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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
WOODBURY. VISITED
BY $4,000 FIRE TODAY

The eitv of WOodburn was visitol by
fire that caused an $4,000 loss to
the property owners at 2 o'clock this
morning when an explosion resulted
from leaking gasoline in the lighting
system of the pool room of c. p. White.
The force of the explosion was so
great as to blow out the entire front
Of the building, brick walls foot thick
were bulged out and the plate glass
windows in all of the stores of the en-
tire block were shattered,
The walls of several Of the adjoin-
ing buildings were cracked by the force
of the explosion which could be heard
for several miles. When the firemcn
first reached the scene the gas
oline fumes prevented them from
entering the building but by hard
work they were able to save the
neighboring buildings though the entire
business block in which the Pool hail
was located was gutted by the Flames.
The floor above the pool hall which
is usually occupied by lOdgers, happened
to be vacant last night and no one was
injured. Among those who lost most
by the fire are W II. Boyles' Meat
Market, Louvre Restaurant, Marlale
barber shop and Halls Undertaking
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
Peter Grimes Escapes From
Ship While on Way To San
Ouentin---Sa Substituted

San Francisco, June l9.-That the
Washington government would make a
thorough investigation of the circum-
stances attending the escape at Nagas
aki of Peter Grimes, the American on
his way from Shanghai to serve a term
in San Quentin and the delivery to the
prison authorities in his place Of
Albert Johannsen, a Norwegian sailor,
was indicated by messages which local
federal officials received today from
the capital
One point which had caused some be-
wilderment was cleared up--Grlmes did
not 90 ashore at Nagasaki from the
transport sheridan but was awaiting its
arrival there. From Shanghai, where
he received his three years sentence for
forgery, he was sent to the Japanese
port in charge of man named Kill
goure, whether a regular United States
martial or only a specially commits
stoned officer was not known. The
trip to Nagasaki was made on a mer.
chant ship. Kilgoure and Grimes land
ID May II or IS. The officer was to
have turned his prisoner over to Cap
tain Spur of the Sheridan May 2l.
Two Men Appear
At the proper time two men appeared
on board the transport. One introduced
himself as Ki'goure. lie said the Other
was Grimes HIS papers were in order
The prisoner was too dazed to speaE
and even had he been able to do so, %
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
CoULoN MAY GET IN THE
RING GAME ONCE MORE

San Francisco, June 19.-Ex.B Bantam
weight Champion Johnny Coulon, here
from Los Angeles en- route to Chicago
via Vancouver, B. G., intimated today
that his announced retirement from the
ring might not be final; that after a
long rest he might take another whirl
at the boxing game.
al have no thought of ring work
now" said Coulon, who did not appear
to be particularly distressed over the
loss of his title to Kid Williams. 81
feel better now than at any time since
my arrival on the coast. | intend to
take a long vacation in the Canadian
woods, and if feel right after that
/ may box, but if / do not, | will be
through with the ring forever.
81 am still youngster of 25, which
is really rather early for boxer to
say that he is through forever. Under
natural conditions, should have al
least two years more Of the game and
gather in some more If the long green
civilians beat me decisively, al
right, and is entitled to lot Of cred
it. He got me before / could get start
ed, and really is great fighter. j
is fact not generally known that
weighed only llO1a pounds for tha
\ fight -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
JAP is A SLIPPERY Gus.

Los Angeles, June 19-Deputy Con-
stable Myers and Justice Reeves are
plotting today the capture of T, Kas-
hiara, japanese, who Myers AYERS has
habit of flying away and dropping
from sight over the horizon whenever
his arrest is attempted.
Myers has a bill of attachment for
the payment of $l25 for material used
by the aviator. Twice he has slipped
up on Kashara s hangar at Hyde Park,
but each time the Jap has been too
quick, and the odor of gasoline and
quantities of dust have been waited
into the officers face as Kashiara took
the air.
On the occasion of his last attempt,
Myers told the justice, the japanese
attained safe elevation and then
hoisted his outspread fingers to his
nose, thumb in, in an internationally
recognized gesture of disdain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19

