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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16
FIRE ON u.bOATS
ON SIGHT IS PLAN
PREPARATIONS ARE DGouM ron
MOUNTING GUNS ON AMER
icAN ehjP9.
otate Department HoIds osrmanys
Instructions % Submarines Jus.
ufy Merchantmen In Taking
Protective Measures.

WasAington.-The American gov
ernment on March, 10 began the act
al preparations to arm American
merchantmen against Germany's ruth
eeDs submarine warfare.
When the vessels sail under the
Dolfcy Of armed neutrality they will
DO 20 with the full backing Of the ad-
0iAistration-expressed in the form
ef war risk insurance and naval guns
and gunners.
1t was made clear that in the back
ground will be the entire resources
of the United States-ready for ac-
ton should Germany attack an Amer
lean ship in violation Of the warning
Of tho American government.
The state departments view Of de-
fensive armament as expressed was
that the rasre appearance of . Ger
man submarine or its periscope near
an Americsn-armed vessel would en-
title the vessel to take all measures
ef protection on the presumption that
the submarines purpose was hostile.
This was based on Germany's an
touncement that her submarines
would attack without warning any
belligerent or neutral merchantmen
encountered within the barred zone.
Whether this position will be en-
bodied in instructions to commanders
sf An,erican-armed ships and wheth-
er arms and ammunition will be fur
aished to vessels carrying contraband
were up for discussion. but no an
oouncement on either point was ~au-
.horized
The attitude Of President Wilson
las been that no steps of belliger-
ent character should be taken and
that Il = 1ta2 ~. war comes 1t must
- 0sOugh 0SEm6nysD coammission 81
bets in clear violation Of international
law. Some officials close to the
president are known to feel that In
line with this policy the United
States should not sanction = shoot
on-sight program which might be con.
strued as aggression.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16
1.-THE ARGONAUTS. "
Tells the Thrilling Drama
tic Story of Triumph.

A film not OF a single star but a
thousand capable performers.
leads you over the tracklessprar.
les into the new treasure land;
you sorrow and rejoice. weep
and smile with these brave men
and fair women.
"The Argonauts" teens with
thrilling action and the pulses are
kept leaping through its entire
scenes. The discovery Of gold.
The mad excitement which foil
owed the receipt Of the news in
the remote New England villages
The endless wagon trains Of the
Argonauts crossing the plains.
Their desperate battle with Ind.
ians and outlaws. The grim but
heroic work Of the mysterious
Vigilantes in putting TO death
the rinRleaders OF the desperadoes
The final triumphs of civilization
crowned with riches and happ,n-
ees TOR the hardy ArRonauts.
"The Argonauts" is the finest
photography the world has ever
seen in this Western world 'smost
fascinating romance. Orpheum
Theatre, today Friday. Matinee
at 3 O'Clock, 25c. Evening. first
show at z pm, 25c and soc.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16

1t should be generally under
stood that Senators and Repre-
sentatives who opposed the So
called "bone-dry" amendment
are not necessary .'wet". Some
Of the M Eimply considered the
time inopportune. We believe
their judgement in the matter
bad; their motives are not as
sailed.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16
NEW JOAN OF ARC APPEARs.
eslisvss She 10 Called to Lead FrsncI
70 Victory.

Paris.-In . Paris boarding house
kept ~ nuns now lives the peasant
girl who has stirred the imagination
Of the French by her declaration that,
like Joan of Arc. she has seen visions
and heard voices commanding her to
rise up and guide the soldiers Of
France to victory and the deliverance
Of her country. She IL Mademoiselle
PeFchaud. 20 years Of age. daughter
Of = farmer Of the department Of La
vendee. In accordance with the or
lers Of Cardinal Annette, the nuns
win not permit her to be interviewed.
Each day Nile. Perchaud goes to
make her devotions at the chapel Of
NoAt Martre, which contains . statue
of Joan Of Arc. The strictest secrecy
10 being maintained In regard to her
By the ecclesiastical authorities.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16

A Portland man slept IN a day
coach going to Puget Sound and
IS, ,OOO in yelIow.backs was TAX
en- from his pocket. As it. would
have cost him only So for a birth
and a triflee for George" the
mans mental anguish must even
exceed his pecunIary loss.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16

Norfolk, Va.-When United States
Marshal Saunders took possession Of
the liner Appam after the break with
Germany, he found installed there q
secret wireless apparatus by which
all wireless messages sent in this sec
ton of the country were read.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16
Salvador penie. CHARGES.

