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r THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM. ORECQv THUSDAY. FEB. 21, 1918. THREE nriyrfini-larnTnnnn.ili.i 1 1 A If In I llirvtll . -Wi.-t-, tnrimrV?-M1 fl III IV V I M 1 1 V I III . e Luuio j. oinroun . ft ANNOUNCESCAKDIDACY FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE Get Get a a mi rrnn n r Man 1 U f3 lu W'h m Number i ; i 1 ; -in Nu moer ByHallCaine A Super-Feature Produced on "Isle of Man" It will make you sit tense and grip your seat with excitement, it will make you cry with love and sympathy for big, smiling Pete, and it will make you laugh with pure, undiluted joy. STARTS FRIDAY LIBERTY THEATRE USUAL PRICES NORTHWEST NEWS sc fs j(c f sc sc sfc sjc sfc s)c )fc Jc Women Workers' Pay. Portland, Or., Feb. 21. Women work ers should receive a 20 pur ceut wago increase in view of increased living costs, is the recommendation of the in dustrial Welfare Commission's special committee today following an investiga tion into wage conditions among women workers. The committee held that the cost of living has increased 40 per cent, and that the increase of 20 per cent in wages will equalize the sacrifice to be made in this time of stress. Hearings have teen in progress several weeks and scores of workers, employers and eeono mists have testified. Buying Army Horses. Portland, Or., Feb. 21. Inaugurating a policy of eliminating red tape by pur chasing direct from the ranchers, Cap tain F. S. Von Stade and Lieutenant C. C. Weeks, United States arnjy re-j mount station at Fort Keogh, Mont.,' today began a tour of eastern and cen tral Oregon in livestock centers to Duy horses and mules for the army. Pay ments will be made upon selection of the steeds, flat rates of $125 for cavalry horses and $215 each for mules being Bet by the government. Heretofore all horses were purchased by the government from commission men. Ship Peanut Butter. ,. Brownsville, Or., Feb. 21. A ship ment of peanut butter to a loeal firm is on the way to the jobber in Portland today for analysis, following discov ery of bits of glass in several cartons. It is believed the glass is an extraneous substance aecidently in the peanut but ter as the particles were too large' to lave passed througn machinery and too large to do any injury. Simpson Candidate. Marshfield, Or., Feb. 21. L. J. Simp ion today announced himself as a can didate for the republican gubernational nomination, and tonight opens a whirl wind campaign that will keep him busy every day and night until the primar ies. Simpson is a prominent Coos bay business man. This section has been urg ing him for several months to become a candidate, but heretofore he has re fused to announce his intentions. Since the outbreak of the war, Simpson has taken an active part in conducting all patriotic drives in Oregon. . x Tillamook I. W. W. Tillamook, Or., Feb. 21 Demand for the return of incendiary literaturo con fiscated when an I. W. W. was arrest ed for attempting organization work at a loeal lumber camp was made today by C. P. Libby, Portland attorney, who states he is counsel for the I. W." W. The sheriff's office refused to return the literature. It is expected that Libby will begin court action. Katzenjammcr Kids Will Be Here Scon The original happy, snappy cartoon musical comedy made from the "Kat zenjammcr KiJs" cartons that havo delighted millions who have watched the funny antics of Hans and Fritz and the other characters of the fam ous illustrations in the comic pages of 'the leading newspapers, ,will be the attraction at the Grand Opera House for one night, Monday Feb. 25. There has never been a cartoon mus ical comedy exactly like "Katzeniam- taer Kids." Here is a musical comedy that is a riot of pretty girls, gay lauehtor and catchy music presented in massive stage pictures and with cos tume and electrical effects that out shine anything of its kind ever at-J tempted. " Katzeniammer Kids" is the worms greatest fun show with Hans and Fritz as the central rigures ana wnn in a Katzenjammer, Der Captain, Per Pro fessor and all the other comical cut Iids from tho funny pages placed up- kn tho stage in