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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
NO truth IN STORY
OF SOLDIERS WOUNDED
War Department Has Had No
Information, Believes Story
Idle RdInOr

Washington, Aug. 16.-Neither the
war department nor navy department
had any confirmation of disaster to
American troops in France. Answering
a report that wounded Americans had
been transferred to an English hospital,
both departments said they had receiv-
ed nothing of any form of trouble for
the Americans, but promised to make
such news public as soon as it arrives.
if not incompatible with the military
situation.
The bureau of public information an
nounced no confirmation by the depart
ments.
Authorities thought the story might
have originated from transfer of sick
or convalescent Sammies from France
though they had not been advised any
were taken to England.
The bureau s announcement reads;
"The war department has authorized
the statement to the committee on pub
lie information that no information has
been received concerning the wound
ing of any American soldiers or of the
arrival of wounded at any English or
other port, or of any battle, accident
or disaster in which American soldiers
might have been injured. In all cases
such information win be given to the
public as soon as possible.'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
BANDIT shot IN HEEL
COMMITS SUICIDE
Ran a Mile After Being
Wounded After Trying to
Rob Bank

Redding, Cal, Aug. 16.-Despairing
of escape after being shot through the
heel by one of the pursuing posse, the
bandit found dead near McCloud yester-
day after an unsuccessful attempt to
rob the McCloud band, committed sui
eide, according to the findings of the
inquest today. From scribbling on a
hit of letterhead, from Tacoma, WASH,
hotel, it was practically determined
that the man IS name was either Henry
Kent or Henry Knox.
At the inquest it developed that when
the bandit and his partner fled from
the bank, two employees of nearby
garage opened fire at the fleeing men.
Kent, or Knox, was shot through the
heel. He ran mile, after being wound
ed, and then blew out his own brains
after futile attempt to stop heavy
flow of blood from his wound.
Forest rangers, sheriff's officers and
citizens continued their hunt for the
dead bandits partner today A man
was seen near McCloud at five o'clock
this morning who is believed to have
been Kent partner. The posse is work
ing ON the theory that he is fleeing to-
ward Henderson, on Pitt River, or Bair-
don on the MeCloud river.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
ASSIGNS NUMBERS TO
new NATIONAL ARMY
Oregon Will Be In FOrty-First
Division of National
Guardsmen

Washington, Aug. 16-The war de-
rartment today assigned numbers to the
divisions of the new national army as
follows:
Seventy Sixth division Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Seventh Seventh, metropolitan por-
tion of New York; Seventy Eighth, re-
mainder of New York and northern
Pennsylvania; Seventy Ninth, southern
Pennsylvania; Eightieth, New Jersey,
Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, District
of Columbia; Eighty First, Tennessee,
North Carolina and South Carolina; !;
Eighty Second, Georgia, Alabama and
Florida; Eighty Third, Ohio and West
Virginia; Eighty Fourth, Indiana and
Kentucky; Eighty Fifth, Michigan and
Wisconsin; Eighty Sixth, illinois,;
Eighty Seventh, Arkansas, Louisiana
and Mississippi; Eighty Eight, Minneso-
ia, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and
South Dakota; Eighty Ninth, Kansas
Missouri and Colorado; Ninetieth, Tex
as, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklaho-
ND NAheIg EIStJ w WaSHlngtonJ oregon,
California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho Mon
tana and Wyoming,
National guard divisions will be
numbered as follows:
Twenty Sixth division, Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island and Connecticut; Twenty
Seventh, New York; Twenty Eighth,
Pennsylvania; Twenty Ninth, New Jer-
sey, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and
District of Columbia; Thirtieth, Tennes-
see, North Carolina and South Carolina;
Thirty First, Georgia, Alabama and
Florida; Thirty Second, Michigan and
Wisconsin; Thirty Third, Illinois; Thir-
ty Fourth, Minnesota, Iowa, North Da-
kota, South Dakota and Nebraska; Thir-
ty Fifth, Missouri and Kansas; Thirty
Sixth, Texas and Oklahoma; Thirty
Sexenth, Ohio and West Virginia; Thir-
ty Eighth, Indiana and Kentucky; Thir-
ty Ninth, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ar
kansas; Fortieth, California, Nevada,
Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mex
leo; Forty First, Washington, Oregon,
Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Review of Our Troops Stirs
the French VilZagers---Boys
in Perfect Fighting Trim

