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AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS
VOLUME XVI
LA GRANDE, OREGON. FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1916.
NUMBER 27
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F R A N K HANLEY
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PRIJH1 PARTY
FIRST BALLOT DECIDES CON
FLICT .BETWEEN HIM AND
WILLIAM SULZER.
HENRY FORD RECEIVES
ONE VOTE, SULZER 61
Eugene Chaflin Nominated Sulzer,
Urging Real Statesmanship Instead
of Sunday School Politics "Which
the Party Has Endured Long
Enough." Cheering Brief.
Auditorium, St. Paul, July 21.
Frank Hanley, of Indiana, was nom
inated presidential standard bearer
for the prohibition party this after
noon at 2:01 on the first ballot. Thie
vote for Hanley was 444, ex-Governor
Sulzer of New York 61, Hendrix 61,
Oalderwood 21, and the remaining
scattering. Henry Ford got one vote.
Hanley's name was presented along
with several others, they being Wil
liam 'Sulzer of New York, and Find-r--
ley Hendrix of Maryland. Cheering
1 for Hanley lasted 15 minutes for Sul-
zer's demonstration four minutts.
Eugene Chaffin, previously presi
dential candidate, in nominating Sul
zer said:
i "We have endTJfed " Sunday School
politics long enough. Let us have
I real statesmanship now."
-J IThe Prohibitionists later unanim
ously nominated Doctor Ira Landreth
of Nashville, Tennessee, as Vice-President,
after all others withdrew.
TICKETS FOR AUTOMOBILES
Booth on Street Will Handle Tickets
for Convenience.
The method of handling the 25-cent
transportation to the races Saturday
and Sunday has been outlined. All
those wisMng to use such 25-cent fa
cilities as will be provided, should
procure their tickets from the booth
at Depot and Adams. Citizens who
are volunteering to help handle the
big crowd to tho best advantage pos
sible, will consider these tickets as
cash and turn them into the commit
tee, for redemption after the races.
This eliminates making change on the
part of those volunteering to haul at
least one load before taking their own
families. The exact number of vol
unteer and truck cars to run for 25
cents each way is expected to be con
siderable and patrons are urged to
leave as early as possible. There will
be band music at the grounds im
mediately after 1 o'clock Sunday to
entertain while the crowds assemble.
These volunteer cars will not be the
only ones to run likely as taxis will
also be in operation. Taxis are not
connected with the 25-cent ticket
plan.
Additional Band Secured
A merchants' committee this after
noon signed up for a special band to
lead the merchants' floats in tomor
row's parade. The organization has
been recently organized and is goine;
to run opposition to present band or
ganizations in La Grande, having an
nounced a sharp reduction in current
rates for state occasions.
Trainman Accused.
Freewater, Ore., July 20. That
Milton Weston fell beneath the O.-W.
train at Freewater yesterday as a re
sult of a kick by Brakeman James
MacMahon, was the verdict of the
coroner's jury in the inquest held to
day at Freewater over the body of
the deceased. It is reported that no
arrest will follow a:! the case is said
not to be a strong one. I
Pendletoi, July 20. The body of
Milton We?lon who was instantly
killed when a train ran over Wm at
Freewater yesterday was brought to
Pendleton last night by Coroner J. T.
Brown. It was reported the man has
parents liv.:ng near Eugene but the
officials have been unable to get in
touch with any relatives. The bociy
will be buried in Olney cemetery this
evening. Coroner J. T. Brown went
to Frcewal.T ufis morning to hold an
other inquest when the train crew of
Spokane w uld be present.
Union County Fair Gets $1074.00
Under the apportionment of state
funds for the different county fair
boards. Union county is to receive
$1074.60. Wallowa county is to re
ceive $678.67.
