La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, March 13, 1918, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Texteg f An Independent Newspaper. Prtnte the News the Day It Happen Phone The Observer -' the News and : Your Want Ada. . S . ,Mala 87 I.-... VOLUSIE XVII LA GRANDE, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1918 NUMBER 142 Iwa E REGANS AGAIN SMASH T MAKE SUCCESSFUL RAID AT TOUL WITHOUT ANY CASUALTIES GERMAN GAS BATTERIES ARE OBLITERATED Enemy Airplane Crew Is Captured and Four Other 'Machines iWvra Shot Down ON THE AMERICAN FRONT IN FRANCE, March 13. American raiders north of Toul again entered the Germun trenches at different spots and found the first lines evac uated. After the enemy trenches had been swept with the fire of machine guns, . the American artillery put down a barage and shelled the Ger man artillery. The Americans ad vanced and found tho trenches com pletely leveled, the dugouts smashed and bits of human bodies scattered around. There were no American casualties. German Batteries Obliterated PARIS, March 13. The Americans captured the crow of a German air plane, falling near the Chemin-des-Dames sector. The American artil lery reached its greatest intensity and effectiveness at several points. These attacks resulted in obliterating Ger man gas batteries and exploding vast quantities of ammunition even beyond the German lines. There is mutual artillerying at Mouse, Railloan and Lorraine. Four German airplanes were shot down. W. W. Cotton Dead In Los Angeles A telegram received by Messrs. Crawford & Eakln announces the death at Los Angeles of W. W. Cot ton, chief counsel for the O.-W. R. & N. company, at 12:30 this morn ing. Mr. Cotton was very well known throughout the northwest, not only through his connection In an official capacity but also for general inter est In affairs, including the fanning and stock industry. He delivered the principal address at the time of tho laying of the cornerstone for the Y. M. C. A. building in La Grande and was also here a year or more ago, when he delivered an illustrated lecture on Egypt in the high school auditorium. It has been said of Mr. Cotton that he had a more accurate knowl edge on a wider ran go of subjects than any man in Oregon. Mr. Cotton was one of the joint authors of the Bellinger and Cotton annotated laws of Oregon, and was general attorney for the Union Pa cific. He received the appointment of federal judge for the district of, Ore gon in 1905, but declined to accept. Mil. XOKtilS IX PENDLETON' Goes to Deliver Carbwul or Tractors to l imit Ills Farmers. Mr. E. S. Norris has gone to Pen dleton to look after the Interests or the Sampson tractor in that lo cality. Mr. Norris has the agency for this tractor ror tne territory covering Umatilla county as well as In this section or the country. . A carload of the Sampson tractors i has arrived in Pendleton nnd Mr. j Norris goes to look after the dellv-1 ery of the same. i CITY HAS NO FIT DETAIN F With no jail fit for a woman to oc cupy, the city hall bunch is more or less non-plussed this afternoon, for Judge Eakin fined a woman from the southwest part of the city for raising a disturbance and beating up a neigh bor of the same sex. She has no money and the statute says she must, in such a case, remain in jail for a certain length of time. But when it romes to placing her in jail, entire officialdom about the city hall says. EI FRUN KIDDLE TALKED E IMPORTANCE OF NEXT LECISLA. TIVE SESSION APPARENT Island City Man Is Not Candidate, But Has Been Asked to Run ' "I am for Ed. Kiddle to repre sent Union county i0Uia next legis lature because 1 know this coming session is the most Important one the state has been confronted with. I know there are problems of re construction, of caring for the re turned soldiers, providing convales cent homes and securing employ ment for the boys when, they are sent buck. Yes, sir, I have thought it all over and Mr, Kiddle's unques tioned loyalty to country, his well known unalytical business mind, his desire to do everything to assist the slate and nation convinces me he is the innn for this important po sition which requires a finahclul sacrli'lco on the part of the limn who is elected." This was a remark made yester day by a good American citizen In La Orunde. When questioned us to his politics, he said: "I am an American, the samo kind of an American Kiddle is. There was a time when ho and I differed relative to political parties but that day has passed." It is upparent that Union .county citizens are beginning to see the great need of strong men In the next legislature. Everyone who mentions the mutter admits that ol all sessions the coming one is of this greatest Importance, and it Is very;. apparent that there wlH be a keen interest In selecting men for of fices that heretofore have not claim ed a great deal of attention. Kiddle' Does Xot Want It. When asked if he had been ap proached relative to running for