Washington.-Report that Salvador
in enterprises inimical to the interests
OF the United States and Of Guate-
mala are declared "preposterous" by
the Salvadorean minister. DR.. Rafael
Zaldivar
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16
hamadan Taken by Russians.

London.-Hamadan, an important
Persian city near the Turkish border.
has been captured by the Russians.
says q Teheran dispatch received in
Petrograd and transmitted by Reu-
ter's.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16
Bank Messenoer Robbed.

Philadelphia federal reserve
bank messenger was held up on the
street here Saturday. shot and robbed
Of a satchel containing $1,000 in cash
and $500 in checks. The highway
man was captured.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16
connauoht Given Military Post.

London.-The king was appointed
the duke Of Connaught to the post OF
colonel general in command OF the
volunteer forces of England. This new
ly organized body of men has been
recruited for home defense" use
nu1v
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16
Soldiers Given Vote.

Oklahoma City.-A bill enabling
soldiers and sailors on military duty
outside the state to cast their votes
in general or special elections was
passed by the senate on March ..
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16

New York-Potatoes have been ad-
ded to the foods purchased in huge
quantities and sold at retail at the
lowest possible price BY the mayors
tood committee.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-03-16

Ell PasO.-Orders were received
here March 8 from the southern de-
partment for all national guard
troops in this district to be entrained
and en- route home by March 21, in
order that they may be mustered out
OF the federal service by April 1.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
School NorEs

Union j will have a course in
manual training this year.
The high school grounds have
been nicely graded and are
gradually being put into shape.
Principal Milton Pritchard
comes highly recommended. He
made a record for efficiency dur.
ing the ten years he was prin-
cipal of the Carbonate schools.
The board of directors of
Union j high school are putting
on a new G. M. G. truck with
bus body to transport pupils to
and from Lisabeula and South
ern Heights. They hope to be
able in the near future to run a
truck to other points. A Stude-
baker car was tried out over the
Dockton route a few days ago
and was stuck twice on the trail
not a road. The county com
missioners and the people of
Dockton should get busy. The
board is working with but one
object in view, namely, to safe
guard the best interests of the
pupils.
Following is the personnel of
the high school faculty: Milton
Pritchard, principal; Prof. Leg
gett, Miss Johnson and Miss
Stein, assistants. The school
opened with an enrolment of
sixty four.
The grammar school has an
enrolment of over fifty, The
faculty consists of Mrs. Van de
Vanter, principal; Miss Lila
Mooney and Miss Helen Nelson,
assistants.
The board of directors will
probably get one of the older
boys TO run the school truck.
But Safety First" will be con-
sidered.
Chas. Lever will run launch
4s school year from Dockton to
burton high school. 1t is hoped
that a road will be opened to
Dockton SO that a school truck
can navigate during the winter.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06

Campers are now moving back
to the cities.
r. H. Whitfield and family
moved to Tacoma the first of the
week.
Miss Miriam Kloeppel was
home for a short visit the first of
the week.
The D. A. Cheney family mot
ored to Enumclaw Sunday, for a
day s outing.
The fall term of school is now
in full swing = to the disgust of
the average boy.
Miss Myra Sackett spent the
week end at the home of her
brother in Seattle.
Miss Singnie Carlson visited
with Mrs. l.. l.. Stetson at Port
Orchard, a few days last week
Mrs. NJ. A. Butler returned
Tuesday evening from a ten
days visit in Seattle with Mr..
Butler.
Mr.. Grandy and family are
stopping at their Island home for
the week. end. Mr.. Grandy has
employment at Bremerton in the
navy yard.
Mr.. Alex Smith is away for a
vacation trip to Neah Bay. He
is expected home the latter part
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beatty and fam
lily of Seattle. former residents
of Burton, motored over Satur.
day and spent the weekend at
the Baber cottage.
The Ladies Aid of the NJ. e.
church, met on Thursday of last
week with Mrs. w. G. Whitfield.
After the business meeting, tea
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
Blu TO

