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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-01
F. A. Mckenzie

ny u. "A, MchenZle on American IlSHt |
ing with the Canadian army.
F. A. Mckenzie
Omitted Press staff correspondent /
With the British Armies in the Field |
March 30--(By mail)-The battle Of
the Somme brought several Americans
to the fore. A lad from Dennysville,
Maine, Corporal w. H. Metcalf, who
had been through much fighting and
was several times recommended for
gallantry. won his Military Medal for
a deed of quiet courage.
Ietcalf s colonel told me the story.
One afternoon during the heaviest
fighting on the Somme, the Germans
were making a barrage ON our front.
IA man hurried into the battalion dug
Iout to say that one of the battalion
was lying out side the trenches in
very exposed position, with his leg
shattered. He was bleeding heavily,
heavily, and if anything was to be
done, it must be done quickly.
"Can anyone put on a bandage! y
the colonel demanded
q can, in way, sir, Metealf re
piled, and, grabbing the roll, he rush
ed out.
The whole place was humming and
roaring with the noise of shells. The
machine guns were beating their dew
III s tattoo. The colonel showed him the
way through. SEQ and do your best.
Metealf found his man, bound up his
wounds, and, since it was impossible
to move him, sat by him till he died.
A young telephonist, D. A. Keeble,
from North Dakota, attached to sec
tion of the Canadian field artillery, has
ldone some very gallant work, AT Cour-
lcelette, one of our planes was shot
down little way from him. Now as a
rule Immediately a plane falls, the
lenemy artillery concentrates on that
point, and prudent men stay away
keeble ran up to it, cut away the fu
Isilade to enable the airman to escape
and then calmly took out the two
wicker seats and carried them off as
trophies. He had barely got off before
enemy shells rained down all around
the plane.
Major John Lewis, editor of the
Montreal Star,was an American who be
came British subject before the war
Professional soldiers, who take mere
deeds of courage for granted, are loue
i'm praise of his conduct in the attack
on Regina trench, on October 2lst
1915. His party Of three officers and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-01
TO REPAIR GERMAN SHIP

Astoria, Or, May lone of the first
seized German ships on the Pacific
coast to be ready for government SER
vice will be the Kurt, which is expect
ed to leave here late today for Port
land to undergo general repairs. The
Arnoldus Vinnen, at Clifton, and the
Dalbek, at Linnton, will be towed here
in few days and drydocked.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-01
Revenue Bill in House

Washington, May l.-Congress pre-
pared today to celebrate conclusion of
the first month of the war by furnish
ing an army and the money to supply
lit.
The conscript army bill was ready
for reintroduction at II O'Clock this
forenoon. Despite delaying factors
which threatened, in the form Of amend
ments of LaFollette, Gronna and Me
Cumber, democratic leaders were con-
fident the bill would reach vote dur
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WANTS TRUTH TOLD

London. May 1.-Ramors that
the powerful agitation led BY
!; Lord Northeliffe 10 force the
: British admiralty 10 tell the
truth Of the submarine menace
had borne fruit in drastic
changes" shortly to be made in
that office, were featured by
London newspapers today.
In the meantime. Northeliffe.
through his Daily Mail. ham.
mered away vigorously again.
: demanding that the govern.
ment tell all the facts Of losses
by submarines. that the British
: people might realize the neces-
sity for economy.
The greatest interest centers
on the approaching house Of
; commons debate on the whole
admiralty question Already
; the ministers are undesseonstant
; fire from qHe5tioners.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-01
STRIKE ON SOUND

Port Angeles Wash, May Three
hundred and fifty men, comprising the
crews of the Puget Sound Mills ana ma
Timber I company S saw and shingle mills
rvaited ,,i out this morning. They demand
: rails raise Of from 50 to rs cents a day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-01
CHICAGO BREAD TROUBLES

