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The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
AIR MAILMAN
 MADE FAST TIME

Seattle, Dec. 4. - It is ex' pected that It. Hogland, who start ed from Mather Field, Sacramento yesterday in an aeroplane in order to determine a feasible route for carrying mail between San Fran cisco to Seattle will arrive in this city this afternoon.
 Seattle, Later.-Lt. Hogland ar' rived from Sacramento this after noon at three o'clock. His actual flying time from Sacromento was twelve hours. He made two stops one at Bedding, Cal.y and one at Eugene, Ore. {!
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
HOUSE ELECTIONS GDMM7EE GE 9B ELECTION ID JAS YCERSHAM

Washington, Dec. 4.-The Demo- cratic House Elections committee thic morning made Q formal re- port to congress on it's findings in the Wickersham- -Sulzer 1916 elec.' tion contest.
 The committee reported that it found James Wickersnam, the Re publican candidate was electeG Al askan delegate to Congress in the November, 1916 elections by a plur- ality of 47 votes over Charels Sul- Fer, the Democratic nominee.
 This settles the election contest and by the report of the committee entities James Wickersham to the pay of the delegate for the past
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
WILL G0 H0AE
 1HRU GERMANY

Warsaw, Dee. 4.-Fi.teen hun- dred soldiers from Alsace Tor raine, who were taken uisoners by the Russians in the early days of the war, have reached this city and are returning to their homes by way of Germany.
 The men are in a piIable condi- tion, many Of them being so weak and enaciated that they are barely able to walk, but all are hopeful aud full of gIaducss at the thought Of again joining their families.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
NAVAL CAMP ID
 BE DESERTED

Seattle, Dec. 4.-The demobiliza- tion of men at the naval training camp at the Washington State uni versity began this ternoon, and will continue as rapidly as condi- tions will permit untl all the men have returned to their respective homes. This includes the volunteer enlisted men as well as the drafted men.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
WILSON TAXES
 Dl7a WITH HIM

New York. Dec IA commission on exports and on economic condi- tions in Europe and Asia, with a vast collection of international data, which the commission has been q year in assembling for President Wilson, sailed with President Will son on the steamer George Wash ington today.
 This data will be used at the pe1ce congress in determining the amounts Of exports that may be necessary for the United States to furnish to Europe and, Asiatic countries.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04

two years.
 While MT. Wickersham has not occupied the delegates chair on the floor of congress, he has been in daily attendance, and shows that the Alaska canvassing board was in er- TOT in granting SulZer a certifi- cate of election. This was not done voluntarily on the part of the board, as it will be remembered that Governor Strong decided in faVor of Wickersham, but Judge Robert Jennings ordered the board to fa- vor sulzer with the election.
 MT. Wickersham was seated today and will serve out the unexpired term, i. e., until March 4, 1919.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
FEN MORE HUN WARSHIP5 ARE
 DELIVERED

On Board the British Destroyer Tilbury, Harbor of sebastopol, Dec. 4-The Allied fleet, Of which this ship is one, has taken over from the Germans ten warships which were in the harbor here. The Russian dreadnaught Volia, which has been under the German flag since Its capture is now Hn- der the British flag.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
GOVERNORS MOTHER DEAD

Juneau, Dec. 9.-Word was re- eeived in Juneau on Monday tell ing of the death of Governor Riggs mother in the east. The governor left several days ago, but was un- able to reach her bedside before death called her.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04

Les Angeles, Dec. '4.-FolloSing his arrest for having killed Captain Abraham Posner, It. H. E. Perry, stationed at camp Kearney, in his hearing testified that he had Killed his captain because he had been finding fault with his service and was riding his trail" -.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
MAY PUBLISH
 HIS tBD|GfTI0N

London, Dec. f.-phe North Ger man Gazette, the former semi official organ Of the Gerh1an Im- perial government, according to advices received here today, was expected to publish the abdicati0n of all rights by the German Crown Prince to the German Imperial throne.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04

Washington, Dec. "A general discussiog was started in the Sen ate today by Senator Cummins in a speech which he made bearing on President Wilson's fourteen peace principles, and in which the senator advocated a resolution which he Lal introduced calling upon the
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
LANDS THE GERMANS
 MUST GIVE UP

