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THE MORNING OKEGONIAN. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1915. RUSSIAN RETREAT SPREADSTO POLAND South Wing Is Falling Back, Says Vienna, Reporting Suc cesses Elsewhere Also. CZAR GAINS ON DNEISTER Uolh Sides in Conflict in Kastcrn "War Zone Declare Losbcs Suf fered by Enemy Arc Heavy. All Lose Prisoners. LONDON. May 11. The following of ficial communication was issued to night: "In the last two days our troops nave broken the Russian line near Uebica. .compelling strong Russian fortes which had fought south of the Vistula to retreat quickly behind the lower . Wisloka. "This morning the retreat of the hostile south wing in Russian Poland was announced. The enemy evacuated the strongly fortified Nida front, whi.-h had become untenable. "The successes of the Austriana at Tarnow and liebiea exerted influence on the Kussian Poland fighting:. "In middle Galicia our fortes and the German troops repelled the re mainder of the Russian corps toward the San sector and Dynow and Sanck. Kusslan counter attacks with three di visions from Sanck westward were re pulsed with heavy losses to the enemy, whom we pursued. The number of prisoners and the quantity of booty tr.ken by us increase daily. RuKMlann Gain FootlDic. "Strong enemy columns advancing from the wooded mountains have been repulsed near Baligrod. Our advance troops have crossed . the San near IJvornik. Considerable parts of the Kusslan army fighting between the liupkow and Uzsok passes also are Buffering defeat. "In Southeast Galicia the Russians In several sectors have begun an at tack. An advance of strong forces north of the Pruth toward Czernowitz was repulsed to the frontier. We cap tured 620 prisoners. "North of Horrdinka hostile divisions have succeeded in getting a footing on the southern bank of the Dneister. Here the fighting continues." The German War Office report fol lows: "The Russians attempted to arrest the pursuit of our army under General Mackenscn. on the Brzosko-Brzosowa line, on the branch of the Strodnika Brzesnaka. and at Kopozya, northeast of Ebeea, and Szcrnzyn on the Vistula. Their object failed completely. By night the Russian lines were pierced in many places, especially at Brzosko and be tween Brozsko and Lutoza, after a des perate attack by several Russian divi sions from Sanok, in the direction of Besko, had failed in the morning with heavy losses for the enemy. The pur suit continues." Teuton Lom Heavy. The official report from Petrograd says: "In the region of Uzsok Pass, the enemy made a fruitless attack Satur day. Serried enemy columns attached impetuously a position held by two of our companies in a section of the Javorina mountain chain, on the slopes above Lomnitza. The enemy's losses were so heavy heaps of bodies inter fered with the Are from our trenches. Our troops. In spite of the enemy's machine gun flre, left their trenches and swept the enemy from the whole region. "The same day, after a desperate light, the enemy forced a Russian de tachment near the village of Zalevekl to retire to the left bank of the Uniester. "Sunday night, our vanguards, having crossed the Dniester, attacked the enemy on the Chaboruki front to the mouth of the Stry. We took 1300 prisoners, one gun and. many machine guns." Germans Beaten In Worth. "After a series of successful advance guard collisions our troops yesterday approached Shavli, in the government in Kovno, which was occupied by the enemy, and a battle ensued. In the same region our cavalry on a wide front is pressing the enemy's cavalry to the borders and has taken several pickets prisoners.. "On the front between the Vistula and the Carpathians the enemy con tinues his attacks. On the evening of the nth. in the principal sector of the fighting in the region of Stryscheft, the situation created was unfavorable for us. Nevertheless, an impetuous attack by our reserves on the sector of Besko Jarzmoz against the enemy's right wing, which was attempting to pierce our front, stopped the German1 onset and arrested at its outset the develop ment of a success for the enemy, and enabled our troops in the threatened sector to fall back quietly on posi tions assigned to them." 6RYGE SCORES GERMANY LAW ABUSED MORE THAN FOR CKNTliHIKS, IS VIEW. Ex-Ambassador of Britain to America Says . Idea That Nation Are Ter rified Is One of Many Mistakes. LONDON, May 11. "International law has been within the last 10 months more completely