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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Ebbetts viii Fight.

Brooklyn, N. Y, Dec. 1J.--Charles II.
Ebbetts, owner Of the Brooklyn Ma.
tional league club, refused this after.
noon to accept as final the action Of the
directors Of the Cincinnati club, in're-
pudiatihg the sale Of Joe Tinker by
August Hermann to his club for $685.
900.
"My agreement with Hermann, who
is president Of the Cincinnati club, =
said Ebbetts. "was legal and binding
II must stand. Tinker must play with
my club next season, or stay out Of or
ganized baseball"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
LAFKY HAS NOT RESIGNED
AS MEMBEROF BOARD
OF EDUCATION

There has been some speculation lo-
cally as to who would be named to sue
ceed F. ], Lafky, recently elected man
ager Of La Grande, as member Of the
Salem board of education. When the
matter was brop-' tention Of
one Of the SCI ials today,
he stated II s contem-
plated until 1t was ceFtmn that Mr..
Lafky was located permanently at La
Grande. He conveyed the idea that Mr..
Lafky might not decide to retain the
position Of manager Of the city in East
ern Oregon. However, the general un-
derstanding had been that Mr.. LaflSy
has contract to run year there.
Up to the present time Mr.. Lafky has
not rendered his resignation to the
board Of school directors Of this dis
trict, and, while he is at present in La
Grande, it was said that the Salem man
might be home within few days.
II is not incumbent upon Mr., Lafky
to attend the meetings Of the school
board for six months, in order to hold
the position, but at the end Of that time
he will have been automatically de.
posed, in the event he absents himself
from meetings during the half-yeai
/ period, it was stated.
In the event Mr. Lafky resigns, the
other members OF the board will ap
point a successor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
FooTPADs FRACTURE SKULLS
OF SAN FRANCISCO MEN


San Francisco, Dee. 15.-Joseph Bow.
man and Thomas Murphy, their skulls
fractured by footpads, were lying in a
critical condition at the Central Emer-
gency hospital here today. j. j. Ewing
and James Keiney were at the same in
stitution, though not fatally injured in
the same way. Lawrence Shaving, a
marine fireman, also a victim of high
waymen, was at the morgue.
All the cases occurred Saturday or
Sunday night Many other highway
robberies were reported in which the
victims lost merely their valuables, or
if beaten, were not seriously hurt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Rebels Are Pouring Shot from
Machine Guns Into Ma
zatlin.
FEDERALS FIGHTING
BUT IN SAD PLIGHT
Ammunition Is Running Short
and Early Surrender Is
Foreshadowed.
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Mexico City, Dec. 15.-Desperate
fighting ragged in Mazatlan today, ac-
cOrding to a detailed and seemingly
trustworthy report received here.
The rebels had seized launches,
mounted machine guns on them and
were using them to storm the city, it
was said The federals were reported
fighting from behind an embankment
thrown up on shore. Their ammunition
was understood to be running short.
American Consul Alger is believed tC
be in Mazatlan, and there are many
foreigners there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
POULTRY SHOW OPENS AT
ARMORY HERE TOMORROW

The sixth annual show Of the Marion
County Poultry association opens its
doors to the public tomorrow at 8
o'clock, and closes Friday evening.
Birds arrived on every train today,
some from California, Washington and
Idaho The prize winners at the ear.
lier shows are here to compete for the
magnificent silver cup offered by Ladd
& Bush, bankers, Salem, for the highest
scoring bird in the show.
The usual long lineup Of Rocks, r. l..
Reds, Leghorns, Orpingtons and Minor.
cas- is larger than ever, and the newer
breeds, including the Faverolles, Com
pinis and Butter Cups are approach.
ly gaining in public favor, as they are
there in greater numbers than ever
before.
II. o. White, president Of the associa-
ton, is well pleased with the results Of
his efforts, and says "now that we have
the show here all we want now is for
the public to visit the show, and holr
us make good.
Mrs. Ella Plank, Of woodburn, secre'
| tary Of the association, is live wire
in the show room.
The exhibit is in charge Of H. s
Carter, the poultry photographer, wh'
win answer all all questions, If you car
catch him.
The small admission fee Of Is cent
is charged, which should induce a larg'
attendance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
FoRGER ARRESTED.

