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THE MORNING- OREGOXIAN. SATURDAY. MARCH 27. 1915. AUSTRIAN MOUNTAIN ARMY- REINFORCED Russians Contend They Con tinue to Advance. However; Germans Take Offensive. TEUTONS WIN IN BUKOWINA Czar's Country Is Reported Invaded .North of Ocrnowich Fighting Js Renewed in take Region Eastward of A-agnstowo. LONDOX. March 26. Military ob ervers tonight are much interetsed in the P.ussian official report of meeting strong Austrian reinforcements be tween Bartfeld and Uzsok Casses, Car pathian Mountains, despite an unofficial report in Bucharest of a sweeping victory by the Czar's army on that front. The Petrograd War Office also says the offensive west of the middle Nieman. Russian Poland, was met by German counter attacks. Crossing of the Russian border by the Austrians after victory north of Czernowltz, Bukowina. is reported from Budapest. Previous P.ussian reverses have been preceded by announcements similar to those contained in the Petrograd state ment. RumUu Report Advance. However, the Russians report con tinued advance on the front between the two mountain passes, with the capture of 1709 Austrians and two guna The offletal Russian report follows: "Our offensive to the westward of the middle Niemen was met by enemy counter-attack!. The fighting continues. "On the right bank of the Narew and n the left bank of the Vistula there has been no essential change. "On the front between the Bartfeld and TJzsok passes we continue to ad vance successfully, although the enemy has been reinforced. "On March 24 we took 100 prisoners and two guns. "In the direction of Munkaies. Stry and Hustbolina the Germans again have attacked our positions, but without suc cess." Austrian Take Support Points. The Austrian War Office made public the following communication: "In the Carpathians violent fighting continues. Repeated Russian attacks day and night have been repulsed and the general situation is unchanged. "In the region south of Zaleszozykl we captured 11 Russian points of sup port and more than 600 prisoners. "In Russian Poland and West Gallcia there have been artillery duels." The Berlin War Office today reported: "Tho Russian attacks on the lakes to the east of Augustowo have been repulsed." Ambassador Morirenthau by the State Department tonight. The reports re ceived by tne rresoynn.n -foreign missions in New York were forwarded. A.MHKICAX IXAX RATIFIED Germany Is Likely to Borrow Many More Millions to Be) Spent Here. 1 -Tirr vAiiL- itrarfh 96 Th German government, it was announced today, ... . . . i . ha Ann ftnn nf has ratmea me buo m .iv,---, German treasury notes to a syndicate . i i ,n v.w Vnrlr .mi Western cities. The notes run for nine months. maturing January 1. ana oer in terest at the rate of 6 per cent. The Issue was placed at a price between 97 and 98. It Is understood that a large part of the notes will be retained by . . . - ,i i t o nniv u omul! Dortion be- LUC SJ iimw, J ing offered at public sale. The pro ceeds will do appuea iu yuiunna Al ready made in this country. inona fnr similar amounts are likely to be negotiated by the Ger man government wiin lue uuuwait ing that the money ia to remain in this country. BRITAIN MAY SELL CARGO SEW MOVB MADE IN CASE OF DE- 4 TAIXED mLHELMIKA. MILLIONS GIVEN LIBRARIES Bequests and Gifts During 1914 Are Announced by Association. CHICAGO. March 26. Libraries of the United States and Canada received $3, 655.001. 61 in gifts and bequests during 114, according to an announce ment here today by George B. Utley. secretary of the American Library As sociation. The Carnegie corporation contributed $1,718,15 of this sum, the largest amounts beintr $140,000 to Oakland. Cal.: $110,000 to Cleveland and $75,000 to St. Paul. These gifts were for branch libraries. The largest single gift of the year was $450,000 to the New York public library, by the will of Mrs. Henry Iraper. COLONEL NOT TO TESTIFY fcliiu Bill Committee Tol dFacts Are Available to All. WASHINGTON'. March 26. Following receipt of word from Theodore Roose velt declining to testify before the Senate ship bill lobby committee. Chairman Walsh called a conference to day at which it was decided not to eubpena the Colonel. Colonel Roose velt declined to appear on the ground that he had no information except auch as Is available to the public gen erally. The request for Colonel Roosevelt's appearance was due to a statement at tributed to