davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
What They Cost Now.

ITO make this appear more clearly
We beg to remind the Senate that ap-
preparations are now being made Tor
those who have passed the retirement
age. This includes about 5000 officers
and employees who are seventy years OF
age and over Many of these are only
so per cent efficient, some 25 per cent
ef1cient and others wholly inefficient.
The salaries of these employees average
about SLIGO each. amounting in all to
about So, $780, 900 Upon their retirement
their annuities for the first year VIII pc
paid out of the appropriations maze
for their salaries
These annuities will average ABOUT
$500 each, or total of about $2.toV,-
900. Under the provisions of the bill
10 per cent of these salaries thus ap,
propriated. amounting to s5S0.000. VIII
be covered into the Treasury. This Will
leave balance OF s2,470.o00 to be APP
piled, il necessary, for the employment
Of new clerks at the lower grades rms
balance Of $2.470,000 would be sufficient
to employ about $500 persons at an.
nual salaries of from 5000 to sl,ooo
each,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

of the United States, federal farm loan
bonds or other Understanding obliga-
tions of any state, county or munich
pality in the United States.
1T is estimated by Herbert D. Brown.
chief of the bureau of efficiency, that
the assessments to purchase these an
nuities will be approximately as fol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
The Bill in Brief.

I'm brief, the bill provides that there
shall be deducted monthly from the pay
of every officer or employe in the COM
petltive classified service, except post
masters amounts computed to the near
est tenth of dollar which will be suf-
ficient with interest thereon at 4 per
centum per anuum, compounded an
nually, to purchase from the United
States an annuity payable quarterly
throughout life. but the assessment
shall not exceed s per centum of the
pay. This amount varies so as to cor
respond to the rate of pay The annu-
ity shall equal one-half of the annual
salary received since July l. 1912, but
shall not exceed $500 per annum.
THE amount deducted from each SAL
airy is to be credited to the separa tie
account of the contributory officer or
employe, with interest thereon at 4 per
centum per annum, compounded an
nually. and must be invested in bonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

navy it will be necessary for them to
carry the weapons in their pockets in
stead of in holsters attached to out
SIDE belts For that reason he asked
omcial sanction from the chief of police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

substantially enough to pay the cost
to the government of the annuities.
Secondly. with each succeeding yeal
the deductions made from salaries VIII
annuity. until at the end of Atty years
! the deductions will pay all accruihs
annuitfes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

If we ever have national pro-
hibition ther'll be more reformers
than bartenders starve t death.
Pinky Kerr bought a second
hand car t'day, an wuz imme-
diately elected president O. tn
Optimists' Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Peter Leslie Hopper. sixty-one.
member Of the Bel Air bar. died at Havre
de Grace. Nd He was well known as
lawyer throughout the state. He was
Inn ari:fed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Efforts to Improve Service.

For many years efforts have been made
TO improve the efficiency of the service in
the different departments. One of the
principal difficulties in improving condi-
tons is the large number of superannuat-
ed men and women who have been in the
departments for many years. and who,
largely because of advancing years, have
not been able to perform reasonable
amount of service for the compensation
paid At times, efforts have been made
by the heads of departments to replace
employees whose work did not measure up
to a certain degree of efficiency. To those
who have made these attempts it has
proved thankless task. Every one in the
received for his pay. That most of these
employees who have become superannuated
are not earning the money they are re-
ceiving is apparent to any one familiar
with the public service Many of them
perhaps have no means of support outside
of their salaries To turn them out into
the cold world without some provision
deed cruel To retain them after they
have fallen below a certain degree OF
efficiency is demoraliZing to the public
service Clearly, it is not just to the
government to retain in the service in the
several grades of employment men and
women who are only so per cent or %
per cent efficient, or less. and it is not
forming their full share of the work and
often receiving less compensation. The
same la Dor should receive the same pay.
For the present condition both Con-
gress and the administrative branch of
the government are to blame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Conditions Growing Worse.

