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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
THE ENGLISH VIEW
By Ed L. Keen
{ UNITED Press staff corresponds

Omitted Press staff correspondent
London, Oct. 26.-A Germany that
orders repeated "baby killing" aer-
ial raids over England and France pur-
sues a murder policy on the seas, no
less than on land, now complaining
in advance-of allied brutality is
the astounding spectacle presented in
United Press Berlin dispatches today.
Officials expressed intense interest
in the authoritative interview sent by
the United Press staff correspondent
in Berlin. 1t was regarded as a strenu-
GUS effort of the kaiser war machine
to allay apprehension caused by Eng
land g recent announcement of re-
prisal policy, which would demand can
eye for an eye and tooth IL tooth y
from Germany for her aerial assassi-
nations
Germany was guilty of unheard of
atrocities in Belgium and France-and
she strovo to "cover up" by charging
the allies with similar atrocities. Ger
many invented poison gas and brought
liquid fire into use from the dark ages
and then sought to blame the allies
for cruelty in its use.
Germany s great guns deliberately
smashed the Rheims cathedral and 9TH
er masterpieces of medieval architec-
ture and Germany whined about allied
shells over her lines. Germany invented
on the seas in her subma-
rine warfare-and protected bitterly
when allied vessels refused, with
knowledge of herman Itreachery, to-
rescue U-bdat crews. Germany devised
Of women. and children
from the skies--and whispers "bru-
tality," when, after three years Eng
land reluctantly decides the devil must
be fought with his own weapons.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Fremch Join English

Paris, Oct. 2J.--Fighting half sub
merged in water, after having advanc-
ed through streams where the water
reached up to their necks, French
troops in Belgium Joined the British
in another ~ Eorious dive hgainst
the German line.
The war office statement today an
nounced that between Driegrachten
and Draibauk the st. oJensbaek and
Coverbeck rivers had been forded by
the Poilus, half swimming and with
the water up to their shoulders. Then
the wet warriors flung themselves in
10 the attack and progressed over q
wide 'front.' Draibank village, Pape-
COED and several farms which had been
transformed into strong enemy fortifi-
cations, were taken. Many prisoners
were captured.
OF the fighting elsewhere, the state
ment said the Aisne front was calm.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
GERMAN OFFICIALS ARE
SHOCKED BY PROPOSED
BOMBING OFT1zEIR CITIES

that London had become "a second
WoOlwich' (Note; Woolwich is one Of
England Is great .arsenals and muni-
tions plants.)
Hitherto, whereas our enemies
have increasingly bombed open towns
such as Karlsruhe, Frankfort on Main,
Baden, Freiburg and Tuebingen, the
effect of such brutalities on the popu-
lation has been the opposite of that in
tended. 1t has strengthened the pub
lie 8 determination to hold on"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
LIBERTY BONDS AT o. A. C.

Oregon Agricultural College. Corval.
lis, Oct. 26.-The students usual con-
vocation hour was turned into citi-
zen liberty bond meeting held in the
men s gymnasium Wednesday. The
band gave a couple of selections and
the entire audience sang the first and
last verses of 90 America. " The speak
ers were E. ]. Adams of Eugene and
Father Kane from Monroe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Railroad Women Ready
To Take Mems Places

Chicago, Oct. 26.-wives of railroad
men are ready to take their husband IS
places and run the train if necessary
to yNp the war.
- was made clear today by dele
= the convention of the Ladies
2.qs of Railway Conductors.
20 \ already put in my applica-
tie z e. Baltimore and Ohio rail
roa, ~ OBJ as engine wiper and
am r, . any kind of work they
will @ ~ said Mrs. May Keith Of
Chicago y. Z to run an engine and
"We arr Nnd ready and there
is not one ere who wouldn It
gladly take -sband's place on a
train," said 4 $. ]. M. Sewell, presi-
dent Of the organization.
Meanwhile the organization took up
plans for Red Cross work. Members de-
cided today to aid by making bandages
and contributing other supplies. Nearly
all of them have bought liberty bonds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
BAN JOHNSON CALLED.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. as
Ban johnson, president of the
American league, has been or
dered to report Immediately for
war service in France, he stat
ed in a telegram here this after
noon, cancelling a speaking en-
gagement. 1t is believed the
baseball baron will be connected
with the intelligence department
abroad.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Russians Still Advance.

