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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
A HOME FOR
THE ELKS is
ASSURED

Cash subscriptions of $4,000 last
night, and 20 more subscribers at an
average of 5000 each, making $4,000
towards buying the Elks' building, now
occupied by the Illihee club, is said to
ensure the transfer of that property,
and the erection of a new 100000
Elks' building in this city.
A Salem bank stands ready to take
up the rest of the loan at any time.
The men to head the subscriptions
with sums Of from two to five hundred
dollars were: 7. B. Kay, j. p Rogers,
W. Breyman, Geo. F. Rodgers, j. r.
Linn, F. w. Durbin, VIM. Brown, c. l..
McNary, Jos. H. Albert, r. X. Page, C.
V. Galloway and w. H. Byrd. There
are large number of small spuds with
fifty and one-hundred dollar subscrip-
tions. The committee will proceed to
get the balance, and is authorized to
close the deal with the Elks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
WILDE CASE
GOES Over
TO MONDAY
UNITED PRESS InAspp wRu.1


Portland, Ore, Jan. 20-0wing to
the illness of Judge Kavanaugh, the
work OF selecting jury to try Louis
Wilde, the San Diego banker, for EN-
bezzlement of 100000 in connection
with the sale of telephone bonds to
the defunct Oregon Savings & Trust
company, was put over until Monday,
and the attorneys were given chance
today to examine the records of We
niremen who are yet to be examined,
It is now believed that the jury will
not be completed until Wednesday
During yesterdays session the de-
Tense made 1t very plain that non
union artisans we're not wanted on the
jury. Two more non-unionists were
peremptorily challenged yesterday by
the defense. Previously they had re-
moved another non-union man by sim
liar procedure.
Those peremptorily challenged by
the defense yesterday were C. d.
Ramsdell and S. C. Baker, both non
union carpenters.
The Prosecution used one peremp-
tory removing d. w. Fairciough,
saloonman.. 1t is probable that sec
ond will be used to eliminate Charles
Kalus, saloon man also
The defense has three peremptories
left and the prosecution two.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
PREMIER
is RIGHT UP
AGAINST IT
UNITED PRESS LnAsrD w1Ru.I

London, Jan. 2O.-Premier Yuan
Shi Kai is practically prisoner to-
day, according to a dispatch received
here from Pekin. He is reported to be
championing the cause of the Manchus
because any other course would mean
death
Although Yuan publicly advocates
the retention Of the throne by the
Manchus. his friends say that he Sc
cretly favors the republican move
ment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
cUMMINS WILL run FOR PRESIDENT
TAFT'S FRIENDS GREATLY PLEASED
To Straighten Tracks.

> Spokane, Wash, Jan. 2O.-Ac- 1
= cording to information here to- 4
= day, work of Strengthening the
y Great Northern line between 4
= Sand Point, Idaho, and Albany 4
= Falls, distance of 35 miles,
= will begin February and will
: cost the railroad $1,OOO,OOO.
: Surveyors are already run
+ ming lines and work crews arc
? being assembled. One thousand I
= men will be employed.
+ The main line between these 1
+two points is notoriously 4
= crooked.
= r = = = = = = = = = = + I
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Cum
minis today announced his candidacy
for the presidency.
The stand-pat element is elated over
his announcement. In discussing il
Walter Houser, Washington manager
Of La Follett's presidential campaign
said:
I'm his announcement Senator Cum
Minis proposes to become a favorite
son candidate. This will make no diff
ference to the La Toilette campaign
Our campaign will proceed as usual
Senator La Toilette is in the race to
stay.
Our friends need not be alarmed
Ia any number of candidates enter the
race. Senator La Follete stands for
important and definite political princi-
pies, which are daily becoming better
known to the people. His friends
feel that it is important that Senator
Ia Follette should make his principles
known to the entire country, and lead
the movement by his candidacy for the
preeldency"
Friends Of Senator La Toilette here
think that Cummins' announcement
makes it certain that Iowa will send
an anti-Taft delegation to the nation
al convention. They declare that en-
tire cordiality exists between the La
Toilette and Cummins movement
A Free Fight for All.
New York. Jan. 20.-With President
TAFT, Senator La Toilette and Senator
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
HARVESTER
TRUST WILL
GET A REST
tuSrruO PRESS LEASED wrlu.i

Washington, Jan.2O.-I view OF
Attorney General Wickersham's as
surance that the governments suits
against the combine are being
pressed, the house rules committee
today agreed not to recommend in
Vestigation of the harvester and
shipping trusts at this time. This
action was decided upon after the
committee conferred with the attor-
ney general and Secretary Of Com
merce and Labor Nagel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
Large Number Unemployed.
Lodging Houses Fun.

