THE WEATHER
Tonight and Saturday unsettled, prob.
ably mow, Not much change In Mm-peraturt,
Established in 1865
Beet Advertising stadium -In
Linn County .
VOL. XXVIII
ALBANY, LINN COUNTY, ORBOON, PIRDAY, JANUARY28, 1918.
No. 229
ALBANY
DAILY
DEMOCRAT
President Carl G. Doney, of
Willamette, Gave Master
ful Lecture.
LACK OF CHRISTIANITY
TO BLAME FOR WAR
Preparedness Program Based
on Ignorance; Does Not
Operate For Peace.
In tl'. e library lecture course there
hat hern mulling hctlcr than the lec
ture of President Clark G. Doney, of
Willamette Univcrtity last night, on
tie European war and religion. It
mode n strong imprcttiou on a wood
lied audience, listened to intensely.
Prof. Doney tpcut tent months in Eu
rope j ii a preceding the war and lap
liiiiK upon the war period a month or
o. lie spoke of the prominent Euro
pean nationt separately.
England it country of more good
nese tli.-.n moat the countries and
worae badnctt. It in a country of fnr
maliaru and oitentation. The display of
(he poor ia striking. A great wcakneM
la ita love of ale. Aristocrats control
the government. The church ia high
and low. London ia quite on Sunday.
Scotland observes the day rigidly. You
can't tell England much, nobility ia a
luxury and nothing ii too good for it.
England's nceda are ttrcngth. unity
and decision,
Prance ia a country of whimt and
culture, tragedy and disgrace. Paria
haa three churchet that coat SOjOOO.
000 franca each. Factorlet and ahopt
cloaa on Sunday, but otherwiae it ia
nal Amu vImh mm In nlAllftlir.,. full
(Continued on Page 4.)
BIG BANQUET UNO RALLY
FOB LAYMEN'S MOVEMENT
Interest to Be Stirred Up For
State Convention at Feed
Here Feb. 9th.
The ministers and two lay members
of each church in the city held a meet
ing last night to make preliminary
arrangements for a banquet and rally
of the laymen'a missionary movement,
which will he held Wednesday, Feb.
9. The committee named ia composed
bf J .H. Ralston, chairman; J. S. Van
winkle, Fred Fortmillcr,' Ralph
Knnttt, If. Hoover, J. F. Eminctt, R.
B. McClainc and W. A. Eastburn.
The purpose of (hit rally ia to stim
Ulate an interett in the State Lay
men's convention which will he held
in Portland February 13 to 16, Speak
en will be here from Portland and
a routing meeting ia planned for. All
men are urged to attend aa the meet
ing it open to all. It it strictly a men's
meeting and ro women will be pres
ent, i , '
The Kate convention in . Portland
will be addrcsacd by tome of the best
apeokert jit; the United States, and it
la hoped that a. large delegation can
be tent from Albany.' All who can at
tend the Portland meeting are urgefl
to do to. ' ' i
The Laymen'a Missionary move
ment it a world wide affair and it en
titling the best men in the country.
Ita general purpose it to incrcate the
power and efficiency of the local
church and to ttimulate interest in
missionary movements at home and
aboard.
o
DEATH OF GEORGE BBATTON
AT PEORIA THURSDAY
'.' George Bratton, a prominent pio
neer resident of Peoria, died ester
day, at hia home at Peoria, at the age
of about seventy years. He was promi
nent in the aff;.irn of the community,
'n man esteemed nnd respected, leav
ing many friends and relatives to
mourn hia dcaOi, Comlnrj hero when
n boy he resided nt the tame place
the remainder of hit life. He lenvet
two tons, Grant and win
SEARCH IIS OVER
OUARDB. RETURN TO SALEM TO
DAY WITHOUT CONVICT. .
Oeorga Clark StUI at Urge and Will
Probably Remain 8o for Quite
Bpell.
The second big convict hunt to take
place In the neighborhood of Albany in
the it four month j ia over and the
h'at of the guardi tint from the male
penitentiary returned to Salem tint
morning. Four of the men from the
prison spent the night in Albany lait
night in a final effort to drag fugitive
George Clark from the trains or from
ome hiding place-
No more niystcrloui and sensational
escape hai taken place at the prison
in recent yearn. Sawing Ilia way out
of hia cell under the very eye of the
watchful guards, a process that prob
ably took weekt, covering hit work
up tach "lay with bread crumbt, and
inally breaking out the two hurt, and
nfler prying the bart off of a window
went out over (he roof of the audit
orium and let himtelf to the ground
via a chain of blankets. Hit tracks
pointing touth on the Turner road
indicate tltnt he left in that direction,
but no other tarce of Clark hat been
found. Hit dliappearaucc wat at com
plete at it waa clever.
