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J. of O l.ll nry Best Advertising Medium in Linn County ALBANY DAILY DEMOCRAT THE WEATHER Tonight Fair with Light Freed Friday fair and WARMER. VOL. XXX. ALBANY, LINN COUNTY, ORE CON, THURSDAY, AI'KIL 25, 1918. Ne. SSaV GERMAN DIE MADE AGAINST TWO FRONTS AMIENS DKIVK CONTINUES THROUGH NIGHT WHILE H1NRENKURG ATTACKS IN FI ANDERS COUNTER ATTACKS BY ENGLISH REGAIN GROUNQ WHICH WAS LOST IN INITIAL GERMAN OFFENSIVE Tanks Play Important Part in Haig's Defense of Battle Front in Flanders and in Picanly; Both Sides Use the Tractors LONDON. April 23. (Hy fall ed Press) llriltsh troops re gained by counterattacks the ground loat to the Germane eaat of Amliria. according to the re- Krt of Marshal Mali today, avy fighting or cured around Villrra liretlonrus throughout tha night and la continuing today. Hritlah artillery and tanks In flicted heavy Iowa on In ad vancing Germans In tha attack, and played a proralni.nt part In tha counterattack. A aumbrr of prisoners wara takrn during tha night by tha Hrlll.h. Narthraat of its 1 1 leu I an wnrmy allark on tha French aa rrpula d, according to tha report. Karly this morning tha allark on tha llritlah paaitloaa waa resumed. This followed an Vitense bom bardmrnt. and tha battla hrra la allll continuing. Ilrovy enemy casualties have bran Inflicted during tha nighl'a battla. While tha battla awlrla arotmd Villcra llrrftonneux In thr Halscy Home Guard Doing Splendid Work IIAI.SEf,' April "25. (Special to Democrat) Tha llalaey Home (iuarJ waa recently reorganized under a rompulsory drill plan. Regular drilla are held on Monday evening of each Week. Following are tha Hat of officer: Captain, Olin Suilnakcr; firat lieu tenant, W. II. Koliertaoni aarond lieu tenant, F. laomj firat honorary ser geant, S. (. Kuliertaon; firat active eergrant, R. D .laom; firat duty aer geant, J. W. Manroae; aerond duty aergrant, G. ljiulmrr; thin) duty ser geant, D. 8. MrWilliama; firat cor poral, J. W. Drinkard; second corjior al, Clare Miller; third corporal, Kfdon Cross. Thirty-alx have signed already as active members, with prospects for many mora. PRICK FOR LOGS IS TO HE SET IIY GOVF.RNMF.NT The question of fixing the price of logs haa been decided in favor of the ffovarnment According to the opin on of Assistant Federal Attorney Rankin, the government may use any material or means to carry on the war. and haa power to determine tha pnrca. "Under the powera conferred on tho Pr.atd.nt-" aaid Hank In today, "he is authorised to use any material or means to carry on the war. lie haa vested In the chairman of the prire flin committee of the wnr indus tries board tha power to determine prices. These pricea have been set They have tha effect of law and will be enforced." The penalty for violntion, It was pointed out, call for not more than five years' imprisonment or a fine not to exceeii fou,wrv. NEW CLASSIFIED FOR SALE Eggs from Imported White Kunner ijucks. mrj i more eggs and eat lesa grain than any hena. A few settings nt $2 each. L'nM V. -A .i tianvv.lflvinir atnek. A few Anconn hena now Inying. Home phone ml22. It. A. oiearne, couin Kerry Htreot. WANTED Paper carrlora. Seo Hugh llammeriy at me wemocruv onu-o. After 4 p. m. 25 LABORERS WANTED Wages jS.Sfl to a;t. n noura. west i.mn mini 1. . lMnn r1!. n t VenA Km ployment Office. Strike still on. Railroad receipt lor iare up vo cashod after working one wook. .Lm, Wnetr naalireil. Hoard and bed A.(is week nt Mills or 7 at Iteck'i Hotel, Urcgon Liiy. naomo WE'RE CAURHT UP ON ORDERS O.A.C. W. lgnorn naicning ckk fl for IB. Guaranteed fresh, for- .11. t- t -In.inl nnal anil If, climated In Oregon these chix will aland im anowera ni make egg-recorda. Bell 519J, Home 4Mflj Ed C. Vlereck, North Albany. FIVE CENTS pound for ctcan cotton drive against Amlrna. Illndci burg la atriging simultaneously In Plrardy and Flandrra. FIGHTING IS DKKI'KH ATE Hy Will I'hllllp Hlmme. U. I. huff ( orrrapondrnt HRITINII FRONT. April 25. Des jicrate fighting lioiled all day and night on tha heighte east of Amiana. For tha first tima in history, tanka aru ting used by both sides in the battla today, tha