and cake were served by the
hostess. A number of invited
guests were present 1t was
voted to meet this week at the
home of Mrs. j. l. Bixby, for an
afternoon of sewing.
Capt. Haines who is home on
furlough for week or two, was
called to report at headquarters
at American Lake, last Sunday
Among the soldier boys who
We're home for visit with the
home folks Sunday, were Ray
Miner, Ralph Bale and Lit. Geo.
Sadler.
Mr.. w. Q. Smith and family of
Tacoma, We're guests of Mr..
Smiths sisters, Mrs. T. B. wye
and Mrs. Capt. Haines, over
Sunday.
Rev. Frank Dyer and family
of Tacoma, who have spent the
summer at their cottage on the
beach, returned to their home in
the city the latter part of last
week.
M. o. Brown and family mo.
tored to Mt, Tacoma, Saturday,
returning Monday evening. They
report having had a grand time.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06

The only unpleasant incident of
the trip was the losing Of valu-
able camera with leather case
and the pictures that had been
taken on the trip.
There was some delay in get.
ting the school truck on account
Of having bus body made for
it.
w. 5, Bentley and his mother
and sister, enjoyed a weekend
visit from Marion Bentley fla.
coma, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hell,
mick of Seattle.
The Misses johnson and Stein
of the high school faculty, came
over Monday and are domiciled
in Mrs. Hunts cottage, just west
of Hotel Burton.
The Captain Forbes family
moved TO Seattle for the winter,
last Friday, but their friends ex-
pect them over for a few days
visit in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. II. Gehert
had rs guests the first of the
week, their brother, Geo. Gebert
and young lady friend, Miss
Ruth Stewart, of Everett.
The Red Cross held an all.day
meeting Friday of last week, at
their rooms in the Baptist
church, and finished practically
all the sewing they had on hand.
Mrs. T. H. McNair had as her
guest over the week. end her
nephew and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Butler of Seattle. Mr.. Nc
Nair came home for the holiday
on Monday.
The Epworth League met at
the home of Mrs. w. j. Kloep-
pei, Tuesday evening. The at
tendance was small, owing to the
illness of some of the members.
The meeting next week will be
held at the home of Mrs. w. G.
Whitfield and will be a rally.
After a short program, the
young folks will have social
hour.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
Vashon Locals

Mr.. Geo. Waterman OF Wins.
low has been the guest of his
sister, Mrs. b. j. Jacobs, for a
few days.
Miss Stafford of Alhambra,
Cal, who has been the guest of
Mrs. f. A. Weiss the past few
days, left for her home on Tues
day.
The steamer Daily was obliged
to make an extra trip TO Seattle
Monday evening in order to han.
die the Labor Day visitors to the
Island.
Miss Addie Phinney of the
Seattle public library force, fin.
ished a very pleasant vacation
by a visit at the b. j. Jacobs
home, Pomona Heights" over
the week end.
Mrs, S. ]. Harmeling, son Ed.
win and Mrs G. w. Blekkink,
left this Thursday morning by
auto for North Yakima, where
they will visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Libbey.
The Daily leaves vashon dock
for Seattle at Gas a. M. and
300 p. m. Leaves Seattle at
$50 a. m. and $50 p, IN. This
schedule will probably be main.
tanned until Oct. LIST.
Mrs. j. r. Johnston and little
son Cameron of Winslow spent
Monday at Pomona Heights. +"
Mrs. Johnston expects to start
soon for Palo Alto, Cal, where
she will make an indefinite visit.
Principal j. II. Aber reports
that Vashon school opened au-
spiciously Tuesday with Az pu-
pills in the high school and to-
tai enrolment of I'll. Miss Eth.
ell Phillips is with us again this
year and has first and second
grades; Miss Kate Harmeling,
third and fourth; Miss Grace
Mccoy, fifth and sixth; Miss
Catherine Besecker, seventh and
eighth. The Misses Stacy and
Rose, with Principal Aber, com
prise the high school faculty.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
When Frying Eggs

A tiny bit of -four added to the
grease before dropping in the
eggs prevents the eggs from
popping and SCATTERING grease,
The spider should always be
kept covered after the eggs are
dropped into the fat. In this
way they will fry lovely shade
of brown.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
How to Wash White Silk Glove.