ing food is there in abundance, but
there are few delicacies.
A special train of nine ears arrived
yesterday with 300 Bretheren from
Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia,
West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Kansas Michigan, Nebraska and Mis-,
souri,. The railroads over which the
train travelled all had special represen-
tatives on board to see that the
bretheren got the best of everything.
coast liner brought big California
delegation yesterday.
Characteristic simplicity 49, lack of
electioneering marked the selection yes
terday of members of the standing com
mittee. Nobody had the majority re-
quired on the first banot, and two
more were east before the new Officers
were declared electet..
Fisher Chosen Moderator.
4ider Frank Fisher, Of Mexico. Ind.
for several years at the head of the
Mexico Old -.-.s An. pnans Home,
in his home city, was chosen moderator.
He is known throughout the country
by the Bretheren as a talented preach
er and evangelist.
Other Officers elected were:
Roading clerk. /. W. Taylor, Vegan-
vile, Pa; writing clerk, }. A. owe,
Cloveriale, Va; doorkeeper, J. S. LIN
norman, Seattle; assistant doorpeeker,
NJ. Clyde Horst, South Bend, Ind
One of the questions they will have
TO decide viii be the selection of a
conference city for next year.
Another live issue is the question of
dress reform in the church.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19

was subsequently learned, he knew no
language but Norwegian
Whether the man who brought him on
board was Klgoure or not had not been
learned here today. At all events, it
was said, the real Kilgoure would have
to do some explaining, for it was while
Grimes was in his custody that the
latter succeeded in "doping" the Nor
wegan and getting him shanghaied on
board the Sheridan.
Prisoner Not Grimes.
The prisondt, of course, was not
Grimes at all, but JohnanBsen, whom
the American had met and invited to
drink with him in Nagasaki saloon.
The Norwegian was set at liberty to-
day by Federal Judge Dolling's order.
The habeas corpus by which he was
released from San Quentin was return
able June q, when it was said he would
be more formally freed.
In the meantime, it was learned,
Grimes had been arrested by the Jap
anese police. 1t was not to hold him
for the United States authorities, how
ever, it was stated, but on local
charge. What this was the message
from Nagasaki did not say but it was
presumed he was accused of assisting
the shanghaiing of Johannesen. Nor
wegian Vice Consul Biolstad said he
was confident the United States gov
ernmeut would see that his eountryman
was fairly treated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
ABB. C." MEDIATION OUTLOOK IS
GLOOMY AND MAY END IN FAILURE
UNITED STATES MAY Be DRAWN INTO INEVITABLE STRUGGLE
viii uStand Pat,l

President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan discussed the Mexican situation
for an hour today. Soon afterward,
Bryan talked to Justice Lamar, one of
the American ENJOYS at the Niagara
Falls conference, over the telephone.
The secretary notified Lamar, It was
said, that the United States had de-
cided to stand pat
If the Niagara Falls negotiations
fail to bring about peace in Mexico, it
was announced today, President Viii.
son will issue statement taking the
public into his confidence ON all he had
hoped to accomplish, and placing where
it belongs the responsibility for the
collapse Of mediation.
1t was understood that the president
will oppose American Intervention in
Mexico unless Aorced by some overt
act to take stern measures, thus in
dicating that he is determined to per-
nit the civil war in Mexico to continue
to the bitter end.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
CRAzED NEGRO SHOOTS
ESCAPES AND LATER ARRESTED.
All the Colored Population Ordered to
Leave Town-Mandate Is obeyed
and City Is Quiet-Fires from Train.

Boise, Idaho, June 19.-After shoot
ing James May, town marshal of Sho-
shone, and +. V. Bower, former member
of the Idaho legislature, the latter
probably fatally, last night, Jack Ed.
wards, a negro, said to have been drug
crazed, escaped but was arrested today
at American Falls.
Fo.l9wing tho shoe ting the citizens
ordered all negroes out of town and
they obeyed. However, the town was
quiet again today and there was no
disorder when Edwards was brought
back and lodged in Jail.
Bowers attempted to arrest Edwards
after the town marhsal had been shot,
but the negro, boarding a moving
freight train, fired from the top of q
car, the bullet tearing large hole in
Bowers body.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
EXPLOSION IN
MINES CARRIES DEATH
Two Hundred Men Believed to Have
Perished in Hillcrest Coal Mine
Near Blairmore, Alberta.
SIX HUNDRED ENTERED THE
WORKINGS THIS MORNING
Special Train Carrying Doctors, Nurses
and Coffins Is Rushed to the
Scene of the Accident.

