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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11
cLouosvRsr AT lola. KAN.
Renders Hundreds Homeless and Docs
100000 Damage.

100000 Damage.
lola, Kan-Hundreds of persons
we're made homeless and property
damage estimated at 100000 was
done as the result of cloudburst
which inundated the east and south
parts of lola. The government Wealth
er Bureau announced that 6.10 inches
of rain fell
Sleeping residents of the flooded
sections were warned by telephone,
the discharge OF firearms and the
ringing of fire alarms. Scores of men
worked all night rescuing people from
housetops and trees. Corporal Louis
Drake Of the lola signal corps rescued
ten persons by swimming his horse
through the current. Four were re-
ported drowned.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

wish sincerely that my duties
left me free to attend the formal
opening of the Rocky Mountain
National Park on September ttn.
but as it is / can only send you
this message to express my deep
interest and to convey my warmest
congratulations on the complet ron
of a project in which the country
has been so much Interested
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11
WARsHIPs ooPERATE WITH
LAND FORCES BoMsARDING
GERMAN POSITIONS.
zEPPELINS RETAuATE
EMPEROR NICHOLAS PUTS SELF
AT HEAD OF ARMY.-STlCl
FIGHTING FOR RIGA.
Mestern Newspaper Union News seryIee.

Western Newspaper Union News Service,
London, Sept S.-A British squad
ron bombarded all the positions along
the Belgian coast as far as Ostend
Tuesday morning. The following Off
French war office:
Our artillery in the region Of Nieu-
port has co-operated in the lombard
ment of German coast batteries at
Westende by the British fleet. vio-
lent cannonade has occurred to the
north and south of Arras. At several
points our batteries have inflicted
grave damage on the enemy organiza-
tions."
A German air raid of Zeppelins on
the east coast of England is reported.
The official statement regarding the
raid says:
Hostile air craft revisited the east
ern coast Tuesday night and dropped
bombs. 1t is known that there have
been some fires and casualties, but
particulars are not yet available. The
number of the casualties will be COM
municated to the press as soon as
they can be obtained"
A defeat of the Russians over a
front of about twenty-five miles in the
vicinity of Brody, eastern Galicia, Is
reported officially by the Vienna war
office. The Russians everywhere
evacuated the positions they held, ac-
cording to the report, and are beihe
pursued by the Austro-Hungarians.
In a message to President Poincare
Emperor Nicholas announced that he
had placed himself in command OF all
he Russian armies.
Riga remains the danger point, but
The fact that the Russians continue TO
occupy the town after the Germans
| advanced to the Dvina, southeast OF
Riga. leads military writers to the
conclusion that the Russians feel rea-
sonably sure of their ability to defend
| the river and in time to push suffi-
ciently far westward to relieve the
pressure on their forces on the shores
OF the Gulf of Riga.
| Westward of Dvinsk and Wilma the
Russian offensive has now held the
| Germans for more than week, ana
to the military observers those two
towns seem fairly safe. unless the In
vaders are able to bring up strong re-
| inforcements.
The French steamship Bordeaux has
been torpedoed and sunk. twelve miles
outside the mouth of the Gironde, OIL
the western coast of France. Its crew
was taken aboard a pilot boat.
An Athens dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company says that Brit
ish submarine operating in the sea OF
Marmora has sunk Turkish transport
which was carrying 2S-centimetre guns
from Constantinople to Gallipoli.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11

Boy Shoots Sister Playing Soldier.
Trinidad. Jennie Torterelli, IL
years old, lies at the San Rafael hos
pital in this city in serious condition
as the result of the discharge of
shotgun in the hands of younger
brother with whom she was playing
soldier"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11
Not Warlike.

Would you go to war il your coun-
try called you, Mr.. Jobbles?"
81 might, and then again j might
not"
What do you mean by that"
IF the first call sounded like
mere invitation, / would wait to be
sufficiently urged"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11
Nine Eiah.

