La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, July 12, 1916, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextMttift ' AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS VOLUME XVI LA GRANDE, OREGON. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1916. NUMBER 19. MEDIATION PROPOSED MEXICAN AND AMERICAN EN VOYS LIKELY TO SETTLE DISPUTES SCHEME WITHOUT FULL ARRANGEMENT AS YET Northern Summer Resort Thought ' Likely Meeting Place of the Com mission Serious Battle Under Way In Durango Between Two Factions. Washington, July 12. A Mexican- i American commission will be appoint-! ed by the respective governments to settle the Mexican problem it was learned today from authorities close to the Carranza government. Details of the plan are incomplete, but meet ings probably will be held in some northern summer resort. El Paso, July 12; A battle, still raging at last, repoi : 4, opened at Sombrereto, Duranig'S. '-with a Carranzista attack . a o & A Sta col umn. Garcia is lead A ' .2 5rranzas and Generals Centre,, , .j 'izo are heading the rebels. . ... . Following tibis offic - news from Trevino came unc( .Jrmed rumors that Villistas captured General Ig nacio Enriquez, whom Obregon sent to relieve Trevino. PRISONER REVENGEFUL. Man Arrested in La Grande Recently Promises to Get Even. Baker, July 11. Vowing that he would "get even" with the officials who he declared "railroaded" him, Frank Watson, arrested in La Grande on a charge of cashing two forged checks in Baker last week, was bound over to the grand jury this morning by Justice of the Peace F. L. Hubbard, bond being set at S500. Ben Gentry, an employe of the Pastime cigar store, was the only wit ness for tike state, telling of having cashed a $4.50 check, later found to be worthless, for Wlatson. The pris oner had previously been identified at the Taylor-Knobel store ns having cashed a spurious check for at that establishment. - Watson's defense consisted merely in an inistent ivowal of Ms innocence. GETS A HOMESTEAD. Walla Walla Man Picks Up a Place That Had Been Discarded. Sam Hawkins, of Walla Walla, made final proof at the land office to day on a ihomcstead of 120 acres on IWolf creek, 25 miles south of La. Grande. This tract had been filed on in 1888 but the claimant abandoned it. Not long ,ago Mr. Hawkins was in the North Powder section peddling books when he ran across an ac quaintance, reputed to be a relative of Jesse James. This acquaintance told Mir. Hawkins about the piece of land and that it was vacant. The Walla Walla man lost no time in making- the necessary filing and also sent post haste for his wife and "kids and they proceeded forthwith ' to erect a cabin and they never left that piece of ground for a single minute for 14 months. Now they (have the making of a good farm of 120 acres within the boundaries of Union county and which has lain as idle, vacant land upwards of 30 years. Held Under $250 Bonds. As a result of preliminary examin ation before Justice of the Peace Wil liams Ray Simpson is held to await the action of the grand jury under bonds of $250 on uhe charge of lar ceny from a warehouse. His brother, Cecil, who was arrested at the same time, was dismissed. The alleged theft was that of taking eight pairs of rubber boots, fire hose nozzle and three fawcetts from the warehouse near the intake of the Beaver creek pipe line. POLAND SORELY PRESSED. President Wilson May Appeal to Bel ligerent Nations for Aid. Washington, July 12. President Wilson may personally appeal to rul ing monarchs of belligerent nations to save Poland from starvation. AUTO KILLS BADGERS. Ed Reisland Drives Machine Over Bevy of Animals. While trouble shooting for his garage near Summerville last even ing Eddie Reisland ran into a bunch of badgers and killed two simultan eously. One fore wheel struck one and a rear wheel another at the same time. GERMAN PEOPLE ARE READY TO DEFY MR. WILSON S DOCTRINES (BY CARL ACKERMAN) Berlin, July 12. Overthrow of Imperial Chancellor Bethmaim von Holhveg and unlocking the German sub marines within three monttis is predicted by supporters Of Admiral von Tirpitz who from the first wanted to ply the submarine warfare mercilessly unless President Wilson acts against the British blockade. Conservatives and annexationists have joined in the forecast. It is said America's opinion will be disregarded. The fight to oust the