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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
Mercer Work Beains Soon.

State Capitol, Salem - The joint
committee to investigate bills and sug-
gestions for consultations and aboli-
tions Of boards and departments will
start work at once, announces Presi-
dent Thompson, of the senate, who
named Day. Barrett and Bingham
members Of the senate committee. The
house committee is composed Of
Speaker Selling, Hare, Hunt, Eaton
and Wentworth. It is the plan to
make thorough investigation of con-
ditions and make recommendations
for reform in the state government.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
TRADE BALANCE
FIRST TIME REAL
Markets Of World Now Open To
People Of United States.


Chicago-For the first time in his
tory the United States is "experienc-
ing the sensation Of real trade bal
ance in its favor" DR.. Edward e.
Pratt, chief Of the Federal bureau Of
foreign and domestic commerce, told
the Illinois Bankers association at its
annual dinner here Thursday.
As a result Of the developments
abroad during the last six months, Dr..
Pratt said, 1--WE have turned the corner
and are facing new era Of business
expansion in this country an era which
has made the term home market OBJ
solete and rachaic and put in its place
the unfamiliar term Of world market.
He explained that while the export
excess in favor Of the United States
had ranged annually for IA years from
$3.50, 900, 900 to $3.50, 600, 900 "invisi-
BILE factors" had made this only AN ap-
parent favorable balance.
Foreign investment in the United
States, the speaker said, totalled ST.
500, 900, 900, with an annual interest
of $3.50, 900. 900, constituting fixed
charge on American industries, while
American Investments abroad pro-
duced revenue yearly Of only $75.-
600, 900, reducing the balance against
the United States on this count to
$275, 900, 600.
Moreover, he pointed out, American
tourist traffic poured millions into
European Golfers each year, the 1914
figure being approximately 1886, 000,-
900; foreign-born Americans sent
home annually at least $3.50, 600, 900
and foreign shipping concerns collected
freight from American foreign COM
merce amounting to $25, 900, 900 a
year
| The result Of all these invisible fac
tors during the fiscal year Of 1914, DR..
Pratt declared, had been to produce an
actual excess Of remittance over re-
ceipts of sos, 900, 900.
i The change began on July i, 1914,
he said, and by December 81 last year
the trade balances exceeded remit
tances by $133, 600, 900, due to the
huge expectation of foosdtuffs, mer-
chandise and gold and silver. At the
same time came "a period of export
capitalism, and we are just at the
point of expanding into the worlds
markets.
To illustrate "export capitalism,
DR.. Pratt cited the Swedish loan Of
SIS, 900, 900; the Argentine loan Of
SIG, 900, 900 and the Russian loan of
$25, 900, 900. all floated in this country
during the last six months.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
BRITONS SINK
GERMAN RAIDER
Two Other Of Kaiser's Fighters
Badly Damaged.
English PdtrolIing Squadron Fore
stalls Another Attack on
Coast 10tDns.

London An attempt by a German
cruiser squadron to repeat the attack
recently made on Scarborough, the
Hartlepools and other British coast
towns was frustrated Sunday by the
British patrolling squadron.
In a running fight the German ar
mored cruiser Bluecher was sunk and
two German battle cruisers were SER
iously damaged.
The British ships suffered only
slight damage. So far as is known
only 13 of the Bluecher's crew of 1856
were saved,
A battle also occurred between the
light cruisers and destroyers accom-
panying the bigger ships, but the re-
suit of this engagement has not yet
reached the admiralty.
The British were superior in ships
engaged, weight Of armament and
speed, and the flight Of the German
ships into the mine and submarine
infested field possibly saved them from
furher losses.
The Bluecher was cruiser of 15,-
$50 tons Displacement and although
commissioned in 1908 was completely
re-rigged last year. She was not
classed as battle cruiser, but was in
the next calss Of those formidable
fighters.
With her were the Derfiinger, Ger
many's latest battle cruiser, which had
just left the builders hands, and the
battle cruisers Seydlitz and Moltk
the latter sister ship of the Goeben,
formerly of the German but now Of
the Turkish fleet, which was recently
reported damaged by the Russians in
the Black sea.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
Anti-Aduerfisino Bill Liked.

