' Circulation
Average for 1920, 5260
Population of Salem 1900. 4258:
" 1910, 14,094; 1920. 17,679
Marion County 1920, 4T.177;
Polk county, 14,181
Member of Audit Bureau of Circu
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America to Keep Out of Silesian Tangle
Death Cuts Short
State
Disease
of Heart
Is Cause
former Secretary of
Interior Under Wil
son Succumbs Fol
lowing Operation
Rochester, Minn., May 18.
Franklin K. Lane, former secre
tary of the interior, died at a hos
pital here this morning. Death was
due to an attack of angina pec
toris. Mr. Lane was operated on here
May 6 for gall stones and appendi
citis and was said to be recovering,
when heart disease, from which he
had suffered from time to time
during the last eight months, de
veloped. Hospital physicians ex
pressed the belief that the opera
tion would relieve the heart af
fection, but an attack early today
developed fatally.
Hoped for Long Life.
Immediately after he had recov
ered from the influences of the
anaesthetic he said: "I am sur
prised to be alive. 1 hope to be
able to live a long life doing good
things for everybody."
Following his resignation from
the Wilson cabinet; Mr. Lane
sought to recover his health and
eame here in January of this year.
He was advised to spend the win
ter in a warmer climate and visit
ed in California, returning early
this month. His condition was
favorable for an operation and
continued improvement was noted
until the heart attack which
caused death.
Mrs. Lane and George W. Lane,
a brother, were called to the for
mer secretary's bedside shortly be
fore 5 a. m. today and were with
him when he died. Last night it
was thought that Mr. Lane was
much improved.
Death Unexpected.
Although Mr. Lane said follow
ing the operation that he was
"surprised to be alive" his im
provement recently had been so
marked that his death was unex
pected. His son, Franklin K. Lane'
and his daughter, Mrs. Phillip
Kauffman of Washington, were at
their homes when their father
died, as was his sister, Mrs.-M. A.
Anderson of Oakland, Cal.
George W. Lane said this morn
ing that his brother left "no es
tate whatsoever."
Mr. Lane's body will be taken
, to Chicago tonight accompanied
by his brother ana widow.
George Lane said his brother
Hi not leave a will.
Only tentative funeral plans
nave been made, Mr. Lane said.
Be planned to leave here tonight
ith the body. They will be join
'edin Chicago tomorrow by Frank
Hi K. Lane. Mrs. Kauffmann
"d Mrs. Anderson will arrive
later.
It was Mr. Lane's request that
lis body be cremated and that
J funeral services be private.'
I cannot be certain about de
'ls until we arrive in Chicago
M consult Mr. tone's son."
""Se Une said
$"&ne Sends Condolences
4. 8 n' May 18 Presi-
Harding gent the following
" of condolence today to
nklin K. Lane at Roches-
"I have just learned of the death
your distinguished husband and
iring to express my very
shock and my exceeding deep
J OTer bis untimely passing.
a an outstanding American
o rendered most distinguished
r?,.t0 his country and found
sf .n me p,ace ln toe affections
jV"1 1 ho knew him well. Mrs.
jo'ns me in an expression
t sympathetic condolence."
Portlander Pays
Fine of $15 For
Alleged Speeding
toniZ' Chne of Portland was
before Judge Unruh in
IsM- coort thls morning and
Mr ttn for speeding,
rvifi, v y M arrested on the
Zr . hf by Bert Smith,
traffic officer.
tiapitaiournal
Sues
Hug Undecided Regarding
University of Oregon Job;
Urged To Remain In Salem
Shades of Grandma !
London, May 18. Fashion
has without warning introduc
ed the crinoline into the new
evening dresses. All the fashion
graces of the last century are
to be seen embodied in them.
Some bf the models are design
ed with rows of piped frills and
flounces, while others are exe
cuted entirely in black ana vat
vet. Cut In Rail
Wages May
Be General
Reduction Forecast by
Labor Board Expect
ed To Embrace All
Glasses of Men
Chicago, May 18. The general
reduction of wages for unskilled
railroad employes effective July 1
forecast by the railroad labor
board last night, will be made the
basis of reductions extending to
all classes of railroad labor, it was
understood today.
Although only the Chicago
Great Western, the Chicago & Al
ton and a few other roads have re
quested that the wage reductions
be extended to all classes, provis
ion was made by the board in its
anouncement for the filing of oth
er petitions up to June 6 and it is
believed that others of the 180
class A roads will amend their ap
plications to Include shop, train
service and other classes ot wu,
ployes. The new applications filed
up to June 6, the board's an
nouncement said, will be decided
to take effect also July t.
