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.THE WEATHER Tonight nd Thursday partly cloudy ind occasionally threatening, ALBANY DAILY DEMOCRAT EstebUM fa ISa Beat Advertising Mfadiam la Linn County. ' VOL, XXIX, ALBANY, LINN COUNTY, OREO ON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1916. No. 39. Wtftiur; VETOES CITY HALL BILL Declares That the Proposition Is Not Practical or Pro f liable. THAT THE APPROPRIA- TION IS INADEQUATE City Hall Not Immediate Neces sity, and Ajiyway Should Be Up-to-date. Mayor Curl signed tlte following veto today: To the liuii. Council of lite City of Albany: I have muter ooiuitlrrutiun ordi nance bill No, 943, rcliiliiiii to rcinod clitiK and improving the old Central School building (or the purpote ol converting the Mine Into a city hall, and beg to return the tuinc with my ditupproval lor rranoui at follows: l'irt. .It ii not practicable and i never profitable to attempt to rcniud el or recommit i an old building ol the character of the one under con sideration. According to my view, the exercue of ordinary prudence and common, butiiirts judKinciit would banish immediately any such contem plation. Private experience hat taught tint losou time and time awaill. Then, if to, why thoiild the public, whose iutercttt you are tiippotrd to repre tent, be treated with lett considera tion. Second.' The completion of the plant tiiKiieitcd by the bill would en tail an expense far in excett of any benefit rctultiiig therefrom. In the firm place. I am convinced beyond a doubt, that the money appropriated by the bill it entirely inade.iuaie to make the contemplated cliangri. 1 am aware th.it you can tpend any amount you with in reconduction of an old building. Hut 1 am atuiming that whatever change arc made, if any. will be made in a' reasonably tulittn tial manner. I nm more or lot familiar with the building and I may mention that the heating system it very imperfect and decidedly expensive to maintain. It would require the tervicet of one em ploye continuously in and about the building at an cxpruic rratoiiably e timatcd at $611 per mouth. The cost of furl necessary to maintain the liuilding at a normal temperature, will conservatively estimated, ranc from $5(1 to $" per monih on an av cranc the year around and donhtlei many other itcmt of expense would he added. The Intcrett on the turn proposd to be invetlcd thoiild alto be contidcrrd. Third A city hall it not an imme diate necessity. The major nan of ttrcet improvemcnta needed for trv eral yeart hat already been made. The work will probably dimiuith rath er than iucreatc. The preteut quar tert have nntwered the ptirpote when the heavy work was being done. Therefore, I mn satisfied we can art along for a number of years without conrerninir ourselves about more tpi ,ciout nuartcfi. Our present rent is "pt'ieeiallv low. Tlie servicrvof n j.ml. tor nre out required, and while the s'irrbiindiiig are not just what I would liW, vpi (hirinif iie time the citv if hravilv burdened with navimr assess ments which are gnawing at the very vitals of a number nf our citizens. I nut imnresx-d thnt It i no time to dd nother f:-e ten thousand ilol-'p-s to , oi"- nlrni1v to-bpnvv Indehi ertnran. A"d riirhl here, lot "IP ad monish 'nn flint thp monpv von have ltp(lprntpn In oonroriitp for III im ".nvMinnl ni"M t- 'in rnnie from thp 'fpnprnl fund rtmt must he raised (Continued bn Page 4) RETURNED FROM Y.M. G.A. CONVENTION AT SEABEGK Warren Hunter mid Fini'cis, Toilet, ol the College, have returned from Seabcck, where they attended the annual convention of the College Y. M C. A. nt delegates from Albany College. David Martin also attended, going from Scabeck to Eantcrn Ore gon to spend the summer. The boys report a fine time. Hunter nnd Mar tin entered tiio tennis tournament. Hunter drew Martin and bent him. Then he tackled Lewis, last year's champion, who heat him 6-3 and 6-2. Bird, of Washington University won the championship, beating Lewis. Seabcck is a fine place for a con vention r.nd always .draws a good crowd of Y, M. C. A. men, DEATH OF S.J. ARCHIBALD PROMINENT PIONEER 1853 Came From Ohio and Settled Near Tangent, Having Family of 12 Children. by only nine days, S. J. Archibald, a prominent pioneer of 1853, died at K o'clock tiib morning at hit home two and a half inllct from Tangent, after anlllnci of tomclime. He be longed to a tturdy family of pioneers, who played their part well in ti e pro grctt of the county. Through in dustry and attention to ,buluc 'he built up a valuable property,1 Mud died cttccmcd and rctpectcd. ''".'