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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18

notice would be given, the Mexicans
fired the dock.
This-though Captain Minister, his
crew and the refugees, did not know it
at the time and took II for granted that
their deaths were what was aought---
was because the United States warship
Raleigh had been sighted entering the
harbor.
While the Cetriana was maneuvering
for safety, either by accident or design
the transport Herrerias cast loose from
its moorings and but for Captain Min
ister's skin at the wheel, would haze
rammed the British craft.
Firing Begins.
On the Herrerias were 300 convicts,
and, taking advantage Of the confusion
large numbers Of them attempted to
escape by jumping overheard. Mexi-
cans on shore promptly opened fire on
them. Most of those on board the
Cetriana were of the opinion that it
was not particularly desired to hit the
fleeing men, but that the incident wits
made an excuse for raking the British
craft.
nv my idto th0 NotAiuhh wac III hho
Of the fire, bullets whizzed across its
decks and several Of them struck the
ship, Captain Minister ordered his pas
s,pgers below but himself remhined on
the bridge and in personal charge Of
the situation.
Despite the ranger, Minister hauled
alongside the American barkentine
Geneva, as he made for the sea, having
learned that the vessel had been seized
by the Mexicans, and took off Captain
w. Ii. Ferguson and his men.
Escape Matter Of Minutes.
The Cetriana s escape to place Of
safety was a matter of not many min
utes but it was agreed on all hands that
but for Captain Minister'S courage,
GOODNESS and skill as seaman these
few minutes would have sufficed for
the destruction of his ship and the
death Of all on board.
On his way out Minister reported to
Captain Magruder Of the Raleigh what
had happened and at Magruder's de-
mand the Geneva was released by the
Mexican authorities.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
ITALIANS KEPT BOY
LOCKED In ROOM
Four Men and Woman Arrested for
Kidnaping Joe Gaina-Eilen M'Kee
Missing.

New York, May 1S.--Four men and
a woman were arraigned today in the
Yorkvills police court here on q charge
of kidnapping Joe Gumina, son Of Dom
mick Gumina, a grocer, VINO wps stolen
from the front of his homo here on the
afternoon Of April ,GS The prisoners
were Niva Mutna, who, the child said,
kept him locked in her room; Mira
Randaza, who extorted $40 from Guima
for the return of his son, and Antonio
Bacno and Pietro Brucco, accused OF
turning the boy over to the Italians
who brought the s10.
Wnen Bacno and Brucco were ar
rested, the boy identified a picture
found in Bacno's pocket as the woman
who had kept him locked up. Niva
Mutnas' arrest followed
Ellen Mckee, aged 10, stenograph.
or, has been missing from her home
here since Saturday. Sho left note
saying she was going to join vaude.
vile act and would return in few
weeks. Her parents think she has been
abducted and was forced to write the
note.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
AMMONS TO REQUEST
TROOPS WITHDRAWAL
Strikers are Bitterly Opposed to tho
Move and May Protest to President
Wilson.

Denver, Colo, May 18.-That Cover
nor Ammons soon will request the
withdrawal of federal troops from the
Colorado coal field strike zone and re-
place them with state militiamen SEEM
ed certain here today. The strikers are
bitterly opposed to such a move and
urged their leaders to protest to Presi-
dent Wilson against 1t.
1t was feared that the withdrawal of
the regulars would result in a renewal
of violence, but the governor believes
he soon will be able to control the sit
uation.
'That many ultra-socialistic if not
anarchistic leaders have taken advan-
tage of our strike conditions to come
here and incite insurrection in defiance
of the constituted authority of the
law" Governor Ammons said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
MAY % is GOOD ROADS
DAY IN WASHINGTON