Lethbridge, Alberta, June 19.-At
least 200 men were believed this after
noon to have perished in a terrific ex-
plosion in the Hillcrest coal mine near
Blairmore, Alberta, between Fort Me-
Leod and Calgary.
Six hundred men entered the work
ings this morning and only 400 were
known to have escaped after the ex.
plosion.
Thick clouds of black smoke were is.
suing from the shaft this afternoon,
and it was almost certain that all those
still in the mine were doomed.
Officials of the Canadian Pacific
railroad in Calgary received advices
that at least 200 men were killed. A
special train was at once rushed to
Blairmore with doctors, nurses and cof-
fins.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
HUERTISTAS MUST YIELD
AMERICANS SAID LAST WORD.
Invasion of Mexico not Planned by
Administration Unless Dragged Into
Imbroglio by Some Act Of War.

Washington, June 19.-Unless the
Huertistas at Niagara Falls yielG,
American-M Mexican negotiations are end
ed, it was stated here on administra-
tion authority today.
The American ENJOYS, il was declared
have said their last word-unless Pres
ident Huerta retired voluntarily in fav.
or of a rebel dominated government at
Mexico City the United States will give
open aid to the constitutionalists.
Not, indeed, it was added, that an
American invasion of Mexico is planned
but the embargo on arms and ammuni-
tion will be raised and the constitution
alists will be permitted to get all the
ammunition they please from this side
Of the border.
Situation Is Discussed.
The cabinet discussed the situation
today. Secretary of State Bryan, con-
stitutionally hopeful, said he still
thought the Huertstas would accept the
American plan at the last moment. The
other cabinet members doubted it. Their
view was that Huerta would stay in
Mexico City and fight.
Some fears were expressed that,
should he do so, the United States may
be involved as the struggle draws to
close, since it is tac general view that
he will prefer surrendering his capitol
to the American troops rather than to
the rebels and will resort to some act
dragging the former into the affair.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
Stripped OF Authority.

Douglas, Ariz., .T,,ne 10.-Messages
received today by constitutionalist
agents here indicate that General Villa
is in entire control Of the states of
Sonora and Coahuila. Carranza and his
representatives, they say, have been
stripped Of every vestige of authority.
Villa agents are reported to be active
on the Mexican west coast, where tney
are working among the constitutionalist
leaders around Mazatlan, Guaymas and
Guadalajara. No word Of the probable
attitude of 0bregon and the other con-
stitutionalist commanders Of the west
has reached here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
PREMIER ASQU|TH
CAP|TULATES To
THE SUFFRAGETTES
Miss Sylvia Pankhurst Will
Head Delegation at His
Official Residence
HUNGER STRIKE one
CAUSE OF VICTORY
Leader, Released from Jail,
PrOpped Up by Pillows in
Parliament House

London, June 19-Suffragettes were
overjoyed today at the news that Pre-
mier Asquith had agreed to receive
u delegation of them at his official resi-,
denee in Downing street Saturday.
1t was the greatest victory they have
won yet, they declared The appear
ance of one of their number in the
presence of the king and queen during
a court in the throne room at Bucking
ham palace was perhaps more sensa
tional, but, they remarked, it was done
against their maiesties wishes and
could not be interpreted as a surren-
der on the government g part.
Asquith, on the other hand, it was
pointed out, had been forced to capitu.
late.
That Miss Sylvia Pankhurst would
head the suffragette delegation was
considered certain.
Is Released from Jail.
Miss Pankhurst was released Thurs
day night from Holloway Jail, where
she had been imprisoned for a series
of suffrage militancy. Almost too
weak from hunger and thirst strike
to walk, she went directly to parlia-
ment house, where other suffragettes
lifted her from her cab, carried her to
Che steps and proppe1 ner up on them
with pillows and cushions to make good
her. threat of remaining there without
food or drink until the premier con.
sented to receive her and party OF
her followers.
A short time later George Lansbury
an ex-member of parliament who has
been prominent among the suffragette
sympathizers, appeared with the infor
nation that he just seen the premier
who would receive his delegation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
YALE WINS RACE.

