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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-15
TRAVELLERS STILL
 BEATING CHICKS Barger's Men Tie It Up in Ninth, But Kids Clan
 Finally Wins

Little Rock, June 14-Little Rock de- feated Memphis here today to 3, after the visitors had tied the score in the first half of the final inning, by scoring the winning run in the final half. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-15

Summary: Two-base hits, Walsh, Ba- con. Three-base hits, Brottem, Distel Stolen base, Christenbury. Hits, off Hengeveld s, with 3 runs in 8 2-S innings. Struck out by Canavan, A. by Henge- weld. Base on balls off Canavan, l; off Hengeveld, '. Time. 205. Umpires. Brennan and Campbell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-15

when he signed the University of Ala hama battery, Boone and Styles. Boone has won four out of five games pitched and Styles is batting .3SS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-15

Members of all clubs belonging to the Southern Golf association are eli gible to participate in the approach ing event provided their handicap is not over IS at their home clubs. While this regulation is. of course. aimed at the ''dubs" few if any golfers are willing to admit more than an 1S- stroke handicap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-15
How They Finished
 in Yesterdays Race

This is the lineup and how they fin- ished in yesterdays motorcycle race. There were more than 5000 spectators and everyone showed an unusual in- terest in the event. The race started at Scventy-second street and 1t was real hill-climbing contest All the drivers showed unusual ability in han ding the machines. Here's how they finished:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-15

Jess Willard wants his wife to witness that July 4 battle with Dempsey. At
 least there'll be somebody on hand to turn the remains over to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-15

Fred Toney, ex-jaii bird, pitched the
 Giants to a i to victory over the Chi csgo Cubs yesterday and broke the lat
 ter's winning streak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-15

Al Ellis and Tom Stevenson were the clubbing stars for the locals in yester- days engagement, each getting three
 hits out of four times up.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
DETAILS OF BANDIT ROBBERY
OF YANKEE SAILORS REPORTED

Washington, July 2l--The following
dispatch from Commander 4. d. Fin
ncy Of the u. S. $. Topeka was reeeiy-
ed at the navy department this after
noon. giving further details Of the
Mexican bandit robbery Of American
sailors on the Tamesi river;
"The motor sailing launch Of the u.
$. S. Cheyenne that was involved in
the robbery by Mexicans on July six
contained q party Of l3 men, all Of
whom were nnarmed. Three Mexieans
constituted the bandit party. They
held up the men in the Tamesi river,
which at the place is very narrow Two
Of the Mexieans were armed with rifles
One Of the men withdrew shortly af-
Ter they had arrived. All Of them were
dressed as civilians. The authorities Of
the Mexican government to whom the
matter was referred expressed deep re-
gret that the incident should have oe-
CURED and stated that they were at
tempting TO ascertain the identity Of
the thieves. At the present time, these
attempts have been entirely fruitless,
for none Of them has either been iden'
titled or captured. / am personally. ]
am personally acquainted with the
Mexican commander and ] believe him
to be in good faith ON the propoS
ti0n.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
.BOCHE FORTUNES ARE
SNEAkED ACROSS LINE
Taxable Treasure Is Taken
Out OF Country To Beat
Indemnity LeIies.
By Carl D. Groat

UNITED Press Staff Corrsspondent)
Bcrlin--tBy Mail. )-swit4erland and
the Scandinavian countries al present
house vast treasure in German Gnd
Austrian securities. Their worth can
only be guessed, but il is estimated that
they run into many millions Of dollars.
These securities have becu smuggled
out of Austria and Germany against the
time when their owners would have to
help pay the German war Indemnities.
Because of the movement of these valu-
able papers, the German government
made strong complaint in the course Of
the peace negotiations. II pointed out
that a vast sum Of money had gone out
Of the country, which, without the aid
of the entent in recovering, probably
could not be reached.
The securities were taken oui by
wealthy men who desired to escape
their share Of the burdens arising from
peace payments. In some cases, air
plahes were used to take out great
stores Of securities. In other eases, di.
reetly after the armistice, it was pos
siblc for the wealthy to pack up then
tangible assets and move quietly into
Switzerland, or some other neutral coun
try, where the securities were safely
slowed away out of the reach OF the
German government.
Only today there came news from vi.
emma Of considerable movement Of
Austrian and Hungarian paper out Of
the country. One estimate gas that re-
Gently 81 900 100000 worth OF notes and
other securities had been smuggled out
of the country quite evident signs
that. the movement had the same pur.
pose behind It rs the earlier German
smuggling.
The government Is now seeing to it
that DO great sums Of money or paper
are allowed TO slip through the ooun-
daries unless for legitimate purposes
Germany complains that her ability to
meet foreign claims has been materially
decreased BY the acts Of war-swollen
profitteers and wealthy citizens who
chose to take their wealth away rather
than aid in rebuilding Germany, where.
in these profits were made.
Incidentally, Switzerland aud tne 9TH
er neutral countries have made vast pro.
fits through the war; while tie access
Of wealthy Germans with then fortunes
makes money flow rather freely. swift
zerland has been for some time ths
playground Of EurOp, owing to the clos
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
SENATE COMMITTEE
ASKS INFORMATION
ON MEXICAN DAMAGE
Full Details Of Outrages Since
Fall OF Diaz Is Requested
In Resolution As Reported
Today.

