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Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17
THE LATEST SEA PERIL.

Germanys that she intends to treat ed merchantmen warships leaves American between the Cya and rharybdis of German submarines and British In spite of German protestaons may nrlfy the concessions that government has gained since the German submarine campaign began may close the American citizens and jean goods, they carried American ships And that would amount to blockade of American merce.
 The most baffng thing about this new situation is that each fthe rival powers presents good argument Germany explains inasmuch as the British govern ment not only has armed merchantmen, has given their commanders instructions attack submarines on sight, the U-boats have alternative but to treat the merchantmen armed foes and attack them without warning International law has hitherto regarded guns mounted commercial ships for defense only perms sible and the United States has held this view But the vulnerabity of submarines compicates the issue And when the guns oensively the distinction breaks down and the merchantmen become practically, and perhaps technically, warships.
 On the other ahnd Great Britain argues that sin methods of submarines have driven her to this that the Uboats consistently acted as pi rates in attacking without warning, and that therefore she must treat them pirates. She depend. she says on German pledges made to the United States to refrain from attacking ships without warning if they will remove their And besides, the British moved by desire to punish the German submarines for past crimes.
 Caught in the Fued these bitter beigerents what do? The situation fraught with graver dan than any have yet faced It calls for statesman snip of high order if not become topelesssy involved with either Germany Great Britain or witt both of theu
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17

In all the conjectures to the Coonels purpose in wis ng the West Indies there has been suggestion ye that he may be intending intern until after the conven- ten in June
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17
Charles Gatem.an Timberlakds NI

Congressman Charl> Batepan Timberlake is a Quake, and he doesn't come from the state of Will ham Penn, either. He is from Colo rado and beside being Quaker Is a biz farmer and ranchman.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17

Advertising Rates On Application. Entered as second-cisss mail matter.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-07
CHICAGO BRIEFS


Case of Mrs. DoIlie Matters con-
tinued until July 81.
Philip L. Sullivan named master in
chancery to Judge Jos. B. David.
Thompson-Lundin forces blocked
plan to call G. o. P. county conven-
ton.
Illinois Wholesale Grocers' assn
went on record against use of trad
ing stamps and coupons.
Chris Wiehe sued Chas. S. Smith,
mayor of Berwyn, for $25,OOO Suit
grew out of political feud.
w. Randolph street property. own
ers discussed plans for bringing S.
Water street merchants to West Side
at meeting last night.
Frank Vorisek, tombstone man,
wants injunction against st. Adal-
bert cemetery owners. Says they are
interfering with his business,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-07

double. Three Of FohPs pitchers
were slammed.
Joe Stecher and Stranger Lewis
may not be paid for their five-hour
wrestling draw at Omaha Tuesday.
The promoter is holding out, de-
handing they finish the bout.
Jimmy KiIroy, North Side fight
manager, is getting busy with the
promoters and it looks like a hot
summer for Jim's stable. Jim has
matched his star middlewieght, Ter
ny Thomas, with Dan Gallagher for
a scrap the 21st of this month, the
weight to be 1853 pounds at 8 O'Clock.
Andy Williams, KilrOy's lightweight,
is aiming higher and has been
matched with Ever Hammer for ten
rounds at the next show pulled off in
East Chicago. Kilroys boy is to get
25 per cent Of the gate and Hammer
will receive 81, ZOO. Williams worked
out with Johnny Dundee when the
latter was preparing for Hammer,
and the Scotch WOp was loud in his
praises Of the local lad. Williams
record is studded with victories over
good men.
A runner named SWEET is the lat
est to take up marathoning. Con-
sidering the recent weather, it's not
an inappropriate mOnikeT.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-07

SUIT AGAINST RICH MAN SHOWS
SOME INTERESTING THINGS
How public service franchises
bring riches to those who secure con-
troll of them was shown during the
progress of the suit of Chas. A. No
wax, Beverly Hills, against Clarence
H. Geist, Philadelphia capitalist, who
is reputed to be worth more than
$1OO,OOO,OOO.
Nowak sued for $4,000, which he
said was owing him from an old
partnership with Geist. He was
granted a verdict of $912.5O.
Fifteen years ago Geist was a con-
duct0r on one of the ROsk Island
roads suburban trains He saw the
possibilities for making money out of
public service franchises and formed
a partnership with Nowak. Neither
had any money, but they managed
to borrow a little.
Later Geist wanted to sign a Joint
note for $4,000 to enter into more
extensive operations, but Nowak
backed out. Geist went it alone and
became the man of wealth he is to-
day. Geist made a fortune by get
ting the gas and electric franchises
in East Chicago and Hammond. He
did the same in other cities
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
Southern Democrats Say
Bryan Public Nuisance

