THE WEATHRR Tonight tdn Wtdnssday SHOWERS. ALBAN Y DAILY DEMOCKAT EstablUtaMa 188 tdJM Ad Mr tilting Mttftan Is Ham Coty. VOL XXIX. ALB .NY, LINN COUNTY. OREO ON. TUESDAY. APRIL 3. 1917 No. 273 SENATE HELD UP BY U F0LLE1TE Action on War Declaration He solution Delayed Till Tomor row By Wisconsin Senator. F0REI6N COMMITTEE MAKES FAVORABLE REPORT Three to Five Million Men Will Be Raited; New Peace Move It Promised. m ' r '' ' Washington. April 3. PscM- M lull in the person of LaPoIlette hM effectually blocked action on 9 ins war resolution in congress S) ' until tomorrow. Through a par- S) llmentary manuver dtwnandlng ' " tht regular order, ha haultcd w Senate action. ' Haattd worda (ollowad. Floor leader Martin declared there are tremendous consequences behind I the resolution. Lafollelte ob- Jected to being lectured. Martin declared the rnolutlon mwl go through before any- thing ele. Adjournment waa tak- r an until tomorrow. The House B) S committee waa expecting Senata B action today, but postponed con- ') slderatlon until tomorrow. IK. .. . ... ' .' " K ) WAR PLANS SPEEDED UP BY SEC. BAKER Universal Military Training Bill Introduced; Calls For a Half Million Men. (By Umtta Prat) WualmiKton, April J. -War t-rcrc-Lf ry lUlur MM tin mtfWjhtfl of llii: ,ilviHry oinimtlrc of tlir coutKil fur ii. lionul tli Icnac urc diftciixinu ar pMflfi on h three yvur bintls. THi UKurationn uf food control (or tin- nation, iinivt-ritil service, were un tt r dipt u ...on. A univrraal compulsory nitlitir I Catalog liill wan introduced It pro nlc tor army of liulf a million. Mil l ilt cuipowcra the urcmlcnt to call . pkytiotily fit RMM at Ihc 8RC of irnt. A the nctraaary arinei men (rom twenty one to twenty two and three will nr called. BERLIN MAY ASK U. S. TO HALT WAR MOVE iii.trrtlatn, April J. flcrlin advice, sell f lis. I Gcimalty i- i ontcnililulilli! tnrmal protest ;..ni i vinrrica's ac ini declaring war. It is reported that . rmaay hopes to gain South Aincri- ul influence CITY NEWS Three Million Men. Washington, Apr. 3 Three In five millir.n mm will probably he raised for America! miie. One member the cabinet wants three million at a minimum, while army men recommend live million The arm- will he raised in group, of five hundred thousand a rapidly a they can he officered. Sen ator Chamberlain, rhsirman of Ihr senate military committee say Ihcv can he obtained at n annual expense tf one hundred anil (Itty six million dollars The Kcnrral staff estimate, the rost far greater. Natlon'a Resourcea Pledged. Washington, Apr. J. The Foreign Relations Committee reported out the administration war resolution a amended to strengthen the wordim?, with only Chairman Stone dissenting. The president is directed M tmple) the entire naval and military force of the United States against Gcrn.a to hrin;; the conflict to a successful termination. "AH resources of the country, the resolution ends, "are hereby I- it ' by the emigres of the United States " The Resolution, as nmincnded is as follows WHEREAS i'c recent course of the Imperial German government is nothing Irss than war airainst the people of the United State-of Ameri ca. THEREFORE he it resolved h the Senate and House of Representa tives of the United Stales of America in Congress -issn-iMcd. that the state of war between t' c United States and the Imperial government v-liich has thus l-rrn thru . I upon the United State- is hereby formally declared, that i'rcsiilnit Wilson ie. and hereby Is aulhmUc.l and di e, ted to employ the entire Naval anl military force of the United Slates an. I the- reserve army to nirry o;i a ar acainst the Imperial German government, and to brittir the conflict to a successful ter mination. All the re nurees of the country are hereby pledged 1y the Congress of the United States. New Pelce Move Amsterdam, April, 3. The Berlin "Lokal Anxetgcr" say that the Cen tral powers are planning a new peace offer. Continuous Sessions Washington, April J. -The Senate Steering committee decided this af ternoon to hold a continuous session from ten o'clock tomorrow moerdnf until