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THE WEATHER
Tonight and Tuedy probably ihow.
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ALBANY DAILY DEMOCRAT
ALBANY,, LINN COUNTY, OREGON, MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1916.
VOL. XXVUI
No. 300.
GERMANY'S REPLY
EXPECTED SOON
Hopoful Feeling That There
Will Be No Broak Be
tween Countries.
LONG MESSAGES RECEIVED
FROM AMBASSADOR GERARD
German Writer Upholds Presi
dent's Submarino and Muni
tion Policy.
(Ilv lliii-cd l'rc)
I'trliii. April 24. Promina Wiivii
limy klii w wiihiii a day Givtn.'ny'i
ic.y Ambassador Gerard icti! Mi;!
mi ..-.). c It-. tt 1 night oltrr a .-oiif.rron'tf
Villi Vl-ll SlllllUltl. of t llC InlclU'l ('I'
ficc, null llcekcr of llic foreign rela
I ion rmniniliee of I lie t it'll it
1 rumored the lucasagc outline Ger
many' ansder.
Chancellor llnllwrg returned (rum
the kaiser' headquarter. He made no
lulcmciil, but the feeling i that the
itualioii il liuefiil of toluiiiiu without
a break.
Amli.ist.nlor Gerard and Chancellor
Hollwcg conferred thi moiiiing.
Maximillian Harden in an ankle in
hi weekly Uiicld President Wilson
in regard to munition and submarine
He reinindcd critiri in Germany that
modern wart upplicd munition on
the aide with the moit innucy.
Washington, April 24. Official in
formation indicate! that the German
ilu not want a break, They are in a
quandary how. to meet American de
iituniU and iltc popular German ilraire
to continue "the tnider ea warfare al'
the 11.11116 time.
Berlin advices confirm ihc llolucn
dorf interview, when he mid he could
not ninkc further concessions, lint poa
ilively dor not want a break,
o
Meeting Japanese Objection.
Washington. April 24. Aiuciid
nienti to the Burnett iminiuraiioii lull,
if possible to meet Japan' objection,
will be introduced in a few day.
COLLEGE RECITAL TONIGHT.
Piano and Violin Students to Enter,
tain Friend at College Chapel
Tonight.
Beginning at 8 o'clock tonight at
the college chapel the mullein of the
coii erviitiitry. piano, ami of Prof.
Chus. South, on violin, will give a re
cital, with the following program:
Two piano Parting march from
I.enore Symphony (Raff). Lillian
Dunn, Helen Phillip, Elda Pettyboue,
Kloinc Lcighton.
On the .Meadow (I.ichner), Evelyn
liobion.
Violin a. Berceuse Slave (Maly
nartki); b. The Robin' Song (Mcln
. lyre), Lloyd Propt.
Impromptu Opu 142 No. 2 (Schu
bert), Prance Han.
Violin Song without Words (Mc
Intyrc), Madeline Mriimhatigh.
Valsc Opus 70 No. 3 (Chopin). Ki
ll a Pcltybone.
Hunting Song (Mendelssohn).
Gladys Chandler.
Violin Angel' Voice (Kron), Le
na Tobcy.
' Whims Opus 12 (.Schumann), Nao
inl Tlodinc.
Duett for two violins. (Mazas), I.c
tia Tobcy. Madeline Brumbaugh.
. Pnpillons (t.avallc), Harriett Van
Tassel. .
BUSY SESSION OF CLUB
IS EXPECTED FOR TONIGHT
A busy session of Ihc Commercial
club ia looked for tonight. The club
ha not met for two week nnd sev
eral matters have accumulated on the
table. Report will be heard from
the committees on community and
civic improvement, manufacturing,
merchants rctail-wholesiilc rural rela
tions, education, health, entertain
ment, fire Insuranco and adjustment.
The question box continue many
uuerrlcs for the legislative committee
to answer.
WILL BE NO RETURN OF
PAPERS IN BERNSTORFF CASE
Case Is Serious and May In
volve Other Diplomats Be
sides German Ambassador.
(By United Pres)
Washington, April 24. Attorney
General Gregory advitcd the tate lc-
Vartinent not to mum the document
of Von Igel to llcriiitorff. Gregory,
however, offered subordinate recom
mendation to any lamer iuetion.
The department admittedly view
t lie situation a tcriou.