disregarded, cast down and trampled under foot than I think it ever was within the last four or five centuries," said Viscount Bryce, formerly British Ambassador at Wash ington, on presiding at a lecture on in ternational law here today. "Apart from the cruelties to the in nocent population of Belgium, which has been subjected to worse treat ment than that which befell combat ants." he continued, "ships not engaged in warlike operations have suddenly been sunk and their crews drowned. "The technical legal description of pirates was that they were enemies of the human race. They are every body's enemy alike. They are wild beasts on sea and a danger, not to one particular nation, but to all mankind, and neutrals will be just as much ulti mately Involved as are the nations at war." Viscount Bryce added that the Ger man Idea that they terrify nations was another of the numerous mistakes the Germans had made. FALLS SUIT IS HELD UP Woman's Letter Delays Action to Condemn Park Site. Circuit Judge McGinn yesterday re fused to set for hearing the condemna tion suit brought on behalf of the City of Portland to acquire Multnomah jf'alla ail a, park. Receipt of a, letter from Jennie M. Griswold, owner of tne property, who is an inmate of a hospi tal for the insane in Connecticut, was given as the reason for Judge McGinn's action. "Jennie Griswold must have her day in court," said Judge McGinn. The proceedings were brought by S. Benson on behalf of the City of Port land. Mr. Benson offered $5000 for the property to be used as a park, along the Columbia Highway. The case has been decided, appealed and sent back for re-trial. A motion to appoint a guardian ad litem for Miss Griswold, was denied by Judge McGinn. "I would rather give the property to the city than sell it for what Mr. Ben son offers," says the letter. Miss Griswold said she wants the property to be a lasting monument to her father, who homesteaded it, fought for it, and lived in the spray of the falls, so it indirectly had been respon sible for his death. Miss Griswold declares she is being confined in the hospital "most unjust ly," but expects to be at liberty soon. and will come to Portland to contest the suit. TRAINS RESUME TODAY OPK.M.VG OF TRACKS AT DUKSMUIR HlNDKItLD BY HAIJiS. Service to Be Restored on O.-W. It. V . Line I'.net of Portland After De- lay Caused by Blast. Train service on the O.-W. R. & N. Company's main line east of Portland will be restored today after an inter ruption of 24 hours on account of thfi rock slide at Mitchell's Point. Regu lar traffic will be routed over the road again. The track at Mitchell's Point was covered with rock to a depth ot 20 feet when the contractors who are building the Columbia River High way discharged a heavy blast of dyna mite intended to remove a large por tion of the rock through which they are driving a tunnel. The blast was heavier than estimated and a greater quantity of rock was thrown down than intended. The situ ation was so serious yesterday that J. D. Farrell. president of the company. and M. J. Buckley, general manager, went to the scene to inspect the work of reopening the track. Meanwhile the O.-W. R. & N. Com pany's through trains were routed over the North Bank road to Celilo. The situation was particularly an noying to the railroad officials inas much as all the Southern Pacific trains between Portland and California were being handled over the O.-W. It. & N. Company's tracks, due to heavy wash outs near Coram. Cal., 50 miles south of Dunsniuir. The Southern Pacific trains also were sent over the North Bank tracks following the obstruc tion on the O.-W. R. & N. tracks Advices from Dunsmuir yesterday in dicated that the tracks there will be reopened late today or early tomorrow. urther rains caused additional dam age yesterday, but a large force of men Is at work making repairs. It is ex pected that trains leaving here this afternoon, including the Shasta Limited. can oe Bent over tne tsoutnern Pacific tracks. The line doubtless will be re opened by the time the Shasta reaches that point. HOOD RIVER GETS XO MAIL Piles of Kock Still Cover O.-W. It. & X. Track at Jlitchell's Point. HOOD RIVER, Or., May 11. (Spe cial.) Conditions similar to those dur. ng heavy snow storms exist in Hood River as a result of the O.