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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
WERE NOT TRYING TO
Jump THE LANDING
Skinner & Bushnell, Ferry
men, State Their Side
of Dispute

Skinner & Bushnell, who have been
mixed up rather prominently with the
ferry proposition here during the past
few days, and who are owners of the
Salem Ferry, in regard to the incident
Tuesday night when they were stopped
from laying a deadman on water
street, think they have been put in a
bad light, according to a statement
yesterday of their attorneys, Fletcher
and Barraek, of Independence who
are handling the ease for them.
According to their story, the incident
of Tuesday night was not planned to
sneak in ahead of anyone to establish
priority of claim for ferry landing.
They say they planned to lay a dead
man at that point three weeks ago.
They secured license to operate
ferry from the city of Salem and from
the Polk county court. They pro-
eeeded to build landing on the Polk
county side and the Marion county
court agreed to build landing on this
side.
Since Mitchell quit his ferry they
have been running a passenger ferry
every half hour from six in the morn
ing until eight o o'clOek at night, and
from then a run at ten o o'clock and one
at ten thirty o'clock. These runs were
made at loss, they declare.
Now, concerning the placing of the
dead man, they say they had to do the
work at night after the boat had quit
running. They anticipated no trouble,
on account of the license they held
from the city to operate ferry.
skinner was at Independence when
the work was first held up. Before
he left he had told Bushnell to put in
the dead-man. They say they had no
idea of taking advantage of anyone.
They also state they have done every
thing they agreed to do.
Thev state that a committee from
the Commercial Club made them an of
fer for their outfit. They figured up
what they thought was a fair price and
the committee turned it down. Then
the committee made counter PROPOSE
ton which they say they accepted.
Then the Marion county court asked a
meeting and refused to deal on the
basis of the agreement between the
Commercial Club and the Salem Ferry
company. They state the court made
an offer which they could not accept
and did not think fair.
They feel they should be allowed to
90 ahead and conduct their ferry,
especially as Mr.. Skinner had made
arrangements to have his business at
Independence taken care of 50 that he
could give all his time here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
Mayor Names Committee
to Secure Enhstments

In response to the proclamation of
Governor Withyeombe that the state
makes special effort to fill up the
ranks of the national guard companies
and so be prepared for call to serv-
ice when it does come and that Oregon
may be ready with its complement of
troops to put at the disposal of the
national government Mayor Keyes to-
day appointed the following citizens of
Salem as a Citizen IS Committee to help
in recruiting Company NJ:
Chas McNary, chairman; Geo. F.
Rodgers, Father A. A. Moore, Chas.
Dick. Chas. H. Fisher, +. G. Decke-
bach, George G. Bingham, VIM. McGil-
christ, c. K. Spaulding T. G. SsSpiey,
c. S. Hamilton, James Elvin, Rev. r..
T. Porter, R. E. Lee Steiner, George Il.
Burnett, R. J. Hendricks, F. w. Steus-
loft, J. H. Albert Hal D. Patton, j. p
Rogers. VIM. Bushey, Oscar Price, W..
L. Tooze, Thos. B. Kay, S. S. East,
Louis Lachmund, NJ. L. Meyers R.
Avison, A. n. Bush, Curtis Cross, Max
Gehlhar, C. P. Bishop, j. j. Roberts,
J. F. Jones.
A circular letter is being sent by
this committee to eligible young men
in the city, asking that they enlist in
the company in response to the appeal
of Governor Withycombe. This letter
goes on to say that "the seriousness Of
The call demands immediate and united
support. We know that you are true
American citizen and ready to do
your duty
Only unmarried men between the
ages Of IS and 45 will be accepted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
WHEN YOUR CHILD CRIES

az night and tosses Tesilessly, is con
stipated or has symptoms ef worms,
yoa feel worried. Mother 6ray's Sweet
Powders for children is a tried and
trusted remedy. They frequently break
up colds in - hours. Relieve feverish-
ness, constipation, teething disorders,
move and regulate the bowels and de-
stroy worms. Used by mothers for %
years. Sold by all druggists, 2je. sam
pie mailed free. Address, Mother Gray
Co., lie Roy n. \.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
GIVES REASONS WHY
HE WILL NOT ENLIST
This Is An Opinion IndOrsed
by Many ThOughHess
Young Americans

