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THE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIAN, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 9, 1915. JAPAN TO AID WITH NOT MEN Leaders Welcome Opportunity to Put Nation's Arsenals on War Footing. GOLD RESERVE AUGMENTED .Baron Kato Expresses Opinion That Germany Has Passed Zenith In War and Henceforth Will ' Decline in Strength. TOKIO. Sept. 25. (Correspondence of th Associated Press.) Munitions not men for Russia that is the great need of the entente allies today, eay Japa nese officials. The authorities hare repeatedly denied reports that Russia has asked for troops and that Japan "will send troops. They are concen trating: their efforts' on the big: prob lem of increasing the output of muni tions for Russia, The decision to enlarge groxernment arsenals and even establish special factories pleases the military circles of Japan, who see in this an oppor tunity not only to help Russia and hasten the end of the war. but to create the means of increasing" their own permanent production. 'It signi fies military expansion without the necessity of a home campaign. Military Leaders Pleased. Now that arsenals are to be placed on a war footing the enlargements will remain for future use, and thus the actual expansion of military equip ment will have been effected without p ttracting the noticfe of the public This is a cause of great satisfaction to the military interests. It Is understood that regular payments for the cost of the increased production will bo made in London in cash, thus augmenting the gold reserve held by the Japanese government "There is not a moment's hesitation," says the Japan Times, voicing the sen timents of the Japanese press, "in making a prompt response to this de mand for help from Russia. It is the voice of a friend iu need." Sending of Troops Impracticable. i Referring to the impracticability of sending troops the newspaper said: "We know full well that our friends, our allies, will not ask or expect this country to take the bread from the mouths of our children, to leave the! home unprotected or make future re-; covery for this country impossible. These are the only limits we set to the share we are prepared to take in; the great struggle in which our friends; are involved." j Great interest is attached here to references to the European war just made by Baron Takaaki Kato. ex-Foreign Minister, in a series of political Addresses, because Baron Kato directed the. foreign policies of Japan during the first year of the war. After voicing Japan's desire to help the allies with increased ammunition, the ex-Minister intimated his belief that Japan's physi cal capacity was insufficient to meet the needs of Russia still Japan would do alt she could. Allies' Victory Predicted, Turning to the wax itself Baron Kato expressed the opinion that, although Germany has been prepared to a degree of perfection beyond the anticipation of the allies, her real strength has passed its zenith and henceforth will begin to decay. The statesman had something to say f France and Great Britain and un doubtedly voiced the prevailing senti ment among Japanese. "France." he declared, "has brought her potential power into play at last, but Britain has not yet roused her dormant power to action. Though many noblemen in JCngland have rallied around the col ors, some of the populace apparently do not take much interest in the life and death struggle in which the na tion has been plunged." This state of things, the Baron ob served, was in sharp contrast to con ditions in Japan, where the people in general have played the main and de cisive part in two great wars. He be lie ved the present war to be one of ex haustion and expressed his unwaver ing conviction that the allies would win. EX-STATESMEN ARE HELD l-'ormer Canadian Iremier and 3 Former .Ministers to Stand Trial. WINNIPEG. Oct. S. Sir Rodmond Tioblin. late premier, and three other former cabinet ministers Dr. W. H. Montague, J. H. Howden and G. P. I'oldwcll wore committed today for trial by Magistrate MaoDonald on charRes of conspiracy to defraud the province in connection with the erec tion of tho Parliament buildings. Ir. Montague was Minister of Public Works. Mr. Howden Attorney-General nil Mr. ColJwell Minister of Educa tion. Since the original charge was made other charges have been pre ferred againrt the accused men that of destruction of public documents gainst Sir Rodmond Roblir. and Mr. t'oldwell and of