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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-25

The Empress of Britain, which re-
GENTLY landed 2,450 United States
troops. including 400 sick and wound
ed, in New York, has a very inter-
esting record. Now that the censor
ship lid is off, many thrilling stories
are being revealed concerning the
war service of the vast fleet of mer-
chant ships known as the Canadian
Pacific Ocean Services, Limited. In
the Pacific the Empress of Russia.
Asia, Japan, and the Monteagle car
ried thousands of troops, patrolled
vast stretches of the ocean and bonn
barded hostile ports. The Empress
OF Russia was in at the death Of the
German light cruiser Emden. The
first two ships transferred their ac-
tivities to the Atlantic where they
transported American and Canadian
soldiers. and the last two named re-
msincd in the Pacific and are now in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-25
sAMAR1NDA DUE s1sT

Washington, Jan. 24.-The transport
Samarinda, st. Nazaire for New York,
is due January 81 with eastern cas-
uals.
The Magnolia, ST. Nazaire for New
York, is due January 80 with the fol-
lowing casual companies:
452 California;; 476 (regulars); 44S
447 (regulars.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-25
STAYTON NEWS.


Capital journal Special Service)
Stayton, Or, jan. 25.-Enos (Doc)
Goodman died at his home in Gooch
Tuesday night, from pneumonia fol.
lowing influenza Mrs. Goodman was
also quite sick, but is reported some
better. The deceased was formerly a
resident Of this place. He was about
80 years Of age and leaves wife and
two children.
Allen Davis, wifo and son Of AstorG
have been visiting relatives here the
past few days
The w. j. Hewitt family, who have
all been quite sick with the flu, are
considerably better.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-25
BUYS FURNITURE STORE

George Lanaon, furniture dealer of
Woodburn, has bought the F. f. Wray
furniture stock in this city and has
taken long lease on the building.
Mr.. Landon came hene the first Of the
week and is putting the stock in shape
to open for business February |. He
will give the store here his full time.
but intends to keep his Woodhurn stona
up to its present big standard. Mr..
Landon is most pleasant gentleman
to meet and we predict for him sue
cessful business in his newly acquired
quarters.-Silverton Appeal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-25
WILSON SELECTS MEN
TO MEET RUSSIANS
Associated Powers Showing
Celerity In Solving Big
Problem.
By Lowell Mellest

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Paris, Jan. 24.-President Wilson has
selected the American representatives
on the special commission which is to
confer with delegates of the various
Russian factions at Princes Islands.
They were expected to be announced
today.
The other associated powers were un.
derstood to be showing similar eeler-
ity in preparing to undertake solution
of problem in which speed is reeog
nized as vital element. No word had
yet been received from the soviet gov
ernment in response to wireless mes
sages sent out Wednesday night an
nouncing the allied proposal.
France, first of the "big five' to
cry out against the Russian plan which
was eventually adopted, soon viii be
completely reconciled in the opinion
of French official in close touch with
political and military affairs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-25
Bo1sHEv1Kr JOIN EsrHoNrANs.

Stockholm. Jan. 24.-The entire boil,
sheyist army on the Narva frontier,
numbering 10000, has Joined the Es.
thoNians. according to dispatches from
Hclsingfors today. \
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-25

Palestine was thrown open again to
American export and import under an
order Monday by the war trade board.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06

ALBANY. Ga, March 6-Reports from
Eufaula, Ala, today indicated that the
loss of lives in yesterdays tornado re-
mains at four, the number originally
stated. Fears that deaths had occurred
in the residence sections, where many
buildings were damaged and destroyed,
proved groundless. Citizens worked all
night clearing away the debris and re-
moving the bodies of dead and injured,
A heavy windstorm at Lumpkin, Ga,
neal Columbus, caused two deaths and
did property damage estimated at 500
000, according to reports received. A
negro school building was demolished
and two of the students killed In adj
dition the nostoffice, depot and court
house were considerably damaged.
Estimates this morning place the
property loss at Eufaula at $1,000, 900,
Hardly a building in Eufaula escaped
without damage, Communication with
the outside world is limited to meager
telephone connections. Automobile
roads are badly washed out and strewn
with fallen trees.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
PREST0-0-LlTE GAS
SUPPLY IS LIMITED

