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VOL. LVI NO. 17,278.
PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1916.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
VOLUNTEER ARMY IS
RETAINED, 36 TO 34
Narrow Margin Makes
Future Doubtful.
LAD, 4, CAN READ,
WRITE, PLAY PIANO
VOUXOSTEU XAMES ALL OF 58
CALIFORNIA COUNTIES.
INTENT TO ABANDON
PURSUIT IS DENIED
APACHES TO START
AFTER VILLA TODAY
CABINET E
JUDGE WILL TEST
TONIC ON OWN HEAD
ROOT RETURNING TO
i
INDIANS PREFER FLOOR TO
BERTHS OF PULLMAN.
WOMAN MUST CURE BALDNESS
OR BE PROSECUTED.
SUBMARINE PROOF
FAVOR AS CHAIRMAN
REPUBLICANS SAVE PROVISION
House Already Has Refused
v Similar Measure.
NIGHT SESSIONS COMING
Senator Chamberlain Gives Notice,
Kef lecting Anxiety of Admiii-
istration That . Speedy
Action Be Taken.
VOTE OX VOLUNTEER. SECTION
OF ARMY BILL. t
For the Volunteer Army. J
Democrats Beckham, Brous- i
sard. Chamberlain. Hitchcock, J
Hullis, Husting, Johnson of Maine,
Johnson of South Dakota, Lane, I
Xewlands, O'Gorman, Pittman,
Pomerene, Saulsbury, Sheppard, 4
Smith of Maryland, Thomas, t
Walsh and Williams 19. J
Republicans Borah, Brandegee, J
Catron, Clark of Wyoming-, DI1- I
lingham, Dupont, Gallingrer, Lip- J
pitt. Lodge, Nelson, Oliver, Poin- I
dexter, Smoot, Sterling, Suther-
land. Warren and Weeks 17. To- I
tal. 36.
Afralnst the Volunteer Army.
Democrats Ashurst, Bankhead, J
Clarke of Arkansas, Culberson,
Gore, Hardwick. Hughes, Kern, I
Lee of Maryland, Lewis, Martin,
Overman, F.ansdell. Reed, Robin- t
son. Khafroth, Simmons, Smith of J
Georgia, Smith of South Carolina, I
Stone, Swanson, Taggart, Thomp- J
t son and Vardaman 24.
I Republicans. Clapp, Cummins,
t Curtis, Jones, Kenjon, McCumher, i
Norris, Page, Sherman and Works
1 10. Total, 34. 4
.
WASHINGTON, April 6; The Senate
retained the Federal volunteer provi
sion in the Array bill late today by . a
vote of 36 to 34, rejecting Senator Lea's
amendment to strike the section out of
the bill. The voie ended a four-day
debate on the section.
Advocates of the National Guard as
the first line of defense behind the reg
ular Army supported the Administration
vigorously and the struggle was one
of the hardest fought in the Senate at
this session of Congress. It began after
the defeat in the military committee
last week, when a proposal to create
a National Guard section of the Army
general staff was .written into the bill.
Final Victory Doubtful.
The narrow margin by which the
Federal volunteer provision, was re
tained makes it doubtful that it will be
in the measure finally framed by the
conference committee between the two
houses. An effort in the course of
debate on the House Army bill to In
sert this section, which is designed to
provide such a force as the continental
army proposed by ex-Secretary Garri
son, was decisively defeated.
Without Republican support, the vol
unteer section would have been voted
out by the Democratic Senators, despite
the fact that it was unanimously rec
ommended by the military committee.
Twenty-four Democrats and 10 Repub
licans, including nearly all the Progres
sive Republicans, voted to strike it
out. Nineteen Democrats and 17 Re
publicans voted to retain it.
National Guard Lobby Accuiied.
The vote followed charges that the
National Guard organizations through
out the country were conducting
lobby against the Federal volunteer
plan. Senator Chamberlain, chairman
of the military committee, warned the
Senate in the course of the debate that
if the National Guard proposed to be
come politically active and endeavor
to influence legislation as It had done
in this case, he would in future oppose
any further Federal aid for the state
soldiers.