tho Houso of Representatives, Mr. Kiddle said: "I have not been an proachod and I am In no senRe a candidate nor do I want to go to tho legislature. I do agree that the coming session is one of vital Im portance and It is the duty of some mail to make the sacrifice and rep resent Union county in a way that wo fool we are bolug represented properly. You can suy, however, that I have not considered tho mut ter, such a thing never having en tered my mind and I am not a can didate." "Draft Him," Says One Citizen. When told that Kiddle was not a candidate one prominent citizen suggested that he bo drafted for this line of service, and he added, "Knowing Ed. Kiddle us we all do, If ho Is drafted into the work by the .icople of Union county he will make the sacrifice and serve." Thus far there are no candidates for tho office of representative, at least none have announced. From tho Indications today it would seoui that many prominent men or La Gran.le, regardless of rornior po litical party ufniiatlun, are lining up In an endeavor to get Mr. Kid dle to accept the nomination. vice i'iii:sii)i;.r sustained I'wij Additional War ' Secretaries Approved Ity Semite. (United Press.) . WASHINGTON, March 13. The Senate sustained Vice President Mai-shafTs ruling that the confer ences are not authorized to add new provisions to the railroad con trol bill and the bill was sent back to the conference. The Semite passed the bill creating two addi-! tional assistant secretaries of war. Prisoners in Siberia LONDON, March 13. Lord Cecil told the house of commons today that numerous reports were received of an army of German and many other' enemy prisoners are in Siberia. PLACE TO "no, it can't be did." In all probality some Weary Wobbly who has been oc cupying certain portions of the bas tile has left a number of his insect pets. At least, such a thing might happen, even though there is no veri fication of this report either by City Manager Currey or the chief. As the matter now stands, the case rests un til ingenuity of some sort will give the woman a place in which to be I incarcerated. FOR THE HOUS EMALE SONERS Labor Leader Advises Russians WASHINGTON, March 13. Gom pera announces that he has cabled a message from American labor to the Russian people in which is again urged strong resistance against Teu ton influences. In this message tho American labor leader also urges the Russian Soviets to say in what way America can help them in their trou ble., - ' o ARCHIE ROOSEVELT HONORED Son of ex-President Receives Recogni tion for Distinguished Service ON THE AMERICAN FRONT IN FRANCE, March 1,1. Captain Archie Roosevelt, son of Colonel Roosevelt, was awarded tho Croix de Guerre by a French general for galantry in ac tion. Captain Archibald Roosevelt was slightly wounded, six wore killed in action, nnd nine died of disease, the casualty list shows. o FARMERS' MEETING TONIGHT Interesting Subjects to He Discussed at Y. M. C. A. All persons interested in matters pertaining to farming are cordiully in vited to attend the meeting at the Y. M. C- A. this evening. ' The edu cational department of tho "Y" hopes to conduct a number of meetings this snriner nnd summer along these lines An effort is being made now to con duet a grain grading school in the near future, and in the late summer i an apple packing school will be at tempted. Tonight several farm ex perts will present a number of phases of farm ideas that will bo of benefit to all who attend. The program to night, is as follows: Methods of Smut Control A. O. Meier. Garden and Orchard Pests A. B. Black. Pig Club for Boys and Girls P. T. Fortnor, The- meeting will start at 7:30 sharp and it is hoped by the committee in charge that many will avail them selves of this opportunity. Persons contemplating planting their war gar deiiB this year will gain much knowl edge from the lecture of Mr.' Black on tho numerous garden pests that he will talk about. MRS GARFIELD DEAD Was Widow of the Martyred President j Garfield and Aged 86 i PASADENA, March 13. Mrs. Lu cretia Garfield, widow of the martyred president, and mother of Fuel Admin istrator Garfield, died here today at the age of 8fi. There. Ain't No Meatless Days i ir - ur, -i xw s nnL .vTik K. itxittui PEACE MOVE FROM GERMANS S HiNTED IS BASED ENTIRELY ON ONE SIDED TERMS 18 GENERAL BELIEF WANT TO RETAIN PLUNDER IN THE EAST And for This Will Relinquish Captures Mude in the West Considera tion Is Not Probable (United Press.) WASHINGTON,. March 13. That a new German peace proposal, based on German terms ns usual, is about to be sent forth, is the. belief in diplo matic circles. The rumored peace has for its main propositions, according to all that can be ascertained- ,the suggestion for the retention of all the plunder Germany has secured in tho cast, and in return tho Germans will relinquish nil tho captures that have been made in the west. ' Although it is understood that it is framed in order to appeal to the pacif istic elements, it is believed tho j proposal will get no consideration. I 0-W CLUB PLANS A BIG DANCE Pluns nro now well under way for one of the biggest social events that the O.