. NJ. Gregory, John A Stevenson.
Joseph NJ. Pusey and John r. Le-
Carpenter.
The Christmas program was great
ly enjoyed and. was one of the most
elaborate in the clubs history. There
was a big tree. electrically lighted.
Invocation was delivered by the
Rev. y. W. Wells. followed by
chorus singing by the club, 20
Comes All Ye Faithful" Shortly be-
fore one o'clock Santa Claus ar
rived. As he entered the door, the
club Joined in singing For He's A
Jolly Good Fellow"
Santa extended a word OF greeting
10 the kids" of the club, while
rum DlnE ~ - COTu NlNh ~ AhT NPFh-
ing OF his sack. Then ne began dis
tributing gifts, admonlshing each re-
cipient 10 open his package at once
and show the kids" what he re-
ceived.
After distributing about fifteen
or twenty presents. Santa Claus ask
ed the club TO sing a carol for him,
declaring he had heard OF their abil-
ity at the9North Pole.
An impromptu glee club perform
snce followed. participated in by
Messrs. Horner. J. F. TAYLOR, Har
vey. Bertram, Mask. Harkins. Black
well. Ayres. Booker. Ford. Hessler
Wells. Nell. Pspperman ". f. Hol
ton. william G. Taylor and Ballan
tyne, assisted by other members
the club. Holy Night" ant
Hail to Our King" were given.
Santa Claus next resumed his
work of bestowi1Ts gifts. Then came
another song. 1T Came Upon the
Midnight Clear After Santa had
concluded his gift-giving, an orches-
ira, led by Benjamin f. Hallowell.
which provided music for the fss-
tivltles, gave an appropriate selec-
ton.
DR. Edgar Q. Bullock. acting for
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
COMMENDS WORK OF
PAID FIRE DEPT.

Inspector T.. b. Heacock of the Fir
Underwriters Association Of the
Middle Department, who has been
stationed in this territory for the
past. II years and is now located
permanently in Wilmington, made
known a statement today In which
he praises the efficiency of Whining
toms paid fire department. Mr..
Heacock, who supervises the cleo
trical inspections. said in part:
Il cannot say too much in praise
OF the admirable and effective work
of the new Wilmington Fire De-
partmeDt Chief Lutz and Marshal
Ainscow and their assistants in their
close observance Of regulations laid
down, which includes daily inepec-
tione have done much to keep
down the number of fires in Will
mington.
Mr.. Heacock called attention TO
the dangers aboundinz from fire at
Christmas time and said many fires
Of the yuletide season are caused
through electrical decorations. He
appealed 10 the citizens of Whining
on TO work together with the fire de-
partment as part Of the Department
Of Public Safety TO use all care pos
sible with these decorations which
have caused untold losses in life and
property.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
ACCUSE CIVILIANS
OF ARMY THEFTS

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-United
Press)-Twenty-two civilian en-
ployes OF the Brooklyn Naval base
were arrested by Department OF
Justice agents today in connection
with grand jury indictments charg-
ing more than s1,0oOo0O. worth OF
goods have been stolen from the base
since the war.
Twenty-three men were named in
the indictments. The arrests were
made under supervision OF william
J. Burns, chief OF the Department at
Washington.
Goods stolen from the naval base
included clothing. oil and other ma
terials according to the Federal
agents. The twenty-five men are to
be arraigned late today before Fed
erai Judge Garvin.
Arrest OF the twenty-third man
indicted was declared TO be expected
soor. Federal authorities also an
nouncing that additional indictments
and arrests are expected
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
STATES WOULD SAVE
TAX FREE BONDS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 90 UNITED
Press) .-oppositio that may de-
feat President Harding's proposal
for a constitutional amendment pro
hibiting issuance of tax exempt Sc
curities will he organized by the
Governors OF nearly a score Of
States.
This word was conveyed to Con
gressional leaders today by some OF
the Governors who at their confer
ence last week AT White sulphur
Springs agreed TO do what they
could to block ratification by their
state Legislatures OF such an
amendment. Tho House Is now con
slderlng the measure for submitting
the amendment to the States.
The opposition was lead by Gov.
Cameron Morrison North Carolina
who both publicly and privately
urged the governors TO fight the ad-
mlnistrstion proposal on the ground
that Il would greatly increase taxa
ton on small communities which
issue bonds for schools. public util-
tiles and like Improvements Most
OF the governors agreed with Nor
rison and It was tacitly agreed that
they would first try to defeat the
amendment in Congress by having
their people write Congressman and
Senators and that II Congress passed
II they would fight il in the State
legislatures.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
GET RUM RUNNER
OFF SANDY HOOK

