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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

Portland, all OF whom were pledged last
Saturday
The Gamma i'hi Beta is one of the
oldest sororities to become national
organization, being established at Syr-
acuse university in 1874. 1t is also one
of the most exclusive and conservative,
it members representing hundreds of
America 5 foremost families, two of
President Wilson'S daughters claiming
membership.
Prominent Salem families have been
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

found their way to the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. b. Summervile Wednesday,
making attractive surroundings for the
guests who called unaunOunced during
the evening to assist tne recipients in
celebrating their twenty-fOurth wedding
anniversary. The guests. who numbered
intimate personal friends, brought lair.
ty lunches and the hours were passed
in a pleasantly informal way
Mr.. and Mrs. Summerville $ guests
were: Mr. and Mrs George Wiuchell,
Colonel and Mrs. DIN stcd. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. George H.
Sellars, Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. Gibson,
Mrs. Charles Parmenter. Mrs. otto
Shelberg, Mrs. Mary Moores, Mrs. An.
ma Fitch and Miss Hazel Olmsted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

endeavors among those most noticeably
hGmpered. No grand opera can be Civ
en- this season either in Europe or
America excepting by the Century com,
pany, which has been engaged for Chi
cago and New York. World recognized
stars found themselves in an embarass-
ing position upon the announcement OF
war. Engagements could not he kept
and tenOrS and baritones, accustomed
to the applause and adulating of adj
miring multitudes were drafted TO as.
sist in defending their countries hon.
or. Reports OF tine death of Fritz
Kreistler, the noted violinist, while not
verified, are generally accepted as au-
thentic Sczack, the famous singer.
is among the artists who have joined
the fighting ranks. II is reported that
he is the idol of his troops, urging them
on in battle with patriotic airs and en-
tertaning them at night with selections
from well-known operas that favored
metropolitan audiences have paid very
large sums to hear.
The ultimate result of the present
disaster on things musical is expected
to be complete revolution. Hereto
fore, only European-trained and for
eign.born singers could ever hope to
gain general recognition. but it is be-
lieved by those in q position to know
that this will prepare the long-looked
for opening for the American-born and
trained musicians. II has long been
realized that America possessed the tai
ent, but wOrd-old standards have re-
mained unchangeable. American man
ayers realizing the situation and awake
to the obvious possibilities win no
doubt shortly organize an American Op-
era company, and within another year
metropolitan opera lovers may possibly
be listening to opera IN English yer.
sion.
Local people have been wondering
whether present unsettled conditions
will Interfere with the scheduled win
ter's artists course which Miss Ma
gers had secured or Salem. The an
swer is that they will not be altered,
each of the artists secured to appear
having arrived in America previous to
the commencement of the war. Evans
Williams will give the first concert on
November q, Alma Chuck probably com.
ing to Salem sometime in February.
The Bavrere Ensemble will follow later,
being preceded by the fourth of the
series, for which negotiations are now
being made,
Admirers of Miss Ada Miller, who
accompanied Miss Mayors east, will he
glad to learn that she has been enthus.
iastically received by teachers and mu-
Sic-lOvers Shortly after her arrival
she gave successful musicale in
Lisbon, Iowa, aud has already secured
position rs orecentor and solost in
one of the congregational churches Of
Chicago. With Miss Magers she ap-
peared in South Chicago at a musicale
and she has also been asked to appear
again in private and public concerts.
Miss Mayors will not resume her
musical activities until after the state
fair. Later she has been requested to
take charge OF the annual musicale
given by the Woman S club, an en-
gagcment which she mas filled for the
past -four years.
Miss Magers journey was by way
of the Canadian Pacific route, the re-
turn being over the Great Northern
route, both being ENJOYABLE in every
respect.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

represented by Miss Gladys Farrer, now
Mrs. Robert Kellogg of Marshfield,
Miss Sophia Catlin, now Mrs. Frank
Spears; Miss Esther aud Miss Gather
ine Carson, Miss Lyle aud Miss Ruby
Steiwer, and Miss Grace Bean.
The regular open meeting of tho
Young Women 5 Christian association
was neld at the residence of Mrs. G. z.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26
ORMALLY ushering in social

ORMALLY ushering in social ac
tivities for the year at william.
ette university was the reception
held in Eaton hall last night, given un-
der the supervision of the Young Men s
and Young Women 5 Christian associa-
tions. The affair, wnich was under the
supervision Of Miss Beryl Holt of the
Y. w. c. A., was a brilliant success,
largely attended. The beauty Of the
handsome interior was enhanced with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

