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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
SECRETARY
APPOINTS HIS
Chief CLERK
But THE AMOUNT OF INFORNIA-
TION HE GIVES OUT AS TO
WHOM THE PERSON Is COULD
BE PUT IN A GNAT'S BLADDER.

Who will be Secretary of State Oh
cott's chief clerk,
Newspaper men have been asking
the secretary that question for some
time, and each time he has shown
an inclination to discuss any subject
on the earth but it..
When asked the question for the
one thousandeth time this morning
he finally announced that he had ap-
pointed a chief clerk, and that the
appointment dated several months
back. He also announced that when
Wallace Benson, who is now occupy
inga temporary clerkship in the office
of secretary of state, steps out the
middle of this month, to resume his
stud/5 in the Oregon University, that
the chief clerk would step in.
He would, however, not announce
the identity of the appointee-not
even give a clue to it, but brushed
that question aside with the remark
that it would not be known until he
stepped into the Office to take up his
duties.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

COMPANY
WANTS Time

When the State Desert Land Board
meets Wednesday it will consider the
proposition to be submitted to 1t by
the Portland Irrigation company for
the reclamation of certain arid lands
in Eastern Oregon.
The company entered into a con-
tract for the reclamation of the land
about 10 years ago. But little had
been done along the line, and the
board several months ago ordered 1t
cancelled. Since then an appeal for
the revokement of this order has
been made, and the companys repre-
sentative will appear before the board
Wednesday and show what the COM
pany has done, and what it proposes
to do in the future, and ask for an
other trial.
A representative of the Powder
Valley Irrigation company will also
appear before the board, and submit
matters pertaining to the project op-
Grated by it.
1t may be possible that some ac-
ton may be taken by the board with
relation to the Deschutes Land COM
pany, from which the board is seek
ing to extract information necessary
for the protection. of the settlers
The members, however when ques-
toned with regard to it, would neith-
er deny nor affirm that amy action
would be taken at the meeting to com
pei the company by the institution of
suit to furnish the information.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

a roar of approval greeted the ac.
tion.
Chicago Aids McNamaras.
Chicago, Sept 4.-Labor day par
AIDES were eliminated here today, the
money usually spent in rigging up
elaborate floats being contributed
toward the Mcnamara defense fund
A monster procession held this after
noon was the only feature of the
celebration.
Big Time in Tacoma.
Tacoma, Wash, Sept. 4.-Work-
ingmen and their families are observ-
ing Labor Day at Spanway Lake
with picnic and athletic sports
No parade was held. The days eX-
ercises will close with grand spec
tacle in the high school stadium to-
night, when representation of the
Burning of Rome" will be held.
Twenty-Five thousand seats have al
ready been sold and it is thought
that at least 10000 persons will be
in attendance.
Big Parade at Spokane.
Spokane, Wash, Sept. A huge
parade this morning and exercises
this afternoon were held to celebrate
Labor day in Spokane More than
5000 unionists were in line when the
parade wound down the principal
streets of the city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

Shanghai Sept. 4.-Telegrams
from the American mission headquar-
ters at WI Hu say the biggest loss of
life in the modern history of China
has occurred as the result of torren-
tial rains which have flooded the
country along the line of the Yang
Tze-Kiang river. The province of
Anh-Wei is nearly entirely inundated
Crops have been destroyed and houses
swept from their foundations.
An accurate estimate of the loss
of life is impossible, some mission
aries declaring that 100000 have
perished. The valley has been filled
with water all year, and the rainfall
has been the worst in history. For
1000 miles up the river from Shang-
hal all is desolationA The refugees
are in a terrible condition, many of
them being reduced to eating the bark
of trees in the effort to keep alive.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.l
The Slogan In New York.

New York, Sept. 4.-"Save the Nc
nmaras," was the slogan of nearly
10000 union labor men and women
Marching along Fifth avenue today
none of the greatest labor Day par
ies New York ever witnessed.
Tens of thousands of women partici-
ated in the demonstration.
Throughout the line of march
Iung women sold Mcnamara but
tons for the defense fund. Thou
alds we're purchased.
One big banner in the procession
read;
otis is a labor hater and Burns
labor batter"
Crowds Cheer McNamaras.
Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. A.
Is the marChers in the Labor Day
parade stepped around the Temple
block within a short distance of
where the McNamaras are confined,
$1,000 hats were doffed and 25,OOO
pairs of eyes turned on the black
Prison walls.
At the same time IL brass bands
simultaneously played the stirring
une Of the "Marsellaise."
Thousands Of spectators in the
1cinity were affected by this mark
respect to the labor prisoners and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
Big One PLAYS Golf,

Beverley, Mass, Sept. 4.-Presi-
dent Taft returned here today and
resumed golfing. He refused to COM
ment upon the publication from
Berlin of his letter to Ambassador
David J. Hill, in which he endorsed
the ambassadors record in Germany,
and assured him that his resignation
was not considered in the light of
inferring any inefficiency in the man
ner in which he handled the import
ant foreign post.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
Old Cattle King Dead.