Seattle, Wash, May 1s.-A lard
days work is ahead for every good
roads enthusiast that turns out for ser
vice on Good Roads day, May az, when
Governor Lister, clad in flannel shirt
and old trousers, viii personally super
wise work ON roads across the state,
from Blaine to Olympia.
Lister and his party will leave
Blaine at a. m, VIII stop an hour at
Silver Lake for luncheon, as guests Of
the Everett commercial club, and are
due at Olympia at p. m. En- route
the governor viii make speech at
each of the IL towns through whici he
passes, and will greet the mayors and
other officials.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18

votes received by each candidate is to
be put in an envelope provided for this
purpose and fastened to the outside of
the box so that it may be opened by
the county clerks force and the Of
ficial returns are computed from these
statements. The boxe- -re not opened
except in case of an election contest.
Wax Poured into Lock.
A box was returned TO Mill City and
one to Elkhorn because the paper seal
was pasted over the vent in the lid Of
the ballot box, successfully preventing
anyone from slipping any more ballots
into the aperture, but leaving the lock
clear so that it might be opened and
any number slipped into the box
through the open top. Both boxes were
sent back to be properly sealed. One
box, however, was well sealed up. The
election statement was put inside the
box, the paper seal plastered over the
opening in the lid, the keys locked up
inside the box, which is equipped with
a spring locx, and the keyhole of the
lock was poured full Of melted wax.
This box was sent back, where it was
opened with the aid OF key Of dyna-
mite or some other means at the dis
posal of the resourceful election board.
Several Of the ballot boxes of the
city Of Salem are round boxes, and the
lid is put on like the lid of baking
powder can. A few of these boxes
with the label pasted only on one side.
If it were desired to open these boxes,
the seal would only act as hinge, and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
PICNICERS ENJOY TRIP TO
SIMPLICITY OF SILVER CREEK

The employees of the Southern Pa
cific freight office and their families
made up party of 30 which chartered
a motortruck yesterday and went on a
picnic trip to Silver Creek falls. Lunch
baskets were loaded to capacity with
picnic dainties and the day was spent
in absorbing rustic sunchine and shade
as the spirit of the picnicers prompted.
A few of the members of the party
went fishing and east about for few
trout but no data as to the catch was
obtainable.
The party returned home in the cool
Of the evening and all reported a pleas
ant trip which may be duplicated in
the near future.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
G. A.R. VETERAN Is
FACING LIFE TERM
Pound Guilty Of Killing His Business
Partner and Firing Home to Hide
the Crime.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 18.-Facing
a life sentence for the murder of his
business partner, Captain Wilson E..
Davis occupies today a cell in the
county Jail here. He was found guilty
late Saturday by jury. His attorney
filed motion for new trial.
Davis was charged with killing Will.
liam G. Wheeler of Sawtelle and firing
their home to hide tho crime. Both
were civil war veterahz.
According to the court schedule, Da.
Wis viii be sentenced Thursday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
TWO AGED WOMEN
FOUND ASPHYXIATED
Coroner's Jury in Investigating Deaths
Each Reported to Be Worth Ap-
proximately 100000.

Chicago, May ia coroner's jury
was investigating the deaths of Mrs.
Emily Backus, aged II, and Miss Hari-
ette Wright, SO, sisters, who were found
asphyxiated in their home here yes
terday. They lived alone. In response
to a telegram from Mrs. Backus, Frank
erosion, cousin, came here from
Rochester, N. Y, and found the women
dead.
More than $4,000 in bills and cur
rency was found in the house. Each
of the dead women were reported to be
worth 100000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
Financial Center of World
To Be on the Pacific Coast

Tacoma, Wash, May 18.-That the
future world fight for supremacy in
trade will be fought out on the Pacific
ocean, is the predictiSn here today of
DR.. f. J. Stanley of New York, for
mer professor in the Waseda university
at Toxic, who addressed a large audi.
ence at Bethany Presbyterian church
last night.
"The Panama canal will bring about
a revolution in the entire world and in
25 years the Pacific wr-f be the center
Of the world . comm.rce.--
DIR. Stanley said: "The nation that
makes the most of the change of the
world trade conditions by reason Of
the canal will be supreme in the com.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18

merce of the world. America, although
the builder of the canal, has done less
to profit by it than any other nation.
japan has been making preparations
for the opening of the waterway for
the past several years. Many new
steamers are being built and companies
formed to participate IN the oceanic
trade. Present appearances indicate
this nation viii receive less than its
fair share from the new conditions ere
ated.
"The financial center of the world
viii change. New York and London
are now regarded as such. In the com
ing years the financial center will
come to the Pacific coast"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
County Ticket.

