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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-10
BULLETS FLY in FIGHT
FOR BAG OF MONEY
Gunman Attacks Bank Messen-
\ ger, Steals $4,000 and Is
Caught by Police

Down among the pushcarts and bright
oandanas of Little Italy they had, a gun
nsht and robbery this morning as vivid as
mat depicted on any gaudy movie litho-
sraph along Christian street Frank Smith,
sa'o oy the police to be a notorious des-
perado, shot and seriously wounded David
rinlaw, fifty-year-old messenger Of the
feoeral Reserve Bank, as he was coming
rom the bank of Frank Di Berardino, near
iehth and Christian streets, grabbed a bag
containing more than $4,000 from Finlaw's
mana and was only captured by the police
sne' gun battle in yard near Eighth
ana Catharine streets. Finlaw is in a
serious condition at the Pennsylvania Hos
pital with fve bullets in his legs and one in
us arm. Smith is at the Second and Chris
van streets police station. The money, with
he exception Of 1914, was recovered.
Finlaw, who lives at 5336 Lesher street,
frankford, had started out earlier from
MS bank to redeem about $4,000 worth
OF checks. He had transacted his busi-
ness at Di Berardino's place and was on
ms way to the South Philadelphia State
1Sank, at s23 South Fourth street. At
iehth street in the crowd he felt a wrench
MS bag heavy pistol barrel hit
an IN the chest, knocking away his wind.
ana voice shouted in his ear: Let 20 /;
never mind the gum But Finlaw had
pulled his own revolver, and while the
swo men tore and rocked down the street
Ior the possession Of the bag, the bank
messenger tried to point his weapon.
Ihen there was report and Finlaw was
torced TO drop his revolver, for he was
eno, IN the arm. Still he held to the bag
san MIS- other hand, while men and women
~ Inc crowded street screamed and fought
70 get out of range Of the fire. In quick
succession the bandits revolver roared six
nmes, and Finlaw sagged down to the
Muouha with as many bullets in his legs.
row ne was forced TO relinquish his hold
on the bag
The crowd. held back by the pistol. ran
sv'ward as the gunman retreated down
SnI,stian street and Policemen Clarke and
ocourt joined in the chase. Bricks were
.nrown at the fleeing highwaymen and
yushcarts and babies were bowlcd over in
e manhunt, which gained in impetus
ery second. At Eighth street the man
s'ned down and at Catharine he leaped a
nee ana tried to dash into a house. The
ts'emen -. were at his heels and, free OF
ae crowd, they began firing. Quickly
sra man threw up his hands. letting the bas
.v ms revolver drop 70 the ground
@vuNe got me-" he gasped.
Wnen the bag was examined at the polic,
h, II was found to contain S1O.s7s.I A!
- unredeemed checks and Sl3ss74 in cash
sa.. ~ under belt which the man wore wer,
tvunu iorty-two bullets. The revolver which
- nad used was a thirty-eight- -caliber on.
ane foot long. -
emNn was taken to the Pennsyiyan nj,
P,tei, where Finlaw. In serious condi
1IluQQ him - Ma aanallant. Peopl
X1~@6 nm6II f1hn1n1 y ~ .11s--.<-- y, ! ~
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U. S. GUNNERS ORDERED TO FIRE
UPON SUBMARINES AT SIGHT


Looming tremendous
soHy that peace be "just the corner"
germany is close admitted by her leaders
appears to between engfng the two nations ana
@ swallowing authorities here see it, has
IN 1t the poenialties a peace.
rms Government itself has intention of making war
ton Germany must force the President has repeated time
and again.
Meantime work proceeds American ner-
chan ships desiring with OBTAIN eH
through yard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-10
VICE PRESIDENT MARSHALL URGES U. S.
TO PAY COLOMBIAN 100000 DEBT

of the past. | am sure the measure VIII
pass the Senate at the present special ses-
sion by a two-thrds vote"
Mr.. Marshall pointed out the extreme mem
ace to the Panama Canal through an ALT
ance between Colombia and Germany should
Germany and the United States go to war.
There are 400 miles of Colombian coast
upon which German aircraft could locate
raiding bases for attacks upon the canal
There is the utmost danger in the situa
ton" he said. because Colombia feels the
payment should be made, and even If we
are not morally bound to pay the money 1t
would be dangerous not to do So
The Vice President was an early caller at
the White House today to see President vii.
son.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-10
WASHINGTON. March 10.