Petrograd, Oct. 26.-Further advances
by Russian troops in the Riga sector,
following German evacuation of a great
section Of ground formerly held by tho
enemy, was announced in today's Of
fetal statement.
nIn the Sigund manor sector, from
Lenewarden to Sastle, and as far as the
Riga Orel railway line, we advanced
without discovering the enemy" the
statement said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Ranorts at Washington.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Confronted
with a powerful Teutonic offensive
against Italy, Foreign Minister Sonnino
was reported in Rome cables today to
be delivering a speech of unusual inn
port before the italian parliament on
the cabinet crisi. No details of his text
were given.
Semi-official Rome reports indicated
that the Austro German forces are try
ing to cut off the advanced Italian
positions on the Bainsizza plateau In
today fighting
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
SHIPPING TO ITALY.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Italy
will receive l25,OO tons of ship
ping at once, the shipping board
announced today. The tonnage
will include 25 ships taken from
coastwise traffic. Great Britain,
which has been attending to
the shipping wants of France
and Italy, is no longer able to
do SO on account of submarine
losses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
WOMEN CANNOT VOTE

Indiananolis, Ind, Oct. 26.-The In.
diana supreme court today affirmed
the decision Of the lower court and
held unconstitutional the law passed
by the last legislature granting the
right Of women TO vote.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Believe Jealousy Was
Cause Of Tragedy

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 26.-Sisters of
the dead woman today believed that
jealousy prompted the murder of Mrs.
Bertha Volkmar, 81, and the suicide
of Charles Butcher of La Touche, Alas
ka The bodies were found in Butchers
room at the home of his victim g three
sisters, 2815 Yesler way. Mrs. Volk-
mar husband is a government carpen-
ter foreman at Anchorage, Alaska. She
was sister of Pete Standridge, mem
Der of the Los Angeles baseball team.
A note scribbled on the back of an
envelope. addressed by typewriter, to
M. R. Ward, manager of the Grays
Harbor Shipbuilding company at Aber-
deem, Wash, was found in Butcher s
pocket. 1t read: "Cremate my body.
You will find $75 cash and liberty
bonds for $500. Send TO my sister, Mrs.
T. l. Gates, Phillipsburg, Kans. y
Butcher had evidently bought the
bonds just prior to the double tragedy
when he fired three shots into Mrs.
volkmar' Is body and one into his own.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Winter May Save italy.

London, Oct. 26.-Germany often
siye against Italy looks serious at the
start-but the season is bad for such
a campaign. Italy is well munitioned
and amply provided with troops and
observers are united in complete con-
fidence in her ability to weather what
ever storm the Germans may raise.
This view was expressed in various
quarters here today. What interested
British observers the most in the whole
situation was the fact that the Isonzo
offensive was regarded as further evil
dence of Austria g military impotence.
1t is Germany that is waglng the Ital-
ion drive. German troops, German Off
GERS, German munitions and German
warplanes are in control.
Well informed observers here held the
German control of this effort likewise
established Germany's s intention to keep
Austria under complete vassalage to
Berlin.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Great Victory Claimed.

Berlin, via London, Oct. 26.-Austro-
German forces in their great drive on
the Italian front have already eaptur-
ed thirty thousand prisoners and taken
800 guns, today's official statement de-
clared.
Nocturnal Anglo-French attacks
failed everywhere" declared today s
war office statement.
"The enemy attacked at several
points since dawn
Under our pressure the Italians
have begun to evacuate the Biansizza
and Heiligongeist plateau" to-day Is of
ficial statement asserted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Early Report of Progress.

