La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, May 07, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextPHONE OBSERVER YOUR WANT ADS. MAIN 37 1 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS I PHONE THE OBSERVER YOUR NEWS. MAIN 37 VOLUME XVI. LA GRANDE, OREGON. MONDAY, MAY 7, 1917. NUMBER 272. Germans May Be Driven AMERICAN MINISTER EGAN AT COPENHAGEN ISSUES A WARNING TO AMERI CAN PEOPLE GERMANY IS TRYING TO ELIMINATE RUSSIA "While Food Situation in Germany Is Bad, People Hope For Victory and Are Willing To Make Further Sac rifices Germans Regard American Military Preparations As a Bluff. Copenhagen, May 7. (United Press) "Any German peace proposal now simply indicates the determina tion of a tremendously organized and still powerful nation to gain its own ends," said American Minister Mau rice Egan in warning the American people through the United Press. He appealed to his fellow country men not to be decoyed by German peace duplicity and not' to slacken war preparations under the mistaken im pression that the Germans were real ly ready to quit. "Relaxation of American prepared ness would increase the contempt of ""- jrful Germans toward the United States," Mr. Egan said. "Hamburg, Stettin, and other advises show that while food conditions are bad, the peo ple, hoping for victory, are willing to make further sacrifices. . "And peace suggestion now is mere ly aimed to eliminate Russia and ob tain the Russian larder. Germans re gard American military preparations as a bluff. ;. '.There is no danger of the de thronement of the Hohcnzollerns in Germany, -Americariwpcs tlk,,will only prolong the war." ' KAISER EXPRESSES HOPE OF VICTORY Amsterdam, May 7. (United Press) The Kaiser expressed con fidence that all German battle fronts continue invincible in a congratulatory birthday message to the Crown Prince according to Berlin advices. "In grateful spirit, with confidence, I look upon your battle front and all battle fronts importurably resisting all at tacks. They will continue invincible.'' GOOD ROADS MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT WHICH PROPOSED BOND ISSUE WILL BE EXPLAINED E. J. Adams, state highway com missioner will be in Union County Thursday and Friday, May 10 and 11. A series of meetings are being ar ranged throughout the county and Mr. Adams will speak in La Grande, Un ion, Cove, Imbler and Elgin. As the tentative program is ar ranged he will be taken to Cove Thursday morning, Cove Thursday afternoon, and La Grande Thursday evening. On Friday arrangements will be made for him to speak in Imbler in the morning and Elgin in the afternoon. Final arangements will be mado by the local reception committee tonight, Mr. Adams is a. brilliant orator and is anxious to meet the voters and ex plain to them the provisions of the $6,000,000 bond issue for good roads which will be voted on June 4. As a member of the state highway commis sno he will also tell the voters how this sum will be expended if the bond issue carries. Mr. Adams is a resi den of Eugene and has been a citizen of the state of Oregon for six years. Before coming to Oregon he was prominent in public life in Wiscon sin and was at one time speaker of the house of representatives in that state. Mr. Adams made the ablest pre sentation of the good roads question beard at the recent good roads con ference. All of the voters are urged to hear Mr. Adams so that they will be of ficially informed on this important issue. COMMISSIONER ADAMS TO SPEAK INUNiONGOUNTY PROPOSES PEACE TO FURTHER ITS OWN ENDS Loan Of $25,000,000 Is Made To Britain (Washington, D. C, (United f J Press) An additional loan of 4 twenty-five million dollars was 4 made Britain today. The trans- 4 4 fer was not attended by the 4 4 usual formalities ., 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ONE PERSON KILLED AND TWO INJURED IN RAID BUILD INGS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. London, May 7. (United Press) A hostile aeroplane dropped four bombs in the north eastern outskirts of London early today, killing one and injuring two. Lord French, commander of the. , home defense forces, so staled. Buildings were slightly damaged. ALLIES AND U.5. TO Paris, May 7. (United Press) The .Allies' greatest concentrated effort to end the submarine menace is be ing planned with American Naval Of ficer Admiral Sims. This is stated 'on the authority of a high British of ficial attending the Allies' conference. The United Press is authorized to state the American navy will play a Igreat part in the plan. "The Germans are beaten on the land," he said "and playing their last I ace the submarine." United States Will SendArmyToFrance 4- Washington, May 7 (United 4 j Press)The war department has J U issued orders for raising the 4 first American force to be sent 4 ! to France. t" 4 4. 