the "war lull" is acted upon. The committee proposes to prevent filibustering. ...) t i a a i Ailea for Accounta ""A's'eattlr firm is sending out letters la creditors of the "Morning Republi can" which recently suspended pub lication in Albany in which they are Infill fill that Charlie Ohling will pay . M the indebtedness just as soon as he is able to ih so. Glee Club Entertainment Off On account of the Patriotic mass . i.etinu which will he held at the ar nnrr Priday lliuht. Manager Meyer of the Globe has postponed the enter tainmcnt which was to have been giv mi at the Globe on that evening by ihe U. of O. Glee club. High Wage offered The Hammond Lumber Company is offering $2 SO per day for men to work n the saw mill owned by the Compani ..t Mill City. This is t'ie highest sum offered as wages for this class of work luring the past five years. Parker Wine weight Contest D. I.. Parker of the Hamilton store guested -within one pound of th.e cor rcit weight of the men whose photo ttiaphs appeared in the shuts window uf the Illain Clothing store. His guess was sU5 while the correct weight was .W6. W. U Mlsner as second in ihc eontest with I guess of JOT. Parker rets a brand new hat for hit trouble Athletic Atteoclation Meets The regular meeting of the Hoys thletic Association of the Alliany high s.-Iiool was held yesterday .ii noon at .1:31) o clock. A revised con- ituatinn was adoi ted The new fi uers were That there -hall be four student msnairers. one each for foot ball, basket-ball, baseball, and Iraek. That if a student becomes elliili hlc to play in nny athletic contest on account of grades be shall forfeit .11 previous credit earned toward a l-tter. Law Firm dlsolved The law firm of Wright fk Minton has been disolved. Mr. Minton. the Junior member of the firm, has accep ted a position ; assistant cashier of the bank at Wheeler, Oregon, and will leave shortly to assume his new duties Mr. Wright will remain in practice in Albany. Marriages in March According to the records in the of fice of county clerk R. M, Russell there were 21 marriage licenses is sued in March. One or two couples were marled in I.inn County who sec nrred their licenses out of the county, and one cottplr went to Vancouver, Washington. PATRIOTIC 155 MEETING FRIDAY Parade at Seven o'clock and Will Be Followed A De monstration at Armory. JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT WILL BE ORATOR All Organizations in Albany In vited to Participate In Mon ster Patriotic Meeting. A great preparedness parade, to be Mowed y a monster matt meet ing at the armory on rrulay even rag . the jdan projiosed by t tic II. P. O. Klks al ihc special meeting held in the lodge rooms last nictht. A committee consisting of Senator K.I). Ciisiek, Mark Weatherford, and diaries Ititrgraff wat appointed, with JttwrtiobsT to invite every fraternal anfaaiion in the city to join in FIRST PRESBTfERIAN CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS Nearly Two Hundred Members Attend Enthssiatistic Meet ing Held Last Might. In the neighborhood of 200 people leathered in the social hall of the .'hurrh ktft night to h"M what proved to be the molt enthuutic gathering of thlj kind for some yeart. The reporta were very heartening and iomr extremely optimistic, as a consequence the applause, oft repeated was at ttmes prolonged, particularly after the report of the Indies Aid Society by Mrs. Hart, secretary, and the report of financial secretary. Mr. Fred Kort miller. Some financial aims ct before the fcofigTC't at ion last year were achieved unf new goals thus at tained. The church indebtedness was reduced and BU-p authorized to make an appreciable reduction this car. Dr. Ccseibr.ht opened the incet- itiK with the reading of scripture and prayer. Jurim II. M rainier was chosen chairman. Mr. William Fort mllter acted as clerk. The total sum raised for the church nork at home was $5475.83. The Ladles Aid Society collected thru its many activities $730 and the church treasurer reported excry h:l last vear covered W subscription with a bal ance. The benevolent work of