Present conditions in the civil serv-
ice. due In large part to approximation.
have become almost intolerable. and
each year they are growing worse.
No system that can now be devised will
be free from objection, If not by en-
ployes. certainly by the public at large.
whose servants we are. The plan here
recommen ended represents our best judg-
ment. 1t will certainly relieve the de-
partments of fhe inefficient employees.
establish the principle of retirement
and if we take into consideration the
Improvement Of the service it will com
pensate the government for any IN
creased cost occasioned thereby. Fu-
ture Congresses can amend the law as
experience may require"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Statues Removal Authorized.
The Senate has adopted a joint reso-
luton authorizing the, removal of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Nav Offer It as Rider.

Senator Pomerene, realizing the diff
Guilty of obtaining action on his Dill as
an independent measure at the present
session. may offer it as rider on one
of the appropriation bills yet to come
before the Senate. The difficulty with
this procedure is that it is subject TO
a point of order on the ground that 1t
is general legislation on an approprla-
ton bill The objection OF one seha-
tor. therefore. would prevent its con-
sideration.
The bill reported to the Senate w tynd
through deductions from the salaries
of the employees. The government must
contribute the first year to the extent
of about S2.750,000 to help put the sys-
tenn into operation Immediately.
The bill was ordered reported by me
committee without a dissenting vote.
of the twelve members of the commit
tee, seven voted on the bill. They are
Senators Pomerene. chairman, ana Hoi-
lis. Lee of Maryland. Cummins. Smoot,
La Toilette and Sterling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
CLERKS PENSION
BILL IS REPORTED
Senate Civil Service Commit
tee Agrees on Contributory
Plan of Retirement.
PUT ON GRADUATED SCALE

Plans for the establishment of re-
tirement and pension system for the
civil service employees of the govern
ment were advanced long step Tor
ward when Senator Pomerene OF ONO
late yesterday afternoon reported Ia
vorably from the Senate civil service
committee the so-called Pomerere bill.
This is the first time in the long
years of agitation for such system
that a congressional committee has re-
ported such measure.
The bill is now on the Senate caien-
dar. Owing to the congested conai-
ton of the legislative program. there
seems little chance that the bill can be
passed at the present session. But the
friends of the measure believe that the
bill will be reported again to the senate
at the beginning of the new congress
and that before it closes this Dill, per
hsps in amended form, VIII become
law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Excellent Quality
Fine. Close woven
Ga bardine. in full, So
inch width. f X I "a
special value
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Full SO inches wide:
light or dark pat
terms, including strip
ed and checked ef-
fects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

69C Gowns I2I1c
For W IN n, H-a,rRrS
w, - Ter children .
-. -. 81. to 10 years OF
- -, -, sge: three ticks.
,'.ni',o,.I finished with neat
49, ,,,,'d ,,.,.t hcmstitclieJ hem
anu sleeves. Ea.. P@";
&c 9hc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Considering present market condit
this is one of the biggest values we have
announced. for these blankets are stan
s49S qualities. in good. heavy weight, el
plain white with striped borders or oVerl
effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

Fine silk plush; large
collars. trimmed with
nutria or black fur. 4
wide selection of latest
models to choose from.
Values TO S:s...IO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Copies of $500 Models

Most beautiful new styles. in elegant
quality materials. secured very much I'M
Ter market value-hence the low price.
Some have pleatcd skirts: others in gath
ered effect. while few are deliberately
embroidered. 4 full range of latest sprin.,
colorngs is presented. All regular sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
ISc Shifting 101c
Madras, Yd. lA2S

Guaranteed fas t
color; firm and even
woven; full 80 inches
in width. A wide as
sortment of patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
$3.50 Velour Cloth Coat

Various new colors. d
consisting of Gold. d
Burgundy. y n V Y,
Green and Black.
Wide collars and
cuffs, trimmed with
plush. Full = length
models in all sizes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
DO NOT REPRESENT RUSSIA