Ilritiah having tha best of this plume of tha conitiat. Aa thia b rallied tha aituation on tha Villrra Hretloneux ridge looks better. Counter attarka by tha Tom mica aeem to have made prugreaa, driving tha Germans out of Auurnns ood. The aituation at Villrra Mretonneux itself la uncertain at tha prraent time and ir of a touch and go nature, llrit is'i tanl a drove the (trrmin caterpil lar off the field and are crawling un and down the Carman linea, mowing tlie Infantry down. Big Gun HaH Again Started Homhardmcnt PARIS. April 2R. U. P.l-The lung range bombardment by the Ger man gun siatiuiied Jjenmd the Gesman linea 70 miles away, haa again resum ed tha bombardment of l'aria. Berlin Claims That Naval Base Is Oner BERLIN. April 25. (Via Amster dam) The British naval attack on .cchrugi'e and listende haa failed to impede German naval opermtiona. the admiralty today announced. American Sailors Were Commended WASHINGTON. April 25. (U.P.) Tho officers and men of the United Stales destroyer Parker were com mended by Secretary Daniela for bravery and heroism is rescuing nine survivors from the British hospital ship Glrnart Castle while a heavy sea waa running. I he Teasel waa torpe doed February 21Hh. ALBANY MAN FINISHES ORDINANCE COURSE AT V Word haa lieen received here that Herbert Blatrhford of Albany haa passed the ordinance course at r.u gene and may lie aoon ordered to nr- tiva duty, ltlatchford waa the onlv Linn county man in tha class. This week ia heimr snent in Innnect- Inir the business plants at 1'ortmnd and he will return to Albany for a short atny, after which he expects to return to fcugene. Take Food to Armory- Mrs. K. r. Mason authorized the Democrat to state that it ia the in tention of the committee to ask all residents of Albany to donate food for 1 1 - l : . L Til I I A. AL- ne mrnis wnicn win ue aerveu hi me drafted men but that in the event that any residents have been overlooked they are urged to take tha food to the armory where it will bo received by members or the committee. Short Story on Flowern At the public library Friday at 4 o' clock. Misa Zina livers, primary teach- or in Maple school will conduct a short story hour at the library. She will tell tha legend of the arbutus, the dniay nnd the goldenrod, and others. All children are invited. The librar- inn will show Prof. Swcctter'a flower calendar. Here on liuainean Alrx Power of Icbnnon ia transact Ing business here today. Here From Cnrvallla Byron Taylor of Corvnllis came over this noon on nuaineas. II C. Itenefit Tuesday . 1 The Red Cross liencfit piny "The Girl Philippn," which will bo staged at the Glolie next Tueadny, promises to draw a big crowd. At that time the drawing will tnko plnre on tha lace made by Mrs. 1'lanalp. limine Viae- Here The Albany Liberty Ixmn commit tee todny received the honor flag giv en for going "over the top" In tha last campaign. This naa neon given a temporary resting place at headquar CITIZEN FACES SERIOUS CHARGE Indictment Returned al Ses- hion in March of Grand Jury Mark P. Chrielainaon and Mm. Flossie Young were arrested yeater- ilay at furtland on a bench warrant from tha Linn county court, lewd and lascivious conduct being charged. In- lictmente were returned at the March aeaaion of tha grand Jury and tha couple were located in Portland yea terday. Sheriff D. II. Bodine left this morning to bring bark thristainson and Mra. Young was released on her own recognisance. 1 he couple lived together for about a year in a house near tha Southern racirie roundhouse. It la claimed. In January, ft ia charged, a baby waa bom to Mra. Young and, fearing trouble, the couple moved to Portland. Mrs. Young haa five other children, and ia aaid to have a husband in Cali fornia. Christainaon haa lived around Al any for many years. He waa active n tha timlier business but for the past few years has done more or leaa light work about the city. It ia not known what work ho waa following while at Portland. Sheriff Bodine took to Portland Paul Tanuart. charged with having weapons in violation of the law which prohibits this to alien enemiea. Tap part ia being held for the federal au thoritiea. BIG LINER IS SUNK TODAY AT SIDE OF DOCK NEW YORK. April 26. (U. P.) The Hughe liner St. Paul aanksatodav at her dork. It waa found that the seacocks had been left open, either be accident or deaign. So far aa ia known there haa been no loss of Ufa. A strong guard waa at once thrown about the veaarl and the crew checked un. The St. Paul la lying in the bed of the river and only partially sub merged. German Cavalry Is on Holland Border THE HAGUE. April 25 (U. P.)