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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Only "A Seats Contested
These viii Be Decided by
Committee June |
SAY EDISON WILL WORK
TO ELECT ROOSEVELT
Trying to Select
Men to Make the Keynote
Speech

Chicago May 1S.-The members OF
the executive committee of the repub-
lican national committee will have a
comparatively easy time when tney
meet to consider contests over seats
in the republican national convention,
James B. Reynolds, secretary of the
committee, said today. He declared
this information indicated that there
would be contests over only A seats.
These are: Floridl L; Georgia III;
Louisiana 10; Mississippi 2; Missouri
2; Oklahoma 4; South Carolina 3; Vir-
ginia 1; District of Columbia 2.
Secretary Reynolds ordered delegates
of contesting districts to appear before
the national republican committee June
for the settlement contests. They in
clude II in the state of Georgia, 70 in
Louisiana, three in South Carolina, two
in Oklahoma, two in the District of
Columbia and one in Virginia, Florida
and Missouri
1t was announced that the progress
sive national committee would meet
in New York Wednesday to select a
keynote convention speaker. Raymond
Robins of Chicago, William Allen
White, Clifford Pinchot and Everett
Colby have been mentioned as posi-
blities.
Political leaders professed to see in
the activities of the Roosevelt nom
partisan league a plan to stampede both
the republican and progressive conven-
tiou TO Roosevelt, irrespective Of the
colonel 's attitude. It was whispered
that boom for Roosevelt would he
launched in the renubIican convention
the minute that nominations are called
for, and it was announced that Thomas
A. Edison would take the stump for
Roosevelt's nomination during the
week preceding the convention.
1t was announced this afternoon that
Roosevelt was sure to receive two votes
on the first ballot from the Illinois
delegation. The manager Of Cook coun
ty, Sherman supporters announced thai
the release of two delegates from the
Sherman pledge would enable them tC
vote for Roosevelt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
GERMANS ARE ASKED TO
OBEY COUNTRY'S LAWS
Ambassador Won BernstOrff
Insists This Is Their Duty
As Good Citizens

Washington, May 1S.-"In conse-
quence of cases which have occurred
lately German Ambassador Won Berns-
torff sent instructions to all German
consuls strongly TO impress German
citizens that it is their duty to scrupu-
lously obey the laws of the states
where they reside" said an official
statement from the kaiser's embassy
today.
Won BernstOrff is also urging Ber-
lin officials to take energetic steps to
show the United States that Germany
is not responsible for acts of law vio-
lstion committed here. Berlin unques-
tionably authorized his statement made
today.
The Cymric case is considered a
closed incident, unless it is definitely
shown that Germany violated its sub
marine pledge to the United States.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18

And for representatives in the state
legislature the following: Mrs. Hattie
Cameron, Mrs, W. A. Chapman (of
Woodbury., Marion Palmer (of Silver.
tom, W. II. Egan (of Gervais) and
Frank Ward (of Salcm),
The main republican race on the state
ticket is that Of Ben w. Olcott and
Charles b. Moores for the nomination
for secretary Of state. Fred q. Buchtel
and Thomas X. Campbell are putting up
a close race for the office Of public ser
vice commissioner and there are four
candidates for the circuit judge nomi-
nation in this district on the republican
ticket.
In the county race there are plenty Of
candidates for representative and also
for district attorney while the county
clerk has the nomination all TO him
self. The contest for sheriff viii prob
ably be the closest Of any in this c0un-
ty with Deputy Sheriff W. I, Needham
and f. Il. Cooper racing neck and neck
according to all reports, although Need
ham is thought by many to have the
best Of IL.
There are four in the race FOR county
school superintendent and three out for
county commissioner. The city Of Sa
lem has eight candidates for the con
stable Of this district and all of the
candidates interviewed today said they
would be elected although it is pracu
cally certain that seven Of them win b'
disappointed and this is the only predic
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
NOrwegians Are Not
Hyphenated Americans

Tacoma, Wash, May ls.-- "when
anybody tells you the Norwegians are
hyphenated Americans, I wantsyou to
knock him down. They have always
stood for life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness. They were nursed q the
cradle of liberty and make the beSt of
American citizens"
This patriotic declaration was made
by j, A. SOrley at Moose hall last night
whore 800 men and women had gathered
to celebrate Norwegian independence
day.
Judge J. NJ. Arntson made similar as
sertions, saying, "To me Americanism
is not nationality-it is principle
as high and lofty as eternity"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Austrians Hurl 100000
Troops Against Italians In
TyrOIese Alps
INTENTION IS TO SWEEP
OVER NORTHERN ITALY
Losses In Three Days Battle
Run Into ThOusands-See-
Saving at Verdun

