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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
GRAVE FEARS FELT
FOR BALLOONISTS
Aerostat Springfield Not Yet Heard
From-Searching Party to Investi-
gate Territory Up Sandy River

Portland, Ore, June l5.-The balloon
Springfield, with Roy Donaldson, pilot,
and Wilbur Henderson, aide, which left
Portland in the balloon endurance con-
test Thursday afternoon, had not been
heard from this afternoon and the
gravest fears for the safety of the
two men are now felt
An EXPEDITION to search for the men
will leave Portland this afternoon,
headed by Attorney W. NJ. Davis Prob
ably half q dozen automobile loads of
men will make the trip and among the
party will be a number of men expert
enced in mountain travel
They will go to Bull Run ard thence
up the Sandy river canyon clear to
Mount Hood if necessary in an effort
to discover something of the missing
men $ whereabouts.
These men hold to the theory that
the balloonists are somewhere in the
Cascades because of the many reports
some well authenticated. to the effect
that balloon was seen travelling to-
ward Mount Hood early Friday morn
ing.
Joseph Reig, who had charge of the
balloon race here, said this afternoon
that unless something definite was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15

The commencement program at Will
lamette University is in full sway to-
day. Yesterday was baccalaureate Sun
day President Homan preached the
sermon before the Senior class yester-
day morning at the Methodist church.
Exercises in keeping with the seven
tieth commencement are taking place
today, the class day stunts will take
place tomorrow and on Wednesday the
graduation proper will be he'd.
This evening at S o'clock tle annual
reception to the alumni and their
guests, the seniors and their guests and
society rooms. The halls have been
beautifully decorated for the occasion
by Mr.. X. W. Little.
At the same time in the university
chapel interesting entertainment will
be provided by George II. Hines, secre-
tary of the Oregon Historical society
He will display stereopticon pictures OF
the early days, giving particular
emphasis to the founding and early days
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
Historic willamette University is
Celebrating Its Seuentieth Annual
Commencement Exercises This Week

state legislature AMI others almost be-
yond number, mention being made of
Edgar Piper, managing editor Of the
Oregonian at the present time.
Tomorrow morning at $3.50 will be
given the annual class history. This
year it will be a pictorial representa-
tion of the different class activities
during the four years they have been
in the university. Some very interest
ing facts are always brought to light
by the class historians and the pictor-
ial presentation is expected to prove
one Of the most interesting numbers
on the days program.
At 10 o'clock the board of trustees
will hold their annual meeting in one
of the class rooms of Eaton hall. Large
interest is being taken in the meeting
and the different questions with which
the board will be confronted.
At IL: AS the senior class will present
their class gift to the university. Much
speculation always proceeds the pre-
senting of the gift, with many guesses
as to the nature of the gift. This
years class has kept the matter very
quiet, and much curiosity exists as to
Just what the 19l4ers will present their
alma mater.
At 12 o'clock tomorrow the big viii
lamette family will sit down to their
! last meal together for this year. The
lunch has been provided by the uni
versity classes and will be common
property of the Students alumni and
members of the board of trustees.
Following the midday meal will come
what are commonly known on campus
as class day stunts. Each of the lower
college classes will consume a portion
of the time with some entertaining fea-
ture.
Tomorrow evening will be the big
evening of the commencement program.
/ The entire campus will be Illuminated
throughout the evening and different
electrical features, including folk
dances under eolored lights, will pro-
vide the entire entertainment. Both
the ladies' club and the glee club will
sing and many unannounced features
will furnish the evenings entertain
ment.
On Wednesday morning wiz be held
the SEVENTEEN commencement of the
university. The graduation exercises
will be held in the First Methodist
church. Mat. s. Hughes of Pasadena,
California, one of the biggest men on
the coast will deliver the address.
Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 the
alumni will hold their annual business
meeting, and-in the evening the annual
alumni banquet will take place at the
. Hotel Marion. .SIi
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
Governor Stewart Goes to
Take Personal Charge Of
Critical Situation
ARMS ARE HIDDEN TO
PREVENT BLOODSHED
Officers Of Western Fedora
tion Union Mobbed Satur-
day and Are in Hiding

