davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26
Seventh Annual Girls
Conference Cones To End

With q sense Of Inspiration and uplift
upon them. and with q hest Of pleasant
memories 10 carry away with them, the
seventh annual Girls Conference came
TO close yesterday afternoon with 4
simple but impressive farewell service,
held in the First Methodist church.
The program for Saturday afternoon
and evening inelnded brief addresses by
President Margaret Scott, Julia Gro
moff. Mildred Hall, Gertrude LsnniHg,
Faith Jones, Nina Ward, Catheryn Glib
bard. Mrs. Mary E Fawcett, Mrs. Hurl-
burt, Miss Gertrude Eakin, Jessie L.
Cox, Bessie Jean Fleming and Mrs. F.
n. Rogers. The discussions included
many Of the important problems Of girl
hod and brought out many original ideas
aud experiences. Rev. Harold Humbert,
secretary of the Oregon Sunday School
association, was present Saturday even
ing to extend greetings and TO give the
Young ladies some wise counsel from out
his experience and observation as sun
day school worker. The sessions were
made more attractive by special musical
numbers and conference song services
under the direction Of Miss Ada Miller.
And sandwiehed in between the more
serious portions Of the conference was
deal Of socialbility, frolie and the
forming Of new acquaintaneeE.
In the election Of officers, Miss. Cath
eryR Gibbard, of this city, was made
president, Miss Marie Howard, vice
president, aud Miss Faith Jones, seere-
tary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

sion Of eight fires and in the convic
tion Of three persons" reads the re-
port.
"While it is difficult to secure a con
viction for this crime, and we have
lost cases where it was felt convie.
tion should have been secured, we have
been compensated by an aroused pub.
lie sentiment that will leave a splendid
moral effect. The unceasing vigor with
which the department has investigated
all fires of suspicious origin has, we
believe, had a deterring influence on
the firebug from carrying out his dan
gerous and degraded practices. ="
Deaths from fires during the year
amounted to Is, of which II were
children, s men and women.
COntending that the shipments of
fish eggs and fry constitute a class of
traffic that will ultimately bring a
vast increase Of passenger traffic to
the railroads, Chairman Buehtel, of the
Public Service Commission will file a
protest against the action Of the rail
road administration in fixing rate
equivalent to 10 adult fares for ship
ment of fish for distribution in the
state. Formerly these shipments which
were made in baggage cars, were car
ried without charge, but the present
rate was inauguratcd January LIST. A
reduction will be asked, though in what
amount it is not stated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

Governor olcott, Justices Mcbride
and Harris, of the supreme court, with
Jas. Lynn and several others made up
q fishing party who recently invaded
the upper Mckenzie river with very
good results as to enjoyment Of pisca-
torial acquisitions. There can be no
question that they fished in a very ju-
dicious manner, with due regard TO the
dignity of their office and the laws Of
Oregon. They brought back box of
fine rainbow and cut throat with
which to verify their yarns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

San Ia Barbara, Cal, May 26.-.-Mar.
gerita Fisher Pollard, stage and movie
actress, was today granted an inter
.locintory decree Of divorce from Harry
Pollard motion picture actor, now in
Los Angeles She charged habitual In
temperance and asked no aliinony.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26
kets while tho moro man bal a retreat,

Chicapo.-John Hamilton has lost his
faith in the old saying that there > luck
IN horseshoes. Ninety pounds Of rubber
horseshoes he admitted stealing landea
him in jail.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

st. Louis, Mo.-Paul sehmidt's res.
taurant was robbed Of all cash, leaving
Paul without nsekle TO telephone the
police.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

Boston, -pandemonium reigned when
a man seeking building permit entered
a dress making class room in the city
hall. The models used screens and blan-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

ried jointly here in 1917. Edward and
Ben Wander Pluyn, twin brothers. are
seeking divorce at st. Louis.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26
MEMORIAL DAY PLANS
TAKE SHAPE RAPIDLY
Monster Patriotic Parade Il
Be Feature OF Observance
Friday.