-W. li. & N. blockade at Michell's Point, where debris still cover the track as a result of the big blast Monday. Little mail has been received since yesterday morning. The Oregonians delivered yesterday were the last daily papers received nere. scores of citi zens were at the station this afternoon to meet a train that backed down to Mitchell, where passengers, mail and express were transferred from a train just arrived from Portland. Although tne papers for The Dalles and other Eastern Oregon stations had been transferred, no Hood River papers were aboard nor could papers be ob tained from the newsboys. At the time the -blasts were set off a crew of 0.-W. R. & N. men with k steam crane were on hand to assist the road construction crew in removing the debris. It was thought the tracks could be cleared in a few hours. However. huge boulders were loosened and the track was buried for nearly 400 feet under 20 feet of heavy rock. It was necessary to split the large stones with blasts in order to remove them. The cliff has been badly shattered and small blasts have been discharged to pring oown menacing boulders. THEATER MEN IN GLUR ATTACHES TO SUPPORT MR. BAKER FOR CITY COMMISSIONER. Members Seek Representation In forth coming Campaign and Are to Meet to Lay Plana. That the several hundred theater at taches of Portland may be represented in the municipal political situation in the present and future campaigns, the Portland Theatrical Boosters' Club was formed yesterday by individual mem bers of the Theatrical Mechanical Association. Inasmuch as the Theatri cal Mechanical Association takes no active voice in politics the individuals temporarily organized for the purpose of lending support to George L. Baker, in his personally conducted campaign for Commissioner. A meeting will be held next Monday night at 11:30 o'clock in the Baker Theater, -when permanent officers will be elected. The temporary officers elected yesterday were: L. B. Christ, chairman, and S. M. Williams, secre tary, who with R. H. Clark, J. S. Haughey and Fred Knott constitute the arrangements committee for the big meeting next Monday night. At this midnight session men and women affiliated with the theaters in any way will be welcomed and a substantial permanent organization wrought. On Wednesday night. May 19. a meeting of the local T. M. A. will be held at their headquarters, 169 Park street, which will be for regular mem bers only. This meeting will not be to take any political action, but to hear Mr. Baker present his campaign argu ments. Mr. Baker is managing his own campaign and will appear personally at ihe meeting. BERLIN ENDS MEAT RULES Action Proves No Danger of Starva tion, Says Newspaper. BERLIN, via Amsterdam and Lon don. May 11. The Reichs Anzelger an nounced today the withdrawal from May 8 of the Federal Council's decree of January ordering towns and rural communities to provide for their re spective populations' meat and tinned goods, and to take steps to assure a supply. The Vossisthe Zeitung. says that the withdrawal of this decree proves that Great Britain's plan to starve Germany is a failure, A Genuine Suit Sacrifice Women's and Misses' Fancy Suits Offered at a Remarkable Price This disposal of new Spring garrnents includes every fancy suit on the floor at the three prices named. The reductions are genuinely made from normal prices. Your Choice at the One Price All $27.50 Fancy Suits All $24.50 Fancy Suits All $19.50 Fancy Suits Gabardines, Serges, Tweeds, Poplins, Novelties s. VliC J. lltC $13.85 Stroller Suits, $26.50 Regular $32.50 Suits in proper models for outing and street wear; tweeds and shepherd checks. Special, $26.50 " Sport Suits, $27.50 Made of golfine, in Belgian, putty and white; unusually clever models. Reg ularly priced $34.50; special, $27.50 $15 White Chinchilla Balmacaan Coats, $11.85 See Fourth-Street Window Display H TP7T CTPT T 7 7jr MORRISON JLJ-LUXN 0 1UUlli VJT AT FOURTH Women's Shop, Entire Third Floor ANTI-GERMAN RIOTS OCCUR If LONDON Mobs Wrecking Shops Dis persed by Police and Troops. Repetition Is Feared. TEUTONS MAY BE INTERNED British Cabinet to Consider Sug gestions of Trade Exchanges and Commons Members; Wofkmen Draw Line on Alien Foes. LONDON. May 11. The East End of London tonight was the scene of serious anti-German riots, arising from indignation over the sinking' of the Lusitania and the air raid on South End early yesterday morning'. Alob attacks on German shops oc curred in the Poplar. Limehouse. Step ney, Walthamstow, Bethnal Green and Camdentown and other districts. Win dows were smashed, shutters and doors were torn down and premises wrecked, and in some instances the inmates of the houses were maltreated. Large bodies of police were called out to suppress the disturbances and eventually order was restored, but there is apprehension that the trouble will be renewed tomorrow, as the feel ing is rapidly rising- and is being fos tered by the demands of the press and many public men that drastice meas ures be taken against alien enemy sub jects. 