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VOL. LV-o. 17,112. ' . PORTLAND, 'OREGON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 38, 1915. PRICE FIVE CENTS. m m M - mm m ? 1 T I . ALLIES' DRIVE STILL GOES ON Germans Regain No Ground but Make Stand. FOES FIGHT HAND-TO-HAND British Report Inflicting Heavy Loses on Enemy Near Hulluch. BERLIN TELLS OF CHECK Counter Attacks Result in Furious Battle, at i-. l Close Range. LONDON, Sept. 27. The great of fensive of the second British forces against both sides of the elbow joint on the German positions on the west ern fronts has not slackened, but Gen eral Joffre's afternoon bulletin re ported no new outstanding success. The British official statement told briefly of heavy losses inflicted on the Germans northwest of Hulluch, where heavy German counter attacks were carried out during the course of the day. Berlin Says Drive Is Checked. Berlin maintains that by means of counter attacks the allies' drives have been checked, with heavy losses, but as the Germans make no claim of having recovered the ground taken from them, the indications are the al lied gains on Saturday and Sunday generally have been maintained and at some points improved, and that the fighting has reached the state of vi cious attacks and counter attacks, which may persist for weeks. Berlin reports insist that any sto ries that the German line has been pierced are untrue, and it is pointed out that those who have seen service in the west know it to be impossible for the allies to break through. " Prisoner Total Is High. It is estimated the prisoners cap tured by the allies during the rush will reach a total of more than 23, 000, but this is offset to some extent "by the German claims that nearly 7000 French and British fell into their hands. Denied further news of the great battle, England is awaiting develop ments with an eagerness not equaled since the critical days when the Ger mans fell back from the gates of Paris. In the meantime, the public is warned to expect heavy losses, and that the Germans, already 2,000,000 strong from the coast to the Swiss frontier, may throw reinforcements into the line for a struggle the like of which even this bloody war has not yet seen. Allies Task Far From Over. Optimists also are reminded that the Germans are likely to put the most dependence on the second and third line of defenses, relying upon machine guns, which means that a dif ficult task is ahead of the allies. . The fighting in the eastern theater has brought no important change, but England regards the position of the Russian arms as improving" daily, which strengthens the hope here that Germany dare not weaken her 700 mile eastern front in order to fill the gaps in the west. The Bulgarian situation remains ob scure, resulting, as it did last night, in the oft-repeated assurances of Sofia that the country intends merely to maintain an armed neutrality. Germans Are Confident. BERLIN, via London, Sept. 27. The Berlin newspapers are devoting much space to the "great offensive" in the west. The tone of the com ment is one of satisfaction that the long-expected attack finally ' has be gun, and there is current confidence regarding the outcome. The Lokal Anzeiger reproduces the views held in official quarters, where the offensive is regarded as having failed. It is also pointed out officially that the reinforcements have been brought up in time at the threatened points, and there is no prospect of the Anglo-French driving the German lines back. It is admitted that the French and British suffered heavy losses, and Concluded on I'ase 2, Column 2.) APPOINTMENT OF MR. HILD RATIFIED DKXVEK TRAMWAY DIRECTOKS FOR HIM UNANIMOUSLY. October 1 Date Fixed for Appoint ment to Become EffectiveBeeler Not to Leave at Present. DENVER. Colo., Sept. 27. (Special.) The appointment of F. W. Hild, for mer manager of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company, as manager of the Denver Tramway Company was ratified here today by the directors of the company, his appointment to take effect Friday next, October 1. He succeeds John A. Beeler, although Mr. Beeler will remain with the com pany for the present in an advisory capacity and at the same salary, $10,- 000 a year. Acceptance of the resignation and ratification of the appointment of Mr. Hild to succeed Mr. Beeler was unani mous. Claude Bocttcher, chairman of the directorate, said: "There was no fric tion of any kind at the meeting and Mr. Beeler's resignation was accepted with regret. Conflicting reports pub lished have been unjust to Mr. Beeler, 1 think, and it Is only fair to him to say that the announcement of Mr. Hild's coming to Denver emanating prematurely from this city uninten tionally placed him and the directorate in a wrong light." CHINESE MONARCHY WAITS President Says Citizens' Convention Must