County COmmissioLer-Goul 1855;
Hartman. 1910; Simmons, 1866; Skaife,
1896; Whitney, 527.
County Recovder-Aufranc, 1918;
Brooks, 25s2; Gillingham, s36; Macy,
1887; Squier, 639.
County Treasurer-Drager, 20s0;
Harding, s64; Pooler, 1909; Sehellberg,
n; Zimmerman, SOL.
County cOroner-Clough, 1896, Van
Winkle, 1855.
Justice Ct the Peaee-Via, 1914;
Webster, 1881.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
WOMEN CLERKS BETTER
THAN MEN ON BOARDS
Eight Ballot Boxes Out of 73 Had to
be Returned for Proper Sealing
or Correction.
CANVASS BOOTHS USED
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Many Voters Thought Fraud was Being
Perpetrated When Board in Booth
Acted as Carbon Paper.

Last fridays election was the first
one in which women have served on the
regular election boards. Last autumn
a number Of women voters served at
the polls, but they were appointed to
fill vacancies caused Dy the absence of
some of the regular board. When ask
ed how the women got along, County
Clerk Max Gehlhar said: "They did
as well or better than the men because
they did not presume to know all
about election procedure, but looked it
up and got it right. The men thought
they knew and did not in many cases" +"
Despite the assistance of the women,
it was necessary to send eight ballot
boxes out Of the 73 back to the cleo
tion board and have them properly
sealed up or some minor fault correct.
ed before they could be received by
the county clerk. Yet with these minor
delays, men who have been following
elections for years say that the returns
were checked up faster this year than
any prvious election held in this coun-
ty for a long time, considering the fact
that the number of -oters is practi-
cally doubled by the enfranchisement
Of the women.
Must Seal Boxes.
Each ballot box, AFTER the ballots
have been counted by the election
board, is to be sealed up by pasting a
paper label over the edge of the box
so that the I'D cannot be opened with.
out breaking the paper. The lock is
to be sealed up in this manner also
and statement OF tfe number Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
WITH RIFLE AND REVOLVER
FIRE MEX|CANS RAKE DECK
OF REFUGE SHIP CETR|ANA


RAM
HERoIsM
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18
REPUBLICAN VOTE OF
MARION COUNTY FOLLOWS
withycombe, McNary, Allen Lead in
Their Race for Their Various Of
fices.

Below is the complete republican re-
turns of Marion county, with the ex-
ception OF Elkhorn, which is small
precinct with only about 80 voters reg
istered. The vote is not given on ma
tional committeeman or on offices
where there is no contest. Twenty Of
fices not complete, but results known:
Congress-.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-18

Continued on page S.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
BEHIND THE WAR CLOUD WHICH MAKES
 WHOLE WORLD QUIVER-A SILVER LINING
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

controllabe regret that German-made 2 drugs are out of reach of those who are addicted to the too-free use of them.
 'It may be talking against the pro fession. said the doctor, but the stua- tion regarding morphine, aspirin, the .bromides and even quinine will no doubt result in good. People very easily ae- quire a habit of indulging in medicines which offer temporary relief from pain The habit proves lasting habit, The man or woman who. after welding the chain, breaks it, is the exception.
 For that reason, we should not re- gret that the time will come when we are unable to afford the luxury of drugs. believe that that time will prove a blessing to many people. It will force the breaking of habit which easy ae- cess to remedies-of-the-mo makes prevalent
 Inquiry at drug stores of the city brought out the fact that prices of Ger man-made drugs have shot up with the precipitancy of sugar. and that the trend to still higher figures is the market characteristic. Drug clerks state that the unfortunates who indulge in morphine arc finding it more difficult to acquire satis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
WAR MAKES IDLE MANY DOCK HANDS Mobile May Find City Work For Unemployed, Says
 Visitor Here

