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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
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THOSE ARMY AND NAVY BILLS

The army bill it passed the senate yesterday carried
an appropriation of $31200000O the largest sum
appropriated by any nation in time of peace except Rus
sia in 1914 when providing for army of five million she
appropriated the of $390000000 On top of this the
navy bill calls for 00O which is the largest navy
bill ever passed by any nation The two make a grand
total of $625,00O0O0 This like large sum- and it
is from an Individual standpoint but from the nations
viewpoint it is rifle 1t is spent every twenty days by
England alone in carrying the present war In this
country the hens if they kept busy, would pay the bill in
year Neither of these bills have passed the house. and
it is claimed they will have hard shedding there 1t is
probable both will be reduced before being finally
the president fwe nation going to be prepared
for all emergencies it better to be thoroughly prepared
There is wide divergence of opinion the necessity
of preparing for possible war; but matter how any Of
us believe, we must all admit that the little tange with
Mexico has shown that it would take time get
army of any size together and equipped for the field
The preparedness sentiment is strong and will un-
doubtedy prevail for if public sentiment demands it it
will get it. That is what public sentiment is for and if
it is in the majority it is all right for that is what bosses
iNthis free country.
The cry has been that must have navy second only
to Englands and if this is necessary naturally follows
that we should have navy second to none If this
country ever has war with any European nation it will
be with England and England never fights alone At
present she has an alliance with Japan, and this sug
gests what might happen if locked horns with
mother country If we have with Japan it
will be at Englands dictation and they will be together
If we are going into the preparedness business let do it
first class style and play second fiddle to none far
ruling the is concerned 1t is not probable that we
will have with any European nation, but the situa-
ton is much like that of old man Renck pioneer of the
Hooking valley in Ohio, who was an ardent believer in
foreordnation One day his boys wanting to go hunting
asked the old for his rifle. "No" said he 81 am
going down to Lancaster and might meet an Indian"
"We if you did Dad he couldn't kill you until your
time had could he?" artfully suggested Of
the boys
"No sonny he couldn't; but suppose when I met the
Indian his time had come, wouldn't be in poor shape
without gum"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

most important suspect thus lar taxi
en-, has been entangled in maze Of
circumstantial evidence there is theo.
ry that he may have geen merely tool
OF "higher up.
Detectives are expecred to establish
definitely today whether Thomas Moon
ey and his wife were connected with
the dynamiting. Mrs Mooney was pub
through severe cross examination re-
garding the Identification of hat she
Is said to have worn last Saturday.
This hat was identified by Miss Es.
telle Smith, who has already identified
Billings as man she saw on the roof
of Market street building shortly be-
fore the bomb exploded The bomb
squad is also investigating the story
of NJ. T. Prendergast, an Oakland
gardner, which gives a new angle to
the theories thus far advanced He
said a man slightly resembling Bill.
complexion, placed a hand satchel at
the corner of Steuart and Market
streets Saturday afternoon. Prender-
CAST further declared that he was look
ing directly at the satehel when the
eAplOSlOn occurred.
To Arrest Three More
Capt. Matheson of the bomb squad,
admitted later that he expected TO
make three more arrests.
'There will be three more arrests"
he said, ''but when | caAnot say, nor
can ! tell you whether the suspects
have been located Billings cannot bs
shaken. He is not SO much defiant
as stubborn and sullen, taking refuge
in silence
District Attorney Fickert reiterated
his denial that Billings had confessed
and said:
Billings has been held as we sup.
posed, incommunicado, but during nis
interview with Miss Smith yesterday,
when she identified him. he refused
to talk, saying: Il intend to stick by
the rest of the boys.
''There is no way that he sould have
known about the rest of the boys
except through some sub rosa COM
l have given up hope Of
getting confession from him. -
All tne suspects are held in differ
eat parts of the city prison.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
BELIEVE BILLINGS
Continued from page one.)

police information regarding the part
played by others in the bomb plot and
that a statement from Billings regard
ing the case had been in police hands
since yesterday.
The head of the alleged ring is still
at large, police said, but he is under
surveillance any may be taken any time,
according to one official.
A ball of steel, an automobile bear,
ing of an odd size, was the prime clew
which aided the police in weaving about
Billings net Of circumstantial evi-
dence which caused his arrest.
Fickert this morning revealed that a
number of what heretofore have been
regarded as ''slugs" found in the bod
les of parsons killed by the bomb. were
ball bearings. Bearings found in Bill.
ings room were identical in size. Flick.
ert said.
Billings worked some time ago for the
Cadillac garage. he said. He was dis.
charged and a number of bearings were
later found to be missing, said the dis,
trict attorney.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

