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Newspaper Page Textotlutn and OREG 36th Year OREGON CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1918 Number 21 forth ON CITY C PREPARES REGISTRATION GOVERNMENT CALL FOR MORE , MAN POWER FINDS LOCAL BOARD READY PRECINCT REGISTRARS NAMED Expected that Over Four Thousand Men in New Age Limits Will be Signed for Service Here Conforming to the announced de termination of the United States to prosecute the war against the ma chinations of autocracy to a success ful conclusion irrespective of the ' number of men required so to do or the expense attendant, there has al ready been introduced in the Sen ate of the United States a bill hav ing for its purpose the extension of the draft ages from eighteen to forty-five years. Whether"there devel ops "any modification of the propos ed legislation is of no moment, as it is plainly apparent the emergency will warrant the inclusion within the Selective Service of many millions of citizens not now amenable to the regulations. Therefore, in view of the fact that the forthcoming huge registration which is certain to take place in the very near future, probably as early as September 5, 1918, is an under taking of such magnitude as to make necessary comprehensive preliminary plans and painstaking effort on the part of those delegated to direct the enrollment, the local exemption board, composed of Sheriff W. J. Wilson, chairman; Iva M. Harring ton, clerk, and Dr. Hugh Mount, ex amining physician, has commenced with the preparations for the regis tration. It is expected that Clacka mas county will supply between 4000 and 4500 under the new call, but just what per cent of these Will be available for class one cannot be predetermined. The task confronting the local board in getting ready for this reg istration, which is more than double the volume of the 1917 call, is known to be a great one, but it is confident ly expected that the county draft or ganization will respond to the call and make all preliminary arrange ments for the registration, so that there will be no delay in signing up the persons to be subject to draft upon the passage of the necessary legislation and the issuance of Presi dent Wilson's proclamation. The Clackamas county draft or . ganization has been kept intact, and with but few changes the following are the same registrars as handled the previous registration. They have been notified by the local board to be in readiness for the big call, when the dates are set. Abernathy, Alfred Ladd; Arden wald, D. F. LeFevre; Barlow, Geo. G. Berg; Barton, Nannie D. Silva; Beaver Creek No. 1, Ben . Fischer; Beaver Creek No. 2, Luke Duffy; Boring, Amy L. Morand; Bull Run, James Fcgles; Canby No. 1, Ida B. Knight; Canby No. 2, D. R. Dimick; Canby No. 3, William Lucke. Canemah, Jessie L. May; Carus, George Ingram; Clackamas, Elmer Coleman; Clarks, J. A. Coulter; Cherry ville, W. E. Welch; Colton, L. P. Elliott; Concord, John Oatfield; Cottrell, A. C. Baumback. Damascus, Madge Byers; Dickey Prairie, H. J. Rastall; Dover, II. H. Udell; Eagle Creek, Florence C. Glover; Estacada No. 1,' Jess M. Bartlett; Estacada No. 2, E. Mae Yonce; Evergreen, Geo. C. Arm strong; Garfield, Charles Duncan; George, Fred Lins; Gladstone No. 1, Bertha Nelson; Gladstone No. 2, Maud Gallogly; Harmony No. 1, C. G. Millard; Harmony No. 2 Wallace F. Miller; Highland, Ida May Fel lows. Jennings Lodge, C. E. Meldrum; Killin, L. E. Dimick; Ladd Hill, James A. Parrott; Liberal, W. J. E. Vick; Logan, Laura L. Kirchem; Macksburg, Avon J. Jesse; Maple Lane; Marquam, W. Yoder; Milwau kie No. 1, Hattie B. Wissinger; Mil waukie No. 2, Maggie A. Johnson; Milwaukie Heights, Elizabeth S.-, Buck. Molalla No. 1, O. W. Robbins; Mo lalla No. 2, E. L. Palfrey; Mount Pleasant, Ward B. Lawtoh; Mulino, Mary S. Howard; Needy, Maud Cam eron; New Era, Blanche E. Brown; Oak Grove No. 1, Valerie G. Benvie; Oak Grove No. 2, Myrtie Williams. Oregon City No. 1, Daisy Etchi son; Oregon City No. 2, J. J. Tobin; Oregon City No. 3, Lenora E. Cooke; Oregon City No. 4, Delia Green; Oregon City No. 5, Nancy E. Chapman; Oregon City No. 6, Alma Moore; Oregon City No. 7, Mrs. Fred Tooze; Oregon City No. 8, Mary R. "Caufield; Oregon City No. 9, Jeanet te F. Scott; Oregon City No. 10, Nellie M. Alldredge; Oregon City No. 11, Geo. Everhart; Oswego No. 1, H. B. Bickner; Oswego No. 2, Mary