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The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-11
WIPED OUT BY fire
A. D. COWAN'S BEAUTIFUL
HOME IS DESTROYED
Building and Much of the Con-
tents Total Loss-Partially
Insured

The A. ID. Cowan home at the
Heights was completely destroy
ed by fire Sunday evening about
I 100 O'Clock. The exact cause is
difficult to locate, but it is the
general impression that spark
from the chimney ignited the dry
moss on the roof over the kitchen.
With the exception of the con-
tents in the lower part of the
house, the loss was complete.
All the clothing of the family and
furnishings of the upper story
were burned.
Within afew minutes after the
alarm was given about forty peo-
pie We're on the scene to render
what assistance they could in saw
ing the contents.
The fire occurred at a time when
a number of people We're in bath
ing at the beach, and they all
hastened to the scene to do their
bit.
The house was built in 1909 and
was the first one erected at the
Heights. 1t was large and com
modious and has been the scene
Of many social gatherings. Its
original cost was about $4,000,
but it could not be replaced at
this time for less than $4,000.
Three thousand insurance was
carried ON the house but nothing
on the furniture. Mr.. Cowan is
undecided as to whether he viii
rebuild this year, but thinks he
will not.
The family desires to express
their thanks to the neighbors and
friends for their kindly help and
sympathy, which goes a long way
i'll consoling one at such time.
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THINKS HE DISCERNS
SOMETHING POLITICAL

Ivan Tono." after making in
quiry as to whether ones time
begins when he leaves home OF
when he actually begins work,
has this to say concerning the
teams and men working on the
roads:
AN this being the law, want
TO know how men and teams on
Vashon Island, going toward theiI
road job at 8 80 a. m, and wend-
ing their homeward way at 1870
p. m., get in eight hours work.
We are acquainted with the
identity of "Iwan Tono," and
lock upon him as one of the most
respected men on the Island.
His honesty of purpose cannot be
questioned. But we must admit
that the above quotation smacks
OF politics. How he or any other
man can find fault with our road
workers or their system of work
is beyond our comprehension, mn
less it is a forerunner TO spring a
new name for county commission.
er. We win also say we cannot
see how anyone can find fault with
Mr.. Smith 5 efforts to help Va.
shon Island. We did not vote for
Mr.. Smith and do not know him
personally, but we do believe he
IS the only man We ever had that
showed even a disposition to dc
something for MS.
In regard to the different road
supervisors and their honesty Of
purpose, we cannot see where they
could be improved upon.
We are for Mr.. Smith for re
election. and feel prepared to dis
cuss this matter to the fullest ex
| tent. OBSERVER.
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This the machine recently installed by The Record
which makes possible larger and better paper
A Deserved Promotion

Bert Ii, Stanley of Quarter
master, for months last past in
the regular army and stationed
at Carlstrom Field, Arcadia, Fla,
where he had charge of magnetic
work. has recently received a very
gratifying recognition of his ser
vices in the form of a double pro
motion. As his rating had never
been formally changed since the
government sent him east for
special course in magnetic work
where he passed 100, it was nee
essary in order to give him the
rank the government wished to
confer to make him first sergeant,
and he was so read off at a ere.
tain rcveille; being Immediately
after read off as Master Signal
Electrician, about the highest rat,
ing in the signal or aviation ser
vice an enlisted man can get. His
address is now Bert II. Stanley
NJ. $. f., U. S. Army, 302nd
Squadron. Carlstrom Field, Ar
cadia. Fla.
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BUR TON

Mrs.IIunt and Mrs, Sackett left
Tuesday morning for trip to the
mountain.
Mrs. j. L. Sackett. Mrs. Hunt
and son Lloyd, visited at Camp
Lewis on Sunday.
Mrs. Ellen Crawford returned
from Seattle on Monday, where
She spent several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Godfrey
drove over TO Seattle on Monday
and returned in the evening with
a new Ford. "
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Grandy OF
Bremerton came over to THEN
Burton home the last of the week
for brief rest.
Mr.. and Mrs. V, A. Crosby
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spent Sunday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Gust Malvik.
Private Abe Lokke was home
for the Fourth.
Miss Esther johnson left last
week for Seattle.
Mr.. Parker is busy clearing
land forMr. Tronas at Colvas,
PrivateBert Saterbo spent the
Fourth with his folks at Cove.
Miss Ann Gorgensen visited
her parents here over the Fourth.
Mr.. |. NJ. Krokset spent the
Fourth at home with his family.
Mr.. Ceilings and Miss Gladys
Ceilings spent Thursday with the
home folks.
Services were conducted at Col
vas church on Sunday morning
by Rev. Aaker.
The Young People &, society met
with Miss Ida Seversen last Tues
day evening. They had IA very
fine program.
Miss Judith Malvik was Wis
itor at the home of Mrs. C. Chris
tensen on Monday evening.
Mrs. A. johnson and children
and Mrs. c. Christensen were
guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gust Molvick on Sunday
There was a large attendance
at the sale given by the Ladies
Aid on the Fourth of July. The
ladies will meet at the home of
Mrs. A. Johansen next Thursday
afternoon. Everybody welcome.
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DOCK ON