Butte, Mont, June 15.-Governor
Stewart and Attorney General Kelly of
Montana arrived early today to take
personal charge of the situation here
following Saturdays rioting between
factions of the miners union. Condi-
tions were quieter today, but the situ-
alton was still regarded as critical. Up
TO noon Governor Stewart had not call
ed out the state militia, but he said
he was holding the troops in readiness.
The saloons remained closed today,
and all hardware stores were ordered
to "cache" their stocks of guns and
ammunition for fear that the crowds
might gain possession of weapons and
precipitate further violence.
Work in the mines was partially re-
sumed this morning. About ninety per
cent of the day shift reported for duty
at the Speculator mine, one of the larg-
est in the state The Black Foot, the
Butte and Superior mines, where tho
men were ordered to show their cards
Friday, were working full forces to-
day.
The seeding faction of the miners
union claims a majority of the mem
bers. A vote will be taken on the
question: "Shall we refuse to show
(Continued on page 81
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
STATES THAT PRESENT DEPRESSION
WAS MANUFACTURED FOR THE PURPOSE
Correspondence Asking That the Antitrust Legislation Be
Abandoned Made Public by Chief Executive to Uphold
Contention That Depression Is Psychological"

ter dated May |, "has been lost some
where in the country owing to the
mischievous activities of politicians. "
Enclosed in it was a form for q
night letter, which recipients of the
letter were asked to send to President
Wilson, Vice.President Marshall, At
torney General MeReynolds, Speaker
Clark, the interstate commerce com
missioners and members of the senate
and house of representatives
Appeals to Sense of Justice.
"We respectfully appeal to your
sense of justice, said this form, "and
ask in the name of the suffering Am.
erican people and in the name of COM
mon sense, why wantOnly harass busi-
ness at this juncture9
"Why throw more thousands OF
men idle when so many families are al
ready starving9
"Why subject business to any ex-
perimental legislation now, when it is
not prosperous?
Postpone it, Drastic action On
your part is a peril at this time.
"What we do need at this time is
a little building up-not mere tear
ing down. We have had a suffieiency
of experimental legislation for the
present.
"Granting the petition of the east
ern railroads for five per cent in
crease in freight rates will do more for
the prosperity and development of the
country than unlawful restraint of
trade and monopolies.
"Such a determination will result in
movement forward not backward,
and any contrary determination by the
interstate commerce commission will
emphasize the fact that Washington IS
hostility is baking prosperity.
"The merchants of the country are
vitally interested that business must
rot be retarded, otherwise commercial!
failures will increase.
Continued senseless attacks by
governmental bodies upon merchants,
impending assaults upon railroad, in
dustrial and mercantile corporation
tariff revision and currency, reform
have resulted in sinking business to
an extent that has thrown thousands
ont of employment, reduced wages and
decreased values of railroad industries
and other industries to the extent ot
$4,000 900, ,000."
In conclusion the letter said:
"The most serious condition con
fronting the country today is the fact
that unemployment is growing acuter
We need relief. We ask congress tc
halt before it is too late. Postpone al
anti-business legislation. Give the
country a rest, and last but not least
permit congress to earn a well-deserved
early rest"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
FEDERAL GARRISON IS RESIST
ING REBELS DESPERATELY

FL Paso, Texas, June 15.--The feder-
al garrison of Zacatecas is resisting
General Natera' s Mexican rebels des-
perately, according to messages receiv-
ed here today.
The constitutionalists reported the
capture of the suburbs of Guadalupe,
Mercedes and Grillo, but Natera ad-
mitted that the federals beat him off
when he attacked La Buffa and evil
IDENTIFY were prepared for a long siege
of the main city of Zacatecas itself.
Natera was said to be awaiting the
arrival of General Villa, who, with his
forces, was delayed by the condition of
the railroad, which was partly destroy
ed by federals and further damaged
by washOuts.
The losses in the Zacatecas fighting
thus far were said to have been heavy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15

