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U. ol O T1IK WltATIIEK Unsettled tonight snd Sunday. Prob ably rain. ALBANY DAILY DEMOCRAT Established in 1865 Btst Adyirtisini Midlum In Linn County VOL. XXVII. ALBANY, LINN COUNTY. OREO ON. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1919. No. 22S Kaiser Rushing Reinforcements to Stop Onward March of Slavs -in East Prussia. THREE ARMIES MOVING ON GERMAN STRONGHOLD Germans Draw Heavily From Force in Flanders; Russians 55 Miles From Konigsberg. '(By United l'rc Association) Loudon, Jan. JO A sweep uf the Russian ;iiiiirs aciosa F.asl Prussia towards Konigahcrg alarmed Cirr iiuny. The k-icr i rushing rein forcements to the defcrse of tltc city, accordinii lo Amsterdam and Copen hagen dispatches. Uncoiifitnicd ru mots at Amsterdam i-idicaic that t!ir Germans are drawmit 1 cvily from ll.r amors ill Flandcis lo rcinfoicc Vun Itiudcilhrrg. Military Mini in I'll;. land rci;:rd llir Oar's advance as a ina-.lcr stroke The foires are now only 55 miles from Konisbcrg and I'ettucrad dis patches declared lliey are nuking r id strides. Russians Advancing. Pctrograd, Jan. 30 Three great Russian armies are miw marching against Kouigshcrif, the capital i Fast Prussia. The advance of the third army wat indicated in today' dispatches. It it unking at t lie Gcr-j man liuet iouiii oi tne rauroan run ning for Inlertbiirg to Konigshurg. Ruaaiana Take Tabria. I'arit, Jan, 30. Matin declrret It has received ditpatchet to the effect that tltc Rusians have rcrttpicd Tabriz the capitrl of the Persia i nrovirce of AerbijuP. WOODCHOPPER FINDS BUCK'S HORN EMBEDDED IN LOG Donna, Or., Jan. 20 While lurking tome pottt a thorl time i go from .in old oak tree which bad been felled for at leatt 50 yeait, Ch:s. Ilaydcu acci dentally ditcovcred a buck's I orn im bedded in the center of the log. The born waa completely incased end from all appearances had been in ila place for at leatt 100 ye.irt. Just bow it ever happened it would be hard to aay. Ii may be tome Indian placed the horn on a limb of the tree when it was tmall and the limb dying the horn held fait to the tree and became en circled by the growth, or it may be, at there it a fork in the' tree about five feet above where the horn wa found, that tome buck got hit head fast in the fork and died, and at the yeara went by the horn was encircled. The growth on both tidea of it are eiiial, and aound. The indications are that it hat been many yeara getting in ila potiliou. Eugene Regitter. UNITED PRESS CORRES PONDENT INSPECTS LINES (By United Press Association) Paris, Jan. 30. On Ihe official in vitation of the Itelgii'ii government, William Philip Sims, manager of the Paris bureau of the United Press, left for a lour of the Belgian lines in northern France. This is the second visit Sims has made to the fighting front bearing official credentials of the allied governments. NEW HIGH RECORD FOR WHEAT AT (By United Press Association) Chicago, Jan. 30. A new high rec ord was established by May wheat when it closed at a dollar fifty-two. July closed at a dollar tltirty-four and seven-eighths. May corn advanced to eighty-two, a new high record. 0. E. KINNE TO GO OUT OF ALBANY IS ANNOUNCED Albany Merchant Will Leave to Take Up Offer of An Eastern Firm. Another business change in Albany hecame known today, when O. K. Kinnc, of the Kinne Mercantile com pany on First itreet, announced that he would iliorlly leave Alhany lo take ii a oilioii ullered him ly an east ern firm. ' He will cloie out hit busi ness in Albany before leaving. "While Business hat been good and I realize that we lire on the verge of better timet in Ihil part of the coun try," said Mr. K'inne thia afternoon, "the offer which hai been made me ii o very flatlering ihat 1 cannot con scientiously refute it. During rny atay in Albany 1 have come lo like the town and the people very much and will regret leaving exceedingly." Mr. kinnc came to Albany in July, 191.1, and Hurled in business here at once. Jle turceeded W. 11. Stevent and company. O.E. PASSENGER AGENT SAYS TRAFFIC SHOWS INCREASE Improvement in biitiueta conditiont in the Willametle valley it thown by Ihe itaiement of W. P. Powers, trav elling freight and passenger agent last night on butineit for Ihe road, that there hat been a manifeat inarease in traffic thia month over that