Gregory intimated sonic diplomats
are involved. Official of the dc.urt
nienl of justice claim the case paused
their hand, and expect to be aked for
the paper.
SEATTLE HAS BOY MURDERER.
In Knickerbocker He Held Up and
Killed an Aged Mlllman and
Then Fled.
(fly United Pre)
Seattle, April 24. A boy in knicker
hocker was sought today for holding
up and fatally shooting Frank Dealer,
an aged inilliuan. John Henderson
gave a clue, jhc boy accosting him and
asking for a ride, apparently weak
minded, and urged him to drive fatter,
o
England' Reply,
(lly United Pre)
Washington. April 24. Ambassador
Spring-Kice delivered England's reply
lo the American protest axainst the
blockade. Il is understood the reply
refuse to acknowledge the justice of
the demand, and cites civil war pre
cedent for the blockade. '
Mr. and Mrs. O. II. Marshall and
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Houston motored
to F.ugcne yesterday where they had
dinner with friend.
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Christian Endeavor Rally
Tonight at the First Presbyterian
Church at 8 o'clock the Christian En
deavor will have a Rally, followed by
a social and refreshment. All Chris
tian Endeavors of the city are urged
to he present as plaits for thr Coutity
Convenlion at Brownsville will be
ta:l.ed over.
Weather Report
Yesterday's temperature ranged be
tween 67 and 4.1 degrees. The rainfall
was .(Hi inches, and the river rose to
(.') Ictt.
Caught Large Trout
. Another large trout was caught up
the Cahtpooia yesterday about 35
miles from this city, when Russell
Gott, about ready to quit for Ihc day
gave his line one more cast and hook
ed one measuring 19 inches in length.
He was lauded after a hard fight. In
the party were Russell Gott, Frank
Stellmacher. Hob Murphy and Dr. A.
P. Howell.
Returned to Seattle
J. W. Travis, who lias contracts ('
laying paving in the city returned to
Seattle this morning after figuring on
further work in this city. He will re
turn about May I to start work.
Had Successful Revival
The revival meetings which were
hehl during last week by Rev. M.
Howard Pagan, of the Christian
church, were brought to a close last
night with one of the largest audi
ences present since Rev. Pagan has
been in the city. Twenty , new mem
bers were added to this church during
the week.
Here from Honolulu
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bouns. of Hon
olulu, H. I., arc in the city the guests
of Messrs. Fred and Bert Veal. Mr.
ilottns is a prosperous furniture deal
er in the Islands nnd with his wife is
on a tour of the country.
Speaking of Peter W. Collins
Peter W. Collins, who was to speak
to the students of the high school at
9 a. m this morning, was unable to
reach here, and will therefore speak
tomorrow" morning nt 9 o'clock. Mr.
Collins will speak at a mass meeting
at Corvallis tonight and on Wednes
day noon at the convocation of stu
dents at the noon hour, in the evening
speaking at the Globe in this city.
Two Piano Valsc from Etigcn
Oncgln (Tschalkowisky) Helen Phil
lip, Eloinc Lcighton.
DEMOCRAT HAS COPY OF
NOTORIOUS SCARLET SHEET
U. 0. Paper That Caused Great
Excitement and Was Sup-
Gets Here.
The Democrat office has a copy of
die Spring Scarlet Sheet, recently pub
lished by U, O. students, and after
ward upprccd, all issues being
torn up, except that in Ihc Democrat's
possession and a few others, and we
lire ashamed to admit its possession.
It certainly i a filth pot, and ought
to be read by the college professor
who recently declared that education
it the talvation of our country. A
staff of hobo editors who never saw
the inside of a college could not tur
pas it. It attack professors and stu
dents, and is full of sensuality. Here
is the synod of smut thai published it:
Chief filth dispenser, one unknown;
assistant scavenger, one unknown;
scandlcmongcr and muclcrakcr, one
unknowu: wielder of gaspipe, one un
known; general sandbaggcr, one un
known. The U. O. faculty has done
well in letting the world know that it
docs not endorse such stuff.
Dr. G. II. Young and son Bobby
went lo Comer this morning.
MR. AND MRS. HAMMER IN
TRAIN WRECK IN MISSOURI
Bailer Exploded Killing Fire
man and Seriously Injuring
the Engineer:
On their way east to Saratoga, N.
