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New-York tribune., 1918-09-25

purpose for the vague fire Of the Ger
man artillery, which did no damage.
the enemy spent the entire night in
bombarding the back areas southwest
of Xammes and kept up lombard
ment both north and south of Pont-a-
Mousson for hours at stretch.
The German artillery fire seemed di
rected aimlessly and purposelessly, for
the enemy similarly shelled viciouslv
the fields and woods to the east of
Benoit. doing no more damage than at
the other points.
American artillery fire prevented q
German raid from materializing TODAY
Warning of the enemy's intention was
given by the start of German barrage
over the American lines at an early
hour. AS it shifted from the front
lines to the back area, the American
fire opened SO effectualy that any at
tempt of the German infantry to at
tack was out of the question.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
Kaiser Tries to
Cheer Austrians
Facing Yankees

LONDON, Sept. 24.-ln an address TO
Austrian officers at Briey. near Metz,
yesterday, Emperor William recalled
to them that they had before them on
this front the Americans. who have
promised to France to give her AL
SAGE e-Lorraine,' and who wished, he
said, to "add big deeds to their big
Words The Emperor assured the
Austrlans Of his confidence that, with
the help of the German forces, the
Americans would be given "the right
answer at the right moment"
The Exchange Telegraph correspond
ent at Amsterdam wires the text Of
tins address, delivered on an inspection
trip of the Emperor around Briev.
where he distributed 400 Iron Crosses
visited field hospitals and spoke to Ger
man, Austrian, French and English
wounded in their respective Languages
Later, adds the message he addressed
the Austrian officers, saying:
You may fight our battles as good
comrades, and in return for our helu.
which we have often given you and for
our strong, free and common future.
You know we have, perhaps, to face
heavy fighting. You know whom you
have in front of you The Americans
promised France to give her Alsace-
Lorraine, which France alone cannot
reconquer. They also wish to add big
deeds to their big words. You will
with the help Of my troops, give them
the right answer at the right moment
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25

Vardar Valley have been cut. This
army must now find new base,
either across the Bulgarian border
at Strumitza or further northwest,
in Serbia, at Istib. The Allied troops
cast of the Vardar have reached q
line running from Sinokvitsa, on the
river, to Bazarli, about four miles
north of Lake Doiran. They are only
five miles from the Bulgarian boun-
Diary.
The Second Bulgarian Army has
not been badly defeated. 1t was
merely contained by the Allies while
the real blow was struck further
west, between the Vardar and the
Cerna. 1t is making painful and
costly enforced retreat. But it's
plight is nothing compared to that of
the First Army, which is almost iso-
lated above Monastr. This army
has retired on Prilep, hotly pursued
by Italian forces. From, Prilep there
are two roads northeast to the Var
dar and the Bulgarian border. The
first runs to Grodslo, at the juno
ton of the Cerna with the Vardar,
fifteen miles south of Veles (Kopru-
lu). But this road has already been
cut by the French and the Serbians.
The second road runs in more
northerly direction to Veles, twenty
five miles away. 1t passes through
Babuna Pass, which the Serbians
and the Allied expeditionary force
vainly tried to hold against the Bull
garians three years ago. Babuna
Pass is about ten miles west of
Grodsko. If the French and Ser
bians push across to it, or if they adj
vance fifteen miles further north to
Veles, the Bulgarian First Army's
line Of retreat will be cut. Then it will
have to make a long detour to the
west over rough mountain trails, if it
hopes to reach Uskub, in the Vardar
Valley, twenty-five miles north of
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25

