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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
REPLY TO MR.. MooREs

TO the Editor; read tine acrimoni.
Gus reply of Ralph D. Moores TO my
categorical list Of questions to the
Commercial club.
] an little puzzled to comprehend
how Mr.. Moores applies the adjective
categorical TO my list of questions, un-
less he means they are unconditional.
The only unconditional feature | can
see attached to them is Il demand for
an honest, unbiased reply. They are all
questions that have been propounded
to me by many different farmers with
in the last year. II the Salem CONNER
cial Club has the welfare of the farm
er at heart, such categorical questions
ought to be just what they are looking
for, no matter from what source they
come. 1t is only by answering such
questions in convincing, undisputabic,
favorable manner that will win the con
fidence of the farmer. am sorry
$685. per cent of us farmers are un-
able to look through and see the an
gele side of the Salem Commercial
Club
Mr. Moores' assertion that | tried TO
hire out to the Commercial Club to
work among the farmers is certainly Il
hummer. really did call on the Com.
mercial Club, the day they had the
meeting over in Polk county TO con.
slider the bridge problem across the
Willamette. Mr.. Moores says, "Hcllo,
Colonel" / says, "HOwdy do, Mr..
Moores ?" told Mr.. Moores ! had
come up TO discuss the problem of get
ting the farmer and the commercial
man together. Mr. Moores only had
about ten minutes before he had to
leave for the bridge meeting. ! told
Mr.. Moores | would come in again. But
he insisted on my giving him the drift
Of what ] had to say. First, ! told
him | had the opportunity to talk to
great many farmers and ! found there
wasn't one farmer in six who had a
good word to say for the Salem Com
mercial Club. That put Mr.. Moores con
siderably out of humor He wanted to
know what ] proposed to do. ! told
him the club would have to do some
thing on their own hook FOR the farmer,
to win their confidence. | cOuldn't Z 90
into the matter very deep in ten min
utes, 50 | mentioned the exposing of
some such act of merchant iewinp a
farmer down to a beggar's price for his
produce and then selling it at an cnor.
nous profit. Just then a couple Of
gentlemen came in and ended our con.
versation. When Mr.. Moores left he
said. with emphasis: "Mr. Pettycrew.
IN see YOU again" A couple of weeks
later called on Mr.. Moores again. He
treated me civilly, but was rather cool.
He scraped his feet. fumbled the pa.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
A SUBSCRIBERS S VIEWS.

Aumsville, Oregon, Sept, 10, 1914.
Capital Journal Printing Co. Enclos-
ed please find check for $3.50 to pay up
my subscription of the Daily C. j. from
July 2, 1914, to January 2, 1914. The
paper had been coming very irregular,
mostly four copies, sometimes five
copies week, but the last few weeks
has been o. X. like the tone of your
editorials, especially your punches at
the 0regonian are timely. They are
notorious Interpretations Of facts. The
only thing | do not like about the D.
G. j. Cor any secular paperl Is to print
sermons. | believe this ought to be
left to religious publications
Wishing you success in making the
u. c. j. the best paper in Oregon, ] am
Yours truly,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
The Markets
WHEAT FOR EUROPE
THROUGH THE CANAL

Portland, Or, Sept. 24.-Due to the
lower prices prevailing in the North
west compared with Chicago, English
and other European buyers are said to
have purchased 5,OOO,OOO bushels of
wheat in Oregon and an equal amount
in Washington within tae last few days,
The wheat, according to reports, is to
be shipped through the Panama canal
to the open ports of Europe.
Portland and Puget Sound buyers are
declared to have been purchasing Sc.
cretly to prevent sudden rise in the
market
While club wheat has been selling in
Portland at 95 cents, the December OPP.
tion is quoted at SLIP in Chicago.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
Claims Germans Beaten.

Paris, Sept. 24.-That. General Rem.
nenkamp, the Russian commander who
led the ears troops into East Prussia
had defeated the German army whicl
drove him back into Russian territory
was stated in Petrograd dispatch re,
ceived today by LeMatin.
The Russians. it was said. retreat.
ed in apparent disorder, and the Ger.
mans, following hotly, fell into. a trap.
The Germans are withdrawing from
East Prussia, according to the same
dispatch, to reinforce their front along
the line from Thorn to Kalicz.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
HOPS GO TO ENGLAND.

