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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04

London, Jan. 4,--Premier Asquith to-
day confirmed reports that Sir John
Simon had resigned from the English
cabinet. His announcement was made
in the house of commons following a
two and half hours session of the
cabinet from which Simon was alb
sent.
Despite contrary reports, the Chron-
icle today said positively that Ireland
will not be included in the scope Of the
conscription bill the government is in
PRODUCING this week.
Although reports have been current
for several days that other members
would quit as result Of forcing CON
scription on the nation, every other
member attended the cabinet session.
Simon was n liberal, who served as
attorney general in the previous cabinet
and was given the home affairs post in
the coalition cabinet.
There was talk at first Of the war
that he planned to quit, because of his
opposition to the struggle, but was de-
tered from this by reason Of Ger
many's violation Of Belgium's neutral
ity.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
Wilson Issues Statement.

Washington, Jan. 4.-President Will
son issued h statement today in which
he admitted that the situation between
Austria and America is very grave. He
is cooperating with Secretary Lansing
in an effort to get full facts as to re-
cent submarine activities, and as soon
as these are obtained, he will act
promptly.
The statement issued through sccrc
tory Tumulty said:
"The president and secretary of state
are taking every means possible to OBJ
tain facts in this grave matter, and
win act just as soon as information is
obtained"
The grave matter referred to was the
sinking of the Persia and other liners
following closely on Austria S reply in
the Ancona case.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04

AS a result of their conferences, Stone
aud Flood prepared to prevent discus
sion of international problems on the
floors Of congress.
Adjournment of the senate eased this
task, inasmuch as several there were
primcd for verbal explosion.
The president aud the chairmen dis
cussed all eventualities, and the frecst
consultation and cooperation between
congress and the White House was as
sured if breaking Of diplomatic relo-
tions becomes necessary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
PERSIA TURNS TURTLE
DEATHS ESQ TO 500
Women and Children Slip
Down Her Decks to Death
As She Turned

London, Jan. 4-.-Scenes OF horror pre-
ceded the plunge of the p. & o. liner
Persia, victims of u submarine in the
Mediterranean.
She turned turtle while lifeboats were
getting away from her side. Tho waves
washed more than score of passengers
from. the deck Then the giant snip
dipped sharply, sending shrieking wo-
men and children slipping into the wa
ter. Before the eyes OF survivors, she
rolled over and went down while u score
still clung to the decks.
The admiralty today abandoned hope
that American Consul McNecly had
been saved, although II persons includ-
ing Lord Montagu were reported in
late advices to have landed ut Malta.
Officials still estimate that from 200
to 300 persons pcrishcd.
At the same time, the owners of the
torpodood liner Glengyle said she did
not carry over five passengers and that
these were saved.
Consul McNeely was in the cabin
when the ship was nit, and was one
Of the last to reach the deck, survivors
said. Most Of the other passengers
were at luncheon, without u thought Of
danger.
Those on deck strapped on life belts
while the crew worked with the life
boats. Nearly 10 crowded into one
boat; when II struck the water, the
waves Tapped over it and threatened
TO sink it. Thereupon some were trans
ferred to another boat.
Many survivors leaped from tho ca
reening ship or were washed from the
deck before she sank. Several floated
for hours, desperately clinging for an
hour or more to bits Of wrcckngc.
Tho sound Of hymns rose from those
in tho lifeboats, above the screams of
women and children, as survivors stTug-
gled in the water alongside the Persia,
Charles II. Grant Of Boston said today
at Alexandria, according to press dis
patches.
Grant, like many others, was al lunch
con, he said, when there came sudden
explosion as though the boiler had
blown up. In orderly manner, the pas
scngcrs went on deck,
The starboard boats could not be put
oversize because of the listing. Grant
himself slid off the ship, entangling
his foot in rope as he went but jerk
ing II loose after somo effort. He fin
ally was picked up and then and after
rowing around some time was taken
aboard by British cruiser and taken
to Alexandria.
Ho indicated that the vessel sank
with great rapidity.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
Fun Was Fast and Furious
from Opening Ode Until
Lights Went Out
TWENTY-FIVE NEOPHYTES
ARE GIVEN WHITE WINGS
Kay Sings, Huckestein Talks,
Rodgers CriticiSes, and All
Get Gay

