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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
MINNESOTA MYSTERY
GETS MORE PROFOUND

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-Smoulder-
ing flames in her coal bunkers, and
heat and steam in her boiler rooms
aboard the crippled food ship Mime
sofa.
These forces drove back Inspectors
Guthrie and Dolan when they sought
to learn just what had occurred within
ner boilers when she was 700 miles dis
tant from here, destined from Seattle
to England.
Though officials insist there was no
spy plot in her crippling, the story
runs along the waterfront today that
when the smashed boiler tubes were
finally inspected, they will show that
these were rotten; that they may not
nave been properly inspected.
Meantime, sailors are kept aboard
her. A thorough quiz of them will be
made before vrediet is finally pass
ed as to the mystery ships disability.
While the ship is in trouble with the
fire and the question of what to do
with her million dollar war cargo, sail
ors this afternoon further complicated
tne situation by seeking TO get sea-
mans union interested in their plight.
In some way they smuggled a message
ashore to the Marine Fremen g and
Water Tenders union asking them to
start an investigation of their condi-
tion. Secretary Patrick Flynn is try
ing to reach the men, but it is not
thought he will be allowed to 20
aboard as the officials have ordered
the sailors held pending further in
uuiry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
Senator Bishop Tells
Of OregOn's Showing

Senator C. P. Bishop returned from
San Francisco yesterday, where he has
been representing for the past four
months, the Pendleton Woolen Mills
having charge of their exhibit. After
the close Of the fair, he superintended
the packing and reshipping of the ex-
hibits to Pendleton.
"With its unique building and dis
plays, the Oregon exhibit was one of
the interesting features of the fair, D.
said Senator Bishop. "With its dis.
plays of fruits and grains, grasses and
other resources, Oregon received more
than its share of attention, especially
as it was on the same street with the
New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey
and Illinois state buildings, which were
for social purposes only. Although Ore.
gon spent only $l75,000, no state in the
Union received so much advertising, or
made such favorable impression on
the eastern visitors"
Senator Bishop also commended the
Oregon state commission for the able
manner in which it conducted the work.
Capable men were on the commission,
and with their assistants, all were
working at all times for the good of
Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
PERSONALS
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Earl Lents, of Black Rock, was in Sa-
lem Tuesday,
Arnold Christen, of Hubbard, was in
the city yesterday.
Ebert G. Powell was in the city yes
to-day from Pratum.
Mrs. c. H. Button, of Lebanon, was
in the city yesterday
Mrs. r. Hickman was in the city
Tuesday, from Marion.
Lee B. Tierney, of the Great North
ern railway, is in the city.
Arthur L. Laflar, of the Oregon thea
tire, vent to Albany this morning.
G. b. Burdick returned today from
Vernon, Wash, where he, has been buy
ing stock.
j. W. Simmons, of Portland state
deputy of the Modern Woodmen of the
World, is in the city
Mr.. and Mrs John Irwin returned
yesterday from a visit Of several weeks
in California, which included both ex.
positions and a short stay at Los An
geles.
Robert Gle left here this afternoon
for Salem, where he will join party
that will leave for eastern Oregon next
week for a duck hunt-Roseburg Re
view.
Miss Kate Barton, of Hillsboro, is il
the city attending the teachers exam
nations. Miss Barton is a graduate OF
Willamette university and is teaching
this winter near Hillsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. V. Kuykendall, Of
Poneroy, Washington, who have beer
travelling in southern California anC
have been visiting for several days a
the home Of Mrs, John Ashby, 704 N
Cottage street, left today for theil
home.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
WILLAMETTE NOTES