-W. Employees' club haB pulled on -for some time. On Fri day ut 8 o'clock tho club members and Invited guests will meet in tho Eagles Hall whore thoy will be ad dressed wy-twO IfciMHng rlUiens of La Grnmlo on war issues. This PULLMAN PORTER FINED $100 It cost Berrle Tinsley, porter on the Pullman car which is sot off at La Grande for train No. C. $100 for having In his possession 12 quarts and seven pints of whiskey. After his arrest last night ho was ar raigned before Judge Eakln today when the Hue was. fixed. Chief Rnyburn has been a little suspicious of there being a wet trail from the Pullman car and last ev ening in company with 'Officer Christiansen, he made the search, revealing John Barleycorn In care Junior Red Cross at Ladd Canyon I. ADD CANYON, March 12. (Special.) Another dance will bo given in the old school houso Sat urday evening, March 16, In order to obtain more money for Red Cross work. Supper wili be served lu the .usual manner and all those who I wish to conic will be welcomed and assured a good time. The last one I waa enjoyed by a large crowd, and la neat sum waa netted. ' j The pupils of the Ladd Canyon 'school organized a Junior Red Croig jsome tluio ago. Every pupil is en- rolled, making n total of 115 mom I hern. . ' '';: ' A basket social wus given at the school house last Friday evening Tor tho benefit of the Junior Ret Cross. It was preceded by a pro gram by tlio members, and $23 was realized from tho sain- of the bas kets, a much larger house bel" present than was anticipated. V ' Charles Gandy was the lust hosu , to the Rod Cross and Got Together club ladles, and Mrs. Roy llulley will bo tho next hostess, at tho homo of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin fiulnbridgo, March 1 1, as her homo Is too fur up tho canyon for tho convenience of most of tho members at this time of tho year. Howard Pock has been very HI, but is somowhut Improved now. Born, on March 13, to Privato and Mrs. Reginald Heryfoid, an eight pound girl. This Is tho first i,nby born in Union county whoso! fathor Is In tho servlco of his country. Hr. Heryfoid-Is stationed at Camp Lewis; being a baker In Ba kers' Company 344. Ho onllstod on September 17, 101 7, and Is a mem- her of tho Elks lodge of La Grande. Mother anil puny are doing uiceiy. will be followed by tho usual social timo of the club, including u dance, lor which tho best of music has boon provided. RofrosliniontB will bo served and according to tho boys acting as a committee on '.arrange ments, the - mealing Friday night will ba one of thoso good old time to set. a record by. i ' . v fully hidden places in tho car. liorrlo Tlnsloy assured the offi cers that he was on the squure and If they would lake the booze and let him go he would divide all the money he had between them. But Berile's financiering failed and then he pleaded with a Higher Power that he might be spared from tho clutches of the officers. After reverently listening to the entroaty tho porter w;as taken Into cuBtody and his ear went on No. 5 without him. In This Shop DR. J. L INGLE SURPRISES WHIRLING SPIN IN. CENTER OF LOOP BEWILDERS HIS ' INSTRUCTORS La Grande Aviator Has Received His Commission as a Lieutenant in the Service Following the letter from Dr. J. L. Ingle a few days ago In which was related his first experiences In tho air, comes tho report of some a 1 Ing tricks which tho Hying ca ;,';xocuted at Rockwell Flold, ,i j. Diego. A graphic report of 'io same is given in tho San Dlc to Union, which says: Probably the most amazing trick evolution iu the repertoire of aerial aerobatics was successfully ochlovcd at Rockwell Field yesterday by Flying Cadot J. L. Ingle. .-..7 "Llout. Robert Malresso of the French ' flying corps, who has wutcheel tho , cream of Europe's fighting ulrmen In action was plain ly bowlldercd at Ingle's aerial ma neuvers. To add to the French aviator's bowllderment. Ingle was unable to explain how he bundled tho controls In executing the novel' evolution. , "Inglo, piloting a Canadian Cur tiss, wab engaged In carrying out a prearranged program of trick, flying, when in the center of a fall 1 1 ip hiB uiachino suddenly toppled over , on Its tail. Instead of fal i' lg, however, the aircraft spun on its rudder nnd elevating gear like a top, whirling at a terrlf: speed and apparently not loosing ultltudo. To the UHtounded wntcliors on the aviation field It seemed as If the plane continued to spin for fully two minutes. To Inglo It. prob ably seemed hours. In reality it was but a , few ; fleet seconds. ' : "Inglo, cool as a cucumbor, sat isfied that he hud achieved some thing new In the: flold -aeronautics'!' started the motor at full speed and actually completod a half loop from the spin. Veteran flyers de clare that tho cadet could not pull this