Y.t where they have gone to attend
the national conference of the M. E.
church, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hammer,
of this city, had a live train wreck ex
perience in Missouri. The tioiler of
their engine exploded, killing the fire
man instantly And throwing him and
the engineer out of the engine at least
two hundred feet down an embank
ment. The engineer was scalded and
it was thought could not live. Mr.
Hammer was the only person with a
flash light, which came in handy, a it
was at night. He carried the dead
fireman to the train, getting wet and
dirty. Automatic breaks stopped the
train almost instantly, throwing one
or two wheels of the car off the rails
for a few bumps.
Paula Shay Makes Big Hit in "A
Fool's Paradise.
"A Fool's Paradise," playing at the
Hub last night and tonight, is one of
the best feature films shown here re
cently. It tells the story of a rich
man, who after his wife's death lives
en upright life for five years, but who
is won over by a designing clairvoy
ant who, uried by her lover, marries
the fool for his money. The moral of
the story is brought out plainly and
"some tense situations develop. The
acting is strong. Paula Shay, although
not seen here frequently, is one of
the best on the screen, and she is ab
ly supported by Joseph Burke, James
Cooley and Chrystinc Mayo. The
same play, with a two act comedy,
"Blue Blood and Black Skin," will
be seen again tonight.
Miss Grctchen Coulton returned to
Portland this morning after visiting
at the home of her aunt, Miss Adda
George.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rahn. of Salem,
were over Sunday guests at the home
of Mr. nnd Mrs. T. G. Hopkins.
Keep Boosting for Albany's
Rose Festival Queen
In Hand Grenade Assault Re
port Progress and Capture
of 30 Germans.
GERMANS REPORT FRENCH
REPULSED ON DEADMAN HILL
Over in Egypt British Forced
Enemy to Leave and Re
pulsed Attack.
(By United Press)
Pari, April 24. The French made
slight progress at Verdun with hand
grcnading last night. Thirty Germans
were captured Northwest of Caurctte
woods. There was a violent bombard
ment on Deadman's hill, but there
was no important infantry fighting
near Verdun.
Berlin, April 24. The French were
repulsed east of Deadman's Hill last
night il is officially announced.
London, April 24. Three thousand
hostile troops were forced by the
British to evacuate Qtiatia. Egypt, yes
terday, it is officially announced. The
British repulsed a simultaneous attack
at Deuidar. a neearby village.
ALBANY BEATEN 6 to 2.
Eugene High Did It Saturday After
noon in a Good Game Played
at Eugene.
Register: The .Eugene high school
baseball team defeated the Albany
high team yesterday afternoon by a
score of 6 to 2 on the South Willam
ette diamond.
Albany scored the first run in the
first innirn-. but did not register again
until the ninth frame, when they gar
nered another.
Eugene failed to score until the
third frame, when they ran two
across, which put them in the clear.
Here they stayed, added another in
the next inning, two in the fifth, and
one in the eighth.
Albany secured one more bit than
did the Eugene team, but made two
more errors, Babb, for Eugene, struck
out 10 men and walked but two. Scott,
for Albany, fanned eight and walked
two.
Eugene scored seven hits, Albany
eight; Eugene stole seven bases, Al
bany 2: Eugene made two sacrifice
hits, Albany none; Eugene pulled one
double piny, Hubbard to Smith to
Parker. Parker, on first for Eugene,
knocked the only three-base hit of
the game.
The teams lined up as follows:
Eugene Albany
L. Mancrude ......C Eastburn
B. Babb - P Scott
Parker IB Austin
93S
Another top-notch was reached
in the mohair sale at Lebanon
last Saturday afternoon, when
17,000 pounds were sold in a pool
to Wm. Brown & Co., of Salem,
at 48 3-5 cents. The previous
highest sale was at Scio, 45.85
cents. The price is over ten cents
more than heretofore obtained in
former years.
(Coupon on Page 3)
TAX PAYERS LEA6UE
0R6ANIZE0 AT PORTLAND
WtiacksCorritoissionsand Bonds
But Every Man Is For His
Favorite Institution.
The State Tax Payers League was
organized in Portland on Saturday
with Walter Pierce of Union Co. as
president; C. L. Hawley, Polk coun
ty, vice president; A. M. Lafallette,
Marion county, third vice president,
and Robert E. Smith, promoter of the
League, secretary and treasurer. The
League resolved in favor of elimi
nating useless boards and commis
sions, but most of them stood up for
their pet college or university. Bonds
were set down on with a pile driver.