uproariously hilarious Situations. Heretofore all the cartoon musical K-omedies placed on the stag were pro duced with only a few of the charac ters from the cartoons, but in the "Katzeniammer Kids" all the issues Statement and Plat form Upon Which He Will Run For Governor North Bend. Feb. 21. Louis J. (Simpson, of this city has decided to become a candidate for governor in "the coming republican primaries, and made public today the following state ment and platform: "In announcing myself as a candi date for nomination for governor on me repuDiioan ticket at the primary election to be held on May 17, 1918, vV " , L.J-SiJp50X. I 111 14 s il Jy-grJj u y E IF YOU APPRECIATE OUR EFFORTS TO HELP YOU DRESS WELL AT A MINIMUM EXPENSE. IF YOU REALIZE THE VALUES WE ARE OFFERING AND THE ACTUAL MONEY WE ARE SAVING YOU ON Ml jBWW ood. Eastern Oregon - Tragedy. Canyon City, Or., Feb. 21. Fritz Ea der, son of a wealthy rancher of the Long Creek district, is in jail today charged with murder as a result of the killing of E. MeCue after a quarrel regarding ranch matters. McCue was ieeding stock at the time, and his body was pierced by three bullets. Ball Player Arrested. Portland, Or., Feb. 21 Charged by two young women with wandering into 41a; mntn ami talrinir a mirqp contain- ing $4, Bill Stump, former Beaver, now V?orthington Pump also showed ' . ' . ... , . a .win. rfh MHinrtrioa ealna nP atnnlr Tina. aciters from the funny pictures appear. These characters are surrounded by a 'big beauty chorus and with the catchy songs, novel dancing and swinging mu 'sic. The result is an evening's real en tertainment. Gazzolo, Gatts and Clifford, the pro ducers of the "Katzen jammer Kids," Coast o tho beauity of the chorus of Itheir big sho.Wt Thase pretty girls aro handsomely gowned, in varied colored tereations and in the picturesque stago settings that the producers have pro vided tho result is entrancing. Sola Hews Notes (Capital Journal Special Service) Eola, Feb. 21. Earl Ferguson has quit the ship yard work in Portland itor a while and will work at- farm iwork. Mr. and Mrs- Shindler of Salem, also iMrs. Schindler's little niece, Grace Litchfield, spent Sunday with their Telativos here, tho Holnians. Tho Eola Red Cross helpers worked at tho home of Mrs- Clifford Brunk Tuesday. Those present were Mrs. An- itrican, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Holman, Mrs. iR. Brunk, Mrs. Youngberg, Mrs. Een- ner, Miss Mi!ty, Mrs- Clifford Brunk and Mrs. Mitty. Our next meeting will be at Mrs. Hohnan's on the last day of the month. i B. I. Ferguson bought a hundred 'pounds of yellow corn for seed, from "Eph, Young, for ten dollars. Ed Mitty bought a cow the first of the week. i Frank Clement has returned from "Fossil, Wheeler county, where he has been working. uesire to appeal to the voters of "Oregon as individuals, who, as such, are well qualified to judge the issues of tho day and who can and will vote' as their judgment shall direct. I' ' ' 1 am a republican and believe in ' ' "the principles of the republican party, I ' and above everything I am an Ameri-1 1 can and believe In the principles of ; tiriV Cn.mit.rv T nm tint a mAmKn.. n-f 1 nor affiliated with, any particular ifl' taction or part of the republican par- char- ty: nor am I pledged to support anyi EI 1 B 8111(0. gprijwwtj iwm Himnwp jrnnnWWIJWjW lri"A--J-ha--Mi'iiiiiaiiil'f ihinnwiiBiiiiiigr fci mm' YOU'LL HEED THIS TIMELY WARNING AND BUY THIS WEEK Men's $5.00 Dutchess Pants, sale ..... $3.70 Men's $5 Dress Shoes, sale $-3.95 Men's $3.00 Soft Hats, sale $ 1.78 Men's $2.50 Cotton Union Suits,.. J $ Men's $1 and $1.25 Dress Shirts, broken line 58c Men's 75c Neckwear, all styles, big line .... 54c Men's $13.50 to $16.50 Suits sale ........ $9.85 FR.EE SAT. FEB. 23 at 8 P. M. We will give a Beautiful Indian Robe FREE. Every adult person (man or woman) entering our store is entitled to a number. GET A NUMBER EVERY DAYWE WANT YOU TO COME WHETHER YOU WISH TO BUY OR NOT Overcoats, sale $12.1 of the candidates for office at the coming primary election. I pledge tho poople of Oregon, that, in conducting my campaign I will not support any particular candidate for office in pref erence to the other candidate for the same office; that I will not promise j appointment to office or political pat-' ronage to anyone; that if nominated' and elected T shall enter office with j except inose wnicn i give to tne peopio -.