=, san Diego, Cal, Sept. 4.-Bartlett
anClards, one of the earliest cattle
Tlgs in the country, is dead at
nasngS, Neb., according to a mes
u, ase received here today. He was
Y, ERASED six weeks ago from the fed
aal penitentiary at Fort Leaven-
WI su'n' Kan, to undergo an opera
w. %a he was sent to prison for al
ssu land frauds. His wife left
-'Ie lor the East last night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
Is Still Champion.

Newport, R. L., Sept 4-Defeating
Maurice E. Mclaughlin, of San Fran
cisco, in three straight sets, William
A. Larned today retained his title as
national tennis champion.
The challenger made his strongest
showing in the first two sets, the
champion winning out easily in the
third on a 6-2 score. McLoughlin's
play was brilliant throughout but
the strong network of the champion
made it losing fight for the young
Californian.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
The STATE LETS
CONTRACT FOR
BETTER LIGHTS

Convinced that the Mazada mean
descent electric light is cheaper and
that it will furnish a better light
than the lights now being supplied
by the Portland Railway, Light &
Power Co., the state board has
awarded a contract to the Seattle
& Western Electric Supply company
for enough of them to supply the
asylum.
A demonstration of the efficiency
of the lights was made before mem
bers of the board the other day and
they were highly pleased with them.
The board also intends awarding
contracts to the company in the near
future for the installation OF similar
lights in the other state institutions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
CRUSHED TO DEATH
UNDER THEIR AUTO

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept 4.-Dr. E.
PlllSbury, one of the best-known
llysicians of Los Angeles, and his
vi. 5Ie are dead today, and their three
Hie children are suffering injuries
the result of his automobile leap
ny from a steep. grade on Casitas
M fsS to a rocky hillside below, a dis
alce Of about 40 feet. DR.. Pillsbury
.ll his wife were crushed to death
Eleath the tonneau. Pillsbury was
native of Boston.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
Recovered After II Years.

Berne, Switzerland, Sept 4.-Two
frozen bodies, believed to be those of
London tourists named Bemebecke
and Coin, who disappeared IA years
ago, have been cut out of the ice on
the Loetschen glacier. The bodies
were buried many feet deep but the
faces were plainly visible through the
clear iec
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
He LIFTED The
MONEY FROM
UNDER PILLOW

Spokane, Wash, Sept. AFTER
staring fire by he roadside in from
of he residence of Ed. Smih, Just as
the family was returning shortly be-
fore midnight, a robber entered
Smiths house, secured $1400 in cash
that had been placed beneath pillow
by Smith before he attempted to ex-
tinguish the flames. A messenger
boy is suspected.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
She DANCED
The LIFE OUT
OF OPPONENT
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.l

st. Paul, MINI, Sept. Andrew
Scott is dead here today as a result
of a challenge to Miss Mamie Webb
that they try out each others endur-
ance in a dancing contest. The cou-
pie started dancing at p. m, and
kept at it constantly, save for the 80
seconds waits for the orchestra, un-
til a. m, when Scott admitted that
he was completely exhausted AS
Scott was about to drink a glass of
soda, he toppled over and when by
ISLANDERS reached him he was dead.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
THE ASYLUM
AVENUE WORK
NOT FINISHED