perjury against Mr. Ifowdcn. ' Thomas Kelly, a contractor who did work on th Parliament building;, is held in Chieasro awaiting extradition vroceedlnss. Ban for the four de fendants was fixed at $50,000, one-half to be personal security. INVADERS GET SETBACK (Continued From First Fare. v enizelos. - the Kins replied - that the Premier was contradicting himself, for when the allied powers asked Greece to assist Serbia at the time of the Austrian attack, Venizelos made a promise of such assistance conditional upon, the armed co-operation of Rou- mania and the benevolent neutrality of rtuigana. These conditions not having been pledged, the King pointed out, he re fused to join Serbia at a time when the Austrian forces arrayed against her did not exceed 1S0.000, and Bul garia was not hostile. "But today," added the King-, "the Austro-Germans are a half million, to whom must be added 300,000 Bul garians, and the retreat of the Russians prevents the Roumanians from doing anything for Serbia." GERO!LVY PROTESTS LAXDIXG r ' Violation of Greece's Neutrality Compared With Belgium's Case. BERLIN, Oct. 8. by wireless to Tuck erton, N. J. "The German government has lodged a protest in Athens against the landing of troops on Greek terri tory by the entente powers," says the Overseas News Agency. "The reply of Greece has not been received." Berlin newspapers, discussing the ultimatum to Bulgaria and the viola tion of Greece's neutrality, point out that the entente powers concerned in these actions are the same nations which advanced as their reason for en tering the war their purpose to light for freedom, justice and the protection of the independence of small nations. Yet these same powers demand from Bulgaria action incompatible with the sovereign rights of an independent state. Thus they show their real mo tives, abandoning all principles as Soon as their own Interests makethls neces sary. In tftis connection the newspapers recall the British agitation against Germany for the invasion of Belgium. This case, however, was altogether dif ferent from that of Greece. Germany's very existence was then endangered, while violation of Greek neutrality merely means for Great Britain and France advancement of their egoist in terests. The purpose of this breach of international law is to encourage Serbia to sacrifice herself on the altar of the Interests of the entente powers in order that she may obstruct the way of the Germans and Austro-Hnngar-ians to Constantinople after the failure of the Dardanelles action. SUICIDE PACT REVEALED Bins. M. F. SHAW TRIES TO DIE AT HOOD RIVER. " Woman Says She Promised Dr. K. E. Ferguson She Would Join Him If He Ended Hla Life. HOOD RIVER, Or., Oct. 8. (Specla.1.) To carry out her part of a suicide pact which she' said she had entered into with Dr. E. K. Ferguson, wl o killed himself Wednesday. Mrs. M. F. Shaw today took a dose of strychnin:. It is said that she was engaged to be married to Dr. Ferguson on his obtain ing: a divorce from Dr. Belle Ferguson, whom' he remarried late last- Fall. News of Mrs. Shaw's attempt to take her own life broke in on the arrange ments of the local Oddfellows' and The Dalles Elks lodges, members of which were assembling to attend th funeral of Dr. Ferguson, and caused great ex citement. Drs. J. F. Watt and J. M. Waugh suc ceeded in saving the life of Mrs. Shaw, who is the widow of the late Dr. M. F. Shaw,, an .early . physician of this place. While hysterical today Mrs. Shaw said that -she had promised Dr. Fergu son that she would join him if. he com mitted suicide. It is said that the two were' engaged to be married at Lhe time that Dr. Ferguson became reconciled to his former wife. Many persons from The Dalles were here for the funeral of Dr. Ferguson. Dr. D. V. Poling conducted the services, and State Senator Butler, of The Dalles, delivered an 'eulogy. Songs were sung by Rev. Mr. Poling and Mrs. Carlton Williams. The body was taken to Portland for incineration- TILT OVER LEPER GROWS MAYOR AM) COMMISSIONERS ARE ASKED TO INVESTIGATE. Request Comes Prom Dr. Pierce, of State Board of Comtrol Dr. Mar cellus Charges Polities. The row between State Health Offi cer Roberg and City Health Officer Marcellus. which came up over charges maae oy Dr. Koberg that Dr. Marcellus had failed to exercise proper precau tions in handling the case of Dominico Pinelli. a leper, assumed new propor tions yesterday when Mayor Albee and each member of the City Commission received letters from Dr. E. A. Pierce. a