NEW YORK, Dec. 90 Omitted
Press desperate attempts OF the
rum running fleet off the Smile
limit to land liquor in New York for
CHRISTMAS trade resulted in the cap
ture of ship carrying $500. OOO
worth OF whisky during the night. il
was announced by Prohibition Di-
rector Appleby today.
The ship. making a desperate dash
for land with 409O cases aboard. was
caught off Sandy Hook by the Han
SON.. hagship Of the dry navy
II was declared 10 have been one
Of several that left the Bahamas a
few days ago with cargoes OF
christmas cheer" for New York.
The skipper however insisted to
Captain Dysart OF the Hansen. that
he was en- route to Canada. hut
started to put in here when his en-
gines broke down.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
ACCUSE MOVIE
men BANDITS
Actors Who Played Hold
Up Parts Suspected of
Bank Robbery
ALSO KIDNAPPED
PRESIDENT, CHILD

Los ANGELES. Dec. 90 Omitted
Press) Accused Of turning from
make believe banditry Of the NOV
les to the real bandit life. two mo
tion PICTURE actors and three other
men were held here today.
They are accused of having staged
the recent sensational robbery of
the Fillmore State Bank, at Pieru,
Calf The robbery was character
lied by all the drsmatics Of the
movies.
The men arrested are: "Jlnx''
Harris. who played cowpuncher and
bandit parts in Western pictures.
F. II. Gllett, who specialized in
policemen and daredevil chauffeur
parts
Henry Loggings, a motorman: G..
II. Pruitt and Virgil Moore, the lat
ter an aviator.
After $4,000 loot had been obtain
ed. the ive bandits who robbed the
bank kidnapped c. Il. Spencer. pres
ident OF the bank and his six-year-
old daughter and took them to Los
Angeles whore they were set free
with. a warning to Keep quiet"
Harris. .Pruht and Logglngs. po-
lice say. have confessed sprinkllng
the confessions with plenty OF good
movie material.
Harris was quoted as saying he
Joined in the robbery in order to pay
The mortgage Of his parents home
stead At Blanchard. Okla. Several
hundred dollars or the loot now Is al
legged 10 he en- route TO blanchard
The arrests were brought about
when detectives. after learning a
suspect had worked on a movie be-
ng "shot" near Pieru. secured one
n the actors as a member OF the
bandit party.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
POSTAL FORCE
ON THE jump
Business Bigger Than Ever,
But Mail Handled With
Dispatch
EXTRA FORCE FOR
HOLIDAY SERVICE

Despite the fact that this years
Christmas rush at the local post
Office Is Is per cent larger than in
former years. the office is being
kept clear by the large force of en-
ployes. The clerks are working
night and day to keep the large
volume of incoming mail as we'll ae
the outgoing mails on the move.
Postmaster English said this means
that every piece of mail received in
the Office up to 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon had been delivered be-
fore suDdown last night. The 20 or
more trucks and the scores of car
riers today left the office at $50
o'clock loaded with mail that ar
rived late yesterday and last night
and by noon all of this matter had
been delivered.
To accommodate the eenders Of
packages and mail. the office stamp
windows are being kept open until
9 o'clock each evening.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
SEES NO CHANCE
FOR GERMAN LOAN

