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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
LLOYD George VICTOR
Government Surn1ounts Another
British War Crisis.
Plea That America Swayed Versailles
Council Conquers the House
of Commons.

London, Feb. 21.-Premier Lloyd
George and his government have sur
mounted another "crisis" and the par
liamentary waters at Westminster ap-
pear to run smoothly once more after
a weeks turmoil stirred up by the re-
tirement Of General Robertson, chief
Of the imperial general staff.
After the premier ID the house Of
common defended tEle recent reorFa n
izati0n Of the Versailles council with
the added powers given to It and his
dealings with the famous British chief
of staff, Sthere was no proposal for a
vote Of want of confidence, but Fl. FL.
Asquith, the former premier, expressed
regret that the explanations had not
been given week ago, when the pre-
mier declared he could not go into the
subject without giving information to
the enemy. Mr.. Asquith supported the
right of parliamentary criticism in such
matters.
The plan finally agreed upon by the
council, Premier Lloyd George said,
was due largely to the strong official
representations which the American
delegates had submitted in the form
of a memorandum, and the premier
several times reverted to the influ-
ence which American policy had eN-
trcised upon the results of the con-
ference.
He paid warm tribute to General
Robertson and expressed the regret of
the government that it had been I'M
able to induce him to take position
in which his abilities would be most
useful. He declared that their per-
sonal relations always had been cor
dial.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
GERMANS IN WEST ARE QUIET
Offensive Movement Still Waits-U. S.
Artillery scatters shrapnel Over
German Trenches.

London, Feb. 21.-Although quite
prepared to advance against defense
less Russia, the Germans still make no
offensive movement on the western
front. Activity on the British and
French fronts has been confined almost
wholly to artillery bombardments, par
ticularly on the Arras-St Quentin sec
tor, in Champagne and northeast OF
Verdun. On the American sector a
German patrol has been dispersed with
casualties and the American artillery
has been scattering shrapnel over the
Geman trenches. Raiding and artil-
lery operations are becoming more ac-
tive on the Italian front.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
PEACE CASUAL TIES TOP WARS
Manufacturers Told Yearly Total Is
$4,000 Dead, 100000 Hurt-Ac-
ecidents Preventable.

New York, Feb. 21.-The injury Of
q man in the shop IS as important an
incident as a man disabledi in the firing
line, declared Frederick w. keough OF
the National Association of Manufac-
turers, in an address before the West
Side Y. M. G. A.
Fully so per cent of the accidents in
America, which, he said, exceed the
military casualties in Europe, are pre-
ventable.
'If the prospective military casual
ties were announced as $4,000 dead
and 100000 wounded" Mr.. Keough
said, shudder of horror would thrill
the nation. But because waste of man
power in industry has been common
place, the annual industrial record is
dismissed as an unpleasant necessity"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
AIRCRAFT PUT UNDERGROUND
Germans Take Step to Protect Ma
chimes From British Raids In
Belgium.

Amsterdam, Feb. 21.-The German
army is now constructing underground
hangers for its airplanes as protec-
ton against English bombing raids,
says the Echo Beige. At one of the
principal Belgian airdromes hangers of
this type, capable Of housing IL ma
chimes, has been completed by the use
of war prison labor. The hangers are
of great depth and are protected over
head by thick roof Of concrete and
earth. The machines are underground
and emerge on a long runway In full
flight.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
YANKEES TRAP FOES
U. S. Sentry Gives Alarm aand
Guns Riddle Raiders.
German AirpIane, Disguised With En-
tente Markings, Fires Into
American Trench.

