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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
WILSON MAY USE ARMS TO COMPEL RESPECT
EIGHT MEN BEAT
UP ONE EDITOR
MoNRovIA FACTION REsENTs IN
SITUATIONS IN EDITORIAL
PRINTED IN CITY NEWSPAPER.

Monrovia, Cal, April 20.-Eight
young men are under arrest today,
charged with assaulting c. N. Whitak.
er, editor Of the Monrovia Messenger.
Whitaker alleges that he was seriously
beaten and threatened with lynching.
The attack was the result of articles
printed in the Messenger, in which
prominent citizens and public officials
were named.
According to Whitaker's story, he
was thrown into an automobile, taken
out of the city and stripped of his
clothes and dragged about with a moose
about his neck. Some of his teeth
were missing today, and he was fear
fully bruised.
The entire cbnunity has taken
sides over the affair, and county Of
fiiials have been asked to launhh
grand jury investigation.
City Clerk Margetts was among those
arrested. He is said to have taken of.
fense at Messenger editorial that re-
ferred OF him as can erratic cuss who
spent his years riding in D riekety
laundry wagon hauling diapers, and
has been elevated to a mans job.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20

asked. 1t was to be rushed through
mousse and senate at top speed.
Resolution Drafted.
The text of the resolution drafted by
the foreign affairs committee in sup
port of President Wilson's plea for
authority to use the army and navy
in the crisis with Mexico ofllows:
"A joint resolution justilying the
employment of the armed forces Of the
United States in enforcing certain de-
mands against Victoriano Huerta:
Resolved, BY the senate and house
of representatives of the United States
in congress assembled that the presi-
dent be and he is hereby justified to
employ the armed forces of the Uni
ted States to enforce the demands
made upon Vietoriano Huerta for un-
equivocal amends to the government
of the United States for afrronts and
dignities committed against this gov
ernment by General Huerta and his
representatives
Rebel Yell" Resounds.
There was burst of applause when
the president appeared, the "rebel
yell' of the southern members sound
ing clearly over the deeper toned
chorus of their northern colleagues.
The moment the executive opened
his lips to speak sinlence fell upon
the assemblage. The lawmakers leaned
forward in their seats and strained
their ears to catch every syllable. The
sound of scuffling foot or smoth.
cred cough was as distinct as rifle
shot.
The first applause, except of the out
burst at his entrance came when the
president detailed the instructions he
gave insisting on the salute of the
flag. 1t was fainter when he declared
II war resulted it would be against
Huerta. The address concluded, tho
entire audience stood and clapped
hands, but there was no vocal demon
stration. Then, as the executive took
his departure, there went up buzz
of excitement.
"The president informs me-" said
Congressman Underwood q moment
later, "that it is most important that
action be taken on his request today.
l ask all members of the house to
remain until the resolution is pre-
sented."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
MAKES DASH FOR
LIBERTY ON WHEEL
ASYLUM ATTENDANT MOUNTS
BICYCLE AND PURSUES FLEET
ING PATIENT DOWN TWENTY
FOURTH STREET.

A nlp-and,tuck bicycle race tooa
place down 24th street this morning be-
tween otto Dahren, patient at the
Asylum, and Engineer Force, of the
institution, with the result the patient,
who attempted to escape, was caught
and returned to his ward.
Attendant Ruby, who is located on
the first ward, took Dahren out for a
regular morning walk this morning and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
The Mexican Crisis
and Developments
of Today in Brief

President Wilson asked congress, in
joint session, for authority to ''uso
the armed forces Of the United States
TO obtain from General Huerta recog-
milton of the rights and dignity of the
United States.''
He reviewed the affronts put on tn,
United States by the Huertaists ex.
pressed the warmest friendship for the
Mexican people in his own country
mems name, said lie was confident
America cannot be drawn into war
with them and strongly disapprovel
any thought Of selfish aggrandizement
in the course he proposed.
Preceding the reading Of his address,
the president deprecated the war feel
ing he said he thought he saw appear
ing in the United States and declared
he was acting against Huerta not ir
the interests Of war but because he be-
lieved he would thus be able to keep
peace.
The address having been read, both
houses took Immediate steps to comply
with the chief executives wishes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20

