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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-10
Loss Of California Completely
Floors G. O. P. Manage
ment at Headquarters
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
REFUSES TO GIVE IN
Declares That He Is Still
Waiting for Returns From
Close States - Root Re-
ported Retained

New York. Nov. 8.-PreMdent
Wilson's reelection was conceded
At Republican national bead
quarters tonight BY practically
eveEy manager except Chairman
Wilcox.
The death blow to their hopes
came when news received that IN
alleged transpoAtann of 2.0O0
votes from Wilson to Hughes In
California had been discovered.
and that the correction gave the
President a plurality of about
$500.
Both Frank II. Hitchcock and
George ", Perkins rushed to the
long distance phone and called
up State Chairman Chester h
Roucn, At San Francisco. 1t took
an hour To get him When Mr.,
Hitchcock emeeeed from the
booth he was cEost- fallen. and
said:
We have lost csiifornia and
we have to hold IL to elecf Mr..
Huchess
-Doef this mean tha. you conced
he reelection or the Preside ?"
Il shall wait a while, before ad
hitting that merely say that "
AVE lost California and that we nee
II least part OF her vote to irsur
he election OF Mr.. Hughes"
Mr. Perkins declined to Aay any
hing except this:
1t looks az II the President woul
,ave about 2.Io9 plurality in Cal.
crnia though later returns ma
,hange this We have carried Min
,esota and New xaxiSo. ana ne ma
nave enough from other States t
win, We shall know more about
on1orrow, perhaps"
Chairman WILCOX, ~ho had seoues
ered h!n!se Al III B!l.mcre. wa
taberTss,ed by the Call
ornia returns AL se would say va
We are stAl uat4ias fer returns s-o-
he close S.ates
But up 70 the present moment. 6
ar ~ results are concerned. there |
10 change from last might"
Root Hears News.
Former Senator Root, who Is sal
o have been retained as counsel i
ase there IS recount in conteste
states. reached headquarters very 500
lfter the news FROM California ha
'een posted when informed Of II, h
vent into consultation with George v
Perkins Herbert Parscn and CorneIiu
Bliss, treasurer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
Roy HURT BY ELEVATOR

Frank Evenst. OF No. ST. West Sew
enth street, a messenger employed by
a local printing house. was injured
yesterday while attempting to board
one OF the elevators in the DUPONT
Building. His body was caught be-
tween the floor and the top Of tbs
cage, and he sustained broken arm
and injuries about the body. He was
given first aid treatment in the Office
OF DR.. W. c. Hudson, the DUPONT Com
pany's physician. after which he was
hurried to the Delaware Hospital in
the Phoenix ambulance, where II was
said this noon that his condition was
/ good.
According to Michael Littlestone. Of
No. 2l1 Jefferson street, the elevator
operator, the car had started to de-
scend from the ninth floor when the
messenger boy ran across the corri-
dor and pushed himself through the
doors, which were being closed The
roof OF the elevator struck him. The
elevator was stopped soon after II
had passed the eighth floor, and the
boy was taken out.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
@THE OLD HOMESTEAD"

What a treasure store are the fond
memories which cluster DER the for
tunes Of Denman Thompson's "The
Old Homestead" Thousands upon
thousands of people who are only too
glad to bear testimony regarding the
eminent responsibility Of this fine old
play that has brought comfort and
happiness unremittingly and which
for years has been The standard by
which all the great American plays
have been judged, rejoice that it's
promises are that It will go on and on,
fulfilling its mission as an entertain
ment unsurpassed In all that tends
towards making the stage a place for
the telling Of an exceptionally inter
esting story Of rural simplicity, and
blending pathos with humor in such
fashion as has won for it never-ending
fame. "The Old Homestead" will be
seen at The Playhouse August 81 and
September 1 and ., with matinees Fri
day and Saturday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
VON TIRPITZ issues
CALL TO ruthless
SUBMARINE warfare

