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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (April 3, 1911)
DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON, MONDAY, ATRIL 3, 1011. Alias Jimmy Valentine MINERS AT CLE ELUM Of STRIKE 1 . Our Clothing Meets t x THOSE AT ROSLYN, JONESVILLE, ROSALD A'D MMBER S ALL IX MASHIXGTO.V, GO OUT WITH THEM MIXES ALL SHUT DOWX PGK FOUR A m ''A If UNITED IEES3 LEASED WIRI Ellensburg, Wash., April 3. In an endeavor to force the mine owners to observe the "closed shop," 2,500 min ers, employed by the Northwestern Improvement company, at Cle Elum, Roslyn, Jonesvllle, Ronald and Num ber 5, went on strike this morning. 1 The miners' union signed a con tract last September, submitting to an "open shop" agreement. A month ago 130 men were discharged at Cle Elum, and the miners' union claims that many non-unon men have been employed to take the places of those discharged who were, members of that organization. Saturday night the union held meetings at the various towns and after consideration voted to demand a closed shop, notifying Superintend ent Claghorn of the Northwestern Im provement company of their action by telephone Sunday. Claghorn, In an endeavor to miti gate the effect of the strike order, Immediately ordered all mines closed by the company. Sheriff German has sworn In 30 deputies, the Cle Elum police force has been increased to 30, and In oth er camps Bcores of special officers are guarding property. Thus far there has been no demon strations, but that trouble is antici pated la evidenced by the activity of police officers In adding to their forces. ANTI-TRUST LEAGUE IS AFTER HIM AFTER. FITZGERALD WHO IT SAYS "IS THE REPRESENT A TIA'E IN CONGRESS OF THE TREDATORY INTERESTS OF WALL STREET." Washington, April 3. Bitterly as sailing Representative John F. Fitz gerald (Democrat, New York,) as the "representative In congress of the predatory Interests" and denouncing big reported selection as chairman of the powerful committee on appropri ations, a letter from the American Anti-Trust League has been received by every Democrat In the house. "Behind Fitzgerald stand the Wall street trusts, who are Republicans when the Republicans are In power, and Democrats when the Democrats are In power," says the letter Fitz gorald takes his orders from Cannon and the trusts." The letter demands that Fitzger ald be not named as chairman of the appropriations committee. MOUNTAIN VIEW HAS BIG CROWDS There were hundreds of people took advantage of the excursion cars to Mountain View and Rabb's addl. tlon Sunday. The big Kelly motor truck had opera seats arranged on its deck, and about 200 were tnken up through the tracts of Mountain View property, ami many more wenj over the Rabb addition. The cars wore operated out to the Salom Heights school house, and the crowd rode out nnI back, and the demonstration was complete, as far as showing that a car service out that way Is popular. The day was cool niui the mountains were not on exhibition, but the crowds were largo notwithstanding. Tracts Offered on Terms. The W. D. Mohney trncts, Just south of the Catholic cemetery are of fered today by E. Hofer & Sons, on the most favorable terms. Those are large lots 9rxl95, fronting on the car line on South Commercial street, ris ing to the west, at $600, ten per cent down and $15 per month. No Interest. A liberal discount for cash. These are the largest lots and the best terms yet offered for fine property. Electric Hose If you watch a man spraying his lawn for about two minutes you can tell whether he has confidence in the hose or not. If he keeps glancing from one end of it to the other you can depend that he'i getting nervous and is watching for a wetting. Don t take chances when you can buy Electric Hose and be absolutely sure of the highest efficiency. Electric hose will not burst, crack or split. It's made of setmless seine twint jackets and rubber tubes. SALEM HARDWARE CO. CLAIM TRIAL WILL DISCLOSE . HARSH USAGE DEFENSE WILL UNDERTAKE TO SHOW UNUSUAL CRUELTY TOWARDS O'KOURKE BY GUARD SIMPSON AND OTHERS. The trial of Thomas O'Rourke, charged with an assault with a dead ly weapon upon Jerry Simpson, a guard at the state penitentiary, was commenced this afternoon In the cir cuit court with Charles L. McNary and Deputy District Attorney Wins low appearing for the state and Win. P. Lord for the defendant. O'Rourke was Indicted by a former grand Jury for the offense but his case was continued over until the present term. According to state ments issued at the time of Its com mission O'Rourke had been ordered to have his hair cut and when he de clined Guard Simpson sought to en force the order and he stabbed him. Will Try o Show Cruelty. That was the story told at that time but Just what story was told by witnesses to the grand Jury Is un known as Its proceedings are secret. It Is understood, however, that the defenso will try and show by convicts from the penitentiary an entirely dif ferent story. According to this story O'Rourke and Simpson had had trouble before and on the occasion he had been thrashed by Simpson. The defense will try to show that he had been thrashed so severely and treated so cruelly that he was cowed and that when Simpson tried to en force the order that he have his hair cut that he was afraid he would have to undergo another thrashing and took means to protect himself. The defense will also seek to show that shortly before the commission of the crime O'Rourke had been cruelly punished by having his hands tied up over his head for 10 hours a day for a period of 20 days and that during that time he had nothing to eat but bread and water. STATE NEWS. it mm ' " " mr J-A J ' J ' ' ,i,ili.iiinm(..r 1 '.