KLAMATH COUNTY'S
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
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KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON, THURSDAY, JUNES, 1916
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MOOSE START PAVING PROJECT
MOVE FOR WILL 8E TALKED
PEACE
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United Press Service
CHICAGO, June 8. To, keep
more radical bullmoosorH from "spill
ing tbe beans" by premature action
od thereby spoiling chances of a sue
constat reunion with the republicans
U the dlmcult tank ahead of Chair-
iMiai perains or me progrensivo na
tional committee.
nodical of tbe progressive party be
lieve the Moosers will nominate Rooge-i-lt
before midnight. Conservative?
deny tbla.
It la predicted tbnt Governor Hiram
Johnson of California will again bo
JlooRe velt'a running male.
Tbe conservative, It Id reported,
h.vo forced an agreement upon Walter
Rrown of Oblo as tbe permanent chair
man. flefofe tbe convention won called to
day, Perkins urged Radical Loader
Parker to defer nominating Roosevelt
until tomorrow, lest be ruin the chance
of tbe republicans nominating the
Oyster Day man, William Allen White
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Aa Informal mooting of the city coun
cil will bo hold tomorrow ovenlngj
ut the city linll, nt which time will bo '
hoard the IntorcHtcd proporty owncru
In tho Klcventh Htreet paving district. '
Tim council Ih ready to award tho
contract for paving hh Hoon as thot
proporty owners decide which kind of
paving they desire used. The meeting J
has been requested by sorao of the'
proprty ownoni nnd It Is desired to
havo as many interested parties pres
ent oh possible.
Teddy Says Hi Will Address
Republican Delegates if Asked
War Bulletins
United Press Service
PARIS, Juno 8. The Krench war of
flee admits that Germans have oc
cupied Fort Vaux on the east bank of
the Mouse.
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LONDON, June 8. The Austrian of
ficial statement admits a flve-rallo re-
Kansas, on tbe otber hand, urged .l '""""oust of Uukowlna by Franz
Parlor In net thl nttMrnnnr, "" "l. iiuviwiir ui iuu
Governor Jobnaon favors a delay, j "",un ""iiory activity is nescnoeu
, ... , - , . ,.. ' an "tremendous."
AflO UVlVgaiCTf MI17 IIVIIXIl-U Willi -'
cltement
A big riot broke this afternoon when
tlarfleld of Ohio moved the appoint
incut of a committee to confer with
tho republicans. IfoWas bootted, as
was Olfont Pinchot'x second to the
motion.
During the debate, Murdock of
Kansas urged tbe nomination of Roose
velt at one. Bedlam reigned.
"1 favor harmony, but 1 want
harmony both ways," said Murdock.
"fibtlJ we kne-tl to the old crowd at
tbe CoUaef YellHjof '.Vol" came
fronTall side of tbe bouse, and the
delegate arose, shouting for Roose
velt. One delegate arose to make a speech
for unity, but be was bowled down.
During tbe clamor, the gavel repeated
ly rapped for order.
In tbe long run, a resolution for a
conference was Inally adopted.' Tbts
apparently defers tbe Roosevelt nom
ination, pending negotiations.
Oyster Bay advices say tbe colonol
l expected to leave for Chicago to
night or in tbe morning.
Russian successes agulnst the Aus--tie-Herman
uie developing southward
from the Prlpot river, along a 2E0-mlle
front. Russian ndvlces claim big cap
tures of men, munitions and arms.
In this offensive, which Is declared
to be 'a carefully coordinated move-,
ment, the Russians are said to have a
plentiful supply of ammunition and
men and with tho roads now in good
condition their maneuvers are ex
pected to develop swiftly. The number
of the Teutonic allies facing tbe Rus
sians Is reported to be about 600,000
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OVSTBI HAY. June 8. Colonel
Uooseyeltfoilowing the receipt of an
Invriftifon.from William Jackson o ad
dress the republican national conven
tlonat Chicago, JMufanswered:
"In answer to your telegram, I can
only say that the matter depends upon
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LONDON, June 8. The German Ad-jvention desires me to address It, I shall
mlralty admits tbe battle cruiser Lut- be glad to do so."
zow and the cruiser Rostock both sank
onAthelr way to the naval base as a
result of damage sustained in tho Skag-
errak battle. Tho loss of tho Lutzow
odds 28,000 tons to tho German ton
nage loss. This was ono of the new
est German vessels, tho keel being laid
in 1913. Detailed figures are not ob
tainable on tho Rostock.
Republican Committee
Wifl Organize Saturday
The organisation meeting of the . have boon mixed up in (actional fight
Roosevelt further Bald be hoped the
republicans and tbe progressives will
remember the gravity of tho American
situation today and nominate a candi
date to restore America to its right
ful place among the nations.
He charged President Wilson with
dulling the national conscience by
"teaching our Vefl to accept high
sounding words ' atonements for
shabby dealst" Tlm;maiaJJae,,hai
unuuw, ro uiaoa juomnemmvum ana
national preparedness.