,,.a @9en the city council convenes
,Ssgy ,,sS5sgay evening two subjects over
m 1Oa considerable debate may arise
ns,,.,l volne up for consideration-the
lsrI lrri,act for the improvement of
W.. o.u avenue, and the Union street
q 'Ie contract for the improvement
G,aSsyIum avenue was awarded last
lo,svI,, and was to be completed by
sIbemOer br!, of this year. The work
ss,. NV. hait completed, and the con-
rgo rO' Will come before the council
m Is ~ heSt meeting, it is understood
rav 1oH os Ior an extension of time. In
D, bo ba Ine fact that the contractor
snnia. au almost a year in which to
Hst ,v I'm, tle work, it is understood,
,jrs,.in number of the councilmen are
IN 10 granting the extension,
i.ssio resolution may be introduced
h !. ituing the contract. and award
4; sor,s,m ~ some other contracting firm
M Trouble Over Sewer.
|rno9 trouble in relation TO the
1, sIreet sewer is with regard to
q to ..ppretation of the specifications
hysIIe@sI vitrified pipe shall be
( ssanuu The contractors attorney.
. ba s; ilnterprets the specifications
u MIN nect that they call for vitri-
sds X tSa and the sewer committee
rhriss,5I ,Ist It is optional-that either
l,i r diro.!r Ut concrete may be installed.
d tbs iected that the latter be used
IA H. .eShtime the work is DELAYED.
e savaa v aall season is coming on when
ss nr,n rvr Will be needed for drain
tfssdv pEses' buses The contractor has
9 nav sven ,au a bond, and the coun-
"a h :. .ake some action with rela-
Y seva. a. unless work of completing
Y pIpe Is commenced at once. and
+ / Ia,d dealled for my the commit
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
.GOTCH STILL REMAINS CHAMPION
WON MATCH IN LESS Than IS MINUTES
Jones Is Tramping.

+ Portland, Or, Sept. A. :
+ Friends who are attempting to :
+ discover what became of Chas. =
+ w. Jones, assistant manager of I
+ the Hotel Oregon, after he drop I
+ ped from sight last Tuesday, =
+ today cast aside the accidental 4
+ death theory. 1t is now believed =
+ Jones started on a tramping =
+ trip, and that he is bound east ,
+ ward. 4
r Investigation of his affairs .
+ shows that he extracted all his :
+ private papers from his safety =
+ deposit box, and turned in the =
+ key shortly before his disappear 4
+ ance, and that his clothing !
+ which he wore when last seen !
+ bore no marks by which he I
r could be identified. 4
+ He left all note books and :
+ letters, and other means of :
+ Identification at his home. Sev- I
+ eral persons have seen a man 4
+ answering his description, walk =
= ing the tracks, eastward bound. =
+ :
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
RACE WAR IMMINENT
AT DURANT, OKLAHOMA A

Durant, Okla, Sept. 4.-Race war
is imminent here today as the result
of an encounter between five whites
and five negroes in which Horace
Gibbs, white farmer, was killed.
Feeling against the blacks is run
ming high and the negroes are hur-
riedly disposing of their crops and
other property in hopes of fleeing be-
fore the storm breaks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
+++++++++++++
The Baron Is "Busted"

Portland, Or, Sept. A.
Sergis Alonzo Cabral, who
claims he is a Portuguese baron,
is in Jail today on a charge of
; carrying concealed weapons.
! When arrested he had IL cents
and .44-caibre revolver.
The baron says he allows very
few persons to know of his noble
lineage, for fear that "anarch-
lists might be lurking around"
The baron had no place to
call home, but explained that he
liked to sleep in the open air,
and my depressed financial con-
dition has something to do with
: it, too," he added.
Cobral said several wealthy
relatives resided in San Fran
cisco and Oakland.
+ r + + r + + + ++ +
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
Body Is Recovered.

Portland, Or, Sept. 4.-The body of
Henry Vincent Bull, 35, was found
today in the Columbia slough near
the spot where the man jumped
from rowboat yesterday 1t was
believed he committed suicide, Pa
pers in Bulls clothing indicate that
he has wife and child living in
Oakland Cal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
UNION LABOR CELEBRATES THE DAY
100000 IN Line IN new YORK CITY
: + +++++ = =
The Strike Situation.

