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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
MINE INSPECTION
IS BADLY NEEDED
Labor Commissioner Calls At.
tenion to Conditions in
Coal Mines

"The need of an Inspector of mines
in Oregon for the protection of the lives
and limbs of those engaged in this in
dustry," says Labor Commissioner
Hoff, "as well as the properties of the
employers, was emphasized on the 3lst
of last October, when three miners lost
their lives and two others barely es.
capped with theirs, as the result of an
explosion of gas in the Beaver Hill coal
mines, near Marshfield, in Coos coun.
ty.
"Under present conditions of lax OIL
careless methods of operating mines
such disasters are likely to occur at any
time and they never fail to take their
frightful toll. The whole mining
industry is under the jurisdiction oi
this department, by implication under
the employers liability law, and theil
machinery is subject to inspection by
the field deputies. Tht most dangerous
element with which the workmen have
to cope is the generation of combustiblt
and poisonous gases, the discovery OF
the source OF which and means of avoid
| ing of same, requires expert inspectors
who are equipped for the work.
g As soon as possible after the occur.
renee of the aforementioned disaster
an expert was sent to the mine to ascer.
tain the cause and also to inspect 9th.
er mines in that section for the exist.
ence of similar conditions, in order that
prompt steps might be taken to avoid
repetition of the Beaver Hill fatality,
and to make full report of his find
lngs together with recommendations
There being no person in Oregon who,
within my knowledge, was properly
trained and equipped with the necessary
testing paraphernalia to make the in
spection, and, being desirous of send.
ing some one who would conduct the in
spection in manner uninfluenced by
any motive or sentiment other than to
perform his duty fairly and impartially,
l was fortunate in securing the services
of James Bagley, chief state inspector
of coal mines, of the state of Washing.
ton. Mr.. Baglcy made the inspection Of
the Beaver Hill mine, the scene of the
disaster, on December 7, and on the
following day inspected the property of
the Henryville coal mines, in the near
vicinity.
" His report explains in detail the
careless methods of operating the mine
end the inadequate working devices and
equipment which were responsible for
the fate OF the three victims of the
eBaver Hill mine, and shows that sim
liar conditions, such as insufficient ven
tllation, air supply, etc, exist in the
neighboring mine and, perhaps, in the
majority of the mines in the state 1t
demonstrates that there is need for the
services of a trained and competent
mining inspector in Oregon and i trust
that this legislative assembly will sup
ply the necessary means of safeguard
ing the lives and properties of those en-
gagged in this industry"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
Juvenile Books at
the Public Library

Andrews. The enchanted forest
Blaisdell, Tommy Tinker IS book
Boyd, When mother let's US cut out
pictures.
Burt, HcrakIes, the hero Of Thebes
Cable, Gable story book.
Davidson, Nibbles and Bobtail
Dwight, Children of Labrador e.
Finnemore, Germany
: Foulks, Twilight stories.
Grover, Kittens and eats
Grubb, When mother lets US make
gifts
Harris, Aaron IN the wildwoods
Harris, Nights with Uncle Remus
Harris, Uncle Remus and his friends
Inkpen, One thousand poems for chill
dren
Ivemey, Complete version of ye three
blind mice
Keeler, Elfin songs of sunland
Kirkland, home-comers
Lane, Stories for children
Mongiardini, Ponocchio ander the sea
Pyle, Six little ducklings
skinner, Tale of Tihbv & Tabby
Stevenson, Guide TO biography for
young people.
Tillinghast, Turner picture studies
futile, Principles Of public health
Wade, Ten little Indians
White The magic forest
fonge, Tho little duke, Richard the
Fearless
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
Coal Goes Up SO Cents
a Ton in Chicago