BILL see the herring catch of Eng
land last year exceeded by far that of
any previous season.
Jill-They probably wanted to get
in out of the wet before the submarine
war started.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11

Many a man who has to swallow
his pride couldn't digest it.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11

When you have no reason to smile.
keep in practice, anyway.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11
Injunction Prevents Bond Transfer.

Denver.-A temporary injunction re-
straining the Denver City Utilities
Commission from opening or accept
ing bids for water bonds or turning
over any of the bonds to any company
Or person on account OF the purchase
of the Antero reservoir and Highline
ditch was issued in the District Court
at Brighton by Judge Class on the Pc
tition of Elizabeth B. Gleason, land
owner under the Highline ditch and
stockholder in the East Denver NUM-
cipal irrigation district.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11
A Treat for M a.

Yes, we girls are going to camp
out
oh. we are going to take mother
along to cook. She needs vacation"
Judge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-09-11

Harvesting Second Strawberry Crop.
Grand Junction.-Grand valley is
liable to have strawberries for eight
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02
Adjourned Meeting

The Lewis case was discussed
thoroughly at the adjourned
meeting of the city council last
evening. and Mr.. Lewis explain
ed his reasons for refusing
10 pay for the improvement in
front of his property on William
ette boulevard. DIR. A. w. Vim
cent urged that the case be allow
ed to proceed in court. but Mr..
Downey said that thirty days
were given after the vote on
merger to clear up all business
possible. IL was finally decided
that the city attorney make the
proper arrangements for dismiss
ing the suit and relieving Mr..
Lewis of the assessment; Coun-
Gilman Bonham and Martin vot-
ing in the negative. the balance
in the affirmative.
An extension of sixty days
time was granted V. w. Mason
on the improvement of Swenson
street.
II was decided TO order a dozen
of new garbage cans.
The Hoogerhyde damage case
was taken up and discussed and
the attorney directed to proceed
with the trial.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02

that be. as we'll as get together
unitedly. II is proposed that
social features play a prominent
part in the Community Building
scheme.
However. the proposition of Sc
curing the land for the purpose
does not seem very encouraging
at present unless some definite
action be taken to that end at
the next regular meeting of the
council. The eouncilmen. some
OF them at least. fear that the
transfer cannot be legally made.
although Councilman Bonham
favored taking a chance. and If
improper could be remedied
later.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02
Community Building

At a special meeting of the
board of governors of the Com
mercial club Monday noon the
proposition of the city council
dedicating the Smith property.
owned by the city. at the corner
of Burlington street and William
ette boulevard for the purpose
of erecting a Community build
ing thereon was thoroughly dis
cussed. and it was decided that
petitions be circulated among
the citizens asking that the
council make such dedication.
1t is proposed to erect a good
sized building on this land pro-
vided the proper arrangements
can be made. After merging
with Portland has been complet-
ed. it is pointed out that a large
and influential organization OF
some nature is necessary 10 have
the proper influence with the
Portland authorities in securing
improvements for the lower PEN
insula. So the idea of erecting
a commodious community build
ing has been advanced. 1t is pro-
posed to inaugurate a strenuous
campaign for membership later
on and probably citizens of the
peninsula as far almost as Pied
mont will be invited to join.
The erection of such a communi-
ty building would undoubtedly be
a big thing for the Peninsula.
Matters of interest to this sec
tion may there be discussed and
plans arranged for carrying pro-
jects through. The entire PEN
insula may get interested in the
project and by reason of united
effort and large membership gain
much influence with the powers
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02
REVIEWS LEGAL BLANKS

The following list Of legal blanks
are kept for sale at this Office and
others will be added as the demand
arises:
Warranty deeds. Quit Claim
Deeds. Realty and Chattel Mort
cages. Satisfaction of Mortgages,
Contracts for Sale of Realty, Bills
of Sale, Leases.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02