I am young man between the age
Of IS and Is years: l was born in this
country, and l have enjoyed every op-
p0rtunity for education and liberty
that the country affords; I am healthy,
not married, and have no one depend
ing on me for support
But
| don't want to join Company NJ
To prepare myself for the defense
of the country because
The Stars and Stripes mean nothing
to me;
| think this patriotism pure bunk
and silly;
There really is no need to hurry;
National honor is an exploded So
phistry;
1t would require me to do some real
work;
would have to sacrifice some time
from playing ball or billiards;
] would have to take orders from
somebody [ don t think is my social
equal, and, besides, 1 don I want to
take any orders anyway;
think | am good enough to 90 out
right now and lick q dozen of the
enemy;
An American with a shotgun is as
good as any soldier;
A feather bed is nicer than bunk
on the ground;
! don t care what happens so no one
bothers me;
l think the men who train are a
bunch of boobs:
/ II wait until they really need men;
My country owes ME protection with
out me making any effort to protest it !;
My heart doesn t thrill when | hear
The Star Bangled Banner played;
think the uniform a disgrace;
The company a bum bunch anyhow
So | think II not join but wait un-
til there really is something that inter
ests me personally, and I wont have to
give up anything or sacrifice my phys
ical welfare.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
COMING EVENTS

March 23.-Leeture on CoBstan-
tinople BY DR.. Dosey, Salem
public library.
March 23.-'' Stronghesrt" play
at high school auditorium.
March 25.-Christian Science
lecture, opera house, 3 P. m.
Free.
April 3 and 4.-Elks' play,
aGet Rich Quick Walling-
ford" at opera house.
April l4.-MaTion County Odd
Fellows convention.
< X x 4 K 4 4 4 K 4 x 4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

X Washington, Mar. %. - A
X mammoth fleet of five thous-
X and standardized types of air
X craft to augment the present
X aerial forces of the United
X States is planned by the nation
x al advisory committee Of aero
X nauties, it was stated today.
X The committee, army and
X navy officers AMI some thirty
X manufacturers of aircraft met
X here today to decide upon the
4 quickest possible way TO turn
< out this large air fleet in case
X of war.
X
I as = ( 4 < x \ \ \ 4 !. !. X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

This is the slogan to educate the
farmer whereby he may favor the $6,-
100000 road bond issue: Educate the
farmer. Tell him about it. Have school
house meetings and let them know that
Portland pays 40 per cent Of the state
taxes but that it won't get a dollar of
the money!
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Friends Of Mrs. John H. Ferguson.
formerly Miss Nina o. WeseOtt, who
taught three years in the Salem high
school, now OF San Fernando, Cal, viii
be pleased "a learn Of the arrival at
their home of a 10 pound daughter.
They now have a son and a daughter.
Mrs. H. /. Clark, of 1160 South Com.
mereial street. mother of Mrs. Ferguson,
is now visiting with her for a short
time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The river is one foot higher than it
was two days ago, the gauge now read
ing As feet above zero. There was a
rainfall of .15 of an inch yesterday and
the range of temperature was from 46
to SO.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
NO END TO TONG WAR

San Francisco, Mar There viii
he no thought Of peace among the war
ring Chinese tongmen of this coast be
fore March is, 1919, Wong Kee, act
ing president Of the Bing Kong tong
told peace committee with which he
was called to confer He declares that
the Bow Leohg tong long has been per
secuted and that the Bing kongs have
received a $4,000 war fund from il
aHd propose to use the money Tor no
ether purpose than to secure revenge.
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Sail II the .TnurnaI Want Al Wav
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Or. L. A. Bowman, dentist, room 5o4
U. s. Bank bldg. 1923
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