the ih-nomination and the war sufferers in Europe received between $300 ami $400. The congregation was nmch en-ci-i-raired by this 'taking cf stock" and i will undertake the new year' work BIG MEETING TO Largest Meeting of Campaign For $6,000,000 Bond Issue to Be Held Here. REPRESENTATIVES COMING FROM ALL PARTS OF STATE BRITISH MENACE GERMAN LINES OF COMMUNICATION Idftf the event on of the xreatest with renewed vigor .Generous and nonMrations of its kind ever held in i- history of Albany. The parade will be held promptly I 7 p m Friday and will be in charge a committer to be selected by the ;ianish American War Veterans. In tine wilt he the members of the Coast Artillery Company, Spanish -A meri- War Veteran v member of the VR , fraternal organisations and v hoo children. The parade w ill be teaded bv the high school band. L. T. Harris Jnitice of the Supreme Court of Oregon, will be the princi pal speaker at the armory, lie was ailed up last night at Salem and ac cvptcd the invitation to speak. Judge P R. Kelly. Mayor Curl. Capt. Knox f the Artillery Company, and repres entatives of the Spanish-American War vctciam and the OA U. will also be heard from. Attorney Mark Wea thrrford will preside at the meeting. tp-tv refreshments were prepared and served by the Ladies society. The following officers were elected: Klders: to serve until 1930; Mr F I Miller. Mr. C. H Crowell. Mr. Will iam Fortmiller. Mr. C. H. Cusick. Deacons, to eenre until 1920 Mr. J. U Hulbert. Mrs. F. G. Franklin, and Mr. P. E. Van Tassel to serve until 1919. Trustees: to sersr until 19. Mr. D. O, W'ootrworth. Mr. Weider. and Mr. Ct. At Flood to serve until 1918. Fi nancial secretary to nerve one year, Mr. Henry Vollstedt. assistant. Mr. Gostav Abraham. LOCAL ELKS L0D6E PASSES RINGING RESOLUTION Text of Aesolution Supporting President WirrJ to Washing ton By Secretary. LOCAL MILITIA NOW WITHIN TWO OF WAS! STREN6TH Over 90 Men Expected at Drill In Armory Tonrfylit; Boys Anxious For Call. C. E. Spence, of Grange, Will Oppose Conrad Olson, of Leg islature in Debate of Bill. In the opinion of many, the good reads meeting which will be held in this city April 12 wiil be the biggest of its kind to be lieH in the state be fore Ihe June ele.-tion. when the !u! las will be called upon to pass on the $6.(1)0.000 bond bill passed by the legislature. Krx Davis, of Harrisburz. was in he city last week and made arrange ments lor the meeting which will e held in the armory Thursday, I1?- 12. If the weather is nifht the tneettn;; may te held in the open air. The other officers of the l.inn coun ty Good Koads association of which Mr. Davis is president, are A. C. Schmitf. treasurer, and John Ft Pen land, secretary. date has been arranged for !e- tween S'ate Senator Conrad P. Ol son, of Portland, and C. E. Spence. Oregon City. Master of the state -an.re The tornicr srill ar-.ne th affirmative side of the bonding bill und the latter will talk aumnst the rai-ing of bonds. Senator Olson was hmrman of the Senate commutee on Reads and highways. Both speakers good and will present an interest ing argument. The l.inn County Oood Koaus Com mutee n desirous ot getting tne mai- cr before the people and i not taking any ?i5c vn l.ie nonn i-sue one way or nother. me idea is to get tne sa me tairly discusseu ann leave uic uc- vision to the judgment of the voters. Representatives are expected ftom ill over the state and it will probably Id the biggest of its kind in the state. Maisemy Captured and Main Cenjer of Hindenburg Line Is in Danger. (By United Press) New York. April, J The British -forces thrust a northern enveloping movement around St. Ocentin still further1. Disjpatci.es indicate tlvc capture of Maissemy, five miles north west of St. Qucntin. The British menace seriously the German communtations between Cambrai, supposedly the main center of the Hindenburg line and at St. Ontario. Petrograd officially reports that violent German attacks on a north eastern front were repulsed. WILSON ASKS FOR WAR DECLARATION United States Will Make Com mon Cause With Allies la Fight Against