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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
DestrOyers, Conveying Merch-
ant Vessels, Encounter
Enemy Divers
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
TELLS OF ONE BATTLE
-U-BOat Was Destroyed After
Exciting Encounter Of
Twenty Minutes

! . Washington, Oct. 6.-American des-
troyers have sunk a considerable num-
Der of German U-boats. The first of q
series of descriptions portraying the
battles between these destroyers and
enemy submarines was made public by
the committee on public information to-
day. The date of the first encounter,
in which the U-boat apparently was
sunk, in view of fleet of merchant
ships under convoy, is withheld, as is
the name of the destroyer engaged.
The account, as prepared from the
navy department IS report follows:
"The American destroyer first sight
| cd the submarine in the early morn
ing of a clear day. The sea was entire
ly calm with hardly a ripple of foam.
The submarine was running submerged
with only her periscope showing. A
large number of merchant ships were
in sight.
"The U-boat was less than mile off
the port beam Of the destroyer and fol-
lowing parallel course in an opposite
direction when the periscope was dis
cerned. 1t was throwing up column
of water several feet in height, so like
nearly spent torpedo that the officer
of the deck thought for a moment that
this was what it was.
s'The next instant the destroyer
changed its course sharply to the left
and it headed for the Uboat at full
speed. At the same time the forward
gun opened fire on the periscope. The
commanding officer ordered a course
steered that would bring the destroy
! L of Et-
tie to the rear of the periscope.
GAS the destroyer dashed across the
line of bubbles, a depth charge was
dropped and column of clear water
shot thirty feet into the air. The des-
troyer turned to the right, swiftly cir
cling, and a starboard gun opened ON
the periscope as she came across the
U-boat s wake again. Again cloud
Of clear water showed that the depth
charge had not reached its mark.
'fAnother quick change to the right
brought the starboard gun to bear but
this time the destroyer turned so sharp
lv that she was able to come down for
the third attack in the wake of the sub
marine The third torpedo charge brot
up a colmun of clear water and the des-
troyer wheeled once more, this time to
the left and all the port guns opened
up but without visible results.
seThe last time the destroyer came
to the attack exactly in the wake of
the U-boat and ceased firing. AS she
neared the end of the line Of bubbles,
the fourth depth charge was let go and
there followed a widespread boiling Of
the surface of the sea, large bubbles and
at last heavy film OF oil.
"The destroyer spent some time look
ing for further traces of the U-boat,
but none were found. She then proceed
cd on her course.
"The engagement lasted twenty-five
minutes"
The engagement brought a letter OF
annreciation from the British admiralty,
which expressed admiration for the eff
ficient and seamanlike conduct Of the
officers and crew of the American des-
troyer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06

The fielding ON both sides was ex-
traordinary. Charley Herzog furnished
the first sensation when he took jack
sons drive over his shoulder while on
a dead run back of second. Herzog made
another remarkable play on grounder
back of first, throwing out McMullin.
A sliding catch by jackson off EcCar-
tvs bat PROBABLY saved the Sox from
a tied score.
The game wasplayed in the fast time
of :4S. The action was fast and tense
at every step. The crowd was kept on
its toes by great fielding, and cheered
wildly the strong valiant efforts of the
rival hurlers.
Benny Kauff, demon slugger of the
late Federal league, failed to get a hit.
He reached first only once and then on
an error. The mighty Heinie Zinimer-
man, special mark for booing by the
Chicago fans, owing to his recent de-
parture from the Cubs, also failed to
get hit, and never saw first base. He
fouled out twice and his other efforts
were a pop fly and an infield out The
Giants hit for two extra bases, a dou-
BILE by Robertson and a triple by Nc
Carty. The White Sox connected for
the same number of extra hits, with
McMullin s double which scored j. Col
Inns, and Felsch IS home run.
ror the Giants, Robertson S double
was without result, as he was left
stranded at second base.
Although Chicago furnished one of
the greatest ourpourings ever seen for
a world s series, including those who
get into the park and those who didn I
the Windy City apparently takes its
victory with less upheaval than does
Boston. Where Boston has been in the
habit of staging wild parades about the
field for years past, the White Sox
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
UNITED STATES WAR
PREPARATIONS ARE
FASTENING VICTORY
British Win Because Germans
Hold Men to Meet American
Onslaught
By ]. w. t. Mason
1ritten for the United Press)