of Willamette University. This will be
one of the biggest events on the com
mencement program and persons at all
interested in Willamette University will
find it well worth their effort to at
tend the lecture this evening
Is 10th Commencement.
The morning exercises were appro-
pirate for the SEVENTEEN commence.
ment, the general topic being greet
ings and responses in behalf of tle
university and its place in connection
with the community, the state aud ma.
| tion.
President Homan called upon Hon. G.
p. Bishop to preside and he in turn in
| trOduced the first speaker r. j. Hend-
ricks, editor Of the Salem Statesman
who spoke upon the topic "The Unit
versity and Its Relation to the City
and Community Mr.. Hendricks EN-
| phasized the need of more social contact
| between the citizens and the students
stating his belief that both would bene-
| fit by such contact. He also took up
the subject of fraternities at Willamet-
/ to stating his belief in the need of a
| place for students to live where they
could enjoy more of social atmosphere
than they are afforded by the present
system of all having to live in scattered
rooms.
Il. +. Carlton was the next speaker
representing the state schools. He made
a very impressive talk upon the need of
individual education and pointed out
the possibilities Willamette University
presented for such education.
The next speaker was j. A. .nurchill,
state superintendent of education, who
spoke in behalf of the elementary and
high schools Of the state. He spoke
particularly of the fact that the Oregon
pioneers laid special stress on providing
an education for their children and
emhhasied the important part william
ette University had taken in the educa-
tional development Of the state. One
of his statements was that willamette
University has had the greatest in
fluence of any college in the state upon
the educational development of the
; state.
Homan Reads Letter.
President Homan concluded the pro-
/ gram for the forenoon by reading let
ter from G. B. Moores of Portland IN
/ behalf of the nation. The letter told OF
l the number of positions of national i'm
portance Willamette graduates haC
filled. Included in the list were an at
torney general of the United States
! president Of the United States Senate
= United States congressman and senators
federal judges, chief justices of the su
{ preme courts Of Oregon, Idaho anC
r Washington, chief clerk of the Unite,
s States senate, governor, speaker of tn
eRS ~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
BITTER FIGHT PREDICTED
DRAFTS OF TREATIES is CAUSE
Proposal to Pay Colombia S20,00O,000
for Canal Zone to Be Met With
Fierce Opposition in Senate.

Washington, June 5.-A fight in the
senate, even more bitter than that
which ragged over the canal tolls re-
peal bill, was predicted today as a re-
suit of the announcement by Secretary
of State Bryan that ne intends to
transmit to the upper house on We'd
nesday the drafts of proposed treaties
between the United States and Colom-
bia and the United States and Near
aqua.
In the Colombian convention it is
stated that the United States regrets
that anything occurred to imperil
friendly relations between the two
countries, and awards to Colombia
$20,000,000 for the Panama canal
route.
The treaty with Nicaragua extends
the Platt amendment, which gave the
United States protectOrate over Gu.
ba so as to include Nicaragua and
would place that country in the same
position regarding the United States
as now occupied by Cuba. 1t also
awards to Nicaragua $3,000,000 for the
old Nicaragua canal rights and a nava
base at Fonsenca bay.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
ITALY STILL FACES STRIFE
TOWNS PROCLAIM REPUBLICS.
Military Authorities Control Cities But
Country villages Still Held by the
Revolutionists--- Stirred.

Modane, France, June 14.-The SER
ious nature of last week s disorders in
Italy was just beginning to be learned
here today.
The rising was genuinely revolution
ary in character. Many towns pro-
claimed republics. Local republican
committees took charge. The people
were armed and the regular authorities
were ignored, forced to flee and in
some instances killed.
In the larger cities the military and
police were said to be re-establishing
order Sunday but in many country vii
lagos it was reported the revolutionists
were still in control and that there
would have to be numerous small fights
and probably much bloodshed before
they were completely suppressed.
The prediction was made that large
numbers of those who took part in the
movement would refuse to yield but
would turn bandits and that a serious
period of outlawry would ensue.
Nor it was asserted by persons famil-
lar with the situation, was it likely that
the monarchists triumph at this time
would settle matters permanently. They
said they believed the people were
stirred to a point where there would be
recurrent outbreaks so long as the pres
ent regime continues.
The revolutionists call themselves re-
publicans but it was stated that their
program was generally much more
strongly suggestive of a system of
communism.
Police Forces Gaining.
Rome, June 15.~-Poliee, the gendar-
merle, troops and some seacoast towns,
buejackets and marines, were begin
ming to get the upper hand over the
revolutionists throughout Italy today.
There were still scattering disorders,
however. At Senigalda the church of
the Holy Cross was burned, several
other houses of worship were damaged
and an unsuccessful attempt made to
set fire to the cathedral.
In the Lugo district also the republi-
can committees remained in charge.
Enrico Malatesta, one of Europe Is
best known apostles of revolution, long
an exile in England but recently re-
turned to Italy, took prominent part
in engineering the uprising
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
FEARS WIFE MAY DESERT
HIM WHILE IN JAIL