L. Davidson; Oswego No. 3, James Skinner. Parkplace, E. L. Pope,; Pleasant Hill, Jessie M. Say; Sandy No. 1, Paul R. Meinig; Sandy No. 2, Blanche R. Shelley; Soda Springs, A. B. Hibbard; Springwater, C. M. Folsom; Sunnyside, F. M. Town send; Tualatin, Chas. G. Thompson. PAPER MILL MAN TO ENTER U. S. SERVICE ST. CLAIR HAS BEEN CLOSELY IDENTIFIED WITH PATRI- ' OTIC MOVEMENTS C. L. St. Clair, chief engineer for the Crown Willamette paper mill plant here, has been called by the navy recruiting service, and will leave Saturday for San Francisco to report for duty. Mrs. St. Clair and their nine months old son, Hal, will remain in this city during the ab sence of her husband. Mr. St. Clair has had considerable military training and experience, and since locating in this city has been active in patriotic organizations. He was commissioned on July 6 as lieutenant commander of the Unit ed States Naval Reserve Forces. He is a veteran of the Spanish-American war, and was in transport ser vice during the war. He was a mem ber of the Thirty-fourth Infantry, United States Volunteers, and sta tionedi n the Philippine Islands. He was in the famous northern advance of General Lawton, and was later of ficial interpreter for about a year at Aliaga. He retained his position at that place until the latter part of 1901. In February, 1902, Mr. St. Clair joined the navy as a first-class machinist, and served on various vessels for two years. On April 26, 1906, he went to sea as a marine en gineer in the merchant marine ser vice. He also served as chief en gineer in some of the lurgest plunts on the coast. Mr. St. Clair came to. Oregon City March 1, 1913, and since that time has teen chief engineer of the Crown Willamette Paper company plant at West Linn. He organized the Home Guard in Oregon City, of which there is a large membership. He is president of the Oregon City Rifle Club, and is considerel one of the crack shots of the club, and had also that reputation while serving in the army and navy before coming here. Mr. St. Clair has severed his connec tion with the big paper company to enter the service of Uncle Sam. He is a graduate of the Oakland, Cali fornia Polytechnic school.' MEMENTOS OF PIONEER DAYS ARE UNCOVERED In tearing down an old house on lower Main street,' workmen recent ly discovered a child's hand-made, copper-toed shoe, bearing the date 1848. Friday at the some place, Mrs. Lottie Fisher, wife of one of the wreckers, found the mate to the shoe, and alsq a copper one cent piece dated 1835. The coin is about the size of a half-dollar piece, and re sembles bronze more than copper. Under the flooring of the house she discovered an old fashioned gold brooch and a silver friendship ring. Some of the relics will be placed on exhibition at the McLoughlin home here. OREGON CITY ELKS WILL ATTEND STATE CONVENTION At the meeting of the local B. P. O. E. lodge last Friday night, plans were formulated for participation in the state convention, to be held in Portland August 26, 27 and 28. A committee on arrangements compos ed of James D. Olson, chairman, and Dr. Clyde Mount, Gilbert L. Hedges, E. J. Noble, and H. F. Tschirgi was appointed by Exalted Ruler Beard. The committee is planning on a spec ial ear to carry the lodge members to Portland, and they are also ar ranging the details of the grand pa rade. Chosen as delegates from this lodge were Gilbert L. Hedges, Dr. Clyde Mount, John Risley, James D. Olson, H. . F. Tschirgi, Thomas A. Burke, Harvey G. Starkweather, Grant B. Dimick, John N. Sievers, and W. B. Howell. CONTRACT BROKEN A. Laff Charged with Violation of Wood Hauling Agreement A. Laff is held as defendant in an action filed Wednesday by J. Canby Morgan, who charges that a wood hauling contract was broken by the defendant. The complaint alleges that Laff had agreed to haul six mil lion feet of timber from Clear Creek to Estacada, but that when about half through he threw up the job, and compelled the plaintiff to secure other help for the work. The sum of $1426.35 as damages is asked for by Morgan, who claims he was finan cially injured to that extent by the breach of contract. Council Appoints Sexton The city council at their meeting Wednesday night appointed J. W. Currin as sexton for the cemetery, his application for the job being the only one filed. Soldier Boy on Visit Corporal John Busch, of Camp Lewis, is here for a brief visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Busch, Sr. The young soldier will return to American Lake on Sunday. Union, N. M. Crissell; Viola, James Fullam; West Linn No. 1, Olivia Clark; West Linn No. 2, Geo. J. Hall; Willamette No. 1, Jess W. Hy att; Willamette No. 2, George F. Thompson; Wilsonville, Joe J. Thorn CLACKAMAS ANSWERTHE CALL CONTINGENT OF 19 SELECTIVES DEPART FOR CAMP FREE MONT, CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC QUOTA FILLED Local War Board Announces Hour of Departure for Spokane Call, and Releases Names The local war board at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning called in and in spected the 19 selectives who depart ed the same evening at 8 o'clock for Camp Freemont. California, fof training in the- national army. The boys who went in this call were Carl M. Troxel, Graydon Pace, Bruce Ruminski, Frank Fred Paycer, Ray S. Welsh, of Oregon City; John Schoppert, Clackamas; Francis Mc Gahuey, Oregon City; Amos Fred rick Short, Camas, Washington; Paul Travalini, Portland; Henry Peters, Portland; Alfred Lyons Johnson, Os wego; inditio Asti, and umDerto Minelli, Milwaukie; Delbert McKin ley Hutchinson, Molalla; Alex John Schmitz, Sandy; Edd Albert Grinde land, Barlow; Phillip Massinger, Jr., Hoff; and Thomas Vf. Jubb, of Port land. The following alternates were also called in to replace any that might fail to show up or be disqual ified for the call, Fred Babbler Ut tiger, Mulino, and Matt John Macho, Boring. . The selective service board has alco released the names of the in crement who go to the Benson Poly technic school on the 15th. These are class one men, who will take a two months' course in mechanics at the school, preparatory "to service at cantonments here, or abroad. Those who volunteered'for the call were, Clyde Eugene Mayfield, Walla Walla, , Wash.; John Moger, Spring-water;- Paul Kock, Sandy; Ralph Hardy, Molalla; Austin Nickeles, Oregon City; Lyle Tiedeman, Sher wood; Frank Zadnikar, Oregon City; Michael Hemrich, Boring; Ennis E. Gabriel,Oregon City; Henry Zim merman, Aurora; Walter Kitzmiller, Oregon City, and Ben Steining er, of Molalla. The hour of depar ture for these boys has not yet been set, but they will probably leave for Portland on the afternoon of next Thursday. Entrainment orders for the five volunteers who go to the Spokane school of mechanical arts for train ing have been received by the local board. The boys will leave here August 14th, on S. P. train No. 24, leaving about 5 p. m. Those who are making up the increment for Spokane are Glen M. Larkins, Muli no; Samuel G. Roake, Clackamas; Roy Paddock, Cane;ah; Thomas Lagsdon, and W. J. McLarty, of West Linn. In this list, Paddock is a class 2 man, and Roake is a class 4 man, while the remainder are all of the 1918 registration. UNOFFICIAL REPORT SAYS POST-OFFICE MAY MOVE There is rumor afloat to the effect that the local post-office may be moved from its location opposite the court house to a new site at 4th and Main streets, but no officiaj an nouncement has yet been made. The lease on the present quarters expires March 1, 1919, and the government has called for bids for a location for the following 5-yenr period. The Weinhard estate own the present post-office building, which was built expressly for the purpose. It is un derstood that they were underbid on the lease for the next term, the First National Bank and Barlow & David offering a location for $150 month ly. The location suggested is that now occupied by the Klemsen gro cery store and a furniture store, on Main street, between 4th and 5th. " TO SEND FRUIT W. C. T. U. Will Make Shipment of Jelly to Vancouver This Month A committee of ladies of the W C T. U. are preparing another ship ment of iellies and iams for the tinst hospital at Vancouver barracks,- and uiey nave issued a request that any one wishing to donate for the ship ment leave the goods at the Oregon City library bv the 17th. The shin- ment will be made from here Aug ust 19th. and it is hoDed to hava a large assortment. The preserved iruit will be served to the Boldiers confined in the military hospital. Ed Busch Accidentally Shot 'A report has been received here statingt hat Edward Busch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Busch. had heen accidentally shot in the arm at Camp Kearney, California, where the young man is taking training for the army. The