Champions of the guard retorted that
the military training camps associa
tion had been equally active in behalf
of the Federal volunteer section. They
pointed to the mass of telegrams laid
before the Senate today by Senator
Chamberlain to sustain their conten
tion.
All Fvr Ireprednen.
The struggle had little bearing on
the general question of preparedness
beyond the fact that the advocates of
the volunteer plan asserted it was
vital to any scheme to back up the
regular Army with citizen soldiers,
while opponents declared it would
serve only to disintegrate the National
Guard. All Senators who spoke on the
subject declared in favor of prepared
ness and many urged even more liberal
I'rovisions for the regular Army and
National Guard than the bill makes.
Others urged that the volunteer sec
tion be made stronger.
The section under dispute provides
for the organization by Congressional
districts of 261.000 Federal volunteers,
wholly under the control of the Presi
dent, and for their training in peace
times under such regulations as the
president may prescribe. It was de-
tCuncludtd on Page 3, Column 2.i
I.incoln and "Merchant of Venice"
Discussed; Overeating and Toys
Not Known to Boy.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 6. Philip
Hall, 4 years old, can read, write, spell,
tell the capital of every state in the
Union, name each of the 58 counties
in California and their capitals, play
a piano, discuss Abraham Lincoln and
"Merchant of Venice." ride a pony and
do a lot of other things that most lit
tle boys of his age cannot do. Accord
ing to his teachers he has been trained
under a system since 2 years old
Philip is "perfectly natural and sane."
.Philip never has overeaten nor has
he had many toys. He learned history
through nursery rhymes and his music
he is learning by singing historical
songs in jingle.
His teachers. Miss Leona Porter and
Mrs. Lottie McKellar, say that Philip
began his education too late that it
shuld have been begun at six months.
He began with 10 minutes' study a
day, but now applies himself daily
two and one-half hours. His play is
his work.
Philip exhibited his intellectual prow
ess at a recital. He spelled "approval,"
"operation," "explored," "playing,"
"useful," "confuse," "operate," "group"
and "domestic" right off, but missed on
"courage," "meekness" and "acquired."'
DEPOT SITE YET UNCHOSEN
Southern l'acific Chief at Marsh
field Announces No Selection.
MARSHFIELD. Or.. April 6. (Spe
cial.) It was expected that General
Manager W. R. Scott, of the Southern
Pacific, while on Coos Bay, would se
lect a site for the Marshfleld depot,
but no announcement was forthcoming,
excepting that he did not consider the
Southern Pacific had any property suit
able to the needs of the city in the
way of location.
This was taken to infer the company
will purchase a. plot of ground for a
depot, probably the strip of land owned
by the C. A. Smith Company, between
the terminal dock and Broadway.
$2,000,000 LINER IS LOSS
No Attempt to Salvage Grounded
Japanese to Be Made.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 6. The Toyo
Kisen Kaisha Company received cable
advices today that the steamer Chiyo
Maru, which grounded on Lema Island,
south of Hongkong, China, March 81, is
a complete loss and that no salvaging
equipment will be sent from' Japan, as
was contemplated. The forepart of the
large passenger vessel is still last
aground with the stern swinging loose
and sinking.
The jChlyo broke in two several days
ago. She was valued at nearly 2,
000,000. MERCURY SOARS UP TO 70
Highest Temperature of Year Is
Beached and Cherry Trees Bloom.
The thermometer at the Government
Weather Bureau recorded the highest
temperature of the year yesterday, the
70-degree mark being reached at 5 P.
M. This was one degree warmer than
the record hung up Sunday, April 2.
The day bore all the resemblance of
"knee deep in June" weather rather
than early April.
Cherry trees are reported to be
blooming in profusion now and large
numbers of the Spring flowers are out.
BABY SEAL GIVEN TO ZOO
Rare Specimen Caught on Hook by
Deputy Marshal on Siuslaw.
A baby seal a little fellow almost
pure white has been added to the
Washington Park zoo.
He was caught by Frank Berry, Dep
uty United States Marshal, while trol
ling for salmon in the Siuslaw River.
The animal, which is said to be a rare
specimen, was caught on the salmon
hook. It was brought to Portland by
Mr. Berry and turned over to the zoo
officials. It is said to be not more than
10 days old.