With the initiation of 22 members
into its organization, the Cheriians held
their third annual banquet at the Ma
rion hotel last evening. King Bing
Kay surrendered his purple gown and
golden crown to his successor, i. G..
Deckabach, and the 22 candidates were
properly initiated and started on the
road that all good Cherrians travel
Cheered on by the suggestive notices
facing them on all sides, such as "Good
bye, I'm going to be an angel" and
Man Is dust, but wnen he falls from
the water wagon, his name is mud, "
the anxious candidates were led to q
table set with tin plates and iron knives
and forks and permitted to partake Of
the banquet, to prepare them for that
ordeal TO follow.
With the serving Of the banquet, the
Cherrians were entertained with the
singing Of three cabaret girls from the
Oregon grill Portland, and the Scotch
songs by Donald McGregor.
Tom Kay's Swan Song.
Tom Kay delivered his King Bing
swan song, responded TO by George II.
Rodgers in which Mr.. Rodgers compli.
mented the King as being the only
Cherrian who could get hair cut with.
out taking his hat off.
Governor Withycombe, the honor
guest believes that the industrial de-
preston was fast disappearing and
cheered the spirits Of the Cherrians by
predicting a return Of good times for
the year 1916. August Huckestein dis
claimed any intentions Of looking at the
(Cnniinnnd ON Pam Hirl
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
sUBsoIL1Na HUERTA

III raso, Texas, Jan. 4.--After per-
forming Il second operation last night
upon General Huerta, his physicians
planned today to operate third time.
lie is suffering from jaundico and gall
conditions, but doctors said he passed
ns comfortable night as could be cx-
pected H. the circumstances.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
Called to the Colors.

Loudon, Jan. 4.-Single men be-
tween the ages Of 90 and 26 inclusive,
who enlisted under the Derby recruit
ing campaign were called to the British
colors today and must report February
Sth.
The call followed the cabinet session
and 1t means the reinforcement Of the
British troops BY several hundred thou
sand.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
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ToDAY's OLDEST STORY

K Topeka, Kans., Jan. 4.-Be-
< cause, railroad officials say, a
< disastrous slump in local passen.
K ger business has been occasion
K ed by vast numbers Of automo.
< biles in Kansas, representatives
< Of the railroads will today ask
K the state Public Utilities com.
X mission to grant them an in.
K crease from two cents mile to
!, three cents a mile on passenger
K rates. They have tabulated
\ heavy statistics TO help prove
X their case against the auto
X mobile.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
To Censor Amerlcnn Letterp.

London, Jan. 4.-Amercan cores
pondence to aud from Great Britain
will be censored hereafter according to
official announcements today.
letters 60 America have been censor
cd for months. 1h9 new order applies
to mail from AmCrico to England.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
DESPERATE FIGHTING FOR
. MASTERY OF ADR|AT|C

MOntenegrns Hold Mount LOwcen Which Commands Caitaro,
the Austrian Naval Base On the Adriac Plan With Aid
Of Allies to Drive Ausrians From This Base, and IeutOns
From the Sea-FOr Six Days Battle Has Ragged, But The
Soldiers Of Montenegro Fight Heroicaly and Hold
the Fort"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
THE FIRST INDICTMENT

Portland, Ore, Jan. 4.---The first in.
dictment under the new prohibition law
was returned by the grand jury today
against Gus Anderson. Anderson was
arrested last night. He is said to have
admitted his guilt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
Scene in Parliament.

London, Jan. 4.--Laborites, support
ed by radicals, created scene in the
house Of commons today by dcnouncing
the government for suppressing Scotch
newspapers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
2.l00,0O0 Prisoners.

