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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-12-04
GREAT BRITAIN.

There are three primary results
which should be attained by the estab-
lishment of postal savings banks: %
The forming of habits of economy and
thrift by the great mass of people. t2)
The providing of place entirely above
suspicion for the deposit of funds. t3)
The bringing into circulation of vast
sums of money now boarded here or
sent ont of the country by foreigners.
While there are many communities
in the eastern states fortunately stu
ated as 10 banking facilities, statistics
indicate that of the $4,000 900 900 de
posted in savings institutions through
out the United States. the combined
holdings Of thirty-five states are but s
per cent of the total. There are, there
fore. great numbers of our people who
are practically without banking facili-
ties. Indeed it is found that in the
South the average distance from the
postofiice TO the nearest savings bank
is thirty-three miles; in the states west
of the Rockies. ffty-five miles.
There can be no question as to the
gdvisability of encouraging the foreign
ers within our borders to make such
disposition of their savings that some
benefit may accrue to the communities
in which the. are employed. Most of
these people come from countries in
which postal savings banks have long
been established, and they have little
confidence in any depository for saw
ings which is not absolutely vouched
for by the government In the fiscal
year ended June 80. 1907. money orders
amounting to s74.0S0.71l.O6 left this
country. in the calendar year 1907. $94.-
S92, ,716.04. to replenish foreign Golfers;
and in addition many millions were an
doubtedly sent through the agency Of
banks and express companies.
THE rate of interest is variable. not
only in different countries, but in diff
ferent years in the same country, as
Indicated below:
Great Britain-Tnterest is allowed
on deposits at the rate of 21a per cent.
per annum. No interest is paid on any
sum in excess of E200.
"France-The rate of interest paid
is 2l2 per cent. per annum.
'Belgium-Interest is paid at the
rate of per cent. per annum on
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-12-04

Germany Is considering PROPOSE
driving out the Standard Oil concern
and monopolizing the field itself
There are dazzling visions of big
profits, but before they are realized.
says the Troy IN. " Times, there
may be a fight to finish between two
mighty powers. Standard Oil is some
thing OF an empire itself.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-12-04

A foreign paper says the French are
people who habitual!y thirst for
blood. Fortunately. however, they
nave learned to quench their thirst
with something less expensive and
easier to obtain
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-12-04

The suspicion is gaining ground that
the Russian authorities didn't want
any of the soldiers who were penned
up in Port Arthur ever to have
chance to return home and tell how
the ones whc had the contracts for fur
nishing supplies had grated.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-12-04
Russian Wrestler Wins.

Philadelphia. - George Hacken-
schmidt, the Russian wrestler. in sue
cessive bouts here Thursday night.
threw Emil Stegemueller the German
wrestler, Carl Darschu of Camden. New
Jersey, and Henry Paulson of Mime
apolis.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Victor MurdOCk Cured
Of Opposition to Plan
Of Military Preparedness
By Wilbur s. Forrest.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
London, Nov. 27.-A sure cure for
anti-preparedness views is visit to
Europe, according to the prescription
of Victor Murdoch, former American
congressman.
81 have been in England three days,
and ! must say / am astounded at the
extent of Great Britain's military
equipment and the people 3 evident de-
termination to win the war at any
cost, " he told me today.
"Coming fresh from America where
peace talk is uppermost, | am strongly
impressed by the utter futility Of such
propaganda.
81 find only indignation in both high
and low quarters at any American at
tempt to force a conclusion Of the hos
tilities. "
He admitted that he feared Majority
Leader Kitchin and anti-Wilson demo-
Gratis may succeed in defeating the
Wilson preparedness program.
"They would be converted" " he add
ed, "'if they could see the situation in
England and hear every one Is convic.
tions that unpreparedness lone is re-
sponsible for the allies reverses early
in the war, while Germany's prepar-
edness won.'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Retreating Southward.

