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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
Great Air Fighter Further
Outlines What Men Shoald Be

berry, premier fighter Of the Lafayette
escadrille, today, as he outlined to the
United Press further qualifications the
"cream of American youth must have
to carry the United States to success
in the air.
Men working in machines carrying
two or more passengers must have many
ef the qualities Of the chasers describ-
ed yesterday" said Lufberry. :" They
can weigh 200 pounds, but success de-
pends less on perfect physique for this
type Of airman than on perfect nerves.
'tThough constantly under fire, the
airman must develop a painstaking eye
for detail. He must have persistence
and an enormous sense of self disci-
pline.
Observations made from his ma
chine may mean success or failure in
his artillery OF infantry.
His nerves must hold him steadily
to his task regardless of the guns that
will be trying to bring him down. The
observers carried in such machines are
generally young artillery officers who
have mastered the handling of machine
guns, wireless telegraphy and even pho
Biography.
"'The pilots of these slower, heavier
machines can be men lacking in the
qualities of eye and temperament neces-
sary to the faster game.
a'The third general type Of aviator
is the bombardier He must be capable
of rapid. accurate handling of machine
guns and small cannon and be proficient
in the extremely complicated art of aer-
ial warfare.
SIN this there are three principal
factors. He must be able to guage his
own and his enemy's speed and the
velocity Of the wind
"It is frequently necessary to aim
100 feet in front Of an enemy machine
to make q hit.
|" All on board a battleplane depends
upon the bombardier's eye, his GOODNESS
and his ability to shOot3 If he becomes
ratified all is lost. For example, a Ger
man gunner recently lost his nerve and
hid in the body of the machine The
pilot became ratified, gave up and land
ed inside the French lines"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
SHELLED
AND THENARE CASSED
Marines and Soldiers Bring
Grim Sample Of Real
Trench Work
(By J. W. Pegler)

Capital Journal Special Service.)
American Field Headquarters in
France, Aug. American marines are
going to be sshellcd.
French, and not German guns will
hurl projectiles upon the soldiers of the
sea. Dugouts are being constructed to-
day in which the marines will be en-
sconsed. Then French artillery ON an
adjacent ridge will open fire. 1t will
be merely "practical bombardment"
and part of the preliminary training.
After the marines and Sammies have
been shelled, they will be "gased." The
American gas expert has arrived here
to superintend the ''gasing" of the
Sammies. After donning gas masks, the
Americans will enter chambers charged
with gas and remain there for a con-
siderable time SO as to become accus-
toned to the gas that the Germans will
let loose on them later.
Among blue-helmeted marines, stand
ing shoulder-deep ii4sa trench atop q
SUM- corched, hill an American general
personally tested rifle grenades today.
He fired twice. The first grenade could
be seen to soar $50 feet in the air.
Everyone ducked below the parapet and
waited, but there was no explosion.
Shy of Tobacco.
"a dud," said the general.
A marine fired another. 1t could be
traced by trail of blue smoke. Then
its terrific detonation crashed over the
countryside.
From distance of 100 yards / watch
ed marines tossing grenades in their
practice work. Beyond nearby hill
came a constant, surren rumble, like
artillery fire. Another battalion was
practicing grenade work there, an Off
Ger said.
On another section Of the field, in
fantrymen stripped to the waist in the
blazing sun, were playing leap frog.
Suddenly ALI fell on their faces, mo-
tionless. A droning sound from the air
had warned them of the approach of
aeroplanes. They proved to be friend
ly sky patrol and the play of the Sam
mics was resumed.
launching and talking with the Sam
mics, it was quickly learned that they
are still starving" for tobacco. Some
of the boys are frequently paying a
dollar bag for tobacco for the
N, a kin "a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
CROPS SAFE BUT
LABOR TROUBLES
CAUSING WORRY
Oats Record Yield. Wheat
Above Last Year, All Crops
Above Normal
But LABOR SITUATION
FAR FROM SATISFACTORY
War Work Is Threatened
High Cost Of Living Main
Cause of Unrest