Charles Edward Russell who was member of the
commission to Russia along with Elhu Root says the
reports from Russia made in Germany" and that if
Russians who listened to German agents He says the
Bolshevilds no representative of Russia or
authorized to speak for it than Oshkosh to speak for
the United States He also says that for this country to
cut off aid from Russia would be exactly what Germany
is wanting 1t would seem there might be much truth in
this statement 1t is nconcevabe that the present.
called government in Russia last There has not been
blood letting enough not hunger and suffering enough to
bring Russians to their Kerensly with his noble
dreams is thing of the past He had lofty ideals but
lacked iron and brutality So far Lenine and Trotsky
have shown the qualities that are required to make
them leaders for any length of time The man on horse
back" has not yet shown up who lead Russia out of
the tangled into which she has been cast. Until
such to the front there will be changes and
more changes in Russia She needs tyrant for only
such bring order out of the mob of 16000000 ignor
ant newyfreed serfs They incapable of self govern
ment and will not consent to let anyone govern them long
unless he is in fact their master.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
A FARCICAL TRIAL

Yesterday in discussing the matter of sending Italian
ploters to Italy to be dealt with by their govern
ment the Capital Journal took occasion to mention the
sipshod methods of criminal trials in this country That
trial yesterday of Mrs DeSaules for the killing of her
husband
hypothetical question containing 10000 words was
asked aienst Witness to which he given the choice
of answering either that she was sane insane The
hypothetical question took up the story of the woman
tire life from the time she fell and hurt her head when
eight years old Then after this question which would
fill nearly three pages of the Capital Journal the attorney
concluded with this:
afG % $ 't peoples % % t. m s the @ ssfa s ta sSt SsG v saSs. %
them, at the
ng all these FOREGOING facts and mind personal
uro AND quality "a % Of the aot eonmi a opinion O @ W n
wrongl'
To this rgmaroe Doctor Wight, the witness, replied
that Mrs DeSaues did not know the nature and quality
of the act committed and she not mentally sound the
night of August when she shot DeSaulles Among the
things to be assumed by the doctor was one that she
had suffered fracture of the skull when eight years old
and which had healed" Major Gregory Cole of
the United States medical corps who is also professor
engaged in teaching and training in Xray work for
the service said his plates showed there fracture
of the skull claimed but that the alleged fracture
simply the last place where skull had formed in childhood
The line showing the plates and called fracture by
experts for the defense, only suture Still the de-
fenses expert talked earnedy about Mrs DeSaues suf
fering from hypothyroidsm which would have caused
mental blankness No doubt great deal more of the
same kind Of legal camoulage will be indulged in and
brought before the jury until its members will not know
whether they are afoot on horseback The dis
tnglished jhrist who is presiding will still further
the and eargas the jurys intelligence
with instructions of them can understand and the
farce will end
perusal of the evidence especially that of the defend
ant might incline most western jurors at least to the
opinion that she served her husband about rghthat is
if they believed her testimony 1t may be that she should
not be punished but that is farce should be
uggers and expert testimony Of hypothetical alienists
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01

(This weeks mystery.)
Little Willie sat in the big morris
chair. 1t was his eighth birthday, and
his relatives had gathered to do him
honor.
There were loads of wonderful things
to eat, and the big table was weighed
down with useful presents, such as
q beautiful framed crayon portrait of
UncleBilge from Aunt Spinnette and a
cut grass shoestring holder from Cousin
Sudson.
"Won' t some one have some more of
this perfectly delicious rhubard fudgeP ~
asked Willie s mother as she passed the
plate.
Every one took piece except Willie,
although the dish passed almost under
his very nose.
"And don t neglect this wonderful
angel cake with katsup isipg,'' said
WilIe's father. And everyone took an
other piece of that, except Willie. Sur
prised, his parents glanced at him but
he gave no sign. Could the boy be ill9
He had never beon known to refuse
food before.
After that they passed the candied
pickles, the onion jelly and the spiced
celery cakes, but little Willie merely
turned his face slightly aside. Willie 8
relatives were thunderstruck, but un-
willing to alarm his parents further.
they made no comment.
At that moment sweet snore came
from between Willie's childish lips.
(Why did Willie refuse food for the
first time in his life. For the first
correct solution silver table spoon,
stamped Waldorf Astoria, New York, -
will be awarded.-Ed. The Morning
Glorty
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
THE NEW TRIPLE
COMBINATION