Chancellor has now grown to such proportions tliat it oversihladows the allied offensive in public interest. Attacks have grown, bolder since the appearance of Prince Buelow's book "Deutsche Politik". I The Chancellor's friends still hope Wilson will, take a stand against England, thus strengthening Hollweg's po sition. Americans here believe Hollweg will emerge tri- 'nrrwvlmnf liririTTsT ALLIED CLAIM NOT SO I DISI'ATCHS FROM OFFENSIVE LINES REDUCED While Gains Were Made, Advance Was Less Than Yesterday London, July 12. A party of Irish fusileers penetrated the German trenches at the strongly fortified po- , sition southeast of Loos and re mained 20 minutes, killing many Ger mans and retiring with slight losses. 'Germans regained some lost ground between Trones and Mametz, but other attacks were defeated , with ! heavy losses, Gen. Haig has reported this afternoon. ' Seaforths successfully raided the Hopenzollern redoubt, two miles north and forced a portion of the German trenches, killing many of the enemy, destroyed several machine guns, successfully bombarded dug outs and returned with prisoners. i Haig has also reported that Ger mans are heavily reinforced. U-Boat Kills Woman. London, July 12. Enemy subma rine bombarded Seaham harbour, in Durham, killing one woman, the war office has announced. , Germans Advance At Verdun Berlin, July 12. At the Verdun front Germans have advanced to the region of Souville Bnd Laufee, tak ing more than 2000 prisoners. The French attacks at Champaign and southeast of Rheims, were repulsed. I COTNER HOME DAMAGED. I Fire Starting Frorii Flue Ignites I Ceiling and Walls. Late last evening the fire depart ment was called to Greenwood and R streets where fire was rapidly de stroying the Ben Cotner home. The fire began from a flue hole directly opposite the one receiving the kitchen stovepipe, and the heat from the kitchen stove was sufficient to ignite the wallpaper touching the tin cover on the living room flue hole from whence the stove had been removed. The damage to furniture will be about $150, and the house in the vi cinity of $300. The department was required to pour considerable water into the building and had to make a game fight to control it. There is some insurance. "Citizens should take warning from this incident" said Fire Chief Mackey after the fire.- "Frequently we have fires which started in that way the people in the house are not aware, often, that in such cases the paper should be cut away from the tin cov ering the flue hole, and this will very greatly reduce the dangers of fire." BLISS JUNIOR CHOSEN Republican Party Treasureship Falls to C. Bliss New York. July 12. Cornelius Bliss, son of the late treasurer of the National Republican committee was Jtoday named in his father's old post land will direct the financing of the Hughes campaign. SUrted His Utter "Dear King' London, June 19. (By Mail) Ad dressing King George in a letter as i "Dear King" a disgraced British ( "Tommy" found a way to get back ;into the army with neatness and des : patch. The soldier, whose name is jwithhheld, was discharged with dis I honor while serving in India. He later met a minister who talked him j into reforming. An attempt to re join the army was fruitless because of his bad record. Then he penned a note to the King. An official notice tells the sequel to the story: "After great gallantry in no man's land, in France, between the trenches he did trying to save others." JOHN DIETZ MAY GET HIS PARDON WISCONSIN BOARD WILL CON SIDER QUESTION Notorious Cameron Dam Defender Likely To Be Released , . From Prison Madison, Wis., July 12. Maybe they'll free John Dietz, "the Defender of Cameron Dam." His application, it became known today, will be con sidered at the forthcoming meeting of the Wisconsin Pardon Board.