.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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. ' "
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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
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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. . ..