Chicago, Aug, T. = The crop of the
country are safe,
Nothing now can interfere with one
of the largest grain yields in American
history, excepting possibly an early
frost, which might damage corn slight
ly.
These were the statements TODAY of
h. W. Snow, leading crop authority as
sociated with Bartlett Frazier company
of Chicago.
Oats will lead with a yield of 1,50O,-
900 bushels, world's record. snow
stated. Harvesting and threshing now in
progress indicate also the crop is of ex-
ceptional quality.
Corn has been sent past one danger
point by the rains of the last three
days. The crop viii be late. but il is
making up for this in more than ia
vorable yield and in excellent quality.
The winter wheat yield, Snow said,
rs better than expected, but short be.
cause of damage suffered during the
winter The grade is much better than
normal
"Spring wheat has been very unsatis.
Iactory,' snow SAID, land the yield
will be forty million bushels short. This
will be offset, however, by the inereas.
ed winter wheat yield. The wheat crop
will be from twenty-five to forty mil.
lion bushels larger than last year, which
was comparatively small.
" Field crops have been doing b tier
in the last three weeks than at any
other time this season. Conditions have
been ideal and ell crops will be above
normal. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
Marconi Says U-BOats
Not Yet Controlled

Paris, Aug. 7.-''No decisive means
has been yet found to destroy sub
marines" Senator Marconi declared
here today upon his arrival from Amer
lea en- route to Rome.
"'The United States, with admirable
inventive genius, will accomplish much
to subdue the submarine, - Marconi
said. while no decisive means Of
combating the menace has been found,
1 have seen proved means of defense
becoming - more efficacious.
~ have many amazing things
in the AM 2. n scientific domain of
which ! CT. q speak but which will
help US peg bly, toward the actual
ending of 8. rar The settings are
now at the az disposal" q"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
WOMEN WHO FADE EARLY

How often we hear the expression,
How she has fadedi' or 'Hasn I she
grown old!" Her friends see it. Her
husband sees it. She realizes it her
self with pang. Often she knows the
reason, some female arrangement has
fastened itself upon her and makes it
almost impossible for her to drag
around from day to day. Such women
should remember there is one tried and
true remedy for thei condition, and
that Lydia z. Pinkhamss Vegetable
Compound for more than forty years
has been restoring women to health
and happiness. Try It'll
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
Russia Backs Her ks.

Washington, Aug. II -Russla. now
looks to her two big KS "-KcreAsky
and Korniloff- to lead her out OF mil
itary and internal disorganization 70.
stability and triumph. KereDsky wicIds
supreme power in the administrative
branch of the government, while hor-
niloff has been vested with absolute
control of the army. Both men now have
the entire support, Of all the Husslan
political parties.
This is the situation in Russia, as
summed up by the Russian embassy
here today.
The construction of the Kerensky
government, embassy officials say, may
be regarded as the point Of departure
from revolution to construction IN nus
sia.
The political philosophy Of the united
Kerensky regime may be summed up as
follows, according to embassy officials;
"The political democracy OF the ma
ton must be firmly established before
any sweeping social reforms are pos
sible Russia cannot conclude peace
with reactionary Germany. She must
stand fast until the German people are
ready TO demonstrate that thcy are cap
able of ridding the country OF autoc-
raev. Let us quit talking romantic pa
ciffsm. Russia 3 last political storm mas
cleared the atmosphere.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
A nMade.In-Germany' Peace

Washington, Aug T--6ermany VII WI
make big peace move this fall, offi-
cials here believe.
But they caution it probably WI ,oe ne'
as previously, made-in- Germany peace,
Syhicb would place the kaiser in the
light Of victory before his people
They admit this nation would listen
"a a serious bona fide peace proposal
now or at any time. but from lntcrma-
ton in government possession, Germany
has no intention of making any sues
proffer and any she now makes "in
have n Joker somewhere in H.
President Wilson discourages peace
talk AZ this time. He has let II pc
known that America is in the war up
TO the hilt and that even congressaonsaI
peace debate now would only serve 10
becloud the issue and hamper war prep
arations. :..
Despite the apparent almost nnpoA-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
WHAT IS DOING ON
POLITICAL SIDE OF
|. CONDUCTING WAR
German Liberal Press Ex-
presses Dissatisfaction ,lS
With New Cabinet
RUSSIA GIVES LEADERS
POWERS OF DICTATORS
Allies Have COnference---Ce
many Expected to Make
Another Peace Bluff
(By John Grandens)

