Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1917)
Mass Meeting, Auto Owners Of Union County, City Hall, La Grande, Tomorrow, 2:30 p. m. PHONE OBSERVER YOUR WANT ADS. MAIN 3l AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER - PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS PHONE THE OBSERVER YOUR NEWS. MAIN Zl 1 VOLUME XVI. LA GRANDE, OREGON. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1917. NUMBER 284. Ha J -A A A. A j 5S. 4 ! ' 4 4 ;. I i'f i 1 I I 1 'a i i MEXICANS CLASH WITH AMERICANS ON THE BORDER STATE DEPARTMENT REPORTS FILIBUSTER MEXICANS CAPTURED BY CUSTOMS OFFICER flnn PnaAnny TlnlinvAil Tn Tin AmaL . on TTinnnlifn Villa's Pnrmor -1' i . ...... v IVIOl Jlinui'h Aiiuav vupiuivwi . , . . i ;i. ti:. U n Anomer message lesmura r..- From House Across Border. . Washington, May 21. (United Press) A clash between United States troops and Mexicans was offic ially reported to the state department. The message said a group of fili busters crossed to the American side near the American troops and the customs officers captured them. George Holmes believed to be an American, Manuel Gonzales and Hip polito, Villa's former secretary were among the prisoners taken. Another message described the fir ing as coming from a house on the Mexican side of the lino and ain.ed at an American soldier. The soldier re turned fire and troubles ceased. Harry Newberry In Motor. Cycle Accidont LEG BROKEN AT. HIP AND LEFT SHOULDER BROKEN OTHER TWO OCCUPANTS ARE UN INJURED. , Harry Newberg, while riding in. a motorcycle lust evening accompanied by two friends, Glenn Atchinson and another companion, met with a very serious accident near the Island City bridge. Newberg was steering the machine arid it ia thought that the dim light and a car coming behind him unnerved him so that while tak ing the turn in the road he went oyer tho bank overturning the machine and side car upon himself breaking his loft leg at the hip and his left shoulder. The other two occupants were but slightly injured. Tho accident occurred about 10 o'clock. They were not speeding at the time of the accident and it is said that the cause was due to the dim light on tho motorcycle and the fact that Newberg is an unexperienced rider. CLAUDE HAISTEN, WHO ENLIST ED IN U. S. MARINE CORPS PASSES AWAY VERY SUDDENLY La Grande was shocked today when it received news that one of its soldier boys had died at San Francisco, Will iam Claude II.ii.sten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Haisten. The news was contained in the fol lowing telegram: Mare Isllnnd, Calif, May 21, 1917. Mrs. Eileen Haisten, 1204 Elm. Ave., I-a Grande, Oregon. Your son, William Claude Haisten, died today. Please wire if you desire remnins shipped to you at govern ment expense. COMMANDANT. LA GRANDE BOY. DIES AI MARE ISLAND YARD Claude Haisten was sixteen years of age on the 2(ith day of April. He en listed in the U. S. Marine Corps on the 23d of April. He was a spirited young man and was eager to go into his country's service. He left with the group of La Grande boys who en listed in the marines and went to Mare Island. His father received a letter from him a week ago in which he said: "Pear Folks: We are out of de tention camp. The boys enme down to the barracks today. I have been sick at my stomach for two or three days but I guess I am all right now. Nothing new ;will write when I hear (Continued on Page Eight.) ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN ENEMY TORPEDO BOATS J London, May 21. (United 4 PresB) Outpost engagements 4 4 between German and French 4 4 torpedo boats officially report- 4 4 ed by both Berlin and Paris J statements. 