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The Washington times., 1917-11-01
MEANS INDICTED
BY CONCORD lURY /!
FOR king KILLING
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gan sparring for location ana Jury
personnel Of the trial. The lndlctInens
followed three dayg Investigates ~
the jury, which examined score of
witnesses. including group of Chi
cago bankers. and Witnesses present
ed by Assistant District ATTORNEY
Dooling, OF New York STATE.
BTsve. fer RsRpfaL
Solicitor Clement Z inmedinfsly
moved for the removal Of the trial 70
some adjacent county. Ne declared
that because OF the DromInencs. %
ciarly and politically, of ths Means
family here for more than 100 frarr.
a fair trial could not be given m
cabarrus county.
Means, the solicitor declared. hns
employed all Of the members of the
Concord bar. He said that Il had beer
impossible to get an officer to swear
out . warrant to arrest Meano ana
that he had to swear out the warrant
himself. He charged that sectional
issues had been raised TO fnnasn6 pub
lie sentiment.
The Washington times., 1917-11-01
CAPITAL DRY NOW,
BUT MAYBEEVEN
DR|ER QUITE SOON
By DAVID LAWRENCE.
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not as simple to contemplate a. might
seem on the surface. What will the
White House do. for instance, next
winter when the big diplomatic din
nars are given? Surely there Is no
rule OF Censorship that forbids speeu-
lation on the subject. Diplomats
come from wet territory, and they
are accustomed to be dined and wined
in royal fashion. It Is with them a
social amenity. and not Q moral
wrong. What will the Cabinet Off
GERS do In the winters round Of din
ners7 VIII they serve wet" meals
To do so would not. OF course, be q
violation OF the letter Of the law be-
cause Importation of fiquor is not
prohibited. yet the presence Of wines
and assorted stimulants on the ban
qust boards will soon be a vague
memory to Washington residents.
"There Was q Time.v
To many residents things already
are exceedingly vague today. Per-
sons meeting each other on the street
remembered not too cIarly the days
when Washington drank with every
thing including its eyes. Time was
when the Manhattan cocktail was
well known here, when mint Juleps
- ere mixed without . monsnt's hest
t. tion, and when rye high balls were
not q bit distasteful to many people,
including officials and members OF
Congress. One recalls In this con-
nection that beer was a popular drink
especially with congressmen who &C
tually knew the difference between
different varieties and colors.
Liquor lore Is written in eplgram-
matte brevity on the walls Of many a
famous tavern along Pennsylvania
avenue. Dusty paintings Of ancient
statesmen have looked down benignly
on the nocturnal gatherings at Mades
and Shoomaker's. Somehow they
lent sanction to the proceedings. But
now even the paintings will pass
away. Already Washington's wet
ness Is skidding memory. Distinct
Is ones recollection OF the days when
L was possible to sit in the New Will
ard or the Shoreham and order a
And 1t is recorded that
many people even essayed gin rickies
Ind champagne. Ancient customs are
hey today, as ancient and irrevocable
Is the drought in the Red Sea. Be
;ause Washington, wet last night,
las gone dry today. And whether 1t
will live happily ever afterward is
mother story for another day.
The Washington times., 1917-11-01
Maintains Innocence.

