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About The Evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 14, 1921)
STte lEtumtttg iBvrmh A Class Ad Will Do It Today's News Member of the Associated Press. . Fifteenth Ycniv No. oOSl. iff .KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1021. lrloo Flvo Cent a WIDELY KNOWN WOODSMAN IS CQMINGTfJ K..F. Forhnps no unofficial flguro stands moru prominently and lovingly In tho oyoa of tho boyhood of Amorlca than Joo Knowles, tho Boston nrtUt and nature scientist, who has proven tho mastership of man over tho donl zona of tho woods, and tho ability of the human body to withstand tho rig ors of tho most vlotont oloments. Just as Joo Knowlcs loves nature, so ho lovos tho companshlp of boys, and during ills long and honorablo carcor ho has mado frlonds with a million of thorn, mora or less, who would bo contont, as a poet aptly etatoH ,To trudgo by his sldo whato'or botldo; To sharo his tiro at night; To call him friend to tho long trail end, And to road his heart aright. Upon his various tests ho has dem onstrated that without weapons or tools, and using nothing but the wood and stono of tho forest, bo Is ablo to nourish himself adequately And to occupy his tlmo beneficially, finding companionship In tho wild animals which ho tamos and lives with llko Hoblnson Crusoa, minus bis man Friday. For "stunts" llico these Joo Knowlcs has becoma nationally fa mous. On August 4, 1913, bo plunged Into a forest of Malno. Ho was nnkod. Ho had no weapons, tools, food, or raiment of any kind. Ho promised to como out of tbo woods on Octobor 4 In flno physical condition. On tho day sot ho ro-nppoarcd, clad Jn tho kins of a black boar and door, with moccaslons on his feet, and a pack "on bis back containing a fire ktndlor and other tools that ho had fashion ed. Thoro Is a glhty truth In this feat from which all can learn a los son. Joo Knowlcs lovos animals. Ho docs not foar them. Ho loves to toach woodcraft, and to paint us few paint ers can scones from nature Ho loves tho out-of-doors, and toaches his boy friends to lovo It, too. Ho has appeared In legltlmato drama, vaudo vlllo, tho movies, and In entertain ments and exhibitions In ovory state In tho union. Ho has circumnaviga ted the globo, thus adding to his vast storo of scientific Information. His wholo llfo, from tho tlmo he loft homo as a boy, reads llko the most thrilling book. Ho delights In re counting his oxporlonces, using, how ever, a dogroo of modesty In the tell ing that adds to their charm. A few years ago Joo Knowles gavo up actlvo public llfo, preferring to re tiro to tho solltudo of tho woods, or to a homo at tho ocean's sldo, and after searching tho country over ho and his wlfo selected a wooded hill sldo near Seavlow, Washington, closo to tho roar of tho old Pacific, and thMln a little houso, really noth "'ingtmore than a cabin, he lives in poaco and qulotudo, spending his tlmo strolling o'er tho hills, along the beach, writing, or painting wonderful pictures of nature, which only a man who knowB naturo as he does can paint them. It was at this oceansldo homo that tho wrltor became ac quainted with Joo Knowles, and was permitted to onjoy many profitable visits with him. His rugged nature, honesty of purpose, extensive knowl edgoof tho subjects you wish to dis cuss and other attributes draw you to him. Rocontly, whon tho orgunlxatlon of boys' naturo club -was talked about here, the wrltor suggested bringing Sir. Knowlcs hero to assist In tho or ganisation and to get acquainted with Klamath county boys, who have no' superiors as red-blooded young Americans the whole country over, After a meeting of the boys, in charge of Paul O'Dowd, the matter was submitted to Mr. Knowles by mall, and within a few days came the werds: "I'm -with you, Kelley, go ahead with your program." Tho program has not been out lined yet, but tho plans are to have Mr. Knowlos como hore within a month or five wooks, and take a prominent part in an entertainment in which the boys of the prbposed club will also participate. This will start things in earnest. He will firing with him all the paraphenalla California Men Buy Rahn Ranch In Swan Lake Dist. Tho 2200 aero Edgowood ranch at Swan Lake has boon sold by Edith M. Ilahn and Louis Iluhn to Charles P. Hawko and Aloxandcr pordon, of Knights Landing, Cali