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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-06

The Willamette this morning stood at
4.S feet above low water, falling from
"a feet since yesterday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-06

DR.. M. P. Mendelsohn fits eyes cor
rectly. u. s. National bank bldg. IT,.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-06
toddard, living on the fair

George II. Stoddard, living on the fair
grounds road, has sold his 800 acre
stock ranch near Mccoy to G. H. Corey
of Medford. Mr.. Corey will take pos
session October 1st and will continue
the raising Of stock. The consideration
was $4,000.
--0N--
Dano1 at Highland hall Thursday
night
Shopping bags 98 cts. Buren, Furn-
iture store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-06

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Evening journal., 1918-07-23
SPRINGS PARK HISTORIC.

More than ever before the natural
beauty OF Brandywlne Springs Park Is
appealing TO the people OF this city and
vicinity. The park is so big and so well
equipped and interesting at each visit
and in addition finds that 1t is one OF
the prettlest spots in the country. The
trip TO the Springs is the longest and
prettiest in the state and the place Is
refreshing after Il is reached.
To those interested In the present war
in Europe the place is particularly IN
terestlng because there was a skir-
mish between the British and the Amer
loans. now friends and allies, at the
upper end OF the park and numerous
small cannon balls have been dug up In
the park.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
JOttingS About DelltUdre
Boys in Army and Navy

you have helped as you have helped
me. Goodbye. Your friend.
JOHN X. ROGERS.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Crook. OF No,
II South Clayton street, have received
word Of the arrival overseas Of their
son. Hugh Crook. He is chief oflcer In
aviation construction work in the navy
Word was received here today that
John C. Hay. who enlisted with the
Delaware regiment. at the outbreak OF
the war. had been detailed TO undergo
training at the officers training camp
at Camp Lee. Va.
Frank j. Walsh, Of Walsh and Har-
kins, has arrived overseas and, accord
ing TO letters received yesterday by his
friends he is well and contended with
the military life.
Lieutenant Henry C. Ray, son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Halleck s. Ray Of Company A.
A, 59th Pioneer Reigement. stationed
al Camp Dix, n. j.. observed his birth
day anniversary on last Sunday. He
was visited at the camp by his father
and wife and others and received
numerous gifts. From his wife Lieu
tenant Ray received a wrist watch and
from his father a handsome cigarette
holder.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
Ruih's Jump Was Due 10 Peeve at Order

But when the plea was mrde this
time II fell upon deaf ears. Barrow i'm
medistely benched the big pltcher-tc
giveNhis arm time to recover and an
nounced TO the disgruntled player thai
in the future he would be a pitcher
when called upon.
This enrageG Ruth 10 the extent thai
he telephoned q representative Of the
Steel league and offered to pitch -oT
that organization, an offer which was
snapped up. Ruth did not go so far a
10 sign a contract, and. after pitciins
one game he found the bad step In hi;
ways and went back 10 the Sox. where
he Immediately was Informed again
that he would have 10 pitch.
As a matter OF fact, Ruth's method
OF running basOs was ruiring his pitch
ing ability. He had a habit OF sliding
with one arm thrown underneath tc
catch his weight as hs struck the
ground.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

Mrs. Ellison. formerly matron Of the
w. C. T. U. rest room at Delaware City,
has received an interesting letter from
Lieutenant John X. Rogers, Of the
ouartermasier's Corps. formerly sta
toned at Fort DUPONT. The letter
which was written in France on Moth
er's Day, follows:
Dear Mrs. Ellison: This Will be Just
a little line TO tell you / am thinking or
you on this great day. Mothers Day.
Il Is faithfully kept at home and every
soldier In the A. Z. F. Is surely writ
ing TO his mother on this date. II is a
wonderful thing after all when we stop
TO think about it. Many a heart Will
be gladdened on this day by the prom
ise Of a message from her boy some
where in France. 10 viii be weeks later
before Il arrives, but she knows a let
ter is on the way to her and the p. O..
is straining every nerve for these let
ters. TO have the right Of way.
You have been mother to so many
boys. did so much for them, am sure
you should have heavy mail. want
10 tell you how grateful ! am for all
your kindness to me while in Delaware
City. Your home was my home. ! did
feel welcome there and everything was
so pleasant. How are the rooms now,
or are you out OF touch with the work.
We have fine Y. NJ. C. A. here,
Bible class every night. French classes,
lectures, band concerts and movies. We
have Il pleasant in some ways, but oh,
we miss our mothers and wives. miss
my home and wife, but have the deep
est satisfaction in the thought that
never again win be there another sepa-
ration like this one.
Well, mother, they have whlskey on
the run down your way. / see by the
papers, Delsware has put the saloons
out OF business. Thank God for that
and let us also thank the many cour-
ageous women that fought so many
years to oust il from the State and
country. Every war has some good
things concealed. Il might have been
years before rum would have been ban
ished from the State without war 10
help us out.
We are having lovely weather here
now. II really Is sunny France at last.
am in my usual health. Give my
kindest regards 10 all my friends. Hope
10 see you all again some day.
VIII close hoping Mothers Day mail
brings you scores Of letters from men
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