Amsterdam, May 1S.-Three hundred
thousand Austrians along a 35-mile
front in the TyrOlese Alps are striking
o terrific bow against the Italian lines
today. Berlin military critics intimate
that Austria is hurting this powerful
offensive in the hope o. shattering the
defenders ranks and invading northern
Italy,
The losses in the three days of fight
ing already passed run high into the
thousands. The battling is spreading
eastward from the Adige river across
alpine peaks and rock plateaus, where
soldiers cling to cliffs and fight hand
to hand on narrow trails.
The Italians have been driven south
ward on five-mile front from Piazza
to the upper Astieo valley. Vienna
claims that legnatorta has been captur-
ed. Rome denies it and announces that
tue Austrians were repulsed there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Easement TRIAL Soon.

London, May 1s.-iSir Roger Case
ment win go on trial for his life early
next month, according to arrangements
today. Following his preliminary hear
ing on a charge of high treason in con-
nection with the Irish revolt, Sir Roger
was returned TO his cell in the Tower of
London. The crown may place Daniel
Bailey, Irish soldier, on trial at the
same time, but this has not been def
initely decided yet, Bailey is likely to
receive clemency, owing to his exposure
Of the treason plot.
Premier Asquith Is plan for reOrgan-
ization of the Irish administration have
not yet been revealed. His efforts at
Cancellation pleased all. The premier
was seheduIed to 60 TO Cork today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Alaska NAV Have Mail
Service by AirshipS

Washington, May ls.-After recon
sideration, the postoffiee department,
it was announced today, may accept
the offer Of Earl L. Dyers, of Iditarod,
Alaska, to carry mails by aeroplane
semi-weekly between Seward and Idi-
tardo for s49,5OO a year. The postmas-
ter general today wirelessed Dyers 10
make the necessary bonding arrange.
ments so that if his offer is accepted
he may begin the aerial mail carrying
at the earliest moment.
II was found the government could
save $4,000 annually if Dyers' offer is
accepted and certain consequent
changes in mail routing are made. Such
al arrangement. it was said, would alsC
result in reducing by 20 days the time
in winter between Seattle and Nome
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Battle Expected Soon.

San Antonio, Texas, May 1S. 49, A
pitched battle between Major Lang
horne s cavalry and the rear guard of
the Mexicans who raided Glenn Springs
was momentarily expected today fol
lowing the reports of a skirmish be-
tween the hostile forces
Two Mexieans were wounded and cap.
tured. Colonel Sibley commanding the
operations in pursuit of the raiders, is
making a dash to join Langhorne with
three troops of horsemen. The Ameri-
cans are operating south of Ell Pine,
where Jesse Deemer, American, was res
cued from the Villistas.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Americang Marching North.

Columbus, N. NJ, May 18.-American
troops in Mexico continued their north
ward march today. Practically all units
of General John J. Pershing's columns
have reached Colonia Dublan, which is
to be the expedition s advanced base.
1t was said thar preparations for the
rainy season which is at hand were be-
ing rushed, as the downpour will make
shipment of supplies over any consider
able distance extremely difficult.
Carranza columns are marching south
to occupy points evacuated by the
Americans. The United States forces
are erecting permanent camp at Dub
Ian.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
French Cantnra Fort.

Paris, May 1S.-French troops storm
ed and captured small, well defended
German fort northeast Of Hill 304 near
Verdun during the night, the war office
announced today. The French also
captured Alderman trench on Hill 2S7,
killing or making prisoner all occupants.
German attacks on positions northwest
of Verdun continued all night in heavy
force, but they were all repulsed. Sew.
ecal attempts to seize French redoubt
in Avocourt woods were defeated. Avi.
ators of both sides were busy. Ger
mans shelled Luneville, Epinal and Bel
ford. The damage was slight. On the
other hand, French aviators dropped
SO bombs into the fortress OF Metz.
Soablons railway depot was alsU shelled
from the sky.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
STICKS TO HER OFFICE

Warren, H., May 1s.-Mayoress An
gela R. Clifford, age SO, Of Warren,
only woman mayor" has decided 20
stick on the job. She said today. She
was recently reported as planning to
retire.
~ am going to stick TO the end of
my term anyhow" she said, "whether
harmony prevails in the city council or
not. "
Mrs. Garfield recently planned TO
move to California. Her term expires
May, 1917.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Two Of the Gang Wounded
and Captured---RepOrt Of
Capturing IS Denied
CLASH WITH REAR GUARD
EXPECTED AT ANY TIME
Rainy Season Due, Compelling
Pershing To Get Nearer
Source Of Supplies
By Carl D. GrOat.