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-In long
confidential report received by Secre-
tary Lansing by mail from James w.
Gerard, the American Ambassador at
Berlin, the significant statement is made
that Grand Admiral Won Trpitz, former
head Of the German Ministry of Ma O.
rine. has issued manifesto strongly
advocating the immediate resumption OF
unrestricted German submarine warfare
on merchant vessels.
The text of the manifesto was not
forwarded by Ambassador Gerard and
statement is made in high official
quarter that the portion of the message
which disclosed the issuance of such a
manifesto by Admiral Won Tirptz gave
no other details
Admiral Won Tirpitz was asked to re-
sign by the Kaiser, and official an
nOuncement of his resignation was made
by the Berlin government on March lG
last. His resignation was a victory for
the Imperial Chancellor Or. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, and others in the gov
crnment who were in favor of con
ciliatory attitude toward the United
States and other neutral nations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
AGAIN SAY bremen
IS A WAR PRIZE
British Captain Says U-Liner
Was Caught in Net in
North Sea
DECLARES LINER WAS
HELPLESS FOUR DAYS

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-The report
that the German submarine Bremen
mad been captured by the British was
repeated today by the captain OF a
British merchan. steamer who arrived
aboard the liner Baltic.
The skipper. who asked that his
name be withheld said the Bremen
was caught In a steel net in the North
Sea and swung helpless for four days
until a British patrol boat discovered
her. -Four OF the submarines crew
died from the foul air, he said. before
the ssubmersible was towed into
Dover
The British Admiralty kept the fact
secret he said. fearing the Germans
would not start third submarine foI
America II they learned Of the mishaT
to the Bremen. Captain Finch Of the
Baltic said he had heard the story but
knew nothing OF it's authenticity.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
AT THE VICTORIA.

There is no cleverer prettier or
better loved actress before the mo-
ton picture world today than dainty
Anita Stewart, who comes to the
Victoria Theatre in "The Daring OF
DIANA" thrilling story OF a woman
newspaper reporter in New York city.
The film will be shown for two days
only, today and tomorrow. Thrills
are many. as Anita Stewart in the
title role receives her different as
signments, which gradually lead into
the plot itself In one scene we find
Diana roaming about the streets try
ing to find some news for her paper
THE Ne'er-Do-W Well" the greatest Ain
since THE Birth Of a Nation" will b,
shown at the Victoria all next week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
DEFER SCHOOL OPENING.

BY The United Press.
HARRISBURG. Pa. Aug. 25.-All
schools in Pennsylvania. public. pri-
vate. parochial and Sunday, will moi
be permitted to open before Septem-
Der IS because OF the infantile paraly-
sis epidemic, State Health Commits
sioner Dixon announced today.
An Altoona Sunday school super
intendent telephoned a protest today
against closing his school. He said
the closing will prevent some pupils
from obtaining gold medals for con-
tinuous attendance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
Chattanooga CAR CO.
SUBMITS TO STRIKERS

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Aug. 25.-
Oficials of the street car union last
night completed the draft of an
agreement which they will lay before
the street railway company today pro-
viding for recognition OF the union, a
slight wage increase and reinstate-
ment Of twenty-one men discharged.
The city still is without car service,
except that Of an Independent COM
pany operating between Signal Noun
tain. North Chattanooga, and. the
business district. Both employers and
employees said they expect a settle
ment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
@KATINKA.-

That musical comedy lyrics need
not necessarily be series of nonsense
syllables through which TO string the
thread Of the composers melody. is
illustrated in "Katinka, which
Arthur Hammerstein will send to The
Playhouse September 9.
One OF the songs. for example, Il
Want to Marry a Male Quartette." has
a keenly satirical idea back OF It. The
fair young singer in search OF a hus-
band puts forth the theory that four
men would be little more trouble
around the house than one. and hav-
ing four there would always be a
chance that one might amount TO
something. Around this idea, could
be built a full-grown farce, though
probably it would take a Frenchman
to do it.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
ship IS SOLD TO Carry
FOODSTUFF TO EUROPE

SEATTLE Wash, Aug. 25-The
American tank steamer Mills was
sold here to Norwegian interests
represented by P. Johannessen, Of
Tonsberg, Norway. to the General
Petroleum Company, for a price re-
ported TO be 100000.
The vessel, which was built at Spar
rows Point, Md. in 1901, is at a ship
yard here undergoing repairs, and
probably will be chartered to load
grain at a North Pacific port for the
United Kingdom. The Mills is a steel
steamer OF 1910 tons gross register.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
THE GARDEN OF ALLAH.