The cheaper lodging houses have
been flooded with poor men who ordin-
arily have 10 to 25 cents to pay for a
bed Now many have nothing, and
have even to beg their meals. Some Of
the lodging houses are cooking meals
for the poorer class, and are not able
to do 1t at their own expense The
Salvation Army has from one to ten
destitute calls a day, and reports find
ing wonderful lot of poor people, and
some sickness. The Army says Salem
has few beggars, and almost none of
the professional hobo element, and all
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
WHIPPING
JUDGE COST
ONE DOLLAR

Seattle, Jan. 2O.-Mrs. Christian
Olson, who horsewhipped Judge Main
for setting aside jury's verdict in her
favor, and who was defended by her
husband, Harry Olson, painter, when
the trial came up last Wednesday on
a third degree assault charge. was
fined 81 and costs this morning by
Judge Ronald. The costs will amount
to about $42 Judge Ronald upbraid-
ed Mrs. Olson for taking the law into
her own hands.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
MUST GIVE WORK TO The UNEMPLOYED
MANY WILLING men BUT NO WORK
Fire Made Them Idle.

: Toronto. Ont. in. 2O.-Five =
= hundred are out of work today +
> as the result of dangerous-ire =
= which destroyed large part of +
= the Allen manufacturing plant. =
= Three aremen were badly in =
> jured by a bursting hose and +
= others suffered severely from =
= the cold. The loss was over =
= s250,OOO. The factory was =
= four-story structure and al =
= though the fire was confined to =
: the two upper stories, much =
: valuable laundry machinery on =
= the lower floors was damaged. =
+ = = + + = = r = +++ = =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
THE EUGENE
POOR HOUSE
IS BURNED

Eugene, Ore, Jan. 2O.-The dormi-
tory Of the county poor farm was
burned to the ground last night
There are II inmates and several at
least Of them are helpless.
The fire caught back of the fire
place, and spread rapidly.
Some OF the inmates were taken to
nearby farms for the night Though
details Of the blaze are yet meagre, it
is believed all were saved.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
Big STREET CONTRACTS IS
CAUSE OF THEIR COMING
THEY ARE HERE AND BROKE

Salvation Army and Charitable Organizations Are Doing All
They Can, But They Cannot Cover the Whole Field
gestion Is Made That City Council Put as Many as Pos
Sible at Work Cleaning Streets and at Any Other Public
Work Possible, Giving Each Employment for Day or So
Each Week Until Spring.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
Tornado Kills Many.

= Winona, Miss, Jan. 2O.-Six =
= persons killed, 12 badly injured =
: and total destruction of doz- :
= EN- houses is the toll of torna- :
= do that swept over this district :
= today. between Newton and Wi =
, mona. All of the dead are ne =
: groes except the small daugh- =
: ter of Albert Wales, a farmer. =
: Wires are down in the wrecked ,
= section and details are lacking. :
, =
:.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20

There is still great need of supply
ing men with families to support with
enough labor to keep above destitutlon
The committee of the local charitable
organization, at the head OF which are
Mrs. Schucking, Mrs. j. A. Carson and
Mrs. A. N. Gilbert, are kept busy 're-
spending to calls for aid. They have a
number of families where employment
would be godsend
Large Number Unemployed.
There is no denying the fact that
there are hundreds of families where
the head is out Of employment The
milder weather has helped matters
some, but rough or cold weather would
be attended by a great deal of suffer-
ing. Geo. osiWill, the music dealer,
has given employment to quite num-
ber Of men and teams thisNweek. or
course, there are poor and shiftless
families who are never ready for the
winter season, who must be helped in
every community.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
ANOTHER
MURDER IN
PORTLAND

Portland, Ore, Jan. 20.-Ernest Ot-
finger, proprietor of the Merchants
Exchange saloon where Edison Mutch,
aged 55,5 wealthy retired cigar deal
ers was found murdered after mid
night, confessed today to District At
torney Cameron that he killed Mutch.
In the presence of dozen witnesses,
Ottinger said he shot in self-defense.
'ItWas a drunken row." said Otting
er. He came around the bar to get
nle, and shot him, then dragged the
body 70 the rear entrance of the sa-
loon and left it there"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20

