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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
GRAPHIC STORY Of
STEAMERS SINKING
Belgian Relief Ship First
Shelled and Then
TOrpedOed

Washington, Mar. 13.-A graphic pic
ture of the mwarned torpedoing of the
Belgian relief ship Storstad, the severe
battle with the sea by the survivors,
and report of torpedoing OF the Cunard
non-passengcr liner Folio with an Amer
lean aboard, was given by Consul Frost,
Queenstown, in message to the state
department.
His message concerning the relief ship
served to aggravate the question of
further relief for Belgium AS indicat-
ed by the state department yesterday
the ease of the Storstad raises the ques-
tion of whether even the Belgian relief
flag-supposcd. to be immune from Ger
man ruthlessness--wil hereafter serve
to protect vessels carrying supplies to
starving Belgians. Some officials ex-
can continue.
Frost s message said:
Norwegian steamer Storstad Bue-
nos Aires to Rotterdam, with 5000 tons
of maise for Belgian relief, under Eng
lish charter, sunk by German submarine
70 miles west of Shellig, 11:30 a. m.,
March 3.
Given No Warning.
"Submarine shelled ship from three
miles for 15minutes during which Stors-
tad stopped and hoisted unmistakable
signs Of Belgian relief errand.
"After Is minutes interval Storstad
torpedoed without warning from 400
yards, Belgian relief signals being per-
manently visible. 1t carried neither
gun nor wireless No attempt to escape
or resist. Weather heavy, sea strong,
east wind, dull, showery sky.
"Three boats became separated Cap
tain s boat rescued by patrol $3.50 a. m,
March 9.
''After severe battle with sea, fourth
engineer died of exposure and shock.
Sole American John Roy Christian. 12l
Mercer street, Seattle, saved. Other two
boats landed Capireiveen evening
tenth"
The second message said:
Cunard non-passenger liner Folio
sunk off Waterford tenth instant. Sur
yiyors landed Dungarron. Sole Amer
lean boat surgeon W. c. Core Nashville,
Tenn, saved, uninjured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Blanket of Snow
Helps Nebraska Wheat

Lincoln, Neb., Mar. l3.-A blanhvr or
wet snow, bringing badly needed mois-
ture to the wheat, covered practically
the entire small grain section of Ne.
braska this morning. This, with the
heavy sleet storm also general yester.
Day ends the temporary anxiety of the
Farmers for the wheat outlook, which
was regarded as serious. The past win
ter has been the driest in over a decade
and dry windy March, the entire wheat
crop OF this region would have been
ruined. With favorable conditions from
now on normal crop may result, but at
best the crop will not be above normal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Big Four BrOtherhOOds Write
President To This
Effect
MAKE NO PROMISE THAT
STRIKE WILL NOT COME
Notify President They VIII
Make Effort To Arrange
All Differences

Washington, Mar. 13.-President viii
son today vas informed by the four big
railroad brotherhood leaders that in
ease of war no strike will be called on
the great railroad systems of the coun-
try,
In letter from the brotherhoods and
which reached the White House today
every assurance was given that railroad
trainmen will "stand by the president" +"
in event of actual hostilities.
No promise was made, however, that
strike will not be called now.
The letter declared the brotherhoods
will meet with the railroad managers
Thursday. They will then make de-
termined effort to reach some agree
ment. The brotherhood chiefs 'hope to
be successful. - The letter does not
mention any strike order to be used in
the event that the Thursday meeting
fails. This strike order, it had been re-
ported set Saturday night as the time
for starting progressive strike"
which will begin on eastern roads and
spread to others.
The order was the big subject under
discussion at today's meeting between
brotherhood chiefs and local delegates
at the Biiou ti,oatre h-.Ha
BaG Time u Strike.
In the event Of strike it is believed
conditions at this time would be even
worse, in view of high food prices than
when the strike was threatened last
summer. A strike before April, it was
pointed out, also might delay the called
extra session of congress, since it would
be impossible for senators and represen-
tatives from far away states to reach
Washington on time.
President Wilson is keeping in close
touch With the situation through Sec
retary of Labor Wilson, but as yet has
taken no hand in the matter.
The brotherhood letter, dated March
IL, and sent to the president from
Cleveland, reads:
"We feel obligated to officially adj
wise you of our intention to again meet
the national conference committee of
the railways on March Is for the pur-
pose OF making another effort to adj
just the pending eight hour controversy
"We are very hopeful of working out
satisfactory adjustment with the rail
roads, but if, while we are negotiating
our country should become involved in
war, we want to assure you, as chief
executive of the nation, that we and the
membership we represent can be relied
upon to support you to the fullest ex-
tent and that yourself and the nation
will have our hearty and full support. T"
The letter is signed by l.. Z. Shep-
pard, W. G. Lee, w. s. Stone and w. S.
Carter, representing the four branches
of the great brotherhoods.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Diplomat Says StOnachs
Empty May at Last Re-
store Reason
DRAIN ON FINANCES HAS
ABOUT REACHED LIMIT
Belief Is General Peace Move
VIII Be Launched In
Few Months
By Robert ]. Bender

