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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-28
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Smith allowed himself ten brief sec
Onds for a swift eye-measuring Of the
square-shOuldered, stockily built man
with a gray face and stubbly must0che
sitting in the chair OF authority at the
Brewster City National before he chose
his line Of attack.
"We are not going to cut very deeply
into your time this morning, MI. Kin
zie," he began when the e~ye-appraisnl
had given him his cue. "YOu know the
history Of Timanyonl Ditch up to the
present, and-well, to cut out the de-
tails, there is to be a complete reOr-
ganizatlon OF the company on a new
basis, and we are here to offer to take
your personal allotment of the stock
of your hands at par for cash. Colonel
Baldwin has stipulated that his friends
in che original deal must be protected,
and"
Here, here-hOld on" interrupted
the bank president; "yOu're hitting It
up "a little bit too fast for me, Mr..
Smith. Who are you, and whereabouts
do you hold forth when you are at
homer"
Smith laughed easily. 'If we were
trying to borrow money Of you, we
might have to go into prellminarles
and particulars, Mr.. Klnzle. We are
not alone In the fight for the water
rights on the other side Of the river,
as you know, and until we are safely
fortified we shall have to be prudentiy
cautious. What we want to know now
is this: WIN you let US protect you by
taking your TimanyOni Ditch stock at
Dar1'
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-28
Montana.

The two last survivors of the dis
coverers of gold in Montana met, af-
ter a separation of so years, at thea
dedication of a monument at Gold
creek, near Butte, recently, to Capt.
James H. Mills, Montana's first news
paper publisher. They were Granville,
Stuart, a member of the party which
discovered the first placer gold in the
state at Gold creek in 1850 and David
b. Weaver, a member OF the
prospecting party which, in 1864,
made the fifth discovery of placer
gold, in the Yellowstone valley.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-28

Try to Find out About the Hobo"
and the new officer, who wns as yet
without a title. had struck out his
plan OF campaign.
Amortization Ii the word. colo
mel" was Smiths prompt verdict after
ne had gone over Martins summaries.
''The best way to get at II now is to
wipe the slate clean and begin over
again"
The ranchman president was chuck
ling sOberly.
"Once more vOu'n have to show
me. JOhn." he said. "We folks out
here In the hills are not up In the
Wall street crinkles."
"You don't know the word1 II
means 70 scrap the old machinery to
aAka rom for the new" Smith eI-
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-28
Wyoming.

The Pioneer Company Is reported to
have struck a good showing Of oil in
S6-S4-77, Big Muddy, at a depth Of 612
feet.
The Virginia Oil Company is a new
conner which is preparing an active
drilling campaign on the Virginian
dome, Emigrant Gap.
Thirty new wells have been finished
in Wyoming during the last thirty
days, with a production estimated at
about $4,000 barrels.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-28

synopsis|. Montague Smith, cashier OF Lawrencevile Bank and
Trust company society bachelor engaged to marry Verda HIGHLANDER,
heress. knocks his employer, Watous Durham, senseless. leaves him
for dead and fees the state when Durham accuses Smith Of dshon-
esy and wants him to take the blame for embezzlement actually COM
United by Durham. Several weeks later, Smith appears as a tramp
at a town In the Rocky mountains and gets a labonng Job in an irriga-
ton ditch construction camp. HIS Intelligence draws the attention
Of Williams, the superintendent, who thinks he can use the tramp,
John Smith, In a more important place. The ditch company is in hard
lines financially because eastern financial interests are working to n
dermlne the local crowd headed by Colonel Baldwin and take over
valuable property. Smith finally accepts appointment as financial sec
rotary Of Baldwins company. He has already struck up a pleasant
acquaintance with Corona Baldwin, the cOLoneIs winsOme daughter.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-28
CTo BIZ coNTINUEDJ


The yield Of cotton is dependent
upon the number OF flowers we are
able to induce the plant to form, and
root space is necessary to towering.
The cotton plants normal roofing may
occupy two square yards Of earth,
which is several tSes more than given
It in practice, and the yield may often
be reduced by this fact aS the roots
must ihteFlan
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-28

The next InstalIment describes
a sharp clash between Stanton
and Smith. The fight ceases to
be merely a battle Of wits and
becomes deadly and desperate
and bloody.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-28
WESTERN
MINING AND OIL.
NEWS
newspaper Union News Service.
Prices for Metals.