AhhOCCuCGs
As he sits in his cell and tremulous-
ly pleads that God knows am inno-
cent" DR.. Chamberlain comes near
convincing all who hear him that he
was in no way connected with the
murder, but his statements are re-
futed as fate rapidly weaves about
him q net OF circumstantial evidence
80 appalling that few who are famil-
lar with It longer heed his pro-
testation OF innocence.
The aged doctor today clung to his
story that he believed his brother had
gone West to the former Chamberlain
home in Iowa on the night Of his sup
posed murder.
CrimInologists are OF the opinion
that II the doctor is guilty OF the
crime, he is either insane or that in
the last stages OF It's commission be-
came panIcky and displayed a singu.
lar lack OF the cool Judgment at
tributed to him in the earlier STAGES,
when he - alleged 70 have planned
the murder. They point out that the
accused man planned for days the
killing and the disposition OF the
dead body. Postholes on the doctors
premises are said to have been
deepened ana holes IN tne yAIo ouB
to receive the remnants of the body.
Seek Victims vItaIs.
County officials are searching today
for the stomach OF the murdered man.
In one OF the postholes was found
the intestinss OF the man, In another
the head, and in another the arms and
legs. The holes were two feet deeper
than any others on the place, and
after the parts OF the murdered man
had been placed in them the posts
The Washington times., 1917-11-01
ACCUSEDDOCTOR'S.
FATE MA YHANG ON
NEGROES STORIES
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reveal where the eye had been hid
, den.
This development, according TO
Magistrate Houehens, who first
caused the arrest OF DR.. Asa w.
Chamberlain, brother of the MUIR
dered man, and on whom Is placed
blame for the killing. Is a further
proof that the murderer, whoever he
was, was man OF more than ordi-
nary intelligence.
The magistrate argues that who
ever removed the artificial eye did so
as further guarantee against recoR-
milton OF the head had 1t been found
In later years.
Officials today declare that the real
manner In which the ex-Judge came
to his death may never be known, un-
less from the lips of the murderer
himself. They intimate, however, that
two, and possibly three, other persons
may know more about the crime than
they have yet been able to extract
from witnesses. For obvious reasons
their names are withheld
Sherin Massie announced today that
he is running down three theories,
each OF which he has reason to be-
lieve IL plausible. First. that the
murdered man was killed by a blow
on the head from the heavy gold
headed cane OF his brother, which is
missing: second. that he was admin
istered deadly poison that took ef-
feet quickly; third, that he was
choked to death, his Asssilant en-
ploying this method to prevent his
victim from raising an outcry.
The officials OF Goochland county
are expecting today a message OF
some nature from the wife OF the
aged prisoner, since It is believed
that she has sees from the press sto-
ries Of the murder and subsequent
arrest. Mrs. Asa w. Chamberlain
left Goochland county on the day
prior to the killing for Cincinnati,
and, according to her husband, was
planning later to go to some point in +,
Nebraska
The Washington times., 1917-11-01
Jury Probed Deep.

The feature OF the investlraflon
was the tury's obvious inGistence on
discovering a eIesn-cut motive for
the crime That the Indictment was
returned was believed to evIdsncs .
strong case has been made against
the prisoner, and that he win 90 into
his final trial for his life under un-
favorable conditions.
Up to the time OF the verdict,
Means and his supporters had ap-
peared to grow increasingly conf
dent OF his release, basing their con-
fidence on the fact that the jury
had insisted on examining the entire
list Of State witnesses, despite the
fact they were under Instructions to
find true bill or otherwise as soon
as they came to a decision, regardlass
of whether witnesses remained.
The verdict was returned shortly
after 10 o'clock before crowded
Mrs. King met her death at this
lonely spot the night OF Nay 20 this
year. Means was the only person
with her at the time. The State AYERS
he lured her to this unfrequenfed
spot after dissipating her fortune and
her to keep her quiet
Means claims they went there for tar
get practice with pistols. and that
Mrs. King accidentally shot herself.
Woman shot In Head.
The woman was shot in the back
OF the head. on the left side. about
two inches above the ear. Experts
from Chicago and New York. the two
cities in which Means Is alleged to
have made away with most OF the
Chicago lumber baron's widows for
tune. have sworn that Mrs. King
could not possibly have shot herself
IN that manner.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Dakota, to visit relatives. Enroute, he
will stop few days at Saskatoon.
After an absence of more than year
in Oklahoma City, where she has been
visiting relatives, Mrs. Una Seamaster
is home, returning Saturday evening.
Oscar B. Gingrich and family and
Walter Winslow and family left yes
terday by auto for two weeks vaca-
tion in the southern part of the state.
VIM. IL. Lerchen spent Saturday and
Sunday in Portland. His visit included
a trip to Columbia Beach Saturday af-
ternoon to witness the bathing party
parade.
An auto trip to Silver Falls was made
yesterday by party sncluding Mr.. and
Mrs. E. It. Bsrnes, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Baker, Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Mills and
Harry Baker of Tacoma.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
Use Glue In Ice Cream
Instead of Gelatine

