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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (May 18, 1921)
Wednesday, May iS) The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon I'se Two Kelly Just Hitting His Real Form Fifth Season As Big Leaguer Finds Giant Slugger Just Getting Batting Eye Kw York. May 18. George Kelly, slugging first baseman of, the New York Giants, deserves j lot ot creau ior uw mouu. which he stuck by his guns until h made good with the McGraw men. When "Long George" first came to the New York club he brought a good reputation along with him' from Rochester, but rawea 10 uve up to It. Kelly came to Gotham heralded M one of the greatest minor league sluggers uncovered in a coon's age. But once he got Into a Giant uniform regularly he gave almost dally Imitations of how hard a big six-footer could slash the empty air while the offerings of National league pitchers thud ded merrily Into the mitt of the catcher behind him. At the outset the fans were charitable with George. They figured that he would find him self in time and start rapping the "old apple." But George didn't Btart. He didn't even make a strong threat in the way of prov ing that he could hammer the (lobule. So, In dun time, the bugs got aboard Kelly ana rode him. It was part of hlH dally lot the razzing he got from the stands. """Today this same Kelly Is a strong rival of Babe Ruth In the business of manufacturing home runs. He owes it to himself, first of all, and to the confidence John McGraw placed in him. The great est thing about Kelly, nrr- his gameness. Had he lace gameness he would have been back in the minor leagues long since. Only a real game ball play er could have stood up under the ; razzing he got. Kelly first came to the Giants in 1915. He had little to recom mend him except that he claimed Bill Lange, once great hitter, as his uncle. He was as tall as he Is todav. but not as heavy. He , seemed to be all arms and legs. McGraw saw at once that he was j far rrom ready and sent him away I for more seasoning. Each year be kept coming back until finally he managed to take Walt Holke's place In the Giant lineup. Today, after no less than five discourag ing seasons, be has arrived, and If he keeps on hammering out home runs at the rate he has been going, he will shatter the Nation al league record before August 1. That Kelly will be able to out slug the great Ruth is very doubt ful. He faces a handicap right off the reel because he Is a right- handed hitter and must pole most of his honors into lef,t or left center, where the fences are farther removed in most ball parks. But that he will make National League home-run tradi tions tremble seems a certainty. No Tail Light Is Cause of Arrest J. L. Seely, route 9, was arrest ed last night and charged with op erating his automobile without a tall light burning. He will appear In the police court before Judge Race late this afternoon. Mr. Seely was arrested by Offi cer Hayden on State street. Clubs Take Up Berry Situation Big Fourth of July Picnic Is Planned by Marion County Com munity Federation To ascertain what can be done to relieve the stringent marketing situation of berries in Marlon county the Marion County Com munity club federation instructed their president, George P. Griffith of Salem last night at their meet ing In Gervais, to appoint a com mittee of investigation and report at the next meeting which will be held in one month at Salem Heights. The committee appointed con sists of Sam Brown, Gervais; Joseph K. Keber, Mt. Angel, and A. M. Chapman of Salem Heights. During the guarded discussion which took place it was pointed out that there are not enough packing plants now located in the county to take care of the in creased acreage In berries, and there has yet been no successful way devised to take care of the production of the small grower who Is removed from the packing facilities now tntenting to operate. The failure of the Phez company this year to opera to its full ca pacity was given as the principal reason for the slack in the logan berry market, but It was stated that with its present equipment, that concern could use all the lo ganberries raised in Oregon, if It were financially possible for it to do so. I Picnic Discussed. Discussion as tc whether the different communities could Jotn in giving a huge picnic on the Fourth of July was discussed at some length by the delegates, it is presumed that none of the com munities will celebrate and that the affair will not conflict with anything else being planned in the county. Due to the absence of delegates from four communities, a motion to consider the subject further was laid on the table and a committee was appointed to find out whether these towns were planning on a celebration. T. B. McCroskey, secretary of the. Salem Commercial club, In formed the federation that the board of regents of Willamette university had offered to let the organization use the university campus and athletic field for a Fourth of July picnic and that Willson park, opposite the school, was also available. The business houses he said would be closed on that day, the field wouldpermit all sorts of sports, concessions could be sold to all merchants of different communities, there Is room for picnic lunches, while the roads leading into Salem were bet ter than to some communities near which road improvement had Just begun. To ascertain where any of the towns will celebrate, Dr. Ralph Appleby of Mt. Angel, S. J. Smith og St. Paul and Mr. McCroskey were appointed as a committee by President Griffith. Carelessness with campfires is criminal. Preca:itifin with fire In forests Is good citizenship. Man -on used forest fires are pre ventable 'lovour part. Civilization depends upon trees don't let them burn. The Elgin Six IS ALL SET FOR THE VACATIONIST Blocked Road Brings Kicks From Tourists Roseburg, Or., May 18. Traffic on the highway in Douglas county Is becoming difficult and tourists are beginning to make a big kick against conditions. They claim that they are held up for hours at a time north ot Oakland, where paving operations are in progress, and in many cases are not permit ted to go through until after work Is stopped in the evening. t. .,oo nr this nnnriition the Roseburg-Eugene stage was pulled off this morning as it was unable to make its trips on schedule time. The paving work is proceeding fast there and, as no detours are pro vided and the highway is too soft beside the regular right of way to permit travel, it is necessary to keep cars off the road during the time paving operations are in progress. 