Chicago, Dec. 26.- Advances Of so
cents ton in all grades Of coal today
set Special Assistant Attorney General
r. W. Childs i'll charge of the federal
coal inquiry, busy summoning dealers to
his offices. The coal men will be ques-
toned and explanations Of the advance
demanded.
Dealers explained that the advance
was temporary, due to scarcity of labor
during the holiday season and the high
er cost of mining and transportation.
The shortage, which has bordered on
famine for some time was relieved to-
day after efforts TO break the conges-
uon IN the freight cars had succeeded
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26

only to be read and forwarded to Ger.
many IS enemies of the entente in ease
those powers, answering Germany s
pfoffers, actually requested terms.
Otherwise it was to be returned unopen
ed.
The same report declared in the
case OF the note submitted to Pope
Benedict, Germany permitted the holy
father to read the secret list Of con
cessions and demands.
No official comment was obtainable
here today either from the vatican or
the court as to this report or as to the
official view on the peace suggestions
contained in President Wilson s note.
1t was apparent, however, that Italian
offieialdom is puzzled by the American
suggestion, considering there is some
diplomatic secret behind it.
The Italian press today continued its
speculation concerning President VIII
son Is step and found countless posi-
BILE motives as impelling it. These
range all the way from belief that it
was inspired by HSeeretary Lansing $
pro-Germanisin" down to the possibil-
ity of this being the LIst step in Am
erica entering the war.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
COMMITTEE INVITED
LAWSON TO TESTIFY
If the Plunger Knows Of
Leaks" VIII Be Asked to
Tell of Them

Washington. Dee. EFF Thomas w.
Lawson can prove there is always a
leak" ON important government moves
in Washington, especially in connection
with European matters, he VIII be civ.
en- an opportunity 10 deliver such proof
to. congress in person. Lawson NAV
even be called to give such testimony
as he claims to have, whether he wants
to or not.
Chairman Henry of the house rules
committee to which Representative
wood S Investigation was referred to.
DAY, extended a formal invitation TO
Lawson to tell that committee all he
knows.
IF Mr.. Lawson has information n
bout a leak he ought to come before
the rules committee and furnish ms
with the facts said Henry. ssWe
will be glad to have them. If he has
any to give, his testimony would re.
SUIT IN favorable report on the Wood
resolution, and subsequent congress
sional investigation
Let Mr.. Lawson come down here
ana we will give him a hearing, since
ne claims to be SO well posted. y
Henry said no consideration would
be given the Wood resolution until af
ter the holidays. He said that while
there sis nothing tangible now before
the committee, that body is notNat all
loath favorahly to report it, if any
tangible information TO beck it up is
furnished"
representative Wood said today he
is spending his holidays seeking clues
to evidence that will prove the ehara-
es !" Wood says he has developed an
enti1fly new leadN which lie be-
heves may furnish the committee with
sufficient facts to work on without
Lawson s testimony. Wood said he
was more than interested in Lawson 5
boast.
This man Lawson brags he was
aware, through underground channels,
Of this government S plans,'s said
Wood, . that of itself should be suf-
fleient to justify report of my reso-
luton. An investigation should be be.
gun Immediately T"
Henry admitted today that the Lew.
son declaration has acted as spur to
the carrying out of the resolution,
which otherwise, might have died a
natural death.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
COLONEL HOFER SEES


terstate, commerce commission has
proven failure in preventing the
worst car shortage and coal famine in
the history of the country. The people
are paying about forty millions a year
Tor governmental supervision and what
does it amount to2 The railroads can
not bet capital to build tracks and
ears needed, while the business of the
country has grown by leaps and bounds.
Coal is up to fabulius prices in many
parts of the country, potatoes are two
dollars bushel in the big cities, and
IN the Yakima valley | ran across one
man who got an $4,000 check for his
fifty acre potato crop in the field. 1t
looks to me that even Oregon potatoes
will bring big price if the growers
can hang onto them until they can be
moved.
In Chicago heard great deal of
peace talk Public meetings for peace
are being held everywhereA | heard
Baron Walleen, Swedish diplomat,
lecture, on permanent peace. Some
one in the audience asked him if it was
not fact that monarchial jealousies
were the cause of the war and prevent
ed peace. He said there would have
been war i'll Europe under any form of
government, and the moparchies would
not be succeeded by republics. Just
the same this European monarchist
could not explain to little woman
who asked him the question, why
twenty republics like the United
States, Mexico, and Central and South
American republics had been able to
get along for the past three quarters
OF century without wars between any
of them They have had revolutions
within themselves but no wars with
each other.
The Chicago Woman S club listened
to an address ON the cause of war by
Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson Gil
man, (she may annex more before She
dies,) who blamed the male sex for all
the wars in the world. She handled
the men pretty rough, saying they were
compound of equal parts of pride, de-
sire and strife, and if what she called
the dear sex ever had full power there
would he no more wars in the world.
| was the only man at the lecture
which was a political address for wo-
men only, and had special invitation
by courtesy of relative who is a
prominent member of the club and felt
pretty cheap sitting there among four
houndred female highbrows. Charlotte
looked as If she might have been al
kind of combination of Helen of Troy
and Cleopatra in her younger and more
peachy days and Judging from her an
nexations has caused her full share of
strife and desire among the males.
At a peace meeting the auditorium
attended by four Or five thousand Sun
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
Will Not Suit Allies
EY Robert i Rnndar