Decide. PEKIX, Sept. 27. President Taun Shi Kai today replied to the suggestion by parliament that there should be im mediate action whether the people want a monarchy or a republic, by stating that the decision must await the vote of the citizens convention. "The responsibility- for passing the constitution devolves on the citizens' convention," said President Yaun. "As the solution of the question concerns the nation's foundation, it is imperative that we proceed carefully. We already have fixed November 20 for the final elections. When these are completed, the convention will be inaugurated, and we then shall ascertain the people's opinion." COUNT'S SLAYER GIVES UP Assassin of Galician Governor Pro poses to Become Citizen. NEW YORK. Sept. 27. Myerslap Sjczynski, a Ruthenian fugitive from justice who assassinated Count Andreas Potocki, Governor of Galicia, in 1908, and escaped from prison after his con viction, surrendered himself to F. O. Howe, immigration commissioner at Kilis Island. Sjczynski has been in the United States several months, having passed the immigration authorities with little difficulty. Until today his identity was not suspected. He requested an adjudication of his status in this country in order that he might apply for citizenship. His caso was adjudged and he was paroled in custody of his counsel. HARRIMAN ESTATE LOSES Verdict for $60,000 iGvcn in Suit Over Land Deal. ROCHESTER. N. Y.. Sept 27. A verdict of $60,000 against Mrs. Mary W. Harriman and the estate of her husband, the late Edward H. Harriman, railroad magnate. Was rendered by a sheriff's jury today. Mrs Anna. N. Lauer, of Penfield brought the action to recover damages, alleging that false representations were made to her regarding a tract of land which she purchased from agents of Mr. Harriman in 1904. No defense was entered by Mrs. Harriman. TWO ZEPPELINS SIGHTED Only One of Warships Returns to Base Over Holland. AMSTERDAM, via London, Sept. 27 Two Zeppelins flew over Northern Holland, this morning, traveling in a northwesterly direction. Both dis played the German battle flag. They were at a great height and going fast. A few hours later one of the air ships returned to its ,German base. TURKS SUBSCRIBE $500,000 Funds Given to Third War Loan as Expression of Sympathy. CONSTANTINOPLE, via London. Sept. 27. A large number of Turks, all of moderate means, subscribed an aggre gate of nearly $500,000 to the third German war loan as an expression of sympathy for Germany. Virtually ajl the subscriptions were for small amounts. GERMANS TO BE INTERNED London Police Require All Not Ex. empt to Surrender. LONDON, Sept. 27. Every male Ger man. Turk and Austrian of military age in London who has not been grant ed exemption will be required today to surrender to the police. Austrians under 51 years of age and Germans under 55 years will be interned. E SENDS 31 TO DEATH Ardmore,Okla.,Shaken by Explosion. 200 DANGEROUSLY INJURED Tank Car Bursts and Sprays Town With Flaming Liquid. MARTIAL LAW DECLARED Fires Break Out on All Sides. Other. Victims Believed to Bo Under Wreckage on Main Street, Which Is in Ruins. ARDMORE. Okla., Sept. 27. At least 31 persons were killed and, it is esti mated. 200 others were injured dan gerously Here this afternoon when a 250-barrel tank car of gasoline stand ing near the Santa Fe freight office, in the business district, exploded. 'The force of the explosion shook down many buildings and threw burning gasoline in every direction. A few minutes later Ardmore was at the mercy of scores of fires. At 8 o'clock tonight the fires were under control and the city was under martial law. Private homes immedi ately were thrown open to the in jured and scores or men were work ing tonight in the smoldering ruins along Main street in search for addi tional victims. Street Wrecked by Explosion. Not a building on Main street escaped damage, either as a result of the force of the explosion or of the fires following. The publishing plants of the Daily Admorite and the States man were damaged. All school buildings, business houses and residences within 12 blocks of the business district bear evidence of the explosion. . Practically - every window in the city was shattered. Two workmen were repairing the tank at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, when one of them struck it with a hammer. A spark from the blow Ignited fumes escaping through a small leak. The explosion followed. The workmen were blown to pieces. Railroad Station Shattered. The shock shattered the Ardmore railroad station used by the Santa Fe, Frisco and Rock Island railroads, and the Rock Island freight station and scores of other buildings took fire from the flying liquid. The flames spread rapidly until all of Main street appeared a roaring furnace. Thirty freight cars In the Santa Fe Railroad yards were destroyed. The