Miss Mabel Amidon is attending
business college in Seattle.
The carpenters union met at
the schOolhouse ON last Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. R. Pieinich of Vancouver,
B. c., visited the Doekton ship
yard last week.
Miss Stella Herber of Tacoma
visited a few days last week with
Miss Lena Holland.
Mrs. Albert Nilsen and child
rem, Harry and Victor, spent last
Saturday in Dockton.
Mrs. Flanagan and daughter
Mildred spent several days of last
week in Tacoma and Seattle.
Dorothy and Robert Nilsen of
Seattle visited with Miss Anne
Larsen the early part of the week.
Laurence Riehm, who has been
at Vancouver Barracks the past
month, has been transferred to
Camp Lewis.
Miss Helen Riehm came home
from Seattle on the evening of the
Fourth and spent the weekend
with bor nnron+c
Mr.. IL. c. Larsen left on Friday
afternoon in his schooner, the
Anne j. Larsen" for Alaska on
"A halibut fishing trip
Mrs. James Stanstield aud baby
and her mother Mrs. Frederick
sen of Seattle, visited in Dockton
Wednesday of last week.
A number of Dockton folks
spent the Fourth in Tacoma and
attended the military tournament
at the stadium IN the evening.
Mrs. Knute Andersen and child
rem, Helen and Marvin, are visit
ing with her brother and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Degrud of Chehalis.
The Ladies' Aid met at the home
of Mrs. Larsen on Wednesday
afternoon. Nine members were
present and three visitors.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hay, Mr..
John Hay and Mr.. Ed Shore mo-
tored up from Mccormick on the
Fourth and visited Saturday with
Mrs. Hay.
The Misses Mary and Eta
Picinich motored down from
Vancouver, b. c., with their faith
er last Tuesday and visited rela-
tives here until Saturday
Miss Helen Riehm entertained
at weekend house party last
week for three Camp Lewis sol
diers and Miss Gladys Manson of
Seattle and Miss Helen Manson
of Tacoma.
Two new families moved into
Dockton last week. One came
from Alberta, Canada, and is liv-
ing on the Driscoll place, and the
other is living in Mr., Nels John
sens house.
MissLena Holland spent a few
days of her vacation at home last
week before leaving for Philadel-
phia, where she will visit her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Firum, whose
husband is stationed there with
the I. S. navy.
On July Bird the flagpole was
completed at the shipyard and
the beautiful new flag was raised
for the first time. AS it was be-
ing raised the whistles blew, the
employees quit work and all sa-
luted the flag.
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COVE

Mr.. Alvin Sundbm.g visited
with his family here last Thurs
day.
Mrs. Wang and children have
been visiting with her sister, Mrs.
Abrahamsen.
Miss Ingvarda Lokke enjoyed
a short visit with Mrs. B.Huseby
on Sunday evening.
Rev. Aaker and Rev. Clausen
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We have many more good po-
sitions than we can fill. Why not
see us and get one of themY
Northwestern Business College,
Seattle, Washington. Formerly
Northwestern Shorthand Report
ing School.
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Pineapple juice is an excellent
remedy for sore throat, and the
family that uses onions on the
table daily will never have diph-
theria.
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a tall pine in the vicinity Of the
old schoolhouse on Maury was
struck by a bolt Of lightning
during the thunderstorm Tues
day afternoon and split from the
top to the bottom.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Blackburn
and son of Aberdeen were guests
last week of his mother, Mrs. ].
p. Blackburn, and the c. $. Til
ton family. They made a tour of
the Island and enjoyed visit
with old-time friends.
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Mrs. w. d. Garvin can boast
of having the finest sweet peas in
Vashon. Some of the blossoms
measure two inches across, and
have stems as long as Is inches.
Certainly they are entitled to
Burpee prize.
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The Olympia high school build
ing burned to the ground on
July 2nd.
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Neolin soles at Rendall's repair
shop, Portage. Black 155.
The sun., 1918-04-16
HA!G HOLDS ENEMY IN DAY AND NIGHT OF FURIOUS BATTLE;
YIELDS NEUVE EGLLSE, BUT KEEPS HIS GRIP ON BAHLEUZ;
CZERMN RESIGNS TO SMOOTH BREAK IN DUAL ALLLANC
Reichstag's Peace Plan
Due to Charles's Aid