64)00 In Queens Crescent Mob. At Queens Crescent, Camdentown, where an open-air recruiting meeting was being held, the speakers advised the crowd to refrain from attacks on Germans. This advice was unheeded, however, and as soon as the meeting ended a crowd of about 5000 persons made a move on all the German shops in the neighborhood and pelted the windows with brickbats. The police were unable to control the rioters, and a 6quad of territorials wa3 brought to the scene and together with the mounted police gradually re stored order. This was not done, how ever, until a number of bakeries and other shops had been wrecked. Workmen in the industrial district are refusing to labor alongside men of German birth, whether they are nat uralized or not. In many towns the premises occupied by Germans have been stormed and damaged or destroyed and even the exchanges in London and provincial towns which hitherto had permitted persons with German blood in their veins to retain their member ships are taking the drastic step ot barring the doors to them, regardless or all considerations. Naturalised Germans to Intern. There have been riots in Liverpool Manchester, Salford and Birkenhead In Liverpool the Germans have been interned, and those who are natural ized subjects of Great Britain have been advised to go to interior towns or seek internment. Many of them have decided on the latter course. A demand is being made by the news papers that all the 25,000 Germans still at large should be similarly treat ed. Deputations from the Stock Ex change, the Baltic Exchange, Lloyd3 and the Corn Exchange, after a meet ing tonight on the steps of the Royal Exchange, marched to the House of Commons and presented a petition to the Attorney-General which called at tention to the grave danger that exists by allowing alien enemies to remain at large in the country. Government Irgcd to Art. A putlic meeting will be held at the Mansion House on the subject of alien enemies. It will be the forerunner of meetings of protest which are to be h-eld all over the country. Before the adjournment of the House of Commons Sir Henry Dalziel urged the government to intern all alien ene mies, while Lord Charles Beresford ex pressed the view that unless some def inite policy were adopted "there would be serious doings in this country." Andrew Bonar- Law, leader of the opposition in the House, also spoke of the seriousness of the situation. H. J. Tennant, Under-Secretary for War, said the matter would be considered by the Cabinet tomorrow and a statement made to the House of Commons Thursday. would have set in and that long before this all the states would have been reunited under one government. "The outcome of the present condi tions may involve us in a career, with which, looking to the life of our Na tion, the possibilities of the Civil War. in any event, were not comparable. "It is not likely that Germany will disavow . the purpose to destroy the Lusitania with full knowledge of the fact that this involved many American livesi. "In view of the result and the -warn-Ing given our Government to Germany, some proper action must be taken or the American Government will incur the contempt of the world and the con tempt of a vast number of itB people. "What action should be taken should not be declared in advance by those who are not officially responsible to the whole people for the grave results that may follow. It would be unwise to have the public mind committed to particular lines of action before the Administration shall declare its pur pose. Our judgment and utterances as to what course should be taken should be held in tuspense so that the public, without preconceived set views shall be ready with an open mind to consider the course the Administration may adopt. "It is especially important that a period of calmness should Intervene in order that our action should not be prompted by excitement and our judg ment clouded by passion. "In the present Inflamed and fe rocious state of the German mind we could easily et into war. "I have great confidence in the Presi dent and believe that ho not only will