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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
.GUARDSMEN BEGIN
 ACTUAL PRACTICE
 ON FRENCH LINE

American Training Camp in France, November 3O.--A large number of na- tional guardsmen today began actual practice with automatic rifles. Target ranges have been erected at various points and at these the men fired all day. Some excellent shooting was done, the men showing by their perfect famili- arity with the operation of the rifles the value of the instruction to their mechanism which they have received at the schools during the last ie~ weeks.
 Some of the newly arrived units from the eastern and western states were in troudced to the shrapnel helmet, They are being hiked over long distances in order that they may get used to the weight and peculiar fit of this headgear In many cases the instruction of com panies is being carried out by noncom- missioned officers. the commissioned of- ficers having been sent to various schools and also along the lines of communities tion.
 The national guardsmen are showing especial interest in the tanks. Many men in ct least one contingent have applied for tank duty and 1t isp robable that many Of them will be tranaferrod to the tank section ~ the proper tisne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

In Palestine on the line extending from the northeast of Jerusalem the Turkish forces facing the troops under General Allenby are showing consid- erable activity. but as yet have made no maneuver in the nature of general attack Several local fights have taken place, however, and these, according to General ailenby, have had results ravor- able to his men.
 Following Germany's announced will ingness to treat with the Russian Bol- sheviki for an armistice having as it's purpose ultimate peace, came the state ment that Austria-H Hungary is likewise disposed. Already the government of the dual monarchy has sent an official reply accepting the present Russian governments wireless proposal for nego- tiations. Official reports say that the Russo-German pienipotentiaries will meet at noon Sunday on the northern Russian battle front and thence proceed by train to the German headquarters at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

Brest Litovsk. to discuss the Bolsheviki project.
 The letter of the Marquis of Lans- downe, one of Great Britain's leading statesmen, pleading for a restatement of the war aims of the entente allies and favoring an attempt to secure peace be- fore 'the prolongation of the war leads to tfe ruin of the ciailfzea wcg'la, s'.is still the theme for bitter discussion i:s England. Lord Robert Cecil, the block ade minister and Andrew Bonar Law. chancellor of the excheauer. both hays stated that the views of the marquis were not those of any of the members of the British cabinet. At a meeting of unionist party, MT. Bonar Law re- pudiated the letter of the Marquis Of Lansdowne, describing it as ''disas-er.' while the meeting in a resolution con- demned the utterances of the marquis
 Units of national guardsmen from all the states in the country have arrived in France. Some of the men already ars training within sound of the guns on the battle front
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
Cuban Sugar Crop
 WiU Be AuailabLe
 Ir1 the Near Future

New York, November S0-The bulk of the Cuban sugar crop will soon become available in the New York market un- der an agreement reached today at a conference of the Cuban sugar commits sion and the international sugar com mission fixing the base price at $49o per hundred pounds.
 This price represents s4.6O per hum dredweight free on board at Cuban ports plus an estimated 90 cents freight rate to New York. The actual price of the sugar at New York cannot be deter mined until the United States shipping bureau has fixed the freight rate, which it is expected to do within few days The $4.60 to be paid in Cuba is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01


 icaI affairs of the new democracy has sound a note of warning against hast, Back of what is described as toler- ant ploicy in dealing with Russia ap- parently not only is purpose to dem onstrate faith in the ultimate stabliza- ton of the democracy but faint hope that the extremist action which is for the moment in control of the seat of government at Petrograd, will refrain from violating Russia's treaty pledges to the entente allies and make separate peace. So long as there is a possibil- ity to that these overtures will fail because of the apparently irreconciliable differences between the Bolsheviki peace scheme founded on mo annexatioss and no indemnities.' and the German de- mands for compensation and adequate safeguards for the future" it is re- garded as bad policy to exert any pres sure from the outside at this stage. To do so, it Is believed would only tend to solidify the various clements around the Petrograd regime
 An additional reason for maintaining an attitude of watchfulness and reserve in Washington is found in the fact that to meet just such as this is developing in Russia is one of the purposes of the interallied conference There are inti- nations that suggestions have reached Wa saington from the French capital that 1t would be well to avoid adverse criticism here for the Russian tangfe, leaving the commissioners gathering in Paris to deal with it at this stage at least. 1t is even possible that in pur- suance of the idea that by moral sua- sion Russia can bs prevented from mak-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
Ldnsd0lune Peace Letter Was Written
 Without Authority