State Capitol, Salem - The house
committee on roads and highways
voted to report favorably on the bill
introduced by Representative Smith,
Of Multnomah county, to prevent ad-
vertising along the Columbia High
way. This measure 10 fathered by the
good roads and motor enthusiasts, who
want to preserve the scenic beauties Of
the highway.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
Absent Voters, Bill Eled.

State Capitol, Salem-A bill proyid-
ing that registered voters who are
away from home at general elections
may, by presenting the proper certifi-
cate, vote for presidential electors,
state officers and on constitutional
amendments wherever they may be in
the state, was introduced by Senator
Perkins, of MuItnomah. 1t 10 styled
Absent Voters Law" The act pro-
vides that the voter must obtain cer-
tifcate from the judges of election in
the district In which be lives. 1t will
also be necessary to identify himself.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
.Jftnev Passenger Killed.

Vancouver, B. C.-The first jitney
bus fatality in Vancouver occurred Fri
day night, when d. A. Young, 9
traveller, was killed. As the chauffeur
was collecting the fares the automo-
bile swerved against a telephone pole
against which Young, who was stand
ing on the footboard, was dashed with
such force that his skull was fractured.
The bus was crowded 80 that Young
could not get seat.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
Ran on Absinfhe Eapored.

Paris-The license committee Of the
chamber of deputies has decided to
submit a report favoring the prohi-
bition OF the sale Of absinthe. The
commerce commission of the chamber
began the consideration Of the rehahil-
itation Of industries ruined by the war,
methods Of manufacturing products
formerly supplied by now hostile coun-
tries and the question Of finding for
eign market for the output.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
Imnigration Board Dead.

State Capitol, Salem--The economy
program was given impetus when Gov
ernor Withycombe signed the bill Of
Senator Dimick abolishing the i'm
migration commission. An appropria-
tion Of $50, 900 was made for the de-
partment by the last legislature and
ST. was asked for the present BIZ
enniaI period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
HOn der GOlfz Es Shot.

London = A dispatch to the Daily
News from Cairo says that an attempt
has been made on the life Of Field
Marshal Baron Kolmar Won der Goltz.
of the German army, who 1t was said
recently left Constantinople to take
command of the Turks on the Cauca-
sian frontiers. The report emanated
from the German consulate at Jaffa,
Syria. 1t said that the Field Marshal
had been fired at and that 1t was
believed he had been hit Other
officers were attacked at the same
time.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
Chicaaoans Are In Bad Wau.

Chicago ~ Thousands of Chicagoans
are suffering with compound hyper
metropic astigmatism, complicated
with blepharitis marginalis. it was
learned Saturday. The announcement
was by Alderman Nance, Of the council
transportation committee, and the all
ment is more annoying than serious.
It is caused by dirty street car win
dows, according to Alderman Nance,
and its symptoms are tired eyes, due
to the strain Of peering through the
darkened glas.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
Girls Must Go Dospn Rope.

Cambridge, Mass. Radcliffe girls
living in the college dormitories are
much disturbed over a rule posted by
the college fire chief, Marjorie Bridg-
man that "all hall girls are absolutely
required to practice sliding down the
rope escape In the gymnasiums."
Not only Miss Bridgman but the col
iege authorities insist that every girl
must learn how to use the rope fire
escapes, which the law requires placed
In every room above the first floor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-01-29
Cri,,orine Skirt 10 Near.

Chicago Full skirts, reinforced and
made non-transparent by heavy lining
are to be next summers fashions, ac-
cording to a fat published In the style
bulletin Of the Fashion Art League Of
America. The bulletin declared the
gowns Of the old crinoline days were
being approached step BY step.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT
GIVEN APPROPRIATION
Bingham Bill Has No Effect On Joint
Committee on Ways and Means and
office Is Cared For.