Germany. ROOSEVELT WOULD LEAD ARMY TO EUROPE NEW CLASSIFIED M . tin- last nttiht at a special called mccAnjr, meiifbrr of the I). P.O. E.l lodge unaminotisly passed a rininK resolution of support of President WiUon and pledged the members to i-f-ope rate with the Administration tn imttini the nation in a better state of preparedness for the conflict with (ft'rtnanv. The resolution passed is s follows: Resoled by Albany Udft N'o. 3Q0 H.I'.O. Elks, of Albany OrcgOO that the members of this lodtje plcdw their most hearty support to the pres ident of the United States in his policy of administering the affairs of this ciuntry durini these critical times. Bfl It Further Resolved that we pledge our mott hearty co-op.-rat ion in support of the Rovernmcnt on land ' and sea to tlx end that (he traditions qJ our free institutions, the honor of our Nation and the welfare of man kind may be defendeitnnd maintained. Al the hour of Koini to preis. Fifth Company, Coast Artillery Corps lacks but two men of hawng the minimum . ar strncKtli Yesterday ciht new men were taken in and today two more joined the colors. Carlton Uo Oft, son of H. S. Lotfati, today enlts- Ud as a Omsictass. Ihc company now numbers 107 officers and wen, and be lore night will be over that limit. 'The boy ase aiwfcMUiy awaiting the order lh.it wiil :c.id them to cami and arc chafing at the delay of con- trtrsi. Drill tonilit will be one of the best mvfe 1Mb at the .irmory. There will be about 90 men in uniform on the floor, including an akward squad of 15 or more. - 1 hese men have heen rc eivinn the applause of the crowds, and should be mcouraKcd in every way nii...blc. Those joining the p-st two or three dan are lay Fainter, hlliott spnUtT ... ts . I - aA. I .f . r. Ltlcn li.iocrt, r,ennriii nsvw Carlton 'Logan, Ralph Ililveu. Jesst Ellis lav- Willard. llarley Nelson I7r...l Mi.-twUoii Owncv Whetstone, Lawrence Moore. Ratph Lucas, Alva Strrr and Roy MeClainc. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION SPEAKS HERE TOMORROW State Highway commissioner E. (Adams will be the speaker at the Rolfc tomorrow afternoon al J u'clock. Mr Adams will speak on the ;" . in i.ondin quc-tion, a sul eel which he has given a great deal of careful thought and attention since the passage of the measure by the ( r- xon legislature. A large crowd is anticipated. m 9 CITY NEWS 9 Bar Role Adopted The rules of court procedure p.o poed by Judge Bingham, were adopt ed by a committe of the Linn County Bar Association with slight alteration late yesterday aitcrnoon. Old Residents Word was received late this after noon that E. D. Schofield died at his home near Tanecnt at noon today The desceascd was seventy-five years of age and was on old ami highly res pected resident ot Linn county. Circuit Court Tomorrow After adjourning court yesterday afternoon. Judge Bmghain set Wed nesday at 10:00 o'clock ?.s the time for r. suming business. The Judffe is in Salem today attending to matters that city. Comity Court to Convene The regular April term of the Coun tv Court will open Wednesday mo.n ing at 10 o'clock to hear such matters as mav come bciore it. the early I n-rt t-tf ths rtMlr ta K4n snen bv Winners in ESSay Contest WlH ! the court in examining and passing on MM,-. .11.11 ,'. S . .11., t.V ...v....,, W.C.T.U. WILL PRESENT 6000 PROGRAM WEONESDAY Be Present; Good Musical Numbers on Program. LUMBER INTEREST FIGHTS R. R. RATE INCREASE "HANDS OFF' IS NOTICE SERVED ON AUSTRIA . Washington, Apr. 3. The break with Austria is by no means avoided is lh general view here. In postponing the discussion of he situation the irrtrli- lit Ills frit- ,rlirl nnliiv that null's:. Aiiatriu 1 nii. lu r handa ..it nf FOR SALE or TltnF. NVw. mo.1 crn lioiisr; one norr nf lanil. fruit anil hrrry trecs.closr in, al a bar gain. In Cotlnnc Grove, Ore., Ilrll phnnr 116-R, Homr plionr IJ02. a3-5 I DST-Onr Slinlchakrr Four rim with inllalcrl lirr Ihcrfon. Prnhab Ir lost hrtwri-n Archilalil farm and Albany. Finder plrasc rrtiirn to AHiativ naraRe nnd secure reward. n .1-10 Pre -Foster Meetings The vre- Faster