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NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOST FOR THE STATE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN LA GRANDE, FEBRUARY 16, 17, 18. (granite routing (ihanwr AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS VOLUME XVI LA GRANDE, OREGON. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1917. NUMBER 196. U U N 1 MEMR GERMANY'S ANSW S ANXIOUSLY AWAITED U. S. OPRCIALS BELIEVE WAR WITH GERMANY IS INEVITABLE GERMANY IT Foreign Secretary Zimmerman States That Nation Will Not Change Her Policy. President Urged to Change His Stand. UB 1 MEASURE WILL OFFEND SENATOR POLN DEXTER SAYS JAPANESE CRISIS IS SERIOUS. , Berlin, via Sayvillc, Feb. 6. (United Press.) Foreign Affairs Secre tary Zimmerman said today: "I exceedingly regret President Wilson's measures. They cut Germany from ail direct communication with the j trans-Atlantic world. They are against all traditions of international laws. We also remember that the United States diplomats attended the German interests during the war with efficiency and success. "The text of the president's message has been minutely examined. There is no real cause for German hostility against the United States. We remember the traditional friendly feelings between America and Germany, since the earliest days. We naturally appreciate President Wilson's unlios tile words included among words of a different character. "President Wilson says he docs not wish a hostile conflict We appre ciate and understand the reasons prompting the United States' present at titude. We expect President Wilson to recognize our reasons." OVERSHADOWS THE GERMAN PERIL HE SAYS German Submarine Halts American Steamer. London, Feb. 6. Cl'i'jJ'i P.ress)--.','!ie American Liverpool con u' ported that a German submarine halted the American steamer Westwego ' and threatened to sink her. The commander spared the vessel after the captain had surrendered three barrels of lubricating oil. The admiralty announced that the submarine Mam 1.1 fired five shells at the Westwego and failed to hit. Spaii- Pretexts Again German Submarining. Madrid, Feb. 6. (Uni.-d Press) Spain handed the German ainhassa r a note protesting agaist submarining. This action precludes the im mediate Spanish-German break. The note refuses to suspend Spanish shipping. British Naval Aeroplane Squadron Raids Bruges. London, Feb. 6. (United Press) The admiralty announced that the British naval aeroplane squadron had raided Bruges Friday. They bomb ed torpedo boats, buildings und docks, started fires and again raided the ity the following night. German Secretary of State" Says "No Way Back." Berlin, via Sayville, Feb. 6. (United Press) The official news agen y quoted Secretary of State Helfrich as saying: "There is no way back. We shall go forward until the end. We are convinced the neutrals will be thankful. They consider submarining as an efficient means to shorten the war. It will break English tyranny on the seas. We shall do everything to destroy English brutalism." Japanese Government lias Complained That the Immigration Bill Was Aimed Directly at Japanese Immi gration and Further Protests Are Expected to Be Sent Immediately. Washington, D. C, Feb. 6 (United Press) Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington today told tho senate that the Japanese crisis overshadowed the German danger "The immigration bill," he said, "leaves the Japanese situation doubt ful" The Japanese government complain ed that the bill was aimed directly nt Japanese immigration. Further pro tests are expected. DAMAGE SUII FILED AGIST ANSWER TO WILSON MAY BE WAR NOTE I MEYERS & LEITER CHARGE BREACH OF CONTRACT IN OPENING THEATER. Washington Continues to Prepare For War. Cabinet Meeting This After noon. Americans Ordered to Leave Germany. DAMAGES OF $5000 AND AN INJUNCTION ASKED High School Students Find Library Valuable Sunk; Brazil Strongly Protests; May Follow United States. Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 6. (United Press) It was announced that Brazil is sending a note to Germany pro testing that the latter's submarine policy is in violation of international conventions. The note declares the submarinings endanger Brazilians liv- Naval Militia Captain Tells Men to es and interests. Be Heady. I The cabinet is undetermined wheth- The Oregon nnval militia stands or to follow President Wilson of tho rpndv for action. Reports from Port-, United States and break relations. Lcvland Liner "Floridian' Sixteen Saved. London, Feb. (i. (United Press) K was announced here today that a British Warley pickering ship has been sunk in the barred zone. Tho Leyland liner Floridian is sunk. Sixteen were saved. land sav that Captain G. F. Blair and men have everything in readiness to leave, if necessary, within 24 hours. Books on "High School Shelf" Arc Also Available for All Borrowers Instructors Select Students' Outside Reading Assignments. Washington, Feb. 6. (United Press) Germany's answer to the diplomatic break is expected in twenty-four hours. It may be a declaration of war. Officials believe war is inevitable. Ambassador Bernstorf f recentlv reiterated his assertion Complaint Alleges That S. A. Gardi- w rnnna.r.v wfmlrl rlerlnro war in tlio oTronf nf a rTmfiM nier for $800 Paid Him by Peoples j The government rapidly continued war preparation. Amusement Company Agreed Not j A cabinet meeting will be held this afternoon, u, operate opposiUon iwer Dur- . The Eaveston caae conclusively proved that Germany I is waging a ruthless sea war. Official state department ing Period of u-ase of Meyers & , reports that the submarine shelled the life boats killing letter on Arcade Theater. Richard Wallace, an American negro. . This was to the j contrary of all international law despite the fact that the i Eaveston was a British Naval Collier. . . This increased Movers & utter, proprietors of u.e thetension. The administration requested full details. Arcade theater, filed suit last night! The state department cabled Ambassador Gerard advis against s. a. Gardinier and wife, ing all Americans to leave Germany. Mudlin Gardinier, to restrain them j , from conducting tho Colonial theater, . alleging breach of contract in that I . , . ",l,s,, '"lrol,r,a'e. '" fr S,PP,1CS- , S. A. Gardinier had contracted not to W aslungton 1). C, l eb 6.-(bn.ted Press)-Under strees of national run an apposition theater during tho ' Kency the house almost unanimously adopted the naval committee re pcriod of the present lease on tho Ar Port ; which is assured of passage. 1 he appropriations include a million and. cade theater, for which contract it is " WArt tor machine guns, a million for anli-aircrat guns and six million alleged he had been paid ?800 by the ,ur r",,nB 'ry "msers Peoples Amusement company, their predecessors. Tho complaint follows: (Continued on Page Four) Among the most frequent visitors at the public library are high school students in search of reading matter AT THE HOTELS The measure authorizes the president to commander all shipbuilding plants, all plants capable of producing war materials. It gives the presi dent one hundred and fifty millions to rush completion of ships, and ap propriates a million for purchase of a new aeroplane patent. ALLEGED CONSPIRATORS TO POISON PREMIER GEORGE HELD FOR TRIAL. Derby, England, Feb. 6. (United Press) The Court Summer 1 IVA s. tAtlJ. J.WU.4. UrUVUU VVilkJli IX UVX O Ilk UllVy (Xi)J XllJ U W r? v r:r.r t it Salman m i). poison Premier David Lloyd George, committed to trial. Owens, F. G. Delano, W. P. Gibson, j They pleaded not glUlty. recommended by the English depart- lm W' J; ft1' W' ment of the school. They are required So1 r Moeraeh, P. M . Nis- to read and report to their teachers. J K B aekmer , I ortland F U , on a few of the books so recommend- '-V y'" " ' . cd. The "high school shelf" at the li- Kenzie, A. C. Glenn and wife, Suni- brnrv is finite ..s nonnbir with the iren- "'uiviih v.. i. n.i.n, '"M". .i nnl li,. , Vi.l, hn i -'rrick, Mrs. Orv.llo Derrick, K.ch- Among the books bought for this pur- ;iand; A. N. Stahl, Kntorprisc; S. V. ... . . I mob would have to attack the gov- PaV-Up Week IS bar- or of Kentucky before it attacked J 1 (Juflge Bush and Smith. He pleaded (VOn Waal' Ac Woll"with thc mob "CJ 'tonally dispersed. iiCllll Vlttr no YVCll Special precautions were taken to guard me negro lotiay. 