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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-02

said he wouldn't guarantee them
anything. He left them to do what
ever they desired to do and take the
consequence"
ZEPPELIN BROUGHT DOWN IN
RAID OVER LONDON
London, October 2.-The huge SUI
per-ZeppeIin shot down in last
nights attempted raid on London
crumpled up and broke into several
pieces as it plunged earthward be-
fore the eyes of thousands of Lon
doners.
Fragments fell from fifty to sixty
yards apart and with them mangled
bits of bodies. Thus far the corpses
Of Is Germans have been recovered.
The bodies. of the other Zeppelin sail
ors are believed to have been scat
tered over a wide area.
Suddenly a small red speck ap-
peared in the heavens, gradually
growing into a red ball of fire.
The flames spread like lightning,
lighting up the country for miles
around. The Zeppelin seemed to
stand still for the moment, present
ing an indescTibable spectacle. It's
blazing, flaming fabric silhouetted
the aluminium framework Every de-
tail stood out as if Imned by some
artist depicting a scene from hell.
An awe-inspiring silence settled
over the crowd as the Zeppelin fell.
There were no explosions. Nc roar
from the rush through the air of this
great body reached the London
crowds. But with the dying after
glow a mighty cheer rolled up from
North London and swept the entire
city, registering England's triumph.
Ten Zeppelins crossed east coast
in last nights raid. Beside one shot
down another attempted to raid Lon
don, but was driven off. There were
no casualties and no damage was
done, " '' ".'".'
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

ROME, Dec. 26.-Germany has
handed to the neutral nations
whose services she asked in for
warding peace suggestions to her
enemies, a sealed packet contain
ing the specific terms upon which
she is willing to make peace, ac-
cording to report In circulation
here today.
The report had IL that this
packet was sent with instructions
that IL was only to be read and
forwarded to Germany's enemies
of the entente in case those pow
ers, answering Germany's prof
fers, actually requested terms.
Pope Reads Demands.
Otherwise II was to be returned
unopened.
The same report declared in
the case of the note submitted to
Pope Benedict, Germany permitted
the Holy Father to read the secret
list OF concessions and demands.
No official comment was obtain
able here today either from the
Vatican or the court as to this re-
port or as to the official view on
the peace suggestions contained in
President Wilson's note.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 90.
-lIasty examination of Ger
many's reply to President Will
sons peace suggestions, as con-
tanned in dispatches from Berlin,
led one of the foremost admins
tration officials today to state his
belief that the entente allies will
not be satisfied to meet the Teu-
tonic proposals.
He expressed the view that the
allies would not consent to a
peace meeting based on any such
answer as was given in the brief
reply by Germany.
He held that Germany had di-
rectly lodged the request of the
U. S. for something specific in
the way of peace terms.
Calls OFF Cabinet Meeting.
The German answer squared
with Ambassador Bernstorff's re-
cent statement that Germany is
willing TO state her terms at a
round table session.
Preliminary examination indi-
Gated to administration officials
that the entente allies will he I'M
willing to join such session I'M
less they can get something more
definite on what to operate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
Washington Optimistic

Cabinet members were inform
ed of the Berlin reply by tele-
phone and in person by United
Press Representatives just before
the hour for the regular Tuesday
afternoon cabinet meeting.
Shortly thereafter President
Wilson instructed Secretary Tu-
multy to call off the meeting.
Well Received.
In some official circles IL was
pointed out that, while Germany
did not make the frank declare
ton of detectives which Presi-
dent Wilson sought from all bel
ligerents, neither. was there any
thing in the reply to indicate that
Germany is committed unequivo-
cally to Withholding any terms
for round table conference"
At the White House there was
no disposition on the part of the
presidents advisers to be pessi-
mistic.
Some officials in this connec-
ton privately expressed the hope
that perhaps the official text, on
its way here through Ambassador
Gerard, may be supplemented
with confidential information that
might clear up these points.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
By Mabel Abbott