THE Garden OF Allah" conceded
10 be the most absorbing OF Robert
Kitchens stories. and dramatized by
himself. assisted by Mary Anderson
de Navarro, will come to The Play
house on September II for a limited
engagement of only three days.
An excellent cast has been selected
to portray the many characters in
the awe-inspiring plot OF gripping
interest, which deals with the Inn
mensities OF life. together with tho
most beautiful and novel scenic ef-
fects ever put upon any stage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
MRS. M'ADOO IS ILL
With MALARIAL fever

UTICA, n. Y. Aug. 25.-Secretary
of the Treasury William G. McAdoo
quit the Federal Farm Loan Board
hearings yesterday to go to Spring
Lake. n. j., where Mrs. McAdoo is i'll
of malarial fever, contracted in the
tropics. Mrs. McAdoo. a daughter Of
President Wilson. accompanied the
secretary on his recent South Ameri-
can tour. II is said she is not seri-
ously i'll.
The Farm Loan Board left last night
for Lansing, Mich
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
AT THE MAJESTIC.

That Blanche Sweet is still one of the
most popular Of screen stars is attested
by the lovers Of photoplay that crowded
the popular Majestic at all performance
yesterday 10 see this star in "PubhC
Opinion This picture has an idea be
hind the story. II deals with the fore,
and power Of public opinion 10 overrid,
justice and wreck the lives of the In
nocent; IL is directed against gossip anC
yellow journalism and shows how the,
are often brought 10 bear 10 stir M
public hatred where the law has ac
quilted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
3 KILLED IN GERMAN
AIR raid ON LONDON
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
LONDON. Aug. 25.-One of the six
zeppelins that raided England last
night reached the outskirts OF Lon
don and hurled down bombs. slightly
damaging an electric power station,
General French. commander of the
home forces. announced this after
noon.
Three men, three women and two
children were killed by the raiders
Seven men. eleven women and
three children we're wounded.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
AT THE QUEEN

Bessie BarTiscale. the incomapara-
BILE Triangle star. considered by
many filmdom's greatest dramatic
artist. and William Desmond. the
well-known actor. head the bill OF
photoplay at the Queen today and
tomorrow. Miss Barrlscale will be
seen in what has been termed her
greatest picture play. a magnificent
Thomas II. Ince production entitled
THE Payment"
The additional attraction Is a Tri-
angle comedy entitled Laundry Liz"
which is said to be very humorous
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
Elk POSTMASTER Cone.
FUNDS $4,000 SHORT

ASHLAND. Aug 25.-J. L. Kester.
a former assistant postmaster. is a
fugitive and an alleged embezzler Of
Government funds amounting to
nearly $4,000. The alleged embezzle-
ment extended over two administra-
tons under which Kester served as
assistant postmaster.
He was dismissed in June, follow
ing an investigation which showed
the embezzlement OF a small sum.
A later and more thorough investi-
cation is alleged to have uncovered
the $4,000
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25

"RAMONA.7
The human races intermingle in
Ramona" the w. II. Clune cinema
operate spectacle, now playing at
the Playhouse as they never have
before in any other photodrama. This
is noteworthy not only in the per
sonnet Of the cast, but also in the
makeup OF the bands Of mission
Indian sheep shearers and the many
redmen in the Indian festas scenes.
There is Luther Standing Bear.
appearing as "Chief Pablo Assis,"
father Of "Alessando." Standing
Bear is more than a 1.-the, erect
Sioux, brave at his best. He is OF
royal blood. He is the hereditary
successor to the title OF his father,
Chief Standing Bear. a contemporary
OF Sitting Bnll and Crazy Horse. his
toric figures Of the days of Sioux up
risings Standing Bear, native of the
Dakota reservation, was one of the
first children OF the forest to receive
academic schooling AS a graduate
OF Carlisle School and reader of
good literature he was intensely in
terested when Mr.. Clune proposed to
dramatize Ramona" and welcomed
the opportunity to appear in the
leading roll.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
'.THE MAN WHO CAME BACK.v

Jules Eckert Goodman, who wrote
THE Man Who Came Back" the
drama which William A. Brady will
present at The Playhouse on Monday
evening, August %, just before its
New York opening, is one Of the sue
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25

Theatre at Shellpot Park There are
a number OF pretty girls In the cast.
They can sing and dance and the
music is excellent Il is certainly a
good show and the audiences have
been large and appreciative. There
are plenty of other amusements in the
park.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
MARY NASH.

