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VOL. XXIX.
ALSAHV LIMN COUNT. ORBOOM, SATURDAY, JUNK 23, H17.
U. S. MUST SET
COAL OIL PRICES
Daniels Tells Senate That
Steps Mutt Be Taken to Fix
Prices Without Delay
WILL BUY BIG SUPPLY
OF OIL ABROAD
If Wit Lasts More than Year
Fuel Will Be Factor la
Fiaal Success
Washington, June 23. Declaring
(hat the government must toon com
mandeer all oil and coal in the Unit
ed States, Secretary Danielt told the
Senate public lauds committee that
the oil situation ii serious.
He declared that if the comman
deering it not done, the government
mnel immediately demand the op
ening up of all oil lields. He aaid the
fuel supply mutt be regulated by the
government and rmpowered to fix the
pricei f both oil and coal.
The navy oil reserves must be saved
he aaid 'or the future With two
hundred oil-burning ships being guilt
Secretary Danielt admitted that he
docs not know the extent of the vail
iblr oil supply, lie aaid the govern
ment would get as much oil as pos
sible from outside the United Stales
to conserve the domestic fields.
"If the war continues a year
two, it would be increasingly vital
that the United States oil be conserv
ed."
NEW ORGANIZATIONS WOULD
CRIPPLE THE DRAFT
They Would Exempt from Mil
itary Service Those Who
Are Opposed to War
Washington. June 23. Two pad
fiat organisations launched a huge
campaign whidi if rarried out would
greatly nndcrmine the selective draft
These organisations it it declared
attempted to open a channel for ra-
cape from military service. 10,(100
are already enrolled. F.fforts of pad
fists are confined to attempts to have
inserted into the exemption regula
tions a clause specifically permitting
persons professing conscientious ex
emptions to war to escape the select!-
vc draft. Their eHorta have failed
It ia the most active organisation
in the American Union against mili
tarism.
The War Department told the or
ganitations that they will be unable
to go behind the law.
ANOTHER SUBMARINE
SUNK BY U. S. BUNS
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New York. June 23. Anoth
er submarine fired at and hit
a submarine. The ship's crew
reached port today, it is re
ported. The submarine appear
ed 600 yard off and launched
a torpedo. The stern gun, op
ened fire and ahot away the
submarine's periscope, Throw
ing it high into the air. The
submarine disappeared. The
vessel was not damaged.
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W. H. 6ILLAR0 ARRESTED
ON GHARBE OF ASSAULT
nsanlty Charge Filed as Re
sult of an Attaok with Shot
gun Yesterday Afternoon
Another chapter la the Gillard-
Weaver affair occurred yesterday and
prospects art that this will be one
of the last of the series of cecals.
Following a shot-gun episode in whkli
W. It. Gillard, an aged man, threat
ened to shoot anyone on the place.
e was arrested and brought to the
ity last evening by Sheriff Bodine
nd lodged in the county jail oa an
insanity charge.
In yesterday's affair Gillard went
tit to the farm between Crabtree and
Scio where his former wife and step
son, Kara Weaver, have been lifing.
and threatened to shoot everyone on
the place.
F.ira Weaver and Roy l.oclte were
in front of the house when they saw
'illsrd coming down the road, and
ran. l.ocKc s tamer, u. i . iocxe, a
neighbor, wat working in the hay
eld and Gillard approached him with
both barrel! of the gun cocked Point
ing the gun at Locke from the hips.
Gillard began to abuse him and threat-
,r injury. I ... V r tried to cajole him
nd tried to get out
When Gillard looked down the road
nd wat watching Weaver running
way Locke grabbed the gun and a
Iruirvlr ensued during which rhc gun
was discharged into the ground. blow -
ins out one tide of the firearm.
milling Gillard then set fire to
four Harks of hay. Weaver and vounv!
I ..rlr then came l lS re cue a -d
the three men had dUflcsut tubdu-
ing Gillard. He wat bound hand and
(eel and the thrriff sent for.
Weaver filed a charge of irwan'ny
aiiainst Gillard and his trial was
eld this morning before Judge Mr-
Knight. If Gillard were not insane
more serious charge of a criminal na
ure would be filed against him.
A review of the troubles dales back
wo years, beginning with differences
between Gillard. his wife, and her two
sons. I-ast year a divorce was grant
I Mrs. Gillard and in a partition
nit filed later she was granted one
third of the property, being given the
part on which the house stands. Gil
lard appealed to the Supreme court.
but pending the decision Mrs. Gil
lard has had possession. Her son,
Vita, has been living on the place
and working it.