San Francisco, June 15.-With one
burglary charge already placed against
him and every indication that he will
face a score of others, Joseph Fischer,
accused of s25, 600 or a $4,000 jewelry
theft from the A. S. Samuels company,
in his cell in the city prison, seemed
worried today only lest his wife desert
him.
She has not visited me since | was
arrested he said, "and ] am afraid
she viii NOT. After all, ] can hardly
blame her, because although / am un-
conscious Of any guilt, / realize that
society looks on me as a criminal. It
cannot be expected that even my wife
should be unaffected by the accusation
against me. 1t would grieye me more
than / could tell to lose her but it is
my own act that may bring it about"
Fischer contends that, as an officer
of the Samuels company, be did not
commit a crime in taking jewelry from
its safe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
REBELS MAKE AN ATTACK
ARE REPULsED IN BLOODY FRAY.
Federals Now Down Enemy With Rain
of Machine Gun Bullets-Rebel Bat
teries Fire on Grain Ship.
By Charles H. Raymond.

U. S. S. California, Mazatlan, Mex,
June IA (By wireless to San Diego,
Cal, June 1S.)-The rebels again made
an attack on this city last night and
were repulsed in the bloodiest battle
of the siege. The federal defenders
were on the alert and moved down their
enemy with rain of machine gun fire.
The rebel loss is not known, but it is
believed to have been extensive. 1t
was the second night attack of the con
stitutionalists and their defeat was
more costly than that of last Wednes-
day.
1t is expected that the rebel gun
boat TampicO, now at TOpolobampo,
will come here to sink the Pesquiera,
now in Mazatlah harbOr with corn for
the starving pOpulace. If it comes, it
may engage the federal gunboat Guer-
rero. The rebel batteries keep con-
stant fire on the grain ship.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
Delay Bad Tor Business

Washington, June Is. -~Declaring
that to delay antitrust legislation for
several months, keeping the country
meantime in a state of uncertainty,
would be the worst possible thing for
the national business interests, Presi-
dent Wilson announced emphatically to-
day that he would not consent to Rep
resentative Underwood S plan for an
immediate adjournment of congress UNI
til after election and consideration of
the antitrust program then, at spe-
cial congressional session.
For that matter, so far as business
is concerned, the president told the
newspaper correspondents, there Is
abundant evidence that the present so
called depression was manufactured in
the hope of compelling delay He
charged plainly that a combination of
business interests was behind such an
effort, but assured his hearers that the
effort was doomed to defeat
Business Was Healthy.
Business really, he added, was in a
perfectly healthy condition. There was
much unnecessary delay, the chief ex-
eeutive remarked, in disposing OF the
Panama canal tolls bill, and he was
convinced that at least part of it was
due to a desire to tie-up antitrust leg
islatiOn, which he intended, however, to
insist should be put through as plannec.
In support of his contention that
the business depression is "purely ply
geological" the president made public
correspondence including letter from
President w. P. Ahnelt of the Pictorial
Review company Of New York, asking
representatives and newspaper CORE
spondents to write to the White House
to lawmakers and to others, demanding
the abandonment of antitrust legisla-
ton for the present.
Attempts to Stir Opposition.
"This correspondence speaks fol-
itself" said the president, adding
that the instance was only one OF
many attempts to stir up opposition
to his program. He was prepared tC
stay in Washington all summer, how
ever, ne declared, if necessary to put
it through.
Prosperity" read the Ahnelt let
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
Tipples Wanders Wildly Near
Edge With Arm Partially
Torn from His Body
PARTY ON MOUNTAIN
IN RED-HOT SHOWER
Sulphuric Fumes Fill the Air
While Rocks and Ashes
Fall Thickly