unit $500
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

flor the past two weeks came home to-
day.
Miss Carol Dibble has gone to Port
land for the week end and is the guest
of Mrs. Ernest Vigars.
1 X
Miss Lorraine Darnell, a clever vic,
linist of Spokane, who, with Miss Geor-
gia Booth of this city is appearing in a
musical act on the Pantages vaude-
vile, passed day or so here during
the week, en- route to San Francisco,
and was the guest of Miss Booth s sis
ter, Miss Jennie Booth. Since their
debut into vaudeville last winter, the
girls have been extremely popular, and
their act has been flatteringly praised
| by newspapers in all of the cities in
which they played.
| The many friends of Miss Booth un-
Idoubtedly will. be interested in one Of
the many articles, which is from Vic
toria paper:
One of the most enjoyable of all
amusement features to Victoria audi
ence is an offering of good music. This
| is perhaps particularly true in the case
of vaudeville entertainments, and Vic
toria is known on the vaudeville map
as a musical town. So it is that the
Pantages bill this week offers another
high class musical act called "The
lSymphony Maids"
Lovers of good music and good voices
can i'll afford to miss this offering,
which is an entire concert in itself. The
three girls presenting it are products
of the west. They were born IN the
west, received their musical education
in the west and were discovered in
the west by Mr.. Pantages, who saw the
possibility of successful act in the
combination.
Miss Dorothy Lewis is Portland
girl who had the advantage of music
al education durinf her school days,
but later found it necessary to make
her own way in the world. Little real
|izing that her accomplishment might
| be of value to her, she sought work in
commercial lines and there met Miss
Lorraine Darnell, native of Spokane,
who also had an accomplishment with
out realizing its value. Mr.. Pantage $
representative was quick to see the pos
sibility of such a combination of voice
and violin, so Miss Georgia Booth, of
Salem, was requisitioned, with her
splendid ability at the piano to make
premer act. This was year ago and
already they have built up a reputation
as one of the big acts of vaudeville.
=
A children s party was given on We'd
nesday afternoonsby Mrs. Percy Cupper
for her small daughter, Mary Cupper,
ON the occasion of her ninth birthday.
About 15 youngsters made merry during
the afternoon and later the festivities
closed with refreshments.
A pink color scheme was carried out
| in the refreshments and decorations,
and the table, which was arranged on
the lawn, was reeked with a basket of
pink roses and birthday cake.
Earle c.. LatouTette of Oregon City,
Yesterday received word that he has
been appointed special assistant United
States attorney for Oregon by Attor-
ney General Gregory at Washington.
He will have offices in Oregon City.
Mr.. Latourette's appointment was
made on the recommendation of Clar-
enee L. Reames, United States attorney
for Oregon. =
The appointment is made because OF
the manufacturing establishments, wa
ter power resources and the general
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

will leave shortly for an outing at Cas-
cadia.
| They will make the trip to the noun
tains in their car and will be away for
about two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Walsh (Jen-
ME Fry whose wedding was a smart
event of last month, are now domieiled
in their attractive little home at Sacra-
mento, Calf, having arrived there a
week or so ago.
Mrs. Walch writes friends that Sac
ramento is an ideal home town and
that she already is in love with the
charming little California city.
Accompanied by DIR. and Mrs. Harry
f. Clay, Asahel Bush motored to Agate
Beach today to pass the week end with
his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry j. Schulderman
with their children, Peter and Marie,
their summer place at Seaview, Wash.
They win remain at the shore until
the middle of September and will be
accompanied by Mrs. Schulderman s
mother, Mrs. ]. NJ Ford Of Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Eyre are
planning TO take motor trip early
in August and will visit the various
Tillamook beaches. Later in the season
Mrs. Eyre and the children will go to
Newport for the month OF September
Tomorrow a group of tennis devotees
will go to Portland to be guests at the
Laurelhurst club.
Those going are: Frederic D. Thiel-
sen, Walter L. McDougal, Roy Barth.
Ralph Moores, James Young and sew
eral others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic D. Thielsen
are in Portland for the week end, hav-
ing gone today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller and
small daughter, Lois, accompanied by
Miss Eunane Craig, have gone to Sea
side for sojourn.
They were Joined in Portland by w.
M. Griffin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald C. Glover have
gone to Portland for the week end and
are the guests Of relatives.
The marriage Of Miss Audrey Hicks
to A. R. Ewing of Polk county will take
place ON Wednesday July the eigh-
teenth at the home of the bride-elect 8
parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hicks, in
Silverton. Miss Ruby Baker, one of the
bride-to- o-be's closest girl friends, will
be bSide's maid.
After their marriage the couple will
make their home on the Wallace ranch
where Mr.. Ewing has been foreman for
a number of years.
Friends of Ford Tarpley Of Portland,
the grandson of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G..
'Tarpley of this city, viii be interested
10 know that he now is in New York,
where he is on the repotorial staff of
the New York World, one of the larg-
est newspapers in the country.
Young Tarpley enjoys considerable
reputation as a writer He has written
many short stories for magazines, etc.,
and also is the author of several clever
scenarios, including "Veda the Vam-
pire - which was produced on the screen
last wear by Portland society.
Mrs. Harry Moir who has been visit
ing friends in Hood River and Seattle
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