Nogales, Ariz., Nov. 27-General
Villa IS main Nogales, Sonora, garrison
is reported retreating south today, leav-
ing 40 dead, as the result of an attack
upon United States troops occupying
this city. Six thousand Carranzistas
under General Obregon are in posses
sion of the Mexican city. Tn the attack
fthe Villistas snipers, looters who
remained in the Mexican garrison Villa
had evacuated, no Americans were in
iured. But the on-rushing Carranze
cavalry, mistaking the American troops
for Villas men opened fire on them
killing one and wounding two members
of Company L, Twelfth U. s. cavalry
Several Carranzistas fell The United
States casualties:
f. Stephen Littles, aged %, Fair
mount, N. G., is dead, and Herbert L,
Gates, aged %, Sweptsonville, N. G., is
dying.
When the Carranzistas realized their
mistake, they hoisted a white flag be-
fore the United States troops and Obre-
gon offered full apologies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Goritz Is Crushed City.

London, Nov. 27.--Goritz will soon
rank with the crushed cities Of Bel
gium in the utter ruin wrought by
enemy shells.
The Vienna war office told today Of
over $6,0O0,OOO worth of damage
wrought already in the ci ty, where
Italian cannon are systematically
shooting the place to pieces"
Churches, homes, works of art are
targets for the Italian fire. Incessant-
ly, the giant guns pour their instru-
ments Of desolation into the city. Soon
it will be no more.
Vienna suggested, however, that the
Italians are making no actual headway'
in their battling around Goritz, adding
"'the Italians must realize the useless
ness of their Offensive.'
Rome, on the other hand, told of
more intense fighting than previously,
admitting that the Austrians at one
point Of the Austrian front tried an Of
fensive, but claimed its repulse.
A spur Of the Carso plateau was
temporarily from the Italians, but they
claim now to have retrieved it and to
hold it "solidly.''
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
ADVANCING PRICES
IN LUMBER MARKET
Unusual Demand Is Reported
By MilLmen Gathered at
Tacoma

Tacoma, Wash, Nov. 27.-Advancing
prices of lumber and increased demand
is the reason for unusuanl optimism
on the part of lumbermen here today,
following a meeting of members of the
West Coast Lumber Mems association
to discuss lumber conditions. About
rs lumbermen were present and they
were almost unanimous in expressing
confidence for the future Of the trade.
w. II Bonner, of Everett, just back
from an eastern trip, told how the
south is now sharing the gains of the
east in railroad and factory buying as
well as war business. He said there
is now no surplus Of logs anywhere
on Puget Sound and no chance to create
n surplus this winter
A. G. Dixon, Of the Booth.Kelly Lum-
Der company Of Oregon, said the mills
in his district are getting all the orders
they can handle and that his firm alone
had refused an order for 300 car loads
recently because the prices did not
come up to the point demanded by the
association.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27

all Salem boys avail themselves of the
opportunity to hear the governors adj
dress.
Tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 at the
First Baptist church Tracy Strong will
deliver an address to the boys on "The
World Is Most Influential Person" Mr..
Strong will tell who it is during the
course Of his speech and in his own in
dividual style which has made him one
Of the most sought for speakers in Y.
M. G. A. work Mr.. Strong's address
will form the climax Of the series of
interesting talks that were scheduled
for the conference in this city.
Fathers and Sons Banquet.
One of the leading features of the
tenth annual Older Boys conference
now in session in the city. lis the Faith
ers' and Sons banquet at the Y. NJ.
c. A. this evening at 630 O'Clock
when plates win be paid for about
400. Governor Withycombe will deliver
the address following the banquet. Brief
talks are also to be made by the leaders
in boys work.
The feature Of tcmorrow's exercises
WIZ w NHc uuultno VI lIuVl ClTOHE,
boys work secretary Of Seattle, who
will have charge of the session to be
held at the First Baptist church.
At the union services to be held at
the Baptist church, President w. ].
Kerr, of the Oregon Agricultural col
lege, will deliver the address, taking
Tor his subject, "The Marks Of Man.
hood in America"
The program for the day follows:
Sunday, November 28.
900 q. m.--Bible study-The Manhood
OF the Master.--J. c. Meehan.
9:45 q. m.-Delegates at Sunday school.
11:00 q .m.--"The Marks Of a Man. "
Leaders and boys in the various
church pulpits.
$3.50 p. m.--Mass meeting for Older
Boys.-Tracy Strong, boys work sec.
retary, Seattle Y, NJ. G. A., speaker
1880 p. m.--Union services Address
"The Marks Of Manhood in Amer.
lea. president W. j. Kerr Oregon
Agricultural college.
$3.50 p. m.--Closing exercises.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27

