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OCT 3 0 195- ! TY oa i rr Tf VsH CLIL LJi lv(LiiJa : . JL iVkii.UJLL -J.J1.(LAv1I. There Is no substitute for CIRCULATION Dally average tor September 6119. Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. Member Associated Press Full leased , TIIE WEATHER OREGON: Tonight and Saturday gen erally fair; cooler tonight east portion. Local: Rainfall '.44 inch; total for storm 2.71; max. 68; min. 47; cloudy. South wind. RiTer .8 ft FORTY-FOURTH YEAR NO. 256. SALEM, OREGON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1922 PRICE TWO CENTS KivTcS 1 C3 i fa) A jr r ir LJLzj u.s Klansmen Inject Religious Issue Into Schools and Wage War Oa Catholio Teachers by Sectarian Attacks On Women By Harry N. Crain. Aj the patriotism plea for mem- ten in the klan ran its course in Eugene and it became necessary to provide a new means of keeping tht graft alive the Kluxers turn ed to their old and time-proven method of bagging recruits. They commenced to inject the religious issue into the community and (harp on the old canard of how the Cath olics were seeking to control all public offices and planned domi nation of the public schools. How illogical was this sort of propaganda and how willing were its victims to be convinced with out inquiry into the facts is dem onstrated by the fact that there were only two Catholic office holders in the county and city offices located at Eugene, and that jless than 3 per cent of the teach ers in the Eugene schools were of -.u Catholic faiha. Such a situa tion, of course, presented difficul ty ui me iviuxers in tneir cam paign to stir up religious senti ment and it became necessary for them to devise a public issue in volving the Catholic question that would raise their scheming from the plane of personal propaganda for financial benefit to one of general concern. - Women Teachers Attacked. An impending school board elec tion offered the means of inject ing the issue into the limelight of Public affairs and the klansmen jam the injecting. To bring the patter officially before the board J I B. Patterson and A. E. Brigham, I both active Ku Kluxers, personal- I'liolicited members of fhe school I board to secure the discharge of wee Catholic teachers from posi tions in the Dublin Rrhnnls. Nn charges other than that they were Catholics were made against the wachers. all of whom were wnm- f Oi but they were dismissed over e Protest of two members of the w, Mrs. J. L. Shinn and L. L. Jitajr. J Because he thus dared to cham pion the constitutional rights of peee three Catholic women Kay's P-electlon to the Bchool board was jwught by the klan, which put for I ard as his opponent a woman j Penly Pledged to the dismissal' of J2!"nuei1 on Page Eight.) Buyers Trying to Bear Prune Market Despite Short Crop Efforts of some buyers to bear ' rket, which has been ad ng steadily for the past two iB. is the latest development ' th prune situation in the I'UMnette Valley. Some buyers ? 1011 holding to the prices of- .air . e reducei their prices jhii t Mnt a11 alonS tne llne twJ!. fenced by offers made hirh v Ior 60"65a o 6 cents, J Th T beea bringing 7 cents. Parish i reductia a purely id T86 t0 tease obstinate tv th. , 0 sellins is evidenced Wat that there 13 notnlne th. the eeeral condition akLet that indicates any ge?, Terrthins Pints t0 ur market kopof1 "ffures on the prune forni, va?iiC Coaat place the at 150.000.000 or . ... and. .v" . 100,000,000 , tt S1 the figures on the ZD 8883 . Ships are BOOZE BAN WORLD OVER ON U S. SHIPS American Vessels Cannot ;Sell Liquor in i of the Globe Cany Any Pj Says J ;e Hand. New Yoij jet. 27. (By Asso ciated Press.) American steam ships cannot carry or sell liquor in any part of the world, Federal Judge Hand held today in a de cision dismissing the suit of two American steamship companies to enjoin enforcement of the Daugh erty prohibition ruling. The ruling was laid down in a decision supplemental to the one rendered on Monday dismissing the application of foreign ship lines attacking the validity of the Daugherty ruling holding that no ship could enter or clear from an American port with liquor on board. Mere Presence Prohibited. Cletus Keating of counsel for the International Mercantile Ma rine, operating the American ships Finland, St. Paul and Kroonland, asked Judge Hand after the orig inal decision, for a special ruling as to rights of