cessful playwrights Of the younger
generation. He is a Harvard graduate,
but while in college he did not take
the playwriting course After some
magazine work, he wrote THE Man
Who Stood Still" a comedy in which
Louis Mann played for two seasons
and The Test" a drama in which
Blanche Walsh starred for two sea
sons. But Mr.. Goodman's first big
success was Mother" which. like
THE Man Who Stood STILL" came or
the stage under William A. Brady's
direction. Mr. Goodman's last bis
success was Treasure Island" q
dramatization Of the Robert Louis Ste
venson novel which ran all last sea.
son at the Punch and Judy Theatre II
New York, and opens there again II
/ October. William A. Brady personally
guarantees the quality OF this PLAY
and the company as well, to the peopl,
of Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL DANCE.

st. Patrick's festival and dance will
be continued this evening on the
school grounds. Fifteenth and King
streets. Dancing will begin at $50
O'Clock More than 1000 persons at
tended on the two previous evenings.
Much valuable handiwork will be dis
posed OF this evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25

M. Jensen left today on the Penn
sylvania railroad excursion 70 The
Land OF the Sky" Ashville, Hot
Springs and other points of interest
In North Carolina.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
At eRANDYwiNE SPRINGS.

Brandywine Springs Park is rapid.
ly becoming a favorite resort for pic
MICS and family parties. There is al.
ways plenty to interest all visitors
but the park is we'll suited for picnic
parties for the reason that there are
plenty Of cool shady places and ample
tables for those who desire to take
q lunch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
AT sHELLPoT PARK.

Musical comedy and vaudeville is
making a combination in the Family
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-25
Manhattan Shirt Sale

nearly over; not many left but
some good ones among them.
S1.15, and S1.55 for $3.50 and
$500 grades.
$500 Silks Now $3.50
Sizes 141-2 10 16. all with
French cuffs, extra heavy and
our best make.
05c Shirts
2 for $125, all sizes IA to II
neck, soft and stir cuffs.
New Serge Suits.
$40. $12.50 and SIS. Good,
medium weights can be worn
all fall.
New silk Mixtures.
al 80 and S11.25 that were So
and SIS.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9Th and Market.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The "Come back" man was really
never down-and-out. His weakened
condition because Of over-work, lack
of exercise, improper eating and living
demands stimulation to satisfy the cry
for health giving appetite and the re-
freshing sleep essential to strength.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules,
the National Remedy of Holland, will
do the work. They are wonderful
Three of these capsules each day will
put man on his feet before he knows
it; whether his trouble comes from uric
acid poisoning, the kidneys, gravel or
stone in the bladder, stomach derange-
ment or other ailments that befall the
over-zealous American. Don 7 wait un-
til you are entirely down-and-out, but
take them today. Your druggist will
gladly refund your money if they do
not help you. 35c, SOC and $l.0O per
box. Accept no substitutes. Look
for the name GOLD MEDAL on every
box. They are the pure, original, i'm
ported HARLEM Oil Capsules.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
CONVINCING TESTIMONY
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Given By Many Salem People.
Experiences told by Salem people
Those who have had weak kidneys
Who used Doan S Kidney Pills
Who found the remedy effective
Such statements prove merit.
You might doubt an utter stranger
You must believe Salem people.
Here's Salem proof Verify it.
Read. Investigate. Be convinced.
You'll find why Salem folks believe
in Doan's.
James Bachelor, E. Mission st., Sal
EN-, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills are
in my estimation very reliable kidney
medicine and I don't hesitate to recon-
mend them to my friends. I took
Doan's several years ago for lameness
across my kidneys and at that time my
kidneys were more or less irregular in
action. Doan's Kidney Pills soon over
come that trouble and since then /
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Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim.
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
DOan's Kidney Pills-the same that
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
ESTATE OF
CONTINUED From Page One.)

chusetts Mutual Life insurance CON-
pany is appraised at face value.
Loans on notes secured by mortgages
80 in number in various amounts from
$500 to $1,000, drawing interest at 7
and per cent, were appraised at face
value, as all were properly secured Six
notes varying in amounts from $500
to $500 were secured by stocks or
bonds.
Unsecured notes. 90 in ALL varying in
amounts from $25 to one for $64.55 were
appraised according to the chances for
collection. although the total amount
regarded by the appraisers of no value
amounted TO only $4,000 One of these
was $4,000 note.
Bonds included in the estate were as
follows:
20 bonds Salem Water, Light
q Power company ..........$2 500 900
4 bonds of Odd Fellows Hall
association of Klamath Falls 4,500
2 bonds of klamath Falls lodge,
No. 1o47, B. P. o. Z. ...... 1000
l bond Salem Masonic Temple
ASSOCIATION .............. 250
receivers certificate Lewiston
Land & Water company 80. $4,000
Interest in bonds of the North
Coast Power company ...... 1000
Road warrants ............... 425
Bank stock owned by Mr.. McCor-
mack was appraised as follows:
231 shares in the First National
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
Portland Stock Market
Supplies and Prices