Military and naval preparations
went on at top speed with fighting
vessels approaching both Mexican
coasts, transports departing with troops
and marines and soldiers entraining for
strategic points.
1t was announced that Major Gen.
eral Leonard Wood would command
the United States land forces.
An American exodus from Mexico
was in progress.
President Huerta seemed to be try
ing to protect foreigners in Mexico but
indications were threatening.
France, Germany and England OF
fcred 10 act automatically for tho
United States In Mexico and It was
thought Frances offer would be az.
cepted.
The powers were notified of what
the United States Is doing and ex-
dressed their approval.
Rumors were current that Huerta
showed fresh signs Of weakening brit
we're denied.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20

Washington, April 2O.-President
Wilson asked congressional authority
today ot use army and navy against
General Huerta of Mexico.
IL made it abundantly plain, too,
that he meant "Huerta" and not the
people Of Mexico. For Mexico's people
he expressed the warmest friendship.
He repudiated the idea that no planned
war on them. 1t was Huerta and his
followers alone against whom he said
he proposed to act.
He recapitulated some of the
wrongs and insults the United States
has suffered from the dictator's under
hngs. If not stopped now, he said he
feared some crowning outrage which
would render EARNED conflict" un-
avoidable.
This undereurrent ran all through his
address-he was acting in the interests
Of peace and not Of war.
But for all that ii was as "war"
that nearly every listener interpreted
his remarks.
That the United States had any
thought of selfish aggrandizement in
Mexico he emphatically denied. The
only thought, he asserted, was to give
the country back to its own people.
President Is Stern.
President Wilson appeared before
the two houses of congress awaiting
him in joint session at exactly 3 D. m.
His face was set in grim lines. He
was paler than usual. His voice was
as clear and his enunciation as perfect
as when he has appeared before the
lawmakers in the past, but there was
no affability in his tones today. He
was not aggressive, but he was grave
to the verge Of saddness-with a sad
ness, however, that was not tender but
stern.
The legislators listened in SO deep a
silence that the very ticking of the
clock on the wall sounded loud.
1t was the first time in American
history that president has personally
asked congressional sanction for war
like demonstration. And it was 16
years ago almost to day that war
was declared against Spain.
Immediately after the president had
finished his address the house commit
tee on foreign affairs drafted reso-
luton vesting in him the powers he
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
BASEBALL TODAY.

At Cincinnati: Pittsburg-oincinnati
game postponed; rain.
American.
At New York: Washington-New
York game postponed; rain.
Federal.
At Detroit: Cleveand game post
poned; cold weather
At Pittsburg: Buffalo Pittsburg
game postponed; wet grounds.
At Baltimore: Brooklyn game post
poned; wet grounds.
National League.
At Philadelphia: Boston p Philadel-
phia game postponed; wet grounds.
At Brooklyn: New York-Brooklyn
game postponed; rain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
FINER CONFIDENT THAT
MILITIA WILL BE CALLED

Pouland,, April 2O.-Confident that
the Mexican situation will result in
the issuance of orders calling the
national guard to colors, officials az
taehed to Adiutant General FINER IS
office today completed preparations &c
mobilize the state militia al Clackamas
as soon as Instructions to do so are re-
ceived from the war department. Cen
eral FINER, who is out of town on
official business is hurrying back to
Portland.
The Oregon national guard on a
peace footing aggregates 1,7O6 men,
fully drilled and equipped.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
s50,00O,000 FOR
NATIONS DEFENSE
SAYS CHAMBERLAIN
Oregon Senator Would Equip
Pesident With Available
War Funds.
MAJOR-GENERAL WOOD
NOW COMMANDER
Preparations Being Made All
Through Nation to Rush
/ Troops to Border.

