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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-09
MEMO TOEXPOSE
SPIRIT MYSTERIES

Spirits, ghosts and spooks will
be shorn OF their mysticism next
Tuesday night at the Grand thea
ter when Menlo. heralded as the
master mystery man, stages a
complete expose OF the tricks Of
the spirit world. He Will first pre-
sent the various phenomena as
presented by Alexander, Or. Eddy,
the Berry Sisters, the Davenports
and various other mediums and
then ne will show exactly how
these things are done.
He has announced that he viii
expose the various methods Of OBJ
tanning spirit faces, voices and
messages. the methods Of getting
table tipplngs, cabinet manifesto
tions, messages from the dead,
rope ties, illusions, ghost writings.
etc. All OF these mysteries viii
be first presented with elaborate
stage setting and arrangements
followed By q reptitlon with the
curtains. etc. removed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-09
ENGLISH SHIpBUILDIkG
SHOWS A DECREASE

London, Des. 9--Lloyds Register
Of shipbuilding returns for the quar-
ter ended In September, 1929, show
that merchant tonnage under con-
struetion in the United Kingdom
on September 80 amounted TO H.
6I7,O45 tons. This represents a re-
daction Of about $4,000 tons as
compared with the total at the end
Of the previous quarter.
Ibe total, however, includes a
considerable amount Of tonnage
(4le 900 tons) on which work has
been suspended for some time. De-
Quoting this amount for purposes Of
comparison with figures for normal
times, the merchant tonnage aetn-
ally under construction in the Unit
~ Kingdom amounted to 1880
teas.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-09
tent Of damage % its LIE.
Troops Bring Supplies.

1EOODs 0444kE G1EpAC@
Officials of the Oregon national
guard sent rs officers ana men
with a quantity Of supplies here
from Portland. The supplies in
cluded 1000 cots, 1000 blankets.
rolling kitchens, cooking and food
supplies. The latter equipment
would be sufficient to feed $500
persons. in emergency. it was
stated. although it was estimated
the demand would not be that
great. Adiutant General George
White arrived here to superintend-
ent the activities of the guard.
Major Joseph Y. Schur is in ac-
tive charge Of the detachment and
the materials. with Lieutenant z.
H. Gallien assisting him.
The rolling kitchens were put
to work Immediately after the
trains pulled out from Portland,
and BY the time the train had ar
rived in Astoria a piping hot meal
was ready, which was served to
hundreds OF the hungry and home
less Astorians.
A yigiIant watch was kept
against the sale Of moonshine. Il
had not been entirely successful.
An occasional solder stood about
directing the scarf traffic. Forty
men were detailed from Camp
Stevens for the purpose. Candles
were resorted to in many homes in
areas where power lines were
down. Scores Of 1oggers and drift
ers left the stricken place by the
last train out last night.
When flames threatened the
city hall in the basement Of which
is the Jail. the doors were opened
and the A men arrested for loot
ing. together with a score of other
prisoners were released. The jail
docket disappeared sometime dur
ing the day and no record OF male
factors could be found, 1t was
stated that Sven Londberg, city
alderman, made three arrests in
the course OF the night. His pris-
oners could not be located.
Public sentiment was bitter on
this score and there were many
who would not believe the reports
II the thievery Prisoners from
he county jail were released when |
'lames seemed to threaten that
structure. Three convicted men
laid to be awaiting transportation
10 the state penitentiary aided |
District Attorney Erickson in re-
lawbooks and furniture
rom his office Indications were
hat all his prisoners can be founo |
1t any time by Sheriff SIusher.
During the progress of the re
ief committee meeting yesterday, |
windows in the council chambers
where it was held were shattered |
1y the force Of dynamite explos-
ons outside. The business was
not disturbed. perhaps after ~
hours OF similar thunder. such oe-
,urrences seemed trifles
Residences on the heights back
II the city presented a peculiarly
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-09

from the burned area after 5
O'Clock. soldiers from Fort Stevens
and sailors from the cutter sta
toned in the barber aiding the
police in patrol work Even news
papermen with police passes were
required to take the path that led
over the hills in the residential
district.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-09
future OF BERRY
INDUSTRY TO Be
DISCUSSED HERE