churned, heavy mud, democracy first
legion of Sammies passed in review be-
fore General Sibert, camp commander,
spangles of gold braid, no slanking
swords. Gas masks swung from every
belt. Once string of rebellious Mis-
souri, mules created excitement not on
the program by attempting to run in
circles. dragging machine gun lin
Der.
At dawn, a measured beat of hob
nailed boots as regiments gathered for
the review brought sleepy villagers
peering to their windows, drowsiIy
cheering; "Vive Amerique.'
When the Sammies lined upon o
rain swept plateau at 10 a. m. bright
spots Of sunshine cleaned on distant
crests The athletic, peppery legions
marched briskly past General Sibert,
the French general commanding the
military Instructors and the French
and American staffs. The French staff
was uniformed in bright colors, and all
braved the storm without raincoats.
An assortment of dogs, strutting de-
corously and Importantly, following
each company. All kinds of canine mas
cots were in line--yellow, potted and
fuzzied.
The improvement in the Sammies
discipline and soldierliness since Per-
shing's visit was apparent. After pass
ing Sibert the troops ran in column
formation, winding into a valley and
so back to camp. General Sibert ex-
pressed pride in their splendid progress
in less than a month"; training.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Pays High Tribute 10
American Soldiers
London Is Thrilled

London, Aug. 16.-High tribute was
paid to the American engineers who
paraded through the streets of London
yesterday, by Premier Lloyd George in
an exclusive interview with the Unit
ed Press today.
cit was thrilling spectacle and
moved us very mueh,'' said the pre-
mier, as he recalled the spectacle of
the khaki clad Americans swinging
past the war office with thousands
wildly cheering them. "It moved us
because we knew the reaf significance
of it. We knew that behind those fine
fellows there is q nation of hundred
million that never yet has set its hand
to any task it has not accomplished.
" They are fine body of men. l
went to the war office to see them
march by with the cabinet, and the
men made a great impression, not only
uDon members of the cabinet and my
self, but also upon the military advisers
of the government who were there with
us. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
WILL ASK PRESIDENT
TO TAKE COAL MINES
Governor Capper Of Kansas
VIII Take Action In His
State If This Not Done

Chicago, Aug. 16.-Governor Arthur
Capper, of Kansas, will leave Chicago
tonight to make personol appeal to
President Wilson and the federal trade
commission to take over the coal mines
of the country at once and establish
90 fair and impartial prices" He made
this statement to the interstate coal
conference here this afternoon.
eff we fail to obtain government
regulation of coal mines, Capper con-
tinued, 81, for one, propose to use my
constitutional power to take~over and
regulate the coal mines in my state. -
Governor Harding of Iowa, urged the
conference to draft a resolution memor
ializing the federal trade commission
to establish "fair prices" of coal at
the mines in each sta,e.
eff the federal government does not
act quickly we will be obliged to go to
your states for aid,' declared Govern
or Phillip of Wisconsin.
Federal control of the nation s coal
mines, to be effected as speedily as
possible, was urged by the majority OF
the 100 delegates attending the inter
state coal conference here today.
Charges of alleged coal combines, ex-
cessive profits and unfairness were in
termingled in appeals for exclusive fed
eral control and federal regulation,
with state control of distribution prize
es
Governor Lowden of Illinois, today
received a telegram from the federal
trade commission, asking him to ap-
point a committee to confer with the
commission on cool prices. The tele-
gram suggested the price phase of the
question be as little complicated as
possible, explaining. that "the commits
sion has been charged by congress with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
DisLoyaL Americans and the
Traitorous Congressmen
RoindLy Scored by Root