Plans for proper observance Of
Memorial day. next Friday. were out
lined At meeting held Saturday even
ing by the several patriotic, military
and fraternal organizations.
These arrangements viii include serv-
ices to be held on the morning Of Fri
day at the various cemeteries and a pa
rade and exercises in the afternoon.
J. H. Arnold, former commander Of
Hal Hibbard camp No. 5. United Var
Veterans, has been chosen to serve as
marshal Of the day. He will be assist
ed BY Walter Spaulding, representing
the veterans Of the late war. and Harry
Wenderoth, representing the Elks. Rep
resentatives of the Cherrians and other
organizations have not as yet been ehos-
len.
Autos Are Wanted.
Citizens are asked TO give the use Of
their automobiles at o'clock in the
morning of Memorial day to carry the
oldest veterans to the cemeteries. The
meeting place will be at the armory,
where the veterans and ladies Of the
G. A. r. and Women 5 Relief Corps viii
gather before marching to the eeme-
teries.
In the afternoon the parade win form
at 2;30 o'clock at Marion Square, with
the first division on Marion street and
the second division on Front street. The
procession win De led by the Cherrian
band leading, followed by Governor -
colt and staff in automobiles, Salem
World War veterans, members Of the
Grand Arm yof the Republic, United
Spanish War veterans, Women s Relief
Corps and Ladies of the G. A. R. Men.
bers of Company M. National Guard of
Oregon, win form an escort on each side
of the line.
The second division win be headed by
the Salvation Army and its band, with
the Knights of Columbus next in line,
followed by the high school cadets, Elks
and Cherrians.
Parade Route Given.
In the third division will be the Che
mawa band, Boy Scouts, Willamette
University students and pupils from the
public schools.
The fourth division of the parade win
be for those in automobiles headed by
the Ford band.
From Marion Square the parade will
march south on Commercial to Trade
street, where it will counter march to
State. From the corner of State and
Commercial it viii move east to Church
street, thence north to Court, thence on
Courtto Liberty, thence north to Mar
ion and thence west on Marion street
to Marion Square where the parade will
disband. as
Patriotic exercises win be held IN
Wilson Park following the parade. The
principal address viii be delivered by
the Rev Albert Loughridge. The pro-
Crane will include music and the read
ing of President Lincoln Gettysburg
address by Willard Marshall. The exer-
cises Of the afternoon viii close with
the singing of "Amcrica Services
for seamen will be held from the center
of the Willamette bridge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

ST. Louis, Mos-Edgar c. Buck left
sl00 in a suit he wanted cleaned. It
was.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26
Stale House Notes
= = = y ** 4 = = y y

In the list Of new companies filing
articles Of incorporation during the past
week is the Salem Auto Exchange, with
capital stock stated as $1,000. Another
Willamette valley company is the vii.
lamette Valley Millers association, Of
MeMinnville, with a capitalization Of
10000. Other companies Incorporated
are: Portland & Southeastern Railway
Co., Portland, $2,000,006; Commerce
Mortgage Securities, Portland, 100000;
Umpqua Valley Fruit Union, Rosebure,
$4,000; Beaver Motor Co., Portland,
$4,000; Western Fir Lumber Co., Pors.
land, $4,000; Carlton Elevator 6 Mi.
corporation, 100000; Gold Reef Mining
Co. Baker, 100000: Central Door &
Lumber Co., Portland, increased from
100000 to $250,000
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26
4 = i = = y = : : = = = : I
: y y ~ ! = = = = : = = = : ;

Yen oxsect the local mer-
chants TO take your produce.
Help them do It with your pat
ronage-Build Up Marion eoun-
ty.
/. 4 \ 4 = 4 4 4 4 Z 4 :
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

+ *** 49, - = = =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

p.,.o ..shle 10 secure workmen, the
smith Lumber company $ mill at Marsh
s;eId las dropped its night shift.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