shown in December. Mr. Powers could not give figures for a corretponding period last year, but said that the increase is signifi cant at usually there is a slump in business during the firtt two montht of the year. "Some of this increase in businett may be due to the legis lalure being in session." he said, "bul I do not think it is all from thai cause." PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Charles Fisher, of Kockford Illinois is visiting at the home of Judge Van Tassel. F.ditor Tip Humphrey, of Jefier ton, was an Albany visitor this after noon. John l.eech, of Harritbiirg, is spend ing the week end with his parents in Albany. Homer Speer, Albany today. of Tangent, was in Mrs. Anne Westfall, of Thomas, was an Albany visitor yesterday. J. A. Zimmerman, of Woodhurn, was in Albany yesterday on business. Mrs. Ilcxoin, of Cottage Grove, was an Albany visitor yesterday. B. G. Cushman, of Hoover, was Albany yesterday on business. A. ilendershott, of hugene, spent last night in Albany. W1. J. Jones, of Jefferson, Albany yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Brownsville, arc Francis. R. W. gucr.ts Tripp, of at the St. Kev. W. T. Guulue, of Tangent, was an Albany visitor yesterday. Mrs. William Bain left this morn ing for F.ugcne. Mrs. S. W. Falkner, who has been visiting in Salrm, passed through Al bany this morning on her way to her home in Shctbiirn. Miss Gladys Clark left this morn ing for Lebanon to spend the day. Miss Milla Allen went to Sherwood this morning. Harry Hull went lo Salem this morning. F. I.. Griflin went to Salem this morning o.t business. J. W. Groshong went to Salem this morning . to attend a hop growers' meeting. C. H. Stcvort went to Portland this morning on business connected with the Willamette Valley exhibit at the San Francisco fair. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Kelley of Slay ton are guests at the home of B. M. Payne. COLLEGE TO HAVE TRACK ATHLETICS First Team Since Champion ship Aggregation of 1903 to Be In Action Soon. WILL TAKE PLACE OF BASE BALL FOR PRESENT SEASON Six Valley Colleges Are Includ ed In Newly Formed League; No Coach Secured As Yet. For the first time since I'M, Al bany college will have a track team. according to a decision reached by the student body of that institution a week ago last night, but which has just been made public. It was decid ed at Ihe meeting that there would not be enough material to insure a successful baseball team which has been the Spring branch of Me letics in vogue at the college in recent years, and in consequence track and field sports were substituted. Virgil Parker waa named at manager of track athletics. Training will start at once. The Spring of 1903 saw the great est track team ever put out by the college and the last up to the present lime. The team cleaned up every thing in the state including O. A. C. and the University of Oregon, and of the championship aggregation three athletes arc now residing in Albany". Willard Marks was stellar performer in the mile aad half mile, Elton Coatet in the hurdles and broad jump, and Bob Torbett in the sprints. Don Morrison and John Birdman, were two, other members of. the team who are living.' " . The 903 track team achieved the championship under the tutelage of Bill Hayward, whose success with the small number of men at his command was so marked that he was secured by the University of Oregon the suc ceeding year. This year the efforts of Albany College will be limited to a league recently organized having as its other members Pacific University, Pacific College, Willamette University, and McMinnville college, and Philomath. An Indoor meet will be held In March for points only, and later in the season an outdoor meet will be staged at Willamette. No coach has as yet been secured, but the boys expect to he able to secure plenty of good ad,vice from the track veterans living in the city. o SENATE KILLS WOMAN JURY BILL TODAY Was Passed Once But Recon sidered and Lest; Fourteen New Bills in House. (By United Press Association) Salem, Jan. 30. The senate killed Langguth's bill giving women the right to sit upon juries. The senate had previously passed the bill but voted to reconsider. The house re fused to reconsider Fencewick's bill allowing veterans of the Civil and Mexican wars an exemption of $1000 from