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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28
Polk County Observer Is
Sold 10 Portland Man

Dallas, Or. Aug, aS.-The Polk County
Observer, newspaper published in this
city, was sold Saturday TO E. E. South.
ard, of Portland, newspaper man of
many years experience. H. W. Brnne,
the retiring editor, who has conducted
the paper for the past year, was recent
" granted second lieutenant s COM
mission in the United tSates army and
has been ordered to American Lake.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28

In celebration of the joint birthdays
Of Mrs. James Chinook and E. o
Siecke, picnic will be held this even
ing at Spong IS landing, when a number
of their friends will participate in the
gayeties of the occasion. Spending q
short time with Mr.. and Mrs Chinook
as their guest, is Mr.. Chinook Is moth
err Mrs. Elizabeth Chinook of Port
land.
Mrs. Gideon Steiner and Mrs. Milton
L. Meyers returned Sunday night from
Neskowin, where they have spent the
past two weeks as guests Of the R. E.
Lee Steiners at their cottage. Mrs.
Walter Denton, who has also been at
the beach with the Steiners, will re-
main there a few days longer before
returning to Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Shisler Ger
trude Cunningham of Harrisburg are
the guests of Mrs. Shisler' aunt, Mrs.
George G. Brown, for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. William s. Walton, ar
rived home Saturday evening from a
fishino and hunting trip of two weeks,
spent in Curry county, Oregon.
Miss Dora Andersen and her sister,
Miss Stanis Andersen, returned last
night from an enjoyable outing of ten
DAYS spent at Seaside.
Mrs. William H. Lytle has returned
from most enjoyable motor trip Of
several weeks. Mrs. Lytle was accom-
.ol 1ar 81 81
Stanfield of Pendleton, and Mrs. A.
L, Blomquest of Seattle They were
joined for part of the trip by DR.. Lytle
The party motored through Washing
ton and British Columbia, stopping at
the Oregon beaches on their return.
Visiting Mrs. Lytle for several days
is Mrs. Mary Epple Of Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Durbin arrived
home Sunday night from a rev weeks
soiourn at Neskowin. Miss Maud Dur
bin, who has been passing two weeks ,
vacation in San Francisco, also return
ed Sunday evening.
Miss Lola Senders and A. p. Ham
ilton of Portland were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H, Dancy yesterday. Miss
Senders and Mr.. Hamilton renamed
over for the evening in order to par
ticipate in gay little picnic at River
side Dip About twenty friends enjoy
cd the picnic supper, joining in the
dancing at the "Dip" later in the ev-
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Cox spent the
week end in Silverton, as the guests
If Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Reynolds.
DR.. and Mrs, G. Fl. Epley entertain
ID as their guests over Sunday, Mrs.
Mamie l.. Brown of Portland and her
house guest, Mrs. lena Irwin Allen of
Spokane. Both Mrs. Brown and Mrs.
Allen are Willamette graduates and
enjoyed seeing the campus and city
lgain after prolonged absence. Mrs.
Brown is the daughter OF Professor 2.
NJ. Parvin, former Salem resident.
Mrs. Allen served as hostess for the
state of Washington at the recent Pan
lma- Pacific exposition.
n
Mrs. d. j. Ballantyne and small sons
If Albany, returned home yesterday
lfter a few days visit with Mrs. Bal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28
WANTS LARGER PROFIT

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 27,-Profit of
10 per cent for builders of airplanes
for the government is too small and
unfair to manufacturers, H. D. Baker,
one of the heads of the new $3,000,00o
Engel Aircraft company, declared to-
day.
Baker, brother of the secretary of
war, said 10 per cent profit would be
entirely too low. He would not say
whether 20 per cent profit would be
suitable.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28
The German Version

Berlin, via London, Aug. 2S.-" Ex-
cept for small indentation, British
assaults between the Langemarck, Rou-
lers and Ypres railway were 'sanguin-
arily defeated, - today's official
statement declared.
The attacks were in two general
moves, the second continuing into the
night. The indentation in the German
line was northeast of Frezenberg
From the front of the Archduke
Joseph, the statement reported:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28

"North of SoJesva we were pressed
back from recently captured heights" )"
One thousand prisoners, the war Of
flee said, had been captured on the
Pruth (Russian) front.
"On Prince Leopold's line along the
northern bank of the Pruth, Russian
positions on Dolzoc height and in tho
village of Bojan were stormed. On the
hills northeast of Dolzoc, Russian re-
sistance was broken in hard fighting. "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28
yesterday at Independence.