On account of the fact that a large percentage of the population of Mobile finds employment on the various docks about the bay. the curtailnent of shipping incidental to the European war has caused considerable distress in the Gulf City.
 According to G. J. Flournoy of the edl- torial staff of the Mobile Item, who spent yesterday in Birmingham, some positive step will soon be taken 70 care for tn, city's unemployed.
 ''The non-arrival of German, French and English vessels at Mobile, said MT F'lournoy, has thrown a large number ol people out of employment. This is espe cially true of dock hands and roustabouts There is movement on foot at the pres ent time to induce the municipal gov ernment to engage in extensive internal improvement in that this idle cheap labor may have an opportunity to work Exclusive of this feature, however, Mo- bile is in excellent shape, and the Item is it's prophet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

faction than ever before. and that the too frequent users of aspirin.-and the aspirin habit. according to their state ments, is increasing in Birmingham ronthly-are beginning to be bitter in tl.eir lament
 The silver lining beneath the European war cloud is, Of course, not due solely to an inhibition that indicates q check ing of drug habits Fo the bon-vivant is aware that his favorite beverages are beginning ito come high. h is said that but for the fact that excellent Scotch liquor Is manufactured in Peoria, the eye of him who affects thIs choice brand ol distilled goods, would pe perpetually tear dimmed The grog shop proprietor with a shake of his head which can be construed as nothing unless ominous of impending disaster, declares that his supply oi Scotch is running low, and that hereafter no more from across the water will be forthcoming
 French champagne will soen be too high for newspaper reporters to purchase. Capitalists, of course, will be forced to continue their period of abstinence.
 Seriously, advanced prices uf liquors will result in good, 1t Is probable The penurious prohibitionist will now find al excellent reason for practiclng that which he has always preached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

Since the beginning of the war ill Europe, it has been with exceeding great difficulty that one has managed to bor TOW money. The American farmer is fearful-and rightly so--that he will find no available market for the disposal of his products. The housewife is startled when the grocer presents his schedule of prices. There is everywhere a panic lest other commodities in imitation of sugar, should ascend to point which the arm of the ordinary individual can not reach.
 And yet, in some respects, the war will prove an immediate blessing. A. the present time, drugs are obtainable only by those who have too much money. In the near future, the time might come when it will be impossible to obtain for gold or for that more potent persuasive, love. certain medicinal products of Ger many which Americans have been led to believe they require for the sake of their health.
 QIinine bromide, aspirin and morphine have ascended in price Q the unprece- dented height that sugar has climbed.
 A blessing in disguise2
 Dr. J. D. Heaeoek is not eilled with un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
BATTERIES AANDC [
 WILL BE PAID OFF'
Scully Comes to Birming- ham For Purpose Paying
 Local Batteries


 Montgomery. August 2o.-(S (Speciai.) Adjt. Gen. Joseph E. Scully left Mont- gomery tonight for Birmingham where he will pay ofr the members of Bat teries and C of the First field ar- tllery for services rendered during tho recent encampment held at Mobile. General Seully win return to Montgom- cry Monday. when 1t is probable that the members of Battery F will be paid,
 Capt c. c. Scherer of the adjutant generals department is now checking over the Battery B pay rolls and prop erty.
 General Sculy made no statement concerning the proposed investigation of the conduct of the members of Bat tery E when they were not paid off in Mobile. The members are alleged to have been guilty of many fragrant acts of misconduct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
FLORIDA GAME LAWS
 ARE WORKING WELL
Wallace Receives Copies of First Bi- enial Report of the Game and
 Fish Department

Montgomery, August 20-(SpeciaD--Com. missioner John H. Wallace, Jr., of the state game and fish department, has re. seived copies of the first biennial report of the Florida game and fish department The document shows the new game laws to be working well and the financia condition of the department to be in ex. cellent shape.
 Commissioner Wallace was instrumenta in the establishment of the Florida game and fish department. which Is modelet after the Alabama department.
 The Florida commissioner is F.. z. Jones of Jacksonville, and his report show that great deal of good work toward, conservation of the wild life of that stats has been accomplished under the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
CHRISTIAN DRAWS SHORT SUSPENSION Charged With Having As saulted Billie Smith on
 Peerless Corner