1 ...1. L'l -4 i. ..:t.,i,i. r it ui..n. i natnani, rayeLie: i i:uni;i uimvi,,.. M- McKenzie, Ontario; 11. W. Stalky & Co. (Kudyard Kipling). Smith, W. W. Neumeyer, Seattle; uu.vxu .v.,,.... t..i 1.-..1.. i :.. Life of the Bee (Maeterlinck), Life of r'vi!n llnt-'i"1' 1 1 ,(;r "ub Mary Lyon (Beth Bradford Gilchrist .). Maine. The Piper (Josephine Preston Pen- ould Draft Hallway Lmployes. body), Cyrano do Bergerac (Rdmond uasningion. u. l.., fen. o. i. unuca i Rostand), Around the World in Eigb Savoy. W. M. Hardy, Rirl Hanly, Summer- Not clone will the payment of bills generate business and pass prosperity around, but the business men of the nation are backing it up by making ridiculously low price offers on stand ard merchandise during National Pay Up Week. Lvery line of business will Tho destination would be the Bremer- j Press) The house interstate com- 'v Davs f Jules Vornn Mnrirnrnt Otril- ton, Wash., navy yard. One member ,'morce committee today favorably re- vv (j. jj. Barrio), Milestones (Arnold 'jack Dinsmore, Sam Dinsmore, of the Oregon i.aval militia, now in (ported the Williamson bill providing Bennett). I Marys, Idaho; T. L. Sherotl, F La Grande, has received unofficial in-; military draft of raikvay employes in j water- W. B. Workman, W. S. Don StrUCtlOnS trom Uapiain niair w ucitu-niui win aim cinjinin uic iiiuiuu- I readv to leave at any time. It is sup-Jtion conciliation board for settlement j I inmln "PlAPOc" MU nosed that all men on furlough or of strikes. UIMUUIII I lOwCo IVIdy ieave have received the same instruc- AMKItlCAN ItOAD BUILDEKS FACE TKAFFIC PROBLEM tions. Dr. Hfdt lectures Tonight. The third of the series of practical French Raiders Penetrate Lines. i lectures to bo given at the Y. M. C. A. Paris, Feb. fi. (United Press) It : under the auspices of the senior gym was announced today that French Jnasium class will be given this even- raiders had penetrated the enemy's , ing, the speak linno nt three noints in Alsace and carry out; in ' nut some snecial article or articles out ville; M. C. Cropper, Palmer Junction; fol. bargain prices during this partic- ' ular week and it should be of great ree- l,nifit. to tho trudinir nuhlie to make Dough- ihfir f'iih nurchase.-; nt those snv- erty, Elgin; I. A. Bingamon and wife, jnffH, L. B. Lamen and wife, 11. McGolUrick , Kvirv community is lookinir for- i and wife, -Imbler; I. U. Snook, Haines; w,.r,i in o-oner.-l lionefit to everv-!in,s ' tllis connection, will u-U what Qa EnunA in I iKrorw M- S- 1IoIt' J' M Dean' U W Evnns' ! body in the community and there is he t,lillks u,,out il "i'1 nfterwards tho DCIUUIIU III LILMdly Iiakor; W. C. Werst, PentUeton; J. N. ' no f,Ucst.ion but what the national Plol'lt'm will be discussed by the con- Kalmbach, Pulmer Valley; (reorfre mvcment is of mutual benefit to boin I vention in open session. . I Perry, Island City; Ralph Bloom und buyer and seller, payer and collector For the celebration of Lincoln's 1 wife, I-ostino; l'erry uinncnarn unu Boston, Feb. (i. (United Press) Chief among the problems up for set tlement at the anual convention of the American Road Builders' association, which met here today, is the develop ment of a road that heavy motor trucks cannot tear to pieces. Motor trucks have played havoc with all kinds of roads throughout th country and 1). B. Goodsell, who haa made an exhaustive study of mator- had destroyed dugouts. The French repulsed two enemy raids on the right bank of the Mouse. It is calm elsewhere. Spanish Announcement Tomorrow. Washington, X). C, Feb. 0. (United presg.)It was