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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
Gave John Peck Germs Of
Typhoid, Diphtheria and
Other Diseases
SPRAYED HTS THROAT
WITHPNEUMONIA GERMS
Killed Mrs. Peck by Bacteria
and VerOnal---Fed Aunt
Ground Glass

New York May 26.-Having con.
fessed two murders and vain attempt
at third without tremor, DR.. Arthur
Warren Waite, on trial charged with
killing his wife parents, faced cross.
examination today The state was pre-.
pared to put questions valculated to
tear down his insanity defense.
The story calmly recited by Waite
on the witness stand amazed criminol
ogists. He told in detail how he gave
John Peck, his father-in-law, germs of
spinal meningitis, pneumonia, diph.
liberia, typhoid and influenza when he
came to New York for visit, how he
also gave the aged man a throat spray
containing pneumonia germs, and how
he finally made him helpless with chic.
reform and suffoeated him with pill
low-fOr money.
He also narrated how he killed Mrs
John II. Peck by giving her bacteria
and veronal. He confessed to an at.
tempt to kill Miss Katherine Peck, his
wife's aunt, by giving her timed fish
containing numerous deadly germs, and
by putting ground glass into her mar
malade.
All this was done, he admitted, for
the purpose of eliminating his wife g
relatives and getting all the money in
the family. In this connection the
witness frankly confessed that he mar,
ried for gold and not for love.
After having made these startling
statements, Waite shrunk and blushed
when it became necessary to utter a
vile word. His manner throughout was
boyish and indifferent.
"I wanted them to die because 1
wanted their money" was the burden
of his story. The confessed slayer smiled
with pleasure when he suddenly remem-
bered some forgotten episode of his
poisoning campaign and hastened to get
it into the official records. At times his
face was serious, again he smiled with
frank pleasure at some feat which he
evidently considered worth boasting
Of.
When the examination of Waite was
resumed at the forenoon session of
court, he admitted that he had planned
to murder his wife as well as her pa
rents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
Grand Smash to be Made
by John H. Hearley


Omitted Press staff correspondent
Rome, May GA terrific smash
aimed to eliminate the Turks and Bul
garians from the war is the plan Of
the allies to bring peace, according tC
general reports current here.
Heavy blows by the allies from Sa
lonika to Mesopotamia will be followed
by tremendous simultaneous offensive
against both the Austrian and German
lines in an effort to win victory over
tile central powers before winter sets
in.
Enormous forces of French, Italian
British and Serbian troops have been
cbncentrated at Salonika and are
awaiting word to strike what the al
lies hope will prove the death blow OF
the cause Of the central powers. In the
near east the Russians are pressing for
ward toward Bagdad.
Despite reports Of initial Austrian
successes in the Tyrol drive, the ltal'
ian public is confident that the out
come of the struggle will spell vic
tory for the Italian forces. 1t was
stated today that when the Austrian
offensive began, King Victor Emman-
uel's troops lacked guns heavy enough
successfully to cope with the Austrian
cannon, but this deficiency has now
been remedied.
Austrians Beat Italians
Vienna, May 26.--Austrian troops
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26

1T is thought that the first shot
fired was at the little girl as there
was a short interval before the second
two shots were fired in rapid success
sion, and these later shots probably
found their mark in Mrs. Paterson s
body.
On chair in the bedroom nearest
to the sleeping porch were the over
coat and trousers that Patterson don.
ned when he went out to feed his
chickens. At this time Mr. Newberry
was in the yard across the fence and
Mr.. Paterson spoke to him and passed
the time of day in a casual way and
there was nothing in Patterson S voice
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
HUGHES MAJORITY IN
STATE TEN THOUSAND
,ROOSevelt's Name Written In
by 4,OOO---OlcOtt Beats
MOOres $4,000

Portland, Or. May 26.-With about
two per cent of the vote in last Fri.
days primary election missing, Charles
E. Hughes has majority of more than
ten thousand over his opponents in the
race for presidential preference in Ore
gon
The vote thus far tabulated gives
Hughes 54,32l; Cummins 2I0l7 and
Burton 1880. ROosevelt's name was
written in by more than four thous-
and voters and Henry Ford received
about one thousand votes.
The same count in tle race for the
republican nomination for secretary of
state gives Olcott 6O,205; Moores Al
'2ll.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
Says He Is Not Crazy.