The republicans it seems have concluded to make the
presidential campaign not any things they have done
to deserve the confidence of the people, but President
Wilson's alleged mistakes That he has made mistakes is
quite probable for he is human That anyone following
Mr. Hughes is elected he will make mistakes just as all
others will. If President Wilson is reelected he will
probably make other mistakes for perfection is not for
humanity
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
HUGHES AND THE LAND GRANT

The Oregonian frankly admits that Mr.. Hughes is as
much to blame if there is blame, for the Oregon land
grant decision the other members of the court neither
less since the opinion was unanimous. 1t adds
that had Justice Hughes instead of Justice Kenna written
the opinion it would not have been ambiguous Our con-
temporary too modest in its qualification of the decision
as Ambiguous" With all due Difference to the wisdom
and learning of the supreme court of the United States
the decision is worse than ambiguous is asnine. Old
Bill Puvine the long time justice Of the peace at Pizen
Switch, Nevada, who never saw the inside OF book
other than the 81 page edition of the seretyped volume
of the four Kings could, and would have nearer
giving reasonable and understandable opinion than did
the concentrated and combined wisdom of the supreme
court
1t customary forcours in examining into and trying
to constue an act of congress OF the legislature to take
the intent of the and the self evident intent of the
legislators into considerations and where act is in any
way ambiguous to construe it the legislators evidently
intended to be understood In other words to discover
the intent of the law making body and let that govern
In the case of the Oregon and California land grant the
court did nothing of the kind but simply handed down
decision repeating what the granting act said and letting
it go at that 1t held that the land given to the rail
road for the purpose OF aiding in the constructing OF It's
railroad with the proviso that said lands should be sold
in quantities not exceeding 160 to any person
and at price not exceeding $3.50 per acre.
Then it added that congress had not set time I'M
which the lands must be sold that time was indefinite,
could be fixed by the railroad company and it need not
sell the lands at all but if it did it comply with the
terms of the granting act The court stuffed itself,
handed the people lemon and the railroad lawsuit.
The court held the granting act ambiguous and pro-
ceeded to make it perfectly lucid by creating an ambiguity
in its decision. In effect it said "An ambiguity is
thing ambiguous, but if create ambiguity it is not
ambiguous to but plain pike staff Dogberry him.
self would be shaed into admiration of such remarkabe
premises, followed by such clear and overwhelming con-
cluSonS.
Justice Hughes was no more to blame than the other
justices for adding confusion to what was before badly
enough tangled, nor was he less so.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

Permission has been granted the
Southern Pacific to put its local rates
ON the Coos Bay branch into effect at
once, without the statutory notice of
thirty days. inasmuen as the line is in
actual operation. A new schedule,
lower than that maintained during the
construction period, has been filed
with the public service commission.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

OH I1le UlIllk-IIeSt ItaCneTeu SOngSteTS
skin it. The birds not only warble tunes
that have Caruso going, they eat the bugs
that eat the prunes and all things green
and growing. To guard the birds we truly
should adopt some stringent measure, and
make their lives, in field and wood, one
golden round of pleasure. But we are rails
ing cats to burn, all useful methods dodg-
ing; and nothing that cat can earn will
pay its board and lodging. The cats kill
off the orioles. the robins and the thrnshes-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
Another Clew Found

San Francisco, July 29.-Three more
arrasts as the result of the investiga.
tion of the San Francisco bomb out
rage ARE expected before Monday. Ad-
mission was made today by one police
official that the supposed ring leader
has not yet been taken into custody,
although minute description of him
is in the hands of the police. 1t is
declared, however, that his identity
may become known some time TODAY
While Warren Billings, held as the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

The Oregonian paragrapher preparing the way for
possible slips of memory to where roads lead to, sug
gests that f of the editors at Medord next week
mistake the road to Honbrook for that Crater Lake
charge to absence of sign boards" Anyway the result
is the matter which road is taken At the end of
either one can get drop of the crater.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

Now that the Lee Jeans has been decided let
hope our neghbors up Turner way may forget their fac
differ in opinion as to many things they still all in the
same boat and what helps the town helps ALL while what
hurts it hurts ALL and that therefore all have the interest
OF the community at heart though some of them
may be mistaken to what is best Every citizen has
right to his opinion and to the expression Of it. Why
then quarrel?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

The news about the Deutschland very similar to the
statement about Villa and about reliable. She takes
her clearance papers and ready to leave regularly
Villa is killed and resurected Pity he could not be
placed on her when she really gets ready to leave.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