Washington, July 2i.-The foreign
relations committee today ordered a
favorable report on Senator King .
resolutions requesting the state depart
ment to furnish the following informa.
tion about the Mexican situation;
What steps have been taken, If any,
TO press for collection Of damage claims
Of American citizens against the Mex
lean government; the number Of Am
erican citizens killed in Mexico since
Diaz retired; the number forced to flee
and the value Of the property they left
behind; the number now there and the
value Of their property, and the num-
Der Of nationals Of other countries
killed BY Mexicans since Diaz' time.
The state department was advised
today Of the robbery by bandits Of
the Atlantic Refining company oil
loading station at Puerto Lobes, Mexi-
co, Of about 10000 last Wednesday
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
FRISCO TELEPHONE
WORKERS STILL OUT
Operators And Linemen Plan
To Press Demands Despite
Union Heads.

San Francisco, Cal, July 2l.-Not a
striker returned to work for the Pacific
States Telephone & Telegraph company
here this morning. striking operators
said. They stated that q number OF girls
started for the exchanges to 60 to work
but were met by heavy cordons Of pick
cts who persuaded them to remain out.
A meeting is in session to Jay further
plans for resistance of international Of
ficers orders to return to work, fol
lowing yesterday S mass meeting when
the workers voted not to return to work
as ordered BY international officials.
Oakland strikers took the same atti.
tude, andthis morning no strikers re.
turned to work there, union heads as
serted.
Returning to work-I.os Angeles, Sc
attle, Portland, Tacoma, Beilingham,
Eugene, saa Jose, Santa Rosa, Fresno,
RAHo, Santa Barbara, Pasadena aud
San DeigO.
Against returning to workASan Fran
cisco, Oakland, Sacramento stockton,
Modesto. Marysyille, North Yakima.
San Francisco operators and electri-
clans are seriously considering eontin-
uing the strike regardless OF the action
of other localities. Local operators
voted ia to AZ for staying out, while
in Oakland they poted 1872 to : FOR con
tinuing the strike.
Complete results Of the referendum
will he announced at mass meetings Of
operators and electricians here and in
Oakland tomorrow afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
PROGRESSIVE SEEK
HIGH COSTS BATTLE
Congressional Action To Re-
duCe Present Prices Is
Demanded.
By Raymond clapper
United Press staff corresponaent.l

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, July 2l.--Dcmand that
congress act TO reduce the cost Of nving
was made by progressive republican sen
atorst odsy in statements to the United
Press.
This situation is becoming so bad
that the party in power must take some
definite action before the next election
or accept the consequences, Senator
Capper, Kansas, republican, warned.
Senator Kenyon, Iowa, and others rec.
ord this opinion.
Congress moved to strike at the high
cost Of living today when q committee
Of the senate started In search Of prof
iteers in Washington. Conditions have
become 50 acute here. according to some
senators that government employees are
quitting and threatening to impair the
efficiency of departments.
Senators hope to throw light on the
cause Of the high price wave through.
out the country, Food. clothing and
rents viii be studied. Wholesale deal.
ers, retailers and consumers viii be
heard.
"This is Of more importance right
now. than the league Of nations" Cap.
per said. 'sIt is esusing revolution in
Europe and over here people arc get
ting more and more dissatisfied. 4"
Il is the biggest battle faeing con
gress today. Keayon declared. eli Is
a fight that cuts aeross party lines. It
divides those in congress who are try
ing 70 solve the high cost Of living
problem from those who seek 20 project
iae special Interests.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
Final Section Of Terms Is
Turned Over Witheut
Formally.
FIFTEEN DAYS ALLOWED
ENEMY TO FILE ANSWER
Additional Provisions Reveal
ed Resemble German Pact
Closely.