- German cavalry haa appeared along the Westphalian border, hitherto guarded only by Undsturm. A strong German note, denunidlng $"quk re ply to the German demands has ar rived. The main demand ia for free transportation of matcrwls through iljlluml and llelgium. tl , Telegraphers . May Be Called Out Soon CHICAGO. April 25 (U. P.) President Konenkanip of the Commer cial Telegraphers' union announced today that instruetiona were being prepared for a nationwide strike. A wire was aent today to President Carle ton of the Western Union, Sam uel Gompers, and to government of ficials asking them to try to find a solution of the affair not involving the right of the men to organize. Small Casualty list Is Sent uy Pcrshinu WASHINGTON. April 25 (U. P.) Today's casually list included 4 namea. Two were killed in action, six died of wounds, seven of disease and four of accident. Five were severely wounded ami 24 alightly wounded. One died as the result ot gunsnoi wounds. British Air leader Has Resigned Post LONDON. Anril 25. (U. P.) Lord Rothmcra. rhnirmnn of the British air board, hna resigned. Premier David Lloyd-George, in accepting the resig nation, stated that he regretted that Lord Rothmcra ahould leave the post after so successfully launching the unification of the allied air forces. Former Alhanv Girl Is Married in Portland A marringe of more than usual in terest to Albany people was that per formed Inst night in 1'ortinnd when Miss Ethel Hammer became the wife of Mr. John Myers of Portland. Tha bnde Is a daughter or Mrs. Florence Hammer, a former teacher in the Albany public schools. 'Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hnmmer of this city went down to Portland to attend the wed ding. Suit la Filed Suit for divorce was filed today by J. W. Harris versus M. M. tlnms. Desertion is charged in the complaint, nnd absolute divorce is asked. There are no children and no property is in volved in the action. HONOR GUARD TO PLANT POTATOES The Albany Honor Guard haa finally decided to have a garden. Thia will be planted on the aame piece of ground that held the bean crop laat year and this ia being plowed now. Potatoea will be planted thia year and citizens of the town and surrounding country are asked for donations of apuda to be used aa seed. LHASA y Important Matters Were Dis cussed at IjuA t'ight's Meelin&r, HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS GIVEN BIG JOB Vagrancy Ordinance Ia Rec ommended by O. K. Baldwin. l ( Wit and humor predominated at a rather hilarious session of tha citv council last night but, daapita the lev ity of the meeting several rather Im portant matters were considered. The city fathers pasaed the ordinance reg ulating the control of venereal disease. referred the question of a citv ordi nance requiring all ablebodied men to go to work to the ordisunea commit tee, recommended more safety In the city's passenger elevatwrs, declared tor clean streets and gave Chief Cat lin permission to build detention home for stray dogs, providing the pound could be built without great ex pense to the city. Following tha allowing of the asaal hills against the city, the matter of passenger elevators waa brought op and referred to tha committee on sn-ya and means with power to act. An or dinance raising the salar.es of the en gineer and truck driver at the fire elation waa passed without opposition and the much -discussed ordinance on venereal disease waa discussed, a mud opposition by Coanrilmen Lyons and Tweedale being overcome by those fa voring uie out. .. . The ordinance as passed Is probably the most drastic law ever pasaed in Albany. The ordinance is modeled on that of Portland, with the necessary change to make