wound is not serious bhvh the report, the fleshy part of the arm heing lacerated when his rifle was accidentally discharged at an inspection. MOW IS COMMITTED TO STATE HOSPITAL FAMILIAR CHARACTER ON CITY STREETS HAD PECULIAR GRUDGE ON AUTOS Albert Mow, a familiar character on the streets here for the past ten years, was recently adjudged . insane by examining physicians and commit ted to the state hospital by Judge Anderson. Mow's, age is not known, but it is estimated that he is about 65 or 70 years old. He has lived in Oregon for the past 30 years, and previous to his affliction was said to have been a first class locomotive en gineer. Little is. known of the man, but those who were acquainted with him here say that he was mentally affected some years ago, when a bank failed, taking $11,000 of his money with it. This represented his life time savings, and he never recovered from the loss. One of the peculiar phases of the insanity manifested by Mow was his seeming antipathy to automobiles. Hardly a day passed that he was not on the street, striking at passing ma chines with his ever present cane, and he has narrowly escaped being run down several times. He took keen delight in running his cane along the sides of a car, when park ed, scratching the" paint, and mar ring the finish. Car owners, noticing the streaks on their machines, were at a loss to account for it for some time, until the man's action became bold that everyone knew how it was being done. He was taken to Salem on Friday. SPEEDERS HAVE PAY DAY IN LOCAL JUSTICE COURT Clackamas County speed cops had busy day Sunday stopping the many joy parties on the highways, and Justice of the Peace John N. Sievers had a busy day Monday as sessing fines against those brought in. ihe day's toll of speed tax was levied as 'follows: O. A. Masey, $15; E. Erickson, $12; L. R. Smith, $15; C. H. Schilling, $10; George Parent, $15; C. L. Dickey, $10; E. E. Worms ley, $5; F. Robenat, John Shel- ton, $10; Dr.- Bruightfiig, $15; P. Christensen, $15; J. II. Koke, $15; and C. B. Bonger, $10, all of Port land, and H. A. Thompson, Seattle, $15, and P. L. Flegal, of Eugene, $10. Others arrested and ;ited to ap pear during the week (or hearings were W. H. Bair, mayor of Canby; and H. Ashenfelter, J. Fessler, L. McClintrose, W. G. Davis, and L. Johnson and C. Johnson, of Port land. Thes peeders were found in various parts of the county, Officer Meads finding a majority of the of fenders on the River Road, on the highway near Milwaukie, and other roads nearer Portland. There were no Oregon City folks caught in the dragnet, the most of the fast riders coming up from Portland. WANTS COURT TO RESTRAIN REMOVAL OF MACHINERY Susan C. Linn, administratrix of the estate of the late Benjamin F. Linn, deceased, has filed injunction and foreclosure proceedings against M. E. Lee, Minnie Lee, and H. N. Bain. The complaint states that the Linn estate holds a note and mort gage for $3,630 given by the Lees in January of this year, and that the mortgage covers a quarter section of section 12, township 3 south, range 2 east, including a quantity of stand ing timber and a saw mill outfit. The plaintig charges that the de fendant, H. N. Bain, claims title to the saw mill machinery, and she de clares that mortgage given her prov es his interest inferior to that of the estate. The complaint states, as a basis for action, that the defendant has threatened to remove the ma chinery from the mill and the prem ises, and she asks an order from the court prohibiting him from so do ing. She also asks that the mort gage, given to secure the note, be foreclosed, and a judgment for the amount be granted her. Attorney's fees in the amount of $350 are in cluded in the suit, and interest on the note at the rate of 6 is also asked for. WILLAMETTE BABY HAS A CLOSE CALL WITH DEATH Dr. Stuart on Monday attended the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Jones, of Willamette, who had beens everely gouged by an angered cow. The little tot had gone with his father to the barn at the home place, and had gone near the stall where the cow and a young calf were penned. The mother bovine in some manner became angered at the child, and hooked him in the neck. The horns gouged a gash about four inches in length, just missing one of the arteries of the throat. The boy was rushed to this city, where he was cared for, and his