NEW YORK. Dec. 90 (Unfed
Prass) The American people will
not buy German bonds to enable
that country to pay of reparations
with American money. Thomas w
Lamont, OF ]. p. Morgan and Com
pany, declared in commenting on
the Morgan statement that bankers
here will not float a German loan.
Lamont denied that an imm sdl-
ate or large loan to Germany is
contemplated by international bank
ers. lie declared the reparations
question must be settled completely
and Germany must set out on
period OF dehation before even
loan sufficient to enable Germany
to get over thu hill" can be consid-
cred.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
$4,000 FILM DEAL
PROMOTER in JAIL

BRIDGETON. n. j.. Dec. 20
George A Rome. whose home Is be-
neved 10 be in Atlantic City. is held
by the police here. charged with
fraudulently selling stock in a cor
poration which he alleged had pur-
chased the motion picture rights TO
sally" a musical show. He is held
on fourteen counts in default OF
$4,000 bail.
Rome. the police say, has been
operating here since last August and
has mulcted Bridgeton residents out
Of more than $4,000. Most OF his
victims are said to be women. and
bis transactions. IL is charged, ranged
from 500 to $4,000 Robert Risley.
a cripple. gave MP his life's savings.
Rome promised tremendous prof
its, authorities say. telling pros
pective buyers II they were not sat
ished the corporation would buy
back the stock at par. paying them
per cent for the use of the money.
He said he was brother-iD-law OF
van Kimball, a vineland glass man
1AdIAultA
One OF his prospective purchasers
became suspicious. however and in
vestigated. II was found, police say.
that Rone's corporation was fake
on the testimony OF rights to the
production had been sold. One OF
Florenz Ziegfeld's managers said the
rights TO sally had not been sold.
At the time of the discovery Rome
was in Baltimore. To avoid legal
fight over exhadition he was lured
back to Bridgeton by decoy letter
in which the writer expressed de-
sire to invest $4,000.
Rone's wife. police declare. aided
him in his alleged scheme. She be-
came prominent in the Christian
Science church here. and sold the
women OF the church on her hus-
bands proposition, they declare.
Most Of the victims are members
of this church.
Rome is being held to await ac-
ton by the Cumberland County
Grand Jury December 2s. His wife
has not been arrested
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
MAIL RUSH IS
NEAR HEIGHT
All Will Be Delivered Be-
fore Christmas, Depart
ment Chief Says
is IS p. c. HEAVIER
THAN EVER BEFORE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2o.-CUnited
Press - The greatest Christma'
mail rush in history is on.
Telegraphic reports to the Postof'
nee Department indicate that holi-
day mail IS running from 20 TO 35
percent heavier than ever before
The peak OF the rush Is expected to-
day and tomorrow.
Despite this deluge Of mall the
postal service "is going over thc top
with colors flying" according q
Postmaster General Work and all
mail will be delivered by Christmas
day. provided It is mailed within
reasonable time.
Handling of Christmas mall
Work declared. based on last min
ute telegraphic reports from our IS
railway mail divisions, is developing
satisfactorily in the final stretch
No runworked' mail is reported from:
any division nor is any serious COL
gestion
Failure of trans-continental trains
to make important terminals in
schedule time is slightly interfering
with proper expedition OF the hoh-
dav load but with the utmost CO.
alton from the railroads this
situation is being outcome. st. Paul
with sub zero weather is routing mail
to the West in refrigerator cars in
order that there be no delay because
of Irregular train arrivals.
Cleveland, an important division
point on the trsns-continental re-
ports satisfactory movement; Pitts
burg is also running on schedule.
With the departure last Saturday
Of the liner Majestic. the foreign
rush OF Christmas mail was passed.
The great liner carried so5e sacks OF
mail while other vessels departing
the same day handled 57eS total
Of 14.s1s.
Last weeks movement was said tol
be the heaviest on record. vet accord
ing 10 reports from the port OF New
York II has been handled without
overtime.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
CHURCHES AID
IS. A. CAMPAIGN
Will Ask Members to Sub
scribe at Services on
January %
$4,000 NEEDED
FOR CITY WORK