4 Paris stated that one French torpeoo Doat was siignuy aam- J aged. ' n J Berlin described the fight as 4" ' 4 a "short outpost engagement J 4 off Flanders,'" declaring that 4 4 the "French ships were repeat- , J. edly hit while ours remained undamaged." j. j REV. CHARLES EDWARDS QUES. TIONS GRADUATES IF THEY INTEND TO MAKE A LIFE OR A LIVING. Before one of the largest eongre- conre . gations ever gathered in the La ; Grande high school Rev. Chas. E, Edwards delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the graduation class yes- . terday morning at 11 a. m. I Tho Methodist Episcopal choir fur- nished the music with the exception of one number by the High School Glee club. Mrs. J. P. Graham ren dered a solo, "Low at Thy Feet" by Bartlett. The Success of Defeat, Heb. II. Text: And they endured as seeing him who is invisible and all these having obtained a good report re ceived not the promise. Rev. Mr. Edwards chose a striking subject, "Tho Success of Defeat," and developed the thought that De feat hath her glory, no less than Vic tory. There are some things said the sneaker an education ought to do for you, viz. a poise of character, there ought to tie integrity 01 neart, rs wen fas skilfulness of brain, ability with out goodness is dangerous, and good ness becomes eilicicnt 11 guirleu by wisdom and that school is doing most for. its young people where the life is not broken into fragments, but is found in the goodness of its strength and in the strength of its goodness. Tlin niiaefinn nffn nit io a rfl ,nil mil If inn- n lifp or simnlv mnkinp" ft liv- : f, .. . . ";j ,u nn I hn inua in instiit-nrinn Knin Tnf speaker, but I alr.o believe in prepara-! tion. Learn to value preparation as well as inspiration. Here the speak- , er illustrated how such men as Car- j lylo read five hundred volumes on French history, then shut himself -up ; uruuuu.iu ..u. M., u. ,. his pen 111 his heart's blood and wrote n.. n 1- Tj..i..i: u 1. nr. U1U nuiicn xvttvuiuiiua, wit; icai i-nv- . . . 1 auction t w CC"V' lne world' said, "what inspiration, lyle said, what preparation. For des tiny is not without thee, but within. Before any great ideal becomes a reality, millions of men's and wom en's lives arc woven in the warp and woof of fabric. Analyzed the pilgrim Fathers stood for four great funda mentals. Tho sovereignty of God, tho independence of man, tho rever ence for law and loyalty to the truth. In a little more than a hundred years they gave to our fathers the golden fruits of these fundamentals. But this morning I go back to Runnymedo in 1256 when the Barons wrested the great charter from . King John "the Lackland" and I see count less thousands, yen, millions of men and women struggling toward free dom George Washington the "beloved Father" of this country became the incarnation of these golden fruits and hammered out on tho anvil of ad versity at Valley Forge, the Declara tion of Independence, and the Consti tution of the United States of Amer ica and of these brave Fathers we can truthfully say: "In the poverty of their resources, in the obscurity of 2nTVn lUIULIMIT LL Unflllnl HuuHLHUnLH L GLn V U 1 nn iiirnrn nnimiiTrn, III-1 I II h K I-1 1 I.HIIIIIinirSI ulliiliilu unnuuniLo their beginnings, in the grandeur of their achievements their story '13 tho sublimet in the nnnals of history and what they gave to us, tho whole world is fighting for today." But what of all these millions of men who fill the warp and woof? My text says that "they endured as seeing him who is invisible and yet received not the promise." This same received not the promise. This same account says the world was not worthy of them. It may be you lock to be placed in the background: you may fail to get into your proper niche; you may even by your folly fall into the great whirlpool of sin and come out with a hroken sword. What are you to do? Whine? Give Up? No. ' Defeat hath her glory ho leps than Victory. But here is where your en couragement comes in. No man fails until he fails within. Your plans (Continued on Pago 8.) T FACTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT THE WAR CENSUS, JUNE FIFTH (From the War Census Bureau, Adjutant General's Office, Portland, Oregon.) Note to Editors: To assist in educating the public in the duties required of it in the coming war census, you are requested