Tho demand for Prest-O-Lite gas
tanks which was made upon the Prest-
O-1ite department Of the Quality Motor
Car company Wednesday and Thurs
day WAS so great that A, II, Gross, the
manager, had to decline all orders
Thursday morning except those from
the three newspapers, which require
gas for the typesetting machines and
stereotyping,
Hundreds Of gas storage tanks. pro-
vlding aCetylene gas, were supplied by
the company early Wednesday to bust
ness concerns until the supply was OK
hausted and then only the papers were
able to obtain a limited supply,
with the did OF the Prest-O-Lite gas
tanks and other means, The News
Sciimtar was able to publish It's edt-
lions with no delay, but the omission Of
some few news articles which could
not he set up.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
BODIES OF TWO MEN AT
EUFAULA IDENTIFIED

EUFALA, Ala, March 6.-Four bodies
have been taken from the ruins Of one
building wrecked here by a tornado,
The bodies recovered were those Of the
Rev, w. II, Dickinson, Methodist
preacher; Il, ], searcy, broker, and two
unidentified men.
Rescue parties worked last night by
the aid of automobile lamps. the storm
having destroyed the lighting system.
The confusion due to darkness and the
debris from the storm which cluttereI
the streets made it impossible to get
a complete estimate OF the number Of
buildings wrecked or damaged,
Among the injured We're;
J. G. McRae, a merchant; Mrs. Emma
Willie Northrup, Miss Alice Wells and
John Whitlock, a jeweler.
The Catholic church, Lampley's three
store buildings and al automobile ware
house appear to have been totally de-
stroyed, and Il number Of other build
ings badly damaged. including the Bluff
City Inn, a large frame hotel.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
MISSISSIPPI Y. NJ. C. A.
MEETING AT JACKSON

JACKSON, Miss, March 6. (Spl.1-
gathered here TODAY for a state wide
conference, at which plans are being
discussed for 1919. DIR. w. w. Alexan-
der, of Atlanta; W. p. kretchmar, Of
~Greenville; A. j.. Speer, Of Atlanta; r.
G. Alexander, of Atlanta Blake W, God
Herbert l., Crate, state boys work
secretary and representatives Of the
work among the negroes, are on the
program,
Six paid secretaries make up the pres
ent state staff of the Y, whereas Mr..
Godfrey was the sole field worker three
years ago. ira aim Of the state asso-
citation is to have a paid secretary for
every county.
Thursday the state staff and the see
retaries Of the local organizations In the
state will hold a business conference.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06

and rates; 1t is an accident, | sent
Gas Inspector Poat to the plant yes
terday afternoon and ha reported TO mo
this morning that the pipe that leads
from the retaining tanks to the dis
trihution tanks had blown out and tho
company could under no circumstances
furnish gas until repairs were made,
which probably will he early Friday.
The pipes were stopped up with tar
and oil and that caused tho explosion, >
the company claims.
The thing ! object to was the fall
ure m the part OF the gas company TO
notify me what the trouble was and its
failure to let the public know, The let
ter | wrote them Wednesday afternoon
was to ask them to publish in the pa
pers Of the city n statement, showing
the public exactly what the trouble
was, They put In advertisements in
tho papers, but these advertisements
did not explain the cause OF the trouble,
but instead merely said that gas prob
ably would be furnished Friday"
The mayor said that in his opinion
the failure TO use coke has nothing to
do with the breakdown.
The mayor said that he believed the
gas company was afraid to come right
out and tell the people what the trouble
was,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
BOARD CONTROL OF
PORK IS TERMINATED

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Control by
h war trade board over expectation of
pork and pork products to allied nations
was terminated today under an order
Issued by the board removing the food
stuffs from the export conservation list.
Removal Of this control, II was an
nounced, followed dissolution of the al
lied provisions export commission, which
since early in the war had supervised
for the allies.
Food administration officials reiter-
ated today the attitude of the admins
tration, expressed in a statement last
war trade hoard would nullify efforts TO
stabilize the price of live hogs, Food
administration officials predicted that
the action would have the effect Of in :
creasing the price of hogs and pork
above the agreed price. which 1t had
been planned to continue until the end
OF the month.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
SOLON INTRODUCES BLUE
LAWS FOR LITTLE ROCK

