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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12

Washington, July 12---Berat has fallen before the adj
vancing Italian troops in Albania official cable to the
Italian embassy reports
Berat is strategic center of the road to Serbia and
was the immediate objective Of the allied offensive in
Albania great quantity of war booty and numerous
prisoners were taken.
Capture of the city expected by military author
tiles after dominating heights to the south and west
taken by Alpine troops in hand to hand fighting.
French troops had pressed the Austrian defenses to
the east back beyond the city, The Austrans, realizing
the Importance of maintaining their positions fought
desperately until practically surrounded
The fall Of Berat completely unes the allied forces
operating in Albania Withdrawal of the Austrians north
Of the Semen was also announced in the Rome cables.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
NINETY THOUSAND CANS
ARE FILLED DAILY ATHUNT
BROTHERS SALEM CANNERY Y

from SO to $25 week, the high figure
being earned by those who had had
some former experience in the canning
department.
The plant is handling about 40 per
cent more cherries than for any former
year and about twice as many as ona
year ago. Stree 1914 when the cannery
first opened for business, it has been
gradually enlarged until now its capa-
city is four times as large as during
its first year.
Aud not only has the cannery been
doing a record business, but the far
mers who have cherry tracts and the
homes that have just a few cherry
trees-all have profited. This year Roy
al Annes were sold at eight cents a
pound, a profit Of six cents a pound
to the grower. compared to little over
four cents wear ago. Other kinds of
cherries paid in proportion.
As money making proposition, the
cherry year Of 1918 may be a record
breaker. Many tracts yielded from $3.50
to s401 an acre and many showed a
clear profit of $3.50 an acre In many in
stances where there was but few trees
in the yard, the average has run from
$40 to $50 tree. One instance is the
three on what is known as the Cox
property OH Chemeketa and Summer
streets. TIE lot was recently purchased
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
DID ALBERT ROENER
suicide LAST NIGHT?
Hat and Coat Found on Raft
on Bank of Willamette
River

Did Albert M. Roemer commit sui
eide last night by downing in the Viii.
lamette river7
Superintendent Steiner of the Ore.
gon STATE hospital and Coroner Clough
are looking for an answer to the ques-
ton Indications point to suicide.
Rsemer, who was committed to the
asylum from Multnomah county April
l6, eloped from the institution yester-
day afternoon and this morning his hat
and coat were found on a raft near
the bank of the Willamette river,
above the wagon bridge.
Last evening Biidge Tender Irwin
saw man with his hat and coat off
ON the raft and this morning it was
Mr. Irwin who noticed that the hat
and coat were stiil on the raft but no
man was in sight. DR.. Steiner says he
thinks the man drowned himself but
Cooncr Clough is inclined TO think he
wandered off and forgot his hat and
coat.
A letter addressed to an unnamed
friend was found in the coat pocket.
1t gave no Indications of being writ
ten by man with an msound mind.
In the letter Roemer says he has not
improved very much, that he is lone
some for his wife and children, but
feels better since he has been paroled
and can get out on the hospital
grounds. He advises the friend about
feeding the COW wcll during the hot
weather
An effort is being made to locate the
body, If it is in the river.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
Chancellor Hertling Reiterates
That Enemies Bent On
Destroying Empire
GIVES REASONS FOR
DEPOSINC KUEHLMANN
Food. Shortage Forces PAIRING
Down Of RatiOns For
German Soldiers