it fit a city the aize or Albany. According to the provi sions all persons seeking medical aid for venereal diaease of physicians, or who buy medicine from drugasures or other dispensaries', mnsa- be revolted by the physicians or druggists to the city health department. By the citv they are required to give bonds that they will observe all necessary sani tary laws required by the oity and state health officers and, failing in this, are to tie sent to the state de tention hospital at Portland for treat ment. The city health officers are given the right to inspect persons who might be suspected of being infected and all nrostitutes are classed aa sus pects. Other persons listed by the health department as infected are to be given an official release when cur ed but this will not apply to prosti tutes and when it is found that their quarantine is necessary, they are to be turned over to the county or state. It was this part of the ordinance that aroused the opposition in the council as it was considered that the citv would be overrun with people seeking free medical aid. Thih has been made impossible, however, by the fact that the city will operate no detention hos pital but will ose the state law and the state hospital to take care of such cases. Following the passage of the ordi nance by a unanimous vote the coun cil passed a bill declaring certain sheds and buildings in the city nuis ances and directing the owners to re move them. The old polos used to car ry iuire for the defunct streetcar sys tem were referred to the committee on streets and public properties. The paving bonds for $4,533 held by a Portland company were ordered trans ferred to the general tuna ana tne recorder ordered to- draw warrants. Chief Catlin, through Councilman Wiles, next asked permission to use old lumber at the Central schoolbuild ing to build a dog pound in the East lml In renlv to nuestions the chief stat ed that the pound waa a very disturb ing matter, citizens oojeei to naving the pound in the city and at present the only pound the city haa is the great beyond. Viscious dogs are shot at once but many common, ordinary strays are around town because there ia no place to put them. Before the council could act on the pound ques tion, Street tjommissioner woods brought up the matter of the street -temanhores on Main street, and this was also discussed while the chief waited for action on the pound. It Heveloned that citizens had been apprehended for driving on the left of the main street semaphores, despite the fact that they are far from being in the center of the street It wns decided by the council, after diagrams had been submitted, that there was no onlinance requiring a driver to keen tn the rli'ht of a semnnhore. but that the law required keeping to the right of the .street, corseouently it was de rided to move the Main street semn- nhorea a little more to the east, and allow cars going north to pass to the left of these semaphores. The dog pound was then ravorawv acted on. O. K. Baldwin of Portland, assist ant farm labor specialist, next ad dressed the council and requested an ordinance requiring all ablebodied men tn i-o to work. His talk wns to the point, but before the council could act on it a matter of cleaning up the Albany High School Classes Arc Planning Many Will Be Staged The Allianv high school is Dreparing for a strenuous time during the re mainder of the term. The tennis tournament waa furthered by the meetings held by the junior and sen ior claaaes today. The juniors elect ed Lucile Longfxittom as captain of their tennis team and the seniors se lected Had Irvine fur the leader of the upper class team. Interelass tennis will take the place of interscholastie athletics this summer. The Juniors decided at their meet ing to replace the annual banquet with a hayrack ride. Thia will not only provide more amusement, it is believed, but will be in keeping with the Hooverizing spirit of the times. the day for this arrair has not yet been selected. The seniors decided at their meet- Ing to ask Rev. O. B. Pershing, pas- MINOR CASES HEARD TODAY BEFORE COURT Frank Harris was given a divorce from his wife. May