him that President Wilson and Secretary Bryan "have endeavored. In the Interest of certain foreign busi ness firm, to secure for the United states the power to purchase the in terned ships of one of the belligerents.'' GERMANY RENEWS EFFORT Con 1 1 n lied From First Tae. become the prey of Russia and her Slavic allies. So far as can be learned the Prince has been unable thus far to procure the adoption uf his views, the question of a boundary adjustment in the near fu ture remaining uppermost. It would appear tliat Austria is altogether un willing to make concessions acceptable to Italy. ELECTRICITY TO SAVE OIL Fcojile of German Town to Have Lights in Houses Free. BEKLIX, via wireless to Sayvllle. March 26. Among the items given out today for publication by the Overseas News Agency were the following: "On account of the scarcity of kero sene, the town administration of Luck enwalde has decided to Install electric ity lu houses free of charge. "The contract under which the City of Berlin and suburbs purchase from the Prussian state the forests around Barlin. will be signed tomorrow. The forests will be used for immense parks for the people. The price to be paid is 60.000.000 marks ($12,500,000)." FEAR OF MASSACRE FELT ('"ontlnued From First PaKe.) Christians in Tlflis. Secretary Bryan received an appeal from the Presbyte rian -board during the day. urging him to do everything possible to relieve the situation. "We are not prepared to announce what we may or can do In the mat ter." said the Secretary late in the day. He gave assurances, however, that the Department was doing everything it could. Directions, be said, had been aent to several American Consuls, in cluding Glasebrook. at Jerusalem, and Paddock, at Tabriz, but nothing had been beard from any of the Consuls directly. Tnrkey Move to Protect. Word was received by the British ambassv. as well as tne State depart mMt that the Turkish government had Issued orders for the saving of the Christiana, .eili'r"-' directions ware cabled, to Disposal of Part to Prevent Deteri oration Opposed by Owners, Who Have Incurred Bis Kxnenne. LONDON. March 26. The solicitor of the Treasury today sent a letter to the attorneys of the American steamer Wil helmina, saying that because of com Dlaints concerninz delay in the hear ing1 of the case of this vessel before a prize court, application would be maoe to the prize court to unload the cargo of the steamer and sell auch part of it as was deteriorating. Such action as is proposes oy luc so licitor will be opposed before the prize court by the attorneys for the Wilhel mina fnr the rp.&BOIl tliat the W. T. Green Commission Company, of St. Louis, has kept tne cargo on me suiy for six weeks at an expense of $42,000 that it might be ready for immediate shipment to Germany in the event of a favorable decision by the court. A. G. Hayes, attorney for the Wil helmina, discussing the solicitor's let ter today, said: "This looks as if the British govern ment had decided to sell the cargo of the Wilhelmina and aettle the case without deciding the substantial ques tions at issue. WASHINGTON", March 26. Charles A. Towne, counsel for owners of the cargo of the American steamer Wilhelmina, protested today to the State Depart ment against what he characterized as unnecessary and unwarrantable deten tion of the food cargo, which he de clared was in danger of loss. Mr. Towne alleged that the British agreement to treat the case with spe cial consideration had been violated and instead of the allowance of a rea sonable profit upon the venture it was now proposed that the cargo should be sold on the dock for whatever it would bring. Mr. Towne later called at the Brit ish Embassy to endeavor to enlist the assistance of the Ambassador In se curing the advancement of the legal proceedings. DUTCH NEWSPAPERS SCORE GERMAN ACT Sinking of Holland Vessel Is Declared Arbitrary Vio lence in Editorial. BITTERNESS IS FORECAST EITEL LINGERS IN PORT MYSTERY Sl'RROIiXDS. REPAIRING OP GERMAN CRUISER. Supposed 14-Day Limit la Passed Re moval of Pasnenjrera Gives Rise to Rnmor of Defiance of Enemy. WASHINGTON. March 26. Rumors from Newport News reached Washing ton late today that the Prinz Eitel Friedrich, the German sea raider docked there for repairs after her commerce destroying cruise, was preparing to de part. One report said tne cruiser actu ally had left her dock at the shipyard and was putting out to sea to escape or