The loganberry industry Of this
part OF the Willamette valley,
which is again facing a very un-
certain future. due to low prices,
will be fully discussed at a meet
ing called Of all berry growers OF
Oregon. to be held in the offices
Of the Oregon Growers Coopera-
tive association. Wednesday, De
cember 20.
The associations especially in
terested in the future OF the logan
berry and which viii send dele
gates to the meeting include the
Woodbarn Cooperative Berry
Growers. Springbrook Packing
company, Producers Canning com
pany Of Salem. Willamette Valley
Prune association Of Salem. Ore
gon Growers Cooperative associa-
tlon Of Salem and the Eugene
Fruit Growers association Of Eu-
gene.
During the season Of 1922. there
was canned in Oregon, 243.6ss
cases Of loganberries. Figured on
basis OF so pounds to a case,
this means that 7.30s,170 pounds
Of fresh berries were used in the
1922 pack Of canned goods.
In addition to Ioganberries can
ned, Kings Products company
eyaporated 1000, 900 pounds It
Is also estimated that in Oregon.
there was barreIIed 5000 barrels
OF ass pounds each, amounting to
1.115.080 pounds. It is estimated
there was made into juice 100000
pounds Of loganberries-
Among those deeply interested
In this great Oregon industry, it is
felt that all viii depend upon in
ereasing the consumption OF logan
berry products In other words.
following the example Of Califor-
mia growers In advancing the sale
Of raisins when the market was so
low that the industry was about
to collapse, something must De
done to bring the merits OF the
berry before a larger consuming
public.
Figures are not available as to
the acreage OF fruits for 1922 as
assessors are obliged to make a re-
port only every other year Hence
the 1921 reports on acreages in
the state are the latest.
Based on the 1921 horticulture;
report OF acreages in each county,
the total lOganbeFry acreage Of
the state for that year was 6253-
In the central Willamette valley.
the county acreage in 1921 was as
follows. Benton. 100; Claekamas,
204; Linn, l67; Marion. 1855;
Polk. 2sS: Washington, Sls, and
YamhilI, 423. a total OF 534s
acres for this immediate section
OF the fhItey-
Comparing the year 1920 ana
the 1921 report, it is estimated
that there was an increase OF sew
eral hundred acres throughout the
state. In the Willamette valley
counties, there was slight de-
crease.
Many growers claim that the
industry cannot survive on a price
OF four cents a pound Many are
asking for six cents the coming
season, but those who are familiar
with the industry d both the
growing and selling end, are Of
the opinion that If loganberry
growing is to continue profitable,
there must be a great increase ip
markets and a much greater con-
suming public.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-09

available. Many wandered about
the streets aimIessly until through
sheer exhaustion they went to
sleep in the corridors of the Y. NJ.
C. 4. building. the city hall and
other available sheltered spots
With their worldly possessions
tied in towel or table cloth,
many OF them were taken in by
more fortunate residents whose
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-09

disheyeled appearance last night
Furniture was piled in hopeless
tangles over the lawn and porches
Curtains had been torn from win
dows and everything was in prepa-
ration for immediate evacuation.
Boy Scouts Assist.
Hundreds OF refugees were
Quartered in whatever places were
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-09
I5a0- ard Mrs v. GrilE55f1lO covlo2z -

Cowley Springs wis seeking for
denee dovs nmaiOn that responsible BY
poisoning his sxty-five-yearOd bride.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07
OUT E

In a political situation so mixed as is that in
North Dakota no one can predict with safety what
new conditions a few days may bring forth. This
applies particularly to the senatorial contest. There
is no reason for doubt as to the result Of the state
campaign. The denomination and reelection of
Governor Nestos appear as certain as anything in
politics can be, and with Mr.. Nestos there will be
returned a set of state officials who will be, in accord
with the progressive conservative policies for which
the independent voters of the state have commended.
The senatorial situation, however, is full Of
complexities, with developments of many kinds
possible. Up to date things. appear to be moving
along nicely, from the independent standpoint.
Three senatorial candidates are in the field, each of
them pulling against the other two, the tendency
being toward the creation of an equilibrium as
among those three, with the Independents to be
heard from.
The Independent voters will be heard from at
Jamestown, when Republican and Democratic con-
v%entions meet, and when there will be an expression
from delegates who come. direct from the several
localities of the state, familiar with local conditions
and local sentiment and capable of formulating
plans which will give that sentiment appropriate ex-
p preston:
The Herald is convinced that there is no reason
to change its formerly expressed opinion that the
interests of the state demand the endorsement BY the
Republicans at that time. of a candidate for the sem
ate who will represent the known sentiment of the
independent voters, and whose attitude IS so we'll
known and SO clearly understood that there can be
no installing it.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07
IMPROVING CREDIT.