-" ft. A Most Thrilling Story Teaching a Great Moral Novelized by Frederick R. Toombs from the play by Paul Armstrong Thousands Have Gone Wild Over the Play. You Will Have the Most Exciting Time of Your Life Reading the Story. It Starts with this Issue. Every Requirement Which the best dresser could ask, as they are made under the best conditions by' skilled union tailors employed by rep resentative mnaufacturers of resentative manufacturers of There is nothing cheap or shoddy in the material, nothing grotesque in style ,and noth ing lacking in fit and finish, The great majority of wage earners do not feel that they can afford to have suits made by exclusive tailors, and it is to such that we cater, for there is really little difference in clothing handled by us and the nobbiest suits made to measure, except the price, which will average one-third less, SUITS RANGE FROM $10.00 to $30.00 Crrtfii itto Sr SCHLO&S MOS. --1 v G. W. JOHNSON & CO. 141 Com. St. Phone 47 DRAGER'S 7o o o Dorsy Kreltzer, cashier of the bank at Marshfleld, had his wrist broken Sunday, when an auto Jumped a bridge with him and his wife. She I escaped with no other damage other! than badly soiled clothes, they land-1 Ing in the mud flats. Portlond has arranged to give Itself and Roosevelt a strenuous 10 hours Wednesday. The Eastern Oregon Grain Grow ers' Association says grain bags will soon advance la price. Forest Grove will pave 19 blocks with bitulUhlo this summer. Two hundred men have started work In the Palmer logging camp at Elgin. The burning of a bridge acmes Eaglo creek, near Bonneville, Satur day, delayed trafllo on the O. W. R. &. for 24 hours. Accused of swindling a widow. Mrs. Caroline Dunlnp, out of $14. 000, William G. Souther, a Portland real estate man, has been arrested In San Francisco, and will be brought back for trial. Governor West will pitch the first ball for the Portland club April IS, when the seoson opens. J. S. Van Winkle began his second term as postmaster ft Albany Satur day. The Albany postoftlce shows a gain of 18 per cent for the past year over that ending March 31, 1910. 1 1 now buys the chociest Lots in Kingwood Park. You g can get others as low as $200. These prices include A big danct at Lenta Saturday night broke up In a free-for-all fight. Eight arrests were made. The v hrole town for a while was In an uproar. J helper, Mb Every family and especially those H who reside In the entintrv hnn1,l ho ! M provided at all times with a bottle of ' 3 Chamberlain's Liniment. There Is no rj telling when It may be wanted In case ' H of an accident or emergency. It is i M El El ti 11 11 M ti 11 II It n II n II ti 11 II 11 11 if El II IJ II 11 II SJ II II 11 11 II u n 11 a 11 Five-acre tracts on easy terms. The best subdivision ever offered. All fine land. Suitable for fruit or vegetables and located in the midst of the state Institutions. No gravel on these tracts. Near the feeble minded Institute, and within two miles of the city limits. Just the thing for investment for people with a monthly salary. It Is better than a bank account because the price Is not high. You must see these tracts to appreciate them. Terras f 100 down per tract and $10 per month. ; ; John H. Scott and Fred Drager Graded Streets Electric Lights Street Trees Cement Curbs Cement Walks Pure Water emergency. It Is most excellent In all cases of rheu matism, sprains and bruises. Sold by all dealers. Get It at Dr. Stone's Drug Store. o Give the boy a square deal, and he will make an all-around and willing Unless you see Kingwood Park there is no use going into further detail. To see it is to be convinced as 150 other Salem folks have been. Call up 452 and we will gladly send an Auto for you and show you the finest tract ever put on the market in this section. THE CAPITOL TRUST CO. GEORGE P. DtKUM, President QwnerS CHARLES A. ROBERTSON, Sec'y I Bechtel & Bynon SALE AGENTS 347 STATE STREET TEL. MAI. 453 II n M II II II El 11 II M II n El n II II 11 II II H El u m u Ti 7 E 13 B p n 11 11 11 El II 11 II II II None Just as Good LaCorona Tops Them All for lO Cents On Sale Everywhere Aug. Huckestein Manufacturer, Salem, Oregon. Portland's Popular Fire-Proof Hotel THE OREGON The House of Comfort Combined With Elegance Our Rathskeller Grill finest dining service in city, with Hawaiian orchestra from 6 to 12 p. m, Most perfectly furnished, moderate priced) modern hostelry in the metropolis of the Northwest WRIGHT & DICKINSON HOTEL CO. Also Operating Seattle Hotel, Seattle. j 1