written for the United Press)
New York, Oct. 6.-America 5 colos-
sal war preparations are already con
tributing to the success of Sir Douglas
Haig's rapid blows on the Flanders
front.
To preserve every available man to
meet America s forthcoming offensive,
the Germans have abandoned the sys-
tenn of counter attacks.
For the first time since the present
method of trench fighting began, the
Germans are refusing to come back.
Once a position has been lost it is
written off the books of the general
staff The whole German strength is
being contemplated upon purely de-
fensive measures.
The kaiser is realizing that he can
not recklessly throw away his soldiers
in Flanders this autumn and at the
same time expect to maintain serious
defense next spring against the Amer
lean army to be concentrated along
some other part of the western front.
Every major and minor question of
tactics and strategy henseforth to be
considered by the German general staff
will have this question as its basis
and consideration: Will there be
enough men left to face the Americansg
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
CHICAGO man IS THE
CRAzIEST OF FANS
Reached First Place al Ticket
|. Window In Storm at 6:3O
Last Night
(BY II. D. Jacobsl

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Chicago, Oct. 6.-John Ryan of Chi
cago wins the 1917 fanship.
He was the first man to grab a
"place in the sun and the rain and
hail-for ticket to the world Is series
opener at White Sox park today.
Armed with a soap box, an umbrella
and ham sandwich, Ryan dug himself
in at the pavilion ticket window at
500 last night.
1t rained. Ryan grinned. 1t hailed.
He hunched his head between his
shoulders and waited. 1t blew. He flip
ped his overcoat collar about his ears.
Then the sun came out. Ryan stretch
ed luxuriously, pulled his breakfast out
of his pocket and looked around. Be
hind him line Of 1900 fans, male and
female, At the bleachers entrance was
another 1000. He nibbled contentedly.
He had won.
Second prize goes to Peter Wheeler,
Sioux City, Ia. He bummed his way
to Chicago on freight train and sat
next to Ryan throughout the night, coat
less, soaked, but happy.
oloHh Opel VI SndIley ClIyJ Id, WAS
third. When the rain and hail came he
rented umbrella sl-a1e from Warren
Willis, of Akron, o.
The long distance title probably goes
to Ted Craig of Los Angeles, Cal. Craig
asked his boss for vacation to at
tend the series. The boss said: "Noth-
ing doing"
Well, what IS job compared with a
worlds series anyway? So Craig was
among those present.
There is some dispute about the wom-
ans fanship. 1t lies between Mrs. A.
M. Foster and Mr., agnes Brennan,
both of Chicago. Mrs. Foster appeared
personally at 4 o clock this morning and
won a place about 2O0th in line. She
was the first female of the species ON
the job.
But here's the way Mrs. Brennan
worked it. AT $3.50 last night she sent
her son, John, to the park. John was
about fiftieth. At 2 a. NJ, John was
relieved by his brother, Barney. Mrs.
Brennan arrived at and took the place
she had won by strategy. Figure it out
for yourself.
Charles Stevenson of Chicago headed
the bleacher line. He arrived in state,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
PATROL
VESSEL ISLOST BUT
Entire CREW SAVED
Admiral Simms Reports That
Ship FOundered at Sea
NO Details

Washington, Oct. 6.-An American
patrol vessel on duty in foreign wa.
ters has been lost, the navy depart
ment announced today
A dispatch from Admiral Simms
states that the ship foundered but the
entire crew and officers we're saved
and safely landed.
The accident occurred on the morn
in~ of October A. An investigation is
being made into the loss of the vessel.
The department stated that beyond q
bare announcement of the loss no fur
ther details are given.
This patrol vessel is the first Amer
lean ship to be lost in foreign waters.
The department early this week an
nounced the damaging of large de-
,stroyer on duty as result of COLI
fsion with British naval ship. In
neither accident was there loss of life,
either Of Officers or men,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
Before the Battle.

Comiskey Park, Chicago, Oct. Ga
flag-draped, bunting bound world S
series was unwound before America
here today.
The Giants and White Sox locked in
the first war time title clash of history
when Clarence Rowland and John Me
Graw set their pennant winners upon
each other fer the world s champion
ship.
It was the first time Chicago and
New York--the nation S greatest cit
les ever met for such hOnors on the
ball field.
Chicago did the event justice. Phila-
delphia and Boston-world S series vet
erans-never produced such throngs as
elamored at the gates here from early
morn until game time. At l clock
$4,000 men and women were waiting in
a dozen lines stretching for blocks
from the park. Two hours before game
time the bleachers were packed full.
The payilions filled rapidly.
The White Sox appeared on the field
at 12:15, while the CLANS were still
dressing. A half hour later the Giants
appeared. They were given a rousing
reception.
Meantime, the band played patriotic
airs. The red, white and blue stripes
on the sox of the Chicago players
flashed in the sunlight as they wallop-
ed the ball in batting practice.
At 1870 there were many boxes and
reserved seats still vacant. but crowd
was steadily threading its way into
the stand.
At 1:l0, fifteen hundred olive drah
clad men from the officers training
camp at Fort Sheridan marched into
the right field pavilion. The band play
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
PRESIDENT SAYS
|. CONGRESS- MADE
SPLENDID RECORD
Work Viewed at Close Of Ses-
sion Complete In ALI
Respects
BELIEVE PEOPLES RIGHTS
WERE WELL SAFEGUARDED
True to Duty As Our Soldiers
Will Be On Firing Line,
He Declares