member of the State Board, asking that the case be investigated. The Mayor said yesterday that, -while he has heard the ins and outs of the case. ne win mane rurtner inquiry. Dr. Marcellus avers that the attack of Dr. Roberg is an aftermath of the light several months ago between can didates for the position of State Health Officer. Dr. Marcellus and Dr. Roberg Dotn were Detore the Board as- candi dates, and it is said considerable bit terness resulted from the contest. "It is politics," said Dr. Marcellus yesterday. "The leper case was han dled with the greatest care and there could be no criticism. I personally supervised the handling of the case, making frequent visits to the deten tion tent, near Kelly Butte, and seeing that my orders for safeguards were carried out. If there was anything wrong it was aone without my knowl edge and while I was attending to my otner auues. matters ia the Caucasus and the Brit ish to push along to Bagdad. KIMi AVIMj XOT AID SERBIA Greek Monurcli Says letter 'Country Vailed Ally in 1914. PARIS. Oct. 8. What purports to be details ofirthe historic Interview be tween King Constantine and Elutherios Venizelos, which resulted in the latter's resignation as Prime Minister of Greece, are printed in the Greek journal Kairoi. After agreeing to mobilization as a precaution involving no change of policy, the King asked the Premier what was the object of the concentra tion of such a strong army on the Macedonian frontier. M. Venizelos an swered that the object was twofold lirst. to defend tho country, and. second to go to the al of Serbia in case she were attacked by Bulgaria. Tho King then remarked that he agreed with Venizelos, so far as de fending the country was concerned, but could not see that Greece was called npon to help Serbia. The Premier re called the obligations Imposed upon Greece by her treaty of alliance, trot Constantine retorted that when Greece rtsked Serbia's aid against Turkey in May. 1914, it was refused. To further arguments on the part of MILWAUKIETOPAY $6500 Award Made Water Company and Right to Sue Given. OREGON CITT. Or.. Oct. 8. (Spe cial.) A decision that is practically a victory for Theodore and B. F. Fisch. owners or tne Miiwaukie Water Com pany, was made today by Circuit Judge L'ampDeu in their sutt against Milwau kie for an injunction to restrain the city from completing the municipal plant until the claims of the water company have been settled. The plaintiffs now hold an injunc tion restraining the city from turning jsuii itun water, tne new supply. Into the mains, except for the Milwauki school. Under the decree the injunc tion will be permanently dissolved when the city pays St500 to the water company. However, the court allows the plaintiff to sue the city for dam ages. Tne automobile has created such a de mand for upholstery leather that good leather- la very expensive. The cheaper Kraaea. maae o spumns a niae several times, are unsatisfactory-. Artificial leather of rood wearing quality and g-ood appearand la being- manufactured tn Increasingly large quantities for in many ca&ea consumers specuy it instead 01 real leatner. AERIAL ARMY HOW REALITY IN FRANCE Monster Battle Planes, Carry ing Three-Inch Cannon, Are Ready for Action." CRUISERS OF" HIGH SPEED Movements of Large Squadrons Soon to Begin, In Effort to Cut German Communications In Rear of Lines. PARIS. -Oct. 8. An aerial army is no longer a dream of romance. Such an army, formed in division and squadrons. with battle aeroplanes, cruisers, scouts and torpedo planes, all armored heavily and carrying three- inch cannon and rapid fire guns. Is a reality. It has been made possible through the remarkable development of military aviation In France. The French government today per mitted the first InsDection of Itm new fleet of aeroplanes. Opportunity was given to. inspect the largo and small types ot the new battle planes, and watch them as they were maneuvering high in the air, firing round after round from their three-inch rifles, while they soared, looped and darted about The Minister cf War. Alexander Millerand, assigned two military ex perts of the staff of the aviation ser vice to a point where the new fleet 01 Dattle cratt had been assembled and later to the aviation school at B , where 100 military aviators were learn ing to navigate the new war craft. Frunt Is Half Mile Wide. ' The aviation field is a vast enclos ure. A monster battle plane loomed up 30 feet high,- with & number of planes stretching 130 feet across. rarther back was ranged the fleet of battle cruisers and scout pianes..