Complaint has been filed with the
public service commission by the citi-
zens of Brownsville against the Meyer
Water company of that city alleging
that the service is unjust and discrim-
inatory and that the supply is made
uuate and the quality deficient.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28
British Active Again

London, Aug. 28.--British forces in
Flanders last night took tighter grip
on the German third line, Field Mar
shall Haig reported today in advances
of two thousand wards astride on the
st. Julien -Poelcappelle road.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28
An Artillerv DueI

Paris, Aug. 2s,-Violent artillerying
over half a dozen sectors of the French
front, coupled with raids, were report
cd in today s official statement.
ga violent German bombardment of
the California plateau and at Chev-
reaux, was stopped by the French artil-
lery,f the war office said.
"The enemy was unable to attack
French troops raided Butte Souain,
taking prisoners.
"Around verdun, in the Avoeonrt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28

Petrograd, Aug 2S.-Without even
having been under attack. Russian in
fantry around Boyanv retired, permit
ting enemy occupation of the positions,
today official statement declared.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28

stop them before destroying the com
pany 3 camps.
William Duerst, stockman, has COM
planned to the public service commits
sion that he is unable to secure six
double-deck stock cars which he order
ed from the Southern Pacific company
some time ago. He states that he wants
two cars at Corvallis, one at Independ-
ence, and three at Amity. The commits
sion investigated the situation and
found that the Southern Pacific COM
pany has not sufficient equipment in
Oregon 60 meet the request. However,
the commission states that enough sim
gle-deck cars can be secured to take
the shipment to South Omaha, Neb-
raska.
The Wells Fargo Express company
filed an application yesterday with the
ublic service commission asking per-
mission to discontinue its agency at
Butte Falls. The commission will hold
a hearing ON the matter,
The application of the Spaulding Log
ging company for a franchise to boom
logs on the Luckiamute river was heard
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28
Quit Withollt a Fight

wood and Beaumont sectors artillery
fire was very active"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28
State House News

REIMBURSEMENT Of the Benham Falls
Irrigation project by the state desert
land board was accepted by the depart
ment of the interior, according to let
ter received by the board yesterday,
This project covers about 1000 acres.
The REIMBURSEMENT was filed some
time ago, after the board had asked
for an extension of time on the con
tracts. just what win be done with the
project is not known and it may be
thrown open to the homesteader, it may
be withdrawn under the Carey act, or
withdrawn under the United States rec
iamation act.
Several additional forest fires were
reported to State Forester Elliott yes
terday but they We're small. None of
them are beyond control. The property
Of the Spaulding Logging company is
still in danger and if the fires get into
the slashings 1t would be difficult to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28

stop them before destroying the com
pany's camps.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Durbin arrived
home Sunday night from rev weeks
soiourn at Neskowin. Miss Maud Dur
bin, who has been passing two weeks
vacation in San Francisco, also return
ed Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21

fancy prices to a leading gem mer-
chant Of New York City. The one was
returned on account of its poor luster.
The jeweler remarked that it was alb
solutely worthless, az it was dead.
The gem lacked the necessary sheen
and so the rancher gave it TO one OF
his children for a plaything. 1t soon
disappeared and was forgotten.
A few days ago one of the kitchen
helpers at the Rabbit ranch killed sew
eral chickens. In dressing one of these
the girl discovered a globule of some
thing that sparkled like molten drop
OF copper She showed it to her en-
ployer. He could offer no explanation.
Some declared it was a ball of yellow
metal that had, in some mysterious
manner, become fast in the craw OF
the fowl. The rancher sent it to an
eastern city in care of a friend, who
showed it to an expert jeweler. The
man of gems pronounced it 15-grain
pearl of rare beauty and value. He Of
fered $500 for it. There is no doubt
al all about the matter. 1t is likely
the pearl once was of no value. The
fowl swallowed it and the constant
working about in its craw cut away the
dull coating and brought to light a
gem of wonderful beauty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
In Case of Sunstroke