j. w. Thornsberry, owner of a hop
yard on Patterson island near the city
limits, is shipping via the Oregon Elec-
tric 10000 pounds of hops to the H. l..
Hart company of Portland. The hops
win be shipped from there to London
The buyers state that the demand for
hops is very low from England, due to
the war. This shipment is about one
fourth of the crop and the contract
with the Hart company calls for $4,000
pounds, this being the first shipment.
Eugene Register.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
RUSSIAN ADVANCE
NOWHERE CHECKED
Claim Siege Guns Have Re
duced Forts Germans
Caught in a Trap

Petrograd Sept 24.-Russian siege
guns rushed to the front from Lem.
berg had reduced Przemysl's five main
forts today, the war office announced.
The cars troops were said also to
have gained control Of part of the main
railroad to CracOw and to have occu.
pied Chyrow Junction, putting coo miles
of Galician railroads in their hands.
They were advancing westward. said
the war office, crunplihg the entire
Austro-German line as they progressed.
The Austriaus,. it was stated, had been
reinforced but were unable to Withstand
the invaders.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24

Fresh ranch, 4Od4lc; Orientais, lsc.
Butter-Local cubes. 34c bricks, 35c; ;
Oregon cubes, 32@33c.
Cheose-Limburger, l9c; Wisconsin,
l9c; Swiss (domestic), 24c; Washing.
ton, l7la@lSc.
Onions-Green, 20M25c per dozen
eastern Washington, l@lhc per h..
alifornia, l@llac
POtatoes-Local, lMlhc per pound
astern Washington, Olisc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Portland, Ore, Sept. 24.-Whea'--
jlub, new, g4l2c; bluestem, Sl.05.
Oats-No. white feed $25; gray,
50 80.
Barley Brewing, 500; feed, $2l.
Hogs-Bcst live, $S.l5.
Prime steers, -; fancy cows, So; best
.alvcs, $S@ $50.
Spring lambs, $6M6.25.
Butter-City creamery, 35c.
Eggs-Selected local extras, 35c.
Hens. l212c; broilers, l3c; geese, Zoe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
THE PULLMAN RATES.

San Francisco, Sept 24.-offieials of
the Pullman company were cited today
10 appear before the state railroad com
mission November 20 to show cause
why their rates for Pullman service
should not be revised.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.

San Francisco, Sept. 24.-Eggs-Ex-
tras, 4315c; pullets, 32l3e; California
storage extras, 30c.
Butter-Extras, zoe; prime firsts.
27e; firsts, 25e; seconds, 24e.
Cheese-Californi fancy, l4e; firsts,
12c; seconds, Zoe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
ORDER WIRELESS CLOSED.

Washington, Sept. 24.-The SiascOn-
set station of the Marcoui Wireless
Telegraph company was ordered to close
at noon tomorrow by Secretary of the
Navy Daniels.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24

The news of the swimming of the
Vistula by some Russians will prob
ably denoted with peculiar interest by
General FnDstOn.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-24
SEATTLE MARKETS.

Seattle. Wash, Sept. "a. = Eggs
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
MR.. NESTOS A COSTLY
STATES ATTORNEY.

From January LIST 1918, to April
LIST, 1914 he expended $41,616.49.
This amounts per month to $2,774.-
As.
And per term 6,586.80.
He caused to be issued 81 warrants
without any arrest or return being
made at cost of $4,000.
IS cases were dismissed by Justice
of the Peace at preliminary hearings
at cost Of $1,540.75.
Mr.. Nestos, himself, dismissed 103
cases at q cost of $4,O56.35.
In only rs cases the defendants
were found guilty-to try these rs
cases it cost $1O,893.94.
Of these rs cases IA were petty
offenses such as selling mortgaged
property and assault and battery.
Staff was charged with murder in
the first degree and found guilty Of
manslaughter and sentenced to 10
years-this case alone cost $5,278.60.
IS cases which were tried the de-
PENDANTS were found not guilty at a
cost Of $7,47O.1O.
Paid for special prosecutors, ST.
1850.
For detectives, $1,1O9.45. :
The costs in the Warren case am
ounted to $1,138.20.
Of this Mr.. Warren was assessed
$22.9O.
Leaving Ward county to pay ST.
1850.
A Judgment was obtained against
Mr.. Warren for $4O7.8
Which deducted from the above
leaves q loss to Ward County Of
$707.60. (Pol. Adv
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

FOR SALE-Will sell $3.50 Rauden-
bush & Sons piano very cheap.
Satin Mahogany, art style, slightly
used in demonstrating; also fine
Wesley piano, slightly used, good as
new. Fully guaranteed life time.
Cash or time. Address H. A. King,
MinOt. 6-4-t2
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