stunt again if ho tried a hun dred years.". ' . At almost tho same time, this report reached La Grande word was received that Dr. Inglo has received the commission of lieuten ant. ZEPPELINS LONDON, March 13. It is an nounced that three Zeppelins were in a raid which was made over London last night. This is the first visita tion of this nature since last fall. Only ono of the Zeppelins approached the defended district, the others wan deling above the open country, drop I ping bombs. No casualties are re ported in London as a result of tho raid, but reports have been received that there was one death at Hull. Harvey Graham Candidate SALEM, March 13. James Harvey I Graham of Baker has filed declara j tion of his candidacy for the Demo- crntic nomination for congressman for ; the second district. E.J. E KILLED E. J. Wilbur, one of the enrliest pioneers or this section, was killed yesterday while blasting stumps on McKay creek above Pendleton. His hands were blown erf and bis head and face weie terribly mti'Mated. J. C Henry was niitifk by tele gram this morning that th remains will be brought from Pendleton to La Grande on No. tomorrow for burial. The funciul will be held at the Henry chapel at 2 o'clock to morrow arternoon end the Interment will be In the Masonic cemetery. While the deceased has made his home In Umatilla county tor many years he was cnually well known on this side of the mountains where he located with the very enrliest OLD AIRMEN AGAIN APPEAR OVER LONDON WILBUR WOMEN ARE ORGANIZING FOR DRIVE si mrs.-;george t. cochran has been named county chairman LOCAL LEADERS ALSO HAVE BEEN SELECTED County Chairman to Go to Portland for Full Instructions and Active Campaign Will Follow Soon Complete organization of women to assist in the third liberty loan drive , has been perfected in this county. Mrs. George T. Cochran has been named county chairman by Sarah A. Evans, the Oregon chairman, and Mrs. Cochran in turn has named her sub- committee chairmen in each commun ity who, in turn, will select their as sistants. To assist, her, the county chairman has surrounded herself with the following executive committeo: Mrs. R. W. Logan, Mrs. John Thieson, Mrs. O, E. Silverthorn and Mrs. Al bert Hunter of Island City. Chairman Called to Portland -Mrs. Cochran has instructions from Washington to roport at Portland Monday for final instructions in tho work and on her return will bo reudy to organize the women of this county fully, and to Instruct them. Those who have been named for various locali ties are;. Medical Springs, Mrs, George South; Allcel, Mrs. Chius. Playlc; El gin, Mrs. Bean; Summcrvillc, Mrs. A C. Glenn; Cove, Mi's. Hugh Mc Call; Union, Mrs. Frank Bidwell; North Powder, Mrs, C. B. Mays; Lu Grande, Mrs. R. ,WV Logan; Imblor, Stella Brooks Huron; , Island City, Mrs. C.-.H! BidwcTl; Hot Lake, Mrs. W. T, Phjf; Mrs. Will Gray; Hilgard, Mrs. C. N. Lewis; Kamela, Mrs. Joe Fontaine; Ladd Canyon, Mrs. Mollio Pecblcr; Blue Mountain Grange, Mrs. William Gekeler; Starkoy, Mabel Bur nett; Telocaset, Mrs. Fred Eames. . Education Begins Early In her letters to those vice-chairmen, Mrs. Cochran cautions the worn- . en to begin their educational cam paigns right now through schools, window decorating features, parades, talks in pulpits by ministers and lay men, and in every way to work to ward the end that the women may take their full part in tho bond sales and distribution April fl when tho campaign starts. The Union County Advisory War Board, working in con- , junction with A. T. Hill, county chair man of the men's activities, and the women's organization, are coordinat ed and combined and will work to ward the seme end as one big organ ization. "Thrift" is recognizeJ today as ono of the most potent factors in the war chaos. It is the one word to which liberty loan drive committees are pin-' I ning their faith to "put over" tho j third campaign which is close by. Thrift Mooted Topic At every meeting of the Union County Advisory War Board commit tees, and there are many such meet ings these days,, thrift is always in the foreground. These chairmen and their workers recognize that, gen erally speaking, tho necessary ingre dients such as loyalty to country, pa triotism, and general willingness to (Continued on Page 2.) T settlers in Grande Rondo. He is among tho last of the old-time stage drivers who drove In this locality on the old overland route nearly a halt century ago He wits subse quently engaged in tho livery bus iness and tor a long timo had a big barn on the present silo or tho .Sa voy hotel. In railroad construction days ho handled large contract;; for tics and lumber supplies and his principal occupation in later years has been in the sawmill line. Mr. Wilbur was about 87 years or age. Ho Is survived by but one relative, a daughter, Mrs. Edlii Can dish, who is a resident of Portland. She has been notified and Is ex pected to accompany the remains from Pendleton. ARLY PIONEER BY POWDER S