-.. w.w.w.ww.Mw-ww- Men's 25c Socks, tan, white and black . 16c Men's $2 Flannel Shirts, Military Collars $J 4g Men's 75c Swiss Ribbed Shirts and Drawers 2$c Men's 35c Neckwear, big assortment ... . Men's President Suspenders ....... 34c Men's 50c Woolen Socks black only 29c SALEM'S PIONEER CLOTHIERS G. W.; JOHNSON & CO. themse.lves;rcserving the right to make such appointments and to conduct the 'Office with whatever unprejudiced in dependence the best interests of the people of Oregon and the development ipc.ace and welfare of the state shall demand. If the voters decide that they do not desire that I be their candidate Market Is Lower In Wall Street Today New York, Feb. 21. The New York Evening Sun financial review today said : Today's prices ruled fractionally low er. Pronounced, weakness was shown by Pressed Steel Car, St. Paul Preferred and Common and Brooklyn Kapid Tran sit and pronounced firmness was shown by Marine rPeferred and Commoif Tooacco stocks, Isational Enameling U. S. BANK BLDG., SALEM, ORE. - -.. it further as a means of affording em ployment for tho hundreds of thous ands of soldiers during the period of readjustment cr until such time as the productive activities of peace will re- T will give my undivided support to quire their employment. igned'to play shortstop with Pittsburgh j strength. Otherwise sales of stock pos- o,f,i iot -storrlnv TTB wn t. sessed little significance. leased a short time afterwards when he explained the affair was a result of his getting off at the wrong floor of the hotel. The opening was irregular and gen erally lower. The close was irregular with shipping I shares and a few specialties selling at the day a nigh. 'l-'i'V.,'l i lifc- NEW SHOW TODAY 13 1 A MARY MILES HUNTER Dainty damozel of girlish graces blue eyed fairy cf the screen in "BEAUTY AM) THE ROGUE" In which wide-eyed innocence disarms a callous crook. KIDDD2S 5c MATINEES 1 Oc EVENINGS 15c BLIGH THEATRE 'the republican candidate 4 of their choice. "I shall, as far as possible, make a personal campaign, with the object of (mooting as many individuals as time will permit, and shall endeavor to es tablish and maintain a close persona! relationship with the people of the state, so that I may the better know and understand their needs and re quirements. "In the present struggle for world peace, democracy and the very exist ence of the nation itself,' the first sol emn obligation of every man, woman and child is to the land of their birth or adoption. Faithful to that obliga tion Oregon is proud of its contribution in men, money, food, lumber and ships. The entire wealth and all of the 'resources of the state havo been plac ed at the disposal of the government, and if nominated and .elected, I shall accord the nation and the administra tion that full and complete measure of support and iss.istance which its pa-i triotic citizenship has already exacted. "Tho people of Oregon have placed upon tho state books" certain laws iwhich, if noiininated and elected, 1 shall, with all the power and authority of the office of governor, rigidly and uncompromisingly enforce. The spirit of the times and. the vital importance of state wide prosecution of the gov ernment's war activities require that law and order shall prevail. I shall consider it my sacred duty to pre serve euh a condition. "I favor the establishment of a na tional, universal eight hour dav for all classes of labor except for agriculture. the very nature of which, makes it impossible to restrict the working hours to any set number. ' 'I am firmly convinced that the progress, prosperity and development of Oregon demands that all lines of business, with due consideration for the absolute necessity of practicing most rigid economy, be maintained as nearly normal as war conditions will permit; ami that public expenditures should be limited to actual necessities, junrler no circumstances permitting