St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. S.-Proceedings
at the democratic national convention
here in June will not be rushed, de-
spite the fact that President Wilson
faces no opposition for the nomination,
according to the view of national com
mitteemen mere today arranging for
the session.
Naming of a temporary chairman
will be accomplished in New York in
March.
While the presidential nomination is
regarded as a foregone conclusion foI
Wilson, leaders predicted today that
there will be an open race for the vice
presidency
Clark Howell, editor Of the Atlanta
Constitution, and committeeman fol
Georgia, said today:
"Bryan is a public nuisance. He
will attempt to stir up all the trouble
he can between now and the June con
vention."
The committeeman indicated Vice
President Marshall will meet with con
siderable opposition if he runs for re
nomination. Tom Taggart of Indiana
is alone in cnampioning him. There
are, however, no suggestions for a sue
cessOr
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
Oregon State Fair
Dates, September $3.50

Seattle, Wash, Feb. Sat the 10th
annual meeting of the North Pacific
Fair association Saturday, Frank Mer.
edith, of North Yakima, was elected
president, and Portland, Ore, was chos.
en- as the next place of meeting, Janu-
airy 12, 1917. Other officers elected
were I. S. Friffin, Spokane, vice.
president, and John W. Pace, Senattle,
secretary and treasurer.
Following fair cities were SEIZED.
uled; Vancouver, b. c., exhibition,
August 1919; Southwest Washington
fair, August 2S to September 2; Spo.
kane Interstate fair, September
40; Grays Harbor county fair, Sep.
tember AS; Walla Walla county fair
September l1.16; Baker, Ore, fair. Sep.
tember 1l.16; Thuraton county fair,
September 1915; Washington State
fair, North Yakima, September 1922;
Boise, Idaho, fair, September 1929;
Pendleton Roundup, September 2l.23
Royal Agricultural and Industrial ex.
hibition, New Westminster, B. c., Sep.
tember $3.50; Oregon State fair. Sa.
lem, September $3.50; Montana State
fair, Helena, September $3.50: Utah
State fair, Salt Lake City, October
OF
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
After Amor Plate Trust.

Washington, Feb. 8.-The govern
ment and the armor plate makers are
preparing for a fight. The senate ma.
val committee has already recommend
ed passage Of the bill for government
manufacture of armor plate, but this
will not pass without struggle, lead.
ers said today
Before the committee made its rec
ommendatiOn, Senator Penrose warned
that private plants would quit once the
law became effective and would add
5000 ton to the price of their product
until the government plant had been
completed
The committees recommendations
came today.
Meanwhile the government plans ia
use 10000 tons of plate, which means
cost Of $24000,000 if the manufac,
turers carry out their threat.
"But we will find some way to beat
the robbers" said Chairman Tillman
Committee experts reported that the
cost of the plate is $3.50 ton, whereas
the government has been paying $42C
to s430 ton for some years.
Senators Phelan and Poindexter are
among those who voted for the bill
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08