Chapel was the scene of an announce.
ment that may bring about number Of
changes in the regular routine life of
students. President Carl G. Doney spoke
to the students this morning wishing
them all Merry Christmas and a Hap
py New Year while they were on thei'
vacation. In connection with this bc
stated that hereafter a change in the
lives Of the students would be desired.
Students should conform to the true
Willamette spirit which was inculcated
when the institution was founded "We
may remain old fashioned" said DR..
Doney, "but we will be living closer to
Jesus Christ" " He then gave warning
to those who INDUCED in use of pro.
family, drinking, dancing, dishonest
methods, smoking and the keeping of
late hours. To those whom this applies
and who feel that they cannot
change their habits and conform to pre-
scribed customs. "While you are home
at this Happy Christmas time, just stay
there and don't come back for the op-
ening of school after vacation" DR..
Doney further commented on the irrev-
erence shown by students at the che
hour and stated that such conditions
should not exist. The students should
utilize their time and not loiter about
the corridors, cOnversing in loud tones.
but should rather avail themselves of
study rooms provided for them. All of
his talk was uttered with feeling OF
sincereity, it WITS delivered with the in.
tention to cause students, who arc moi
making the most Of themselves, to con
slider whether OF no a readiustment
would not make Of them better mer
and women.
The football award committee, com
posed of Coach Matthews. Manager Gil
lette, Prof j. 0. Hall and Pres. Jewett
of the student body, recently decided
who were entitled to football awards
for the past season. Five sweaters were
awarded, the men receiving them beina
Harold Tobie, Raymond Archibald
Clinton Archibald. Don Randall anC
Paul Hendricks. Those who were al
ready letter men but who are eligible
for the football award were: Capt
Earl Flegel, Paul Miller, Athil Irvine
The awards will not be presented unit
award day, sometime in February. NJ
captain for next years football team
has been chosen as vet.
The Websterians program for this ev
ening will be live one. It is as fol
lows:
"When Chickens Come Home to
hoost ''''''.s'.....'', Gart
| heuulnR '',,,',',,......,., Spark'
go Henry" ............ T. Gilber
"The Gift Of the Magi" ........
.........,,..,., Howard ..Jewett
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

zens. Fletcher MeInturff as interloc-
utor, has undertaken to hold Rufe and
Gabe in check.
George Curtis Lee Snyder of "Davy
Jones Locker" fame lhas been secret
Ily rehearsing new song which has a
lot of accidentals and is so low in pitch
that the locker song seems like tenor
solo. And George S register is hanging
up new low scores for this occasion.
One of the greatest treats in store
for tonight is the solo by Mrs, 7. II,
Galloway. Combining a wonderful
personality with musical ability of the
ninth power this popular singer will
delight her audience wherever she may
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
Social and Personal
ALnNE THOMPSON

The Moose club was enjoyably en-
tertained Saturday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. J. T. Burleson at their nome on
Fir street.
Progressive $500" furnished the
evenings diversion with the prizes
falling to Mrs. Joseph Bach and Lee
Atcheson. Mrs. Kennon and j. j. Ack-
erman were awarded the consultations.
During the evening Mrs. st. Helens
favored the guests with several selec-
tions on the piano.
Miss Edna Ackerman and Miss Char
ity Burleson assisted the hostess in erv-
ing.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
J. j. Ackermon, Mr.. and Mrs. Hopp
Mr.. and Mrs Swarts. Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. st.
Helen, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Aacheson,
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Day, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Bach, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Varley, Mr.
and Mrs Aufrance, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Bernhardt, Mr..
and Mrs. Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
non, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Burleson, Miss
es Edna Ackerman, Charity Burleson
Bertha Hansen, Oracle Day Lorraine
Atchison Glen Alderman, Alva Burle-
son, Orvall Kennon.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pratt
on North Liberty street was the scene
Of merry little surprise gathering on
Monday evening.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Williamson, Mrs Smith, Edna New.
ton, Eva Barnett, Florence Gosser, Fan
ma Van oren Mable Kays, Emerson Van
Doren and, Jack Kays
Miss Hazel Roberts, entertained a
jolly group of friends Saturday even
ing at her nome on North Summer
street.
Crook" and music formed the ev-
ening's entertainment, followed by a
dainty lunch. Those present were:
Miss Winnie Baker Miss Gladys Luthy
and Messrs. Esteb, Jewett, Sparks and
Peterson.
A beautiful silk flag will be present
ed to the Mckinley school by the Wo.
man s Relief Corps, Auxiliary Sedg-
wick No. One, of the G.. A. r, on Fri
day at two o clock.
Mrs. Effie Wright, patriotic instruct.
or, will make the presentation speech
During the afternoon an interesting
programme will be given by the pupils
Of the school.
Last year before the completion OF
the Mckinley school, the ladies of the
auxiliary presented each Of the schools
with flag.
Tonight the Ladies Aid society Of
the Jason Lee church are giving q
parcel post party and coffee in the
church parlors.
Everyone is cordially invited.
|
For the benefit of the play grounds
! the Richmond school parent-teachers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
PROPOSALS. INVITED.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the superintendent S office in the hign
school building, Salem, Oregon, at 1880
p.. M, December 20, for alterations and
additions to stage in auditorium OF
high school building. Plans and speei-
fications are on file at the office Of
the architect, Geo. NJ. Post. A certi-
fled cheque for 10 per cent of pro
posal to be submitted with each bid.
Work comprehended, except painting
and electric wiring, to be finished dur
ing the holidays, and be ready for use
January 8, 1916. Certified cheque of
successful bidder will be held as bond
for satisfactory completion of contract
and will be returned at completion OF
work. w. II. Burghardt, Jr., clerk of
school district No. "a, Marion county,
Oregon. Dec1G
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
AS WE GROW Older