The Seattle-Tacoma boat was
crowded Christmas night.
Holiday travel is different from
the travel of other days, say those
who handle 1t.
mo strangers" commented the
gray-haired little Travellers Aid
woman at the municipal dock
Everybody knows where he's
going"
Like a great, numbering FREELY,
the boat churned and pounded
through the darkness.
The night was cold and quiet
and starry outside; but the long
cabin was warm with the heat OF
many bodies, and noisy with the
rattle of the player-piano.
The hard brilliance of the cleo
trio light shone on faces tired,
but with different tiredness
from that of everyday.
Families had been spending
Christmas Day together, the home
less or those who we're far from
home had been guests in the
homes of others; children" al
ready gray-haired and with chill
dren of their own had stepped
back into old memories for day
Just ahead the routine of life
was calling them back; just be-
hind lay Christmas. The TRIP
was a pause between.
Men and women sat crumpled
In their chairs; children slept OF
fretted or pulled new toys up and
down the aisles. Bodies were re-
Taxed, minds wandered whittier
they would, and tongues wer
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
Christmas Travellers
End Day in Talk Fest

loosened.
And these are some of the
things they were talking of:
they gave him a turkey and
he had already bought one"
Don't break my doll, Dad
dy!"
"-(the screw "Throb, throb,
throb, throb,-"
right after the first of the
year we're going to install new
system"
Mother always used to have
sweet briar in the front yard"
"-(the automatic piano. "Oh,
how she could Yacki hacki wicki
wacki wool"
"-(tired baby Wah, wah,
wah, wa-a-a-ah!"
and the Oil stove smoked
and I've got to shovel three-quar-
tiers of an inch of SCOT off the
floor"
we got machine and took
out four dollars worth of Christ
mas to the kid
1.-THE screw Throb, throb,
lthrob, throb--"
Pin sleepy"
you cant only have just SO
much of the stuff in your posses
sion now
"-(tired baby Wah, wah,
wah!"
''-(automatic piano. Just q
word of sympathy"
"-(the screw Throb, throb,
throb. throb,"
they just launched a boat
Gee, this is going to be some
, town."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
MEMORY
LOST BY
TACOMAN

Recovering consciousness al
the Tacoma General hospital at Ii
o'clock Tuesday, Fred Burwell, a
collector for A. NJ. Anderson &
Co., who was found lying beside
his wrecked auto on the Tacoma
Seattle road early in the morning,
had no remembrance of anything
that happened before his acct
dent.
Burwell received a sharp blow
on the head when his car was
wrecked. Whether his aphasia
will be permanent, or he will
later regain a memory of past
events, is a matter of conjecture.
Robert Mccormick of Seattle
was on his way home from Taco
ma when he found Burwell and
the wrecked car. in a ditch.
There was nothing to indicate
whether the machine had been
struck by another.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
AUTO SALESMAN SAVES
MACNATE FROM HOLDUF

, Dickman at police headquarters
1--WE thought he was on his way
to Seattle"
Mullins visited the Pacific Car
Co.'S offices early Tuesday, Sc
lected a Hudson, and asked Sales
man Howard Steer to drive him to
a bank.
"Ill have the money in a jiffy,
and then I'll drive my new car to
Seattle" Mullins told the sales
man.
1t happened that Charles Kirk
bride, salesman for the Little &
Kennedy Automobile company
saw the prospective purchaser in
Steers car and decided to follow
along, in the hope that he might
have an opportunity to interest
Mullins in Studebakers.
At the Bank of California Kirk
bride followed Mullins inside.
81 want $500 in cash, and
I'm in hurry" Kirkbride heard
Mullins tell Asst. Mgr. Raleigh.
Il haven't any check, but l want
to buy that car out there, and ]
need the mony right away"
Kirkbride turned and fled.
Jumping into his car he speed
! ed to police headquarters, where
he picked up two officers and re-
turned to the bank in time to
catch Mullins as he was leaving.
'. Raleigh thought Mullins
was holding up the bank, and
turned pale as he tried to
argue the man out of his 81.
800 idea.
"Say, guess you're scared
of men," Mullins said, and he
made q threatening move to-
wards his hip pocket.
At that moment the police
men arrived.
Mullins had seven cents in
his pockets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