as a patriotic duty to use .?s "'"H"01 "ho""'"" ' . . c . i. x .: : ... (c , Thj Q t and put It war Census Day Tuesday, June 6, as named by President Wilson in his official proclamation. Who Must Register Every male resident between the ages of 21 and 30 years, inclusive. This includes aliens as well as Americans. Japanese, Chinese, Italians, Germans, English, Americans, and men of any other na tionality wno are oi tne aesignatea ages, must register. Aliens win noi, oo drafted for war dutv. of course, but a Who Is Exempt No male resident between the ages of 21 and 30 years, inclusive, is exempt from registering. Those to be exempted from military service will be determined later, but first all must register. Where To Register Registration must be made in the home precinct of the man registering. Register at your regular voting place. Hours For Registration Booths at regular voting places in each precinct will be open on War Census Day from 7 o'clock a. m. to 9 o'clock p. m. Don't wait until the last moment. Register enrly. Registration of Absentees If you find you will be unavoidably absent your home precinct, in care of the sheriff of your home county, in time to possible ante to tne county cierK oi tne county in which you nmy ue ai. uie time, whether in Oregon or elsewhere, who will fill out your registration card. He will then give you the card, which you must mail to tho registrar of your home precince, in care of the sheriff of your home county, in time to reach the registrar by War Census Day. If you live in Portland, or a city of over 30,000 population inj another state, mail the card to tho registrar in care of the mayor. But remember, the burden of having your card reach the registrar of your home precinct by War Census Day is on you. Kegistation of the Sick Men of ,rrtf:n. 11. n vArrictm n-inut com! n . .. ca..ntv ,.irk to evDlain finn f ,.nm th. ivilornl rnirnlntions the Government. Penalties The penalty for failing false, misleading or incorrect answers, is tive ot a fine. '. ER OFFENSIVE IS Y ninuiinnuiui HURRYING DI VISIONS TO NORTHERN AND. , EASTERN BATTLISFRONT PREPARING FOR DRIVE ON PETROGRAD. BRITISH AND FRENCH BOTH MAKE GAINS . . . . rresh Divisions from Russia Are to France German Being Sent Prisoners Expect Hindenburg to Try to Take Petrograd Purpose Is to Scare Russia Into a Separate Peace and Use Gains as Lever Against Allies. London, May 21, ,, ' . . J , The British and -(United Press) French forces started another lomt offensive after 1 a wwk., Wi, uenerai naig captureu auuitionai sections along the Hindenburg line and General Nivello took "several lines" of German trenches, achieving brilliant success north of the slopes of Mt. Cornellet. Hindenburg is hurrying his shat tered and exhausted divisions on the west front to tho northern and east ern battlefronts, where they are re formed preparatory to the drive on Petrograd. Fresh divisions from Russian fronts are being sent France. Ger man prisoners released the purpose of their plan. "Wo expect Hinden burg to try to lake Petrograd," said sia into separate peace and second, to use the cr.'iinK tho re ns lovor against allies." British headquarters estimated that twenty German divisions have been smashed since the start of the big offensive. French .Make Gains. Berlin, May 21. (United Press) The ImxmkI, succeeded in gaining hold on Mount Coinillct. British occupied and "completely demolished a t abandoned in accord with our r.'.;.r, .," is officially reported. FINDING OK BLUE PRINT 4 SUGGESTS DYNAMITE PLOT..' Fort Snelling, Minn., May 21. I (United Press) The finding ! of a blueprint with writing in a ' foreign language on the reser vation b'd the military authori ! ties 1- ol'eve a plot to dyna- VI lr.it Tv off:. Finrfi. depar for is under way. 7-five hundred reserve l- are training here. . were reported to the jnt of justice. ! 