American ships on the high seas. He was Joined in this request by Reid L. Carr, offi cial for the United States Ameri can line. Keating said today that Judge Hand's decision prohibited th mere presence of liquor on board American ships in any part of the world. "We have not decided on our next step,." he said. "We are con sidering the advlsibility to make a request for a supercedeas stay but we are not yet sure whether we will do that or wait for the next regular sitting of the su preme court to present our ap peal." . To Check Transfer- Washington, Oct. 27. The re quirement that transfer of Amer lean vessels to foreign flags shall be made only with the previous consent of the shipping board will be strictly enforced and approval of transfers after the event will be given only where the "reasons are very strongly in favor of the applicant,". Rear Admiral Benson, commissioner, stated in connection with the decision of the board to day. crop of the entire Northwest have now dwindled down to 45,000,- 000 pounds, or about 15,000,000 Lpounds, below early estimates. Despite the fact that practically all of the buying of the past two weeks has been for export, that the eastern markets are clean of prunes and domestic buyers have done practically no buying, there remains in the hands of growers of the Northwest only about 12,000,000 pounds of prunes. The reduced offers noted yes terday and today are principally by buyers who have covered on their booked orders and are now purchasing for speculation. The packing plants are still bidding for the choicer lots on a basis of 1 cents for 4 0-4 5s, with a straight half cent drop straight down through and including the 60 's. The Lon Wahn lot of 80 tons, averaging 57 in size was pur chased yesterday by the King s Products company for 7 cents, the prevalent price since the first1 of the week. Forhi Victor Talking Machine Declares 600 Percent Dividend in Stock Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 27. The Victor Talking Machine company directors have de clared a 600 per cent dividend, announcement was made today. This action followed the recent authorization by stockholders to increase the common stock from $5,000,000 to $35,000,, 000. ORDER RELEASE OF BOOZE SHIP SEIZED AT SEA Washington, Oct. 27. Port au thorities at New York were order ed by the treasury today to release the Canadian schooner Emerald, whose seizure outside the three mile limit by the prohibition au thorities resulted in a protest from the British government. The treasury officials acted up on the recommendation oi tie state department, where it was in dicated that the seizure was re garded as in violation of the pol icy laid down by President Hard ing recently, and under which the prohibition navy was ordered to confine its operations to American territorial waters except in the cases ot vessels rouna to ue in communication with the shore by means of their own boats or crews. Officials made no announcement of the precise facts in the Emer ald case as ascertained after an investigation, but it was indicated that the reports of prohibition agents did not establish any such communication between the ves sel and the shore. Manila. Oct. 27. (By Associ ated Press.) The deadlock which has existed in the house of rep resentatives for over a week over the choice of a speaker, was brok en last night, when the first bal lot taken at the adjourned session resulted in the selection of Manuel Roxas, -collectivista member, and follower of Manuel Quezon, to the post. The election was made pos sible by a combination of collec- tivistas and nactionalistas votes against the democrata party. When it was apparent that the Quezon- and Sergio Osmena par ties had reached an agreement, the democrata members abstained from voting and Roxas was chosen. on a ballot mat gave mm two more than a majority of the house. Speaker Roxas, addressing the house, urged the free use of the English language in the body's debates and proceedings, benor Ros was educated In the public schools of the island, where only English is taught. GARNJCBST SPEAKS AT LUNCHEON ON RADIUM nr r TT fiarniobst. local physician, spoke today noon at the luncheon or tne uons ciud held at the Marion hotel on Rad ium, its history and Its possi bilities. Mr. Garnjobst expiameo that as the subject could be dis cussed for hours he would deal with only a few phases of the element. He first