During dull season suits pressed Soc.
Cleaned and pressed $1.9o. Modern
Cleaners, Phone 800. 466 Court street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

salem's Pride-the smokers Joy
Sold in all cigar stores-La Corona, gen
erously good-Ioc. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The Highland W. G. T. o. viii hold a
regular meeting Friday afternoon at 2
O. clock at the home of Mrs. Julia Show
erman, 1926 Maple avenue. An are in
vited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

'fPromptness and neatness in watch
repairing" PemerOy and Wallace, 1875
Commercial. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Auto for hire, day and night service
country trips a speciality, Day Phone
947; night $50. G. G. McElroy. 3-2l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

An improved farm of 63 acres has
been purchased by Jessie and J. w.
Hastings from Winwood Robins The
farm is five miles south of the city and
was bought as an investment. The
valuation was $3.50 Mr.. and Mrs
Hastings are owners of the Modern bak.
cry ON Court street. W. H. Grabenhorst
& Co handled the transfer
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Application for membership in the
National Educational association, which
will hold its annual convention in Port.
land in June, are being received in
large numbers by J. A. Churchill, state
superintendent of public instruction.
Applications are also being sent to the
secretary of the association direct. 1t
is the opinion of Superintendent Church
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Stronghesrt, procure your reserVa-
tions al Geo. c. Wills Music Store
Friday. This unusual play viii be given
by the student body in the high school
auditorium, Friday night at s o'clock
sharp. 1928
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The advance sale Of tickets for
Strongheart indicates that every seat
will be taken. Procure your reserva-
tions early Friday at Wills Music
Stere. High school auditorium, Friday
s P. m. 1923
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The Ego Remedy company's repre-
.sentatives have arrived in Salem and
will begin their demonstration at the
Capital Drug Store tomorrow morning
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Dr.. ,. Z. Beechler, dentist, located
81 mile north of the fair grounds. Port
land road. Owing to no office expense
prices reasonable. 3-2l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
Fred W. sseusloff, of the committee

Fred w. Steusloff, of the committee
appointed by President Albert of the
Commercial club, to secure ferry,
spoke as follows at the club meeting
last evening; "The committee reports
slow progress We have met with many
obstacles We interviewed the Polk
county court and secured conditional
pledge from Judge Kirkpatrick of IS a
day for a free ferry. We have had sew
eral meetings with Skinner & Bushnell
They wanted $50 day for a 14hour
service. We proposed $50. Then we
agreed to pay the supposed owners of
the ferry, skinner s Bushnell, all they
had expended, plus a profit of % per
cent. This they refused. Then they
tried-+o get squatters rights. At $50
o. clock Wednesday evening we estab-
lished free passenger service. We have
fenced our landing on this side and
posted trcspass notices. Under the cir
eumstanees, it is hard proposition to
handle. We hope soon to establish a
free ferry
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
Saturday, March "a

At 1880 A. M.-Horses, harness,
buggies, wagons etc; also one .
section spring tooth harrow, one
weeks old polled Angus calf.
and other articles which will be
brought in on morning Of sale.
At 1850 P. M,-The first-class
household furniture of two Salem
homes, consisting Of: 2 round g.
#. extension tables with chairs
TO match, all like new; 2 sanitary
cots with good clean pads, one
maple finish bed room suit in
cluding bed, dresser and COM
mode; one good ash dresser, one
black walnut dresser 8 rocking
chairs, one Vernis Martin bed
stead, white enamel bed-steads,
one coil bed spring, yum-yum
springs, mattresses, one box
couch, one organ-a good one
with black walnut case and
chimes key, one kitchen cabinet
with glass door top-like new,
one kitchen treasure, one 4 burn-
er Perfection blue flame oil
cook stove-complete with oven
J nearly new, two good ranges,
one good heater and pipe, one
ingram rug Sx8, one good iron
ing board, two sets sad irons one
hand vacuum sweeper, 5 bowls
and ritc0ars extra hoyuIs ono
charcoal iron, lamps, two slop
jars, several pieces of good gran
tie ware some dishes, fruit jars,
oil cans, etc. Two axes, one
grind-stone, guaranteed wash
tubs, one good copper bottom
boiler, and many other articles.
Also, promptly at 1880 p. nj.
there will be sold 2-cylinder
Indian motorcycle, in good order.
This sale offers the buyers an
other opportunity to obtain good
clean, modern furnishings at auc-
tion, as all of the above described
furniture is of good quality and
only slightly used.
Everybody welcome. Ladies
especially invited.
WOOdry & Greer,
Phones 511 and 224. Auctioneers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Second hand bicycles and motor
cycles. The prices are low. Watt Shipp
Co. 1928
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The new Indian light weight has ar
rived. 1t is a wonderfully neat little
at a reasonable price. Watt
Shipp Co. 1923
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