have a host of old friends here with
whom they are renewing acquaintances
| :
The Misses Louise and Clara Cottle
of Boston, Mass, arrived in Salem We'd
nesday and are visiting at the home of
their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerald VollI on North Capitol street.
They will pass the summer in Sa-
lem.
To celebrate the sixty fourth birth
day of their father, o. Ireton of South
Commercial street, Mrs. c. @. Thomr-
son of Seattle and Mrs R. R. Davidson
and children of Brownsville are here
for the week end.
y b =
The Loyal Woman 8 class of the First
Christian church was entertained at the
home of Mrs. J. A. Todd, South Thir-
teenth street, on Thursday. After a
short business session a program was
given.
Reading, by Mrs. D. Gohlson; reading,
by Mrs. ID. Parker. The decorations
were red, white and blue sweet peas
and huge baskets of crimson ramblers.
Dainty refreshments were served by the
hostess. The following were present:
Mrs. j. A. Todd, Mrs. Will Siegmond,
Mrs. Sarah Dregger, Mrs. j. C. Camp
bell, Mrs. r. B Seruggs, Mrs. w. Stan
ton, Mrs. Hedriek, Vida Siegm nd,
Eugena Siegmond, Mrs. Thomas Brunl.,
Mrs. Clifford Epley, Mrs. Flora Clark,
Mrs. Sarah Dregger, Mrs. J. F. MeDon-
ma, Mrs. c. s. Baker, Mrs D. d. Ohm
stead, Miss Alene, Mrs B. W. Washer,
Mrs. H. II. Stanton, Mrs D. Gohlson,
Mrs. j. Z. AIooner, Mrs E. L. Dwyer,
Miss. NJ. N. Hunt, Mrs. E. ]. Wallace,
Mrs. j. N. Mitzel, Mrs. d. Parker,
Mrs. W. M. Siegmond, Mrs. E. G. Sieg-
mond, Mrs. D. b. Simpson, Mrs. G. T.
White, Mrs. G. G. Witzel, Mrs. C.
Knoland, Mrs. N. N. Matleck, Mrs.
c. p Davis, Mrs. Laramie Rogers, Mrs.
c. r. Birdwell, Mrs. o. A. Chappel, Mrs.
A. NJ. Little, Mrs. Joe Perry, of Stay
ton; Mrs4 F. R. Lenord, Mrs. Pearl
Burnes, Nora White, Mrs. Thin John
son, of Roseburg.
The Jolly Neighbors club auxiliary
met on Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. c. H. Loomis to sew for
the Red Cross
The next meeting of the club win be
held at the home of Mrs. w. L. Hatch
on Wednesday.
Two interesting piano recitals were
given ON Thursday by the pupils of
Miss Laura Grant at her residence strsS
dio on Center street.
In the afternoon Miss Grant present
cd her younger pupils and in the even
ing group of her intermediate stu
dents were heard in the closing recital
of the season.
A number of relatives and friends at
tended both affairs and the programs
which were delightfully."- arranged,
showed careful preparation throughout,
and were played with considerable
technical skill
The numbers in the programme for
the afternoon included:
Glass song "Twinkle, Twinkle Little
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

