Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-14

for the purchase Of the Danish West
Indies.
Germany is preparing to enter most
energetically into the trade war which
she expects will follow the present
conflict.
The German emperor has sent con-
gratulatory telegram to the King Of
Bulgaria on the brilliant success Of his
troops against the Roumanians.
President Wilson signs the Federal
workmen's compensation act passed re-
Gently by congress. The law provides
relief for government employees injured
ut their work.
The ports Of Kilwa Kivinje and Kill
wa Kisiwani, In German East Africa,
respectively l60 and ITS miles south
Of Dar- Els Salaam. have surrendered TO
the British under threat Of lombard
ment.
All fire guards have been relieved
from duty In the Cascade National for
est Of Oregon. the recent rains having
brought the fire season 10 close. A
total Of two and one-half acres was
burned over during the summer.
An ordinance prohibiting children
under specified age from attending
regular performances ut motion pic
ture theaters In Portland, may be pre-
sented to the city council by officials
Of the Parent Teacher association.
The Russians are bombarding the
Galician town Of Halicz, about so
miles southwest. OF Lemberg, says a
Russian report. The town Is in flames.
In the fighting In Eastern Galicia the
announcement says. the Russians took
$500 more prisoners.
Suit for $1,000. 900 was filed by
Henry Ford, the Detroit auto manu-
facturer, against the Chicago Tribune.
Mr.. Ford asks for personal damages as
compensation for an editorial printed
In the Tribune June 23, which. 1t is
charged, called Ford an anarchist.
Senator Phelan secured adoption by
the senate of resolution calling for
any reasons. affecting the efficiency Of
the service, why naval officers should
not be educated in an academy other
than Annapolis, In case the class there
exceeds its capacity. Senator Phelan
favors establishment Of naval acad-
emy on the Pacific Coast.
The fate Of the scent loaf of bread
was undetermined by the executive |
committee Of the National Master
Bakers association at Chicago. The
general sentiment was in favor Of let
ting the price Of bread remain local
issue for each city instead Of attempt
ing to promulgate a general increase
In price throughout the United States.
What the police declare to have
been deliberate attempt to wreck a
Santa Fe train carrying 200 passen-
gers from San Diego to Los Angeles is
alleged TO have been prevented by the
discovery by a track-walker Of loose
rails on the San Diego river bridge.
officials say that train cross
ing even at moderate speed would
likely have been hurled to the bed Of
the river, 20 feet below.
The state Of California filed notice
Of appeal to the State Supreme court
In final attempt to collect tax rum
ming into millions of dollars on the
estate of L. V. Harkn.sss, Standard Oil
who died year ago on his
ranch near Hollisters Cal. The Su-
oerior court at Hollister held that he
was citizen of the state of Kentucky.
Affidavits were filed later to prove that
The millionaire considered himself
'esident of California,
1t is announced officially that Dar-es-
,alaam, the chief town Of German
Cast Africa, has su rendered to the
British.
Another clash between Chinese and
Japanese troops is officially reported
rom Chaoyanwpo, Mongolia, and has
ed to the dispatch of heavy Japanese
endorsements. 1t is contended that
he Chinese attacked the Japanese
While the Japanese were advancing to
Mediate between the Chinese and Mon
'olians.
About 5000 men marched in Port
and's Labor Day parade, Monday.
The Third infantry of the Oregon
lational guard. arrived at camp
Tuesday from duty on the
order.
Athens - Seizing the opportunity
fered by the presence at Piraeus,
'ithin gunshot of Athens, of a large
eet of the entente nations, Premier
aimis has assumed unobtrusively what
virtually to dictatorial pow
rs. All is now in readiness for the
nal act to end the neutrality of
reece.