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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12
CONDITIONS aettinr serions.

Washington, June 12.-Conditions in
Mexico have becoue so serious in the
past few days, the administration is
considering formally calling the atten-
tiOn Of Carranza to the situation. This
was formally announced at the state de.
partment today.
Consular reports, it was explained,
have said natives in northern Mexico
are showing increased excitement and
unrest and that in some instances Car.
ranzn officials have exhibited notice.
able Indifference to the situation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12

William Jennings Bryan was respon
sible for the 1912 plank declaring for q
single term, but Bryan viii have nc
votes in the present convention and
the platform will say nothing as "a
presidential terms.
VIII Point to Work
The platform will cite the handling
Of both the European and Mexican sit
uations by the democratic adminstra.
tion as having preserved peace and al
the same time upheld American hon
or. The submarine negotiations with
Germany, eliminating in the latter
powers pledge to cease her objec
tionable under sea warfare, will h
cICed as a diplomatic victory for Pres
ident Wilson, and as a further rea
son why the administration watch has
maintained rigid neutrality, should bt
retained in control Of the nations af
fairs. ..,t.t
The Mexican situation will be gone
into fully from the viewpoint of the
administration and the president Z
course upheld. II will be stated that
this government has acted only as Q
friendly, disinterested power, extend
ing such aid as possible, while at the
same time, recognizing the sovereignty
Of Mexico.
The preparedness plank viii cite The
recently enacted legislation providing
for an increased army and navy ant
declare for a program Of preparedness
necesitated by changing conditions
among the nations Of the world.
The democratic tariff Legislation
will be cited as one Of the accomplish
ments Of the administration, alonl
with the federal reserve act, and thu
shipping bill now peading.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12
Visits New York Today and
Opens Campaign by Pos
ing for Photographers
REPORTED ROOSEVELT
WILL MEET HIM TODAY
Also RuInOred the Colonel
VIII Pledge Him His Un-
qualified Support

reminiscent Of the heavy black brush
that became famous in the days of the
insurance investigation.
"My plans for the immdiate future
are rather uncertain. Perhaps l shall
stay here in New York for few days.
You know live in New Yorh, - said
Hughes.
"Then your sudden trip, overnight
from Washington was something like
coming home9'
" Yes, it was coming back home, I" he
replied "It seems natural to be here
and TO see 50 many Of my friends" f"
His Duty is Clear
"Can you tell us what the thrills are
like when q man is drafted by a great
party as its candidate for the biggest
job on earth7" asked the United Press
reporter.
~ can only say that there are GER
tain circumstances under which mat
ter of duty is extremely clear and
leaves no grounds for hesitaney, >" re-
piled Hughes.
"There is no question in this situa-
tion as to what l would do and in my
announcement to the country endeav-
ored to make my attitude clear.
I" have not received the FORMAL no
tifieation of the nomination and do,
not lnow yet just when it win DO
made. +"
Half dozen camera men asked
Hughes to pose at the Astor hotel to-
day and he readily agreed. They took
about dozen snaps each and then he
said:
New York, June 12.-"wm Frank
Hitchcock be chairman of the national
committee9" Charles Evans Hughes
was asked today by United Press re-
porter.
"I cant say anything on that just
now" replied the candidate with n
smile.
"Will you see Colonel Rooscvelt9''
"I can't say anything on that eth
er, " Hughes said. He was in high good
humor and evidently is overjOYed at
his return to active politics in the roll
of republican presidential nominee.
He wore q gray business suit and a
gray tie, appearing well groomed. His
beard is gray and sparse II is not near
ly so thick and heavy as it is shown in
pictures not taken recently. There IS
still the distinct part down the center
of the chin and slight tendency to-
ward curling at the edges, but II is not
nearly such q predominant factor in his
appearance as it was in the old days.
IT might be said to be only slightly
"Haven' 7 got enough boysi"
"Not yet, Judge. just one more
now, " replied a photographer. "Pleaso
rive us another smile"
Th1 request was unnecessary as
Hughes was all smiles today. Tie posed
again and then walked briakly back
t. his rooms, waving to the newspaper
men.
Henry W. Taft, brother of thc fo1mer
president. was one of the early callers
at the Hughes suite today. He was fol-
lowed by Albert R. Page, county SUI
premc court justice and j. Adams
Brown, president Of the New Neither
lands bank, both personal friends or
the candidate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12