(United Press staff correspondent
Washington, March 13.-A general
peace move will be launched within
three or four months, aceording to
views of diplomats and officials todav.
In the opinion of military men, gov
ernment authorities, and representa-
tives of foreign powers here, there are
many elements at work which are tend.
ing 10 bring the great world war to
its closing stage.
These elements include an fncrcas-
ingly acute food situation in all the
warning nations, particularly among
the central powers; growing unrest
among the peoples as indicated by the
dissatisfaction manifested toward the
entente cabinets; possibility oil any
one or the principal nations breaking
suddenly under the military strain;
and growing belief that neither side
can achieve overwhelming victory sneh
as would force strictly military
peace.
| 1t is now believed here that presi-
dent Wilson IS suggested s'peaee with
out victory will result in fact and
| possibly not later than July |. by that
time all believe that empty stomaehs
and physical exhaustion will have ar
gued successfully for terminating the
struggle.
Germany Will Be Careful
AS one diplomat here expressed it,
an empty larder may serve to re-
store reason AS a result belief Crews
here that Germany will do everything
in her power to prevent entrance of
the United States into the world war.
If this country does enter, the cen
tral powers feel that it would serve
only to prlong the struggle and in
crease the suffering by another eoun
try, possibly another hemisphere and
millions of people.
There are reasons to believe that
Germany will exercise everypreeaution
against sinking an armed American
merchant ship without first complying
with every stipulation of International
law demanded by this government.
BY July it is believed that saecess
or failure of the U-boat will have been
determined
A Contest of stonnachs
If the U-boats do the service expect
ed by the Imperial government, 1t is
believed the war will degenerate into
a contest in which the survivor with
the fittest stomach will win.
If the U-boat campaign fails, Ger
many may be forced g for the sake of
her women and children 2 to make fur
ther peace overtures. In all events the
q boat promises whether success or
failure-to hasten the end of the war.
Political events, shaping in Europe,
are read here as the handwriting on
the wall
England and France both have their
cabinet crises, while the Russian and
Italian situation indicate disruption or
weakness
Germany may drive against Russia
or Italy as the most Vulnerable adver-
sary, and this may serve to infhet such
a blow as to enormously lessen opp0si-
tion to the central powers.
Aside from political questions, there
is the subject of financial stress. The
drain on purses grows tremendously
large, and this fact Of itself is sueli
as to toward halting the terrific death
dealing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Synopsis of letter