Sunstroke is a common and danger
Gus affection. In all proba bility it is
due to direct damage to the heat cen
tiers in the brain. 1t is as if furnace
had all the drafts open with the fire
pot piled high with live Goals ana all
the hot air f'ues closed. Not enough
heat is being thrown off Heat Of a
boiling. torrid sun throwns the deli
cate nerve tissues controlling The eli
mination of heat in the body out Of
gear and the human brain furnace is
then in danger Of destruction, Death in
sLnstroke occurs from paralysis of the
breathing apparatus and paralysis Of
the heart.
Immediate medical attention is de-
manded. While a physician is being
summoned, a piece of ice rolled in cloth
or paper should be placed at the back of
the victims neck. Ice also should be
applied to the head Active friction of
the limbs and body brings the circula-
ton to the surface, where it can be cool
ed by further rubbing with pieces of
ice
Heat exhaustion is quite a different
matter from sunstroke. symptoms are
those of collapse and the patient is rest
less and anxious. Call a doctor quick
is the rule in both heat exhaustion and
sunstroke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
BELGIAN MISSION
IN BOSTON AUG. 3

Boston, July 2o.-The Belgian War Mis-
sion. headed by Baron Moncheur, will
positively come to Boston On Aug. 3.
the third anniversary Of the invasion Of
Belgium. according 10 4 telegram receiv
ed from Washington by Mayor Curley
yesterday.
The mayor Immediately issued the fol
lowing call to a number Of leading Bos
tonians:
His excelency, Hon. F. De Cartier
minister OF Belgium. has cordially accept
ed the invitation which | have had the
honor to extend i'll the name of the city
Of Boston to the distinguished Belgian
War Mission, to visit our historic city
upon Aug. 5 and 4, marking the third an
niversary of the invasion of the Belgium
nation.
In order that program Of varied and
interesting character may be arranged
in behalf of the Belgian ENJOYS. and to
be featured by great patriotic demon
stration in which the citizens of Boston
may again attest their love and admira-
ton for the noble Belgians who have
sacrificed their lives for the cause OF hu-
man liberty and a world wide democracy,
you are earnestly requested to attend =
conference to be held in the aldermanic
chamber second floor. City hall, Boston,
upon Monday, July 23 at r. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
FAREWELL PARTY
SECOND COMPANY

Portland, Me, July ga sort of fare
we'll party was held by the officers and
non commissioned officers of Second Com
pany, Maine {. A, y. 9. at Pirspury.
Pine Point. last evening-not a farewell
to each other by any means. merely the
final informal get-together of the commits
stoned officers and enlisted men before
being mustered into federal service, which
is anticipated shortly after the call into
service next Wednesday.
A fine shore dinner was served and the
party then went TO Old Orchard. where
the remainder of the evening was passed
in a most delightful manner, the visitors
patronizng literally all the various
amusements on the big beach. The men,
bers of the party apparently furnished as
much amusement for the other patrons Of
the beachs entertainment resorts as the
program of entertainment itself and ev-
erybody had good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
SENSE OF HUMoR
The People Of SIivitska Complain Of
Bulgarian Cruelty
(Herbert Corey In the National Geo
graphic Hagazine)

(Herbert Corey. in the National Geo
graphic Hagazine)
| had gone to the Macedonian town
let Of SliVitSka with a Serbian officer
who was inquiring into the recent be-
havior Of the Bulgarians. We held
court in a COW stable during a pouring
rain.
Outside German prisoner wander
ed. asking an unintelligible question.
He had lost his wits completely dur
ing the battle. He fumbled about aim
lessly. Sometimes he stood opposite
the open door of our COW stable. the
tears on his cheeks minglng with the
rain, Wounded men lay on the sop
ping straw
dozen or so compact. sturdy.
cheerful little French soldiers dried
their clothing at the fire which smok-
ed on the dirt floor. A notably sullen
priest stood by. A peasant told the
village story.
The Bulgarians were unkind to our
father here. said he, indicating the pope.
Also they were cruel to US" The pope
sneered ostentatiously. | have never seen
pope who seemed on such bad terms
with his parishioners. He half turned to
go away Then he turned back, as though
to listen to the story.
The Bulgarians said they would hang
our pope al noon if we did not give them
200 dinars," said the peasant impressively
II seemed to me that he did not meet the
eye of the pope.
What did you do" asked the Serbian
offcer who was conducting the examina-
ton. The peasant explained that they
were poor folk at Slivitska. They did not
have DO dinars. Furthermore most Of
the people of Slivitska had hidden in the
hills when the Bulgarians came
so the only thing we could do for our
father said the peasant suavely, was
to ask the Bulgarians to postpone the
event until o'clock That would give
our people time TO come in from the hills
and see our father hanged"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
rEJNIE MEMORIAL
&c MRS. STEVENS
II DEMO ERECTED