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, Dee. 90. Hasty exam
marion OF Germany's reply to Presi-
dent Wilson S peace suggestions, as
contained in dispatches from Berlin led
one Of the foremost administration Of.
ficials today to state his belief that
he entente allies win not be satisfied
TO meet the Feutonic proposals.
This official declared he is strong
" Of the opinion "that the proposals
would be unsatisfactory to the entente
insofar as hope in arranging peace
conference at This time is concluded.
lie expressed the view that the al.
Lies would not consent to meeting
based on any such answer as WAS given
in the brief reply by Germany
He held that Germany had directly
lodged the request of the United
States for something specific in the
way Of peace terms.
The German answer squared with
Ambassador Bernstorfi"'s recent state
ment that Germany is willing to ssate
her terms at a round table session
More Important than any other con
sidcration as regards success Of the
president s negotiations is The fact that
Germany declines now to discuss fu.
ture guarantees Of peace. The gov
ernment official who talked with the
United Press pointed TO this, after a
more careful study Of the note, as prob
ably precluding any get together at
this time.
He held that the allied nations rely
ON the subject Of future guarantees as
their big trump card at this moment.
Hence Gemany's refusal to discuss
such guarantees now is death blow
to any American hope for quick
peace, in his opinion.
Preliminary examination indicates TO
administration officials that the en-.
tcntc allies will be unwilling TO join
such session until they can get some
thing more definite upon which to OPP
crate
All officials expressed frank dis
pleasure over Germany s very immc.
ulate response to the presidents IS note.
They declare il augrrs we'll, since
it means German obviously went i'm.
mediatcly to work on her answer
While many admittedly were disap-
pointed at the absence Of specific terms
asked for, they pointed out that any
peace discussions at this time-and for
some time To coine--lnust Of necessity
be prolonged, with considerable per-
iod of discussion to be expected before
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
NEW ENTRY FOR FIGHT

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 25. There's a
new entry in the fight to stage the big
glove shows in New York.
Matt Hinkel, wealthy Cleveland pro,
moter, who staged the Kilbane- Chaney
championship CO. leaves for New York
to negotiate for control Of Madison
Square Garden.
HinkeI is known to have Influential
friends in New York and he has been
talking in whispers to Jimmie Johnston
who controlled fights at the Garden un-
til the recent court sale
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26

The peril attending the transport of
allies soldiers by sea was Illustrated
by the sinking by German submarine
of $500 ton French transport filled
with troops, announced by the German
admiralty. The announcement follows:
"A German submarine on November
27, near Malta, sank the French trans
port steamer Karnak, $500 tons. The
Karnak was crowded with troops des-
tined for Saloniki. =
The Karnak was All feet long, was
built in 1899 and was owned in Mar
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26

settles. She was passenger liner and
was last reported on her arrival at La
Ciotat on August s, since which time sic
apparently has been in the service Of
the French admiralty. Last January
she reported, on her arrival at Marseil-
les with a large number Of passengers
from Alexandria and Malta, that she
had been pursued for several hours by Il
submarine. Illustration shows French
end Servian troops ready with their lite
preservers on transport bound for Sa-
loniki.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
THE JURY DISAGREED