North Dakota securities which a year ago were
scarcely marketable at any price are today selling
at par in the open market, and the prospect is that
within a very short time North Dakota bonds bear
ing 5E per cent will be selling at a premium.
General Improvement in the financial situation
is to be credited with its due proportion of this local
Improvement, but the improved reputation of the
state for sound business practices accounts for much
more.
The state administration which was ousted, last
fall had followed a course under which it's indebted
ness expanded as it's receipts increased. In this
particular the state was following the course of the
Nonpartisan league. Members of that organization
have cause to remember with some painful emotions
the methods under which the finances of the league
were handled. At the beginning the receipts of the
organization were small, and it's indebtedness was
also small. But the concern always owed more
than 1t had. AS its receipts increased its activities
were expanded, and still more Indebtedness was
piled up. So the thing went on, month after month,
until the sources of income were dried up, and the
institution was left with immense unpaid obliga-
lions and without resources from which to meet
them.
This is exactly what happened to the state it.
self. Taxes were increased hand over fist. The
more taxes the people paid the more money the state
owed. A few securities were marketed. but the sale
of these brought no relief, for the obligations were
increased in still greater proportion. 1t was appar-
ent that there was bad financing, and investors had
no faith in the state.
The present administration has caused it to be
known that the reckless practices of the past are no
longer followed. A limit has been placed on the
experimental work of the state, SO that it is possible
to estimate with some measure of certainty what
the expenses of the near future for this line Of work
arc likely to be. Receipts from bond sales, are de-
voted exclusively to the purposes for which the
bonds were issued. The mischievous practice of
%jumbling all funds together and drawing pro-
miscuously from the pot have been discontinued
Confidence is gradually being restored and the
state is coming back to it's own.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07
Twyning said, "Hullo. still inter-
l.. H. f.I- ISffsn o.

Twyning said. "Hullo. still inter-
ested in the fair Effie?'
Its for young Perch over at Pen
ny Green I'm asking. For his
mother. He's a young man'--Sabre
permitted his eyes to rest for a mo-
ment on Harold. seated at his desk
-"and he feels he ought to join the
army. He wants the girl to be with
his mother while he's away"
,Twyning. noting the glance, chang
ed his tone to one Of much friendli-
ness. "Oh, I see, old man. No,
Ehie's got nothing Yet. She was
owe to u place to tea last Sunday
food. I'll go and talk to old
Bright. I'm keen about this"
Eyes, you seem to be, old man."
VII.
Mr.. Bright received the suggestion
with a manner that irritated Sabre.
While he was being told Of the
Perches. he stared at Sabre with hat
penetrating gaze of his as though in
the proposal he searched for some
motive other than common friendli-
ness His first comment was,
sir {"
Sabre smiled. "Oh, scarcely, MIR.
Bright. Not when they know who
you are"
The old man was standing before
Sabre bending his head close toward.
him as though he would sense GU,
spn,e $hfdden motive s,Ssbehind all this
He contracted his great brows as /
to squeeze moro penetration into hi
gaze. Yes, but I'll want refer
ences. Mr.. Sabre. She's not goinl
here. there, nor anywhere"
CONTINUED Tomorrow Eycnins.\
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07
SOMEBODY