Notwithstahding the Bingham bill
is pending action in the senate propos.
ing TO abolish the state forestry depart.
ment the Joint committee on ways and
means, at last night s session provided
an allowance Of 100000 for the support
of the department for the ensuing two
years Of a total of $lll24O asked,
Allowance Of $4,000 for the aid Of
orpbnn and foundlings institutions, of
which there are six in Portland which
receive aid from the state under an
act of the legislature Of 1918 on the
basis Of $S per month for each child
over the ago Of 8 years and $40 per
month for each child not over years
Of age, and $4,000 10 make up for Il
deficiency for the biennial period 1919
1914, making a total Of 100000,
Including the above an aggregate Of
Sl09, 100 was passed upon by the com
mittee, also including $1,000 additional
for the historical society making a
total of $4,000 for that society. The
total amount asked in all Of the items
OK the budget acted upon was S2ii ,S61
and the total reduction made by the
committee amounted to $ij,769. The
following is the list Of awards made by
the committee at last nights sitting:
Joint Committee Ways and Means.
Asked, Allowed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
Helen {. Wright Dead
Al CatIin, New York

Buffalo, N Y, Feb. l2.-Miss Helen
h. Wright, whose only sister, Miss s.
Rilla Wright, Of Independence, Oregon,
travelled across the continent so that
she might be of assistance to her sister
in illness died early Sunday February
7, in her home in Catlin, N. Y. Miss
Wright, of Independence, was ot the
BEDSIDE when her sisters death oc-
cured. Deceased also leaves two
brothers, john R. and James G, Wright,
both residing in Elmira. Interment
was Tuesday, February 0 in Maple
Grove cemetery Households N. Y.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
HOUSE APPROVED MANY
MEASURES YESTERDAY
Aliens Rural Credit Bill Drafted After
New York Law Is Among List Of
Bills Passed.


BY large majority, Representative
Allen S rural credit bill, which is draft
ed after the New York model farmers
credit law passed the house yesterday
arlcmWn, although some opposition de.
ycloped against it, and Representative
Cobb, of Multnomah, declined to vote
for it because he did not believe that
she Oregon statutes should be encum-
bered with such laws. Representative
Cardwell also won a big victory in the
passage of his insurance bill in spite
Of almost vioent opposition on the part
of Representatives ThOs. Brown Of Mar
ION and Porter of Douglas, the bill hav-
ing passed with 33 ayes.
Mg. Cardwell, after saving the bill
rom possible defeat upon the motion
to indefinitely pc tpone on the day be-
fore and secured a place on the calen
dar Tor it on third reading for today,
repeated his experiences vita cases
against insurance companies ON pol
icies which were repudiated, and ex
paiaed that, although the measure was
brief and strictly to the point, it would
serve to make the insurance companies
pay upol their policies or cease to
write insurance which they did not in.
end TO pay. Representative Brown at
tackled the bill as extremely radical and
revolutionary and declared that it
would operate to invaldate all Of the
insurance policies in existence in the
state, would put the insurance compan-
les out of business and repeal every
insurance law on the statutes and wipe
ou' the insurance department alto
gether.
representative Porter, who admitted
being an insurance company attorney
and had defended the cases for the
companies in which Representative
Cardwell had lost out for his clients,
repeated all that Mr.. Brown claimed
for the bill and more. The argument
waxed warm and decidedly interesting
for nearly an hour, but several came to
the defense oe the bill, claiming that
the policy holders certainly needed some
kind of protection against "Jim Crow -
insurance companies, including Repre-
sentative Hawter, who also claimed to
have had some clients taat were vie
timized by unscrupuous insurance com
Ipanies and who has a bill of his oNn
upon the calendar with the same object
in Niew but not quite so drastic in its
terms as the Cardwell bill, and which
will come on for third reading in day
/ or two.
Mr.. Olds bill, providing for a re-
organization Of the state bard Of horti.
Ipulturp rpducinp thp number of com
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
KAi-yii Corn pains IN Every Nevei Use
"GETSlTt Il "Geti" Every Corn
Surely. Quieklyl

have tried everything else for corns.
Two drops applied in a few seconds
that's ail The corn shrivels, then
comes right off, painlesaV, without
fussing or trouble. If you have ever
made bundle out Of your toe with
bandages. used thick, comprising
cotton.hngs; corn.pulling salves; corn.
teasing plastcrs well, you'll appre-
ciate the difference when you use
"GETS.lT.p Your corn.agony will
vanish. Cutting aud gougng with
knives. razors, files and scissors, and
the danger of blood-poison are done
away with. Try "GETS1T' tonight
for any corn, callus, wart or bunion.
Never fails.
"GETSIT" Is sold by druggists
everywhere, 25c bottle, or sent direct
by H. Lawrence CO., Chicago.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
Lincoln Day Observed
By Oregon SOIOns