Washington, July 12.-Bread rations
are being pared down, because of food
scarcity, according to reports in off
elal circles hsre today. All men In uni
form have heretofore been allowed a
supplementary food ration, such as
manual laborers receive Scarcity, how
ever, has forced abolition of extra ra-
cions, for all orderlies, mss attendants
and other soldiers not ngaged in COM
batant or heavy service.
London, July t2.-Germany's leaders
military as well as political, are ready
to consider ''sincere peace proposals -
Chancellor Won Herting declared in a
speech before the main committee of
the reichstag yesterday, according to
dispatches received here today.
"The resent speeches of President
Wilson and Foreign Secretary Balfour
plainly indicating our enemies will to
destroy her, force Germany to con
tinue the struggle,v Won Hertling said
"Thc closest unity, however, exists
among Gelmany's political and mill
tary leaders regarding readiness to re-
eeive sincere peace proposals. y
Won Hertling said the change in for
eign ministers was not due to any real
difference in opinion, Sbut because per-
sonal discussion had revealed matters
which should not have been published.
He further stated that the new for
eign minister will not change the en-
pire's policy; that the government will
prosecute vigorously the reforms al
ready begun and chat the program
laid down in his reply to the pope will
be strictly adhered to.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
mex! HUN DRIVE
STRAIGHT ON PARIS
IS ALLIED BELIEF
Experts Figure This Is Reason
For Recent Operations Of
French Forces
By j. W. t. Mason
United Press war expert


New York, July II, = Persistent
French attacks between the Aisne and
the Marne strongly suggest that Gen
eral Foch believes Won Hindenburg s
next offensive. if it materiahzes at all
win be directed against Paris.
The Aisne- Marne front is the best
jumping off place for an advance on
Paris. This is especially true of the
northern sector. It is here, east of the
villers- Cotterets forest that General
Foch has lately concentrated his eff
forts to improve his local positions. To
days official French report announces
still another victory in this district
which may well be regarded as the out
or defenses Of Paris.
The VillersCotteret forest is the
most valuable defensive area in Gen
eral Foch S possession between the
Aisne and the Marine The Germans
have advanced to the eastern fringe
of the forest, but are now being shov
ed black at impdftans local points
These successful asSs|lts by Genera
Foch are adding to the defensive Sc
curity of the French positions, but they
also gravely interfere with such prep
arations as Won Hindenburg may be
making for drive in that area.
The Villers- Cotterets forest splendid
ly potects the principal railway run
ming from the Aisne Marne front tC
Paris. There is s/an admirable path fol
quick lash toward Paris some twelve
miles wide between this railway and
the Ourcq and Marine rivers, which
form continuous stream. If Won Hin
denburg could penetrate through the
forest he would have overcome the
chief obstacle to seizipg this runway to
Paris.
Thereafter the French would have
no natural defenses to assist in the
frontal defense of their capital. They
would have TO rely largely on threat
ening the two German flanks neal
Compiegne and Chateau Thierry These
threats certainly would develop new
complications for Won Hlndenburg
But with the Villers-Cotteret forest
in the enemy's possession, the allies
task would be seriously increased
General FOch, therefore, intends tt
make sure that Won Hindenburg's IS liut
remains to the east Of the forest and
such is the purpose of his present act
iVifips.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
SCOTS MILLS NAN
REPORTED AMONG
DEAD FROM DISEASE
Total Of Fifty-TWo Casualties,
Nine Of These Having Been
Killed In Action

Washington, July 12.-General Per
shing today reported 80 casualties, di
vided as follows:
Killed in action, 8; died of wounds, 7;
died of disease, 7; died of airplane ac.
cident, 2; died of accident and other
causes, 4; wounded severely, Is; wound
ed slightly, l wounded, degree undeter.
mined, 2; missing in action, 5.
The list follows:
Killed in action:
Lieutenants W. Brown, Washington
ID. C.
II. NJ, Coppinger, Oklahoma City, Okla
j. C. Paisley, Gibsonville, N. C.
A. NJ. Totter, Capden, S. C.
Sergeant G. Miller, Lancaster, Pa
Privates s. l.. Conklin, Newark, N
j.
S. Dusannki, Schenectady, N. Y.
H: +. Jones, Roanoke, Va.
w. Santimaw, Potsdam, N. Y.
Died from wounds:
Captain G. R. Spaulding, Columbus
Ky.
Lieutenant R. E. Ball, Wollaston
Mass.
Privates ]. W. Bresnihan, Rochester
N. Y.
H. L. Erisman, Sterling, Ill
j. V. Fcnnessy, Rochester, N. Y.
H. Klein, New York.
W. f. Ryan, Portage, Wis.
Died from disease:
Iieutenants +. A. Browne, Petersburg
Virginia.
W. R. Lux, Fort Shaw, Mont.
Fireman G. Hendricks Havre, France
lrivates j. Fl Ensley, Ainsworth
Nebraska.
K. U. Nicholason, Scots Mills, Ore
Died of aeroplane accident:
Lieutenants w. D. Robbins, Raleigh
IN. c.
j. c. Wilford, Asheville, N. G.
Died from accident,and other causes:
Captain X. II. Dauber, Benicia, Cal
Sci geant A. J. Peterson, Beloit, Wis
Corporal G. NJ. Cox, Denison, Texas
Cook II. L. Hollingsworth, La Harpe
Kan,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
By Ed L. Keen