Berlin, Jan. 4.-The central allies
have taken 100000 prisoners since the
beginning Of the war, II was estimated
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
PRESIDENT TAKES Up
SUBMARINE QUESTION

Nothing Can Be Done Concerning the Persia Until Facts Are
Learned Through Official Sources--President Issues
Statement Admitting Situ,s Is Very Crave Even
Diplomatic Tangle2. de Almost Hopeless by
Recent Events Unless Action ubmarne Is Voluntarily
DisavOWed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
WAR ODDITIES

London, Jan. 4.-The Prince
Of Wales has worn out five uni.
forms since he went TO the front
in November, 1915.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-04
Attack Without Warning.

Washington, Jun, 4. Further
evidence that American Consul Nc
Nccly lost his life in the sinking Of tho
liner Persia, and that tho vessel was
attacked without warning came today
in q report TO the state department by
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
E. c. JEWETT CHOSEN
 FOR SECOND TERM.
Former Norwich Man Reelected by Directors of Brockton Chamber of Commerce.

Executive Secretary Elmer c. Jewett of the Brockton Chamber of Commerce, formerly of this city, Las been retained for another year by the directors of the chamber, this action being taken at a special meeting of the directorate at the Commercial club several days ago.
 The special meeting was held pri- marily for the purpose of electing an executive secretary, which is accom- plished by annual election, according to the constitution. MT. Jewett has experienced exceptional success during his first year ass executive secretary, and the directors were unanimous in their vote to retain him.
 MT. Jewett nas served II months as secretary, going to Brockton from Norwich, and in that time has distin- guished himself by successful achieve ments.
 While about 800 members are now enrolled, it is the desire of the direc- tors that the membership be increased to 1000 members and enlarge it's infiu- ences correspondingly Steps to this end will soon be taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
SAYS THERE IS DECREASE
 IN CHILD LABOR,
Industrial Inspector Says Conditions In Tobacco Fields Have Been Ex- aoserated.

There has been a decrease in child labor in ardous and difficult occupations in Connecticut accord ing to Miss Charlotte M Holloway, of New London, industrial investiga- tor in the state department of labor, who spoke Tuesday afternoon before the Ladies Social Organization of the Asylum Avenue Baptist church in Hartford. Child labor conditions, she said in the tobacco fields have been greatly exaggarted.
 Conditions in Connecticut stores and the life of department store girl clerks were described in some detail by the speaker Many of these girls. she said, received not more than s6 a week. Nearly all of them live at home. For those who do not, the Y. W. c. A. furnishes the best home. The dearth of labor, be- cause of the demand for workers by the munitions factories, was dis cussed by Miss Holloway, with it's consequent effect of raising wages in other lines of work. She predicted a collapse at the end of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
w. C.. T. U. PARLOR MEETING Members Entertained at Home of Mrs.
 S. Howard Mead.

The W. c. T. U. held a very inter esting parlor meeting Wednesday af- ternoon at the home of Mrs. s. How ard Mead. the superintendent of the parlor meetings. The meeting was well attended and several important phases of the work were Interestingly discussed. The singing of the w. c: T. U. song opened the meeting with Mrs. Arthur F. Wyman presiding at the piano. Mrs. Meade read Scrip and also led in prayer Mrs. Meade also read articles taken from the an- nual w. c. T. U. report on the promo ton of purity in literature and art. In the state of Colorado the W. c. T. U. works with the city government on censoring moving pictures and dance halls, In the report also appeared an article which referred to the work carried on in Illinois where the W. c. T, U. is trying to suppress novels that commend the use of liquor and mar eotics. In Kansas the organization have placed purity literature in pub lie libraries. The W. c. T. U. in one city in New Jersey has suppressed in decent post cards. Ohio has over 200 purity workers who have done much good work.
 All members present at the meeting discussed freely the different phases Of purity. Mrs. Meade reminded the ladies of the prohibition victories in five states in the recent election. The five states added to the roll are South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Michigan and Idaho. Miss Angie Stanton read an interesting article entitled A Boy on Prohibition and Mrs. Meade read a poem entitled Till Our Banner is Made Free, written by Mrs. J. B. Starkwea- ther of this city. Mrs. Arthur F. Wy man read an article which told of the closing of saloons in Virginia on Nov. ember 1 and how the law in Virginia provides for g. prohibition commis- sioner who sees that the law is en- forced at a salary of s3,5D0. Mrs. Charles A. Hagberg who has charge of the food sale which the ladies will hold in the Thayer building in the near future, urged all to contribute Concluding the business session a so- cial hour was enjoyed and Mrs. Meade poured tea.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
WANTS VERDICT SET ASIDE
George H. Pratt Filed Motion in Superior Court Wednesday Afternoon-Was Defendant in Automobile Suit and Ordered Pay $1s2551-Suit Over Loss of Ten Bales of Cotton Started Yesterday.

