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Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
Germans Terms Ren0unCe AlsaCe
CASUALTIES FEW
IN AMERICAN LINES
(By Associated Press)

Washington. May 6.-Casualties re-
Ported today are: Six killed in action
two died f1'1m wounds, two frorl ac-
cident, nine from disease and one from
another cause. Four were severely
and forty-eight slightly wounded. Fif-
teen are ialssing. Sergeant Weigel of
.os Angeles was severely wounded.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
SCULPT0RCHARCES
OF GRAFT PR0BED
(By Associated Press)

Vby ASSOCIdCeU ItSSJ
Washington, May 6.-The president
has ordered the Department of jus
tice to investigate the charge of grafS
in aircraft production, made by Gut
zon Borglum, the sculptor, and also
the charges that Borglum is pro-
German.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
JAPS DENY PLACING
GUNS At yALO!vOST0K
(By Associated Press)

Moscow, April 28.-Japanese Con-
sui Uyeda has officially denied to the
.ir ssian foreign office rumors that
the Japane SC are, placing machine
guns in V'adiv6stok and arranging to
increase thei. forces there.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
FATAL TIDE RIP
At OCEAN BEACH
(By Associated Press)

Vby hSSOCIdCCU HO0SI
San Diego. May 6.-Search is be-
ing made for additional bodies of vic
Tins of the tide rip yesterday at
Ocean Beach. Two soldiers are known
to have been drowned and twelve are
missing.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
FORMER DUTCH MINIS
TER OF WAR CARRIES
NEW TEUTON PEACE
TERMS TO ENGLAND;
HOPES FOR SPLIT.
Allies Meet the New Peace
Offensive as They Have
Done the Recent German
Drive, Uncompromisingly
and With Solid Front.

Here are the new German peace
terms:
/. Remuneration of AIsace-LOr.
raine, which is to become autOn-
OmOus, within German fedora
ton.
2. Restoration of Belgium.
3. Germans to yield all claims
in the west.
4. Status in the east to remain
as at present.
5. Austria to make conces-
siOns to Italy in the Trentino.
6. International conference to
settle colonial questions.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06

Phone your wants to The Press
s-and get quick results.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06

PRESS WANT ADS BRING
QUICK RESULTS.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
Mrs. Palmer Dead.
(By Associated Press)

10y INooONTdVOU HSN50T
Sarosta, Fla, May 6.-Mrs. Potter
Palmer, Chicago social leader, died
today of pneumonia at her winter
home here.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
Groves New Register.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 6.--Benjamin
Groves, Sr., of Los Angeles, has been
nominate for register of the Los Ar
geles lard office.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
Billion for Planes.

(By Associated Press)
Washington, May 6.--The War De-
partment has asked Congress to ap-
propriate a billion for aircraft.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
EFRNAEs JNKkZE 70
| S2$S{$ S3S#&AA SAS$A$;% 5;%t$ %S;k S$S$! $Sa3s S$s
Britilh CaAttre Men ApdI
GuAs in a Dash Upon Ger
mani Lines in Ypfes Sail
ent-German Tanks Prove
.pismal Failure.
London, May 6.-The Brilsh ad-
yanced on the front between the Son.
me and the Ancre rivers and west ant3
southwest &C MOrlan Court, despite
strong enemy oppositions. The enemy

6ulicEcu HedVuy.
The British captured hundred and
sixty prisoners, two machine guns and
a trench mortar. The British casual
ties were light. The British positions
were improved by local fighting in the
southern part of the Amiens sector,
following an intense bOmbardment.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06

A Press want ad will help you find
buyers. Phone &C.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-06
HEAVY R0NRAR1MEN!. I.
BAIlKSPL(Al 9EQEQNS!

. = German Tanks POOR.
" 7 fBy Associate ID Press) 81
~ London, May 6.-Additiohel details
of the new German tanks, sexeral of
which madesa poT showing VII
s-Bretonn} }aSx,~April 27, ares ayail-
able. The inks Weight 4s tons esyh.
They are hSieldlY and 4,unable to>nss
gotiate bfoad trshches They CAM
not negotiate heavy sbell-torn ground
They aye pointed atgboth ends. Their
armor is of poor Iqoality. Y E
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
AN. .CETS OF COLUMBUS
HAVE RfPPY EICRI