London, November So.-Lord Robert Cecil, minister of blockade in his weekly talk with the Associated Press. today declared emphatically that the Marquis oi Lansdowne. in writing letter containing peace suggestions. was not speaking for any important body of opinion in Eng land.
 "The most important thing to say in re- gard to 14ansdownes letter" Lord Robert said. .is that he spoke only for himself Before writing it he did not consult or have any communication with any mem- bef of the government and the memberi of the government read the letter In tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
CONGRESS MUST SAY HOW ID COLLECT
 TREMENDOUS SUM
Solons Have to Raise Five Billion Dollars in Addi- tiOn to All Other
 Amounts

Washington, November 30-Consress will have to authorize early in the session converting next Monday means of collecting from the American peo- pie between now and July about $5,- 100000, 900. in addition to the s3,6S6,- : 000.000 from liberty bonds already au . thorized but yet to be issued. the biI- lion dollars or less expected from war savings campaigns and about $3,0OO, : 000.000 from war taxes
 Moat congressional leaders believe the $5,000 100000 balance must be pro- vided principally by issue of bonds and Secretary McAdoo has told mem bers of Congress that he heartily fla vors that method Chairman Kitchin Of the House ways and means com mittee. on his return to Washington tomorrow, will take up the question immediately and the committee with in a week or two is expected to frame new bond measure If this plan is finally adopted the country probably Will be called on to absorb two more big liberty bond issues between Febru- ary l and July aggregating more than sS,5oO,0o0,00O.
 BIG FINANCIAL QUESTION
 Another big finance question which will receive the early attention of Con gress Is the continuance of loans to the allies. If the present rate of ex- tending credits to the allies is con tinued the $7.000,000 900 authorized credits will be exhausted by July 1 and Congress will have to decide whether to continue the loans after that time Six billion dollars will be required for the fiscal year begin. .it,xr T..Ix AL billion dollars month is kept up
 Wide difference of opinion exists in Congress over the question of whether the bulk of the S5.000. .000, 900 should be raised by taxation or bond issues. hut those advocating the issue of securities expect strong support from the administration. They are pre- pared to argue that the internal rev enue bureau already Is overburdened with the immense task of creating machinery for collection of the $3,- 400, 100000 war revenue expected be- fore July 1 and that great confusion would result from imposition of new taxes before opportunity has been given for the existing levies to adjust themselves to the economic situation.
 Taxation advocates are expected to make fight for establishment of new taxes on certain business lines and for Increase of income and excess profits rates. Under the present law the esti- mated receipts from incomes is $1.200, 900. .000 and from excess profits $1,220,- 000,000
 Treasury officials and congressional leaders in charge of the finance pro- gra mme have no means of Knowing at this time what success the war sav- ings plan will meet. but most of them figure on receiving between $500, ,o00, 900 and $1.00o, 900, 900 of the authorized two- billion dollar total before July 1.
 A number of other issues of treasury certificates of indebtedness may be
 (Continued on Page Two)
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 condemnation of the BoIsheviki. , ing a separate peace, some of the en- tente powers may make some sort Of acknowledgement of receipt of the Le- nine ne-Trotzky peace and armistice pro posal.
 No surprise is felt in diplomatic cir cles at the speedy acceptance by Ger many and Austria of the Lenine pro posal. It had been assumed that with
 no intention whatever of accepting any of the substantial demands of the Bol-
 shevild the German and Austrian chan cellories would not miss this great op- portunity to eliminate Russia as an of fensive military force for the many days, weeks or even months during which the skilled German diplomatists might protract the negotiations for an armistice and peace. In the meantime, of course, there may be released for ac- tive service against the British, French and Italians on the west front hundreds of thousands of soldiers maintained on the eastern front.
 It will be for the inter-allied confer ence in Paris to devise some means of neutralizing this German scheme, pos sibly by influencing the Bolsheviki ele-
 ment itself through an exposition of the
 duplicity and real aims of the Germans or by recourse to the elements in Rus sia represented by General Kaledines and other leaders who have refused to acknowledge control of the maximalists The letter of the Lord Lansdowne sugr gesting a moderation of allied war aims which has aroused such bitter feeling in England, may in the opinion of some of the diplomatic officials here, prove a powerful factor in keeping the Bol- sheviki within the allied circle by let ting them perceive that their own doc. trineS regarding peace are not lacking in support among entente statesmen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

