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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
HELD WITH
NO AUTHORITY CHARGE
Attorney Seeks To Free Geo.
Harrison On HabeaS Cor
pus Writ.

An application for writ Of haheas
corpus was filed in the 6fficc of the
county clerk Yesterday. II was granted
by Judge Percy R. Kelly. commanding
Governor Ben Olcott and Robert Stev-
ems, warden of the Oregon state peni-
tentiary, to produce the body of George
Harrison before the court at 1890
o clock on the morning of May ~,
1919.
just at present George Harrison is
serving sentence Of from one to two
years in the penitentiary, sent there
from MultnomGh county. His lawyer,
Tom Garland Of Portland, is making an
endeavor to get him out.
In the annlication for writ Of ha.
beas corpus, the attorney states tnat
George Harrison is illegally impris-
oned and restrained from his liberty by
Governor Ben Oleott and Robert ptev-
ems, warden of the state penitentiary. /"
He asks that a writ be issued under the
seal of the circuit court of Marion eoun.
ty, directing the warden TO produce the
body of said Harrison and to show cause
for his detention.
In the application for writ il is al
legged that the two indictments Of the
Multnomah grand jury against Harrison
were dismissed in the circuit court Of
that county. Also that the journal of
the court does not show that Harrison
was ever ordered to the penitentiary
II is also alleged that the judgments
rolls Of Multnsmah county will show
that both indictments were regularly
dismissed and that they do not show
that Harrison was ever ordered to be
confined in the Oregon penitentiary.
The allegation is also made that there
was no legal authority for the issuance
Of any certified copy Of any sentence
against Harrison and that there was no
authority for the execution of n iudg
ment. Also that the certified copy of
commitment held by the warden is not
founded upon any journal entry or any
stence of the Multnomah county circuit
court II is alleged that tse iHp,Ison.
ment is not by virtue Of any order,
Judgment, decree Or process Gf any
court
According to a copy of records filed
with the writ, Harrison was committed
to the Oregon state penitentiary Janu.
ary l2. 1918. on charge of assault, be-
ing armed with Il dangerous weapin.
The same copy of commitment record
states that Harrison at first pleaded
not guiltybut later changed his plea to
guilty and was given a senteucc of not
less than one year and not more than
two years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
S25O,6OO Being Spent
ON SALEM BUILDINGS
Construction Work Showing
Increased Activity In This
Vicinity.

While there is no special building
boom in Salem this spring, the indiea.
tions are that pretty close to quarter
of million dollars will be spent this
spring aud summer in the building line,
and this is not including the erection of
the 100000 paper mill.
AT the state institution for the feeble
minded contracts have been let for two
building at $4,000 each, heating
plant at $4,000 and barn at $4,000.
At the Oregon state tuberculosis hos.
pital, contracts have been let by the
state for the erection of $4,000 pa.
wilton and other buildings including a
superintendent s cottage, all to cost
about $4,000. slx,
The Baumgartner warehouse now un.
der construction on Front street will
cost about $4,000 and the building Of
a garage by II. Pohle & Son ON Ferry
street on the Skipton barn location will
cost from $4,000 to $4,000
The Standard Oil company will soon
begin the erection of a filling staIun
on the Boise property opposite the Y.
M. @. A. which win involve an outlay
Of about $1,000
Packing Plant Under Way.
II is understood that Prank Hugres
has let the contract for the re.modelling
Of the building formerly occupied by
the Spencer Hardware company on
State street, adjoining the Oregon thea.
tire. This will cost in the neighborhood
Of $4,000.
The Steusloff & Cross packing plant,
to be known as the Valley Packing
company is already contracted for and
work will begin within a few days. The
buildings in connection with the plant
will cost $4,000 and when completed,
the entire plant will represent outlay
of 100000.
A boiler house is 20 be erected on
Trade street between Commercial and
Liberty to cost $4,000 and a building
permit has already been issued.
Other building plans are almost ready
10 be announced For a time after the
armistiee, there was an inclination to
hold up building. hoping that the costs
Of materials and labor would be lower.
ed. Now there is a feeling that with
the assurance Of no cheaper lumber and
building materials and tire assurance
that labor viii not consent to iower
wages, there would be no advantage in
delaying building operations.
Council Action Awaited.
The positive assurance is given that
as soon as the city council vaeates the
foot of Trade street to the prospective
paper mill, that building operations will
begin at once. This will place q two.
story building on the corner Of Com.
mcreial aud Trade streets. on the corner
now occupied by the office Of the Salem
Water, Light & Power company and
the erection Of several other buildings.
Facing on Commercial street, the main
factory building Of tre paper mill will
extend 50 feet with a depth on Trade
street Of 200 feet
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
ALLIED COVENANT HELD
LEAGUE OF DIPLOMATS
Germans Would Govern Whole
World Through Information
al Parliament And Prevent
War By Force.
By Frank ]. Taylor