All of thit ha been very untatis
factory to Gillard, who, last week,
went out to the place and abused
Weaver, who took his walking stick
way from the old gentleman and
beat him.
The attack yesterday took place at
4 o'clock. R J. Whittney and Al Pea-
ock witnessed part of the affair.
SO CARS IN RED
CROSS WE
Meeting Last Night Filled Arm
ory to Overflowing at
Ceremonies
MORE AUXILIARIES TO BE
ESTABLISHED IN COUNTY
Caowd at Armory Hears Fine
Program and Sees First Box
of Supplies Packed
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The Ncoa Numphe Club
The Neot Numphe Club and their
husbands motored to Lebanon last
Saturday to attend the Strawberry
fair. They spent the afternoon and
evening in Lebanon, returning late.
Stewart Misses Picnic
For the first time in twenty-two
wars Postmaster i h. Stewart
missed attending the annual pinner
picnic which was held this week at
Brownsville. Mr. Stewart has found
it rather difficult to navigate with
his lame foot but is improving rapid
ly.
M. A. Miller He
Collector of Internal Revenues M
A. Miller passed through Albany
this morning on his way to Portland.
Mr. Miller made one of the principal
addresses at the Rrownsville picnic
and it is said that it was exception
ally well received.
Lear for Portland
l'nrsiilenl Wallace H. Lee and wife
left yesterday for Portland where
they will celebrate their thirtieth
wedding anniversary. Mr. Lee was
married to Miss Elisabeth Fortmill
er on June 23rd, 1887.
Sniped Loganberry Juice
The Albany Loganberry Factory
shipped a car load of loganberry
juice last night to Boston, Mass.
Gillard was examinee1 by Drt. Wat
lace and J. H. Robnctt, who refuted
to recommend him for insanity.
Mrs. W. B. Chance has returned
from Salem, where she has been tak
ing special treatment, and her health
Is greatly improved.
Fifty automobiles of Red Cross
orkers dressed in the spotless white
uniform of the Red Cross nurse pre- and
eeeded by the Drum corps. Fifth Co..
V C, and the Girls' Honor guard.
led the way to the enthusiastic Red
Cross meeting at the Albany Armory
last night.
The building was crowded to over
flowing and it is estimated that be
twecn fifteen hundred and two thou
sand people gathered to hear the pat
noii. program, and to sec the path
ing of the first completed box ol sup
plies made by the local chapter of the
mcrican Red Cross.
Miss N. Gordan Canficld gave an
enthusiastic account of the work of
the Albany chapter of the Red Cross
n. I an intensely interesting talk on
he history of the Red Cross work.
Frsnk K. Manning, aa attorney of
Portland, tpoke on the general aim
d purpose of the Red Croaa to
gether with the great importance of
the work.
The box of surgical dressings and
other supplies prepared by the Red
Croas workers of Albany was packed
by the supervision committee. Mrs.
Mary Bilyeu. Mrs. Nellie Myers. Mrs.
Q. Rogers. Dr. Ellis explained the
se of each sort of dressing and band
age as it was packed.
The program included Invocation
Dr. F. H. Gesenracht; Reading by
Miss Margaret Gibson: Duett by A
M. Hammer and C. V. Littler; Solo
by Mrs. H. B. Cusick: "Wlork of the
Red Cross," Dr. Robnctt; Solo by
Carroll H. Palmer; Packing of the
Red Cross Box. Star Spangled Ban
ner, Isabelle Young; The Red Cross,
Frank E. Manning.
Next week will be a continuation
of the Red Cross work and auxiliar-
s will be organised at Sand Ridge
on Monday; Tuesday at Mill City
and Plain view; Wednesday at Knox
Butte; Thursday at Rock Hill; and
at Shedd on Friday.
The Albany chapter of the Amerl
can Red Cross it appealing to the
citizens of Albany for automobiles
o he used on these night in the or
ataniring work. Parties willing to
nse their machines for the organiia
tion of these auxiliaries will report
to Miss N. Gordan Canfield.
20 PIONEERS MISSING
AT REUNION THIS YEAR
Raia Spoils bat One Day of
Brownsville Pioneer
Plenio
This annual reunion began at
Brownsville. Oregon, Wednesday,
une 20, at 10 30 a. m., held ia the
city park, formerly Coshow Park, aa
ideal aha bordering the rushing Cali-
pooia river. President. W. T. Cochran
Brownsville, presided. The Albany
band led the exercites.then all aaag
'America," opening prayer by Chap
lain J. W. Craig of Brownsville. Ad-
drets of welcome by Rev. Greene of
Corvallit. Response by Rev. Davis.
