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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
BRIDGE QUESTION
| BOBS UP ONCE MORE
Petitioners In Polk County
Want Low Line Instead
of High Bridge

In agreeing to spend S4l 200 in build.
ing its share Of the bridge across the
Willamette and also in the agreement
to pay 80 per cent of the operating ex
penses, the Polk county court stipulated
that the bridge was TO be Of the high
level design as submitted by the state
highway commission.
Notwithstanding this agreement. it
seems there is some dissatisfaction in
Polk county with the high level design,
which would give about the same grades
as the old bridge, and an effort is being
made to have the Marion county court
consider low level bridge with draws
for the passage Of steamers.
To bring this matter before the courts
of Polk and Marion counties, petitions
have BEEN presented to the two courts
asking that the bridge be built on the
low level plan. The Polk county citizens
who have signed the petition think the
plans of the state highway commission
are rather of the insane order and init
mate pretty strongly that in drawing
plans for high level bridge, the com
mission didn't understand the troubles
the average farmer has in the grade on
the west approach or that in wintry
weather, 1t is somewhat slippery for
the horses.
Of course, since the Polk county court
in its agreement to permit Marion coun-
ty to select its bridge. stipulated the
high level bridge as drawn by the state
commission, the agreement
would all have to be hashed over again
should amy other style of bridge be con-
The petition to the courts for low
level bridge in part is as follows:
" A high level steel bridge with
wooden approaches, seems to us, with
the object lesson now before us standing
across tine river, to be simply an absurd.
lty, or an insane idea, at least very
poor business proposition and in 20
years it will be an anachronism.
1t has been suggested that probably
the grade of the bridge might be much
less If arrangements could be made
the smokestacks of steamers
ike the Pomona or Grahamona could
DC constructed in order that the upper
10 feet could be lowered in passing un-
Ter bridge. This is customary in some
1arts of the east where it was found
advisable to fit the smokestacks of !
steamers to the bridge, rather than to
oulld on high level plan Building
Of bridge with draw bridge would
1eeessitate the employment of at least
TWO watchmen for the "a hours and
here is nothing in the agreement with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
Interesting Guests


"Who is that woman in erav?,, +
ASKED looking toward gypsy-like
young woman, elegantly dressed. and
wearing many diamonds, She is very
unusual looking"
Z" And she IS unusual, She Is an
artist; very successful one too I'll
take you to one of her studio teas
some afternoon if you will allow me. -
'oh, thank you!" | gushed, delight
ed And who is that plain looking
woman next to Tome She looks nice. y
You've described Marion Law.
renee exactly. She is NICE. That's
her husband right opposite you"
-" lie s homely, but he looks nice
TOO. = | replied, ''Now one more then
l think | have them all Strengthened
out Who is the woman or girl
she looks very young-on Mr.. Hen.
derson IS left9''
You We heard of Laurette Thomp.
son the writer. That's the famous
Laurette. .
''You don mean the one who
writes all those novels?', oueried.
forgetting any care Of my speech in
my astonishmcnt.
Inc same. The one and only
Laurette. -
!, 1T must be wonderful to do thingsi
thln2s like painting and writing" /
replied, as L stared at the Young
Not now days. Most every woman
one meets does something -
Not mel IN an idler.1 I re.
turned, but right then was born the
desire to accomplish something in the
world, To make myself of some ac-
count.
Tomorrow-Tom i mother arrives.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
NllyHqsbalad Y! + Isl s'5!!.j! and L 1
by jaime Phelps
HELEN THURsToN IS TOLD