Treatment for the blood, nerves and
iver-p urifying, strengthening,
cleansing, winning its way wonder
fully just now--is;
Hood Sarsaparilla, the superla-
tive blood purifier and appetite
giver, known for over 40 years.
Peptiron, the superlative pepsin-
nux-iron-celery nerve, blood and
digestive tonic.
Hoods Pills, the superlative
family laxative for biliousness, con-
stipation; pleasant, easy, effective.
What are your troubles? If such
as to need all three medicines, why
not have perfect, well-rounded re-
lief by getting the combination?
IF you need only one medicine,
get it and take it---but do it now.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
ENGLAND HOPES
/. 4 y x 4 i x i 4 y X 4 y < !
Continued from Page One.)

the Lusitania must not occur again. -
'The kaiser told me he would
stand no nonsense from America after
this war;" Gerard declared. "We
want to be sure that after this war we
shall not have to stand any nonsense
from the kaiser.
Germany cannot be wiped out as
a nation except at the cost of blood
and treasure that will beggar the world
an men and money for two centuries.
"When the Germans themselves un-
derstand they are not to be compelled
Ito fight a desperate war Of defense,
they will themselves, being, after all,
practical, stop war where German
conquest is not to be thought Of or
permitted even though all the men of
the allies perish in the trenches, for
if there is one thing certain, it. is thai
the world will not suffer German DOM
ination.
"We cannot let the end of the war
leave Germany with increased terri
tory and therefore increased man pow
er and in possession of government
which has threatened us with invasion
after proving evil intention by MUIR
dering our citizens.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
WHY NOT, INDEEDq
Cottage Grove sentinell

TWVTV----N
In an interview in Sunday Portland
paper, William Sproule, president of the
Southern Pacific, deplores the fact that
the Willamette valley has not settled
and developed more rapidly and is in.
ehned to lay the blame upon the resi-
dents thereof.
We can tell one reason why it has not
developed more rapidly, and that is the
fault Of the railroad of which Mr..
Sproule is the head.
Never since the writer has been a
resident Of Cottage Grove has there
been an opportunity for the mill men
Of this section to make some money but
that they were confronted with the fact
that they could not get cars to ship
their orders. Right at the present mo.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
Ranchmlan Arrested
As Murder Suspect

Marysville, Cal, Dec. Mike Tasari
ranchman, was arrested today on sus-
picicf of numbering Spiri Spiaela, who
has been missing for a month, and auth
critics are investigating the story told
by Tasari's seven-year-old daughter
that she saw her father bury the head
less body of man on the Tasari ranch.
The girl 8 story which was first told
to neighbors and reported to the auth
critics, was corroborated by her five
year old brother.
According to the authorities search
for Spiaela, who was foreman on a
ranch near the Tasari ranch, had re-
vealed no clew, until the story of the
two children reached them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01

ment, whom mills Of the Cottage Grove
country are threatened with the neees-
sity of shutting down for lack of cars
is poor time for the head of tho
Southern Pacific to ask why the viii
lamette valley is not developing faster.
We wish to give the Southern Pacific
full credit for the many things it has
done, and has tried to do, for the indus
tries of the valley, but slow as we ara
to criticize an institution that is often
unjustly criticized, vet we must ask
what would be the traffic conditions in
the valley now, had it developed as
rapidly as Mr.. Sproule would like, when
the Southern Pacific cannot supply even
the needs Of our undeveloped condition
The new war tax includes eyebrow
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
caermanv,s Desires Shrink