The Pendeton Round-'p coming so
soon before the state fair has not
claimed the attention Of as many local
people as usual Governor and Mrs.
West attended the opening. Dr. W. H..
Byrd and daughter, Miss Winifred
Byrd, Dr. and Mrs. K. +. Lee Steiner
and DR.. and Mrs. L. F. Griffith have
been entertained during the week by
DR.. and Mrs. Willis McNarv, Others
attending from Salem being DR.. and
Mrs. j. O. Van Winkle, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. f. Downing and Mr. and Mrs. j. H..
Craig and daughter, Miss Bernicc Craig.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

Bringing Il very unusual and ncver-to-
be-forgotten happiness to the pupils Of
the state blind school, Miss June Reed,
the brilliant violinist graciousv con
sented to play for them Friday after
noon. Appreciating her wonderful mu-
sic as only those who are deprived Of
some of their faculties could, Nine.
Reed found the applause so nsistent
that she was made to respond again
and again. Accompanied by Miss Alicia
McEHOy at the piano and Professor y.
;. Roberts at the pipe organ she gave
a remarkable Interpretation of the beau
tiful Lost Chord, rendering many
other numbers, including the more ia.
miliar airs Nine Reed also entertained
the pupils with interesting little stories
Of incidents noted while she was
abroad, the pupils in return and as an
expression of their delight singing sew.
eral songs for .heir renowned visitor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. +. W. Wilson, promi.
nent residents of Polk county. opened
their nome to a large number of friends
Friday, entertaining in celebration OF
their twenty-tifth wedding anniversary
A prOfusion of Oregon grape and multi
cOlOred dahlias Ornamcnted the receI,.
tion rooms, forming pleasing floral sur.
roundings. Many beautiful presents
were received.
Assisting Mr. and Mrs. Wilson in re.
ceiving and entertaining their guests
were: Mrs. D. NJ Eby, Mrs. j. W.
Yates, Miss Myrtle Wilson, Mrs. c. A.
Wilson, and Mrs. +. PerO. A wedding
dinner was served at noon, the wed.
ding cake being cut later in the after.
noon and served with the ices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson have resided
in Polk county nine years. coming there
from Washington. They were married
in AudobOn, Iowa.
Invitations for this pleasant affair
were issued to Mr.. and Mrs. j Delap
Mr. and Mrs. G. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs
l.. ID. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Guy Nc.
Dowell, Mr. and Mrs. j. Stewart, Mr.
and Mrs. a. SOuthWick Mr.. and Mrs
+. Southwick, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Clark
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Fry, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Grice, Mr.. and Mrs Webster, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ
Bouffler, Mr. and Mrs. r. j. Gardner
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Simmons. Mr.. and Mrs
j. Edgar, Mr.. and Mrs. j. White. Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Koehn, Mr. and Mrs. B.
b. Morgan, j. Best. Miss Rebecca Best
DR.. and Mrs Shnn, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W
Porter, Grandma Delap, Miss Matte
Pearce, Charles Pearce, Mr.. and Mrs
H. Webb Mrs. VI. Wilson, Mrs Bur
ton, Mr. and Mrs. G. Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. +. Wilson. Miss Sadie Wilson
of Port Oxford; Mr.. and Mrs. j. W
Edy, of Aurora; Mrs. George Lansing
and son, Clarence Lansing, Of Hays
vile; Mrs. W. NJ. Lansing, of Salem
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. ListOn. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Wilson and daughter, Miss
Marjorie Wilson, of Salem; Mr. AM
Mrs. 4. Pero, Mr.. and Mrs NJ Shind
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Norwood Mrs. f
Yates, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Yates, Mis-,
Marie Yates, of Portland; Mr.. and Mrs
D. NJ. Eby, of Oregon City; Inez Marie
Yates, Sophia Koehn, Irene Koehn
Vera Southwick, Coral Edgar, Erms
Simmons, Ethel Mcdowell, Lucill,
Moore, Louise Moore, Mildred Simmons
Arthur Koehn, Herman Fry, Erwil
Simmons, Dick Webb.
J Floral expressions Of eongfatulation
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

Mrs. Walter Denton will resume her
piano classes October fifth. Mrs. Den
ton spent some time in Portland this
summer taking special work in piano
teaching. She will give both private
and class instruction during the coming
winter, using the famous Godwsky pro
gressiye series lessons.
Mrs. Denton methods are particu.
arly successful and her recitals are an.
nually looked forward to with much
pleasureable anticipation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