him, Charles Edward Russell, another
member of the mission, attacked the
members of congress who have attempt
ed to get statements of war aims in
the senate.
"The disloyal American that dis
graces the congress Of the United
Statesl' he cried. "Traitor in dis
guise that has taken the oath of allie
glance and goes TO the senate of the
United States to do the dirty work OF
the kaiserl Oh, if | could have taken
you by the throat and dragged you to
Petrograd and put You up there in the
field of Mars on Sunday afternoon
and let you see the result of your
work. For you would have seen these
miserable, fawning Shiny creatures that
take the dirty money of Germany.
you have seen them, disloyal SEN
ators, going from crowd to crowd and
repeating your words of treason, quot
ing what you say in the senate of the
United States when you introduce a
resolution demanding that the allies
state their peace terms"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
This Time Northeast Of Ypres
and Are Still Forcing Ger
mans Back
FIERCE FIGHTING DONE
ALL NIGHT AROUND LENS
French Attack at Same Time
---Airplanes Do Most
Effective Work
(By William philip simmgl

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)
With the British Armies in the Field,
Aug. 16.-British troops swung another
terrific blow against the Germans to-
day, attacking on a front of six miles.
The French struck simultaneously,
and at the time of cabling the forces
of both nations were pushing forward
with relentless fury.
Side stepping to the left, the British
delivered their blow today northeast of
Ypres, while the Germans were still
staggering in bloody confusion from the
assault on Lens.
From opposite Polygon wood, about
four and a half miles northeast of
Ypres, to the junction with the French
line, six miles distant, the forces of
Field Marshal Haig advanced after per-
feet preparations.
The French, timing their thrust to
strike with that of the British, had
crossed the Steenbeck at the time of
cabling and were still pushing forward.
The fighting in the region of Lens
was extremely bloody during the night.
The Canadians crushed the Germans
like flies as they came back time and
time again in counter attacks. One af-
ter another German division came on
until at o O'Clock last night ten coun-
ter assaults had been thrown back with
bloody losses.
The Fourth German guards division
was practically annihilated.
Others had failed to shake the Can
adams hold on approaches to Lens
when the Fourth guards were ordered
into action.
They came across the open country in
force. They were walking straight into
a death pocket. but they passed on.
Then British artillery and machine guns
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Japan Wants Only
j.. Americas Friendship

A Pacific Port, Aug. 16.--Predicting
their friendly cooperation will hereaf-
ter be the keynote of all relations be-
tween America and Japan, Viscount
Ishii, head of the imperial japanese
war mission to the United States to-
day closed the formal program Of the
mission 8 entertainment on the Pa
cific coast. Private entertainments will
continue for few days before the
mission departs for Washington to de-
liver to President Wilson message
of confidence, good will and cheer"
from the mikado.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

New York, Aug. 16.-A blow at the
pro-German press and the pro-German
agitator was struck here today as the
speech of Elihu Root, returned com
missioner to Russia became public.
Addressing throng at the Union
League club, Root said:
'sThere are men walking about the
streets of this city tonight who ought
to be taken out at sunrise tomorrow
and shot for treason. They are doing
their work under false pretense, they
are pretending to be for their. country
and they are lying in every way and
in every word. They are covering them
selves with the cloak of pretended Am
ericanism; and if we are to be COM
petent and fit for our liberty, we will
find them out and get at them.
"There are some newspapers pub
lished in this city every day, the edit
ors of which deserve conviction and
execution for treason. And sooner or
later they will get il"
The crowd cheered as Root finished,
his ringing denunciation. Following
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
BY ]. w. Pegler .