Lincoln's birthday anniversary was
fttingly observed and celebrated by
the Oregon assembly in the hall of rep
resentativcs this afternoon when an
hours time Of that body was given
over to the rendition Of a short program
of music and eulogistic addresses by
members Of thelegislOture, Justice
Lawrence Y. Harris, Of the supreme
court. and Colonel Mercer, cargeant at
arms of the senate. The program was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
TAEMK FA2E3ANK oNRANNI
Cottolene makes good cooking better

prepared by a special committee of the
house of which Representative Davey
was chairman, and Mr.. Dayey opened
the program with brief Introductory
address and presided over the assembly
during the rendition Of the program.
/ The complete program follows;
Opening .... Chairman of Committee
Song ,... Male Quartet (Possibly.)
Five Minute Talks--Lincoln.
Representative Conrad j. Olson.
Representative Andrew c. Smith.
Senator r. r. Butler.
Colonel W. d. Mercer.
Justice Of Supreme Court 7. J.. Harris
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
[7EE E:K: EAIRBANK COMPANY l!I1

lating to letting contracts for public
works; senate bill 1888, by judiciary
committee, relating to indemnity insur.
anee policies; senate bill 236 by iudic-
iary committee relating to abatement
suits, and senate bill 2l2 unifying sys-
tenn Of selective iuries.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
rNoREAsED RATE NOT JUSTIFIED.

Washington, Feb. l2--Proposed in
creasod freight rates on cement are not
justified from Salt Lake, Baker and
Devils Lake, Utah. to Butte, Anaconda
and other points in Montana and Idaho,
according to ruling today by the in
tcrstatc commerce commission.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
Try "GETS-IT," It's
Magic for COrns

New, Simple, Common Sense Way.
You will never know how really easy
it is to get rid Of corn, until you have
tried "GETSJT" Nothing like It has
ever been produced. II takes less time
to apply It than it does to read this. II
will dumfound you, especially If you
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

Two divorces were granted by Judge
Galloway yesterday afternoon. Lcsby
Dittrich was given a divorce from
Adolnh Dittrich and the custody OF
their four.year.old sen. The court held
that there was 1860 due the defendant
IRON the plaintiff in the property set
tlement and the plaintiff was given $50
as suit money. The divorce was granted
on the grounds Of cruelty. William
Bruchman was given divorce from
Emma G. Bruckman on the grounds Of
dessertion The couple were married
in Iowa ~ years ago and have five
children, all Of whom are Of legal age
but one minor child, II years old. The
prolerty rights in the ease have been
settled.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

The funeral services for Mrs. jose.
phine Lawrence were held this morning
at 10 O'Clock from the parlors Of Rig.
don & Richardson. The services were
conducted by the Rev. w. C. Kantner,
Of the University Park Congregational
church Of Portland. lntcrment took
place at city View cemetery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

A number Of official looking tickets
signed by "1nspector of Police" which
have been scattered about the city to
advertise theatrical production, have
been turned over to Chief Welsh as per-
tanning to this city The chief has ac'
cepted each one with the information
that the ease will be investigated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
Portland Markets.

Portland, Ore, Feb. l2.-liogs, best
live, $500; prime steers, $I65@S;
fancy cows, $6.65Mi; best calves, $50
$50; spring lambs s7@S.
Butter-City creamery, 29i2c.
Eggs Selected local txtIas, 24d25c
Hens, l4c; broilcrs, l4dl6cj geese
1nc
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
Police Court News
( !; 4. :. 4 N y y * = = & & *

j. Ryan, who was arrested last night
fur uapeing on the streets by Officer
White, was released this morning to
take Job whien was Offered him. AS
to-day is holiday there was no session
of The police court, and rather than
hold the man over another day for trial
when he was willing to work he was
given chance tU make good.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

Every old woman knows lot Of
sensible things that are not to be
found in books.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
Court House News

y x y 4 x x 4 y x x = x x x x
The Marion county court house is
quieg today on account Of Lincoln .
being judicial holiday,
County Judge Bushcy kept nis office
opened all day, as well as the tax col
lector's office and Sheriff Esch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

Six sleepcrs accepted the hospitality
Of the city Jail last night and were
sped on their way ont Of town this
morning by Chief Welsh after a brief
examination.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