Afternoon, male quartet "Rocked in
the Cradle of the Deep." Address
by I'retideot J. W. Keer of O. A. C , a
splendid effort the only fault fauna
by the audience being that'll was too
liort. Soto, Earl Cochran.
Thursday, June 21 wat "Patriotic
Go to filem
Mrs. Roy Nutting and Mrs. Joe
Warner went to Salem this morning
to spend the day
Her on
R. U Bilyeu of Nixon station, waa
attending to business matters in At
bany today. He says the crop proa
pacts are excellent.
Returned from BrownsMD
Officials and employees of the First
National bank returned last night
after an enjoyable picnic held
Brownsville yesterday afternoon.
ORLEANS HOLDS PATRIOTIC
MEETING FOR REO CROSS
A patriotic program was given
Orleans Chapel yesterday afternoon
The meeting was well attended and
a collection for the Red Cross was
taken, which totalled $16. A fine pro
gram of songs, recitations, etc., was
given, and Rev. Simpson of OTor
vallts, ex-plained the Red Lross.
This section of the county has been
neglected by the Red Cross and few
in that neighborhood -thoroughly un
derstood the Idea of the institution
They are anxious to do their part
however, and plans will be made for
the organisation of a chapter there
Monday evening Organizers from
Albany or Corvalll will go oat and
complete the organisation.
Pioneer
Day" with a very large
FRENCH HOLD LINE
AGAINST GERMANS
Big Counter Offensive Launch
ed by Germans Fails to Drive
Allies from Positions
HEAVY BOMBARDMENT PRO
CEEDS INFANTRY ATTACK
Losses of Enemy Are Heavy;
Fighting Extended Over
IS Mile Front
attendance Nearly all from sur
rounding country came in by auto, a
marked change from only a few years
ago, when hundreds of horse carriag
es, etc., were in evidence.
It had rallied several showers dur
ing the nighf A the forenoon ad
vanced the cloud- began to thicken
and at 10:30 a. m. just. and. the ex
ercises were about to begin, came a
heavy downpour, that so drenched
the seat and grounds the exercises
ere postponed until 130 p. m.
The afternoon meeting was held in
the City Tabernacle with the Albany
band again Icadiag. Then the male
quartette "When the Band is Play-
ng Dix'e," solo. Miss I-ou Yates with
applause. (Address "Our National
Crisis" by Hon. M. A. Miller. Col
lector of Internal Revenues, Portland.
Oregon. Following him Hon. P. H.
D'Arcy of Salem, gave the annual ad
dress. Both sneakeri gave eloquent
words. Hale quartette, "Fling Out
Starry Banner," with applause.
"The Old Flag Never Tooched the
Ground."
Cyras Walker read bis record of
aths in Linn coaaty pioaeers for the
past year. Of those best known to
Albany peop0 were the mother and
the wife of postmaster C. H. Stew
art. Mrs. Goltra; Mrs. Mary Gcosh
ong; and Mrs. Mary Hogue Powers.
Total deaths. 28. A marked feature
of those o nthe platform was W.
T. Cochran, president Linn Pioneers:
Hon. M. A. Miller, president Oregon
Native Sons and Daughtera: P. H.
D'Arcy. a Past President Oregon Pio
neer Association and Cyras Walker
Drescnt president, same Association.
The Oregon Pioneers will meet
Portland July 19, next in Portlands
grand auditorium.
Before the close of the session yes
terday the .following officers were
elected:
W. C. Templcton, president: C."E
Stannard .vice president and treas
urer: W. B. Glass, secretary: and W.
C. Cooley. John Glass and J. N. Cosh
ow, directors.
ST. MARTS ACADEMY
GRADUATES '17 CLASS
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MARINES SOON TO RJACH
AUTHORIZED STREN6TH
Wohineton. June 23. Men who
registered on June 5 under the
lective draft law are at liberty to en
list in the United States Marines at
any time prior to their selection for
military service, while any man of
registration age who failed to regis
ter will not be accepted for enlitt
ment with the "Soldiers of the Sea
it was announced at Marine Corps
headquarters today.
Re. ruitiiK- officials say this first
to fight" organisation will reach it
authorised strength of 30,000 men be
fore the dote of the present month
after which a waiting list for en
listment will be maintained.
JUDGE STITES WILL RE
LAID TO REST SUNDAY
Services of Former Teacher.