base on which it had been hoped an agreement could be made. The Cuban sugar commission was app
 pointed by President Menocal to con fer with the international sugar com
 mittee headed by George M. Rolph, head of the sugar division of the national food administration. The Cuban con-
 ferees reported that raw sugar should
 be ready for shipment within a few
 days.
 It was reported to the international
 sugar commission that American beet sugar is moving steadily and satisfac- torily. Ohio refineries are said to be receiving about 10000 tons daily. This Twill help relieve the situation materially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
While Loued Ones Knew That " Their Boys Had Crossed Safely This Is Transformation Giuen fo fhe Public

With the American Army France Thursday November 29 National guarsmen from every the have arrived in France it is today permitted be announced They among the troops training or lately arrived. While is permitted disclose the identity of units it may be said that those which sailed from the United States arrived safely and that already in training with in sound of the guns the battle front.
 
 
  bleted aapda soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
British Casualties in
 November Total 12O,O89

London, November 3O.-BritIsh cas- uaItlcs reported during the month to- tailed I2O.Os0, divided as follows:
 officers killed or died of wounds. 11J2; men, 24,202.
 officers wounded or missing, 3537 , men, D1 ,1OS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
|18 MEN ENTOMbED. CANNOT BE REACHED
 BE ECAUSE OF HEAT

Christopher. H., November 3O.-Because of the heat. rescue crews attempting to reach the IS men imprisoned on ths S00-foot level of the New North mine of the Old Ben Coal corporation here by an explosion last night. were unable to penetrate far today. and there was little prospect for a thorough search of the workings until possibly tonight
 That only IS men were trapped was due to the fact that yesterday was holiday. and the remainder of the 7oo employees were not at work.
 Officials of the company say they have been unable to learn the cause of the explosion, as no unusual amount of gas had been noticed in the mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

newspapers with as much surprise as any. body else,
 ''It does not represent our views nor has there been any change or modiica- tion in the slightest degree in the wal policy of this country. Our policy Is still what 1t always has been and as described by the authorized spokesmen of the coun- try; namely, Premier Lloyd George Asquith. Bonar Law and Baufour It has besl put in different words by them. but perhaps is best summed up in the recent utterance of Premier Clem-
 tCont,nuea on Page Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
Huns Rush FOrWdrd and Gain Some Ground Where They HdDe Been So
 Badly Worsted

The Germans in violent offensive the entire front where the British made their notable gains last week. have pushed back General Byngs troops several points Espe cy the between Bourbon wood and Moeuv where the British line under it's impetus driven back the vicinity of the Bapaume Cambai road north of Grain court distance of about miles Likewise the southern base the enemy drove through from Gonnelu Gouzeauco another miles The village of Lavacquere captured by the Germans, but later attack recovered Other counter attacks have driven the enemy from Gouzaeu court and the ridge to the east Hard fighting still in progress the greater portion of the 15-mile front.
  General notable
 
  regarding atact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
Summary of the News

GENERAL. NEWS 1-Rninbow guardsmen nrc ss0ver there."
 Germans drive hard to beat back Haig's attack. Aged mother of dead woman on stand In trial. Fifteen thousand word query n witness was not sntisfactory. x-FamOus line of Hindenburw n safely punctured.
 LOCAL NEWS 'o-$s7.O0O Cut made by commissioners in expenses of running city. New corporations show steady growth of city. New pig club army inaugurated for Alabama boys. N
 FEATURES 4-Editorial comment. M 0-S0ciefv. sE s 5-Spors9 11--Mnrketn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
Only Few Meningitis
 Cases at Camp Bowie