Pendlng fuller investigation into the
death Of Edison Mutch, aged So, for
merly cigar dealer, and well-to-do,
who was found murdered in the rear
doorway Of the Merchants Exchange
saloon shortly after midnight, Ernest
0ttinger proprietor of the place, was
arrested this morning by Patrolman
Converse. He was locked in the city
Jail without bail.
Mutchs body was still warm, and
dirs on his clothing indicated that he
he'd been killed near the saloon and
draesed to the rear entrance. Citing
IS was standing at the bar of his sa-
loon When arrested.
md Mutch were personal friends
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
! SPLITS PROGRESSIVES
AND AIDS TAFT'S CANDIDACY
ROOSEVELT CERTAIN TO RUN

ntmaton Made That Hitchcock Has Been Giving Taft the
DOubleCross by Trying to Arrange Southern Delegates
So They Can Be Swung Ag ainSt Him if the Situation
Seemed to Require It--The Fact Remains Though That
for Republicans to Turn Down Taft Is to Condemn Their
Own PartyS Administration
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
HE NIED FROM OVERDOSE
OF LOVE AND GAS

setlne, Jan. 2O-Despondent over
n.s A5fe affairs, Robert C. Stubbs,
afe' i2' ended his life in the early
lp2'4'aE hours today by turning on the
sHf N the room formerly occupied by
RNn'n with whim he was said to be
~ 'pFf and who had left the city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
COME OUT
SAME END
IT Went IN
Mayor LaChmund viii Veto
Ordinance Raising Liquor
License Unless the 0CCupa-
ton Tax Ordinance Is First
Passed.
BUSINESS MEN PROTEST

The Occupation Tax Has Awakened
Vigorous Protest That, Like the San
tlam, is Swelling Into an Irresistible
TOrrent-WhOle City is Against the
Evident Attempt to Prevent KnOwI-
edge Of the Items Being Learned by
the Public Before Ordinance Is
Voted On.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20

Will Mayor Lachmund sign the ordi-
nance increasing the licenses of the
saloons from $500 to 5000 year, If the
occupation tax ordinance fails to pass ?
Go where you will-whether 1t be
in the market places of the city or its
streets, and in many of its residences
and the qquestion will be asked.
Always and everywhere the answer
you will get will be mo-" and it is a
safe prediction to make that should
the occupation tax ordinance fail to
pass that the mayors signature will
never be affixed to the ordinance
raising the license of the saloons, save
in the form of veto.
1t is also pretty safe prediction to
make that the occupation tax ordi-
nance will never pass for there is a
storm of protest against it, and
counting on the above premises, that
means that the licenses for the sa-
looms will remain the same as they
were-$60O year.
Storm of Protest Against Tax.
Ever since it was announced that an
ordinance would be framed fastening
an occupation tax upon the people
protests have been made. against it by
the business men AS information
leaked out regarding the schedules to
be inserted in the ordinance, the pro-
tests have gathered volume, until they
have reached the stage OF a storm-a
storm that has even shaken the faith
of the members of the ordinance COM
mittee, which has the measure under
preparation.
Not Ready for Monday.
Though the ordinance committee and
City Attorney Page have worked dill
gently on the ordinance, 1t does not
now look as though it will be ready
for consideration Monday evening.
Complex questions have confronted the
committee, one after another. from day
to day. until now it is more at sea than
ever before. Councilman Jones. chair
man OF the ordinance committee. stated
today that he did not think the ordi-
nance would be ready for Monday ey-
ening, and other members Of the COM
mittee expressed the same opinion.
Councilman Lafky asserted that when
it came to vote he would support 1t,
and, while Jones has never committed
himself, it is safe to say, from state
ments made, that he will also rally to
its support.
May Call Special Meeting.
II the theory is correct that the
mayor will not sign the ordinance in
creasing the licenses of the saloons,
unless the occupation tax passes. and
the ordinance on that subject cannot
be presented Monday evening, then
special rpetlng will be necessary. 1t
will be necessary for the reason that
the mayor can hold an ordinance but
ten days before signing or vetoing 1t. |
His time will expire Thursday. In or
der to get the occupation tax ordinance
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20

