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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
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RAILROADS THROTTLE OUR INDUSTRIES

The railroads asking higher freghtS on lumber to
che middle west markets Ten years ago they secured
similar advance and the milmen of the Northwest
are Just now recovering from the effects of it, If the
advance asked for granted means ten years
of StagnatOn in the lumber busineSS-and numbering is
the greatest industry of the Northwest.
AT a recent meeting of the West Coast Lumbemen'S
association this problem of railroad extOrtOn
thoroughly discussed and agreed that if the inter-
state commerce commission granted the request for
higher rates it would spell disaster to all coast mmen
One of the speakers declared that the six railroads
running into the Pacific Northwest today have payroll
of S270O0OOO He declared if the Is per cent increase in
freightS was allowed it would enable them to make
$45OOOOOO or enough to pay almost double the now
employed The request was declared unreasonable in
every particular.
Another speaker, who expressed the sentiment Of
practically everybody present. said if the increase was
allowed it would result in the lumbeen being forced tO
pay from 100000 to 81 100000 on the 1000 cars of um
ber now piled up here all of which have been sold but
cannot be shipped because of the car shortage
1t was further stated that the Adamson law is not af
fecng the majority of the train 1t was pointed
out that most of the passenger crews were not benefited
by it and that to get around the law and keep these en-
poyeS from having amy kick coming" the trains would
be speeded up and the time required for making trip
reduced 1t was also said the would apply freight
trains That the roads would actually find way to beat
the law and at the same time attempt to reap untold
benefits with it as an excuse was another charge.
Mr. Patten of Seattle declared the railroads are not
building freight cars for their roads in the United States
although large numbers are being built for export
"Ihe railroads have been making money for the last
three years, he said, but they are not building cars
Last January their profits huge passing January
1916, which was record month"; by several million dol
ars Although coming money they want more and are
doing nothing for shippers over their systems"
The railroad managers know that their demand if
granted will practically close the mills of Oregon and
Washington and possibly this is of their objects in
making it. There is business enough outside Of the m
Der shipments for their present needs and is known that
hey desire to hold the great lumber tonnage as future
asset Meanwhile the industries of the Northwest lam
lush while prosperity regns throughout other portions
If the country.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WAR CONDITIONS

The cost of living has not risen altogether because of
world war conditions. Undoubtedly combination and
monopoly have been largely responsible for high prices
and manufacturing concerns have taken advantage Of
the necessities of the people, the affordng them an
excellent excuse for their eXtOrtons from the consumer
In an address to the senate few days ago Senator
Kenyon said
want to show the great profits that have come large
y out of the war; The increase of mll0naires in this
country has been tremendous shall give the net profits
after deducting for labor materials interest depreciation
and all other chargesin Short the amount available for
dividends to stockholders
I'm 1914 the net profits of the American Smelling
Refining Company was $9271575; in 1916 they were
$23 252 248
armour & Co., in 1914 had net profits of $7509,99S;
in 1916 the net profits $201O000O Bethlehem Steel
Corporation in 1914 the net profits $5,59OO20 in
1916 $43, ,593968 Central Leather Company, in 1914
$6715131 in 1916 $17324 409 Crucble Steel Company,
in 1914 $1O15O39 1916 $13223655. The E. l. Du Pont
de Nemours Powder Company in 1914 $4,831,793, in
1916 S82, ,107693."
The railroads. too are making money than ever
before in the history of the country and instead of being
satisfied with their profits asking the inter-
state commerce commission to authorize higher freight
rate.
It is the duty of the federal government to curb the
rapacity of these money-mad mutimillonaires.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
A HEARTENING STATEMENT