SATURDAY FEATURE TEST
HAS DOZEN STAR
At least 13 and probably more, crack Northwest motor
cycle riders are going to compete for the Northwest chain-'
pionship when the 1916 motorcycle races open tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 promptly at tihle new oval, four miles
east of town. The entries are swelling this afternoon and
it looks like a grand getaway. Of course the northwest
championship rac will not be tomorrow's only card for
there will he efforts to establish track records. All ridel's
in the city will compete for that honor each day, and then
on the following day, all riders will run for the far-western
honors. But it is a fact that tilie best track records will
be made Saturday before' the "track loses its present
finish. " Walker, Janke and ohers, yesterday evening clip
ped the course in 1:03 which is better than 85 miles per
hour. They anticipate 90 miles Saturday. Conveyances
commence to leave La Grande shortlv after 1 each day.
EARLY ANSWER
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SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMISSION
DISCUSSED
After Prolonged International Con
' ference Quick Reply Hinted
Washington, July 21. .Envoy Arre
dondo, Acting Secretary of State Polk
and. American Ambassador Fletcher
conferred for an hour today regarding
Carranza's suggestion for a Mexican
American commission to settle differ
ences. The matter was referred to
the state department It was indi
cated the government soon will pub
lish the American reply to the Car-
ranza suggestions.
Mexicans Steal Guns
Columbus, July 21. It was learned
today that several Mexican laborers
mending roads, stole sleeping army
truck driver's rifles and headed south
ward intending to join Villistas. Cav
alrymen pursued and captured one
after a day's chase. The expedition's
laborers are now closely watched as
p mutiny is feared.
E. Henry Returns
After a prolonged stay in Iowa E.
Henry is in La Grande today on a
visit to his brother Walter Henry in
Elgin. Mr. Henry first came to La
Grande nine years ago but returned to
Iowa later on.
JAMES HOUSE BURNS.
Fire of Unknown Origin Wrecks Un
occupied Residence on North Side.
Just before midnight last night a
pedestrian on North Fir street dis
covered that the whole interior of the
Anna James house until recently oc
cupied by R. E. Trill and family, at
North I' ir and T streets, was a solid
mass of flames. The alarm was
turned in and notwithstanding the
department made a valiant light it
was impossible to prevent consider
able damage. The Trill family has
not occupied the place for nearly a
month but considerable furniture bad
been left in the house. The damage
was considerable.
Will Rebuild Barn.
Louis Wright, the carpenter, will
go out to the Doon Woodell ranch
Monday to begin work on the recon
struction of the big barn on the
place. The structure, will be com
pletely remodeled and considerably
enlarged. r3
SPECIAL TRAIN CHRATERED.
().-W. Oflicial Announces that Pendle
ton Provides Special.
.T. H. O'Neill, at one time traveling
passenger agent for the O.-W. and
right now back on the job again un
til Jim Miller's place is permanently
filled, last evening closed up with the
Pendleton Commercial club for a
special train to lenve Pendleton Sun
day at 7 a. m. to attend the races.
Yesterday evening, says Mr. O'Neill
there was every indication that there
would be close to 200 from Pendleton
and way points.
' Miss McMillan in Brazil.
Miss Grace McMillan, Iitin teacher
ir. the La Grande schools, writes to
Mrs. Irene King of South La Grande
that h?r party is now at S. Paulo af
ter a vitflt at Rio De Janeiro. She
pronounces ihe first named country
the more attractive, though it was
cloudy and cold. They came toS. Paulo
by land but find the whole country
exceedingly interesting.
CARRANZA
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MOTOR CLUB RACE PRO-
GRAM.
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First Day, July 22.
First Race Five mile, re-
stricted to local riders. Free
for all 7 H. P. machines.
Purse $50.
Second Race Ten mile," re-
stricted to Northwest riders.
Free for all 7 H. P. machines.
Purse $50.
Third Race Trials for track
record. Open to all and free
for all seven horse power ma
chines. The four machines
milking the best time qualify
for final trial on following day.
The best time made on either
the 22d or 23rd shall determine
the winner.
Fourth race Northwestern
Grand Prize: Fifty miles re
stricted to Northwestern riders
on 7 H. P. machines S; S.
Race to dsterminc the North
west championship. Purse $200.
Divided, $100, $50. $35, $15.
Fifth Race Open to all and
free for all 7 H. P. machines.
5 miles. Purse $25.
Second Day, July 23.
First Race 'Five miles, re
stricted to local riders. Free
for all 7 H. P. machines. Purse
$50.