Washington, D. C., Dee. 4.-Areas brought under control of Germany by conquest were rapidly approaching a total Of half million square miles when the Tanks broke into action at Chateau Thierry and start ed the Hun on the homeward way. Here are the territories fom which he has been forced with the coming of peace:
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04

New York, Dec. 4. - President Woodrow Wilson sailed from this port for Europe at fifteen minutes after ten o'clock this morning.
 As the liner George Washington steamed from the pier the army band played lover There" and a vast throng of people who had as sembled to witness the departure or Americas chief executive On his mission for world pe"ce, cheered to the echo.
 Secretary of State Lansing and Henry White were also on board as commissioners to the peace congress
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
KFLLS HIS CAPTAIN BECAUSE.
 Hf VAS ''R|D|NG HIS TRAn" "
Sgs..,,s.....s..----..s..s.ss--

Perry said in further explanation oF his act, q decided to do as they do in Alaska in similar cases-to get the man who is riding you"
 The self convicted man also stat ed that he had killed a man in Alaska when he was only fourteen years old for pulling up the stakes on his claim.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
SENATE WANTS COMMITTEE
 AT PARIS PEACE FARLEY

President to mkae a public declara- tion interpreting his principles as set forth in hs varous speeches.
 Senator Cummius re olution pro posed that a committee be sent from congress to Paris and be pres ent at the peace conferences.
 Action on Mir. Cummin's resolu- ton was postponed until tomorrow.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04

MT. and Mrs. Norman E. Black have turned their home over to MT. Clyde Rogers, who recently pur- chased it, and are now residing at tke Pullen House.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
RUSSIA KEEPS l,5OO,OOO P8I500ERS
 FROM RETURNING ID TIER HOMES

London Dec 4Accor6iDg shelter. With the deyy or Berlin dispatch to the Daily Express the terms
 refused the arniScc by Germany 10 te soldiers is believed that be held Germany across the Russian sponsb thot that unless aid Is given them at Ibes men are now modified early way food housaGds death hordar without die O exposure.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04
W|LSON7OINSISTONCRUSR-
 FNG PRUSs|AN M|L|TAR|SN
to be held in Paris.

to be held in Paris.
 According to persons who con ferred with President Wilson on boord the steamer George Washing ton before the ship sailed, the Prest- dent goes to Europe determined against militarism in any form and he was strong in his determination to bring about conditions tending towards the crushing of Prussian militarism, in his plans for future world peace, and was most em- phatic in expressing his feelings to the persons he talked with on these subjects. ..... --.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-12-04

SQu"IC
 Miles France (northern provinces) 4,OOO Belgium Gall save Nieuport region) 1l,OoO Luxe mburg (the whole) sS italy Cnortherh provinces) 2,OOO Serbia (northerh district 1000 Rumania Ctha whole) 5S.OOO Montenegro (the whole) 5,RO3 Albania (northern half) 5000 Russia
 Esthonia 7OOO LIyonia 17OOO Courland 10000 Lithuania 6O,Oo0 Poland 4S,O6O . Uxrafnia 115,O0O 'TEzlFrs -------- Total 345,601
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

post office authorities, moro letters
from soldiers would be delivered be-
fore Christmas. Today there are six
letters at the Salem post office, writ
ten by soldiers that cannot be deliver
ed unless some one will give more in
formation to the post office. The let
ters are addressed as follows and have
not been delivered as the parties were
not to be found: Mrs. Grace l. Odell,
r. T. D. l, Rickreall, forwarded to ru-
raj route Z, Salem, but could not be To-
Gated. Miss Ailene Dunbar, rural route
4, Salem. Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Dunbar,
rural route 4, Salem. Miss Gladys john
ston, S19 North Commercial street, Sa-
lem, Oregon, forwarded to Seaside, care
Hammond Lumber Co. and returned to
Salem. Mrs. Harry A. Shearer, Salem,
Oregon. Fred Moore, linotype operator,
Salem. A word to the mail carrier or
post office might help in locating these
parties as the post office has no for
warding addresses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
would ADD TO DUTIES
OF ONE STATE OFFICER
State Treasurer Kay Also Sug-
gests Amending OF Inher-
itance Law.