The knights Of Clumbus gave a
dance and reception in their club
house last night, in honor Of the com
mittee and wo kers who put over the
knights war fund campaign.
The program Of the first part Of the
evening consisted Of vaudeville Miss
Gertrude Williams, OF Philadelphia.
gave some songs and stories. Harvey
Mearns gave q clever musical act, per-
forming on the xylophone, and two
other peculiar instruments consisting
OF metal tubes. Miss Isabel Galbraith
sang a number Of popular SONGS and
Ernest Dupille, comedian. gave a num-
Der OF selections The artists were all
from Philadelphia with the exception
OF the accompanist, Mr.. Curran, OF
this city.
James Gibney was the chairman Of
the committee. He made several an
nOuncements, among which was a sug-
gestion to the women who had helped
in the drive to organize permanently
for war work, making the clubhouse
their headquarters This matter is TO
be taken up at another time.
William j. llanley, grand knight
gave a few words of welcome to the
guests The program was concluded
with dancing and Ice cream and cake.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
TO ENLARGE The CI.Y
ORATO2IO S9ClEIY

The Oratorio Society has enrolled
quite a number OF new members
among the tenors and basses since the
date Of the magnificent performance Of
Handels Messiah, on December 81 last.
There has also been an increase in the
number of sopranos and altos which
seems TO make it necessary TO take still
a larger number Of tenors and basses
in order TO insure a perfect balance o.
parts. The society meets every Tues
day evening, in Trinity Parish House,
Adams street, below Delaware avenue,
and any tenors or basses wishing to
enjoy the work Of the society, who are
not now members, should make appli-
cation at once to r. Leslie Carpenter.
No S27 Adams street.
The society Is beginning the study Of
Mendelssohn's Elijah. which will be
given next season, with all the grand
eur which attended the performance o.
Messiah. Elijah is one of the three
foremost oratorios and the most dra-
matte Of them all
A program OF mixed numbers will be
prepared and sung in public this May.
Half the time Of each rehearsal, how
ever. will be given TO Elijah.
The numerical strensth Of the ora
torlo Society on December 81, was i30
voices.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
DIVORCED FIR NJ WIFE
Who WOULD CA EE HIM

The divorce petition Of Harry Weber
against Blanche Weber was heard be-
fore Judges Heisel and Conrad in SD
perfor Court today. The plaintiff was
granted a decree nisi on grounds or ex-
treme cruelty.
Mr. Weber said that he was married
on November 26. 1916, in West Pres
byterlan Church Telling Of his
trouble with his wife, Weber said thai
on one occasion she had thrown q ra-
zor at him and at another time he
woke up in the morning TO find her
trying to choke him. After these and
other efforts Of his wife TO injure him
he left her he said.
Mrs. Wober's quarrelsome disposi.
ton was attested 20 by several other
witnesses. one OF whom said she be-
lleved that "she wasn't right In hel
mind"
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
ROTARIANS NOW IN
SMILEEGE BOOK plan

Members OF the Rotary Club, at their
MONDAY luncheon 40 the Hotel dupont.
subscribed for $4,000 worth Of the
Smileage Books IN denominations OF
siOO, and these will be disposed Of by
The members The books are expected
to arrive here today or tomorrow.
To further the sale Of the Smileage
books here Stanley NJ Arthurs, the
artist, is at work en- a poster for Win
dow display and these Will be placed
on. exhibition in the store windows.
The coupons IN the books will De
given the soldiers In the various can
tOnmenls. and with these they will be
able 10 enjoy the Smlcage system OF
entertainments being provided for the
soldiers. The money realized from the
sale OF the Smileagc books will be ap-
piled to erecting buildings for the en-
tertainment and for providing the
same.
Tn commanding officers at nearly all
the camps have graphically described
the need Of the Smileage system OF en-
iertainments Due 10 lack Of transpOr-
taiion facilities at many camps and
quarantines al others, the men have to
be confined TO certain limits. A good
show inside the camp keeps their
nerves from getting to the swapping
point UNDER the strain Of nothing to
do but drill"
Smileage Books will be on sale as long
as the war lasts The campaign in place
them in every town in the country
starts on the 2Sth. Local chairmen have
been appointed by State directors and
governo 5, and it looks from campaign
headquarters as If the number Of
Smileage Books would have to be in
creased to care for the tremendous de-
mand preliminary to the actual start Of
the sale.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
EAKER NOW WANTS TO
TELL ALL WAR PLANS
By The United Press.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Secretary Of
War Baker today asked Senator Cham
berlain formally for an opportunity to
make a statement before the Senate
military committee on giving the COM
plete summary Of what has been done
by America in the war" He propose s.,
in a big way, to answer Chamberlain's s
charges against the war administration.
In his letter TO Chamberlain. the Sec
retary held that Justice demanded that
a statement be made in view Of the
sacrifices and the spirit Of officers and
men Of the army and business men
who had given their aid 10 the govern
ment in this time Of stress.
Moreover, he suggested that the peo-
pie Of the country are entitled to a fun
answer.
Bakers request was made with the
direct sanction Of President Wilson. If
Chamberlain grants the request, as he
undoubtedly will. Baker will delve into
topics heretofore untouched by the
Senate committee testimony to prove
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
MnnE M0NEY TRoM WATER.