.J'tifr ..' He was 'born in 01. io eighty-Mr year ago, and cuuic to Oregon In 1H5.1, first tcttling on the Tualatin, where he and hit family remained for ix years, coming from there to near Tangent, where they afterwards made their home, rearing a large family of twelve children, of whom the follow ing six are still living Mrs. V. A. Kuttcll, Albany; Mrt. I.. II, Motet. Al.ea: Mrt Eva Vernon, Seattle; John and Robert Archibald, Tangent, and Steven Archibald, Snoquatiiikc, Wath. AUo 19 grandchildren, tlx great grandchildren, and one brother, who resides at Sharon, Ohio, The funeral tcrvire will be held at the family residence near Tangent, on Friday, 1 p. m, Kcv. James Moore, who preached the sermon of Mrt. Archibald last week, wilt alto preaih that of Mr. Archibald, and the tame pall bearers will officiate, eight grand tont Of the dcccatcd. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 & 9 eS 9 CITY NEWS 6 Weather Report Yetlerday' temperature ranged between 47 and S3 degrcct. The rain fall wat .20 iiichct, The river stands at 4.6 ft. - Left for BUigham ( , Mr. and Mrt. Lcland Holbrook and daughter, Dolores, of'.Mcdford, and Mr. and Mrt. H. W. Holbrook, and daughter Alice, of Albany, left yet:r day for llcll'i.gham, Wath., on a ko wcvVt visit. "'.! went by aj"j. Nltley Here W. O. Nitley, the veteran piano tuner and dealer in pianot, hat been in the city while on a trip up the val ley, a buty piano man. After Recruit ' Several members of the Corvallis company of militia, were in the city today hunting for recruits. They lack ed six member to complete the com pany, and had failed to secure them in Corvallis. More Cowboy Arrive A telephone talk this morning re vealed the fact that six cowboys from Pendleton arrived this morning. The performing company is growing larg er every day, and there is no less than 30 cowboys and cowgirls at Philo math now. The last of the contestants will arrive tomorrow morning. The cattle and horses are all rounded up and ready to start things off. The horse sate will start at 10 :00 o'clock in the morning. Will He Pay? ! Both W. V. Tfeiffcr and Roy New port are anxiously watching the wea ther over in the west these days, for both are afraid it is going to rain dur ing the Philomath Round-Up. Neither wants rain Newport wants good wea ther, for, with tlie sun shining hot he will sell scads of drinks and re freshment to the big crowds who will attend tin' Round-Up. Pfciffcr wants fair wcathpr, for he has insured New port to the, extent of $250 if it rains or is. cloudy and keeps people away, l.nst week, for a premium of $50, Pfciffcr whote an insurance policy on Newport's business for the three days of tins rcund up, Thursday to Saturday,, invtring him against loss i.y bad weathc:. There is lots of spec ulation about the weather, which bids fair to he favorable, although there may be a little cloudy streak during tomorrow. -. The weather " ' x This afternoon the wind changed to the north, and it looked very much as if the weather might be auspicious for the Philomath round up. With an ascending barometer the indications are that . IS GETTING READY Will Not Order Mi If II a to the Border Until Completely Mobilized. VOLUNTEERS WILL NOT , BE ASKED FOR YET Mexican Ports Will Be Block aded; Sometime Before " Real Action. (By United Prcts) WathiiiKtou, June 21. Secretary Baker will not order the militia to the border today because mobilization it incomplete. They doubtlctt wilt he en route before the end of the week. What ttate't militia will be called first dependt upon their readinett. Un doubtedly more than 50,000 are going. The method of calling for volun teers it not arranged. It will not be done when developments require it. Report! that the administration in tends to ask for half a million volun teers appears exaggerated. The order for the navy to blockade Mexican ports it expected toon. Of ficials taid it it comparatively an easy blockade. But the population ft al ready near starvation. Putting into ef fect a real blockade will mean further suffering, therefore the official are determined to go slowly. Real action will not come for several weeks. Militiame nmust become acclimated, and it it expected after they reach the border a period of waiting will fol low while Carranza i given a final chance. Mexico City, June 21. Gen. Car ranza's cabinet met in special session this afternoon to consider the Ameri can note. He refused to see corres pondent. PHEASANTS INVITED TO ASHLAND SPRINGS DEDICATION Fred D.