taxation. The house received fourteen new bills. o Miss Florence Hill, of Portland Is spending the week end with her cou sin, Blanche Hammel. i AUTO BANDITS MAKE, HAUL IN NEW YORK (By United Press Association) New York, Jan. 30. Four automo bile bandits entered the pawnshop of Adolph Stein, bound and gagged the three clerks, and escaped with jewelry valued at $50,000. One of the clerks freed himself as the bandits fled, and telephoned the police. Fifty detec tives rushed to the scene, but found no trace of the bandits. S.C. WORRELL HONORED WITH 15-YEAR-SERVICE MEDAL Is Rare Possession Among Ore gon State Militiamen, Few Having Served Time. For continued service for the past fifteen years as a member of the Oregon National Guard, S. C. Worrell of this city received a solid silver medal this morning. The medal bears the Oregon seal, while r. five pointed star above this has the num erals 15 inscribed in the center, call ing attention to the length of service. Only a small proportion of the mili tiamen in Ihe slate are entitled to fifteen year service medals. Mr. Worrell added to his collec tion of weapons today, when he re ceived a signal gun, of tlie Civil War period. The gun is of the pistol type, of solid brass, and with a barrel of about an inch in length. Il bears the date 1K63, and was procured by Mr. Worrell from another collector in the state in exchange for a gun in Mr. Worrell's possession of which he liad more than one specimen. THREE CHERRIANSTB ATTEND MEETING OF MARCHING CLUB A telegram received this morning by Bert Westbrook, provisional pres ident of the Albany Marching club, indicates that not only will reprcscn tatives from the Eugene Radiators and the Portland Rosarians be on hand for the organization meeting this evening, but in addition three of the livest of the Salem Chcrrians will at tend. Several days ago, it was known that Phil Bates, of Portland, and M. J. Duryea, of Eugene would be here but it was not known until this morn ing that Salem would go the other cities one better and send three rep resentatives. Tetey are:. Charles Dick, W. II. Lcrcher, and August Ifuckenstein. ' The enthusiasm which is being shown in the new club, is shown by the fact that one citizen of Albany 78 years of age, has applied for mem bership. Professor David Torbett, of the Albany College, sees great promise in the organization, and was among the first to put in his applica tion. REV. WHITE TO LEAD BIBLE STUDY IN STATE CONVENTION - Chosen by the state committee in charge of the state convention of the Christian Endeavor which is sched uled for Eugene for February 19, 20, and 21, as leader in ti e course of Bible study which will be one of the features of the meeting. Rev. W. P. White, of the United Presbyterian church of Albany stated this morning that he would accept the appointment and be in Eugene at the time speci fied. He will deliver six Bible lee tures while in Eugene. The coming convention is the twen ty-fourth annual non sectarian as sembly of tlvc churches of Oregon, and Dr. White stated this morning that it is expected to be the largest yet. Plans are being made for the ac commodation of over six hundred people by the Eugene committee. o HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WILL COOK MERCHANTS' BANQUET When the Albany Retail Merchants' association holds its next regular meeting on February 9, the members will be the guests of the domestic sci ence class at the high school. The business men want to see just what it being done at the school in the way of practical education, the girls are willing to show then, and the "entire meal will be cooked and served by the class in cooking under the direction of the instructor, Miss Thordarson. The high school is equipped with a dining room in connection with the kitchenNand it is here that the Al bany merchants will sample the cook ing of their daughters. The equip ment in the kitchen is thoroughly up to date, and a large part of the food prepared will be electrically cooked The banquet will commence at 6:15 p. m. BRITISH REPULSE E Kaiser's Men Make Rush Upon Trenches inLoose Formation; Artillery Shatters Ranks. SOME OF GERMANS REACH WIRE ENTANGLEMENTS Severe Fighting Reported in Vicinity of Labassee; Many Prisoners Are Taken. (By United Press Association) Paris, Jan. X'. Furious fighting near Labassee was