United Press Staff Correspondents }
Berlin, April 2j.-Professor Schueek.
ing, member of the German peace com.
mission scheduled to leave Monday for
Versailles, today outlined Germany S
plans for a league Of nations. They are
rapidly being whipped into shape for
presentation at the conference.
"President Wilson 5 plan which the
Paris conference adopted is not salts.
factory, because it is league or npio.
mats Or governments rasncr ,uus of
peoples, said Sehueeking.
"Our' league would be a parliament
made up of representatives elected by
the people, one for each million pOpua.
tion. No nation would be allowed more
than ten.
Wilson'S S Plan Attacked
"Wilson s league makes five big
powers dictators of world affairs
through an executive committee which
we would abolish since small nations
aud neutrals would not submit to domi-
nation. We propose a standing council,
serving continuously, chosen by each ma
tioh naming several Of treir world par.
Lament DELEGATES who would in turn
name limited council from their mum
Der. exaa
"Our league would abolish secret di-
plomacy, control news so as to prevent
classifying and would have far more ex-
tensive powers than Wilson proposed.
We would make the parliament a gov
erning body controlling world problems,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

Washington, April 20. - Omitted
Press. The Italian situation is clear.
ing rapidly, according to private adviees
received at the White House today. It
is stated the president 5 action ON ri.
ume is generally endorsed by partici-
pants in the neaco conference.
According to authorities here, the
president Is action was taken in order to
get definitely on record nations with
whom the United States would deal in
the future on international principles
for which this country stands. Conf
dence is expressed here that within the
return Of Orlando and Sonnino to Italy
decision on the future course of the
Italians will come soon and complete
adjustment Of the situation would be
accomplished without great delay.
Lane Makes Statement.
Regarding the situation, Secretary Of
the interior Lane today issued state.
ment as follows;
Fiume was not TO be given to Italy
by the secret treaty made on Italy 5 en-.
AinHNN ~ AHf WNf fHlatHf lsuUNVN
treaty. Under this treaty, Fiume was
to 90 10 Croatia, which is now part Of
Jugo.slayia. And this is where Pres-
dent Wilson wishes Il TO 20 now.
The question Of giving Fiume to
Italy thus becomes a question of good
judgment and President Wilson and
Premier Lloyd-Gcorge and Premier
Clemeneeau unitedly concluded thar TO
give Fiume to Itsly would be unjust to
the new republic east Of the Adriatic as
Fiume is the only port on the eastern
side Of the Adriatie which can be serY.
ieeable as a sea entrance to Jugo slavia
and adjoining countries.
Jugo-slavs Need outlet.
"The Italian claim is based on tIal-
ian desires, not on any other right than
the claim that its peoples are italian
and they should become a part Of Italy,
as they were 100 years ago. Bvr 70
crafty this desire now would be mani.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
By Camille cianfarra