No intimation was given in the
board's announcement as to the
probable extent of the cut. Last
July the board increased wages of
unskilled labor and some other
classer 20 per cent making It
retroactive to May 1, 1920.
"The general effect of the de
cision will be to retard track
work," said S. M. Felton, president
of the ChicagoG reat Western. Dis
appointment was expressed by var
ious railroad executives that the
cut was to be delayed until July 1
as by that time, it was said, the
heaviest part of track rehabilita
tion work is generally completed.
The decision last July affected
aproximately 2,000,000 men and
granted increases totalling nearly
$600,000,000 a year.
Injuries Fatal To
Former Montana
Supreme Justice
San Francisco, May 18. John
B. Clayberg, former chief justice
of the Montana state supreme
court, died here today as the re
sult of an automobile accident
veek ago. Judge Clayberg
was
struck by a car driven by
Francisco attorney.
a San
Chief Justice Of
Supreme Court Is
Still Alive Today
Physl-
Washington, May 18.
attending Edward
Doug-
lass White, chief justice of the
United States supreme court, an
nounced at ten a. m. today that
their patient had not rallied from
the sinking spell of late yest-rday
and that his recovery was not ex
pected. The doctors Issued the follow-
ing bulletin:
nhi.f Justice White wis oper
ated upon on Friday last. Altho
.... utasn
In a serious conmuon .or
month past he POP
operation as he felt
at tne courc w w
progress was satisfactory with
Career of
To Recover
George W. Hug, superintend-
ent of Salem's public schools, has j
rir",0!-
dered him by the University of
Oregon, and is unable at the nres.
ent time to Bay whether he wllljcal school system today expressed
leave his present position. Mr. the hope that Mr. Hug will re
Hug was formally elected to the 'main in Salem. His work here, it
graduate manager berth at a is said, has been highly gratify -meeting
of the athletic and exec- ing.
utive councils of the university I Mr. Hug, who was graduated
which was held at Eugene late j from the University of Oregon in
last night. 1907, was one of the best known
"I am unable to say what act- 'athletes ever turned out by the
ion I will take," Mr. Hug said ; institution. For four years he
Eugene where he went to look up I
possible material for an athletic
coach for the Salem high school,
"There is much to be taken into
consideration. I hope to be able!
to make some decision within a
few days."
Persons on the inside were
aware that for several weeks uni
versity officials have made over-
Two Overhead
Rail Crossings
Are Authorized
Permission is granted to the
state high way department to
construct an overhead crossing
for the state highway with the
tracks of the Southern Pacific
near Myrtle Creek at an estimat
ed cost of $77,000 and an over
head crossing for the Pacific
highway over the Southern Pa
cific tracks at Springfield at a
cost of $75,000, in two orders is
sued by the public service com
mission this morning.
Schools Urged
To Celebrate
Decoration Day
Schools throughout Oregon are
urged to observe Memorial day this
year with appropriate programs,
by J. A. Churchill, state superin
tendent of public instruction,
whose office is now distributing
the Oregon Memorial day annual
for 1921 containing material suit
able for tnis occasion. The an
nual is going out to all schools,
G. A. R. posts and posts of the
American Legion.
"On May 30 all over America
communities will turn from the
cares of business and the home and
pause to pay tribute to our honor
ed dead," reads the foreword in
the 192 anual. "Whenever a na
tion forgets its illustrious dead,
whenever it fails to treasure up
the influence of their unselfish
devotion, its very perpetuity is
threatened."
Orion. Hottest of Planet
Paris, May 19. People with
cold feet would do well to move to
the constellation Orion. Charles
Nordmann famous French astron
omer, has just discovered that the
principal star of the Orion con
stellation is the hottest one ln
space. Its temeprature is about
2800 degree (centigrade).
normal pulse and temperature un-
til Tuesday alternoon wueu -ut.
'dilation of the heart occurred. He
'has not rallied from this condi-
Uon and his recovery is not
"-
pected.
Frances . Hacher, M. D.
"Thomas A. Clayton, M. D.
"Thomas A. Lee. M. D."
At noon the physicians attend
ing the chief Justice said there
had been no ehange In the re
tient's
in rn r
condition and mat ne
last through today and
"fc there was nota-
' t0 bM an alter-
mr tbelr preTk)a, dlsg-
nosls.
Salem, Oregon, Wednesday, May 18, 1921
Franklin
lures with a view to securing the
galem superintendent for the
aduate managership at Eugene.