wounds dressed. Late reports had it that the wound was healing nicely, and that he would recover, although he had a very narrow escape. Dimick Makes Address Judge Grant B. Dimick was the speaker at a community service flag dedication at Hubbard Saturday evening. A musical program, and some patriotic readings were given. SALVATION ARMY SEEKS WAR F DRIVE TO START NEXT MONTH IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY FOR MERCY WORKERS REV, LINDEN HEADS CAMPAIGN Governor Withycombe Puts Seal of Approval on Work of Great International Body Oregon City and Clackamas coun ty are soon to be given their first opportunity of contributing to the great humanitarian Salvation Army War Service which is being carried on in and about the big camps and cantonments of this country and in the front line trenches of war-ridden Europe. The United States is being asked for a maintenance fund 'of $5,000,000; Oregon's apportionment is $50,000, half of which was raised in the city of Portland last winter. A campaign is now being organized, which will open the third week in September throughout the state, to secure the remaining $25,000. The organization which so succes sfully conducted the Portland cam paign has been kept intact and will conduct the state campaign. Dr. William Wallace Youngson, general; Mayor George L. Baker, chairman of the executive committee; William M. Ladd, treasurer; . O. C. Bortzmeyer, office manager. In addition, Evan gelist John M. Jjinden, formerly pas tor of the Baptist church here," and now connected with the Billy Sunday party, will be campaign manager. Since this is a war measure ap proved by the United States govern ment, leaders in the army and the Council of - National Defense, the detail of the work has been placed in the hands of 36 county chairmen of the Council of Defense. The quota for each county is already in the hands of each chairman, given them by State Executive Secretary, J..K, Kollock, of 1 ?-tland. ' Governor i mes Withycombe says in his proclamation commending this work to the sympathy and support of the people of Oregon: "The services of the Salvation Army in this country, as well as in France and England, since the out break of the war, have been of such meritorious character as to receive the official commendation of the President of the United States, the Secretary of War and General Per shing. This work is being perform ed in close co-operation with the Y. M. C. A., the Knights of Colum bus and kindred organizations offic ially recognized by the government. The members of the Salvation Army are performing a most difficult task with notable courage and devotion and are most worthy of the confi dence and assistance of our citizens. "I cordially commend this work and call upon the people of the State of Oregon to give earnest heed to its call for assistance in raising its war service fund, . thereby manifesting our continued and resolute purpose to give our men at the front un stinted aid and to support gladly those noble and self-sacrificing agencies that under God give hope and help to our soldiers and sailors." HARRIET LOUISE PRICE BURIED AT WOODBURN The funeral of little Harriett Lou ise Price, who died at the Oregon City hospital a week ago Wednes day night, was held from the Myers & Brady parlors at 1:30 last Friday afternoon. The remains were taken to Maple Hill Farm, near Woodburn, for burial. The child was the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Price, of this city, and was nearly two years old. She was born at Dallas, where Mr. Price was manager ofthe Price Bros, store. They moved to this city several months ago, where he is as sociated with his brothers in the clothing business. The little tot was a general favorite in the neighbor hood of her home, and the loss is felt most keenly by the many friends of the family. The parents have the deep sympathy of the entire city in their bereavement. TWINS ARE BORN Son and Daughter Come to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nash on Friday Twins were born to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nash of this city, last Friday, and the proud parents are receiving congratulations on all sides. Mr. Nash is an employe of the paper mills here, and the births took place at the maternity home of Mrs. D. A. Dillman, at Tenth and Madison streets. The girl weighs 5 pounds, and has been named