Redding, Cal, June 15.-So far as
could be learned here all but two of the
sightseers on Mount Lassen at the time
of Sunday mornings eruption were ac-
counted for today as having escaped
safely, though a number went through
hair-raising experiences.
Of the two injured, Lance Graham, a
Manton lumber man, was so badly hurt
that according to the latest definite in.
formation his death was considered
likely. One report was that he had sue
cumbed, but this was not verified, moth
ing positive having been heard concern
ing him since last night, when he was
carried into Viola, few miles distant
from the mountain, whittier doctor
was on his way to attend him.
Floyd Triple also of Manton, who suf.
fered a badly broken arm, was reported
still delirious but his recovery was ex-
pected. He too was being cared for at
Viola.
Tourists On Mountain.
There were perhaps 100 tourists on
the mountain side at tlie time Graham
and Triple were injured and for a
time fears were entertained for all of
them. One by one all reached places of
safety and reported themselves, how
Continued on page 8.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
U. S. SUPREME COURT
DENIES THAW'S RELEASE

Washington, June 15.-The 'United
States supreme court denied today Har-
ry Thaw S application for release on
bail.
The court also denied Thaw s request
for an order permitting him to go to
Pittsburg. Ex-Governor Stone of Penn
sylvania, who represented Thaw in TO
lays proceedings, eontended that
Thsw's presence in Pittsburg was nee
essary.
William Travers Jerome, representing
New York state, opposed Stones re-
quest. He called Thaw Dangerous
and permanent lunatic."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
COACH GOES THROUGH TREsT1E

Stockton, Cal, June 15.-The South.
ern Pacific branch line train from lone
to Gait was wrecked shortly afternoon
today, one coach going through a tres
tie. Rev. Durham OF IrvingtOn said
to be the oldest Christian minister in
California, is reported killed, and sew
eral other persons were injured. The
wreck occurred near Clays Station.
An engine and baggage ear were
taken from main line train at Gait
and rushed to the scene with doctors
and nurse.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
Report From aspringfieldo Faxed.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 15.- William
Henderson, brother of Wilbur Hender-
son, who ascended from Portland last
week in the balloon Springfield with
Pilot Donaldson, announced here today
that his brother had sent him a tele-
gram that the balloon had landed safely
in the Cascade river valley Montana.
Later, however, Henderson admitted
that he himself had faxed the message
in order to prevent his parents from
worrying.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
P. G. BURLESoN CITED TO
APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE

Washington, June 15.-Postmaster
General Busleson was cited in the
United States court here today to ap-
pear and show cause why the contract
for screened wagons in Seattle siould
not be awarded to the Seattle Taxicab
company. No date for the hearing
was announced
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
CALIFORNIA ALIEN LAND oUES-
TION TO BE CONSIDERED SOON

Washington, June 15.-Japan's de-
mand for re-opening of the Califor-
MIA alien land question will be consid-
cred soon, Secretary Bryan said this
afternoon.
"Japan's g note of August 26 will be
answered as soon as possible" Bryan
said. "An answer to this question has
been suspended by discussion of 9th
er means of adjusting the differences
with the japanese government"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15

learned from the two balloonists by to-
night large searching party would
leave for eastern Linn county in the
morning to make vigorous search, The
party will take a train to Albany or
Salem and go from there to the noun
tains in automobiles
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15

Washington, June ia sensation
rivaling that which followed President
Wilson S charges of an "insidious lob
by" to defeat the tariff bill was
launched today by the president him
self.
The chief executive charged that a
combination of business intert SITS was
behind an agitation to compel con-
gress to adjourn without enacting any
legislation in regard to trusts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-15
rRoMINENT MASON DIES

Albany, Or, June l5.-Striek
en- with paralysis Saturday
morning, L. c. Marshall, who
was installed as grand high
priest of the Royal Arch Masons
of Oregon last Monday at Port
land, died here late last night
at the age of -. A widow sur
wives.
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