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BENEDICT XV. IS A BORN DIPLOMAT Selection Dua Largely to That Fact and His Age. ASTUTE, CALM, CAUTIOUS. "Choaan Becausa He Wat Racognixad a Safa Leader For Church When All Europe Wat In Arma la of an En gaging Personality Combines Char acteristics of Last Two Pontiffs. Toe Benedict XV. is the two hun dred aud sixtieth oceupnut of the chair of St Peter Like most of his predecessors he Is an Italian. Of flfty aeven ixipes since 1378 only four have been foreitrners. There were one Greek, two Spaniards and one Dutchman. As Benedict XV, If fate deals as kindly with him as his predecessors, the new pope is apt to occupy the throne for ninny years. He was fifty Bine years of age Nov. 21 last Plus X. was sixty-eight at his election, and bis pontificate lasted eleven years. Leo XIII. was the same age, and he leijmed twenty-five years. Gregory XIV. . who preceded Pius IX, was sixty-five years of age when elected, and he reigned sixteen years. The youngest man to be chosen pontiff in the last three quarters ot a century was Fius IX. He was only fifty-four, and his pontificate covered thirty -two years. It is believed that the age of the new pope bad considerable to do with bis eboice at the present time. It was deemed wise to have a pontiff not weighted down with years or infirmity. Also it was realized that Cardinal della Chiesa was well versed in all the diplomacy of the Vatican, an especially Important consideration now, with half the world at war. Choice of Name Indicates Policy. "If we can Judge," says the Rev. John J. Wynne. & J., editor of the Catholic Encyclopedia, "of the Intention f the new pope by the choice of bis name, Benedict XV, he will combine very happily In his administration the characteristics of the last two pontiffs. Leo and Plus, the former distinguished for bis temporal policies, the latter for Ills spiritual. "Benedict XIV. was famous as a can onist, and a canonist Is needed now to bring to completion the great work be gun by Pius X. of codifying and adapt ing the laws of the church to Its mod ern conditions. The last Benedict was also a great liturglst and perhaps the most successful of all the popes in conciliating the eastern churches. It is very likely, therefore, that Benedict XV. will insist on the liturgical re forms, particularly in church music, established by Pius X, and there is no doubt that be will Imitate the late pontiff in attempting to bring about the unity of churches of the east and f the west" A man of diplomacy, a cool, level headed leader, a man of even temper who can face a tremendous emergency dispassionately, a man of the school of Cardinal Rampolla, with a keen rever ence for all the traditions of the Vati canthat Is the Impression Pope Bene dict XV. made upon an American who fcad a chance several years ago to meet and to know the man who Is now iead of the Roman Catholic church. It was In 1907, when be was then Mgr. della Chiesa, holding a minor post n the Vatican, that the present pontiff was In a position to meet men lrona foreign lands! One of these men was Amasa Thornton, a New York lawyer. Regarded as 8afa Leader. "The present pope," says Mr. Thorn ton, "never lost his bead and was never angry. He was one of the kind est hearted men I ever met "I think that he was chosen not be cause be wag a builder or a construc tive genius, but because he was recog nized as a safe leader for the church when all Europe was In arms. At an other time I believe be would not have been considered. "The new pontiff has a most engag ing personality. He convinces one at ence of bis earnestness. He Is familiar with Important issues. He is quick to grasp and quick to act He Is courte ous and at the same time guarded in lis response. "Pope Benedict is a strong believer In everything American." MELTING POT FOR GERMANY. Wedding Rings and Keepsakes to Re lievo Distress In the Fatherland. Hundreds of wedding tings, brace lets, baby pins, earrings and keepsakes ef all sorts of gold or silver have pour ed into the "melting pot" of the Ger man Historical Society of the State of New York from patriotic Germans. The metal will be converted into money and sent to the fatherland for the relief of soldiers' families. One woman, who said she was a widow, entered, accompanied by her five small children. She took off her wedding ring and placed it on the table with the other contributions, sayina that It was the only remembrance of her late husband. Charles Stolberg, a veteran of t!v Franco-Prussian war, gave a heavy gold watch to the fund, ne said that it bad been presented to him by his superior officers after the battle of 8e an, when he captured a French standard. BENEDICT XV 1 S 1 I 2 1 , . , V. ..v r-T, , .. iMN" . ' "5j. 1U4, by American Praas AaaocUtMav Pope Benedict XV, formerly Arch bishop of Bologna, Italy, who was elected successor