Paris, July 2i.-( United Press) Tho
Austrians were in possession Of the
complete terms of their peace settle
ment today. The remainder Of the doc.
ument--the first section OF which was
handed to them june 2-was given to
their representatives at German yes.
terday by Paul Dutasta, secretary Of
the peace conference, with an utter
lack of ceremony. They have Is days
in which TO file additional observations
The principal terms Of the treaty
are:
Austria must accept responsibility
for loss and damages to the allies thru
D war Of aggression
She must surrender all Of her mer-
chant fleet and a fifth Of her river
fleet within three months
She must make reparation within
thirty years for damages to allied eli.
villains and their property.
She must abolish eonscnption and
reduce her army to thirty thousand.
She must accept her share Of the
former dual monarthy s pre-war debt,
.hsh wS sor,oa,i' y u,stueu "HUng eae nations
"Va SSo ,,,na oo"s.i,useu ny s sne enlplIe.
a,,a a." [ .oJ1oe "a, w NV a''''a'ien''
! . eSho ,a,,at 49,, -. ~ l,,u'' ~.
prost I;tau.i' 'i DutS trnnt;oe s"e ""'"'ies' anu
S5o nns, oA -. 'as,vs a'n ~ =.
the allies.
aomritios uiii ~ aD"assns"L Sotosas;"s VI IN
I.h'"'s,es vi "iii oe uo'orriineu py spe'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
Lecture on Russia In Time of
BOlsheviki Revolution Opens
Chautauqua Season In Salem

The 1919 session Of the Ellison White
ehantauqua opened auspicuously in the
big tent last night with a round Of
Everybody sing, with "Big Doc /"
Epley on the platform, bulging out the
canvas with bis optimism and onthus-
iasm, aud Director John Todd, OF the
Apollo club, doing the artistic thing in
solo work. The audience was gfatify-
ingly large considering ths opening
night, the Temperament" Of tae ther-
mometer, the church services and the
ride absentees.
DR.. Epley, who has played daddy"
to the ethautauqua so long that il has
become an obsession, was particularly
iovial in the announcement that a large
proportion Of the tickets pledged had
been taken up without the Necessity Of
solicitation, and that the guarantee had
been fully covered.
Superintendent Emery, one of tine iiv,
est wires that ever. carried voltage to
the circuit, jollied the audience ON the
fact that Salem was making the finest
showing in this respect Of any city in
their circuit He assured them that
the program before them was the finest
ever put on by the Ellison-Whi.e peo.
pie.
The prelude of the evening was fur.
nished by the MeDonough-Eagleston en-
tertainers. They are merely G duet in
number but a quartet in the variety of
their program numbers-a sparkling
repertoire Of songs and readings.
The alleged lecture Of the evening
was not lecture at all, but personal
account Of experiences in "darkest Rus
sia by Rev. DR.. Joseph Glare, the
plump, iovial, keen-eyed and keen
witted expastor of an English-Amer-
lean church in Petrograd His address
constituted the most enlightening ex-
position of present and past conditions
in Russia ever given in Salem, and for
q hour and half he held his audience
in close interest.
DR.. Glare was not only closely in
touch with some Of the leaders in the
Russian revolution, but was an eye wit
ness of some OF the terrible scenes en-
reted on the streets of Petrogad. More
than once bis own life was 10 danger,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
REPRESENTATION OF
U.S.ON PREPARATION
COMMITTEE OPPOSED
President S Request For Ap-
prOvaI OF Intention To Ap-
point Member Signal For
Senate Fight.