i'll that "more educational growth will
come from reading the proceedings of
the National Educational association
than from reading circle work. and as
a result he is exempting members of the
association from the reading circle
work.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Prof. Kniffsky and his wonderful
tricks, Friday eve, First Cong 4 church
1880. 3-23
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

4 NEW TODAY ADS WILL BE =
4 read in the Journal in all live 4
: Marion county honestly 'em. 4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

DR.. Stone S Drug Store makes frer
delivery. Phone 80.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Next Tuesday before the supreme
court the mandamus proceedings will be
argued in which the Polk county and
Marion county officials are required to
show why they should not at once begin
the construction of bridge across the
Willamette at Salem, according to the
plans and specifications as drawn by
the highway department engineers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
Paul Wallace, sergeant of Company M

Paul Wallace, sergeant of Company M
spoke briefly last evening at the meet
ing of the members of the Commercial
club, telling Of the conditions that now
confront the company. He recalled that
about year ago 100 members of the
company visited the Commercial club
but that now they had barely 30 He
said the question now was that of Sc
curing new members or that the ci,y
would lose the company. Under ord
mary circumstances, he felt there would
be no trouble in getting enlistments.
If call should come, there would be
no trouble in getting enlistments but
the trouble with such a company was,
he thought, the difficulty of handling
q company wherein hardly go per cent
of the men We're accustomed to handling
rifle. "When the vast majority of
citizens poke fun at the boys, it is hard
to get enlistments, said Mr. Wallace.
The cooperation and endorsement OF
the Commercial club was asked. Lieu
tenant Allen said that So were needed
by July l. "We don t want money, ;"
said Mr.. Allen, twe want recruits. +"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Madam X Ray will make her debut
FRIDAY eve, First Cong I church 7:30.
a y
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Hand made Philippine underwear,
the Hob Mob. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
AUCTION SALE

At The Peoples Quick Exchange
Auction Market. corner CONNER
cial and Ferry Streets, Salem,
Oregon,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

There seems to have been jinx sit
ting on the Eleachers at the old arm
ory last evening during the official
shooting of the members of the Salem
Rifle club as the experts did not quite
come up to their regular high standard
In fact, they fell about 10 points below
their usual skill, due as was suggested
to the fact that quite number of visit
ors were present. Anyhow, with Sag
inaw coming in close second, the ex-
pert riflemen of the club feel there
must be better work at the next shoot
which will be the tenth of the thirteen
required. The scores last evening were
as follows; F. ]. Rosenberg 1s4; Frank
Mapes, $50; Fred Day, III; George
Keuscher, It's; B. W. Macy, ia; Bert
Whorley, 173; ]. G. Mullen, 172; A. B.
Poole, l67; c. Elgin, 165; H, V. Doe,
165.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The Spaulding Logging company has
just closed one of its best seasons for
the manufacture of boxes. There has
been heavy local demand for canning
eases, prune boxes, fruit boxes and es.
peeially for egg cases. A few years ago
there was but little demand for egg
cases. Then the wonderful development
of the broccoli industry at Roseburg has
caused a great demand for crates. One
year ago the Spaulding Logging COM
pany shipped 10000 cases. This year the
demand was for $4,000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Hove you seen the new Indian light
weight twins 1t is just in Watt Shipp
Co. 1923
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Dance at Brooks Thursday March
- Gents soc. 3-22
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Penny Social, don't miss it, Friday
evening I:30 First Congregational
church. 1928
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The members and friends of the Sun
day school and First Congregational
church are anticipating with great
deal of pleasure the unique and original
penny Social" which will be given on
Friday evening by the Young Women s
Bible class. Prof. Knippshy will appear
with his wonderful tricks Madame
Y Ray will make her debute and her
recitations will astonish the people The
famous ehildren's story, "The Three
Bears" will be seen in moving pictures.
Miss Margaret Garrison is director in
chief and a most enjoyable evening is
expected.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Today is the second day of spring,
according to Hostetters almanac and
the school Biographies. These standard
works also inform us that the rays of
the sun are directly over the equator
and that when the sun sets in that see
tion, it sets quickly exactly at 6 o. clock.
The information is also given that
spring is coming, notwithstanding the
mixture of weather we are having in
Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