According to the records Of the Board
of Water Commissioners, the incie ease
in water rentals so far this year has
been larger than during the corre-
spending period Of last year
The total amount of the collections
up to last night Is S9S,s24 so; for the
same period Of 1917 the total was
s97, ,i9f 20. The collections for yester-
day alone were si05si SO. The total
amount collected during the month OF
January. 1917, was s20s.isi 80, which
leaves a shortage TO be collected during
the remaining six days Of the month
OF SOS. $50 50. This small sum, It is
thought, will easily be collected, as
many OF those paying the heaviest
amount Of water rents-real estate
owners. etc.--are not coming In very
fast. but will more than likely settl'
up during the next few days
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
Jill SENIEr rCES FOR
B-SH COMPANY TEEFTS

Charles Cunningham and Joseph Du-
gan, white, and Edward Chlppey, Rob-
ert A. Lloyd and John Stewart, Ne
groes, were before the Court OF Cen
eral Scss .ons today for sentence for
their parts IN the larceny OF groceries
from the George w. Bush and Sons
Company last November
In court last week Cunningham
pleaded guilty TO two charges OF con-
spiracy TO steal; Lloyd and Stewart
pleaded guilty 10 a charge Of con-
spiracy TO steal, and Dugan and Chip
pey were convicted by jury Of lar
ceny.
Dugan was sentenced today to serve
is months In the workhouse, and 10
lay $3.50 restitution money and the
osts OF the case.
Cunningham was sentenced TO serve
six months in the workhouse and TO
nay the costs Of the case, the court
taking into consideration his plead
ng guilty.
Chippey was sentenced to serve one
year in the wOrkhouse and TO pay
sl3 80 and the cost Of prosecution.
Stewart was sentenced 10 serve six
months in the workhouse and to pay
the costs Of the case, the court consid-
ering his plea of guilty
Lloyd was sentenced TO serve four
months in the workhOuse and to pay
the costs Of prosecution, the court con-
sidering his plea Of guilty.
IN re I'd to DuT8n, Mr. Reinhardt
said that he was under a non-support
de- Of his m no IN ld..and abO 10 %
behind. lie asked that sentence be i'm
posed in such a way that some money
could go TO the sunrort the chad
For receiving stolen goods In connec-
tion with the same case, Frank ChicocRi
was sentenced to pay 80 restitution
money, TO serve one month In the
workhousc, and TO pay the costs Of the
case
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
[RJ Ct To [ONUS
SYST[R FOR co.'s
Council Said to Favor Uni
form Salary for Men
on the Force
SAY GRADED SYSTEM
"Dl EASE BREEDER y

Although members OF City Council at
their session last night did not receive
any formal request from the Police
Commission for an extraordinary ap-
propriation with which TO pay bonuses
to members Of the local police depart
ment. it was stated that the absence Of
City Councilman Robertson. Of the
0nance committee, caused the request
20 be withheld
Following the meeting Of Council
however. the matter was discussed by
those present and il was evident mat
Council looked with disfavor on the
proposition The majority OF the melii-
hers present expressed themselves as
disnleased with the graded pay system
now in vogue in the department
Councilman Mearns saying that such a
system was the disease breeder OF the
department.
Il also was stated that the proposed
bonus system would result in an IN
crease OF several hundred dollars to
one or more Of the officers As an al
ternative II was suggested that the Po-
lice Commission p oyide 500 a month
salary for each pat "olman, irrespective
of the length Of his service.
While members Of Council contended
that It would require an additional
$4,000 to adopt the budget plan sug-
gested by the Police Commission, u
was intlmated that the system would
not require such a large amount the
FIRST year. At the present time the de-
partment has a balance OF $500 added
to its funds through the vacancies
which now exist. The money which
would be paid these men If they were
on the force, is being held by the Com
mission.
The police commissioners sre under
stood to have resorted to the payment
Of a bonus in order TO induce the pO-
licemen 10 remain on the force and not
10 resign to 20 to some OF the munl-
ton plants which are offering much
better salaries than a policeman re-
ceiVes. The demand for men IN these
plants is having its effect on the po-
lice force
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
WEAK KIDNEYS MEAN
A WEAK BODY