In accordance with the provisions Of
an act Of the last legislature, Commits
sioner Gram Of the labor department.,
has appointed on the new commission
for the regulation Of lights In factories
and mills, the following: +. 9. Knapp,
president Of the Peninsula shipbuilding
company: F. G. Murphy, an electrician,
and v. II. Haybarker, electrician In
charge Of the Oregon building. All are
Portland men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

state Engineer Cupper returned re-
Gently from a visit to the Benham irri- ilrri
cation project in the vicinity Of Spring
field. which is now on its way to et'm'
nIetion after several years Of delay.
This proiect. which embraces 1900
acres i now backed by strong com
nanv of CAPITALISTS who will push the
work TO finish at an early date. Ar
ranoements are being made there % %
hold + grand jubilee to marke the 1,rss ,s
real irrigation system to be estapllshea -
Il the Willamette valley. to be neln On
tbe dates Of June 12 to II.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

Washington ...... .........,............ 2 8 I
Chicago .......... .................... 8 g.. 0
Thompson, Craft and Picinieh; Will
iamsand Sehalk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26
. TELEoRAPHIo TABLoIDs

i = = = = X + = \ y !
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-26

| Ruth, James, Caldwell and Walters;
Morton, Covaleskie and 0'Neill (fifth
inninp).
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-05-20
POSTMASTER BURLESON.

For the first time during his six years in
the cabinet Postmaster General Burleson is
on the defensive. He asserts that he is the
victim of an organized propaganda because
he insisted on the enactment of the law pro-
viding for the zone system of postal rates
for second class mail matter The defense
does not meet the charges. The hostility to
the head of the pcstofice department is old
err than the enactment of that law. 1t COW
ers most of his official term. It is a we'll
known fact that the service of the depart
ment has been at lower stage during that
period than it had been for many years.
The real fight on the postmaster general
began when, without any reason for doing
So he took over the telegraph, cable and
telephone lines of the nation after the ar
mistice was signed, acting under law which
permitted such course by the president
as war measure. Almost Immediately af-
ter taking this step the rates were increased
20 per cent, and the patrons of these pub
lie utilities were forced to stand the ex-
ira burden. Mr. Burleson commended that
this increase went to pay an increase in sal
aries of employees that while the additional
rates would raise a revenue OF approximate
ly $4O,0OO,O0O the additional pay would
consume $4,000 coo of this amount, leav-
ing small margin for the difference be-
tween estimates and actual results. This
estimate and statement is denied by F. H.
Mcdonald, secretary of the Commercial
Photographers Union, who declares the en-
ployes in fact got no raise in the aggre-
gate, and that the extra income was re-
CURED to administer the red-tape methods
inaugurated by the postmaster general
Along with this increase in rates came a
decrease in efficiency which, combined with
the generally accepted view that the real
motive of the postmaster general in taking
over the communicative systems of the
country was to lay the foundation for pub.
lie ownership, of which he is an advocate
has brought about the storm of criticism
What Mr.. Bureson terms propaganda is
nothing more than a nationwide criticism
of his conduct of a public service which
reaches every business man in the country
and almost every citizen in every station ir
life
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-05-20
HERE WE REST.
From the Providence Journa

That is the motto of the state of A aba
ma-seemingly a strange motto for any
state to adopt. 1t probably represents the
exclamation of some pioneer band who,
crossing the wilderness, decided that they
would look no farther for place of settle
ment.
1t is a motto which, rightly adapted, we
can all of US turn to profit in our daily
lives. Most of us worry about the future
We conjure up troubles. We anticipate
anxieties. We harbor Invitations and resent
ments. We rob ourselves of our present ioy
by regrets for the past or fear for the years
to come. 1t would be better if we made
a bargain with our eager minds and said
Here we rest"
The present at any rate is secure. The
moment belongs to US. No one can deprive
US of the Here and Now. And, between US
and the griefs that the imagination can on
ly too easily create, marvellous barriers may
erect themselves IN time to preserve for US
our existing safety and contentment..
We should take counsel of our Slopes
rather than our fears. The universe is built
on hope. 1t swings through its wonderful
motions and processes unafraid. No advent
ure daunts it. No apprehension holds it
back. 1t goes its measureless journeys in
absolute poise. While it moves it is still at
rest.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-05-20
OLD FASHIONED WORK.