Seven members of the Minot fire
department will attend the state tour
nament at Lisbon June Oil. Those
who will attend are Chief VIM. o.
Leary, Geo. Marsh, VIM. Kimball,
John Strommen, S. Gallagher, VIM.
Berg and ]. E. McCutcheon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04
MCCOY win Go East for Baroains

Mccoy Will Go East for Bargains.
Paul V. Mccoy will leave for the
east Sunday where he will secure an
array Of bargains for his big June
sale. Mr.. Mccoy is highly pleased
over his May business, which far ex-
ceeded that of the same month year
ago and he will make an effort to show
. still greater increase in June. Mr..
Mccoy has determined to double his
business during the present year and
10 making cuts in prices accordingly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

I will buy hogs to ship from Minot
Tuesday, June IL, and will pay highest
market price. Bring in your hogs
that day. JOE BOUCHER.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-04

Mrs. Kara A. Dickinlpn, secretary
of the Ward County Sunday School
Association, is attending the state s.
s. Convention at jamestown this week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-25
THOMAS SCHOOL
Editorial Stan-Chief, Lawrence Oman,
associates, Eleanor Bertram, David
TOwali. Mabel Barth, Merrell Osg God,
Harold willard

Mr.. G.. II. Jones, residing at 1858
iIelen-aye.. is sick with scarlet fever,
and was sent TO Herman Kiefer hos
pital.
Mr.. J II. Davis. of Helen-aye., is
Mich.
Az the Thomas school many Christ
mas celebrations in the various rooms
took place All OF the downstairs
rooms were finely decorated, and in
the Kindergarten tree was beauti.
fully decorated, and many children
were in the room all day.
School was dismissed at quarter
past two. after Mr. Fox had watched
the dramatizing OF The Merchant OF
Venice" in room A.
Pupils In room G. entertained rooms
n and b, by the performance of
Robin Hood" story songs were sung.
and then school was dismissed with
the customary greetings between
teachers and pupils.
Though some what tardily the edit.
ors of this school wish To express
their appreciation and gratefulness 10
The Times for the splendid time they
were accorded by II at the banquet.
Several parties have taken place in
this district, and many visitors are
being entertained by friends or rela-
tives.
This will probably be the last item
this school will send i'm items before
the first of the year \ merry Christ.
mas and a happy New Year to the 9th.
er school editors and to The Times.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-25
CASS TECHNICAL HIGH
SCHOOL
Edited by Philip weIsman and Mau
rice Resnlck.

Edited by Philip weisman and Man
rice Resnlck.
Mr. Cnilds chemists are still con
sidered cock or the walk They de-
Tended their title by defeating the
strong cabinet making quintet a bas-
ketball 1t the close OF schoo, Non,
day, and are still undisputed
champs OF the building The game
was very iast, both teams playn eX-
ceptionally good ball, ahd II %as hard
10 decide the winners OF the tusstle
until the whistle blew in the last
quarter The score stood - 10 is in
fayor OF the Chemists. Oueiette and
Waterstone were the stars FOR the
Carpenters, while Jordan, White
and sullivan snone for the Chem
lists. MI. ChilGs announced that he
was ready TO scnd bis team against
any other team in the school Time
of quarters, six minutes; referee, Mr..
Holmes timer, Mr. Clancy
Now everyone is happy at Cass
Those who imagined themselves UNI
lucky because they didn't get a tur-
key dinner Thursday, received it on
Tuesday
Mr.. Holmes, our new basketball
coach, is greatly pleased with the ma
terial he has, and expects to have
one of the finest basketball teams in
the city. The boys are now divided
into squads, and the prospective play
ers are holding secret practice. The
cry OF Cass heretofore. has been for
good coach, and now that we have
one OF the best coaches in the state.
we expect to make the other teams
sit up and take notice" OF our bas-
ketball team. II is not too late for
those who, for some reason or other,
could not come down for practice.
Mr. Holmes wishes each and every
body who possibly can, TO come down,
for out OF a greater number OF stu
dents it will be much easier To select
the first team
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-25
HUBBARD SCHOOL