London. Oct. 26.-British and French
forces in Flanders joined in another
great drive today.
"Northeast of Ypres, British and
French troops attacked at 5:55 this
morning, and made satisfactory pro-
gress, - Field Marshal Haig reported.
Grain fell heavily during the latter
part Of the night and is continuing to-
day,V the official statement added.
This is the second blow struck by
combined British and French forces
against Germany's vital sPct in Elan
wers. in five days. A terrific drive
drive launched Monday carried the
French tri-color and the British union
lack forward on the Passchendaele rldge
and drove the enemy back nearly a
mile further.
Presumably today's drive is in exact
" the same location. All Of Haig's op-
erations for the past month, seven
blows in all, have been here. inc
nspushO is to cut the German line OF
at Roulers and thus 10
menace from the flank the German sub
marine base at Zeebrugge and Ostend'
Ronlers is now only about five miles
from the most advanced positions re-
ported before today's resumed drive.
Not only that, but the British ana
French have taken practically all Oh
the high ground of the Passchendaele
ridge. As soon as all of this eliminating
territory is reclaimed, the way will be
open to the pivot city-except for the
Flanders mud of the intervening low
lands.
The greatest elation was expressed
here today over the magnificent eyi-
dense afforded by France Of her mill
tary strength. General Petain is now
conducting two major offensives, one
on the Aisne front, by which the Ger
mans have been thrown back in CON
fusion from a key position, the other
with the British in a tremendously I'M
portant assault in FLANDERS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Will Stand by
Russia and Runania

London, Oct. 26-Britain will never
make a separate peace with the central
empires at the expense of Russia or
Rumania, Lord Robert Cecil, under-sec-
retary for foreign afafirs, told the house
of commons today. He vigorously denied
the government was seeking such an ar
rangement and declared that Great Brit
ain would stand by Russia to the last
and assist her in every way to consoli-
date her new won freedom.
England will not desert Rumania" "
Lord Robert added.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26

Lord Robert Cecil's declaration was
made probably with two objects in
view-to dispel the possible effects of
the sinister propaganda conducted by
Teutonic agents seeking to ALLEVIATE
Russia and Rumania and induce them to
sign a separate peace and to disarm the
Russian Bolsheviki, who have been
spreading the idea that Great Britain
was planning to betray Russia into the
hands of Germany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
Political Troubles.

Rome, Oct. Resignation of the
Italian cabinet is impending according
to semi-official newspaper announce
laent today. 1t was declared the minis
ters will present their designations to-
day.
The cabinet IS fall was made certain
by the vote of 314 to SO by the chamber
of deputies to reject an order Of the
day expressing confidence in the gov
ernment. The chamber then suspended
its sittings until the cabinet CRISIS was
adjusted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26

The Italian cabinet, under Paolo Bo-
celli, has been steadily losing ground IN
the Italian parliament for the past sew
eral weeks. Socialist strength has been
increasing Possibly also the recent
Austro- German success in the big Teu-
tonic drive on the Isonzo front has
precipitated crisis.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26

On the right bank of the Meuse around
lie Chaume wood, there was sharp
fighting in which the Germans gained
a foothold on an advanced trench.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-10-26
ALLIES Drive AGAIN
IN FLANDERS REGION
IN SPITE OF storm
Satisfactory Progress Is Re-
ported Northeast Of Ypres
Early This MOning
(By william Philip simms)
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
With the British Armies in Flan7
ders. Oct. 26.-Fifty minutes af-
ter British forces went over the top
early today in concerted Anglo-French
drive, German pill boxes two thousand
yards distant succumbed to the fury OF
their attack.
Half an hour later the same fighting
British were swarming in desperate bat
tie around Poldhoek chateau.
At Gheluvelt today the British were
lighting astride for the first time in
months. Haig flung his cavalry into
the fray and they fought successfully.
They were also reported in action
around Passchendaele.
The two thousand yard initial gain
was to the west of Fasschendaele From
there the line of attack probably ex-
tended as far north as Houlthoust for
est, where at the time tl-is is written
British have made good. progress. To
to the south there was fighting as far
down to line as Gheluvelt.
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Oregon: Tonight
and Saturday fair
moderate north
westerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
Land FRAUDS FOUND
under HOMESTEAD ACT
Prosecutions Will Be Conducted by
Interior Department.