pall of smoke hanging over the city prevented rescuers from doing effective work. The roof of the Whittington Hotel was blown in by the force of the first explosion, but all guests were believed (, Concluded onj'age 3, Column 11.) THE BURNING GA50L I I I 1 i 1 INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, 62 decrees; minimum, 4S degrees. TODAY'S Fair, warmer, northwesterly winds. War. Petroprad reports that German advance is checked. Page 1. Berlin says Anglo-Frenrh offensive has broken down. Page 2. British warship sunk and two damaged, says Berlin report. Page '2. Great drive by allies still goes on. rage 1. Nation JR. Chicago packers to protest apalnst " by Britain of neutral ves American products. Pa' - q I1 Austria determines to re embassador Dumba. Pago 4. American marines engage in battle with Haftens. Page :;. Weather report, data and forecast. Page 17. Domestic. "Katy" railroad system goes into ha,nda of receiver. Page 4. Many killed in gasoline explosion at Ard- more. Okla. Page 1. Prettiest girl In America discovered by photographers. Page 4. Pacific Northwftt. Four thousand at Salem Fair on first day. Page 1. Methodists unanimous in praise of Bisho; Cooke. Page X. F. TV. Hild elected general manager of Denver Tramway Company. Page J. Sport. Peter IT. O'Brien makis new Coast amateur record here, smashing 241 bluerocks with out hitch. Page 13. . Beavers start finals with Oaks here today. Page 12. Red Sox need only two more victories to clinch pennant hold. Page 12. Commercial and Marine. Barley prices advancing in Northwestern markets. Page 17. Wheat declines at Chicago on heavy ar rivals. Page 17. War stocks advance to record prices in Wall Street. Page 17. Local livestock receipts nearly 100 cars. Page IT. British schooner David Evans arrives after battle with gales. Page 14. Portland and Vicinity. Chamber of Commerce to try provide work on logged-off lands for unemployed. Page 11. Governor Willis and ex-Governor Herrick, of Ohio, may meet here. Pare 18. 11 ARE CAUGHT IN CAVE-IN Hope for Victims in Vilkesbarre Mine Is Abandoned. WILKESBARRE. Ta.. Sept. 27. Eleven mineworkers were entombed to day at Coaldale Colliery of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company at Coal dale, as the result of a fall of rock. The fall was caused by a heavy bla.it, and extends for fully 300 feet, block ing the single passage leading to the chamber in which the men were at work. Hope of reaching any of these men alive has been given up. RAILWAY, RECEIVER QUITS rtock Island Resignation Held Up Until Associate Is Consulted. CHICAGO. Sept. 27 H. U. Mudge, one of the receivers for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, re signed late today. Judge Carpenter, of the United States Circuit Court, to whom the resignation was submitted, refused to accept it until he consulted Judge Dickinson, former Secretary of War. the other receiver. TURKS BANISH PRIESTS Catholics Driven From Constantino ple, Sofia Learns. LONDON', Sept. 27. A Sofia dispatch to Reuter's Telegram Company says: "According to private advices from Constantinople the Turks are expelling all Catholic priests from that city." KAISER IS PLAYING A HARD GAME. PULPITS ASSIGNED FOR NEXT PERIOD Methodists for Strict 'ay Observance. BISHOP HIGHLY COMMENDED Five Deacons Ordained and Six Decreed Elders. ONE PASTOR WILL RETIRE Itcv. 1J. J. Cooke Leaves for I.os Angeles to Attend Meeting of Higher Body and Delegates to Itoseburg Conference Depart. ROSEBURG, Or., Sept. 27. (Special.) The adoption of resolutions commend ing the administration of Bishop Cooke, and favoring enforcement of the Oregon Sunday-closing law, consideration of reports from the various committees of the church, and the appointment of pastors for the ensuing year, com prised the chief business transacted at the closing day's sessions of the an nual conference of the Methodist Kpis copal Church which has been In progress here since last Wednesday. The resolution commending the serv ices of Bishop Cooke was introduced by Dr. T. B. Ford, of Oregon city, and was adopted by a unanimous vote of the conference. Thank Ulvea Bishop. The resolution read: Itesolvod. That we unite with the other conferences of the Northwest in expressions of appreciation of the assignment of .Bishop R. J. Cooke to the presidential administra tion of our conferences for the fourth year of this quadrennium; that we hold hint in high esteem for his personal qualities, worth, service and administration, and that we thank him for his able addresses and ser mons and for the brotherly and Impartial manner in which he has presided over our sessions. That "if In the order of the church, he should be assigned to this Kplscopal area for another quadrennlum, we will give him a most cordial welcome and pledge to him our loyal support In his administration of the affairs