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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
PRINCE Won BEULOW
TO Be AMBASSADOR
This Is Taken To Mean That
A Move For Peace VIII
Be Made Soon

London, May 24.-Prince Won Bue.
low, former German chancellor, is to
become ambassador to Washington, the
Exchange Telegraph stated this after
noon on what it termed good authority.
The report said the German diplomatic
corps would be rearranged.
The statement made by the Exchange
Telegraph was not corrobOrated from
other sources, although Ambassador
Won Bernstorff' 3 recall has been re-
peatedly rumored. Assumed the report
to be true, it is taken to mean that
Germany expects move for early
peace. Prince Won Buelow is connect
ed with peace moves, especially as he
was recently in Switzerland A year
ago he tried to prevent Italy from
joining the entente allies
Swiss reports have said the Won Bue-
law, at the kaiser's request, held aloof
from governmental affairs in order that
he might be free of entangelements in
the peace negotiations. He is cOnsid-
cred the foremost European diplomat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Aged Woman BrutaIly
Murdered Near Seattle

Seattle, Wash, May 24.-No progress
was reported here today in the search
for the murderer Of Mrs Erma Smith,
aged 10, whose brutally mutilated body
was found in tent near Badger Noun
tainN"by her brother, Ezra Hunt.
She had been shot with q 22.caliber
rifle and her skull smashed with some
heavy instrument.
The murderer was tracked as far as
Longview Orchard, where the trail was
lost.
Robbery Is believed to have been the
motive. Her pocket book was found a
mile from the tent, although the slayer
overlooked a letter containing $25
tucked in her bosom.
Hunt and his sister had taken up a
homestead and were living in the tent
At the time Of the crime, Hunt was alb
sent, rounding up stock. He returned
TO find his sister lying on the flool
dead.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Glass of Sixteen to Graduate

arrangements are being completed
for the program of the fifth annual
graduating exercises of the Dallas
high school. The first number of
which will De the bacealaureate sermon
which will be preached in the higl
school auditorium Sunday evening di.
rected by Rev. d. A. Mackenzie and
assisted Oy the pastors of the different
Dallas churches. On Monday evening
a play will be given by the student
BODY entitled: Polly the Circus. The
lunior-senior reception win take place
Wednesday evening at which only the
members Of the two classes and taeir
friends are invited. The senior class
day exercises will be given on Thurs
day evening and on Friday evening the
commencement exercises will be held.
County Judge John b. Teal is in
Portland this week taking treatment
from Portland specialist. The Judge
IS rapidly improving and expects ia
be aDle to be At his desk in the court
house within a few weeks.
George Stewart, foreman at the ce
ment quarry, is in the city today on
business.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
BAoKEN AoM1sE COST $4,000

Portland, Or, Nav PA jury today
awarded Miss Daisy Stamm, music
teacher, $4,000 because Jonn A. Wood,
weanhy Walla Walla stockman mar
ried another woman.
Miss Stamm sued Wood for $4,000.
She said she quit her work and cared
for her invalid mother for two years
because Wood promised to marry her.
Then he welded Miss Myrtle Roberts
of Spokane.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
woo1EN MILL FOR OREGON

Portland, Or, May 94.-The Marys-
vile, Cal, woolen mills were purchased
by the Portland Mills and the Pendle-
ton Woolen Mills, it was announced to-
day. OF the 32 looms at Marysville,
26 win be brought to Portland and six
will be taken to pendleton.
Announcement of the purchase was
made in Pendleton two weeks ago,
but until today it was not known that
the Portland mills were involved. Tae
phice has not been revealed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Road and INDUCTION
Suit Not Yet Argued

Dallas, Oregon, May "a (special)-
The injunction suit brought against
the county court by J. X Sears of
Mccoy, to stop payment of money for
the road and bridge work at Independ-
enee has not yet been heard by cir
cunt judge H. II. Belt. The case was
to have come up last week but for some
reason was postponed. Judge Belt left
Saturday for Tillamook and will not
return until some time next week when
hearing will in all probability be
held.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
WFE'S TESTIMONY MAY
SEND HIM TO THE CHAIR
Dramatic Scene In Court AS
Mrs. Waite Gives Evidence
Against Husband