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent.) }
Rome, April 25.-Tho impression grew
today that the Italian nation is unit
in supporting the claims upon winch its
representatives in the peace conference
have taken an irrevocable stand
Demonstrations continued in every
city. Two thousand municipalities wired
Foreign Minister Sonnino TO remain
firm. Every government office was
closed. President Wilson S manifesto
of Wednesday was privately divulged
to members Of the senate and chamber
of deputies early yesterday but was not
published until today. 1t was reported
that a movement is under way in the
senate to cable the American congress
expressions Of regret at Wilson 'sunpre.
eedente action.
Feeling Runs High.
The flags Of Italy, Fiume and Dalma-
tia were exhibited together in today s
demonstration here. A large nmaber
of priests participated in the manifesto
tion. The crowds did not attempt to
proceed to the American embassy as all
speakers pointed out that Wilson must
not be confused with the American peO-
pie, whose friendship Italy is detcrmin-
ed to retain. The proprietor of the Viii
son cafe was compelled to cover Will
son Sc name on his sign with tarapau.
lin.
SignOr Colosimo, minister Cf colonies,
held a long conference with King Vie
tor Emmanuel and returned to lunch
with the king.
Prince ColOnna, mayor OF ruinc, rs
sued the following proclamation:
"The country will declare it cannot
be separated from the government. The
American nation, for whom we cherish
the most sincere affection will appre-
eiate the justification of upholding our
sacred rights"
TelegraIeing from Fiumc, Gabriel
ID 'Annunzio, said:
Says Allies Ungrateful.
"I was never prouder Of being an
Italian. OF all our heroic hours this is
truly the most solemn. There is moth.
ing greater in the world than this
Italy, which does not fear to remain
alone, opposed to everybody. With her
strength multiplied by the sacrifices Of
the lean DAYS, Italy today is great and
pure in the midst Of so much allied
basencss. hatred, batering and lios.
"The allies are iniquitous, ungrateful
land forgetful. We must thank God
who exalts us, that we are worthy Of
this supreme trial, having had the hon
or of exposing the false idol at whose
feet we once all knelt. I now repeat
the Piave motto:
1900 not surrender an ich "
A member Of parliament. known for
his democratic ideas was interviewed
bv the Tempo today.
Discrimination Charged.
"President Wilson'S attempt to set
the Italian public against its govern
ment, has failed franks to Premier Or
lando IS rcplv " he said.
"The echo Of the demonstrations in
every city will tell Wilson that he de-
ceiyed himself in believing the major
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

TROOPS
REACH STATES TODAY
Transports Santa Rosa And
Huntington Arrive In
Eastern Ports.


Boston, Mass, April 26-The trans
port Santa Rosa, with 2002 men and 80
doeked here today.
The units on the transport are the
SO3rd field artillery, 10th division;
field and staff headquarters and bat
teries b, c and D of the Send field ar
tillery, 10th division.
New York, April 26.-( United Press
The transport Huntington, carrying
the l5lst field artillery, the 9th field
artillery brigade headquarters, the
l0jth and ll0Srd aero squadrons, is due
to arrive late today, AS hours ahead of
schedule.
The transport Santa Clara has not yet
reported but no fears for her safety
are entertained. The Santa Uiara ear
riers the 18th engineers, complete and
l44th and l45th machine gun battalion
detachments.
The Cape May, carrying the 18th en-
gineers, headquarters and medical de-
taehments, companies A TO f. inclusive,
is scheduled to arrive at a. M. to-
morrow,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
Washington Holds
Situation Clearing

festly TO wrong others and thus main
tain a sore spot on the Adriatic, which
would cause constant irritation. Italy,
with Venice and Tieste can live happily
and independently without Fiume, while
the young republics on the east of the
could not have a free life with
out access directly to the world by
water. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

UNITED Press Staff Correspondcnt.)
Paris, April 26.-The .ItaliGn situation
today had two focal points Rome and
Paris
Premier Orlando was expected to con
fer with King Victor Emmanuel, pre-
paratory to going before the Italian
parliament Monday or Tuesday to put
his stand on the Fiume question to the
test of a vote Of confidence.
In appearing before parliament, Or.
lando will in effect ask the Italian peo.
pie to choose between their govern.
mcnt and President Wilson. a vote Of
confidence will enable him to return TO
Paris and renew his demand for Fiume
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

ity Of the people will endorse his atti-
tude."
Deputy Federsoni, writing in the idea
Nazionale pointed out that while
France again obtains Alsace Lorraine,
the Sar abasin, Syria and valuable Ger.
man colonies, while Great Britain grabs
Mesopotamia, central Africa Gnd re.
tains control of them, witrout rousing
Wilson s ire, Wilson suddenly finds that
ltaly's moderate demands constitute
Imperialism
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
Bel lin Papers Elated AT
Withdrawal Of Italians

Berlin. April e6.-tUniied Press.)--
Berlin newspapers commenting on TIA
ly's reported withdrawal from the peaea
conference. made no effort today to
conceal their satisfaction with the tura
Of events.
f'Not only is Italisn egotism to blame
but the egotistie spirit inspiring all the
peace delegates, said the Berlinsl
Tageblatt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