Detective Thomas Christian of the police combination of McGill and Christian was suspended yesterday afternoon by Commissioner A. O. Lane for two days after a trial on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. De tective Christian is one of the most pop ular men on the local force.
 According to Chief Eagan the charges against Detective Christian were brought forward several weeks ago by man known as Billie Smith who claimed that he had been assaulted by the officer at the old Peerless cor ner. At the hearing before Judge Lane Detective Christian readily admitted the assault, but stated that he had suf- ficient provovcation as Smith had hurled insults at him as he was walk ing by on the street..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
PANAMA EXPOSITION
 ID BE HELD DESPITE HE EUROPEAN WAR
Alabama Making All Prep arations For an Exhibit Which Will Cost Near
 ly S100,000

Montgometfy August aa.-especial.A
 The Panama Pacific International eN-
 osition, to De held at san Francisco
 next year will not be postponed us a result of the European war according
 to Charles c. Moore. president of tho exposition. President Moore today wired
 Lee Cowart, head of the Alabama Pan
 anna Pacific exposition movement that the national government is determined
 to proceed with all plans for tho big exposition and requested that MT. Cow Iart furnish him with data concerning
 -Nabama's participation.
 President Moore's telegram stated
 that Secretary of State Bryan is col leeting informaticA for publication throughout the world in the form of an official government proclamation, in
 which attention will be called to the
 scope and character of the exposition
 and the participation of the various states
 Mir. CoNart declared upon receiving the telegram that Alabama is making all preparation for great state eN-
 hibit at the exposition and that the state will spend between $50.000 and
 Sla0,000 in the work. He sent Presi-
 mt Moore long telegram tonight supplying the data requested According to President Moore. the European war will not serve to effect
 the exposition, but, on the other hand, will increase the good results intended to be accomplished.
 Tt is useless to deny that it has aspects of advantage to tho nations at peace" said President Moore. Expert
 opinion is practically unanimous that
 the war will give powerful impetus to almost every branch of commercial 1 activity in this country
 | Continuing. he said: "As regards at tendance. the effect of the European war in the opinion of those best quail l flied to judge, will be to increase rath h-
 CT than to diminish travel to Cali | fornia in 1915"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
PACKERS D|SCLA|M
 RESPONSIBILITY FOR .H|GH PRICES OF FOOD.
Beef Shortage Claimed by Armour = Blame General
 Supply and Demand

New York. August Representatives of Chicago beef packers. testifying today in District Attorney whitman's John Doe inquiry into the higher cost Of food since war began in Europe. placed the blame for advance in meat prices on conditions of supply and demand. They said there was a beef shortage and that competition was lSeener.
 f. ". Lyman, representing Armour & Co, said only two-thirds the usual amount es beef and other meats was in the mar ket.
 George ]. Edwards. district manager for Swift X Co. said six large cattle owners in the west supplied less meat during the week ending August i5, causing an ad- vance in prices
 Meat dealers are losing money. accord ing to r. l.. Hughes, representing the codahy Packing company. These inves- tigations,' he said. and the publicity given them by the newspapers have led the public to believe they are paying too high prices for their meat. and they have refused to buy to such an extent. The demand has SO fallen off we are today losing sl.5o on every 100 pounds of meat We sell and tomorrow the loss win be greater"
 Municipal authorities announced today that city markets would be established about September l.
 The New York State Association of Mas ter Bakers protested today against any Of its members increasing the cost of bread or bread products, or any diminu- ton in the weight of bread
 The domestic sugar producers disclaimed responsibility of the present high prices of sugar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
FAYETTE COUNTY
 BUILDS NEW JAIL Dr. Oates Brought News Last Night-Nothing on
 Local Situation

Dr. William Oates state prison inspec- tor, who is in Birmingham, said last night that nothing in the Jefferson county jail situation had developed, and that nothing would develop before I return from Montgomery next Tuesday,.
 Tuesday is the day upon which Dr. Oates ultimatum to the county board of revenue expires. If by that time, the board has no plans for new jail or has nothing tangible to show the state prison inspector, that gentleman will take summary action.
 Dr. Oates, when seen at the Tutwiler late last night, had little to say ffe was much fatigued having travelled most of the day. He stated that the conn missioners of Fayette county had decided to construct a new jail modern in ap- continents. Dr. Oates did not know what it would cost or what its plan ol construction would be, as the commis- sioners of Fayette themselves do not yet know these details.
 Dr. Oates will leave Birmingham to- day for Montgomery, returning to this city on Tuesday next.