P00LHALL CARDS OPPOSED
La (iranilo Ordinance Regulating
Games Is Proposed.
LA GRANDE, Or.. April 8 (Spe
cial.) La Grande's city commission has
begun a crusade against card tables in
poolhalls. An ordinance regulating card
playing In poolhalls has been Introduced
and will go up for final passage soon.
The ordinance has no bearing on
cigar stores, but aims at such institu
tions as conduct poolhalls in conjunc
tion with card tables. Several such
places now do business here.
POLICE JUDGE QUITS JOB
Centralinn Declares Pay Too Sinai)
Considering Enemies Created.
CENTRALIA. Wash., April 6. (Spe
cial.) A..F. Giere today tendered his
resignation to the City Commission as
Centralia Police Judge, the resignation
to take effect immediately.
The reason assigned by Mr. Giere for
his action is that the compensation is
too small to warrant the number of
enemies he naturally makes in the
course of his duties. The pay is $15 a
month. Mr. Giere has held the office
since last June.
Funston's Orders Will
Stand as Given.
CONSUL'S COMMENT IGNORED
Supplies Going to Pershing
Through Private Hands.
AEROPLANE IS DELIVERED
Border Now Thinks Villa's Fate May
Depend on Success of Negotia
tions With Carranza for
Use of Railway.
WASHINGTON, April 6. Categorical
denial by Secretary Lansing late today
was the official answer to persistent
rumors that the American troops might
be withdrawn from Mexico shortly re
gardless of developments in the hunt
for Villa. Both Mr. Lansing and Secre
tary Baker of the War Department in
dicated that there was no present in
tention of changing the original orders
given General Kunston.
Official comment was refused re
garding statements credited to Consul
Garcia of the de facto government at
El Paso that the punitive expedition
had accomplished its ends in dispersing
the outlaws and that he would be glad
to see it withdrawn. The matter re
ceived scant consideration from high
officials, who apparently deemed it an
unauthorized expression by the Consul.
Private Supplies Available.
News from the border that a train
load of supplies, shipped by private
firms, had left Juarez today for Casas
Grandes and Peafson, where they will
be available to General Pershing,
caused satisfaction here. Although the
Army authorities were not the actual
shippers, it was believed the practical
result would be the same.
Even without further action by or
concessions from Carranza, such use of
the railways, some officials think, may
meet the needs of the United States
without causing embarrassment to the
de facto government.
Motor Tracks Still Relied On.
Secretary Baker indicated today that
in the present status of the Mexican
campaign the motor truck lines from
Columbus are to be the principal artery
for supplies, with whatever use may
be gained from the railways as mere
ly supplementary.
State Department dispatches during
the day from Special Agent John L.
Rodgers at Queretaro told of continu
ance of negotiations with Carranza on
the railway question. It was officially
declared that Rodgers' messages were
somewhat vague and indefinite regard
ing the - exact status of the negotia
tions. Interest in political questions affect
ing the Mexican situation was re
newed by the receipt at the State De
partment of correspondence between
Ilorst von der Goltz, alleged German
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THE FLOWERS THAT
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Band Awaits Arrival of Premier
Man Trailer, Happily Antici
pating War Path. J
COLUMBUS, N. M.. April 6. En
camped in little brown Army tents, 20
Apache Indian scouts, were preparing
tonight to start tomorrow to General
Pershing's -headquarters at San Ger
onimo Ranch to take up the trail of
Francisco Villa. With the arrival of
their wiry mountain ponies they will
cross the border for the trip through
the mountains of Guerrero.
They slept tonight on the ground
and not as they did last night, on the
floor of a railroad ' sleeping car, the
berths of which were unfamiliar and
not to. their liking...
Only the arrival of Peaches, de
scribed as premier scout and trailer
of the Apaches, was needed to complete
their happiness in the prospect of tak
ing the warpath again, after more than
30 years of civilization, according to
their Interpreter.
Peaches was in the mountains and
word did not reach him in time to start
with the others from the White Moun
tain Apache reservation in Arizona.
However, the men said Peaches prob
ably is riding hard in an attempt to
reach Columbus before the border is
crossed.