FL Centro, Cal, Dec. 25.--After 36
hours deliberation, the jury hearing
the evidence in the trial of B. G. Ly-
tie, charged with throwing acid in the
face of Thomas Potts of Holtville, was
discharged this morning, deadlocked 10
to for conviction. This is the longest
jury has ever been out in Imperial
county.
1t is probable the case will be tried
again.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
BAKERS ON STRIKE

Buenos Aires, Dee. 26.--Fear of a
bread famine increased here today
when there were additions to the ranks
Of striking bakers.
The situation, as TO settlement OF
the strike. remained unchanged today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
TWO BOYS DROWNED

Snohomish, WASH, Dec 26Bodies If
two boys, Paul Gfenier, age II, ard
Walter Jensen, Is, were found il d
slough near here yesterday. They hal
gone canoeing sunday and their era f
lad evidently overturned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26

privately expressed the hope that per-
haps the official text, on its way here
through Ambassador Gerard, may no
/ supplemented with confidential I'M.
formation that might clear up these
aoinfs
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-26
GERARD HANDED

Confined from page one.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11
TODAY'S hMU-- MENTS
iOD's COUNTRY AND THE wOMAN-

y
The greatest and best story OF the
far north. Gods Country and the
Woman" written by the famous au-
thor. James Oliver Curwood. is being
shown in the screen version at the
Unique the2ter today, tomorrow and
Sunday. This story. portrayed in de-
tail as originally written by Mr. Cur
wood by the Vitagraph Motion Picture
corporation. is one OF the most gripping
and absorbing phOtoplays that has
ever been produced.
When Mr.. CurwOod's story first ap-
peared in the columns Of the Cosmo-
politan, il created a sensation in the
fiction world. both for the daring Of
the plot and the uncanny realistic
portrayal of the life as it is lived iE
the far northern country.
No author has ever brought the true
spirit Of the far north so wildly to the
attention of the public. and in this re-
rnarkable picture, with an all-star cast.
the spirit and the life Of the north is
characterized and portrayed with 4
clearness that holds the audience spell
bound with anticipation and interest.
The shows start at II a m. 1915 D
NJ. ESQ. 4:15. 8. 7-45 and $50. Admis-
sion is 25c-AdV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11
MONTE TO HAVE CHARGE
OF ARIZONA'S FARM EXHIBITS

Tucson, Ariz-. Aug. Il. - \ VI. Nc
Omie, an agricultural expert formerly
with the University of Arizona. now
with development project near Pres
colt, has been placed in full charge of
the assembling and display Of the Ari-
iona exhibits at the international farm
congress in El PasO this fall Prof Nc
Omie Is skilled in such work and il
largely through his efforts that Arizona
secured first prize on corn. first prizes
on general exhibit and score of special
features at a late farm products exhibit
ton at Wichita. kans- Secretary John
f. Myers Of the Arizona state board of
trade Tucson, viii have charge of gen
eral correspondence concerning the ex-
hibit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11
ROUGH RIDER MARCH TO BE
PLAYED BY INFANTRY BAND

Teddy's rough riders have been set
to music. The 10th L. : infantry band
will play a gauoping march, col.
Roosevelt's Rough Riders" at the band
concert in Camp Cotton this evening
from s TO o'clock
The complete program. which has
been arranged by bandmaster Ernest c.
Fischer. is a : follows
Mar CHI col ROosevelt's Rough
Riders" . Iaurendeau
Overture. Berlin in Joy and Sor-
row" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Conrad
Waltz. Love Is So Tickle Kruseman
Medley, Bits Of Remick's Hits 1914"
-Lampe
Hawaiian Patrol "Kilanea."
C. G. Stewart
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11
MARGUERITE CLARK.