New York, May 26.-Still calm and
placid, DR.. Arthur Warren Waite left
the witness stand at 11:40 a. m. today
in his trial for numbering his wife 3
parents, after having given some Of the
most remarkable testimony ever heard
in criminal court here.
Waite denied he had attempted to
kill his wife, but admitted having con-
sidered it. Asked the flat question:
care you crazy2" he replied: "I
think not. "
He admitted that while in Bellevue
hospital he said he was ready to pay
the penalty for his crime with his life.
edo you not care what becomes of
you7" quizzed the district attorney.
"I want to do what is right.
"Why did you take sulphonol and
trionol on the day of your arrest7"
81 wanted to kill myself.
Waite declared he did not remember
telling detectives he did not want his
wife to find out about Mrs. Margaret
Horton, with whom he occupied q
"studio room" at the Plaza hotel.
The witness denied conspiring with
others while confined in the Tombs to
get up an insanity defense. Asked re-
garding the "man from Egypt" the
sinister, supernatural influence which
he has declared, made him do wrong,
Waite said he had not mentioned this
mysterious power in Bellevue, but that
he talked Of it elsewhere.
Yesterday you confessed to being a
liar and a thief. What assurance have
we that you are telling the truth
now7" demanded the district attor-
ney.
A storm Of defense objections immed.
lately arose.
They were sustained.
Waite, asked if he expected to get
100000 from the Peek estate, replied
that ne did not hope for so mucn. He
denied having intended to 90 away
with Mrs. Horton.
"Do you deny guilt9" demanded
the prosecutor
"G have never denied it," snapped
Waite.
"What is your defense"
al am making no defense.
"Did you rive John II. Peck arsenic
with the intention Of killing hint"
~ did" replied Waite loudly.
knew It was wrong TO do
nurdsri"
(rnnkinuaa an p.oa TIhraaN
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26

or manner to indicate that ne had just
killed his wife and child.
Paterson finished feeding mis- chick.
ems and returned to the sleeping porch
where he undressed, and again took
the covers off the bed where his child
slept and for nearly half an hour
played with the dead body of his lit
tie daughter as if she were alive and
was having her morning romp with
her father. A few minutes before he
shot himself he turned back the covers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
WHY SHOULDN'T THEY

San FranciscO, May 2Gr-Society
leaders and working girls will march
side by side when tine National Ser.
vice training school for women opens
its annual encampment in the Preside,
June |. The women are to be instruct.
ed in first aid to the injured and in
other arts which would make them val
liable in time of war.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
PAVED STREET FOR MONMOUTH

Monmouth, Ore, May 25-The CON
tract for paving three blocks on Main
street has been awarded by the city
council to Hobson V. HOslIins, of Ne.
Minnville, for $7917.67. This bid does
not include installing a sewer system
which will soon be before the council.
This will be Monmouths S first pave.
ment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
PituI Details Of Tragedy Told byh sighbOr Mr.. F. New
berry, Who Suspectng Nothing, ? ied to Him After His
Terrible ACt---Saw Him FOndle Dead DAUGHTER and
Carefully Draw the Covers Over $ Wife -Undressed
and Laid by Side Of Wife, Then H ElAH
Because He Loved, He Killed Them.

Latest developments indicate that William L.
Patterson, who killed his wife and child and then
committed suicide this morning was prompted to
commit the deed because his wife was suffering
from tuberculosis and his daughter had lately
developed symptoms Of the disease. Patterson
never discussed his wifes health with any of his
friends as he felt too deeply to talk about her con-
dtion tits said however, that he talked to another
man who was similarly situated, and said that he
could not stand to see his wife and daughter suffer-
and as far back as six months ago he said he was
often tempted to lend it all for all three of them"
Patterson died in the hospital at 1920 o'clock
this morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
BOY KILLS SISTER

Bandon, Or, May 2G.-Little Susie
Netherly, years old was instnatly
killed when her IL year old brother
playfully pulled the trigger OF " eat
ibre revolver which he aimed at her
After the shooting the frantic lad ran
10 miles to Bandon to get his father'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
HILLS CONDITION SERIOUS

St. Paul, Mimi, May 26.-Louis Hill
started on special train for Rochester,
Mimi, this afternoon to get one Of the
Mayo Brothers, surgeons, to come to st..
Paul to consult in the illness Of James
J. Hill, railroad magnate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
italian Shin Sunk