Second Race Ten miles.
Open to and free for all 7
H. P. machines. Purse $25.00.
Fourth Race Final trials for
track record. Purse $50.
Fifth Race Far Western
Grand Prize: 100 miles. Open
to all riders on 7 H. P. ma
chines IS. S. Purse $500. Di
vided $250, $75. $35, $15.
All machines shall have not
over 61 cu. in. displacement.
Free for all 7 H. P. events shall
include open ported motors.
All purses of $50 shall be di
vided $25, $15, $10. All purses
of $25 shall be divided $15; $10.
Entries in the Northwest
championship grand prize and
contestants for track records,
run Saturday: v
Thompson on Indian, Boise. $
Williams, Harley, Boise. !
Jackson, Harley, Walla Walla '
Rose, Ex. Portland.
Coburn, Ex. Portland. J
Farnum, Merklc, Portland.
Tracey Hollister, Harley, La !
Grande. !
Red Williams, Harley, La ;-
Grande.
Patterson, Indian, Portland, 5
formerly of Salem. !
Swartz, Indian, Walla Walla. !
Lentz, Indian, Spokane. 4
Indian Rider, Spokane. J
In addition to these riders, 5
Sunday's program featuring
the Far-iWestern grand prize,
contestants will include:
Irwin Janke, Haney, Milwau
kee, present world's 200 and
300-mile champion.
Otto Walker, ex-world's
champion, on Harley, Milwau
kee. Keeney, Indian, Springfield,
Muss. i.
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With riders n plenty from the en
tire country present, special trains
and great strings of auto caravan
due Saturday and Sunday, the attend
ance at the Speed 'Em Up races will
probably be greater f:hn ever before,
and while thso things are shaping
abroad, home committees are busy
providing entertainment.
Busy Day Tomorrow.
Commencing an early as 10 o'clock
tomorrow festivities get undor way
for a busy Saturday. The parade
committee is calling for more cars
all the cars in the county in firt are
wanted. They also want tho nier-
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U-BOAT GREW
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UNIDENTIFIED MERCHANTMAN
CONSTANTLY AT HER SIDE
AGAIN TODAY
CAPTAIN WOULD RATHER
SLIP OUT AMID STORM
Enemy Ships' Submarine Detectors
Would Have Difficulty Observing
U-Boat's Iresence in Case of Cli
matic Disturbance Craft Is Ready
to Get Away.
Baltimore, July 21. Tho Deutsch
land remained at anchor this morning,
a mysterious and unidentifed merch
antman having stationed itself at her
side during the night and refused to
leave up to the noon hour. Presence
ot the merchantman no doubt delayed
departure and positively annoyed the
submariners aboard her. She is ready
to go at any minute.
It is. possible now that. Captain
Koenig will wait until a storm
comes up before he undertakes to
steam under the blockading fleets. He
argues that their sound detectors,
used to locate submarines, would have
trouble picking him up among the
Virginia capes if' a storm was raging,
and some think he will await such
conditions. Others profess that he
will slip away at the first opportun
ity regardless of climatic conditions.
WILL PROTECT EMPLOYES
American Express Company Takes
Care of Its Men Who Enlist
Telegraphic instructions sent out by
President Taylor of the American ex
press company regarding employes
who have been called on for military
duty, have 'been1 received by Mr. G. H.
Black, manager of the express oiiice
at La Grande.
The instructions state that all regu
lar salaried employes who are mar
ried men, as well as all single wen
who have relatives dependent upon
them for support, who as members
of the National Guard prior to June
17th, 1916 have responded to the
President's call for military service,
will receive sufficient salary to make
up any deficiency between the govern
ment allowance and the rate of pay
which they have hitherto been draw
ing. For single men without depend
ent relatives, un allowance will be
made to them sufficient to make up
one-half of the salary which they
draw regularly from the company.
This provision will remain in op
eration until December 21st, 1916.
After which further consideration will
be given depending upon the political
situation between Mexico and this
country.
The American Express Company
has also arranged for welcoming back
into its service all enlisted employes
who make application to return with
in 30 days after they are mustered
out of the Federal Service.