Washington, July 2l,-Whi,e Presi-
dent Wilson was confined TO his bed to.
day by illness the struggle over the
peace treaty aud the league Of nations
continued at the capitol without inter
ruption. Several senators prepared long
speeches, urging notifications Of the
treaty.
There was a debate in the foreign
relations committee over letter from
the presidentto Senator Lodge asking
that the committee approve his inten-
tion to appoint an American member Of
the reparations committee, to supervise
the carrying out the reparations provis-
ions of the peace settlement before the
treaty is ratified.
The committee deferred actioa on
President Wilson S request until tomor
row.
Republican smembers vigorously Op-
posed any action by the committee ac-
queseing in the appointment in advance
Of ratification.
After Lodge had read Wilson s letter
to the committee, Senator Williams,
democrat, moving the following resolu.
tion:
"Thst We recognize no jurisdiction
In the members Of this committee us
committee of the subject manner in its
present status. but We think that the
president has the power to appoint an
American commissioner in order TO ex-
pedite completion of the details Of the
proposed treaty"
The effect of this resolution, Fepub-
lieans said. would be complete eompIi-
ance with President Wilson : request.
Senator Harding, republican, moved
this substitute;
ssThat the chairman be instructed TO
reply to the president that in the iudg-
ment Of the committee neither the com
mittee nor the senate hss any authority
to take action in respect to any treaty
provision until the said treaty has be-
come effective through ratification.
To this. Senator Hitchcock moved to
add the words "and assures that the
president alone ean take the necessary
action to have the United States tenn
porarily represented on any commission
Of FepaTations set mp by concerted a..
tioa Of the nations TO act Professionally
during the period required to reach the
ratification Of the treaty"
Senator Knox. republican,. moved ~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
Interstate Commerce Connis-
sion Takes Evidence j
Portland.
ASTORIA JOINS FORCES
WITH WASHINGTON PORTS
Lawyers For Puget Sound Con-
tenders Confident OF Vim
ning Out.

Portland. Or, July ei.-(United
Press The important Columbia basin
rate case opened here today before IN
terstate commerce commissioners Hall,
Daniels and Eastman.
Probably fifty lawyers. representing
the many port and business interests in
volved were assembled with their mass
es of evidence when the case was called
at Q a. m.
The hearings will continue here one
week and the commissioners viii then
move to Seattle where they wills hold
court on the same case for a wees. TIE
decision probably win be given ont in
Washington.
Tho pleasant air Of confidence dis
played bv the big lawyers from Seattle
aud Tacoma proved somewhat battling
to their opponents Of the Columbia river
ports, who had not been able to deter
mine just what line Of defense would be
followed by the men from Puget Sound.
All were assured that the three com
missioners had come with open minds
to decide the most far reaching rate
ease ever placed before them ON the
Pacific coast.
"Thosc whose interests are vitality
affected may rest assured there has
been no pre.judging Of this case" said
Commissioner Henry Clay Hall.
This case is directed At the railrona
administration and is an attempt by the
Inland Empire Shippers league, Port
IcnnIinnnd an nnnn IhranA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21

and for months his own family was
forced to share with the wretehed pop.
ulation in the struggle for food and fuel
to maFely sustain life.
No academic discussion Of tine situa.
ton could give such vivid picture Of
the causes that led to the chaos in nus.
sia as these personal observation of DR..
Clare-the pathetic helplessnes and
ignorance Of the peasantry on the one
hand, and the imfamy Of the political
leaders who betrayed them into the
hands of the Germans on the other. The
speaker went on to show that Russia
has suffered more than sll the powers
together, for in addition to a deata list
of 100000 during the war, not less
than 100000 have starved to death in
the empire; and millions more are
doomed to starve.
The feature Of this mornings session
was strong address by Superintendent
Emery on the subject Of "Human Re-
lations 'r-replete with sound advice
and carrying a vein of humOr. This
afternoon there was n popular seien-
tific lecture Of unusual excellence by
DIR. A. ID. Carpenter-"W Worlds in the
Making lin which the eminent astron.
omer presents some of the greatest mar
wells Of the universe in manner 10 be
graspcd by the ordinary mind
This evening there is double treat
in store for the audience in the prelude
concert by the Fillion Concert Party
and a timely lecture by Captain Hind
Icy, taking the place Of Edward frafz,
who was obliged to cancel hisdates Oh
the circuit on account Of illness.
The concert company, is maze up Of a
trio of the most talented musicians IN
chautauqua work--the well known
French violinist, Ferdinand Filion; Fern
Goltra, lyric soprano, formerly with
the Chicago Grand Opera associations
and Mary McKinnon, pianist and ac-
companist Of the finest technique.
Captain Hindley, who is rated as one
of the strongest speakers on the circuit
will have a big subject" America at
the Parting of the Ways '--in which
he will deal with some Of the greatest
political, economic and industrial prob
lens Of the day. - -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
RACE RIOTING KEEPS
CAPITAL POLICE BUSY
Military Authorities May Take
Hand In Preventing Re-
CHEanCe.