Berlin, via London, Dec. lit is
absurd to imagine that Germany will
enter the peace conference with large
aims" declared War Minister Kuehl-
mann in reichstag speech today.
off the entente wants to know our
conditions, the way is simple-but the
entente wants only victory. -
"The principles announced by the
present rulers at Petrograd appear or
tirely acceptable as basis of reor'
ganization of affairs in the east, the
foreign secretary continued, Safe
guarding the essential and permanent
interests of Germany and Russia ana
fully recognizing the right of nations
to determine their own destinies.
"Perhaps the Marquis of Lans'
downe's letter may be regarded as
hopeful sign,'' continued Kuehlmann.
Even in England the moderates are
gaining ground.
i" Gefmany's policy toward Russia
will be firm but moderate. -
The foreign secretary expressed pity
for the Italian people whose Fmisfer-
tunes" he said, "were due to politi'
eians'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01

Versailles. Dee. IA three hour
session OF the allied supreme war
council was ne,,s today. Permanent
Quarters for the council were opened.
Colonel House and General Bliss, the
American representatives to the inter
allied conference in Paris. attended to
day's meeting Of the council, but viii
not attend further sessions unless 50
dirpefed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
Electric Crane Runs
AEnuck at Shipyards

Eureka, Cal, Dec. 1.-Going adrift
in 40 mile gale during the night, the
big electric crane at the Hammand
Shipyards raced down its rail and top
pied into Humboldt bay. 1t was com
pletely wrecked. The crane narrowly
missed a passing steamer as it fell.
The Hammond Shipyards have been
engaged in building ships for the gov
ernment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01

The Corvallis Gazette Times devotes two columns of
its valuable editorial space to replying to few para
questions at issue only slightly touched upon we
have nothing to say but imagine did the editor of
the GazetteTimes good turn by furnishing him with
Sunfower- region---and Kansas is windy state.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
Rippling Rhymes
THE FLAG
by Wall Muson

Brght-hued and beautiful, it floats upon
the summer air; and every thread of it de-
notes the love that's woven there; the love
of veterans whose tread has sounded on the
fields of red; and women old, who mourn
their dead, but mourn without despair.
Bright-hued and beautiful, it courts car
esses of the breeze; and, straining at its
staff it sports, in Haunting ecstasies; and
other flags, that once were gay, long, long
ago were laid away, and many men, whose
heads are gray, are thinking now of these.
Serene and beautiful it waves, the flag our
fathers knew; in Freedoms sunny air it
ms brighter hue; and may it still the SYM
lat makes nation free; still may we cherish
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01

German and Austrian troops are using
''tear gas'' on the Italians, and it must
be ''laughing gas" that General Byng
is shooting into the Huns on the west
front. That is, the laugh is on the Ger
mans. 1s
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01

Next Monday will be the beginning of "Home Indus
try week in Oregon 1t is proposed during six days to
call special attention to Oregon-made goods in all the
retail stores and impress upon the people the benefits that
will to all if residents of the state will buy home
made goods in preference to those sent in from other
parts of the country There is no for argument
this question; there can be way to build up
Oregon than to stand Loyalty by the things produce
here thus keeping money at home for the develop
ment of home resources and giving employment to our
people in mills factories and shops Let everybody help
in making sHome Industry Week. success
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01

Yesterday the Caranza garrison reported to have
abandoned Juarez while Villa still 40 miles away and
not headed toward the town either.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-01
Anstria Wants Peace

London, Dee 1.-Austria is prepared
to negotiate a general peace without
territorial or economic violations,
Premier Seidler told the Austrian par
lament, according to Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam today.
The dispatch quoted Vienna adviees
stating the premier had made this an
nouncement in speech detailing how
Austria was conducting negotiations
with Russia "in eonciliatory spir.
it.. -