A AMSTERDAM, April l5.-Ac.
cording to Count Ernst Won
Reventlow, chief editorial writer
Of the Berlin Tagesxeitung. the
adoption by the Reichstag last
July Of the resolution against
annexations and indemnities was
due to the influence Of Emperor
Charles Of Austria. Count Re.
ventlow is continuing his cam
paign against the Austrian EN-
peror, and says that Matthias
Erzberger, clerical member of
the Reichstag, read at secret
session Of that body a letter
from Count Czernin to Emperor
Charles in which he wrote as fol-
lows:
Austria wants, and in any
event must have, peasA-hy the
winter Of 1917"
Herr Erzberger said that he
had authorization from Emperor
Charles to read the letter and
this, according to Count Revent-
low, induced the Centrists to sup
port the peace resolution.
The Tasesxeitung protests
against what it calls emperor
Charless ineddling in affairs"
The sun., 1918-04-16
Seven Attacks Repulsed by
the Unflinching Line Of
British Manhood.
BATTLE IN NIEPPE WOOD
Enemy Gets Astride Of Rail.
way Leading From Merris
to HaZebrOuck.

Copyright. 1913: oil 6oAfs Ssssyred.
LONDON. April 15.-On an eight mile
front. running from Seuve Eglise 70
vieux Berquin, thousands Of German
troops have been sacrificed in the last
thirty.six hours in a terrific struggle
to envelop Bailleul. as we'll a. In .
succession Of frontal attacks on the
line OF railroad and the high grcQDA
east Of the town.
Neuve Eglise has been taken md
retaken Ave times. finally being ioso
by the British. The Germans at one
time Saturday night advanced as far
as tho heights west Of the town. but
this morning the British again drove
them back to the lower ground south.
east Of the town.
Fighting Goes ON at Might.
The reports Of correspondents II.
lumine the Official reports and indi.
cate that the struggle ragged with the
most intense fury throughout the day
and night without interruption.
OOutuWcSI u 0dIlcut tnS SuSKuy BOB
across the railroad toward Haze.
brouck at Merris. but the British arc
holding them between that place and
the Wood Of Nieppe> The fighting -
going on tonight.
Tho Germans are making the most
desperate efforts TO break down the
British resistance that has held up
their advance for more than forty.
eight hours. They have suffered tre.
mendous losses that have bought but
little ground.
Germans shift Attack.
Checked by the British In the des.
perate all day. hand to hand fighting
on the Bailleul front. the Germans
shifted their attack to the right flank.
where between Wulverghem and Mes
sines they launched an assault. pene-
trating the British lines near Wyt-
schaete. Their gain was relatively
small.
The enemy Is attempting n ranking
movement along the Douve River in
the hope Of turning that position and
cutting tho road from Bailleul to
Ypres.
Official and unofflcial reports indi-
cate that the Germans are struggling
desperately to regain the momentum
Of the attack that has been smashed
by the heroic resistance OF the British
troops.
The sun., 1918-04-16
SUN Fund Passes
Quarter Million Mark
GROWING naturally and

GROWING naturally and
rapidly with the contribu-
tions Of its faithful friends whose
numbers increase every day the
smoke fund, although not yet a
year old, has attained manly
stature and strength. At a
moment when the necessity Of
its existence is more than ever
established, the fund spreads its
strong wings and SCARS grace
fully over.
The legion Of givers will not
be deceived any more than the
fund is in its future. It has
reached q height, but there are
peaks beyond. Read on page z
how many things are planned to
lead It to the next one.
WARNINGS! THE SUN TO.
BACCO FUND las no connection
with any other fund, organixa-
ton or publication. It employs
no agents or solicitors.
The sun., 1918-04-16
CECIL FORECASTS TROOPS
WILL STAYM VADIVOSTOK
British Minister of Blockade Declares No Assurances
Have Been Given That Allied Forces Will Be
Withdrawn After Order Is Restored.

LONDON. April l5.-Lord Robert Ce-
Gil. Minister Of Blockade, answering .
day. said:
mo assurance has been giveM that
the British and Japanese troops will be
Withdrawn from viadivostok as soon as
order Is restored. but It Is hoped that
the incident will soon be closed"
TOXIC, April 10 (delayed).- Several
instances Of Russian sniping against
Japanese patrols in Vladivostok are re-
ported in . despatch from that city to
the Asohk One Russian was arrested.
The message also reports the local Coun-
Gil Of Soldiers and Workmen has tele-
graphed to headquarters urging the des-
patch Of armed German and Austrian
The sun., 1918-04-16
FORCE or ASSAULT
NOW ABOUT SPENT
Germans Pay Dearly for the
FeO Feet Of Ground Gained.