bid defiance to British and French warships patrolling beyond the Vir ginia Capes. . All these stories were proved ground less, however, as the Prinz Eltel was at her dock tonight and repair work was said still to be in progress. The immi grant passengers aboard the ship were removed yesterday, and this fact, to gether with a growing :llef that the time limit allowed the ship for remain ing in port is drawing near, probably gave rise to the reports. Government officials positively re fuse to discuss in any way the time given the Eitel to repair or interne, as to make public such information would violate neutrality. The vessel now has been 17 days at Newport News. She should have quit the port within 24 hours of her arrival if in seaworthy condition, but she has been allowed to remain to make repairs and dock and clean. Much mystery has surrounded the re pairing of the ship, which has been done by the members of her crew, but it was generally understood that the special naval board which examined the ship believed that two weeks would be time enough for It. AIRMEN BOMBARD METZ FRENCH SAV OSHT THAT ATTEMPT CAUSED PANIC. Barrack Hear StraBebnra; and Hufin at FVenenty Also Attacked Artil lery Active Alans Promt. PARIS, via London. March 25. The following official communication was made public at the War Office tonight: "In the region of Nieuport there has been artillery fighting. - "Farther south we Arrled and oc cupied the north of St. George's farm in front of our lines. "In Champagne there has been a bombardment, but no infantry attack. "In Lorraine to the north of Badon vlller we have solidly organized the ground we have won since Monday. .. . T?Ml,h- Afkrknnf the Germans sprayed our trenches with a burning liquid, out wnnoui mmimut any result. "Six of our aviators have bombarded the hangars at Frescaty and the rail wav station at Metz. They dropped a dozen bombs, which caused a panic Though subjected to a violent gunfire, the aviators returned safely. "We also have bombarded a bar racks east of Strassburg." BERLIN. March 2. by wireless to Sayville. N. Y. Army headquarters to. day gave out a report on the prog ress of the war. as follows: "Cm the heights of the Meuse. south, east of Verdun and near Combres. the French yesterday again attacked strongly in an attempt to take the Ger man position, but after a determined engagement they were repulsed. "The fighting at Hartmann's-Well-erkocf atiU conUnuaa.". Ministry, Including Xavy Head of the Netherlands, Holds Extraor dinary Session and Maintain Secrecy as to Discussion. LONDON, March 26. Router's Am sterdam correspondent gives the out line of a statement printed today by the Handelsblad on the sinking Thurs day off Beachey Head of the Dutch steamer Medea. The article says that the steamer's orange cargo could not even be considered conditional contra band, and adds: "The sinking of -the Medea is an act of arbitrary violence which cannot be considered a lamentable error. This action, as well as attacks on Dutch ships from the air. can only be explained on the assumption tnat Germany iwsu certain that so long as no foreign troopB or warships attack our coun try every act of arbitrary violence against Dutch subjects or property is permissible. ' "We are convinced that complete compensation must be demanded from Germany. This last act is certain to arouse great uneasiness and bitterness here." THE HAGUE via London). March 2S. Members of The Netherlands gov- . .-a rafrglnlnr from U1V Com ment on the subject of interference with and destruction oi uuicn snip ping by German submarines, beyond i.it pannaati fnr YnlanationH have been sent to Germany, with a view to an eventual protest, auer oct -lin's reply has been received. ti.. u.nietpv h fiA nn extrA.ordina.rv council today, following conferences be tween the Foreign ana marine min isters and between the Marine Minister and the chief of the naval staff. The subjects under discussion were not made public. Tv.A nmMnnTiDro a talrinsr S. aeri- OUS view of the situation, owing, as they put It, to tne repeatea - unpieasam. ' Thpv ..f pr tn ihn Tiresent sea warfare as "competition in illegality." UNION LABOR PEACE URGED Samuel Gompcrs Tries to 'Avert Strike of Chicago Building Trades. fuintnn Mornh 9,A. .Samuel VtilutuV) Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor, and Thdhias Wil liams, head of the Dunaing iraues uo partment of that organization, attended - nr itnlnn Inhrtr leadarR here 1. 