VOL. XLIX ALBANY. LINN COUNTY. OREGON. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1913. No. 32 F, ACQUIRING SHE City Dads Passed Rtsolutian Expressing Disptsitian ta Purchase. CENTRAL SCHOOL SITE MAY BE BOUGHT BY CITY City Hall Prapesitien Camas lo Favorable Termination at Council Meeting. The Albany City council last night expressed a unanimous disposition to .acquire the Central school site, to be used for city hall. Favor, however, was only given to the matter after a lengthy discussion on the proposition recently launched by the Commercial club, for the city to purchase site from the school dis trict No. 5, to erect a city hall, fac ing Ellsworth street. In turn the school district is to. acquire the college property for .school purposes. Councilman Lyons did not favor the proposition, his contention being that too much was being asked for the property and that the city could not afford to assume such an obligation .at the present time. Other council men were unfavorably inclined upon contention th.it by the removal of the school those outside the city lim its would be getting the benefit of something they did not help to secure. Councilman Cameron in particular upheld this contention. However, they voted with the other after the matter was thoroughly threshed out. Ittook President H. M. Crooks of the Albany College, Judge H. H. Hewitt, J. S. Van Winkle, J. A. How ard, F. M. French and T. G. Hocken smith and all of the councilmen to thresh out the matter. President Crooks told of how the matter had been presented some time ago and that the school board turn ed it down. After explaining the matter in detail, he simmered down to the real proposition, which was: "Are the members of the council will ing to pay the college $22,000 for the Central school property." Previously it had developed that it had been decided at a school board meeting, that that body could not purchase property unless with funds held in the treasury or with proper ty on hand. Otherwise an election should be held. It was voiced that the school board is favorable to the prop osition and that they had tentatively agreed to trade the school property for the college property. In turn the city is to purchase the Central school site from the college authorities. The building is to go with the trade. After the matter was thoroughly discussed by Messrs. French, Hock en smith, Van Wrinkle, Hewitt and Howard in conjunction with the coun cilmen, the goal was reached, when Councilman Hulbert moved that the council pass a resolution expressing the willingness of the council to ac quire the property, providing all term are met. With this conclusion on the part of the council, everything is up to the school board. A meeting of that body is to be called this afternoon to discuss the matter and decide upon it finally. In the event of the deal, the ctiy is io secure possession of the property by the end of the school year in 1915. 'So the council is willing to pur chase the property at $22,000, free from incumbrance, including the build ing and sidewalks, possession to be given by June, 1915. The proposition that the school board is to work on, is for the trade of the property to the college authorities. Near the End. The meetings at Grace church do not end till Sunday night, but only two more meetings in the week. Tonight the subject will be "Lot's Wife." On Friday night Mrs. Edgar may conduct the services. News on Thii Page ii f From Daily Istuc of THURSDAY. NOV. 13, 1913 6 e GREAT GAME SGHEDULEO FOR NEXT SATURDAY Albany College Will Tackle the Pacific University; Both Teams Matched. That the Albany College football team expects a hard game here Sat urday afternoon at Athletic park with the team from Pacific University and that the colleg boys are confident of winning through the ingenuity of sev eral freak formation plays that have not been worked in the games played, was the statement made this morning by Coach Flo. Coach Flo said that this will be the hardest game of the year for the col lege as keen rivalry exists between he two teams. "We will work some freak formation plays,' said Coach Flo, "that have not been tried thus far. They have a good stock of them and will play them for all they're worth. 'We are confident of winning and I expect a great game as both teams are about evenly matched." The game will be called at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Athletic park. Everybody is urged to get out and support the game. JURY LIST FOR DECEMBER TERM OF COURT DRAWN NamM if Thirty On Leariinf Citizens f County Cmpon th List. The jurymen for department No. 1 of the circuit court for the De cember term was drawn yesterday by County Clerk Marks and Sheriff Bo dine as follows: John Schimanek, farmer, North Scio; T. O. Chcsshir, farmer, South Lebanon; M. H. Chase, farmer, Cala- pooia; S. H. Elliott, merchant, Leb anon; S. H. Goin, farmer, Shelburn J. W. Barton, clerk, West Albany; "R. C. Burkhart, farmer, North Leb anon; H. C. Harkness, merchant, Al bany; H. W. McEInvurry, retired, East 'Albany; J. D. Irvine, farmer, South Brownsville; L. E. Walton, druggist, Halsey; N. D. Conn, contractor, East Albany; S. B. Tycer, carpenter, North Brownsville; A. L. Norman, farmer, Lacomb; G. W. McGuirc, farmer, Knox