Madison, Wis, Aug Discovery
that glue was being used instead of
gelatine in the manufacture of ice
cream has resulted in State Dairy and
Food Commissioner George j. Weigle
ordering a state wide investigation.
Thousands Of samples of the product
were taken in many cities. State Chem
list Harry Klueter was sent to Camp
Douglas to examine the hundreds OF
shipments of cream received for the
soldiers,
Because of the resemblance one Chi
cago wholesale firm bought 100000
pounds of glue instead of gelatine and
sold some in Wisconsin for gelatine.
Original packages so marked have
been picked up in Milwaukee and Mad
ison.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
To Stop Foreigners
CritiCising Government

Washington, Aug. Ex-senator King,
Utah, today introduced two bills to pre-
vent criticism of the president or of the
government s war policies by foreign
language newspapers.
One provides that any paper printed
in German or any other foreign Ian
guage which prints such criticism
must print a translation in English in
a parallel column. Failure to do this is
to bar the publication from the mails
and is further punishable by fine of
5000, or year IS Imprisonment, or both
The other measure provides for can
collation. of the naturalization papers
+and deportation of any person who
writes, prints, or speaks criticism of the
government in a foreign language
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
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! ! PERSONALS


G. A. Park left this morning for Ia.
coma.
DR.. = L. Hanslmair of Portland is in
the city.
Lowell Will was visitor in Portland
over Sunday.
Harry Holt of Harrison was Salem
visitor yesterday.
Otto McCreary Of Geneva, N, Y. ia
registered at the Bligh.
Fred w. Pierson was In the cry yes.
terday at the Capital hotel
M. I. Harbeson of Brooks was regis.
tered at the Capital hotel.
A. B. Poole and family are ON va.
cation by auto in the Siletz country.
+. w. Burger and wife are in Red
mond, Oregon, for two weeks outing.
Lew Gates, proprietor of the Dallas
Observer and wife were Salem visitors
Sunday.
Mrs Joseph A. Brownson returned
yesterday from an extended visit at
Omaha, Neb
Gus Taw and wife returned yester-
day from two weeks visit at Hood
River with Mr.. Taw's relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. j. Riggs win leave
tomorrow morning on short motoring
trip to the coast to include Tillamook.
Mrs. +. L. Kapphahn and two child
rem returned yesterday from camping
trip of two weeks at Tsockaway Beach.
j. w. Lewis of the Perry drug store
and Victor Durdall of the Farmers cash
store left yesterday for two weeks
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
Senator PenrOSe
Supports Repenue Bill

Washington, aug. Ex-senator PEN
rose, Pennsylvania, ranking republican
member of the finance committee to-
day urged immediate passage of the
$2,006, 900 war revenue bill
Penrose, citing his opposition to all
previous democratic revenue bills, said
this one will get his unqualified sup
port because emo time should be vast
ed in this war emergency in pressing
partisan consideration. -
Penrose urged the government to set
experts at work now gathering data for
revision of the tariff after the war,
SO as to make possible the repeal of
direct taxation laws and the gathering
of the bulk of the United States rev
enues after the war from other nations.
Life is the interval between one
breath and another. He who only half
breathes only half lives.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
IOWans viii Not Be
Held Up By Coal Men

Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 13.-Iowans
will not be held up by coal dealers and
operators his winter. This was the
statement of Governor Harding today
following a thorough canvas of the
coal situation in the state. The govern
or met with the state council of de-
Tense to thresh out the problems of
just coal prices for the winter. 1t was
announced that Iowa producers, know
ing the state has power to confiseate
the mines, would most likely 60 easy
in raising the prices.
eff the miners can go into the mines
and dig coal for $1.05-the average
price per ton-why should the consum-
er pay $5," Harding said. "There is
too much profit for the operators. -
Harding said he would leave for
the Chicago conference of governors
Wednesday night. He would not an
nounce his plans for the meeting in
Chicago August 16.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
CUT DAMAGES IN TWO.