New London, Conn, June 19.--Yale
defeated Harvard this afternoon in the
varsity eight-oared race on the River
Thames here.
This was the official decision. The
spectators had previously thought that
Harvard was the winner.
The finish was so close that the diff
ference was matter only of inches.
Throughout the first mile the two
boats were even, both crews rowing
strongly and easily.
When the two-mile mark was reach
ed, Yale led by a quarter of a boat
length. Harvard was splashing slight
ly at this time, while Yale was rowing
smoothly.
As the three mile mark was passed
Harvard forged ahead by small mar
gin.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
DYNAMITE BLAST
BLOWS MAN TO DEATH
Dynamite Charge Delayed and Explo-
sion Hurls Man Into Brush and Kills
Him Instantly While Wife Screams.

Seattle, Wash, June 19.-Blown 200
feet into thick tangle of brush by a
delayed blast of dynamite, while his
wife stood nearby and screamed hys-
terically, John Baughman, who was
clearing land near Three Tree Point,
just outside of Seattle, was instantly
killed last evening.
A fellow workman, David Toilette,
VINO was but few feet behind Baugh-
man when the blast went off, sustained
a fractured arm and lost an eye, besides
internal injuries. He may die.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
PEACE POLICY A FAILURE
AMERICANS AND MEx1cANs FIRM
American Answer to Contention, Says
Wilson, Has No Intention of Destroy
ing Electoral Liberty

Niagara Falls, Ont, June l9.--Failure
of the American-Mexican peace negoti-
ations was believed here today to be
almost certain.
The American ENJOYS here were firm
in their demand that cOnstitutiOnalfst
be made President Huerta s successor.
The Mexicans were equally firm in in
sisting on neutral.
Nobody thought it possible that the
Americans would yield. That the Mex
leans might do so at the last moment
was considered bare chance but they
gave no indication of it.
The American answer, made public
last night, to the Mexicans contention
tnat a fair election would be impos-
sible under revolutionary executive re-
pudiated utterly any intent on PresI-
dent Wilson t part "of destroying the
electoral liberty Of Mexico" and in
sisted that "the motives and objects
of the president" have been entirely
misunderstood. "
Objections Not Well Founded
"We are convinced, - said the Ameri
can representatives, addressing the
Mexicans, "by your objections to the
American plan itself and your fear or
the i'll consequences that may follow iss
adoption are not well founded
"American objections to the plan ap.
proved by the Mexican representatives
have been based upon the profound con
vietion that the adoption of that ploF
would not stop the progress Of the VIC
tori6us army nor bring about speedy
eaee which the American government
SO sincerely desires.
"In reference to the statement thas
the provisional president should be a
neutral, it is manifest that in such a
{ oDtest as has been waged in Mexico
for years it is not only fair but nee-
Cssary to assume that every intelligent
man of any prominence is at heart on
one side or the other, and as the pro-
yisional president must be to some ex'
tent identified with one party or the
otner it necessarily follows that to meet
the requirements of the present situa
tion his sympatnies must be with the
dominant element.
Plan Fair Elections.
"In answer to the contention that
there could be no fair elections con
Quoted by a provisional government Of
which constitutiOnalist was provision
al president, attention is called to tn,
fact that in past elections in Mexico
have been under the supervision of |
slhgle cabinet minister representing tn,
dominant party.
The American plan seeks to avoit
the criticism against that method ant
tcntcmplates that thus, the most i'm
rortant election in the history of Mex
leo, snall be supervised by the repre-
stntatives of both parties.
f'We feel that we may appeal to yo'
to read again or plan in the light o
these words. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
Preparations Completed

Washington, June 19.--The war de-
partment had completed all prepara-
tions today to meet the situation in case
President Huerta orders an attack an
Vera Cruz, following the expected an
nouncement of the failure of peace ne
gotiations at Niagara Falls. President
Wilson and Secretary Of State Bryan
believed, however, that the rebels
would keep the Mexican executive too
busy with General Funston's forces.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
Fifty Bodies Recovered.