of the late Pop Plus X. BRIEF WAR NEWS As a result of offensive tactics on the part of the allies the German forces Invading France are reported to have been compelled to retreat along the battle line running eastwafd one mile from the suburbs of Paris. Three reasons account for the sud den check of the Germans. First, their right wing, under General Von Kluck, seems to have moved so rap idly as to have lost touch with the rest of the German army; second, the French were able to utilize a large part of the Paris garrison as a field force, thus giving them a numerical superiority; third, the difficult nature of the ground was a handicap to the Germans because of their unfamiliar ity with it The main portion ot the Germans' right wing was attacked frontaliy by the British army, which had been transferred from the north to the east of Paris, and by a French corps ad vancing alongside it on a line be tween Crecy, Couloummiers and Se zanne. The combined operations were a complete success. The German flank was forced back with heavy losses to the River Ourcq, where it made a strong offensive movement, despite severe counter attacks. Here the com bined French and British armies, aid ed by the Paris defense army, proved too strong for the enemy. The right wing was finally driven back upon the iine of the Morin river and then push ed back across both. The main body of the right wing was In grave danger because of the complete defeat of the covering force. While the German right wing has been driven back and thrown into dis order, the French Armies to the east heavily engaged the German center, which had pushed forward to Vltry le Francois and finally scored a notable success. On the eleventh the Ger mans finally showed signs of giving way and they were compelled to aban don their entrenched position at Vl try. The French are driving the enemy northward to the Argonne forest. The Germans who are retreating along the whole line of the Meuse river are re ported to be Buffering greatly not alone In personnel and war materials, but in the morale of troops. In Lorraine, the French say they have won further successes and to have been enabled to straighten out their line along that frontier. Russia's operations In Gallcla dur ing the week have been held In the district about Lemberg by the arrival of German reinforcements to support the Austrian army. That the Russian troops cannot make such headway against the German battalions as against Austrian Is proven by the re newed check Russia has received dur ing the week in East Prussia. On the Prussian and Posen cam paign nothing has been divulged, but official reports say the Russians are operating before Posen and Breslau and have occupied Tzenstochoff and Petrokoff. It Is thought, however, that they will satisfy themselves with trying to hold their positions in both Prussia and Posen until they have at tempted to dispose of the Austrians more completely. The Belgian army has become ac tive again and according to official reports from London is advancing from the forts around Antwerp. It apparently has divided Into sections and has reoccupied both AerscJhot and Malines, where there have been so many engagements during the past few weeks. BRIEF NEWS OF OREGON The third annual Trt-County fair will be hold In Condon on October 1, I and S. The second annual Benton County Fair Is to be held at Corvallls Septem ber 17-18 19. C. K. Sullivan, an attendant ot the state Insane asylum, was arrested for assaulting three patients, and was fined $50. Seven prominent Albany women are included in the list ot Judges and clerks for the coming election In No vember and the city election in De cember. A hop dryer owned by Campbell & Walker, on the P. E. & E. lino, be tween Eugene and Springfield, was destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of $12,500. A conference of governors, state of ficials and Immigration commissioners of Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utuh and Oregon will be held In Portland, November 2$ and 27. Estimates made by the state forest ry department fix the fire damage to green timber during the season at ap proximately $6000 and to logging equipment at $40,000. "Not guilty" was the verdict of the Jury at Baker In the trial ot "Scotty" Cosgrove, charged with the kilting of William Carroll, his mining partner, in their cabin near Bourne, Inst spring. District Attorney L. A. Llljequlst. of Ccquille, has started a thorough In vestigation of the recent robbery at Empire, when five men asserted they were held up and robbed ot nearly $1000. Dr. W. H. Lytle, secretary of the state livestock and sanitary board, has announced that the board has employ ed two inspectors to make war on sheep scab in Malheur and Harney counties. With the connecting In ot Coal Creek to the city water supply, citl iens ot La Grande are now relieved of any anxiety as to