There never was time in the worlds
history when old fashioned work was more
desirable than at the present time. A great
many of the ills that affect society and
government are due largely to the disposition
on the part of individuals and groups of in
dividuals to ignore the infinite as we'll as
the temporal value of plain, sweat-produc-
ing labor. Depend on it, nothing will take
the place of this asset, the most diverting
as well as the most benefcent-simple,
daily toll that leaves one somewhat weary
at nightfall, but yet with a feeling of con-
tentment and satisfaction that nothing else
is able to supply. Governments may do this
and that thing, but no form of legislation
can take the place of a disposition on the
part of each of US to hoe our own row, for
God has given US each a row to hoe, and it
is our duty and privilege to see that the
work is well done and with a willing and
happy heart
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-05-20
BABY CONSERVATION.

One of the appalling results of the war
and the starvation which resulted during its
continuance and following it's close is the
destruction of baby life in the European
countries. America felt none of the pangs
which came from watching the helpless child
dying, as Hagar watched Ishmae in the
desert without the power to relieve its wants
and save the life that the little victim did
not bring to itself. But America must see
that the babies Of the present and those of
the future have all that. their lives require
The mothers pride in the baby, in it's dainty
garments, in its food, in its comforts, in the
kodak snapshots that will always bring back
the memory of babyhood when the baby is
man or woman grown, the pieces of Jew
elry which were so proudly displayed on
the little person, are the things which sancti-
fly motherhood and idolize babyhood How
willingly the mother sacrifices her own de-
sires that baby might have something dain-
ty and attractive.
All these were blackened and made hide
Gus by the conditions which swept the ba-
bies of Europe into their graves like flies
at the first chill of winter No mother
watched for the chance to buy the things
which mothers croved. No mother saw her
baby fat and healthy and playful, rolling
in comfort on its cushion or lettering in its
first wavering steps across the ROOM She
heard only its piteous cry for food which
she could not provide. She saw it shivering
for lack of clothes which she did not have.
Death claimed thousands of them, and will
claim other thousands before the conse-
quences of war on baby life are ended. What
contrast to the things American mothers
enjoyed and possessed.
The mothers of America are charged with
the responsibility of preserving the coming
generation in health. They are the manda-
tories of the race. They cannot afford to
neglect a single opportunity to study the
needs and requirements of the babies COM
mitted to their care. Healthy babies in this
country is the only guarantee of a virile and
strong generation in the next decade, when
the wastage of human health will become
most manifest. Not thing which concerns
her baby should escape the mothers atten-
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-05-20
A Shocking Incident.


1t is rather delicate matter to interfere
with parents in what they may term their
parental right to chRstise their own children,
but scene witnessed at large public gath
ering not so very long ago, when a father
proceeded to exercise this right" is worthy
of more than casual notice.
The incident referred to was that of
father holding a little girl four or five years
of age at arms length while with large
switch he whipped the little thing about the
lower limbs with the other hand. He broke
his switch and after breaking up the pieces
he struck her time or two with the large
end of it, sat her down and whacked her
on each side of the head with his hand for
good measure.
Nor is this all the revolving features con-
nected with the case. The beating took
place in plain view of large number of
people while the little one in a terrorized
voice pleaded: Papa, please don't whip me
any more" The mother, poor sympathetic
soul, looked on with dumb pity for her lit
tie girl whom she dared not attempt to pro-
tect.
Call this meddling in things that don't
concern us, if you wish, but such cases as
this demand the attention of the courts.
There is no law, moral or legal, that gives
a man the right to brutality whip his little
children. Quote that ancient and muchIy
used proverb, "Spare the rod and spoil the
child" if you please, but there is no law,
divine nor man-made, that contempIates the
mistreatment of little children. Severe whip
pings are more the result of ill temper and
a lack of proper conception of the rights
of parenthood than genuine desire to have
the child follow in the straight and narrow
path.
Just as the flowers respond to the warmth
OF the sunshine little children respond to
the warmth of Iowa on5 +andpT A.
they have a right to human treatment In
human beatings make more criminals than
it makes good citizens, and the parent who
hasn't any more Judgment and sense than
to severely and inhumanly punish his chill
dren should be dealt with in the courts
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-05-20
A CUSSIN' OPINION,