Miss Catherine Carson returned from
Eugene early IN the week, where she
had been entertained rs the 1ucst of
her sorority sisters at the Gamma Phi
Beta house While there she was an
attendant at number of college So
cial functions and also participated in
the annual crushing Of new students,
assisting in adding the following list
of girls to her sorority: Miss Mary
Johns, of Pendleton; Miss Gladys col
well, of San francisco; Miss Marguer-
ite Gross and Joy Gross and Miss Dor
othy Downward, of Portland; Miss Mig
non Allen, Miss Sara Barker, Miss Dor
othy Dunbar, of Astoria; Miss Florence
Sherman, of Eugene; Miss Helen Doyle,
of New York City, Miss Ailene Gehr
and Miss Flaunice Kiilingswortn, OF
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

decorations of autumn foliage, ferns,
nasturtiumS, sweet brier and garlands
of smiIax which were most attractively
arranged
Miss Daisy Mulkey welcomed the
guests at the door, announcing their
names to the receiving line, composed
of Dean and Mrs. George II. Alden,
Dean and Mrs. Frederick S. Menden-
hall, Miss Mildred Bartholomew. presi
dent of the Y. W. G.. A.; Harold Jory,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-26

Floral expressions of congratulations
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
| HANS SCHMIDT
| FOUND GUILTY
Murder in the First Degree the
Verdict of the Jury.
PENALTY DEATH IN CHAIR.
"a Would Rather Die Tonight Than
Tomorrow" He Says-Coun-
sci Undecided About
Appeal.

New York - Hans Schmidt was
found guilty of murder in the first de-
gree for killing Anna Aumuller, a
young woman he had married through
a self-performed ceremony while act
ing as priest at St Joseph's Church.
The penalty for the crime is death
in the electric chair at Sing Sing
prison. He will be sentenced this
week.
Schmidt, whose defense was in
sanity laughed bitterly when the yer.
dict was pronounced He had stead
lastly declared himself guilty and at
his arraignment before being held for
the Supreme Court pleaded that he be
punished by death. Later he protested
against the insanity defense advanced
by his counsel and said he would not
assist them in any way if they pre-
pared an appeal
81 would rather die tonight than to-
morrow" he said. 1T is as it should
be and as l wish ii"
This was the second trial and the
jury was out few minutes less than
five hours. At the first trial the jury
disagreed. Alienists for prosecution
and defense supplied most of the testi-
mony at both trials. Schmidts coun-
sci hoped that if he was not acquitted
on the grounds of mental unsoundness
the degree of guilt fixed by the jury
would be second degree murder; for
the jurors, sending out for instructions
shortly after retiring, We're informed
by Justice Vernon NJ. Davis that they
could if they wished pronounce a yer.
dict less severe than death.
A. G.. Koelble, of Schmidt's counsel,
asserted after the verdict that owing
to the former priests persistent 81
lence concerning the crime it had not
been possible to place all the facts be-
fore the jury. He said Schmidt was
not guilty of murder, but had shielded
a physician after the woman's death.
She was not murdered, the lawyer de-
clared. If the police would display
energy. he said, they could get at the
truth. The lawyer was undecided
whether he would take an appeal
Father Schmidt will never go to the
electric chair" he added
Anna Aumuller's body was cut up
with a knife in Schmidt's fiat on Sep
TENDER 2 and the pieces, in several
bundles. were tossed into the Hudson
river, where most of them were found
before suspicion was directed against
Schmidt The head was never re-
covered Schmidt in his confession to
the police said he was commanded to
make "a sacrifice" of the Aumuller
girls life by his patron, St Elizabeth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
THE DISGRACE
OF |LL|TERACY
House Committee Shows Start
ling Condition.
PLAN URGED TO WIPE IT OUT.
According To Report the Census
Shows That In 1910 Five Per Cent.
OF the Population Was Unable
To Read Or Write.