New York, May 24.-Testifying for
the prosecution which is endeavoring
to send her husband to the electric
chair, Mrs. Clara Waite, dressed all in
black and heavily yelled, walked firm
ly to the witness stand today in DR..
Arthur Warren Waite 8 trial on a
charge Of having murdered his father
in-law and mother-in-law.
She gave her evidence in low voice.
Waite looked at her once, then directed
his gaze at the floor, shielding his face
with his left hand until she was ex.
cused.
The forenoon testimony was prelim-
mary to sensations which the state
plans to spring later, and in the after
noon it followed in the same VEN. The
mysterious "K. Adams" whose tele-
gram first caused Waite to be suspected,
was revealed as Mrs. Elizabeth Hard,
wick, a niece of DR.. Cornell
She, with DR.. Cornell, visited Waite g
apartments on Riverside Drive, New
York, the day before John II. Peck, one
Of his alleged victims, died. She iden.
titled her message, sent to Percy Peck.
1t said: Suspicious. Demand au-
topsy."
Mrs. Waite testified that her fathers
health was good for weeks before his
death.
"0n the evening of March Q the maid
was absent" she murmured. al pre-
pared supper. DR.. Waite put the oys.
ters and soup on the table. Father was
sleepy after dinner and went to bed.
DR.. Waite hurried away.
"On Friday father wrote eOdicil to
his will. He rose Saturday very i'll. l
gave him an eggnogg, but he com
planned that it made him i'll, 80 / put
it in the icebox, whence it disappeared.
Mr.. Waite was at home nearly all Of
Saturday"
''I left my father at l0;3O p. m. Sun.
day, March IL, and retired'' testified
Mrs. Waite. ar had placed a couch in
his room for DR.. Waite, at his sugges.
ton. At 1880 a. m. was awakened by
DR.. Waite coming into my room.
Gle told me my father was dead. l
almost collapsed Later both DIR.
Moore and DR.. Waite came into my
room. They were talking about crema.
tion.
"Op the night Of our arrival at the
hotel in Grand Rapids DR.. Waite said
he would go to eDtroit with the body to
see about cremation. He suggested
that it was my own interest TO have a
copy Of my fathers list Of properties.
/ didn't care to have one, so he made
one for his own use.
"Friday DR.. Waite suggested it would
be well for me TO make my will. When
it was completed, he said he thought
it foolish to leave so mtAch TO my
brother, who already had so much. I"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
BIG ORDER FOR MILK

Portland, Ore, May 24-Orders from
European governments for five million
cases of condensed milk were received
by Oregon condenseries and cannot be
filled because all plants are crowded
to capacity. Condensers say that they
cannot even supply the home trade. A
three cornered fight between ctoamer-
les. cheese factories and condenseries
has resulted in an increase in the price
of raw milk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
GROUND TO DEATH BY TRAIN

Ontario, Cal, May PA man and
woman supposed to be George /, Marsh
and wife of Berkeley, were ground to
death under the wheels of a Pacific
Electric car on Euclid avenue between
Fourth and Fifth streets here tolay.
They were driving in an automobile
carrying camping equipment and were
headed east. 1t is understood that
they mad been visiting in this locality
for the past week or two.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Anlity pefeats Dallas

The Amity baseball team defeated
the Dallas team on the local grounds
Sunday afternoon by a score of IL to
9. The weather being unfavorable cut
the attendance down some but the con.
triuuuon was enough TO enable manager
F. e. Kersey TO break even. Bevens
and Meyer pitched for Dallas while
the famous Brown battery did the work
for the visitors. just who will play
the local Sunday has not yet been dc.
cided but manager Kersey mas several
good games listed for the near future.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
NAVY GETS $86O,OOO,OOO

Washington, May PA "million dol
lars a day" navy is provided by the
naval bill reported to the house today.
The measure carries total appropria-
ton of $3.50, 100000, an increase Of
more than $0O,OOO,OOO over las tyear,
1t authorizes q governmen tarmor plate
plant, more guns and ships, drydoCks
at Norfolk and Philadelphia and pro
iectile plants.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Vnlistas Bands Gather.

Columbus, N. NJ, May 24.-General
pershiug today is sending scouting *
psditions south of his advanced base in
Mexico, in pursuit of villistas bands
who are openly recruiting in the very
wake of the retiring American evpedf
ton.
Poems are being conscripted into th'
bandit ranks on promise Of receiving
large rewards Of loot, under the assur-
ance that Francisco Villa himself is
coming to lead them.
villa is said to have been located
west Of Parral. This is doubted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
italians Falling Back.