announced in the official statement issued by the war office. The Germans renewed their desperate infantry assaults on the British lines, but were repulsed with heavy losses. The statement declares that at least three German battalions participated in the latest attacks. The fighting centered at Civinchy and an account of sodden fields, the Germans spread out in loose forma tion and charged. The British artil lery shattered the foremost ranks but the charge was unchecked. Some of the enemy penetrated the wire en tanglements, and reached the outer British trenches, but were met wih bayonets and cither slain or captured. SUPERVISORS. LOCKED IN COURTHOUSE IS STORY TOLD Schoolmen Try in Vain Escape, and Finally Call on Sheriff For Aid. to Locked in the courthouse, with no avenue of escape excepting a window so high as to render jumping a dan gerous experiment, C Barker, of Brownsville, and J. Benner, of Leb anon, county school supervisors', paced the halls of the building one night a week or so ceo until Sheriff D. H. Bodine came to their rescue. The incarceration ocurred while the supervisors were correcting examina- tion papers, but has been kept quiet and only leaked out today. Superintendent Jackson, was con fined to his home by grippe, and the two supervisors volunteered to work during the evening cn the Class of eighth grade examinations which had come in. They had no key, and the janitor at the courthouse, unaware that anyone was working so late in the building, went to bed. But when quitting time came, the examiners found that the building was absolutely burglar proof, both from the outside and the inside. An emergency call was sent in to D. H. Bodine, but that official was performing his nightly f-blutions, and it was half an hour before the super visors were released from tlieir pre dicament. Horse Show at Corvallis Posters are out for the horse show which will be given in Corvallis next Friday under the auspices of the Ag ricultural college. The (exhibition will take place in the college armory and is absolutely free.' Little Rain Falls In the 24 hours ending this morning at 8 o'clock, but .01 inches of rain has fallen in this vicinity. The river stands at 3 4 feet and the temperature variation has been from 27 to 49 inches. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IS ON SAYS M'COMBS (By United Press Association) Washington, Jan. 30. After a con ference with the president, William McCombs, chairman of the Democrat ic national committee, announced that the 1916 political campaign now on. It implied that it includes 1 Wilson's candidacy for a renomina- J lion. FOUR OFFICIALS CELEBRATE COMMON BIRTHDAY TODAY Chief Austin, Judge Van Tassel Walton Worrell and Frank Powell Born on Jan. 30. Two city officials and two employes of Uncle Sam will have a four-pl) birthday party tonight at the home of Chief Anthony Austin, of the Albany police force. The representatives of the city government are Chief Austin and Judge Van Tassel, while Uncle Sam will be represented by Walton Worrell and Frank M. Powell, of the local postofficc force. Each of the four passed a milestone in his career today, but no two of them are of the same age. Judge Van Tassel and Walton Worrell come the closest with respective ages of 46 and 47, while Chief Austin and Frank Powell arc 55 and 38 in the order named. These parties have been an annual event for several years past. Mr Worrell and Mr. Powell started the custom before they were married, and about four years ago it was found that Mr. Austin also claimed January 30 as his birthday and he became a part of the informal organization. F. E. Van Tassel was promptly spotted as one of- the elect when he arrived here from the East and has been on hand for two celebrations. FORMER ALBANY GIRL MARRIES IN PORTLAND Letting only a few of their intimate friends into the secret. Colonel Rob ert A. Miller, president of the Jackson Club, and Mrs. Daisy E. Allen were married at the First Presbyterian church in Portland Thursday night by Rev. John il. Boyd. Colonel Miller is an attorney and is prominent as a Democratic leader. He lives at 670 Johnson street. Mrs. Miller formerly lived at Al bany... Mrs. Allen, who married Cot R. A. Miller, :n Portland, is a sister of O. P. Dannals. F. C. Dannals. Chas. Dan nals, and Mrs. Worth Huston, was born in Albany, and was at one time for several years a compositor on the Democrat, a woman of excellent char acter and fine personality. PERSONAL MENTION W. B. Stevens went to Portland this mornmg. Miss Arty Duncan left this morn ing for Corvallis. W. C. Crews, of Sl.edd, is visiting with friends in Albany today. J. M. Hawkins went to Portland this. rooming on business. R. Walworth is a recent arrival at the Hotel Benson, in Portland. Mt. and Mrs. H. C Tatum v.