Washington, D. C.-With the view to
inaugurating a concerted, nationwide
movement intended to place the
United States at the head of the
worlds nations in literacy, the House
Committee on Education unanimously
reported the Lever bill for an investi-
cation of illiteracy among the adult
population of the United States and
means of eliminating or reducing it.
The bill has been strongly urged by
Dr. Philander c. Claxton, the new com
missioner of education, under whose
direction the investigation would be
conducted DR.. Claxton asked the
House Education Committee to act
promptly on the bill, so that plans may
be ready for beginning this work next
fall Besides authorizing DR.. Claxton
TO make such an investigation the
Lever bill would authorize him to ad-
wise and cooperate with school Off
cials, teachers and others in devising
and putting into operation such plans
as will give to illiterate men and won
en- and those of meager education an
opportunity to learn to read and write
and to supplement and extend their
education.
with the authority provided in this
bill" DR.. Claxton said, land an appro-
priation from Congress for a small
group of men in the Bureau of Educa-
ton to plan and direct the work, or
even with no approp' iation from Con
gress, it will be possible to obtain the
cooperation of the states, counties, dis
tricts and municipalities and of
churches, Sunday schools, women's
clubs and other organizations interest
ed in public welfare to such an extent
that within the next 20 years the per-
centage of illiteracy in this country
may be reduced to a fraction of one
per cent"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
MARYLAND
LEGISLATURE
For the Insane.

A third insane hospital loan is pro-
posed by Senator Campbell, who intro
duced bill providing for an appro-
priation of 100000, the money to be
distributed as follows:
$4,000 for additional buildings at
the Springfield Hospital at Sykesville.
100000 for additional buildings at
Spring Grove at Gainesville.
$4,000 for additional buildings at
the Brownsville State Hospital.
$4,000 for additional buildings at
the Eastern Shore Hospital at Cam
bridge.
$4,000 for additional buildings at
the Rosewood State Training School
at Owings Mills. A half cent is to be
added to the tax rate to meet the fixed
charges and to provide for the sinking
fund.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
SEVEN AMERICANS
ARE PRISONERS
Held by Mexican Bandits Who
Wrecked Tunnel.
VILLA AFTER DESPERAD0ES
Twenty-Five Of the Robbers Shot Last
Tuesday-5andits Also De-
stroy Two important
Bridges.

Juarez, Mexico.-Seven American
railroad men are believed to be prison
ers; the Great Cumbre Railroad tun-
mel through the continental divide is
in ruins, and the Mexican Northwest
ern passenger train which left here
Wednesday morning is charred
wreck at the mouth of the tunnel as
the result Of the depredations of mem
bers of the Maxine Castillo gang Of
bandits.
This information simplifying reports
from Chihuahua was received here at
the headquarters of the railroad. 1t
corrects the statement that it was the
Drake tunnel, smaller bore south of
Cumbre, that was destroyed. The
Cumbre tunnel is the largest on the
road, 300 feet long.
The names of the prisoners reported
here are:
NJ. ]. Gilmartin, superintendent of
the road.
H. Schofeld, superintendent of ter
minals at Juarez.
Lee Williams, assistant manager of
the railroad commissary.
E. J. McCutcheon, engineer of the
passenger train.
J. E. Webster, conductor.
H. F. Marsdens, express agent.
A seventh American is believed to
have been on the train and was also
employed on the freight train which
was used to fire the tunnel.
Gen. Francisco Villa, commander of
the rebel forces, now at Chihuahua,
was enraged at the news, and in tele-
gram which passed through here in
structed Gen. Felipe Macias, operat-
ing in the Casas Grandes district, to
shoot every man who could not salts
factorily account for his presence
there.
The bandits are believed to be
operating in two forces of about 80
men each, as Cumbre is hard days
ride from Ell Vale. near Casas
Grandes, where % of the robbers were
captured and shot last Tuesday.
The other detachment, believed to
be under Castillo himself, did the
wrecking, probably in revenge for the
fate of his men at FL Vile. He cap
tured a train of stock cars Wednes-
day and ran it into the tunnel, where
it was set on fire.
The tunnel was ablaze that evening
when the passenger train from Juarez
was captured and sent headlong into
the roaring tunnel furnace, which was
belching flames and smoke from it's
mouth.
Castillo then destroyed two neigh
boring bridges, one of them construct
ed of steel, and ran two locomotives
over the embankment into a deep
canyon.
Aroused to high pitch of anger by
the capture of American railroad Off
Gals and trainmen by Maxine Cas-
tillo's bandits, posses are being formed
in the Guerrero district to assist the
rebels in running down the bandits.
The posse is reported to consist of
cowboys from the Hearst ranch. Rail
road employees and men from the
MADEIRA Lumber Company's plant are
said to be among those who have vol
unteered to assist in the hunt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
For Mass Vote Primaries.