Fort Worth. Tex. November So.-Not a new case of meningitis has bee nreported at Camp Bowie in two days, only one death has occurred from this disease since August 5, when the camp was estab- lished, and only eight cases have been found altogether, according to the report today of Divisional Surgeon Metcalf.
 Both pneumonia and measles have shown steady decrease since the quar- antine was established Wednesday, 1t was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
FATE OF ACCUSED SOLDIERS SEALED;
 RESULT UNKNOWN

San Antonio Tex, November so-A verdict has been reached in the court martial of the 63 negroes of the Twen- ty-fourth infantry, charged with mur- der mutiny and rioting, as a result of the uprising at Houston August B. last. The verdict will be reviewed before be- ing made public,it was announced here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01

The guardsmen have been arrlVlnS III the American zone for many weeks. They are scattered somewhat, but as far as possible the units from the same state have been kept close together. They found the regular army had made good preparations for them, and while many are billeted in houses in French towns, others have been quartered in low wooden barracks.
 ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME
 The troops from the various states have been recognized by the French pop ulation, and have been welcomed enthu- siastically. Many of the units on ar irving in billet towns, wore the French red, white and blue cockade pinned to their campaign hats.
 After sufficient time to rest from the journey the troops have been set to work training for actual service at the front In all quarters they are de- clared to be most enthusiastic and their soldierly qualities have drawn high praise from tho French instructors.
 During the last few days one unit has been working with grenades and auto matic rifles, while another has been working out military problems in ma neuvers. Another unit has been Tn the instruction trenches, which bring them as near as possible to the actual fight ing conditions. The guardsmen are all in good health. The reason why it is not permitted to mention units by name is that if one is mentioned, the way is open to mention all others. which means the revealing of identification numbers and other information of importance to the enemy. But for the information of the relatives and families of the men, every one who sailed from the United States, has arrived safely in France.
 WASHINGTON HEARS" NEWS
 Washington, November 3o.-Announce- ment of the arrival in France of the first national guard units, give the first official notice that an extensive troop movement has been accomplished, despite hostile submarines, shortage of troop and supply ships. and other obstacles, but without the loss of man.
 Thousands of men have been moved to the seaboard from all parts of the coun- try, loaded on transports and safely landed in France, without any general Knowledge of the facts having been dls- closed.
 War department officials were grati- fled at General Pershing's decision to announce the arrival of the national guard forces, but permission to publish the designations of the guard units now at the training centers in France is. still withheld. Unless General Pershing sees fit to release the information, there is no present prospect of its publication.
 1t can be stated, however, that the brief dispatch of today covers large movement that has been in progress for several weeks The next stage will be actual occupation of front line trenches.
 Guard units to be sent later will be more sectional in character. the group ing of the old divisional organization having been adhered to as closely as possible. The entire country, however, shares in the honor of having its repre- sentative units now at the front in the world war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-01
GERMANS ARE DRIVING HARD
 NO BEAT BACK HAIG'S ATTA OK
..xye of Warming!
 BoLsheuiki Must
 Be Reckoned With

Washington November 3oRealaon pot ca affairs of administration officials here to BoIshevk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-19
Portland lust now is worried about

high water. But that doesn't interest
folks living along the Willamette. There
may be all sorts of high water down
towards the mouth Of the Willamette,
but it cannot back up any farther than
the falls at Oregon City. Hence every
thing is calm along the Willamette and
will continue SC Notwithstanding the ris
ing waters along the Columbia.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-19
Rardall Judson, a GRANDSON 81 MRS. 3

L. Randall, Of this city, was drowned
yesterday in the Willamette near Port
land. The accident occurred about S
G 'clcck when the boy, who was about
is years old, was canoeing in the river
with friend. He was the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Willis E. Judson, of Monroe,
Ore. The body viii be brought to Sa-
lem for burjal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-19

Announcement is made in an Astoria
paper that George F. Rodgers of this
city will become interested in ship
building at that point. The names of the
men associated with him have not been
announced. Mr.. Rodgers was in Seat
tie several days last week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-19