lCapital Journal Special Service.)
Berlin, Aug. Upon dissatisfaction
with. the new cabinet was expressed by
the liberal press today.
The Tageblatt was bitter in its state
ments that the people had been given
no choice in the new government and
declared that "real democratization or
parliamentization resembling an exotic
sea monster in the choice confronting
Chancellor Michaelis
''The representatives of the people
had no influence in the cabinet appoint
ments," the Tageblatt declared. "Ger-
many received the new government as
gift from above. There is no posi-
bility of acknowledging or refusing it.
Parliament has no more rights thai
other parIiaments. The great German
people have neither direct nor indirect
influence in the selection of thiK man
ayers. They have no power and no Fes-
possibility. They are exposed to the
strokes Of fate.u
Despite the dissatisfaction with tho
new cabinet and the more pronounced
upheayal just past, 1t is apparent that
moderation of Germany viii oecur
through revolution, not by direct action.
A visitor from abroad would at ance
be struck ly thu abs aes s7f e,ls's.sA'. q,
ward manifestations that usuahy ac-
company the things that are now going
on in Germany. There has not been the
slightest sign Of revolutionary spirit
during the period that had its beginning
in the movement that overthrew Bcth-
mnnn-Hollweg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
NINE coMnrTssIoNERs NOW.

Washington, Aug. The senate late
yesterday adopted conference report
On the bill increasing the interstate
commerce commission TO nine members.
The house had already approved the
bill and it now goes to the president.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
THREE DIVERS DESTROYED

Washington, Aug. Three
Austrian submarines were des-
troyed Sunday night when It
allan aviators bombed Pola, cab
les from Rome today stated.
The airmen flew 125 miles
over enemy territory to reach
Pola, where they destroyed
many docks and wharves.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07

tenn, and telegraphers strike on the NJ.
X. and T.
Threatened strike of $500 men on the
Southern Pacific! mediation to be tried
Number of strikes in textile mills in
the south and east.
Summer is usually season of few
labor difficulties This year, despite
the war demands for utmost co-opcra-
tion between labor and capital, strikes
and threatened walkouts have been out
of all proportion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
GERMAN ATTACK
ON VERDUN front
BRINGS ONLY LOSS
Grown Prince Launches
Fierce Attack But Is
Checked by French
GERMANS HARVESTING
RUSSIAN GROWN CROPS
Russians Still Retreating, and
Germans Claim Capture Of
1900 Prisoners

Paris, Aug. 7. Heavy fighting
broke out today in the Verdun sector.
Following a heavy bombardment, the
forces of the German crown prince
launched strong attack against the
French lines ON front of approximate
~ three miles on the left bank of the
Mouse river.
The war office this afternoon re-
ported heavy German losses in the at
tack
The assault was launched early this
morning between Avocourt wood and
Hill BOA French guns poured heavy
fire upon the attacking forces and they
were driven back to their trenches.
Renewed activity was also reported
among the French forces in Belgium.
Violent artillery engagements were in
progress there, the war office stated,
especially about Bixchoote and Hurte-
bise.
In the region of Craonne there were
no infantry actions. In the Champagne
the French made successful raids, bring
ing back many prisoners.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
tBy W. s. Forrestl

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Paris, Aug. Work to be done by
American aviators which means success
or failure of artillery and infantry was
described by Lieutenant Raoul Luf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07

Russians Forced Back
Petrograd, Aug. Russian troops
were driven back across the Tyrladebus
river in the region of Focsani, the war
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-07
The German Story

Berlin, via London, Aug. 7.-Raiding
operations were reported on the west
ern front in today S official statement.
North of Laon. .Soissons road, near Ber-
ry-aus bac, storming troops made thrusts
which resulted in the capture of pris-
oners and booty. it was announced.
In the Sereth and Suezawa valleys
the German forces gained ground de-
spite stubborn resistance, the statement
said
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
Il snencer snnare.