Washington, June 12.-The
supreme court today ordered a
re-argument of the case involv-
ing the constitutionality of
Oregon's minimum wage law for
women and children. The law
gives an industrial commission
of the state power for the fix
ing of minimum of rates.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12
lily attacked by Mexican police

tally attacked by a Mexican police
man.
Other passengers in the automobile
were ordered to leave the machine by
the policeman, who then whipped out a
knif5 and club and commenced the as
sault upon Thompson, Thompson, un.
armed, fought his assailant with his
fists. mingling his cries for help with
those Of the frightened passengers in
the background.
Mexican custom officers heard the
cries and rescued Thompson from the
policeman just in time to save his life.
Thompson was found slashed by his as.
sailant's knife.
The trouble is alleged to have grown
out Of the recent order of Governor
Cantd closing the opium dens at Thu.
ana. Thompson is alleged to have been
instrumental in gathering evidence sub.
mitted before the closing was ordered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12
sent for Reporters.

New York, June l2.-ChaTles ".
Hughes, republican candidate for pTesi-
dent, opened his campaign with a rush
TODAY with trip TO New York for con-
ferenees with party leaders.
Hughes arrived at 7 a. m. and went
directly TO the Hotel Astor, whore he
displayed true campaign form by send
ing word he would see newspaper men
at once.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12
American is Attacked.

San Diego, Cal, June 12-Lured with
other Americans in an automobile to q
lonely spot few hundred yards south
Of the American border at Tijuana,
Mexico, W. Thompson, an American
resident Of Tijuana. was last night brn.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12
JAPs SEND TROOPS TO PEK1N

Toxic, June 12.-The japanese gov
ernment is sending two more battal-
ions Of troops to Tien Tsin and Pekin.
it was learned today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12

lCantinued on Paae ThteeN
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12
Allen win Be Good.

st. Louis, Mo-, June 12.-Henry AL.
len, chief moderator at the progressive
convention in Chicago, today declared
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12

tcOntiuued on Page Eighth
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-12
MINIMUM WAGE LAW

y i 4 = y < y < = 4 x x y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
MANY DIE FROM
HEAT IN CHICAGO
Victims Yesterday We're az. with
Large Number At Other Points
In Middle West.

Chicago. July 29.-The Middle
West continued today in the grip OF
the terrific and deadly heat wave. The
heaviest toll OF lives was taken in
Chicago.
Sixty-three persons died OF the heat
during the day and the prostrations
mounted well up into the hundreds.
This make the total deaths for three
days in Chicago alone 100. Yesterday.
seventy-one died. Today was a nalr
holiday and 100000 persons. it is
estimated by the police. ought refuge
IN the lake. This fact accounts for
the decrease In fatalities in conditions
which were just as deadly as those
prevailing yesterday.
But relief is in sight Torecaster
{. L. Mitchell. In charge of the local
weather bureau, said tonight:
The cool wave from the Rockies
mas already begun its Journey To-
night It will sweep over Minnesota.
the Dakotas, Nebraska and mari ~
Iowa BY Monday it should reach
Illinois and NE Immediate Middle
Western States"
The official thermometer in the
tower or the Federal building--a nice
cool spot far removed from the swell
tering streets-registered SO degrees
from o'clock to 23o o'clock this az
ternoon
Not since July II has the Their
mometer in Chicago dropped below
70. An ice shortage now threatens
the city. With the exception of one
company, the ice men boosted the
price of cash" ice--the poor of the
city buy almost entirely for cash
ten cents per hundred pounds.
indiana, down State Illinois and
Iowa added their quota to the list OF
dead, In Gary Indiana 1s deaths
were reported in day in which the
maximum temperature reached at \
O'Clock was 100. At Joliet Illinois, 1t
was 103 al noon, Three persons died.
La Sale. Illinois, reported two dead
while Moline lost three. At both these
places the mercury reached log
At Flint Lake. a Northern Indiana
summer resort, number OF wealthy
cottage holders bought up several tons
of inferior ice from Valparaiso dealer
and foated IL into the lake TO lower
the temperature for bathing purposes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
SENATE ASKS FOR
CLEMENCY- FOR IRISH
Convey Its Wish to Govern
ment of Great Britain.
WALSH TO RUSH AMENDMENT
Wants Constitution TO Prohibit Su-
preme Court Justices from Becom-
ing Candidates for Other Office
House Adopts Gordcr Resolution.