Wilhelmina Ha zel, and the boy, whose weight is 6 pounds, has been named Franklin. Dr. Meissner attended the case, and reports all concerned doing nicely. Many Attend Services Many people from here attended the camp meeting services of the Evangelical church- at Jennings Lodge during the past week. Rev. Weiner, of Chicago, preached the sermons, and was well liked by his congregations. U CONSERVATION WILL TOP FAIR PROGRAMS ANNUAL EXHIBITION AT SA LEM WILL BE HELD DURING NEXT MONTH Plans for a great state fair at Sa lem thia,fall are going rapidly ahead under the direction of Secretary A. H. Lea. The dates for the event have been set for the week commencing September 23, and indications are that a good attendance will show up. THe exhibits this year are going to be all of a practical nature, on ac count of the shortage in food and material, says Secretary Lea, and every effort will be put forth to make the annual exhibition one of instruc tion in the increasing and conserving of the food and clothing supply of the state. "By increasing .and conserving both of these resources more supplies will be made available for our sol diers across tne waters, and more money available for the govern ment," said Mr. Lea recently. "The Food Administration has been asked to furnish an exhibit that ,will es pecially demonstrate the value of food substitutes and how to grow and use them to the best advantage, Lectures and demonstrations will be given on food production and conser vation in all agricultural, horticultur al and livestock departments." excepting lat harrows all swine under a new rule promulgated by the Board must be under one year and for the first time in the history of the fair the juvenile exhibitors of swine will be permitted to compete with adults. The goat department has been reinstated, and it is expect ed that in both the goat and sheep division the exhibits will be unusual ly good. Fully as many counties as last year will send agricultural exhibits and the machinery exhibit will be the best in the history of the fair. Trac tors and trucks will predominate and the famous Ford tractor will be on exhibition for the first time in the West. Prize winning canning clubs from the State of Washington will com pete with champion clubs of Oregon for premiums and the contests will be both interesting and instructive. The racing program will be superb, the music the best and the entertain ments of a high class order. RESIDENT OF COUNTY HIT BY BOCHE BOMB IN FRANCE Mrs. Tom Reynolds, of Molalla, has received a telegram from Ot tawa, Canada, stating that her hus band had been admitted to the gen eral hospital on July 19th suffering from bomb wounds. The telegram stated "bomb wounds multiply," which his wife has been given to un derstand means more than one wound. Reynolds, who was a resi dent of Molalla, is a British subject, and enlisted in the Canadian army. He but recently went to England, and the last letter received by his wife was written there on the first of July. She had not known that he was at the front until the telegram from the Director of Records was forwarded this week. DAYLIGHT THIEF MAKES OFF WITH BABY BONDS FRIDAY The theft of $150 worth of War Savings stamps has been reported from the home of Mrt and Mrs. J. O. Miller, at West Linn. The stamps were missed last Friday, and it is thought that they were stolen from the house in daylight. Mrs. Miller has been away from home, but her husband and son have been there each evening, which leads them to believe the vandal entered in the day time. The stamps were hidden between the pages of a school book, in an upstairs room, and thought to be entirely safe. There was one book with $83 worth in it, and a por tion of another book missing. MONITOR WOMAN SENT TO STATE INSANE ASYLUM Mrs. O. M. Hansen, of Monitor, near Woodburn, was taken to the state hospital Tuesday evening, on order of County Judge Anderson, after being adjudged insane by ex amining physicians. The woman is 39 years of age, and is a native of Norway. She has lived in the Unit ed States for 14 years, and in this county for the past 8 years. She has a husband, and five children, the youngest of whom is but 2 years of age. The afflicted woman has suf fered from mental incapacity for some time, and has one brother in the North Dakota asylum now. FORMER BOOKKEEPER HERE IN FRANCE WITH Y. M. C. A. Miss Mollie Rose, well