: San Francisco, Sept. A.
= While the general officers of the
= craft unions involved in the
= dispute with the Hartman lines !
+ over recognition of the Fedora !
+ tion of Shop Employees declared |
= today that there were no new !
+ developments in the situation, !
= both the general officers and the 1
+ advisory board of the federation 1
+ appeared to be confident of |
+ maintaining peace on the rail- !
= roads. One of the most promi- !
+ nent of San Francisco labor !
+ officials in the metal trades said |
r that the company was merely |
+ playing for time before conced- 1
+ ing the point raised by the shop !
+ men.
= The general advisory confer !
+ ence to be held here next Friday |
+ will decide upon the question of !
+ an immediate strike, or con- /
+ tinuance of negotiations with |
+ the companies. I
+ + + = + + + + + r + + r r l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
LABOR DAY WAS
QUIET IN PORTLAND
LIMITED PRESS LEASED wIRE. ]

Portland, Or. Sept. 4.-Portland-
ers, for the most part, celebrated La
Dor Day indoors today. During the
dav rain fell at intervals.
There was no official program.
Large number of unionists gathered
at Council Crest. where special Labor
Day entertainment was given.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
Died OF Pellngra.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept 4.-Allen
Pattie, II, son Of DR. Alexander Pat
tie, is dead here today of pellagra,
which developed six months ago and
despite efforts of physicians, the pa
tient slowly failed Pattie's skin
turned darker and darker until at the
last II was nearly black.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

Chicago, Sept. 4.-Out-gamed and
out-strengthed and out-fought, Geo.
Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion, ,"
today forever laid down his hope of
tearing the worlds championship uf
the wrestling game from Frank Gotch
of Iowa.
Gotch, after ripping, tearing ses-
sion, took the first fall from the big
foreigner in IA minutes, 1S 1-5 sec
onds, with reverse body hold and a
wrist lock. He secured the second
fall in minutes, 321-2 seconds,
with the famous toe hold, which no
man on whom 1t was fastened has
ever been able to break.
Hack, apparently was unframed
for the match. He was hog fat, and
was clearly beaten before he entered
the ring. Gotch was trained to the
minute, and beat the Russian at ev-
cry turn and twist Of the game.
Jack Curley, manager of Hacken-
schmidt, said after the match that
Hack was badly injured in the second
fall and that his leg had received
a serious injury, and that the liga-
ments torn from their place IN
Gotch's grip had caused the Russian
to quit cold.
The final fall came so quickly that
the crowd failed to realize that the
match was ended Like a flash
Gotch caught the Russians leg, spun
him and then dropped him on his
stomach. Gotch's head was at
Hacks feet, and his legs wrapped
about Hacks body.
Gotch worried the Russian for a
few minutes, then threw both hands
around Hacks foot. A quick twist,
and look Of pain came over Hacks
face. He sought to tear his leg from
Gotch's grasp. Gotch twisted 1t
again, Hack gave up, and in second
his shoulders were pinned fiat to the
mat.
The match was almost a farce.
Zybszszco Immediately challenged
Gotch.
ut was as, expected" said Mrs.
Gotch. 'I knew no one in the world
could throw my husband. / believe
that the men proved that scientific
wrestling is a beautiful spectacle"
1t was impossible to obtain an in
terview from either wrestler after the
match. Intimations are made that
the match was fixed, while others be-
lieve that all was square and above
board Experts declare that If the
bout had been crooked, there would
have been more fancy work on the
mat AS it was not both men got
down to business the moment they
entered the rig. Gotch took no
chances by prolonging the struggle.
Chicago, Sept 3.-Frank Gotch, the
Iowa farmer, and George Hacken-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

Ter grapplers will meet to settle the
supremacy.
Gotch won their former match in
Chicago, ILL.,, April 3, 1908, but he
did not pin the shoulders of the Rus
sian lion" to the mat. For that
reason he has never received univer-
sal credit for his victory
Tomorrow, however, both contes-
tants declare, the match will not end
until one man has obtained two falls.
1t may be necessary to finish the
contest under the glare of the giant
arc lights that stud the roof of the
grandstand.
sportsmen say that the element that
hours away, followers of the sport
are coming In from all parts Of the
country. All downtown hotels are
crowded. Seat sales up to tonight
approximated $4,000 and may reach
100000.
Whatever they are, It is certain
that they will be larger than any
that have ever before ever before
taken place for any wrestling con-
test. Probably $4,000 persons will
see the match.
GOtch Now 2-tO-1 FayOrlte.
Although the turnstiles at the park
will not begin to revolve until IL
o'clock tomorrow, ardent devotees of
the sport tonight had begun to gath
er outside the grounds to seek van
tage points for an early entrance to
the field. Many were provided with
tickets, but they did not desire to be
caught in the crush a few hours be-
fore the contestants enter the arena
Stories of Gotchs wonderful con-
dition, circulated since he arrived
here Friday, have forced the betting
odds on him up to 2 to 1. While
training in Humboldt, Iowa, he was
only 6 to favorite.
Very little betting is done how
ever. Explaining this, veteran
sportsmen say that the elemet that
habitually plunged on big contests of
all kinds, has not forgot the prize
fight in Reno, July 4, 1910. The So
called talent" plunged and lost on
that occasion, and although this
match in no way resembles that one,
the big bettors are still timid.
Gotch partlsans maintain that he
will win because he Is the cleverer
catch-as-catch-can wrestler, a quick
er thinker and perhaps as strong as
his opponent. They insist that he
displayed his all-around superiority
in their last match and that in the
last three years he has improved
greatly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
S.OOO LIFT THEIR HATS IN
los ANGELES TO M'NAMARAS
AND VAST CROWD CHEERS ACT