The statement that had perhaps been found for
overcoming the submarine menace is good neWsf true.
While the greatest of the worlds inventors is engaged IN
trying to solve this problem he has not yet stated he has
accomplished it. When he does state it can be depend
ed on that his plan will be success. What contrast
between this unostenatious American citizen devoting
his time and his talents to destroying world menace in
The interest of world peace, and that other man in
Germany who is devotng the wealth of great empire
and the energies of an hundred million people to devas
tatng the world for his own aggrandzement The is
irving to save millions of ives the other endeavorng to
gain control of the world by sacrificing the lives of his
subjects thessy as he would destroy so many yer
min If Edison succeeds in driving the submarines from
the ocean he will have performed service for the world
greater than any has ever done More than that
he will single handed have victory over nation OF
hundred million people While nothing definite is yet
known as to the facts of Edisons work. the whole world
outside Of the German alliance is cheered by the hope that
his work will prove successful and that the Electrical
Wizard" has solved the problem Of controlling the under
sea pirates And what is said of Edison applies with equal
force to others engaged in the work with him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
Turner Red Cross
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Capital Journal Special Servicc.)
Turner, Ore, May With Mrs. DR.
Mary Staples as chairman for the even
ing a large crowd met at the Masonic
hall and an auxiliary Of Willmctte Rec
Cross was organized with 81 charter
members.
Aug. Huckcstine, postmaster Of Sa
lem, gave the opening address and then
followed by Mrs. A. II. Tasker and son
and Mrs. Seely and daughter
Mrs Tasker is canadian and spoke
from her own field Of experience Of the
war.
Mrs. Seely has charge of Salem head
quarters and spoke chiefly on the use Of
funds and aims Of the organization.
Mrs. DR.. Staples is president,
Miss Elizabeth Cornelius is secretary
Miss Jeanette Gray is treasurer, and
the following members are:
Mrs. H. R. Crawford, Mrs. J. NJ Nor
his, Elizabeth Cornelius, Ora Edna sim-
eral, DR.. G. G. Massey, Mrs, Massey
Mrs. Hottie Lyle, J. +. Lyle, Mrs NJ,
0. Pearson, Mrs. Cora Chaffis, Mr.. R. 0
Witzel, G. \. G. Moore, Mrs. D. A. Os'
born, Mrs. l.. A. Moore, Mrs, R. o.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07

While we are planting gardens and urging the cutiva-
ton OF all land possible it must not be overlooked that
while we are pouring foodstuffs into our bins and gran
aries we should also stop all waste The Agricultural de-
parment estimates that fully 5OOOOOOO bushels of wheat
an other cereals are destroyed yearly by rats and urges
stored rat proof Fifty million bushels of cereals repre-
sents the yield of at least two million acres which is
farm Another cause of loss if not of waste is the max
ing OF alcohol from grain. 1t is estimated that about
80O0OOOO bushels of corn barley and other grains are
three million acres more The two represent the produce
Oh more than five million This is allowing a weld
ct % bushels to the acre. which is large It would take
at the average yield tract of land more than 100 mes
square to produce this total amount
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
A SHOPPING EXPEDITION
An Expensive Purchase

"That s wholesale price, you Know
Sue, Helen interposed. Perhaps sGC
had seen the surprise ! could not neil
but show. | do not know what | expect
ed to pay for such wonderful carriage
but certainly not twenty five dollars
"There are cheaper one, the mal
whom Helen had introduced as MT
Barnes said.
"But none so pretty as this one
declared What you you think Helen
/ asked.
i think you have shown good taste
as usual she replied, "and II yoGV,
have decided upon that one, we VIII
take no more Of Mr.. Barnes tlhe
Give him your address dear, so he can
send it up. -
| gave him the address, my eyes on on
the carriage, then thanking INN loi
his courtesy we left. u,o
'Of, course you'll have to pay fne 1
expressman for bringing it VI, hti, .tE
en- remarked, after she had agreed WIZ wv
me about its being the very pret'leS'
one we saw.
"How much will that be, DO YOU
suppose?" | asked.
'|oh, | don t know! 1t s a good way
perhaps a dollar. That will MAKE =
cost you about twenty six dollars: ! e.
pect it would have been thirty flVe a.
retail" ho
| said nothing but had begun 70 ~ =,
a bit frightened at my extravagah,cae5' ~
But when as soon as we reacnoa ni'1a
home Helen gave me the twenty NV rrt,
dollars. and said | need be IN no hulis
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
May Day Proves. Success
=. In Spite of Showers