told of Its dis covery and then told step by step how the use of the element had continued until today It is being used for the curing of diseases heretofore thonght Impossible to treat. The occurrence ot Kaoium in nature and the use of different rays lor various iiuuenu who explained. ' ROXAS ELECTED EILIP SPEAKER KJj I 27 to en to Italian Ministry Offer Re signations 'and Great Confusion Reigns Or lando May be Minister. London, Oct. 27. (By Associat ed Press.) While the latest news from Rome shows a continuance oi a crisis in Italy, there is nothing in the advances received today to indicate that anything in the na ture of a revolution is in progress. borne Home messages predict the crisis will be speedily settled, ttuu uuomer cuspatcft announces the sending of an invitation by the Facta government to Benito Mussolini, leader, of the fascist! tor a conference which may mean entrance of the fascistl into the cabinet. Meanwhile the report through Paris that the f ascisti' were march ing on Rome is without any con tinuation. London, Oct. 27. (By Associat ed Press.) The Italian fascisti seem to have won their battle for the ousting of the Facta ministry. The premier and his colleagues of fering their resignations last night in the face of a threatened gen eral mobilization of the national ist military organization. King Victor Emmanuel was ex pected to return to the capital to day for conferences with political leaders in preparation for the formation of a new cabinet. His choice of a premier was believed to lie between VTttorio Orlando and Giovanni Giolitti both former cab inet Chiefs. Latest dispatches from Rome de scribe the situation as one of great confusion. The fascisti organization which was formed by the extreme nation alists to combat the growing pow er of the communists and social ists has reached a strength vari ously estimated at from 400,000 to 800,000 men, a large part of whom are armed, drilled and ready for military action. Rome, Oct. 27.-r-(By Associated Press.) Benito Mussolini, leader of the fascisti, is expected to ar rive in Rome today, having been called here by Premier Facta, who wishes to discuss the situation with him. The action has again caused rumors to circulate that the for mulation of another Facta but with the participation of the fas clsta is a possibility. Only More Days Remain In which to . take ad vantage of The Capital's Journal's BARGAIN OFFER of a year's subscription by mail in Marion and Polk counties, for $3.00 ; FACTA FORCED M POM BY FASCIST! Garry Liquor all Over World In Durance Vile fcr Selling Moonshine in ! Guise of Hair Tonic Cleveland, Ohio, Oct 2T. Louis and Abraham Auerbach of Cleveland, declared by the government to be former heads of the "million dollar" hair tonic company . located here, were Indicted with four 'other Cleveland men by the federal grand jury late today, charged wtih conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law in connection with an alleged $1, 000,000 alcohol - running plot here. OF LOST LEADER Washington, Oct. 27. The spir it of Theodore Roosevelt walked abroad in Washington today. Formal celebration of his birth' day anniversary was claimed by the navy ;for Its own and there is none Who would challenge the navy'8 rigtit to revel in memories of Roosevelt, to pay gladly the debt of gratitude its owes to him But aside from all. this, from the prepared addresses on navy day that dealjt largely with his sayings and hvs 'Wrks for the navy, there ran a, curious under . current of talk among men everywhere that bore witness to the place the dead president had made for himself in American hearts. It was natural that around the navy department, Roosevelt s name should find its way into ev ery casual conversation, as older officers paused to chat in the cor ridors. Many of these had per sonal stories to recall of his fear less career as assistant secretary of the navy, the post his Bon and namesake now holds. Traditions old in the navy were shattered in those days and new traditions, dear. to the hearts of sailor folk of today, were built up in their place around the dominent, ener getic,; eager personality that even an assistant secretarysnip coma not subdue. 