Marguerite Clark is playing the last
days showing of Little Lady Eileen
at the Alhambra today. and every one.
both Young and old should make il a
point to see this delightful play. Little
Lady Eileen" is an Irish romance and
contains much of the Irish superstition
Of fairies and other spirits of good for
tune The play is a modern one. but
viii have YOU believing in fairies by
the time You have viewed the whole
play. Marguerite is more winsome
than ever and many who saw this play
last night declared that it was the best
work she has yet done for the screen.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11
ICE SHORTAGE;
ON HALF RATION
Shut Down of Ice Plant
Causes Shortage; Army
Demand Heavy.

Highballs had only ore instead of
two cubes of ice in them. beer was A
little warmer from the key and all iced
drinks We're shy a piece or two of the
frappe stuff Friday.
FL Paso had a temporary shortage of
yice during the day. due to the shutting
' down of the Consumers Ice company's
plant because of a breakage in the ma
chinery. The ice men notified all of
the big and little consumers of ice that
only half the customary amount of ice
could be left Friday This condition
was only temporary and by Saturday
morning it is expected that the normal
supply Of ice viii be manufactured in
FL Paso and everyone will have his
iced drink at the proper deg~ee of chill
mess.
Consumption Doubled
Because of the number of soldiers on
the border here and in the FL Paso dis
trict, the consumption of ice has been
more than doubled during the past
month The soldier camps buy great
quantities Of ice for the drinking wa
ter, dugout refrigerators and for the
canteens where soft drinks are sold.
The ice wagon visits all of the camps
daily and the men would find life in
camp much more unpleasant If il was
not for the daily visits of these ice
wagons.
In addition to the direct consumption I
of ice by the soldiers in camp. all lines /
Of business in FL Paso which are !
patronized by the soldiers have doubled I
their orders Of ice This applies to the /
soda fountains ice cream factories sa-
looms. restaurants and hotels Many soft ,
drink stands have also been started +
near the camps of the soldiers and
these buy ice daily from the wagons.
adding TO the total consumption of the
city by several tons daily
FL PasO An Ice Center.
FL Paso, as an ice center. also sup
plies Columbus. Hachita and other
towns surrounding Ell Paso where ice
is not manufactured. a car of ice a
day is shipped to Columbus to a con-
tractor there who supplies the camps
near Columbus. Ice shipmens were
also made to Douglas to supply the in
creased demand there II is expected
that Deming viii also ask for ice from
FL PasO when the additional troops
eastern states, as the Deming plants
supply is limited
Ship Ice From Waxahaehie.
When the demand for ice doubled
here because Of the increased number of !
soldiers in camp. Joseph A Wright. of /
the Rio Grande Ice company. tele- !
sraphed to all of the ice companies
within a radius Of 500 miles of FL Paso
asking for their surplus supply and ice I !
s now being shipped into this city
rom San Angelo, A bilene. Waxahachie
and other Texas cities
The Consumers Ice company. which
manufactures 100 tons day. is run {
ling again and the supply Of ice for the Y
amps and city is again normal. Z
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11
Youth Dies in Desert
On Way To Ball Game

AjO. Ariz-. Aug. 1I.-Frank Sprague.
a young resident whose parents live in
Philadelphia is dead of exposure and
thirst With q party Of friends. he
started from Copper Hill to Aio to at
tend a baseball game. On the road he
gave out The rest of the party made
their way to camp and sent back re-
lief. but Sprague had disappeared into
the hot desert. Two days later he was
found. but in SUCH shape that he died
within a few hours
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11
BIJOU PROGRAM TO-DAY.

Everybody's favorIJe picture house.
the Bijou, viii show a feature picture
today at regular prices In the Hour
OF Disaster" a production which re
CURED four months 10 produce. is A
domestic drama in every sense Of the
word 1t was written and directed bv
Romano Fielding and is a picture well
worth your time=Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11
SISTER OF MRS. W. U. CARRIE
DIES IN THOMSON. GEORGIA

A telegram was received THURSDAY
afternoon by Mr.. and Mrs W [. Care
announcing the death Of Mrs Cares
sister. Miss Ora Johnston, at Thomson.
Ga Mr.. and Mrs. Care had returned
only two weeks ago from Thomson,
where Mrs Care had been spending
the summer with her sister, Mr. Care
going there after a visit to his former
home at Admission. Ala.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-11

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