2 Lads Hurt When Hit by Automobile On Liberty Street Benjamin L. Beall Jr.. 359 Cen ter street, and Hobart Wilson, 425 N. Liberty street, were knocked to the pavement and injured last night by an automobile driven by K. W. Wallace, 1689 B street. Mr. Wallace told the police he was diivine north on Liberty street when he ran into the boys who were playing in a coaster wagon. The accident occurred be tween Chemeketa and Center streets. NOW "The Faith Heater The New 1921 Elgin Six Is Here The New 1921 Prices i'. o. b. Salem New Price Four Passenger Sport, Old Price 2275.00, JJ9g5 00 five passenger Touring Old price $2085.00 $1885 QQ The Biggest and Best Car Value ever offered. The Car that from a standing start pulls Washington street hill in high ear. . The Car that went up Washington street hill with eighteen men. The Car that started on low changed to intermediate then shifted to high gear and pulled Washington street hill. The Car that went up Washington Street Hill on second gear at 30 miles per hour, then this same ELGIN SIX was put up to 60 miles per hour on (he road. The EIG1N SIX K've you wonderful mileage on gas from 18 to 25 miles to the gallon on an average and from 6 to 8 thousand miles on one set of tires. The ELGIN SIX is one of theteasiest handled and easiest riding cars on tpe market to-day. fcompare the ELGIN SIX with cars costing a thousand or even two thou land dollars more put these high priced cars through the same demon strations, the same hard tests that the ELGIN does, compare the lines, compare the Beauty, upholstering, refinements, and you will- convince yourself that the ELGIN is the most wonderful automobile value ever Offered. Then talk it over with your wife your father, your mother, your sweet heart, with-Mutt with Jeff, with Jigs, with Andy, then ask yourself this stion, Why should 1 pay a lot more nam earneu money wnen i can The ELGIN SIX "The Car of the Hour" at the New Price. New Price Bed Devil Sport Model. Old Price $2275.00 $1985.00 Five Paasemter Touring, Old Price $2085.00 $1885.00 And not onlv the new prices, but disc or wire wheels are optional and no extra charge, and again don't forget that a twenty-four hour service card, and tank full of gm goes with every ELGIN SIX. Before yon buy aee the NEW ELGIN. LEE L. GILBERT ALBANY Phone 268R DISTRIBITORS SALEM Phone S61 1 Silverton School Sells for $10,200 Silverton Or.. May 18. The senior class ot the Silverton high SChool will present its play in the Palace theatre Thursday evening. "Mr. Bob" is the title of the play, and it is under the direction of Miss Botsford, who directed the class plays in 1919 and 1920. The characters are Olivia DeGuire, Helen Currie, Vivian Cramer, Mil dred Youel, Dorothy Hubbs, James Holings worth, Frank Aim, Elgin McCleary and Robert Seaman. Closing Out Sale NOW IN PROGRESS 13 Lbs. Sugar $1.00 Best Creamery Butter 419 1 Lb. Can 0. A. Bakin Powder 16 1 lb. Can Royal Baking Powder 38 15c Peas, can 10 V, Lb. Can Foleers Golden Gate Tea -38 Valley Jlour. per sack ... - 1.60 Shredded Wheat. 2 Tikes 29 No. 1 Lamp Chimney ft 15o Prepared Mustard M. J, B., Golden West, Ed wards' Dependable Folder's Golden Gate Coffee, per pound 42 Pork and Beans, per dos, ,90 Deviled Meat, per doz JJ5 Mo. 10 Karo - HIGHLAND GROCERY 741 HIGHLAND AVENUE A Georqel MelFord PRODUCTION Ct (paramount (picture With MILTON SILLS A story of life on the prim rose path and of broken hearts made whole. Other Attractions GRAND Where the Big Shows Play MIGHELIN QUALITY is better than ever and MICHELIN Prices are now lower than ever before 30x3 $14.96 Tubes $2.76 30x81:; $17.70 Tubes $3.08 32x3 12 $21.90 Tubes $3.34 These prices are now within the reach of all. H. L. CLARK Distributors for Michelin Tires and Red Ring shaped Tubes, Jackson Rims and Parts. Burd Quick Seating Piston Rings 319 N. Commercial St., Salem, Oregon CAPITAL JOURNAL WANT ADS SATISFY THE WANTS CAPITAL JOURNAL WANT ADS SATISFY THE WANTS THERE IS THE SELECTION, QUALITY AND PRICES AT Hamilton's Sale Combined. That's why so many people are buying now. See the sale Tags They Show The Savings It is a genuine pleasure to select from such an immense high grade stock and more. Particularly when the Prices are so reasonable. $2.50 Carpet Sweeper $1.95 $1.85 Wire Dish Drainer 95c $6.50 Oak Pedestal $4.85 $8.25 Leather Traveling Bag $5.75 $5.50 Mahogany Smoking Stand $3.75, $2.25 Glass Shelves with Nickel Brackets $1.65 REGULAR $175.00 New style Enameled South Bend Malleable Range Including Water Front $135.00 "REGULAR $87.50 v Opal Range 6-Hole Polishea Top 18-in. Oven, a Bargain at $72.50 REGULAR $92.50 Genuine Leather Bed Davenport $71.50 $10.00 Priscilla Sewing Cabinet $5.95 $14.00 Windsor Chairs sale $11.65 JUST ARRIVED New Lot 8x10 and 9x12 Grass Rugs $7.85 -a $8.50 C. S. HAMILTON" SALEM, OREGON 340 CURT STREET $30.00 Mahogany Floor Lamp and Shade $21.50 16x20 Oval Portrait Frames $1.00 $6.25 Cotton Top Mattresses $3.65 40 Pound Felt Mattfesses Good Art Ticking $5.95 35 Pound Floss Mattress 'Fine Art Tick $20.00 30 Pound Silk Floss Mattress $14.50 $24.00 Quartered Oak Library Table $18.50 $37.50 Hahogany Gateleg Table $28.00