pri vate or public improvement to inter- were wun xne successiui prosecution or i etc xne war. "I fa'or tho comprehensive im jprovement and. construction of roads, particularly the main or trunk high ways, which are of themselves mili tary nec?ssities, and I believe that during the war this work should be prosecuted only, with the consent and approval of the national government. I favor the con'Struction of an adequate system of military highways for the defense of the Pacific coast and be lieve that tho national eovernment should undertake h construction im mediately upon the termination of the 'war, an that those resources. unon which the'nation is so largely depend- mg m jrHt--uiini; me war. win tie properly conserved and protected and "If nominated and elected: "I shall encourage and support such legislation 'as may be necessary for the establishment of nation wide pro hibition and the permanent adoption of equal suffrage in the state and na tion. "I shall endeavor at all times to creato and stimulate that patriotic co operation between employer and em ploye rendered so necessary by the strenuous conditions of war and so essential to the progress and advance ment of tho state. Union Iron Work Turns fff Union Labor San Francisco, Feb. 21. The Union Iron Works which operates the largest shipbuilding plant on the Pacific coas! today turned to organized labor to se cure skilled workers for its pluut. The employment office at tiie plant was abolished and a bureau was estab lished at tho labor temple,- where men applying for work will have to pass an examination as to their fitness before they can get a job. This does not mean, officials of the iron works said, that the shipbuilding plant will be operated as a "closed" union shop. The Union Iron Works has Chamberlain's Tablets Tlne Tablets are intended especial ly for disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. If yon are troubled with heartburn, indigestion or constipation they will do you good. merely asked tho co-operation of the trndia nmnna in uimrimr uL-ill.wl nmvl.. , "I shall aid and assist in every way, (jrs commensurate witn aue ana proper economy, the educational system and institutions of the state and in every -possible manner increase their effi ciency. "With a knowledge and apprecia tion of tho enormous natural resources of Oregon I shall endeavor to promote development of those resources through establishment of new industries and by encouraging settlers and urging such legislation as will tend to make living conditions better for them and for the thousands of workers and la borers throughout the state. "In administering tho office of the state's highest executive I shall con sistently endeavor to give to Oregon an impartial, ch'an, (fonomical and businesslike administration, an admin istration, which, will have as its ideal, the greatest possible advancement of the moral, social and economie pros perity of the people, of tho state, and ithrough an ever increasing develop ment of its' tremendous resources keep Oregon at the top in the vast fabric of our national life." MICHIGAN TOWN WINS Washington, Feb. 21. Char lotte, Mich., wins. Every man, ' weman and child in Charlotte has bought war Bavings stamps, Representative John Smith of Charlotte proudly told the house yesterday. 3C 3C 30 3iC 5(C sfc WAS TKUE-BLUB GERMAN Chicago, Feb. 21. Mrs. An gleua Llauncrt, today was a divorcee alter she told Judge Brothers "you can bet your bottom dollar my husband is a German. " She said ho used tho German manner of submission "jus, heaved piano stools, shoes and little things like that at me." Wild Irishmen Would Start Trouble Over Here 21. "The Irish re o open an embassy Now York, Feb public" is going in Washington with an ambassador and will fly tho flag of the republic that was put down after a few days battle by tho British two years ago. Tho embassy was made possiblo as the re- BflS PS meeting teld liere, in which uuu was suoa, nbvd to maintain it, among tho contributors being tho Bol shevik! club of. New York, which gavu $10. Tho Irish anubastuHnr v?Hl e Dr. Patrick McCarten. 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