Week of meetings: i ihe Christian ehurch beitan last night wit li a splendid attendance and interest. During the opening exercises rei.nrts were heard from the vanoit ilrnartmenls of church work. Miss Mac Hrown saiw I soln. the Eastburn Cjnartette rendered a selection. Mr. Marjran and Mr. WatSoti sans a duet, and Mrs. Powell ard Mrs. Indue Kelly rendered a verv besntiful duet. The numbers were r.ll well received. A. L. rrim, of !.ugene. wa. the striker of the eve:. inn, and det'eered a masterly serin' n on "Ths llelief of L'nbelief. " A IQeittl iiour followed and refresS tnents were served. T. i". Porter, pastor of the Salem Christen church srffl preach toniishi on "The Victorious Christ." Mr. Har ry Wilkins will sing a solo. The service begins promptly at 7. .111. This is "Official Board" ninht and the members of th- hoard are to sit i.i a bodv. The public is most cordially In vited. At the junior his school gymna sium on Wednesday evening at 7:45 the prize essays ai. awarded by the W. C. T. U. to students o'' the put'ic -ehools will be read by the authors. The foQostring is the program High School Orchestra i iening Remarks Mrs. L. E. Blain High School Essay, first prize Read by writer Pianoforte Solo Miss I eila Watsor Iligh School Esa). second prize Read by writer Solo Seventh and Eighth Grades, first prize next two year He is representatlng l-,i k.. wriur an eastern company and will nave rolls. Sue for Services Rendered Dr. A. P. Howells. a local osteopa tbic nhvsician has begun suit against eGo. W. and "Jane Doe" Taylor, to collect $111 for services rencrered dur ing 1915. 1916 ami 1917. Club Meetine Postponed The regular meeting of the Alban Commercial clun was not held 1 night owing to the tact that there wa no, a quorum present. Firemen's MeetirTg The firemen will held a bn?inrs meeting Wednesday evening at 8 clock at the firemen's hall. Leaves For The North Claire W. Dawson left this after nonn for northern Canada where will engage in the fur trade for th Calls on President and Says Message One of Greatest la American History. By K. J. Bender, United Press Staff Correspondent Washington, April, 3. Pro- nouncm? the president's war 3 mesagc one of the greatest doc- 9 urnents in American History, and S offering to lead a fighting divi- 9 sion of Americans to Europe. 9 Roosevelt called at the White 9 House this afternoon, but missed 9 the president. Washington, April. 2. (U. P.) President Wilson tonight accepted Ihe "gage of battle with . Germany, hose acts have constituted war gainst the people and the government f the United States. As to relations with Austria, the ; resident asked tne Iroerty to post- one o discussion for the present St least." In a dramatic address to congress n a joint session, the president recom- c tided Ihe ecrtion of all this coun ry's power and resources "to bring the government of the German empire to terms and to end the war." Cheers and applause thundered from the floor and the galleries as he president solmnly read his in- lictment of the nation which is "wag- ng war against mankind." "Motive Is Not Revenge." "Onr motive will not be revenge or he victorious asscition of the physi al mijht of the nation," he said, hut only the vindication of right, of nrnan right, of which we are only a ingle champion." Chief Justice White, who sat with the supreme court justices immed- lely in front of the president, led he outrnrsls of applause.. Not only !id the chief justice applaud vicouorn- Iv at all times, but more than once bis voice was raised in cheering. When the president concluded his address. White, rubbing his' hands, ::irly shouted: "Great Speech! Great speech? dreat speech!" Stocks Soaring N't-w York, April 3. The president's var message to congress sent the stocks soaring in the exchange, trad ing is freer and more spirited. Portland, Or., 2. A determined fight against Use petition of the rail roads for a list increase of 15 per cent on both class and commodity rates is under was here today by the West Const l.timhrman's association. The d'rictors and traffic committee weie authorized -to apjvear before Ihe haters tale commerce committee to op pose the move of the railroads. The luntfttinien cot-tend tliat the 1 of Monroe are voting on whether the .binson law. on w hich the railroads j Utfted States should go to war with base their claim, ss-ill not increase the ' . . . . . . operating cost, of American railroads ! ,''"V- The vote k being taken Ht SW.ix-O.frtl annually, as the roads al- j connection with the regular city ele lege. They say that the increased op-i ction. A notable percentage of the , crating costs ..ill not be over M.fKXV population here is German and Swiss IU 1ST 1, 1 III I 111' 1,1111 N.tM. , - VOTE ON WAR Monroe. WW., Apr.3. The first war referendum in the United States is being held heretoday. The citizens Seventh tnd l itihth Grades, sc:nnd prize iscan y ts-msn Ladies' Quartette by the tea hers Fifth and Sixth Grade Kssiys. first prize Real by writer Fifth and Sixth Gi.de Ksays. second prize Read by writs t Solo Mrs. Frank Powtll Presentation of Prizes .Professo. Bocttielur Address of 1 l ar.ks, Mrs A. H Arnold America LUMBER MILL CLOSED DOWN; OPENS 1 vV-fl I, M ... t,s un,L ., rin.-h .r. rnnl.n.l il..t th!, ..... .' . 1.... .' the war between the United Stales and j a wn.,i ...Ura Rr nhnns 22-1 time for Ihe increase in Inmher r.nie. FI2. s 3lf" as the indif trv cannot ttsnd it. ami ihe result is being watched with After being closed for two weeks 1 on account of weather conditions in ' logging camp the mill operated by the Albany Lumber Company was opened yesterday. According to a statement made by one of the officials of the company ! enough orders have already been re- ! ceived to keep the mill running until the summer months. harge of 12 trading stations on th-.- kMacKenzie river. Leaves Hospital Walter Workman -who was recently operated upon by Dr. Robnett for ap pendicitis was able to leave St. Mary's hospital yesterday. Red Cross Meeting Permanent organization of the Red I Cross society will be held in the Li brary tonight at 8xl o'clock. Wm ; W Hush, field agent of the Pacific t division of the National Red Cross j Society, of San Francisco, will be on band to take charge of the work. Al I 'ian- has the fifth organization to be I formed in the state, none being in I Oregon prior to Tanuarv 1st. The pnblic is cordiallv invited to attend the meeting tonight. I The Red Cross is the only volun 1 leer organization chartered bv Con - gers that can assist the army and navy ! in time of war. o a-re limit is impos ed and every body can belong. Mrs. tVrtland E. D. Cttsick and Mrs. t. W Germany, she comes under the ban. i , ,. keen interest in Washington and else- 1 r,nr,,,A u.r. ,i,, wi,i ,.a rPW where. day, APRIL WHEAT CONTINUES TO HOVE SKYWARD Portland. April. 3. Another grain record is smashed. Five thotisand bushels of April blnestem sold at dollar and eighty cents, and five thousand bushels of May wheat sold nt the same price. A further advance in flour is expected. HIPPODROME BILL OFFERS 0000 FEATURES WEDNESDAY Beauty, comedy, music, good dan ;n x and pretty gowns are promised n the Hippodrome vaudeville bill at he Globe theatre tomorrow night. Hie DuFresne Sisters, two pretty. Ttng girls, will present a clever sing n ; and dancing act. in which t!iey db dav mjnv prettv gowns. Tarlton and Tarlton hell ringers -nd comedy musicians are a hit where ver thev io. and Joe King, iiumitator who produces all kinds of sounds, forms the third number of the MIL On the picture bill are LooifC Mtilf nd Jack Pk-kford in !o'h Tsr'ting- i.m's play. "Seventeen." and Max Lln- ler in a two reel n-n n. a i mes cross. Ther? will '-i a mall " t ?:15 as well as an evening perfor mance.. KNIGHTS OF PTTWAS OFFICERSJOVISIT LOOSE Three lodges of the Knights of Pythias in Linn County will receive official visits next week from Harry G. Wortman. of Medford, grand chan cellor, and Walter G. Gleeton. of Port land, grand keeper of records snd seal of the Grand lodvr or Oregon. These officials srill visit the Albany lodge .Vpril 9, the lodge at Brownsville Ap ril 10. and the Lei anon lodge April II. MM