Omitted Press staff cOrrespOndent.)
Washington, May 1S.-Colonel Sib-
ley, reporting through General Funston
to the war department today on Major
Langhorhe IS victory over the Glenn
Springs raiders, failed to substantiate
earlier report told of rs Mexicans hav-
as official at the department. The
earlier rep rt told Of rs Mexicans hav-
ing been captured and six killed. The
later account told only of two Mexicans
having been wounded and captured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Mrs. Jerry Bowers Of
Corvallis Killed

Corvallis, Ore, May 1s.-Her horses
running away when the king bolt of her
wagon dropped out, while she was driv.
Jag to this city from her home three
miles west Of here, Mrs. Jerry Bowers,
aged 23, realizing that she could not
stop the animals, seizeo her four year
old daughter in her arms and jumped,
receiving injuries from which she died
four hours later. The little girl was
not hurt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Jailed Four Months for
Sandering Washington

Tacoma, Wash, May 1s.-Convicted
of criminally libelling George Wash
ingtOn, first president of the United
States, Paul R. Haff z young social
list, was today senten " Judge Card
in the superior col = serve four
months in the county Q and to pay the
costs Of the trial. T ction was tax
en- following a mott :: = Haffer's at
torney for new I : which was de-
MED.
Two days time " ranted for the
filing Of notice Of al, and Haffer
was permitted to I his liberty on
bail meanwhile.
P. l.. Pendleton, :, ney for Haffer
indicated today his intvAtion to immedi
ately appeal the case to the state su
preme court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Bodies of Miners Pound.

Marathon, Texas, May lS-The bodies
of the Americans, Harris, WoOdson and
Bosworth, miners, missing since the raid
on Glenn Springs, have been found by
eattlemen in the Big Bend desert coun-
try near San Vincent, according to the
story told today by William SAMSON,
rancher.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
BILLY SUNDAY TO
UNDERGO OPERATION

Kansas City, Mo-. May 1s. 49, Billy
Sunday, the evangelist, is gong to Bal
timore for an operation at the conclu-
sion of his meetings here, he stated TO-
day. He is suffering from double her
mia, brought on by the strenuousness Of
his work in the pulpit.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
ROOSEVELT GOES TO DETROIT

New York, May 1s-CoIonel Theodore
Roosevelt left Oyster Bay for Detroit
today. The trip was undertaken at the
request of prominent Detroit citizens
who, angered at Henry Ford's views on
peace being credited generally to De-
troit, want to give Roosevelt and pre-.
paredness big sendoff.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
American Court-martialed.

London, May ls.--Jeremiah Q. Lynch,
of New York, naturalized American,
has been arrested for participating in
the Irish rebellion. He was tried by
court-martial yesterday, the American
consul at Dublin wired the United
States embassy. He win be sentenced
today.
Two other Americans are in custody
in connection with the rebellion, one in
England aud one in Ireland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
penrose Controls Maiority.

Philadelphia, May 1S.-Boiso Penrose
will control 40 Or so of the 70 dele
gates from this state to the Chicago re-
publican convention, according to still
incomplete returns this afternoon from
the presidential preference primary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18

Fred Virgins, Of the Washington
Nursery company, Toppenish, Wash, is
in the city on business and visiting his
daughter, Miss Mildred, who is attend
ing Willamette university.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
Attacks Ara Rennlsed

Berlin, May lS.-Three French at
tacks in the region of Hill 304 have
been repulsed, it was officially stated
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
FRENCH STEAMER SUNK.

London, May 1s.-The French steam
er Mira has been sunk, it was learned
in shipping circles this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
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THREE BORN LIKE CAESAR

Oamah, Neb., May 1S.-Fol-
; lowing a Caesarian operation
; which resulted in the birth of
; three sons, Mrs Anne Richter is
; dead today. The infants are in
; good health and will probably
; live.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
TODAY'S BALL SCORES
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American.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18

Confined On Page sovon.l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
National.