Senator Maloy, of Baltimore, intro
duced another bill regulating the man
ner Of nominating and electing United
States Senators.
1t provides for nomination on the
Statewide or mass vote plan in
primaries, and gives the Governor pow.
er to appoint Senators to fill vacancies,
the appointees to serve until the next
election for Congressman, when a new
Senator is to be chosen. Provisions of
the Corrupt Practices act are extended
to the primaries for United States Sen
ators.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Hartford County Game Laws.

Senator Archer proposes to amend
the game law for Hartford county so as
to include among the birds it is now
unlawful to kill all others except Eng
fish sparrows, cartridges, quail and
woodcock. 1t is also forbidden to shoot
or catch rabbits, cartridges, quail,
woodcock or squirrel between Deem
Der 10 and November 10, or when the
ground is sufficiently covered with
snow to track rabbits or birds. The
shooting of raccoOns is prohibited from
December to October l. All the fines
imposed for violation are to be paid in
full to the informers except when the
arrest is made by the chief game war
den.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Bradstreet's saws:

Optimism continues to spread, and
in some lines of industry, particularly
iron and steel, actual improvement
keeps encouraging pace with senti-
ment Withal, there is sufficient
irregularity, primarily traceable to IN
seasonable weather conditions, to act
as a check rein on the general tend
ency toward betterment.
"In the forefront is the fact that
trade with the larger distributors is
expanding. and for so early in the sea-
son 1t may be deemed to be en-
couragingly good, while movements on
the whole surpass those of this time
last year. Buyers are in the leading
markets, and while representatives OF
some lines have devoted the week
mostly to inspecting displays, gradual
Improvements is the order of the day"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
WOMAN SHOT THROUGH WINDOW
Unknawn Assallant Kills Her At Break
fast Table.

Rhea Springs, Tenn. - Mrs. Hub
Center was shot and killed near here
by an unknown assailant, who fired
shotgun thrown a window while the
woman was sitting at the breakfast
table In the home of James Smith, her
uncle. Smith was wounded in the arm.
Officers with bloodhounds are at
tempting to trail the assailant. No
motive for the shooting is known. Mrs.
Center was Smiths housekeeper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Insurance Investments.

In the House Mr.. Wilkinson, chair
man of the Ways and Means Commit
tee, introduced bill requiring that
each life insurance company organ
lied under the laws of other States or
the United States and doing business
in Maryland, now or hereafter, shall
invest and keep invested in Maryland
securities or in Maryland real estate a
sum of money equal at least to rs per
cent. of the aggregate of the legal re-
serve required by the State of its
domicile, to be maintained on account
of its policies of insurance in force
written upon the lives of citizens of
this State
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
THIS cELLULolD COLLAR FATAL
Catches Fire and Kills Wearer While
At Work.

Hanover, n H.-A burning celluloid
collar caused the death of William E.
Stone, a painter, while at work in his
shop. His clothes caught fire. Roll
ing himself quickly in a snow bank out
side the door, he thought he had ex-
tinguished the flames, when a smolder-
ing spark caught his celluloid collar.
In quick flash which followed Stone
inhaled the flames.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
COMIC SONGS AT FUNERAL.
Sung BY $4,000 Jews At Request OF
Yiddish Actor.

New York-Twenty-fy thousand
mourners from New York's Ghetto
turned out for the funeral of Zigmund
Mogulesko, famous among the Yiddish
as an actor and comedian. The crowd
which followed the funeral procession,
led by the Hebrew Actors Club, was
so unwieldly that police reserves were
called out to keep order, In accord
ance with the dead actors wish the
mourners sang in Yiddish comic songs
which he had written himself and
made popular among the Hebrews of
the East Side.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
To Inspect Hogs and Horses.

Legislation providing strict health
regulations and inspections for swine
used for breeding purposes and for all
horses brought to Maryland from
other States is being prepared by men,
bers of the State Live Stock Sanitary
Board. The latter are working in
close conjunction with Senator W.
Oscar Collier, who viii probably in
troduce the bills.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Offer New Referendum Bill.

Delegate Addison, of Prince Georges,
introduced another initiative and refer
endum bill. 1t is similar in nearly
every respect to the measure intro
duced in the Senate by Senator Ogden,
of Baltimore.
Mr.. Addison's bill is virtually the
same as the Wisconsin law, which is
claimed by many students of the sub
ject to be about the last word on
initiative and referendum legislation.
1t let's in the liquor question, which is
shut out by the Ogden measure.