1t is quite apparent that somebody Numbered
IN connection with the summary removal of 20 en-
ployes of the bureau of engraving at, Washington.
Whether or not there was a violation of civil service
rules, an injustice was done employees of the govern
ment in causing their removal under circumstances
which left those employees under a cloud. Since the
removal 1t has been stated that no charge of wrong
dong is made against any Of the persons removed.
The fact that such an explanation was deemed
necessary indicates that the manner in which the
removal was brought about left the situation open
to a construction unfortunate and injurious to the
persons discharged. If the case was one of inefi-
cheney the trouble could not have DEVELOPED over
night, and there are ways of handling such cases
without creating a scandal or the suspicion of one.
One very natural result of the summary action
has been to create an atmosphere of uncertainty
through the departments generally. Employees who
have seen others dropped from the lists without
warning and without explanation quite naturally
wonder how far the process is to be. carried, and
each employee wonders if his turn may not come
next. That state of mind is not one which makes
for good service.
Economy and efficiency are needed in govern
ment work. We have too little of either. But econ
omy and efficiency are not to be attained by meth
DDS which create the impression of unfairness,
whether that impression is justified or not. The
private institution which acquires a reputation for
arbitrary methods in dealing with its employees
soon finds itself placed on the list of undesirables
by prospective employees. The government is not
regarded as the most satisfactory of EMPLOYERS as
1T is. 1t will not improve its position by sudden
raids on the civil list, or by other arbitrary action,
and the very persons whom the government needs
IN Its service it will not be able to get.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07
R w. NORTHROP.

Funeral services have just been held for d..
Cyrus w: Northrop, former president of the Uni
vcrsity of Minnesota, who died a few days ago at
the great age of eighty71inc. Few men have lived
SO long; few have been SO versatile; and few have
lett such a magnificent record Of constructive work.
DIR. Northrop was known as an orator, a public
ist, an educator, a commanding figure in the political
lite of his state, and the builder of one of the greatest
educational institutions on the continent. The Uni
versity OF Minnesota stands as All imposing monu-
ment to the memory of this great man, for that insti-
tuition represents the work of his many years of eff
fort, his ability, his genius. $50. A.
: At the time when DR.. Northrop assumed re-
sponsibility for the university Of the state to which
he had come. the character of that institution fol, all
future time depended largely orrthe character of the
man who had undertaken the task of developing
such an institution in a territory then primitive, and
at a time when the functions and possibilities of the
state university were but .dimly understood. DR.
Northrop had vision and imagination. More than
most men he realized the essential unity of the edu1
catlonal work of the state, and the tremendous pos
sibilities of a balanced and rounded system which,
should draw upon the great reservoirs of knowledge
tor the benefit of all sections and all groups. ii. the
state, and which should serve as a source Of inspir-
alton to all its people.
He had not only the broadness of vision which
enabled him to understand these possibilities, but
the skill, tact and personal force which were neces-
sary to the realization of. his vision. He attracted
to himself men of like minds and like ideals. He
was able to command support from every quarter,
and he lived to see his dream a living reality. d
One feature of the work of Dr.. Nortlrop
prompts reflection in connection with the education
al developments in our own state. In Minnesota
there was made a vigorous effort to separate the
state college of agriculture from the. university
proper. There was used the familiar argument that
ii the two departments were combined in one insti-
tuition the work of agricultural education would be
subordinated to what is generally considered the
professional side of college work. This idea did not
prevail. DR.. Northrop stood for one university with
agricultural education as a part of its work. His
counsel prevailed. The experience of nearly forty
years has proven that he was right. Instead Of be-
ing weakened, the agricultural work has been
strengthened by its association with the other de-
%partments of university life, and the Minnesota ag-
%ricultural college, as a department. Of the state uni
versity, has won a reputation which has been of in
estimable value to the state, and in it's turn it has
greatly strengthened the university of which it is a
part.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07
TAX DISTRIBUTION.