Washington, April 20.-A bill -appro-
priating $50,000,000 for the president
TO "use at his discretion tor national
Defense was introduced in the senate
today by Senator Chamberlain of Ore.
gon.
Wood in Command.
Washington, April 20.-Maior Cen
eral Leonard Wood will command the
United States invading army in Mex
leo if such move is ordered.
Announcement to this effect was
made here today by Secretary of War
Garrison. General Wood s term as
chief of staff of the army expires to-
morrow, and he had been assigned to
duty at Governors Island, n. Y. Sec
retary Garrison would not say
whether General Wood would leave for
the Mexican border tomorrow.
''If need arises General Wood will
take hold at Texas City," said Garri-
son. During the last four years Gen
eral Wood as chief of staff has super
intended preparation of the strategists'
mexican campaign, and is regarded as
being the ideal man for assuming SUI
preme command of the army in the
field.
Secretary Garrison today ordered
General Bliss at FL Paso to concen-
trate two brigades of artillery to Oe
held in readiness to act as the van
guard for an American invasion of
Mexico if the president should decide
GU such a step.
Troops Leave for Border.
San Diego, Cal, April 2O.-Two brig
AIDES of coast artillery left Fort nose
Grams here at clock this morning.
bound for the Mexican border. The
l--.h company marched direct to
Tijuana, where camp was pitched early
today.
The 2Sth company left by automo-
bile for Tecate, where Postmaster
Frank Johnston was recently killed by
Mexican bandits.
Five powerful military aeroplanes
were being packed today for shipment
at the United States aviation camp
here. They are expected to be used
for scouting purposes along the border.
Americans Leave Mexico.
Mexico City, April 20-Two train
loads of Americans started for Vera
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
I. W. w. OBJECT TO A
WAR WITH MEXICO

New York, April 2O.-That there
will be q general strike of the Indus
trial Workers of the World if necessary
to prevent war between the United
States and Mexico, and that the
United Mine Workers of America will
join it, was declared here today by
William d. Haywood, the l. W. w.
leader.
Better be traitor to your country
than a traitor to your class, he said.
If war seems certain the Workers
will simply fold their arms and there
will bo no war. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20

Governor West got back from Pen
dleton this morning. He reported the
work at the branch asylum as moving
along satisfactorily. While there the
board accepted the dairy barn and the
superintendent,s residence buildings,
which have just been completed by the
contractor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
DIGGS' TRIAL BEGINS.

San Francisco, April 2O.-The trial
of Maury Diggs, on charges preferred
by Miss Ida Fearing, which was to
have started today, was continued by
Superior Judge Cabaniss until tomor-
row upon motion of defense attorneys.
1t was said the attenuence of import
ant witnesses could not be secured un-
til then
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20

The case brought by the Clatsop
coutny authorities against Frank Ford,
of this city, statutory crime being al
legged, has been postponed for a month
by the circuit Judge in Astoria. Chief
OF Police Shedeck is to appear as 4
witness in the case.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
CONGRESS EMPOWERS
WILSON TO USE ARMY
AND NAVY FOR WAR

WHILE THE PRESIDENT HOPES TO AVOID CONFLICT
HE WILL BE FIRM IN HIS DEMANDS THAT HUERTA
SHOW THE PROPER RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY OF
THE UNITED STATES--ATTITUDE OF REBEL GENER-
AL CARRANzA NOT KNOWN AT PRESENT BUT 1T is
THOUGHT THAT HE WILL NOT JOIN FORCES WITH
THE FEDERALS AGAINST AMERICAN INVASION.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20
The Weather

Fair tonight,
light frost west,
heavy frost east
portion. Tuesday
fair, warmer east
portion; northerly
winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-04-20