Members of the school board
and others interested in the lo-
team and in three of these years I
was chosen all northwest center
by critics. For two years he wag
a track and Held man and during
his senior year was president of
the student body.
It is understood that the posi
tion offered Mr. Hug at Eugene
would be far more remunerative
than the one which he now holds.
Mother of Man
Killed By Train
Sues Railroad
Charging that the Oregon Elec
tric company negligently and
carelessly caused the death of
her son, Charles Edward James,
Mrs. Myrtle Adams tiled suit for
the collection of $7500 damages
in the circuit court this morning.
James with Al Jerman was
killed on March- 7 when an Ore
gon Electric train crashed into
the machine they were driving
while crossing the track a mile
south of Salem on the river road.
The complaint alleges that the
company had negligently for the
past two years failed to keep a
gate shut on the road and that
the deceased was prevented from
seeing the approaching train by a
high board fence on the companys
right of way. It further states
that the bell of the train was not
ringing and that the motormah
failed to blow his whistle for the
crossing. The sound of the ap
proaching train, the plaintiff
states was deflected because of
a high bluff near the crossing.
Pursuit of Wife
Lands Husband
In Boston Jail
Boston, May 19. Life is full of
ups and downs, according to Gia
como Brundo, who, as an outrage:
husband, pursued his eloping wife
and another man from Rochester
N. Y., to East oston, only to be
himself arraigned in the Bast
Boston court.
Brundo was charged with carry
ing a loaded revolver without a
permit. His wife, Jennie, and Gas
tano Clnicolo were arrested. All
thre pleaded not guilty and their
cases were continued, bail ot $500
each being furnished.
2 Alleged Forgers
Taken From Salem
to Portland Today
Lewls Sugenaon and Willar .:
Patterson, both of whom arc
charged with forgery here, were
today returned to Portland b
Deputy Sheriff Kendall, where
tbey will face similar charges.
Sugermon and Patterson were
both arrested here last Fridav
Sugermon was taken in custody
by Officer Porter who was assist
d i getting his man by Franx
uevtiti, in emiuvj ui ocaci .
clothing store, where Sugermon
cashed s check for $30. Patterson
was charged wltn forgery after '
he had been arrested by Officer j
White for cutting a corner in his
automobile.
Wban the two men were hand- 1
cuffed together just before they !
boarded an Oregon Electric train, j
Surermon jested easily with of
fleers, but the younger Patter-
son winced as the shackles were
placed on his wrists.
Fire is dangerous! Be careful
when you smoke in the woods. I
K. Lane
Land
Klamath
Acreage
At Stake
A. C. Marsters of Rose
burg Chief Defend
ant In Action; $93,
000 Involved
Suit for the recovery of approx
imately 5200 acres of land in
Klamath county was filed by the
attorney general's office here
against A. C. Marsters of Rose-
Jf' Tueay' 01mp!lnt
the 'case alleges fraud in the pos
'session of the land through the
juse of dummy entrymen. Title to
the land is claimed by the state
under the swamp land act, under
which classification the land in
volved ln this suit is said to
come. The Fort Klamath Mead
ows company which recently ne
gotiated the purchase ot the land
involved in this suit at a price at
approximately $93,200 is made a
co-defendant ln the suit with
Marsters.
Suit First of Many
The suit against Marsters is
only the first of several to fol
low, as the result ot the Investi
gations conducted by the attor
ney general's office here during
the past two years, according to
L H. VanWinkle, attorney gen
eral. Ultimately the title to approx
imately 200,000 acres of valuable
timber land and 40,000 acres of
swamp land now held ln private
ownership will be attacked by the
state on grounds of fraud in suits
based on facts revealed In the In
vestigations of the past two years,
it is stated by the attorney gen
eral's office. Much of this land
to which the state claims 'title Is
highly valuable timber land
(Continued on Page Seven.)
Dr. dinger Urged
By Friends to Run
for School Board
Friends of Dr. H. H. Olinger, a
member of the Salem sehool board,
are today circulating petitions
asking for his nomination for re
election to the board of directors.
Dr. Olinger said this morning he
is not seeking re-election. His
friends, 'however, are confident
that if the demands for his serv
ices are sufficiently vociferous,
that he will again be a candidate.
Larceny Case Is
Dismissed Today;
Evidence Lacking
On tran of the district attorney.
Judge G. E. Unruh yesterdny dis
missed the case against R. Clark,
who was charged with larceny of
potatoes.
The case was originally set for
yesterday afternoon in the justice
court. It was dismissed, the dis
trict attorney said, because of an
insufficiency of evidence.