our minds are quite as active as IN
former years but our strength does not
respond when we needitmost; perhaps
the kidneys are weak, the liver torpid,
rheumatic pains or stiffened joints
beset us, and we cannot easily throw
off the colds that winter brings.
What we need is the rich cod liver oil
in Scott's Emulsion to renew the blood
andcarry strength to every organ ofthe
body, ,whileits glycerine soothest there's
piratory tract, and its hypophosphites
strengthen the excitable nerves.
SCOTS Emulsion is a scientific oil
food, of unusual benefit to those past
fifty years-particularly during the
colder seasons, it imparts warmth and
creates strength. One bottle will prove
its worth. No alcohol or harmful drugs,
Scott g. BOVINE. bloomfield. MI. lS-5'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
,prule Associations
Has REGULAR Meeting

The semiannual meeting Of tho viii.
lamettc Valley Pruno Association was
held yesterday afternoon at the office
Of II. S. Gilc. Tho meeting was in
session all afternoon, and the general
prune situation was thoroughly dis.
cuased, the association going on record
as favoring the nomination Of several
GOOD men in the state for tho next leg
islature, in order that the fruit grow.
ers' interests Of western Oregon might
have some friends at the next session.
The Association also authorized the
preparation Of a petition TO the county
court, asking that a provision be made
at this time 30 that deputy inspectors
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
NJ paramount Importance in to

0F paramount Importance in to-.
days calendar is the Y. W. G. A.
and Y. M. c. A. entertainment
and benefit, which is to be given at
the Grand theatre tonight.
One Of the picturesque features of
the evening will be the special enter
tainers, all chosen from among soci-
pty's amateurs.
A large number Of prominent women
have been asked to act as patronesses
for the affair watch will no doubt be
very successful.
Mrs. Joseph G. Lewis, of Los An
geies who has been the house guest of
Mrs. William Burghart, Jr., for several
days, left last evening for Oregon City,
where she will visit her sister, Mrs. j..
Il. Hedges, before returning home.
Another dance, which is creating
much interest and enthusiasm among
the dance-loving contingent is the
Orange Club Ball to be given
December the twenty-ninth in the
armory.
Great preparations are being made
Tor this affair which will be one of
the seasons largest and smartest
events.
The personnels of the committees in
charge are: Connell Dyer, programme
and invitation, assistants, Miss Marie
H0fer and Miss May Steusloff; decora.
tions, Frank Warde, chairman, assist.
ants, Miss Nell Sykes, Miss Francis
tsaiatty, Louis Metzgar and Il. T..
horning; music, Carl Abrams; refresh
Enents, Mark McAllister.
The Orange club, which is composed
OF former o. A. G. students and alumni
an the city, will issue invitations to
Corvallis students, the Salem high
school and also to a number Of friends.
Mrs. John Dubuis entertained the
members Of the West Ministers Guild
of the Presbyterian church, Monday at
n delightful informal afternoon.
A sewing was followed by tea. Mrs.
Dubuis was assisted by Mrs. Merlin
Harding.
Guests hidden besides the club were:
Mrs. Louis Metzger and Mrs. Il. @.
Smith.
Mrs Carlton Smith returned Monday
from Eugene and Albany waere she
spent several days last week visiting
with friends.
The Daughters of the American Rev.
olution will hold a meeting at Mrs.
Henry W. Meyers Saturday, December
the eighteenth.
The North Salem Woman's club
spent an enjoyable afternoon with Mrs.
Il. L. Purvine Tuesday.
Mr.. Q. P. Bishop returned Tuesday
from several months sojourn in San
Francisco.
Mrs, Bishop did not accompany Mr..
Bishop but is expected Friday OF Sat.
urday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
WILLIAM F. SMYTHE
NOT BARTHOLOMEW