Washington, Oct. 6.-Congress in it,
remarkable session has at once assured
the effectiveness of American arms
and safeguarded the rights of the peo-
pie, President Wilson declared today
In a review of the war legislation
definitely completed when adjournment
was taken at clock, the president
said Americas s legislative body "has
left no doubt as to the spirit and de-
termination of the country
The president Is statement, issued af
ter the senate had concurred in a house
vote to adjourn at clock this after
noon, subject to the call of the pres
ident, was issued just before the pres
ident went TO the capitol to sign bills
and formally end the session.
The statement read:
The 65th congress, now adjourning
deserves the gratitude and appreciation
of a people whose will and purpose
believe it has faithfully expressed. One
cannot examine the record of its ac-
ton without being impressed by its
completeness, its courage and its full
comprehension of the great task. The
Heeuo VI INC army anu tho navy udNe
been met in a way that assures the eff
fectiveness of American arms and thu
war making branch of the government
has been abundantly sqdipped with tht
powers that were necessary to make
the action of the nation effective.
81 believe that it has also in equa
degree and as far as possible in th'
face of war, safeguarded the right
of the people and kept in mind the cor
sideration of social justice so often OBJ
scured in the hasty readjustments o.
such crisis.
"It seems to me that the work Of
this remarkable session has not only
been done thoroughly, but that it alst
has been done with the utmost dis
patch possible in the circumstances ol
consistent with a full consideration Of
the exceedingly critical matters deal
with. Best of all it has left no doubt
as to the spirit and determination OF
the country, but has affirmed them al
Loyalty and emphatically as our fin'
soldiers will affirm them on the firing
line.
(Signed) WOODROW WILSON. +"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
Summary,

Two base hits-McMullin, Robertson,
j. Collins. Three base hits-MeCarty.
Home run--Felsch. Bases on balls-By
Cicotte, 1. Struck out-Sallee, Q; Cieotte
2. Double plays-Weaver to Z. Collins
to Gandil. Sacrifice -McMullin.
Stolen bases-Burns, Gandil
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
Resume of Work

Washington, Oct. 6.-Under dramatic
circumstances, the war session of con
grcss will adjourn before night. 1t has
broken all world records for appropria-
tions and revolutionary legislation
within a period of six months.
Out of the storm which has ragged
during the last two weeks it appears
likely two men-Representative Hef-
lin in the house, and Senator LaFol-
lette-will be under the fire Of in
quiry when the session ends. Heflin
may have to answer charges of iis-
loyalty he has lodged against members
of the house, while La Toilette may be
called upon to answer charges of "se-
ditious utterances.
LaFollette today answered his crit
les. For days he has worked behind
closed doors, seeing no one, preparing
the speech which will go down as one
of the most remarkable in congression-
CONTINUED on page Bix.1
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06

crowd was content to let loose one great
roar as the last out was made and then
beat it for home.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06

LA TOILETTE DENOUNCED.
Washington, Oct. 6.-Senator
Robinson, Arkansas, bitterly as
sailed Senator La Toilette this
afternoon, declaring if "I en-
tertained the sentiments of the
senator from Wisconsin, | would
not think had a right to seat
in the senate. l would apply to
the kaiser for a seat in the bum
desrath.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
CHICAGO WHITE SOX"
CAPTURE initial GAME
WORLDS SERIE Fl

Veteran CcOe Oupitched Slim SaIee In Air. Pitchers
Battle-Remarkabe Fielding Feature Of :. Game Of
Thousands Of Excited Fans See One OF Greatest
Contests In History Of Popular National Game
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06

Continued on Page ssven.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
his view Of Loyalty.

f'It appears to be the purpose OF
those conducting this campaign to throw
the country into a state Of terror, to
eoerce public opinion, to stifle criticism
and suppress discussion of the great is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06

(cOntinued on page six.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06

CONTINUED on page seven.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06

DISPATCHES
SPECIAL WILLAMETTE VAL
LEY NEWS SERVICE
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06
Wisconsin Senator Defiant In
His Stand Against Nations
interests
COMPARES HIMSELF WITH
WEBSTER, CLAY, LINCOLN
Address Is Key Note DecIara-
tiOn Of PrO-German EIe-
lflent in This Country
LA TOILETTE DENOUNCED.

