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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
STRONG GOVERNMENT
IN STATE AFFAIRS
Is Declared Needful BY Secre-
tary Baker In Address.

Thirty six state governors or gov
ernors-elect, including Governor
John ]. Cornwell, Of West. Va, were
told by Secretary Baker that the
war had proven the indispensibility
of strong state-governments in peace
as well as in war times as the prin-
cipal agencies for mobilizing and de-
mobilizing armies, finding work for
return methods of physical training
for young men, At the same time he
pleaded that state authorities give
cities more freedom work out
their individual local problems.
Early disbandment of the draft
boards and state branches of the
council of national defense as feder-
al agencies were advocated by the
secretary. who urged. however, that
both remain in existence Informally
to aid local authorities in solving
problems of the readjustment period.
Secretary Houston addressing the
governors, suggested that state gov
ernments ascertain Immediately wha
farming lands might be available
for use Of returning soldiers. He
cautioned. however against throw
ing these men Unfortunately into
agricultural pursuits without jrevi-
Gus experience or adequate training
Secretary Baker said his principal
purpose in addressing the state exc
cutives was to express thanks for
the remarkable manner, in which
state and local authorities, through
defense councils, draft boards and
other officials had carried out the
federal governments wishes through
out the war and had initiated mea-
sures Of their own.
This demonstration of the ability
Of a democracy to carry out great
undertakings, using its constituted
authorities. is one Of the greatest
lessons Of the war" the secretary
said. Instead of adding to the ag-
Eregate OF centralized powers this
var has strengthened the state gov
ernments and made them more in
dispensable than ever in our. scheme
Of government.
The war secretary emphasized that
one Of the principal functions OF
states hereafter must be ITO rescue
young men from the situation shown
during the recent mobilization when
ono third Of the drafted men were
found to. be physically undeveloped
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
INTERESTING DATA
BY TREAS. JOHNSON
State Official Anxious To Prop
erIv Guard Public Funds.

In support of the recommendation
made to the state legislature in his
biennial report for changes in the
laws relating to the handling of the
funds of West Virginia, to make it
the duty of the state treasurer to de-
post all taxes collected and to re-
quire of him bond of sufficient size
to protect the state adequately. Urea
surer W. S. Johnson has collected
data from all the states in the Unit
ed States showing the general prac-
tice throughout the country.
According to this data, received
from the several state treasurers, AZ
of the 40 states provide for the de-
posting of all funds by their state
treasurers, and the average amount
Of the treosurers' bonds is $334,690
for the protection of average annual
collections of s11,540,259.
Under the present West Virginia
law the treasurer is required to give
only $4,000 bond, while the annual
collections average $13,922.479. The
average number of state depository
banks in the several states is 178.
West Virginia has 213 depository
banks, in which the auditor, the trea.
surer, or even Individual taxpayers
may make deposits.
Since 1912 there have been Al fail
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
DISTRIBUTE TOYS
TO LORRAINE TOTS

Metz, Dec. 1S.-knights of Column
bus workers yesterday began the dis.
tribution Of more than $4,000 worth
of American toys to the children of
Lorraine. Christmas trees have been
placed along the roads and parcels
have been hung on them. Each parcel
bears card reading: From the
land of Washington to the children of
the land of Lafayette and Foch. Mer-
ry Christmas"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

or defective"
We must realize, he said, that
physical education is as necessary
to the development of our youths as
mental training. A sound mind must
depend upon sound body and we
should organize educational sys.
TENS providing for physical develop
ment."
Draft boards will be disbanded at
the end of this month and state
branches of the council of national
defense will cause functioning az
federal agencies as soon as possible
Mr.. Baker said. He urged that both
cooperate with employment agencies
in finding work for soldiers.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

ures of depository banks in the Unit
ed States, through which the total
loss to states was s25.944.92 an aver
age of $552.02 per state. But of the
total amount, West Virginia, under
her system Of depositing funds, has
lost s17,9O992.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

This loss, treasurer Johnson con-
tends, was caused because the trea-
surer, whose duty it is to Withdraw
the funds by checks, had no author
ity to stop the depositing of funds
in the shaky banks, though he may
have known of its condition, and not
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

knowing when the funds were being
deposited. could not keep them with
drawn, or even within the limits OF
the depository's bond.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Sergeant Chester Shade, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry $. Shade. of South
Maple avenue, has returned from
Camp Lee, having been honorably
discharged
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

MIR and Mrs. Paul s. Meshley have
returned from Pittsburgh, where they
spent several days, accompanied by
Mrs. Donald Boak, who will remain
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Martin, until after Christmas.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

The Journal, every day for a year
makes a fine Xmas gift.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Give the Journal for Xmas gift.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
Full Line of Suits
Dress and Work Shoes