after. A forward pass Oliphant to Ney'
land gained 20 yards for Army before
the period ended with the ball on
Navy's twenty yard line.
Cheers For Mrs. Gait.
Between the halves President Wilson
Mrs. Gault and their party crossed the
field to the Army side in accordance
with the usual custom. Forty thousand
gazed at Mrs. Gait and broke into
cheers as the party proceeded.q Mrs
Gait, wrapped in white furs from which
peeped out a brilliant red flower smiled
h erappreciation while the president
bowed and DOTTED his hat.
In the third period, Craig returned
Coffin s kickoff to midfield. McEwar
was right on the job, intercepted for
ward pass and reached the Nays q
yard line. Oliphant wormed his way
through tackle and the secondary de
Tense for touchdown. He kicked goal
Score, Army II, Navy %.
A slight drizzle set in. Soon after
the touchdown, Army got the ball il
Navy territory. Oliphant missed a goa
from placement on the 81 yard line. The
kick was blocked, but Oliphant recov
cred the ball on Navy's % yard line
The Navy intercepted forward pass
on her own Is yard line and followed
this with punt to the Army's 40 yarC
mark.
The Army was seemingly on thu
march to another touchdown when Craig
Intercepted n forward pass on Navy'
20 yard line, where the period ended.
The Fourth Period.
Craig intercepted a forward pas
shortly after the opening of the fourtl
period and reached midfield. Army
followed this play by intercepting {
long forward pass, after which sh,
reached the Navy's 40 yard line. Smash
es against the opposing line failed.
Captain Miles replaced Craig but wa
carried off the field, injured, after tn,
first play. Orr then went in as quar-
terback. Clouds piled up ominousiy /
was so dark that the players could hard
ly be distinguished by spectators. TIL
are lamps about the field were turne,
on.
Mitchell pierced the Nays right an
reached Navys 30 yard line. Nav.
regained the ball on downs. A foi
ward pass was not completed. Nav
punted and Oliphant returned the bal
to the Navy's 80 yard line, where tn
game ended.
J Final score, Army IA, Navy 0.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
NEW SLAUGHTER DEVICE

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 27,-An S0-year-
old Seattle man, w. X. Stevens, has in
vented q new device for the wholesale
slaughter of men. He declares proudly
that it will probably deal more death
per unit of time than any gun now in
vented. 1t is machine gun on which
he has been working for so years. 1t
will fire 1000 shots a minute, he as
serts, cutting 15-foot swath at three
quarters of q mile.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Governor WithycOmbe
VIII Address Boys AT
Y. M. c. A. Banquet

Governor Withycombe will deliver an
address to the delegates to the Boys
conference on the subject of "Citizen-
ship" at banquet to be held at $3.50
this evening at the Y. NJ. c. A. gym
nasium. There will be seats for 425
diners at the banquet tonight and as
there are but 800 delegates to the boys
conference the Salem boys are espe.
cially invited to fill the seats while
they fill their stomachs and listen to
the governor talk.
Salem boys who wish to attend may
secure free ticket by applying to thC
committee at the Y. NJ C. A. this aft
ernoon or at any time before the ban
quet, and the committee is anxious that
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
LONDON HEADLINERS
ON FoRD'S PEACE PLAN
: 4 x y y 4 y 4 4 x 4 y y X X :

London, Nov. 81. - Henry Ford s
peace ship and peace congress plans
were deemed can advertising
scheme" in England IS general verdict
today. Official circles and the press
were not resentful of his proposals,
but storm of ridicule greeted them,
Many quarters even questioned Ford s
sincerity.
"The idea is very silly" high of
ficial said. "People who associate
themselves with it will find no sym
pathy with their plans among sensible
individuals in Europe-except, perhaps
among our enemies who want peace.
Ford is simply an adroit advertiser, "
From another official came the com
ment "Ford is gallery player to the
world through the medium of newly
made riches"
The press greeted the Ford idea for
the most part, with outlaws. One paper
called it an "Atlantic joy ride" an,
other called "Ford funny"
Nowhere did the scheme appear to
meet with sympathetic reception.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
COMMIT
HORRIBLE ATROCITIES
CORRESPONDENT SAYS