North Portland, Ore, Sept. lS.-Cat-
tle.-More cattle came to hand than
were looked for today. While the run
was small indications were that it would
not be over last Mondays run. Total
receipts for the day were 976. Steers
sold at 81 for the best kith the bulk
better than $3.50. Cows were sold as
high as So and bulk brought $3.50 up
to the high spot. Bulls SO to $4.25.
Hogs.
Receipts Of but 1,400 made a short
market that went to 1886 ON prime
lights. Quality as rule was nothing
out of the ordinary. Bulk of light hogs
went over $3.50.
Sheep.
Receipts were l,400. Lambs sold at
$3.50 for the best. Wethers at $G.75
and ewes at $3.50. Demand was good
Representative Sales.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
Germans Attacked Fieroely.

Paris, Sept. 2O-The Germans hurled
strong forces against the French lines
north of the Somme last night in most
violent counter attacks on the whole
front from Clery to the river.
The war office this afternoon an
nounced that the Teutons were checked
everywhere by French screen fire ex-
ccpt at one point where thy rached
French trenches on the northern part of
the slopes.
On the southern end German detaeh-
ments reached few advanced posts but
were afterward repulsed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20

Everything seems to have reached a
level in the grain markets as no
changes have been recorded for several
days.
Oregon tomatoes are now so cents,
sweet potatoes are half a cent lower
and watermelons are one and a quarter
cents for the top.
Sugar is 10 cents higher, having re-
covered 25 cents of the sudden decline
of IS cents hundred last week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
X X X X X X X X n. X X X 4.
THE MARKETS
4 4 4 X X K 4 4 \ I 4 4 K X I

The following prices for fruits
and vegetables are those asked by
the wholesaler Of the retailer, ard
not What is paid to the producer.
All other prices are those paid the
producer. Corrections are made
daily.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
Germans Gain Slightly.

Berlin, Sept. 20,-A German grenade
attack on the British near Fleurs was
successful, the war office announced
this afternoon. Isolated enemy at
tacks on the Somme front were re.
pulsed.
German troops drove the French out
of trench on the western slopes of
Dead Mans hill on the northwestern
front of Verdun.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
Daily Capital Journals Classified Advertise
bank of klamath Falls, ap.

UuHh OF hldmdIn fallS, APP
praised at par value of 800 a
share .................. $23, 100
40 shares in the First National
bank of Merrill, Ore, at par
value of 800 a share ...... 1000
% shares in the Lakeside COM
pany ................... $3.50
5 shares of the Marion Hotel
company 125
Interest in the Deschutes Pow
er company ........... 5000
One-half interest in certificate
of delinquency and subsequent
tax receipts lot s, block SO,
Klamath Falls ........... 1850
The total amount of above appraised
property amounts to 1899, 9,62S.67.
In klamath county property was ap-
praised valued at $141, ,2l0 as follows:
l six cylinder Pierce'Arrow
automobile E. ............$ $50
Steam dredge, "Klamath
Queen" with fixtures ...... 10000
Wocus ranch, 1876 acres -. 125,0OO
One-third interest in Bishop
property, klamath Falls -. 260
One-third interest Taylor lum-
Der tract ................. 100
One-tenth interest in the Mid $500
land syndicate ............. $500
One-fifth interest in Bonanza
tract ................. 1900
Seven lots in second railroad
addition to klamath Falls 1.400
Books at the home were appraised at
$500; silverware at home, $10l; jewelry,
$S05; office property, $1j3
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-09-20
POP GEERs HURT AGAIN

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20.-Pop Geers,
Oldest driver on the grand circuit, suf-
fered his second injury this season
when he was thrown from his sulky in a
collision this afternoon. The extent of
his injuries are not yet known. He was
taken to Grant hospital.