Commissioners of the board are view
ing with the utmost anxiety the re-
crudesence of the rail strife. just what
form the " final effort will take is
not disclosed but presumably it will
consist of the customary offer of good
o.Tices.
It is recalled, however, that when
the railroads called in the board to as
sist in the settlement last spring the
our brotherhoods, although nominallv
accepting the board S offices, refused
ultimately to aeeede TO any eoneilia
tory concessions.
q We speak for millions of Ameri-
cans, the pronouncement begins. We
are not sect. We are not q party
We represent the organizations held
together by the pressure of our COM
mon needs. We represent the part of
the nation closest to the fundamentals
of life. The power and use of industrial
tools is greater than the tools Of war
and will in time supercede agencies OF
destruction.
A world war is on. Whether we aF-
prove it or not, we must recognize that
war is a situation with which we must
reckon
The pamphlet then goes on to point
out that new methods and tactics of
modern war present problems vastly
different from those Of past wars.
In no previous war reads por-
tion, has the organized labor move
nent taken directing part.
Understands It's Rights
Labor has now reached an under
standing of its rights, of its power and
resources and must make defi-
mite constructive proposals. "
Labor demands, it is stated the
right in war time to be the reeogniz-
ed defender of wage carners against
the same forces that in previous wars
have made national necessity an eX
cuse for ruthless methods. Heretofore,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Cypsies Are Ordered
to Leave Portland

Portland, Ore, Mar. 13.-scores Of
gypsies who have been spending the
winter in Portland were given week
to leave town by the police today
The banishment order followed a
fight among the Romany Tribe, in which
three of their houses were wrecked. In
spite of police efforts to stop them, the
gypsies established district of their
own on the north side lodged the law
against fortune telling by praeticing
phrenologY ON large scale.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
NO HOME. MADE DRINKS GO

Tacoma, Wash, Mar. Housewives
may no longer concoct home made fer
mented beverages from berries and
fruit. Such liquors when SO brewed are
violation of the state prohibition law,
according to ruling by Superior Judge
Chapman here today, IT does not mat,
ter that the liquor is for private con
II is held that under the decision of
Judge Chapman it is illegal to allow ev-
en- blackberry wine, or any home made
product, including apple cider, to be-
come alcoholic through fermentation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
SAYS THREE NATIONS
ARE ON LAST LEGS
Russia Hungry In Sight Of
Food Italy In Same Con-
ditiOn As Germany

y Washington, March 13.--Germany is
not the only one of the warning nations
'on its last legs" Italy and Russia
are both making last stand, accord
ing to war department information.
One official this afternoon predicted
that Germany's next offensive move
ment would be toward crushing Rus
sia and Italy.
Italy is in much the same position as
Germany when it comes to food. Her
production is nowhere equal to the de-
mand. Coal shortage, vital matter
during a war, is given as another
cause for ltaly's weakening.
This official predicted that Germany
would start a great offensive against
Italy within short time By crushing
Italy, Germany could establish a sub
marine base at the southern toe of
Italy, he said which would be one of
the most effective points for the oper-
alton of undersea boats in southern
Europe
Russia S food situation is no better
than that of Italy. Russia is able to
produce, but her transportation facii-
ities are inadequate. AS fact Russia
is, or will be soon "hungry within
sight of food.
If Russia 3 man power could be util-
lied, the war would soon be ended, in
the opinion of war department off
cials. Owing to poor transportation fa-
eilities shortage of arms and equip
ment about 100000 Russians other
wise available for military purposes
are practically useless as fighting men.
Germany is in a peculiar position =
said the official. "She cannot let 90.
She must fight to the end-she must
die fighting. If either Russia or Italy
tried to quit and desert the allies they
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Pacific Mail Liner
Ecuador AgOund

San Francisco, Mar. 13.-The Pacific
Mail liner Ecuador, aground near the
mouth of the Yangtse river, was expect
ed to be floated on high tide today ac-
eording to a cablegram to the line Of
fees here.
The Ecuador left San Francisco Feb
Iruary IL with l9l passengers and cargo
for Hong Kong, Shanghai and Manila.
The cablegram to the campany's offices
said the vessel went aground four miles
off Tungsha light All of the passengers
were removed safely in boats and are
now in Shanghai.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
ROboing Way to City
to Get Married