Among those present was Cot. Ho
fer, who, when a member of the state
legislature the Salem Statesman show
ed voted for the most appropriations
of any man in the body.
This tax league ought to be a good
thing. It will depend upon the men
who dominate it. -
We certainly need something. One
speaker gave the following: Increase
in population in Oregon in 10 years,
63 per cent; farm crops, 125 per cent;
manufactured products 158 per cent;
taxes 400 per cent.
There is talk of another session be
ing held at Albany.
ALBANY FIRE BEPARTMENT-
GETTING METROPOLITAN
Has NewExtension;Ladderand
a Real Lie Net; Will Enter
Tournaments.
The fire department is putting snap
into things. It has just bought two im
portant things, a 35 foot extension lad
der, gretly needed, and a life net, the
two costing $160. The net was tried
out Saturday evening from a second
story window, working all right. The
height will gradually be increased to
a three story jump. The membership
of the department is to be increased,
and arrangements are being made to
furnish teams for the summer tourna
ments, taking a part in the firemen's
activities of the state.
Warriner Indicted.
(By United Press)
Portland, April 24. The first indict
ment of its nature was returned by the
Multnomah cetinty grand jury charg
ing C. A. Warriner with assault with
a dangerous weapon as a result of an
automobile accident, injuring Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Beckman.
N. W. Military Strength.
(By United Press)
Washington, April 24. Senator
Chamberlain In the senate made a mo
tion that Secretary Baker submit a
report of the strength of the military
posts in Oregon and Washington, -ni
eluding - armament, men, equipment
and fortified strength. .
Secretary Indicted.
(By United Press)
Portland, April 24. The grand jury
indicted Charles B. Pfahlex, secretary
of the late Bishop Scadding, for de
stroying the books and records of a
corporation.
Smith 2B.. Hecker
C. Mcnerude SS Githens
Hill - LF McChesney
Hcmpy CF A. Miller
Foster RF Jones
The score by innings:
Eugene .0 0 2 1 2 0 0 1 06
Aubany ....1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
97TH ANNIVERSARY OF
ODD FELLOWSHIP WEBNESOAY
Albany Lodge Will Celebrate
fn the Evening With Oration
and Fead.
Next Wednesday will be the 97th
anniversary of the founding of Odd-
fellowship, an event that will be cele
brated by the Albany lodge in the
evening, with a gathering of members.
The orator will be Ci.as. H. Gloa of
Corvallis. Following this there will
be an open meeting with the Rebek-
fchs present, with a social session and
a good feed. During the evening a fea
ture will be the presentation of vet
erans' jewels to eight members, W. C.
Tweedale, T. J. Stites, H. Barn and
J. K. Wcatherford have been veterans
for a long time, three of them past
noble grand of the grand lodge.
Aeroplane Driven Away.
(By United Pre)
London, April 24. A German aero
plane was driven away by land bat
teries at 1:45 a. m. No bombs were
dropped. ,
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Hearing Reopened.
(By United Press)
Washington, April 24. The inter
state commerce commission reopened
the hearing in the railroad rates case
east intcrmountain and Pacific coast
The imermountain shippers are ex
pected to plead the condition changed
so low rates goods shipped directly to
the coast discriminates against them.
They want rates equalized so they will
have lower tariffs than the coast ship
pers, i
g
CITY NEWS '
s,a)S)SiJ.T'j:a)s
Being Torn Down
The old paint shop on the alley
next the St. Francis, is being torn
down, the result of age. It had gotten
wobbly on the alley side, also on the
other side and in the middle, inclined
towards the north pole.
Down from Foster
F. J. Fletcher is down from Foster
for a -few days' visit at the county seat.
Attended Art Exhibit '-
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Viercck, of this
city, yesterday were in Eugene to see
the fine art exhibit shown there, un
der the direction of Hon. Allen Eatotn.
It is a splendid display of pieces of the
great artists and many were greatly
pleased with it ; "
Easter in Albany -
On Easter day there was a slight
sprinkle for a moment or two at this
pcity, the nearest it came to a rain. The
day was a pleasant one. There was a
large attendance at all pf the churches,
where Easter services were conducted,
with special programs of music, and
songs in keeping with the day. The
Sunday schools also reported large at
tendances, more than usual.