- The five year fight of Mrs. Dietz has thus far resulted in the commuta tion of his sentence from life to twenty years. She may now win his immediate freedom. It was to save her from injury when she was about to become a mother that Dietz gave vr the batttle in the barricaded cabin in the Wisconsin woods and surrend ered to the authorities in 1910. Hundreds of letters have been pour ing into Gov. E. L. Philipp's office since it was announced that applica tion for a pardon was filed, from in fluential citizens of the state asking that the board of pardons give Litz his freedom. Dietz, a pioneer settler in the wild country near Winter, Wis., had his first difficulty with the authorities when he attempted to prevent the LChippewa Lumber and Boom company from using Cameron Dam m trans porting their logs. Dietz claimed it Avas on his farm and demanded pay ment for the logs the company sent over the dam. The lumber company procured an injunction against Dietz in 1904. The sheriff never was able to serve the injunction. Fortified in his little log cabin on the Thornapple river, Dietz successfully evaded the authorities. On May 10, 1914, a possee set out (Continued on Paee Eight) E , Thirty-two businessmen on two 'sides of one block, yesterday aftur noon agree to put decorated automo I biles in the parade which will of ficially open the grand prix Saturday morning at 10 o clock, on the 22nd ol July. The committee with A. V. An drews, Ted Ludlam and J. G. Sr.od grass at its head, have set their mark at 200200 cars and floats tlhero must I be in this parade. ! A moving picture man is to be here 'on that occasion and will picture the parade and probably allow the popu lace to see the parade later on the screen. One of the foremost floats to be put into the parade, so far as known, will be the Arcade float upon which elaborate plans and work is to be expended. Automobiles, and mote automobiles, is the desire. If the owner finds it impossible to decorate his car elaborate he is asked to nail on a flag at least, and fall in li-ie SCORES ENTER The land drawings at Spokane are attracting many Union county people. Large numbers are already tihero from 'Imbler and La Grande especial ly, and more are going constantly. John Ruby, a switchman, has gone to Spokane, and tonight F. D. Htibbs, c.,t i.'... ii , i: i t.- r im.UUii luiuiimii jidiiuiji tliu fit. Vj. ! Happersett, other railroaders will take their departure. Ray Williams 'and a group of Imbler people go Sat- urday night by auto. . The car in jspection department here has sent some seekers after government land, ' anl ttylt a Knainaacmnn iinrl ntlia.a in large number from the county at large are already on the scene. The drawing closes July 22, nnd those who go late have as good chanc Submarine Bremen Is Now In Atlantic QUARANTINE ORDERS SENT OUT BY STATE LA GRANDE. UNION AND NORTH POWDER WILL BE MADE COUNTY'S STATIONS. ALL CHILDREN FROM THE EAST PUT UNDER TESTS Final Program of Combatting East ern Epidemic of Infantile Pa ralysis Will Be Drafted at Portland Saturday Authorities Here Al ready at Work. New York, July 12 From infantile paralysis epidemic which already has cost the lives of nearly 300 babies, may come a cure for the dread dis ease. Health Commissioner Emerson has announced a conference of physi cians will probably result in 'import ant development." ' It is reported one physician has succeeded in isolating a germ and scientists are now .de termining a proper course of treat ment. Union county, ulong with other counties of Oregon, is to be put un der strict supervision of state and district health officers to prevent im portation of infantile paralysis from this east where the disease is right, now running wild in a most virile manner. Quarantine stations will be established at Nortmt r"owder, union and La Grande and all families with children from the east detraining at any point on the mainline will under go strict examiation and careful sur veillance for a period of 30 days for symptoms of the disease. The quar antine will be established at North Powder under the direction of - Dr. Irvine, at Union under the direction of Dr. Myers and all points between Hot Lake and Kamela, and brandhline points, will come under the super vision of; Dr. A. L. Richardson, city health officer and state district health officer. There will be formulated at Portland next Saturday a complete program of quarantine by state health officers from all northwest states, such as was announced in tihe Observer yesterday. David N. Ro berg, board . secretary and state health officer, yesterday evening ad vised Dr. Richardson of the prelim- (Continued on Page 8.) IS I anyway. All those who feel that this 1 . - - ... i . ..i 1 1 i community unuuruiKing snuuiu uu pushed to its fullest extent, are asked to call any of the committee, have themselves listed, for the committee, men may not be able to see all those who own cars. "Get in the game and bring on your cars" is the appeal