Riding to the Bank of Cali
fornia Tuesday morning i'm q
brand new Hudson Super-Six
which he had just promised
to buy, Harry j. Mullins, %,
a Seattle house-moving con-
tractor, approached Assistant
Manager q. ii. Raleigh and
demanded 81, 800 i'm cash.
Ten minutes later Mullins
was in a cell at police head
quarters, explaining that he
did not have any money in
the Tacoma bank, but that he
simply had to have1a car and
he thought the bank would be
good enough to let him have
the change.
Police say that Mullins is tenn
porarily unbalanced. Mr.. an
Mrs. Fred Dickman, 1911 Soutl
9Th street, with whom the contrac
tor has been spending the holi
days, say that he is simply nerv
Gus.
However, he didn't say any
thing about buying car when h
left home this morning." sal,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

Christmas chimes were pealing
over the city, and church choirs
were caroling the glad tidings of
Christmas when the Jail door
clanked shut behind me, and was
ushered through a dark corridor
to the solitary cell where Mayber-
ry is awaiting death.
Mayberry stood up and greeted
me in voice well modulated, and
with the Characteristic slowness
Continued on Page Five.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
HE HEARS ALL THE
CASES-REHAaHEu

Roscoe Stowell, who has opogat-
ed the city hall elevator for tire
years, has hailed Thousands &c
prisoners, witnesses. lawyers ma
spectators up TO the police court
room on the fifth floor.
But have never yet attondoG
q session Of court" says Roccoo.
''In fact, I don't have 10. I
hear all about the different eoacu
by listening to the conversaflcno
In the cage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
FIREMAN ACTUALLY
EATS WITH FAMILY

For the first Christmas IN II
years, Arthur Ludden, who drives
the big automobile fire engine at
South Tacoma station, sat down
to dinner with his family yester-
day. -
1t has happened that Ludden's
"off day" has never come on
Christmas before during all that
time.
And believe me, IL seemed
good to spend a holiday at home"
said the veteran fireman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
Terms GiUen Secretly?

1t was apparent, however. that
Italian officialdom is puzzled BY
the American suggestion, consid-
ering there is some diplomats 90
cret behind it.
The Italian press today con-
tinued its speculation concerning
President Wilson's step and found
countless possible motives az Inn
polling 1t. These range all the
way from belief that II was In
spired by Secretary Lansing's
pro-Germanism" down to the pos
sibility of this being the first step
in America entering the war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
SENDS REPLY
TO WILSON'S
PEACE Note!


BERLIN via Wireless, Dec 26.-Germany today
proposed meeting of delegates of beigerents in her
answer to President Wilson's peace note
Her formal reply to the American peace suggestion
was made in note handed to U. S. Ambassador Ger
ard at Berlin and at the time the American Dip
omatc representatives at the capitals of the other
central powers Vienna, Sofia Constantinople
The note also hints that the great work of the
prevention of future be begun only after the
end of the present struggle of nations and declares
"when this moment comes Germany will be ready
with pleasure to coaborate entirely with the u s. at
this exalted task.'
The German note holds the "Most appropriate
road to reach the desired result is an immediate
meeting of delegates of beligerent states at neutra
peace conference.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
WINDMILL MUST
HAVE IT'S WATER

Attorney A. r. Titlow's argu-
ment for the defense in the famous
Pacific county might rider" case
was punctured by several trips to
the water-pitcher.
Gentlemen, windmill can't
run long without water" he OBJ
served frankly to the jury on one
of these occasions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
The text reads:

The text reads:
"The high-minded sugges-
tons made by the president
of the L. $. of America, in
order to create Il basis for the
establishment OF lasting
peace, has been received and
considered by the Imperial
government In the friendly
spirit which was expressed in
the presidents communities
ton.
1.-THE president points out
that which he has at heart
and leaves open the choice
of the road.
ITO the Imperial govern
ment the immediate exchange
of views seems the most APP
propriate road i'm order to
reach the desired result. IL
therefore begs, In the sense
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
HERE Is MEANEST
REMARK YET MADE
ON BILLY SUNDAY

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-Dr. APP
pleton Morgan, Shakespearean
scholar and author, has weighed
the movie" against Billy Sunday
and "the movies" win.
DR.. Morgan is heartily in favor
Of Sunday picture shows, but he
wants such sacrelegious per-
formances" as Billy Sunday
confined to week days that the
Sabbath may be kept holy"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

