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About The Evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 29, 1921)
- The Largest Regular Newspaper Edition Ever Printed in Klamath Falls 18 ftis Ste lEuemttn Mvtnlh News Sect n and Auto News Member of the .Associated Press. Flfl'H'iith Vrar, No. IWUfl. KLAMATH KAMA OHKON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, lIKSt. Price Fire Cent War Talk Bogey Manufactured In Germany Declares Poland's Commissioner to United States Self Interest of the Bolsheviki Government Calls for the Maintenance of Peace With Poland; "Reds" Unable to Transport Adequate ' Army, Shown by Failures of Last Year Koport that Imvo boon wldoly fea tured by tlio sensational pspors and pross sorvlcos In tho Untocl Htatoi that all Europo U llkoly to bo drag Rod Into wur thin spring, whnn tho bolshovlst drlva oh Poland ntartii, nro donlod by Htnnlslaw Arct, Poll ill coinmlititonor to tho Unllul Htatoi. Tho reports aaiiort that Frnnco Ik propnrod to put an army of from two to throo million man In tho field ait noon ai tho weather permits tramiportatlon, and thn other nation will bn Involtod until tho continent li again an Inforno, Tlio I'ollih commissioner In n alien- od statomont to tho American prciii aaya thn atatomonta orlKlnato ai Gorman, propaganda, based on Just enough truth to make them danger oui. llo aaya In full: Alarmist roporta of an Intended bolshovfst drlro on Poland thta spring aro not only wholly without foundation, but aro directly In con flict with tho Intended courso ot tho sovlol roglmo, acting solely In solt Interest. Tlio rumor oflhXbdlshovfsTprep nratlons bavo emanated entirely from Ilorlln. They bavo. boon sent out broadcast by tho Oorraun foreign of flco for tho spocltlc purpose of help lag Germany In tho fight to gain pas aesslon ot Upper Silesia, by frighten Ing tho voters Into bollovlng that union with Poland will mean partici pation In a war. In each caso tho date selected foC ihn phantom bolshelst attack has coincided with tho most recent announcement ot tho dato set or tho plebiscite. Why HoInIuivUim Will .Vol AttJifk As tho atatomonta that tho bolsho Vlsts will attack Poland again aro based only on conjecture, It Is easy tq provo tho woaknoas ot thoso de ductions by citing sovoral reasons why tho rods will lcavo Poland In poaco. At this moniont tho bolshovlst dip lomnts aro ongagod In drawing up tho final agroomonta batwoon Hussla and Poland at tho Riga poaco conforonco, which has boon concluded oxcopt for tho adjustment of tho Polish claim to portion of tho Hussion gold, rosorro. Nothing that has so far developed In dicate that tho bolshovlsts aro act ing In any thing but tho best ot faith. Tbclr delogatos at Hlga, according to Polish and neutral roports, aro giv ing tho most careful consideration to all points under discussion, at which thoy would hardly wastu their tlmo woro thoy not counting on making somo ubi) ot tho final documont. Poland iw Itouto for Uunlnow An ovon moro Important reason why tho rods will hesitate to attack Poland Is that tho Moscow govorn anont hna como to tho realization that, for tho tlmo bolng at loast, Poland Plaintiff Is Given Judgment in Full William Stolnmotz was awarded a Judgment for 11952.00, tho full amount asked for, by tho Jury's de cision In tho caso In which ho sued Fred Oronnon for his Bharo of tho profits ot partnership, Tho defond ant clalmod that tho partnership did not exist, and tho case hlngod on this contention. Tho Jury was out about two hours. Tho porsonnol ot tho Jury was Htonry Oagby, Otto Hold rick, If. S. Wakotlold, Jamos Blair, Clydo nradley, John A, Koontx, Charloa Kostor, Tom Lynch, J. W. Llndsoy, 0. N. Ilnmsby, and IL Ny-landor. offors tho best opportunity tor tho oponlng up ot trade with tho outsldo world. Tho Klgn treaty Includes economic clauses which will mako possible n goneral re-cttabllshmont of trade between Moscow and