Washington. D. c.. July 29.-The
Senate today adopted a resolution to
have the President convey to the
British government its wish to see
clemency exercised in the treatment
of Irish political prisoners. The vote
was 46 TO 10. The resolution adopted
was recommended by a minority of
the foreign relations committee as a
substitute for Senator Martins reso-
luton requesting the President to in
tercede in Sir Roger Easements be-
half Today's action was the out
come of several weeks controversy
over the Easement affair
Senator Walsh gave notice that on
Monday. Charles Evans Hughes noti-
hcation day, he would address the
Senate on Senator Thomas proposal
for a constitutional amendment to
prevent supreme court Justices from
becoming candidates for political Of
nee The Senate and House conferees
continued their efforts to adjust the
dlHerences over the naval bill, but
made only slight progress
me House today adopted the
Gardner resolution calling on the Sec
rotary of War to submit a report on
the number OF national guardsmen
now in Federal service: what the pre-
scrloed war strength is for organiza
uons called into service and whether
the President has waived the mini
mum requirement for prescribed neaca
strength in accepting guardsnen into
the Federal service
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
M|L|TIANAN KEEPS ON
HAT IN POLICE COURT
Corporal of Battery c, Field Ar'iicrF'
Would Complain To Mayor or
Treatment Accorded Him.

Judge Crutchheld yesterday re-
leased from custody Private George
Leighton. of Battery c. Field Artii-
lery. Jailed a few days ago IN default
of $40 fine assessed in disorderiy
conduct case The release was at
the request of Captain Branch john
son commanding the battery, and 1t
came after there had been slight
rifle In the police court room, due to
the presence OF a mtlitiaman who In
sisted on wearing his hat in the
courts presence.
There appeared IN court corporal.
Under arms in keeping with military
ethics or regulations, he wore his hat
When he was spted by the court
halif he was ordered to remove the
hat He did not obey. Turning he
went to the office OF Mayor Ainslie to
complain Of the treatment accorded
him by the court The mayor told
him to make the complaint through
his commanding officer. and to re-
turn TO the court and deliver the mes
sage he bore from Captain Johnson.
That he did The message war a re-
quest for Private Leighton's release.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

ready are arriving at concentration
points in southern German.
In connection with the artillery
activity there shave been numerous
air ha1faes during the last twenty
four Ao0os. with heavy casualties.
oN1crs1 Haig tonight reports that
three German aeroplanes and a kite
balloon have been destroyed. The
French report that as a result OF thir-
ty-four air battles five German ma
chimes were forced to descend in a
damaged condition. Another was shot
to earth while In n third case French
and German aeroplanes crashed to-
gether on high and the rival aviators
fell together to death. Berlin an
nounces the destruction of one French
machine.
Repulse OF British attacks In the
Pozieres sector is announced by Ber-
lin. These were local attacks deliv-
cred during the night.
The four weeks of the Franco
British offensive have witnessed gem
eral advance of about Ave miles on q
'front.' of approximately twenty miles
The losses of the attacking troops are
estimated at about $4,000 men TO the
mile while the German losses also
nave been great More than $4,000
prisoners. 200 cannon and great num-
bers or machine guns and other wea-
pons and stores have been captured by
the allies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
Government Wins OIL Iapa.

san Francisco, July 29.-Judge Ben
Jafnin r. Bledsoe, of the United States
bistrict Court, awarded to the United
states government today title to one
hundred and sixty acres Of Kern Coun-
~ Oil land. valued at s10.0oo.000 and
known as the TcCutchen section IN
the governments custer suit brought
under the Taft withdrawal order Of
The suit was against G. w. Me-
1utchen the Standard oil Company.
me Union Coal Company. the Gene
IA Fetroleum Company, and other title
claiming interests being one of MANY
brought by the government to recov-
or IN the aggregate California oil lands
valued at several hundred millions OF
dollars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
NORFOLK AND WESTERN
TO PAY men At FROM
Dependents Will Receive Equivaicu|
of Full Pay Less Compensation
From United States.