Joe Bordune, charged with passing
forged checks in this city during the
state fair, arrested in Corvallis satr'
day, is IN the county iail. Although not
informed Of the forgeries until two
months after they were committed,
Sheriff Esch soon located Bordune, a1d
telephoned the authorities at Corvallis
to arrest him. Borduhe is accused Of
having forged the name Of John Kiese'
nick, Of jefferson, to checks aggragat'
ing s45. He is charged also with hay
ing passed check for t2O in Portland
signing the same name, Borduno cash
ed one Of the checks at local bank,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Tinker Satisfied.

Chicago, Dec. Dissatisfaction Of the
action Of the directors Of the Ciucin'
natl club in repudiating his sale to the
Brooklyn club was voiced here this af.
tenoon by Joe Tinker, last years man
ager Of the Reds.
"This," he said, "should give the
Cubs chance to get me. want to
play with Chicago next year, and, IL
Murphy's bid is as good as the others,
he should be given the preference"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
spnNonR anTs RnpRrnvn.

Chicago, Dec. l5.--A rcprieyo Of 30
days from December 10 was granted TO-
day to Henry spencer sentenced to
die for the murder Of Mrs Mildred Al.
lison Roxroat, a Chicago teacher Of
dancing, by Governor Dupue, to allow
spcncor's attorney time to appeal 10
tho supreme court. Attorney 2eman
said he expected to prove spencer was
insane NJ the time he murdered Mrs.
Rcxroat, lie also charged that the 20.
leo ''railroaded " his client.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
PLANS TO CELEBRATE
SIGNING ARE ABANDONED
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Washington, Dec. 15.-Plans of Cal
ifornians here to celebrate the signing
of the Hetch Hetchy water bill by Pres
ident Wilson were abandoned today,
Following visit to the White House,
former Mayor Phelan, Of San Francis
co, said that, because of the presidents
indisposition, it had been decided by in
terested persons to not try to be pres
ent at the signing Of the bill.
1t was announced the president will
sign the measure either today or tomor.
row.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
SENATE DEFEATS FIRST
HITCHCOCK'S PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO BILL
Vote of 40 to 35 in This Test
of Strength on Currency
Measure
POINDEXTER WITH DENIS.
Washington Republican Aids in Defeat
of Plan to Have -Four Regional
Reserve Banks.
POINDEXTER WITH DENIS.
UNITED PRESS 1nAsrD wmn.I

Washington, Dec. 15.-By vote Of
40 to 35 the senate this afternoon de-
feated the first of Senator Hitchcock's
amendment to the currency bill.
The amendment was intended to fix
the number Of regional reserve banks
at four, and to require the sale Of the
reserve banks stock first to the pub
lie. Senator Poindexter voted with the
Democrats.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
DOES HER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

San Francisco, Dec. l5.-The trial Of
Miss Leah Alexander, on charge Of
shooting and killing ]. d. yanBaalen,
a newspaper man, October is, was set
for trial January 6 by Superior Judge
Dunno. AT Miss Alexander's request,
the court issued an order permitting
her to do some Christmas shopping in
the custody Of a police matron.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
WILSON'S COLD IMPROVED.

Washington Dec, l5.-President
wilson S cold was greatly improved to-
day, according TO DR.. Cary Grayson.
The president resumed his routine du-
ties, but did his work in the White
House study. He saw no visitors. It
was stated he probably will not visit
the executive offices for several days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Sensational Development Is
Promised, Following Cal
ifOrnia Catch.
COOLEY ACCUSED OF
KILLING VAN PELT
Pioneer SawimiIl Man Of Curry
County Killed While Walk
ing ON Road.
UNITED PRESS InAsuD wrnn.l

San Francisco, Dec. 15,--Aaron R.
Cooley, aged AZ, said to be q brewer Of
Portland, Or, was arrested here today
at the instance Of Stephen Doyle, a sps-
cial representative Of Governor West Of
Oregon. Doyle intimated that the ar
rest was in connection with a crime
committed IA years ago, but refused to
go into details. He said any informa-
tiOn concerning the case must come from
Governor West. Cooley also refused to
talk. 4as-A.-sA4l'r4'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
THE GIRL IN THE TAXI"
PLEAsEs AUDIENCE AT GRAND

r'The Girl in the Taxi" alightcd at
the Grand Saturday night and furnish.
ed many laughs for theatre.goers. The
play is full Of funny situations and the
lines are clever II was well presented
at tho Grand and the audience was en-.
thusiastic.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Post Card From
Missing Girl
Jessie McCann Writes Her Parents She
Will Be Home Thursday Afternoon
and Not to Worry.