Editorial Stsn-Chief. wallace Hush
ent associates. Arthur Gmeion.
Lynn Narcotic. Elmer GeIIow, VIII
Ham y. Manchester. Clarence Ersk-
Inc.
Our Christmas exercises began at
1870 O'Clock, and lasted until O'Clock.
The b room joined with A, and We
had long and good program and
many of our friends were here
A letter. which was written By Gov.
Woodbridge n. Ferris, for the people
OF Michigan. Is as follows This
year. OF all the years since Christ was
born. calls for the greatest gratitude,
the most complete conservation. the
most abiding faith. IL isn't what
Christmas brings to you that counts,
but what you bring to Christmas.
with the Christ love in your heart.
your greetings, your laughter. your
gratitude. your service, proclaim the
Merry Christmas. May peace and
good will possess you all the days OF
your life" This was the governors
message to us, and II was written on
the blackboard.
The highest one IN the Courts
ss's:::S;I; l ,:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-25
The Best Christmas
ny EDWARD erode

Az HATTIE SGnools--
A thinly-clad urchin Freddie was.
Who stood by the curb calling extras
4 tattered hat he wore and his shoes
were tore.
And for half an hour he sold but four.
\ mother al home awalted him.
AZ she lay on her couch, very pallid
and thin.
IL was no home that was comfortable
But shaniy. uncomfortable shabby
and forlorn.
II looked az " she was insufhciently
fed.
sin tie :newsie was anxious TO bring
home some bread,
And MARY. Fred's sister who went 10
the track
Game back With some fuel 10 heat up
the shack
Though Fred only'six and Mary only
strived hard every day to keep the
family aliyt.
Bat Fred had striyed painfully since
beginning OF fall
To save money for christmas 10 buy
sister a doll
The month Of December was cold and
bleak.
And snowdrifts lay everywhere piled
ia heap;
Ard Freddie In among II all
To everyone that passed he yelled ms
Extra, extra-only one cent"
II was growing dark and much more
cold
Ard papers III but two he sold.
"a satisfied with the days returns
Stops his call and 10 his home he turns.
man who was neatly dressed and
Laden win bHndlcs. let two Of them
Thcn Freddie ran ana picked them NJ
newsie's good luck
can help YOU carry some OF those
said he,
A .laaen with bundles himself, little
Fred
nv the man through many. many city
streets was led.
Many questions were asked OF our
newsie Fred.
Who made answer to the questions no
sooner than said.
A,a ~ last before "a mansion drew,
The goodfellow said. Good night TO
YOU.
and thus they departed)
AT last the buying day had come.
When Freddie 30 the store could run.
And buN the doll, n present dear,
10 give his sisters heart much cheer.
Twas the night before Christmas
when Freddie came home
with JOY in his face and his eyes fair
ly shone
How much neither and sisters hearts
did shift =
As Freddie drew out the blessed
Christmas gift.
And what do you think2 4 very loud
rap,
And in walked man with a bag on
hts back
lie cmptied it's contents all over the
floor.
And sight like that they had never
:. seen before.
Toys. shoes, coats. hats. dresses. candy.
Fruit. books and everything that's
dandy.
For this was the goodfellow Freddie
had assisted.
And this wars the best Christmas the
family ever listed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-25
ESTABROOK SCHOOL
Editorial Stan-CbIef. Roger BACON,
associates, Harry Rutherford. IeItha
kin. Winifred Wilson, Lowell Baker.
samuel trUitngr, Sara Rance, Hnr-
yry Richie

vey Richie.
A part of the Northwestern play.
grounds have been flooded for skat-
ing. II is expected that many pupils
of the Estabrook school will enjoy
this privilege.
The children OF room A had grab
bag, Wednesday afternoon. Each
child brought a present, which did
NOT cost over 10 cents. There we're
dolls, games, etc
The kindergarten had very beau.
tiful entertainment, in which all the
children took part The room was
decorated with chains made out Of
green and red paper and ornaments
made by the children,
Other rooms had entertainments.
which were very nice.
Russell Miller, of No. 800 Stanton.
ave, has been out d week with the
mumps.
Edith Hall, of No. 50 Dillon.ave.
has been sick for two weeks.
The pupils Of room f had a grab
bag
The children OF room X have
taken great pleasure in preparing a
box To be sent 10 the poor children
OF the city. The contribution con
sists OF half-worn clothing, shoes. pic.
lures and story books
The pupils OF room X are sorry 10
lose Forest Emmert. who is going 10
spend the winter in Hamilton, Ohio.
The editors OF the Estabrook school
enjoyed the show at the National the.
alter, Saturday Dec. 10.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-25
DOTY SCHOOL
EDITORIAL Stan-Chief. Paul Reeds as
soctates, William Osband, Marion
MacLean. Hugh johnson, FrEnces
Marshall