stretched a wilderness which the Bull
gars has swept clean. Farmhouses were
only smoking ruins. Villages lay lev
elled. Corpses rotted along the roads
and lay in the feds, unburied.
The Serb generally personally guild.
ed our party to t1e outermost positions
from which the Serbs are remarkably
delaying the fall of Monastir. Their
valor and tenacity is wonderful.
Though Babuna Pass and Prilep
have been temporarily lost, the Serbs
and French are still active in the dis,
trict. They are ready at the first OPP
portunity to recover the ground from
which the Bulgars, superior in num-
,Hers and equipment, drove them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
nElnMI
By William G: Shepherd.

(United Press Staff correspondents
Monastir, Nov. 24.-(Deayed. =
Atrocities in the wake Of death and
desolation are making Serbia saam-
bIes.
One of these atrocities was related
to me today by General Vassich, com
mander of the southern Serbs.
'Tne Bulgars,'' he said, "crawled
upon the battlefield at Babuna Pass at
night and killed many Serb wounded
with knives, as they cried out in pain,
defenseless.
We started gloomily from the adj
vanced trenches before Monastir at the
burning villages had fired Before us
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Reason For His visit

London, Nov. 27.-Earl Kitchneer' s
visit to Italy is to enlist her aid in the
Balkans, it is believed here today. His
task requires that he satisfy Italy that
she will get the Balkan and Asia Minor
possessions she desires, even if the
Greeks tardily join the allies and seek
some of the same possession. The gem
eral feeling here is that Kitchener will
succeed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
After Twelve Long Years
Journey Still UncOmpleted

San Francisco, Nov. 27.-Aftcr 12
years travelling the long trails and the
seven seas, o. Paul Preussler, Saxon,
is here today. With him he has book
Of signatures Of prominent men the
world over, testifying that he has faith
fully filled his wager to go all over
the universe. He has yet to edo"
Australia, but is trying to avoid this
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
VILLA CONCENTRATES
FORCES TO SOUTHWARK
Rebel Leader Retreats Thirty
Five Miles From Amer
lean Border

Douglas, Ariz,, Nov. 27.-General
Francisco Villa has ordered the con.
centration of all his forces, 35 miles
south of Nogales, Sonora, it was learn,
ed today. 1t is thought he will mobil
ize preparatory to an advance on Chi
huahua, or the west coast, avoiding
further clashes with Carranzistas on
the American border.
Five thousand Villistas who evacuat
ed Cananea last week are reported near
Arizpe where are located the copper
mines of the Phelps Dodge company
Anxiety is felt for the property and
Americans stationed there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27

his case in congress, Leonard OLSON,
longshoreman, Is dead here today, a
suicide. OLSON cut his throat with q
razor last night in Pacific avenue
restaurant. He left note saying the
life Of "wage slave" is not worth
living and requesting that no religious
rites be observed at his funeral.
OLSON was n socialist and gained
notoriety three years ago when in
testifying in the federal court at Seat
tie on behalf Of friend, he declared
he was not devoted to the constitution.
This declaration caused Judge Hanford
to revoke his citizenship. Later Judge
Hanford resigned and OLSON 5 citizen
ship papers were restored Hanford q
retirement followed the appointment Of
congressional committee to inyesti.
gate his judicial acts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27

number 100000, according to official
announcement today.
The Serbs dynamited blast furnaces,
shops and workers homes at the
French copper mines in Zaiecar and
then flooded the mines. The Bulgarian
manager disappeared
The Germans are now pumping out
the mines and restoring the works, so
that they may get new supplies of
needed cOpper.
The Serbs have abandoned 2OO0 Aus.
tro-German prisoners.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
aermans prepare For Assault.