TO HELP GZECHS
President Wilson About to
Make Statement Outlining
Program of Intervention
VLADIVOSTOK
TO BE THE BASE

WASHINGTON. July 23-An ofilcial
statement by President Wilson may be
expected soon concerning the plan OF
the United States Government for
peaceful penetration OF Siberia and
military action designed TO assist the
Czechoslovaks In Kidding Siberia Of Ger
man-Austrlan forces. The plan, 10 Is
understood, has been adopted after con-
sultation between the Governments
concerned, and preparations are adj
vancing for putting u into operation.
The program TIA. has grown out OF
the overtures made by this Government
provides only for American and Japa-
nese military participation In connec-
tiOn with the CzechOslOvak forces. Brit
lsh, French, and Italian troops are not
to be part Of the joint expedition, II
is understood There Will be a com
paratlvely small number Of troops sent
by Japan and the United States. ard
they will be equal In number.
These troops, It is understood, VIII
occupy Nladivostok, the main port OF
Siberia, and will hold II as a base for
Czechoslovak military operations. The
Czechoslovaks Will be furnished with
arms, ammunition, and other supplies
in which they are now woefully defi-
clent.
The American froce OF occupation Is
ready and the program may be initiated
very soon.
The armed forces OF japanese and
Americans are so small In the aggre-
gate that no apprehension Is likely 70
be caused among Russians as TO their
purposes. They will he sufficient. now
ever. 10 maintain Nladlvostok as base
Of operations for the Czechoslovaks IN
their effort 10 rid Siberia OF the bands
~ former German and Austria-hun-
garlan prisoners, which are mehaoe
10 Russia control OF Siberian terIltors y.
and which apparently are intenoeo I.
form the nucleus OF larger ioree oi
German troops sent TO conquer ina
part OF Russia.
Although nothing Is known IN an
authoritative way concerning the oe
tails of ths Joint American-Jepanes
program. Il Is believed that the miltal
phsse will be virtually distinct froI
he ARRANGEMENT OF this Government !
send a commission OF civilians into ;
berla FOR the purpose OF making q
/ agreement for the industrial and aer
cultural upbulldlng OF Russia. Fro
J what was indicated this oommissio
probably will be composed entirely
American civilians. but the entire pla
In this respect is not clear as far
any information goes that Is aNaiisDi
for publication.
or course, the other Allied countrie
are privileged to send commissions, ou
the present purpose Of the Unite'
states appears TO be TO go Il alone, a.
it were, in giving assurances TO the
people Of Siberia as 10 the disinterested
desire 10 help them regain strength and
in arranging with them for an exchange
OF Russian products for agricultural
implements. machinery, sc, and nnan-
oial aid that the United States is Will
ing TO extend during the period OF
economic regeneration.
The American commissioners have
not yet been appointed by President
Wilson, who Is exercising the greatest
care in their selection.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
BECK IS NEW LAD
With HARLAN TEAM
New York American In.
fielder Casts His Lot With
Local Shipbuilders
GALLAGHER WANTS
POST SEASON SERIES

Encouraged by their victory over the
Pusey and Jones team, Bill Gallagher's
ball players expect TO go after the Sun
Shlpbuilding team next Saturday In the
form that ought to have been display
ed earlier in the season. BilIs crowd
displayed more pep and ginger. due to
his shake-up Of the team in Saturdays
game, than at any time this year. They
played real ball. and with this kind
Of spirit there is but one answer
usually. So. being all there with the
nerve, and with Jordan TO relieve VIII
liams on the mound. Bits crew may
yet finish nearer the top thany any one
had supposed they would.
Gallagher is going 10 work his team
hard this week. iL preparation for the
game at Harlan Park with the Sun
team. He finds that the practice last
week, in the evenings, was good for
the team. and the same schedule will
be followed out this week. While the
up-river team is engaging Gallagher's
fN'AA ~ tAAAo wy AAN4 AueAt o4lQ Ills
Steel League crew will be on at Spar
rows Point trying their mettle against
the Baltimoreans.
Gallagher is going TO Philadelphia to-
night to meet with the other managers
OF the Delaware River League. Incl
dentally, Bill is hoping that he can ar
range games with the other three teams
In the first division He believes that
with his reawakened team he has a
good chance OF winning a pennant in a
post-season series. and wants to have
the opportunity OF trying. anyway.
Beck, an in1elder Of the Yankees, Is
the latest addition to the Harlan bunch
OF big league stars. Beck is a capital
player and has had much experience
in the game with the big fellows. He
ought TO prove a good rescue player
and hitter. There may be others Of the
big circuit who will soon be seen In a
Harlan uniform. Who they are likely
10 be has not been announced, but II
is rumored that some OF the best OF the
two big leagues are dlckering with the
local management for jobs somewhere
about the shipbuilding plant.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