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March g.. (Sp1.)
Senator Owens, Pulaski, has intro
duced a drastic Sunday blue law.
Among penalties prescribed are jail sem
fences, and it makes no discretionary
matically sentence the convicted person
to jail. Among penalties provided are
Working on Sunday, s25 to 800 fine,
one month In jail; horse racing. $40 to
500, one month; card playing for pleas
ure. s25 to $50, one month; hunting, .s5
to $40, 10 DAYS. ;.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
HUNS BLAME STRIKES FOR
FAILURES IN ARMlSTlCE

LONDON, March "a German wire
less message picked up here alludes to
a threat" made by Gen, Nudante, Mar
shals Foch's representative on the Joint
armistice commission at Spa, because
the Germans have failed to turn over
to the allies industrial and agricultural
machinery,
The message explains that German
firms constructing the required material
have been unable to complete deliveries
because of the strikes and that a short
age of railway cars and destruction OF
railways near Erfurt and Halle have
also retarded the carrying out Of the
armistice agreement.
1t is said trains filled with agricul-
tracks between Erfurt and Breslau.
This machinery was collected in Silesia.
Supplies from Mecklenburg, West Prus-
STA, and East Prussia are all similarly
prevented from reaching Mainz, the
stipulated place for the surrender of the
material,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06

phate than Is contained in modern
foods. Physicians claim there Is moth
ing that will supply this deficiency so
well as the organic phosphate known
among druggists as bitro-phosphste,
which IL inexpensive and is sold by
Washburn-Lyle In Memphis and most
all druggists under a guarantee Of sat
hfaction or money back. BY feeding
the nerves directly and by supplying
the body cells with the necessary phos-
phortc food elements, bitro-phospate
quickly produces a welcome trans
formation In the appearance; the In
crease In weight frequently being aston
ishing.
This Increase in weight also carries
with 1t a general improvement in the
health. Nervousness, sleeplessneSs and
lack Of energy, which nearly always
accompany excessive thinness, soon dis
appear, ddll eyes become bright, and
pale cheeks glow with the bloom Of
perfect health. Miss Georgia Hamilton.
who was once thin and frail, reporting
her own experience, writes. "Bitro.
Phosphate has brought about a magic
transformation with me. / gained IS
pounds and never before felt so well"
CAUTION:- Although b~itro-phos-
phate Is unsurpassed for relieving ner-
vousness, sleeplessness and general
weakness, II should not, owing to Its
remarkable flesh growing properties, be
used by anyone who does not desire to
put on flesh.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
SHOWS HUGE MUNITIONS
PILED UP BY BRITAIN

LONDON. March 6.-Frederick George
Kellaway, parliamentary secretary for
the ministry of munitions, gave some
remarkable figures in the house Of com
mons regarding the work OF his depart
ment. On Nov, II, he said, there were
33, 900 separate contracts outstanding,
which involved a liability of 81, 1926, 000,-
900. The expenditures Of the ministry
Of munitions during the war totaled
SO, 1876, 000, 900. There are large surplus
stocks to be disposed of, ranging from
tanks to tin lacks and from guns to
glue. They are scattered over three
continents.
Anart from the work done by private
firms. 1872 national factories were es-
tablished at an expense Of 500, 900 900,
Others were altered at a cost of $40
900, 900. Thirty of these factories will
he retained for storage purposes and
others will be held for emergencies.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
ALABAMA TOWNS
SWEPT BY TORNADO

MOBILE, Ala, March at least
three towns in Southern Alabama We're
swept late yesterday by a tornado.
Great property damage and some loss
Of life has been reported, The towns
struck were Eufaula, Pollard and
Flematon.
The cyclone which struck Pollard did
considerable damage to the business
section, railroad depot and other build
ings, including a church, All wires lead
ing to Pollard were Frustrated.
At Flomaton, Ala, no lives were lost.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
Simple Way to Have
Beautifully Wavy Hair