'q % orchard lands in Medford
s'ei.ea have aggregated s427,O in the
l1sI l|N weeks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20

the poorer people are well behaved.
The Army has issued the following;
A Call for Help.
The Salvation Army, under the lead
ership Of Envoy ]. N. Ellis and Captain
]. R. Axtell, is putting forth strenu-
GUS efforts to bring dying humanity to
a living Christ. The band of Salvation
Army workers can be found nightly
upon the streets, pointing out to the
ones who congregate there the great
danger and fatal error of seeking and
following sinful pleasures, which will
eventually impoverish their minds as to
the sense Of right, and ruin their souls
eternally.
Another phase of the army work Is
its charity. The Army is doing consid-
cradle charity work every week, giving
food and clothing of all descriptions
to the poor and needy. Anybody hav-
ing any clothing will kindly mail a
card to AGA Trade street or phone
1920.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20
At the Mission.

The McLaren Mission, on State
street, conducted by o. w. Wolf for
the past two months. has more men
than 1t can bed or feed. The applica-
tions for free beds and meals are very
numerous. A plan is being worked
out and will be placed before the busi-
ness men to provide bread and coffee
lunch at 10 cents, with soup free Mr..
Wolf estimates that there are between
two and three hundred men unem-
ployed, who cannot get away from the
city, and for whom something must
be done
Continued on page four.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-01-20

A Free Fight for All.
New York, Jan. 2O.-With President
TAFT, Senator La Toilette and Senator
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-16

the people decide by vote whether It shah or
shalI not become a law. The referendum can
BE- demanded, not only on Bills previously pio-
posed by the initiative. but a3on bills which
have their origin In the legislature.
The recasi--If = certain percentage OF voters
demand the right to decide whether public
ofscsai shall continue to hold ONCE retire
to private life. the question must be submitted
to the people at an election. II the people de-
eide against him he must give up that ONCE.
whether the term for which he was elected is
nearing fts end or Just beginning.
The recall of judicial decisions ID proposed
development by which decisions OF State
Supreme court which have annued certain
statutes as unconstitutional may be referred to
the voters for veto or confirmation. 1t has
nothing to do with the decisions of the United
states Supreme court and wouiA not affect the
Judgment IN any suit II would simply give the
people power to say whether not a certain
law should remain on the statnte booka in
spite Of the courts decision that II was uncon-
stituhorai
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-16
AN ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION

very well for an hour at = slow pace
SO well that he decided to hit "
up to about thirty. The daugnter
protested, but the hitting took places
just the. same. Half a mile had been
covered when the machine swerved
out Of the highway into an unfenced
meadow and began to cut up all KINDS
of circus tricks. 1t WISHED and won.
bled. 1t ran In circles. II shaved
the whiskers on Of stumps.
Young Harry Thurston heard Miss
Marjorie's screams, and the major :
cuss- words and calls for heip, from
the brook where he was fishing, and
he was soon on the scene. He dodsed
here and there and shouted mSSrnc-
tons, but the major was repeating tne
Lords Prayer and his daughter con
tinuing her screams. The only way
was to take flying leap FOR the foot
board as the machine came along. ~
needed courage and confidence. put
the young man landed right, and soon
discovered what was wrong and RENE
died 1t.
Miss Marjorie reached the ground
to faint away, and the major Tell our
to gasp and swear and tell what ne
would do to the seller OF the machine.
1t was for Harry to act as chauffeur 10
get them home, and when he had
done so and been invited in he mus
tered up the courage TO tell the story
of the attempted abduction.
The Jesuit he told his sister-in- "a"
and Miss Forest three hours later
"The major called me u scoudrel.
he said.
"Of course he would
And then said he owed me his
life
land the daughter -
.sShe said must be an idiot TO
make such a mistake. and then added
that she was glad I did
"And--and'
ASK my wife and me to visit you
about a year from now"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-16
yosEpuus THE PROPHET.

Iha Stnnnf0n Ae1pS Is having Its fun at the
expense of the Honorable Josephus Daniels, the
huoyant, explosive. optimistic poet of North
Carolina" and Colonel Alfred b. Williams. OF
Roanoke. The point is that the Honorable
Josephus national committeeman for his State
and lion In the cause Of Democracy, is a rank
failure as political prophet His last pre-
diction was that the Democrats would capture
Maine qast week and. Of course, the Republic
cans won H. for no other reason. because the
Honorable Josephus predicted otherwise. The
fact that this i'll omened prophet victory for
Wilson gives Colonel Williams At Of the bites,
for he is dead anxious for the Governors sue
cess. but il afraid Brother Daniels has ruined
his chances by prophesying 1t. In other words
the esteemed Roanoke Times is disposed to
abandon hope when Josephus steps In with
words OF assurance.
The staunfom Eea1s4 treasures Colonel VII
iiams believing that his gobs Of gloom are
brought ON by recalling tho three campaigns
IN which Mr. Bryan was our honorcd leader and
from the beginning to the end Of ali which
Josephus braysd from every housetop the por-
tents and promises OF victory l73.'7ss
The Vera hopes that Brother williams will
not sive up this time. for Governor Wilson's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-16