Burian's invitation to peace
conference with this declara-
ton 1--WE seek neither conquests
noi the establishment of hegemony
over our ncighbors' 1t is the cry
Of a frightened burglar intercepted
with stolen goods.
Bulgaria joined the Central Pow
err with the express purpose Of MAX
ing "conquests." She was determined
at all costs to get possession of Ser
hian Macedonia. 1t had been pledged
to her by the terms Of the Bulgar-
Serb-Greek alliance against Turkey
But she lost her moral claim to it
when she refused to revise those
tcims in accordance with the .judg-
ment Of the conference of London
and treacherously attacked the Ser
bians and the Greeks.
In 1915 Germany promised her
Macedonia and delivered the goods.
Eut she is unable to hold them any
longer. The Sofia remuneration.
whether sincere or insincerc, follows
tn the heels Of defeat which must
terminate the Bulgarian occupation
OF Southern Serbia. Thus one of the
signal triumphs Of Germany's diplo-
macy in the Balkans is annulled and
one more prop is knocked from un-
der the tottering Quadruple ALI
ance.
The Bulgarian retreat on the
whole Macedonian front continues.
with many of the aspects of rout.
The hold Of the enemy on the Var
aar Valley, the main artery of COM
munication between Greece and Cen
trail Serbia, has been shaken loose.
The British and Greek forces to the
east of the Nardar-between the
river and Lake Doiran-have moved
forward ten miles. They are pursu-
ing the Second Bulgarian Army.
whose former supply lines down the
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25

none Of the American flyers has ye,
equalled the record of the late Major
Raoul Lufbery, with his seventeen
aerial victories.
The latest man TO be rated as an ace.
though unofficially, is Lieutenant Frank
Luke. jr., of Phnnix. Ariz Although
he is credited with only three victor
les. he will soon have at least six more
added TO his score. During the opera
tions around St. Mihiel alone he
brought down eleven German balloons
and three airplanes.
Major Hartney, group commander.
and an aviator long before the United
States entered the war. shares third
place officially with Lieutenant Edward
Rickenbacher. Of Columbus. Ohio
Major Hartney, however. has brought
down many 'nlanes which have not been
recorded. while the former automobile
racer has another to his credit during
the recent offensive. confirmation Of
which is expected at any time.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
Col. Laurence Hailed as
Hero With Auenby in
Conquest of Palestine

fARIS. Sept. 24.-"Side by side with
General Allcnby and the French Colo
mel de Picpapc,' writes the echo de
1arls,' I'VE must mention Colonel Law
renee as having played a part of tho
greatest Importance in the Palestine
victory.
"Ihc name of Colonel Lawrence. who
paced at the disposal Of the British
leauer ms experience in the country
and his talent for organization. viii
become historic in Great Britain Al
the head of the cavalry force which hc
had formed with Bcdouins and Druses
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
FRENCH

PARIS (NIGHD. In the region
west Of st. Quentin our troops, in CO.
operation with the British army car
ried out this morning a new ad-
vance. We occupied Francilly- Selency,
LEpinc de Dallon and the village Of
Dallon.
Further south we carried our lines
forward to the western outskirts of
Gricourt, taking more than 500 pris-
oners, as we'll as great number of
machine guns
On the Vcsle front in the course Of
violent attack in the neighborhood
OF Glennes the enemy succeeded in
gaining a foothold in our advanced
positions. In counter attack our
troops rcestablished our line in its
entirety.
PARIS DAN.-In the course Of
the night there was marked activity
by the artillery in the region Of ST.
Quentin and between the Ailette and
the Aisne.
In the Champagne two raids upon
the German trenches in the region
Of Perthes and in the direction Of
the Butte du Mesnil resulted in the
taking of forty prisoners By the
French
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
Germans, II, Fear
OF Fresh Attack.
Bon7bard u. 6. Line

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN
LORRAINE, Sept. "a (By Associated
Press) (4:30 p. m.).-The Germans
IN the last twenty-four hours have in
creased the intensity of their heavy
guntire on the American front, which
seemingly denotes the greatest uneasi-
ness on the part of the enemy. Other
wise the German activity has been con-
fined to raids and patrolling.
Although there appeared to be no set
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
German Plane Shot
Down on u. s. Front

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE LORRAINE FRONT. Sept. "A by
The Associated Press A German air
plane was shot down this afternoon be
tween Xammes and Benay. probably by
anti-aircraft fire. The pilot and OBJ
server were captured alive The ma
chine was only slightly damaged.
The latest aviation records show that
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
Allies Push Toward
Struy77itzu on Inside
OF Bulgarian Border

LONDON, Sept. "a C p. n.y. (by
United Press Allied cavalry is head
ing toward Strumitza, the important
bulgarian city. twenty miles north Of
Doiran and ten miles within the Bull
received from the Salonica front to- day.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25

he cut the railway at Derat, thus cut
ung OF the enemy communications be-
tween Damascus and Hajfa and tn,
eastern side of the Jordan.
Troops of the King of the Hedias
are cooperating with great skill and
remarkable effect in these victorious
operations against the Turks"
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
BRITISH

