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THE OREGON STATESMAN. SALEM, OREGON Characters of the northiand re-1 called by pioneers include whiskey Dick, Gambler's Ghost, Itampart Spider, King Oscar, Long Shorty, Jimmy the Bear, Caribou St. Clair and Bull Council. Some of the celebrated women wore Sweet Ma (rie, the Dutch Kid, the Dawson II. Nightingale Girl. and the Sweet Pea Lm-rm-'-r-.mw, Jans.-, , , SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6, 1924 . OREG0X--"FIghUnp Blade." LIBERTY "Midnight Patrol. BLIGH-"Crooked Alley." GRAND "St. Elmo." Fighting Blade Has Historic Background V Our own' war for Independence, .our r rerolution against Kins George III of England, is undoubt edly the most significant period of our history; It marked the birth of, our republic A like period in : English history sis that which marked the birth of freedom, of - representative government for the British, the period in which "The Fightinj Blade,?' is now being pre sented at the Oregon theater. Crooked Alley, what a name for a neighborhood! That is where crookdom lives the kinder side of its life in "Crooked Alley" the all star picture produced by Univers al, now showing at the Bligh the atre. Its characters are criminals of the more human type, some of them capable of being "real hu man beings." ployed for the continent of 1,961. 697. In Great Britain 1,249,500 persons were registered as unem ployed in October. Unemployment Declines : In Countries of Europe (By Mat?) (By Tha Associated Preii) LONDON, Dec. 18. A survey economic conditions and unem ployment figures in the different countries of Europe, compiled by the International Federation; of Trade Unions, shows that In com- , "Bright Lights of iuivaunn .vtuuig paruoi who last year mere is in nearly all -countries, excepting and Germany, a notable decline of un the employment.: The industrial situ- Wed nesday three days. Commencing rn-nflnnlnr for I f Libert theater will present the atlon In some countries, together . .latest photodrama which has for I with the latest figures on unem its theme the struggles and temp-1 ployment. Is as follows: Utiona encountered by a young girl who aspires to see her name In electri lights on New York's Great White Way. ' t4 Belgium A great revival in in d us try; unemployed 12,368 France Economic situation highly satisfactory; unemployed 1363. Holland Little change in' the 1-1 1 A . HMKMMfAMMil n n -i i . ' m , M - i lauwr miiicti uucuiuiuicu auu Coming in UOmeay partially unemployed 80,222 Italy -A steady decrease in un- Norma.Talmadge, famed beauty I employment; unemployed 231, of the screen.- coming to tne 590. Norma Talmadge is . , .- .Uberty theater next Saturday in "She Loves and Lies." a, comedy ."' drama founded on WUkie Collins' : story of the same name. - Poland (Exclusive of the far mer Prussian territory and Gali cia) unemployed 87,000. ., Denmark Unemployed 20,754. Norway Unemployed 12,840. Sweden Unemployed 11,009. Switzerland Unemployment "Midnight Patrol" Opens at Liberty has been gradually decreasing for months past; unemployed zz,s4u. The midnight Patrol which op- ! Ctecho-Slavakia Unemployed en at the Liberty, today for, a 1( estimated! 100.000. j,-- .. . i ' - .4 lit . .-I. TT.. )....! nftn. A uree oay engagement, is not 11 Auairia--uucuijjioiucuv m-ou-thrllline but convincing," and how uT declining: unemployed 77,- eonld It ! be anything else when 923 the story is actually taken from! , Russia Unemployment is most the Police Headquarters' Ke-l acute among the civil servants. municipal employees, clothing workers and unskilled workers; unemployed (in 52 towns) 443, 000 Germany The industrial situa tion is changing. for the worse in every branch of industry; unem ployed 660.788. This makes a total of unem icords?; i , . . . "St Elmo" History ' ' Rivals Romance r3 " T 1 The new William Fox offering. n "St. Elmo." starring John Gilbert now, showing at the Grand, has a A history that in romance and thrills 1 even- rivals the story of the inv 2 passioned novel. t . 1 FEATURK VAUDEVILLE BILL . AT THE BUGH TODAY Alaskan Nicknames Pass As Old Timers Drop Out ALASKA TUNNEL DUG TO AID STUDENTS OF MINING YIELDS GOLD (By Mall) (By The Associated Press) , FAIRBANKS, Alaska. Dec. 8. k. tunnel begun merely to demon strate practical underground min ing to students of the School of Mines here may turn out to be a commercial gold mine that will add eventually to the resources of the college and msy even sustain it. . The workings have cut a form ation giving every evidence of leading to a lode, and the profes sor of mining engineering has found the experiment. unexpected ly valuable In demonstrating sci entific prospecting. As yet the gold found has been of nominal value, but the region has geolog ical features making the disccov ery most promising, experts say. Fairbanks was the scene of rich placer workings in years gone, by, and in adjacent districts small ric' lodes discovrede recently have been paying their owners good re turns. The School of Mines and Agri cultural College of Fairbanks boasts that it not only is the far thest north college; but has the Joldest freshman. He is Territor ial representative