Families of employees OF the Norl
folk and Western Railway, who AZ
members of the National Guard md
patrolling the Mexican border, Wi
receive such proportion of their fu1
pay as is deemed advisab BILE, unit
January /. 1917, IL retained that ion|
for service. This was decided at
meeting of the board of directors 4
the road in New York Friday.
Men with dependents are to receiJ
an amount equivalent to regular paJ
less compensation received from III
United States single men without id
pendents such amount. not exceed
ing the allowance to single men wild
depen' ents. as may be determined b
the president or first vice president
upon consideration of each individud
case" In cases of sickness or did
abilitv pay Is to continue on the sam
basis until January /. next, and 4
case Of death of married men or d
single men having dependents. pay
ment Is to be made to widows or ID
pendents as directed by the presided
or first vice. president
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
NO SPECIAL CONVOY
FOR DEUTSCHLAND

Washington, July 29.-It was ru-
mored in departmental circles today
thai TIRE German undersea merchant
man Deutschland probably will up
anchor and dash for the sea tomorrow
or Monday.
Representations were made unof-
ficially, 1t is understood. to the United
states government today for a convoy
to escort the submarine to sea and
guard her from British warships
which are reported lowering off the
Virginia Capes, In reply the United
States, after officials had conferred on
the matter. pointed out that a neu-
trality squadron of warships already
was patrollng the three-mile limit off
the capes and that this was as far as
the United States could go. The
Denf sch'ar d Is viewed as an ordinary
merchantmen. officials say, and no
spec ial escort can be given.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
COLONEL LEEDY MAY GET
SHORT LEAVE OF AnSEyCC

Winchester, Va, Jaly 29.--It is re-
ported that Colonel Robert f. Leedy
mas been granted a short leave of all
sence from duty AT Brownsville. Tex.
IN order that he might return to his
home at Luray to attend to important
personal business
Col. Leedy is In command of the Sec
ond Regiment Virginia Infantry, now
stationed at Brownsville, Texas. for
border patrol duty. When called into
service he left his law practice in
Guiding several important GASES, in
the hands of his partner, the late
Richard +. Berry. but after the tragic
death OF the latter by drowning last
sunday while bathing in the Shenan-
dodh River, Col. Leedy found IL i'm
perative that he return to Luray to
look after his business or make ar :.
rangements with some one to attend
10 ii for him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
PROBABLE MOVEMENT OF
TROOPS HAsTESs WEDDING

r. Edward Hottie. Jr, POI Allen
Avenue, member of COMPANY \. of
the Blues Cavalry. was hastily mar
RED to Miss Bertha O. Bacon. Of this
CITY Yesterday. when II became known
that there was probability Of an
early movfn~ of the troops The we'd
dlhE was held in the Sacred Heart
tafhe dral the Rev. Felix Kaup Of
hclhting. The marriage had originally
peen planned for August
Hotze is clerk in the First Ma
tonai Gar at present being con-
Iecteo w1th the quartermaster's de-
partment a. Camp Stuart Mrs Hotya
is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Tanos
G.. Bacon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
Breaks Tran.-continen,,, Rscor,

san FrancIsco, July 29.-One Of The
most sensational trans continental au-
tofnonlIe trips ever made was con-
GUIDED today when Samuel b. shep-
mems, millionaire sportsman of Rome
n. Y. arrived here. establishing n new
record for the dash from New York 70
this city. five days. fifteen hours and
thirty minutes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

add to the determination TO accept
no peace that docs not give the allies
the power TO punish the Hohenzol-
Tern crimes"
The Daily Graphic says: We prob
ably will have no immediate answer
to this dastardly deed. but VIII
strengthen the determination TO carry
on the war until we are able TO in
sist on the surrender OF the German
high officials who are the authors or
these crimes against the law of ma
tons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
Liner Successfully Defends Self.

Rome, July IS delayed in trans
mission)-The Re D'Italia, a 6,237-ton
vessel of the Italian Lloyd Sabaudo
Line. was attacked by a Teutonic cub
marine at o'clock in the r~orning of
July 2S while the steamer was on a
voyage from Genoa to New York. The
defensive guns with which the vessel
is equipped were brought into play
and the submarine was driven away
The liner then proceeded on her way
to America
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
Only a Spectator.