n4 Me Iulv 5n The war has re-
y acla, u thc beautiful bronze
provided AS j m NOR a. to the
H.s Lillian " Is stevens beng re-
u... u 'nls country from =, gland.
Ntt m.1e. Bu' % is .ov in place
short time IL will be rounected
'u. ,ttei service and !u u.s.. The
b. 200 usuie representing the little girl
.r o low from which water is over
was pu' IN place tbs mor.Ing and
r, We .tp get ,nmplrt" idea Of how
.Fttu with l,E -rh"p all d the
putt,ng b. tn place Is completed.
s..N.R hat tho water - not running
rio bronze agure surmounts an impos-
'.f granite base and lts appearance is
= HI rttrrtyS ~ u similar 20 the hgure
Z, temperance fountain erected in an
rI .ff, and appealed - tEuse who
.. hard rhargc Of raising funds for the
.r,ut memorial h"ralse OF the work
d ada Through th, Noman.s Christian
rs nperanct ni"n for The youth Of the
I.flor
Mrs stevens WIS q resident Of this city
rr1.t..aU, 800 - her ife she was born
lr ta,cr March 8 isu graduated from
B. N.r.f' 4 tdcml and forwards taught
t.t Few Years She married Michael
-..t.ns y merchant IN 'his city for sew
sriI ,cars aud resided here thereafter.
7u4isted iu organizing the Woman :
tNr~tiar Temper ,urr .nion IN 1874 and
~ treasurer me nest three years. In
'sr the wns elected president and served
,.'l her death two wears ago In 1s9!
NJ Stevens WIS elected vice president ~
'.- national " g. r Z and in 1895. fol-
lort~r me dcath ~ MISS Francis L Will
't-H she became president an once she
f's1 with ability mp 10 the time ~ her
rtrf. she WIS 'lso vice president ~
30 worlds W G r =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
REARING PLANT FOR
BOOTHBAY HARBOR

The United States Fish Commission
steamer Cannot. having completed the
liberation of lobster fry" and fish eggs
from the propagation plans at Boothbay
Harbor. the last having just been put
overheard is now engaged in collecting
seed Holsters. The delivery season just
ended has been a record one in point of
numbers. one billion and one hundred
and ninety-fiye million lobster fry"
and cod. haddock. pollock and founder
eggs having been distributed in the wa
tiers along the Maine coast from Kit
terry Point to Quoddy Head, OF this
amount the lobster fry" liberated
amounted to 13o,0o0,00o. less than the
record of former years. the government
money allotted for the purchase Of
"seeders" having been less than usual
Bids are out for the construction of a
rearing plant for Holsters TO be erected
in connection with the hatchery plant
at Boothbay. the Government Fish
Bureau at Washington planning an ex-
pcriment in growing the little crusta-
cesns up to what is known as the fifth
stage before being liberated At that
stage the Holsters will have attained
size of from three -quarterS to an inch in
length. perfectly developed with hard
shell and minute claws. Reaching that
size. IL is believed they will have a
better chance of coming to maturity
than when thrown into the water in the
shape of fry" The success of this ex-
pertinent will be watched with consid-
cradle interest in the coast towns. as
the lobster industry Of the state is year
n ipnnnrtanCQ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
HAD TWO MILLION
IN CHICAGO BANKS

Chicago, July 20.-Treasure of So
050,00o in cash brought to light today
in six loop banks to the credit of John
Is. Stewart. late speedometer manufac-
turer. makes Jean Stewart, years old
and Marian Stewart, Is years old
grandchildren of Mr.. Stewart among
the richest children in Chicago.
The discovery of the money was dis
closed today in Judge Scullys court in
an inheritance tax case. This is the
second hidden fortune" to be found
and added to the chldren's incomes.
the first being 100000. which the wild :
CIV about three days before her death
sent from her sick room in Aeon, y. C.,
to Chicago.
The second treasure. the one dis
closed today in the county courts. re-
veals the financial security Mr.. Stew
art thought to employ to safeguard
his fortune against possible war Sc
curity entanglements. The s2.050.000.
like the 100000 was mostly in bills
of large denominations.
The state of Illinois profits to the
extent of s43.16S.71. that being the in
heritanCe tax which has been assessed
against the hidden treasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
ATTACHMENT IN
BREACH OF PROMISE,