- They were formed like a. battalion. 20 planes in a row across the front, and ten deep. Their huge wings made a front a half mile wide. The battle plane and all the cruisers were armed heavily. Bach carried both the three-inch cannon and the rapid firing gun. The huge battle plane was the chief center of attention. The engineer who constracted It explained the details. The officers said this was the first actual realization of the battle plane, other aerial drcadnaughts having proved impractical. The monster ac tually flies, carrying a crew of 12 men and two cannon, which throw three-Vnch eteel projectiles. Three trial flights have been made, demon strating that it has the steadiness of an ordinary biplane. The huge craft Is now ready for the battle line. Cruiser Aeroplanes' Are Tested The armored cruiser .aeroplanes were then brought out and put through tests high in the air. They are small bi planes of high power. Each is armed with a cannon, and is capable of ris ing almost from the ground at a speed of 90 miles an hour. Captain r rantz and Operators Monoeil and Mallard, made successive Jflights in cruisers rising from the ground at an antrla- of 60 degrees. -. The steady roar of the three-inch rifles continued as the cruisers circled far above. Mallard was the most daring operator. He fired the big gun while plunging from side to side and dronntnsr ranldlv. imltfttlne- tli maneuvers carried out while engaging an enemy.' A large number of these battle cruis ers are now ready. Several . of thorn recently carried out a night bombard ment far back of the German line. In the Champagne engagement these cruisers hit a German balloon, which exploded in a mass of flames. Movements Soon to Be Begun. The battle planes and cruisers are soon to begin movements in large squadrons, both defensive and of fensive. Thej- are to attack the Ger man lines of communication, particu larly the railway junctions, with the object of cutting off supplies and preading demoralization in the rear of the Germans. Each squadron will consist of nine aeroplanes of All types, including one battle plane, two battle cruisers and six scout planes. The complement for a squadron will be upwards of 50 of ficers and men, for the operation of the aeroplanes and their transporta tion on lorries, drawn by automobiles, with which each squadron will be equipped. corsage bouquet o? red roses. Over her gown she had an elaborate opera cloak of red and black. Shopping Scheduled for Today. The guests at the dinner party in cluded the President and Mrs. Gait. Mrs. Boiling, Miss Bones, Secretary Tumulty, Dr. Grayson, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Auchincloss. the latter the daughter of Colonel House. Mrs. House was hostess. Definite plans have hot been made for the party tomorrow morning, but it is probable they ma do some shop ping before leaving for Philadelphia. Those expecting the President to buy an engagement ring for Mrs. Gait to day were disappointed, but he may do so tomorrow. At the baseball game the President and those with him will occupy a box in the center of the grandstand, and the President will throw out the first ball. The President has paid for his baseball tickets himself. . He was in tensely interested when told that Phil adelphia had won the first game of the series, having followed the pennant races in both leagues closely. No definite information was obtain able today as to the date for the wedding. NEGROES' VOTE UPHELD OKLAHOMA ELECT1 OX OFFICERS OU1XTY OP CONSPIRACY, MR. WILSON SUPERSEDED (Continued From FTrM Pag-). and pushed forward for a chance to see the " future Mrs. Wilson. She beamed on the crowd, and the Presi dent looked at her and smiled. Couple Recognised Everywhere. t "They are applauding you," he said. Along streets. where everybody seemed to recognize the couple in the automobile, the Presidential party was driven to the hotel, where Mrs. Gait, Mrs. Boiling and Er. Grayson spent the night. The President was then driven to Colonel House's apartment, on East Fifty-third street After a brief interval, the President and Dr. Grayson rode in the car and they were easily recognized. The President called at Mrs. Gait's hotel for her. As the party left the hotel they' were held up a few minutes by a large corps of photographers. The President and Mrs. Gait sat smilingly, side by side, as their pictures were snapped. For the dinner and theater