sustain our National dignity but will exhaust all peaceable means consistent with out National dignity before com mitting our country to war." FISH LADDER IS BLAMED COMMITTEE SAYS FISH KILLED IN ORKGOX CITY THAP. ' SERIOUS CRISIS ASSERTED Ex-Secretary Dickinson Pleads for Calmness of Consideration. CHICAGO, May 11. Jacob M. Dick inson, Secretary of War under Presi dent Taft, issued the following state ment here today: "I regard the possibilities of the de struction of American lives on the Lusitania as even more momentous to the Nation than those Involved in our Civil War. No question of maintaining republican institutions was there in volved . because, except as to the prin ciple of secession, the constitutions of the two governments were practically the same. I have no doubt that if the South, Jjad, succeeded, disintegration Cnnndlan Expert to Be Invited to In - spect Work and Itenort on the - Changes Necessary. OREGON CITY, Or., May 11. (Spe cial.) The condition of the fish ladder at the falls of the Willamette, which is said to be causing the death of hundreds of fish, formed the principal topic at the meeting of the Live Wires today. H. Leighton Kelly and C. G. Hunt ley, members of the fisheries commit tee, made a comprehensive report. In which it was recommended that a f;sn and game association be organized to solve the various problems in connec tion with the fishing industry here. The report of the committee says: "Inasmuch as the fish ladder at the falls has been visited and in our opin ion found to be too small, many of the jumps too high, the resting pools too few and shallow and that there are several places where salmon can kill themselves by either jumping out on to the bare rocks or by getting into pools where they are sure to injure themselves in trying to get out, and knowing the State Fish Commission Is likely to try to argue our case out of court by stating that the thousands of salmon annually reaching the spawn ing grounds of the upper river is suf ficient proof that the ladders meet. ev ery requirement, we recommend that John P. Babcock, Commissioner of Fish eries of Canada, a man with an inter national reputation, be invited by the Live Wires to inspect and pass his opin ion on the adequacy of the ladder. Your committee stands ready to prose cute the case and the State Fish Board can be invited to defend its ladder." BED CHIEFS TO TESTIFY FISHING RIGHTS NEAR THE DALLES INVOLVED IN SUIT. - Bearing; on Injunction Petition Against Cannery Company to Be Held in Federal Court Friday. Four aged Indian chiefs of the Yaki ma tribe will be witnesses at a hearing before Federal Judge Wolverton at 10 o'clock Friday in which Frank A. Seu fert, canneryman of The Dalles, is cited to show cause why a temporary injunction should not be issued re straining him from fishing at Three Tree point, site of an old Yakima In dian village a few miles from The Dalles. The suit was filed by Assistant United States Attorney Rankin on order of Attorney-General Gregory, in behalf of Sam Williams, a Yakima Indian, who claims fishing rights at this point under the treaty of June 9, 1855, between the Government and the Yakimas. The chiefs are Wallulatum, 98 years old. from the Warm Springs reserva tion, who was a comparatively young man when the treaty was made; George Waters, Charles Dick and Louis Simp son, all more than 60 years old. They will testify of their own knowl edge regarding the tribal custom by which an Indian who selected a fishing point on a stream retained the ex clusive right to fish at that point until he publicly gave the right to another Indian or willed it to his descendants. One section of the treaty with the KJ km m a People Expect Much From CASE CARS Vltn Mrtta LL-J frZr.vA Simply because they are made by the J. I. Case T. M. Company, known for 72 years as leaders in the manufac ture of machinery, people expect CASE Cars to be a little better in every par ticular. So we always have had to live up to this standard. Our customers say tneir ex pectations are alwavs ex ceeded that the CASE Car surpasses their great est anticipation. It is a sturdy car. It stands up through thick and thin. It is a thrifty friend, costing little to operate. But best of all, it is built so well that the records of its low upkeep costs will surprise you. At the price $1350, 5 per cent discount if cash it's the cheapest car in the lonjr run. Each car comes complete with regular equipment of Extra Tire and Tube on Rim with Tire