New York, Dec. ia post card
signed "Jessie," and believed to have
been sent by Miss Mccain, the miss
ing daughter of William Mccain, a
wealthy wholesale grocer, was received
at the McCann home here today. 1t
read:
"Dear Mother: I will be home
Thursday afternoon. Do not worry"
Miss McCann, a prominent social
worker, disappeared December 5. Her
parents believe she is being detained
somewhere against her will.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
RA1L GASES NoT DECIDED.

Washington, Dec. l5,-The United
States supreme court adjourned today
without deciding the inter'mountain or
other important cases pending before
IL. Chief Justice White announced the
courts holiday recess would extend
from December 90 to January s,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Would Bar All
UndesirabLes
Burnett immigration Bill, Aimed at
Asiatics, Militants, Anarchists and
Ignorant Recommended.
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Washington, Dec 15.-The house
immigration committee favorably re-
ported this afternoon the Burnett i'm
migration bill, accompanied by stringent
provisions barring Asiatics, militant
suffragettes and advocates Of sabotage
and anarchists. The measure includes
"a literaey test, requiring all aliens to
read and write one language.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
WANTS BIG DRYDocK.
UNITED PRESS LEASED wrRE.l

UNITED PhHSb LhAbED WIRED
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Per-
kins introduced bill today for a 49,
100000 drydock in San Francisco bay,
to hold the largest battleship afloat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
HUERTA PARADES IN AN
OLD SUIT TO SHOW
'EM HE IS GAME
UNITED PRESS LHAshp wIRE.l
= = 4 = = = = = = = = = =

=
= 4
= Mexico City Dec. l5,-Presi. =
= dent Huorta undertook today to =
4 show Mexico City how democratic =
4 he is. =
= lie donned battered folt hat y
= weather.stained brown oyercoat =
= gray sweater "a pair Of greasy =
= old trousers and long unpolished =
y shoes Then instead Of taking Y
= carriage, he walked from his resi-. =
y dence to the national palnce. The =
= oretically he was unattended, but =
= his bodyguard was not far behind =
= him. =
= senatora Huerta, previously re- =
= ported sent to the coast for safe. =
= ty, was also seen on the streets =
y Saturday Z
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
ARRESTED FOR MURDER COMMITTED in 1893
Late News
Bulletins
UNITED PRDss IRAsHD wIRn.l

Washington, Dec. 15.-The nomina-
tion of John w. Preston, Of Ukiah,
Cal, to succeed John L. McNab as
United States district attorney was
sent to the senate today by President
Wilson.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
WORKS DESPITE FACT SHE
MUST FIND HUSBAND
TO WIN S5OO.0OO

UNITED PRESS LEASED wihhR
= = = = = = = = = = = = = =
= =
. Chicago, Dec. 15.--Miss Callette y
y Hall, aged 10, employed as a stem =
= ographer by Swift & Co., worked =
= today despite the fact that her =
= uncle, Joseph Snyder, Of Califor- =
= MIA, who died recently, had willed =
y her 100000, provided she mar. =
= ried within a year for love. =
y ''I have never experienced true =
= love-" said Miss Hail. "and 1 =
= shall never marry unless I do. =
y There is no prospect Of my ac- =
= quiring that 100000 very soon" =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15