The exceptional honors paid to General Nogi
and his wife because Of their obedience to the
prscepts Of tho eamura1 the approval OF the
masses OF the people Of their act in commit
ting suicide out Of respect to the late Emperor
OF Japan and tho reported suicide OF number
of officers Of Nosrs troops 60 to show that 1t
was not merely survival Of old traditions THAI
was evidenced by the tragedy. but that the
Western civilization adopted by that country in
recent years is but 1eer and the heart OF
the people is the heart Of the old Japan
Civilization at its best has never killed the
ably 1t 10 best that It should not. but in Japan
the civilization OF the West 10 an even thinner
covering. Nogfs suicide gave expression to the
real inner feelings OF the japanese people as
evidenced by the widespread approval Of his
act That some OF the samurai themselves
and many Of tho ofaoials OF the Emperor's
household openly expressed disaprroval means
little. they could not afford to ceuntenance q
backward step and though. deep in their hearts
they may have sympathized with the old hero
they knew that It would be fatal to Japan &c
have the revival Of old customs spread.
The people of Japan. however. have voiced
their approval which is not to be wondered
at, although westerners win be unable to IN.
derstand the nature of a people who think Il
honor dead ruler by depriving their countr,
of another essential to its well being.
"The e. asst is East and the West is West ant
never the twain shall meet is once more proven
to be at least a partial truth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-16

The people of Nottoway evidently are mueh
stirred up over the proposition 10 moss w. or
courthouse from Nottoway to Blackstone OF
crewe. The Blackstone Courier of this Week
devotes the better portion of its front page 70
communications in which the subject Is ais
eussea-H seems that majority OF the W ..a :
81 these articles advocate removal 10 hiaeh-
stone II is observed that nobody appears TO
have ANYTHING to say in favor OF allowing the
county-seat to remain at Nottoway
The truth OF the matter Is, there does not
anpear to be much argument in favor OF RETAIN
ing the courthouse at point which is not easy
Of access to majority OF the people or the
county. and which is a village without accom-
m odations for man or beast. AS to whether
blackstone or Crewe is best suited to the ioea-
ton of the courthouse we do not pretend 10
say but there would appear to be no room TO
doubt that either would be distinct improve
ment over the present location.
The voters of the county will decide the SUD-
tect OF location the 2lst, when they go
TO the polls to express their preference as be-
tween Mr.. Turnbull and Judge Watson, candi-
dates for the Democratic congressional nomi-
MISUNDERSTANDING Index-Appeat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-16
ENJOYS BIRTHDAY
At SEvENTY,SEvEh
MRS. HILL GIVES PARTY AND
y
sMILINGLY ENTE.HTarNs HER
-=---- MANY GUESTS,

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.e
NIRGILINA, VA, Sept, f5.--Mrs-
Mary A. Hill gave birthday enter
tainment Thursday night from 4 10 Ii
o'clock. and though she had attained
the ripe age of seventy seven, she
sat In state in her big arm chair and
smliingiy greeted her many guests.
seeming to enjoy every feature of the
entertainment.
Her sons Rev. r. e. Hill and Mr..
John r. Hill, assisted in making tha
guests at home and merry. Mrs r.
b. Hill and Mrs. A. l.. Stephenson
presided over the refreshment table.
serving cream and cake. Mr.. J. W.
Whitmore delivered an address on tho
different stages of life. which was
very entertaining. Mr.. ]. T. Tonan
spoke mainly upon the religious ten
dency OF our hostess. and some Of
the good he knew that she had done.
Miss Littlee Hill. aided by others, rem.
dered sweet music.
The old songs were dearest to the
aged grandmother. Then God be
with you till we meet again was
sung by the whole company. and with
many good wishes for return OF
other 1hirthdayst the guests left Mira.
Hill to gentle siumhers and took thA
memory of pleasant evening with
them.