Butte; Thos. H. Quigley, far mer, Shelburn; D. Taylor, stockman, Halsey; Geo. B. Wheeler, farmer. Center; J. W. Wilson, farmer, Soda- ville; G. G. Belts, farmer South Brownsville; E. B. Doty, farmer, Cal appoia; Harry Mullen, farmer, San tiam; L. H. Knight, farmer, Syracuse; Frank Skipton, farmer East Albany; Asa Baker, farmer, North Lebanon; S. Freerksen, retired, West Albany; M. Story, farmer, Sweet Home; J. H. Johnston, farmer, Fox Valley; C. H. Wain, farmer, South Scio; A. G Propst, farmer, Price; A. A. Bender, farmer, Tangent. V v 9 CITY NEWS 99tt9a Young Tre Grow AppW Grown on a two year old apple tree near Mo sier, Or., cultivated by Shrift broth ers, several specimens of Spitzenberg apples of remarkable size and per fection were exhibited in Albany to day. Whirlwind ImL Containing in teresting articles of school life and activities at the high school, the No vember Whilrwind, the official paper of the Albany high school has been issued. It is a four page five column publication, gotten up in the order of a regular newspaper and reflects much credit on Miles McKey the editor in chief and the following assistants: Miriam Page, Will Ellis, Davis Lein inger, Harold Tregilgas, Ruth Penne baktr, Ruby Moench, Robert Boet ticher, Madeline Rawlings, Dora Stew art, Gertrude Swank, Margaret Gib son, Mabel Clausen, Belle Thompson, Delmer Gildow. Streets to Be Improved. The fol lowing street improvements are to be made as the result of the recommcn- daiions submitted to the council last night by Superintendent Junkin: Ce ment sidewalk and curb on Broadalbin street on the east side and adjacent to the east fifty feet of lot No. 5, block No. 4. A. G. Senders, M. Senders and Lena Sternberg, owners. Cement sidewalk and curb on the south side of block 16 in Hackclman's Second Add on Sevemh street, between Rai1- Toad and Jackson street. SENATORS AGREE WITH WILSON Poll of Senate thews Senti ment Favors Policy Being Pursued ky Administration. SOLUTION OF MEXICAN PUZZLE NOW IN SIGHT Plan Would Eliminate Huerta; Truce Would Be Declared Between Warring Factions. (By United Press Association) Washington, Nov. 13. "There are elements in the Mexican situation Svhich I cannot at present discuss and which make it look to me very much more favorable," said the president 'this afternoon. The president would 'not be quoted further, but made it plain that an agreement is in sight involving the elimination of Huerta and everything he represents. The president wouldn't discuss the infor mation on which he based his opti mism hut which it is evident that he is more cheerful than since Lind was sent to Mexico. Inasmuch as com munications have been received from 'O'Shaughnessy and Hale at Nogales, following a conference with Carranza, it is conjectured that the triangular correspondence is progressing which means not only Huerta's retirement but a truce between the warring fac tions. Washington, Nov. 13. After ad mitting that the president is prepar ing a statement concerning the Mex ican situation for the purpose of lay ing the matter before congress, it was 'suddenly announced that its issuance had been temporarily delayed. The action followed the arrival of messag es from O'Shaughnessy from Mexico City and from Hale at Nogales. The change in the plan is construed as 'meaning that the administration be lieves that improvement in the situa tion is ahead. Senat Opposes Intervention. Washington, Nov. 13. An unoffi cial poll of the senate today showed only Senator Stone favoring armed in tervention in Mexico. The majority of the members are in favor of permit- ling the rebels to import arms and for forcing a financial blockade against Huerta. Practically all of the sena tors are supporting the Wilson policy. Conference Ii Held. Washington, Nov. 13. Secretary Bryan admitted that O'Shaughnessy telegraphed saying that Lind started today for Vera Cruz; also that a mes sage had been received from Hale fol lowing the latter's conference with Carranza. He would not discuss the details. Lind at Vera Crux. Vera Cruz, Nov. 13. When Lind ar rived here he was accompanied by all official attaches to the American em bassy at Mexico City except O'Shaughnessy. Lmti Donation it Coftrt House. 'Mart Bilyeu announced this afternoon that all of those who are contemplat ing donating articled for the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society for Thanksgiv ing, can bring in the donations any time now. They are instructed to leave the articles at the court house and they will be cared for and shipped to the proper place by Mr. Bilyeu. Bouquet Proontad. The Democrat appreciates a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums, presented by the Modern Travelers' club, and which was on exhibition at the fair. The chrysanthemum fair was held under the auspices of the Modern Travelers' and has just closed one of the most successful events ever held. The pro ceeds will go to the public library. Case Taken Under Advisement. 