Omitted Press staff correspondent
London, July 12.--Activity is de-
veloping along the whole Balkan front
and there are increasing indications
that the Albanian fighting may spread
to the entire 300 mile line from the Ad-
riatic to the Gulf cf Rendina.
The Italians have crossed the Semeni
1ivCr at on9 or more points, according
to the latest reports from the battle
front, and are nelring the new Aus
driaM defense line along the Skhumbi
river. Infantry has progressed at least
% miles nor II of the original line on
the Voiutza, while cavalry detach
1nents are reported to have advanced
even further. This would bring the
italians into the region of Lushne
about midway between the Semeni and
the Skhumbi.
In Macedonia, Bulgarian artillery is
heavily bombarding the French and
Greek positicls, especially north OF
Mcnastir and west Cf the Nardar river
British airmen made bombing raids on
enemy dopots in the Struma valley
The StIuma represents the extreme
right wing Of the allied front. The Var
dar flows into the Gulf of Saloniki at
the city of that name.
The right wing cf the Austrians re
treating on the sixty mile front from
the sea eastward is said to be falling
Back so rapidly that the retirement in
scme places borders on a rout. Great
quantities of material are falling into
the hands of the Italians and Alban'
lars, while the enemy is destroying
otner quantities.
Effective resistance by the enemy is
becoming less frequent and whenever
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
How Boys Of Army Enter
tanned Real Ladies with
Vaudeville Show

With the American Army in France,
June 1S.-(By Maip along that
part Of the line they still talking
about the "party at the front with
women to it" which the boys Of the-th
staged. The --th figures it put one over
on all the other regiments in social
way, and what s more the other regi-
ments have to admit it.
It came about this way.
The boys appreciated the doughnuts
the Salvation Army sisters had been
making for them when all tie fellows
were in the trenches, and also the work
Of the Y NJ. c. A. women were doing
to make war more pleasant.
So one company decided to put on a
show back in the woods to entertain the
women. Then another company wanted
to Join in, ard another, until pretty
soon five companies had brought forth
talent, sand they called it a "vaude.
Vile. -
Back in certain thick woods they
found an open space about as large as
a big theatre, and about the same shape
AT one end they put up stage under
some trees and blankets make good
enough for curtains, when moved back
and forth on a wire. The flowers and
branches made fine scenery, and the
ground was as good an orchestra pit
as you ever saw when the regimental
band took its place in it.
No Reserved Seate.
DoHghboys from the front who could
be spared were allowed to come back, &c
the woods the p;gi before so the boche'
rnnldnIl goo any trnnn mnNement anl
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
RUSSIAN POLICY
OF ALLIED nations
NEARING SOLUTION
Raymond Robbins, Bull Moose
Leader, Advocating Of
fetal Recognition
By Robert j. Bender
nited Press Staff Correspondent

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, July 12.-The great prob
lem of working arrangement between
the inter-allied economic mission and
Russian business interests is near So
luton.
The. United States chamber of com.
merce, comforting with the Russian Am
erican chamber Of commerce throughout
this week, is determining not only upon
a business plan of operation, but also
on much of the mission s personnel. 1t
was indicated today that Daniel Fill.
lard, formerly head Of the war indus
tries board and president of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad might head the
American branch of the mission.
Others in the unique expedition will
include business men who have traded
with Russians in the past.
AS recently forecast by the United
Press, the working agreement Of the
(COntinued on mage SeVen1
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
Overwhelming Defeat