Wnr saw, and through Warsaw to tho rest of the world, Tha bolshovlst would loso this opportunity entirely nnd also Jeopardize the trado relations now bolng established with Great Britain and other countries, woro thoy again to attempt to master Po land. No IHrrct Attack on Alllr In tho cnurso of recent Polish Russian negotiations. It has been brought out that bolshovlsts do not nt this tlmo dcslra to draw tho direct flro ot tho allied armies. Tho sup port given Poland by Franco, prom ises of which havo boen given In caso again nooded, havo greatly coolod tho bolshovlst Iro for a Polish war. Tho one thing that tho bolshovlsts havo always .given evidence ot re specting Is thtlr own self Interost. Unless they aro now to thange their course entirely,,, an attqek on Poland Is out of tho question. ThVy stand to loso moro than thoy coujd .possibly gain by a successful campaign. -Not Equipped fop W"r Tho bolshovlst transportation sys tem Is In tiry bad shape, nnd Is not only comparatively, but actually, In possession of less rolling stock than tho Polish systom. If wo consider tho enormous distances over which Ilussln must transport soldiers and supplies, It Is solf-ovldont that men ace of millions ot fully equipped sol diers on tho Polish frontier Is moro fiction. I.nst yoar tho bolshovlsts did not send mora men to Poland because thoy woro short of soldiers, or be causo thoy woro engnged In fighting Wrnngol, but simply because thoy could not transport thorn. In addi tion, tho territory along tho Polish Ilusslan frontlor Is a barren wasto, making nocossary tho bringing along of snppllos of ovory naturo, It bolng Imposslbla for an army to "llvo off tho country." Thoso facts aro fully rcalltoQ by tho Lonlno regtmo. ' Poland docs not bollovo that tho Soviet army will cause tho nation further troubles for a long tlmo to como. Tho present alarming roports aro not rogardod as presaging war, but nro accoptod at tholr true valuo a (lorman-niado bogoy to fright on nwny supporters ot Poland In both Kuropo and Amorlca. Fall City Men Buy Battery Station Here W. II. and Aloxandor Btovons, fathor and son, of Fall City, Oro- gon, linvo purchased tho Link Illver buttery Btatlon, cornor ot Seventh stroot and Klamath avenue, from II. J, Shoots, nnd will tako possession February 1st, Mr. Shoots nnnouncod today. Thoy aro oxporloncod sorv lco station men, Mr. Shoots will glvo all ot hjs tlmo to the develop ment ot his oloctrlcal shop and sorvlco. Tho battory station was founded lx years ago by Mr. Sheets, and has slnco been undor his manage ment continuously. 11ETWAL FOIt IiOTISSO PORTLAND, Jan. 29. A retrial of Thomas LottsBO, charged with wlfo murdor. Is oxpoctod, following the disagreement ot tho Jury lato yostorday. J ST IW DISTRICT (Spoclal to Tho Horald) M.ALIN, Jan. 29. -Tho Bhasta View Irrigation projoct Is bolng sur veyed by C. T. Darloy, Don Reed, and Kugono Robinson who started on tho work last Wednesday. Tho high lino Irrigation ditch and somo laterals will bo survoyod. Tho Shasta Vlow Irrigation district was formod two years ago and con tains 6000 acres of tho boat land In tho valley. Tho water for this land will bo pumpod from tho Adams canal nt Adams polrt Into tho high lino ditch. Tho now projoct' wilt practically doublo tho amount of Irrigated land on tho Oregon side of the line. To carry sufficient water for tho new land tho present ditch will have to bo enlarged to Adams point. Thrco hundred "scrubs" woro con sumed by tho banqueters at tho en tertainment glvon by the Klamath county farm bureau nt Merrill last night, about 300 ravenous and deter mined farm bureau monitor and others Inking fiendish delight Jn pul ing out of exlstonce the animals which the pure bred stock promoter! consider a menace (o the. prosperity ot tho county. Theso scrubs lnoluded bulls, cowa, hogs, and shoop, and tho only regrot exprossed after each of them had boen sent on their way