In his biennial report, now being
printed, State Treasurer Kay recon-.
mcnds that the supervision Of railroad
scales, grain inspection, examination
and control of gas and electric units,
meters and measurements which now
comes within the department of public
service commission be added to the du-
ties of the deputy state sealer Of
weights and measures or else the office
of sealer of heights and measures be
placed under the suprvision of the pub.
lie service commission.
Plans are already being laid by
Spence Workman, the present deputy
state sealor, and some of his friends,
including Public Service Commissioner
Buchtel to attempt to put through the
Forthcoming legislative session law
transferring the office Of state sealer
from the state treasurer to the public
service commission. The purpose in
the movement IL said to save the job
of deputy state sealer for Mr.. Wort
man. If the office is retained under
the state treasurer, it is known that
0. p. Hoff, who will succeed State
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

~~-'s~~GN ~ NfsWe
State Treasurer Kay recommends
that the inheritance tax law be amend
ed so as to make more definite and GER
tain the provisions relating to allow
anecs made by courts for the support Of
widows of deceased persons and to dow
Or and curtesy rights. Mr.. Kay sug.
gests that the law should specifically
state whether these should be excmpt
from the Inheritance tax.
Business in the office of state trsa.
urer, during the eight years that Mr..
Kay has served, has increased 800 per
cent, the report shows.
Interest collected ON state funds de-
posted in depository banks during the
last two years amounts to $7S,937.27,
as against $47, 7,262.1s collected during
the previous two years.
Prior to the enactment Of the state
depository law in 1907, the state treas
urer used to personally pocket this in
terest money, which is now enough to
moro than pay the entire expenses of
the state trcasurer's department.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
X \ X X X X X X X
PERSONAL
X X X \ X y X u y x X X X


T. @. Bligh is in Portland today look
ing up special talent for the Bligh the
ater.
Bert Rice of Silverton was in the
city yesterday.
M. II. Kendall of McMinnville is
registered at the Bligh
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woolpert Of
Michigan are guests for few days at
che home of their son, Col. A. I. Wool
pert.
". M. Hamilton, superintendent of
tho Portland Railway Light and Pow.
or company in Salem, is attending to
business matters in Portland.
Mrs. Il. J. Smith of Nllamook is in
the city guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Il. Unruh.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Notice to the
Public

Beginning Thursday evening
December 10Th, we will es-
tablish a night service both
from Salem and Portland
leaving at 6 p. m. making
two trucks leaving Salem
and Portland daily. Those
desiring quick service from
Portland phone your orders
before 5 p. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
PLAN ANOTHER GOVERNMENT

Washington, Dee. 1s..--A plan for
forming new monarchical government
for Russia under Grand Duke Aloxan-
der Michailovitch as ear, has failed be-
cause the secret leaked out and it lack
cd entente encouragement, according to
Swedish press reports received by the
state department today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

as part of the California crop was
ruined by unexpected rains. The Dra-
ger packing plants are working full
force and shipping daily from three to
five cars. They are only of the 1880
sizes, as the government still holds all
others. But as the 40-50's are almost
half the crop, the local plants are do
ing their best to enable the eastern
folks to serve prunes for the Christmas
dinners.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
The funeral services of Miss Lillian

The funeral services Of Miss LILLIAN
Meyer who died at Summit, Oregon,
from an attack of the influenza, will
be held at the chapel of ne Rigdon
company Thursday afternoon at l
0 clock and will be conducted by the
Rev. Thomas S. Anderson, pastor of
the first Presbyterian church. Burial
will be in the City View cemetery. The
parents of Miss Meyer live in Polk
county, on rural route l, Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
ALI judicial officers were elected at

the last general election for a term of
six years, beginning Jan. l, 1918, and
this of course includes justice of the
peace. Two weeks from today Judge
Daniel Webster who has been serving
as justice of the peace fos the Salem
district will officially lay aside his
official duties and will be succeeded
by Glenn Unruh. The offices of the
new justice of the peace will be To-
Gated at State and Liberty streets,
over the Hartman jewelry store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Special meeting of D,
Special meeting of Pacific
CARD OF THANKS

We. wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness and sympathy, and
for the many beautiful flowers sent
at the time of the death of our infant
daughter, VOla May Brown.-Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Brown and family.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
SLIGHT INCREASE IN SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 1s,--Influenza
eases for the Inst "a hours number 262
deaths IA. This Is slight increase over
the figures Of the last two days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

One week from today is Christmas
and there are just five more days in
which to select Christmas presents.
This information is given for the spe-
cial benefit of those who wait until
two days before Christmas to buy their
presents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Dance at Moose hall tonight.

Fixing Xmas easily; if YOU are think
ing of making a real Xmas present TO
the family-something that will guar
antee many returns of the happy day
why not consider a policy with the
Oldest Life Co. in America-The Mu-
tual Life of N. Y. strongest in the
worldly J. F. Hutchinson, district man
ager, 81 State st. My home is in Sa-
lem. 1924
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Those interested in the boy scou

Those Interested IN the boy scout
movement will have an opportunity of
learning more what the boy scouts are
really trying to do as tonight at the
First Presbyterian church program
will be put on under the direction of
Harold Cook, acting scout commission
err. Mr.. Cook has just returned from
Portland where he has been comforting
with the state leaders of the boy scout
movement. Specia! invitations have
have been issued and all who are inter
ested in boy scout work are invited. 1t
is thought that about $50 boys of Sa-
lem will be in attendance.
The annual home coming program of
the Salem high school will be given
next Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock for
the special pleasure of the high school
alumni. Those who have not completed
the course are requested to attend as
wen as the s. A. T. G. boys who hap
pen to be in the city. Invitations have
been extended in general to all alumni.
There is $50 awaiting the person
who will turn over to the authorities
the federal prisoner who jumped from
moving Southern Pacific train near
Jefferson on the morning of Dec. IL.
The man is described as six feet one
inch tall, "a years old and farmer,
coming from Texas He is still at large
and the city police received notice this
morning Of the reward.
VIOLA May daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Brown, died Dec. 4, 1918, at the
home of her parents, 1850 North Front
street, at the age of one year and two
She was born at Wilson, Rusk
county Wisconsin, and besides her par
ents is survived by one sister, Orpha,
five brothers, four grand parents, nine
uncles and three aunts.
D.
The funeral services for Col. John
H. Cradlebaugh, who died yesterday,
will be held Thursday afternoon at 3
'elock at the home. Washington and
Saginaw streets. The services viii be
under the auspices of the Pacific lodge
No. so, A. F. & A. NJ Burial will be
in the City View cemetery.
Delays are dangerous. The brakeman
on the Southern Pacific who was charg-
ed with handling the suitcase of booze
for the Dallas hotel should have ap
peared last Monday before Judge Web
ster to plead but for some reason he
failed to show up until today. Last
Monday it cost the Falls CITY conduct
or a 800 fine to get mixed up in boot
logging but today the market price of
such unlawful actions went up lit
tie and Judge Webster fined the brake
man $3.50. According to the fines i'm
posed for attempting to handle dozen
bottles of Hermitage, the scale is as
follows: One colored porter, fined SIS;
one conductor on the Falls City line,
fined 800; one brakeman on the South
ern Pacific, fined today $3.50.
Up to this morning there had been
turned into the office of W. NJ. Smith
for Red Cross memberships, the sum of
$34S9. The campaign will continue this
week but the opinion is gaining ground
that unless more folks volunteer and
give 81 to the banks or solicitors for
the quota of $4,000 for
this county will be short several thou
sand.
If folks who are corresponding with
soldier boys would be more careful to
leave forwarding address with the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Dance Moose hall Wed. night.