Vancouver, B. c., June l9.-Accord.
ing to a report reaching here this aft
ernoon, fifty bodies have already been
taken from the Hillcrest mine in the
Crows Nest district where an explosion
occurred today.
The Hillcrest niue az two miles south
east of Frank, Alberta. 1t is one of
the largest in that section. Officials
of the Canadian Pacific railway here
declared late today that there was lit
tie hope of rescuing any of the entomb-
ed men. The mine at latest advices
was on fire. Physicians and nurses
have been rushed from several towns
to the scene.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
OLD LAWYER is DEAD.

Portland, Or, juno 19.-Richard Wil.
liams, former member of congress from
Oregon and the oldest practitioner be-
fore hte Oregon bar, died here today
at the age of 75 from bronchial trouble.
He was admitted 20 practice law in
Oregon in 1857. Williams was prom
inent in Oregon politics from early boy
hood.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
FLAMES ENDANGER MINERS.

Liege, Belgium, June 19.-With 400
men in the workings, fire broke out to-
day in the Vieille Marihaye coal mine
near here. About half the miners es-
capped but the others failed to reach
safety The gravest fears were felt for
them. Desperate efforts were being
made to save them from the flames.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
Details Meager.

Vancouver, B. c., June ia report
has Just been received here that an
explosion in the Hillcrest mine, in the
Crows Nest district, occurred this morn
ing and 200 miners have lost their
lives.
Relief trains have been rushed from
Fernie, B. c., carrying all available doe
tors and nurses to be had in that local.
ity Details of the disaster are mea,
ger.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
NAMES SENT TO SENATE.

Washington, June 10. - President
Wilson sent to the senate today the
nominations of Wilbur Gracey of Cali
fornia, now United States consul at
Progreso, Mex, to be consul at Seville,
Spain, and of Albert Forz Kelter of
California to be receiver of public mo-
neys at Independence, California.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
DECISION OF COMMISSION
IS NOT TO BE ANNOUNCED

Washington, June 19.-Decision by
the interstate commerce commission on
the petition of eastern railroads for
permission to increase freight rates
about five per cent, it was predicted
today, would not be announced for an
other week. 1t had been stated that
the decision would be published tomor.
row.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
STEAMER Is ASHORE.

Wymouth, Eng, June 19.-The steam
ship Buelow of the North German
Lloyd's China line, with 102 passen-
gers on board, went ashore in fog to-
day some distance west of Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
TOWN FOUNDER DIES.

Portland, Ore, June 49,
Andrew j. Dufur of Portland,
first mayor and one of the
founders of the town of Dufur,
Oregon, died early today at the
home of his daughter Mrs. C.
P. Balch, in Dufur. He was 81
years old.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
TWEEDY TO BE POSTMASTER
AT PENDLETON, OREGON

Washington, June l9.-The nomina-
ton of T. J. Tweedy to be postmaster
at Pendleton, Oregon, was sent to the
senate today by President Wilson.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19

Federal.
Buffalo-Indianapolis game postponed,
ro;n
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
Hymns of Long Ago
Are Sung in Great
Church Convention

Seattle, Wash, June 1g.-Six thOus,
and devout members of the Church of
the Brethren, are rendering successful
the big convention in the church of the
University of Washington campus here
this week.
Score of outsiders attended the serv-
ices last night in the university audi
torium and saw a great audience of
men and women clad in severely plain
black, bOwing reverently in worship.
They heard a dignified sermon by Elder
j. Harmon Stover, and then heard the
vast body of worshipers sing without
any accompaniment. the hymns of long
ago with a vim and fevor that would
put the greatest pipe organ to shame.
The committee yesterday reported
that it believes "that the Church of
the Bretheren is right in its persistent
endeav0r to maintain mOdesty and sim
plicity of dress, and that the immodesty
of modern fashions is not only contrary
to the word of God. but hinders chris.
tianity and leads to the degeneration
of the race
They were led by Miss Sadie Stutz-
man.
Believe In Simplicity.
The Bretheren believe a musical in
strument is an unnecessary expense.
This adherence of unnecessary
things has been applied also to the big
temporary dining hall in the university
armory, where an army Of % cooks,
butchers and bakers are serving more
than 10000 meals daily. Plain nourish-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19

American.
At Cleveland-New York. Cleveland
game postponed; wet grounds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-19
BASEBALL TODAY.
National.

Pittsburg Brooklyn game postponed;
rain.
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