LONDON (Night. "A successful
operation was carried out this morn
ing in cooperation with the French
in the st. Quentin sector. At dawn
English troops attacked over front
OF four miles from the neighborhood
of the Omignon River southwark
Good progress was made all along
this front. About 800 prisoners were
taken.
Vigorous resistance was cncoun-
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
The Official Statements

tered at number of points. especi-
ally in the ncighborhood of Selenoy,
where the fighting is still con-
tinuing.
There was local fighting again to-
day northeast Of Epehy, as result
Of which we improved our positions
slightly. On the remainder of the
front there is nothing to report.
LONDON (DAY. Fighting is TAX
ing place to our advantage in the
sector east of Vermand where we
are reported to DC making progress.
A local attack by the enemy YES
terday north of the Little Priel Farm
(opposite lie Catelet) was success
fully repulsed, leaving prisoners in
our hands.
During the night the enemy at
tackled our new positions southeast
OF Gavrelle, supporting the assault
with heavy artillery barrage. The
attack was completely repulsed, our
line remaining intact
we improved our positions slight
~ north Of Moeuvres, and by sue
cessful minor operations carried out
during the night regained portion
Of the old British front line south
east of Voormezeele
Hostile raiding parties were driven
Off last night west of Belenglisc
(north of st. Quentin and east of
Neuve Chapelle (Flanders). The en-
emy raided one of our posts south of
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
GERMAN

BERLIN (NIGHT. Severe cnemv
attacks which we're renewed north
west of st. Quentin, between the
Omignon Rivulet and the Somme,
failed
BERLIN (DAY). Northwest of
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25

sitions which many Of the Allied ex
oerts feared were invincible."
New-York tribune., 1918-09-25
The Great War-1511 Day
Military Comment
By William l.. Mcpherson
Copyright 1918. Now York Tribune Inc)

~ ULGAR1A accepted Baron VYrdar Valley have
Burians invitation 81 must find ba
the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16
timber LOSSES IN
STATE ARE SHOWN
State Forester Elliott In An
nual Report Covers Dam
age for Last Year

Loss to merchantnble timber from
forest fires during the season of 1917
amounted to $96,527, while fire losses
in logging camps, buildings and equip
ment amounted to $l04 ,425, according
to the annual report of State Forester
F. A. Elliott made public today.
''The damage to the logging inter
ests, >" says the repNrt, "was unusually
great since considerable number Of
incendiary fires were set near valuable
pieces of equipment during the first
part of the season.
The number of forest fires during
ei pfc eueqntmipsegnirdu moi
the season totaled 1875, which is 30C
more than the number reported nj any
previous year. This is pointed to by
the state forester as proof that the
1917 season was the most hazardous
experienced in Oregon since weather
records have been kept, yet the loss
from fires was much less than in
1910, which was the year before sys
tematic protection was started.
In all 9S,956 acres of merehantablC
timber was burned over but as the
fires were kept from tne tree tops, only
123,6l7,00O feet were damaged ol
destroyed. =.
During the fire season 5S2 fire ward
ems were appointed, while 16 patrol as
sociations employed l45 wardens anC
private timber owners employed 8;
waTdens.
During the season 209 miles of ole
trail were opened up, 10S miles of new
trail were constructed, and 100 miles o.
telephone lines and eight cabins were
built.
"During the year 1917" says the re
port, "the total expenditure for for
est protection work on privately ownet
lands in Oregon was $22S,S23.S3 0
which the timberland owners pal,
1896, ,141.29, or Sc per cent; the stat
paid $24, 4,6S6.79, or 10 per cent; an,
$7,995.75, or four per cent, came iron
the federal Weeks law fund"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16
CHEAP LAND, Big crops, high prices