WIFE ASKS PROTECTION
Mrs. Hammer Sues for Divorce and
Restraint of Husband. '
An order from the court restraining
her husband from "nagging" at her
during the course of the suit for di
vorce, or injuring, intimidating, molest
ing or interfering with her in any way
Is asked by Mrs. Susie Hammer in the
action for d.lvorce from George F. Ham
mer, filed in the Circuit Court yester
day. She is living at 691 Oregon street
and desires an order of the court to
keep her husband away from those
premises.
Cruel and inhuman treatment is al
leged as the cause of action and ali
mony of $75 a month Is desired. The
Hammers were married in Portland In
1890 and have seven children.
BOYS HIKE TO SEE MOTHER
Two Lads and Yellow Dog Are Ar
rested at Salem.
EALKM. Or.. April 6. (Special.)
Bound from Monroe, Or., to Baker, on
foot and. accompanied by a little yel
low dog of non-descript pedigree, El
mer and Raymond Becker, aged 12 and
10 years, respectively, were picked up
here by the police tonight. They will
be returned, to. their father at Monroe.
The lade told the police that their
father and mother had separated and
that they were on their way to Baker
to visit their mother.
LASSEN IS AROUSED AGAIN
Smoke and Steam Emitted by Cali
fornia Volcano.
REDDING, Cal.. April 6. Lassen
Peak awoke again at dawn today with
an intermittent expulsion of smoke and
steam lasting several hours.
Snow on the mountain, particularly
on the northwest. Is melting fast.
Today's effort was feeble in volume
and force.
BLOOM IX THE SPRING THEY
Fragments of Metal
Betray Torpedo.
SUSSF - "..uulxS DARKER
American Attaches' Reports
Point to Germany.
COLONEL HOUSE PRESENT
Visit of President's Confidential
Adviser to White House Attracts'
AttentionConferences Last
Almost All Day.
WASHINGTON, April 6. Reports of
American naval attaches saying metal
fragments found on the channel
steamer Sussex bore distinctive mark
ings showing them to be parts of a
German torpedo and dispatches telling
of scores of submarine attacks on
neutral and other unarmed merchant
ships within the last two weeks, were
studied at conferences today between
President Wilson. Colonel E. M. House
and members of the Cabinet.
The attaches' reports are regarded
here as virtually conclusive proof that
the Sussex, while carrying 25 American
citizens, was attacked in violation of
solemn and reiterated assurances given
the United States by Germany. With
this fact apparently established, it Is
generally conceded that the United
States is confronted by a situation more
grave than any which has arisen since
the outbreak of the war.
Reply Still to Be Awaited.
It was said authoritatively again,
however, tonight, that no definite step
will be taken by the American Gov
ernment until Germany has replied to
the Informal Inquiries submitted by Am
bassador Gerard in the cases of the
Sussex, Englishman, Manchester Engi
neer and Eagle Point. It was declared
that word from Berlin was being
awaited, not so much because informa
tion as to what has happened is wanted,
but to give Germany an opportunity
to present her version and to say what
will be done about it.
In view of the evidence collected, it
is confidently believed in many quarters
that Germany will admit the attack on
the Sussex, and unofficial dispatches
from Berlin have intimated that such
admission undoubtedly will be accom
panied by disavowal and offer of
reparation.
Aeeeptanee la Conditional.
Acceptance of such a response by
the United States would depend on the
measure of punishment meted out to
the submarine commander responsible
for the offense.
. In the event of a denial of responsi
bility by Germany, the American Gov
ernment would be confronted with the
necessity of determining whether it
should act on the basis of evidence
from other sources.
The only legal weakness in the case
of the Sussex. It is said, is the fact that
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ARE SO WILD, SHE SAYS.
San Fronclsco Court Gives Chance
to Prove Statement That Hair
Can Bo Mado to Grow.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 6. (Spe
cial.) If Madam Georgia George,
manufacturer of a hair tonic, can pro
duce signs of a new growth on the bald
spot beginning to show on the head of
Police Judge Oppenheim. the charge
against her of violating the food and
drug act will be dismissed. Otherwise
she may be severely dealt with, ac
cording to the court.
Madam George was haled before the
court today to explain why she had
mislabeled her product by declaring it
would grow hair on an absolutely bald
head.
"That's not a misstatement, your
honor." declared the defendant. "That
can be done."