Continued on page S.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-21

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Hir.-AS YOU ana some corrcspon-
dents are giving us very interesting
"reminiscences of the past, please allow
spac" Tor few rccollections of the
old-timc doctor and old-time darkies
of sixty and sevcnt: years ago The
old family doctor is indelibly stamped
on neinory's page. The White-toD gig
tail black beaver winter and summer
tue housekeeping bay horse tno light
steppeD did not exceed the speed
limit. but made the trip on time when
sent for-throuEh hot suns. driving
snow3torms, dark nights. bad roads.
ana through dangerous bNpathS Doc
tors were scarce in those days and
had extensive territory. They were
doctors. indeed 49, surgeons dentists.
anything In the medical books. treating
the eye, ear. throat, etc. They ear
ried all kinds of sharp. shining instru-
ments. Their large. heavy saddle bag
were apothccary shops They were
honored. respected and admired for
their skill. They entered a sickroom,
whether the patient was white or
colorcd, as quietly as "a cat on cotton.
and with smiling face and soft voice
would say, Let me see your tongue
at the same time feeling the pulse with
one hand and holding his unerring
watch with the other. and say.
bilious then open his huIc saddle
bag. prescribe not less than half.
dozen different kinds OF nasty physic
tall taken ia liquid state). all labeled
In plain English and the hours OF
taking, and then bid adicu. saying. If
the patient is no better in week
send for me, and I'll have to bleed
him Cor herr" This writer was bled
by the family doctor more than sixty
years ago for AN obstinate case or
rheumatism i'm the right leg. and have
never had rheumatism in that leg
since. though I've fordcd the chilly
waters OF the Potomac, scrapcd away
the snow and slept on the frozen
ground in wet clothes. An. these doc
tors We're TOUCHING us to he Confed-
crate soldiers.
WILLIAM II. TURPIN
Ripb,yC,tI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-21
Voice of the People
"lnrmcrr aud the High Cost of living,

fhrmcrs ana tho High Cost of Living"
To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--Just at this time l cannot think
OF amy subject which has been more
thoroughly discussed tho past six
mouths or moro from every source
than the high cost OF living The
head politicians hj6vc given various
reasons why all kinds of foodstuff
nave been so high. and ono or their
principal reasons was due to tho
tariff, which has now been taken Off
OF ali farm produce or food provisions.
| said To myself: We'll. we viii soon
see decrease In prices for all food
SUMS but so far I haven't seen any
decline IN prices for provisions TO Il
great extent. y farmer ought never
think of the high cost of living us nc
should nave some Kind OF farm pro-
duct to sell at most amy season. and
every up-to-datc farmer has.
We raise our own wheat. from
which the best of flour is made: raise
our own corn. from which the best
underground meal is made: raise our
own hogs. from which the years
supply of :he best old Virginia cured
bacon Is produced. We generally have
a good garden. which furnishes all the
vegetables we need for home consump-
ton. and good i.any 10 sell i'm
This way tho high cost OF living is
never felt or noticed. as we only have
10 BUY groceries, clothing. and occa-
sionally a piece of furniture of some
kind. We hear farmers often COM
planning Of the high cost of living I
think the farmer is the last one to
make such complaint Its poor
farmer that has food produce to buy.
as he can raise most OF ii easily right
at home, If the proper attention Is
given. What does he farm for If not
to get the highest market price for
his farm products? Then why com
nj p 81 ,T i,.4 Ia ,.i,
should have very little to buy and
good deal 10 sell at these high
prices The successful GARNER ought
to have enough food produce for home
consum ption. and then have a good
deal 10 sell. from which he now
realizes good prices. BY so conducting
his farm operations, the farmer
should never complain of the high
cost Of living, but. instead, be glad.
as lie VIII get the advantage of high
prices for his farm products. and
right here is when the farmer makes
his money, when his produce ia selling
high
Brother Farmer If you farm right.
you haven't any cause Whatever TO
complain Of the hisn cost of living.
VIII" Will agree with me? Am | no.
right? WILLIAM H. H.
Prince George, Va, July ~, 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-21