Omitted Press staff correspondent
American Field Headquarters in
France, Aug. 16.--French soldiers and
villagers in this region realized today
they had a real army of democracy in
their midst The review Of General Per
shing's Sammies was one of the most
democratic, tradition shattering spec
tacles ever witnessed in the war zone.
One unit of American fighting men
marched to the tune of Happy Helm
lie "a medley of "The Watch on the
Rine" and Zach Au Lieber Angus
tine. - that has been that particular
regiment's S fayorite music since the Gu
ban campaign.
In drencbing rain, over field of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Sounds Like Order for
Worlds SeIninaries

Great Lakes Training Station, Hi
nois, Aug 16.-Carmels, 100000 pack
ages.
Milk chocolate, 100000 packages.
Sweet chocolate, $4,000 packages.
Salted peanuts, 10000 packages.
, Sugar coated peanuts $4,000 pack
reads like an order for all the
g. D4minaries in the world, but it
is d intended for the 1000 jackies
in training here. In addition, they eat
240 gallons of ice cream, in cones, daily
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
AMERICA CANNOT
ACCEPT terry! Of
PEACE PROP OSlSA
Belief Is President VIII Ap-
peal to Germans to Throw
Off Their Yoke
WILL NEVER CONSENT TO
ANTE-WAR CONDITIONS
POpe's Plan Would Let Ger
many Go Scot Free, Though
She Caused the War
By Carl D. Groat
United Press staff correspondent)

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, Aug. 16. = Political
changes in Germany, stripping kaise.-
ism of its powers, would shorten the
war
President Wilson has appealed once
to the liberal element in Germany to
cast off its yoke. That he will do so
again is strongly believed here. Event
ually this seed will grow and bear
fruit, allied diplomats say.
Peace can come only with the real
ization of allied war aims" it was
stated at the British embassy today.
"The war can be shortened by such a
political orientation in Germany that
will strip kaiserism of its powers
Liberal diplomats say there must be
constructive response to the pope.
That the leaven of characterization,
already at work in Germany must be
encouraged by hopeful word now
from the United States and the allies.
is insisted. There must be no summary
refusal which might indicate determi-
nation to thwart every peace move on
the ground of German trickery, it is
said.
Germany reconstruction will come
from within-not by force from with
out. If the Germans show a disposition
TO take aggressive action against their
government, the end of the struggle
will be in sight.
Berlin or Vienna Back of 1t
This summarized the official view
here today after two days conferences
between allied diplomats and Secretary
Ihnsing. The state department still
awaiting the official communication
from the pope, declined to discuss the
situation.
A note of sarcasm crept into some
comment on the pope s message today.
Merely the work of Emperor
Charles to save his throne" said one
diplomat. "He could then say to his
people. See i have brought you peace
and must be enthroned forever"
The only comment at the French en-
bassy was:
"There need not be too much fuss
about this note. If Berlin itself is not
directly behind it, Vienna certainly
is"
The vatican does not seem to be en-
listing the aid of neutrals in its peace
move, Spanish Ambassador Riano to-
day denied that his embassy is in any
way interested in the vatican's move
or that any communication in refer
ence to it has been received from Ma
drid.
Will Re-state Position
President Wilson is expected to ans
wcr the pontiff s peace plea with a
statement showing the world why the
allies must fight on so long as the Ger
man autocracy exists.
He probably viii receive the pope S
note today. According to his advisers,
there is only one course open to him.
They said unless present sign fail,
he win re-state more emphatieally than
ever that the United States wars
against Germany's autocratic system
its intrigues and horrors-rather than
with any aim of crushing the German
people themselves.
1t is expected to be another bid to
the German liberals TO east off the
yoke of kaiserdom, and effect a new
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
POpe'S Peace Proposal
Damned Nonsense ---Patten

Chicago, Aug. l6.-"It's all
damned nonsensel" and the
fist of James A. Patten, wheat
"king' came down on his
highly polished desk with
crash. 1t was his reply to the
pope's peace proposals.
"After the Germans have
devastater Belgium, ravaged
its women and cut the hands
off its ehildren-then have
peace without restoration
would you call that honorable
peaeei
"Germany has to payl" his
fist came down for the second
time.
"No doubt the pope was sim
eere but he was hoodwinked
by a tiger We must bring Ger
many to her knees
"WhO are these fellows in
congress who are catering to
German votes l-Sherma and
LaFollette. / say to hell with
them. The kaiser has to be
licked. f"
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
WILL GO TO FRANCE.