stomachward was that they wore ani mal cooklos lnstoad ot rear scrub stock. However, there was no chanco to mlstako tho Intent and de meanor of tho diners, and tho event provod beyond a doubt that tho days of thescrub In this county aro num bered. Theodoro Case, president of tho county farm bureau, was tho princi pal speaker of tho ovenlng, his talk being a comprohonslvo outllno ot the work ot tho farm bureau, and tho op portunities for accomplishing ' tho objects of their endeavors. Harry Tolford, chairman of tho farm bureau cxocutlvo commlttco ably supplemented Mr. Case's ad dress. Of prtmo interest was tho subscrib ing ot 11000 by 16 membora ot tho marketing organization ot the farm bureau for stock in tho organization. This Is an adjunct ot tho farm bur eau, tho purposo being to facilitate tho shipping ot produco ot any kind, nnd tho securing ot tho best possl Iblo prices for this produco. This organization will not bo porfectod until tho nocossary stock Is sub scribed, and when porfectod It will bo Incorporated undor tho laws of tho state, with well balanced execu tive mnchlnory. Mombors of tho mar keting association must bo mombors ot tho farm buroau, but It Is not no cossary for all mombors ot tho bur oau to bo mombers of tho markotlug association. Mala quartets, and also a ladles' quartet supplied songs and accomp anying harmony and good fun in abundanco, and Clydo Griffith nnd Theodora Caso. Jr. put on a musical comody skit that mado a tromondous 1111, 41 11UI11U1MUB 1UUUIMB WJ . Jenotto was one ot tho top-notch en tertaining features. John Taylor, Calvin Hasklns, and John Cotman, who compose tho Mer rill farm bureau committee, had charge ot tho program. Throo cars, loaded to tho docks, wont down from this city to attend tho entertainment. . WEATHER HKPOUT OREGON Tonight nnd Sunday: Rain in west portion; rain or snow in east portion. 1 GOURMANDS EAT 300 SCRUBS HALF SCORE SfGNOHBOY L Organization of a local council of 46 representative mon of tho city to back tho Hoy Scout move'mont horo was otfected last night at tho meeting for discussion ot tho boy problem at tho Chamber of Com morco rooms. Tho council named an exceutlvo commlttoo, which will consist of nlno members. Seven wcro appoint ed and two places wero left vacant for lator seloctlons. Tho appointees are: M. 8. West, O. Drlstow, C. II. Daggett, J. C. Thompson, A. C. Ya den, E. T. Luddcn, W. O. Smith. Decision to attack tho boy prob lem through Doy Scout organization was reached after discussion of tho subject In general by Mayor W. S. Wiley, Judgo D. V. Kuykendall, T. L. Stanley, Robert Gootz and others. The clty'a chlof cxocutlvo express rd bis realization ot tho vital neces sity ot developing the boys of today Into strong, useful citizens, to bejir tha civic burdens of tomorrow, and promised all ot his official nnd In dividual co-oporatlon. Judgo Kuykendall approached, tbo matter from tbo viewpoint ot a parent, and gavo it thorough dis cussion. Ampng other things he said that the community could not dodge Its share ot responsibility tor tho boy's training, that it could not sad dle all ot the development upon the parent and the teacher. Bbys woro entitled to free and protected rango, he said, and tho in tpreat ot the good citizenship de manded that the youth In adolescent years be glvea opportunity to nsao- clato with others than parents and pedagogues. It mado for a broader understanding. The boy brought up undor hothouse conditions was apt to emorgo Into narrow manhood. Therefore, said tho speaker, it was tho duty ot tho community to establish a healthy environment in which to bring up tho boy. Also, ho said, for the community seeking to attract settlors, it was good busi ness. v Nothing drew new residents faster than a good home atmosphere In which to bring up their families. It is tho height ot folly, said the speaker, to devolop community's livestock, trees and other natural products, and do nothing to help tho dovolopment of tho boya and girls. Mr. Stanley nnd Mr. Qoetz out lined the methods ot formation for tho Doy Scouts. The former said that ho had gathered figures show ing there were moro than 300 boys In tho city botwoen tbo ages ot 12 and 18 years for Doy Scout ma terial. At presont there Is one troop ot scouts hero. It is oxpectod that threo or four moro will bo formed. Tho council stands behind tho or ganization with advice and it nocos sary financial support. 