Paris, Nov. 27.-ReIease Of clouds OF
poison gas between Forges and Beth
incourt last night indicated to the
French that German general assault
was about to begin. The French there
fore kept alert, but no attack resulted.
The official statement today reported
that two French airmen fell into the
Aisne, but swan ashore,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Kitchener Arrives at Rome

Rome, Nov. 27-Earl Kitchener ar
rived today at the Italian front and
went into conference with the king
and General Cadorna, presumably hop
ing to align them as active assistants
of the other allies in the Balkan CAM
paign.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27

tempt to divert the proposed Russian
invasion of Bulgaria. At the same
time, Rumania 5 early consent to Rus
sian passage toward the Balkan theatre
is anticipated. Press reports persist in
claiming that the aItalians, too are pre-
pared to make their way through Al
bania to Serbia, despite the difficult
country and the strenuousness of such q
campaign under winter conditions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Sees Rocks Ahead.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 27.-Cardinal
Gibbons sees rocks ahead for Henry
Ford IS peace ship and peace congress
plans.
He so told the United Press today in
an exclusive interview after Henry
Ford had outlined his plans for getting
Europe's warriors out Of the trenches
by Christmas.
"I couldn't help but admire Ford
for his roseate views of the future, "
commented His Eminence. "But / told
him that ] fear there are many rocks
ahead to impede the progress Of his
journey and prevent the success he de.
voutely wishes"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Serbs Are Pursued.

Berlin, Nov 27.-Pursuing the Serbs
toward Montenegro, German troops,
have occupied heights on the left bank
of the Sitnca, west of Pristina, it was
officially announced today, This IS
the last position where tne Serbs are
regarded as likely to make an organ
ized stand
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Plan Mightv Offensive.

Paris, Nov 27.--An allied offensive
of mighty proportions in seemingly
about to begin in the Balkans. For this
purpose, large British forces are land
ing at Salonika, and heading into south
ern Serbia
Meantime, the Serbian line about
Monastir holds. Daily ne waid comes
to the Serbs with arrival Of train loads
of allied forces.
The fact that French aviators have
bombarded Sturmnitza is likewise an
assurance that operations are also pro-
crossing thereabouts.
Athens reports that the Greeks are
beginning partial rehabilitation thus
guaranteeing the allies more than a
mere diplomatic pledge against inter
ference.
Russian claims that Austro-German
offensives in Galicia and Volhynia
have failed, is accepted as meaning
that the Slavs have check-mated an at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
CENTRAL POWERS NOW
CONTROL FAMO||5 PLAIN
Official Announcement Of Progress Con From Vienna
Austrians Pursue Serbs Into Mont rO---Berin Re-
ports Capture Of More Than 100000 rrisOnrs and Vast
Quantities Of Munitions German Sources Declare
Ntcheners Mission to Greece Has Failed

Vienna, Nov. 27.-Forces Of the CEN
trail powers control the plain of the
Black Bird in western Serbia, scene of
historic battles, centuries since.
Official announcement Of this pro-
gress today indicated also that the
Teutons are beating the country be.
tween the plain and Montenegro for
the rieeing Serbs. Organized opposi-
ton to the invaders has disappeared in
northern serbia, and the Serbs have
split uD into guerilla bands to harry
the Teuton forces as fiercely as pos
sible.
Austrian pursuit of the remnants of
the main serb army into Montenegro
and Albania is now anticipated.
"The force fighting on the upper
Drina has captured Cainies," the wal
office claimed. Southwest of Sionico
the MOntenegrins nave been driven
back by our battalions.
"South of NOvibazar, our columns
are ASCENDING the Tekra Planina, while
southwest of Motovitsa we drove off
an enemy rearguard. The Kossovo
plain is entirely in the hands of the
Teutonic allies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
One American Killed

Washington Nov. 27.-One American
was killed. one seriously hurt and q
third slightly injured, while II or more
Mexicans were killed in yesterday Is
firing at oNgales, General Funston no
titled the war department today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27
Kitchener Has Failed,

Berlin, Nov Citations dispatches
to the Frankfurter Zeitung today de-
clared Earl Kitchener's mission to
Greece had failed and that the Greeks
now expect an ultimatum from the al
lies, with withdrawal of the allied dip
lomats.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-27

trip because of the war. If he succeeds,
he will turn to journey through this
country. He has already been in Ore
gon.
His journeys have covered more than
l25,O0O miles and he can ride only 100
miles in every thousand. ~