New York, Aug. lS.-John Bernard
Manning, the aged millionaire, who
Tilted Honora May 0'Brien, 55 years
younger than he, won't have to pay
that record sum for damages, after all.
A decision cutting the verdict of
$225,000 down to $125,000 on the ground
that it was grossly exeessiven was
handed down today by Supreme Court
Justice Cropsey in Brooklyn. Under its
tcrms Miss 0'Brien must accept the re-
auetion within ten days; otherwise a
new trial win be in order.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
japanese Commission
Arrived This Afternoon

A Pacific Port, Aug. 1S.-The Jap
anese diplomatic war mission headed
by Viscount Ishii arrived here this
afternoon shortly after two O'Clock.
The mission was escorted by a squad
ron of cavalry and battalion of in
fantry to the city hall, where public
reception was held and an address of
welcome by the mayor was delivered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Rev. ]. Oliver, formerly a United
Brethren minister, visited the closing
session last night of the United Breth-
rem Campmeeting that has been held at
Quinaby for some time past. The meet
ings are held each year and this year
they were unusually successful both in
attendance and results. Rev. Mr., Neff
was the pastor in charge. 1t was de-
cided to open bible school at ~-,rvrv
lis in connection with the Oregon Agri-
cultural college similar to the Eugene
Bible University. R. S. Polling, minis
ter at Corvallis, is at the head of the
new institution. Mrs. Oliver and Mrs.
Fitch were also in attendance. They re-
turned late last night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
All Around Town.

ming to leave for Salem soon, where they
will take charge of laundry, says the
Myrtle Creek Mail. They held sale
of their personal property Thursday at
the Jens Christensen place in Missouri
Bottom where they have been located
for several months.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

The greatest of all moving pictures
"The Birth of a Nation" will be seer
once again in Salem at the Liberty
theatre Thursday evening of this week
This famous production will for years
rank as the greatest effort of moving
picture producers. The historical inter
est is such that to many, after seeing it
once, there is desile to go again and
study in detail many of the historical
scenes. "The Birth of Nation' is like
a great book. Once is not enough as
the scenes move SO rapidly. To many it
is the second and third time, as in read
ing book, that the story is most inter
esting.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Hot weather seems to have no effect
on movie picture fans, especially when
Douglas Fairbanks is announced. Yes
terday afternoon and evening, notwith-
standing the rather unusual summer
climate, the Orego theatre was filled
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Sunday was a trifle hot in Salem and
the mercury in the thermometer climb
ed to the "a notch. however, this was
not record for the summer as July IA
the mercury stood at 95 and on the 18th
at "a. The river is falling and yester-
day the stage was A below zero, the
lowest of the season.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

1T. Reynolds, prune grower living
three miles north of the city says the
prune situation in his part of the coun-
try is very satisfactory and he is look,
ing for big crop, even should there
be no more moisture. The petite prune
he says, is rather larger than usual
m account of the extra dry weather.
while the Italians in his neighborhood
will not quite come up to standard size.
Pears are also looking fine north of
the city. Mr.. Reynolds was formerly
commissioner Of the Second district, be-
ing succeeded by G. A. Park.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Fire blight is not so active this year
as one year ago, according to G. o. Con
stable, county fruit inspector He at
tributes this to some extent to the dry
weather stopping the running of the
sap. 1t seems that fire blight reaches
for the sap and in dry years like the
present, the lack of sap in the tree stops
the spread of teh disease.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
COMING EVENTS

August 15.-Wisconsin picnic
at Fairgrounds, Salem.
August 17-Iowa picnic. state
fair grounds.
August 20-Dealer's Motor
Car Ass N. Of Oregon spend four
hours in city.
September 24-30.-State Fair,
Salem.
October 1.-Public Schools
open.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
The woodmen of the world head

The Woodmen of the World head
quarters at the state fair grounds is
now put in proper condition for Wood
men headquarters during fair week,
Sept. 24-29. The picnic held by the or
der at the grounds yesterday was not
only a picnic, but some good work was
done in getting the headquarters in
shape. 1t was an all day affair with a
basket lunch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Prince Joachim didn' t stay in the
spotlight long enough to get his face
in the newspapers nor his name mis-
pronounced in the streetcars.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13
French grammars and French diction-