Lustrous, fluffy, wavy hair plays an
important part in the scheme Of beau
ty. A heated iron should not be used
to give the desired wayy effect, for 1t
destroys the life, lustre and fluffiness
Of the hair. 1t is far better to use
plain liquid silmerine, which curls the
hair more effectuaily, mor lastingly
fully soft, hight and glossy. II. is
beneficial instead of harmful, and it is
such a simple thing to apply the LIQUID
before retiring, using a clean tooth
brush for the purpose and drawing this
down the hair from root TO tip. Very
different from the tiresome, fussy,
odoTous curling iron method.
Pure silmerine in liquid form may be
found in any drug store and o few
ounces will last a very long time. II
is neither sticky MOI greasy and leaves
no sediment spots or streaks. The hait
will be quite manageable, no matter
what the style Of coiffure. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
POLITICIANS THRIVE
ON PUBLIC MISFORTUNE

one Of the pathetic features con
nected with the city's announced in
tention Of securing rebates for gas
Is the stream OF people who
throng the city hall with their gas bills
relying upon the mayor TO secure legal
redress for them.
1t is conceded that there Is no relief
for n consumer because his February
bill TX larger than the bills Of preced-
ing months and the puzzle TO the legal
profession IL what the city intends to
do In a practical way.
The politicians sec In the move mere
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
GARDEN DIRECTOR FOR
MISSISSIPPI CHOSEN

JACKSON, Miss. March G. (spl.)-
II, j. Dame, field worker OF the United
States school garden army, has been
chosen director OF home garden work In
Mississippi for the current year, sue
ceeding Miss Jennie Burkes, who has
had Mississippi and Alabama in her
care, and who now will devote all her
completed the work of organizing a gar
den campaign In Florida, He will have
his offices here with the state depart
ment Of education, His first field trip
will be to South Mississippi at an early
dala
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
For Itching Torture

There is one remedy that seldom
fails TO stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation and that makes the SKIN
soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
Zemo, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases. Eczema, itch, pimples,
rashes, blackheads in most cases give
way to Zemo. Frequently, minor blem-
ishes disappear over night. Itching us.
ually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe,
antiseptic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. 1t costs only 35c; an ex-
ira large bottle, $l,00. 1t will not stain,
is not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins.
The E. ". Rose Co., Cleveland. O.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06

ly the addition OF more unnecessary
jobs for the burdened taxpayers TO take
care Of when this years tax rate IL
fixed. VIII Reisser, who has been given
charge OF the gas situation, Is well
known In politics. He ran o., a ticket
In opposition to the present admins
tration last August. Ernest Miller, the
city claim agent, drawing a salary Of
1880 q month, IL regarded as the proper
person to handle claims NJ his special
line " quiet In the absence of any
paving or construction work, the last
Ing Of an alley back Of the mayors
residence,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
ARKANSAS SENATE PUTS
CONSTITUTION TO SLEEP

il LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March 6. tSpl)
The senate this morning adopted, by
a vote of Id to IL, a resolution by Sem
ing authority on part Of the legislature
to resubmit the recently defeated con-
stitution. The action, it is believed,
seals the fate of proposals by Gov.
Brough and others to resubmit the
measure,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
ARKANSAS BOTTOM LANDS
ARE TO BE RECLAIMED

PINE BLUFF, Ark, March 6,~-Plans
we're completed yesterday % for
work In the Farrelly lake levee dis
trict. which will reclaim 100000 acres
Of rich river bottom land In jefferson
and Arkansas counties, and prepaTa-
Of levees that will make the reclama-
ton possible Immediately.
Thousands OF acres OF rich bottom
land vii be reclaimed by the project
that at the present time are unaVail-
able for cultivation on account Of over
flows from the river and bayous,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
TRUCK PATCHES BEHIND.

JACKSON, Miss, March 6. (Spl)-
Rainy weather has given a backset to
all truck crops, and unless the weather
this week is favorable, all crops will be
delayed. Tomatoes are two weeks late,
but with some warm weather will ma
ture according TO schedule. The acreage
this year is about the same as last.
Cabbage plants are behind the growing
schedule, also, while peas are doing
well, but will be later than usual.
Strawberries are much more forward
than usual, but the recent cold weather
has served to retard growth.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
THESE DURABLE SOLES
WORN BY MILLIONS

"After giving Neolin Soles a thor
ough trial, | would not go back to the
soles l used to wear even though the
cost were less. | receive twice the
service from shoes with Neolin Solos,"
writes G. P. Jones, of Omaha,
More than 10000, 900 pairs of Neolin
Soles have been put on American shoes.
People were quick to realize the adj
vantages of this acknowledgement sole
--its long wear, its comfort, water
proofness--and its final economy.
Good shoe stores everywhere sell
Neolin-soled shoes in many styles for
men, women, and children.
And any repairman will re-sole your
worn shoes with Neolin Soles-made
by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co..
Akron, Ohio, who also make Wingfoot
Heels-guaranteed to outwear all
other heels.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
MISSISSIPPI LEADS.