When you're fifty, your body begins q
creak a little at the hinges. Motion is
more slow and deliberate mot so young
as used TO be" Is a frequent and un-
welcome thought Certain bOdily func
iri, LIONS upon WHICH go9d healtn a .nd ana gpp38,
weak spot is generally the bladder. I'm.
pleasant symptoms show themselves. Pain
ful and annoying complications in other
ORGANS arise. This IA particularly true
with elderly people. II you only know
how, this trouble can be obviated
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
Haarlem OIL has been relieving the in
convenience and pain due 90 advancing
years. 10 is standard, old time home
remedy, and needs no introduction. It is
now put up In odorless. tasteless capsules
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
LIEUTENANT NELSON TO BE
AT ST. ANDREWS CHURCH

Lieutenant Harry Nelson, Of the Ca
madam Expedtionary Force, who re-
Gently returned 20 America from the
Western front, will speak at St. An
drews Church. Eighth and shipley
streets, on Sunday evening, at TAB
o'clock. The lieutenants address will
be Of interest TO everyone and he will
have an especial message for church.
men. An invitation is extended to the
public TO attend this service.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25

These are easier and more pleasant to take
than the oil In bottles
Each capsule contains about one dose
Of five drops. Take them Just like you
would any pill, with a small swallow OF
water. They soak into the system and
throw off the poisons which are making
you old before your time. They win
quickly relieve those stiffened joints, that
backache, rheumatism, lumpago sciatica.
gall stones gravel "brick-d etc. They
are an effective remedy for all diseases OF
the bladder kidney, liver, stomach and
allied organs.
Go TO your druggist today and get a
box Of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem oil Cap
sules. Money refunded II they do not help
you. Three sizes. GOLD MEDAL are the
pure original imported Haarlem Oil Cap
snles. Accent no snbstitutes
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
ONE ENLISTMENT TODAY.

Leroy J. Bayard enlisted at the army
recruiting Office this morning in the
Cavalry Corps. The recruiting oGlcer
received a letter today stating that men
between ages Of 81 and 40 years with
no previous military experience are
wanted for guard duty. In case Of such
enlistments these men will not be sent
out Of the country.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
TWO GO TO HAIL

In the Court of General Sessions
early this afternoon. Frank Raneszew-
swi. who was convicted in that court
this week on a charge OF receiving
stolen goods, was sentenced TO two
months in the workhouse.
Robert II Towers convicted on a
charge Of extortion was sentenced TO
six months.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
DR WARMER TO PREACH

preach in Tiyst Mctnudist Protestant
Church, at 3 o'clock next Sunday after
noon. Dr. Warner Is the p, p,esident of
the Marylan1 Annual Conference. o'
which the local Methodist Protestant
Church is a unit.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
M- G. n U. PREsIDENT TO BE HERE

Miss Anna Adams Gordon, national
president Of the W. C.. Il. T., will speak
al public meeting in West p. esby-
terlan Church at 10 O'Clock on Tuesday
morning Word that Delaware was to
have the honor of a visit from the
national president was received by
Mrs. Lena B. Messick, the state presi-
dent, yesterday.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
HEIn on THEFT CHARGE.

John Fountroy, Negro, charged with
breaking into coin collection box on
the gas meter at No 932 Bennett street.
and Of taking $3.50 therefrom. was held
for trial by Judge Churchman today
under $500 ball
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
R296 millions of francs

Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey do not
flrlre in the list, for the simple reason
that since the war began these states
have published no Information regard
ing their financial status
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
fRE~. ~.CH COLD EE EFVE
CEEAIEfT IN EUFOPE
Rv The United Press.