of those in charge. This parade, and subse quent entertainment during the rnr.es, is backed and managed by the mer chants and citizens at large and not by the Motorclub. The films will not only bo shown in La Grande but will go out to all parts of the country and will there fore be a special advertising medium. F'or this reason, if no other, generous support is asked. Push mobiles Wanted There will be a section for pushmo biles and handsome prizes will be awarded for best turnouts. LAND LOTTERY es as those who register early, it is contended. One carload of landseekcrs left to day and another goes early tomorrow, catching today's group at Walla Wal la. In the car that went today were A. S. and Enoch Johnson, L. J. French, H. C. Street and C. H. Scran ton. Bud Fromnn drives a car con taining Messrs Cox, Mr. Froman's brother and a friend from Boise, leav ing early tomorrow morning. From Walla Walla they will go into Spo kane together. Engineer Frank Jacksou contem plates having a chance in the winnings. POPULAR AUTOS FAVORED ., OVER NEW BABES I- NGUSH V 'SCOUN I'KSS ' AN- ALYZES alUTII KVIE. "Babies and V os DoVt Go Together, So BahH s Sacriucsti bhe - . Says.' ..- ' London. June 19. (By Mail) Babies refuse to come into a world full of automobiles, for the simple reason that new automobiles usually are more welcome than new -babies. Babies and autos don't go together. Muriel Viscountess Ilelmsley gives this explanation for the falling birth rate in England. Autos, according to the viscountess, create an appetite for amusement and, as babies furnish lit tle amusement, in the twentieth' cen tury way of thinking, they are con sidered an interference with the pleasures that the automobile affords. Viscountess neimsiey. says iurtner: "The lamentable decline in the birth rate is due to tlhie selfishness of wom en, rney ieei mat witn increasing family ties they may be unable to maintain their social status, while at the same time they might find their outdoor activities crippled. The craze for amusement !htis been a growing deterrent to family life, but with the limitation of gasoline supplies by the military and the partial suppression of automobiles, the problem ought to adjust itself." WOH FIGHT BITING, STRIKING AND HUG GING CHARGED. H. M. Rogers Home in North La rande Scene ot Rumpus. Echoes of the spectacular neigh borhood fistfight in Nortlhi La Grande yesterday afternoon were heard in municipal court this afternoon. Wit nesses told how about a half dozen women and a boy became involved in a hair-pulling, fist-fighting, arm and neck biting fracas that kept the po lice fliot on the trail for several hours. The first legul phases came to a focus today when Mrs. Cover dale, with four children and whose husband has left her, was arrested and tried on a disorderly conduct dhiarge. Though she had no money to bail herself out yesterday evening, but was allowed to go on her own recognizance. Fights Own Battle. She employed no attorney. When the city had rested its case this after noon she conducted her own examin ations. She is a young woman. Mrs. Jesse Mcintosh said that she and Mrs. Bennett were sitting in their homes nearby when the trouble start ed, Mrs. Molntosh going to the street and asking Mrs. Coverdale if it was true she Oiiad "gossipped about her." The witness said the defendant ad mitted it and Mrs. Mcintosh proceed ed to advise her that she wouldn't have her name run down. The wit ness is now talking: "She huuled off and poked me in the mouth and then I slammed her be side the nose. The next time she knocked me one in the stomach that tipped me over into the B. M. Rogers yard, rnor to tnat we nan Deen in the streets." Mrs. Bennett corroborated her. Mrs. B. M. Rogers, in whose yard most of the fight took place was the first witness called by the defendant. The defendant nnd tine witness were each talking at the same time, gen erally, and it was difficult for the court to keen Pace with the discussion but tho drift of things was that the defendant didn't unit the Mcintosh lady first, as stated, and that through out the whole procedure the fight was in the yard. Mrs. Amos and her mother Mrs. Rogers finally separated She fighting women it was claimed, but a Rynearson boy is accused by the Roger family of having called Mrs. Amos and others vile names. Arms and neck were bitten and eyes blackened. It is hinted that the