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THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 81, 1317. TWO By AT.TTSTE THOMPSON I of the week will be the "Sar dough" dance for which Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer Putnam will be hosts Saturday night at their residence. The invitations for the affair are 8 a fitting close to the gayetiesiton, has returned to Salem, the latter now being at Camp With combe near lacKamas. Miss Edna Daily who has been nurse at the Tuberculosis Hospital left unusutlly clever and original, and have today for Spokane, Wash., where she been issued only to the men, asking them to bring a partner. The affair bye the bye is for the Bed Cross and the guests have been asked to bring 25 pennies, with which to buy their dances, drinks etc. It is to be a fancy dress party and it is intimated that here will be all sorts of gro tesque and humorous costumes. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam's guests will number about 40, and will include the married folk and a sprinkling of the younger contingent. The C. W. Christian chi ; on Friday a: Mrs. D. A. V cial street. Mrs. Geor .: ('ity and Mn . Portland, wl c alem for a 1 of their sisti ', Jturncd to tli Mr. and M Sting them, i ens, of, j"ort MVs. Jose : 'iran) who i f days wit) returned to ! Mrs. Ploy 1 passed a ft a will b has accepted a position as head nurse in the woman's building at the Edye- uui jaiiai,iiuui which iih ine repu tation of being the best equipped hos pital on me racirie coast. Mrs. .Mark McCallister and small daughter, Doris, have gone to Corvallis where they will pass the week visit ing the former's parents. v Mrs. fade Abrams, wife of Lieuten ani ioionci Aorams. ana small sons have returned (from Vancouver bar racks where they have been nassine t.! Trick f ( 'vajii i'Vu ! '''H t.;- K-. T' V V. t- '.V '. A r.ri: i i I'm , ! i L.i- ml 8, -M h ? .1 with I ! Mrs. B !, St. CVH-. -r ;.p.llvv To Begin fifteen Day Series of Meetings Educators, phychologists and leading clergymen of the East who have been keenly interested in the work of Chas. Forbes Taylor have given up trying to account for this wonderful boy and all they can say is that he is a Biblical and a musical genius. He has a strong, logical mind and hag what few men possess the art of preaching. He pos sesses what may be called a spiritual magnetic personality and his great and wonderful gifts are dedicated to the service of God. People who have heard him in various parts of America and Canada say he is a wonder. Accom panied by his father and mother he will arrive Saturday from Pasadena, Cal.. and will begin his fifteen day series of meetings at the First Congregational church Sunday at 11 o'clock. stand that the people were fighting a 'czar's war,' " said Lewis. "Therefore, they cannot now say to the people they must continuo to fight for an abstract principle. "The revolutionists now. say that all Russia was fighting for has been grant ed. This means that the United States will be called unon to take up the burd en laid down by -Russia, as well as her nwn share. "Peace may come within two months." THREE ARRESTED (Continued from page one.) ' U", iy Si-'! II-. I -.'ii iali b.-t ' ' twi'l )r st i.'ialit l, i intern; ! . an ise lily ' SO- !"is- il tOl till njH liart of the week and was the ituest ot lier parents, Mr, and Mrs. George L. Mote. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Greene left ycsler 3ay for a several weeks sojourn in the Cast. During their absence they will visit in St. Faul, and other largo cit ies. Mrs. William Staigcr of Portland is The above conference is not to be confused with the so-called "interna tional socialist peace conference," dele gates for which are now arriving in Stockholm and to which the United States refused passports to Messrs- Ber ger, Hillquit and Lee. The first Stock holm conference that for which dele gates arc arriving now has been Qer-man-inspired and has urosnects of be spending a few days in Salem with j ing entirely German controlled. When friends, having come Tuesday, this German scheme to dominate the meeting became apparent. Russian so mms Ana Miner, soprano, will appear eialists voted tn call n true iioti in concert tomorrow night at the Grand ; meeting, to which representative social- theatre. On this occasion Miss Miller will mako her first concert appearance in tfalem since her return from the cast where sho has been devoting the past 3 years to study. Her program for the evening is do lightfully arranged, and her singing is well worth the appreciation of all music . lovers. Mrs. Louis