'Yesterday afternoon after hearing tes timony in the case of Elizabeth Wiley against J. J. Wliitnety et al, to set aside deeds. Judge Galloway took the case upder advisement and each side is to submit briefs before the decision is made. At the conclusion of this cae Judge Galloway adjourned court ind returned to Salem. He will not return until the end of next week. BABY SHOW WAS GREAT SUCCESS Prof. Beck with and Miss Thayer of Agricultural Callege Made Examinations. FIRST EU6ENICS SHOW IN ALIANY HELD YESTERDAY Thirty-Eight Babiis Weri En tartd; and Interest and En thusiasm Was Intsnse. With 38 babies entered, the first eugenic baby show was held yesterday in the armory in connection with the chrysanthemum fair and intense inter est and enthusiasm prevailed and the event was an unprecedented success. As a result other baby shows arc now being contemplated. Twenty seven babies went through a thorough examination by Prof. Beckwith and Miss Thayer of O. A. C, assisted by local physicians. Only a limited num ber of babies could be examined, as it takes care and time hence there were many mothers disappointed. However, there is a plan on foot to have another show soon at which a large numtber will be taken care of. Too much prsisecanot be gi-en Prof. Beckwith and Miss Thayer for their intelligence and efficiency in this line of extension work. They also gave their valuable time without remuner ation. The cards were take to O. A C. where they will be carefully scor ed and returned and the results pub lished.' The Modern Travelers' club desires to express their appreciation to Prof. 'Beckwit.h and Miss Thayer, also to Dr: Robnctt, who gave up al most the entire afternoon assisting in the work. The babies that stood high in the baby display show which was also held at tl.e armory, are as follows. In 'wcight: From 2 to 6 months, Doro thy Hoflich, 5 months, 18 1-2 pounds; 6 months to 1 year, Lester Kiddeman, 10 months, 23 1-2 pounds; In weight and height, 1 and 2 years: Edwin Lo ren Bray, 31 pounds, 34 inches: 2 to 3 years, Charles Geottling, Jr., 37 1-2 founds, 38 inches; 3 to 5 years, Fran cis Bray, 38 1-2 pounds, 42 inches. To Attend Salem Meeting. (Leav ing this noon for Salem, C. H. Stew art, O. II. Russell and E. C. Roberts will attend the meeting of the valley commissioners at that place this af ternoon, at which time officers of the organization are to be elected and any other business transacted. The meeting is being held at the Salem Commercial club and convened at 2 o'clock. Three such committees from each of the eight counties linked in the plan to advertise the valley as a district at the Panama Exposition, are in attendance, making twenty-four delegates in all. San Francisco Hotelman Here. Chester W. Kelly, manager of the Manx hotel of San Francisco was in the city this morning. He left this noon for Portland. While travelling through the valley, 'Mr. Kelly is in cidentally advertising his hotel. While here he stopped at the St. Francis. Invitations to Bo Issued. Invita tions are to be issued today for the 'annual Knights of Columbus ball, which will be given on Thanksgiving evening at the armory. Elaborate preparations are now under way for the dance and from present indica tions will far eclipse any previous event held by this order. People of the local social set are looking for ward to the dance with much pleas ure. Petition for Letters of administra tion. In the matter of the estate of George W. Spnrl'pff. deceased, peti tion was filed., today by Josephine Spurting for letters od administration. George Spurling died in Linn county on August 18 last, leaving an estate of $l,lfO). Three heirs were left. The petitioner prays to be appointed ad ministratrix of the estate. Geta Five Days in Jail. Charged with drunkenness, Frank Simpson was arraigned in the police court this morning and given five days in the city jail in default of fine. Simpson was arrested last night by the night policemen and spent the night in jial. $2000 DAMAGE CLAIM FILED AGAINST CITY Youth Broke Arm Last Septem ber While Walking Along Sidewalk. Demanding damages against the city of Albany in the sum of $2000, Paul Edgar Dwyer, a youth, by his guardian, Laura M. Dwyer, through Attorney Mark Weathcrford, filed claim for damages as the result of in juries alleged to have been sustained by steppeing into a hole in a side walk, falling and breaking his arm. The accident occurred on Septem ber 28, last, while the lad was walk ing along the south side of Eighth street between Broadalbin and Ells worth streets. His left arm was brok en, wrist dislocated and the muscles of the member were strained, it is alleged. The claim was read before the coun- 'cil last night, and was placed in the hands of the committee on ways and means with instructions to investigate the condijion of the street. VALLEY EDITORS WILL HOLD SESSION HERE Next Saturday Is the Date Set; Local Editors Are Slated far Talks. The annual meeting of the Willam ette Valley Editorial Association will be held at 'Albany, Saturday, Novein 'bcr 22, at promptly 1 o'clock, in the St. Francis hotel. In addition to the election of officers for the ensuing year, the following program of short talks will be given; "Credit and Debit Problems of the Small Daily," E. M. Reagan, Albany Herald; "How to Get the Small Ad vcrtisers," C. G. LeMarsters, Amity Standard; "Duty of the Newspaper to Higher Education," Charles L. Spring er, Corvallis Gazette-Times; "The Job Department vs. the Newspaper,' W. II. Tottcn, Dallas Observer; "Cost of a Cost System," A. K. Scott Forest Grove News-Times; "Things an Editor Thinks," W. IL Hornibrook, Albany Democrat: "How an Editor ial -Association Makes Business for Me," H. E. Hodges, Silvcrton Ap peal; "How the Oregon Newspaper Field Looks to the New Comer," G. T. Taylor, 'Molalla; "What a Newspaper Should Print," Carl Abrains, Salem Statesman. 