Oyster Bay. n. Y, July 29.-The
report that Colonel Roosevelt would
speak at the Hughes notification cere-
monies in Carnegie Hall Monday night
was found to be erroneous today.
Colonel Roosevelt this evening said
that while he and Mrs. Roosevelt
would occupy box he would not
make an address
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
Hear of Tragic Death.

Friends In Richmond heard yester-
day OF the tragic death in New York
Friday OF Clyde Fl Slease. husband Of
a former Richmond girl Mr.. slease
was Killed In an automo bile accident.
mrs. slease Is seriously Ill at her home
IN New York city, II Ia learned, and
she mas not yet ben told of her hus-
pahd death. She was formerly Misc
Carolina Schultz. With her two chill
dren. one, day old infant. survive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
HUGHES SPEECH rs
5000 WORDS LONG

Bridgehampton. N. Y. July 90
Charles e. Hughes speech accepting
the Republican nomination was finally
completed today.
The acceptance makes about 5000
words and covers every count in the
Republican indictment against the
Wilson administration-the Mexican
policy. sacrifice of national honor.
preparedness, free trade. etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

Springfield. Mo. July 80. Three bombs
exploded beneath the floor Of the Mem
ace Publfshing plant at Aurora. Mo,
at AIS o'clock this morning, slightly
damaged the publishing company plant
and set fire to mass of copies of the
Menace, an anti Catholic publication,
just off the press. The flames were
soon extinguished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
smash Newspaner nm,oo

New York. July 29.-Two hundred
anarchists broke into the Offices Of
ii Progresso,. the Italian newsna mar
on Elm Street tonight, smashed win
dows and furniture and fought
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
TENNESSEE LAD browns.


Especial to Tho Richmond ytrs4nisn
Lynchburg, Va, July 2s.-Whije
oathlng in James River this after
noon, NJ keff Smith. aged nineteen
or Morristown Tenn, a student at a
local commercial college, dived from
a tree, was seized with cramps and
was drowned. He had only been here
three weeks. and was a graduate OF the
Morristown High School.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
Hughes First Trim.

New York. July 29.-Prepared for
his first speech-making trip, Charles
f. Hughes will leave for the West
next Saturday, and will remain in
Niagara Falls oyer Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30


The morning newspapers today
Eoemment bitterly and at length on
he execution OF Captain Fryatt OF
%Ahe British steamer Brussels by the
&8GrmAns because he tried TO ram
with his steamship. Dis
Euo9lnr the legal aspects OF the case,
che newspapers, almost without eN-
4eoption, quote the United States naval
war code OF 1900. article 10, clause
which reads;
8 s'The personnel Of merchant YES
81 who. in self-defense, resist attack
are entitled, II captured, to the sta
tas OF prisoners OF war
Nevertheless the editorials admit
that the Germans take different
view, and the Daily News endeavor-
ing to elucidate the German point OF
view. says:
THE Germans have always sought
TO draw a most implaCable line he
tween comhatant and non combatant,
ana In German eyes the fate OF Cap
tain f'ryatt may quite honestly be
logical
Purpose of Execution.
This murder has been perpetrat-
ed" SAYS the Daily Telegraph. in
order TO terrorixe British merchant
sailors. just as one OF the anticipated
results OF the German submarine Pr
racy was that allied sailors would
become afraid TO put to sea. But
British sailors refused to be terror
lied"
Although the editorials condemn
the execution OF Captain Frystt in
no doubtful terms, il is notable that
there is no demand in any Of them
for reprisals.
THE whole OF the civilized world"
says the Daily Express, will regard
the killing of Captain Fryatt as muir
der, foul and abominable but II VIII
be followed by no reprisals We leave
such cowardice TO the Teutons But
the death of this brave sailor VIII
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
INKS fRIATT'S DEATH
(c,ntinued From First Page.)

- could not be further detained.
-n1oe Neumann was appointed by the
oguAn authorities 10 defend Fryatt
- ID in civil life an attorney
X&1anRfxvAfN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

thirty minute battle with police re-
serves.
They were angry with the newspa-
per because It refused to appeal for
sympathy for Carlo Tresca, indicted
for murder In Minnesota.