The more bellcose We become toward
other people the more amcable we should
become among ourselves" declared Vice
President Marshall today in support OF his
conviction that this Government should do
everything possible to promote friendly
feeling throughout both Americas. He was
arguing that no time should be lost by
the extra session of Congress in ratifying
the Colombian treaty through which Colom-
ba would receive $4,000 900 in payment
of Panama Canal claims.
The treaty has got to 60 through he
said. We have matters Of the greatest
Importance on our hands, and we should
not waste time haggling over the things
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-10

tributors, according to a broad intimation in
statement issued by l. Elkp Nathan, sec
retary of the New York State Milk Dealers
Conference Board.
Mr. Nathan denied that there was any
only seventy per cent OF the milk bought
by the distributors was sold Tor table use,
while the rest was disposed of at whole.
sale each cent increase to the wholesa ler
must mean more than a cent advance to the
final consumer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-10

It is understood here that the japanese
Government has sanctioned the publication
bv the United States Of all details now
,.,d bv the state Department dealing with
Cerman plots to involve Japan, and that
n IL finally is determined to make public
information concerning the general plots
this also will be included.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-10

ctixenship. Such Legislation, Germany well
knew, could never be approved by Congress.
ana II would give an excuse for war be-
tween Japan, the United States resulting
~ a break between japan and England,
friction between Japan and Russia and
,ne loss OF the Philippines. the midway
,slands and the Hawaiian islands to the
United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-10
TWO-CENT INCREASE
IN MILK PRICE SEEN
New York State Dealers Intimate
Jump in Cost to Consumer, But
Deny Agreement

NEW YORK, March 10.-The price of
milk to the householder will be increased
two cents quart il the Dairymen's League
exacts the proposed advance from the dis
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT
OF Leslie Street

Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council deems it expedient SO to
do, and hereby declares its purpose and
intention to improve that portion of
Leslie street from the east line of Com
mercial street to the west line of Lib
erty street at the expense of the abut
ting and adjacent property by bringing
said portion of Leslie street to the es
tablished grade, constructing cement
concrete curbs and paving said portion
of Leslie street with gravel cement
concrete, six inches thick in accordance
with the plans, specifications and esti-
mates for the improvement of said por-
tion of said street, adopted by the com
mon council on May II, 1917, now on
file in the office Of the city recorder,
which for greater certainty and more
detailed description thereof are hereby
referred to and made a part hereof.
The common council hereby declares
its purpose and intention to make the
above described Improvement by and
through the street Improvement depart
ment of the city of Salem.
BY order OF the common council
EARL RACE, City Recorder
Date of first publication of this mo-
tice, May Is, 1917. May 20.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
:. Willamette Valley News :,
DALLAS ITEMS

NaP"ai journal Special Service.l
Dallas. Ore. May l7.-Nrs. Amelia d
Werner, widow Of the late A. NJ .wern.
er' passed away at her home on Jeffe,.
son street in this city after an Hines,
OF several year, duration caused bv
dropsy. The deceased was a native ~
Germany aud came 10 thi, country In
isS5 with her parents. who settled in
Fhnston, Wis. where they resided for
a number Of years. afterward mov;no
TO Blue Earth, Mimi. where she was
united in marriage to August NJ. Werp.
er Mr.. and Mrs. Werner and family
came to Oregon in 1901 and settled on n
tann near Perrydale where they resided
Tor several years. afterwards moving
TO this city where Nh. Werner died in
i9lL The deceased is survived bv nine
children: Ben J. Werner. of this eity.
Edward \. Werner, Of Alberta. Canada
Walter 0. Werner. also of Alberta: G..
u. Werner, of Mccoy; Mrs. J. w Sassa
Appleton. Mimi; Mrs. J. o. Hooker.
salem; Fred G.. Werner, Perrvdale. and
Albert \. Werner, Of Dallas. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon
from the Chapman undertaking parlors.
rnierment taking place III the I. O. o. f.
cemetery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT
Of the Alley in the South Block OF
Charles Cartwrip chit, @ Addition

Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council deems it expedient so to
do, and hereby declares its purpose and
intention to improve the alley in the
south block of Charles Cartwright's s
Addition to the city of Salem from
the east line of Capitol street to the
west line of 18th street at the expense
of the abutting and adjacent property
by bring said alley to the establish.
ed grade and paving the same with a
six inch Portland cement concrete
pavement in accordance with the plans
specifications and estimates of the
city engineer for the improvement Of
said alley which were adopted by the
common council on April l6, 1917, now
on file in the office of the city record
er, which for greater certainty and a
more detailed and particular doscrip-
tion thereof are hereby referred to and
made a part hereof.
The common council hereby declares
its purpose and intention to- make the
proposed improvement above described
by and through the Street improvement
Department of the city of Salem
By order of the common council.
EARL RACE, City Recorder.
Date of first publication of this no.
tice, May 16, 1917. May 26.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
LEGAL NOTICES
CALLS FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals addressed to N. r.
Moore, secretary of the board of re-
gents, Oregon Agricultural College, Cor:
wallis, Oregon, will be received by the
said board of regents until s O'Clock
p. m. May 22d, 1917, for the furnish
ing of all material and the perform
ance of all labor required for the cree.
ton and completion of the library
building for the Agricultural college,
state Of Oregon,
Ali bids to be endorsed proposals
for Library building" Said proposals
to be opened upon the above date by
the said board of regents.
All the work and material must con-
form to the plans and specifications
therefor ON file at the office of the
college, Corvallis, Oregon, and of the
architect. John v. Bennes, l040 Cham
ber of Commerce building, Portland,
Oregon
Each proposal must be accompanied
by certified check of five per cent of
the amount of the bid as a guarantee
that the. successful bidder will enter
'74o contract according to said plans
and specifications Said check to be
made payable to the Agricultural Col
lege of the State Of Oregon. If for any
reason the bidder fails to execute the
proper contract and bond required
within ten days after notification of
the acceptance Of his bid, then said
certified check will become forfeited to
the Agricultural College of the State
of Oregon. May22
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT
Of Washington Street

Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council deems it expcdicnt so to
do and hereby declares its purpose and
intention to improve that portion Of
Washington street between the east
line of Fir street and the west line of
Liberty street, at the expense of the
abutting and adjacent property by
bringing said portion of Washington
street to the established grade, con-
structing cement concrete curbs and
paving said portion Of Washington
street with a Portland cement concrete
pavement six inches thick, in accord
ance with the plans, specifications and
estimates for the improvement Of said
portion of Washington street adopted
by the common council on the 1Ith day
of May, 1917, which are now on file in
the office of the city recorder, which,
for greater certainty and a more de-
tailed description thereof are hereby
referred to and made part hereof.
The common council hereby declares
its purpose and intention to make the
above described improvement by and
through the street Improvement depart
ment of the city of Salem.
BY order of the common council.
EARL RACE, City Recorder.
Date of first publication of this no.
tice, May Is, 1917. May 26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
NoTIoE OF IMPROVEMENT
tue Alley in Block An, City of Salem

: tue Alley in Block AZ, City of Salem
Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council deems it expedient so to
do, and hereby declares its purpose and
intention to improve the alley in block
AZ, Of the city of Salem between the
north line of Ferry street and. the
south line of State street at the ex-
pense of the abutting and adjacent
property by bringing said portion of
said alley to the established grade and
paving the same with Portland ce-
ment concrete pavement six inches in
thickness, in accordance with the plans,
specifications and estimates for the i'm
provement of said portion of said alley
adopted by the common council May II,
1917, which are now on file in the Of
flee of the City recorder, and which
for greater certainty and a more de-
tailed description thereof, are hereby
referred to and made a part hereof
The common council hereby declares
its purpose and intention to make the
above described improvement by and
through the street improvement depart
ment of the city of Salem
By order of the common council.
EARL RACE, City Recorder,
Date of first publication Of this no
tice, May Is, 1917. May 26.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
Scots Mills Items
fcapitaI Journal snc.i.l s....:.