mobilization camp in Claekamas eoun-
lty-Oregonian.
Mrs. r. E. Lee Steiner lett Thursday
for several days visit in Portland.
4 =
Mrs. Thomas C. Smith, Jr., and
young son, Malcolm Smith, will leave
the latter part of the month for So
lourn at Cannon Beach.
Miss Alice Page of Cedar Rapids,
iowa, arrived in Salem few days ago
and will spend the summer here visit
ling friends and relatives.
During her visit here she will be the
guest OF Mrs. Ida Garrett and Mrs b.
III. Sleeves.
Miss Page is former Salem girl and
| her visit here is the source of much
pleasure to her many old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Withycombe of
Labish Meadows motored to Port
land Thursday and were accompanied
home by the Cannon children, Peggy
and Sara Elizabeth, who viii visit at
the ranch for a week OF so.
II <
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Chinnock and
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burton, with their
children, will leave tomorrow for a mo-
tor and fishing trip.
They will be away for about two
weeks and will visit Medford, Grants
Pass and several other places of inter
est, lingering on the Mckenzie river
for a few days en- route.
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Todd return
ed today from Portland where Mr.. Todd
has been attending the N. E. A. con-
vention.
Mrs. NJ. P. Mendelsohn and daugh-
ter, Miss Ruth Mendelsohn, left Thurs
day for Nye Beach where they win en-,
joy an outing until the first OF August.
Mrs. Charles E. Worden of Klamath
Falls is the week end guest of Mrs. D.
w. Matthews.
Mrs. John J. Roberts and small daugh
ter, Mildred, returned Friday from a
few days visit in Portland.
Early in the coming week Mr.. and
Mrs Clyde johnson end Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Richardson will leave for a motor
trip to Tillamook.
Mrs. Seymour Jones entertained de-
lightfully this afternoon with an in
formal bridge in honor of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Gieger of Denver, Col
orado, who is passing the summer in
Salem.
Mrs. o. R. johnson and sons, Law
renee and Derwood, of Rosehurg arc
visiting the former S sister Mrs. B. r.
Seruggs of Yew Park.
A charmingG, appointed breakfast
given Saturday morning by Miss Mabel
lFraley to the secretaries of the Port
land y. W. c. A. was the occasion for
announcing the engagement of Miss
May Nj. Chapter, membership secretary,
TO Mr.. Herman S. Gile, well known
business man of Salem.
Miss Chapter is a sister Of Mrs. F.
Steele Gilbert and made her home in
Salem for several years.
The wedding win be an event of the
early fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Cook motored
to Sweet Home today to be the week
end guests of their son-in-law and
daughter. DR.. and Mrs. Ivan E. Bel
linger.
Mr. and Mrs James Montee and chill
dren, Harold and Pauline MoAtee, of
Les Angeles, Calf, arc passing few
days in Salem. en- route to Heed River
and Walla Walla.
They arrived in Salem in their ear.
day or 81 ago and are guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Sykes.
They formerly lived in Salem and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

To celebrate the sixty fourth birth
day of their father, O. 1reton of South
Commercial street, Mrs. c. @. Thomp-
son of Seattle and Mrs. r. R. Davidson
and children of Brownsville are here
for the week end.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

toOntinued on page seven,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Mr. and Mrs. Chauneey Bishop and
small SON and Mr.. and Mrs. John J..
Roberts left today for motor trip
to Tillamook, joining the Percy Youngs
of Albany, who with pagty Of friends
are also motoring to the shore.
They will be away for several days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Mrs. William II. Lytle will leave Mon
day for Portland to Join her sister, Mrs,
Robert N. Stanfield, Of Pendleton. on
a several weeks motor trip through
Oregon, Washington and British Colum-
bia.
Mrs. E. A. Bloomquist of Seattle, an
Hother sister will also accompany them
and later on their trip. they will be
joined by DIR. Lytle.
They are planning to visit many in
teresting and picturesque places in
Guiding Mt. Rainier. Bend, Vancouver,
B. c., the beaches and wherever else
their fancy leads them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Mr. and Mrs. James Montee and chill
dren, Harold and Pauline Moatee, of
Les Angeles, Calf, arc passing few
DAYS in Salem. en- route to Heed River
and Walla Walla.
They arrived in Salem in their ear.
a day or 81 ago and are guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Sykes.
They formerly lived in Salem and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Cook motored
to Sweet Home today to be the week
end guests of their son-in-law and
daughter, DR.. and Mrs. Ivan L. Bel
lin.rer
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George William Gray
and small daughter, Prudence Jane,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