"If we are net' thoroughly prepared,
sooner or later we must submit to an
alien conqueror," said tbe telegram.
Roosevelt also denoanced "profes
sional German-Americana" as "anti
Americans to the core." "They are at
tempting to terrorise the convention,"
Bald he, "seeking tbe election of a man
as viceroy of a foreign government"
In concluding bis telegram to Jack-,
son. Jtoosevelt Implored tbe. repubU-
cans nd progressives .to forget their
past differences and join, forces as of
yore, for tbe. nation's safety i
to jBBfotceVba piditiOBotJi
Americanism and preparedness.
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United Press Service
CHICAGO. June 8. After reading
Kooseveit's message regarding a
speech here, Temporary Chairman
Warren O. Harding of the republican
convention said:
"Roosevelt Is always interesting, bat
the chair has no authority to Invite
him to apeak unless the convention
so orders."
Klamath Fall's chances for Sunday's
game with tbe Oriand team bar, bees
materially strengthened by tbearrtval
of word that Aaae Cornell and'tHee:
Nelson, stars of tbe University of Or-,
sua hhmu lemm, will aw not sat-,
urday night, in time to. play In Sna-
clfiv'a MMA i
Nelson Is well known to tbe fans on
J account of bis work last year. This
.year he is playing a still better 'game,
and is tbe captain of next yearVuil
verslty nine. He will resume his oid
t place at frst, and , Aiten wiU go to'the
,outleld, where be can be relied pon
to get 'em all.
" Asse CorneU, in the yean be waa.at
. Portland.: Academy,, and in his years
,at tbe university, has becomo one' of
'the coast's best known athletes. He
wae captain or the university
this year, and as an ontielder hechas
.few equals. Cornell will take Mafaer'a
'place at short. v,s.
t Oriand Is noted as a baseball team.
.and this year. Manager George Miaard
baa a more formidable array then eyer
before. If Klamath gains" a victory
lover Oriand she 'can, claim the Pa
cific coast semi-professional champion-
,' If Klamath loses well the fans will
tat least say that they died a-ihihtwjc.
for the boys are out every ngbt'prae
Uclng bird; .- BssebaU teams tnraaliy
are content to play the nearby tewns:
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u deeenriag of the support of all of
the fans, and tbe stand and bleachers
sbbald be packedSanday.. ,,
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fWBIRD, TUNEFUL MELODIES OF
I THE 8UNNV I8LI8 OF PEACE
I OELIOHT ALL CHAUTAUQUA QO-
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members of tbe county republican con
tra! committee, which has been called
for 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at
the court bouse, Is attracting consider
able Interest Committeemen In twenty-three
of tbe twenty-nine precincts
In the county were elected, but there
was a tie vote in three of these pre
cincts. Tbe successful candidate will
havo to bo decided upon and vacancies
tilled by tbe certlled members.
There Is much speculation as to who
will be selected as chairman, as this
official will have tbe burden of hand-
Mar the campaign tbla fall. It Is not
known whether R. A. Bmmitt, the pros
ent chairman, will seek reelection or
not. there Is a feeling that he has
dlsquallled himself by hla activity at
sPk tho primary election In attempting to
select a personally picked ticket. The
fact that every one of his publicly sup
ported candidates was defeated ai the
election; has not added to his strength
as a political leader.
As the expense of tho fall campaign
will havo te be berae mainly by the
repuWleaa candidates, there la a feel
ing that the.cbalrman selected should
be a man known to be friendly and
occeplaUV to thane candidates, Aa
Mr. Hmmttt opposed practically every
nucceseful candidate on the republican
ticket at tho primaries, it to believed
be will recognise the impropriety of
Huplring to the chairmanship.
Sentiment among republicans in tbe
county aeenu to favor n more repre
sentative rganUaUen than has ob
tained In the Mat, with now Mood at
the hand. It to argwad that men who
In the paKt should give way, for tho
good of the party, to newer men who
are not handicapped by political en
mule of tho past, and would thus be
bettor able to prbmoto a stronger or
ganization. Amnnir Din niitne.- hearil montionud
n possible cnndldatcB for chairman oi
tbe committee are : Judge A. u Leav
itt. Dr. Oeo. If. Meiryman nnd W. H, A.
Rcnncr.
Judgo Leavltt has been In politics
In Klamath county about as long as
"Mob" Emmltt. No ono seems to know
iust when either of them started. Leav
Itl's experience, however, has been
more ns n candidate and office holder
than as a political "boss," and ho has
rendered soma valuable assistance In
the counsels of tho, party In the past
Dr. Merryman, former stnto senator,
has takon a part In many of tho cam
paigns In tho past, but haa not been
active polltlcnllly for the past two
years. It Is not believed that he would
consent to neglect his business to as
aume tho management of a political
campaign-
W, H, A. Renner, In comparison to
tbe other men mentioned, Is practical
ly 'a nw " H we,t known In
the legal profession, here and during
his six years residence has acquired a
ouneMerable acquaintanceship through
out the county. This is the nrst year
h has. token a very active interest
In politics, but bis active campaign for
Judge Kuykendall proved that he was
an effective and energetic wower.