Capital Journal Special scrvieel
Scots Mills, Ore MAY 1.-THE mast
week has been quite full of school ae.
tivities. The high school students have
been preparing a tennis court which
will also serve as an outdoor basket ball
court. Several "teeters" have also been
put in for the benefit Of the Younger
children of the grade department.
The Parent Teachers association held
its regular meeting Thursday evening.
An excellent program had been pre-.
pared and an interesting report from
the Parent Teachers convention which
was held at Salem Saturday. Nav I
was given by those attending.
The board of directors held a meet.
ing Friday evening. Owing to the lack
of some necessary details thew adjourn.
ed to meet Thursday evening Of this
week.
Our high school baseball team went
down to Hubbard Friday TO play the
high school team Of that place for the
championship of the northern end of
Marion county. Our boys won the game
by the score of 10 ). The wet dav
made the game none the less inter.
esting as Hubbard high school had
beaten every other team in the district
and this was the final and deciding
game. The battery for S. NJ. H. S. was
Rusty" Hume and Lonnie Magee. Our
boys go to Salem Saturday of this week
to play Turner high school for the cham.
pionship of the entire county. Turner
high school is now champion of the
southern district and if SCOTS Mills
wins they will be entitled to the silver
cup.
Friday marked the close Of the Noble
school in district No. 11G, Miss Ruby
H. Brougher, the teacher, gave very
interesting program that evening. The
patrons of that school are very much
pleased with Miss Brougher's work
there the past year.
Saturday was a gala day for the
SCOTS Mills school An all day picnic
was enjoyed by the students and pa
trons After noon an outdoor patriotic
program was given which was enjoyed
by ALL It seemed most of the town
was present. After the program the
high school ball team played ''town"
team gathered for the occasion. The
school boys were unable to score as six
of the players on the "town" team
were students from 0. A. c., including
the battery, Herigstad and Scott.
Saturday evening the senior class was
entertained at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Gray, whose eldest son is a mem
ber of the class. Those attending err
ported q very enjoyable time, after
which refreshments were served.
"Mothers Day" was observed at the
Christian church Sunday evening, the
PASTORS subject being, "The Debt We
Owe Our Mothers. " The attendance
at the service was large.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
ACTUALLY REMOVES HAIR
ROOTS, OR MONEY BACK!
brand New Method; Works
LIKE MAGIC)

x \ X x x x x 4 x x X x X x X
To have the superfluous hairs come
out roots and all. before one very
ewes. sounds almost too good to be true
Yet many thousands of women have
proved to their own satisfaction that
his can be accomplished-easily. in.
stantly, harmlessly-by means of the
wonderful phelactine process.
This method is not to be compared at
all with any liquid, powder or paste
nor with electrolysis or anything else
Nothing like it ever originated. 1t caus
cs the hairs to come out entire, roots
included. leaving the skin smooth and
hairless a babe S. It's action is So
positive. so certain, every druggist sells
phelactinc under money back guaran'
tee. 1t is nOnodorous, non irritating
non-poisonous-a child could safely eat
It. Get a small stick of phelactine to-
day, follow the simple instructions; you
will have most agreeable surprise
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
Lyons Notes

(Capital Journal Special Service.)
LYONS, Ore, May 17.-Miss Ethel
White. of Brownsville, is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Blanche White.
Mr. Amos Hiatt and Mr.. Jack Johns
ton made business "trip to Stayton
Tuesday. o.,
vartou. are visiting her mother, Mrs. B.
M Woodwork this week.
The LYONS high school boys were in
vited to Mill City TO play the Mill Clty
biob school boys a game of ball, MIL
CIV won the victory, but Lyons boys
still smile. They say wait until next
time. ,ons
visitors Monday
Mrs Charlie Bale and children went
70 Albany Wednesday.
nr, Brewer was called to the home OF
Mr. Oscar Applet Thursday. Mr. Ap'
nrat G hning quite i'll. The doctor reports
;f nothing else sets in Mr.. Applet Will
10 aLlo 70 be around in few days.
Mr.. James Frame and family, VINO
have been living in Alsea for the past
year nassed through Lyons to Fox var
icv THURSDAY, where they will make
tLoir home for a short while.
Mrs, Ethel Thayer, of Jordan spent
Thursday with her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Tim Grimes, of Lyons.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellsworth passed
4brouob lyons Friday on their way to
Jordan on business. :,
MIS- Blanche Thompson, of Lyons, is
on the Mehama side Of the river stay
;no with Mrs. Joseph Krise during hei
husbands absence -, o., .o-
Mrs Huber was a Mill City visitor
Mr., and Mrs. Albert Ring, Of Fox
valley spent Sunday at the L. D. wa
Mr. Charlie Jury, of Stockton. Cal.
snent SUNDAY with his grandfather
I!ncle Billie Paterson.
Miss Eva Hiatt, of Mehama, spent
Friday night at Lyons.
Mrs Grace Berily and little daugh-
for are visiting with her parents, Mr.
ond Mrs. Bodiker, of Lyons.
The Mill City high school returned
the ball game at Lyons Friday after,
noon. Lyons won the victory at a good
score, 10 to 5.
Mr. stanley Brown, who has been IN
eastern Oregon for some time, returned
TO his home Sunday evening on the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17