'Tho finan cial needs aro 'small, and it was tho .concensus ot opinion, apparently, that tho scouts should ba bo If -sup porting. It monoy is needed in omorgency the council stands ready to provide It, but with tho under standing that It Is to bo ropatd when tho scouts have oarned it. Mombors ot tho local council nre: T. D. Wottors, w. O. Smith, W. S. Wiley, O. F. Trimble, D. V. Kuykon dall. M. S. West, Q. A. Krause. E. T. Luddcn, R. E. Wright, R. E. Smith, F. R, Soulo, Lnwrenco K. Pholps, Earl Whltlock, S. J. Clianoy, E. L. Elliott, Louis Bradford, Warren Hunt, Frod A. Dakor, E. B. Hall, E. W. Dee, A. B. Collins, F. F. Boss not, E. S, Henry, E. M. Chllcoto,,E. P. Lawrence, J. P. Wolls, W. H. Kllngenborg, E, S. Leach, Ross Nlck orson, Win, McNoaly, L. J. Bean, O. C. Lorenz, H, N, Moo, W. E. Bee horn. F. M. Oarlcb, Robert T. Claye, J. T. Perkins, J. B. Reeves, J. E. Swansea, R. H. Dunbar, A. L. Wish ard, Roy N. Fouch, Louis K. Porter, H. D. L. Stewart, Robert Ooetz and T. L. Stanley. ST Senator Johnson Says Japanese -U. S. Pact Favors Yellow Nation WASHINGTON', Jan. 29. Senator Johnson of California today Issued a statement criticising tho roportcd agroemont between Ambassador Sbldehara and Ambassador Morris, regarding tho American-Japanese question. When stripped of its diplomatic camouflage Senator Jojinson said that tho agreement, from rollablo infor mation that ho had, provided for the repeal ot California's antl-allcn land law. Tho new "gentlemen's agreement" for tho exclusion of the Japanese "which docs not excludo" Is also pro posed, tho California senator de clared. Secretary ot State Colby, who re cently read Ambassador Morris' re port aald that not all of Senator John son's information was accurate. "Tho senator Is undoubtedly sin cpro," ho said, "but is proceeding from a number of erroneous assump tions." 42 YEARS FOR S TO NT. PARIS. Jan. 29. Th-. allied su premo council todar iroved the German reparatlor v dratted by a special committee last" night. The plan provides for payment by Germany of 226,000,000,000 gold marks In 42 annual installments on a 'rising scale, beginning with 2,000, 000,000 marks the first two years; also tbe payment of IS per cent oa Germany's ' carports. -. The 'council virtually approved the plan Wdisarmament, the German cfvll'guarda to bo disbanded by July 1st of this year. T FOR BARGAINS Bargain Day, inaugurated by Tbe Horald, and supported by a number ot tho llvest merchants in tho city, has been given tho acid teat four times four weeks In succession and from all appearances It can be devolopcd into n permanent, mutual ly profitable Institution. Tho mer chants are docldedly in favor of con tinuing Bargain Days, but they state that expressions of approval from the people who bonoflt directly from tbeso weekly reductions will bo the Incentlvo for thorn to continue them. People -who havo been taking ad vantage of thoso weekly bargains are requostod to write to Tho Herald, etthor approving or disapproving tho vonture, if sufficient Interest is shown In this way, Bargain Days will make their appoarance without Intermission. It Is also suggested that tho let ters contain suggestions regarding tho articles ot merchandise t hoy would like to have placed on salo. This will greatly assist merchants In tholr endeavor to mako Bargain Days attain the end for which thoy were created. People who aro Interested should write to Tho Herald now. Don't