Chicago, May 1.-The pos
sibility Of flour famine added
to the seriousness Of the bread
famine here today when it was
learned that hardly a small re-
tail grocery store in the city had
enough to supply the demand.
Efforts by the mayor and III.
termediaries to reach a basis of
agreement between the strikers
and bakeries thus far have
failed and union leaders declare
that the arrival of Secretary
Morrison of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, will not change
the situation.
Morrison is scheduled to ar.
rive from Washington today and
after a conference with Carl
Vrooman of the department. Of
agriculture and the federal Of
ficials he will meet the strlk-
ers.
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LA TOILETTE INSISTS
PEOPLE SHOULD DECIDE
Amendments Once Defeated
May Be Offered Again
to Cause Delay
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SENATE PASSED BILL

Washington, May 1.-The SEN
ate this afternoon for the sec
ond time passed the administra-
tion's selective CONSUMPTION
bill. 1t will go at once to con-
ference for Strengthening out of
house and senate differences.
The measure was passed by a
viva voee vote.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-01

The Robert Dollar Mill at Coquille,
saving spruce lumber Tor British aero
planes, is to double its capacity.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-01
sde As Was the
fer to Deceive
People
|TERMS THAT
i Be ACCEPTED
II TO Make Ger
|eyve They Are
Tor Existence

rno.;a1 Chan
ay l'-l'''P'i' ''i
1Iann'Hollweg WIN i'aNc
the German reichstag
ID Berliner Tageblatt an
II b month rumors of an,
eler' by the Imperial
I'D have been circulating
conference which the
81 held with the kaiser
Ia was pressing for new
BE central powers. OF
llatl0n have Deell per
Ilat the economic sltua
was such that her gov
n realized some new
support must be made.
Rlieyrd today to be torn
ssble discomfort over
Ding rations, and with
b to a desire for great
in governmental af'
ago German officials
pnSe desire for a separ'
ussla through socialist
ialists. At the same
from Austria and
lieating growing weari-
those two allies Of Ger
Y consumption.
Copenhagen dispatches
led another peace feel.
.HolIweg, stating that
offered in this second
pen face appear to be
those which were hum.
ernan internal affairs
that GGrmany's first
rs induced by political
PER than a sincere de-
Of the war, unless that
ut after the first offer
making it and by re.
refusal that he and
'FaderS fully expected
le plan into operation
TOT war of all politica.
in Germany then wa,
sls wanted peace; tht
pca'eS wanted unbridleC
afe' the conservatives
pg ruthlessness, fearing
y Notwithstanding
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-01

NOTE-Following is the fourth and
story of the series written
by +. A. Mckenzie on American fight
ing with the Canadian army.
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Continued on page two.)
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THE WEATHER

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BY Robert j. Bender

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New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
An Invocation.

That little children may in safety ride The strong, clean water of Thy splendid seas; That. Christ be no more glorifed, Nor mock Thy justice with hfssblas- phemies, We come-but not with threats or braggart boasts, Hear us. Lord God of Hosts! That Liberty be not betrayed and sold,
 And that her sons prove worthy of the breed; That Freedoms flag may shelter as of old, Nor decorate the shrines of Gold and Greed, We come; and on our consecrated sword We ask Thy blessing. Lord. That honor be among those priceless things Without which life shall seem of little worth; That covenants be not the sport of kings:
 That freedom shall not perish from the earth. We come; across scared and blood stained sod. Lead us, Almighty God!
 BEATRICE BARRY.
 in the New York Times.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20

Colts Armory Band, which accom- panied the local lodge of Elks in yes terday's parade, won distinction for itself by saluting every official flag it passed.s The salute consisted of three long rolls of the snare drum and a
 booniing of the bass drum. Honoring the American flag by saluting 1t as it passes in parade is a custom our people must become more familiar with. There were some along the line of march who failed to uncover as the parade flags passed. There were some who even neglected this at the
 flag raising on the Green.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20