The Salem public schools will close
the term Friday evening of this week.
Pupils viii be given the entire follow
ing week to observe holidays and Su-
perintendent Todd announces that the
next term win begin Monday morning,
Dee. 30. Instead of being given two
weeks vacation, the children will have
Just the one week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Eighty-cight memberships have been
handed in direct to Red Cross head-
quarters, now on the second floor Of the
postoffice building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Woodry is the man who pays you
well. Phone him if you have anything
to sell-510 or 51l, 12-2l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Carpenters union will have smoker
Dee. 10, after business meeting. Full
attendance desired, by order of COM
mittee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

viii ship Thursday, Dec. 10. Cal
Geo. w. Eyre, phone 22O6M. 1915
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Dance at Moose hall tonight,

Why not give her a dinner set from
IL designs, from Gahlsdorf's store of
housewares, 1875 N. Liberty st.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

S5 cts. per pound paid for NO. tur-
keys. Midget Market. 1919
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

In today's casualty list is the name
of James E. Gardner of Salem. His
next of kin is given as Mrs. Agnes
Gardner, 29l5 Maple avenue.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. TerwiIliger, grad
uate morticians and funeral directors,
no Chemeketa st. Phone 124.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Fraternal orders that carry insurance

are getting trifle nervous over the
insurance proposition and are writing
members of the next legislature ask
ing that nothing much be done to dis
turb existing conditions. The Marion
county delegates have been remember
ed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

You should buy Salem bread only
there is a reason. Il
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Salem bread supports Salem s payroll
and in turn the asks the support of Sa-
lem people. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Dance at Moose hall tonight.

Private Earl L. Jenks is remember
ing his friends by sending them Christ
mas greetings on japanese paper, with
all sorts of pictures of pretty Japa-
nese girls. The japanese part Of the
remembrance is due to the fact that
he is now in the service, stationed at
Vladivostok, Siberia, and that big city
happens to be more Japanese than Rus
sian.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Officers of the Foresters Of Ameri

ca, recently elected and to be install'
ed Tuesday. Jan. Z, 1919, are as fol-
lows: Chief ranger, Emil P. Donald
son; sub chief ranger, George n
Schultz; senior woodard, j. I. Schaupp
junior woodard, Ed Westinghouse; SEN
ior beadle, G. G. Walker; junior beadle
G. 7. Walker; guard, George Donald
son; lecturer, John Conger; recording
secretary. George W. johnson; treasur-
er, J. G. Perry; financial secretary, W.
p. Ringle; trustee, 3 years, ?. NJ. Greg
cry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Relax and rest In the dental chair,
DIR. Hartley fills and extracts teeth
without pain and corrects diseased
gums. Moore bldg. Phoae ia. tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Confetti dance at ohemawa Friday,

Dec. 20. Train service out 1865. Auto
service back. Good lunch, Good music.
Good time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Quotations in todays market from
New York states that prures are in
demand and scarce. However, the Viii
lamette valley is doing its best just
now to supply the demand, especially
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Dr.. J. o. Mathis, associated with DR..
H. J. Clements, office 49410 Salem
Bank of Com. bldg. Office tsl. 573;
res. 1905 South Fir St. tel. 500. 1927
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
Recommends Change of Law.

Treasurer Kay, will not appoint Wort
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

So cts pei pound paid for No. tur-
keys. Midget Market. 1919
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Now comes the sad news to the good
housekeeper that due to heavy rains
in California, the orange crop has been
damaged and the crop is limited and
that means higher prices. Southern Cal
ifornia navels will be in the market
about the first Of the year but the
early market reports seems to indicate
that the price will run pretty high.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

Fine berried holly for sale. Phone
1902. 1919
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
HIGHWAYS RAPID TRANSIT
COMPANY
Sol Roberts, Agent
Phone 663
1870 Con'l.

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Highways Rapid Transit Auto service
to Portland and way points daily, leav
ing Salem at a. m. Phone orders ev-
ening before, 1877 s. Coml Phone 663.
1914 If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18
All Around Town
COMING EVENTS

Dee. 16-21-Fifth annual
Marion county corn show, 141
North Commercial.
Dee. 30.-Secend election on
school budget.
Jan. Annual Cherrian ini-
tiation and banquet.
Jan 13-Legislature convenes
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Make the Xmas gift lasting and use

ful, 1901 articles to select from at
Gahlsdorf's store of housewares, l35
n. Liberty st.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-18

If folks who are corresponding with
soldier boys would be more careful to
leave forwarding address with the