Those insisting on new blood at the
bead of the organisation are Inclined
to favor meaner far tho pcatton.
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LOUIS SESSION IS NOT FLEAS-INQ
TEACHERS' EXAMS
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APPLICANTS FOR STATE TEACH
ERS CERTIFICATES WILL BE EX
AMINED AT THE HIQH SCHOOL
BUILDING
The plaintive sweetness of Hawaiian
songs, rendered to the accompaniment
of tho strumming ukuleleB and guitars,
form a combination bard to equal as
u musical entertainment, and aa a con
sequence, all who heard the prelude
concert at Chautauqua this afternoon
by Kckuku's Hawaiian quintet are!
tolling their friends to be sure and at
tend tonight's program by the same
entertainers.
The quintet is composed of members
of tho celebrated Tootn Paka and Bird
of Paradise companies, and members
of the Hawaiian Glee Clubs which
proved such an Immense hit at the
Horticultural Palace, the Hawaiian
building and the California building at 1
tho Panama-Pacific International ex
position. All are splendid singers, and
tholr solo work proved ns pleasing aa
the quintet numbers.
A feature of tbe program all will
enjoy will be tho steel method In
guitar playing, as used In solo work
b Joseph Xekuku, its discoverer. In
this Hawaiian's hands, the guitar to;
made to play tbe most bewitching
music by a slurring aetlon he originat
ed quite by accident, and tbe tones
havo tho same appeal to the ear and
soul as have the strains of the violin.
Tho Hawallaus furnish the closing
program of the Chautauqua. This to
a bill well worth the1 patronage oj all
Klamath" Falto people. - jk
Forestry Head Visits
J, M. Bedford, supervisor of forests
on tbe Klamath Reservation, is here
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United Press Service ,
ST. LOUIS, June 8. The appoint
ment by President Wilson of ex-Gov
ernor Martin. Glynn of New York as
temporary chairman and Senator Ollie
James aa permanent chairman of the
i democratic, national . convention has
distressed tbe democratic national com
mittee.
The members believe Wilson should
havo consulted the committee, before
acting In this manner. .
Tbe cabinet at Washington yester
day considered a draft of the demo
cratic platform as prepared by Secre
taries McAdoo, Daniels and Baker.
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CHANGE MAOt IN
TIME OF MASSES
Announcement has been made by
father Hugh J. MarsaanV pastor of
Sacred Heart church, thaf haroafter
services will bo held ahJBisr
lags at 6 o'clock and o'clock instead
of 8 and 10:80, as heretofore. The
change is made owing to tho, summer
season, with its many Bvnday; picnic
parties. Jo give the eicuroienisto an
opportunity to' attend "servittss before
leaving town for thaAejr. '
Chaages have also boon made re
yardlag the time for holdlag eatoehoti
cal instructions.
County School Superintendent Fred
Peterson has arranged the order of
subjects for the regular June, examina
tion for .state certificates, to begin
June 28th. This wiU be held at the
county high school building, and the
program follews:
JuneSSth
Forenoon Writing (penmanship) ,
Music. U. 8vHistory, Drawing.
Afternoon Reading, Physiology,
Manual. Training, Composition, Domes
tic aciencee, Metnoas in Heading,
Course of Study for Drawing. Methods
in Arithmetic.
June 2tth
Forenoon Arithmetic, History of
('ducatlon, Phychology, Methods In
Geography, Mechanical Drawing, Do
mestic Art, Courso of Study for Domesi
tic Ari
Afternoon arammar,, Geography,
Stenography, American Literature,
Physics Typewriting, Methods in Lan
guage, Thesis for Primary Certileate,
Edncatlon, Science of,
June 30th
Korenoon-Theory and Practice, 0
thography, Physical Geography. Bag
llah Literature, Chemistry, Bdaeatlea,
Htotoryof. ,
Afternoon 8chool Law, Geology, Al
gebra. Civil .Government, education.
Childhood and Adolescence.
July, lot
rSorenoon Oeonietry. Botany, Bdu
cation, School A4nUate4ratfoa.
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WASmNGTON. D. C, Jane 8.
Uncle Joe CaaaoB says he's not worry
ing because of the new head-hunter on
his trail out' in ala Danville dlatrlctl
Henry B. Downs, a fellow townsman,
has' announced' he will enter' the
primary against Cannon even if "all
the. opposing' forces of hades are ar
rayed against him."
"Oh, he's Just' a chronic maner,?
said Uncle Joe. "He la a. kind of a'
fellow who runs for nomination' and
if defeated, runs at the election aay
way. I wonder where he got the "Hon
orable' attached to his name."
R. Spear, one of" the. West's beat-
known turfmen, will appear an a jockey
in the races during the bix celebration
of the Fourth at Dorria. He' came
down from Portland to prepare for tho
contests, and haa made a' couple of vis
its to Klamath Falls during that time.
'.Harding refused to 'make a
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a:taia.rt oepew .was
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of Ford Jokes.'
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the Underwood tariff,
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