Lawyer, Publisher and Offi
cial in Christian Church
Paris, June 23. Germany's assault
against the French lines reached the
stage of a general counter offensive
and there is violent fighting around
Vauxeillon, Filain Royier, Froidmont,
Chevigny, Chevreoux and other
points. The French official state
ment declared that the offensive was
everywhere fruitless. Enemy losses
were heavy and the French raid were
successful.
For nearly a week the Germans
ave apparently been preparing for a
powerful drive where the French
fought their way near I. eon. The
fighting extended over a front of 18
miles. Three days ago the Germans
began making powerful drives at var
ious points where the French com
manded higher ground.
Their scattered attacks were today
onsolidated and later coordinated b
i general drive. Violent night
bombardments preceeded the offens
ive.
The funeral of the late Hon. Thom
as Jefferson Stites will be held Sun
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
Chrittian church. Rev. D. V. Pot-
ing, a Congregational minister, win
preach the tcrmon. Jndge Stites was
a member of the Congragational
church.
The honorary pall bearers will be
the following personal friends of the
late Mr. Stites: Hon. II R. Bilyeu.
Hon. James K. Weatherford. Jndge
H. H. Hewitt. D. S.. Smith. J. S. Van
Winkle, and PoSt Master C. H. Stew
art. The Odd Fellowt will conduct
the ceremonies at the grave, and that
lodge will attend the funeral in a body,
fudge Stites was a member of the Odd
Fellowt far over 50 years, having re
ceived his 50-year jewel recently. He
was a Past Grand Matter of the
Oregon Grand Lodge and represented
Oregon twice in the Sovreign lodge.
He was alto a memger of the A.
O. TJ. V.. gtrtonging tothe lodge he
fare coming to Albany, -which lodge
he joined Oct. 16. 1882.
Judge Stites was born at Green-
castle. Indiana. October 25, 1839. be
ing over 77 years old.
r'lad of Russian Commission
Gets Big Ovation When He
Declares Nation's Policy
WILL NOT CONSENT
TO SEPARATE PEACE
New Russia Organizing Armiee
to Assist in Winding Up
German Autocracy
The commencement exercises of
Mary's Academy wene held yes
terday afternoon. Father I anc pre
sided and r ic-nted the diplomas in
the name ot the diocesan school
board. Those receiving diplomat
were Dorothy Holland. Anna Duf
fy, Cecilia Jacobs, Lora Fisher and
Henry Kropp . Prises for th - ttudy
of Christian Doctrine were awarded
to Irene Misner and Bernardine
Fletkes. and far sen-ice at the altar to
William Fleskes. A very pleasing
program of instrumental and vocal
numbers and recitations was present
ey by the pupils, doting with the
tinging of the Star Spangled Banner
by the audience.
A cheque was presented to Sister
Superior by Father Lane in the name
of the clergy and parishioners as
token of esteem and appreciation of
their devoted work. The enrollment
rhis year reached the vrey satisfac
tory mark of 110. of which 30 were
hoarder.
The music classes comprised some
thing over forty pupils. Extensive
improvements are being considered
for the Academy grounds and an im
mediate canvas will be begun for the
recruiting of the boarding school
next year.
SLAYER OF NEW YORK
GIRL MAKES CONFESSION
New York, June 23. Alfred Cocchi
at Bologne, Italy, confessed to mur
dering Ruth Crugcr. according to dis
patches to the police here. It is re
ported that Cocchi made a clean
breast when under interrogation by
the Italian police.
POLICE ARREST MILITANT
SUFFRAGE PICKETS
Washington, June 23. Escaping the
police outside of the suffrage head
quarters two militant pickets bore a
banner to the White House. Police
women arrested them. The police
called the affair a surprise attack.
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NOTED RUSSIAN
Washington June 23. A storm of
cheers greeted Boris Uakicmetietf,
head of the Russian mission, and neer
ambassador to the United States when
he told the House that Russia reject
any idea of separate peace.
He declared the statement that Rus
sia wanted a seperatc peace was with
out foundation. He said that kussia
favored the establishment of a firm
and lasting peace between democratic
nation. "German autocracy render
such a peace impossible."
He declared that "N'ew Russia ia
organizing armies far action in com
mon with the Allies."
Bakimetioff was wildly received
when he entered the chamber. He
spoke in polished English. Repre
sentative London, Socialist, of New
York, and a native of Russia, waa a
memger of the reception committee.
CABOOSE IS WRECKED ON
S.P. TRACKS THIS A. M.