( Goosbberries for canning, zoe gal.
'rard X. Richardson. Phone 494.
DR.. Stones Drug Store makes free
delivery. Phone 80.
Bert Russell writes friends in Salem
that he is now located in the grocery
business at La Grande. He was former
ly member of the Cherrian Military
band and is now playing in the La
Grande band
Chickering Square Grand piano, walnut
case, in splendid condition, just taken
in. Sold very low price. See Mr.. Saw
yer at 2. L. Stiff & Son, 44S Court
st. $40
Milton Turner, formerly with the Ore
gon Messenger of Salem, is in the city
on short leave of absence. He has
been in the navy one year and is well
pleased with his work.
Brewster piano, mahogany case, i'm
possible to tell from new. Just taken
lin trade on player. This is a splendid
opportunity to. secure high grade in
strument in a beautiful case at very
low price Terms to suit. See Mr.. Saw
yer at Z. l.. Stiff & Son, 44S Court
st. 6-20
Two mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine were
in the city today noon discussing plans
for the visit of members of AL Kader
of Portland to this city Saturday, June
80. Potentate James Moffett and Mas
ter of Ceremonies j. G. Buckingham
were the visitors.
Cherrians see yourself in pictures.
The official 1917 Rose Festival pictures
at the Bligh today and tomorrow 10c.
1917 Pose Festival movies, showing
Salem g Cherrians in parade at the
Bligh today and tomorrow 10c.
o
Miss Margaret Garrison went to Port
land yesterday where she will hold down
o nice position until school days come
again. She will make her home with
her sister, Mrs. E. s. Huckabay, at 446
East Fifty eighth street.
Cherrians in the Rose Festival at tine
Bligh today 10c.
.
Just taken in exchange, a Columbia
talking machine, late model, in perfect
condition, impossible to tell from new.
With large quantity of records. Sold
very low price. Good bargain. See Mr..
Sawyer at E. L. Stiff. & Son, 44S Court
st. 6-20l
The members of the Foresters lodge
will enjoy themselves Wednesday even
ing by giving dance at the lodge
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-19
COMING EVENTS

Tonight.
June 19.-Kay- -Corby debate.
June l9.-Kay- Corby debate, 8
p. m, at armory. Free.
June 18-25.-Red Cross cam
paign to raise $4,000.
July City election.
July 15-25.-Salem Chautauqua.
July 18.-Willamette Valley
tennis association meet in Sa-
lem
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-19


Miss Lucille Barton announces change
Of address to 598 N. 18th st. ~ block
IN Of Center). Glasses are now being
formed for summer work in singing and
correct placing of the voice. Phone
1888. 7-13
Mrs J. M. Garrison and her daughter,
Miss Mildred, leave tomorrow morning
for Newport, where they will spend the
summer.
J. Ray Pemberton, pliysician and sur
geon, room 212 Masonic Bldg. Phone
44O. 10
Jack Ryan, an old time Salem barber,
has moved to Salem with his family and
will make this city his home. He is
with w. B. ellison, having sold his shop
at Orenco after living there seven years.
DR.. D. x. Beechier. who has been
practicing dentistry at his residence
on the Pacific Highway, announces the
opening of his office, at 302 U. s.
Bank Bldg. tt
The forty-fifth annual convention of
the Oregon State grange will be held
in Salem next year, probably about the
middle of May. This was decided on
at the recent meeting held in Astoria
Rose Festival 1917, The official pic
lures showing Salem IS famous Cher
rians in parade, at the Bligh today and
tomorrow 10c
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-19

is for members Of the lodge and their
families.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-06-19
EIGHT

C~e Buy direct and eIeminate the
00 v Cs wholesalers profit. BUY AT BED
ROCK PRICES. The ]. C. Penney Co. was the first
of its kind to appreciate and put into working order
this new economic adjustment WE HAVE PUT
SALE FROM FACTORY TO USER. All these saw
ings are made possible by reason of quantity pur-
chases for cash for our It's busy Stores. THESE
SAVINGS WE Do NOT KEEP but pass on to our
customers in better goods at lower prices