fornia. Mr. Hawko, who has boon (connected with a 34,00 aero stock ranch at Knights Landing,, will ro sldo upon tho Kdgowood ranch. Ho will tako possession at onco and Is bringing his wlfo and two sons from California to mako their homo at Swan Lake. Tho transfer of tho property was mado through tho agency of Kelly & Bellman. MAY COME HERE If sufficient lnterost Is shown among music lovers of tho city, Leo pold Codawaky, world famous pian ist, may nppoar In Klamath Falls January 27. Miss Alma Voodlsch of Now York, wostern representative of tho International Concert buroau, which la arranging tho western tour of tho notod artist, Is at tho White Pelican hotel and Is carrying on ne gotiations with tho Musical Study club for an appearance hero. It is an opportunity that tho com munity cannot afford to pass by and tho club oxpocts that every resident of tho city will bo personally Interest ed In tho plan to bring Qodowsky horo. If enough support is forth coming it will undoubtedly bo pos sible to mako tbo financial arrange ments for bis appearance, t F Word was rocolvod this morning by E. H. Thomas, county agricul tural agont, that K)amath county and southern Orogon Is well represented on tho board of directors of tho now stato farm bureau federation, which porfoctod perinanont organization at tho Portland meeting this wook, through tho selection of T. N. Case, woll-known farmer and presldont of tho Klamath county farm buroau, aB ono of tho seven stato directors. Officers elected by tho federation woro Qoorgo D. Mansfield of Mod- ford, head of the temporary organiza tion, as presldont; j Victor rSmth of Sherman county at" vlco,-rirosldent, nnd P. O. Powell of Monmouth coun ty, secretary treasurer. , Those throe officers, with throe others T. N. Caso of Klamath, Mr. Schroder of Coos and Mr. Hlckock of Malheur county comprise the execu tive committee of tho stato farm bur- eau, giving Klamath county a large share in tho operation of the organ ization. Weather Probabilities The Gyclo-Stormagraph at Underwood's pharmacy has reg istered a fairly even pressure tor the last 24 hours, but at noon today commencod to fall. A continuation of downward movement would mean a proba ble change In weather condi tions within the next 24 hours, but the movement has been of such short duration (forecasts are mado at 2 p. m. each day) that it is difficult to make an accurate prognostication. Forecast tor next 24 heurs: Storm brewing In southwest; probably warmer. necessary for tho teaching of wood craft, and It Is quite possible that he may tako the boys on a couple 'of hikes. More Information relative to Mr, Knowles' visit will bo given out from time to time, but the peoplo of this comimunlty can rest assured that whon Joe Knowles appears they will see a most unusual character whom they will eqjoy, and who will be a world of benefit to every boy he be comes acquainted with here. 1 NT I IT STATE BUREAU BUI STATE I DANK TO PIT NEAT DIVIDEND FINE Indlcatlvo of tho wondorful do volopment and solidity of tho Kla math State bank is tho setting asldo by that Institution of tho sum of $12,- 000 In oarnlngs to bo paid as stock Ulvldonds at somo futuro dato. In ad dition to this $1500 was added to tho surplus fund. Both of theso acts woro performed last night at tho an nual meeting of 'tho stockholders. This bank has gained natlon-wldo fame by reason of Its romarkablo de velopment and this additional evi dence of its solid growth will un doubtedly bo received by bankors throughout country with addod In terest and no little surprise. "It is not duo to us," was tbo modest state ment of Presldont Burke, "but to tho wondorful growth of this com munity." This statement Is not al together a fact, with all duo respect to Mr. Burko, for without the con servatively constructlvo management that has directed tho Klamath Stato bank, its expansion would not have boen out of the ordinary. Henco, tho roal credit Is duo to tho president and tho corps of offlcors who havo so ably assisted him. At tho meeting last night tho fol lowing directors woro chesen: O. D. Burke, S. B. Martin, It. C O roes- beck, Frank Moorland, C. E. Rtloy, J. A. Oordon and C. B. Crisler. Mr. Moorland Is a now namo in tho di rectorate. Ho has boon a resident of this county for over a decado and Is recognlyod as a man who will carry with 'him tho confidence