Although the intermittent shower
ucccSsitatcd a few minor changes il
/ the program, and kept tew possibl,
visitors at home, the May day festiva
Z for the season of 1917 will go down in
history as one of the best MAY day eel
cbratious. Every event from the Man
morning breakfast to the junior prom
Saturday evening matcrialized in grand
style. No tug-o war between the fresh
men and Sophomores was staged, but
rain was not TO blame for this.
showers intcrferred with the student
work ON the campus, and since il was
probable that the afternoon would be
Il continuous shower, "ilapn Miller,
the manager, decided to move the cor.
.onation platform and the Maypole in
the gym. In the south end of the gym
the throne was ariistically arranged
and the beautiful setting in greenery
accomplished, As the time approached
for the coronation of Queen Violet l.,
the out of doors was too enticing, so
the Maypolc was moved To the front
campus between Eaton hall aud Kim
ball college. But since the throne could
not well be moved in short time the
NlNN NlhE NRNN IluNt III tNN ~ tHs
The professional formed a beautiful
scene rs it wcndcd its way FROM Kim
ball college to the gymnasium. The I'm.
perial Quartet acted as herdlas. the
maids of honor, and the various groups
of dancers. After the groups were ar
ranged inside, James Crawford, as mas.
ter of ceremonies assumed control. He
preceded the act of crowning by brief
talk long To be remembered by his
many hearers. When the crown was
placed making Violet the Quecn-o May
all hurried to the scene of the dances.
The Maypolo winning was accomplish
ed without hitch. This was followed
with drill by a group of kindergarten
children. The high school girls gave a
Scottish military dance, the audience
was so pleased with this, that second
performance was in order The girls
military drill by the sophomore and
freshman gymnasium classes was
spectacle that every one enjoyed.
Soon after the exercises were over n
hard shower began, but since the jun
.ors had all day planned to have the
prom in Eaton hall, this proved to
DC a fitting climax to the day $ festiy-
ties. Most of the students were pres
mt as well as a large number of alum |
ii and visitors. In addluon to the prom |
'nades the guests enjoyed the card |
abcs, and punch served by the junior
girls
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
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CHAPTER XXXVII

AS | dressed to 90 out to lool, for
the baby carriage, / couldn t help a
llttle guilty feeling which crept in,
aitho ! assured myself | was doing
nothing wrong. But when Helen came
for me and brought dainty blue ear
rlage rug, | forgot everything but how
sweet my darling baby would look snug
gled down in it.
You'll spoil both me and the
baby! - ! told Helen, as | admired the
dainty gift.
What if | do?" she laughed. oI've
no Daoy OF my own so | have made
up my mind to adopt yours
BE sure it's legal, . ! returned, and
So GCIhattlng and laughing we started out
me Wholesale house was down ON
eahal street, an unexplored region to
me; me- ! was so interested in everything
helen told me; how her mother was
porn IN Ann street and an uncle lived
III John street; both now given entirely
over to dingy loft buildings. But when
we reached the furniture house and |
saw the rows upon rows of baby ear
fiages ! forgot all else in the delight of
choosing Helen 5 friend was very af-
table, and told me not 10 hurry "a fake
u an tne time | wished for the selection.
l., l. finally decided upon the one L
liked and after saying so, thought to
ask the price.
Twenty five dollars to you!,, he
replied smilingly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07

Mr.. Gooch and family autoed to Sa
lem last week to visit relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Elmer entertained
friends with a game of five hundred
Sunday evening.
Miss Evelyn Scharbach, Edward and
Dan Zollner were home visiting their
parents.
Mr.. Frank Nolker returned from San
Francisco. with his new runabout
Born, to Mr., and Mrs. Buchheit and
Mr. and Mrs Il. S. Donnelly. son.
The Komp farm was sold last week
to ncighbors.
Mr. Lawrence Orth, who has been
singing with n company in Nevada, re.
turned home last Sunday He is now in
Portland, but will sing here at the Rex
Sunday evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07

Thomas, Mrs. G, W Moore, Ms hi
Lister, Mrs. NJ. A. Peek, Nb. MI
rest, l.. D. Roberts, Mrs. l.. D Bai
Jeanette Gray, Muriel SaH,buv, n
Sue R, Salisbury, Mrs. L. N. Small Ii
Nancy Norton, ]. S. Forrest. & Il
Crawford, Mrs. Dr.. tSaplcs
Mrs. Birdie Denyer is quite D /
present.
The W. G. T. [. meets with Nm b
by.
Mrs. Fisher will be here Oh L.
evening at thu N. /. church
Mrs. Helen Potter has speHt NJ
days with Mrs. L. " Barlee.
Mrs. 7. Il. Wilson and small d
ter Elsie, was in town last week
ing the time renewing old tfieriiR
At a board meeting this FeE :
teachers for l9l7-lS were lS-elsis I
follows: Prof. Y, Y, Willis, lliliI
Miss Barbam Booth, high SCHOOL, Y z
Ida Belknap, junior highj Mn L
Harader, primary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
!