Wednesday afternoon notice of a motion to set aside the verdict of the jury in the superior court in this city on Tuesday afternoon by which Dud- ley St. c. Donnelly of New London was awarded damages of $182551 from George H. Pratt of this city for an automobile accident near the tannery in Greenevil1e two years ago this month was filed with the clerk of the superior court. nesday morning Judge Joel H. Reed was informed that the case of Sarah Cowhey and others of New London vs. Elizabeth Mu1cahey. exc. of New Lon don, appeal from probate, had been settled out of court. It was contest ued at about $40,O00. For years MT. Cooney was a boss horseshoer in the Pequot section of New London. Some of his heirs live in Norwich. The case of Benjamin l.. Armstrong vs, the city of New London has. also been adjust ed. This was an action for dama ges on account of the changing of the grade of the Ashcroft road in the out skirts of New London and the plain- tiff claims his property that he had developed was damaged.
 Another case settled without trial was that of John Slaga vs. the Ameri- can Straw Board company. This was an action for S5,000 on account of in jury to the plaintiff in the plant of the defendant in Norwich. The case of Mary F. Rogers vs. the city of New London was adjusted by the six law yers in the case and will not be tried. It was an action for damages on ac- count of the changing of grade of the walk on the Norwich road in the west end of New London.
 After a jury had been selected the trial of the case of A. J. Ingersoll of New Orleans vs. the Norwich & New
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

York Propeller Company was started. According to the papers in the case Sayles & Whitaker, cotton brokers, sold to the Falls company for the date of the sale was Dec. 6, 1912. It is claimed by the buyer of the cotton that there was one bale missing from a lot of 50 bales, three from a lot of 100 bales and six from lot of 100 bales. The value of the cotton was
 Frederick T. sayles of sayles & the Falls company.
 George Joseph Levy of New York. clerk for the Southern Pacific Rail- road company, told of delivering the cotton in question to the Norwich & New York Propeller company.
 William H. Martin also testified for the plaintiff as did Arthur Chester Brown, the agent of the Falls com pany.
 The plaintiff then rested and the de- fense started it's testimony. Arthur P. Browning. New York agent Of t1i t1raa : Norwich and New York Propeller com panY, tc4d what he knew of his com psny handling the cotton that is .miss- ing. George J. Levy also testified for the defense.
 Charles V. Knouse, the local agent of the Norwich and New York Pro- pel1er company, told of receiving the cotton and said it was sent by truck men to the. Falls company. He said sometimes the drivers brought back the receipts and often they were mai1- ed back to the shipping company.
 At BOA the defense rested. William H. Martin was called in rebuttal. He told of the methods of receiving cotton at the mills of the Falls Co.
 The arguments were then started and were in progress when court ad- journed about 4.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
The Joy of Being
 Cured of Asthma

If all people who have used oxidaze and have been benef0d by 1t would write of their experience just as this. lady has done. much good would result
 Waterbury, Conn.,, 3S8 Willow St. have been victim of asthma and was told by my doctor that in two years I would be a total wreck if did not change my locality. sat up for three years and most of the time with my arms raised. so could breathe. I had bronchial asthma in its worst form, with cough that was simply awful. I have been so distress ed for breath that I have crawled up stairs. I could not walk.
 I began to use Oxidaze year ago and did not use any other treatment and am entirely cured. Why, sur prise myself. the way can hustle, and can do more work than two women now. have absolutely no sign of asthma or catarrh now. and if I take cold just use. Oxidaze and I am over it in no time. think Oxidaze ought to be boomed to the highest degree. I cannot say enough for it. The first tablet relieved my breathing and from that time felt 9 cure was in store for me through faithful use and a little patience, and it has come with all. 3sS Willow St., Waterbury, Conn Note-Oxidaze tablets for asthma catarrh, coughs, colds, bronchial af- fections and similar complaints is now one of the standard preparations dis pensed and recommended by Lee & Os- good and other good druggists every where
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
GRANDMA NEVER LET
 HER HAIR GET GRAY
Kept her locks youthful dark and glossy with common garden
 Sage and Sulphur.