!. Rome July 12.-Austria S defeat in
Albania is proportionately as over
whelming a reverse as the Piave rout,
battle front dispatches received here
today declared.
In a three day advance cf from 20
to 25 miles the Italians and their allies
swept forward irresistibly, occupying
the whole southern bank of the Semeni,
according to message from Valona.
Italian troops have almost entirely
enveloped the city of Berat. Its sur
render is expected momentarily.
Fierce fighting took place on the
Austrian right wing, where strong re-
sistamce was offered to the incessant
attacks of the Italians dispatches said
After a three day fight the enemy g
stubborn defense was smashed and
Italian cavalry proceeded from the
right wing and swept into Fieri.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
SEVEN LADIES WERE IN
THIS DOUGHBOY PARTY

before the show began they sprang from
every bush and tree, and folded their
legs under them on Nature Is unreserv-
ed seat, the ground.
The committee in charge had detailed
one group to "scare up" piano. They
got one, no one knows where except
they--it had a German name on it, ard
it turned out tip-top American music
when the rag-time kid from G company
sat down to "syncopate.
SO everyone was happy and asked no
questions, but just wished he could
waltz up to one Of the "ladies" and
say, NThis is our dance, isn't ita"
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
LIBERALS ACCEPT Won H1NTzE

Copenhagen, July 12.-The German
liberals are willing to give Admiral
Won Hintze "a trial. as foreign min
ister, the Yossische Zeitung says.
Philip Seheidemann and other social
ist leaders accepted Won Hintze's ap-
pointment with certain reserva.
tions."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
WAR CLOUD WAS WINNER

Aqueduct Race Track, July 11.-WaI
Cloud, A. X. Macomber's 8 year old,
this afternoon won the Dwyer Stakes
at this track.
Jack Hare, Jr., finished second and
Johren, generally accepted up to this
time as the champion three years old,
was third.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
PIONEER DENTIST DIES.

Portland Ore, July 1l.-Dr. Edwin
Augustus Maker, member of a pioneer
family that helped settle Cincinnati
Ohio, and who himself was one Of the
first Oregon settlers, died here today
He was born in Cincinnati.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
Americans Repulse
Large German Patrol
. By Fred s. Ferguson

Omitted Press correspondent
With the Americans on the
Marne, July 1l.-(Night)-A
large German patrol which at
tempted to raid the American =
lines near Chateau-Thierry was
repulsed sanguinarily yesterday
afternoon. Presence of new enc
my units in this sector was re-
vealed through Identification
of the dead.
There was harrasSing artil-
lery fire on various parts of the
front, but aside from the raid
no infantry action was re-
ported.
Heavy clouds, high winds
and rain prevented aerial
activity.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
President VetOes
New Wheat Price

Washington, July 12.-Presi-
dent Wilson today vetoed the
agricultural bill fixing mini
mum price of $2.40 bushel for
wheat.
4 4 4 4 y X 4 X * x x x x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
French Drive Forward

Paris, July 12.-Driving forward on
five-milc front, the French again
made important gains between the Aisne
and the Marne, capturing the village Of
LoHgpont and, several adjacent strong
holds, the French war office announced
today.
German artillery was active in the
Verdun sector. The French mado sue
cessful raids in the Champagne region
and north of Montdidier.
" North Of Chavigny and east Of Fa-
verolles the French aceentuated their
progress" the eommunique said.
"Longpont village and the Javage
farm were occupied.
"Frcnch troops took twenty prison
ers in raids north Of Montdidier and in
the Champagne.
"German artillery was active along
the left bank of the Meuse (Verdun
sectorJ."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
By william Philip simms

(Unlted Press Staff Correspondent
With the British Armies in France,
July 12.-Heavy rains throughout the
British front seem to assure further de-
lay in resumption of the German often
sive.
There have been intermittent showers
during the past two days, which in
creased to steady dOwnpour last night
and TODAY.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
German Official Report Says
Crews We're Captured In
Attack On CObIenz
FRENCH DRIVE AHEAD ON
FIVE MILE FRONT TODAY
Rains Are Again Seriously In-
terferring With West
Front Operations