of a wide circle of frlonds and acquaintances, Before coming to Klamath Falls from Michigan, he had several years, of banking experience. ' At a meeting of the dlroctors, which wns hold Immediately follow ing that of tho stockholders, tho fol lowing offlcors wero olected: O. D. Burko, president; J. A. Qordon, and S. E. Martin, vlco presidents; Ida B. Momyer. cashier: J. I. Beard, as sistant cashier. Gotham Police Guard Building NEW YORK. Jan. 14. Tho pub Ho buildings, 'churches, public util ity plants, and homes of wealthy clt liens throughout tho city aro being heavily guarded by tho police as a precautionary moasuro against pos- slblo radical demonstrations. Bread Price Down, .Announces Dealer e Tbor.rlso and tho fall of tho Ro man empire has noining on mo nrlcn of bread. oxcoDt perhaps to tho extent that tho tali of the em pire aftor things got started in earnest, was exceedingly spoony aim pormanont. Both tho Roman cm plre nnd tho price of bread certainly reached altltudlnoua heights, but the tall of tho prtco of bread drops all similarity to tho other historical drop, inasmuch aB it is dropping llttlo by little, tho latest drop bo Jng one cent a loaf. Tho Rex cato ;and tho Maze havo announced this roductlon, eftoctlvo on loaves of either 1 pound or 1U pounds, and 1'should be understood that the drop Is due to mo gradual adjust ment of foodstuffs throughout the country, and not to the elimination or decrease in materials of which the'' indispensable 'loaf of bread Is mado. It's tho same satisfactory loaf plus a moro satisfactory price, Is the explanation given by Ross Nlckerson of tho Rex cato. WEATHER RETORT OREGON Tonight and Saturday, rain in the west portion; rain or snow In east portion; warmer tonight In the southwest and east portions. EXAMINED FOR SANITY Ben Cattlett, agod 72, an Inmate of the county hospital, was examin ed this morning and adjudged insane. Mr. Catlett Is not violont and will remain In the hospital unless more serious symptoms 'dovolop. A short time ago he fell and Injured him self, this Injury probably being part ly responsible for his present condi tion. v ftOUIRTERS OF C. OF G. MAKE Tho final touches aro being glvon to tho Interior finishing of tho new Klamath county chamber of com morco rooms beneath tho Amorlcan National bank and It la expectod by tho offlcors of tho chamber that now quartors will bo ready for full oc cupancy Monday. !A preliminary houso warming will be .held tonight in tho new rooms when a largo gathering of porsona interested In tho community service project Is oxpected "A workshop for community de velopment" Secretary Stanley calls tho rooms and conaldors that ho has an Ideal plant In which to forge plana for tho genoral advancement of tho community lntorest and weld togeth er tho different Interests Into an otfectlvo machlno tor tho promotion of tho goneral welfaro. Tho basement Is divided by a full partition Into two lengthy rooms. The entrance Is on tho Fifth street side of tho building, down a flight of stops and through a largo door, with big glass panels that lot In a flood of sunlrgnt on hrlght days. To tbo right of tho ontrance Is oar tltlonod off tbo general oftlco and Information buroau, with paneled work of native wood and a counter top o( oak. Beneath the counter is a sot of drawers of different sizes, providing filing space for all sizes of records. All of, tho cabinet work, was done by the Lakeside Lumber company. Everything Is of selected, seasonable material and each door and drawor fits perfectly and opens and clozes with utmost smoothness. The grain of the native wood has been r carefully brought out and tho finished paneling presents a very ar tistic effect. To tho left of tho ontranco Is a paneled onclosuro which will servo as offlco room tor tho coordinate In terests of the chamber, for Instance tho Red Cross, tho county nurse, community servlco and tho like. There will bo room for foar or five and at a pinch six or seven desks in tho'bulldlng to servo these differ ent activities. In tho rear of the building on tho Fifth strcot sldo will bo a rest room for ladles, and In tho front It parti tioned off a space for the secretary's oftlco and a meeting room tor the dl roctors. Along tho walls Is ample room for specimen Jars and Tacks, which will be filled and placed as rapidly aa good exhibits aro secured. Prepara