Stanley Post in New Britain. So hope to be laid beside my precious Maggie in Fairview. hope you will read the April Century magazine which has my article about Lincoln and Cartwright. I have not been outside the door since I came here last August. ''
 Still another letter dictated to his nurse, dated April 19, says: "You may remember that I had charge of wounded soldiers who came to New York during the war. A day or two after the battle of Gettysburg I gath cred three or four hundred of the bad ly wounded and took them on fiat cars to New York and soon up to Davids Island and the hospital" He adds that thirty died on the way. I find also this eulogy on Lincoln from one of his addresses: '"The name and fame of Lincoln is glory on the brow of the nation inehfaceable. It will take the people a thousand years to appre- ciate his stature ,g
 But my contribution is already too lengthy, and I will close sending re- gards to those who knew Major Mer- win, and especially to the Stanley Post, part of whose office is to keep alive the memory of those who served their country. As for myself it is a Joy to see here in the south the Stars and Stripes all about in these days instead of the other banner that used to prevail.
 Most truly,
 EDWIN NORTON ANDREWS.
 (Late Chaplain of 2nd Regi-
 ment, New Jersey Cavalry) 1915 Calhoun Street,
 Columbia, South Carolina.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
SLACKERs AND STRIKERS.

This must come as a great surprise to the boys, the announcement by the War Department that 'all men mar ried since the outbreak of the war will be treated upon the same basis as unmarried men in so far as their military obligations are concerned" There has been great activity in the marriage market since the Congress declared state of war existing be- tween Germany and the United States Those young fellows who believe in the new-found adage, Let George Do It. and who feared they might be made do it along with George unless they were married, were quick to hie themselves to the marriage clerk. Stacker marriages is what they have been called. Stacker marriages| they were. Stacker marriages they will be no longer . .,
 The war depaftment has made a. ruling that will be heartily approved of by the vast majority of Americans. Hiding behind a woman's skirt is a cowardly act. It deserves all the severity of, treatment the government can administer The same men who were quick to rush to the hymeniaI altar to evade military dutk would probably never have availed them selves of such an opportunity had the old conditions remained. Now they find themselves between two fires. They must support their wives and the government, too: a dual responsi- bility, and something they had not bargained for ...
 Volunteering has been dismal failure so far as this war is concerned The young men of the country fit for military duty have not responded to the call to arms. The colors have gone begging for men, and the men have not been forthcoming. Because of this, conscription is in the air Since there has been poor volunteer ing there must come the draft. Those
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20

young men who are wise will get in under the wire. They will march to particular branch of the service to which they are suited before Uncle Sam makes them fall in line. The call is fo1t men who are suited to the military. The government does not want those who have legitimate re- responsibilities. Men who have been married for some time, and who have families to support need have no fear. The slackers and the shirkers are the ones who will be marched away. And marriage will not save them.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
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opport1Ai1 to extend unwonted hos pita to the veterans, the sons and daughters of veterans and the other visitors. This spirit of welcome to the warriors of the South has bean aptly expressed in a letter written to. Chairman H. F., Cary of the finance committee by James Tannery past commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, familiarity known as Corporal Tanner" who Host one of his legs while battling. against the men in gray. The letter says: N
 "In response to your letter, enclOses a little check, more to express my good will for the success of the Con- federate Reunion than for any other purpose.
 With considerable knowledge thereof, for am venturing to speak for a very considerable portion of the Grand Army of the Republic, would say that we shall cordially welcome all the old Johnnies, who can como to Washington. We shall be more glad to see them marching along Pennsylvania avenue in the near future than We would have been to have seen them, armed and equipped. make the same march during the sixties.
 q, personally, know that for quite a number of years past many of the men who wore the gray have come to realize, considering the power and prosperity of this nation, that it was we'll for every section of the country that our internal strife ended as it did at Appomattox. have always con- sidered that one of the things thee veterans of the blue have a right to be mighty proud of is the fact that the survivors among our old time foes, their children, and their grandchil- dren, are co-equal heirs with us of the blue and in all glory and pros- perity of the rejuvenated and ce-i mented union"
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
Mount Vernon.