Parade in New York City the Greatest Ever Seen There, and
Thousands of Buttons Were Purchased by the Big Crowds
Aid the Mcnamara Defence Fund-ChCago Did Not Gel
ebae But Turned Over the Money to the Mcnamara De-
fence Fund-TwelVe Big Bands Played the MarseiIaiSe
hLOS Angeles When Near the Jail.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
WON BOTH FALLS WITH THE
FATAL TOE HOLD.--OPPONENT
TURNED TURTLE IN SECOND

Champion Won First Fall in IA Minutes and Seconds and
the Second Minutes and 81 SeCondS-Every Seat Was
Sold and Fully $4,000 Witnessed the ConteS-AI Bets
Were Declared Off Before the MatCh-BOth Men Were Very
Rough, But Hack Quit Fearing His Leg Would Be Broken
and Rolled Over in the Second
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04
HAS
ABANDONED
ALL HOPE

Resigned to his fate. Jesse P.
Webb, the Portland trunk murderer,
sits today in his cell calmly await
ing the hour Of his execution, which
occurs tomorrow at 1890 o'clock.
For awhile after his incarceration
in the state prison there probably
fiickered hope in his heart that
Governor West would heed the ap-
peal being made in his behalf, and
commute his sentence. In the last
few days that hope has died out Of
his heart, but it has brought no
change in his action or demeanor-
he is just the same to all appearances
as he was before.
Last Appeal Being Made.
The last appeal for the commuta-
tion of Webb's sentence will be made
today, as soon as a delegation can
locate Governor West. The governor
has been absent from the city for
several days, and a member Of the
delegation telephoned today to learn
of his whereabouts, SO that the dele
cation might present to him what
ever they possessed with relation to
the case. This appeal will be based
upon letters received from prominent
men in Omaha, testifying to ihe pre-
vious good character of Webb, and
also letter from the governor of
Nebraska
Several weeks ago the governor an
nounced that he had found no cir
cumstances in the case which would
Justify him interfering with the ex-
ecution. He stated, however, that
he reserved the right to change his
mind should they arise, and this op-
Grated as ray of hope to Webb's
friends. Those near to the governor,
however, say that his mind is made
up, and that the appeal to be made
today will prove futile.
Daughters Last Effort.
Portland Or, Sept. drought to
a sudden realization that the law
says her father must hang in few
hours, Julia Webb, II, daughter of
Jesse P. Webb, the trunk murderer.
Jesse P. Webb, the trunk murderer"
cure sufficient names to a petition to
influence Governor West to commute
Webb's sentence to life imprison-
ment.
Weak from worry, bedraggled and
almost hopeless, the child-woman
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

DROWNED
BY FLOODS
Yang-T -Kiang River Swollen
by TOrrentiaI Rains Sweeps
Over Its Valley and Inun-
dates Province of Anh-Wei. !
100000 LIVES ARE LOST

Valley Has Been Filled With Water
All Year and Rainfall Worst in His,
tOry-FOr Thousand Miles up the
River from Shanghai All is Desc
latiOn-The people Are Destitute
and Many Are Starving.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

Chicago, Sept. 4.-The weather for
the great match is ideal. The sky is
cloudless and the air balmy ae in
May. At noon Jack Curley, manager
for Hackenschmidt, announced that
every seat in the grandstand had
been sold, and 1t was estimated that
$4,000 had paid admission. There
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

Chicago, Sept 3.-Frank Gotch, the
Iowa farmer, and George Hacken-
schmidt, the cultivated Russian stu
dent, tomorrow will determine who
is the mlghtiest wrestler in the world
At 3 o'clock in the American League
baseball park here these two prem
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-04

tContinued on Page 81
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a roar of approval greeted the ac-