tions are also mdo for placing the chamber's collection, of photographs whoro they will be most accessible to visitors . Map, pamphlet nnd folder racks will bo convonlently placed whoro tourists can cully get at them, and the Information bur oau, In the general oftlco, is Im mediately at nand whon tho tourist steps through tho door. Passing from the office sldo, through a pair of largo French doora that wore presented to the chamber by the Big Basin lumber company, as was a connecting door of solid pine at the front of tho building, the vis itor enters tho forum room, whoro the weokly .luncheons of the organ ization will be held. It Is spacious room and Its entire 72 feet ot length may be used for luncheon purposes. Ordinarily some 20 fcot ot tho front will bo scrooncd off for a committee roomf but If desired the screen may be moved and the whole hall Is avail able for the forum. At the roar Is a convenient room for kitchen pur poses. Ventilators let a fresh current ot air flow Into the rooms from front and rear, and the current passes beneath the steam Tadlators, which lie flat beneath the celling, Insuring the malntalnanco ot an equable tem perature and fresh air at all times. . From front and. sides of the build ing tboro Is a tlood of natural light on bright days, but for dark days and evenings an ample electrical lighting system has been Installed,, An outstanding feature of the task ot fitting up the quarters, said Sec retary Stanley wua.the general pains taking interest-shown. by all engaged in the work? Carpenters, .painters and All U4.UOT.' MUMUIA. IVUt lUJOll W WORKSHOP Japan Admits Culpability in Langdon Killing MANILA, P. I Jan. 14 Japan has agreed to.- an indemnity as tho result ot tho killing ot Lleutonaut Langdon ot tho crulsor Albany at Vladivostok, It Is understood horo. Admiral Cleaves, who startod for Vladivostok to Investigate, returned last night, having received a wire less mossago indicating that tho af fair was sottled. ' WASHINOTON, Jan. 14 Tho stato department will not drop tho Langdon affair Without convincing proof of Japan's Intontlon to mako similar Incidents Improbablo, it is announced horo. Tho govornmont is awaiting satisfactory assurances following tho dispatching ot tho noto last night. ARE NOW.READT Tho Sunset apartments, recently comploted, compare favorably with those ot tho most modem apartment houses. The Evans brqthers, who built them, plannod tho building with a view to giving tholr tenants the benefit of all the modern con veniences that delight the apartment dwellers of today, and an Inspection ot tho building discloses the fact that thoy "budded wisely and well." Every built-in convenience known to modern apartment builders Is thoro, Including disappearing beds, Ironing boards and tables, kitchen cabinets, bureaus, dressers, china closets, and innumerable clothes closets. And, that Is only a part ot what tho apartments boast In that line. - ,' Tho kitchen equipments Include nlectrlcnl iitovea. stationary' wash tubs abd sinks. Perfect operating air shafts with perforated shelves -take the places of ordinary, refrigerators. In tact, columns coum, no ,wrien telling ot all tho conveniences, labor- saving devices and other things that tho Evans brothofs have Installed for tbo benefit of their tenants, but sut- flco to say that tho 12 apartments aro a sourco ot justifiable pride to Klamath Falls, which is badly In need ot homes, and particularly ot homes which fill the bill so nicely as these apartments do. It might bo stated that all excopt two ot these apartments aro now occupied, and tho othor two will soon be occupied also. Somo tlmo In tbo not very distant futuro, the top floor will bo com pleted, It being the plan ot tho Evans brotbors to add 12 more apartments This might bo done during tbo com' Ing summer, provided sufficient help can be secured. "Shadow Escapes Policemen's Bullets PORTLAND, Jan. 14. "Shadow" escaped, tho police and deputy shor Ufa again today in splto of bullets tired by- efficers: The second episode- In 'which the writer ot tho threatening- letters escaped occurred In outskirts ot tho 'city at another rendezvous-prescribed for J. Wesley Ladd. bankerr to deliver a package containing' $25,000. Whon a ma chlno 'carrying tho pollco approach ed tho "Shadow" flashod signals. The police opeped tire, but later could find