known here, where she was employed for several years as book-keeper at the Huntley Drug Company, has arrived in France, where she has taken up work with the Y. M. C. A. Miss Rose left this city several weeks ago for New York City, where she se cured an appointment to go over seas. Guarantee the soldiers' rations by sticking to your own. CUT DADS FACE ADDED EXPENSES HIGH COST OF EVERYTHING IS BROUGHT HOME BY RE PAIRS ON ELEVATOR ESTIMATE ALMOST DOUBLED Council Meets in Monthly Session and Hears Reports on Speeders and Other Civic Evils At the regular monthly meeting of the city council Wednesday night, the matter of completing the repairs on the municipal elevator was taken up. The sheet iron covering of the shaft has been removed, and the framework covered with wood, the estimated expense of which would be about $453. This estimate was not up-to-date it seems, for when the work was completed it was found that the material costs had so ad- . vanced as to make the remodeling cost total $835.00. This figure does not take care of the painting, which was authorized at a former meeting of the body. Engineer Miller presented a report on the improvement work on Wash ington street, showing the cost to date as $1152.62. The question of fi nances for the public elevator and other funds was put in the hands of the committee for that purpose, and theyw ere instructed to devise ways andm eans of overcoming the exig ency The chief of the fire department was authorized to purchase 400 feet of fire hose, at an approximate ex pense of $500, to replace some of that' which has outlived its useful ness. The matter of speeding on Mo lalla avenue was brought up before the council by Councilmen Isom and Bridges, who said that the habit of burning up the pavement was fast becoming a menace to public safe ty. The mayor was authorized to affect some sort of an arrangement with the county officials, whereby the speed cops and deputy sheriffs would have authority to handle city cases, and hold them to strict accounta bility. UNAPPRECIATIVE BORING MAN HELD FOR ACTION I. H. Phipps, who was taken into . custody at his Boring home a few days ago on a federal warrant, was on Thursday bound over to the grand jury by United States Commissioner Drake, in Portland. He is charged with violation of the espionage act. the specific allegations being that he cursed the government when ap proached by solicitors for the War Savings stamps. He made the state ment that as the government had never done anything for him, he would do nothing for the govern ment. His remarks were taken down by the salesman, and introduced as evidence at his hearing. He will come up before the federal grand jury at the coming session for com plete investigation. MOLALLA EDITOR TAKES A Y. M. C. A. TRAINING COURSE Gordon J. Taylor, editor of the Molalla Pioneer, left here a few days ago for Palo Alto, California, where he will take a two months' course in Y. M. C. A. work preparatory to go ing to France. Mr. Taylor was one of the three selected from 25 appli cants at Portland, and is especially qualified for the work. He has at tained considerable reputation in the state as an orator, and is welcomed everywhere as an entertainer with rare humor. The paper will be in charge of his son, Walter Taylor, who has been connected with the establishment for the past five years, The young man has leased the plant, and will con tinue as managing editor. Rev. Linden Fills Pulpit Rev. John M. Linden, formerly a minister of the Baptist church here, but for several years past connected with the staff of Billy Sunday, was heard here at both the morning and evening service at the Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. Mr. Linden is lo cated for the present in Portland, where he is association with the Sal vation Army war work. Loder Speaks at Carver John W. Loder, a prominent at torney of this city, will be the speaker at a patriotic meeting at Carver, on Saturday night. Carver is near Baker's Bridge, on the new Portland and Oregon City railway, or Carver line. The affair will be held in the Magary hall, and after the program there will be a social, with -a dance and refreshments. To Dedicate Flag The Beaver Creek service flag will be dedicated on Saturday evening. A massive pole has been placed by Judge Robert Beatie and son, and appropriate exercises and a program will mark the dedication.