Earl Shortgen, who has been confin
ed IN the county Jail to serve out 30
day sentence for petty larceny, was re
leased this morning upon his pardon
from Governor Withycombc. Shortgcn
was pardoned by the governor cn ac-
count Of his youth aud the fact that
all Of the stolen goods were recovered.
He will report to the governor once
each month and his pardon will ho'fas
long as he keeps OUT Of trouble, Dis.
trict Attorney Ringo, Judge Daniel
Webster Of the justice court, and
George Riggs, FROM whom the goods
were stolen, joined in the pctitioH for
the boy pardon Shortgen confessed
to stealing o pulley block and chain,
both Of which be sold to a junk man
for 80 cents each
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

The man who calls himself an idiot
wants others to question his veraeity
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

man giving the name Of Jack Rob.
insol was arrested by Sheriff Esch last
night aud lodged in the county jail on
q charge Of stealing a horse from the
pasture of the l., Il. Page estate At
Lake Labish The horse In question
was stolen from the pasture about the
first of the present year but was not
missed until day or two ago, when
Scot Page found the horse in the pos.
session Of another man. The horse
has been sold or traded number Of
times since being taken from the pas.
ture, and "title search Of the ami.
nal resulted in suspicion being thrown
on Robinson as the man who started the
business. The theft of the horse was
rcpated 10 Sheriff Esch at q o o'clock
last night and two hours later Robinson
was under arrest as a suspect lie had
a written statement when he claims Is
a bin Of sale and told the officers that
he purchased the horse from a farmer
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

when a woman loses her temper she
shows her age.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

Total ........... s2ll,sG0 1891
Total amount Of reduction slj,76
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

Cottolene is an exact combination of the
two finest cooking fats nature produces,
The cotton seed oil in Cottoleneis is pressed
from selectedseed-itisa grade so choice
that it is not listed on the market. 1t
is purer, sweeter and better in food
value than most salad oils. The beef
stearine is the product of the freshest,
finest leaf beef suet known.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12
(Ottolene

1t is the exact combination of these two
fats which gave Cottolene its high place
over quarter Of century ago, and
which has held this place for it.
Cottolene is economical, but better than
that it actually improves the quality
and flavor of all foods cooked with it.
whether it is used for shortening, frying
or cake making.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-12

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-30

$50 DOWN. $50 monthly. viii buy g room
brick near c. q dandy, $500. or VIII a
= Highland Park lots as par- III
WILL TAKE LOTS in Grand View or High
land Park as part payment on this 4 room
house. fenced on 9 full lots
gI0G DOWN. new bungalow. this is a dandy.
never occupied. s195Q. S25 monthly
N ALTA VISTA, 3 room brick FOR only $500,
sse0 down, $40 monthly. This IS our forr
best buys.
3 SACRIFICE, . room brick, walking dis
fance- Paved. fenced. walks owner must
have quick money. Has cut price from
1000 10 $3.50. $1,000 down
on BOULEVARD $3.50 down. tlis 9 room
red pressed brick paving paid. ue1r Lanar
school Hardwood Floors garage, pas bal
aimee only 50 monthly This house rents fer
$50 monthly
~ DOWS. 50 MONTH Uill lay . nEc level
level lots on corner. paving paid $500 each
Put a little savings into real estate whe5e
-ou cannot spend it.
: ROOM STORY BRICK, near High school.
$500
AUTOMOBILE WANTED as part payment
on new 4 -on~l bungalow $4,000
Hawkins Bros Phone 28OO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-30
WORTH $500.
I UWTT EEWM EnR GN-nn

4 brand new 3 room bungalow. Big rooms
and big closets. tile bath. Big breakfast room
with bUiltin buffet. Tile drain boards in
kitchen. Paving paid. The most wonderful
house in Il Paso for the money Heating
plant. The best money can buy. Big TIM
bers used everywhere Built under an aren't
rects exc II you are looking for a big
value. you VIII buy this house this after
noon.
Leavel. Palm a Sherman.
eo7 ills s.. Phone SIS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-30
For Sale Real Estate
Country Property.

WILL BUY four or five room house IN Man
haitian, Alta Vista or Govt Hill. VIII pay
$3.50 and balance monthly state price
terms and location in reply or no consldera-
ton will b. given it. No agents ADDRESS
A. G. Eviug- care Herald.