A complete stock, purchased from J. B.
Weir, Everett, Pa, all on sale at lowest
prices. This stock was bought from
high class store that handled nothing
but good shoes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
tered at the Capital hotel.

tered at the Capital hotel.
George Eyre left today for saskat-
chewan, Canada.
Or. M. Il. Pomeroy made a short bust
ness trip to Portland yesterday.
Bruce Fox Of the Liberty district, was
in the city today.
Emil A .Schaeffer left this morning
FOR Portland on a business trip.
d. Gibson, telegraph operator for the
Southern Pacific, left this morning for
Portland to spend the day.
VIM. Gahlsdorf is spending the week
in San Francisco on a business trip.
He expects TO be absent till next week.
Mrs. Robert Goodwin arrived yestcr-
day from Pullman, WASH, for a visit Of
several days with friends in this city.
'Quay st. Clair is home from the navy
on a furlough for a visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver p. st. Clair.
The dance at Riekreall last night is
reported to have been largely attended
and a very enjoyable occasion.
c. L.. st. Helens is in the city for Il
short visit, having been called here 10y
the funeral yesterday of his uncle, the
late Henry st. Helens.
A. A. bnruh arrived yesterday from
Portland and is a guest for several
days of his brother, j.. +. Unruh, of
this city. ssE
Miss Laura Hixson, stenographer and
bookkeper for Halvorsen and Burns,
was confined to her home today with an
attack Of Ia grippe.
Charles Jewett, formerly a resident
Of this city, has been in Salem the past
few days demonstrating the Liberty
automobile for which he has the agency
out Of Portland.
Mrs. Jacob Baughman formerly a
resident of Howell Prairie and widely
known in this community, is reported to
be seriously i'll at her home in Wood
burn. She and her husband are old pion-
GERS of this section.
Clarence Albert and wife are here Tor
a visit with the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs, L. A. Byrd, of 11s5 Marion
street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
Chapter Course for
Home Service Workers
Will Start Monday

The chapter course for the workers
of the home service section of the eli
william relief corps of the Red Cross
will start mex Monday at 2:3O, with
an address by f. B. Foisia, director OF
the work of the civilian relief section
of the northwest division. Another ad.
dress, for the general public, will be
given in the evening, both talks be.
ing made at the commercial club audi,
torium.
Mr.. Foisia is considered a forcefuI
speaker, and the leaders of the civilian
relief work in Salem believe that much
good win result from his visit. The ci.
william relief work has been some what
neglected in the past in Salem, and
for that reason the chapter course was
installed, with Mr.. Foisia as the first
speaker. The course will continue for
three weeks, with speakers and instruc.
tors from the University of Oregon,
Reed college, and from the Red Cross
headquarters.
1t is expected that at least Is will
go through with the course. as at least
that many workers are needed in Sa-
lem now. There are over 80 connected
with the home service section at pres.
emit, but many will not be able to take
tho course. Mrs. Frederick j. Buell.
is at the head of this branch of the
Red Cross work at present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
Remarkable Increase
In Life Insurance

A remarkable increase in life insur-
anoe business is shown by the reports
OF 4S companies, now filed in the insur-
ance department. The annual amount Of
insurance on the lives of Oregon citi-
gems is now $l76,31l, 626. this being an
increase of 81 million over last year
The total premiums collected on this
amount Of insurance during the year is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

to policy holders is estimated to be ovtr
a million.
Oregon people are a healthy risk to
the insurance companies as the amornt
paid out for death claims amounted
to but $~1,S46,639 during last year. This
is less than n per cent of the total
amount of insurance in force.
The amount of new insurance writ
ten last year is 25 per cent of the total
amount of insurance in force. This
amounted to $44,9lS,0 900 and exceeds
any previous year. The investments of
the life insurance companies in the
state are also increased.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Webb and Clough have recently ad,
Ged some Improvements to their chapel
which give it a very handsome ald
LEASING appearance. Hanging baskts OF
flowers and shrubs are suspended from
the ceiling, which, together with hang
iEg lights and fern decorations about
the altar, combine to give the interior
appearance of the chapel a most cheer.
full aspect.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
CARD OF THANKS

L wish to express my sincere appre-
citation to my neighbors and friends
for their sympathy and assistance dur
ing the illness and funeral of my be-
loved husband.-Mrs. w. P. Morse.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
Articles of clothing and beddi