at is too early to determine wheth
er Henry Ford s Peace Expedition is
a failure or success, said Lamar
Tooze, student representative of the
University of Oregon on the peace
mission, in an interview today. Mr.,
Tooze arrived in Salem this morning
directly from New York and is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H..
Tooze. "The practical results tnat
have ensued and will ensue by reason
of Mr.. Ford IS attempt lie wholly in the
future. / am firmly convinced that up
to the present time the expedition
proper accomplished al that it set out
accomplish. As understand the
program, the two primary purposes Of
the expedition proper were, first, to at
tract worldwide attention to the cause
Of peace; and in the second place, to
enlist the support of the neutral coun-
tries of Europe, botn active and moral.
Judging by the newspaper comments in
all countries visited, not always favor
able it is true, the expedition attract
ed the desired attention; the fact that
each country that was visited sent a
representative representation fulfills
the second object of the trip. 1t is now
up to the neutral conference, composed
of five unofficial representatives each
from America, Norway, Sweden, Den.
mark AMI Holland to demonstrate the
efficacy of the plan. All Of the other
steps, in my opinion, have been salts
factorily covered.
"The real work of the expedition
will be started when the neutral con.
ference meets. No one can predict with
any dgree of certainty as to the re-
suits that will follow the efforts Of the
conference.
"There is one thing certain. And
that is that the personnel of the Am
erican membership is of the highest
calibre. The American members as Sc.
lected by the delegates are: Mr.. Ford,
William Jennings Bryan, Miss Jane
Adams, Mrs. Joseph Fels and Dr.
Charles +. Aked. The first three are
too well known to require any state
ment as to their ability. Mrs. Fels is
the widow Of the late Joseph Fels, the
Philadelphia soap manufacturer and is
well known in Europe because Of her
social work there. Her acquaintance
with European conditions will be a true
advantage to the conference. DR.. Aked
although n former British subject, is
broadminded and will not let his past
allegiance interfere with an unbiased
view of the European situation. The
conference win draw up proposals OF
peace to be presented simultaneously
to the belligerent nations with the hope
that all will agree sooner or later upon
some proposal or part of proposal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
STREAMS RUN FULL
IN OREGON TODAY;
DAMAGE is SMALL
Most Acute Situation Is Re-
ported About PendIetOn
In Eastern Oregon

Portland, Or, Feb. S.-Every river
and stream in western Oregon was run
ming bank full today, but doing little
damage.
Worst conditions were reported at
Brownsville, where fifty sheep were
drowned when the Calapooia river Ov-
erflowed its banks, broke small levee
and flooded half of the city. In IL
hours this river rose twelve feet.
The Willamette was falling at Eu-
gene today after flooding a wide sec
tion of farm land Lowlands around
Salem were under water. Mill creek
Overflowed its banks, flooding one car.
line.
A launch house was broken from its
moorings in Portland and dashed to
pieces against bridge pier.
The flood situation around Pendleton,
in eastern Oregon was reported acute.
Tutuilla creek sent down ten foot
wall of water and residents of Pilot
Rock moved from their homes in antic-
ipation of a flood Some took quarters
in school house and a church. A
warm rain was falling on three feet of
snow at Hood River and famage to
fruit trees as a result of the sleet thaw
was preventer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
Avalanches In Cascades.

Seattle, Wash, Feb S.-Small ava
lanches recurring at frequent intervals
in the Cascades, caused grave apprehen-
sion in all railroad offices here today.
The Great Northern early abandoned
all efforts to route trains over its own
tracks on the mountain division and
announced that all traffic would be de-
toured by way of Portland over tae
Spokane, Portland and Seattle route
until the danger is past.
Two slides on the Milwaukee line
near Keechelus were reported today
shortly after the arrival of through
passenger train from the east at 5.45
o clock. Officials said they hoped to
be able to cope with the situation with
out great delay.
Two lives were snuffed out in Sc.
attic last night when mud slide
swept away the face of Magnolia bluff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gurney, of West
Garfield and Joliet streets were buried
in the mud and their home crushed.
Street car lines were all in operation
today for the first time since the snow
blockade closed local traffic a week
ago. No great damage from floods re.
suited from yesterdays thaw.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
California Development
Company Under Hammer

FL Centre, Cal, Feb. S.-The Califor.
MIA Development company canal sys-
tenn irrigating Imperial valley, was
auetioned off to the Southern Pacific
company by Receiver Holabird today
for $3,s75,OOO.
Only one other bid was made, by the
BOaz Duncan bondholders. 1t was for
81 100000.
Holabird conducted the auction
standing in the rear seat Of an old
automobile in front of the court house.
BY contract the Southern Pacific will
later turn over its holdings to IN ir-
rigation district under public owner
snip,
Holabird has acted receiver for the
California Development company for
several years, conducting its business
and guiding it safely through several
big litigatiOns. Its system Of canals is
one Of the biggest in the world. The sale
Of the system is Of vital importance to
every rancher in the Imperial valley.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08