Washington, July 2l--(uRted Pressl
Major Pullman, head Of the Washing
ton police, was expected to confer with
military authorities today and obtain re-
inforcements for his men 10 guard
against possible renewal Of fighting be-
tween whites and negroes here.
Disturbances last night and early this
morning took the form of numerous fist
fights between groups Of whites and
negroes along Pennsylvania avenue
There was clash in front Of the dis
triet building, which corresponds to q
city hall.
One negro was chased around the
treasury building. Another was pnl-
sued In front Of the White House.
There we're fights Ia front Of some
Of the principal hotels. Soldiers, sailors
and marines were conspicuous among
the white bellgeTents. About dozeH
scattered arrests we're made, but the
serimmages were 50 widespread the po-
lice we're Handicapped.
I'm some instances it was reported
taXichnN we're ttihfu uJ tht whites Ah@
used 10 the pursuit OF negroes. Street
ears we're boarded and negroes dragged
to the street.
Although fists we're for the NEST part
the only weapons a few clubs and slug
shots made IN stones carried in hand
kerehicfs we're used Estimates Of the
injured varied widely. most Of them be
ing 80 slightly hurt they were not tax
en- TO hospitals. II was believed hoH-
ever. that not more than 100 were real
" injured, although others received
blrek ewes and bruises
One crowd Of whites eruisea for
blocks on Pennsylvania avenue, attack
ing negroes, but finally vas Kept At bay
bv crowd of negroes who assembled
/ in side street. Negro ehauffenfs on
police patrols were sent home, tae au-
thorities hearing they would be torn
from their seats Ambulanees we're in
adequate 10 care for an the calls, some
injured lying on the sidewalk twenty
minutes before surgeons came.
Feeling has been running hieh dar'ns
tb4 last weeks because Of attaeHs 81
white women BY negroes The tiEaE
fighting broke ont late Saturday nishI
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21

is here not because of you but in spsta
of you'll mean the republican leader
ship in this body
Harrison assailed In turn Senators
Borah, Lodge and Knox and Win II.
Hays, chairman Of the republican ma
tional committee. They have concen-
trated "mud batteries" against tine
league, he said. He charged them with
responsibility for China's failure to
sign the peace treaty, for widening the
breach between the United States and
Japan and for trying to arouse the Irish
in this country.
Common Sense to Prevail.
The common sense of the great mass
the American people win prevail
against the "prOphets Of evil, !" who
are demanding rejection Of the league
of nations, Senator Beckham, K-n-
tueky, predicted in speech IN the
senate.
Because all other methods reducing
the danger Of war have failed, the
American people are willing to Try the
league, Beckham said, rather than run
the risk Of becoming involved again in
war.
"The eommoa sense citizen does not
see in the league the many snares and
mares nests and evil demons that have
possessed and inflamed the lurid mag
ination of some orators who have en-
deavored to describe it as veritable
Pandora s Box of trouhie and danger, 7"
said Beckham. "Common sense quick.
ly answers these prophets of diseGster
with the unalterable conviction that II
a provision like article ten had existed
as Dart of international law in August
1914, aud had been recognized by the
nation who later went TO war with Ger
many, thea that war would never have
occurred. =
Republicans Challenged.
He charged that personal dislike of
President Wilson and partisan politics
include the opposition.
Ignominous defeat awaits the repub
iesn party in 1890, Beckham predicted
CONTINUED on page three)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-21
Proposed Protest Against In
terVentiOn In Russia Fizz-
ling Out.
WALKOUTS OVER UNITED
STATES ARE WEAKENING
Amicable Adjustments In Var
iOus Industries Are IndiCat-
ed Today.

Paris, July 21.--(United Press )--Ad-
vices from European countries, especial
ly the allied nations, indicated today
that the international strike, planned
by the proletariat as a protest against
Intervention in Russia and Hungary,
had lost its element of danger and in
many places would be complete fail.
ure.
Apparently strike leaders either had
lost their control or had needed govern
ment warnings
Only in one eountry-Norway-
there indications that the situation
might prove serious. general strike
had been called for today, following a
strike Saturday which forced Chris.
tiania to do without light, water, tram
car service and newspapers. The gov.
ernment issued an order closing restau
rants and ordering three days prohibi.
tion of the sale Of alcohol.
French Abandon idea.
In France the strike had been called
off officially. kilograms from italy
Austria, Germany and Great Britain in.
dieated the movement had been aban.
doned, either wholly or partially on ne.
count Of the pressure Of public opin'
ion
Dispatches from Germany announced
that as a result of violent protests from
German agrieulturists and the public,
the world revolutionary idea had been
weakened very greatly.
Vienna reports indicates the strike
failure there was due to public seuti
. ment.