There has been. issued from the office of the
state tax commission an interesting analysis of some
features of taxation in North Dakota. Among other
things there is given a tabulated statement showing
the ratio Of taxation to assessed valuation in each
county. This ranges from 1.52 per cent in Walsh
county to 400 per cent in Slope county. With the
exception of Cass and Grand Forks counties the Red
river valley counties and those adjacent to the valley
stand lowest on the list, Walsh, Griggs, Pembina.
Richland, Steele, Trail, Nelson, LaMoure, Cavalier
and Barnes appearing in the order named, Barnes
with a ratio.of 1.8O per cent. sCass is No. 18 on the
list, with 1899 per cent, and Grand Forks is No. 20,
with 2.1O per cent. The highest ten counties on the
list are all western counties. The, state average is
2.28 per cent.
In the matter of pei, capita tax the distribution
is more varied. The per capita tax is understood to
include all taxation, state and local. The average
for the state of $48.49. The lowest county on the
list is Sioux witt, $28.81. The highest is Bowman.
with $67.45. Grand Forks is No. %. with $3.50,
and Cass is No. "a, with s 1922.
Ihe article accompanying these tables points
out that both in ratio of tax to assessed valuation and
in per capita the western counties are more heavily
taxed than the eastern, a condition which is quite
natural where the work of development is in pro-
|gress, but one which imposes hardship on those least
able to bear it. .
The ratio Of tax to assessment means little Of
itself, inasmucl1 as assessed valuation is a variable
and uncertain quantity. But an average tax Of close
to $50 per inhabitant OF the state, or approxinately
$4,000 for each family has a. very real meaning.
When such sums Of money are collected iii taxes Il
(behooves those who must pay1thcm to use proper
judgment IN the selection Of those who are ia ad-
minister their affairs, and III insist on proper econ
orny A. Al matters involving expenditure iof pubic
fund.-. 3. ,- @
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07
THE enc CONFERENCE.

Two things relating to the approaching eco
nomic conference at Genoa are reasonably certain.
First, there will be no attempt made to modify the
terms OF the Versailles treaty or to rearrange the
PREPARATIONS terms imposed on Germany. Second,
there will be no recognition of the Soviet govern
ment OF Russia except a partial and conditional one.
French public opinion is pretty we'll fixed on
the Versailles treaty and the reparatio,ns demanded
of Germany. No administration which, was sus-
pected Of an inclination to countenance a continue
ton IF Germany's ~eyasive policy would endure be-
yond the time necessary for a roll call on its repudia-
tion. And Premier Poincare is. most decidedly not
q II suspected Of any such tendency. Lloyd
George would be willing TO go much further in
granting accommodations to Germany than would
P~oincare. But Lloyd George is intensely interested
"a the Glenoa conference, as he hopes that there may
grow out of it a better economic condition Though
europe Poihcarc has demonstrated less inter-
e8 iii the conference, and would not have consented
SSpsrticipat in it atsall without a distinct under
ssAtIding that no treaty revision should be attempted
3taes5&gdT 4Genoa conference without France
llpH4lxftireiipating might as well not be held, and Lloyd
Gs&&11f1ge Ind to choose between no conference at all
one hi wohld not meddle with the treaty.
|I3fe sensible man ne chose the latter:
ssS2s1 IN sslation e Russo TIE statement made Isl
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07

.lE@Hk@I :
1p
E6ar1Gne1A
MASTER.

THE WASTER.
We used to wonder why God let him
live. and why ..
So many useful. better men must die
Lazy he was unto the last degree,
II ever lived a waster, it was he.
Even the worm does something"
Parson said. "a
But 'twould be better ii. that maa
were dead"
He broke his mothers heart, and sick
with shame
His people were who also bore his
name. s... &s aug#
NO good on earth!' on that we all
And then one day he dld one, decent
deed, ,7-+,t
He who was worthless drunken.
wholly bad; .s, ~, sft- rs.
Plunged in the lake and. saved .
= drowning lad. ~
He only heard the little fellow cry
The last faint call as he was passing
BY r.
He, who had done no useful thing be-
fore. -.
Battled the waves and brought the
boy to shore,
Then went his way, back to his life
of sin.
Until at last Deaths bugle called him
in. }
The boy has grown to manhood and
his name Sd
Is now respondent with the light Of
fame,
Brilliant his mind. with gifts Of
learning stored,
He holds high place, respected and
adored; @
In difficult and dangerous days like
). this,
That boy boy is one the world would sadly
Long years have passed and now We
understand
How very wisely all mems lives are
planned.
The worthless fellow, drunken and
%depraved,
the world a golden genius
saved
But for the wreck from whom all
turned aside,
one whom we sorely needed would
nave died.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-07

And still. svents; stfll. and aisvaS.
now, disturbing thin96.
while Ne stood thSre ne 49, suN
denly aNkro Of Young Rod. Poie q