According to information emanatipg
from an authentic source here, Cooley is
wanted for the murder Of Thomas Van
Pelt, a pioneer sawmill man Of Curry
county, in 1898, and possibilities exist
that his apprehension may lead to ar
rests of prominent people in this state
and Washington, for it is declared, thar
the crime was the product Of pioneer
feud, and that he was employed to COM
NIT the crime.
Van Pelt wns shot from ambush as
he was returning TO his home from Fred
Blake's store. Just week prior to the
shooting he had been arrested on the
charge Of killing Al Coolidge, a rela-
tive of the Coolidges, Of silverton, and
who are engaged in the banking bust
ness. He had been released, however,
for lack Of evidence,
Fired on From Ambush.
BY che side Of the road on which he
was walking home, there was thickct,
and just as he passed ii, he was fired
upon, rifle was used by the murder
er and three shots were fired, two Of
them taking effect. One passed through
the body of Van Pelt, and the other
through his head.
Johnnie Van Pelt, presumed to have
been a son, and man by the name OF
Savage, were working near where tho
shooting occurred, and rushing 10 the
scene, they found Van Pelt dead.
Mystery Ever Since.
A coroners jury with Justice OF the
Peace John Cooley, acting in the capa-
city of coroner, was called and yer.
dict returned that Van Pelt came to his
death from wound received from two
rifle bullets fired by an unknown per
son. Ever since, the murder has been
a mystery. Recently District Attorney
Brown, Of Roseburg. and Stephen Doyle
began work on tho case, and they have
unearthed tho evidence which resulted
in the arrest Of Cooley,
Van Pelt crossed the plains with tho
Coolidgcs, Il is said, and they were ip'
terested with him In the sawmill busi-
ness. lie was married, Il Is said, to an
Indian woman, While rumor connected
the name of Van Pelt with the murder
Of Al Coolidge, he das released, aud the
murderer hos mover been apprehended'
, Cooley was a neighbor Of the Van Pelts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Telegram to King George.

suffragette leaders, referring to Mrs.
Pankhurst, who is still in prison, also
refusing to eat or drink, sent the fol-
lowing telegram to King George'
"In your maiesty's name o noble wo-
man is being done to death. We call
upon your majesty to stop this crime be-
fore it is too late.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Leave Plaoard Nearhy.

The incendiaries left placard posted
near the scene of the fire, inscribed
"Revenge for Mrs. Pankhurst. F"
Miss Sylvia Pankhurst, who, like her
mother, has been serving Jail sem
tence for melting a riot, was released
this afternoon at the point of death
from hunger, thirst and sleep strike.
Refusing to eat or drink, she walked
constantly about her cell Ito keep her
self from sleeping. When given her
liberty, under the "cat and mouse"
she was at the point Of collapse from
exhaustion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
Battle Imminent.

El Paso, Tex, Dec. 15.-Fighting be-
tween Mexican federals and rebels at
Lamula, Is miles south Of Ojinaga,
where the federal garrison of Chihua-
hua City took refuge at the end of its Y
flight northward to the American bord-
er, seemed imminent today.
The badly disorganized federal force
which arrived at ojinaga several days
ago, appeared to have been whipped in
to some semblance of discipline again
today. The troops were maneuvering
and entrenching at Lamula, plainly in
anticipation of being attacked.
Mercado in Command.
General Mercado, who was reported
last week as missing from Oiinaga and
was thought to have fallen into the reb.
els hands while scouting, was said to
be in command at Lamula today.
A hundred more civilian refugees
from Chihuahua City arrived here to.
day, bringing fresh stories of the mis-
behavior of General villas rebel sol
diers there. Looting is going on indis'
criminately, they asserted, and although
men whom they do not need for mill
tary duty and against whom they have
no political grudge are permitted to
leave freely enough, it was declared TO
be common thing for the rebels to
hold the women of their families for
ransam.
May Not Kill Terazas.
The latest refugee arrivals had not
heard the report Of Luis Terrazas' ex'
eeution, and did not thing it true, as
they believed Villa would keep the
young man alive as long as a chance ex-
listed of making money out Of him. 1t
was said he had been threatened with
death, however, and unquestionably
would be killed unless his father paid
for his release, which II was understood
No WOulu 90 as hoon 10 he Nvuiu "inN
the money.
Latest accounts were that 1t was
100000 instead of $25O,OOO that Wills
demanded from Ternzas, the elder.
Fl Paso was caring for the refugees
Lull at Tampico
At Tampico there was lull today
The American warships were supply
ing food and water to those who neede'
them. A storm, however, WIS hamper
ing relief work and rendering the trans
fer Of refugees from the warships I
the liner Morro Castle temporarily In
possible It was hoped that this coul
be completed today.
The transport Sumner had arrived Of
Tampico.
Seeks to Curb villa
Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. 15.--That Get
eral Carranza realizes the trouble Gei
CONTINUED on page 5.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15