With the American Army in France,
Feb 21.-A German patrol, ready to
anlb sh an American patrol, was dis
covered early In the morning by sem
try, who gave the alarm by d rife shot.
Then the American machine guns rid
died the enemy.
The Germans fed, carrying their
casualties with them, but the ground
where they had been was later found
to be covered with tell-tale red stains.
The sentry saw two Germans near
the parapet and moved to listening
post for q better view. He then chal-
lenged. A shot in his direction was
the reply. The sentry fired at the
enemy and heard a German shout as
the bullet probably hit its mark. Ger
mans then appeared to grow out of
the ground all around and began TO
throw grenades in the direction of the
American trenches. Machine guns and
rifles went into action from another
section of the trench, sending a hail
Of bullets into the enemy, who retired
on the run.
There were no casualties among the
Americans. 1t is thought possible that
this was the same patrol which set a
successful ambuscade last week. The
American forces feel that they have
at least exacted partial reparation.
Gas shells In considerable numbers
were sent against the American bat
teries, but no damage was done.
Neither were there any casualties.
One enemy plane, which was dis
guised with entente markings, flew
over one of the American trenches and
fired stream Of machine gun bullets
into it, but without any result. The
enemy aviator escaped.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
TAKE ENEMY FIRMS IN MANILA
American Officials Seize Nine German
and Austrian Concerns-Custodi-
an Is Appointed.

Manila, P. l., Feb. 21.-Acting on be-
half OF the custodian of alien enemy
property, Governor Harrison seized
nine German and Austrian firms In Ma
Mia, naming one British and eight
American receivers. The provincial
branches of these houses were closed
and placed in the hands of the con
stabulary pending action by the receiv-
ers Archibald Harrison, brother OF
the governor, Is acting rs deputy GUS
toGian of enemy property.
Notwithstanding the miners union
has furnished more men for military
service than has any other single In
dsutry, the union officials assert that
more than 300,000,000 tons of coal can
be mined annually in excess of the
nations maximum demand for all pur-
poses, including export, If the rail
roads could furnish the ears necessary
to handle the output.
Mine Workers in national Army.
A service flag, said to be the largest
In qle country, and bearing 1919
stars was swung as canopy in the
hall where the United Mine Workers
OF American held their convention at
Indianapolis. -
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
BRITISH WIN NEW VICTORY
German Raid Repused and Many
Huns Are Killed or Taken
Prisoner.

London. Feb. 21.--A German raiding
attack on British positions near
ArleIilx- en- Gohelle, south Of Lens, was
repulsed by the British, tits announced
officially The statement follows: AT
ter a heavy preliminary bombardment
the enemy attempted to raid our line
last night east of Arleux-en-Gohelle.
The attacking party was completely
repulsed by our troops with the loss OF
a number of Germans killed or taken
prisoners
"A successful local enterprise was
carried out early last night northeast
Of Wytschaete. Several prisoners
were captured by u.s."
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
DOUBLE PROFITS CONDEMNED
Food Administration Objects to Re-
sale by Wholesalers on Same
Lot of Goods.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Double mid
clemens profits on foodstuffs, with a
resulting price advance to the consum-
err, caused by the practice of whole
salers in selling to one another to
make up deprecated stocks, were con-
demned in statement issued by the
food administration.
Although often 1t is necessary to re-
plenish supplies by purchase from an
other dealer, the statement said, there
is no justification for placing two
wholesale or retail profits on the same
lot of goods.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
AMERICAN FLYER SHOT DOWN
Ten Machines of the Kaiser Attack
Lone Yankee Aviator
in France.

Washington, Feb. 21.--Vice Admiral
Sims advised the navy department that
the American seaplane in which En-
sign Albert Dalton Sturtevart, q. S. N.
r. f., was lost, is claimed by the Ger
mans to have been shot down in flames.
Ensign Sturtevant was second pilot in
the machine. Apparently this machine
was attacked by ten enemy planes, !"
the dispatch states.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
WAR TRADE BOARD RULING
Body Authorizes Entry of Imports in
Transit February 16-LIcense
Is Unnecessary.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The war trade
board published general license
through the customs service authoriz-
ing the entry into the United States
without individual import license of ell
commodities which were in transit on
February 16 and for which an import
license was unnecessary before the
presidents proclamation Of that date.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23