Washington, Feb. 8.-Sone Of tae
optimism peryadcd German circles over
the Lustania situation received a sharp
setback today when high government
official said he could not believe Teu-
ton officials are sincere in their ex-
pressed belief that the United States
would be satisfied with the latest Ber-
lin proposals for settlement of the case.
" If they believe that, they have no
conception of tne mind of the admin
istratiOn, said the official
Another official in discussing the
German attempt to differentiate be.
tween the torpedoing of ships and the
slaughter of neutrals, insisted that the
sinking is neither legal or iustifiable,
and that the "killing of Americans
cannot be separated from the sinking
This party indicated more strongly
than ever that it is necessary for Ger
many to make some admission of the il
legality of tne Lusitania incident.
1t was expected today that if the
cabinet considered the latest German
memorandum, Ambassador Won Bern
storff would go to the state depart
ment this afternoon or tomorrow to
learn the result of their decision.
Secretary Lansing conferred with
the president at 10 o clock presumably
about the Lusitania case, prior to at.
tending the cabinet meeting at IL
O'Clock.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08

This statement came from a high of
ficial, who said also that matters had
not reached stage tangible enough to
warrant an official announcement. 1t
is understood his hopeful view was
based on the extent to which Ambas
sador Won Bernstorff s memorandum
went in making concessions. Germany,
it is said, has left the way open for
further concessions.
1t is known tnat negotiations are
likely to continue, with the admins
tration confident that an adjustment
can be reached on its terms. Certain
recent events are limited to have had a
strong bearing on the situation. Wheth-
er these "events" were summed up in
the report 70 Colonel House or in com
munications to Ambassador Won Bern
storff is unknown, but is believed the
former idea is the more probable.
Ambassador Bernstorff and Secre-
tary Lansing made an engagement for
conference today.
The administration is hopeful tnat a
satisfactory settlement maye be reach
ed within 4 day--probably at the Won
Bernstorff Lansing conference this af-
ternoOn.
Lansing was to tell him what the
government had decided about the last
Berlin memorandum. The situation is
now up to Won Bernstorff, but nope for
an agreement was based on the report
that the memorandum leaves a loopnole
for additional concessions by Germany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
Democratic Leaders COnsid-
ering Bold Stroke Of
Policy
MEASURE WOULD COMBINE
ALL IMPORTANT MATTERS
Government and ArmOr Plate
Trust May Indulge In
Contest

Washington, Feb. S.-Passage of the
most important democratic legislation
in a single "omnibus bill" is the dar-
ing political strategy democratic lead
ers today are considering. The house
ways and means committee will meet
Thursday to consider the proposal as
presented by Representative Gardner.
He suggested inclusion of the fol
lowing measures in the one bill;
Revision of the income tax.
Levying of new inheritance taxes.
Repeal of the war stamp taxes.
Increase of the duties on whiskey
and cigars.
Taxation of munitions.
Creation of a tariff commission, as
desired by President Wilson.
Enactment of an "anti-dumping
clause in the trust laws, in order to pre-
vent cutthroat competition from Eu-
rope at the end Of the war.
Retention of the sugar duty.
Repeal of the tax on mixd flour.
Leaders plan To increase the whiskey
tax Is cents a gallon and change the
cigar tax from the basis of numbers to
that of value. These moves would raise
$35,OOO,0OO, it il estimated, thus re-
placing $53,00e0Q9 @OrR of stamp tax
scheduled for rsas3
While the increased tax on whiskey
is bound to meet with concerted Oppo-
sition from many liquor interests, lead
ers are inclined to believe that such
move would be more popular than the
stamp tax. "Dry" members will give
such plan their ardent support, while
other members are likely to support it
from the standpoint of political and
economic expediency.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
Rafnae German Currency.

London, Feb. Sherman consuls in
Holland are refusing fee payments in
German currency and instead are in
sisting on gold or Dutch currency az
the rate prevailing before the war.
This was said by Reuter- dispatch to-
day to be due to the depreciation OK
German credit.
An Amsterdam message reported that
Berlin is considering adding two more
meatless days to the week because Of q
shortage of foodstuffs, while it is re-
ported that Germany soon will forbit
importation of luxuries, as a further
step toward economy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08