"Show me," answered Judge Oppen
heim. "With pleasure." said the witness.
And from now on the judge's bald
spot will be watched with considerable
interest while the sporting element
about the hall of justice is preparing
to make a book on the result of the
treatment.
FLOOD PROSPECT SERIOUS
Mississippi Continues to Destroy
Property in Wisconsin.
LA CROSSE. Wis.. April 6. With the
Mississippi River higher than during
the record flood of 1903 and still rising,
flood conditions here are becoming se
rious. While no loss of life has been
reported, property damage becomes
greater each day with the increase of
water.
A score more families were driven
from their La Crosse homes today,
while owners of Summer residences
across from Dresbach. Minn., are re
moving their furniture.
ENTENTE TRANSPORT SUNK
-Many Lives Believed Lost OTf West
Coast of Greece.
LONDON, April 6. An Athens dis
patch to the Daily Mail says that a
telegram has been received from Pre
veza to the effect that a large trans
port belonging to the entente allies
has been sunk off the. west coast of
Greece. r
The telegram added that it was be
lieved many were lost.
FORD VICTORY SEEMS SURE
Detroit Newspapers Convinced of
Senator Smith's Defeat.
DETROIT. April 6. Detroit newspa
pers which compiled returns of the
Presidential preference primary held in
Michigan Monday, were agreed today
that Henry Ford, of Xetroit. defeated
United States Senator William Alden
Smith, of Grand Rapids, for the Re
publican nomination. He has a major
ity of from 3500 to 4500.
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
The Weather.
YKSTERDAT'S Maximum temperature, 70
degrees; minimum", 44 deKrea.
TODAY'S Fair and warmer; winds mostly
northerly.
Mexico.
Apache scouts to start after Villa today.
Page 1.
WafhlnKton denies intention of abandoning
pursuit of Vil'a. Page 1.
War.
Berlin receives fourth note pending; inquiry
from Washington regarding submarines.
Page S.
Zeppelins kill child and wound eight near
Hull. Page 2.
British continue pains on Tigris. Page 2.
French take offensive and gain ground near
Verdun; Hermans capture village of Hau-
court. Pago 4.
British may arm ships to America. Page 2.
Germany framing terms for Belgium. Page 5.
National.
Volunteer Army wins in Senate, 06 to SI.
Page 1.
Cattle-raisers certify that tho?e who com
plain are those who do sot understand.
Page 3.
Cahlnet examines proof that Pufscx was at
tacked by German submarine. Page 1.
Senator Chamberlain urges training idea.
Page lO.
Iometfc.
Root move in favor to sound Jtepublican
. National keynote. Page 1.
Lad. 4 years old, reads, v rites end plays
piano. Page 1.
Indiana Republicans indorse Fairbanks for
President; name state ticket. Page 4.
Mrs. Mod jeska says she scorned off (jr of
for secret divorce. Page 3.
Judge will test tonic on own head. Page 1.
Growers deny meat trust. Page 3.
hportt.
Pacific Coast Ica gun results : Portland 7,
San Francisco 3; Oakland 6. Salt Lake 1;
Vernon 3, Los Angeles 4. Page 16.
Anglers return from McKenzle River with
big catches of trout. Page 16.
Chicago Giants defeat Baby Beavers, 13 to 1.
Page 10.
Pacific Northwest.
Washington educator says law encourages
incompetents. Pago 6.
Ia Center gives promise of rich future.
Pago
Commercial and Marine.
Punta Arena. A pril 3. Sailed Steamor
Wascana. from Portland, Or., for United
Kingdom.
Favorable rains in Winter wheat belt weaken
Chicago market. Page 21.
Sharp decline ia exchange rates on Paris.
Pago 21.
Portland to got direct Central American
freights. Page UO.
Portland and Vicinity.
Attorney R. L. Merrick arrested on charges
made by girl of 15. Pago 13.
Charges of sewer fraud are assailed. Page f.
Trip over Columbia Highway for 4000 sales
girls proposed. Page 10.
Chamber members to make merry In Oregon
building tonight. Page 11.
Weather report, data and forecast. Page 21.
Latest . Oregon political newa.. Pago 7.
Grand Army celebrates GOth birthday.