today. His is the second retirement Of
the duma ministry within the last three
days, the previous one being that of
Minister of War Gutchkoff.
Miliukoff has been under heavy fire
from the soldiers and worlmen s eoun-
ell ever since he announced that the
provisional government has approved all
existing treaties and eompaets entered
into by the former autoeratic regime in
Russia.
M. Tertschensks, formerly minister of
finance, was named in Miliukoff s place
as foreign minister. A. f. Kerensky,
now minister of justice, was appointed
minister of war to succeed Gutchkoff
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
SUMMONS

In the justice court OF the state of
Oregon for the county Of Marion.
A. M. Hansen, plaintiff, VS.. Henry
NJ. Axtell, defendant.
In the name of the state of Oregon
you are hereby required to appear and
answer the complaint filed against you
in the above entitled cause within six
weeks from the date of the first pub
LEGATION of this summons and if you fail
to so appear and answer, the plaintiff
will apply to the court for relief as
demanded in his complaint, to-wit; For
Judgment against you for the sum
of $12.85 together with interest from
April IS, 1915, and his costs and dis
bursements herein.
This summons is published in the
Daily Capital Journal once each week
for six consecutive weeks by order of
the Honorable Daniel Webster of the
above entitled court, made on the 10th
of April, 1917,
T. H. REEVES,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
First publication April IL, 1917.
Last publication May "a, 1917.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17

The speeulators claim they have had
nothing to do with the high price Of
wheat yet when the government show.
ed signs of getting in on the deal.
wheat dropped in price and today
comes the announcement that flour is
down 20 cents a sack.
me egg market is holding steady.
r0ultry is coming in slow and there is
but little in the market. Even broilers
are scarce
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
D. A. R. Holds Regular Meeting.

The local chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution held their
regular monthly meeting Monday after.
noon at the home of Mrs. H. c. Eakin,
of Rickreall Interesting papers were
read of several members, among which
was one by Miss Fannie Dempsey on the
early history of Polk county Red Cross
work was taken up and discussed and
the entire D. A. r. organization was
formed into an auxiliary OF the William
cite chapter of the Red Cross of Sa-
lem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
ADMINISTRATORS NoTIcE

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned by an order of the county
court of Marion county, Oregon, has
been appointed as aaministratrix OF
the estate of Theron r. Burr, deceased.
All persons having claims against such
estate are required to present them
within six months from the date OF
this notice, with the proper vouchers.
to the undersigned at 1195 n. Goth st,
Salem, Ore
Dated this 30th day Of April, 1917.
MRS. DELLONA BURR,
May 3.10-17-24.31 Administrators.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
FOR SALE

.ttE-oO acres, choice land, all
n Of grain and clover. Close in
'.oad The best bargain offered
/. reasonable. Also good house
..ee lot three blocks from car
oOp block from paved street
I. sllOO.OO, and u comfortable
good lot. 8 blocks to ear
IT, $3.50. Square Deal Realty
n U. S. Bank Bldg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
Wonders for Me. -

Il have been a sufferer from stom-
ach trouble for number of years, and
although I have used a great number
of remedies recommended for this COM
plant, Chamberlain s Tablets is the
first medicine that has given me posi-
tive and lasting relief writes Mrs.
Anna Kadin, Speneerport N. Y.
" Chamberlain s Tablets have done
wonders for me and ] value them very
highly Obtainable everywhere.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-17
motor.

motor
Miss Delma Grimes, who has been
working in Shelburn for short time,
returned to her home Sunday even
ing.
Oscar Zimmerman, who has been quite
sick, is slightly improving.
AS this is the last week of school,
also examination week, the teachers and
pupils are very busy, the scholars all
hoping to pass so as to go into higher
grades.
Mr.. Rolley Champs, the store man OF
Mchama, has been quite sick, having 9
relapse from the grippe But are glad
to learn that he is slowly improving.