Harris, by Judge Bins-ham ia oetatrtment No. 2 of the circuit court. Ileaertion was charged ia Ufa complaint. It is alleged that the plaintiff, who is a telephone line man, returned nome one evening; sim found a note stating that his wife had gone and that she did not want to see him again. In the case or J. C. Mayer versus Alice Borchers et al. a decree of fore closure was granted in favor of the piainilll. lie propcrvy u nivuawu "t Linn -ounty. A demurrer in the case mf f ivder versus Keefe was taken un der advisement by the court. Judge llingham will ait lor juage Perrv R. Kelly on Friday and Satur day of next week to hear motions and deaacrers. and in addition will hear the jport of the grand Jury which is called for next Monday. The first Monday of May is set for the opening of the term of department No. 1. Linn County Gets Liberty Honor Flag c. r fl 1918. Mr. A. i. Hodires.'chairman, Liliertv Ixxin Committee unn I.O.. A many. ' Oregon.- - - - - I . . -1 - Tm irrut n. I eyeeflttve board has today approved the award ing to your county oi me honor flag of the Third Liberty Loan. The committee wishes to congratu late you and all who assisted you on the magnificent spirit of patriotism and unselfishness which, has charac . : i AfrA4 i tr. Third Lib erty Loan campaign. ' The committee hopes that me spienoia jpini which has enabled your community to win Itnnn, flair will he continued thru- out the remaining daya of the cam paign and that, oeiore lis close, you may secure one or more blue stars to lie sewed upon the white field of the 1 I. M-mifuini. t h lit VAUT I1AK, II n.4 d-K'-'.J----. J quota has been increased by 100 per cent- .V Your patriotic response to the na- M 1. atimnltia to all of US and we will watch with interest and best wishes for your further success, the daily reports from your district. . fours very iruiy. t A MFC. V LYNCH. Chairmen, General Executive Board. Twelfth District. mittee from the commercial club. Both j;ull.u1 K ennneilmpn mniivrs nete iov ....... -j at the same time and both referred to the proper committees alter memDers had expressed themselves favorably on tne queaimna. LOADED DONNERWETTER! Activities Which Before Graduation tor of the First Presbyterian church, to preach the baccalaureate sermon. These services will be held at the Methodist church at a date to be se lected later. The program for the senior class day is now in process of being arrang ed, and from reports of Chose in charge, will be made the one big day of the year. An all-day aeasion will be held sn da program with many spe cial stunts will be forthcoming. The dsy for this haa not been se lected and probably will not be for some time. The program Is being ar ranged with the idea of having the various acts ready for use at any time as the weather man may make it ne cessary to stage the program in an impromptu fashion. The approximate day for this affair will also be select ed later. SPEAKING TOUR FOR MRS. KEMP Food Administration Plans Extensive Cam paijrn The U. S. Food administration for Linn county has arranged an exten sive speaking tour for Mrs. Jennie M. Kemp, special representative of the federal food administration, who ia touring this section of the state just now. This speaking tour is undertak en with the view of informing the out lying districts regarding the purpose and plan of the food conservation movement. Those in the larger cen ters have been more or leas in touch with the movement and are better ac quainted with the purpose and meth ods. Mrs. Kemp is well known through out the state, as she was at one time President of the state organization of the W. C T. U. She is a fluent speak er and has been in close touch with the federal food conservation work from the very beginning. These meet ings will undoubtedly enable the peo ple in the outlying districts in Linn county to observe the food regulations more carefully and more intelligently. The food .conservation department is very desirous that all housewives hi the different- sections .