Of its declaration made on
Dec. IL, which offered its
hand for peace negotiations
to propose immediate meeting
Of delegates of the belligcr-
cnt states at IA neutral place.
"AIso the imperial govern
ment il of the opinion that
the great work of prevention
of future wars can be begun
only after the end of the pres
ent struggle of nations.
ut will namely the Ger
man government Willy when
this moment shall have come,
be ready with pleasure TO
c0ilaborate entirely with the
L. s. at this exalted task "
The answer finishes with
the usual terms of interna-
tional politeness.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

In the dim and distant past:
Lorenzo Dow was a stenogra-
pher in a newspaper office.
Police Judge Evans was a
school teacher.
The Donnelly was the unoffi-
cial state capitol.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

German press pronOunces
the big French advance near
Verdun to he "but a politi-
cal demonstration" Say, II
they run that war into poll
tics, they'll simply ruin ii.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

Reparation, restitution and
guarantee not to fight in tn
future are enough to give tn,
German peace dove chilblains.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
Aged Couple
Die Together
Omitted Press Leased Wire. }

SANTA MONICA, CAL, Dec. 20.
Together, even in death, Mr..
and Mrs. John Lavelle, who cele-
brated their golden wedding few
years ago, will tomorrow go side
by side to their graves.
Theirs was happy Christmas,
for it was decreed that their oft
mentioned wish that both should
die together should be granted.
Both were taken sick the same
day at their ranch.
Wool 10 inches long has been
shorn from Merino sheep lost
for four years in the wilds of Aus
tralia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

In reply to the reader who
postcards i'm the question
how to take raindrops out of
"a plush coat, we would adj
wise: Strain il.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
PERFECT CONTROL

Within two hours all inflam-
mable material within reach OF
the flames had been consumed.
The blaze was then under con-
troll of the fighters.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

sayvlle wireless by the official
Whether
this is the entire text of the note not made clear
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
Greetings, how's your ap-
petite?

The only trouble with the COM
munity singing at the municipal
tree last night was that the COM
munity didn't know the words.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26

became Mrs Burbank.
SAN FRANCISCO, &c. - Two Burbankk and
Luther Burbank, famous Miss Waters York,
California ceebrat where she employed by
the Christmas holidays with publishers of the plant wizard
wedding
other day when Miss of while her husband
Waters, his secretary, is 81.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-26
Talk O the Times
George Chapman. Tacoma co

George Chapman, Tacoma con-
stable, was courthouse elevator
boy.
B. L. T., Chicago Trib's humor-
list, records the "supplication of
the war brides" as being: peace,
be still"
What has become of the
o. 4. spug?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
1916 Chalmers SM-3O---
34OO Revolution Engine

The New Chalmers Six-3O has ar
rived and is on display at Halverson &
Burns Garage.
"She's sure Beauty" says a prom
inent Salem man today" She has
more superior motor car qualities than
ever saw embodied in one car" A
six cylinder 30-hOrse power engine
with 34O0 revolutions per minute gives
more engine control and power than
can ever be imagined; can be throttled
down to miles per hour on high or
can he put "A miles per hour without
shifting the gears. She develops 40
horse power at 2G00 revolutions per
minute The lines are perfect with a
roOmy and comfortable body. Best up
holstering obtainable, one-man-top and
many other late improvements These
with all other new features makes the
Chalmers Six-30 the most desirable
city ear on the market.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
willamette Notes

In the state oratorical contest held
at Monmouth last night, Frank Jasplr,
Willamette's representative was award
ed second place with ais grafton, "The
Invisible Devastation Of Strife"
Walter l.. Meyers, of the University
Of Oregon was awarded first place with
his oration, independent Sovereignty
and Vital Interests.
Miss Marie Myers, Of Monmouth
Normal school, won third place with
her oration, "The Education Of To-
morrow" The judges for the contest
were: A. Cling Wilson, Portland;
Judge Henry l.. Benson, Salem; George
l.. Kochn, Portland. The willamette
delegation Of about % went to Mon
mouth in An auto truck last evening
returning after the contest.
All Of the orations were of n high
class order and the showing made by
Mr.. Jaspar was very good; receiving
second place among seven contestants.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
More Candidates File
for State Offices