JACKSON, Miss, March G.. (Spl.)-
More than 5000, 900 remains due on the
united var work fund for Mississippi.
according to Blake w. Godfrey, state
tagging in some Counties, although Is
counties have paid in full, Mississippi
still leads the Southwestern division In
payment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
SIX LIVES LOST IN STORM
IN ALABAMA AND GEORGIA

The following buildings we're destroyed
or badly damaged; Telephone exchange
building, blown off foundation and
almost completely wrecked, all wires
leading into 1t being down; II. n. Fin
lays brick store, unroofed; his storage
and warehouse building was blown
down; the hotel building was completely
wrecked.
Numerous smaller buildings we're
wrecked or damaged.
Pollard is a prosperous town Of about
$500 population. 1t Is 10 miles from
Mobile.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
LEVATHAN BRINGS OVER
10000 YANKS BACK HOME

NEW YORK, March 6,-The steamship Lerathan, with troops OF
the 9th division, Vas Off the Sandy Hook bar shortly after 8 o'clock
today. She was expected to dock before noon. The troops on the
LeFiathRn number more than 10000.
Other troops are Is officers and 632 men of the lO5th machine
gun battalion headquarters detachment, medical and ordnance detach-
ments, companies A, B, c and D.; five officers and "a men of the SD
infantry, brigade headquarters: AZ Officers and 24S men of the divisions
headquarters, eight Officers and So men of the divisions headquarters
troop, and one officer and six men of the policing detachment.
Also on the Leviathan ire 60 casual officers OF various branches
of the service, sc nurses and 81 civilians, together with l,I79 sick aud
wounded.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
RED CROSS GIVES MORE
AID. TO EASTERN NATIONS

WASHINGTON, March 6.-,Supplies
valued at 81, 553, 9s2 have been donated
by the American Red Cross to the
American committee for relief in the
near East for distribution In Armenia
and Syria. In announcing the gift the
Red Cross said this was In addition to
cash donations of $4,000, 900, previously
made TO the committee
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
Mayor Smites Their Wrists.

Mayor Monteverde was asked II the
city would take any immediate action
regarding forfeiture Of the franchise Of
the Consolidated Jas End Electric COM
pany, due to the failure to furnish gas
to consumers, etc, and replied;
"The breakdown has nothing To do
with the quality OF gas or the prices
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
STIEG FINED $50
AND GAS MOGULS
ARE THREATENED


shut down because the pipes were
clogged. Now. why were the pipes
%clogged, and by saying the pipes were
clogged do You mean that the nine :
conveying the gas to the consumers
were clogged or pipes in the plant used
In manufacturer
A-rhe question Of what caused the
pipes 10 clog is oue which technical eX-
perts would have 10 determine and
one on which they might differ, The
PIPES in the plant were Cloggcd,
Q-lsn't II possible that the use OF
fuel in the manufacture Of u to
which your plant was not adapted
might have caused the clogging Of the
pipeSF
A,-That is also q matter that tech e
nical experts would have to decide. You
know the manufactures OF gas has not
been reduced To IN exact science. Con-
dttionS are variable with any fuel, and
the same results can not always be
obtained II is a matter Of timing Of
blasts and Of adjustment Of many other
things.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
Thin PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain 5itro- Phosphate to
Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and
to Increase Strength, Vlpor
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless prepata-
tons and treatments which are con-
Yeloping arms, neck and bust, and re-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06

placing ugly
hollows and
a II & S by
t h 0 S o t
curved lines
of h 0 a / h
and beauty,
t h are
e d Q n tly
t h o u sands
OF men and
women who
keenly feel
their excess
sive I h n
ness.
T h innesa
and w 0 X
n 3 are
usually due
to starved
nerves. Our
bodies need
nhOS-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-06
HApTTuAL CONSTIPATION CURED

"T4AX-FOs WITH pEPSIN0 IL a spe-
eIally- prepared Syrup Tonlc-GAxativo
for Habitual Constipation, 1t relieves
promptly but should be taken regularly
ton. II Stimulates and Regulates. Very
Pleasant TO Take. zoe per bottle. adv.