When you darken your hair with Sage Tea and Sulphur, no one can tell, because it's done so naturally, so even ly. Preparing this mixture, though, at home is mussy and troublesome For 50 cents you can buy at any drug store the ready-to-use preparation, inn proved by the addition of other in gredients, called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. By morning all gray hair disappears, and, after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully darkened, glossy and 1uxuriant.
 Gray, faded hair, though no disgrace, is sign of old age, and as we all de- sire youthful and attractive appear ance, get busy at once with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound and look years younger. This ready to- use preparation is a delightful toilet requ- site and not a medicine. It is not in tended for the cure, mitigation or pre- yention of disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
NEW AGENT FOR
 HOLLAND FARM BUREAU
John E. Clifford Will Take Up Work Latter Part of This Month.

John E. Clifford, of Danvers, Mass, has been engaged as the county agent of the Holland county farm bureau. He is 43 years of age and will begin his work the latter part of this month.
 After graduating from the Massa- chusetts Agricultural college in 1894, with honors. being class orator and winning the Grinnell prize in agricul- ture, he went directly into general farming in the town of Sutton. Mass, in company with H. S. Stockwell, brother of former State Secretary of Agriculture James W. Stockwell He remained there nearly twenty years, during which time he helped to de- velop one of the finest Devon herds in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
GRAPE JUICE ARGUMENT
 NETS s2o FINE Club Members Had Discussion on Merits and Demerits of Secretary of the Navy.

Overriding a demurrer entered by Attorney G. Curtis Morgan, represent ing the accused, Judge Colt Wednes- day morning found John Mock, James Row1ey and James Sullivan guilty of breach of the peace. and assessed fines of $20 each in the New London police court. Charges against John Newcomb and Daniel Devine, who fig ured in connection with the arrests at the Mechanics club. 5 Bradley street, at an early hour Sunday morning, were nolled. at the suggestion of Pros ecuting Attorney Daniel M. Cronin.
 The trouble followed a political dis cussion of the merits and demerits of iels, who some of those present thought had made a grievious mis- take when he put into effect the rul- ing that nothing stronger than grape juice should be permitted in the navy lockers.
 as the facts in the case were delved into and reached a climax when Dew ey Devtne was elected from the club room and thrown down stairs because of his opposition to the popular view Of the matter. Daniel Devine went to the assistance of Dewey and he, too, was set upon by the others and eject ed. John Newcomb, a steward of the club, in the meantime sent 8 call to police headquarters for assistance in quelling the disturbance. Lieuten- ant Jeffers and several patrolmen placed the four men under arrest, charged with breach of the peace, and held Newcomb for keeping a disor- derly house.
 Newcomb's case was no1led because of the lack of evidence, no complaints having previously been filed against the clubhouse. which is conducted ac- cording to the state laws, enacted in 1915.
 In finding the three men guilty, Judge Colt expressed the opinion that there was no intent at injury, and since the affair occurred in a place that exists by virtue of temperance legislation, enacted in 1915. which all lows places with club certificates to dispense liquors among their mem bers, there was no violation of the law in the fact that the men were gathered there
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
GALES FERRY SUMMER
 RESIDENTS WILL WE'D
Invitations Out For Marriage of Miss Helen ApIin to Chester. Q. Bones- tell

Invitations have been received in Gales Ferry by frienus or MT. and Mrs. Frank Albert Aplin to the mar riage of their daughter Helen to Chester Dean Eonestell, Nov. 30, at SS0 o'clock in the evening at 145 Cottage avenue, Mount Vernon, N. Y. The at home cards read after the first of January at Camarillo Cal Miss Aplin is we'll known socially in Gales Ferry, while the family mad it's sum- mer home there for some years.