put It oft. State your Impressions plainly and without reserve. Do it now. Toll us what you would like to have the merchants put on Bale, LEGION MHOTING HAH BEEN POSTPONED ONE WEEK Tho regular meeting ot tho Amer ican Legion schedulod for Tuesday ovenlng, February 1, has been post poned two weoks, the postponement bolng due to the commander's ap pointment to moot with tho sheop men's association In Merrill on that date. HUN IT 0 E TO LAST NOTCH Local Lumber Compa ny Reduces Materials in Order to Stimulate Building; Is Bedrock Price, Says Manager Manager It. S, Kllngenborg, of the Big Basin lumber company, has an nounced a general reduction in tha prices of building materials, this reduction taking effect yesterday. "These reductions," said Mr. Kllng enberg, "aro being msdo simply as a stimulus to building operations horo. Almost every day we figure on from 20 to 25 building lists, but in splto of the fact that we have been selling at bed rock prices, prospec tive builders scorn to bo waiting for lower prices which, from tho appear ance of things right now, nre not go ing to come. There Is an astounding amount ot figuring going on, and it tho Big Basin lumber company can act as a lever to start all these pco plo to building, we will feel that we havo accomplished something for tha bonetlt ot Klamath Falls and this entlro district. These reductions are Just a stimulant, that is all." Common lumJbor has been reduc ed 10 per cent, and doors and win dows 15 per cent. Shingles bare gone don 15 per cent, and flooring took tha biggest tumble, going down 10 per cant. Wall boar will coat II per tint less than, it did kef ore. N- chanjre has, tHjartfmadeJn tfc prieaa of cement and plaster. Mr. Klingenberg stated that some ot these reductions mean an actual loss to thoompany, but like all oth er business they need the money and see the necessity ot putting life Into operations. At tho presont time, after ra year ot astounding building activity, there are only a couple of small houses In the course ot construction here, al though L. M. Hannan has started to do things by lotting the contract for the erection of four small houses In Falrvlew section, the lumber for which will be supplied by Big Basis lumber company. Plana tor a community hall In Ma lta have been made, and tbe build ing will undobtedly begin to go up this spring. Other buildings will go up also, according to advices receiv ed by the lumber companies, but the fact remains that persons who nro contemplating building are somewhat afraid to make the plunge, and Mr. Kllngenborg believes that the pre sent reduced prices will have the de sired effect, particularly when there aro no slgnB ot further reductions. There is a general dcslro to build, Mr. Kllngenborg said, the extent qf which Is shown by the fact that dally the oftlco ot the company makes es timates ot tho cost ot material ot from 15 to 25 homes. Tho work keeps two men constantly busy. How over, there has been a feeling that prices will be lower and there has been very little buying by Intending builders. This condition largely prompted the reduction. Prices aro now at bedrock, said the lumbor company manager, nnd ho exprossed certainty that as soon as the movement ot lumber started that tho price trend would be upward. A similar reduction was made by tho Lakesldo lumber company, ac cording to Jack Slator. "The re sults have already been felt," said Mr. Slater, "for we havo sold the material for two houses and expect to close for threo more the first of the week. The prices nro low en ough now to convince prospects that tho bottom has been reached. That thoy will go to a higher level when building activities get undor full swing is certain, as some ot this ma terial is being sold below what It cost us. Tho man who la wise en- (Continued to Page 8) 1 1 TWO SECTIONS-REGULAR NEWS AND AUTOMOBILE Aatsiaatttf-ItBflBMRMI -sawutawavti. .w,trypgt-WT?r