On invitation of Mayor Harvey
and the Advisory Committee OF the
Salvation Army about 80 pastors Of
local churches met in the reception
room of the mayors Offices in the
Public Building, this morning and
mapped out plans for raising the
fund of $4,000 needed to carry on
the Army's work during the coming
year.
Much enthusiasm for the protect
was shown by all who attended the
meeting. DIR. Harrison w Howell,
chairman of the Advisory Commits
tee, presided, and addresses were
made by the Mayor, Colonel Weller
f. Slower, Henry r. Isaacs, presi-
dent Of the committee, Captain @.
NJ. Dillon, and assistant secretary Of
the Chamber OF Commerce, explains
ing the needs of the Salvation Army
and reasons underlying its appeal
for public aid.
Hearty responses were made by
several OF the pastors, and all pledg-
ed their cooperation in a resolu-
tion endorsing the movement.
II was decided by the advisory
COMMITTEES to fix the last Sunday in
January. the 2Sth. az Salvation
Army" Sunday, when the pastors OF
the city will make special appeals
to their congregations for support.
Contributions to the funds all
ready are being received by mem-
bsrs of the committee, and former
Mayor William G.. Taylor, Of the
Delaware Trust Company. was unan.
imously chosen 10 act as treasurer
OF the fund
Evening journal., 1922-12-20

NEW YORK. Dec. 90. Omitted
Press) a kings ransom in
jewels, Princes Ansstasia of Greece.
formerly Mrs. william B. Leeds OF
New York, Newport, Palm Beach
and Bar Hsrbor, arrived today on
the White Star liner Olympic.
incidentally. Prince Christopher,
brother of the deposed King Con-
stantine. arrived. He Is Princess
/ Anastasia's husband. Both of them
denied they had any desire TO be-
come the rulers OF Greece which Is
now being governed pretty largely
by a revolutionary committee, al
though George, son of Constantine
is on the throne.
The Princess jewels-all that
could be seen--included a rope OF
pearls which went twice around her
neck, a ring OF diamonds and rubies
a wrist watch studded with diamonds
and a narrow gold bracelet set with
diamonds. There were other gems
beneath her furcoat. Anastasis was
a symphony in brown from her
brown hat to brown shoes. Her
manner was chstty and vivacious.
Her prince on the other hand was
bit disposed TO he shy. He took on
his hat rather difidently. exposing
head inclined toward badness. His
English was perfect. his carriage
that OF a successful business man.
The reporters who went down the
bay to meet the Olympic planned to
ask the princess about how she threw
her fortune into the scale 10 help
Constantine regain the Greek throne
after his first abdicstion. how she
put up millions to restore the Hell
lenic royalty and with what feelings
she saw her regal brother-in-lsw
a gain driven out. Also they want
ed to and out whether Anastssis was
not planning 70 put her husband on
the throne himself, as has been
rumored. But
II never gave King Constantine
penny said the princess.
"1 am not interested in Creek
politics.
"Oh, no we have no desire what
ever IN sit on the Greek throne"
(she left Athens just before King
Constantine's cabinet ministers were
executed by the revolutionary COM
mittee.)
"All 1 want 10 do IS see my home
in America again. II gave me
queer feeling 70 tell the immigra-
tion officials I was an alien" she
added.
Everything is unsettled in Greece, |
but I suppose we can't blame the
mob. No. -ws'ddn't know, when we
left Athens. that the cabinet minis
ter= were to he executed.
"I am going 70 Washington, and |
then to Palm Beach. Wen be here
two and a half months. Wen visit |
my brother-in-law, Henderson Green
of Montclair. n. J.
There are a million people hun
CRY in Greece"
BY this time the vessel was pass
ing the Statue OF Liberty and the
Prince turned to see It. He stood
with his hat in his hand gazing long
at the figure. Then he adjusted his
glasses and smilingly answered
questions.
Ask anything you like" he in
vitad
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
F0URACRE AND HART'S
PERMS START JAN. 2

Question as to time that the terms
OF state Treasurer Elect Fouracre
and Levy Court Commissioner Elect
Hart should commence will be
waived It is understood. They will
begin their terms January 2. The
deaths OF previous elected holders
OF the Offices and appointments or
successors to them were the cause
OF the raising OF the question as to
when Mr.. Fouracre and Mr.. Hart
should assume Office.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
MRS. BRUNEN HOPES
FOR ACQUTTTAL