Boston, July 2o.-Mrs. Blanche E.
Alexander Of Beacon street, Brookline.
has filed papers in the Middlesex Coun-
" Registry of Deeds attaching the
property of Mrs. Dorothy L. Perry of
Newton in $4,000. The attachment
is brought in connection with suit
for the alleged alienation of the af
fections of Mrs. Alexander's husband.
Charles A Alexander. wealthy
Brookline clubman and leather expert.
against whom charges were made some
time ago by Miss Gertrude Allen. a
chorus girl.
Mrs. Perry, before her marriage. is
said to have been stenographer in
Alexander's Office. Her marriage took
place in July. 1914. Her husband is in
the banking business in Boston.
Alexander said yesterday that his
wife and son are in New Hampshire
for the summer. He declined to dis
cuss the case Mr.. and Mrs Alexander
have been married. it is understood,
aboute II years. Mr. Alexander is
widely known in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
PORTRAIT OF KING
VALUED HEIRLOOM

Portland Ne. July 20.-Among the
effects of the late Miss Mary C. Ray.
who died at SIS Park street. where she
had made her home for several years
is valuable heirloom which came into
her possession as the granddaughter of
General Henry Dearborn. who lived in
Maine from 1884 to 1901, when he was
appointed secretary of war by President
Jefferson. This heir loom is a minia-
ture portrait Of King John vi of Por-
tugal painted on ivory bordered by
many small diamonds arranged in an
elliptical form and enclosed in a case
made expressly for the purpose. At the
appraisal of Miss Rays estate these dia-
monds were valued at SO. The story
of how King John came to make so val
liable a present to General Dearborn is
of interest
While the general was minister to
Portugal which was from MAY T. 1922
to June 80. 1924. when he resigned. King
John was for a time engaged in trying
to suppress the rebellion in Brazil that
was aided by Brazilians living in Lis
bon The King was so sorely pressed
on one occasion by local enemies that
he would probably have been killed had
not General Dearborn given him the
shelter of the United States embassy
and the protection of its flag. Hence the
valuable gift. Before King John died
in 1926, however. the revolution haddri-
! umphed and Brazil become a separate
kingdom. General Dearborn was a brave
soldier in the Revolutionary war and
in the War of 1S12-l4 In 1889 he was
appointed United States marshal for
Maine He died in Roxbury, Mass, June
s. 1929, at the age of IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
DID NOT WORK
Sick Child No Excuse for Speed Law
Violation

Portland, Me, July 20-The claim
Of Harry Stiman of this city that his
young child was taken i'll with acute
Indigestion at Old Orchard and his
hurrying home to get some medicine
he had for the child was not accepted
speed law. and he was found guilty
by Recorder Harry E. Nixon this
morning in the municipal court. He
was fined $40 and costs but the court
RENTED the fine upon the payment of
the costs.
On cross examination by Assistant
County Attorney Hone. who conduct
ed the case for the State, Mr.. Stluan
testified that when stopped by the
deputy sheriff he did not explain 10
him his child was ill.
Ralph Diamond testified to seeing
Mr. Stiman and his family at Old Or
chard and that he was holding the
child when it was taken i'll. and sug-
gested that 1t should be taken home.
Questioned by Recorder Nixon. Mr..
Stiman testified that he had the med
icine at home and gave the child some
some upon arriving home. He testi-
fed that doctor was not called for
the child until the next morning.
deputy Sheriff Cottress testified
that when he stopped the Stiman car
the respondent said nothing about his
child being i'll, and added that the child
was sleeping in the car at the time.
He testified that the respondent stat
ed to him that all cars were going
fast and that he was trying to keep
UP with them.
Upon anding the respondent guilty
Recorder Nixon stated that the fine
would be RENTED upon the costs be-
ing paid by the respondent, He oaid
and was discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-21
Battle Front 40 Miles Deep

DR.. Joseph Ames, of Baltimore, just
home from France and a study Of the
war for the government. says the Am
erican people cannot appreciate the ire
nendous scale on which things are be-
ing done abroad ITO illustrate" he
said. lin some places the British bat
tie line in France is 40 miles deep, and
I have seen trains Of motors 20 miles
long and train Of 9inch guns six miles
long. There is a captive balloon every
five miles along the west front" One
new war trick is the locating of the en-
emy's big guns by means of sound
waves. In the battle Of Messines. So big
guns were located by these waves and
destroyed. DR.. Ames says the de-
cison lies in the air ard complete VIC
tory can only be won BY 10000 or more
fighting airplanes, with which enemy
aircraft can be annihilated