Amsterdam, Feb. Give can no
longer believe in the pacific intentions
of Russia and must see that peace and
order prevail in the occupied regions
Of the adjoining countries" Doctor Won
Kuehlman, the German foreign minis
ter declared in addressing the reichs-
tag main committee.
The foreign minister said he hoped
Germany's new war with Russia would
strengthen the inclination for peace at
Petrograd.
Gwen today" he added, tive are pre-
pared to conclude peace which CORE
spends with our interests"
Teutons Disappointed.
London, Feb. 21.-Germany's new
war against Russia apparently is not
popular with the German or Austrian
people, according to comment in the
press of the two countries.
When the Brest Litovsk negotiations
closed all talk in Germany was Of
peace. The school children were given
holiday and Joy bells were rung
The public apparently did not discrim-
mate between peace with Ukraine and
with great Russia, but acclaimed it as
a general peace with Russia.
George Bernhard, in the Vossische
Zeitung, emphasizes this point and
wants an explanation of who was re-
sponsible for this disappointment. The
seesttlE NeaFa rs les- the same line
and says:
"rhe more we NEEDLE In Russian af-
fairs the more we get away from
peace. What must be done is to stick
to the defense Of our own soil and to
make peace wherever possible without
annexation or forcible amputations."
Austrians Are Alarmed.
A large section of opinion in Austria
Hungary also is alarmed over the pros
pect of a renewal of war with Russia.
Dispatches from Amsterdam and
Zurich quote Austro-Hungarian news
papers to this effect and a Vienna dis
patch to the Vossiche Zeitung reports
a rising of feeling against Germany on
account of her action against Russia.
The Neue Freie Presse and the
Reichspost argue that as Austria-Hun-
gary no longer has any enemies on her
eastern frontiers, she is not called to
interfere In Russia internal affairs,
The Arbeiter Zeltung, Viennas leading
socialist newspaper, insists emphatic
ally that Austria Hungary must not
take part in q new offensive. 1t thinks
that the invasion of a totally defense.
less country will gain the German gov
eminent little support among the Ger
man workers, who, although they en-
tered the war against czardom with
enthusiasm, will not indorse its con
tinuance for the purpose Of overthrow
ing the labor government in Petrograd
"Austria-Hungary," 1t adds, "cannot
hinder the plans of the German impe
rialists, but it cannot and dare MOI
join Germany in new war on Rus
a.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
DardaneIles Facts After War.

London, Feb. 21.-The British gov
eminent has decided that the second
and Anal report Of the Dardanehes in
vestigation commission is not to be
published until after the war. Publ
cation at present, it is stated, would
not be in the public interest"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23

wfIrd IL very fortunate reconnaissance
undertakings along different parts Of
the Tine.
HGerman units were also active.
Their attempts to reach the French
lines were temporarily successful in
the vicinity Of Bezonvaux and in AL
sacex However, seven German raids
at various other points broke down.
French artillery kept the enemy con-
Wtantly engaged along widely scat
tered AREA.
.aThe British front was also the
scene of numerous minor engagements.
No Important actions took place and
the enemy, who was evidently busy
with the grouping of units and dispos-
ing fresh forces recently arrived from
other theaters in the front line, under
took only such accommodating engage
ments as to familiarize the new units
with the nature Of the terrain in front
of them
ssIIiahe Italian theater the enemy has
agairknssumed an aggressive attitude.
GeFmans May Move on Petrograd.
sTIR concentration of an important
bodyIbf German cavalry in the vicin-
ity of Riga Is noted, and it is believed
that ahe Germans may find it expedi-
ea1n advance on Petrograd. 1t is diff
AetaEn the exact status Of
afTaDI h southwestern Russia. The
Russian eontingents are evacuating the
Armenian centers south of the Black
sea.
at is important to record that large
contingents of Arabs are joining the
forces of the shiek Of Mecca, who is
cooperating with the British.
1.-THE Arabs have defeated the Turks
in two encounters, occupied Ell Mazreh
southeast Of the Dead sea, and are ad-
vancing along the Hedjaz railway to-
ward Maan."
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
BRITISH DOWN FOUR FLYER
Naval AIrmen lombard Airdrt
Docks In Belgium, the Admlralf
Announces.

London, Feb. 21.-Naval airmen con-
tinue to lombard docks, airdromes and
bther targets In Belgium and have ac-
counted for four German airplanes, the
admiralty announced in a statement.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
EXCESS Profits Tax Blanks Received

Washington, Feb. Incorporation
excess profits return blanks were re-
ceived at the treasury from the public
printer and distribution to revenue col
lectors was begun.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
Also Capture Several Hundred Guns
and Great Amount Of Rolling
Stock.