There are many kinds of thrills, but
perhaps the best are those which come
from some powerful dramatic moment
ami those which follow some spectacu-
lar feat Both Of these are included
DO the M0rOsco production, Redeem
ing Love. iu which Kathlyu Williams
makes her debut on the Paramount
proaram. III is the Paramount picture
at The Spencer today and has added
interest from the fact that it presents
thomas Holding for the first time as
Morosco player,
Tile scenes of Each to His Kind 4"
the thrilling drama of English and In
di3 society life. with Sussue Haya-
kawa. the noted japanese actor i'm the
stellar role. which viii be at the Spen-
Ger 0u Friday and Saturday. were laid
around one of HE famous old colleges
at OEford and I'm the heart Of India.
Mr. Eayakawa is seen iu this Lasky-
Paramount picture as the son OF the
mahara5ah who is sent Up England 10
DE educated Through the Irritation %
a girl he vows a fued against the Eng
lisl and returns 10 his own country.
How his hatred ifs eventually appessed
is repicted in q startling and vivid
manner. Supporting Mr. HayakaWa
RE Tsara Aozi the clever japanese
actress, VIOLA Vale, Ernest JOY, Walter
Long and others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
At the Majestic.

The theme of "Panthea, TO be seen
at the Majestic again tonight, is one
calculated to hold the interest of all
picture patrons. The story begins in
Russia with Pantdea fleeing from the
net of the dreaded secret police who
have falsely accused her of being a
revoluGonist, Escaping To England,
She marries "a young composer and
the greatest situation in the play comes
when she sacrifices herself that he
may achieve success.
AS directed by Allan Dwan. the pic
ture ezcels i'm it's rapidity OF action.
building up it's big cIimaTes iii a fash
ion that is certain to hold the most
hardened picture patron speilbouud.
Striking scenes depicting the persecu-
tion Of %iailists by Russian police and
the destruction BY fire OF a vessel at
sea. while outside Of the main thread
of the story. lend additional force to
the production
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
ORION sIGNs WIN RFDs.

Cincinnati. OHio Feb - Heine
GHoh. Cincinnati indeIGer who has
been holding out for more money. sent
I'D his signed contract to President
Hermann of the club yesterday. Groh
asked for $4,000 while the club offered
$4,000 40 announcement was made as
To what salary Inc is 10 receive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
In the Movies.

Spencer Square Kathlyn Williams
and Thomas Holding in Reckoning
Love-" animated news.
Majestic-NOrma Talmadge in Pan
thea
Colonial Charles Ray in The Diyi-
deud, also Keystone comedy.
FRIDAY.
Spencer Square-Sessue Hayakawa
in Each of His Kind " Pathe news.
Majestic-Bessie Love I'm Nina, the
Flower Girl" Triangle comedy
Colonial Pearl Of the Army" also
a comedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
MITT BILL
is GIVEN KNOCKOUT

Philadelphia. Pa. Feb. z2-Grever
Cleveland Alexander. the PhJIfes
star pitcher. went ffty-dfty with Pres
ident W. f. Baker yesterday and
signed @ one year contract calling for
$4,000. He originally demanded
$4,000. Prior 10 signing with the
PhilIies Alexander turned down an
offer of $4,000 made by a Chicago
circus agent Alexander is said 10 be
the highest paid pitcher in the history
Of the National league
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
PREP FIVES WILL
OPEN PLAY TODAY
Eleven District Tournaments to De.
eide COntenders for Illinois Title
Under Way Tonight
ROCK ISLAND TO GALEsBURe
Locals Looked Upon as Certain Win
ners in This District Over 100
Quintets % Compete.
BY GEnRGF AnAMs.