Reconstruction of the National Guard
was started Wednesday, when the war
department authorized the organization
of seven regiments, one extra battalion
of infantry. one squadron Of cavalry
and ls companies Of coast artillery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
German Ace Would Tour
United States With Plane

= London, April United
4 Press Captain Udci, German
X nee, is looking for an American
X press agent, according to the
4 Berlin correspondent Of the
= Mail.
4 Udet, che dispatch said, wants
X the press agent TO smooth the
I. way for him to tour the United
4 States with the Fokker plane in !
4 which he claims 10 have brought
X down 81 allied aviatofs.
!. The correspondent further
X stated udet hopes 10 enter the
4 American army as a flying IN
X structor.
X K = y x x = 4 x X K 4 =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

A new 100000 hotel will be erected
at Olympia. Incorporation papers were
filed Tuesday.
Because he was q member Of the l..
W W, Henry Raphael, a Northern Pa
cifis locomotive fireman. was denied
American citizenship At Fargo, n. D.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
CORN SPECTATORS
CLEAR UP 100000
George A. Roberts, Omaha
And Associates Break Big
Grain Corner.

Omaha, Neb., April 26.-George A.
Roberts and his associates in the Unia
ha Grain Exchange have cleared 50 2,OUU,-
600 profit in corn within the last five
days, according to stories IN gru,n car
eles here.
Roberts, according to the story broke
a pool of Chicago market manipulators
and beat jess Livermore of New York,
said to be the present "Jim f'a,,cn IN
a game Of hiCh finance.
Roberts is said to have disposed of
100000 bushels since Monday.
Chicago, April 26--Chicago gram n,u
today said George A. Roberts, Omaha,
made $2,OO0,000 in corn by "bullin +"
the market in the face of reeeding
prices.
Roberts held total of six million
bushels of corn when the rise came,
they said today. He paid $l.42 for his
first commitments. Prices dropped TO
$110l5. Roberts bought more corn at
that figure, traders said. He made a
profit of approximately so cents per
hushpl
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
Educators Differ
Widely on Matter
of Teachers Union

thinks there is better chance Of Sc.
curing a salary advance through the
present National Association of College
Professors.
Danger Of Abuse.
H. B. Hastings, professor Of econo-
mics at Reed College sees elements Of
danger in the union Of college men
which has affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor, fearing such az.
filiatiou viii prejudice the public. which
will stamp it was "undignified. " How
ever, he thinks II quite possible, and
desirable, that college professors will
eventually belong to a nationwide un.
ion. Such an organization. SAYS Pro-
fessor Hastings, "would raise the dig
nifty of labor organizations and make
them more democratic" ="
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
JugO-SlaVs Call Three More
Classes To COlOrS, Is Report

Trieste. April 25.-United Press.)--
The Jugo-Sav government has called
three additional classes to the colors,
according to dispatch from Agram
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
Action Not Surprise.

Los Angeles. Cal. April 26.-Collega
professors NAV now be expected to un-
ionize But it is not a good thing. That
is the way DR.. g. E. Bovard, president
Of the University Of Southern --..ifor-
MIA, views the action Of the professors
at the University of Illinois, who have
formed College Professors local number
land affiliated with the American Fed.
Grafton Of Labor.
"That is in according with the trend
Of the times. DR.. Bovard told the
United Press. "such things are IN the
air. And there is much propaganda
and agitation Of that sort now. Such
action IS TO be expected"
''But. It IS not a good thing Dr..
Bovard continued. "Tt dnesn't make
for betferment Of orr schools. But ]
don't look for ANYTHING Of that sort in
California. although # may come
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
Texas Woman, Pronounced
Dead, ReVives---WiH Live

Paris, Texas, April 26. Relatives Of
Mrs. r. r. Baker put away ~,s,. w1sa-
ing today. While they were making
arrangements for Mrs. Bakers funeral
yesterday, following report from
Stratford, OKLA, she was dead there, a
son, r. p. Baker, here, received mes
sage from physicians that Mrs. Baker
had suddenly come to life. The mes
sage said physicians had pronounced
Mrs. Baker dead, but later Il was dis
covered she was breathing. Today it
was believed she will recover.
The Knights and Ladies Of Security
are arranging TO give a series Of dane
es, beginning next week. They have
rented Hurst hall and win soon issue
invitations for the first dance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

Paris, April 26---Premier Orlando arrived in Rome
Rome at II o'clock this morning, according to dispatch
received at Italian headquarters here He was given
great ovation his automobile proceeding with great diff
Guilty through cheering crowds to the government offices
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
Sonnino and SaLandra Leaue For Rome
Populace Demanding Annexa-
alton of Fiume by Force of
IF Need ArriUeS.