11 v. u VI 1 i' ' ' today in an effort to bring peace be tween warring lacuoiia ana i"""1 threatened tie-up of building operations in rii ii-asrn Mav 1. when several agree ments with contractors expire. The threatened tie-up will affect more than 100,000 workmen in 34 trades. The lathers and plasterers already are on strike. The dispute grows out ot tne op position of a faction of the lathers' union to a uniform arbitration agree- Kv I h.1 PhlrnffA Ruildlne 1IICI1L '1 W''J.I vll n J ...v . - . IT' - ' Trades' Council. Members of the mi nority faction in the council declare they have ten trades with them in their opposition to the uniform arbitra- . : -....! h,v. H o m nnilnH that thA charter of the Chicago Building Trades Council De annuueo anu a new vi organization formed.' President Gompers addressed the con ference urging peace and at his sug gestion a committee of ten, live from each side, was named in an effort to settle the dispute. BRIDAL PAIR SURPRISED Private Ceremony Turned Into Wed ding: With All Frills. PITMAN, N. J., March 18. When Mr. Florence Elizabeth McNaul, a young widow lately from England, and John Shettsline Todd, of Morton, Delaware County. Pennsylvania, slipped into town with the idea of being quietly married they bumped into the biggest surprise of their lives. The ceremony was turned into a big church wedding, with all the frills, from flower girls to the shower of old shoes. The bridal pair came from the home of friends near Hurffville in search of the Rev. Dr. H.. Ridgley Robinson, to marry them. They found him busily engaged at a reception, which was be ing tendered him by his congregation at the Pitman M. E. Church. The pas tor told them they would have to wait, but some one suggested that they be married at the reception. The big crowd of reception guests caught the spirit of the affair. Florence Michael, daugh ter of former Mayor Watson Michael, and Jeanette Brooks were selected as flower girls, and the wedding went gaily ahead in the main church before the entire congregation. Refreshments which had been prepared for the re ception were used for the wedding feast, and the final touch was given to the ceremony when some one brought in an armful of old shoes to throw at the bride. GHOST CAUSES GOLD HUNT Specter Seen in Daytime Near Wliere Man Long Dead Buried Money. ATLANTIC CITY, March 11. A day light specter, said to have been seen on the old Church road, a few miles in the rear of Pleasantville, led to a frantic search for treasure, but with .... ii, Thnmnji .1. Mahonev and Mitchell Solitaire, foreman on the im provements being maae to tne rcoun. water supply at Dougherty's pond, were the men to sight the specter, ac cording to their weird tale. "We were driving along a section or the road bordered by dense woods," said Mahoney, "when a figure, clothed in black, darted from the roadway and disappeared.- I made a search when we reached the spot, but could find nothing, and Solitaire gave me the laugh when I told him. He changed his tuna a few minutes later, however, when we both saw the same apparition a short distance ahead of us." Mahoney related his story when they reached the pond, and old settlers re called that a man who placed no faith in banks buried his money beneath a tree In the neighborhood many years ago. died without disclosing its loca tion, and since has "haunted" the spot i Several of the men, led by Mahoney. hurried back to search for the buried treasure. . We Want Your Boy Here Saturday! A Convincing Economy Sale Has Been Arranged! Three Special Offerings of Boys' Easter Suits Norfolk and Sack Suits With One and Two Pairs of Pants $4-95 For Suits Selling From $6.00 to $10.00 ,7.95 For Suits Selling From $8.50 to $11.50 i8.95 For Suits Selling From $11.95 to $13.50 In Sizes and Styles for Boys F rom 6 to 18 Years -Every suit in this sale is cut on the best-fitting lines, of fine quality materials and equal to the finest hand-tailored garments. Of fancy tweeds and homespuns in tans, grays, browns and fancy blues. In many different styles, including box pleats, knife pleats, stitched-down belts, patch pockets; regulation Norfolk styles and fancy English models, in fact this is a sale which embraces an unusual assortment of models and materials, reflecting the best only in boys clothing. BoysunderMBlouses Boys New Hats HALF PRICE 59e to $3? , vett oiraws ven ioins Regular $1.00 for 50c Made of best quality madras, percales and ginghams in stripes and fancy, figured designs. In light and dark colors, in black and white, blue and white, lavender and gray and white. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Wen; Silks NeVf Wash Hats Almost every new style can be found in this varied assortment. In Tommy shapes, Tipperary, Rah Rah and round shapes. In white, black, navy and fancy combina tions. Fourth Floor Boys' Easter Coats Reefers and Balmacaan coats in plain navy, black and white checks, fancy mixtures and plaids. In box models, pleated styles, belted effects and the regulation slip-on styles. With self or velvet collars and pip ings. Sizes 2 to 16 years. Prices f3.95 to $15.00. All Goods Purchased SATURDAY and the Balance of the Month Charged on May 1st Accounts Mail and Telephone Orders Filled by Expert Shoppers dUpttl eTMei Pacific Phone Marshall S000 Home Phone A 66S1 Introducing Saturday The Latest Nooeitiws In Colored Bordv.nd Handkerchiefs Regular 15c and 20c cA Sale 10 c One of the most attractive handkerchief sales offered this season. Handl.erchiefs that will match the Summer frock or blouse fashion fancy which is quile the cor rect thing. Of fine dimities and lawns, trimmed with imitation Ar menian edge, with colored hems and wide colored hems. Klmt Fleer Two of the Latest Styles in Covert Coats For Misses and Small Women Which Would Sell Regularly at $10.00 Offered Saturday al $6.95 One model shows a box style back, belted across the front. The other model as illustrated, with yoke and full flaring back, patch pockets and bone-button trimmings. Both models cut in the new top-coat length so popular for Spring wear. Coats for Girls From 6 to 14 Years Very Special $6.95 Coats of serges, black-and-white checks, fancy mix tures in all the best Spring colors. In high-waisted style or with deep low belts, pleated backs, pique col lar and cuffs, or trimmings of silk in a contrasting color. Fourth Floor Featuring Saturday Two Important Dress Sales for Misses & Small Women $15.00 Spring Weight Serge Dresses $11.95 A most attractive model, in the new bolero style. Made of fine. light weight French serge in sand, reseda, black and navy. Made with plain flaririg skirt and hifch-waisted effect, with wide belt of the material braided in silk. Turn-down collar and cuffs of white satin, waist and sleeves trimmed with bone buttons. New Silk Poplin Dresses Special $5.95 Two pretty styles at this price one with deep yoke on waist and skirt finished with shirring, closing at the side-front, trimmed with but tons. The other in yoke effect, finished with white hemstitched organdie collar and cuffs. Button trimming. Fourth Floor The Latest Styles in New Separate Skirts for Misses and Small Women $3.98 For Regular $5.00 Models The new suspender skirts in flar ing style, trimmed with buttons, are very smart Another style at $3.98 shows a wide belt across the back and side pleats, finished in patch pocket effect. They are made of excellent qual ity navy blue serge, or black-and-white checks. Fourth Floor Sale of Girls' New Wash Dresses At fM.O At 98c Regularly $1.50 to $1.75 Sizes 6 to 14 Years Entirely new models of fancy plaid, checked and Roman striped gingham, figured crepe in both light and dark colors, made in the latest coatee effects, with short pleated skirts, low-belted styles, dresses with new wide belts. Trim mings of colored pipings, contrast ing bands, collars and cuffs of white pique or plain colors. Regularly $1J50 to $1.75 Sizes 2 to 6 Years The daintiest styles, made of chambray, gingham and percales, in figures, stripes, checks and plaids in the newest effects. Made in suspender style, side-button ef fects, vest effects, pleated skirts. Trimmed with fancy plaids, pleat ings, front lacings, braids, pique collars and cuffs. A great variety to choose from. Fourth Floor The Best $1.50 Cape Gloves that yoii can possibly find are offered in this sale At $1.18 They are novelty trimmed, of a light-weight stock, which makes them ideal for general service. In all sizes. Shown in black and white. SELECTED QUALITY GERMAN Lambskin Gloves Regular Price Is $1.50 Sale $1.33 Ir two-clasp style, pique sewn, the stitching and back stiching in a contrasting color. All sizes in black and white. First Floor FOR SATURDAY ONLY WE SHALL OFFER One of the Most Important Sales of Picture Frames in Hand-Carved Designs COMPLETE WITH GLASS AND BACK Very Special 48c For Regular $1.00 to $2.50 Frames Bring us your unframed pictures and we will fit them during this sale from these special frames free of charge. Frames in all hand-carved designs in Roman gold, old gold, antique and French gray finishes. In all sizes, ranging from the smallest cabinet, 4x6 inches, to 14x17 inches. Each frame complete with glass and back. Sixth Floor A MANUFACTURER'S SAMPLES OF THE BEST STYLES IN Veilings Which Sell Regularly at 75c to $1.25 Yard Saturday 48c Each This includes all the very newest Tuxedo mesh veilings and also veil ings with the new borders. In black, white, green, browns, blues, in fact most all colors are represented in this sale. First Floor Correct Easter Coiffures Hair Goods Moderately Priced The new goods are here particular ly wavy switches and transformations Uo lrir.fi cn niritsarv to a smart head dress. Your shade is here, and as to prices, these specials demonstrate our low-price supremacy: U.m Hrtir Kul'itrhrX- 20 BtcheS long . Gray Hair Switches, 18 inches long All-Around Wavy Transformations All-Around Gray Wavy Transformations. Choice $1.45 Sronl Floor New Middy Blouses Special $1.15 Regular Price $1.50 Of extra quality while in. made with lace front, coll f navy blue or red flannel, braid trimmed, all with pocket. Sizes 6 to 20 years and up to 42 bust measure. Fourth Floor GOOD TEETH GOOD HEALTH Rinse your mouth with Listerine after brush- KrJ.O in vour teeth. It reaches KbEz-ii and cleans where the llSTERISEJ brush can t. Ltstertne is the original non-poion- of Dhvsicians and den- tists for 30 years. We recom mend it. Special today only, 19c Flrat Flour VICTIM'S BROTHER HELD PRIEST MURDERED, SAY ITALIAN AUTHORITIES. Killing After Injury 1b Earthquake De clared Die to Suspicion of Relailona With Wife of Alleged Slayer. ROME, via Paris. March 26. Recov ery by the police of a famous art treasure stolen from tho parish church of Massa d'Albe after It was destroyed by tho earthquake In January, has dis closed also that tho parish priest was murdered by his brother, according; to advices from Aveisano. When the ruins of tho church were explored after the disaster, It was found that a noted Byeantlne Trlptloh. executed In Ivory, used as an altar piece, as well as other religious ob jects, were misslnff. Their value was fixed at a large sum, Xh folio 8ti they, hava loomed that when part of the church was wrecked, the priest was buried, with the art treasures, in a section of the building which remained standing be cause its massive walls were part of an old fort built on solid rock. The priest was slain, the authorities assert, by his brother, who suspected the ecclesiastic of being friendly with his wife. This man, it is asserted, found the clergyman lying helpless under the rulna and killed him, with the assistance of friends, who then re moved the art objects. An intercepted letter led to the discovery of tho crime, and all those suspected of being in volved have been arrested. WAR HURTS PHILIPPINES Imports Decrease and Increase In JDxports Is Small. WASHINGTON, March 2t Improve ment In foreign commerce of the Philip pines during early months of 1914 was haltea ftr tho outbreak of wer In Europe, the Bureau of Insular Affairs announced today, and tho net result of the year's, trade was a decrease of $4,724,133 in Imports, compared with 1913, and an increase of only $916. SU In exports. Import reductions were chiefly In cotton cloths and Iron and steel products. Imports were valued at $48,588,853; exports $48,89.634. About one-half of both export and import business was done with the United States. Oreat Britain stood second in volume of trade with the islands. w Pasco Police Judge Picked. PASCO, Wajk, March 2. (Special.) E. R Raymond, fire chief, yesterday was appointed Police Judge by Mayor Zent to succeed C. A. Broxson. City Clerk. Owlns to the clean-tip of un- FOR A BAD COLD The surest way to stop a cold Is to liven the liver and cleanse the bowels, and the nicest cathartic to do this is a 10-cent box of Cascarets. Tak on or two CascareU tonight and your cold may. ba gona b morning. -Adv, desirables, the work of the Police Jus tice has increased greatly and the City Clerk dulred to he relieved of IT "THREE ROUSING CHEERS" For "Colontl" RupgUt RUGGLES OF RED GAP Who Wrn "RIINKKH KEAH" An Enrltfch Yalvt In AmnVw, Had His AilrMMnrea with the nbln wnrrin Bird" and the The raumt Beak la Ten. llhtttrattd. Net.' $tOS AH Bisniinin fteeblwtar. rnn intpnny