-ent to Portbnd this morning for the week end. John Lomaker, of Mill City, was in town this morning on his way home from Salem. D. D. Randall, of Millersburg. was in Alhany this morning. W. B. Chance went to Stayton this morning to attend to business matters in that city. Mrs. Roy Knox left this morning for Portland. Charlies Munson went to Sclem this morning on business. Wayne Stewart left for Jefferson this morning on business. Charlies Mock went to Salem this morning. Mr. and Mrs. H. Sanford left this morning for Portland where they will visit for a few days, Ernest Broliar went to Portland this morning on business. Mrs. Lillian Bradiker left for Seat tle this morning where she will spend he next two weeks with friends. Lester Ettinger, of Mill City, was in town this morning on his way home from Portland. Frank Lomaker, of Mill City, passed through Albany this morning on his way home from Salem where he has been visiting recently. A. Van Yen, of Eugene, passed through Albany today en route to De troit. Mrs. N. J. Wellborn, of Salem, was in Albany this morning on her way to Mill City where she will visit relatives. SHIPPING BILL IS T BYG.0.P. Senator Smoot Talks Over Hours and Yields Eleven Floor to Sutherland. UTAH SENATOR WAS SUP PORTED BY SENATOR LODGE Republican Leaders Plan to Talk Shipping Bill to Death; Hold Floor Despite Protests. (By United Press Association) Washington, Jan. 30. Fighting hard to defeat the ship purchase bill, Republican members of the senate continued the filibuster against the measure. At 2:30 p. m. the senate had been in continous session since early Friday, with no sign of adjourn ment. At that hour three Republican senators were able to hold the floor continuously since ten o'clock last night. They are Smoot, Sutherland and Lodge. Washington, Jan. 30. After speak ing continuously for eleven hours and thirty-five minutes. Senator Smoot at 9:25 a. m., yielded the floor to bis col league. Senator Sutherland, in a Re publican filibuster in the senate against the government ship purchas ing bill. During the long night session, Smoot talked constantly on the gener al subject of shipping. He didn't use the time killing methods ordinarily adopted to furnish sutficient langu age to reuin the floor. His perform ance was one of the most remarkable in the history of the senate in this re gard. AMATEUR PRESTIDIGITATOR HAS MAIL MEN GUESSIN6 W. H. Worrell, chief mailing clerk at the Albany posteffice. is not entire ly dependent upon his position with Uncle Sam for a livelihood. One of Mr. Worrell's hobbies is the black- art and this morning he unearthed a i.'..ic whi':h, cctrding to the pos:- offici emplorf, tms the slu-il Lt.unc idly beatea a' means of separat ing a man fr .:n ms money. Mi. Worrel practised the trie', which consis! apparently :han- iiib; a dime ii r.t its position tin 'ei one water glass to the shelter of a second tumbler. He claims to have mulcted the postoffice men out of nearly ten dolhTrs when they guessed the wrong glass. The chief mail clerk has a well es tablished reputation in Albany as a prestidigitator, and at irregular in tervals he springs a new trick on his co-workers. Judge Mc Knight went to Salem this morning on matters of private busi ness. AGED WOMAN AND - SON BURNED IN HOME (By United Press Association) North Yakima, Jan. 30. Mrs. Lou ise Baxter, a widow of 75 years, and her son, Elgin, aged 38, were burned to death early this morning when a fire destroyed their home on the out skirts of North Yakima. The home was in ruins when the fire depart ment arrived. BIG SHIPMENT OF WHEAT FROM PORTLAND (By United Press Association) Portland, Jan. 30. January was ihe best export mouth in Portland's his tory. One million eight hundred and seventy-eight thousand, one hundred and sixteen bushels of wheat were shipped abroad, mostly to Europe, and valued at over two and a half mil lion dollars.