pres ent case is hut a beginning that there will be a liberal airing of the spec tacular battle before the echoes are finally gone. The defendant's friends said four women and a boy were trouncing Mrs. Coverdale at the same time. Has Contract at Joseph. rf"Vnf raft ni IT K Rnulfnmn )nft fw fin v fnr .Tnsenh where he p-oes to build a handsome bungalow for Attorney Schaupp of that city. Mr. Koskamp has erected a number of the new xtructures in Joseph within the pat year or two. Marketing Experts Here Prof. W. S. Brown and Prof. Ilurd, interested in the joint proposition en tertained by O. A. C, the federal bur eau of marketing and the fruitmen in general, were in La Grande this af ternoon meeting fruitment and further promoting the general scheme Upon which they are at work. WITH 5 LANDING DAY KEPT SECRET BY OFFICIALS "ABOUT TWO WEEKS HENCE" IS NEAREST APPROACH TO ARRIVAL TIME. DEUTSCHLAND HURRIES PREPARATION TO RETURN Ambassador Bernstorff Will Officially - Visit the Whip Tomorrow and Con gratulate Captain Spectacular Dash Under English Ships Ex pected. Baltimore, July 12. The Bremen, a sister ship to the merchant subma rine Deutsdhland, is now at sea, tho United Press bus learned officially. It is a carefully guarded secret as to when and where she will dock, except she expects to reach this country ; within two weeks. High administration officials denied reports the United States will ignore a protest from Allies regarding tho Deutsdhland. They declared America will watch carefully and be deeply interested in any Allied action. Ambassador Bernstorff will inspect the Duutschland tomorrow and con gratulate the captain and crew. The owners indicate the Deutschland will not carry "Americans on her return trip, though offers of $15000 have 'been made for a passage. The Deutsch land won't lose time in returning to Germany either. Immediately after completing unloading her precious cargo and reloading, she will hasten to Norfolk, complete cargo and start home at the earliest possible moment. Her dash under the Allied cordon of ships will likely be as dramatic as the-sudden appearance Sunday from the dopths. MARINES RESTORE PEACE Revolt at Santo Domingo Completely Subdued. Washington, July 12. Living up to its reputation as the greatest single factor for peace in America, the United States Marine Corps, with tho loss of a few men killed and wounded, has quietly and effectually quelled the . latest revolt in Santo Domingo, and, without time lont in undue parley ihas . forced the . rebel ch'eftains to lay down their arms and return to peace ful pursuits, according to late ad vices from Monte Chrisli, United States Marines now control the entire island on which Haiti and Santo Domingo are situated, and that -control was gained without serious fighting or great loss of life it is cluimcd, because of the thorough pre- Er redness of the murines for the? usiness at hand unci their knowledge of the people and their ways, .. . ( WAS MADE TO MARRY. 1 Parents Thinking Groom Rich Forced Girl to Wed Him. Ba'ker, July 11. That she was forced to marry when a mere girl by her parents, who thought that her prospective Ihusbnnd was wealthy, was the statement mude this morning by Mrs. Mae E. Taylor of Cornucopia, testifying before Referee F. L. Hub bard, in her suit for divorce against James W. Taylor. She declared that the wedding had taken place in 1906, in Stephenson, Wash., and that after a period of abuse from her (husband lasting over several years, she made' her escape from him a year ago, be ing assisted by Taylor's daughter by a previous marriage. She said that her husband had choked Iher on one occasion, and had threatened to kill himself, when threats of violence against her failed. Judge Anderson granted the decree as requested, giving Mrs. Taylor the custody of her eight year old daugh ter, Florence. GROUT PLACE BURNED. Place Now Owned hy Henry Nurre, Completely Destroyed. . Fire destroved the Henry Nurre home, better known as the Georga Grout place, at fi:30 this- morning. With the exception of a few pieces of furniture the home and contents were a complete loss, tnsurance on tho home amounted to $11)50. Mr. Nurre bought this place a few months ago from George Grout, the new settler coming ' from tho Wil lamette valley. While the origin is not definitely know, it is believed that sparks from the kitchen stove ignited the roof.