BUSINESS STOPS DURING
FUNERAL OF J. L. TOMLINSON
Impressive Services at Baptist
Church Attended By Many
Fellow-townsmen.
All Albany panted today to pay
ita last retpecta to the late J. I-
Tonilinson, whose funeral occurred at
2O0 o'clock this afternoon at the
ilaptial church. The Albany State
Bank," of. which institution Mr, Tom
linson Wat vice president, remained
closed all day, and the other banks of
the city closed at 2 o'clock. All busi
ness houses 'dosed between 2 and 3
o'clock during the funeral. The large
body of people who attended the tcr
vicct attested lo the high eatccm in
which Mr. Tonilinson wat held by hit
fellow townsmen.
The Knights of Pylhias lodge at
tended in a body. Members of the
school board, of which the deceased
wat clerk, the commercial club and
other organization!, were represent
ed. The high school band, which had
received much help and encourage
ment from Mr. Tonilinson, played at
the funeral.
The tervicet were conducted by
Rev. G. H. Young, of the Baptist
The profusion of floral tributes re
ceived was most unusual for this time
of the year, and tome very beautiful
piecet were received.
Emperor of Austria, Who Is Seriously 111, and the
5
Photo by American Press Association,
Emperor Had Chill.
(By Un'f.cd Press) ;
London, Jan. 28, Emperor Franz
Jotcf suffered a tcverc chill and it
POLICE RECOVER
STOLEN MONEY
Recover Part of the Loot of the
Washington Park Bank,
Chicago.
mXde RAID ON
ROBBERS RENDEZVOUS
Made Arrest of Two and Had a
. Time Getting Men to
Criminal Court.
Chicago, Jan. 28. The police raid
ed a wel tide hotel and captured five
men, three women and recovered $7,-
X) of the $15,561 obtained by. the dar
ing holdup at Jake Stuhl't bank yet
tcrday. A woman's tip brought about
the raid. When the officers jumped
into the quarters of the alleged ban
dits, llicy hurled a box containing cur
rency from the window. A newsboy
below seized it. A cordon of officers
with drawn gum, surrounded the
building. Two of the bandits were
handcuffed. They attempted to escape
when they reached the criminal court
building. One dived under the offi
cers' feet. The-second butted him in
the stomach. They ran, but were ov
ertaken. The gang, ii is believed, re
cently arrived from New York.
LABORITES FAVOR REDUCTION
ARMAMENT FOR FUTURE PEACE
Unanimously Asked -Increase
ot Income Taxes and State
Ownership of Roads, eto.
(By United Press)
. Bristol, Jan. 28. Resolution favor
ing the reductioin of armament and
other measures to prevent future wars
were adopted at the closing session
of the labor convention. . Delegates
overwhelmingly approved the entrance
of the lahoritcs coalition government
and disapproved the demands of the
radicals for resignation. Unanimous
resolutions asked for increased in
come taxes, state acquisition of fail
ways, mines, shipping, insurance and
hanking to meet .the cost of war,
Sprung a Surprise.
Washington, Jan. , 28. Senator
Walsh sprung a sensation by reading
what he declared were the British or
dert for a blockade of vessels to ob
tain trade secrets, by illegally opening
American mail.
4V V
growing weaker and more depressed,
a Copcnhagcd dispatch reported,
Arciiduke Karl it In constant attend-
ance at his bedside.'
TODAY'S OODEST STORY
HAPPENED IN ALBANY, ORE.
Visitor to City Introduces New
. Method of Transportation
of Small Babies. .
Indians carry their young offspring
(in their backs, kanagaroos .use a
pouch in the front of the female, cata
carry theira in their mouths and the
ordinary human being these days ei
ther ute a carriage, cart or lug their
fond youngsters in their arms. But it
remained for a woman who lives tome
place north of Albany to thow up a
new mode of carrying babies.
Driver Finney, of one of the Whit
ney jitneys, was called to the S. P.
depot one day recently and a woman
approached with a suit case, a package
and a bundle done up in canvas and
carried by shawl straps with a handle.
These the placed on the platform by
the jitney and went back in the depot
to look up the desired address in a
directory. While she was gone Fin
ney; tossed the suit case in the front
seat; threw the package in the rear,
seat and stood the canvas bundle up
in the corner of the seat, leaving room
for the lady to' sit down.
After about 12 minutes she returned
and directed the driver to an address
on West Eighth street. When about
half way to the place Finney said he
heard a funny noise, but looking bock
he saw nothing unusual. Presently
another wail broke upon the air and
Finney again looked around with
question marks coming up through his
hat.
"What't that," asked Finney, at he
reached back and turned the bundle
over.
"That? O. that't just the music
box. I guess the young man's a little
restless. He's all right, though."