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-06

Oregon: Tonight
and Sunday fair;
moderate north (
westerly winds.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-05
PLEASANT HILL, MISSOURI.

Sunday was so very inclement that
the services were very poorly attend
e.. The teachers are busy drilling
the children for the closing of school
May Is. Mrs. Dora Wood and Aman-
da Ingram have returned from their
visit to the city. Mrs. Ollie Snead
was very pleasantly surprised on her
birthday. Her cousins very nicely ar
ranged matters and when she return
ed from the show she found her house
filled with a very pleasant party. AT
ter refreshments were served by the
courtesy of Miss Rivers, the party
was given an automobile ride. go. Mr..
Samuel Wilkerson, Mr.. Gillespie Will
kerson spent a few days last week in
Kansas Witty. Mr.. Walter Tucker of
lola, Kansas, is the guest of Mrs. Mol
lie Cook at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
s.. C. Gipson. Mr.. Howard Mills
Sundayed in the city. -. Several Wis
itors of Lee Summit were down Sat
urday evening to attend the entertain
ment given by Mr.. Wood.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-05
CLOVER LEAF INSURANCE CON-
PANY SHOWS THAT THEY RE-
SPEcT HONESTY AND
ABILITY, NOT COLOR.

j. ]. Allen, district manager for the
Glover Leaf Casualty Insurance Com
pany for Kansas City, Mo, who has
been in the employ of the company
over five years, is the only Colored
mar working for the company who is
furnished with the company's check
book and writes his own checks in
settlement of claims.
l would like to impress upon the
minds of policy holders and to
the people of Kansas City that l have
worked hard to secure this privilege
not for the honor hat might be at
tached TO it, but for the fact that it
has always been my desire to be able
to give my people the very best serv-
ice in any line of business that l may
be engaged.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-05
c~HlLLlcoTHE, MISSOURI.
(By Benz. V. Longdon)

Altho Mr.. VIM. Bolts is confined
to his home we learn that he is re-
covering from the slight stroke of par
alysis received two weeks ago. The
inclement weather did not prevent a
good attendance at the musical pro-
gram rendered by the select talent
under the direction of Mrs. Ward at
the A. M. E. church last Friday night
....Rey. l. L. Talley preached a spec
ial sermon to the Missionary Sisters
and the Mission Board last Sunday
morning. A program was rendered
at the evening service under the aus
Ices of the Missionary Sisters. They
are doing c~ommendable work. .
Quarterly meeting was held at the
A. NJ. E. church last Sunday. Rev.
NJ. S. Bryant, P. E., was unable to be
present, but like a sick soldier, he
is eager to fall into line at the trum-
pets call. Despite this fact prayers
were offered for his recovery and a
very successful meeting wal conduct
ed by Rev. ]. H. Word, who was as
sisted by Rev. r. H. Longdon. The
funeral of Mr.. Phillip Trosper, whose
death occurred at his home in this city
last Monday after a brief illness, was
held from the A. NJ. Z. church at Uti.
ca, Mo, with Rev. Longdon official
ing. Mr.. Trosper was married tC
Miss Pearl Lee of Utica, Mo, n
was one of the most domestic of men.
! biG 20 vpnr N-D inst hnp11n HE doafh
was untimely. But God, Who took
him, knew best. He leaves to mourn
his loss, a wife and two daughters,
a mother, father, brother and a host
of relatives. In accord with their
method of having ar annual exhibit of
the literary and industrial work of the
pupils of Garrison school, Prof. Will
Jams and Brown and Miss Hillman
had the splendid work wisely and ar
tistically arranged for the large crowd
of visiting patrons and friends last
Friday afternoon. Mrs. Henry Will
Jams received a letter from Mr.. VIM.
Williams last week stating his stand
ing in a recent examination which
brought an increased salary and COM
pliments from one of the chief Off
Gals of the civil service department.
1t is not for US to say that Mr.. Will
Jams of st. Louis, Mo-, or Mr.. Thos.
Banks, Jr., of Washington, D. C. and
others are proud of their native town,
gut Chillicothe points to them with
pride because the achievements of
each gifted son or daughter reflects
glory upon the entire race.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-05
LEADERS WITHOUT CONVICTION
AND PURPOSE.