It is probable that within few days
the young men of the high school who
are desirous of drilling, viii organize
a company and drill la Cherrian, un-
der the direction of James E. Norton, of
the commercial department.. MIR. Norton
was captain of a cadet company while
instructor at the 0. A. C. and served
with Company NJ on the Mexican bord-
er. As no muskets can be secured. the
boys will put in their time mostly in
formation drill.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

No ladies' blouse like the Hob Mob
blouse. Get yours there. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Sell it the Journal Want Ad Way.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The Salem Fruit company is meeting
with much success and encouragement
in its plan Of securing the planting of
500 acres of beans, enough to justify
the erection here this summer of a
cleaning and grading plant, thus seeur-
ing for the farmer the highest market
prices, Mr.. Patterson win hold a meet
ing Friday evening at the city hall in
Hubbard to interest the farmers in that
section.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Dance at Brooks Thursday March
%. Gents soc. 3-2E
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Call Patton Plumbing CO., 355 Che
meketa. Phone 1906. Try us on repair
work. 400
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

See new laces and dress things at the
Hob Mob, 400 Court st. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Miss Nell Sykes, who was elected
president of the Girls National Honor
Guard, addressed the student body of
the high school this morning, urging the
girls to enroll in the guard. She noted
that the first work would be that of
learning the primary rules of hygiene in
relation to army service.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

The Spa and the Gray Belle are now
provided with ballot boxes for those
who are interested in selecting an Of
ficial flower for Salem. There is also
a box at the Capital Journal office. As
in an ordinary election where one casts
a ballot, but one only can be cast and
only one win be counted for each name.
That is, after a person has once voted,
the same name cannot appear on bal
lot.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Dance at Liberty Sat. night. New
music. Everybody come. 1923
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Don't fail to take advantage of big
reduction in fine cut glass, see State
street window Hartman Bros. CO.,
jewelers., State and Liberty. 3-22
Do you like iuiubes7 See Strongheart
high school, Friday night p. m. Re
served seats 35e. General admission
25c. 3-23
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

All children love it "Story of the
Three Bears" at Penny Social Friday
evening First Cong'l church 1880. 3-23
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
A FLEET OF AIRCRAFT

X 4 x x y x < x x i x x X j,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22

Dr.. Carl Gregg Doney, president of
Willamette university, will deliver a lee
ture Friday evening at the auditorium
of the public library, and as in all lee
lures and entertainments held at the
library, there is no admittanee charge
DR.. Doney will talk on Constant
nople." This is subject on which he
has made considerable study before
making visit to the city in 1914,
few months before the beginning of the
great war. The views to be shown are
Of pictures taken by Dr. Doney.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-22
"OUer 36 Years IRetailing in Salem

Don't be content to take anyone's "Say-so" about
where to shop. Investgate---a comparison will
show you that Meyers can give you utmost in
quality--service and satisfaction. Our prices are
right.