Born
To Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Pugh, Sat
urday evening, April 22, a girl, their
second child and daughter.
To Eugene -' . - .
L. B. Allphin went to Eugene, where
he has accepted a position as clerk in
the drug store of Uringtotn & Allen
of that place.
A suit to anul a contract was filed
A suit toanul a contract was filed
Saturday by Jos. Conner, et al, vs. J.
O. Cochran, et al.
An Oakland Eight in City
E. D. Van Dersal, general sales
manager for the Oakland motor cars
of Portlandwas at the Albany Garage
for a short time vesterdav. and those
who were lucky enough to get to see
this car were highly pleased. With its
smooth running motor and its beau
tiful lines anil finish it was pronounc
ed a wonder. Mr. Hammell, of the Al
bany Garage, says that he will have
one here in a few days for all to see.
TRIALS SET
Judge Galloway announces the fol
lowing dates for trials: Stevenson
Russell Co. vs. Elmore, set for May
10, 1916, 10 a. m. John Finlcy vs. Fin-
ley Morrison, et al, set for June 1
1.1:30 a. m. , , .
THIRD DEGREE TO
LOCATE VILLA
Believed That Gen. Perishing
Is Aware of Villa's
Whereabouts.
AWAITING REINFORCEMENTS
BEFORE CONTINUING PURSUIT
Twenty-four Passengers Re
ported Killed in Attack on
Mexican Central Train.
(By Unied Pre)
El Paso, April 24. While the ca
reer of Pablo Lopez and Manuel Ba
ca are reported ended, renewed ac
tivities of Canuto Reyes is seen in an
attack on the Mexico Central train)
when 24 passengers are reported kill
ed, between Torreon and Jiminez,
The constitutionalists of Chihuahua
C,ity gave Lopez Ihc third degree to
make him reveal Villa's whereabouts,
according to Concul Garcia. It i re
ported he was wonnded in both thighs.
His life is to be spared if he tells
Villa's whereabouts. Citizens or Am
ericans are reported to have repulsed
an attacq at Santa Thomas, killing
Baca.
Gen. Pershing is aware of Villa's
approximate location. He will resume
pursuit until communications are re
inforced. A mile long column march
ed into Mexico. Mexican officials are
reported held as hostages in Ameri
can camps to prevent sniping. A re
turning rancher said that Mayor Las
cruces suicided rather than be a pris
oner of the gringoes. An .official try
ing to escape was shot dead.
San Antonio, April 24. San Anto
nio, April 24. Gen. Scott is preparing
to go to Eagle Pass to confer with
Gen. Obregon, it is reliably learned.
Gen. Funstotn announced that he has
reliable information locating Villa,
stating that he is slightly wounded. He
will not divulge the location.
Washingtotn, April 24. Strong
bands of Felix Diaz supporters have
concentrated in northern Mexico op
posite Texas, according to the depart
ment of justice information.
Fine Mixed Bill Features Leah Beard
and Rose Melville. ' '
The irresistable Rose Melville in the
"Sis Hopkins" series is at the Globe
theatre again tonight in her funny
makeup. In spite of the awkward ac
tions and unsophisticated manners
she has a grip on the American public
with her homely philosophy and good
horse sense. The screen version of
this country girl's life are just as good
as the play on the stage. The Selig
Tribune shows some interesting news
today and there is a three act drama,
The Road of Many Turnings, fea
turing Leah Beard, that is a fine piece.
An exceptionally good cast presents
this piece.
"THE FORTUNE HUNTER"
DIRECTOR ARRIVED YESTERDAY
James W. Mott, who wilt direct
"The Fortune Hunter," which will be
played May 4 and 5 for the benefit of
the Rose Queen contest, and Harold
Tregilgas, arrived in the city yester
day from Eugene, where Mr. Mott
just staged the same play and is get
ting ready to direct "Arizona" for the
senior class of the University of Ore
gon. Mr. Tregilgas will manage the
production in this city. He returned
to Eugene last night. .
A meeting was held in the commer
cial club rooms at 4 o'clock and most
of the parts were cast and a short re
hearsal was held. The rehearsal will
be held tonight In the W. C. T. U.
rooms on Ferry street at 7 o'clock,
when all of the cast will be preaent
and work will start in earnest. But 10
days remain for the rehearsals.
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