School Students
Hear Address On
Fire Protection
A lecture on fire protection was
the occasion for a special assembly
held at the Salem high school this
morning. Horace 8ykes, of the
state fire marshal's office, was the
speaker.
Students are urged to aid in ev
ery possible way in lessening the
fire risk. A large crowd heard
Mr. Sykes' talk.
Woman Says Cloth
Stolen from Room'""
Somebody entered the rooms of
LaUr. Bockes. who lives at the
Laura Bockes, who
home of c p Bishop. 140 North
Liberty street, and made away
u h several yards of satin, ac-
eordingto the report made to the
police this morning,
The thieves are believed to have
operated some time daring the
eight.
Don't drop fire when you smoke
In the woods, nor throw It out
!"S the road. Keep the forests
green.
' m
Fruitless Search
Made by Cops For
Alleged Lunatic
Three Salem police officers this
morning scoured the vicinity of
14 th and Lee streets in the hope
ot locating a man, reported insane,
who had entered a store in that vi
cinity, purchased some articles,
and refused to pay for them. The
man was not to be found.
Police were told that the man
entered the store, asked for some
bread and a cigar, and then oh
jected to paying for them "because
they were doped." Officers Porter,
Ellis and Hayden conducted the
search.
Sale of Maxwell
Auto Factory Is
Given Approval
Bay City, Mich., May 18. Fed
eral Judge Tuttle today entered an
order confirming the sale of the
Maxwell Motor company property
and dismissed petitions ot certain
first preferred stockholders pro
testing against the sale.
Dancing
On Street
Scheduled
Marshall N. Dana Not
to Speak at Commun
ity Get-Together To
night Street dancing will he the fea
ture of the community get to
gether tonight to be given under
the auspices of the different or
ganisations ot the city, It the ca
pacity of the Commercial club Is
overtaxed, and the weather per
mits. Marshall N. Dana, Oregon Jour
nal staff writer, who was engaged
to deliver an address, will not be
present, on account of the sickness
of his father, according to infor
mation given out by tho Commer
cial management last night. A
speaker of equal ability, however,
is being sought and will undoubt
erly be on the job at the proper
time.
To permit street dancing, Lib
erty street between State and
Court will be closed from 7:30 un
til 10:30. The Chemeketa can
will come down only as far as
Court street and not be on Lib
erty street or State street during
these hours, but will give regular
service. All cars that are parked
between Court and Liberty will be
removed when the dancing com
mences. Two thousand people are ex
pected to attend the affair. One
thousand Invitations were sent out
to Commercial club members
alone, while the number of strang
ers who have been invited through
the columns ot the press, by word
of mouth and other conceivable
means, is expected to reach the
thousand mark.
No one should feel uninvited.
Everybody Is welcome even those
Mrs. Carrie B. Adams, widely
known as a composer of music,
will be present to lead In the com
munity singing and will undoubt
edly be approached by a member
of the Ellison-White Chautauqua
with contract for an engagement.
Mrs. Adams will also introduce
one of her most recent composi
tions, which U a special Oregon
song, composed for the occasion,
entitled "Oregon, My gtate." The
words are by Mrs.'J. M. Clifford
of this city.
Former Prince
Exported Coin
Court Decides
Berlin, May IS. Eitel Fried
rich, second son of former Em
peror William, was today und
guilty of illegally exporting capi
tal to Holland through the firm
of Pblllippsohn, Gusser and com-
7C0 Dry Law
Agents Let Out
Washington. May 18. About
700 prohibition enforcement
agents In various parts of the
country have been temporarily
hid off for lack of funds to pay
their salaries, it was announced
today at prohibition enforcement
beedquarters here.
The
Price Three
Poland's
For Aid Formally
DeniedbyHughes
Representatives of United States On European
Councils Not Even to Express Opinions,
Secretary of Stat Declares; Traditional
Policy of Non-interference Reason Given
Washington, May 18 Poland's request for American
support in the settlement of the disposition of Upper Silesia
has evoked a formal answer from Secretary Hughes that the
American representatives abroad would take no part in the
discussions concerning the Silesian question.
Poland was informed further in the reply delivered to the
Polish minister, that "so far as at present may be seen," the
f American representatives on
cil of ambassadors and the reparations commission would no1,
so much as express an opinion as to the settlement.
In explanation of the American refusal, Secretary Hughes
pointed to "the traditional yplicy of the United States," not
to become involved in matters of purely European concern.
Owners
Will Boycott
Labor Unions
New York, May 18. The ex
ecutive and wage committees of
the American Ship Owners associa-
tlon today adopted a resolution
setting forth that hereafter the
organization would have no sign
ed agreements with any seagoing
employes labor union.