Berlin, Via London. July 11.-"Five
airplanos of an American squadron Of
six, intending to raid Coblenz, were
captured and their crews taken prison
err the German war office announced
today.
Coblenz is the capital Of the Rhine
province and is situated on the. river of
that name, fifty miles southeast Of Co
logne. Il has population OF ABOUT 90
0G1.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12

"I'll never marry another man till
see him in civilian clothes, believe me
said Mrs. Tilford Moots niece t'day
Uneie Enos Timberlake, who mastered
a high wheel bicycle in 1884, dropped
dead on til floor Of dancin academy
last aight at til age Of l04.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
Albanian Stronghold of Berat
Captured. By VictoriousLtaHan
Prisoners (ynd Munitions Taken
AMedArn1iesUnite
Long Balkan Front

Italians Pressing Hard On Rear and Flanks Of Fleeing Aus
trians Whose Retreat Is Rapidly Becoming ROutFight-
ing Now Developing Along Entire Balkan Front With
Bulgarian Artillery Active Against French and Greek
Positions In Macedonia Situation Fast Becoming One
Of Great Interest
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12
PROFITEERS WILL
PAY HEAVY TAXES
IN PROPOSED BILL
Luxuries VIII Be Heavily
Taxed But Profteers VIII
Be Loaded Heaviest

Washington, July 12.-War profiteers
wili bear the heaviest taxes under pro
visions of the new war tax bill to .aisc
$1,000, 100000; taxes On luxuries use,
by the people will be a secondary con
sidaration. Such is the intention Of the
house ways and means committee whie
is drafting the measure.
The schedule for taxes on Injuries
Submitted by the treasury department is
conceded TO be an excellent basis for
that kind Of levies when they become
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12

a temporary stand is made the Italians
succeed in inflieting heavy casualties
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-12

rhe French operations between the
= sine and the Marne are becoming in.
creasingly important. Capture Of the
village and castle of Corey was report
ed only Yesterday in this same neigh
borhood, while Chavigny farm also has
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No Reserved SeaN.

Donghboys from the front who could
be spared were allowed to come back.to
the woods the p;gi before so the bochcs
wouldn't see any troop movement, and
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0Esgon: Tonight
and Saturday fair
gentle westerly
winds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
American Consuls Needed
ny EDWARD n. HURLEY.
Chairman of United Stntes shipping board.

Our merchan. marine is rapidly, ou,srowlnE
handling the millions Of tons Of shipping which
ful trade when the war is over.
There is no question about tho high character
arc no. enoyEh Of them and they arc no: Justly
a sd II os do e hG
merchant marin and trade after the war al U we
ment Of state has work for fSliy a,,y additfonsl
geT oT so Unless 1 meets th
and the United States Shipping Hoard face the
Vice when peace comes These depaT,Men, e will Will
them nevertheless.
ssa!ss eossaar ressla,icns dsat%g VI %h shp,
American naga the protection Of American sea
the like Many Of these resala'ions are e based
on old treaties: Many OF them are obsolete.
various countries
Our consuls often lack authority to handle
and ship owners These regua IONS are ', CONS
n @ al bsm
eSsslsn in the Hsgs of on, sans ships when
wise. standardizo and Simplify this Whole mass
of other nations practice.
Foreign trade in American ships will mean
have ever rendered in the past. It must he
r doe. s q s1s,s%sr5 ho%s W
service. A very large part of this service will
depend upon United States consuls They will
have to handle great increase in business
ships They also viii be called upon by our
manufacturers for information concerning other
countries.
The time to provide for this service is now
while we are building the ships. w" must have
more mon, and they should DO adequately paid
Consular service calls for man with college,
education. plus business experience, plus IA
ance with one or more foreign languages. plns
have been asking the man II that caliber to pas
a stiff examination before entering tho service
nrazil where living is more costly than in New
good position and the national dignity on
small salary.
It Is. to great extent, and 1t is our hope that
we will take steps TO back our ships with more
consular experts Copyright. 1915.