When Babe Ruth recently quit the
Red Sox. 1t now develops, he did so be-
cause Of a peevish disposition and not
because he had been made a tempting
offer by the rldlculed steel league. His
jump from the ranks OF organized base
ball and then back again was made be-
cause he figured he could sting the soul
OF his manager, Ed. G.. Barrow, which
was altogether the wrong psychology.
When Burrows pitching staff recently
began TO show signs Of decay and need
for rest Barrow attempted to talk Ruth
into graclng the slab for the Red Sox.
The big slugger had been escaping
mound duty by pleading a lame wrist
and arm and was allowed 10 play the
outneld, a place in the calcium that
his soul craved. When It was suggested
that he again start the flinging side Of
the game he objected, still holding out
The manned wing as a reason for his
continuance Of play in the outleld.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
cmLDRENs DAY AT sHELLPoT,

Children's Days at Shellpot begin g.
day and hereafter on Tuesday all cnll-
dren arriving at the park between il'J
a m and 3 p. m, on the trolley cars
will be presented with tickets which
will admit them free 10 all the emil
dren's amusements IN the park. This
Will be the FIRST OF a number OF treats
which the park management VIII Pro
vide for the little people.
The Wonderful Enoch, the aquatic
marvel. and this title does not over
state n. is heading the bill this week.
and the feats which this man performs
under water are the wonder as well
as the admiration Of the audience. Ho
anpears in a glass tank holding over
500 gallons OF water and II there is any
thing which he does not do under Wa
ter which the ordinary person can do
on land II is because he has forgotten
N add that feat TO his others. As It Is
he smokes, threads a needle, plays
trombone and does various other
stunts.
rose and Thorn, the Yale boy and
the Swede girl, offer an act OF comedy
with a special OUTFIT Of scenery wnlch
is somewhat different from any "nicn
has been seen here. Miss FLAMES.
continental dancer, Is a marvel In her
work and the graceful performer Of
fers about everything which is known
to dancing.
Howard and Miller have what they
cali black and tan" act and for M
teen minutes they keep the audience
in roars OF laughter or delighted wrh
songs.
Terrill is billed as a small town cut
m. Frank Is a cut-up, all right, for
he keeps the audience in good whole
some laughs from the time that he
comes on until he goes.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
BASEBALL MAY CONTINUE
UNTIL END OF SEASON

the game TO go on TO the end Of the
season. The Official decision is expect
ed today or tomorrow. and while Sec
retary Baker has not indicated HIS at
tltude, 10 is believed he will follow
Crowder's ideas.
IL became known that General Crow
der was inclined from the FIRST to as
sist baseball In getting through this
season, but that Ban johnson, though
in town, failed even TO consult him OF
Secretary Baker upon the question.
10 Is generally believed that next sea.
son there will be but one league.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

An old-tlme fan who had sort Of
dropped his baseball for several years
was glancing over a box score the
other day and ran across the name
Wallace with the st. Louis Cardinals.
Funny" he said. there used to be a
Wallace with the Cards back in tho
nineties-Bobby Wsllace-and a mighty
sweet inneider."
II was the same Wallace. the dean
Of baseball players, "a years old. p
years In major league baseball, a sur
vival OF the day Of Pat Tebeau, OF Ed
Delehanty, OF Cy Young and the rest
OF them.
Old Bob breaks into the game now
and then. His legs aren't what they
were once and he has lost a part OF
his old time batting eye. but he's a
mighty valuable asset to the Cards just
the same
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

Its remarkable that Wallace. lacking
the color OF Wagner. Lsioie and Crsw-
ford, should have out-stayed them all
in baseball.
Wallace's career in baseball started
with a semi-professional team at Clsr-
ion, Pa, % years ago. He was then
a pitcher, but the next year he was
picked up by the Cleveland club In the
National League.
This club was managed by Pat Te
beau and included such players as Fl
/ Mexican, Cupid Childs, Cy Young, Chic
thinner and Jim McAleer.
When the Cleveland franchise wa
sold to st. Louis. Wallace. who had
been transferred from the box 70 th'
infeld. went along. Later Bobby jump
ed TO the ST. Louis club OF the Ameri-
can League, where he remained until
a couple OF years ago. when he tried
umpiring. then went back to the Cards
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
AT THE VICTORIA.