H. Compton, who lias been passing several weeks at Vancou ver barracks with Lieutenant Comp- lsts ot all nations should be invited. Apparently it is to this Russian invi tation that the French socialists have sent their acceptance. New York boys will refuse to register June 5 and that branches of the league are being organized in other American cities which expect by tomorrow to have a membership of 50,000. To Help Tight law. The American Union Against Militar ism opened offices on Fifth avenue. Roger N. Baldwin, secretary, announced that the union's purpose is "to give legal aid to the 15,000 youths who have told us they have conscientious scruples against military service and to urge the war department to make provision for their exemption " Among tho active organizers of this union are L. Hollingsworth Wood of the Society of Friends; Rev. John Haynes, Rev, Norman M, Thomas, Professor Harry Ward, of Boston, Scott Nearing. of Toledo, and Edinond C. Evans, of Philadelphia. Hundreds of conscriptuble youths to day sought employment in navy yards, munitions plants and other places where the laborers will not be taken for trench fighters. The no-conscription league will put most of its efforts, Emma Goldman said todav, "on Chicago, San Francisco, Cleveland. Philadelphia, Pittsburg. De troit and Buffalo." The league claims 4,000 members in I hicago. SUPERWQMAN TELLS 0Y IN OREGON Miss Fern Hobbs, Once Sec retary to Governor, Visits Salt Lake Under the above heading the Salt May 27, bag the following alleged in' terview with Miss Fern Hobbs, which if correct shows the little lady has be come fully awake to her abilities and importance. The Telegram story follows "What the state of Oregon has been trying to accomplish for the past twen ty five years and failed, one frail lit tle woman has brought about in less than nine months. "And to this woman belongs the credit of takine from the railroad oc topus 3,000,000 acres of land, valued at more tnan ;o,uuu,uiiu, ana placing it in reach of the homesteader. "The little person who was respon sible for this reversal of form is Miss Fern Hobbs, attorney at law, and one time secretary to former Governor us wald West of Oregon. "Miss Hobbs is a guest at her sis ter's home in Midvale and of friends in Salt Lake, where she attended school for a number of years- She is one of the many noted women of the West who have .been 'written up' and 'pic tured' in the national magazines as one who does things. "It was Miss Hobbs who, as Govern or West '8 secretary, closed the notori ous gambling houses and saloons which were operating in violation of the law at Copperfield, Ore., after the sheriff of Baker county and all his deputies, to sav nothing of the town constables, had tailed, -being afraid to enforce the law. was Acting Governor During the governor's absence and because of the death of the secretary of state, Miss Hobbs was for three days acting governor, of Oregon. "Since Governor West's retirement to private life Miss Hobbs has been admitted to the bar and in the capacity of attorney she has been employed by the state ou some of its most intricate MM 4 4ttt4tttt UNCLE SAM WILL USE THEM Says Separate Peace. Chicago, May 31. Government ami finny officials today were discussing the declaration by United States Senator Lewis, (luring an address at the South Washington, May 31. Thirteen Shore Comitrv club late vestertlnv. Hint terned German navy and commerce ves Russia will arrange a separate peace sels were today transferred into the with Geniianv within 110 days. I service of the United States by special "The revolutionists had taken the order of President Wilson, . . IBarg .Day o am WELCOME BARGAIN DAY VISITORS WELCOME We extend a cordial invitation to visit our store Bargain Day, June 2. The public knows that our prices were always consist ently low for the class of up to date, snappy merchandise we handle. But while we are on this Bargain Dav Job, and to show what we can do, just for ONE DAY ONLY, we are go ing to give some very interesting bargains on a good many articles from our brand new stock of Hats, Shirts, Neckwear, etc Prices that will be worth your while. SCHEi'; Salem's Men's and Young Men's Store. 