Rome, May 26,-The small Italian
steamer Edcole has been sunk in tao
Mediterranean, presumably by sub
marine, dispatches declared today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26

stormed and captured italian positions
at CHEST, 81 miles north west Of Vr-
cenza, after battle lasting taree days,
it was announced officially today. This
victory drives wedge into the Italian
front and will compel the Italian left
wing in Adige valley, to retreat five
miles.
Ten guns were seized in the sudden
plunge forward. The Austrian left.
wing is substantially progressing, but
fighting every inch Of the way. It
is centering its heaviest assaults cast
Of BOrgO.
Corno Di Campo Verde, place south
east of BOrgO, has been taken.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26

London, May 26.-Shippers were in
formed today that the Spanish steam
or Aurrerl had been sunk. 1t was a
vessel of nearly 5000 tons.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26

Ceryantes' body was identified by
the mayor Of Las Cruces. BY General
Pershing's orders, both bodies were
brought to Columbus for further iden.
tification.
George Hullitt, Of the Seventeenth
infantry, machine gunner, killed
both Mexieans being himself wound.
ed. It was believed Cervantes did not
intend to attack the engineers, but be.
ing closely pursued ran into them unex-
peetedly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
carranza Soldiers Ugiy.

A~tAA@N @SAAASAo - say
Columbus, N. NJ, May 26.-Growing
hostility Of Carranza soldiers towurd
Americans is reported today by ar.
rivals from the front. At Casas Grandes,
they said, barbed wire obstacles were
placed in the roadway and motor truck
trains stoned when they attempted to
remove the barrieades Several soldiers
were struck Carranza soldiers were
noticed in the mob. The commander Of
the Americans prevented the troops
from using their guns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26

Berlin, May 26.-German troops
have made further slight advances
northeast Of Verdun, having crossed a
ravine near Doulumont, the German
official statement announced today.
The French have also been thrown
back south Of Douaumont.
Six hundred Frenchmen with " ma
chine guns were captured in the fight
ing at Douaumont, it was stated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26
Italian aeneral Retired

London, May 26.--General Eral Bru-
asti, commanding the Italian forces re-
treating before Austrian attacks, has
been relieved on half pay. according to
Rome dispatch to the Evening Star
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26

CCOatinued on Page Min, '
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THE WEATHER
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 & 3 : & 3

Oregon; To-
night and SatuF-
day partly cloudy
frost south and
east portions to-
mig h {; warmer
Saturday; SOUTH
westerly winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-26

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Austrians Beat italians
Vienna, May 26.---Austrian troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

PRESIDENT WILSON entertained Governors Cover
nors. elect and ex- Governors Of varou. states at
luncheon IN the White House several day, ago In
tins group, from lief, to right. are Governor elect
Townsend. Of Delaware. Governor elect Bamberger
Utah: Governor cleo, Neville Nebraska. Governor
Kendrck, Wyoming; Governor Spry Utah Cover
nor Byrne. South Dakota. Governor Harrington
Maryland Governor Stuart. Virginia; Governor Ho
comb. Connecticut: Governor Dunno ILLINOIS, Gov
ernor elect Goodrich. Indiana: Ex-Governor Walsh
Massachusetts; President Wilson Governor Capper.
Kansas; Governor elect Mllken. Name Governor
Spaulding. New Hampshire; Governor Henderson,
Alabama; Ex-Governor Fort. New Jersey Governor
Mccall. Massachusetts, Colonel Sherburne. military
aid to Governor Mccall; Governor Whitman. New
York; MAJOR Hopkins. military aid to Governor
Whitman Governor Manning South Carolina; Sec
retary Miller. of Governor McCalfs staff, ex-Gover-
nor Haines Maine; Secretary Croasdae. Of the staff
of Covernor-elee Edge OF New jersey Miles C.
Riley. secretary to the 1915 Governors. Conference:
ex Governor Weeks Connecticut. and Ex-Governor
Qumby Name.
american Press dissertation
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY

The undersigned will sell at Harry
Barney's stable located In South
Spring st, Martinsburg w Va, on
SATURDAY,, APRIL IS, 1916,
Commencing at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
the following valuable personal prop
erty to-wit:
TWO HORSES
One two horse wagon. l set Yankee
harness, collars, 2 brides, set of
buggy harness. / saddle, | scoop
shovel. cesspool pump and tank, one
wagon bed.
TERMS or SALE.
A credit of six months will be
given on all sums of ten dollars and
over the purchaser TO give note with
approved security, negotiable and
payable at the Old National Bank
of Martinsburg. with interest from
date, but If paid at maturity interest
RENTED. Under ten dollars cash. No
property to be removed until terms
are complied with. Discount for cash.
c. r. WALTERS.
] W Dodd. Auct.
10 ste
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TO BECOME A NOTION
PICTURE. ACTRESS
Intimate instructions and suggestions
by a noted stage and screen .eaz
~" GAIL KANE
Of Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation

assure yourself you and tho other
girls in the scene will be watched
closely, In spite OF their apparent
Indifference 10 the fact that yoa are
potentially star, motion picture men
are really on the lookout for new
faces and new talent. II your first
appearance ON the screen shows any
thing attractive in an unusual way.
yon are more than likely TO be mott.
fed TO come TO the studio for II
test"
When this happy and suspicious
event occurs YOU ran welcome II as
your first real chance to show what
yen can do. a test" is strip OF
film perhaps only 30 feet long in
which you are the central figure and
II is taken solely for the purpose Of
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CALL FOR MAGlSTERIAL
DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

A delegate convention Of the Re
publican party will be held at Berke-
ley Springs. Saturday, April Is. 1916.
to nominate a candidate for Congress
Tor the unexpired term, TO be voted for
at the special election called by the
Governor to DO held May 0, 1916.
Another delegate convention will
be held at Keyser May ?. 1916, to Sc
lect two delegates and altenates to
represent the End Congressional Dis
trict Of West Virginia in the Republi-
can National Convention to be held
1t Chicago June 7, 1916, to nominate
candidates for President and Vice
President Of the United States.
Another delegate convention will
be held at Wheeling May 4, 1916, to
select four delegates and alternates
At large for the State Of West Vir-
GINA to the said Chicago Conyen-
ton.
AS required by tho proper authori-
ties call is hereby made to hold
magisterial district conventions in
Berkeley County. on
WEDNESDAY,, APRIL IL, 1916,
20 elect delegates to attend the said
conventions, 10 meet at tho places
hereinafter named at one O'Clock in
he afternoon of said day except In
Martiusburg. which meeting shall be
at eight O'Clock Tho number Of
delegates to be elected at said mag
sterial convention is hereinafter stat
ed.
Arden Masons School
3 delegates for Berkeley Springs. ,
for Keyser. 2 for Wheeling.
Falling Waters District-Stehley's
Store for Berkeley Springs, 2 for
Keyser for Wheeling.
Bunker Hin Distrlct-Schooi House.
Bunker Hill--2 for Berkeley Springs.
2 for Keyser. l for Wheeling
Opequon District-Swan Pond
for Berkeley Springs. 2 for Keyser,
2 for Wheeling.
Gerrardstown District - Gerrards-
towns for Berkeley Springs, 3 for
Keyser, 2 for Wheeling
Hedgesvile District-Masonic Hall
3 for Berkeley Springs, 3 for Key
ser, 3 for Wheeling.
Martinsburg District Firemen's
Hall-10 for Berkeley Springs. 10 for
Keyser. I for Wheeling.
Immediately upon the completion
Of the business of each convention the
chairman and secretaries will notify
the undersigned what delegates have
been selected
c. NJ. LAMAR, Chairman.
L. Dew. GERHARDT, Secretary.
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evening dress shirt and a collar and
correct evening clothes and to the
music Of couple OF property men
beating times on a barrel or tub, you
will one-step Of fox-trot about the
floor trying to do it as simply and
easily as at a real party, only much
slower.
The one important injunction that
the director VIII keep shouting to you
and your fellow actors will be don't
look at tho camera"
It is surprising how few people un-
derstand why this command is Of
such importance.
The lens of tho camera 10 the eye
Of every person in motion picture
theatre when your picture is dashed
on the screen. n you even glance at
the little, round portfolio OF the cam
era during the taking Of the scene,
when that scene is thrown on the
screen every spectator will find your
eyes looking directly into theirs.
1t Ia the same way on the stage TO
a certain extent. Stage players. UNI
less for direct purpose, never look
at any one person in the audience,
When they do that FAR away OK
preston, their gaze wanders oyer
tho heads Of the orchestra and per-
haps fixes on the railing Of the bal
cOny, or some other inanimate OBJ
ject. In motion picture work the
player who is supposed to stare of
over the heads Of the spectators, US
ually fixcs his gaze on something In
the background q little above and tc
one side Of the camera.
Occasionally. when. for instance. an
actress is introduced On tho screer
before the action of tho play begins
she makes little bow or kisses hel
hands straight into the eyes Of The
camera. This gives each spectator II
the theatre where the picture Is
screened the feeling that the star /.
making her bow to him or her alone
When the ballroom scene in which
you have played a small but, at leas
70 yourself important part, is screen
ed Tor the private view Of the direc
( tor and other heads Of the company
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putting you, as an aspirant. through
your PAGES.
Usually. the director makes q
test" In one OF the regular studio
settings with the aspirant playing n
scene with one Of the regular actors
or actresses. You will be told to
dress in your prottlest costume. ar
range your hair as becomingly az
possible and there will DO always
someone to guide you In making up
in tho proper way.
The test" scene will probably be
something like this. You will enter
by tho stairway or through portiers,
register happy anticipation at tho
sound Of the telephone bell as though
expecting a call from someone 10
whom you are deeply interest; trip
lightly over to the elephone; have n
moments chat over tho wire. regis4
torlng various expressions an ofdSf,
ed by tho director and ,1pnliy turn
and greet tho other player WHO zen.
ter5 just as you hang up tho recciy-
or.
By such simple, natural bit, Of
acting az this. tho director with be
able to tell. when your, test" Ia ds-
velopod and printed, just how you
Screen" BY screening" they mean
your General film APPEARANCE and
how your facial expressions register.
If your test" Is successful your
first great step forward in the mo
tion picture profession Is. accomplish
cd. From your test which is flied
at tho engaging office Of tho com
pany. the director in charge OF the
casting for the various features IL
ablo to judge just what type" OF
part you are best suited for.
Weeks may go by. but II, you arr
perservering and keep closely IN
touch with the casting director. sopn-
or or later will come your first real
chance, the playing Of small but
important part in a new film protiuc'
ton
From extra you have graduated
to principal You may be pardored
therefore for Registering pride"
Copyright, 1916, by Gail Kane,
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Chapter Four.