Weilman and Severoidi Foster an
Cady. Agnew replaced Cady.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18

Faber and Schalk; Mayer and Schang.
Williams replaced Faber. Benz replaced
Williams
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18

hUChtT HUu NIIIIVIT IIVIVVi NVuIV
and Archer. Cheney replaced Ruekei
10 innings
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18

Beulbach and Gowdy; Schneider and
WingO.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-03
Mrs. H. A. Haugan

HRu1 EEAE
The death Of Mrs. Inga Hausgen,
wife Of the late Hans A. Hausgen,
was a surprise to her many friends in
and abaut Watertown. Death 90
cured Sunday, July %, at her home
at 2S45 Logan Blvd, Chicago. Her
late husband was a brother Of Mrs.
Dave Croghan Of this city.
Mrs. Hausgen was born in Norway,
in 1853, and was. at her death, fifty.
seven years old. She, being a woman
Of very iovable character and very
interesting, won the hearts Of all who
knew her.
Mrs. Hansgen visited at the Dave
Croghan home two months during the
sumner pf 1918. While here she won
many friends who all snioyed hel
brief stay here.
AZ the funeral In Chicago, an auto.
bile Eas allied to the top with beau:
tiful MOVERS from friends. ~ d
,lthsm confinS from many distant
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-03
Local Happenings


a. E. Smith Of Watertown, was a
business visitor in this city between
trains Monday. . The Misses Gene,
we've Gullick and Mae Lehner went
UP to Watertown last Thursday even
ing to visit friends and attend the
circus. Harry Fridley went to Wa.
tertown last Thursday evening for a
visit at the Mathiesen home before
leaving for Milwaukee and Chicago
where he will spend several weeks.
Miss Stella Collins came down from
Watertown yesterday morning for q
two weeks visit with her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. A. w. Collins, and family,
before leaving for California, where
she will spend several months.-The
Brookings Messenger.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. e. Shaw and fam.
lily left the city the fore part Of the
week, after having conducted the
Idle Hour for some time past. The
property is involved in some court
proceedings and was in the hands Of
a receivership, Mrs. Shaw being the
receiver 1t Is said that while she
was in charge of the Idle Hour the
patronage was most excellent and that
the institution made a good profit
Mrs. Shaw made out her final report
before leaving the city and forwarded
it to the authorities The theater is
closed for the present, Its future not
vet seeming to have been determined.
1t is understood that 1t will be placed
on the market.
The valuation Of the county has
been increased by nearly a million, ac.
cording to the returns of the assess.
Drs and the result OF the meetings OF
the boards of equalization, the county
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-03
CURE FOR CHOLERA MoRBus.

When U little boy, now seven
years old, was a baby he was cured
of cholera morbus by ~Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and D%oiarrhoea Rem
edy," writes Mrs. Sidney Simmons,
Fair Haven. N. X. "Since then other
members 0 fmy family have used this
valuable medicine for collie and bowel
troubles with good satisfaction and /
gladly endorse it as a remedy Of ex,
ceptional merit
Adv. S-12
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-03