Wanted Work-By the day OF
hour. Address 709 Oswego street.
DR.. A. w. Vincent is treating
his residence to a handsome new
coat of paint.
For Rent-Two room furnished
cottage. fruit and vegetables.
Phone Columbia 591.
Couch & Co. is closing out
some mems SO. so, 81. 90 and $4.5C
Oxford Shoes for $1.75.
Found-Small pocket knife.
Owner may have same by call
ing at this Office and paying for
ad.
The Deborah Livingston w. CT.
u. will hold an ice cream social
July 18th on the lawn at 207 N.
Hayes street, across from the
high school.
E. Georley Stahr, experienced
violin and piano teacher. Studio
529S. Ivanhoe street. Call Mon
day afternoons or evening.
Special summer rates.
Mrs. Myrtle A. Weeks will
leave Sunday for Duluth, Mimi
esota, where she will visit rela-
tives and friends for two
months, July and August. and
will make several stops along
the way.
The ground supervisor, build
ing inspector and School Clerk
Thomas of Portland were here
Monday investigating school
and grounds matters relative to
taking over same after merging.
Supt. Alderman and Chairman
Munley of the school board were
also here last Wednesday.
Special Patriotic services are
announced by the Pastor. Rev.
W. Z. Ingalls,, for Sunday morn
ing. July 4th. next Sunday
at IL o'clock. The G. A II and
w. X. C. have been invited and
will probably attend in a body.
A cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public at large. There
will be no evening service. A
welcome to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Johnson
were surprised in their new
home on s. Ivanhoe street last
Friday evening by a crowd Of
their friends. The Bachelor
Club. of which Mr.. johnson was
a member prior to his marriage.
attended in a body. Mrs. +. M.
Stewart played several piano
selections which were much ap-
preciated. Miss Leah Walters
and Mr.. +. M. Stewart played
a beautiful violin duet accom-
panied by Mrs. Stewart. Mr..
II. M. Fassett sang. and the El-
CO Quartette rendered several
beautiful selections. The ladies'
brought cakes and sandwiches
and Mr.. 0. Mason. the clubs
official coffee maker. brewed the
coffee. Mr.. A. Peterson cut
cakes and arranged sandwiches
and the lunch was served cafete-
ria style. the boys serving.
Rugs were taken up and every
body danced. Those present
were: Mesdames +. A. Yates.
p. Cochran. c. Rogers, j. j.
Winters. +. M. Stewart. Misses
Pauline Blanke. Merta Cation.
Leah Walters. Hazel Sullivan,
Anne Sullivan. Christine Horsts.
Gertrude Eickmeyer. Lulu
Gilmore. Hazel and Ida Fassett.
Messrs. +. A. Yates. P.Cochran.
C. Rogers, j. j. Winters. E. M.
Stewart. G. w. Riggs. j. b. Col
lamore. b. Lee. I. 0xley. A.
Peterson. o. Mason. +. Byerlee.
ID. Knowles. II. Bishop. X.
Wright. II. M. Fassett and the
host and hostess
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02
HIGH SCHOOL
Incidents Of High School
Interestingly Told