LONDON. April l5.--There seems no
reason to doubt tonight that the force
OF the great German drive against the
British lines between Lens and Yprss
has spent itself In vain. Although the
enemy continues his series OF desperate
assaults. tho British are holding at al
most every point. or where the line does
give slightly the invaders are made to
pay SO dearly that any gains In ground
are more than Offset by the tremendous
cost In human life.
On the northern side OF tho salient.
south OF Ypres. there have been tremen.
dous struggles at four places. At Mer-
Vile. near tho apex Of the German sa-
lient. seven successive assaults were re-
pulsed. Tho lower spur OF MessineS
ridge was the scene of an encounter Of
almost unparalleled feroc,ty, the enemy
finally gaining footing In Neuve Eglise.
The British retired only n short distance
and there Is every indication that coun-
ter attacks are being prepared here.
Bailleul and Wulverghom also have Wit
Messed tho most severe engagement.
Except for Nouve E8l!se. tho British
line on the northern side OF the salient
has stood nrm. To-n.ght's Berlin state-
ment reports successful operations
northeast OF wulverghem.
Renewed Fighting At Nangard.
Along tho French front there have
been desultory engagements. sometimes
OF considerable fury. and tho cannonad.
Ing has been heavy. Hangard-en-San-
terrs being tho centre OF these actions
to-day. Both French and German forcoe
have engaged In several raids upon .
big scale. 1t is believed possible that
this may portend another drive toward
Amiens. following the Hlndenburg tan-
tics of shifting detectives from one Sec
tor to another Around MontdIdier tho
art!llertes also have been engaged heav.
ily. but there have been no further in
fantry operations In this region
An Associated Press correspondent
with tho British army. in describing the
battle at Seuve Eg'ise. which Is near
tho Belgian border. says that tho str1ig-
gle continued to rage this morning with
the same ferocity that has characterized
It for days. with the British pounding
the Germans hard
The latest reports this forenoon
showed that the British line was being
strongly held a. whole In this northern
gone and In some instances had been
considerably improved by counter
strokes.
The British last evening followed up
their success Of Saturday when they
The sun., 1918-04-16

prisoners to Vladlvostok rs reenforce-
ments. Bolshevik leaders are quoted as
declaring that the Japanese action in
landing forces in vladivostok marks the
beginning Of the carrying out by Japan
Of her long cherished ambition" In 81
IBERIA.
The Russian Foreign Minister. accord
Ing to a special despatch from Khaba-
rovsk, Eastern Siberia, had telegraphed
the Siberian Soviet that there was no
sufficient Qualification for the landing Of
the Japanese and that the Russian work.
men and soldiers must defend the coun-
try.
Although Il has been confirmed that
q small British contingent has been put
ashore at Vladivostok. the report that
American bluejackets had been disem-
barked Is unoonnrmed and 10 not cred-
tied here.
The sun., 1918-04-16
Not Built for Speed.
FRENCH TO HONOR WILSON.
Political Science Academy Will
Elect President . Member.

WAsHINGroN, April IS. President
Wilson will be elected a member Of tho
Institute OF France. An oflcial des-
patch from France says that the Acad-
envy Of Moral and Political Science. hnd-
ing II necessary to elect In It's section OF
foreign associates q member to replace
Mr.. Viliari Of Florence. has proposed tho
name Of President Wilson. The selec-
tion was received with much apprecia-
ton. on account of formalities. the
election will not be for several weeks.
The despatch said the Presldsat would
bS elected by exclamation
The sun., 1918-04-16
Charles Says Cannon
Will Reply to France

BASEL. April Is.-Emperor
Charles of Austria has sent
the following telegram to En-
peror William, of Germany. &C.
cording to advices from, Vienna:
Clcmenceau's accusa ions
against me are so low that I have
no intention to discuss longer
this affair with France. My
cannon in the west is our last
reply.
In faithful friendship,
CHARLES.
The sun., 1918-04-16
LIBERTY MOTOR
IN LONG FLIGHT
Great Bombing, Machine Comes
Here From Virginia in
Three Hours.
ENGINE l|rNS SMOOTHLY
Craft Has Larger Weight
Carrying Capacity Than
Any Other Developed.
l"rNS SMOOTHLY