Berlin, Feb. 21.-The German In
yaders of Russia have taken 2,5OO
prisoners, several hundred guns and a
great amount Of rolling stock, accord
Ing to the war office.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
Eartbouake In China Kills 1000.

Tokyo, Feb. 21.-Two thousand per-
sons were killed or injured in an
earthquake which practically destroyed
the Chinese city Of Swallow, according
to a dispatch from Hangkong.
GERMANS TAKE $500 RUSS
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-23
CONQUER RUSSIA,
IS GERMAN PLAN
Kaiser's Foreign Minister Tells
ReiChstag That Drive
Must Go On.
WANTS OWN kind OF PEACE
Declares Teutons No Longer Believe
in Pacific Intentions of Russia
Austrian Press Aroused at
New War Against Savs.

Berlin, Feb. 21.-The war Office an
nounces that German forces have
pushed forward northeast Of Dvinsk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17
No Gasoline For Sale
On Sunday Hereafter

The Oregon State Council of Defense
has requested that no delivery of gaso-
line, engine distillate or other petrol
cum products be made on Sunday and
as result the Standard Oil company
has announced that beginning Sunday,
October Goth. and thereafter until fur
ther notice, all Of their distributing
stations in the state Of Oregon, includ-
ing their automobile service stations,
win be closed on Sunday. No sale or
delivery of any kind will be made on
that day.
AS in the case Of the recen, announce
ment regarding the sale of gasoline and
engine distillate on week days only be-
are still employed at work which could
this latest request by the State Coun-
ell Of Defense is made for the purpose
Of conserving man power. 1t is expect
ed that all users Of petroleum products
will patriotically cooperate in making
this important new war measure ef-
fective.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17
Yeast Cake a Day Will
Keep Influenza Away

"There are many physicians
who eat yeast with each meal
while treating infectious diseas7
es. Some, whose duties bring them
in contact with infectious diseas-
es at Intervals, remain on the
yeast diet throughout the year.
The number of doctors who do this
Is greater than the public appre-
eiates.
Success Abroad
HRecords show that yeast has
been used with success in previous
epidemics of influenza here and
abroad and it seems that if it were
to be administered freely in the
present epidemic conditions would
soon be remedied.
"Spanish influenza, which is
ordinarily prevalent in young
adults makes its appearance al
most annually in Germany during
June and July. Spain experiences
an epidemic Of the disease prae-
tieally each year during the months
of July and August, at which
time about thirty per cent of the
population is Affected DIR. Knoff
said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17
PERSONAL

= ~ ~ y " - y = - - y - = =
DIR H. B. White has returned from
Mountain Home, Idaho, where he was
called on account of the serious illness
of his nephew.
Mrs. J. Fl. Berry Of Jacksonville, Ore.,
who was in the city for treatment for
tumor of the eye, returned to her
home this morning.
G.. A Andrews Of Corvallis IS in the
city.
Miss Mary Ediger was in the city
this morning from Rickreall.
DR.. b. I. Simms Of Corvallis, veteri-
nary professor Of the Oregon Agri
cultural College was a Salem visitor
yesterday.
Mrs. L. Hammond of Silverton was in
the city Wednesday.
Mrs. E. G. Lathrop who lives near
Medford returned to her home yester-
day. She was here for the removol Of
her tonsils.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Gile left this af-
ternoon for an extended trip in the east
to include stops at Chicago and Wash
ington, D. G.
Lovena R. Edgar of Forest Grove is
registered at the Bligh.
William T. Mariner of Blalock, Ore,
is a guest at the Bligh.
Chas. Wick returned TO Salem today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17
Salem Is S25,sOO Short
Of The Required Quota