Portland, Or, Dec. 15.-In message
received here today by J. H. Young,
president of the Spokane, Portland &
Seattle railroad, confirmed reports to
the effect that he had resigned, to take
effect January /.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
M|uTANTS START BIG
FIRE TO SHOW ANGER
REGARDING PANKHURST
Lumber Yards and Several
Nearby Buildings Burned
and Loss 100000.
SYLVIA PANKHURST FREE
At Point Of Death From Hunger, Thirst
and Sleep When She Is Released
From Jail Cell.
SYLVIA PANKHURsT FREE
UNITED PRESS lrAsnD wlnH,l

London, Dec. 15,-Miltant suffra-
gettes started fire at Devonport to-
day which did 100000 damage.
The conflagration entirely destroyed
the Fox.Elliott company's lumber yard
and several nearby buildings. For a
time it threatened to spread to still
other structure, and soldiers from the
Devonporb barracks and sailors from
the warships in the harbor were called
to the firemen's aid.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15

Seeks to Curb villa.
Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. l5.--That Cen
eral Carranza realizes the trouble Gen
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15
The Weather

The Dickey Bird
saysi Oregon' Fair
tonight and Tues.
days eastcrly
winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-15

Continued on page 81
The evening world., 1913-06-23
Betty Vincent's
Advice to Lovers

she cares for me. But am 80 situated
that 1t will be impossible
for me to marry for at least two years.
Do you think It would be fair to ask a
Hrl to walt that length OF time? She
10 twenty-four and I am twenty-five"
think you should tell the girl tho
circumstances. and she will probably
be perfectly willing to walt II she cares.
How to Make Up.
IN. NJ" writes: IT had a quarrel with
a girl friend year and q half ago.
Now ! want to make up. a. I have
found out love her. What shall I say
or write TO herr"
II am sorry for my share In our mis-
understanding. Lots be friends"
"A. L." writes: rs II proper to wrlte
anything At all on q photograph when
giving 1t away as a present."
That depends upon the person TO
whom you are giving II. A photograph
presented to . close friend 10 usually
autographed.
~. s." writes: Two young moi
dance with . girl friend and myself
every week at public dance which v,
four attend. But tho young man hav.
not asked to take US homo or to cal
on W. should We continue TO give them
dancssf'
J don't ne why not. II they hav,
alwsys bssn polite and respectful
The evening world., 1913-06-23
The Man With a Billion

the witness. The chauffeuf>sesmed to
have q self-startsr attachment to his
machine. tor he sent II ahead inSmedi-
ateiy the tall gentleman stepped inside.
He was sure OF these facts.
There was not the slightest room In
the mind Of Adrian for hoddtng the be-
lief that Cora had any shave In this
plot. she was the VICTIM Of It. She had
been stolen. BY whomf
'Sir Richard. Of course" he decided.
Every second meant more OF start
for the kidnapper. He remembered that
the taxi was now and f-st-class gas
oline machine. II could probably make
fast time.
How simple had been the trick played
and how easily successful.
Adrian knew that single handed he
could do little now toward tracing the
woman who had been practically stolen
from his very arm during the early
hours OF the night and under the bright
lights Of the very heart OF the city.
There was nothing IN the amazing kid
mapping to startle him out OF his senses.
for In New York the list Of such Grimes
was long and ever growing. from the
total disappearance Of Dorothy Ar
mold In front OF Brentano's TO tho last
case OF bowlegged Italian child stolen
II was no time In which to berate
himself for a fool In having allowed
himself to be trapped SO easily. lie rs'
entered the drug store and went into q
telephone booth.
"Twenty-six Orchard" he called.
Far down In the lower East Side a
Gray-haired old woman answered thu
ring OF a telephone instrument.
"Phwat Ii it?' she asked In wtd'
brogue. Here Jim. there's Q gintl
man on the wire wantln' ye."
Tierney was seated In his mother
kitchen, his heels on the ledge Of thu
stove. q pipe between his teeth and
good bottle of dark beer open on tn
kitchen table.
At the call he sprang lightly from hi
position OF solid comfort and answers
Adrian on the wire.
In terse. rapidly spoken sentence
Adrian told the detective what hs'
happened.
Tisrney whistlsd.
''otS Dtsk hasn't ben very Tar ava