Geneva, May "a Vienna advices
said today that large Italian force
occupying Borgo evacuated it Just in
time to avoid capture by advancing
Austrian legions The Italians in their
flight abandoned much artillery.
Continuing their offensive, the Aus.
trians are extending it westward to
Lake Digarda.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
British Were Repulsed.

Berlin, May 24.-British troops at.
tackled German lines near Bivenchy.
Hullock and Blairsville in yesterday Is
fighting, the war office announced to.
day. Southwest of Givenchy few Bri.
tish soldiers penetrated German
trenches but were Immediately slaughs
tered. Other attacks were repulsed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
WORK TO START SOON ON
POTASH FACTORY AT NEWPORT

Newport, Ore, May s4-News has
been received here that work on the
potash factory to be erected here by the
Oregon Potash company, a corporation
formed for the purpose, viii be under
way by June 1st.
The city Of Newport has leased q
location to the company and everything
is in readiness for beginning the work
The factory win employ about 20 men
and will contract with local parties for
gathering the kelp.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
WILL VOTE ON LAND
GRANT BILL TOMORROW

Washington, May 24-Represeutotive
Foster Of Illinois, blocked passage Of
the Oregon California land grant bill
this afternoon, when he forced an ad-
journment Of the house, raising a point
Of no quorum. The measure will be
voted on tomorrow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
COLD WAVE HITS FRESNO

Fresno, Cal, May 24.--Cold weather
hit this district today. In tais city
the mercury dropped to 80 and five
inches Of snow fell at Huntington Lake
where summer tourists were boating
and sailing. The temperature at the
lake was l6 degrees No frost damage
was done here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Washington Junior
Elects Its Officers

The election today at the Washing
ton junior high school for officers Of
the student body resulted as follows;
President, Harold Friend.
Vice President, Pauline Bick.
Secretary, Marion Emmons.
Treasurer, Kenneth Waters.
Editor, Lindsey Slight.
Board of Auditors, Earl Shafer, Mar
garet Livesley and Ralph Hamilton.
The election was closely contested
and the Washington junior high school
pupils are already learning a lot about
political ways and means.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Germans claim anins.

Berlin, May 24.-Rallying in face of
"a savage French offensive, German
troops have captured the village of Gu
mieres with 30S prisoners and regained
lost ground ct Fort Douaumont, taking
500 captives there, it was officially
announced today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Send Munitions to Russia
By William Philip Simms
iUIiied Press staff correspondent

V1''0VU 1V7' 'VWII VVI VIIT'0PVI1VVVHtJ
PetrOgrad, May 24.-The visit to
Petrograd of Albert Thomas, French
minister of munitions, accompanying
former Premier Viyiani, indicates to-
day that the French are helping Rus.
sia solve her munition problems.
In this connection, the Hudson Bay
company has placed at the disposition
of the allies 100 vessels to be used in
the Archangel trade for the purpose of
victualing and munitioning Russia
from tae United States and Canada.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
P,,neton Renorts Runor.

Washington May 24.-General Pun
ston today wired Secretary Of War
Paker saying he had heard rumors that
Mexican natives in MADEIRA had been
instructed to rise against the Amer
leans,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Greek Steamer Sunk.

London, May 2l.-The Greek steam.
er Istros has been destroyed by a sub.
marine, its crew arriving in England
today The captain asserted three sail.
ing vessels had also been Summarized.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
MEDFoRD VOTES BONDS

= Medford, Ore, May g4.-By
* vote of five to one Med
X ford yesterday amended its city
X charter to permit the issuance
X of 100000 bonds for The con-
* struction of a railroad to the
X Blue Ledge mine.
X Another election will be held
x within q few weeks to issue the
x bonds. The railroad taps a rich
x copper country.
X
X x * x X x x X * X x x x *
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
The OREGON theatre Is to have a now

organist, Miss Faber Of Portland mas
been engaged for the piano and organ
work at the theatre. She is regarded
as one Of the best musicians in this
particular line Of work in the north
west, having played during the past
three years at the Columbia and Peo-
pies theatres in Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24

jeff Moots drove t town t'day t git
Ga border news, an incidentally a bolt
O b7rbei wire. Tell Binkley has deeid.
I'd Eot e. run fer sheriff, so his party
T. lookin' fer strong man q be tn
gylt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
Austrian Aeroplane Downed