Finney surmised that the young
man must have been alright after be
ing turned over, for he had been stand
ing. on his head in the back of the car
for nearly 15 minutes. The baby was
about six weeks old. The canvas was
wrapped well about it and as turn
ed bt-at both ends. Finney is wonder
ing how the kid got enough breath
and if it is any the worse for its ac
robatic stunt in the auto.
This is a real case, no fiction. The
same lady was seen in various stores
that day and on the street, carrying
the baby in a bundle by a handle.
CHEHALIS HAS $50,000 FIRE.
The Hardman Nathan Department
Store Badly Damaged. Chemical
Engine Wrecked, Man Hurt.
Chehalis, Jan. 28.--Firc damaged the
Harmon Nathan" department store to
the extent of $50,000 this morning. A
fireman fell 25 feet and was badly in
jured. The horses dashed through the
streets wrecking the chemical fire ap
paratus. Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Grevelcr left
yesterday for Chehalis, Wn.
Photo by American Praia Association.
ITnir- tn Anctrion Thrrtna Leans Nation's "AfmV
crown Prince Charlea Francis Joseph, next in line to the Austrian throne
iftor the BBsaaalnatlo of Archduke Frauds Ferdinand, which waa the lmme-
dJnte cause of differences between Austria and Borvla, will eucceed bis great-
amcle. Emperor Francis Joseph, on the throne. rv . i '
DEATH OF SAM MAY
Former Harrisburg Merchant
Passed Awa-y Early This
Morning. ,
PROMINENT IN LINN
COUNTY FOR MANY YEARS
Leaves Large Family of Nine
Children, All But One Now
of Portland.
In the death of Sam May, at Port
land, early thit morning, Oregon los
es a splendid citizen, oneswho played
his part well in the community in
phich he lived. Hit host of friends in
Linn county will learn with regret of
his death. He was about 73 years of
age. News of Mr. May's death was
received early this morning by M.
Senders, a relative.
He was born in Germany, and came
to this country in the '60's, settling at
Harrisburg, where in partnership with
J. G. Senders a large mercantile busi
ness was built up. lie established a
reputation for integrity p.nd reliabil
ity that made him many friends ev
erywhere. For a great many years he
was the Democrat's ?gcnt at Harris
(Continued on Page 4)
ENGLAND'S LOSSES NOW '
OVER HALF A MILLION
Ot These 130,000 Have Been
' Killed, Rest Wounded
- and Lost.
(By United Press) k
London, Jan. 28. England's losses
up lo January 9, was 539,467, Pre
mier Asquitii announced. In France,
killed, 87.268; wounded, 259,207; miss
ing, 44.035. In the Dardanelles: Kill
ed, 28.200; wounded, 78.09S; missing.
11.254. Elsewhere:, killed, 12,670;
wounded, 15,981; missing, 2757. Sin
gle men of 27 to 30, enlisted under the
Derby campaign are called to the col
ors February third. v - .
Hunting Trouble.
(By United Press)
Washington, Jan. 28. Senator Sher
man introduced a resolution declar-
i ins that the senate cannot regard
Japan's demands upon China without
profound concern, and will rcgardur
ithcr pressure as restrictive, upon
! American rights. ,
Crown Prince
BOYS LEAVE HOME
THREE PORTLAND YOUTHS
TAKEN PROM TRAIN. 1
Wanted to See the World but Agree
That Home Ia.Good Even With
Step-fathers and Mother. .
Night' officers Rodgert and Wor
rell latt night took from train No. 13
arriving here at 11:37 p. m. three
small boys, Robert Burrough, aged 12,
Arthur Bullay, aged 14, and Donald
Burner, aged 12. They had left Port
land at 8:25, and riding on the front
end of the open blind baggage they
were almost frozen. They were not
very reluctant to being taken to the
city jail for the night.
The boyt are all good looking lit
tle fellows, not at all bad, but just
'started out to see the world. Peculiar
ly they are all without a father or a
mother. They stated that home life
wat not exactly what it seemed and
thought that they would hit it off for
themselves.
Robert Burroughs, 2, says that his
father is dead and that hit mother is
married again. Arthur Bullay, 14, the
leader of the three, told Judge Lew-
elling that his mother is dead and that
his father is now living with his
fourth wife. Donald Burner, 12, also
has a step-father and his real father
as dead.
They are all three nicely dressed,
innocent little fellows, probably good
at tome, but suddenly possessed of
the wonderlutt- It is certain that they
are inexperienced, for even the rough
est of the old timers do not ride out
side of the cart these days. The cold
atmosphere, the flying snow literally
freezes icicles to the dear head pas
sengers. . -
Chief of Police Catlin called Chief
of Police Clark on long distance this
morning and 'the Portland officer
promised to take the matter up with
the. juvenile court at once and an of
ficer will no doubt be down to return
the boys tonight. ..
All three agreed 'that r.fter last
night's experience that home was real
ly the best place. ,
MACCABEES At' CORVALLIS.