no trace of "Shadow." PORTLAND, Jan. 14 Deputy Mollonhour and Lamonto reportod that about ,two hours aftor "sha dow" oscapod they were accosted while soarchlng far him by a man who ordered them to throw up their hands, Before tho officers could got out their weapons the man fired six shots. Tho officers fired at him, but he escaped In the brush. Veterans Roar Their Approval PORTLAND, Jan. 14. About 1500 veterans of thor world war In a mass meeting last night roared affirm tlon-to a resolution calling upon the legislature to allow ex-service men tho option ot $25 for each month ot service, or $3,000 for a farm or homo loan- forts to do their Individual jobs "Juat right," ana the result is a nry adequate and satisfactory ,JJ,workaopA NEW TINT 3 NN (It D READY TO RACK "I am bonding ovory energy to tho task of reorganization and re opening the First State & Savings bank," said Captain J. W. Siemens today." It will take a llttlo tlmo to perfect the details, but ;tho prospects are very bright." Captain Siemens' returned last night from, Portland and to the fore going statement ho added tho Infor mation that he had the assurances of two leading banks there that thoy would stand behind tho First State & Savings bank when the plans of re organization reachod the point whore thoy demanded support. There Is every possibility thai the bank will reopen within a short time, but In any evont the deposi tors of tho institution will not lose a cent. Captain Slomens stated flatly that tho bank is solvont, that its aosota aro alone suffllcent to meet all the demands of depositors. Further thaa that he pointed to tho bank's $100, 100 capital stock, similar surplus and tho liability ot tho stockholders for $100,000 more, making a total ot $300,000 above tho bank's collateral assets that stands between tho de positors and the possible loss of a penny. Bramwell'a Advice Frank CBrarawell, stato banking superintendent, o arrived last night to take charge ot the bank ex amination, said today that he could mako nonspecific statement until he had examined the hooks and Investi gated the bank's loans and Inter viewed the peraonsto jfrhom the loans were made. v J Vfoylstatoment-l made ,now would not bo based on knowledge," said Mr. Bramwell. "Examination alone can supply the tacts to support an official report of tho bank's condi tion." It Is not tho bank Itself that Is re sponsible for the closing ot any In stitution, he said, but the people who do business In the community. Klamath county now faces a condi tion In which more than a million dollars havo been removed from trade channels and Is temporarily tlod up. Llko stagnation ot blood In a limb, gangrene Is a likely result business gangrene unless a remedy is applied. The financial remedy is similar to the remedy that a physi cal condition would demand main tenance ot a hoalthy circulation. Thorefore, said the banking super intendent, If every cttlzen ot the county will refrain from panic, re frain from hoarding, bring in every lnactlvo dollar that thoy havo and place It In other banks, it will put those banks in a position to carry the oxtra load placed upon them tem porarily and aid mightily in restora tion ot tho temporarily crippled bank. The Herald believes that tho peo plo" of Klamath have shown that tbey have apprehended the situation clear ly and that the remedy la being ap plied now, and the community Is a solid unit of faith that tho adverse conditions aro passing and will be swiftly overcomo. An unique demonstration ot con- fldonce occurred last night at the S. P. station, when Captain Siemens, returning trom Portland, waB met ho descended from the tram by a crowd ot several hundred neighbors, The presenco ot tho throng was tho result ot no pre concerted arrangement. Singly and in groups, prompted by the same instinct ot loyal nelghborllness, the citizens moved statlonward during the evening, until by train time a huge crowd had gathered. R. C. droesbeck, as spokesman for the throng, declared to Captain Siemens that the community had no doubt of his ability to reorganize the bank successfully. The bank president made a feeling response. The crowd vented Its enthusiasm Jn cheers and queries as to "Who made Klamath county" and "who ia tho biggest man in, the county?" were unhesitatingly answered by the interrogators with the mme "Cap. Siemens" N rega