E. W. Keys, aged 61, with his 30-year-old son as a classmate, is studying scien tific mining. But the' elder Keys, contrary to most freshmen, is also an instructor. He teaches rudi mentary placer mining. During his residence in Alaska he has tak en hundreds of thousands of dol lars from placers. But there are numerous gray haired students, most of them prospectors who wani to add sci ence to their practical knowledge. The college, starting with six students a year ago, now has 60; one senior, one Junior, 11 sopho mores, 13 freshmen, 17 special students and 17 short -course min v. The subjects taught include, besides 'mining, agriculture, busi ness administration, geology, gen eral ecience. home economics, en gineering and metallurgy. (By Mail) FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 7. The vogue of nicknames in Alaska has almost passed, but a few old timers still go about bearing them. Posthole Pete was debtor for his designation to a legend that in Montana he had been set digging; holes for posts and told to go straight ahead. His employer, coming back some days later to see how the digger was progress ing, found him some miles off, behind him a row of holes, leading straight across Montana. The Outlaw Swode was not a desperado, but had a desperate ad miration for such persons, revel ing in the exploits of Jesse James and the Younger brothers. - The Seventy Mile Kid was a star ski jumper from Chicago. He is in charge of Mount McKlnley National Park, and is said to know more about that peak than any other man. The Malamute Kid was a good dog musher. The Step and a Half Kid limped. The Go ing Kid was famed for his skill in driving a dog team. Bulgarian Lauds Work I Of American Nurses (By Mail) ; SOFIA. Dec. 10. American i nursing and hospital methods are j being introduced In the Hulpirian ! Reel Cross hospital in this city as a model for hospital practice I throughout Dulgaria. The work is being conducted under the aus ! pices of the' American Red Cross and is in charge of two American war nurses. Mips Rachel C. Tor rance and Miss Theodora Le Gros. Mips Torrance has been doing pio neer work in, Bulgaria since 1914 and Miss Le Gros has been engag ed in the work in Sofia about a year. The two nurses were .assigned to the present work at the request of Ivan E. Gueshcf f, president of the Bulgarian Red Cross. They have a class of 23 student nurses. and one of the visible results of their efforts. is the elimination" of the hospital atmosphere from the Red Cross hospital,, which, as con ducted by them, has become a mo dern American institution in al most every respect. "Miss Torrence and Miss Le Gros are doing a great work for us," said M. Gueshoff recently. "We want hospitals conducted on the American model despite all our poverty. The only way to ac complish that is to get American trained nurses. And these noble women are enabling us to do 'it thanks to th? American Red Cross' : . r -roc-.?:.; : ;..-:4. Xw.X . ..5SK-:vK..i Dorothy Mac kail I Richard Darthelmess i Fighting Blade l - Of J "ftf ' ' SI. "ST. ELMOn WILLIAM FOX SPECIAL PRODUCTION ( f 7 I 'A A isOME IMPORTANT MEMBERS OF THE LAUREL FAMILY By ANNA AEBERSOL The Englisih Lairel, one of the most popular members of the Laurel family endures abuse and neglect, the head can be trimmed to almost any shape and the gTowth may be kept within small limits year after year. It is there fore, the most popular iof plants, for decoration of open air or ex posed restaurants, esplanades and the like. Although much used in America, it is still more popular in Europe. Of the European deal ers ne may order plants with heads trained to pyramids, cones, globes and different other farms. The plant will endure considerable frost. Another member of the Laurel family is the Portugal Laurel, a small intricately branched tree with glossy leaves and small white blooms disposed in slender ra-eemes. The Laurustinus, another mem ber of the Laurel family, has dark green shining leaves, the flowers are white or tinted with pink, in clusters, blooming at the present and early spring. TheAuruba cr Japanese liaurel, a handsome, medium-sized shrub with glossy, ev ergreen leaves, which thrive in linary soil, and are especially lux- and moaning. It would be some ur,ant unaer partial snaae ana am old squaw mourning for her dead.'P moisture. They are also beau As the country became more thick-tiful subjects for growing in tubs lv DODuIated. she continued, the ! or jardinieres. There are not many strange croes would attract so Indian Customs Changing Because More People Came YAKIMA, Wash., Jan. 6. Many old ceremonies and tribal customs. once practiced by the Indians are gradually passing out of existence or being discarded, according to Mrs. a. j. spiawn, xaxima vaiiey pioneer, who has made a study of the tribes in this section. The cause, she states, is largely due to the curiosity of the white man. Years ago, Mrs. Spiawn said. one could go near an Indian cem etery and hear a curious wailing broad leaf evergreens. Hydrangea and other flowering shrubs. Mr. and Mrs. Max Hill at the corner of 19th and Chemeketa, have improved their new home by planting, a hedge of Azalea and