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dee. 15.-Though he
has been under the third degree num-
erous times since his arrest here, vii.
liam f. Smythe reiterated today he is
not George Bartholomew, who is wanted
in the "green trunk murder" of John
Linnd OF Portland, Oregon.
His attitude is one of cold, calm
confidence. He declares he knows alb
solutely nothing of the murder, and his
story appears so straightforward that
Chief Embrey is convinced, despite a
resemblance to photos Of Bartholomew,
that Smythe is not the man wanted in
Portland However, to satisfy the Port.
land police, Embrey last night forward
ed several good photographs of the
prisoner.
al win be discharged as soon as the
Portland authorities have chance to
investigate further" said Smythe to.
day. 81 am not in the least worried
about the outcome of this case"
Nevertheless, the resemblance between
photographs of Bartholomew and the
prisoner is so startling that the author
tiles here intend to take no chances un.
Ill the Portland authorities can give
Smythe the 'once over. " To this end,
Detective Day of Portland is reported
en- route here.
One thing that appears in smythe Is
favor is a report that the identified.
tion pictures of Bartholomew are not
really those of the man Portland seeks.
IL these reports prove ttYe. the aueS
tion of Smythe S resemblarl lee may Show
that he merely looks like Sa'man, who
was wrongly taken for Bartholomew.
Investigation tends to the belief too,
that Smythc can furnish an alibi--that
he was in Great Falls, Mont, on the
day Of the murder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

When the curtain goes up at to-
nights benfit concert under the aus
pices of the Y. W. c. A. and Y. M. c.
A., all the old favorites of the Salem
music loving public will be present. For
instance "Doc' Epley, who has per
formed with the baton at innumerable
revues will be seen in his usual role
"Doc" has taken on weight recently
and promises to swing the stick ener'
getically,s
Rufe White and Carl Gabrielson nave
monopolized small corner Of the pro-
gram along toward the end and during
the Twenty Minutes in Dixie" will
spring few pertinent jokes anent Sa-
lem's leading institutions-also citi-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

appear. Tonight she has a wonderful
selection which will appeal to the crit
ieal through sheer artistry and tne low
er of popular melody will vote it
winner.
Mrs. A. W. Fish, famous as a reader,
II. R. White and Frank Barton, will
have prominent places on the program.
Last, but by no means least, the old
favorite Tom G. Ordeman will be heard
in a new song. In an already large re-
pertoire, Mr.. Ordcman fails to find
anything more beautiful or more suited
to his voice and temperament. 1t is
called "The Sunshine of Your Smile"
and everyone viii be whistling it to-
morrow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

association have arranged for bazaar
which will specialize in candies, cakes,
delightful home mades, and an artistic
array of irresistible Christmas gifts.
The bazaar will take place tonight in
the school building at seven thitry
o clock.
A delightful feature of the affair
will be the programme.
All those interested are invited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

Christmas cards and Christmas greet
ings will be very popular this year and
also appropriate as remembrance for
the New Years day greetings, accord
ing to +. Cooke Patton, who says the
wholesale business this year was the
largest ON record. 1t seems to have be.
come the proper thing to do in the way
Of testimonial, that ones friends are
NOT forgotten.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
Foreign Exchange
Goes Still Lower