was the first time I ever had worn
borrowed clothing; but l had to agree
with her that they quite altered the
looks Of my dress. Even Tom thought
1t new until I explained that if was
the girdle-but without telling him it
was Helen s.
When we reached the Hendersons
L was surprised to see a number of
people. l don't know why. but I had
an idea that we were to be the only
guests The first person | saw was
Everett Crandell. | was delighted
that | had met at least one of the
guests before, and his flattering re-
marks anent my appearance; the be-
comlngness of that particular shade
OF blue, went far to put me at nv
ease.
:" have asked the privilege of tax.
ing you in, he said as Mrs Hender.
son gave the signal for dinner. "Your
husband is to go in with our hostess ),
Il m so glad!" I exclaimed. esNot
about Tom, | hastened to add, laugh.
insly, but because m going in with
you, l should feel so shv with an
these strangers Why I dom re-.
member single one of their names
even.N
" II not only tell you their names
but all about them when we get seat.
ed" he returned.
"ooi I love gossip" I flung back.
then almost gasped because Of NV
ready speech.
From the beginning I had felt moro
at ease with Mr.. Crandell than with
any other man I had met in New
York. | now know that it was due
to his knowledge Of how to draw
even little country girl out; to make
her at ease with him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
DISTRICT NOT WITH HIM

st. Louis, Mo-, April 2S.-Northeast
Missouri, that section of the state rep
resented in the house of representatives
by Champ Clark, is not behind the
speaker in his stand against President
Wilson S conscription bill.
Bowling Green, Clark S home town,
in a straw vote today was 50 to for
draft, out of 80 persons questioned.
Other cities in Pike county and the
remainder of his district in similar
polls went strongly for the draft meas
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

thy stars OF dazzling Brightness -
And courage, truth and purity, thus
in thy colors blended.
Have fired the hearts and nerved the
arms which have thy cause defended.
So, children of the men of old who
tfirst unfurled to glory
The beauty OF thy stars and stripes, now
famed in song and story,
To save the flag their blood bantized
when we were born a nation.
We pledge onr life blood and our sons,
in solemn conservation.
Mrs Chas. NJ. Harl.
Council Bluffs. Iowa
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

self to reporter next week and give
the 800 reward offered by United
States Marshal Boyle for his capture,
to the Red Cross, as suggested by the
newspaper. Billingsley escaped from
the government detention station here
last Sunday, rather than begin serv,
ing l3 months sentence at McNeiIl's
Island penitentiary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
RUSHING THE SEASON

When soft and baImy is the air, the wintry
chill forgotten, man doffs his heavy under
wear, for fImsy things of cotton. His
wife and grandma both implore that he
will not be reckless; but he replies, "The
winters o'er and wearing wool is feckless." /"
The weather bureau seems to note when
man does things so silly, and then sets out
to get his goat, by sending weather chilly.
The man who would not heed his frau, or
grandma's wild entreaties, finds chills and
fever in him now from whiskers to his
feeties. And so he straightway goes to
bed, a victim of pneumonia: perchance he
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
FOR WAR EXPENSES

Washington. April 2S.-secretarv of
Labor Wilson today submitted to con
gress estimates totaling $2,313,246 for
VG war expenses. Items included $1,000
700 for guarding and maintaining an
termed enemy aliens.
An item of $750.000 was asked for
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

Mr. Gerard, exminister to Germany yesterday jumped
onto Speaker Champ Clark and gave him pretty severe
tongue ashing Among other things he said was, that
Clark troubled with chronic cold feet or words to
that effect and that this trait was all that prevented him
being nominated for president instead of Woodrow
Wilson He also said he donated toward the Clark cam
paign, but regretted it, and that he believed God inter-
fered to prevent this class from reaching the presidency
As might be expected this made Speaker Clark angry
In fact he got real old fashioned democratic mad spell
and said that what Gerard sad "a preposerous lie"
1t sounded like the echo from the old democratic conven
ton days, but settled nothing not even the speakers
temper.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
BILLINGsLEY WRITES AGAIN

Seattle, Wash, April 2S.--Logan Bill.
ingsiey, head Of q bootlegging syndi-
cate and fugitive federal prisoner, in
q letter to an afternoon paper, this
promised to surrender him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