Constance Talmadge. the pretty movis
actress who appears at the Victoria
Theatre in "The Lesson" today and to-
morrow. is seen as a little country
girl. who makes the mistake OF her life
when she confuses the flash OF city
manners for something more substan-
tlal There Is a gerat deal OF comedy
in the picture because It deals with the
curious little cliques and eddies OF VII
lage life. The informal dance In the
town hall, the racket store, the soda
fountain club" and all the other little
incldentals OF semi-rural life are pic
tured In delightful scenes. There is
big heart punch" in the picture, and
Il is sure to win your hearts, as Miss
Taimake's pictures have always won
them.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
CRAWFORD MAKES
GOOD In PHILA,

Jack Crawford. formerly Of this city,
Is making good In the ring in Phila-
delphis. Crawford has put up several
fine bouts al the Philadelphia clubs
and his lighting is attracting much at
tentlon. He has scored several knook-
outs and Is looked on as a coming
ring star. Crawford is In the draft,
however. and II is possible that he viii
be called soon.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
KEYSTONE CLUBS
WEEKLY SMILE BOX

So long, Hack, old topl We wish you
all that's well.
some OF us TO see Hack return as Gen.
Hackett, leading the victorious brigade
back to Wilmington.
Olen Hackett's vacancy, as president
OF the club, has been filled by William
Seidel, who is capable OF fulfilling the
vacancy and to keep the club on the go.
We are with you. Mr.. seidel and II
is our desire, as well as yours, TO see
the club lourishing.
Bill Mckee. who recently was mar
ried, boasts that home is a haven Of
rest after a hard days work. His
idea may change, however.
Barclay, who also recently got mar
ried and has started in the furnished
room business. better learn how TO
spell. He had a sign displayed IN one
OF the windows which read: pleasant
front room with two nice widows"
It's no wonder Barclay took 10 the
furnished room business. He married
widow with seven children. with
whom he had become acquainted
through correspondence.
Since Haffner has taken to poultry
farming he spends his rainy Sundays
attending to chickens.
Russell Boyer says it is not necessary
to import lemons as long as the crop Is
booming at home.
Leon Franklin is somewhat supersti-
tious.. He believes that Wednesday Is
the only day for him TO show his neat
appearance and propose.
Midge Mclaughlin has taken few
more fighters under his wind They
are Jimmy Pappas. Ty Cobb, Christi
ana and Kid Mccoy.
Lefty Goldey, known as Hsrlan's
king riveter, has taken a lay-off, in
order to have a chance to spend some
Of that big dough pile.
Harry K. o. Baker played the come
back stunt last week by defeating Kid
Sheeler. Had his antagonist fought in
stead OF hugging. Harry would have
sent him back home.
Kid Mccoy displayed good form by
handing Fisher, Of Philadelphia, a nice
trimming.
Bill Virgins could be seen at the
ringside with rmokestack between
his teeth.
When IL comes TO a showdown. Ray
mond Smah Is the man Of the hour.
Tines have changed from what they
used TO be. That's why Bill Mckee
has q:,it the hosiery.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
JIMMY PAPPAS WORKS
OUT FOR FRIDAY BOUT

Jimmy Pappas. the champion NY
weight OF America. who is to box in the
wind-up with Little Bear. the Indian,
al Pennsgrove on next Friday evening,
Is working out every evening at the
keystone Club. No 20i E. Fourth street
from 7.3O to $50 o'clock with Jimmy
Taylor Of New York, Ty Cobb and
others. Psppas has boxed the leading
bantams OF the country including cham
pion Pete Herman in two ten-round
draws and Kid Williams in two ten
round draws Pappas invites everybody
TO see him work out any evening
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
Amt
Nature
Wonderful
GOOD NATURE
PUNCTURES