French grammars and French diction-
aries are greatly in demand just at pres
ent as soldiers in many of the camps
are putting-in their time learning the
language. Hence if any one, happens to
have discarded French grammar OF
other books in the language, they could
do the boys great favor by taking
them to the Salem Public Library where
a collection OF books and magazines are
being made. Other books are also wei
come as it is the intention or Miss
Flora Case, the librarian to forward all
contributions in the way of books and
magazines to the training camps and Ia
ter to France.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

If the food spectators could can Mr..
Hoover, eating would cease to be an
art and become merely science.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Piles for the temporary bridge across
the Willamette to be constructed about
60 feet from the old structure are now
being collected along the river at the
foot of Ferry street. These timbers are
from 100 to ITO feet long and were cut
from grove west of the institution for
the Feeble Minded.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Captain Frank j. Rosenberg, formerly
of the Salem Street railway office, is
now captain of Wagon company No. 81,
transportation department at American
Lake. In writing friend in Salem, he
says: eff you can devise self starter
adapted to a government mule that
balks, you will be entitled to pen
sion"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Damage amounting to about s25 was
caused yesterday afternoon at sos
o o'clock to the residence of Lloyd White
at SIS South Cottage street by fire
that caught in the attic. The cause of
the blaze is unknown. The fire depart
ment made a quick run or the damage
would have been greater.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

The one ton Ford truck is now a real
ity, after two or three years of expert
menting at the Ford factory. The truck
is now being shown in Portland and
Wick Bos. anonunce that within short
time, demonstrator and truck will
come to Salem, The regular Ford en-
gine is part of the equipment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

at all times. Douglas Fairbanks seems
to especially please in his wild west do
ings, possibly due to his fine sense of
Eumor along with his unusual gymnastie
ability. Anyhow, when he starts after
a man, and gets him, the crowd shows
its approval by continuous applause. He
is on again this evening at the Oregon
theatre in his wild west doings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Mrs. g. L. Kurth, aLenographer in the
state insurance commissioner IS office,
has gone on her vacation. She expects
to visit Portland, Columbia Beach. and
other points in Oregon during her tw"
weeks of liberty. Miss Jessie Holcomb
also of the insurance commissioner IS Of
flee, has returned to her work in the
office after her vacation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

best of all. The entire proceeds of the
evening will be given to willamette
Chapter, A. R. G. of Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

The Eastern Star auxiliary of the
American Red Cross will meet Tuesday
morning at 10 'clock at the Masonic
Temple All membelO OF the Eastern
Star interested in this work are asked to
attend. The meeting will extend over
the luncheon hour and therefore all are
requested to come prepared to add their
share.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Mr.. Robert Simpson, of the state en-
gineer' office, is spending his vacation
at Oak Ridge, near Eugene. He will be
absent two weeks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Fire in the Coast range timber yes
terday evening back of Dallas was so
great that the reflection was seen in
this city. 1t was so serious that all of
The Spaulding Logging company's men
there were summoned to assist in fight
inf the flames. These were insufficient
so it is reported, and requisition was
made on other men of the city. The
fire was in the Spaulding Logging com
pany's holdings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Dr. D. z. Beech1er, dentist, 202 q. s.
Bank bldg. Fifteen years experience.
Most modern office equipment in the
valley. Sundays by appointment. tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Harrie E. Hoxie, who has recently re-
turned from the reserve officers train
ing camp at the Preside, Cal, will leave
Tuesday morning with his mother, rms.
Irene R. Hoxie, for Seattle and Tacoma,
where they expect to take a weeks va
cation Harrie expects to visit the soR-
dier environments at American Lake.
o.
Mr.. and Mrs. C L. Hee5Sett are plan
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Henry H. Kloepping, deputy county
clerk, is on his vacation. He will spend
his two weeks visiting in Portland and
other nearby points and will combine
business with pleasure.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

Closing out prices on vudor shades
Hamilton IS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-13

E. w. Hazard, cashier of the United
States National bank, who has been
spending his vacation visiting the
Rainier National Park, has returned to
this city delighted with his visit. He
says that he thought he knew what
scenery was but a visit to this great
park convinced him that it far excelled
anything he had ever beheld. He is en-
thusiastic over its beauty.