With but two more days in which
to raise its quota of $967,3OO for the
fourth Liberty loan the conditions are
as follows:
Salem is within $25,9OO of the re-
quired quota.
DR.. Steiner and Others of the exec
utive board are doing their best today
to secure this amount from those who
could easily increase their subscrip-
ltions.
They are meeting with fair success
but not enough to bring Salem over
the top by Saturday evening.
No large subscriptions are being held
out. Included in the amount already
pledged are the subscriptions of the
banks, big saw mills, insurance com
panies, Standard Oil, railroads and all
other big institutions that might add
several thousands to the total SUBJ
scriptions.
There is nothing left by which to se-
cure the additional amount unless it
comes from the average citizen who
could increase his OF her first pledge.
When Salem raises the $25,900 nee
essary, it can then be announced that
Marion county has subscribed its quota
Salem alone is holding back the county
as the towns and rural communitivs
have already secured their quotas.
For the first and second liberty loans
Salem fell down. For the third loan,
when the city was organized for the
campaign, the necessary amount was
secured. For this fourth loan, with the
time limit expiring within two. days,
the city is within $25,9OO of securing
its quota.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17

after spending several days hunting il
the mountains on the Siuslaw. Mr.. Wick
was accompanied on the hunting trip
by Ernest Danner of Vick Brothers gar.
age and John Parker from Irving.-Eu-
oenc Gnard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17

A rotary transformer of 1900 horse
power is today being removed by the
Portland Railway, Light and Power
Co. from the substation at Mill and
Liberty streets. 1t win be sent to
Portland, The machinery was origin
ally installed to supply the Oregon
Electric with power but now the rail-
way is getting its own power from its
own sub-stations, although coming in
over the Portland Railway, Light and
Power Co.'s wire. The removal Of the
rotary transformer win have no effect
on the service in the city as other ma
chimes have been supplying the current.
The rotary is valued at $4,000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17
All Around Town

If you wish to see DR.. Mendelsohn
do so at once or make an appointment
as he will only remain in his office
until Sat. 4:30 p. m. DR.. Slaughter will
occupy his office while DR.. Mendel-
sohn is on his vacation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17
A correction is made in the statement

that Chester G. Murphy, property
owner in Salem, was being sued for di-
vorce in Portland. In this case it hap
pens to be another Murphy and not the
Chester @. Murphy who Is % we'll
known in the city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17
saiem's ) military officers are today

Sdioin uAuRtdLy O1llcerS are touay
in Portland attending a four days
course Of training. The school is for
Oregon Guard officers throughout the
state and also Oregon National Guard
officers. The Oregon Guard will be rep
resented by the following officers:
Licuienarts Milton L. Meyers, E. f.
tains J. w. Jones, A. R. Wilson, J. H.
Arnold. W c. Dyer, and r. W Simeraf;
Lieutenants Milton A Meyers, E. F.
Choatc, A. l.. Morelock, w. J. Entrees,
H. II. Corey, R. G. Allen, Harry Lucas
and Lester B. Davis. The Oregon Ma
tional Guard, Company M, will be rep
resented by Captain Leroy HEWLETT,
Lieutenants l.. R. M. Pierce and George
Schultz.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17
Roderick F. Waters, who was on the

Westgate when it was sunk Oct. was
one Of the men who were saved and a
telegram to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r, T. Waters from Senator McNary an
nounced his safety. Through d typo
graphical mistake in yesterday 's edi-
tion Of the Capital-Journal it was stat
ed in error that he had been lost with
the steamship.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17

Notice: We are ready to receive ci-
der and vinegar apples at the following
prices: Cidar apes, sound fruit shak-
en- from trees, $40 per ton. Vinegar ap-
pies, windfalls and down fruit, $S per
ton. Sacks furnished. Gideon Stolz Co..
near corner Mill and Summer SITS. 1915
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17

Wanted Young chickens, must be
of first quality, at the Midget market.
1917
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17

October is now getting into its reg
ular form as far as rainfall is con
cerned. Within the past As hours there
has hstn precipitation of l.03 inches
and since the first of the month, l.96
inches. Last year in October there was
not even trace Of rainfall. In the
month for 1916 there was las inches
and for the year 1915 the precipitation
for the month was 1.60 inches 0eto-
iber Of 1914 was pretty wet with rain
fall Of s.77 inches. Just at present the
temperature for the month il running
little lower than average as last night
tho minimum was A with 46 above
this morning at s o'clock.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-17

The canning season is still on not
withstanding the lateness of the sea
son. Last Saturday G. M. Lockwood,
county food administrator, issued 124
sugar permits; Monday, rs; Tuesday, 81
and Wednesday, 70. No new legula-
tons have been received from the food