Walter L. Toozc, Of Dallas, has filed
as candidate for nomination by th
republican party for the office Of Dis.
trict Attorney for Polk County, with
the slog nc just and conscicntiou,
law enforcement, with square dea
to ALL"
Other candidates today are:
A. w. Gowan, Of Burns, candidqtc
for nomination by the republican party
for the office of State Senator, 23nd
Senatorial District.
W. p Lafferty, Of Corvallis, candi.
date for nomination by the republican
party for the office Of Representative
in the Legislative Assembly, l0ul
Representative District.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
Mission Circle Holds
Annual Open Meeting

The Ladies Mission Circle Of the
First Baptist church held their annual
open meeting Friday evening at the
church.
The program was especially interest
ing consisting Of representations of sew.
en- missionaries from the Columbia dis.
trict.
Those taking part in the program
were:
Mrs. H. Z. Marshall, Miss Nina Me.
Nary, Mrs. A. u. Davidson, Mrs. w. +.
Foster, Mrs. p L. Grdber, Miss abb
Davis and Miss Nina Gile. All were
dressed in the costumes Of the country
which they represented, three Of the
Chinese costumes being loand by Mrs.
Hop lie and Mrs. Hine.
Mrs. S. Vail introduced the speakers
giving short biography Of each. Dr.
George F. Holt pastor and Mrs. Mrs.
Engdahl, president of the circle, made
short addresses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
PERSONALS


Mrs. C. D. Galbreath is here from
Dallas
+. A. Lcgg went to Portland this
morning
James Adams is in the city from
ChGmawa.
j. L, and e. L. Peetz are in Portland
on business.
Charles Hockett is in the city from
Independence.
/ c, II. Hurd, Of Eugene, was Salem
visitor yesterday.
Chas. flanagan, of the Gervais dis
! trict is in the city.
b. NJ. Dimmick, of Woodburn, was in
the city yesterday.
| Mrs. R. G. Baldere was in the city
from Independence.
w. II. Wolf, Of Portland is in the
city transacting business.
w. c. Laird was registered yesterday
at the Bligh from Coquille.
Alderman j. A. Mills is in Amity to-
day on real estate business.
B, y. Swope, of Independent is
spending the day in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Brown, of Polk
county, were Salem visitors yesterday.
Mrs. u. r. Ringo is spending the
week end in Portland with friends and
relatives.
Miss Genevieve Frazier who is at
tending the Oregon Agricultural coli
lege, is home for a few days.
q. Cooke Patton returned this even
ing after a weeks trip in the valley in
the interests of his postal card busi-
ness
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

with paint and canvas, Samson South,
fighter and dreamer and coming
leader Of the clans of the South, whose
feudal activities with the HOLMAN
faction in the Cumberland mountains
have been halted by truce, leaves for
New York. Reluctantly he parts with
Sally Miller, the sweetheart of his
youth, and sighs at the prospect of lost
association with natures charms
Such is the beginning Of the story
of "'The Call of the Cumberlands, " a
Paramount Picture produced by Pallas,
released January oath, in which Dustin
Farnum plays the leading role.
At the zenith of his success, his
crude ways fading under the polish
of etiquette taught him by the bcauti-
full sister of his artist-benefactor, who
discovered him in the mountains, he is
prompted to return because of the
breaking out of hostilities anew. First
avenging his fathers earlier death,
Samson South leads his elan in a des-
perate battle with the HOLMAN faction,
lberating four of the Souths from Jail
and finally forcing the enemy TO ask
for permanent peace.
Sally Miller improves the time of
South's absence to add to her mcagcr
education with books, and she, taking
inspiration from fashion magazines,
improves as best she can her personal
appearance The absence of South has
built a bridge of doubt as to whether
his love for her has faded or his heart
yielded to the pulchritude of the poi.
ished city girl With Sally Miller
again in his arms, doubt is dispelled
and Samson finds his soul in the grip
of a strong, heroic love and his yean-
ing for the mountain fastness appeased.
At Ye Liberty next Friday and Satur-
day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

"The Upstart," five part Metro
feature production with Marguerite
Snow in the stellar role, and featuring
George lie Guere, will be shown here
at Ye Liberty theatre on Sunday and
Monday.
This feature is a perturbation of the
play of the same name by Thomas Bar.
ry, which had such successful run at
the Maxine Elliott theatre in New York
city. 1t is distinctly novelty on the
Metro program, being the first produc.
tion of its kind released by this com