Articles of clothing and bedding
which have been solicited for the Bel
gian relief commission will be gather
ed up today and tomorrow over the city.
Those who have donated should havJ
the bundles on their porches in order
that they may be secured by the drig-
ers of machines. In case any are over
looked, the ladies in charge would deem
it a great favor if the donated articles
were brought to headquarters, which
are located the first door to the left
of Steusloff's market on Court street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
DIED
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4 X x 4 x x X y = & X X X i
WHITE-At his home at $50 north 18th
street, Thursday, March 2l, 1918.
Samuel French White, at the age of
So years. Old age was the cause of
death.
Deceased was the father Of DR.. B. II.
White of this city. Funeral services will
be held SatuSday afternoon at ,
o clock from the Evangelical church,
18th and Chemeketa streets, Rev. Jacob
Stoeker having charge. Interment viii
be in Lee Mission cemetery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Don't be backward about contribut-
ing to the Salvation Army war service
fund of the Y. M. G. A. fund for the
same purpose. There's plenty of work
for both of them-and more, too-over
there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

prominent Oregon women are candi-
dates. They are Mrs. Hattie Vail, Mrs.
George McMath, Mrs. Mile Trum-
bell and Mrs. Alva Lee Stephens, all of
Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

The funeral of the late Mrs. Lloyd I.
Reynolds, whose death occurred Satur-
day at Riverside California, was held
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock from the
Webb 6 Clough chapel. Rev. R. N. Avi-
son of the First Methodist church, had
charge of the services. Burial was in
the City View cemetery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

"Tke best" is an you can do when
death comes. Call Webb & Clough Co.
Phone 100. tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Eleven new members were initiated at
the meeting Of the Maccabees last
night. Large delegations were present
from Albany, Corvallis, Falls City and
other points. State Commander j. w.
Sherwood had charge of the i~nitiatory
ceremonies, assisted by Deputy Com
mander, N. N. Christie of Falls City.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Evangelistic meetings, Leslie Meth
odist church, 1880 every evening, ex-
Monday and Saturday. Come. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
State House News
K X x X x y x x x y x y y

A report has been received from
the circuit court of Lane county in
regard to the case in which a decision
OF the public service commission has
been appealed to- the court. The mat
ter involves the alleged appropriation,
by the branch line to Marshfield Of
the Southern Pacific, of a portion of
a county road between Mapleton and
Cushman. This is permitted by the sta
tutes when it is impossible to build
the road in any other manner, but res
t~itution must be made to the county,
it is claimed by the state commission.
A petition from Lane county lead to
a decision by the state commission
that the Southern Pacific would be
required to build a road between the
two cities, a distance of 10 miles, to
replace the road taken over for a right
of way by the railroad company. This
will require about 100000 it is esti-
mated, and the railroad company ap-
pealed the case to the court which has
upheld the decision Of the state com
mission.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
Representatives Of the jitney drivers


and taxicab companies Of the city met
with Chief of Police Poland and City
Recorder Race at the city hall today
to lay before these officials a grievance
arising from the operation of the city
ordinance requiring chauffeur licenses.
The taxicab and jitney drivers claim
they have to pungle up $15 a year for
a license and then are given no protec-
ton. They say that farmers and other
owners of machines come into town and
operate without licenses, thus cutting
into their business. Their particular
rievance seemed to be occasioned by
the fact that the auto stages running
between Salem and Silverton and Stay
ton are permitted to operate without
licenses, the local drivers claiming that
these cars run in and out of the city
without license and secure much bust
MISS that should go to the licensed Sa.
lem drivers. The local drivers say they
will bring the matter up at the next
meeting of the city council and see what
can be done about it.
Interesting services were held at
IN4lthpull tpllSSO VI LACoAuSy SCStSAudN
afternoon when a service flag was UNI
furledin honor of the two students from
the college who are in their country
service. The names honored are David
c. Hassell, who is with Company NJ in
France, and Leslie B. Bailey who is in
the service in Honolulu. DR.. E. S. Ham
mond had charge of the exercises, which
were as follows: Opening song, ''Hail
to Our Country's Flag by Kimball
Chorus; prayer, Professor Edwin Sher-
wood, D. D.; presentation of the flag
by G. R. Abbott of the student body;
response by President H. j. Talbot, d
D.; quartette, Owen Pray for the
Boys yer There by c. NJ. Keefer,
Mrs. B. c. Brewster, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
p. Bates; address by Rev. R. n. Avi-
son, d. D.; song, "The Reeessional,'
by Kimball Chorus; benedietion by DR..
Avison.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

The new city improvement bonds
amounting to $~31,169.74 were turned
over yesterday by City Treasurer C.. O.
Rice to Ladd and Bush, the successful
bidders for the bonds. The premium aud
accrued interest on the bonds amount
ed to a total of $1428.63, which added
to Tie amount of the issue gave the
city a total credit for improvement of
So. 5HS.37.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

A stereoptican lecture on ''The Road
from Jerusalem Down to Jerico" will
be given next Sunday evening, Mar,
"a, at the First Congregational church
by Prof. j. B. Horner, of the Oregon
Agricultural college. The views are pic
lures taken by Prof. Homer himself
while on a tour of the Holy Land and
promise to be very interesting.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Miller tires are guaranteed for four
and four thousand five hundred miles,
SO per cent perfect. Let your next tires
be Miller. Miller cord tires, tubes and
accessories. Clark, Y. M. G.. A. bldg.
3-23
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