4 'I' 4 ! The Weather. Northwesterly winds, unsettled. ANOTH UNDER Wft "i"'" "" "" " whcre You Can Find It) complete record of them is desired. military age wno are too in to go to a nnmnptcnl. nerson hnforo War Cen- the circumstances, and securo instruc- which those officials will receive from to appear to register, or for giving imprisonment. There is no alterna- KILLED BY AMERICA'S FIRST WOMEN V1C- TIMS OF THE WAR AN ",1 OTHER NURSE IS WOUNDED DOCTORS AND NURSES WITNESSING GUN FIRE Unted States Revenue Cutter Takes Dead to Port Mongolia Also Re turns Mrs. Ayres and Miss Woods Both Experienced Red Cross Nurses German Agents Suspected. ! J S ! h ! 'I ! Washington. D C., May 21. v I (United Press) Mrs. Edith J Aycrs and Helen Burnett.. Woods, were killed when a por 4 tion of a bursting shell struck J them while aboard the steamer Mongolia. They wcro watching ! the cun crew practice, accord- ! j4" ing to official advices. I X. J J . J f J Washington, May 21. (United Press) These two women are Ameri ca's first women victims of war. An other nurse was wounded in the cx plosian. All were members of the medical unit organized in Chicago. The two women killed wore both from Chicago. In some unexplicable manner a kIkII ! exploded, portions of the casing being l,liXJ I doctors watching the American gun 'crew. A life boat was between the women and the gun. United States Revenue Cutter met jhe Mongolia and bore the dead to port. The Mongolia turned back, ar riving at American port today. Both Mrs. Ayres and Miss Woods were experienced Red Cross nurses. Washington. May 21. (United Press) Inquiries conrerning the con dition of ammunition aboard the Mon golia developed tho fart that the navy is investigating the. faultiness of the shells aboard the Mongolia. I A St. Louis nmn is under suspician. lit is supposed German agents have jbeon tampering with the ammunition. i On account of the death of Claude . Haisten there will bo a meeting of all i boys of the Cadet Corps tomorrow at ill a. m. in Room 15 at the High i School. 4-21-lt Chas Playlo. a prominent farmer, is seriously ili. He was removed from the hospital Saturday to Mr. Rosen bnum'r, residence. His condition was reported worse today. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gus Levy, a boy at the Grande Rondo hospital this morning. Mother and son are doing nicely. nA.., .. ..i n'U ; .. : 10 NURSES EXPLOSION Contracts For Mer chantmen Executed Washington, May 21. (United Press) Contracts for thirty-eight merchantmen have been executed to date by tho emergency fleet corpora tion, the United States shipping board, officially announced today. Rev. P.J. Driscoll Is Taken To Hospital Rev. P. J. Driscoll was taken sud denly ill last night, apparently with appendicitis. Physicians were called and he was taken to the hospital this morning. This afternoon, his physi cians are holding a consultation to determine whether to hold an opera tion. Fires Have Connection . With Poison Plot Pittsburg, Mjiy. 21. .(United Press) Three msterious fires re cently in tho munitions district of Al legheny "have direct connection" with the poisoning of fifty Phila delphia soldiers in Alleghony county. Arthur Ash, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ash returned home to day from Portland, where he has been attending school. J. D. Meyers, who wns recently op crated on for appendicitis, left the Grande Rondo Hospital today. t Mm WORTH HOE TO BE HELD Iff ILICEL THIS KISTRICT REPRESENTED BY COUNTIES OF WALLOWA, UNION, BAKER, GRANT, HARNEY AND MALHEUR Tho district convention of the Ep worth League for tho La Grande dis trict will be held at Alicel beginning Sunday Juno 3rd and closing June 4th. This district is composed of Wallowa, Union, Baker, Grant, Har ney and Malheur counties. The local Epworth as well as all of tho leagues of the county are planning big on sending a large delegation. The leaguers from this city intend to be present Sunday evening June 3rd in a body, making the trip in cars. An excellent program has been prepared and many speakers of prominence are scheduled to speak. Beginning Sun day the 3rd the following program will be observed: Sunday, June 3rd, (College Day.) 10:00 Sunday School. 