No gi1ded dome swells from the lowly roof to catch the morning or evening beam; but the love and gratitude of united America settle upon 1t. in one eternal sunshine. From beneath that humble roof went forth the Intrepid and unselfish warrior, the magistrate who knew no glory but his oountry's good: to that he returned, happiest when his work was done. There he lived in noble simplicity, there he died in glory and peace. While it stands, the latest generations of tho grateful children of America will make this pilgrimage to it2as to . shrine; and when 1t shall fall, if fall it must, the memory and the name of Washington shall shed an eternal glory on the spot.
 EDWARD EVERETT.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
THE JOB AND THE MAN.
Both May Be Introduced by Uncle
 Sam.

A cooperation of the U. S. Depart- ment of Labor, through its employ- ment service, and the U. S. Civil Serv- ice Commission has engaged itself in the task of replacing in private estahe lishments the workers being drafted in increased numbers into the navy yards, ordnance, and other government plants and onices.
 The agreement between the two branches provides that. the commis- sion is to ascertain from every person engaged for any government work, in- formation regarding his last em- ployment, salary and the employers address This will be furnished the employment service which will get into immediate touch with the private employer and help him replace the worker so that so far as possible no industry will be crippled. by the gov- ernment's activities.
 To facilitate this work represen- tative of the United States employ ment service may be found at the United States Civil Service Commits sion's rooms in the post office and sub- treasury building, Boston, Massachu-i setts, ready to receive applications by mail or in person for work and work CTS and to endeavor to bring together the ''jobless man" and the "manlesG, job.''
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20

complished. The Smith was not dam- aged. If this first vestige of the war leads to revival of enlistments in the navy 1t will have done what many hope It will. We must not wait until a sinking as spectacular and cruel as that which occurred in Havana har- bor. when the Maine was the victim, before we realize that the war is at our very doors. It is here. Now is the time for action. s
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
REBELS TO GATHER
 ON THE POTOMAC
Annual Reunion of Confederates
 At Washington in June
(special to the Herald.)


 Washington, D. C., April 2O.-Ihe fierce "rebel yell.' blending in cadence with the inspiring strains of "The Star spangled Banner, will awaken the echoes and arouse patriotic enthusty asm at the twenty-seventh annual rer union of the United Confederate Veterans to be held at Washington. D. C., the week. beginning June 4.
 As the men in gray parade over the wide stretches of Pennsylvania Avenue, sometimes termed thes Ina tional boulevard. the impulse. will come to sound their battle cry of more than fifty years ago, when. this country was engaged in great in- ternecine war. At this time when the United States is at war with great foreign power. the picture of the para ding units of the armies of Lee, "Stonewall" Jackson, and other Southern generals, will be an object lesson worth while. The venerable veterans e Dixie will be participants in the making of moving pictures or a past age on the Nations screen at Washington.
 Col. Robert N. Harper, chairman or the general committee of citizens in charge of the reunion, announces that plans for the great gathering are pro-
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
THOROUGHLY AMERICAN.

Never was there such . day in New Britain as yesterday. It was one of Which the city may well feel proud. ,oolkins hack over the great demon
 ratton Mhsqf ospsEsd here on the ety's streets there is cause for real by. Thoroughly American is the thrase that best fits the entire pro-
 amme.
 what the parade of yesterday meant
 well known to every one who saw
 Five thousand enthusiastic march, es cheered on by thirty thousand pectators gave new life to the spirit ] Americanism in this town. There
 efe men in line representing every
 hase of human life. There were
 cieties of every nature. religious
 ciaL fraternal, all enrolled under the ke great banner, the Stars and Stripes
 America. There were men and <(adnen, and boys and girls, from every Hntion on the face of the globe, all Americans.
 It was great day. If previous to klais there had been any doubt that New Britain is not typically Ameri- gan city the doubt must now be dis pelled. What though it's inhabitants come from every land under the sun? What though it's people speak all the languages and dialects known to the 6tvilized world? They are Americans Now Britain is American. The parade of yesterday will bear fruit in the days n come.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
THE WAR IS HERE.