other broad leaf evergreens. Mrs. E. E. Fisher of 515 Mar ket, beautified her home by plant ing English, Portugal and Japa nese Laurel, Cotoneaster Frenchet ti, Japanese Honeysuckle, Splrea and other flowering shrubs. The ancient "City of David" is to be excavated by archeologists. German Kills Self Rather 1 Tkxn CKilrA LI io LI ft m n . . iiidii oiiai c, iim -iiuiiic i (By Mall) ' TREPTOW, Germany, Dec. 12. Paul Nickel, formerly chief of i the local board of freptow, killed himself rather than surrender two rooms of his dwelling to' a family with many children, in accordance with an order of the housing com- . mittee. ' Nickel, who was 70 'years old, 4 had resisted the commandeering ; of his rooms, but when it became evident that he would Jose the case 1 and be forced to share his home with strangers, he shot himself; ; This did not kill him, so he hang- ea nimseir, leaving a ieuer say ing he could not bear to have part of his home taken from him. - : many white persons that the cus tom has been practically aband oned. I ' One of the most symbolic of the old Indian customs was the Easter j or spring ceremony, Mrs. 5plawn stated. In late years. , however, white people have been invited to these,-or gon uninvited until it is no longer an Indian celebration, but one modeled after the white man's gala days. Another custom that of burying beads, elk teeth and other treasures with the dead, has also been given up, she said. Japanese Laurels planted in Sa lem, but you will find four ot, these ppecimens at the south en trance of the state capitol. The Aucuba, Japonlca, Aure omaculata, more commonly known as the Gold Duust Laurel, because of the yellow spots in the leaves, also has berries in the yintor. One of these you will find at the northeast corner of our city li brary. Mr.-and Mrj. Phil Browmfll, at 388 North Winter, successors to the Welch Electric company, have j beautified their home by planting THIS MAGNIFICENT' DIAMOND RING is third prize in the Oregon . Statesman's great automo bile contest! i - - r v v This ring was- purchased at Hartman Bros. Jewelry store' and is on display there in the" vipridow - where it can be seen at any time if you wish dfpiha This magnificent platmum ring has a blue white perf ect stone and has 18 karat gold mountings, Oregon Statesman Automobile Contest Editor ; KNIGHT. BENSON GRAY, . are ft trio, of TersaUe entertajn- . erg possessing, Toices which blend in perfect harmony. - This act car- rlea a story throughout and has I . many fanny situations. Miss Ben- . ton plays the part of a Jealous and nagging wife.' Mr. Knight is the husband and Mr. Gray, the f waiter. .This comedy shit Is full of laughable situations and funny : lines. The cast of characters Is in capable hands and nothing is left ; undone to make the offering the laughing hit' of the bllL It Is to lauth. so enjoy yourselves and charge It up to Idiosyncrasy., RUBYE LATHAM DUO present H an act that is different from the ' usual acrobatic act inasmuch as the; lady does. most of the; work, ' -which consisU of working on the hanging webb and. ground aerobe- tic work. New tricks end ideas- 'are few and far between, but this team are the exception to the rule for they have evidently studied pos . aiblliUes with the result that prac . tically all of their endeavors are t new to vaudeville and they will be received with real pleasure by the ' audience. I LIBERTY 1 I : .... ,. . . . EDDIE RUSSELL is a pleasant looking and talented young man with a terpsichorlan Ycin in a unique dancing novelty and up-to-the-minute monologue. He will present eccentric and rube danc ing numbers: a clever walt clog: a Bnek and Wing dance;, his own special novelty dance while sitting on chair and lying on floor using chair as pedestal with blocks of wood in hands with which to keep time. This Is something entirely different and abounding in inter. est and entertainment. - ' GEORGE & JUNE are a clever pair of ' vaudeville' entertainers who offer splendid variety In com edy songs, talk, and, dances. They use some very select musical sum bers which, blend with their com edy patter, the subjeft of which is tho humorous side of very-day life. Jit Is needless to say that they will keep. t,hdt audience. Jn t he Mnost PiavVTZl and lauching STARTING TODAY Continuous 2 1 1 p. m. "THE wow PMROL ; h - 99 A Thrilling Drama of Life in New- York's Chinatown See a Daring Police Raid on An Opium Den Featuring Rose Mary Theby Thurston Hall Coming Wednesday "BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BROADWAY" - i i 1 . CONTINUOUS TO DAY 21 1 P. M. i iv nil i I in 1 1 1 1 1 i ii wry 1II -AT .It illl li IZ-rvXJf a inns . j . y r - -.- -InspiraTion Rctures Inc. has.n.Uieii. rre5KnT. presents II Richard Bar' Fighting (6rv I Larry 11 ,rs - S .. 'SEMON . . (V Blade " 1 OMEDY . . ' . Am A STORY of love and life and a mag nanimous courage in the foment fof 1a revolution which changed the cur rents of an empire. x Irresistible romance given a pro duction brilliant, massive, glamorous and magnificent. Barthelmess at his best in his most significant picture. LMESs LAST TIMES TODAY ? 11 P. M. Bessie Love Barbara LaMarr And John Gilbert mood.. -.' - r' .