A small informal al fresco supper
party was presided over Thursday even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis B. Cross,
who entertained half a dozen OF so of
the younger married set
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Following their usual custom the
Thomas A. Livesleys and their ehil-
aren have gone TO Agate Beach for the
summer
They opened their attractive home
there today, having motored over this
morning
ar. Livesley win only remain at the
shore for a few days but viii motor
over frequently during the summer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gray are en-
route from Seattle TO Salem, having
left there today in their ear, accom-
panied by Mrs. Frederick Pease Ma
rion Gray) and her small daughter,
Mary Jane Pease They are visiting
several places on the way aud viii be
Joined in Chehalis by Mr.. and Mrs.
Karl Steiwer, of jefferson, who are
motoring there to meet them, and with
whom they also will visit.
While in Salem they will be the
guests of Miss Mary Chadwick.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

have host Of old friends here with
whom they are renewing acquaintances.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Mrs. Charles IT. Fisher left Thurs
day morning for Chehalis, Wash, whore
she will be the guest OF her sister, Mrs.
z. MeBroom, while Mr.. Fisher is in
Pendleton, attending the State Press
association.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-14

Mrs. o. R. johnson and sons, Law
renee and Derwood, of Rosehurg are
visiting the former S sister Mrs. B. r.
Scruggs of Yew Park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-06
New Bureau to Curb
Non-Essential Work
tStof Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Thc Coun-
Gil of National Defence to-day named
George y. Peek, Of Moline, H., head
OF the new Bureau Of Manufacturing
Resources. The bureau will undertake
a survey Of industry TO aid in curtail-
ing non-essential business on a system
attic basis.
In making announcement OF Mr..
peek's appointment Director Clifford
said:
George y. Peek, vice-president Of
Deere & Co., Of Moline, H., has been
appointed by the War Industries Board
rs industrial representative to meet
with manufacturers who have facilities
which may be devoted TO the produc-
tion Of munitions or other material
required by the government or the
Allies. and to consider 20 what extent
such plants may or should be utilized
for such purposes or otherwise be en-
ployed advantageously, and advise the
board in the premises.
Under the resolution adopted by
the board Mr.. Peek will be empowered
20 select his own assistants, subject 70
the approval of the chairman OF the
War Industries Board. This action
creates in effect what has been fore
casted as a Bureau Of Manufacturing
Resources"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-06
5 Women and q Men
Hurt in Du Point Blast
Powder Explosion Wrecks
Buildings-Women Quit
Because of Danger

POMPTON LAKES. y. j., Dec. O.
Seven persons, three Of them women,
were injured to-day in another of the
long series of explosions which have
beset the Du Pont powder plant here.
Following the accident. which oc-
CURED in the cap works Of the plant,
MY other women recently employed
10 conserve man power quit work and
leit the company's grounds. They said
they were unwilling TO continue at
such dangerous employment.
The cause OF the explosion Is not
known. II occurred in n building known
as Unit No. T." where powder is
mixed. Most seriously injured is Frank
Dibbell, foreman of the building, who
was bending over the mixer when the
powder exploded
He was terriably burned about the
face and head, and will probably lose
the sight of one eye. Mrs. Kenneth
Kayhart, of Pompton Lakes, and Mrs.
Lillian Meredith, of Butler. were also
burned seriously. They, with Dibbell
were taken 10 the emergency hospital
maintained by the company. Unit No
T was at work on an order for the
Italian army. The building was COM
pletely wrecked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-06
100000 Xmas Parcels
ForU.S.Troops Abroad

Approximately 100000 Christmas
nackages have been dispatched TO
American soldiers abroad as result o.
tho rublic's response TO the country.
vide campaign urging carly MAJ ing OIL
Its. il was reported by the Railroads
War BOARD Yesterday, the final date set
hy the postal authorities for receiving
4uch packages. Military and postal oil
Gcia 5 have been deluged with parcels
Of varying size for several weeks past.
each having 20 be opened, examined
and rewrapped. Not single parce
was rejected because Of size, and, al
though the limit had been placed al
twenty pounds, many weighed lVo
pounds. -,
+ aborate arrangements had been
made at the point Of shipment 10 re,
ccive the packages The army mai
handlers permitted scarcely package
10 remain longer than one day IN the
examining quarters before IT was
placed on board ship. Shipment was
facilitated by examination OF smaiIer
parcels at originating postofhces
throughout the country, so That on ar
rival at seaports they were sh'ppad at
once.
Great care was taken TO safeguard
the gifts from damage after beng
stored in the ships holds. The smaller
packages were placed in large wooden
cases