Beaten in a Contest They are to Give'
the Corvallia Knights an Oys
ter Sapper Soon. .!,. ,p
A membership contest between the
Corvallis and Albany- lodges of the
Maccabees has terminated with, the
local lodge men being the victors. The
contest was begun six -weeka :ago.
The losers are to give an oyster sup
per to the winners. Corvallis secured
sixteen new members while the Al
bany tent secured six. With this num.
tier added to the Corvallis ten the
Membership is now more than a hun
dred. C. D. Darst, past commander, ot
Corvallis Tent No. 11, presented a
bhair to Chas. Newton last night, the
gift having been offered by him to
the man securing the greatest number
of members during his term as com
mander.
State Commander Sherwood, of
Portland, conferred the knighthood
last night on five candidates, he being
here on an official visit About sixty
members, including visitors from Al
bany and other tents, were present.
Gazette-Times.:.
Clvde Williamson returned to the
city this morning from a short visit at
Tatlman.
DELINQUENT TAXES WILL BE
n ADVERTISED ON FEB. 3RD
Sheriff D. H. Bodine announces
that on Feb. 3, the delinquent tax list
of Linn county for the 1914 rolls will
be published in papers in different
parts ef the county.
, Many people have a misunderstand
ing of what this means. Taxes that
became delinquent last October 1st,
will be advertised. After three years
from date of delinquency and within
six years, the tax certificates, which
can be had by any person who will
call and pay the sheriff the taxes and
costs on a piece of property, must be
foreclosed in court , i..
Within the three years time the
certificates may be redeemed by the
payment of 15 per cent interest. Taxes
hear interest at the rate of 12 per cent
'per annum until paid and a penalty
of 10 per cent. Those having- delin
quent taxes and, who wish to keep
their names from the advertited rolls
'should pay up before Feb. first.
WILL FIGHT FOR
Rest of Albania Evacuated By
the Allies Ordered By -the
Teutoni. .
AVLONA STRONG BASE
FOR OPERATIONS
Result in Southern Albania Will
Have Marked Effect on
Greece,
(By United Press)
Rome, Jan. 28. The allies are evac
uating Avlona, in the immediate vicin
ity of Hinterland. The Austrians and
Bulgarians are approaching Avlona
north and east. Official dispatches in
dicate that one of the most important
battles in the Balkan struggles may
begin in a fortnight. Italians are for-
ifying the city against attack. It is !
expected the Austrian fleet will shell
Avlona. A terrific naval battle is ex
tremely probable. Within ten days the
Teutonic occupation of the entire Bal
kan peninsula except Greece will be
complete. The allies are determined
to hold Avlona like Salonika, because
of the great strategic value as a base ,
for conducting future campaigns.
The Italians are evacuating Duraz-
zo. The announcement of the Aus
trian occupation of the port is hourly
expected.' The Austrians are moving
toward Plannif, to unite with the Bui-
gars moving westward in the Elbas-
san district Officials believe the Ten- .
tons have , abandoned the proposed
Salonika assault until Avlona is at
tacked. Greece hat long wanted South
ern Albino, and hence the Teutonic
sussess would have a marked political
effect on Cojistaptinc's atitude...vr-,
EXPOSITION'S EXPENSES
WILL BE FULLY COVERED
Willamette Valley Assn. Able
to Pay All Bills With Money
Appropriated.
' The meeting of the Exposition as
sociation in Salem yesterday was at-t
tended by all the officers and'a great
deal of interest was manifested. The -
report of the treasurer showed that
the association is in good shape finan
cially and will probably be able to
'pay out in full. . ' . "
The work of the association stood
out at the San Francisco fair and the
Willamette valley . derived splendid
advertising benefits.. Every county
was represented by three men on the
board, who worked without pay. The
county courts of each county appro
priated the funds to carry on the-
'work, and the expenses were kept
within the limits of the amounts set
aside. Between $6000 and $7000 will
cover all that was spent. J
The meeting yesterday was held in
the Salem Commercial club robms
.inn th. vt.ttnrt wpm untppininpn ni
lunch at the Club's tables. -;.'t ,v
Dr. E. Gipe was a passenger to
'Portland on the morning train.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Henderson, of .
Detroit, and Mr. and Mrt. H. W. Ak
drich, of Mill City, are registered at
the Hotel Albany. -
MOORE AND BIDDINGS BOUND
OVER TO MARCH GRAND JURY
Harry Mpore and Lea Giddmgs, ar
rested on a charge of contributing to
the delinquency of a minor for being
in the party that went down the river
to a house with Myrtle Chiswell, a 17
year old girl,- were arraigned before
Justice of the Peace L. L. Swan yes
terday afternoon and bound over to
the grand jury .under bail of $150
each. There are two other defend
ants in the case who took the girls
away from the home of her grand
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Chiswell, but
they have left the city and have not
been located to date.