3 in 1 Red Cross stamps at Macleay
Saturday evening Ma. 23d. Dancing,
cards, games, 3 to l you'll be glad you
came. Music will be detected by Miss
Joy Turner Of Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Attention Elks-The proposed en-
largemeDt of our building will be g
special order to- be discussed. Be there
Thursday evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
special meeting Of Multnt

y Special meeting of Multno-
81 nah chapter No. l, R. A. M,
@S this evening at 1880 sharp.
MOAN Work in the p. M. and M. Il.
GAxI M. degrees. Visiting compan-
~ ions welcome.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

g. z. Unruh, money to loan, 2O2-S
Bank of Commerce. Phone SIS. Ali
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

F., April 3rd is the date set for the an
nual glet given by the Freshmen of
Willamette university. The entertain
ment will be given at the armory, the
entire proceeds Of which will be donat-
ed to Willamette chapter of the Red
Cross.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

The Hjeltanaes motor Ship com
pany of Portland, was incorporated
this morning, with a capital stock of
100000, to buy and operate the mo-
torship Hjeltanaes, now being built at
Grays Harbor. The Bay City Shipbuild-
ing company of Bay City filed incor-
poration papers this morning, giving
the capital stock as $4,000. The Ore
gon Chrome company of Portland, al
so filed articles of incorporation, and
will engage in mining chrome and 9TH
er metals.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

The Bolsheviki by any other name
will be as bad.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Patton Plumbing 90, 1856 Chemeketa
Phone 1906. We do repair work. Soves
and furnaces coiled. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Upgrade cigars made in Salem-sell
Tor 3 cents, not raised but worth more.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

J. P. Nealen, Of Sublimity, left today
for Pennsylvania for a visit with rela-
tives. Mr.. Nealen has three brothers Ill
the arm? and will visit with them in the
east before they sail for France.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

"Tbe funeral beautiful" Webb &
0lough Co. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
COMING EVENTS

March 22-23-"'Country Fair''
Red Cross Benefit at Armory.
March INSTRUMENTATION of
uses of Substitutes for Flour at
Public Library Auditorium $3.50
p. m.
March 26-'FFanny and the
Servant Problem by Snikpoh
Dramatic Society at Salem High
school.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

Loyal NJ, Graham of Forest Grove,
a republican, filed today for represent
alive in the legislative assembly for
the 18th district. His slogan is 81
propose to apply good business princi.
pies and economy to legislative affairs
In his platform he states he will work
consistently for just legislation to pro
mote the best interests of the state
and Washington county.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

The Willamette today registered sc
feet above low water, falling from So
feet since yesterday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

DR.. N. P. Mendelsohn fits eyes cor
reetly. U. s. National bank bldg. If.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

The resignation of Charles H. Stew
art as assistant superintendent of
banks has been received, and Superin-
tendent Bennett the appoint
ment of Marshal Hooper, present ex-
aminer, to the position. H. A. Some of
the Baker Loan and Trust company,
is appointed to the position of bank
examiner. Mr.. Stewart resigned his po-
sition to accept one with the federal
reserve bank at San Francisco. He has
been with the state banking depart
ment for the past four years. W. E.
Smith of the First National bank of
Monmouth has been appointed to a
clerkship in the banking department.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21

The appointment by the governor
of a member of the state fair board
is expected, Mrs. Edith Tozier Wealth
erred's term having expired on March
14th. Apparently there is little doubt
that the appointee will be a woman,
but it is by no means certain that Mrs.
Weatherred win be r~e-appointed- Four
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-21
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-09-12

HE southwest corner Of the lake. 10
regarded by many as the choicest por.
ton ~ tho country. FIRST. because ~
lbs great beauty. and. second, because
~ is practically free from insect and
snake life. Mountain trails are iiuG.
and tho summer weather perfect.
For countless centuries tho IrdianN
both west and ens' Of Tahoe. used 20
cougrcgatc in 'ho land about Hubicon
Springs In tho Tahoe country -
drink the mcdicin1' waters and gather
a certain kind Of pine which they used
FOR medicine. and even today. n
though % has become a white man,
On mn n ground. many SIN come 10
drink the waters. and Incidentally 10
SCH their baskets.
The birds ~ Lake Tahoe arc not
particularly Interesting. yet there are
number 81 sea guIls 20 he found. Thoy
rarely raise 'hrir young here. Tho
blue heron often appears, ana makes
me .akc look Ike n japanese land
seapc. TinFnsh'rs arc plentiful, and
duck. such a. wUllards and 'cils. are
sccu In abundance. Flocks Of white
pclicans often make their appearance.
20 the delight OF tho visitors
More might Boz said Of this glorious
country II the Car West-anothcr frI.
bate 20 that great American explorer.
John g Fremont