First reports of the encounter be- eWeen the United States Destroyer
 mith and a German submarine in waters one hundred miles south of k1Sow York on Tuesday morning have Ebeen verified. The deck officers add Their Testimony to the truth. of the |etory. The periscope of submarine |xunning submerged was sighted by {the quartermaster and the deck watch Hhe, wake of the torpedo was plainly |aeen. The deadly weapon missed the Dow of the vessel by thirty yards. 3hus has the war been brought to. the ahore of the United States. Thus have 8he reports from Berlin that the Im- perial German Government never in- eended to wage aggressive warfare on
 he United States been stamped as Sctitious.
 Even before the torpedo which rossed the bow of the destroyer
 Smith left it's tube Germany had Ewaged an aggressive war on the limited States. This, by her wilful at lacks without warning on our mer- Echant vessels. The murder of inno- Ecent men, women and children on the high seas was war; if it was anything. The attack on the destroyer Smith is merely a recognition of the declara- don of war by the American Congress. I've must look for more such attacks 1Ater on. They will take. place all Along the Atlantic coast. Outside of all hes. great harbors on the eastern
 hore line, from Boston to Hampton keads and down to Atlanta, they will eome. It is war, and it is what we must oxpect.
 Because the destroyer Smith failed Btu get shot at the enemy vessel will sbe cause for some regret. The first naval encounter in the war with Spain resulted in the c4pt,fe of . Spanish vessel. True the SeAcounter with the German subniArine was serious only In it's intent. It's purpose was not ac-
New Britain herald., 1917-04-20
AMERICAN DAY.

This is American day in London. The greatest day London ever saw. From the highest tower of the Parlia- meht building float the Stars and Stripes of America, the first time a foreign flag ever graced such a posi- tion. Elaborate services were held this morning in St. Paul's Cathedral at which the King and Queen prayed for the welfare of America. Through the streets of old London town marched twenty-two veterans of our Civil War. They were greeted all along the route with great acclaim. British and Americans in London vied with each other in honoring the flag of Uncle Sam. In both houses of Parliament congNtulatory speeches were made upon the principles which prompted the United States to enter the war.
 . President Wilson's wonderful ad- dress to the American Confess was seized upon as the keynote for all the demonstration in London. A thorough Amercian address, the day that grew out of it has been made typically American although cele- brated on British soil. It is signifi- cant that England, the erstwhile enemy of the United States, should show such great honor for the Amer ican president, the American people, and the American nation. It is not alone the advantages that will accrue to Great Britain and her allies by the entrance of the United States into the war which prompts this outburst of enthusiasm. The statesmen of Eng land recognize the greater aims and They know this is war against autocracy, that the greatest democra- cy in the world Is standing ready to vindicate the principles upon which democracy is founded. Autocracy must be downed. that is the slogan. That is the aim of England as we'll as the aim of the United States. So, these nations that previously fought each other, today stand together.
 An American day in London must thrill the American heart. There will be other American days in foreign countries. In Paris, in Petrograd there must be celebrations akin to that which is going on today in the famous old town on the Thames The people of these countries must be made to realize the new character the world war has taken on by the action of the United States. Here is gov ernment and people imbued with the one idea.-liberty. There has never been a war fought by this coun- try for aggrandisement; fer conquest, for purposes other than those sanc- toned by justice. When this is understood outside this country as well as it is inside this country we may expect to see American day cele- brated in many lands. It would not even surprise some to see an Ameri- can day in Berlin in years to come.