of the church in the Northwest. tSlaned) Frank L. Loveland. Waiton skip, worth, T. B. i'ord, C M. Knight, committee. Sunday- Observance Advocated. Another important resolution adopted by the conference pertained to the Ore gon Sunday-closing law, which was re cently held to be constitutional by a, decision of the Supreme Court of this state. The resolution was entitled "The Sanctity of the Sabbath,"' and was introduced by Rev. A. R. Maclean. Mr. Maclean said the ministers re joiced in the decision of tho Supreme Court, and declared it to be the re solve of every minister to do all within his power in the way of educating pub lic opinion to keep the law in effect. Mr. Tufts, head of the social service committee, reported that a. still more stringent law was in preparation, and would be submitted at the next gen eral election. He said he hoped to make It impossible even to purchase a newspaper on Sunday. The petition of Rev. J. L. Beatty. of Cottasre Grove, who asked to be re- t Concluded on Page 4. v'oluinn 2.) ESCAPED CONVICT SHOOTS MARSHAL .1. J. BEXSOX, OK JKKn;KiOX. IS KKLLKD IJY OTTO HOOKEII. Suci-intciidcnt -Minlo and Pos-.c Arc in Pursuit of Fugitive. Who Heads for Albany. SAI.KSl, Or., i-p. 27. Harry .VI Into. Superintendent of the Oregon State Penitentiary, wax shot and killed by Otto Honker, an escaped convict, at lltHO o'clock tonight. SALEM. Or.. Sept. 27. (Special.) Attempting to arrest Otto Hooker, a convict who had escaped this afternoon from a gang of 25 convicts grubbing brush a mile south of the Penitentiary. J. J. Benson. City Marshal of Jefferson, tonight was shot and probably fatally wounded by Hooker. Hooker wrested the officer's revolver from him. when Benson approached too near, and shot him. The convict then fled down Jef ferson's main street and escaped. He is believed to be making hia way south toward Albany. With a posse cf 10 men from the prison. Superintendent Minto is pursu ing Hooker. The bullet fired by Hooker struck Marshal Benson just above the collar bone, ranging downward. 'When Hook er slipped into the brush from the field where the gang of prisoners was at work, he was not missed immediately. Later, when the alarm was sounded. Superintendent Minto with prison guards rushed to the scene in an auto mobile. They trailed him southward and Minto, leaving part of the posse, pushed on ahead to Jefferson, where he notified Marshal Benson to be on the watch. Minto then returned to the vicinity of where the escape took place. Avoiding his pursuers. Hooker en tered Jefferson about 10 o'clock to night and was accosted by Benson, who summoned, him to surrender. Accord ing to word reaching here. Hooker made as if to comply, but when Ben son walked up to him, he grappled with the officer and wrested the gun from his grasp. Hooker then turned the revolver on the Marshal and shot him. MAN, 91, SEEKS OFFICE Democrats and Republicans ISotli Name Him Candidate. K LIZA BETH, X. J.. Sept 27. (Spe cial.) Milton C. Loudon. 91. of Linden, decided this morning to seek his first political office at the Fall election. This afternoon he was nominated for Justice o the Peace by Linden Demo crats, and tonight his candidacy was returned by the Republican organiza tion of the borough. Although he has never before been a candidate for any political office. Mr. Louden declares that if his services as Justice prove pleasing, he will seek higher honors at the polls. ENGLISH GET NO WAR NEWS Complaint -Made on Delialf of lie fruiting and Relatives. LONDON". Sept. 27. Xot one word de scriptive of the momentous operations in France, nardly 100 miles away, had reached the London newspapers late this afternoon since the laconic dispatch of Sir John French last night, with the exception of today's official French re port. Newspapers are urging relaxation of the censorship. They contend ft. would be helpful in recruiting and that the relatives of the men at the front are en titled to more information concerning their achievements. EXPLORER REACHES PORT Discoverer of Baffin Island Just Learns of War. QUEBEC, Sept. 27. Captain Joseph Bernier, the Canadian Arctic explorer, has reached port on his vessel, the Guide, after a successful trip to the new land known as Baffin Island, and which in 1916 will be recognized as a Canadian possession. Captain Bernier and his crew set sail for the north on July 4. 