4, 4. 4. 4. Honor Guard Girls Work In Overalls Climbing into a pair of overalls, donning a cap, taking a monkey wrench in one hand, a pair of pliers in the other and climbing under an auto mobile for three hours a day to learn the mechanism of it shows ireal pa triotism. This work is what the, Ctwno 9 f tUn T.n flrflnf fi Honor Hiiard has been dointr for the past 10 days. Under tho skilled instruction of L. C. Smith these plucky misses, namely: Blanche Black, Reba William- son, Evelyn Foss, Enid Switzer, Nora Arbucklo and Mildred iiusn nave worked nearlv everv evening upon a car belonging to Rube Zwcifel learn ing the mechanism of it, all its parts, the uses of each, and how to fix the troubles of the car. rv q f ffc h, Onard deals AEROPLANE OROPS BOMBS I LONDON PLAN SUR.INAGE with toWrmhic and mechanics and 'that "the guard would be called to ac-1 $2,241; close $2,20 1-4. '.crease. a Min Mr. Coolidge re- j Portland, May 7.-(United Press)-1 The railroads cited the nineteen of need to offer her service as a me-I signed his commission and enlisted as Club $2.72; Bluestem $2.76. sixteen expenses for coal, wages and chanic for her country. After finish- a sergeant in the Utah Battery which I materials as a billion and fifteen nail ing the course Saturday the girls all i made such a gallant lecord in the Elks' Meet at Depot Tonight. J-linn dollars. They indicated that in went for an auto ride after which j Philippine campaign. Mr. H. E. Coolidgo and Mr. R. R. j nineteen seventeen the same items tnA a cOnnHiH fwwt nf. tViA After serving with great credit Huron are leaving toniirht for tho would be a billion two hundred and Model. They wish to extend to Mr. L C Smith their kind thanks and an - "Every Scout Feed A Soldier" Slogan of the Boy Scouts , Two Hundred Thousand Boys Are Enrolled More Than 50,000 Men Are Scout Masters First Duty of Scouts in War Is To Produce and Conserve Food Rev. G-. L. Clark Contributes Article Telling of the Boys' Work They Will Also Cooperate WithRed Cross and, the Navy Department. . LA GRANDE BOY SCOUTS WILL DO THEIR PART BY G. L. CLARK. first duty of the Scouts is to produce, ' That the Boy Scouts of America are conserve and get others to produce a recognized factor in the make-up of and conserve as much food as possible, our national life is proven by the fact Following th declaration of a state of membership: There are more than of war by Congress, the Board of the 200,000 boys between the ages of 12 National Council of Boy Scouts adopt and 18 years who are today enrolled ed the following resolutions, as scouts; more than 60,000 men rep- Resolved, That every officer and resenting the best type of American member of the Boy Scouts of America citizenship are enrolled as scoutmas- bo urged, in addition to the service ters, assistants, local councilmen and they will render the police and civic troop committeemen and other of- authorities in their home cities, to ficials. Not less than 350,000 boys definitely assist in the development of within the past seven years have been the plans which the National Council under the direction and training of has mado with the following organiza this movement. ' tions. Teachers' college, Columbia Uni- First, The Department of Agricul versity, New York, has become so ture and Council of National Defense, firmly convinced of the value of the To co-operate in the extension and de Boy Scout movement as to announce velojiment of home gai-dens, under the a scout course during the summer slogan "Every Scout to feet a soldier." from July 9, to. Aug 17. Second, The American National Red Also, a summer course for scout- Cross. To co-operate with the Red masters has been announced the Scout Cross through its. local chapters in masters ocnooi at quiver, Indiana. WJiat can the Boy Scouts do in this casioned by the state of war. I time of war? Some time ago the Ex- Third, The Navy Department. To ecutive board of the Boy Scouts of , co-operate with the Navy Department I America met with the Council