wheneer voI roioo ms 7ODI9Is Sadder WISER
tne man who leaves swath of corses bphinJ bi ~ I
scraps; put ne who raises wheat and barev will soak
1nose kasers, Bill and Carley and change ot W.
Se US anG de seek the battle Of US must feed
know S" our abors % s0R viii Sep lPfsng % mso v3e
ana from the battle line So let us not be beavv VIZ
younger fellows have departed for great anG
scenes Tor we can aid couns egons %ba Tu aen th
Toe IN Instant regions by raising spuds and beans w
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
PinlpLeS Disappear

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to clear away all pimples, blotches and
other skin cruptions and that makes the
skin soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
zelno, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases Acne, eczema, itch, PIN
plies, rashes, black heads in most cases
give way to zemo, Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe,
antiseptic liquid, clean easy TO use and
dependable. 1t costs only 25c; an extra
large bottle, $l00 It will not stain, is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender sensitive skins.
The q. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland, o.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
TWO GOOD RENElA
WORKING TOGETHER, paO0V0
MARVELLOUS RESULTS

For instance, Hoods saIsaIalas 49,
the standard blood purifier ! ~ W
mended for conditions that an s,..l W
riors or dependent on impure ess1 y
Peptiron Pills, the new " II, \, y T.
are especially recommended y w. v
ditions that are radically .,l.. q ~
teristically anemic and neIvp1 |. e.
MANY persons suffer from a.. ". I
nation Of these conditions !. ~. s.'5
afIlicted with swellings q alsl lne y =
lunches in the neck cutansols 4. ", v |
tions, and sores on dlileTen'5 ie an5 ri N !
the body, limbs and lace aDa
sides pale and nervous, ,,,A nd
sarsanarilla II 'rlerI before meals y. =. 7,
hSi IRON Il Pills Cafter meals sl.ls9'a tnsy Y ",
sonably slUm VS. sure to derive fouriol' =, =
sTnspiS TSsse two 1u,' great medicines l.., \ u
ment 'srf' each other and The 1as Use M \ II
eSsI essr to TO Js' be indicated is ..s,l O. IN
pentage. pent Get them from you. ~, w..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
Mt. Angel News
.lCapital JonrnaI special seryice.

Capital Journal Special Service.)
Mount Angel, Ore, May Abbot
Placidus left Thursday for Arkansas,
where he will attend the Silver Jubilee
of Abbot Ignatius Conrad. The form
cr intends to return home some time in
July.
Mrs, c. w. Moore, Of Oregon Portland
Cement company, was here inspecting
the streets.
Mr., Setter left for Tillamook Sunday
afternoon He expects to start work
May l.
Misses Milda Butsch and Theresa
Schwab entertained friends from Port
land last week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07

The House of Morgan received jolt Saturday when
the federal rseerve bank of Washington completed
rangements with the bank of England whereby the latter
will act as financial representative of the federal reserve
board and the latter will act in similar capacity for the
bank of England. BY this change Washington for the
first time becomes the money hub of the earth well
the world capital The federal reserve board will
have the control of the expenditure of the money of Great
Britain in this country which it is estimated amounts to
100000 day. Under this arrangement the United
States lends money to the British with hand and
ceves back with the other and this without Wall street
or the house of Morgan getting a rake off.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
EMZ!yHqsband Isl ;;!:I!!5I and i
0SSs by jaime Phelps N1

to return il, I thought o3Iy yoT . ID isli
| Iy tbe carriage was, and l''
should fix it up -,,,,d-rp Part
When Tom came aSe'' tSe 'rlsIslr / 2
had been down IN l.1a;nc lny 4 lar 7
trict with Helen l00A'D'
riages. !, .h;,t he must y Il
carriage, age that a l'..i goiial5I l5Iiginis he
enough for 7, ms tnok Tom TOM j tt'a A.
asstd asst / g could nt assist ths e gIs sri
had not sent away, sa IN NH look y "
Yes ss,.ia0e ao,' | don't qina n.a;.rrni Z I
IittIe Iat heavy heavy to push h,i.,nd Ton.
rug Hfisn HsheTed the loTely, 4, E',,I 5,re b
III see where ,,as oau rn,sn' Eanl' II
fled fl IVss as he grows 0i'''
~. daalareQ. y get lH
80 yggu ! ssked. In ssii 4
6Why no. Il aosart | Pll''' '.,lI
more than the .g ggt' afford q
cost; cost; but We s9l /. III
nor; nor; ,ss1as.sia5sir s1ssai,i5Sii:r lr,,g,i .,It ! 7
; ID ! commenced .t.5.d e In ne h's,
;;: 5::. 4: !; !;:,;;.i &; ST. ! 1;
i .5.ns for 3 sehheaply Dssa,''' Ssn Gn'r
rlagf ~ Z wholesale. J iSI' s''pb thing
about tae .ao1 -1Sl -Tle tsrll's' Z
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07