Page 20.
George E. Watltins succumbs at age of 71.
Pago 7.
State scores at Schultz trial. Page 8.
Stat intics show traffic accidents and lola
tions are many. Page S.
Massachusetts man to brad new Commer
cial High School, rage 7,
Announcement by T. R.
May Make Change.
WILLIAMS DENIES EFFECT
Oregon Committeeman Would
Be in Favor of Borah.
MANN ALSO MENTIONED
Sub-Comniiltcc to Meet in Chicago
Today to Select Man WIio Will
Sound Republican Key
note at Convention.
CHICAGO, April 6. (Special.) An
nouncement by Theodore Roosevelt oC
his candidacy for the Republican Presi
dential nomination failed to ruffle Re
publican committeemen gathering here
today to select the temporary chairman
of the convention.
Ralph E. Williams, of Oregon, one of
the advance arrivals of the Republi
can convention subcommittee, read the
headlines on the Oyster Bay dispatch,
then declared, that no announcement
from Colonel Roosevelt would have any
effect on plans for organizing the con
vention. Chairman to Be Cnoacn.
He declared the subcommittee would
proceed tomorrow to the selection of
the man who will deliver the 1915 key
note without reference to Colonel
Roosevelt's plans.
Others believed Klihu Root will bo
the man. Another report was that
Representative Mann will be chosen.
"I cannot predict who the temporary
chairman will be," said Mr. William?,
"but Colonel Roosevelt's receptive at
titude has been known and discounted
for a long time and will have little
bearing on the action. It has been
pretty generally understood that he
would taks the Republican nomination
if he could get it."
Root Returning to Fsror.
Mr. Williams said he would support
Senator Borah, of Idaho, for temporary
chairman, if any other committeemen
could be persuaded to see him as avail
able, but he did not speak with much
confidence of the Westerner's chances.
From other quarters, however, it was
learned that Elihu Root has come back
as the leading possibility for the Re
publican "keynoter," with the entry
of the Roosevelt boom.
TICKET FOR RECALL FORMS
Klnmatii Kalis Officials Say They
ill Prosecute Instigators.
KLAMATH FALLS, Or., April 6.
(Special.) Recall candidates to take
the places of the three City Councll
mcn, whom it is now desired to dis
place, have been tentatively agreed,
upon. L. F. Willits is talked, of as
the candidate to run against O. D.
Matthews. Willits is a retired banker
and merchant. Merle S. West, manager
of the Klamath Falls branch of the Bi,i
Basin Lumber Company, is sought to
oppose A. D. Miller and it is reported
M. R. Doty will be opposed by W. 1).
Harlan.
Present Councilmen Doty and Mat'
thews charge the instigators of the
move with perjury in swearing to af
fidavits. The officials say they will
prosecute. The deposed chief of the old
volunteer fire department is reported
to be the originator of . the recall
scheme.
GERMAN VIEW INDIFFERENT
"Who Cares?" Is Comment Regard
ing Sussex and Englishman.
AMSTERDAM, via London. April 6.
Commenting on the American inquiries
regarding- the torpedoing of the steam
ers Sussex and Knglishman, the Ham
burger Nachrichten says:
"Who on earth cares in Germany
whether these ships were torpedoed by
German submarines or not? They be
longed to and Were used by the enemy
and were destroyed. That is all we care
about at the moment."
MEAT BURGLAR LEAVES PAY
Intruder Itrcaks Window hut Do
nates 2 for Slice.
CANYON CITT. Or., April 6 (Spe
cial.) The burglar who entered tho
butcher shop here Saturday nigrht ami
stole a small slice of meat that ho
slashed from a. chunk left on the block,
is hailed as a second Diogenes. He
entered by breaking a window in the
"tore.
But to pay for the damage the honest
intrducer left $2 in cash on the block.
BRIDEGROOM 77; BRIDE 57
Iiicense for Third Marriage of Each
JProcurcd by Linn County Couple.
ALBANT, Or., April 6. (Special.)
Thomas Froman, of Albany, aged 7 7,
secured a marriage license here today
to wed Mrs. Susan Fisher, aed 57. it
is the third marriage for each.
Mr. Froman is a prominent pioneer
resident ot Linn County,