How to Wash White Silk Gloves
Put the gloves on and fasten.
Have a basin of warm mot hot
water; use Ivory soap and wash
the gloves on your hands, change
the water and wash again, then
rinse once or twice; remove from
your hands, fold in a bath towel
and wiring; then turn wrong side
out and hang to dry.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06

Mr., Miles Standish, who has
been chief engineer at the cleo.
trio light plant for some, has
been promoted to the position of
manager, succeeding Mr.. Robin.
son, who recently resigned. Mr..
S.andish is a capable man and
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
A Carpentering Hint

A nail can be driven easily in
to plastering or into soft wood
without splitting the wood or
crumbling the plaster, if first the
end is dipped into melted para
fin.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT

receptacle will hold cold liquids.
Paraffin will also close a leak in
the lining of an ice. box. Nc.
Calls Magazine.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
A Pastry Hint

To insure a crisp, nalEy dough
for pies and pastries, knead with
a bottle filed with cold water,
instead Of the ordinary wooden
pin.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-09-06
New Use For Paraffin

A few pieces of parafiin heat.
ed and poured over the holes in
an old piece of tinware and al
lowed to harden will effectively
close a leak so that the dish or
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05

These figures show the average price
of electric power in 1912 in the entire
United States to have been only two
These reductions do not tell the entire
benefit to the consumer, as they show
only the price of current and offer no
suggestion as to the economics brought
about by improvement in electric
lamps, motors and other appliances for
utilizing electricity. In lighting alone
the improvement in electric lamps in
the last fifteen years has given the con-
sumer from three to five times as much
illumination with the same amount Of
current. That is, one cents worth Of
electricity now produces five times as
much light as 1t did fifteen years ago.
One Of the most impressive facts
shown by the above table of electric
prices is the effect that water power
development has had upon power costs.
1t will be seen that in the Middle At
lahtic. West North Central and East
South Central States. where there has
been little water power development.
the rates remained almost the same
for ten years, while in the West South
Central States. where there is no water
power development worth mentioning.
the cost of power actually increased. In
New England and the South Atlantic
States. where there has been consider
able use Of water power. the price
dropped OF one-third. while in the
Mountain and Pacific states. where the
greatest development Of water power
has taken place. the reduction was
fully ffty per cent
These figures tell the story very i'm
pressively Of what may be expected in
the way OF benefit to the industries Of
the eutire country when the 54OO0.O0O
horse power Of water now running to
wasts Is hamessed and put to work
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05
Mercy Is Shown Deserters.

Deserters from all branches of the
United States army, wherever sta
toned, will be tried henceforth at the
disciplinary barracks at Fort Leaven-
worth, according to official informa-
tion received last week. The desert
er will have thorough mental and
physical examination by experts, fol
lowing which he may have "tryout"
with the disciplinary battalion before
it is fully determined whether to
bring criminal charges against him.
The proposed change is radical de-
parture from the old method of con-
sidering deserters only as military
prisoners, guilty of serious offense.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05
Falls City sawmill Resumes Work.

Early risers and sleepers were
awakened Wednesday morning at
$3.50 by a familiar but almost for
gotten sound. The siren Of the Falls
City mill blew its first blast in neor-
ly year and half upon the NOM
ing air. Falls City people and bus
mess men are jubilant over The pros
pect Of another year with the mill
running to capacity. They expect a
continuous run under the management
of the new Falls City Lumber ard
Logging company A large number
of idle men have been given work.
and all in all, it might be said that
that siren blast the other morning
was the first little ray of sunshine
that city has seen in some time.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05
Logger Kills Wife and Self.

Because his wife had started suit
for divorce, W. J. Horton, a logger
on Tuesday walked into the store at
Rainier, Oregon where Mrs. Walker
was employed, shot and killed her and
then turned the weapon upon himself
Horton died instantly; his wife lin
gered four hours. Both had children
by former marriage. Two of Mrs. Hor-
ton S sons, Ray and Guy Wiseeup, re-
side in this county at Airlie.. Hor-
ton is said to have been heir to an
estate of $4,000
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05
Advertised Letters.