11 Dr. L. R. Lymer, president Gooding College. 2:00 Registration. 2:30 Devotional, pastor of local church. 2:45 Junior League, Mrs. H. E. CulUson, Union. 1 3:00 Discussion, intermission. 4:00 Vesper service, Rev. GcO. R. Archer, Summervillo. 7:00 Epworth League Service, Is land City Chapter. 8:00 Prof. E. C. Richards, Wil lamette University. Monday. 0: 15 Devotional, Imbler. 30:15 Appointment of committees, etc. 10:30 Report of delegates. 1 1 -.'in First Dent.. The I.eairue ns a Spiritual Power, Miss Elva Conk 1 in . l'"hra. 11:15 Discussion, Miss Josio Blockland, Island City. o:0() Devotional, Union Chapter. 2:15 Paper, Mrs. E. E. Hurley, Imbler. 2:45 Campaign Echos, Rev. W. A. Winters, Dist. Supt. '.1.-, at,-. Dnn Bruinmitt. editor Epworth Herald, Chicago. 5:00 Recreation hour. 7;:i0 Song service. 8:01) Mr. Dan Kmmmilt, Chicago. Tuesday. 0:45 Devotional, Elgin Chapter. 10:15 Patriotism, E. Jasper, Is land City. 10: 15 Discussion, Guy Davis Jo- senll. 11:00. Fourth Department Ideals, Amos Weeks, Baker. 11:15 Discussion, fourth vice president. La Grande. 11:30 Business Session. 2:30 Consecration service, Mir. Bnimmitt. Chicago. Conference of all pastors of Iji Grande district will be held Tuesday niornin'T, June 5th, Rev. W. A. Win ter:! presiding. MINE OPERATORS CHARGED WITH MANIPULATION PRICES SOMETIMES SEVERAL HUNDRED PE RCENT ABOVE THE COST OF THE PRODUCTION TRADE COMMISSION URGES CONTROL OF PRICES Commission Declares Operators "Doc tered" Bonds Vast" Discrepancies Found Between Actual Prices At Mine and Recorded Prices DistrU ' bution From Mine to Ultimate Con sumer Urged. Washington, May 21. (United Press) Charging the mine operators are charging exorbitant prices for coal, often several hundred per cent above the cost of production the fed eral trade commission urged Congress to establish a coal commission giving the government agents power to fix prices. The commission declared coal ope rators "doctored" the bonds. Vast ; discrepancies are found between actu- al prices at mino and recorded prices. -It is urged to regulate coal distribu tion from mine to ultimate consumer with authority to allot coal to various classes of consumers. ITALY STILL 1RD0NFR0NT' AUSTRIAN'S BRING DIVISIONS FROM RUSSIAN FRONT TO HURL AGAINST . ' : ITALIANS Rome, May 21. (United Press) Climbing seemingly inaccessable heights and singing the Italians are pushing forward in North Gertzia. The fighting has reached a climax of intensity. Numerous fresh Aus trian divisions, direct from the Rus sian front are engaged. Rome. Mav 21. (United Press) Austria started a counter offensive in Trentino which is designed to relieve increasing Italian pressure elsewhere. The enemy fire at Trentino is greatly increased. Enemy attacks were re pulsed and Italains gain ground. . i- 'h 4 f ! SENATOR LANE' OF OREGON IMPROVING San Francisco, May 21. Press) United States Senator Lane, of Oregon, is improving but still is in danger, the doc tor reports. .J. .J. .J. J. I "I MISS HDM MBUGKIE NOW CITY TREASURER FIRST WOMAN TO ACT IN THIS CAPACITY IN HISTORY OE CITY DUTIES BEGIN TODAY. Miss Nora Arbuckle was appointed this morning by City Manager Fred B. Currey to the office of city treas urer, John (Jollier filling the office of city recorder. To Miss Arb'.iek.o goes tho honor of being the first woman v-r ae:i, in this capacity in the history of the city. She was .wtri in thu morning by" City Manng."- Currey and placed under 825,000 bonds, and will begin her duties today. Miss Arbuckle is the daughter ef John Arbuckle, proprietor of tho Model re-tnurant, and is well known in society and as a business woman in the city. Prior to her appointment Miss Arbuckle was an assistant to John Collier, successor to the former recorder and treasurer, Chester New lin. After being sworn Miss Ar buckle was asked how she liked her new duties. She responded, "I like them very much, better than any thing else I ever tried." PUSHING FOR