-where Mrs. Kemn sneaks will attend these meet ings. Her speaking tour will cover the following points: April 26 Tangent at io a.m.; oneon at 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. April Z7 naisey az a p. m. Anril 29 Crabtree at 9:30 a. m.: Tallman at 1 p. m.; Sodavitle at 7:30 P- m-.. . - Apnl 3U Waterloo at a:ou a. m.; Sweethome at 11:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m - Poster at 2 d. m. Mav 1 Hollev at 10 a. m.: C raw- fords ville at 2 p. m.; Plainview at 7:30 p. m. Mav 2-rShelbum at 10 a. m.: Scio at 2:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. May 3 Lyons at i p. m.; aim iitv at 7:3U p. tn. REGISTRATION IS JUNE 6TII WASHINGTON, April 25. The house today passed the reso lution calling for the registration of boys who became 21 since last yesr. The president is expected to sign the bill at once. Regis tration will be June 6th. - APRIL 1,1918 DOTS DER THIRD TIME VILLAGE LOST TO THE HUNS TODAY Hangard en Santerre Is Cap A. .1 a a j a lurea Aiier tiara Fight ARMIES SWEEP OVER CITY THREE TIMES Special Frightfulnesg Equip ment used Against Allies PARIS, April 25(By UauW rreaa) The Germans today cap tured Haagard en haaUrre, where the Americana are Hihtiag shoulder to ahoulder with the French, It waa announced today by the war office. The official communique atateat that the enemy took e city alar lag the night, were driven east again by allied eouater attarka, and was then retaken by the Germans at the price of heavy casualties. The French wtiS head the outskirts of the villasT. Artillcrying ia still ia I laiieaa oa both sides of the A acre, tn dispatch declares). AMFPiriva a mvp By Frank Taylor. U. P. Carreapaaal eat in Lorraine AMERICAN vnnwT a nji ec The German artillery fire is increaa- ins- in the front held hv th A nv troops this morning. Reports froea uie rront trenchea show that the Ger mans are active in thia region la the past few weeks. Kecent attacks made by the Ger mans against American positions were J -. . VUVWS MW)S who moved continually, carrying ape cial "finrhtfulneaa" eouinmant- aiui which were assisted by the aervicea of aviators. German Teaching - r to Be Arjo&hed The followine order haa been sent by County School .Superintendent Ida . lummings to the schools of tha county: Believing that the study of Ger man in our public schools ia giving our alien enemies an opportunity to gain a permanent foothold in our country, P. I). Gilbert, chairman of the Linn county council of defense haa ordered that the teaching of German -be abolished in Linn county schools. This is also the order of State Super intendent Churchill. This order is to take effect immediately." - MKS IDA M. (JUMM1NGS. County School Superintendent. Government Is to Control AH Wood W A CI71YPTAM k :i oc ill n I Measures have been taken to "con. utji an wool, - tne omciais ot tne war industries board stated today after 4 conference with wool growers. It ia not known whether outright seizors win oe resorted to. Thu, it is thought, will depend on the attitude of the growers. A basic price has been agreed on, but it is stated that the dif ferentials have not been worked out. Damage at Belgian Ports Is Observed LONDON. Anril 25. (U. P.l Tts r British aircraft have observed a break ' 20 feet long at the inner end of the Zeebrugge mole, the admiralty an nounced today. At Ostende a sunken object was ob served between the piles, blocking the greater part of the fairway. Hungarian Workers Make Demonstration AMSTERDAM, April 25. (U.P.V A hundred thousand Budaneste work ers conducted a three-hour strike yes terday as a demonstration for suf- rrage reforms, according to a state ment from that city. Demonstrations occured in various other industrial centers. On Wsy to Lebanon M ins Blanche Hammel of Corvallte passed thru the city this noon on her way to Lebanon. ALBANY WOMEN MEET TONIGHT The women of Albany are ask ed to attend a meeting at the Commercial club thia evening te organize the defense lesgae. Thia will be of the nature of aa auxiliary to the Home Guard, and every women In the city may loin. The firat meeting was held last week and a committee ap pointed to plan aa orgaalzatien. This will be completed al the aeaaion to be held tonight. raga at uemocrai on ice. u ters. streets had been presented by a com