344 State Street cases. After the attorney generals of Ore- eon for vears uast had failed to bring about a satisfactory settlement in the famous Oregon land grant controversy, in which the Southern i'acilie rerusea to return to the government millions of acres of valuable farming land which had been granted it when the country was just beiug opened to set tlement, Miss Hobbs was asked to take the case. Sho has been working incessantly for the past nine months and she is now on her way home from Washing ton, D. C, carrying the gladsome news that sho has successfully combated that corporation and the state of Ore gon will be greatly enriched therefrom. "'It was jus-hard work that's all,' said Miss Hobbs, modestly, at her sister s Home yesterday. " 'When 1 took the position as sec retary to Governor West, and 1 made up my mum to do any ana everyining inUl IS rClllllIVU 111 SUCll irvaiiiun, continued Miss Hobbs, '1 was deter mined that if I must visit penitenti aries, insane asylums, or, in fact, any where that a man would be asked to do, I would do it. Beating Gamblers Easy " 'I always tclt that since I was backed by the laws and the state of Oregon, 1 could do anything I set out to do. That is why I experienced no great difficulty in closing gambling dens iu the town of Copperfield. It was not 1, but the governor's secretary and the state of Oregon.' Miss Hobbs, who has spent several weeks in Washington, says that in the East people arc ntaking plans in antic ipation that the war will last indefinite lv. She says the West does not take the entrance of the United States into the European conflict nearly so seri ouslv as the East. "Around the capitol, she says, the air is surcharged with secrecy. The sen ate gallery is no longer open to the public, except by pass, anil tnoso arc scarce. They are issued for only one day. "She states that employes in the cap itol, who have been there for fitty vears, must have a pass to go from one department to another. ! suspect that 1 will receive a warm welcome when I reach Salem. she said, 'because of the winning of this case and 1 would be roonsa to say that 1 am not elated at the outcome. ji course, l started oui 10 win, um, you know, there always are plenty of chances to fail.' "Miss Hobbs left for Oregon yes day." WELCOMOARGAINS (Continued from page on.) SHIP I FY 9 -8 . : ' I JUNE WHITE SALE Salem's Big Annual Money Saving Occasion in the Snowy and Light Weight AVearables for Summer Now in Progress f 1 n vn AAnfanf Y..l- t 1 i-t 1 i- 1 1 proval. Here you will find hundreds of items for the most exacting reauire- ti ments quality, style, workmanship and assortments. . This is an opportuni ty for the woman who wants the best for the least money. (A few contract goods excepted.) Richardson's Linens Towels White Wash Goods ' ' Blankets Crisp Undermuslins Stationery Silk and Lingerie Waists Sheets Child's White Hosiery Sheeting Women's White Hosiery Slips Infants' and Babies' Wear Neckwear Children's White Dresses . Notions Women's White Dresses Ribbons Women's Wash Skirts Handkerchiefs Nurses' "Dix" Uniforms Wool Satts Cotton and Silk Underwear Cotton Batts EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES-QUALITY CONSIDERED Jun e Clear aw av on t Coats, Suits, D 1 QUALITY HMNWSE POM PRICES I 4 ... t Kuppenheimer and Frat Suits "Crossetf Shoes Mile. M. Buffs "The French Shop," millinery. George O. Will Pianos, musical instruments, etc. Scotch Woolen Mills Store Men 's made to measure clothing. Ray L. Fanner Hardware company Hardware, cuttlery, silverware, etc. Scott ft Piper Bicycles, motorcycles, etc. Haitman Bros. Jewelry. Watt Shipp company Sporting goods, auto and bicycle iop- tilies. Portland Ky'., Light & Power company Gas ranges, electric appliances, etc J. L. Busies: & Son Groceries, etc. Cherry City Restaurant. Oregon Theatre. Motion pictures, vaudeville, etc Bligh Theatre Motion picture and vaudeville. Ye Liberty Motion pictures. P. E. FuUerton Ladies' shoes, suits, millinery, etc Vide Bros., Auto Dealers Agents for the Ford, Studebaier, etc The Bootery SLoei of all kinds. Painless Parker Tho dentist. Schei'a Clothing, furnishings and shoes. Eastern Oreenbaum. Dry goods, millinery, clothing, shoes Chas. R. Arcjhard, Implement Co.. f arming implements, gas enaines. etc u. w. jonnson s ire., Men's furnishing goods. P. W. Woolwortb. Co.. 5c, 10c and 15c mdse., notions, house noia necessities, eandies. etc. E. T. Barnes General Merchandise. The Spa Candies, Ice Cream. Luncheon, etc. Charles W. Niemeyer Coal Dealer. W. J. PORTER, Wall twper, raiuts, art foods. Fittsl Market Fish, sea foods, etc. Capital Drug Store Drugs and driisr supplies. Edwards & Cory Butchers and packers, two stores. Salem Fruit company Dealers in produce, etc. Royal Bakery Bread, paltry, etc. Trover ft Weigle Photographers. Brackett ft Gray Tires, accessories, vulcanizing. D. H. Mosher Merchant tailor. Bethel Notes (Capital Journal Special Service) Bethel, May 31. The Bethel Thimble club met at the