-.wson, president of the Al bany Pheasants, is in receipt of a night letter from the Ashland Lithia Springs Dedication Committee, in viting the Pheasants to participate in the dcdicntiJh ceremonies at the opening of Ashland's famous new resort on July 4tfc. Albany is asked to join the Portland boosters who will attend from that c ity. Owing to the state of inorganization of the Phea sants at the present time It was thought inadviseahie to accept the invitation. Ashland will br.ve a big time, with a Round-up and other at tractions for several days. Woman Suffrage. (By United Press) Washington, June 21. The presi dent today interpreted the suffrage plank in the Democratic platform as an approval of the suffrage movement, but recommending to have its incep tion in the states. He told the Virginia women that the plank did not neces sarily disapprove of federal amend ment ideas. POPULAR TANGENT GIRL BECOMES JUNE BRIDE At high noon today at the home of the bride's parents, at Tangent! Miss Edna B. Arnett, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Arnett, became the bride of Wm. S. Hoefcr. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. W. ' Ttbbctt, of the United Brcthcrn Church. The bride is a charming and ac complished young lady and is popular with a large circle of friends. Mr. Hoefcr Is a prominent farmer and hop grower of Syracuse, in the north western part of Linn County. After a short wedding trip Mr, and Mrs. Hoefcr will be at home on their farm near Jefferson. COMMITTEE ARRANGES FOR S. S. DAY AT CHAUTAUQUA . ! Friday, July 7 to Be Given Up to Sunday Schools of the City. The Chautauqua committee on Sun day school work met last night and arranged the following program for Sunday School day, Friday, July 7: 1:30 p. m. Panorama of Sunday School pageant, starting from Central school, grounds Nine churches represented with (objects and colors as follows to-wit: 1st Division Baptist (enrollment) Subject "Light"; school has five min utes for interpretation of subjects Color yellow. 2nd Division Brethren (enrollment) Subject "Faith" School bat five min- sitct for interpretation of subject. Col or Green. 3rd Division Disciples (enrollment) Subject "Wisdom"; school has five minutes for interpretation of subject. Color blue and gold. 4th Division .Evangelical (enroll ment), Subject "Joy"; School has five minutes for interpretation of subject. Color white and red. 5th Division ". Methodist (enroll ment). Subject ' "Love"; school has five minute for interpretation of sub ject. Color red. 6th Division Menonite (enrollment) Subject "Charily"; school has five minutes for interpretation of subject. Color white and gold. 7th Division 1st Presbyterian (en rollment) Subjfcct "Freedom"; school hat five minutes for interpretation of subject. Color Sky blue. 8th Division ' Grace Presbyterian (enrollment) Subject "Hope"; school has five minutes for interpretation of subject. Color white end blue. 9th Division United Presbyterian (enrollment). Subject "Missions"; School has five minutes for interpre tation of subject. Color white and yellow. Banner to be awarded on the fol lowing points: x. Vi lst, Interpretation of subject. ; 2nd. decorate scheme. 3rd, Deportment in line, and per centage of total enrollment represent ed in parade. The beginning of each school to be marked by a youth bearing aloft a gilded cross on a staff, followed by classes carrying pennants and banners announcing name of school and its subject. Spocial prizes to be awarded as fol lows, to wit: 1 School with largest percentage of enrollment, 1st prize, "Picture." School with most unique features. 2d prize "Picture." School with best display of banners. 3rd prize "Picture." Miscellaneous Prixea for Games and Sports. Boys under 15, 45-yard dash, pair of shoes. Boys 15 to 20, 100-yard dash, neck tie. Men, 100-yard dash, Linnore ham. Sack race, pair of cuff buttons. . Potato race, stick pin. Tug of War, each minister to fur nish four (4) men. Winning side large watermelon. Girls under 15, 50-yard dash, tennis shoes. Girls 15 to 20, 50-yard dash, pair of Phoenix silk hose. ' i Women, 50-yard dash, piano scarf. Egg race, box of stationery. Ball game between , champion players, ball and bat. " Basket supper in evening after sports.'' ' J. A. Howard was elected grand marshal, and A. N. Minton was elected as manager of sports. - Judge P. R. Kelly went to Salem this morning to attend to circuit' court matters. '.,"- Ready to Go. - Capt. Knox, of Co. 5 Coast Ar- tillcry, of this city, today report- ed that he was in touch with every member of the company, and knows where all of them are; that none of them have disap- pearcd so that they cannot be reached if needed. The members are roprted enthusiastic over the prospect of going to the border, and will be on hand when the or- dcr comes, if it docs come. The company is in shape to go at an hour's notice if ordered out. ... - . SIS' GENERAL FUNSTQN Mexicans In Some Places Are Assuming a Threatening : Attitude. SCOUTS WATCHING BOTH SIDES OF THE LINE Some Fool Mexicans