Rome, May 24.-Italian warships
shot down an Austrian neroplane over
the upper Adriltic recently, the war
offiee stated today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24

If you enjoy reading the journal oc.
casionally--you will be pleased TO get
it regularly-only 45 cents per month
at your door.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24

used gas west of Navarin farm, but
failed to progress.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
All members Of Company M are or

dered to report Sunday at the armory
at 2 0 clock, to take part in the mem
orial services to be held in the First
Methodist church. Also to report Tues.
day afternoon at the armory at 1890
o clock to take part in the memorial
parade.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24

Phone sl-if the carrier misses you
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24

Kixey and KiIIifer; Seat0n and Fish
RI. Demaree replaced Ri1ey. Bender
replaced Demaree.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
TODAY'S BALL SCORES
National.

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24

You read the news-we get it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-24
THE WEATHER

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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11

Alex West returned from Kansas
City, Tuesday evening.
The Free Press is proud Of the vote
cast in the First ward last Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Winters has returned
from visit to friends in Minnesota.
R. =. Hoffman, representative of
the Salina Journal, was in Hays this
week.
Otto Knoehe is building a new resi-
dence on West Juniata Street near the
Normal
c. ". Miller has for sale an eight
room two story and basement frame
dwelling. Windmill and barn, two
lots 5Ox125, on public street. Price
very reasonable.
c. W. Miller has a nice store build
ing and a fine dwelling in Kanopolis,
Kansas, to trade for property in Hays.
c. W Miller has all kinds of farm
and ranch lands to sell at Hugo, Colo
RADIO Who wants anything?
c. W. Miller has a brick building
75x75, two story and basement, Lo-
Gated on Main Street in Stockton, Kan
sas. to exchange FOR Western land.
Who can match It?
H. A. Cowan and family and chat
feur, Harold Gil, drove in the Cowan
Buick six, to Sterling and back Sun
day They made the trip in ten hours
PIP miles, which is considered pretty
fair driving.
Mrs. Margaret Yarbrough and little
daughter, Garland, have returned from
independence, Kansas, where they
have been visiting relatives the past
two weeks. Mrs. Yarbrough is again
at her case IN the Free Press Office.
Through an oversight We FAILED to
mention last week that Clara Kissing,
one of our prize typos, resigned her
position at the Free Press Office to be-
come q clerk IN her uncle Alex Bissings
store If she makes as good a clerk
as she did typo her uncle should be
proud of her.
Chas. Clarkson, former Ellis county
man now living n Paradise, Rocks
county, was here visiting old-time
friends last week. AIr. Clarkson lived
IN Hays when it tried mems souls
when z dead man for breakfast" was
2 common occurrence and not rarity.
The historian at the Normal should
make his acquaintance as he has a rare
fund OF Incidents, Of both tragedy and
comedy" that have never been print
ed, that should be preserved. And If
the writer Is rightly informed, he was
one of Clusters scouts.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11

The beauty Of work depends upon
the way We meet it-whether We arm
ourselves each morning to attack il as
an enemy that must be vanquished be
fore night comes. or whether We open
our eyes with the sunrise to welcome
1t as an approaching friend who viii
keep US delightful company all Gay,
and who viii make Us feel at evening
that the day was well worth its
fatigues-=Lucy LaTcom in Christian
Intelligencer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
First published November II, 1850
Administrator Netiee.

State Of Kansas
Ellis County
In the Probate Court in and for said
County.
In the matter of the estate of Mi
chael John Gauss, deceased
Notice Is hereby given that Letters
of Administration have been granted TO
the undersigned on the Estate OF Nj
chael John Gauss, late OF said County,
deceased, by the Honorable, the Pro
bate Court of the County and State
aforesaid, dated the 9Th DAY OF Noveu-
Der A. D. 1916. Now. all persons hav-
ing claims against the said Estate are
hereby notified that they must present
the same to the undersigned for allow
anee within one year from the date Of
said letters, or they may be pSeclnded
from any benefit Of such estate; and
that If such claims be not exhibited
within two years after the date OF said
Letters, they shall be forever barred.
J. NJ Schaefer,
Administrator of the Estate Of Michael
John Gauss, Deceased.
Dated November 8, 1915
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Parent-Teacher,s Association