Cotter, Weed JVon-Skid Tire Chain and 8-Day Clock. Why not ask us more about the CASE? It doesn't obligate you. And we are so enthusiastic that we always like to talk about it and point out its superiorities. m J. I. CASE T. M. COMPANY, Inc., Racine. Wis. Foundd 1842 Branch House at 322 E. Clay St., Portland, Or. Thm Namm Behind the Goods TZiS esfs wm rti rr?i til IS. 1 II m m Hi 113 m United States granted the Indians the right to fish at thoir "ueumI and accus tomed places." The Government alleges that Sam Williams obtained the rinht to fish at this point under the tribal customs, and charges that M". Soutert and his employes forcibly expelled him and took posseKKion for his company. Gas-Poisoned British List Given. LONDON. May 11. For the first time since the war began the phrase "Ra poisoned" appears in a casualty list The phrase appears opposite the names of ten officers and three men. .The list, dated May 7, was issued tonight. Jcffersou Appraiser Is Named. HILLS BORO, Or., May 11. (Special.) Assessor Max Crandall today received notice of his appointment as one of the three appraisers to make the valuation of the new County of Jefferson and the a ppraiscment of the property re maining in Crook County from which the new county was formed. The com mission also will apportion the debt which will accrue to the new common wealth as its phare of Crook County's present liabilities. Film Actress' Li To Vet In Balance. The rri.sla In the condition of pretty Helen Carruthers. the movinc-plcturn actress who attempted suicide last week by swallowing bl-i hloride of mercury, has not yet been passed, and yesterday she passed a somewhat bad day, ac cording to the nurses in attendance. Her temperature was high and her gen eral condition was not regarded as fa vorable, though the paralysis of in ternal organs was somewhat relieved. Certain knowledge of whether the Rirl win live or die is expected In the next 24 hours. She Is at the Good Samaritan Hospital. MEXICANS KILL AMERICAN Torture of Ranch Foreman Is lle . ported to United States. DOUGLAS Ariz., May 11. Frederick Simpich, United States Consul at Nogales. began investigation today of a report that Clarence Fisher, foreman of a ranch near Saric, Sonora, had been tortued to death by raiders serving under Governor Jose Maytorena. Fisher was first arrested two months ago, but was released. Subsequently one of the raiders was killed, and Fisher was accused of murder. Ten days ago, it is alleged. Fisher was hanged to a tree limb, being jerked up and down until he pleaded to be shot. Then he was killed with a bullet. BAN ISHSCROFULA Hood's Sarmnpnrilla Cleanses the Blood, SkJn Troubles Vanish. Scrofula eruptions on the face and body are both annoying and dis figuring. Many a complexion would be perfect if they were not present! This disease shows itself in other ways, as - bunches in the neck, in flamed eyelids, sore ears, wasting of the muscles, ' a form of dyspepsia, and general debility. Ask your druggist for Hood's Sar saparllla. This great medicine com pletely eradicates scrofula. It' puri ties and enriches the blood, removes humors, and builds up the whole system. It has stood the test of 40 years, and has received thousands of testimonials of the entire satisfaction it has given. Scrofula is either Inherited or ac quired. Better be sure you are quite free from it. Get Hood's SarsaDa- rilia and. begin taking it, today, Adr, the Benefit of Prtlait(o aod the Stat Our good money is to be expended in the surfacing of seventy miles of highway. We Want the Best What Pavement Qualifies WOOD BLOCK .s the ANSWER. Should we not consider the experience of the progressive com munities not only of the United States but of the world. The quantity of Wood Block Pavement used is increasing vastly year. by year. WHY? BECAUSE OF ITS GREAT DURABILITY, REASONABLE COST, LOW -MAINTENANCE, NEATNESS, FREEDOM FROM DUST, EASY RIDING AND EASE OF REPAIR. FINALLY, BECAUSE IT IS THE BEST INVESTMENT IN THE END. More than V., million square yards of WOOD BLOCK PAVE MENT WAS LAlD IN THE U. S. IN 1914. LESS THAN 1 PER CENT OF THIS AMOUNT WAS USED ON THE PACIFIC COAST. Isn't It Time to Develop Oregon Products? IF, IN ADDITION TO GETTING THE BEST IN THE WORLD, OREGON'S GREATEST INDUSTRY CAN BE ASSISTED, IS IT NOT WORTH WHILE? OREGON'S CITI ZENS can help themselves and a great industry, which needs i elp, by indorsing Wood Block Pavement. West Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association