Let us presume that your first ap.
pearance in screendom is as one of a
number of young ladies' in a modern
ball room scene. You will have
brought, as directed when given the
engagement, your prettiest evening
gown, and at the studio you will have
dressed for the aoene in a big room
with the other girls. On the studio
floor you will find the ball room set
occupying perhaps half the entire
floor space. On n platform at one
end you will see the camera on its
tripod and at the other end and down
each side. the low walls of scenery
and great battery OF lights
When the time comes, you will be
given a partner in nice yellow
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energetic active man
to establish permanent business.
Whole or part time. Health and
Accident Insurance Immediate
cash returns and future. Address
National Casualty Company, De
troit, Mich P-S5@
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When Itching Stops

There is one safe, dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture in
stantly and that cleanses and soothes the
skin.
Ask any druggist for a 25c bottle Of
zemo and apply it as directed Soon
you will find that pimples, black heads.
eczema. ringworm and similar skin trou-
bles will disappear.
A little zemo, the penetrating. salts
flying liquid, is all that is needed, for it
banishes all skin eruptions and makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
Zemo. Cleveland.
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HOW "TR" GLADDENS
TIRED, ACHING FEET
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or callouSes. =,

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fairly dance with delight. Away 60 the
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bisters, bunions and chilblains.
liz draws out the acids and poisons
thai puff up your feet. No matter ho~
har, you work, how long you dance, how
far you walk, or how long you remain
on your feet, "Tiz" brings restfuf foot
comfort "Tz" is magical, grand, Won
derfuI Tor tired, aching, swollen, smart
ing feet. All how comfortable, bow
happy you feel. Your feet just Jingle
for Joy; shoes never hurt or seem tight.
Get % cent box of "Tiz" now from
any druggist or department store. End
foot torture forever--wear smaller shoes.
keep your feet fresh, sweet and happy.
Just think, whole years foot conssore
for only 25 cept2, sis ~