future water shortage unless some unusually se vere conditions should arise. Republican registration In Multno mah county has Increased a fraction over 21 per cent over the total regis tration In 1912, while the democratic registration has increased over 100 per cent of what it was in 1912. Corporation Commissioner Watson has requested District Attorney Evans of Portland to Immediately file suits against all textbook corporations which have not compiled with the law relating to foreign corporations. John Rossman was Instantly killed In Joe Jackson's logging camp above Wendling when his thumbs were caught between the drums of a don key engine. His whole body was drawn in and his life crushed out. Since the recent ruins have ended the forest fires In Linn county, the 18 fire guards together with an addition al crew ot 20 men have been assigned to the work of making new trails and constructing more telephone lines in the Santiam national forest. The state fish and game commission is notifying the public that the hunt ing season on California (valley or little blue) quail will remain closed this year In Multnomah," Clackamas, Washington, Yamhill, Polk, Marlon, Benton, Linn and Lane counties. Alexander W. Pool of Portland has been appointed recorder; W. F. White, J. L. Kelly of Portland, appointed chainmen, and Russell W. Watrous, Portland, computer. In connection with the valuation of railways by the Interstate commerce commission. W. G. Carroll, Junior engineer Corps of Engineers, U. S. A., reports to Ma jor Morrow in charge of operations In the first Oregon district, that during August active work was conducted on the south Jetty at Nehalem Bay, and 135 feet of new tramway was built, while 7900 tons of rock was dumped. The Rotary club of Portland has joined the campaign against billboards and signs on the Columbia highway. A committee was appointed to go over the road, locate places where signs would most likely be placed and pledge property owners In writing not to permit the erection of advertising signs. Announcement has been made by the governor's office that E. G. Hop son, supervising engineer for the re clamation service In this state, will soon file a report with the secretary of the Interior relative to feasibility of the- extension of the Tumalo Irri gation project through federal and state aid. Comprehensive exhibits represent ing all of the educational Interests of the public schools and the state In stitutions will be shown this year at the state fair. The old pavilion has been set aside by the state fair board for he exhibits, and nearly all of the space has been taken by the educa tional interests. Visitors at the Oregon State Fair this fall will have an opportunity to pleasure cars made, also 10 trucks inspect 40 of the newest and best with a carrying capacity of 1000 lbs. to five tons. The state fair board has decided to set aside npace for auto mobiles In order that the machinery ball will be complete from a plow to a heavy duty truck, 1 9 1 4 , Buick- Gars V r (Limited in Supply) r lrW'tr"H" aTl aV -ea- W Only a Few Left for 1914 Delivery If You Want One You Will Have to Hurry Free service guaranteed when you drive a Buick. Not only by the- local agent, but also by the 'Buick Factory. Motto: "Satisfied Customers" NIGHT AND DAY SERVICE HUFF-NOBLE AUTO CO. O. L Huff PRINEV1LLE," OREGON w. Noble AGENTS FOR CHALMERS AND BUICKS ft Fruit Trees! Central Oregon Grown The only kind you can afford to plant ILLUSTRATED ..-TALOGUE FREE. .Write for one. Prices low enough to surprlHe you. Laf ollette Nursery Co. Prineville, 6 0. Oregon The Oregon Bar At the Old Stand G.W. Wiley & Co., Prps All kinds of Choice Liquors Wines and Cigars. Famous Ranier Beer in Bottles and on Draft Lower Prices on Ford Cars Buyers to Share in Profits Effective from Auguxt 1, 1914, to Augimt 1, 1915, and guaranteed againit any reduction during that time: Touring Car $490 Runbout 440 Town Car 690 ' F. 0. B. Detroit, all cars fully equipped. (In the United, States only), For further particulars regarding the low prices and profit-sharing plan see C. W. WILSON 1-15 Crook County Agent, Prineville, Ore. Garage Opposite Post Office av The Brosius Bar Finest Brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigar. . LAGER BEER ON DRAUGHT F. E. BROSIUS, Proprietor The Man Who "Makes Good" is the man with an idea and the acumen and resourcefulness to make the tdea a factor in his every day life a factor in bis own advancement. This man will find OUR BANK ACCOUNT PLAN acts as a stimulant to greater achievement as well as afford ing protection to his preHent income. The First National Bank Of Prineville, Oregon. The Oldest Bank In Central Oregon Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits, $150,000.00 T iTTTVr H h ! Hi i Shingles, Mouldings, Windows, Doors, GliiHHef), Etc. Etc., Etc SHIPP&PERRYl PRINEVILLE, OREGON J J