The Oregonian is puzzled over the possible workings
of the and and loan law" The law provides that land
be taxed to the full amount it will bring in rent five
year lease" Tax the market value of the land is pro-
hbited 1t is this account that the Oregonian wants
to know the rental value of 1000 fir trees timber being
rated as land. We are always willing to do all to
shed light knoty questions for contemporary, but
this time it is wadng in deep waters If it finally dis
covers the answer we humby suggest it deve into that
other perpexing problem, why is URen?"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

The agricultural activities of of the big countries
OF Europe for the past two years have been largely con-
fined to planting men, The trouble is that the more they
plant the less they have
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
BIRDS AND CATS

VINO does not love the singing birds? I spend much
time admring their solos, which, though minus words
are cheerful and inspiring. The nightingale and bobo-
link the thrush the wren the nnet The phonograph is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29

and tear their bodies full of holes with eager claws and
tushes The bird kills off the bugs and grubs and by the
cat is smten and should take choice of clubs and
slay the cat and kitten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-28

Car Lines
at Bangor
Eiqht Cars of Fl Run
ming Sunday Despite
Strike of Motormen
and Conductors
r,ews Said to Be Composed of
Local and Experienced Men
Fifty Strikebreakers Are Sent
Back to New York

Bangor Me-, Aug. 27.-Service is
rsdually being resumed on the street
,ar lines Of the Bangor Railway &
Electric Co., whose conductors and
motormen are on strike. Eight cars
we're running today, giving partial
..rvdce on all local and suburban
dues, and the company announces
that Is cars will be running on Mon
day out Of 81 required to perform
normal service. On Tuesday or
Wednesday. General Manager Graham
announced tonight it is expected to
resume full service, with crews COM
posed entirely Of local and experienced
men. Fifty men who were on the way
here from New York were turned
back at Newport. their services not
being required.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-28
German Claims

Berlin reports that Bulgarian forces
operating to the west of Lake Ochrida
have captured the town of Malik in
Albania and that along the Struma
King Ferdinand's men are approach
ing the mouth Of the river. Paris ad-
mits that the Bulgars have taken all
except one of the forts at Kavala on
the Aegean sea, but says the newly ac-
quired positions have come under the
fire of British warships. Paris also
says that along the Struma the French
artillery is bombarding their adverse
ries, while west Of the Vardar and
near Lake Ostrovo the Serbs have put
down vigorous attacks of the Bulgars
On British Front
Despite bad weather, there has been
considerable fighting and a recrudes-
cence of mine warfare along the Brit
ish front in France. London reports
the capture Of 200 yards of German
trench Saturday evening north Of Ba-
zenith LIE Petit and a further gain of
ground northwest Of Ginchy. Berlin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-28
Russian I riisoners
Suffering in German
Camps Of Detention

Boston, Aug. Histories of suffering
and illness among Russian prisoners OF
war in German detention camps. said ro
be due to lack of sufficient food, were
told by c. B. Overotchef. secretary of the
central committee organized in SWitzer-
land for the relief of Russian prisoners
in statement given out here today
through Alice Stone Blackwell, editor Of
the Woman's Magazine.
Prisoners of all nationalities receive the
same food. but the British, French and
Belgian soldiers fare better, according to
Mr. Oberotcheff, because of the packa ges
they frequently receive from home. They
are forbidden, however, to share these
extras with their less fortunate asso-
ciates and as result the Russians often
get garbage thrown out by the camp
kitchens, the statement declares.
Information as to the condition Of the
Russians came first through delegates to
who had visited the prison camps, and
later was verified by personal talks with
exchanged prisoners. according to Mr..
Oberoutcheff.
THE daily ration of the prisoners is
very scanty," he said. I'm the morning
they are given coffee without milk or
sugar and 200 Grams Of potato bread to
last them the entire day. At noon they
receive a small quantity Of soup, some
vegetables and sometime, but not often, a
piece of meat Supper is much the same.
It is clear that the prisoners must go
hungry.
"The English, French and Belgian
prisoners often receive supplies Of
food from their governments, relief
societies, or relatives or friends, but
II is not so with the Russians. For
instance. in one camp each Of the
French prisoners Of war got 12-pound
packages every week while Russian
prisoners got only one package apiece
in the course Of two months and a
half. Russian prisoners often beg
countrymen, but of prisoners Of other
help not only from their own richer
nationalities. Many Of these would be
glad to give, but 1t is forbidden.
1.-THE hungry Russians, however,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-28
CONFLICTING PLANS
FOR SETTLING RAILROAD
WAGE CONTROVERSY