MOUNT HOLLY. N. J., Dec. %
Omitted Press THE fate Of Mrs
Doris Brunen and her brother Harry
C. Mohr, charged Jointly with the
murder Of the formers husband, IS
expected to go TO the jury late to-
day or early tomorrow.
Proceedings in the trial opened an
hour earlier than usual this morning
in an effort to clear up the case be.
fore the Christmas holidays.
Defense Attorney Keowan said he
would require one-half hour more
to complete testimony OF his Wit
nesses. Prosecutor Kelsey declared
he could not say how long his re-
buttal will take.
Kelsey is expected 20 call as a re-
buttal witness Herbert Ashley, for!
mer husband Of Mrs. Brunen.
Mrs. Brunen declared she "hopes
for an acquittal."
The state will ask the death pen!
atty.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20

pairs OF twins have undergone his
research and experimentation.
Twins suffer no mental handicap
i'm any way. The mental level OF boy
twins differs not at all from that Of
girl twins" says Merriam, thus ex-
ploding another popular theory.
But does a pair OF boys or pair
OF girls share more similar chsrac-
teristics than boy and a girl7 Yes,
says Merriam.
But" he adds. they have the
same mental level and are just as
bright as mixed twins-thst is. a
boy and girl"
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
Princess Denies She Put
Up Fortune to Try TO Win
Greek Throne for Husband

Then the newspaper learned with
great rapidity that he had no de-
sire TO be king, that he had no de-
sire TO go into business.
Il have no head for business, -
he Fdmitted. He said all he desir-
ed was to see the beauties of Amer
lea, which he appeared to find pre-
ferable TO those of his native land,
just at present anyway. and that
after seeing the United States he
would rejoin his wife at Palm
Beach.
"All Greeks love America he
said. with an sffectionste smile at
his Am sricsn princess
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
FORMER GEORGETOWN
RESIDENT DIES

Special to The Evening journal
GEOBGETOWN. Del. Dec 20
Mrs. Mary II. Wilson. aged so years
died al the home OF her son
Tecumseh Wilson. near Pcrryville,
Md. yesterday morning. Of apo
plexy. The remains will he brought
here Thursday. at noon and funeral
services conducted by the Rev.
Charles W. Spry. pastor OF the
Georgetown NJ. r. Circuit, at the
home OF Judin 4. Carey. Burial will
be made in Union cemetery. this
city. Mrs. Wilson was the widow Of
Joseph samuel Wilson. for many
years a rompent contractor and
builder here. She spent most or her
life here. going TO reside with her
son a few months ago.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
XMAS PROGRAMS TO
BE GIVEN FRIDAY

Christmas entertainments will be
presented in Wilmington High
School and Friends School on Fri
day. The members Of the senior
class will be in charge OF the High
School program, which will be pre-
sented at o'clock. in the school au-
ditorium. Tile exercises of the prl-
mary department OF the Friends
School will be held at 10 O'Clock. and
the intermediate and high school
departments will he presented at
1II5 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20
ICE NOW COVERS
PARKS QUIET POOLS

The temperature AT the Porter
Reservoir al 3 o'clock this morning
was IS degrees. and Is degrees at 5
o'clock. two degrees higher than al
the corresponding hours yesterday
For the first time this year the fish
ponds in Brandywine Park were
covered with ice today. Ice also
formed in the creek
The weather bureau predicts
snow tonight.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20

the Christmas entertainment COM
mittee, moved that the gifts distrl-
buted should be used TO delight the
hearts of the children in the city's
orphanages. This motion was car
red unanimously. Among the gifts
swere school companions for every
club member. given by the Forster
Shoe Company.
Evening journal., 1922-12-20

~ A0H ~ ~ y ~
son on earth.
This is the as
surance sent out
10 twins by Prof.
Curtis Merria m
Of the Stanford
University psy-
c n o gy staff
who has been
studying n ! s
subject for the
last two years,
II fatty contra
diets the some
times expressed
belief that twins
are Handicapped
by the circum
stances OF birth,
Mnr. .b.n Am