dA GA4t- ACdGAACL <@SSOE4dAAOkl
On the evening of November 2, the
Parent-Teacher' Association gave a
reception to all the patrons and friends
of our School, in the High School rooms
About eighty men and women gathered
for this occasion. Mrs. Gallon, the
president, gave splendid view of the
purpose of this organization, stating
some of the things that could be accom-
plished in the, year. Many topics OF
interest to the parents and teachers
we're mentioned as those that would be
discussed during the year. Prof. Shive-
ly also spoke along the same lines.
Prof. Lee gave the result of an investi-
cation, personally conducted, concern
ing the effects of the use of tobacco
upon the school boy. The findings are
appalling and would settle the matter
for all time in the minds of thinking
people. Revs. Rogers, Snyder and
Hale also spoke on the subject. Very
enjoyable music was furnished by some
of the college students, after which
there was opportunity for the patrons
TO meet the teachers and partake of
the refreshments.
In the kansas Teacher the follow
ing resolution comes from the Board OF
Directors of the Kansas State Teach
ers' Association: Realizing the great
value of the Parent-Teachers' Associa-
tions, we desire in our State Conven-
ton to express our appreciation of the
same and to welcome this as a part OF
our state organization.
Publicity Committee.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Worlds Oldest Flower

The chrysanthemum is the oldest
cultivated flower in the world. and
though Japan's national emblem, was
first developed in China Confucius
who lived approximately 500 years
B. c., mentioned It in his writings.
and antique Chinese pottery in the
British museum is decorated with con
Yenttonal designs Of the same flower
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Natural Visduck

In Argentina there is q natural
bridge that is one OF the most wonder
ful IN the world. It spans the Rio
Mendoza and is known as the Inca
bridge. But it is the work OF nature,
and not, as was popularity supposed,
Of the Incas- The road on which #
occurs was probably a colonial high
way made by the Peruvian Incas, who
took advantage Of the phenomenon By
leading their road over this natural
Eiaduct.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
salariss in Aneient nav.-

According to an account book OF
the Second parish in Falmouth, Ne,
dating back to 1755, which is In the
possession Of Henry s Thrasher OF
Portland, the minister received Ss1 SO
for preaching seven Sundays. His
salary for the year 1855 was $500, and
the salary Of widow EIwell, the same
year, for taking care Of the meeting
house, was $3.50.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Plant Peculiar to Persia-

The various species of Astragalus
known in Persia as kelvin. from which
gum tragacanth is obtained, grow Oh
the mountain ranges which surround
the Persian plain. The bushes pro
ducing the gum grow to height of
two feet In the spring, when the
sap rises, part of the branches is cut
away, thereby allowing the sap to
flow out, which coagulates within
few hours on the surface of the stalks.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
THE CHURCHES.
Trinity Lutheran Church:
Charles F. West, Pastor.

Schedule of Services.
1000 a. m. Sunday School
HOO a. M. Public Worship
300 p. m. Catechetical Class
$50 pm. Young Peoples Meeting
7:3O Q. m. Public Worship
Notes.
On Sunday, at II a. m, Home Mis-
sion program will be rendered. A spe-
cial offering will be taken for Home
Missions.
Last Sunday the Kansas City Star
contained long editorial on ''This is
Luther's Year" which every Lutheran
should read and ponder. 1t describes
the part which Luther and the Luther
an Church have played in world history
and progress. 1t calls attention espec-
tally to the 4O0th anniversary of the
Reformation which the seventy-six mil
lions of Lutherans in the world began
to celebrate last Tuesday. The Luther
an Church of Hays, in keeping with the
general plan will observe this Quadri-
centennial of the Reformation by ap-
propriate services from time to time.
Watch this column for announcements
This Sunday evening Iuther's Birth
day. the pastor will give an illustrated
chalk talk on Luther's Goat of Arms.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Geo. Palmer, this Thursday,
November 16. A 35 cent dinner will be
served. Children, 20 cents. Automo-
- ii,
from 200 to 2:30 o'clock to accommo-
date those who can go out early; also
from 500 to $50 o'clock for those who
can go only for dinner. A 10 cent fare
will be charged, proceeds to go into the
treasury of the society. Everybody is
invited.
Topic for Young Peoples meeting:
Next Years Quadricentennial Jubi-
lee" C. M. Holmquist, leader.