All is over-until we meet again
next September. Friday morn
ing the students received those
cards which represent the fruits
of long months of struggle and
labor, and took leave of old
James John until next autumn.
Several of James John Alumni.
who have been away teaching
or attending college. are again
in town. Last Thursday even
ing. the Commencement exercises
of the June 'l5 class were held in
the II. s. auditorium. The pro.
gram was remarkably fine. The
music by the II. S. Orchestra and
choruses were exceptional, and
the address by DIR. Loveland was
splendid and enjoyed immense
ly. Mr.. Bonham presented the
diplomas with very fitting re-
marks. after which the class
withdrew TO receive the huge
crowds Of friends awaiting TO
offer congratulations and good
wishes.
On Friday evening the J. j.
Alumni received in honor of the
class of 'l5. The lower hall and
the library were beautifully dec
Grated. the latter. for a reception
room, the former. for the dining
room. Conversation among those
brought together by the occasion
made time pass quickly. Every
one was glad to hear Lola Walk
er Alderson's voice in a solo.
Celia Hunkins and Sadie Cramer
gave piano solos. The commit
tee on refreshments served a
substantial dinner and this was
followed by a number of inn
promptu toasts from representa-
tions of the several classes pre-
sent. as we'll as from the faculty
members.
Theodore Bugbee presided
most acceptably as toastmaster.
Singing in group about the
piano closed the very pleasant
evening of reunion.
The last social function given
by class 'l5 was a launch party
up the Willamette, in honor of
the II. S. faculty on Monday.
June 20. The evening was per-
feet for such a trip and every
one of the thirteen in the boat
enjoyed every minute to its ut
most. A landing was made on
the 0swego shore. where a
bounteous lunch was served by
the light of a huge bonfire.
The trip was not uneventful-
every one agreed as TO that
but whether the number thirteen
was a hoodoo and so response
BILE for the near adventures. or
whether it was the charm which
averted disaster. that's the
question. The puzzle was find
the man on the roof"
The class gift presented to
the j. J.High School by the class
Of this June. is a most fitting
one for it has qualities of both
service and beauty. On Thurs
day the sundial was set upon the
N. f. corner of the HIS. grounds
where the sun will shine upon
ii during his entire journey from
eastern to western horizon. II
is set upon a pedestal of white
marble. which is firmly based in
cement. The II. S. did not have
an opportunity to thank the
class for its gift. but every time
student or teacher catches q
glimpse of the sundial. there viii
come a thot of class rs. sc
there is no danger that they viii
be forgotten. May the sunlight
and warmth of friendship always
oLsun ,.Ann khaRa
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02

Lost-Black bull with white
on both knees and loins. Has
horns and new ring in nose.
About 26 months old. Lost Sat-
urday. June 10. Finder please
notify A. Widmer on the Cation
ranch, North st. Johns.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02
Back to the arm
AT ST. JOHNS

Would you like to own a choice
little farm in Yamhill County,
Oregon? If so. come in and see
what can co for you. have a
few friends with choice little
farms who wish to exchange for
City property. DIR. w. j. Gill
strap. First National Bank Build
ing. st. Johns, Oregon.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02

A BARGAINING Willamina
State Bank. Willamins. Oregon.
offers on quick sale, for short
time only. the two story house
and three lots at 7l8 N. Edison
street. and house and one lot at
Oil N. Hayes street, in st. Johns.
both for 5000. No trade.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02

Auto for hire by day. hour or
trip, at very reasonable rates.
Good opportunity for parties of
four or less to make a trip into
the country at a low price. H.
M. Waldref, 600 Fessenden street.
Phone Columbia 206.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1915-07-02

Metz the label on your paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
DRAMATIC CLUB IS
 FORMED AT Y. w. c. A.
Will Study the Drama and Present Amateur Plays Under Auspices
 of Drama League

Through the educational department promoting the study of the drama and production of amateur plays, the Drama league has formed a dramatic club among the young ladies at the Young Woman's S Christian association. The necessary out line of study. supervision and production of amateur plays will be given special at tetion of the Birmingham Center of Drama league
 Miss Leona Plosser. one of the league members who has personal charge of this club. is said to be talented and most en- thusiastic in the work. She is planning even now how some scenery, special equipment may be acquired and perhaps paid for by proceeds from entertainments of the Young Womans Christian associa- ton drama circle.
 Said an official of the league: We are laying the foundation for splendid results here, and the energy and interest, so often wasted in these endeavors. shall re- suit in a distinct educational growth and will create better understanding of the drama and thus make for more liberal culture"
 mittee, C. c. Certain, has plans for for nation of similar club at the Young Mems Christian association. The plans for this. however, are tentative. but 1t is hoped they may take definite form at an early date.
 The efforts of the Drama league along these lines are most commendable and the results will be noted with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
WOODWARD BOAT ID LEAD THROUGH LOCK
Will Head Fl0tilla When Seventeen Is Opened.
 Many Other Craft