The rights and privileges of a man who
wishes to call another man a liar with an
emphasizing prefix and the reasonable re-
sentiment that may be thrashed out with the
fists is the basis of difference of opinion
among the judges of the court of appeals,
according to a recent decision in the case
of Folds against the state. Folds was con-
victed, and the conviction sustained, of as
sault and battery because he struck man
whom he called a - liar when the man
to whom the epithet was applied in turn
called him the same thing.
The majority opinion of the court of ap-
peals was that the first man had no right to
resent the epithet, as he had provoked it
himself; but Judge Alexander Stephens has
filed dissenting opinion on the ground that
a real red-blooded man has the right to re
sent such language if he wants to, Judge
Stephens strengthening his opinion by point
ing out that the first man used only slightly
abusive language while the second man re-
Ntaliated by vile and grossly insulting Ian
gguage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-05-20
THE EXTRA SESSION

Congress, under call of the president,
convened in extraordinary session yester-
day. No other course was possible. The
government will be without funds after
June 30th unless congress makes appropria-
lions. The president did not return from
Europe to deliver an address at the open
ing of the session. The peace treaty will
be among other matters he will Law be-
fore the Law making body as soon as he
returns, and upon which it will launch an
all-summer discussion. Temporary measures
will be passed, continuing the present an
preparations until the merits of the great
revenue bill can be studied and determined
and new appropriations made.
The over-reaching question of the ses-
sion will be the peace treaty and the COW
enant of the league of nations. Both of
these will be in tangible form for action
by the senate during the extra session. Do
nestle affairs, including the reconstruction
work of the nation, will come naturally be-
fore the house. That body is expected to
inaugurate a number of inquiries concern
ing the conduct of certain departments of
the government during and since the war.
The high cost of living will receive verbal
attention if action does not reach the point
of effective accomplishment.
The president and congress will represent
opposite party authority for the first time
since the present executive was inaugural
ed six years ago. 1t will be new situa-
ton for the president. 1t remains to be
seen whether he will change his methods of
dealing with his own party to those requir-
ed to maintain Casting peace" with the
opposition party. If he does not friction
will result and the remaining two years of
his administration will be along a pathway
strewn with thorns.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-05-20
Still Coddling the Bolshevists.
From the Macon News


The state department at Washington feels
called upon to make the official announce
ment that 1t has not recognized the bolshev-
lst ambassador" now in New York. A dis
patch from Washington says:
Formal announcement was made to-
day by the state department that it has
not recognized L. A. Martens, now at
New York, as a representative of the
Russian soviet republic"
In the first place the soviet govern
ment" in Russia is not republic" nor
does 1t bear any remote resemblance to that
honorable and equitable form of govern
menc.
In the second place it is a humiliating
commentary on the supine Indifference of
the government to one of the deadliest men
aces of modern times that it should even
be necessary to make official explanation
that the anarchists of Russia have not been
automatically recognized.
The freedom with which Martens, in his
expensive suite of Offices in the New York
World building, is circulating his infamous
propaganda might very naturally lead a
plain man to ask if he had not been Off
cially recognized
He has actually gone so far as to insti-
tute suit in the United States courts for
property in this country belonging to the
Russian provisional government, which was
overthrow by the anarchists.
Whether "diplomatic' or otherwise the an
archists are getting about all the "recogni-
ton" and prestige they could reasonably
ask.
And what they really have coming to
them is life terms in the penitentiary or
deportation.