Washington, Aug. 16.-More
than 1000 graduates from the
|: first series Of officers training
camps have been assigned to go
: to France. They win receive fur
ther intensive training there,
and ultimately to fill the gap
caused by promotions or casual
ties. The assignments are from
all camps, and other assignments
will probably be made later.
X X X X X X X X X X X X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
REAL CAUSE FOR THANKS.

Portland, Or, Aug. 16.-Wom-
en- operating street cars.
Women running elevators.
Women doing work in almost
every line, taking up man Is du-
ties that brother, husband, faith
er, cousin may go to war.
That g what we can expect in
the United States at no distant
date, General w. A. White, head
Of the British recruiting mission
; declared here today.
"Thank God for the women,
|; he exclaimed.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
FOOD SITUATION GOOD

London, Aug. 16.-A pointed
answer to German hopes of
starving out of England through
the submarine campaign was
given by Premier Lloyd George
when he announced today that
the food situation was now bet
ter than it has been in many
years.
"The stocks of wheat now on
hand is 100000 bushels above
that of last year, the premier
told the house of commons.
England s food position is
better than in many years"
Submarine losses showed a
shrinkage of 100000 tons when
total sinkings FOR April and
July are compared. Lloyd
George said. For April the loss
es were $4,000 tons; for July
$4,000 tons. he first half Of
August was even better, the
premier said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

We can understand the ease with
which a fool and his money are parted,
but what puzzles us is how the fool got
the money t. part with Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
MILO LANTz, KILLED.

Molalla, Or, Aug. 16.-Milo
Lantz, age 81, farmer, formerly
of Salem, was struck on the
head by a hay fork and killed
here today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

Marriagable couples are fond Of star
gazing because they are properly equip
ped fer it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-06-14
PROCLAMATION

Pursuant to a resolution passed by
the Police Jury or the Parish of Nat
chitoches, La, at it's session held on
the Goth. day Of May 1917, I, &. E.
Hammett, President of the Police Jury
hereby give notice in compliance with
said resolution. That special election
be held in Road District No. %, Ward S,
of the Parish of Natchitoches on the
End day of July 1917, for the purpose
OF submitting to the property tax pay
ers qualified to vote at said election un-
der the laws of the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana the following propo-
sition:
To levy special mill tax on all the
assessable property in said District for
a period of five years, said district com
posing and comprising all that portion
of Ward five known as the Union Grove
and Three Pines School District except
that portion of Road District No. 2,
which might be said district, Said tax
to be devoted for the construction of
roads and bridges in said District
Said election to be held in accordance
with the laws of the State of Louisi-
ana, and at polling place Ajax, Ward
five. The following are appointed
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-06-14
Police Jury Proceedings
By MIR. Hood. seconded by Mr.. Ham

By Mr.. Hood. seconded by Mr.. Ham.
NETT:
Whereas, the Special Election called
for Road District No. %, Ward 5, hav-
| ing been declared in error, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Police Jury of
the Parish of Natchitoches that same
is hereby ordered to be recalled.
Carried
By Mr.. Hood, seconded by Mr.. HAM
NETT:
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
the Parish of Natchitoches.
Section I. That in accordance with
petition of Citizens and the ordinance
of this body creating Road District No.
% Of the Parish of Natchitoches, spe-
cial election is hereby ordered to he
held in Road District No. % Ward Five
in the Parish of Natchitoches on the
End day of July 1917, at which shall be
submitted to the property tax payers
of said Road District No. % eligible
and qualified to vote at such election
the following proposition:
To levy special tax of Five mills
for five years, for the construction and
maintenance of roads and bridges in
said District No. Is, said district en-.
bracing and comprising the following
territory:
AL that portion Of Ward Five knowp