Rome, April PA dispatch from Fume today said
news of President Wilson's statement has caused great
CONSERVATION there Thousands reported to be par
aiding the streets, demanding annexation to Italy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
Issue Now Up to Italian Peo-
pie and Parliament; Allies
Stand Together.
By Ed L. Keen
united Press Staff Corresponds


Paris, April %ltaly has severed her last ties with
the peace conference
Foreign Minister SOnnino and Former Premier Sa-
andra the last of the Italian delegates remaining in Paris
left for Rome at 2 O'clock this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

Mrs. Tilfori Moots has a letter from
her nephew in Iowa sayin' he's jest
doin fine-that he's got a wife an =
baby, a new tonrin ear al. has been
operated on three times an ever thing.
It's purity hard t believe that hotel
would ens up perfectly good meat fer
hash.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

Portland, Or. April 26.--1f the union
which University Of Illinois professors
have formed shall result in Increasing
the wages Of the pedagogucs OF in
bringing them in "eloser touch with
people off the campus. Dr.. William
r. Foster president Of Reed College,
Portland. is for it.
~ ike to know the college profes
sors. said Dr. Poster. care meeting
or affiliating with labor organizations
in fact doing ANYTHING that win broad
en- their human svmnathies. -
The Reed College head doubts that
the University Of Illinois union effects
wage increase for the professors III
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

Chicago, April 26.-Two university
heads in Chicago today took opposite
views regarding the formation of g un.
ion by professors of the University Of
Illinois.
d. Harry Pratt Judson, University
Of Chicago, said tersey. -"I don t care
20 discuss the question. In fact ! don Z
want TO take any notice Of the matter. "
Dr. Thomas f. Holgate, Northwestern
University, said he didn T see any harm
in college professors forming a union.
IF as it is stated, the union was
formed TO permit freedom OF cAwrs,iun
by the professors, l can readily see its
use he said. "0f course professors
can abuse union like any other body
of men. Conducted properly much good
can come of it, If conducted improper.
". much harm can be done"
Over & suggestion that a strife for
higher wages might eventuate. Dr. IIol-
gate laughed. "Well. II wouldn t be
the worst thing in the world, " he said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

Continued on page thrce)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26
Weather Report

Tonight and SUNDAY fair:
cooler tonight east portion;
light frost in early morning
except near the coast: gentle
winds, mostly northerly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-26

DISPATCHES
SPECIAL WILLAMETTE VAL
LEY NEWS SERVICE
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-12
Gosnel Brought
TO Per1itentiary
Slayer of Rector There for Safe
Keeping

Columbia, July Sake GesneII,
who last Friday shot and Killed Sher-
If Hendrix Rector Of Greenville
county, was brought to Columbia yes
terday on the midday train and placed
in the State penitentiary for safe
keeping.
Immediately after the shooting last
Friday Gosnefl was spirited away,
the presumption at the time being
that He was being brought to. Colum-
bia. Instead he was, taken to Spar
ta.nburg and placed in jail. He was
brought to- Columbia yesterday by
Sheriff White Of spartanburg county,
Governor Cooper, who attended the
launching OF the. Destroyer Tillman
in Charleston yesterday afternoon,
will go to Hilton Head IN Beaufort
county today on fishing trip. He
will return TO Columbia Thursday
night or Friday morning and viii
immediately thereafter name sue
cessor to Sheriff Rector.
= A number Of Applications for the
place have been received in the Office
Of Governor: Cooper. Among these are
Capt Sam d: Willis, who commanded
the Batler Guards; J.. F. Bagnall,
Broadus Traynham and J: P. Charles.
It is understood in Columbia that the
Greenville delegation will not make
any Recommendations.