The State legislature of Idaho has for
warded to Congress a joint resolution
stating that there Is strong evidence TO
indicate that lands already applied for
under the stock-raIsing homestead act
recently passed. are sought by dummy
entrymen acting in the interest OF
wealthy corporations, firms and individ-
Gals engaged in cattle and sheep raising
Secretary of the Interior Lane has re-
ceived a number of communications from
individuals in the Western States making
similar charges. and the indications are
that extensive land frauds are being at
tempted under this law.
The act. like other homestead laws. was
designed to encourage the making OF in
dividual homes upon the public domain
and the Secretary has directed a vigorous
investigation and prosecution OF fraudu-
lent claims.
One who enters land either directly OF
indirectly, for the benefit OF other persons
or corporations. will not only have his
entry cancelled and forfeit his homestead
right, but will be subject to crimins
prosecution for perjury, and upon con
viction may be fined not more than S2.0Ct
and imprisoned not exceeding FIVE years
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
ASK SUPREME court
TO DISSOLVE TRUST
Harvester Monopoly in Restraint ot
Trade Alleged by Government.

The Supreme Court yesterday was asked
by the Department of Justice to dissolve
the Harvester Trust The law depart
ment Of the government filed a brief in
the Supreme Court asking that tribunal
to affirm a decree of the United States
District Court for the District of Min
nesota which court had ordered the dis
solution of the alleged trust on the
ground that II was a combination in re-
straint OF trade.
The decision of the Minnesota court
had been appealed and the case now lies
In the United States Supreme Court
awaiting decision on that appeal
The brief alleges that a group of men
and companies organized a trust COM
posed of several independent manufac-
turers of harvesting machinery and ac-
cessories. That these elements in the
trade. through the agency of ]. P. Nor
gan & Co. combined their industries and
formed a combination which dominated
the trade and restrained normal compe-
tition, is charged by the government. The
governments brief sets forth that the
defendants admit control OF from 50 to
IS per cent of the trade in harvesting ma
chinery upon which the farmers OF the
United States are dependent.
The governments brief asserts that un-
less the court dissolves the Harvester
Trust the way will be open for the for
nation of trusts, monOpolizing food, fuel
and other necessaries.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
KAPPA SIGMA men
TO give BANQUET
Will Be Feature of Annual ConcIave
of Greek Letter Fraternity.

Secretary McAdoo. Judge Covington,
Dr. Carey Grayson and Congressmep
Campbell and Goodwin will be some of
the speakers at banquet at Kappa
Sigma Fraternity to be held at the Uni
versity Club on the night of February
IA. p. D. Gold will act as toastmIster
This banquet will be the crowning event
of the annual conclave to be held by the
Kappa Sigmas In District ". on Febru-
airy % and "a.
The eight chapters which compose Dis
trict ". are the mother chapter at the
University of Virginia. and chapters at
Randolph Macon College. Washington and
Lee University, William and Mary Col
lege Hampaen- Sidney College, University
of Maryland. Richmond College ami
George Washinston University During
the conclave the Alpha-Et chapter at
George Washington University will act
as host.
On Friday February %. the delegates
Will be entertained at luncheon in the
new Ebbitt Hotel at 1890 p. M, followed
by a theater party. In the evening there
will be a smoker and reception in honor
OF the delegates and visitors at the Alpha
Eta chapter house at 100 Vermont avenue.
The business meeting of the conclavs
will be held at the chapter house at II
O'Clock Saturday morning, and will be
followed by a luncheon at the house 1T
p. m. In honor of the delegates. The
afternoon will be given over to an auto
mobile trip around the Capital.
On Saturday at $50 p. M the Washing
ton Kappa Sigma alumni banquet will
be held at the University Club.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
WILL EXAMINE POLICE
CANDIDATES TODAY