of De-,i in organizing an emergency Coast Pa fense and the officials of the Depart- tffol along the Sea Coast towns, ment of Agriculture; during this con- Never before has the oath, which! ference much discussion centered every Boy Scout takes, had more vital around what the Boy Scouts could do significance. First, To do my duty to ! as individuals and as troops. God and my Country. Second, To It was recognized m this conference , help other people at all times. Third, that the urgent need nt- the present , To keep myself physically strong, time is more food, there is money J mentally awake and morally straight, enough in reach, there are men enough ; Keeping in mind too tho points in the within call, there is genius enough to j Scout law namely, to be trrust be utilized; but the paramount issue is i worthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, court the "Food Problem." A problem eous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, which touches tho Allies and our own i brave, clean reverent, country. La Grande Boy Scouts will do their It became clear therefore, that the part. H.E.COOLIDGE TO BE OFFICER PROMINENT LA GRANDE MAN IS DIRECTED TO PROCEED AT ONCE TO HEADQUARTERS AT SAN FRANCISCO. H. E. Coolidgo, one of the prominent La Grande men who recently applied for annointment to the Officers' Re serve Corps, was notified yesterday morning of his acceptance by the War Department authorities, and directed to proceed at once to the department headquarters at San Eraneisco. This means, of course, that out of 5,000 applicants, Mr. Coolidge has been selected as one of the 2500 men who will be given a three months in tensive training course, under West Point officers, preparatory to receiv ing a commission in the new army which Uncle Sam will mobilize under the selective conscription law. ' He has resigned his position as assistant cashier of the La Grande National 1 bank and will leave tonight for San i Francisco. ir, wuuBb m u. uamia. cation for a fine type of army officer, j In addition to this, he has a fine mil- i-ry uwu. . v...... .... win receive a captaincy, anu posainiy n nrmnmisKinn as maior. He. was actins-as first lieutenant in RESERVE CORPS the Utah National Guard at the time : May Open $.2.8; high Z&W, low the United States declared war onj?2.79; close $2,83 1-4. ' Spain, but as there was little prospect ' throughout the Philippine campaign, ! Mr. Coolidge returned to the United (Continued on Page S.) i meeting uieir responsibilities oc- RALPH HURON TO BE OFFICER PROMINENT LUMBERMAN IS ACCEPTED AND LEAVES TO- NIGHT FOR SAN FRANCISCO ; 1 Ralph Huron, prominent lumber- ""an ana 'resident 01 tnis city tor tne past six years, is one of the local men accepted in the Officers' Reserve Corps in the recent examinations. Mr. Huron also has a splendid mil itary record behind him, having served in the Philippines with the 45th U. S. Infantry from 1899 until 1901. He has seen active service during his time and knows what to expect in the future. After his discharge from service Mr Huron came to Oregon where he has been a 'resident for. 10 years. He will leave with Mr. Coolidge to - night for San Francisco and proceed to the department headquarters. Chicago May Wheat SellsAsHigh As$2.851 Chicago, May 7. (United Press) The .wheat market: The -wheat market: July Open $1M; high ?J..J0; low traing camps at San Francisco and all Elks are requested to meet at the de- pot at a p. m. to give them, a fare 1 well send-off. i mrllai A i Ht5tfflt UUKHH From IDEMRG FACES IDE NECESSITY OF MAKING Buisness Men Will Elect Club Officers ! At the business men's lunch- 4 J eon tomorrow Chairman Snod grass announced that the meet- $ ing would be turned into a busi- J 5 J5ess meeting and the annual J- election of officers of the Com- I morcial club would take place. This luncheon will be at the 4 Sommer. 