CHEAP LAND, Big crops, high prices
have put the farmers of western Ca
NADIA on a prosperity footing that
was undreamed of before the world
war. More western Canada farmers
have big bank balances than ever
before; more western Canada farm
ers are spending this winter in Cal
ifornia and Florida than ever before
more automobiles were bought last
year by Canadian farmers than ever
before Western Canada has struck
its stride and the man who gets in
there now is going to make money
for years to come. Along the lines
of the Canadian Northern Railway
is some of the best land in the coun-
try-price $15 to $25 per acre (easy
terms) and 12S,000-160 acre free
farms. Let US tell you all about
western Canada and why more land
was sold to American farmers in
1917 than in any one previous year.
Send for free illustrated books ard
folders. Call on or address A. Bros
tedt, D. F. & P. A., Dept. 10, agent
Canadian Northern Railway, 605
Hastings St., Vancouver, B. G.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16
LIBERTY NEWS.

A surprise party was given Miss
Ruth Dougherty at her home Saturday
evening, February 8, in honor of her
birthday. Games furnished the amuse-
ment of the evening following which
light refreshments were served. Those
present were the Misses Gladys Williams
Pearl Scott, Clara and Florence Berndt,
Miriam Holder, Marjorie Millinger, and
Danta Robins, Messrs Leon Williams,
Theodore Hubetz, William and Earl
Thomas, Earl Mortrey, William Dorman,
Albert Dougherty, Charles Stephenson,
Glen Roberts, Willmont Mcdonald,
Thomas Mitchell and Harold Zozel.
Last Monday was teachers visiting
day and eight Marion county teachers
visited the Liberty school. At noon they
were served lunch by the girls cooking
club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Bait left We'd
nesday for their home in Idaho after a
few weeks visit with Mrs. Bait s par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Mcdonald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Leeper of Dres-
den, Ontario, Canada, are visiting Mrs.
Leeper's brother and sister, Mr.. T. d.
Trick and Mrs. F. L. Scott whom she
had not seen for sixteen years. They
are also visiting Mr.. Leeper S brother
of Salem whom he had not seen for
forty years.
The last Red Cross meeting was held
at the home of Mrs. o. L. Deneer. At
this time the auxiliary was presented
with a set of allied flags by Mrs. Rob
ins. The next meeting viii be held with
Mrs. Dorman.
We are all glad to hear that Miss
Nellie Free and her mother are home
again after several months visit in Alta
Canada, with two Of Mrs. Free's daugh-
ters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison were visited
for a few days the past week by their
son and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Morrison, Of Portland.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
"Loyalist" class of the Liberty Sunday
school was held at the home of Miss
Jaeobina and Miss Christina Schmidt.
All reported a fine time. Those present
were Florence Berndt, Gladys Weaver,
Bessie Smith, Carl and Paul Berndt,
Johnnie Zak, Earl Mootrey, Ormil Trick,
Isaac Schmidt, Earl Thomas and Mr..
Scott.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16
Eleven Americans Are
Reported Dead In France

General Pershing cabled the wal
department the names of eleven Amer
leans who died in France of natura,
causes:
Private ]. E. Ellis, Knoxville, Tenn
Private Joseph j. McGoldrich, New
York
Sergeant James A. Parker, Hngham
Mass.
Private Randolph L. Pearson, Essex
Connecticut Ng
Private Nelson. GU Maynard, North
field, VT.
Civilian Arthur S. Ford, Brunswick
Georgia.
Civilian Arthur Fields, Brunswick
Georgia.
Private Tom Repede, Newark, Ohio
Private Harm Hartling, Ossian, Ind.
Private Howard G. Swami, Piney
Ford, Nd.
Private Raymond C. Boyer, Wes
Reading, Pa.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

Joint recruiting of volunteers for
the United States and for TIE Can
Rdian aid British armies has gained
BY the impending attempt Of the
German hordes to break through the
iron line Of the allies in f'ranee. The
Stars and Stripes floats besi1e the
Union Jack from British-CanaciaD
deDots in nearly every large city in
the United States and each Lew de-
pot is opened BY men in the uni
forms which fight under those flags
Powell met Powell in different
uniforms when squad Of United
States recruiters welcomed Canadian
officers iD one depot and strangers
shook hands and then asked the name
OF the other . Dl}ayonet squads Of each
have begun friendly rivalry n train
ing. the men who have come back
from the fighting in France having
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16
Bear in mind the new
Closing Hour for Stores
on Saturday, 8 p. m.
Salem Boy Dies at
Fort Sam Houston