Major Roy q. Brown. Signal Corps.
q. g. A.. piloted to Field No. at
Mineola yesterday afternoon one Of the
new bomb carrying biplanss designed
for the use Of the army. It has a
Liberty motor, The Major brought the
machine from Langley Field. Virginia.
a distance Of 3?5 miles in less than
three hours.
The machine carried its pilot and Ed
ward Buxane. mechanic!an. When It
came gracefully 10 the field guard
line was thrown around It promptly.
Onicials would not permit outsiders to
have a peep at II.
1t was stated of'iciaily that the trip
had been made along the Atlantic coast
and that no trouble mad been encoun-
tered en- route. The feature Of the big
fiier is its capacity for carrying weight.
1t came along fully loaded with either
bombs or their equivalent as q means
OF testing the carrying capacity.
Army officers said that the plane had
a greater weight carrying capacity than
anything that had been shown since the
development Of nying.
Liberty Motor IL UseA.
The Aero Club Of America In q state
ment TO the press last night said that
the machine was equipped with tho new
Liberty motor. which has been much in
the spotlight Of investigation recently.
The club said that the actual flying time
was three hours and fifteen minutes. al
though the army folk said that the trick
had been turned In less than three hours.
According to tho Aero Club. the start
was made from Langley Field. which
Is near Norfolk, Va. at IL o'clock
yesterday. Major Brown took his plane
due northeast. reaching an altitude Of
$4,000 feet above Baltimore. and then
dropping down TO 5000 feet for the rest
Of the journey.
When the machine came down at
Mineola Col. Rockwell. Major Thomas
Hitchcock and other officers were
waiting to receive It. They inquired
with unusual interest as to the per-
formance OF the Liberty motor. The
Aero Club reports that the motor did
not miss fre once during the trip and
that 1t showed an unusual lack OF vi
bration. The motor was the same ore
used In the flight from Langley Field
to Annapolis Easter. and the mechani-
clan said that 1t had worked altogether
about nine hours.
Not Bailt for Speed.
Tho machine IL known as the Curtiss
R-t type and It Is not built for speed.
Primarily It Is a weight carrier. intended
to convey enough bombs over q hostile
section to make things interesting for
the population below. The machine did
not equal tho speed record made by
Lieut.. Baldisl and Capt. Lent with the
Italian speed scout October %.
Major Brown and his mechanician
will ny to West Point to-day and will
then make the return trip to Langley
The sun., 1918-04-16
HAND TO HAND FIGHT.
More Details Of the Encounter II
Aprem0nt Forest.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE,
Ap!ll ~ tdelayedl. l.--American soldiers
nld brilliant work In tho stu fighting on
friday at Brule Wood, in the Forest Of
The sun., 1918-04-16

(Comtinued on Third Pdoe.) }
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-13

and another quota for New Years. Let this be your Holi- day gift to soldiers overseas. Plenty of yarn can be had at the Red Cross rooms.
 Mr. l.. K. Brown, Branch Chairman and Mrs. w. H. Over holt, Local Chairman attended the Executive meeting at Clar- endon Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Gilbert brought message from headquarters. We were pleased to learn that Monroe County Chapter was exceptional III many ways.
 The report on Christmas cartons shows 43 issued, 36 la bels were presented and labels issued by local Red Cross. Of the total number sent 12 went to colOred soldiers.
 Chairman.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-13
Clarendon, Ark. Dec Sth. 1918.

Dear Santa Claus.
 I thought I would write and tell you what me and my little brother wants. 1 want a little air Gun and a little Book. some candy apples oranges and nuts and bananas and my little bro ther wants d ball and a little wagon and some candy apples oranges raisins nuts grapes.
 yours truly.
 Frank and Glenn Morgan. Route 1 Box 121. [ Clarendon, Ark.
 Dec 13, 1918. dear santa clause.
 will write you a few ines to let you know what l want Xmas. want a little china set a pair of kid gloves and a ring { am nine years old bring me some oranges, apples and nuts and candy. 1 want you to Drlhg my little brother little sled ana some oranges apples candy ana firecrackers roman cannons a air gun and bring me some new ribbon. don't forget me.
 Valeria Lenox. Dear Santa Clause, . Please send me a baby doll and a doll carriage. l would like a set of dishes, a little table and a trunk. And please bring my little bro- ther a boat.
 Your little friend
 Audrey ThidodauX p & want a stocking full o1 candy.
 Brinkley, Ark. i Dec s 1918 Dear Santa Claus.
 Bring me a new doll head chairs and some candy. Dear Santa Claus bring Miss Deha some presents and candy. Don't forget my brothers. mama ana papa, bring some things ioi them.
 Your friend,
 Jenny Gray Hoover