At the close of business on Tues
day, January 2, 1917, the following
letters were uncalled for in the post
office at Dallas, Oregon:
Mr.. I. D. Bentley
S. Roring
Mr.. Ralph Gregg
Mr.. Vivyan Dexter
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Duthie
Bernard Fay
Mrs. Sena Hayes
Mrs. Laura Harrington
Mr.. James G. Leggett
Mrs. F. N. Morris
Miss Caroline Sorensen
A. E. Wright, Esq.
V. P. FISKE, Postmaster
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05

calcium carbide is the important fac
tor in the f1xation Of atmospheric nitro
gen, and is the source of supply upon
which We must rely for nitric acid and
nitrates employed In making mum
tions of war and fertilizers.
All the artificial graphite used In
the world today is produced at Niagara
Falls, by cheap water power Its uses
are manifold. Practically the sole
American supply of abrasives is also
from Niagara
Considering the products of electro
chemistry, chlorine stands out as OF
first Importance The sterilization OF
water supplies of countless cities has
been made possible by the use OF
"bleaching powder" or hypochlorite
and In communities where this agent
is used typhoid has lost its terrors.
The American army and the armies of
Europe use chlorine to avert typhoid,
and other chlorine products, including
chloroform, are used surgically, both
as anesthetics and antiseptics. This
same chlorine, or bleach, makes possi-
BILE the manufacture of white cotton
goods and white writing paper Other
products Of chlorine, produced electri-
cally, enter into the manufacture Of
soaps. Even into fire extinguishers
goes this sole product of cheap electric
ity.
To meet the shortage in coal-tar dyes
by the combination Of chlorine with
coal-tar benzOn and tuluol, we are now
beginning to produce in quantities
those necessary Intermediates" for
merly made in Germany.
Metallic sodium, also product Of
electricity, is the basis for sodium
peroxide, which is utilized in generat-
ing oxygen for hospitals, for labora-
tories and for submarines and mine
rescue apparatus. 1t also enters into
the manufacture of hydrogen peroxide.
without sodium cyanide many gold
and silver mines could not operate at
profit u
New types Of matches have made
their appearance on the American
market since the outbreak OF war in
Europe. These new brands are made
In America" and largely because we
were cut off from our Norwegian sup
ply. The phosphorus is produced only
in electric plants.
These are but few of the products
of everyday use that are largely de-
pendent upon water power; many Of
these products a few years ago had no
known value. What other products re-
main to be developed with the growth
of hydro electricity no man can pre-
dict. But there is a limit on produc-
tion of all these products today. That
limit can only be passed when Con
gress paves the way for further hydro
electric development by enacting laws
which will make 1t possible and profit
able for capital TO invest in these va
rious enterprises at places where to-
day no development is taking place.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05
+.+%*T++++++++s :
THE work MOST SUBLIME )
= 4
49, Z z 4 + ~ = = 49, + i + + +

Rev. Geo. HI. Bennett, former pas
tor of the Dallas nj. f. church, bu
now Of klamath Falls, is author o
the following which he has entitlc'
"The Work Most Sublime:'
O Sunlit Day, how bright thy glor,
With gems Of beauty is; with snow.
clouds
In azure heights adrift; with flower.
Fields sabloom, and billowy graf,
o'erswept
BY rhythmic gales of summer breath
here rise
The emerald hills with oaks o 'er
crowned, and
Fruitful wales between; there noun
tains slumber,
Far away, in purple hues; while deeE
vo5c'd
Ocean the rock bound shore unceas
ing pounds,
0 Sunlft Day, how bright thy glory is
The Cteator's praise the heart up
lifted
Sings; his living power the azure SKY
And white-winged clouds declare, the
tree-crowned hills
And dewy yales; while whispering
winds from
Mountain dell and white capped wave
their story
Tell of majesty divine; but nobler
Far more beautiful than these the
sunlit
Day reveals of work sublime: It's
found where
Man with God unites in arts d;vice, Of
Goo and man most worthy---work
most sublime.
The Sanctuary this truth proclaims Of
Arts both human and divine; it's ma
tive
Oak and iron, its silica and lime
Bespeak omnipotence-eternal
Art divine; but fashioned now of pol
ished
Oak and nodded iron, the crystal
pane,
And humble bricks fast mortar-bound
by hand
OF man, in architectural beauty
Stands the House of Prayer-God' s
plan in human
Life to consummate, and his glory
share.
Gods image pure, by sin defaced,
renewed
In human hearts by pow'r divine,
nobler
Far appears than snowy crags il
lumed by
Sunsets alpine hues; the evil heart
repents,
Is born anew; the selfish mind now
moves
With charity; the hauteur Of the soul
To meekness; turns; the cynic melts
and
Loves-only when mans failing art
with Gods
Unfailing art unites in building here
The brotherhood of man-work most
sublime.