reliably intimated to day that Spain and Switzerland would not break relations with Germany in accordance with President Wilsori's suggestion. They will remain neu tral, it is said, because they are hand ling American and German diplomatic interests. Spain is scheduled to publish an out line of her position tomorrow. rs wi De given tnis even- , . . , , , " . . . T ,.l,,rn. p p t TTn,t ,;,,; birthday, school children in search of ; wife, Union; C. G. Harrison, A. L theamc idea I J' V , f'T ' Jvl,Yi t WJoh'i in his first lecture several K poems and ,'-'ratl0ns ut tho pubhc.J. N. Davis, J. L. Stiles, J. W. John SUV- I in- Foley. vol- Joe Casper, Libby, MonUna; F. L. 'day, local authorities were wondering ,,Tw ,m,m n.,i-v nresll'inklea, L. G. Rose, J. D. Browndl, whether the remarkable oratorical ; MK I U ';'V,1 IL1)",',II1..IJI:, ;hil-E. W. Helm, Portland; Mrs. Chas. powers of Governor A. O. Stanley h GOOD 1 LA i I HERE augu rated weeks ago. Thin series of lectures is of great benefit to the young men and every member of thc class should make an effort to attend. THE WEATHER j A missionary pageant is to be given NEGRO ON TRIAL TODAY jsociation of the State College of Wash- Murray, Ky., Feb. (i. (United j mgton early in the spring semester. The nnnual rice production of Ja pan has reached the 2ot),t'0.000 bushel mark. W. Moores, Helen Nicolay and Brand 'Whitlock. Dr. E. 0. S'isson, commissioner of Portland, Ore., Feb. fi. (United education for Idaho, a prominent Press) Thc weather forecast is: speaker at tho last teachers' institute Fair tonight with rain along the . in this countv. has an unusual knowl- const tomorrow. East winds. osre and nnnreciation of the life and works of Lincoln. While visiting the La Grande library during thc institute The Difference ihe recommended the addition of Miss (Boston Transcript) . Ida Tarbcll's "Life of Lincoln" aid In military engagements there is, Whipple's "Story-Life of l.incclr " a good deal of falling in; in love en-, The later book hr.6 been ordered and gagemcnts a good deal of falling out. will shortly be put on the shulws. library. Tho shelves also contain sev cral works on the lifo of Lincoln, in cluding the ten comprehensive umes of Nicolay and Hay, France f'.TOunn'fi "ilnrv rf I.innln fnr f!hil dren" for tho youngest readers, and (Spain, Mrs. J. C. YamJell, Joseph; would again be necessary to keep him the works on the same subject by C. Fay Smith, Wallowa; J. li. Armstrong irom oemg lyinnuu Missoula, Mont.; Bert Smith, union; Press.) With the trial of Lube Mar- Miss Ruth Harding has been appointed tin, negro, scheduled to begin here to- . manager. One of the most enjoyable evenings Martin is charged with the murder i of pleasure was spent by a majority of O W Stults, New York; E. E. Bee- of Guthrie Duiguid, a policeman. I citizens of North Powder at the audi man Buhl- Miss Madge' Hyde, Mrs. When his trial came up January 10, torium of the high school Tuesday Jennie Hyde, Prairio City; Klmor Judge . mines liusn ami uenny ciinun, i-,..mK u... w George Haines; L. W. Evans, Baker; commonwealth attorney, agreed that f.nd Miss Lily lutian Midger," a play A J Unruh Paradise; O. M. Neu- the feeling again.st the negro was too i given by the liUle tots of the school. T..,.,.m. I? H,.nnn Snn. intense for a trial at that time and i The play from tho start to the last i r i i;.......;m ro,-i ti.,. biwl the neirro sniritetl awav. The net was an excellent ono and replete- nam.-, """""""i - . , . i u.l.i.-.. j. crowd tecame a moo and tnrougnoui , im mugmiuiu leamres, m un n. , . fhf. fnllowinir nie-ht threatened to dv- a scream from tlio Doubtless tho way of thc tmnsgrcs- nnmite the hotel where Judge Bush por is hard, but the people who trav- nnd Smith spent the night, el thereon never seem to get very ' Governor Stanley rushed to Murray first. Those ing the little ones in charge an wore instrumental in putting play are entitled to much lonesome. j on a special train, declaring that the North Powder News,