This anouncement was made by
H. H. Raymond, president of the
association, shortly after the gen
eral strike committee of the Ma
rine Engineers Beneficial associa
tion had left for Washington, pre
sumably to confer there with Sec
retary of Labor Davis on a propo
sal for settlement ot the nation
wide marine strike.
Salem Students
Decorated For
Service In War
Corvallls, May 18. Ninety
four students of Oregon Agricul
tural college were yesterday dec
orated with state medals in rec
ognition of war service. Among
them was E. S. Corthell of Med
ford; C. E. Hedburg, Ashland, and
the following from Salem: L. D.
Griffith, C. Darby, K. H. Jones,
W. W. Yates, M. L. Alford, F. L.
Siegmund.
Pioneer Banker Dead.
Salt Lake City, Utah, May 18.
William S. McCornlck, pioneer
banker of the intcrmountain re
gion, died at a local hospital to
day. He was 83 years old and a
native of Plctou, Canada. He set
tled In Nevada for a brief period
and later was attracted to Califor
nia. He later came to Salt Lake
and was associated with White A
company, bankers. In 1873, with
its establishment, he became presi
dent of McCornlck & compan
any,
un-
bankers, holding the position
til death.
Forest fires cost millions a year.
Don't start one.
Obregon Warned
To Beware Fate of
President Madero
Mexico City, May 18. "Beware
the fate of Francisco Madero, who
failed to heed solicitations to
change his policy, and fell," was
the warning sent to President
Obregon last night by liberal-constitutionalists
members in a mem
orial drafted at a caucus of the
liberal-constltntlonallsts and It
made pointed charges that P.
Blias Calles, secretary of the In
terior, and Adotfo De La Huerta.
former president and secretary ot
the treasury, had attempted to
cause disaffection against the
Obregon administration. The doc
ument was signed by 111 deputies
and several senators.
Referring to the necessity of
President Obregon changing his
Weather
OREGON: Tonight and Thurs
day fair, except probably rain
northwest portion, cooler tonight
east portion; moderate westerly
winds.
LOCAL: Rainfall, .01; norther
ly winds; cloudy; maximum 58,
minimum 51, set 63; river 4.4 and
rising.
Cents 0!f nAttra in 5J
Request
the supreme council, the coun
BergdoLTs
Counsel In
Contempt
CTn11oo Hornm it too Hit Pa
. UOHimiUee UKCS
wemoerger lor .Re
fusal T o Reveal
Amout of Fee
Washington, May 18. Under
threat of contempt proceedings
before the bar of the house, Harry
Weinberger of New York, former
counsel for Orover C. Bergdoll,
draft evader, told 'a house investi
gating committee today he would
answer all questions and produce
any documents demanded.
Washington, May 18. Harry
Weinberger of New York, counsel
for Orover C. Bergdoll in court
martial proceedings, was ordered
before the bar of the house of rep
resentatives today tor contempt
after refusing to testify before the
house Investigating committee re
garding fees paid him by Berg
doU's mother.
Weinberger challenged the right
of the committee to investigate
the escape ot Bergdoll on the
ground that he never bad been in
ducted into the army. Chairman
relets brushed aside the rmitan-
uon, aeciaring u was entirely
aside from the question at issue.
A.I.I 1. t. L .
"oat'U ' ' U1UCU IIHMIl.y II tltt
Deen pam nun uy Mrs. Bergdoll,
Weinberger refusej to answer,
contending It was not relative and
was privileged matter. When the
wltnuua rofiiBAH In ..-.,jl.ia kl
. . . ..... . V. I'lV'IU' I u,
l. .... i. ri , . i i i 1
lAIUaB I t.l 'Mil l ,ll l JUIiUJSUU,
democrat, of Kentucky, moved
that he be held ln contempt.
There was no objection.
Alleged Drunk Is
Released On Bond
As the result of a complaint
yesterday phoned to the police, a
man who gave his name as George
A. Fetsch was arrested and
charged with being intoxicated.
Fetsch put up $5 bond and is slat
ed to appear before Police Judge
Karl Race.
policy Immediately the memorial
said :
"In connection wtlh ths
vaslon of the chamber of deputies.
by radicals last week, the
has published your stats
which are almost identical
those made officially by the con
federation of syndicated workers.
You have stated the attack was of
small Importance, but this is-nU
statement which is at absolute,
variance with all the concepts ot
loclety "
Secretaries Calles and De
Huerta were charged with
tempting to use their offices
propagate radicalism. There
no request made, however.
their resignations.