home. DR.. and Mrs. Mcintyre spent
Wednesday in Watertown. Mrs. j..
H. Towers is spending the week with
her grandson who is in the hospital
in WATERFOWL Quite a crowd from
here attended the circus in Water
town Friday. M. E. Moore return
ed Monday morning from WatertoWn
and reports Mrs. Moore doing nicely
and will soon be able to return homo.
Bradley Globe.
The lawn social on the lawn of
Luther hospital last Thursday even
ing was an enjoyable affair for the
more than one thousand people who
attended. The Fourth Regiment band
~discoursed music during the early
part of the evening for the deleetation
of the guests. Ice cream and cake
and lemonade were served by the
nurses, with theiE assistants, under
| whose auspices the affair was given.
Miss Mabel Grinols, ~bookkeeper and
right hand man" III The Saturday
News office, has been compelled to
take a temporary vacation on account
Of i'll health. She was off duty all
last week and has not been able to
resume her post this Week-something
very unusual for her, as, during the
past three years, there has been
! scarcely a day each week that has
not found her at her desk, excepting
during the time she toured the Rocky
Mountains and took in the exposition
at San Francisco.
II. L. Loucks departed yesterday
morning for Sioux Falls to attend a
I conference of those interested in
making certain issues prominent in
the pending political campaign. From
Sioux Falls Mr.. Loucks will proceed
to Chicago to be present at a meeting
| called by Mr.. Palmer, who was nomi
mated for vice president by the pro
| gressive convention at Chicago-the
convention whose nomination Mr.
Roosevelt declined to accept. These
prosressives and such others as may
join them hope to make a good show
ing at the November election.
The board Of county commissioners
drew the following names to go on tbs
jury panel: Ben Wagner, George
Haider and Mike Dyer Of Kranzburg'
William Walter of Sheridan; T. E
Sweet of Pelican; John Hallauer o.
Kampeska; George H. Kent of Hen
ry; G. l.. Brando and J. P. Coyle o
Henry village; Matheas Hollander o
Elmira; T. E. Riley of Lake; J. ]
Purcell. ST., Of Richland; Martin De
Willie and John Doan of Waverly
Reuben Schmeling and Fred A. Stei1
of Rauville; William Welsh and R. E
Springer of Fuller; e. H. Walkow ant
NJ. NJ. Jones of Florence; William Nc
Chung of Phipps; Arthur Borns o
Leola; William Pobanz and Claud'
Nissen of South Shore; W. F. H
Borns and Charles Lentz of German
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-03

commissioners having recently finish
ed their work after the various local
boards had concluded theirs. The
valuation of personal property is fix
ed at $4,410, 042, the balance Of the
$26, 0 ,405 being real estate and i'm
proyements. This does not include
railroad properties, which r assess
ed BY the state board and whose valu-
alton will be added to the local rolls
within the near future. WatertoWn's
total valuation as equaliezd is $7,624,-
tbs, OF about 30 per cent OF the total
in the county.
Hon. August Burnstad, in his re-
tired life since he quit politics, seems
to have become imbued with the idea
that he ought to do something to en-
terrain his friends. This is how he
did it the other day, according TO the
Florence Forum: august Burnstad,
Charley Pour and Burdette Meyer
were out riding in Mr.. Burnstad's car
| Wednesday when the car took a no
ton 10 stop-and it did. A spindle on
a front wheel broke, then the other
wheel did the same thing, and then
things happened rapidly, August re-
ceived a black eye, Charley received
a badly injured shoulder and face, and
Burdette received the eurpIise OF his
young life, although he was not in
jured. The car was somewhat wreck
ed"
The Wallace Scout ,~philosophe.
philosophers as follows, no~twithstand
ing he himself took in" the circus:
Last Friday was circus day in Wa
tertoWn and it was a great dav. PeO-
Pile came for miles by train and in
autos, and the number is estimated
at 10000 or more. A circus is a
crowd getter and Ringlings' is nc ex-
ception. The show is the everagc
whose greatest feat is humbugging
the people--Who seem to enjoy it to
the fullest extent. Fifteen or twenty
thousand dollars were taken from the
country last Friday which, if given
to the cause of good roads or other
tpublic purposes would be more useful
but amusements must be INDUCED
regardless t what is practical, sensi.
BILE or for the good of humanity in
general"
con the Cars" a publication I'M.
der the direction of F. M. Mills, pres,
ilent of the Sioux Falls street rail
way company, pays MI. Schlosser the
following compliment: "Watertown
has put one over on every other city
in the Dakotas or the middle, vest by
securing George Schlosser az secre
tary Of its Chamber OF Commerce
What he desn't know about that line
Of business is hardly worth consid
ering, His long connection with tbs
press Of the state and his secretary.
ship of the National Editorial associa
ton. which he has held for many
years and to which he is annually
elected by reclamation, gives him ar
acquaintance all over the union which
must be an asset to any city in whose
interest he is working. Watertowr
has all the elements for making &
fine city and George car make the
most Of them"
Earl Lusk had dental work done al
Watertown Monday. Mrs. VIM Sires
and son. Paul, of Watertown, arrived
Monday and are guests at the Lusl
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-03
LIVER TROUBLE.

Il am bothered with liver trouble
about twice a year." writes Joe Ding.
man, Webster City, Iowa. :" have
pains in my side and back and an
awful soreness in my stomach.
heard of Chamberlain's Tablets and
tried them. BY the time l had used
half a bottle of them I was feeling
well and. had no signs of pain" OBJ
tainable everywhere. Adv. S-12