Tacoma, Wash, Mar. 13-"Gee, this
is a rich experience.
Patrolman Miller at South Tacoma,
heard the Enthusiastically feminine voice
and proceeded to drag off the efBlind
Baggage of southbound train Miss
Ruby Wallace, dressed in boys cloth
ing, and her companion, G. J.. Williams,
of Bremerton. The couple were beat
ing their way to Portland, where they
expected to be married today. They
came to Tacoma last night by steamer
from Seattle
In the excitement attending the ar
rest, the girl lost package containing
her dress, and at the city Jail today she
is still garbed in her male attire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Count Won BernsfonI Is
Angry at Being Searched
By Officials at Halifax

Likewise confiscated all rubber -incIud.
ing hot water bottles, baby nipples and
rubber heels.
Commander Adair Hall, of the British
Devonshire, was in charge Of the ship
guards during the customs inspection.
He personally returned some articles
which his subordinates had taken.
Many of the customs examinations
were brutal. Unknown to the naval Of
ficels in charge, it was noted at one
time that two customs men were drunk
while on duty.
The ambassadorial and consular party
expected today to take their train at
Copenhagen for Berlin on March 10.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Sunk Relief Ship
In Her Own open Lane

Washington, Mar. 12-German tor
redoing Of the Norwegian ship storstad,
official confirmation of which reached
here today, may serve to halt Belgian
relief work for 100000 persons.
Officials here are frankly discouraged
at the tendency shown by the German
commander in destroying this ship in
the open lane designated by Germany
herself as exempt from attack.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
Seventeen Trapped In
Pennsylvania Coal Mine

Cannonsburg, Pa, March 13.-Sev-
enteen men were trapped in one of the
mines Of the Henderson coal mine at
Henderson today when two explosions
partially wrecked the interior of the
mine.
There were "a at work when the first
blast occurred. Seven of these were
taken out. A second explosion then cut
the Others off rom the first aid crew.
Efforts to rescue them were immedi-
ately begun.
The mine rescue ear and crew from
the Pittsburg station Of the United
States Bureau of Mines, reached Hen
derson early this afternoon. At that
time it was rumored that there were 12
known dead.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
FOR COAST PATROL

Washington, Mar 13.-The navy de-
partment has decided upon coast pa
troll fleet Of approximately one hum
dred 30 to 35-knot, l10-foot boats.
At conference between Secretary of
the Navy Daniels and shipbuilders this
afternoon the latter said they could be-
gin delivery within five months after
orders for the constructions are given
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
To Confer Thursday.

Washington, Mar 13.-The spectre of
the threatened nation wide railroad
strike that disappeared at the close Of
the session last summer when the Ad-
amson eight hour law was passed
through congress, loomed up again to-
day,
One point, however, was emphasized
by the brotherhaad leaders, who will
confer with the railroad heads in New
York Thursday.
In the event of hostilities there will
be no strike. Should strike be called
and war come meantime, any strike
would be called off instantly. The
brotherhoods will not climb to victory
ON the nation Is misfortune"
W. G. Lee, Warren S. Stone, W. S.
Garter and K. L. SHEPPARD, the four
big brotherhood chiefs, here to artend
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13

Bend, Ore, Mar. 13-With the
purchase of the Central Oregon
Bank here by the Swift Live
stock & Packing company, it was
announced today that the new
owners would grant big loans
for livestock raising purposes to
ranehers within 100 miles of
Bend. The Swift interests are
taking this method of develop
ing the livestock industry in the
northwest. Other banks may
soon change hands in connection
with the plan.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
ASK LANE TO RESIGN

Portland, Ore, Mar. 13.-Sev-
en- petitions for the resignation
of Senator Harry Lane are en-
route to Washington today bear
ing 500 signatures. This an
nouhcement was made by VIII
liam B. Wells, a publisher, who
has been very active in circu-
lating petitions asking Lane to
quit, and charging him with
"humilating" the state of Ore
gon by his stand on the armed
ship bill.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
LAND FRAUD TRIAL

San Francisco, Mar. 13.-The trial Of
Frank p. Bull, Norman d. Cook and r.
J. Reese, Of Los Angeles, in connection
with the Oregon land fraud eases was
set Monday by Federal Judge Dooling
for July 81
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
THAw DECLARED INSANE