New York, Dec. l5.-The stock mar.
ket was firm most Of the day, with
activity confined to railways and in.
dustrial shares isolated from the gen
eral current.
Anglo French five per cent bonds
again declined, this being the date OF
the expiration of the syndicate. Berlin
exchange declined 3.S points to the
lowest mark thus far. The govern
ment s crop estimate and the report OF
last week s exports were more favor.
able than anticipated Advance sales
of the steel made for the third quarter
were most unusual
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
DIED.
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.DAVIS-At Hayward, Cal, December
l3, 1915, George w. Davis, at the age
of 70 years.
Mr.. Davis was a resident of Oregon
from 1869 to 1889, living in Linn coun.
ty for many years and later at Salem.
He was a prominent Mason and was
affiliated with the local Masonic orders
at the time of his death.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

1.-THE Toggery," which was partially
destroyed by fire few days ago, had
its insurance placed in eleven differ.
ent companies. \. b. Everts, manager
Of the Pacific Coast Adjustment bu.
reau, Of Portland, is in the city, repre-.
senting these companies. The stock is
being rapidly sorted out and damage es.
timated, in order that an adjustment
Of the insurance may be made this
week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15
CITY NEWS
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If you love good music don't fail to
attend tonight S concert at the Garnd.
Salem's s leading artists will appear.
Splendid orchestra. Fifty cents buys
the best seat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

Tho finest concert of tho kind that
will be heard in Salem this season is
scheduled for tonight at the Grand,
Benefit of Y. W. G. A. and Y. NJ. G..
A. Any seat fifty cents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

street in good condition, from the coun-
ty pavement back to Columbia street,
The gutters are being cleaned and the
heavy gravel hauled off, to be replaced
by new coating of small gravel and
rolled. Columbia street from CONNER
Ella to Front street is also receiving a
new coat of gravel. This is of special
interest to people coming in from
Kaiser Bottom and the South Bottom
as this will now give them an almost
perfect road into the city.
.
The Salem Festival Chorus will hold
its next meeting Tuesday, January 4,
when they win begin the work of the
new year with the study of new music,
At the meeting last evening, it was de-
cided not to require the payment Of
dues from those taking part in the chor.
us work. The membership now is about
rs, but with the taking up of new work
and the general interest being shown
by the singers of the city, it is expect
ed that the chorus will soon number
100.
Ddna II, Allen WenC TO FOruand TO-
day to take the examination for a
lieutenant s commission in the Oregon
National Guard. Mr.. Allen is top sar-
geant in Company NJ and if he is sue.
cessful in the examination will be app
pointed to the vacancy caused by the
retirement of Second Lieutenant Lewis
Judson who served Is years in the mill
fin The pxamiration ia conducted at
the office of the adjutant general of
the Third Regiment and covers a wide
range of subjects from the manual of
arms and the nomenclature of rifle
and cavalry horse to camp santa
ton.
o
To secure funds for the purchase OF
physical culture apparatus at tnc
Washington junior high school, a musi
cal program will be given and a bazaar
held Friday evening at the school. Sew
eral attractive booths will be arranged
with various Christmas articles for sale
Including all kinds of candy, hot choco
late and cake. Packages from the
Christmas tree will be sold at auction
Before the program, n snort business
meeting of the Parent-Teachers asso
citation will be held. The bazaar is held
not only for the raising of funds fol
the physical culture classes, but also
for a general good social time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

Before the clothing given to the sa-
lem Social Service Center is distribut.
cd among the needy, IL win be cleaned,
funigatej and assorted. While this is
being done, the Center is investigating
all eases that have applied for help.
This is done through the assistance Of
the salem Woman s club and their Wis.
iting nurse. The bundle day donations
brought in TO the Center about 1000
bundles Of Shoes, clothing and eatobles,
and even q few toys.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

Tho Rev. T. B. Ford, superintendent
Of the Salem District Of the Methodist
church, will preach in the First Metho.
dist church next Sunday morning, and
win hold the first quarterly confer.
eneo In the patlors Of the church Mon.
day evening, December 20, at 1880
O'Clock, DR.. Ford's many years of
Christian work in the Pacific northwest
furnishes him with an equipment for
district work that promises much for
the churches under his charge.
.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

TAs city is putting North Front
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

For the benefit of the play grounds
the Richmond school parent-teachers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-15

Mrs. Joseph c. Lewis, of Los An.
geles who has been the house guest OF
Mrs William Burghart, Jr., for several
days, left last evening for Oregon City
whore she will visit her sister, Mrs. J,
u. Hedges, before returning home.