New potatoes will soon be coming into the market from
Florida but there is food substance Of any material
value in them it will do little toward relieving the eaters
of real potatoes such grow in Oregon from the grind
of exorbant prices Besides there is nothing in them
but water, and as this retals at about dollar gallon
old Oregonans especially those OF Salem will continue to
use good old Willamette river water instead
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

Have you bought your wife hoe yet? If not do so at
once and give her chance to show her patriotism and
indulge in equal suffrage in the back garden Of course
husband who really loves his wife hates to her soil
ing her pretty white hands at work in the garden This
the reason so many married men refuse to stay around
home during the day. However wisdom suggests the pur
chase of hoe, large enough for her and too small
for the head of the family to work satisfactorily with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

Both houses of congress were busy with the army bill
yesterday and have it in such shape will probably get
past them today Among the things done to it yesterday
was the killing of the amendment providing for raising
division as soon possible by voluntary enlistment it
being tactty understood Colonel Roosevelt would raise
and be In command Just why this was done it would
be hard to tell If America is to send any troops to
Europe the sooner it is done the better Under the eec
tive eonsef1pton bill it will take long time to get even
small army ready for active service Colonel Roosevelt
has large following, and among these many trained to
service In the Spanish war; who while above the age limit
as prescribed IN the proposed bill would have rushed to
join the Colonel Surely it could have done no harm to
let these men who wanted go take chance at it. Such
however not the opinion of the congressman and so
Teddy will have to stay at home and so will the small
army of enthusiasts who would have gone with him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

Il went to the river and couldn't get across" is if
not the popular song in Salem just now least that
which couple of ladies waited from about noon un-
til after o'clock before they could reach this side It
seems though there should be some way to obvate
these annoying delays and Inconvenience but
seems able to discover it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

dies, and DER his head plant large begonia stand
geside the boneyard fence and where scores Sleep
ing who rushed the season. without sense and left their
unces weeping Until the breath of summer stirs the
naples and the willows always my heavy furs and
pad myself with pillows Until in yonder picnic grove we
see the summer camper, pack around heating stove
and open wide the damper
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

40S additional employees in the depart
ment's employment bureau, presumab-
ly to obtain farm LABOR
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

Now that the Gladiolus is the official flower of Salem
what shall we do with it? Does it from that fact become
fellows duty to grow some of it? 1t the pro-
nunciaon of the has been settled but still there
some "who will never say din
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

CHARLES II. FISHER
Editor ara Manager
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-12
MANY F|LIPINOS
APPLY FORNAVY

No less than 100 persons called this
morning at the entrance to the naval
dock where the cruiser st. Louis is
docked: to inquire regarding the re-
cruiting campaign which is now being
held .on the vessel The large major
ity Of those interested were Fifpipos.
There were . who actually applet
for enlistment, but most of these
we're not able to pass the require
ments. One man, Frank Ropazo.
Honolulu born Portuguese, was en-
rolled. Three or four others will proo-
ably be enrolled of those examined
this morning.
I'VE are anxious to get hold of men
CT certain rating said Lieut.. Law.
ton. who is in charge of the WORK,
and we have call for one war'f.
room cook"
Fnipinos are being admitted if trey
speak English well and have good ap-
pearances. Slouchy or dirty indi II
duals are not given very lengthy col-
sideration. :<
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-12
FINDS BRIDGE IS
not SUITABLE
IMPROVEMENTS
Collins Writes Letter Showing
Need of $4,000 Structure
on Kalakaua Avenue