w. g. Cotton, living across the river
in Polk county, received a telegram
last evening announcing the denth Of
his son, william r. Cotton, which oe-
cured yesterday afternoon at Fort
Sam Houston, Texas. Spinal meningitis
was the cause Of his death.
after Christmas. He was % years of
age and leaves q father, three broth
ers and three sisters, rs follows: Har-
lin, Oscar and Lee Cotton, all of this
place; Mrs. Ella Baker, of Portland;
Mrs. Frank Koch and Mrs. E. J. Vim
cent, Of this city.
The remains viii be shipped to Salem
for burial, the body being expected
about next Friday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

ATTENTION. Paper mill
strike-pickets few in number-no
violence lately-over 800 on pay roll
few nine hour jobs open-bring
this advertisement with you and you
will be put to work. You take no
chances if you are ablebodied. Young
men IS years and over satisfactory.
Lowest wage 1910 for nine hours.
Board in Oregon City $3.50 if two
men room together or $3.50 room
alcne at Beck's and Electric hotel,
5th and Main. No funds needed. Can
assign wages to inn keeper as Sc
curity. Eight hour shift work can
be had from day to day while work
ing. Non-union contract. Oregon City
is forty minute ride, zoe fare, from
Portland Apply Employment Office
on mill walk, West Linn, across the
bridge from Oregon City, or write
Grown Willamette Paper Company,
West Linn. Government statistics
show that of the thirty million work
ers in the United States less than
three million are unionists, or less
than 10 per cent, and these union
workers by no means represent the
ablest and most skilled men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

many tricks 70 tell and stories to
relate from their encounter with
"the Boche' The German is out
classed with the bayonet by lighters
of the allies. they say.
Russians. Poles. Czechs, Syrians
and Belgians now are seeking to en-
list in the British Canadian forces.
Fer discovering alien slackers of
.fcers of recruiting depots recommend
the plan of one patriotic and defense
league which has begun house to
house canvas.
I'VE are going to place tbs aliens
where they belong declared the
chairman. We are going "a pat it
up 10 everyone that unless ne takes
cut his papers and helps yin the
war. he is pro-GermaH. We don't
want any neutral aliens 10 our
comnnnitv.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

EQUITY IN 100000 brick income prop
erty in good town to exchange for
ranch not over $4,000. $4,000 worth
of good rental property, well located
in good town and rented to exchange
for a good ranch of equal value. $31
900 grain and fruit ranch well i'm
proved with good income to exchange
for ranch not over $4,000. $4,000 Sa-
lem residence and cash for acreage
not over miles from Salem. soeo-
lofsky. 341 State st. BIG
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

GOOD STOCK RANCH-$60 per acre,
s to 10 acres in cultivation, balance
mostly cut over, 500 or 900 cords Of
wood. Sale contract on woed a.
1925 and $3.50 per cord, mile haul.
Place all fenced with woven wire,
good barn, just a box house, fine
spring water and good pasture. Num-
Der Of acres so. See J. A. Mills, 800
State st. 2-1s
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

An increase ranging from l5 to 20 per
cent in the minimum wage Of women
workers in the state will be recommend
ed to The public service commission. Sec
on1 the motion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

During the past week 488 accidents
were reported to the state industrial
accident commission. OF this number
four were fatal as follows: Carl Druhat
Portland, steel works; Frank Webster,
Enterprise, sawmlll; M. S. Ross, Port
land, steel works; Vernon M. Thatcher,
Portland, conductor. OF the total num-
Der reported, 436 were subject to the
provisions Of the compensation law; 81
were from firms and corporations which
have rejected the provisions Of the com
pensation law, and 81 were from public
utility corporations not subject to the
provisions of the compensation law, one
of which was a passenger that was in
jured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

GOOD five room residence and large
lot, well located, for $3.50. This
price is about one half of its value,
small payment down, remainder $l5
per month. John H. Scott, 404 Hub
bard bldg. 2-lS
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-16

NORTHWESTERN Nursery at oath &
State Streets choice roses, ornamen-
tai and Towering shrubs, shade trees,
walnuts and all kinds of fruit trees.
Harvard Jones, phone Alb. 3-9