The Rock Island basketball team
viii entrain for Galesburg tomorrow
morning Coach Carl Anderson ana
Captain Harold Heimbeek left this ah-
ernoon for the scene or the tourna
meut 90 make the necessary arrange
ments for the prospective games
Manager a. c. Hill viii not be able
10 accompany the squad on their trip
as he left Tuesday afternoon for the
Industrial convention at indianapolis.
and viii not return until after tho
tournament
The team is in excellent shape for
the coming contests, and the felIoWa
intend 90 scrap their way 70 the cham
pIonship Several reserve men VIII
be taken along. as the Rock Island
games come right ia q row. and the
players viii be given a stiff Eriliue
The three main games Of the schedule
come on Saturday, and IT is probable
that trainer viii accompany fhe
team to put the men 10 shape for the
ehamp ionship game Saturday night
a special car win leave SATURDAY
morning at o'clock over the Rock
Island Southern, carrying local Gan
to the tournament The fare viii De
reduced TO 80 for the round trip
bloomington. ill.,. Feb. 20 Basket
ball competition among the high
schools ar Illinois win climax thIs
week iu the series of district toHrna-
ments 10 be held In II cities. starting
tonight
The following ls the list OF cities
selected for the district meets. Bloom
lugton. Rockford, Aurora. Joliet. Gales
burg.C Champaign. Jacksonville, Charles
ton. Ceutralia, Mount Carmel and Car
bondale.
Il. BI Alien. principal Of the Spring
field high school and vice president or
the state athletic association, is gem
eral manager of the district compet.-
tious. and has been busy for some
time. appointing officials, reassigning
cities and making other preparations
Interest In the game has never been
SO great. and fl Us expected THAT each
tournament Will De attended by
large number of enthusiasts. Each
team competing viii be accompanied
bv large delegation OF rouiers over
100 teams viii compete
state Meet at Bloomington
The winners OF the ~ tournament
viii assemble az some city. 70 De de
cided later. and compete for the state
championship Bloomington and Deea-
FUR are leading candidates for the
event. and it rs expected that one or
the other viii be chosen. due 40 their
central location AS Decatur VIII en-
terrain the state tournament of the r.
linois intercollegiate Athletic assoein-
ton. composed OF the minor colleges
Of the state. it is believed that Bloom
fnpton stands the best chance Of Sc
curing the state prep tournament.
The new high school here. costing
half million, is supplied with
court that ranks with ihe
largest and best I'm the state. Wni'a
fhe hall also has seating capacity
ample TO take care Of the crowd eA
pected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
JACK SMITH LOSES
TO EARL HENDERSON
- II - -

Waterloo Iowa. Feb a. Earl EaI-
dersou Of Rock Island easily beat Jack
Smith of Des Moines iu a 1l-rouud bout
here last night before the Waterloo
Business Mems club Smith had
slight lead IL two rounds. while Hen
dersou took six rounds beg wide mar.
gin m The ninth and tenth rounds
Henderson nearly had Smith out
Henderson returned to Rock Island
this morning He announced that his
next light would be at Charles City.
Iowa. March &, his opponent 70 Be
selected later. He viii also fight ia
Waterloo again on March 16
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
Familr lMnlInel.

Vaudeville-TwO shows daily, at 3
and 8.I5. Three Saturday and sun
day at 3. 1880 and p m. Change Of
bin Sunday and Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
ANDREWS no RFFFRFF R0TT.

San Francisco, Cal. Feb o. Both
Joe Stecher and Ad Santel agreed to
accept Charlie Andrews. wrestling in
structor at the University of California
as referee of their match here this aft
eruO0n. Both men have finished train
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
BOWLER GETS g7s SCORE.

Dubuque, Iowa. Feb 22.-James
Waters of this city took first place
i'm the city bowling tournament sim
giles last night with a score OF $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22
The Theatre


Naudeville--T9V shows daily az . IS
and SIS .. M. Three Saturday ana
Sundays at 2:45, 7.30 and p. m.
Change Of bill Sunday and Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-22

uings. 1880 70 10. Private parties 1890
p ni. 10 / a. N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
ROY C. CLAFLIN'S ANSWER
IN SUIT OF A. G. HAMILTON
Denies Plaintiff in Injunction Pro-
ceedings Was Partner in Column
bia School of Drafting.

Roy c. Clafiin, president of the Co
lumbia School of Drafting. today an
swered the rule to show cause issued
by Justice Hitz a few days ago on a
suit for injunction and accounting
brought by A. Gordon Hamilton. Mr..
Hamilton described himself as vice
president of the school. claimed part
nerShip in the business and sought TO
prevent a sale of the business.
Mr.. Claffn declares he never had any
intention of selling and denies that MT.
Hamilton is or ever was a partner IN
the school. He says he was paying
Mr.. Hamilton salary and at the lat
ter's request consented to use his name
and picture as vice president on the
school literature.
He declares MIR. Hamilton did not de-
vote his whole time to the business,
as he was also engaged as rental
agent for a Mr.. Seigmuller OF another
city.
Hoping to increase the interest 81
Mr.. Hamilton in the business, he says.
he promised him in the fall OF 1915 II
the profits exceeded certain amount
that he should have IS per cent OF the
increase. There were no prom WITHIN
the specified interval, he says, ana SO
explains his refusal to pay Mr.. Hamli-
ton Il share.
Mr. Clafiin asserts that he CONSIDERED
the best interest of the business called
for the dispensing with the services
of Mr. Hamilton and he was so notlned
Attorney T.. H. McLachlen appears Tor
the defendant.