1 E Washington, Oct. 27. Presl dent Warding paid tribute to Theo dore Roosevelt today upon the an niversary o,tlb.e former president's birthday-1n a messace sent to w. B. Matthews of Lob Angeles, to be read at a Roosevelt memorial cele bration in the California city. "It is always heartening to note the interest that is taken each year in the commemoration ol Theodore Roosevelt's birthday," the president's message una "That this man, the contemporary of our generation and personally known to more Americans than perhaps any other of his time, has so soon become an almost legend ary figure is the proof that high ideals and sincere, unselfish serv ice are unerringly recognized and prized by the nation. CLABA AND PEGGY , ACCUSE EACH OTHER Los Angeles, Cat, Oct. 27. Clara Phillips electrified the court room in which she is being tried for murder today when she inter rupted testimony of Peggy Caffee, her chorus girl chum, by stiffen ing in her chair and saying: "Peggy, now tell the truth! Ton bought that hammer!" Peggy turned from the Jury and facing Clara shot back: "Clara Phillips, you bought that yourself." ROOSEVELT DAY BRINGS MEMORIES IN PAYS ROOSEVELT HONOR 8888 GUILTY ONES Big Farmer Accuses Mrs. Hall and Stevens of Double Murder Story Story Corroborated. New Brunswick, N. J., Oct 27. (By Associated Press.) Spe cial Deputy Attorney General Mott stated today that he had found a person who corroborated the story told by the' farmer woman, Mrs. Jane Gibson, who witnessed the slaying the night of September 14 of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills. New Brunswick, N. J., Oct, 27. Wilbur A. Mott, special deputy attorney general who has taken over the inquiry into the Hall Mills murder mystery, expected to interview a prominent church man today in an effort to corroborate statements of Mrs. Jane Gibson eye witness of the double slaying. Mott indicated that he intended to cause the churchman's arrest unless he agrees to become a wit ness for the prosecution. Failure of the man, said to have been near the scene of tihe murder, to ac quaint the authorities with his al leged knowledge of the affair has laid him liable to arrest, Prosecu tor Mott believes. Mott is said to be in possession of data showing that tbis same man had discovered the letters of Mrs. Eleanor Reinhardt Mills, slain choir leader, to the Rev. Ed ward Wheeler Hall.,. The man's car is said to have been parked near the crabapple tree on the old Phillips place and its headlight made it possible for Mrs. Gibson to see the battle that ended in the death of Dr. Hall and Mrs. Mills. Attorney Timothy N. Pfelffer, representing Mrs. Hull, denied last night that either Mrs. Hall or her brother, Henry Stevens, was pres ent when the clergyman and his ohoir singer were killed. Names Widow and Brother, Mrs. Frances Stevens Hall, wid ow of the slain rector of the Pro testant Episcopal church of St. John the Evangelist, and her brother ,Henry Stevens, have been named in the sworn statement of Mrs. Jane Gibson self-styled eye witness of the double slaying of the Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Rinehardt Mills on the night of September 14 last, This anonuncement was not made by the authorities, but be came known last night through the issuance of a statement by Mrs. Hall's attorney, Timothy N Pfeiffer, denying the facts of Mrs. Gibson's account and declaring that neither the rector's widow nor her brother were on the Phil lips farm on the night of the dou ble slaying. One Maid Reported Oat. Mrs. Gibson's statements are contrary to the facts," Mr. Pfeiffer said. "Mrs. Hall was in her hoiu, all evening. Barbara Tough, one of the maids was out that night and Louisa Geist, the other maid, was on the back stoop. There was no one else but a little 7-year-old niece in the bouse with Mrs. Hall. But there may have been one visi tor. "Henry Stevens' identification as one of the quartet seen on the farm Is also contrary to fact. Henry was at Lavallette, N. J, all that night." Mrs. Gibson, In her statement It was known, declared that she had seen four persons on the night of the murders under the crabapple tree, where two days later the bodies of tbe rector and the choir singer were found. Mrs. Gibson also said in her statement that she heard the man whom she alleged she saw fire a series of shots at the rector anc the ohoir singer, addressed by his companion. SAYS WIDOW AND BROTHER 8888 Wife's Brother Quizzed In Hall Killing Henry Stevens, immensely wealthy brother of Mrs. Edward Wheeler Hall, ot New Brunswick, N. J., has been quizzed again by the authorities in their