When Heinrich Oclcrich drove his hi
plane to Il height OF 24.G00 feet near
Lcipsic he was heating the birds at
their own game.
Humboldt saw the condor nViuC at n
supposed height OF $4,000 feet. this
above the 1o.o0O-foot level. might ooual
or surpass Oclorich's font. but prob
ably no bird of his own Germany could
do it. When Gay-Luss:tc, iu 1850.
threw out carrier pigeons at heights
above 10000 feet. those tircicss tray
clera dropped heavily toward a dcnscr
air.
The altitude limit for birdmcu must
nearly have hecn reached by Herr
Oclcrich only five and q half years
after Wilbur Wright held tho world
record at $50 feet Glaishcr's balloon
ascension OF 2?.OO0 feet may lao ac-
ccptcd bat he was unconscious at that
height. and an ncroplane pilot on The
wing does not care TO bc unconscious.
When Tissandicr. in 1875, rose 20 a.
$50 feet he brought down his two com
panions dead in his basket. No noun
tain climber has ever reached 250uO
feet Whymper's experiments show
that above $4,000 feet no training or
experience prevents the slightest cXcr-
ton from beirG painfully difficult
While Herr Ocicrich was performing
his perilous exploit. twenty French
nviators were celebrating Hastille Day
near Paris 10y flying four abreast past
reviewing post. as neatly spaced as
cavalry chargers. These two develop
~ the control OF the aeroplane lis being
perfected. Control of nviators is now
quite as pressing a problem.--New York
World.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-21

this the other day. or course. II is
nonsense, and the only reason II is
uttered Is in the vain hope that the
country may be brought to believe
that there is discord between the
President and his Secretary OF State.
President Wilson'S Office gives to
his declarations weight and 1u-
thority that he must use with great
discretion. Any stand he takes ON
public questions is properly regarded
throughout the country as declara-
ton by the party.
Mr.. Bryan is not under any such
need TO keep his personal views to
himself. lie is Il very prominent
member OF his party. but he is neither
its leader nor it's spokesman. lie is
quito within his rights in support
ing suffrage legislation in his own
State. He doubtless agrees that the
question for the party as whole
must be settled in convention. Until
the party has spoken. Democrats
speak as individuals-that is. all
have the right TO do so except tho
President
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-21
THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions from Lending
Newspapers.
whnt Richmond Missed.

Atlanta dispatches report that that
city has made an offer OF $500, 000
chiefly III cash, but largely in land, as
an induccmcnt to gain the settlement
there OF q new college. Every business
man convcrsant with the affairs OF
some large manufa curing concern has
heard OF the bldg made by cities to
induce the immigration of factories. 1t
is surprising to learn that the Same
cagerness prevails To attract institu-
tons OF learning.
That it does prevail in tho present
case can hardly be doubted Two other
southern cities are reported to have
offered Inducements OF like sort but
lesser MAGNITUDE. The motives TOR
such ambitions must he complcN. The
simple civic desire to take rank az a
centre OF learning is an insufficient eX-
planation OF the cagerncss
US an advertisement to its home city
n college possesses Il probably high
cash value. Its graduates often men
Of future Importance, take away with
them a familiarity with the college
town. That familiarity may not cen
ire on the serious features Of the city's
development. Yet ii may com. TO en-
brace them. Such knowledge should
bring future trade and growth to the
place. within its capacity. Again. the
possession OF q college is likely TO i'm
ply the presence Of technical experts
whose services in consultation and
laboratory may help economic devel-
opmcnts. Their publications. in any
case will spread the knowledge Of the
place and its technical advantages
These are hui few OF the assets
which. al things considered, far out
weigh the occa sional student hroiis and
ructicns. ana give the college dis
tlnct value to the town which harbora
!t.-Ncw York Evening sun
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-21
Heavy Immigration.

The fact that during the present
nscal year more immigrants have
como into tho United States than in
any like period of our history prob
ably indicates the general opinion in
Europe that this country is entering
upon an era of bountiful prosperity
The number probably includes many
aliens returning to this country after
service in the Balkan War, SO that
III fact the actual addition to our
population may not he larger this
scar than it has been in former
wears
With all possible deductions. how
ever, the practitioners Of calamity
bowling will scarcely he able TO get
moan-food ont of this hugo army OF
workers coming TO America These
workers must believe that this coun-
try offers them lots OF work at good
pay or they would not come; they
would stay whore they were or go
elsewhere than to the abode Of the
misery prociaimers.