Here are the provisions Of the Pres
dents settlement plan, which he de-
manded the railroads accept and which
the brotherhoods have accepted:
THAT the men be granted the
eight-hour day with 10 hours pay for
eight hours work.
THAT overtime be paid on pro-
rata basis.
3-That all other issues be settled
by federal commission.
Here are the brotherhoods' original
demands, to which the President feels
he has made just modification.
1.-The eight-hour day, with 10
hours pay for eight hours work.
2-All overtime to be paid for at the
rate Of time and half pay
Here are the provisions of the rail-
roads final reply to the President:
THAT the interstate commerce
commission authorize the railroads,
starting at once, to keep two sets of
maintenance books, one on the basis
Of the present rate Of pay and one on
the basis Of the mems original de-
mands.
! That the President name a board of
arbitration to consider all the issues
between the railroads and the brother
hoods.
3-That the difference in amounts
between what the two sets of books
show be subject to the draft Of the ar
bitrators to pay the men whatever in
crease in wages they may fix, the
eight-hour day proposition being left
to the arbitrators
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-28
ImST0N TEAMS
HAVE Good week
| IN BOTH LEAGUES
Americans Widen Lead
While Nationals Cut
Down Percentage of
Brooklyn
Braves Win Six Straight, Cut
ting Lead of Superbas to IL
Points

New York. Aug. with slightly more
'aan ave weeks Of the playing season re-
naming, the teams Of the American and
National Leagues enter upon the 1916
nome stretch In probably the most closely
contested races Of the last decade. The
'aee Is fast in both organizations and
10 team yet has gained a commanding
ead Boston. leader in the American. al
MOST doubled its advantage during the
past week, while Brooklyn, National
league leader fell back and ended the
week only 10 points ahead Of Boston.
IN the American. Boston apparently
ae obtained a lead which may again
0nAs her the championship. Five other
vans however. are still In the race and
sady to 60 into the lead should the Red
.01 falter. At the end Of play on Fri
uay Detroit. st. Louis. New York, Chi
ago and Cleveland were punched so
a0sely that only To- points separated
ne Tigers and the Indians. In second ana
sA'n places, respectively. Only ~ points
pa'a'eu the TWO teams after Saturdays
Games.
boston displayed few signs Of weak
|ans during the week BY taking
'ee straight from Cleveland and one
t.OIa Detroit, the Red Soy ran their
.As OF Victories up to five. They
n ,.n' down to a 2 to / defeat before
10, Isuss Of the Tigers on Friday and
|n s again Saturday to Detroit. The
sa sox, although not hitting heavily,
making each smash count. They
neio'ng we'll and their pitchers. es-
,o. sy Ruth and Mays. appear in
va form for the hard work ahead.
.os'on played the best ball in the
"onai circuit during the week, TAX
.H straight games. The Braves. As
!" behind Brooklyn at the begin
.. s OK the week. narrowed Brooklyn's
n. 20 only 10 points by the end Of
week The Superbas are not doing
,,' ~eli on their Western trip, winning
~. enFee Of the seven games during
week. Captain Daubert is still
sung from the Brooklyn lineup
outnelder Jimmy Johnston was
~, OUT by broken nose on Tuesday.
u -. brooklyn and Boston play most
.F remaining games at home, so
aosins weeks Of the season hold
apparent advantage in that respect
I've either team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-28

says the attacks Of the British Satur-
west Of Pozieres and north of Bazen-
tin-Le-Petit were all without success.
French Repulse Attacks
The Paris war Office records only the
repulse Of German attacks along the
line held by the French, the attacks
being especially violent in the Vaux-
Chapitre wood of the Verdun sector,
in Lorraine and in the Apremont for
est.
remained quiescent in the Riga region
have again started an offensive agains,
the Germans Efforts were made by
them to cross the Dvina river southeast
of Riga and near Friedrichstadt, but both
attempts failed, according to Berlin. On
the remainder Of the Russian front nc
fighting Of importance has been reported
In the Carpathian region Petrograd
chronicles a fresh advance for the Rus
slams at Koverla mountain, near the Hun.
garian border.
Petrograd reports a success for the
huSSldHS over tHe TURKS dlOnS the
Masladaras river. Hard fighting is in
progress near Diarbekr between the
Russians and Ottomens.
The fighting on the Isonzo front is
still at a standstill. so far as the in
fantry is concerned, but the Austrians
are heavily bombarding Italian posi-
lions along the river and at Vallone.
In the Carnic Alps the Italians have
taken several Austrian positions. while
on the Trentino front the Austrians
are vigorously Smelling the Italians.