In order that the men who desire to
become members of the police department
may not lose time from their present
employment, Maj. Raymond Pullman, su-
perintendent of the police department, has
arranged for a special examination Of
candidates in No. 3 truck house, Four
teenth street and Ohio avenue northwest.
The examination will be held this af-
ternoon at 2:30 O'Clock. All applicants
must be provided with proper applica-
ton blanks. Men Qualifying In the ex-
animation will be eligible for appoint
ment as privates of class No. / as soon
as the District bill passes Congress.
Sixty-three men were examined on FIJI
day, and 1t is stated that Of those already
examined, from 10 to 20 per cent were
up to the high standard required for ser
vice with the force.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
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The Washington herald., 1917-02-18

ing In q pool Of blood to the right OF
where the machine stopped A passtng
automobile rushed him to Emergency
Hospital, where he died at i:& yesterday
morning His wife and son were, with
him at the end
Ochsenreiter, who Ia a typewriter sales
man, with ofices In the Evans BuiIdfng.
was held by the police. charged with
collidine and operating an automobile
while under the influence Of liquor. He
was released on 1900 bond short time
before Joamini died. Orders were irnme-
diateiy issued for the re-arrest OF ochsen-
reiter.
Joamini, who was a native of Rome,
was 10 years old. He had been employees
ct the Argentine Legation as private sec
retary and translator for ABOUT toui
years. Testimony given at the inquest
vas TO the effect that Ochsenrster was
under the influence Of liquor when the
accident occurred ard was driving al tne
rate of about seventeen miles an hour.
owens told the jury that he saw the sp-
preaching team while II was sixty ieet
distant and thought that one or the otner
OF the drivers would turn out.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
PARIS STILL FETES
u. S. ENVOY GERARD

Paris. Feb. 17.-Social affairs made up
the days activities of James w. Gerard.
former American ambassador to Ger
many. Mr.. Gerard was invited as the
guest of honor at a luncheon given by
Premier BRAND at the Foreign office and
this evening. the ex-ambassador and Mrs.
Gerard were entertained at a dinner party
given by Ambassador William G. Sharp
and Mrs. Sharp OF the United States en-
bassy. In addition Mr.. and Mrs. Gerard
received a number OF informal calls at
the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
The American diplomat is still very
much incensed over an alleged interview
with him which appeared in The Matin
under the signature of Hugue Leroux
When it was called to the attention of
Mr.. Gerard, he branded the writer as a
deliberate. adroit and monumental liar. &"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
HOLD MOTOR DRIVER
FOR ATTACHES Death
Grand Jury viii Act in Case of Col
hssiop Victim. -

Frank B. ochsenreiter, 2s. $40 Shepherd
street northwest, was yesterday after
noon ordered held for the action of the
grand jury in connection with the death
Of Frank l.. Joamini, sttache OF the Ar
sentine Legation, by the coroner's jury
sitting in the case
The accident occurred shortly after 8
O'Clock Friday evening. The foreigner
was seated In the rear seat of the ma
chine while In the front were seated the
owner, Ochsenreiter. and Welding d.
Owen, i7e4 Corcoran street northwest
Neither of the occupants Of the front
of the vehicle were seriously shaken up
when their machine struck horse and
wagon driven by Edwin. Reed, colored.
which was coming in the opposite direc-
ton
After the accident the men In the front
seat looked for their friend and discov-
cred him unconscious on the ground ly-
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
OCCUPATION, FLY.FEEDER,

New York. Feb. 17.-Some odd occu-
pations have been brought TO the atten-
ton of the authorities since the rush for
naturalization papers began. but Clerk
Bradshaw, of the naturalization bureau
in the Municipal Building, in Brooklyn,
believes he has discovered the queerest.
Charles Ottamar Schoos, of Brooklyn,
an employe Of the Rockefeller Founda-
ton. appeared before him yesterday and
gave the occupation of fiy-feeder. When
asked to explain. he said his duty con-
tsetse flies and other insects being kept
for experimental purposes at the founda-
ton.