Washington, Feb 8.-Naught but Germany's absolute
admission that the Lusitania torpedoing Illegal
coupled with disavowal thereof will be acceptable to
this government, according to high administration
sources today.
This word simultaneously with a conference be-
tween Secretary of State Lansing and President Wilson
expected to result decision as to the acceptabiy of
Gemany's so-caled "last word" in the case.
German information was that the Berlin memorandum
practically meets the administration terms and that
Germany had left little for the United States to
cede" Administration authorities yesterday however,
did not agree that it had gone thus far.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
RuInOrs From Dutch Sources
Indicate Germans Are
Ready III
DASH OF WARSHIPS FROM
STRONGHOLD Is EXPECTED
Dreadnaughts Said To Be
Equipped With New H.
Inch Guns

London, Feb. S.-That a mighty
battle is imminent in the North sea -
believed here today
Dutch rumOrs that the Germans are
preparing for their long expected dash
constituted the basis for such belief
when coupled with seemingly corrobor-
ative reports from other sources. Hlgue
reports were that Germans along the
Belgian coast had Withdrawn and taxi
en- refuge in the Kiel canal, where
Germany 8 war dogs have been held IN
lash for most of the war. Moreover,
leaves of absence for all officers are
reported to have been caneelld.
At the same time Copenhagen reports
said there is extreme activity at Biel
and that the German saips are about TO
venture forth and risk an engagement
Four Zeppelins and a flock of Tlnbes
have reinforced the air flotilla at kieI
and it is assumed that these will ae-
company the warships should they
make their sally.
Vague rumors that the Germans PLAN
ned to attempt startling coup reach
ed London before the English liner Ap-
pam was bagged by a German COM
merce raider. Since then, almost ev-
cry Berlin dispatch has contained sim
liar rumors.
Germany, according to tho stories
here, has laid well her plans for long
delayed venture on the seas. Her
dreadnaughts have been equipped with
II inch guns, while her Zeppelins have
been fixed so they can shoot torpedoes
from the air, preparatory to cnalleng-
inp the British navy.
At the same time, England has not
been unmindful of the possibility Of a
sea raid, and to this end has been on
careful guard Any venture on Ger
mlny's part, navy men say, will fin'A
Engalnd's mighty fleet ready.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
anrman Air squadron Raids.

Berlin, by wireless to Sayville, L. L.,
Feb. ga German air squadron has
attacked the station at Poperinghe, and
British camps between POperinghe and
Dixmude, said an official announce
ment today. British fliers engaged
them, but the Teuton fliers returned
safely.
''in heavy fighting south Of the
Somme last night, " said the official
statement, "two small pieces Of con-
auered trenches were lost, but a coun'
ter attack re.conqured them" "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
San Diego Death List

San Diego, Cal, Feb S.-A complete
checking up today by Coroner Otto
Marsh showed II persons lost their
lives in the recent deluge in the Otay
Tia Juanl, Mission and San Pasquai
valleys. Ten bodies have been re.
covered and seven persons are missing
With large gangs of men rushing
work on the pipe lines running to back
country reservoirs, and no prospect OF
more rain, normal water service will
soon be given in the flooded districts
and a large sum has been diverted by
the city treasurer from a former bond
issue to pay for immediate improve.
ments.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
Kitchener Nav Resign.

London, Feb. s.--MunitiOns Minister
LLOYD George and Lord Derby, head OF
the recent pOlunteer recruiting cam
paign, were mentioned today as pos
sibie successor to Earl Kitchener, Sec
retary for war, il the latter resigns
No authoritative confirmation OF rum"
ors that he will quit are obtainahles
however. If he does resign, it is like
ly he will 90 to Egypt or MesopotamtA
10 direct important operations there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
Battling Against FLOODS.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. s.-Though
leyees at Arkansas City continue to
slough reports here today indicated
that the hundreds of men battling TO
fix were likely to win out. Efforts are
being made to send relief into flood
stricken districts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
princa oscar Inlured.

Berlin, by wireless to Sayville, L. Lr
Feb. s.-Ihince Oscar, fifth son Of tao
kaiser, was slightly injured by being
struck on the head and thigh by .
shrapnel, said a semi-official announce
ment today. 4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-08
Germany Not Worried.

Berlin, Feb. s-The probability that
the allies will attempt fresh often
sive on the western front in the spring
is causing critics here no anxiety. The
newspapers today recalled that other
offensives had collapsed, and tney sug-
gested that a new drive would meet
with a similar fate.