1914. and it was not until the receipt of letters and papers a month ago that the captain and his crew were informed of the European war. GERMAN COMMANDS SHIFT Von Eioliorn Amons Disfavored Since Failure to Surround ltussians. LOXDOX. Sept. 27. Owing to the failure of the Teutonic forces to sur round the Russian army at Vilna. there have been many changes in the German commands, says a dispatch from Petro grad to Reuter's Telegram Company. Even General von Lichhorn's namo is mentioned as being among those in disfavor, according to statements made by German prisoners. FRENCH TRANSPORT LOST Berlin Reports Sinking of 5000-Ton Coal Ca?rier by Austria. BERLIN". Sept. 27. (By wireless t-. Sayville.) "A dispatch to the Frank furter Zeitung from Athens says that a French transport steamer of 6000 tons has been sunk by an Austrian submarine in the Libyan Sea," says the Overseas Xews Agency. "The steamer was carrying coal from Malta to Cypress." German Diplomats I .cave for Kast. SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 2". Captain Franz von Papen, military attache of the German embassy at Washington, and Prince von Hatzfeldt-Trachenberg, counsellor of the embassy. left here to day for Denver. They arrived here last Wednesday. 4000 AT SALEM FIRST DAY OF FAIR Children Swarm Over Grounds and Track. SCHOOLS GIVE PROGRAMMf Counties, Farms and Institu tions Show Products. AVIATOR'S GLIDES THRILL liens Willi IJecord of 'J 8 1 Kks lo Credit, tircat Dcds of Dahlius and Otlicr Dowers, and Dis plays rroni Industries Seen. today's r n o ; n a m m at ST ATU FA I It Good Roads day and Women's day. 10 A. M. Aeroplane riight. 10:30 A. M. Good roads meet ing in new auditorium. 1:30 I'. M. High-wire act; races at Lone Oak track; band concert. 2 P. M. Aeroplane flight. 2 P. M. Women's Club pro gramme in now auditorium. 4:30 1. M. Free art lecture in art department of new pavilion by Mrs. Alice Weister, Portland. 7 P. M. Fireworks display. 7:30 P. M. Concert in new au ditorium by McKlroy's Band, and selections by State Fair Glee Club and Salem Business Men's Quar tet. 7:C0 P. M. Community sing in old auditorium. STATE FAIR GROUNDS. Salem. Or.. Sept. 27. (Special.) Gates of the Ore gon State Fair swung wide today for the- 64th annual week's exhibition, and 4000 persons, by estimate, poured into tho grounds. Cloud-flecked skies, re minders of Sunday's showers, marked the opening hours, but as the day ad vanced a beneficent sun swept them clear. With the first day given over to tho children, the youngsters flocked to tho grounds by hundreds and formed the greater portion of those in attendance. Children were everywhere, inspecting the exhibits, patronizing the amuse ments along concession way. and swarming at inopportune moments over the track during the races. Officials were kept busy herding the stray youths back of the fence that lines the course. Xo accidents were reported. talent SrhooU OIe Programme. A literary and musical programme was given by Salem school children this morning in" the new auditorium. The races formed the principal at traction today, and although the track was muddy and slow in consequence, the events were marked by close fin ishes, which gave a touch of excite ment. Thrills were suppl'ed by Aviator Munter. who flew In his big biplana around the track and above the grand stand for eight minutes. With daring dips and glides the Seattle flyer star tled spectatora. He is scheduled to fly twice each day throughout the remain ing days of the fair. Ilaudn t.lve Concert". McElroy's band of Portland and tha Salem Cherry bud band gave conceits during the day and tonight. Other than the music there was no set pro gramme tonight, but thousands -intted, the exhibits. The tent city in the oak grove, jittt without the gates, had reached a pop ulation of L'000 tonight, and Albeit Tozer. who is in charge, taid that hi expected several hundred more cumpei'4 tomorrow. Good roads enthusiasts began arriv ing here today for tho meeting w hicii they will hold tomorrow morning in ths new auditorium. Charles W. Mye.-.-, representing the I'ortlaJid Chamber of Commerce, its superintending the pre liminary arrangements here for thj meeting. Mr. Meier to Preside. Julius Meier, of Portland, president of the Columbia Highway Association, will act as chairman. Governor Withy combe and other members of the State Highway Commission, the advisory board of the commission, and prominet good roads men have been requested to speak. In the afternoon a programme will be given in the new auditorium under the auspices of the women's clubs of the state. The Governor will deliver tho welcoming address. Among the speakers will be Mrs. Anna 1. iStrons, of the Bureau of Lducation. Washing ton. D. C. The community "sing." which will take place tomorrow night in the old auditorium, is one of the new features of the fair. It is being given under the auspices of the Oregon Congress of Mothers. State Hospital Display Amazes. Among the exhibits in the new pavil ion which drew the admiration and wonder of visitors today is the display of farm products shown by the Oregon State Hospital. Tho wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and grasses raised on the State Hospital Farm is un excelled by any county, judging from what the different booths show. The iContluucd bu pase 11, column 3.) 4 "