PARIS. Dec. 2e-lBy Man) When
the moment comes for settling ac-
counts, whatever trumps Germany
may hold, France is sure Of holding the
Ace Of trumps-the greatest gold re
serve Of any country in Europe. The
gold reserves, which every country has
been busily accumulating, rank as fol
Evening journal., 1918-01-25

his contention that a vast work has
been done on a broad gauge scale with
the least possible delay or friction.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25

Metal workers. shop men and factory
managers VIII find good positions Of
fered them throughout the Want Ads
the coming months.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25

Real estate investments, selling and
buying OF farm lands will be prospered
through the Want Ads during the com
ing week.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
PIE Am MINK sOCIAL

The women Of the First Methodist
Protestant CHURCH Will hold a pie and
milk social in the lecture room of the
church. on next Thursday evening.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
Goals Sl5.OO

Strictly all wool
velours with big ker-
ami co lars and in
all wanted colors.
Scores of different
models for selection
and shown in all
sizes.
Evening journal., 1918-01-25

A very special introduc-
tory price for these fine
all-wool Botany serge
dresses, in advance spring
models and shown in a |
the new colors. Becoming
trimming effects in vari-
Gus arrangements. All
sizes
Evening journal., 1918-01-25
We Give yellow Trading stamps!
Goats Sl0.5O

All-wool velours
and kerseys with
large fur collars and
in a dozen or more
stylish models. All
wanted cO,ors and
all sizes for women
and misses.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-26
RUSSELuTE LITERATURE IS
QUITE POORLY APPRECIATED

Pendleton, Or, April 22.-Res
cued from the hands of. a moi
threatening to lynch him. Clifford
w. Metz, member of the lnterna
tional Bible Students Association
was brought to Pendleton this even
ing by three Freewater citizen:
and turned over to District Attor'
ney Keator for whatever action he
deemed justifable.
Metz, with three other persons,
two boys and a girl, was found to
have covered the towns of Milton
and Freewater generously with lit
treature charging the clergy with
being the force behind athe govern
ment's suppression of THE Fin
ished Mystery'-a two-page, seven
column sheet bearing the date of
April Is. His three assistants.
who are members of a Milton fam
lily, were turned loose.
Sentiment was strong at Milton
and Freewater when it was found
that the towns had been covered
with this literature. The entire
community was aroused with the
fire bell, the Home Guard was called
out and men in automobiles scour-
ed the twin towns in an effort to
locate the distributors.
When they we're found the crowd
gathered rapidly. There was much
talk of lynching, and ropes were
brought out and offered. The cool
er heads of the community pre-
vailed, however, and the man was
brought to Pendleton under guard.
He will be held in Jail here until
an investigation can be made by
authorities.
Metz is man of about 45 years,
The owner of a small fruit ranch at
Weston. He says that he was in
Milton on business and was asked
70 spend his time between trains in
distributing this literature. He
'ays he was born in America.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-26
FREEWATER TALENT WILL
PRESENT LAUGHABLE PLAY

Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown" is
the title of a gleeful comedy which
will be presented by Freewater To-
cal talent in Weston opera house
next Saturday evening, April q.
The cast comprises twelve peo-
pie, and the production throughout
is said to be conducive to laughter
unlimited. 1t has been success
fully presented at Freewatcr. Fruit
vale, Tumalum, Eastside, Ferndale
and Umapine, during tour in the
interests of the Third Liberty Loan
campaign. That fun is not unmix-
ed with patriotism is shown by the
fact that Liberty Loan subscriptions
to the amount of at least $500 are
ascribed TO the attendance attract.
ed and enthusiasm aroused by this
little play.
The leading role is taken by
Mrs. II. o. Mansfield. Others in
the cast are Alta Mason. Leta Van
Slyke, Pat Mansfield, La Vern Mans
field, Genevieve Sevy, Mr.. Hemas.
Esther Dakin, Helen Dakin, Dewey
Crimmins, Opal Glazebrooke, By
ron Schmidt.
Rather strong on local talent
themselves, Weston folk will un-
doubtedly turn out in large num-
bers TO greet the histrionic offering
of their Freewater neighbors.
Prices are 25 and so cents. No
seats reserved.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-26
Club Elects Officers

The Saturday Afternoon Club
met April 20 at the home of Mrs
S. J. Culley. Roll call was an.
swered with children's sayings. The
following officers we're reelected
Mrs. E. M. Smith, president; Mrs.
j. F. Snider, vice president; Mrs,
Frank Graham, secretary; Mrs. f.
D. Watts, treasurer. Mrs. Her.
man Goodwin was chosen reporter.
Light refreshments were served by
Mrs. w. A. Graham and Mrs. Edna
Fisk. The next and last regular
meeting of the club year will be
held at the home Of Mrs. A. j. Nc
Intyre May d.