The Fairbanks school would like to
know what we are going TO do With
the championship of our league. This
Is what we say I'VE are going TO
keep it, or course, we sympathize
with them. as losers, though we
would not trade places. The Fair
banks also said that they should
beat us next year, but from the look
OF things now, we should advise Fair
banks TO wait till that time before
she crows. Although we may not
have as good team next year we
hope, they will come off the field vic
torious.
The Moore soccer team went down
TO defeat before us in our dash for
the championship of our league.
Jane Raymond, of the AS class,
gave an entertainment for the gradu-
ating class Wednesday, Dec. l6.
Charlotte Martinson gave a theater
party for her friends on Saturday,
Dec. 10.
A Christmas entertainment was held
at this school Wednesday Dec. %.
1t consisted of plays, songs, poems.
and stories. the most prominent OF
which was a part from THE Birds
Christmas Carol"
ITS a Long. Long, Way to Tip
perary," seems to be popular in our
school. We sing II in our class rooms
and almost sing IL in our sleep.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
M
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-25
FIELD SCHOOL

Editorial stan-Chiefi bessie Crum
Assocfatest Mariory Male. Agaes
brandon. Carroll HelIwigt Eiienor
Putnam, Leon zechmsn. Ford WHEEL
den.
Several OF the pupils OF p and AS
classes gave Christmas entertain
ment Wednesday afternoon.
The students of the lower grades
brought toys to school last Thursday
and Friday TO be distributed to the
pupils in the kindergarten of the Bar
stow school.
The students of the BIS class are
very much interested in the story OF
"Silas Warner" that Is being read to
them I'm language class.
The Alexander Macomb club will
celebrate their fourth anniversary az
the Gray branch Of the public library
Tuesday after Christmas. An enter
tainment will be given and refresh
ments served
In the fire drill Tuesday morning
the school was out In 50 seconds.
The pupils OF the AS class brought
provisions for a dinner. for a poor fam
Ily Christmas. This class has been
writing Christmas letters and have az
their motto quotation taken from
one OF Lowells Christmas poems, Not
what we give, but what we share,
| for the gift without the givsr IL bare
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-25
VAN DYKE SCHOOL
Editorini stnff-Chicfi Denmnn Park
Inson. Associntesi Marjorie Fraser
France. Church. Mary Lamb. Bertrani
Levy. Irene GrcEor.

Editorial staG--Chicfi Denmnn Park
Inson. Associntesi Marjorie Fraser,
Frances Church. Mary Lamb bertrh"
Levy. Irene Grcgor.
on Wednesday afternoon the A
room invited the b room to enjoy
their Christmas program, which was
as follows:
1. Violin solo. by Kenneth Garrison,
accompanied by Florence Brabyn.
? Recitation. by Charlotte Bene'
dict.
3. Birthday Of the King sung by
girls OF graduating class.
4. Piano solo, by Frances Scriber.
3. Recitation. by Harley Lowena.
6. Holy Night by A and b rooms.
Z. Recitation. by Myrtle Craig.
s. Duet, by Mabel Brace and Flor
ence Everetts.
Q. Piano solo. by June Hopponen
10. Bob Cratchitis Christmas Din
ner," Bob Cratchit Stuart Raddatzi
Mrs. Cratch Mildred Olmstead, Mar
tina Cratchit. Ruth Ceilings: Belinda
Cratchit. Francis Church; Peter
Cratchit. Harold' Berg, twins, John
Holstein and Edmund Fitzsmmons
Tiny Tim. Adolf Beckman.
II. Piano solo. by Leonore Bauer
~ Recitation, by jeanette Ducq'
l3. Song, by room B.
IA. Each land has its indiVidual
method of celebrating Christmas, by
Bertram Levy.
Is. Garden Song. by room a
16 How Uncle Sam observes CHRIST
mas--lntroductlon. Alfred Bridge; III
The south, by Clifford Erikson; In New
England, by Charles Frazer; In New
Mexico, by John Kehoe; among the
Shakers. by George Dyer; among the
pennsylvania Germans, by Raymond
Leonard; among the Moravians. by
Walter Lake: in Alaska. by Achiei
DeWolf: in Hawaii. by Gladys Pas
old: in the Philippines, by Louis
Fandrie.
II. Piano solo, by Helen lanrey.
rs. Song, by B room.
19. Priscilla Alden" Ruth Ceilings.
20. Betsy Ross" Grace kronberg.
81. Songs. by both rooms.
The following pupils of room J
have had perfect attendance since
september: Elma Hopponen, Emil
Johnson, Harold Korneffel. Arthur
Pierson, Alexander Ruelle and Waldo
SWarthout.