Are Brag ging About What They Are Going to Do. (By United Press) San Antonio, June 21. The war de partment wired Gen, Funston to re cruit four regiments of infantry and two of cavalry immediately for regu lar service. Detailed instructions were mailed. The recruiting started at once. Gen. Funtton denied making a second appeal for militia. It i reported the Mexicans of Oji naga are assuming a threatening atti tude. Gen. Funston said they are "running around in circles bragging about what they intend to do." Gen. Pershing still has scouts on both sides of the lines. It was found that no Mexican detachments are within reach of his lines anywhere. The sheriffs of Salinas and Laredo, issued a proclamation to the Mexicans requesting them to report any persons attempting to foment revolts. They guaranteed protection for keeping the peoce. Despite the proclamation the Mexicans continued to cross, the bor der today. May Secede. San- Diego, Cal., June 21. Lower California is about to secede from Mexico and declare itself a republic, according to- rumors current here to day. The story is gaining credence and news arriving this afternoon from Ensenada, La Paz and other peninsu la ports seem to support the rumor. Governor Cantu, who is the virtual dictator of the district, is said to be behind the plan. ' Conditions are declared by those intimately acquainted with Mexican affairs to be ideal for such a step. While starvation, desolation and war has. its grip on other sections of the country,' in Lower California all is peaceful, the treasury is filled with American gold and farms are bearing; record crops. The troops, paid in gold, rather than with loot and fiat money, are declared to be loyal to their commanders. Firemen Drowned. Portland, June 21. The steam pipe of the steamer Lurline burst today. William Moudy, the fireman, plunged into the river to escape the burning steam and was drowned. One deck hand was injured. : Walter W. Hart, of Jefferson, spent the night in the city. ' " ? - '. V . This is the longest day in the year, or at least as long as any other day, tomorrow, it is said being the same length. . LADIES OF THE SPANISH WAR VETS ELECT OFFICERS The ladies auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans niet in, the rooms in the armory last night and completed the reorganizing of the lo cal camp. Mrs. W, M. Copeland, of Portland, president of the Oregon de partment and aide to the National president, was present and supenn tended the work of reorganizing. She will return to the city next Tuesday and assist in the installation , of the new officers. . Following were the officers elected last night: Mrs. Dora Flood, presi dent: Mrs. Dolly Baker, senior vice president; Mrs. Anna Ginty, Jr. vice pres.; Mrs. Ella Salisbury, chaplain Miss Allie Worrell, treaesurer; Mrs. Lelia Morris, secretary; Mrs. Paulo Greene, conductor. VETERANS RESENT ARTICLE ON MEMBERS OF C. A.C. Resolutions Passed Condem ning One in Paper Reporting Members Disappearing. At a joint meeting of Camp Phil lips, No. 4 U.- S. W. V., and Dewey Auxiliary, United Spanish War Vet erans, held last night, the following resolution wa adopted: Be it Resolved, that Whereat, the Albany Evening Herald hat teen fit in itt columns to utter an at tack on the patriotism and soldierly valor of our local military organiza tion, wherein they state that "several members have disappeared" to es cape the duty of a soldier and Whereas, on investigation we find every man summonded for duty an swered his commander' call, and fur ther that no man entered any plea of ill health but readily and cheerfully reported himself for duty, and that the entire membership of the local company, 80 men strong, it and has been in readiness to. leave at a mo ment's notice from proper authority. Be it further Retolved, that we pro test against such false and unpatriot ic accusations, deeming it an insult to all American citizens and especial ly reflecting on the valor and patriot ism of our own boya. Be it further Resolved, that these resolution be published and given a wide publicity as possible, as. much so as we can prevail upon the press of the state to give, to refute any in sinuation as to the character and bravery of our citizen soldiery.. MRS. W. A. SALISBURY. MRS. DORA FLOOD ROBERT E. GREENE. F. C. STELLMACHER 3 3 - CITY NEWS S S, SIS WU1 Go East " Miss Grace Edith Brown, instruct or in vocal music and public speak ing, at. Albany College left this af ternoon for Chicago. . "r;'fv Attending Pioneer Reunion' A number of Indian war veterans and pioneers went to Portland this morning to attend the gathering of Indian War Veterans today and the Pioneer' Reunion Thursday. Among those going were