FEWER PRISONERS NOW
Salem Authorities Announce Reduc
tion of Penitentiary Inmates
Salem, July 21. It is announced 41
per cent fewer prisoners entered the
Oregon penitentiary the first six
months of 1916 than in 1915. There
were 159 last year and 95 this year.
Prohibition and plentiful employment
are suggested as the reasons.
BIG BOLT OFF.
1 Welch-White Millin't Scheduled
To-
night, Meets Obstacle.
! Minneapolis, July 21. The Welsh
I White boxing contest for the world's
lightweight title, scheduled for to
night has been cancelled. Manager
Harry Pollock, ;epi canting Welsh,
refused to Decent Referee Billy Hoke.
NO DECREASE PERMITTED.
All Effort to Prune Naval Program
Meet with Failure.
Washington, July 21. The Senate
has decisively defeated all efforts to
1 decrease the proposed navy program.
Cummins attempted to amend the hill
I providing only two battle ships and
I four battle cruisers, but was beaten
CO to 11. Townvends' amendment low
ering tiY,te bill to four battleships and
lour battle cruisers in three yeurs was
I defeated 58 to lu.
BAKER PREPARED
TOSEND BOOSTERS
SEVERAL PLAN TO DEVOTE TWO
DAYS TO STAY.
Pendleton Rider Cornea Forward to
Compete in Contests at the
Oval.
"Many Bakerites will attend the
two-day Speed 'Em Up motor races
at La Grande next Saturday and Sun
day," says the Btiker Herald. "La
Grande has always been well -represented
here during Bakor celebrations
and at fair time and as this will be
the biggest affair of its kind in East
ern Oregon, Baker should reciprocate
by sending a large delegation lo the
races.
"Tom Richardson wont to La
Grande last night on his Indian eight
valve motorcycle, wheie he will enter
the 'Speed Lm Up races," relates the
Pendleton E. O., and continues: It is
reported that the winner of Wife Far
Western race there Sunday win have
to travel over 90 mies an hour to
cross the tape ahead of the large list
of entries. About 85 were signed up
for tha Pendleton rpcual train up to
last night. Provided there ar-3 more
than 100 wish to make the trip the
railroad will furnish suthcient aceom
modations for nil.
Among Pendleton people already in
La Grande are Ralph Temple and Mr.
and Mrs. J. r.. Allen.
VILLA SHOWS
UP AT FAIR
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF
QUEEN BLOCKED.
Cherry
Fair Program Has
Frills .and Features.
Many
The day dawned bright and beauti
ful over cherry land on the morning
of the 20th and the inhabitants were
out early preparing for their annual
gala day. The cherries had not
ripened as fast as anticipated and the
work of securing proper exhibits had
been increased on that account, but
the exhibit proved beyond a reason
able doubt that "Covo'a Got 'Em" not
withstanding all of the misfortunes
she has had to contend with. The
most notable part of Vhe display was
an artistic piece of cherry work rep-
esenting the liberty bell, exhibited by
the Strickland Bros.
Tho Elks' band was on hand with
a variety of music for all comers. The
coronation ceremony was varied
somewhat from usual by having a
young Mexican mako an attempt to
assassinate the queen and the royal
guards wera sent to capture the
would-be assassin, the guards re
turned and reported failure, then the
king sent tho two court fools who
brought back the offender. He was
made to salute the royal rulers and
while 'hiis capturers decorated him
with American flags, the royal court
and attendants sang "America"
Queen Ann delivered the following ad
dress: "We consider it quite un honor to
rule for a short period of time as
king and queen of Clierry land, but
it is vastly more of a privilege to live
under the Stars and Stripes of this
glorious republic of ours, governed
by the people. We feel like com
plaining sometimes Wi.en old General
Frost marches his devastating army
through our blossoming orchards, but
let us givo thanks to the allwise ruler i
or the Universe that it has pleased
him to lead our loved United States
in the paths of peace and let us all
hope and pray that ere another cherry
day comes to us, that the war among
the people of the eastern world will
have ceased that the war cloud that
hands over our southern border will
have passed away, that unfortunate
Mexico will be able to settle her
troubles without further conflict. And
that we will reach a better happier
and more prosperous e?a, bring to all
the people of tho world "peace on
earth, good will toward men."