9 S 9 CITY NEWS. f 3 8 Albany High on to HaUey. The Albany high school will go to Hal sey Saturday to play the Halsey Ath letic club. The Halsey aggregation defeated the Albany College leain some time ago by a score of 6 to 0 and the high school defeated the col lege aggregation Friday by a score of 12 to 0. In view of these facts local fans look for a good game. Marriage Licenses Issued. Yester day marriage licenses were issued to the following: Clarence T. Morris, age 34, and Nellie Banks, age 20, both nf Holley; Oscar L. Golden, age 23, and Arclla F. Long, age 18, both of Brownsville. Linn County Representatives Met. Meeting at the Commercial club last night, C. H. Stewart, E. C. Roberts and O. H. Russell, chosen to repre sent Linn county in the organization plan perfected for the purpose of ad vertising the valley as a district at the 1915 exposition, discussed the plan informally and prepared lo attend the meeting at Salem this afternoon. Football Films Arrive. The mov ing picture films taken of the Orcgon O. A. C. game at Albany last Satur day by Bill Hayward's new machine will arrive 'n Eugene today. They have been d-..vcIoped in Portland, and have turned out well. The pictures were taken by George Gourlcy, a Eu gene photographer who formerly de veloped movies in California. Some 1400 feet of pictures were taken on Saturday. Eugene Register .. Funeral Held this Morning. The burial services of O. P. Hendrickson. who died at Hcppncr, was held this morning in the chaprl of the Fort miller undertaking establishment. In terment took place in the city cemc-1ery. T Reorganization As Proposed Met with Dissention But Reconsidered. COUNCILMEN DISAPPROVE OF PAYING THE FIREMEN Compensation Was Meant Only for Those Who Reel Hose and Repair Apparatus. For awhile last night it looked as though Albany's fire department was not to be reorganized, according to ui ordinance introduced at the last council meeting and which was to come for final reading last night but upon mbtioiii of Councilman llulbcrt it was decided to reconsider the mat ter. Disregarding t lie report of the com mittee on fire and. water, who inves tigated the matter, approving and rec ommending the passage of the ordi nance, the council voted down ttic reading of the document for final ac tion. Later during -the meeting, after Councilman Klount made a pointed plea for reorganization, it was de cided on motion to reconsider the proposition. Mayor Gilbert referred the ordinance at the jinstancq of f Councilman Blount to the ways and means committee for investigation. Dissention over the ordinance ' arose as the result of disapproval of a member of the committee on fire and water to paying (he firemen, on the contention that the city wasn't large enough to have a paid depart ment and that if some were paid nil would have to be treated likewise. Jt was pointed out that the com pensation was merely for those who made their headquarters at the fire house, for doing (he general work, such as reeling hose and keeping the ipparatus in repair. The volunteers, it was said, would not regard tliis as discriminating against them, as (hey would be re lieved of this work and at the same time assisted at the fires by the paid men. The ordinance calls for a complete reorganization of the fire department. All of the fire companies were meant to be consolidated and a .substantial organization perfected. The sum of $10 per month was provided as com pensation for eight call men who are at present making their headquarters at the fire house. The reports of the recorder for the quarter just ending was read and placed on file. It was decided that the city would go half with C. B. Winn towards plac ing the sidewalk in front of the Winn home on Fourth street near I-yon on the established grade. This was the result of a announcement that Mr. Winn had signified his willingness to pay half of the cost. The difference in the sidewalk was caused by the raising of the sidewalk around the Oalbraith property at the corner of I.yon and Fourth streets. Jl JONES OF DEVER GROWS STRAWBERRIES IN NOVEMBER Grown in his home garden during the past few weeks and picked Tues day, a box of strawberries were re ceived at the Democrat office yestcr- lay from J. A. Jones, of Dcvcr, (Jr., a well known farmer of that section of Linn county. The berries are remarkable in that they matured during the recent cold snaps. A few of them are thorough ly ripe while some arc only partial ly. All arc of an average size. The flavor is natural and all that appears to he different from the strawberries grown in season, is that the berries sent hy Mr. Jones were grown in November. They ate of the fourth crop of this season. Cascadian Here on Business. Here unending business C. II. Reese, of Cascadia, a well known resident of at section, is a guest at the Hotel Vandran.