That the bridge over Apukehau
stream which flows between the Mo-
ana hotel and the Outrigger Club is
in poor condition and untitled for the
permanent construction which will be
put over it in the paving of Kalakaua
avenue and although not exactly un.
safe at present is likely to be in the
future, is the startling Information
contained in letter from George Col
Inns, city and county engineer, to the
board Of supervisors.
Collins letter announcing the poor
condition of the bridge says in. part:
The abutme,its are in poor condi-
ton and consist for the large part OF
irregular coral blocks Of various sizes
neatly pointed ~ on the stream face.
although there is no evidence at
present of any failure, it is very easy
matter to work these blocks loose.
The present type of construction is al
together unsuited to the permanent
character OF work being done on Kala-
kaua avenue. The bridge proper spans
distance Of rs feet and is a mono
lithic structure.
eAllllOuSu. OutS< ShC
bottom of Is ofithe girders has tellen
away from fne reinforcement the
bridge showsE,no sign of failure. It
cannot, however, be considered per
manent structure.
The reconstruction of this bridge
will invpEse the expenditure of about
$4,000 And would recommend such
expenditure be made If the funds are
ayailaSia. II not 1t will be necessary
to leTve joints at such distance from
the Sbutmepts as to permit recon
striI3tion at some future date. The
COS, Of concrete pavement which will
be idestroyed in this event will be
alKht $500.
JThe only argument against re-
cshstruction is that the plans for the
reclamation of Waikiki swamps which
taclude the diversion of the stream at
s0me point mauka of Kalakaua ave-
n'Ge would make bridge at this 10
fcglity unnecessary"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-12
COneressmen
MayCOmeO On
Visit Again
Delegate Kuhio Sends Mar
conigram Asking How Large
Appropriation Can Be Count
ed on and Suggests April

Senator Robert w. Shingle this
morning received a marconigTam
from Hawaiian Delegate Kuhio kala,
nianaole which indicated that another
congressional party similar to tire one
which came here two years ago will
probably visit the islands i'll April,
providing the local legislature appro-
pirates sufficient funds for the party s
expenses.
The message reads: Gable your
views about a congressional party.
How many should come? When? How
much would you appropriate? s2g-
gest April and $4,000"
All senators seen this morning
were enthusiastic over the -conIem-
plated visit and believed there would
be no trouble in obtaining the $4,000
appropriation.
Senator Chillingworth saws: Il he
lieve any necessary amount will be
available for such a laudable venture. !"
Two years ago there were ABOUT 1855
in the party and $4,000 was .appropri-
ated. II Is believed there would be
about. the same number this year.
lNEaL senators believe the Washing
t6H party will leave there about April
20 II funds are forthcoming. IL is
probable that there will ne Nd women
in the party.
Prince kul;c personally invites
these who make up the delegation
from the house and senate chiefly, in
cluding a few other government Off
Gals
When the last party vis;te Hawaii
they left little of interest on all tne
islands unseen and it.. Is predicted
that the same extensive sightseein
and merry-making will be observed
this time.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-12
navy Will open
LABOR BUREAU IN
CITY This WEEK
Employment Facilities at Good
Wages Emphasized in Plan .
Announced Today