The court bard recited the follow
ing appropriate lines for the oc
casion: "From other climes white people
enmo
And civilized the west,
Each tftvinks his own locality
In every way is best.
The old land marks that nature
carved
Each helps to do their part.
Recalling pleasant memories
That cling around the heart.
We think no better place exists
Than Cove, for those who try.
'Tis the land of the big red apple
And the home of Cherry pie.
"What fairer scene could artist paint,
Or poet praise in rhyme
Than our beloved Cove presents
In Spring and Summer time.
The wilderness of orciard blooms
The mantled green of hills,
The shady bowers of r.weot content
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BRITISH LOSE
MANY SNIPS III
PAST FEW DAYS
TRAWLERS OFF EAST COAST TO
THE EXTENT OF SEVEN
SENT TO BOTTOM
MEDITERRANEAN STEAMERS
ALSO SENT TO BOTTOM
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Fighting Along the Soninie Indicates
French and English Have Regained
Some of the Territory Lost by
Strong German Counters Bayonet
ting Charge Wins.
Barlin, July 21. It is announced a
German submarine shelled the iron
works of the British seaport Soaham,
July 11th. Between July 10th and
14th submarine destroyed seven steam
trawlers at the east coast of England.
London, July 21. A Mediterranean
submarine has sunk the British
steamers Karma and Grangemoor.
The crews were saved. The Britisher
Yser was also destroyed.
Paris, July 21. It is announced;
Frepch have heavily repulsed Ger
man counters against positions they
won yesterday. Germans retreated
disorderly. French bayoneters routed
a Gorman- patfbl'vrhile attempting to
penetrate the lines in the Chiaulnes .
region.
French Recover Lost Ground.
London, July 20. General Haig re- .
ported British advances and tempor
arily occupied portions of Otoe woods.
Polish Relief Urged.
Washington, July 21. President
Wilson has signed a personal letter
to rulers of Britain, France, Russia,
Germany and Austria. He urged
quick solution of the Polish relief
problem.
BLACKLIST EXCORIATED
English Policy Calls for Bitter Com
ment in the Senate
Washington, July 21. Senator
Thomas of Colorado, today denounced
the British blacklist on certain Ameri
can firms as an "Outrageous assault
on American citizens." He advocated
severe reprisals, and said, "I cannot
understand the widespread sympathy
for the allied cause in this country,
when England continually repeats her
bulldozing attacks on our commerce."
After a most bitter debate the Sen
ate today reversed itself and refused
to permit the Bethlehem Steel com
pany the right to print anti-government
armor plate propaganda as a
public document. Sen. Penrose has
previously obtained unanimous, con
sent for the printing but Reed of Mis
souri, arrived later and attacked the
action bitterly.
Washington, July 21. Acting Sec
rcary Polk has announced the fight
against the British blacklist has
started with informal representations
made through the British Embassy
nnd Ambassador Pago at London.
iWiashington, July 21. It is an
nounced the State Department has
sent Britain and France a request to
answer America's lust protest against
Allied mail seizures.
Wreck Has Victims.
Blueficld, W. Va., July 21. Five
laborers were killed and 10 injured
when a Norfolk Western freight col
lided with the rear of a work train at
Bell Springs. Twelve cars were
smashed.
HIKERS RETURN.
Hoys Made Fine Walk from Hilgard
to Lu Grande this Morning.
Twentv-six strong, the Y. M. C. A.
junior bovs who spent a night and a
day at Hilgard under tutelage of
Secretury King, returned home tms
morning. They made trie 10-mile hike
in good time, packing their blanket
rolls and provisions with them. All
report a fine time.
Winzels To Leave La Grande
A. A. Winzcl, assistant manager jf
Mount Emily Timber Co., announced
today his decision to return to Mer
rill, Wisconsin, where he will engage
in the lumber and box business. Mr.
Wenzel has. had the proposition un
der consideration for some time and
very recently decided to make tho
change. He will leave with his fami
ly in tho early part of September.