That the private yacht of A. II. Woodward would probably lead the flotilla of boats through Lock IT when it is opened next month was learned yesterday In local industrial circles. The yacht has been brought up to Lock 16. 1t is stated. and will be used by many of the well known industrial men on the trip through the locks from Cordova to Tuscaloosa.
 In addition to the yacht of Mir. Wood ward the launch of H. E. Mccormick will also make the trip through she locks to Tuscaloosa. The Pratt Con solidated Coal company plans to have several of it's barges loaded with coal to make the first trip headed by tte two boats aboard which Erskine Ram say and George G. Crawford recently made a trip from Mobile to Tusoa- loosa. These will be in addition to the large number of boats that will be furnished by the government and prt- Nate companies for the use of the party making the trip to Tuscaloosa.
 The interest in Birmingham over the opening Is very great and all of tae local industrial captains are planning to make the trip Invitations. it is raid, are rather difficult to secure. The presence of the members of the con- gi essional party and the natural in- terest created by the importance of the opening to this district are fea- lures that have aroused local citizens to keen interest and enthusiasm over tle prospective voyage down the War rior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
NO[AND WILL READ PAPER ON HIS WORK Tell of Tennessee Company Welfare Work at Insti-
 tute Meeting

That the American Iron and Steel in- the welfare work of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company in this dis trict is indicated by the announcement that Dr. Lloyd Noland, physician in charge of the department, will read a paper on that subject at the forthcoming r,eetlsg of the institute in New York city. When the institute was in session here last October the members were taken over the properties of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company as well as other local industrial concerns.
 It that time the most flattering com mests were made on tne welfare work and sanitary measures Tn vogue. The members of the institute in whose hands are millions of dollars worth of prop erty snd thousands of men were so deep ly impressed with what had been done here that Dr. Noland was invited to read the paper which he has prepared. The enthusiasm of the members of the insti- ute was no greater than that of General Gcrgas who looked over the properties last week and made such flattering state mcnts about the accomplishments of the company.
 Dr. Noland will be among the large number of local industrial men to attend the meeting. The success of the meet ing in Birmingham and the interest mani fested has caused many local members to conclude that they will attend the New York meeting. Tt is expected that at least 20 prominent industrial men from this district will make the trip to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Better Take Your Hat Off

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 We have read numerous articles on tho 'propriety of a gentleman remov- ing his hat when riding in an elevator in company with ladies'" This "intri- cate problem has been already ably discussed from every angle on both sides and still the fellow who refuses to see the propriety in taking off his hat while in company with ladies in an elevator Is no nearer to a soiu- ton of the perplexing problem than he was before the trouble started Not withstanding the many able arguments put up by the few objections, the talk ing off of hats in elevators where there are ladies has become a fixed custom and 1 see no probabilities Of the custom falling to pieces any time soon. So you'd better learn to take your hat off. Just who invented tbts very nice custom. I do not know. H,n he must have been a very nice cour- teous gentleman for I can see no dis courtesy in the act. l unwillingly tes- tify that l was not the inventor. l imply caught the other fellow at 1t and l only took pattern The ladies, to my personal knowledge, have nevor held mass meeting and requested the gentlemen to take off their hats in elevators, although they have found no serious objections to the practice. And as long as men don't have to un- buckle their hats to remove them; and as long as 1t is much easier and takes less time to remove your hat than to stand up and try to argue the ob- jectionable points to the custom. and as long as you will feel bad" if you don't do 1t, you had better take your hat off.
 I have noticed some of those fell lows who refuse to remove their hats in elevators where there are ladies and they almost invariably look like they feel bad" If 1t don't make a fel- low feel bad" to get on an elevator where there are ladies and refuse to lift his lid." why should he try to 'back up'' his act with argument? Why rot go on at ease and feel good and comfortable and let the other side do the "backing up?" This is a custom, 1t has become established. It shows politeness and courtesy and you'd bot ter take your hat off.
 ROB ADAMS.
 Birmingham. April 2s. 1915.