Preparedness by the navy on
Oahu has taken a new phase-an ac-
tive movement for putting through
without delay its large. indnstria.
plans involving Pearl Harbor.
Under authorization of Capt. George
r. Clark, commandant at the naval
station, a special labor employment
bureau is being opened in Honolulu,
with F. G. w. Cooper, recorder of the
board of labor employment at Pearl
Harbor, in charge The bureau will
open formally next Wednesday at .the
naval station in Honolulu.
While no unusual activity is notice
able at the local naval station-a sign
that the navy is proceeding as usual
with its work-it has been decided to
facilitate the employment of labor
through the bureau in Honolulu. The
wages paid are attractive.
The present crisis has resulted in
the calling in Of but few additional
employees from the eligible lists
which are always maintained at the
naval station Perhaps but few peo-
pie realize the care which Uncle Sam
uses in selecting employees; a candi-
date for employment at naval sta
tion must be citizen of the United
States, naturalized citizens must pre-
sent full citizenship papers. must pass
a physical examination and present
unimpeachable recommendations from
former employers or fellow workers,
who can vcuch for their actual knowl-
edge of the trade at which they are
seeking employment When this is
done the name of the applicant is
placed on an eligible list for employ
ment in accordance with the marks
obtained.
All application papers are marked
By q board of naval officers under
regulations approved by the civil ser
vice commission and in accordance
with the trade experience shown by
tile applicants record and recon-
mendations.
In calling a man fer employment.
those obtaining the highest mark are
called first, preference being given
by law to war veterans and ex-service
men discharged through disability re-
sulting from wounds or sickness in
Cured In the line of duty.
The rates of wages paid are estab-
lished annually by board and are
based on the rates paid by local en-
ployers, in all cases being equal to,
or higher than, same,
Applications will be received for the
following trades:
Helpers, coppersmiths' helpers,
eheet metad workers; anglesmiths,
boatbuilders, diesinkers, drillerss cleo
troplaters, forgers, heavy; galvanizers,
joiners, ship; sailmakers, shipsmiths,
sparmakers, tool dressers, toolmakers
Application blanks and all neces.
sary information may be obtained for
positions in Groups II or IlISby mail
or personal application to the record
er of the board of labor, naval sta
ton, Pearl Harbor, T. H.
Applications for employment under
Group I must present themst Ives i'll
person for examination By the station
medical officer.
Commencing February IA, the re-
corder of the labor board will be at
the naval station, Honolulu, every
Wednesday from 5 a. m. to II m. and
1 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. to receive appli-
cations for employment from me,
chanics and helpers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-12
LANSING HUGS HOPE US.
WILL KEEP OUT OF FIGHT

lAssociated Press bv Federal Wirelessl
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. ILL.,
Secretary Lansing addressed the Am
herst alumni last night, his address
dealing altogether with the interna-
tional situation, which he declared
most grave but nos as yet hopeless.
Although the United States is un-
deniably near the verge Of war;" he
said, Il have always been able to re-
tain the hope that this country is to
be spared the calamity of being forced
to take part in the general conflict
which has rent the civilization of the
world. Our endeavcr shall be to keep
the United States at peace with all
the world, il we are allowed to keep
the peace with honor"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-12
CLEANUP week IS
STARTED TODAY

The work of cleaning up the city
for Carnival week started this morn
ing but according to George Collins,
county engineer, who is in charge, the
people are responding very slowly
and are not showing sufficient inter.
est in the movement
Tuesday the second district will
be visited by the hauling outfit. II
includes the city proper from Nuuanu
avenue to Kapahulu road and from the
boundaries of Auwaielimu and Makiki
districts to the waterfront; kalakaua
avenue from King to Ena road; Kalia
road to Fort De Russy and Metcalf
street to the College of Hawaii. It is
hoped that the people of this district
will have all the rubbish ready, when
the carts arrive tomorrow morning.
The carts will start cleaning up at
$50 o'clock
A request has been made by the
Alewa Heights people to have their
district included in district one and
wagons will be sent there either today
or next Thursday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-12
is KAISER CONSIDERING
!, MODIFYING DIVER WAR?
(Associated Press hv Federal wirelessJ

ASSOCIATED Press hv Federal wireless)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 12.-Re-
ports that already Germany is con.
sidering modification of her ayowed
campaign of ruthless submarine war.
fare have reached diplomatic circles
here from unofficial sources In Euro
pean capitals.
The kaiser called an important con-
ference of high officials of the gov
ernment according to these unofficial
adyices The meeting, held at the en-
peror's Headquarters, is reported to
have been attended by DR.. Won Beth
mann Hollweg. imperial chancellor,
and high army officers as well as
ranking officers of the navy.
The possibility of modifying or mod
Grating the new campaign OF submar-
inc warfare as it applied to neutrals
is said to have been discussed, the ap-
parent object being to stem the tide
Of indignation tnat the announced
campaign OF ruthlessncss has pro-
voked from the neutral nations.