Philadelphia, Mar. 13.-Harry
X. Thaw was adjudged insane
today by alienists, who examin-
ed him in the sanity inquiry
started by his mother.
Commissioner +. A. Ballard
and six jurors made a report in
common pleas court No. 5 ad-
judging Thaw insane. An order
has been issued placing Thaw
in custody of st. Mary's hos
pital where be has been confined
since his attempt at suicide.
The move to have Thaw de-
clared insane in Pennsylvania
was started in order to have ui;n
sent to an asylum in this state
and escape trial in New York on
the charge of having beaten
Frederick Gump, Jr., of Kansas
City.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
PRESIDENT STILL IN BED

Washington, Mar. 13.-Presi-
dent Wilson was still in bed to-
day and the cabinet meeting
was again called off.
The presidents s condition is
said to be gradually improv-
ing"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13

could do 50 without danger of starving.
Germany could aid Russia in moving
her enormous food stores. She could
give similar assistance to Italy,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-13
WILL BREAK
WITH GERMANY

Peking, Mar. 13-The Chinese
government was expected form
ally to announce China s break
in diplomatic relations with Ger
many today.
Both the senate and house
have voted overwhelmingly for
such a severance of relations.
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TO AID STOCK RAIsERs

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-26
TOBACCO BUSINESS
OF GRITMANS' SOLD
Earl GiIlanders and b. L. Burroughs
are Purchasers for a Consideration
Said TO be $4,000.

BY deal closed this morning Earl
Gillanders and Ben l. Burroughs be-
cnme the owners of the Wholesale and
retail tobacco business of Gritman
Bros. They win take possession to
morrow. Mr.. Gillanders assuming the
active management of the concern.
The consideration is withheld but it
is said to be near the $50, GOO mark.
The Gritmans have for years con-
Quoted a big jobbing business in ci-
gars and tobacco in this county be-
sides running their retail business on
Main street Their stock is said to
be the largest between Portland and
Boise.
The new owners have been identi-
fled with the local business world for
some time. Mr. Gillanders was form
erly one of the owners of the PEN
dleton Ice & Cold Storage plant and
has recently been manager of the 10.
cal business of the Smythe- -Lonergar
Co, Mr., Burroughs is president of the
corporation that bears his name and
which conducts a lumber, fuel and ice
business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-26
Portland.
COLLEGE TOWNS ARE
ACCUSED OF GRAFT
Special Legislative committee Makes
Report Assailing Corvallis and Eu-
gene PeOpIe-SOrorities and ETater-
mites Are Raped.

SALEM. Or, Jan. 26.-Petty jeal-
ousies found to exist between the Uni
versity of oregon and the oregon ag-
ricultural college are condemned in
a report by a special legislative com.
mittee, which presented its findings
before the legislature today. The CON-
mittee favors the administration of
both institutions by a single board OF
regents as a means of promoting CO.
operation and obviating the duplica-
ton of work now going on.
The committee was appointed at the
last session of the legislature by
Speaker Selling and President Thomp-
son. 1t is composed of Charles Charles
of Linn county, F., V. Littlefield OF
Multnomah and W. W. Cardwell of
Douglas of the house and Senators
Strayer and Mcbride of the senate.
The committee has been working on
the report for some time, having
made special visits to each of the
three institutions for higher learning
supported by the state
In general, tne report tinuS dAA NdV
institutions in healthy, growing con-
dition. with the students hardworking
and enthusiastic. Severe criticism is
made however. that fraternities and
sororities decrease scholastic efficien-
cy, and the recommendation is made
that more dormitories be built and
that secret societies be discouraged.
Some criticism is made that undue
advantage is taken of students. both
at Corvallis and Eugene, in the mat
ter of house rents and general living
expenses. which has a tendency to re-
strict the attendance because OF the
cost Of living In connection with the
Greek letter societies, considerable
space to which is given in the report
the statement Is made that, while the
rules are supposed to be strict regard.
ing educational standards, the com
mittee finds that girls who reside al
the univerity dormitory have higher
grades than those who live at sororit,
houses.