investiga tion into the killing of Rev. E. W Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills, his choir leader and "Wonder Wo man," to whom he was "Gypsy King." CONFIRM VALIDITY OF CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT The validity of the central Ore gon irrigation district in Des chutes county is confirmed and a bond isue of $180,000 voted by tbe district is held to be legal in an , opinion written by Justice Brown and handil down by the supreme court this morning. The opinion was based upon an appli cation filed with the court by the directors of the district tor a judi cial examination and judgment as to the regularity and legality of the proceedings in connection with the organization of the dis trict. The decrees of Judge E. T. J. Duffy of the Deschutes county circuit court is affirmed in all particulars except insofar as it confirms the exclusion of any lands from the district, by virtue of an order of the board of direc tors in which respect the lower court is reversed. .. . i Court Divided On Rights of Measures To Go Upon Ballot Opinions were also handed down by the court this morning In the injunction proceedings involving the right of the Albright Interest rate bill and the Exposition bill to places on th$ November ballot. Both of these cases were determ ined by oral opinions several weeks ago, the Marion county cir cuit being affirmed in both In stances. This affirmation, however, the written opinions show, was by no means 'unanimous. Especially is this lack of concurrence in the ac tion of the lower court present in tbe action of the supreme court on the appeal in the interest rate case in which four judges join in affirming the judgment of the lower court, denying the measure a place on the ballot, while three judges dissent from the affirm ing opinion and declare that the THIS COUPON AND FIVE CENTS will admit any child of 12 years or under to the Special CAPITAL JOURNAL MATINEE Roy Stewart in The Radio King THE BLIGH THEATRE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10 A. M. CLUi SHOT BY WIFE OF HIS FRIEND Montana Church Rector Killed in His House Woman Then Commits Suicide No Cause. Havre, Mont., Oct 27. Rev. Leonard Jacob Christler, rector of St. Mark's church of the Incar nation of thl3own, and Mrs. Margaret Carleton, a member ot his congregation and the wife of former Circuit Judge Frank Carletcn of Hill county, were shot and killed at an early hour this morning in the minister's home. According to the statement to day of Mrs. Christler, wife of the minister, Mrs. Carleton shot Rev. Mr. Christler and then herself, in a room adjoining one where she was seated. Her story failed to develop a motive for the shooting, and Mrs. Carleton left no expla nation. The-shooting followed a visit of Mrs. Carleton to the Christler home and, according to Mrs. Christler, occurred in a hallway off the living room when her hus band accompanied their visitor to the door. Earlier In the evening Mrs. Christler had returned home from a restaurant where she had gone with her husband and a visiting minister after services at his church, and had,found Mrs. Carle ton in the house, tearing up a number of photographs of Rev. Mr. Christler and burning them. together with some papers. Mrs. Carletontalkcd incoherently, she said, but offered no explanation of ler presence in the Christler home After obtaining some keys for which she had returned borne, Mrs. Christler went back to the restaurant, she said, and Mrs. Carleton talked Incoherently, she was not until late last night that she returned home with her hus band, and a short time later Mrs. Carleton returned, Mrs. Christler, declared. judgment of the lower court should have been reversed and the measure permitted to go upon the ballot. The majority opinion in thlj case, involving the validity of the Initiative petitions in the interest rate measure, is written by Chief Justice Burnett with Justice Rand concurring. A special concurring opinion is writ ten by Justice McBride with Jus tice Brown concurring. Justice Bean in a dissenting opinion which is concurred in by Justice McCourt, declares that the fraudulent certifications made by the notaries public in this case did not invalidate the petitions; themselves holding that "a peti tion is 'legally sufficient' if It contains the names of the re quisite number of legal voters and, is in the form provided by the state."