Men without convictions are like
ships without rudders that so hither
and thither because they have no fixed
purpose, and they drift like leaves
on the surface of a stream. If there
is any one thing in which Negro lead
ership is lacking, it is strong convic-
tions, fixed purpose. They have no
clear conception of purpose, and as a
consequence they accomplish very
little for their constituents.
In this great age of intelligence and
efficiency, it is of the highest impor-
lance hat those who are leaders
should have strong conviction and
purpose, and will and energy to exc
cute them. The result of their
achievements, the good which they
can accomplish for the race will be in
direct proportion to the distinctness
and c%learness of their vision and their
honesty and sincerely in the pursuit
or enterprise undertaken. 1t must not
be superficial; it must be the result
of great thought and deliberation.-
The Atlanta Independent.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-05
ARGENTINE, KANSAS.
(By Mrs. ophelia Jackson)


Mr.. Jeff Lyle, who was GONZALES
cen from a case of pneumonia and
suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday,
April 90, died Saturday morning April
2S. He was a member of the PRINT
tive Baptist church of Holiday, Kan
sas. His funeral was held at st. Paul
Chapel Monday, April 80. Rev. De-
Moss, moderator of the p. B. church,
officiated. He leaves a wife, two
daughters and -four sons to mourn his
death . Dr.. W. p. Gray visited the
Dental Convention at Topeka, Kansas,
last week Mr.. j. W. Weaver recent
ly operated on at the Wheatly Provi-
dent Hospital is seriously i'll. -. Miss
Georgia Tucker, who has been COM
planning for a week, is better and her
father, G. W. Tucker, is slowly i'm
proving Mrs. McReynolds, presi-
of the Patrons Club of Lincoln High
school, received a card from the re.
firing president of the Kansas Pa.
irons Club, thanking her for the part
the club took in the purchase of a gift
for her two years service. Mrs. Es-
tella Bell, who was injured by a street
car a week ago is improving.
The Patrons Club of Lewis school
met on Friday, April 20. Mrs. Smith,
of the Patrons CLUB of Douglas school,
gave a very interesting talk, followed
by remarks by DR.. Davis. . The Nee
dlecraft Club gave a stork shower for
Mrs. Frances Balthrop Thursday,
April 10. Mrs. Balthrop was very
much surprised and words failed her
when she attempted to express her
appreciation, she was so overcome
with emotion. A dainty repast of
sherbert and cake was served and the
afternoon was spent very pleasantly
....Mrs. Mile Porter is suffering
very much as a result of being struck
with a piece of wood. She was break
ing the wood when it struck her above
the eye and made it necessary for her
to consult a physician. .. Mr.. Frazier
left for Burlingame, Kansas Monday
evening to be at the bedside of his
gather, who is reported dying. Mr..
Geo. Tucker, who has been very sick,
is slightly improved. . Mr.. jeff Lyle,
who has been sick with pneumonia,
was slightly improved when he suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis on Sunday,
April %, and has been speeches.
since. Mrs. Simpson is confined 10
her bed on account of illness. Mrs.
Pearl Morris, who has been quite i'll
is better at this writing. E. st. Paul
Chapel will have its annual rally on
May 6. There will be three services,
at which time they hope to raise
enough money TO make some improve
ments. The services last Sunday
were very good and at night, Rev.
Mitchell of Kansas City, Kansas
preached.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-05
WESTON, MO.

The Dunbar Literary Society will
give a Temperance Drama entitled
"One Glass of Wine" Friday May IL.
THE program given by the Mis-
sion Circle. april 27, was well attend
ed in spite of the inclement weather.
There will be a May Feast of the
Methodist Church Friday evening,
May A.. Miss Emery, Mr.. Bell and
Mrs. Willis were guests at dinner of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Parker, Sunday. -.
Mission Circle will meet with Mrs
Matte Reese, Friday. 80. Sewing Cir
Gle will meet with Mrs. Matte Wash
ington Saturday. -. Mrs. Ophelia Gull
ford, for many years a resident of
Weston, has moved to Kansas City,
Kansas. We miss her very much. She
was president of the Mission Circl
here Mr.. Ira Kelly, one of the Las
years graduates, has enlisted in tn
Potato army. He planted nearly tw
acres week. We wish him much su
cess with his potato crop.