Jos. Groshong, E. C. McClaine, Cyrus Walker, Rev. J. E. Walker and L. E. Blaine. . Burro Cauaea Fuea Monday evening a young burro, vvluch was shipped from Arizona to a Mrs. Rozelle, caused considerable fuss at the depot when it was taken from the baggage car. When the lit tle bundle of dynamite was lifted from the car after its long, confining journey, it resented the interference by strange hands and expressed its feelings by a series of lunges and kicks. The baggagemen had a hard time holding it, to the amusement of the spectators on the platform. The value placed on the animal was $25. A real burro is a rare sight in this part of the country, but are common in mountainous countries where pack ing is done and a small, strong, sure footed animal is required. Baby Girl Bora ' A nine pound baby girl was born Saturday, June 17, 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Freeman at their home at Sixth and Vine streets. Band Concert ' The regular weekly band concert will be given tonight, beginning at 7:30, if the weather permits, the indi cations being favorable at press time. Besides a fine program by the band, Mrs. F. M. Powell will 'be heard again in the selection which she sang last week, which received many compli ments. - ; ' .-. Inventory la Filed . The inventory in the estate of the late Wm. M. Stuart was filed yester day showing property valued at $3, 647.04. ' : Answer la Filed i Affidavit and answer in the case of E. Wright vs. E. C. Baldwin, et at. were filed today. - ' Inventory Filed , The inventory in the estate of Alex Hayes, deceased, was filed today. The total value of all property was placed at $9,681.18. TROOPS TO EAST Germans Trying to Stem Tide of the Russian Drive Againut Austria. ; . TERRIFIC FORCE OF RUSSIAN ARTILLERY CAUSE On the West Germans Made Attack, But Was Checked By Screen Fire (By United Press) London, June 21. Six German di visions of 120,000 men, have been hur ried eastward to check the Rutsian offensive, Geneva dispatches declared. , Two divisions are enroute to the Lutsk-Kovel front. The Austrian are counter attacking vigorously on the northern flank of Brussiloff's armies. The Russian advance is apparently checked temporarily. Berlin, June 21. Dispatches today admitted the Austrian right wing con tinues a rapid retreat before the Rut tians. The terrific force of the Rus sian artillery is causing Gen. Pflanzer to retire . instead of sacrificing his men, Vienna reported. It is expected they will shortly make a stand. Four German divisions rushed to the 30 mile front near Brody. The Russians opened a heavy attack there, evidently preparing a smash toward Lemberg. Paris, Jurte 21. Following the ex plosion of two mines, the German at tacked south of Berry Aubec, near Rheims, but a screen of fire checked the assault. The artillery is active around Verdun, but the infantry ha . made no gains. , Berlfc, June -21. The Russian left wing continues to push - forward to ward Bukowina, but the right wing is halted, even being pushed back in some places, - according to official statements. It is announced the Rus sians who crossed the Styr west of Kolki were driven back,, the Ger mans taking a thousand prisoners. Petrograd, June 21. Gen. Brussi loff's army has repulsed persistent German attacks near Voronicin, cap turing prisoners, it was announced tonight- Between June 4th and 15th Gen. Brussiloffs armies have cap tured 3356 officers, 170.000 men, 200 guns, 550 machine guns, 189 bomb throwers, and 119 artillery limbers, it was announced. . The Orpct Case. (By United Pre) Waukegan, June 21. Letera Will Orpet worte to Marian Lambert were admitted in evidence this afternoon. The court permitted this, though re cently it was said it would have a damning effect on Orpet' s case. Eighty of thes; letters detail the of- forts of Orphct first to win Marian's love, second, his cooling passion and last, his attempts to relieve Marian' illness. Albert M.-Eppcrly, of Lebanon, at tended the military club dance here last night. '- : i. ' ' . BAPTIST Y. P U. : ELECTS OFFICERS This evening- the Amoma and Agoma classes of the Baptist Sunday School will hold a joint sociable at the home of Mrs. Naomi Duncan, on Eighth street. : Last i night . the Baptist Young People's Union- held a meeting and election off officers. Those elected were president, - Jessie Singleton; vice-president, Raymond Tomlinson; secretary, Dcna. Fromm; treasurer, Nellie Ragan: chorister, Berenice Hackleman,' and organist, Gertrude Bridge; cor. sec, Irene Gilchrist; assistant organist, Mrs. Banks; assist, choirister, Madeline Rawlings; ushers, Oral Batis, Russell Reeves, Ada Rott, Harriett Phipps. Following the lection there wa a sociable and lunch. . ..