4 4 i 4 1 ! I BIG HIS BY EXPLOSION ONE MAN IS KILLED AND TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED AT KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE. Kingsport, Tenn., May 7. (United Press) One-third of the Mammoth munitions plant of the Federal Dye Stuff and Chemical company was destroyed by a ter rific explosion this morning. One man was killed and two probably fatally injured. Some federal troops were thrown to the ground by the shock of the explosion. DEFENSE DA! At a meeting of the County Agri cultural Council Saturday it was de cided to co-operate to the fullest cx Jent in the "Agricultural Defense" movement of tho United States gov ernment. t Saturday, May 12, has been set aside as "Agricultural Detense Day" and it has been decided to hold, a ser ies of meetings throughout the coun ty, at which the purposes of the move s ment will be explained to the farm ers. These meetings are being ar- I ranged by County Agricultural Agent Spillman. iV jSS I The seed question will be discussed !and nn agricultural census of the j eounty taken- Tne lubor (lucsti(m wiu also be difcussed. I Agricultural Defense Day will be a farmer's clearing house day and the , eXilct situation in. the county deter. mined and tho needs of the farmers met. Two Army Aviators Instantly Killed PRIVATES mjpsout Hempstead, N. Y., Mny 7. (Unit ed Press) Peter Morritt and John , Stendorf, privates in the Army Ro- serve Corps of Training Aviators, were instantly killed when their ma rchine plunged from a height of over I two thousand feet. Witnesses dis I agree on tho cause of tho accident. Some say the gasoline tank exploded, others that tho steering gear broke. RAILROADS PLEAD FOR INCREASED RATES I Washington, ' May 7. (United 4 Press) Eastern railroads pleaded 1 with the Interstate Commerce commis- sion for a fifteen per cent rate ln- thirty-two million. f Five big eastern systems claim with - , the increase granted tney woum sciu be "behind the board." PLANTwRECKED SATURDAY S AGRICULTURAL . France HETREAT UNLESS FRENCH DRIVE 13 STOPPED, RETIREMENT FROM ' FRANCE WILL BE FORCED. GERMAN COMMANDERS MAKE SUPERHUMAN EFFORTS Twenty-nine Thousand German Pris oners Taken Since April 16 War Office Says Great French Push Is Going Ahead Germany's Picked Troops Are Being Sacrificed. BY HENRY WOOD. With the French Afield, May .7. (United Press) Germany's retire ment from France must come unless General Hindenburg can soon stop tho French drive. Today's fighting brought proof of a complete realization to -the German commanders of the necessity of such a retreat in their superhuman efforts (lie. enemy is making to save the' Rlu'ims salient. Twenty-nine thousand Germans hare been taken prisoners since April sixteenth, it was officially stated. The war office added that the great French push is continuing success fully, with the French "everywhere victoriously repulsing counter at tacks." . , ., Germany's picked troops were hurled into the trenehes. The flower of the German army is being sacrificed. GERMANS FAIL TO SHAKE BRITISH GRIP London, May 7. (United Press) i Continuous German attacks since Sat urday failed to shake the British grip around: Bullecourt, despite an .unend ing &s8ure. The'' British improved their ipositions, General Haig reported. COAST GUARDSMEN TO BE TRAINED AS LIEUTENANTS San Francisco, May 7. (United Press) Three hundred and fifty-one coast guardsmen will be given instruc tions as second lieutenants at tho re serve officers' training camp, it was announced. Oregon will furnish fifty four. PRESIDENT IS AS SOON AS CONSCRIPTION BILL PASSES, WORK OF RAISING THE ARMY WILL START Washington, May 7. (United Press) The President completed his proclamation calling for a selective draft issuance and awaits only the passage of tho conscription bill. Urg ent demands for the army accentuated by appeals from the French andi British commissioners, led the con ferees on the draft measure to speed the work. Senator Chamberlain hopes to re port the measure tomorrow. Wide differences exist on three im portant features of the bill covering tho conscription age, army prohibition, and Roosevelt division. The age prob ably will be compromised from twenty to thirty. A big fight on the other issues is expected. Captain J.E.Warner To Lecture On War Captain J. E. Warner, formerly in the British army and injured in bat tle and crippled for life, is in the city today. Ho intends to lecture during his stay here upon the Great War as ho has seen it. He is accompanied by Corporal Davies of the Canadian In fantry. Captain Warner enlisted with the 18th Royal Irish Nov. 2, 1914, and was sent k France with the British ex peditionary force in 1914, was wound ed two years later. He has partic ipated in the Boer war, the Zulu in surrection, the Nicaraguan insurrec tion and ai with Madera 11 months. Captain Warner states that the (Continued on Page 8.) REM 1 preciation for his instruction and ser vices rendered during this training. .