The first car of ore from the Morri-
son mine on Picket Greek, l5 miles
west of Grants Pass, was shipped Satur.
day to the Tacoma meter. 1t is mine
run stuff and averages | / per cent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-07
FEEDING THE WORLD

It's up to you, oh, Mr. Farmer although
you pack no sword or armor to vim this
crucial fight, for you must feed the allied
nations, provide the millions with their
1ratlons so hustle, day and night. Now
heeP Keel IN tne husky hired men jumping, and see
L;aE I!aG all your mules are humping, do things
WIN m ordered haste; let every foot of soil be
growing some harvest for your future
moving, let no land go to waste. For every
tlme you raise a pumpkin you swat some
H cultured Prussian pumpkin who lacks
enough TO eat. you push a harpoon in the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-02-17
NAMES .AND ADDRESSES BEING
OBTAINED or ALL AMERI.
CANS IN GERMANY.
PREPARE FOR EXODUS
This Movement Is For Purpose OF
Facilitating Departure of Ann
orleans In Case War Is
Declared.
BY JOHN r.. GRANDENs.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent .
BERLIN, Feb. 17.-The American
government is listing all citizens in
Germany. The movement is for the
purpose of facilitating the exodus
OF such citizens in the event Of war
between Germany and the United
States. The active government
agency Is the Spanish ambassador,
who. since the departure of Ambas-
sader Gerard, represents American
interests in Germany Close in COPPER
alton in the gathering of names and
addresses of Americans in the em-
pire are the American Chamber of
Commerce and the United Press.
Berlin was quiet today, Ameri-
can business agents here found no
interruption in their work and are
continuing as usual
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-02-17
BREAK WITH
AUSTRIA NEAR
1 SEVERANCE OF RELATIONS
WITH THAT COUNTRY Is
NOW IMPENDING.
NEGOTIATIONS HAVE FAILED
Efforts to Have Austria Reject
Geimany's Submarine Order
Have Been Futile-A
Virtual Blockade.

WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-After
two weeks of broken relations with
Germany. President Wilson finds the
international situation increasingly
difficult A break in relations with
Austria seems impending All ne
gotiations tending to persuade Aus
tria to reject the German submarine
warfare have failed
Officials are convinced that the
result of the virtual blockade Of AM
erican ports by German U-boats will
result in America taking some action
TO open the way for shipping. In
the absence of word from the Am
crican consular agents in Central
powers it is taken to indicate Ger
many plans no relaxation in her
course of interfering with American
privileges and American rights. In
spite of these developments no bellig-
erent steps are Immediately in sight,
according to those Immediately con-
nected with the president
The most distressing problem is
the fact that American shipping,
now at Il standstill. is a virtual rec
ognition of the effectiveness of the
German blockade Furthermore. as
IN additional thorn in the side to
the Americans, Germany, according
"a Berlin dispatches. has announced
that any merchantmen foand armed,
will be sunk without the usual for
malities Of warning or other cour-
tesies.
In the meantime England has an
nounced a plan to combat the sub
marine plague and many believe the
submarine campaign is fizzling out
Secretary Grew of Berlin has been
ordered to Vienna to assist Ambas-
sador Penfield and this announce
ment has given rise to the belief here
that Grew might he carrying some
confidential information To Penfielt
bearing upon the American and Aus
trian situation.
The state department has heard
| lnothing from Peniieid for some days
II is possible the president Nigh
sever relations with Austria withou
the formality of appearing before
congress. On the other hand h
might notify congress that the time
has come to prepare for other even
Qualities and TO protect American
lives and property. He might ever
ask that power be now conferred t.
be used later If the necessity arises
thereby avoiding the necessity o
conveuing congress for amy actio
short Of declaration of war.