It's easy 10 nurse
Crouch. and IT'S ssme
Job when you've got the
CHEEKY bubble to keep
1t from going. Blink
Just when you get 1t
Blown up with happy
Gas, making all things
Seem to sail easy for
You, along psps up
Some pest point and
Busts it Fr.ustance-
When you're snkllng
Along the sidewalk.
Feeling all the o. X.
And figuring that things
Don't b-eak wrong
Against you. it's just
How you make II.
Everything is all the
Fine stun. etc,
You've got things all
Balanced, and you begin
To look rosy at the
Big show. then the old
Bubble bursts. thru things
Like this
When you walk into
The shower from a
Grass sprinkler set
On the edge OF the
Lawn spraying the
Whole sidewalk.
Grrrrr-affl
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
By The limited Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July 23-Organized
baseball will set a sufficient lease on
life to allow It to continue to the end
Of the season, according to plans TO-
day.
Following conferences between base
ball leaders and Provost Marshal Cen
eral Crowder, the plan was to allow
players TO continue in the game until
their local boards notified them that
they must get productive employment
or join the service.
This was regarded suflcient 10 permit
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
soLDIFRs TO GIVE ATHLETIC SHOW.

Lieutenant Dunleld, 18th Battalion,
and also athletic director, stationed at
the foot of French street. intends run
ming an athletic show on the encamp-
ment grounds, whicn Is the other side
Of French street station OF the Penn
sylvania railroad depot for the benefit
OF the soldiers athletic fund. No ad-
mission viii be charged. Major Wiler,
who is in command OF the troops, is
much interested in the athletic actlvi-
ties OF the men.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
nI,rn RIDES POPLAR


That even pleasure seekers live and
think for and OF the defense OF their
country is shown by the fact that pas
sengers on the Wilson Line boats no
longer look for historic points such as
the monument az Red Bank to show
where the British and Americans met.
The place where the Swedes landed and
other historic places. Instead OF this
they look for the big powder plant az
Carney Point, the dynamite plant az
Glbbstown. the shipyards at Hog Island
and other places along the Delaware
River and talk OF the wonderful war
work which is being done along tne
magnincent Delaware river.
The summer schedule OF the boats
makes it possible for the tired worker
10 take a pleasure trip at most any
time Of the day and the trip Is always
restful and Interesting. The Doats OF
fer the only method for securing
view OF the war work being done along
the river.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
Az TIE MAJESTIC.

Charles Ray made MS appearance at
the Majestic in a new role in his new
est play, oThe Claws Of the Hun" while
this is a timely drama dealing in part
with the war, there are no battle
scenes. Mr.. Ray was seen in most
congenial role and his portrayal OF a
red-blooded young American patriot
was as vivid as It was artistic and sat
isfying. Mr.. Ray gave a forceful por-
trayal OF the young hero, and as usual
Robert McKim proved very despic-
able villain as the German spy. Jane
Novsck was charming. other number:
on the program included the latest edi-
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
"The Never In Club

When Duke Kahana-
moker isn't swimming.
he knits or plays the
ukelele. One can stand
the knitting, but the
othes-Oh. boyl
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
American League.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
National League.
Pittsburg at Brooklyn.
Other teams not scheduled.
American League.
81. Louis at New York.
Other clubs not scheduled.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
AT THE SAVOY.

Miss Margarita Fisher, the irrepres-
slble sloe-eyed ingenue Of American
Mutual productions. bubbles over in
her own inimltable. irresponsible way
In her latest picture, Impossible
SUSAN" the attraction at the savoy
Theatre today. Miss Fisher gives de-
llghtful portrayal OF a character that
fts her TO perfection. There are some
lovely woodland and mountain scenes
and Miss Fisher wears some dazzling
gowns after her. reclamation from the
woods.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

National League.
Pittsburg, z; Boston, 2.
Other clubs not scheduled.
American League.
Boston, 4; Detroit, 0.
Boston, 3; Detroit, 0.
Washington, 3; Chicago, 2.
81. Louis, 4; New York, 4. Us in
nings.)
Athletics-Cleveland. not scheduled.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
TRAP SHOOTING
ANGLING
BASEBALL
AT The City Theatres

tlon OF the Hearst Pathe News and the
fourth Issue OF the Allies Onlclal War
Review showing some OF the latest
battles "over there"
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

KEYSTONE CLUB MEETING.
The Keystone Field Club will meet
this evening at their club rooms, No.
204 East Fourth street All members
are requested to be present.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

olen Hackett's vacancy, as president
OF the club, has been filled by William
Seldel, who is capable OF fulfilling the
vacancy and to keep the club on the go.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

We are with you. Mr.. Seidel and II
IS our desire, as well as yours, TO see
the club fourishing.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

II would not be a big surprise TO
some OF us to see Hack return as Gen.
Hackett, leading the victorious brigade
back 10 Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

So long, Hack, old topI We wish you
all that's well.