A caboose in the middle of a long
extra freight was unable to stand the
strain and telescoped this morning
at the S. P. depot white the train waa
switching. The light caboose was
midway between the engine and the
rear of the train during the switch
ing operations, when the train came
to a sudden stop west of the depot,
The heavy load back of the .-aboose
kept on coming and crumpled up the
shelt of a car. Three other car left
the track and traffic was held up for
over an hour before the wrecking
train got busy.
ALBANY PASSES THE
FOOR TH00SAN0 MARK
Red Cross Committees Have
Raised $4,413.10 Opto Noon
Today Says Mansger
GRANGE WILL HOLD
BASKET DINNER JUNE 30
Grange members will enjoy the hos
pitality of Western Star Grange at a
basket dinner in the grove at Blevin's
bridge west of Taagent next Satur
day, June 30. The picnic will be held
on the east side of the Calipooia. A
good program ha geen arranged aad
a god time fa) assured.
Albany has passed the four thou
sand dollar mark in the camapin
for the emergency Red Cross fund,
which is being raised in Linn coun
ty, the total sum subscribed up to
noon being S4.4t3.10. In the pre
cincts adjoining the townsite of Al
bany a further sum of $216.70 has
been raised.
The report from the various pre
cincts in Albany is as fallows: o.
1. $130.50: No. Z $382.: No. S. $1291.25
No. 4. $119810: No. 5, $44.50: No. 6,
$83 25: No. 7. $135; No 8. $134.50; No
9, $27975.
Reports from Lebanon indicate that
the committee at that place has raised
the sstm of $2700.
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Visiting Neice
Mrs. W. Moore, son Will, and
daughter, Opal, of Eugene, motored
to Albany Thursday and anc visiting
at the home of Mrs. Moore's neice,
Mrs. R. E. Gedney.
Here from Toledo
A. T. Peterson of Toledo, is vis
itirtg at the home of E. E. Warford.
Motor to Brownsville
Mr and Mrs. B. R. Westbrook ami
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Worth and
daughter, Helen, motored to Browns
ville to attend the Pioneer picnic.
Returns from Portland
R. A. Hudkins returned home on
Thursday from Portland, where he
been with his father, W. Hud
kins, who was operated on. He tc-
ports his father getting along nice
ly.
To Drill in Portland
H. B. Speer went to Portland this
morning to drill with the Oregon
Naval Militia this evening. Mr. Speer
states that they are expecting a call
at any time.
On Business Trip
Capt. R. R. Knox went to Portland
this morning on a business trip.
Going to Lebanon
Judge Hewitt went to Portland this
morning to spend the week-end.
Visiting Daughter-
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor went to
Portland this morning to spend the
week-end with their daughter, Mr.
McMurray.
Wit Move to Silverton
Mrs E. A. Thompson and son. Guy.
and hit wife left this morning far
Salem, and from there they will go to
Silverton to visit Mr. Thompson, who
has a position there. Mr. and Mrs
Thompson expect to move to Silver
ton In a short time.
Her from La Grande
Claud Mackey of La Grande. Ore.,
arrived yesterday for a visit with
farmer Albany friend.
Mia Harkness in Portland
Mr. and Mrs. . C. Harkne went
to Portland this morning to meat
their daughter, Miss Urah Marane,
who has been making a tour of the
state for the Ellison-White Chautau
qua Co. She will toon leave on a
trip south for the company.
Maccabee Session
The Sir Knights and Ladies of the
Xfaccabee lodge will tonight enter
tain the Sir Knights and Ladies of
the Corvallis lodge at a social session
at the local lodge rooms. The meet
ing will be called to order at eight
o'clock.
SCHOOL CLERK'S BOOKS
-WITHSTAND 6000 AUDIT
. M. Redfietd States That Aa
counts ot D. D. Hackelmaa
Are in Fine Shape
F. M. Rcdfield, expert accountant.
has completrd l is audit of the book
of School Clerk D. D. Hacklcman of
District Xo. 5, and found them in per
fect condition. Mr. Hackleman and
Mr. Redfield's figures differed hut
one cent.
The summary of the figures show
the following receipts and disburse
ments for the year, June 21, 1916, to
June 21, 1917:
Receipt
Cash on hand. June 21, 1916 $ 7.862
Receipts during year 52I6JJJ
Total S6TJ029J
Paid out during year $5798701
Balance on hand, cash TOUJB
Outstanding warrant . !
Balance on hand .... SaOnlie
Of the amoaats paid oat S3LMS.M
was raid for teacher' sahtrlaa,
$2,195.38 for city U" mliaanae, '