D. M. Evans home on the twenty fourth. The house was beau tifully decorated with white lilac A very interesting meeting was had. Roll call brought forth miscellaneous respon ses. Lucille nobinson sang a solo enti tied "Memories, ' and gave a recita tion entitled "Little Boy Blue." As a number were preseut who were not at tne meeting or April io, airs. Hoftman was requested to again recite "Klder Lamb's Donation," which she kindly did. "Mrs. Baker recited Longfellow's poem "tne 1 himren s Hour." She wishes so much that all the wives in our beautiful land would think seri ously a'bout what the poet says, "What would the world be to s if the chil dren were no more. " Those present were Mrs. Montgomery of Salem, Mrs. t'has. McPeek and little daughter of ruitland, Mrs. H. R. Curtis, Mrs. K. G. Matten, Mrs. J. E. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. V. M. Robinson and Lucille Robinson. Mrs. O. H. Heinke and sons, Mrs. W. P. Brinkley, Mrs. J. M. Nichols. Mrs. A. H. Fuestman. Miss Hazel Fuestman, Mrs. H. B. Hoffman. Mrs. Ida S. Ba ker, Mrs. D. M Evans and Mrs. A. L. Schulz. The next meeting will be at, the home of Mrs. A. H. Fuestman oq the twenty first of June. There was a dance at the Garden Road Cheese factory Saturday night. There was a big crowdand a big time. Among those present from here were Roy Marchand, John, Henrv and Wal ter Hain, Walter Vanderbcck, Frank Kunciter, Chris and Mike Battalion, Misses Rose and Christine Battalion, i ass iMcholSf tiustave Bahnsen and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Jonnston. Members of the Bethel Thimble club met at the W. P. Brinkley home Sun day atternoou and packed some boxes to send to three Bethel boys who are now with Company M. Emil Sundborg, George Matten and John Clark are do ing military duty "somewhere in Ore gon." Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Schrunk and the Misses Alice and Bessie Schrunk of Aumsville called at the W. P. Brink ley home Sunday afternoon. Tho Geer baseball team played Pra tum at Geer Sunday afternoon. Mike Battalion and Cass Nichols were the Geer battery and tho score was S to 7 in favor of the home team. J. D. Clark is having gravel spread on the road near Geer station. The gravel is smppea to ueer making a short haul for the teams. Mr. and Mrs. John Zak and familv nioved to Liberty Saturday. Mr. Zak has employment there making cord wood and grubbing. Miss Verna Hasemann of Mill City spent the week end at the D. M. Evans home visiting with her former teacher, Mrs. A. L. Schulz. The Bethel industrial club had a party at the A. L. Sundbora home last Friday night. The following lead their trades in the spelling contests for the past vear. Chester Sundborg fourth grade, Elmer Vanderbeck fifth grade, Ivv Roth sixth graite. Minnie Battalion seventh grade, and Elmer Roth eighth grade. A. U Prhulz, C. U. Paae and O. L. Brubaker went fishing Sunday. They re)ort fair luck. Henry Bahnsen has been ouite sick with the measles but is recovering. Mrs. Montgomery of Salem snent the weok end at the J. M. Nichols home. Mr. Casor and John Zoehler of the! Evergreen Cheese factorv, visited the ' Garden Road Cheese factorv recently and bought a quantity of brick cheese J The Evergreen factory is running tw.i vats now. They are getting a large ' quantity of milk as many farmers are! finding that it pavs better to sell milk for cheese than to sell cream or make ' butter. 1" Ed Scbulz, Henry Hain and Miss Clara Kirscher motored to Mt- Angel a week ago last Sunday. They went via Scotts Mills and found good rock roads most "of the way. Next week is the bond election. There are several other measures to be. voted on and all of them should be vot ed down except perhaps the one provid ing that city elections shall be held at the same time as state elections. Even this does not interest us very much, As for increased pay for legis lators and unequal taxation, the people can be trusted to vote for equality am! honesty. It seems that our friends at Yeoman station have had a lot to sav about the condition of the road over there. For the love of Mike, what do they expect? Don't they realize that here in Oregon the cross roads are not supposed to be improved F The logical remedy is to open up more cross roads. When the majority of tho people live on cross roads we may look for some improve ment in conditions but in the- mean time well, the majority rules. Special Price BARGAIN DAY ONLY J ;S. Latest Creations HATS for Tf SIX DOLLARS We Specialize in Children's Hats These are also greatly reduced in price for this day. MRS. HP. STITH in Kafoury Brothers Store