party afterward Mrs. Gait wore a low-cut gown of black, relieved by a large Americais Greatest Cigarette ana cgypaanugnOcstnttieVMd Ml P -- --J pT Court of Appeals Holds Heat Who Acted Under "Grandfather Clause" Must Go to Penitentiary, DENVER, Oct. 8. Election officials who conspired to deprive negroes of the right pt suffrage through the en forcement of the "grandfather clause" of the Oklahoma state constitution are liable to conviction and imprisonment, according to a decision of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, an nounced here today. The grandfather clause was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States on June 21, 1915. The appeals court's decision was handed down ' in the case of Frank Guinn and J. J. Beal, election officials in Kingfisher County. Oklahoma, in the election of November 8. 1910. The de fendants were convicted In the United States District Court for the Western district of Oklahoma and sentenced to the Federal penitentiary. It was in their case that the question as to th constitutionality of the grandfather clause was certified by the Supremo oi tne umanoma Federal Court. Besides the unconstitutionality of the grandfather clause, the court finds other evidence of conspiracy. The de cision cites evidence offereH t- th to show that several negroes eligible to vote under the grandfather clause were uarrea irom Voting. BAKER HAS 'LOUD SOX' DAY irigfr School Pupils Parade Ornate Styles in Hosiery. t BAKER. Or.. Oct. 8. (Special.) Faces were forgotten at the Baker High School today for the shoe tops were so loudly conspicuous - In cele brating "Loud Box Day" that they com manded all attention. Leading the de mand for interest were the stockings of a demurs miss who wore fairly high shoes with the stockings -rolled down. New York style. Red sox under neath prevented any undue exposure, however. Owen eKown, 'captain of the foot bail team, wore pictures oT his girl friends on his sox. Others wore sox green On one side and red on the other. SOCIAL WORKERS ORGANIZE Portland 'ext Sleeting Place, Mrs! Baldwin Made Secretary. OAKLAND, Cal.. Oct. 8. Social work ers of the Pacific Slope, who met here as individuals, formed a permanent or ganization today to be known as the Conference of Social Workers of the Western States and selected Portland. Or., as their place of meeting next year. F. C. Nelles, superintendent of the Whittier (Cal.) State School for Boys, was elected president. Other officers were elected as follows: Dr. Susan J. Fenton. Oakland, first rice-president: Mrs. Lola G. Baldwin. Portland. Or., secretary; Mrs. John L. Covington. Seattle, Wash., treasurer. Canada Detains Bulgarians. OTTAWA. Ont, Oct. 8 No Bulgar- iasn will be allowed to leave Canada during the remainder of the war, ac cording to an announcement made here today. This order was made as a pre caution to prevent any Bulgarians that may be in the Dominion from enlisting against the allies. Bay Ocean .Post master Named. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. D. C, Oct. 8. David C Baker today wa appointed Postmaster at Bay Ocean, vice Walter L. Johnson, re- eitjrned. "Dress Up Week-Octoberllto ie-'Dress Up, Uncle Sam Can Aflord It YOU CAX DO BETTER FOB LESS OX THIRD STREET Store Opens Daily at 8:30 A. M. On Saturdays ' 9:00 A. M. Pacific Phone Marshall 5080 The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes Daily at 5:30 P. M. On Saturdays 6:00 P. M. Home Phone A 2112 . Special Underpricing of Two Leading Lines CMldren'1 Hosiery That your Hosiery Needs can best be supplied at this store is evi dent by the following underpriced offerings. See if you can equal these values elsewhere. 16c Fine Cotton Hose for Children, 25c Grade 200 dozen pairs children's madium heavy lisle-ini6h Cotton Hose that are both dur able and 'well appearing. They come in all sizes from 6 to 10, and in regular - Jk vsw 25c quality. This sale. 23c Outsize Stockings for Women, 35c Grade A special sale of women's fine, full-fashioned Cotton Stockings, with elastic rib top, all sizes, in correct Winter weight. They come only in outsizes. A O O stocking of 35c quality. This sale mOC 79c Men's Outing- Flannel' Gowns Of Extra Fine Quality and Finish. All Sizes in Military Style. A rr Standard $1.00 Line on Sale at : fUC The most particular men will be well pleased with the quality and finish of these fine Outing Flannel Gowns. They come in good length and width and in styles with military collar, colored braid trim ming, gooa ourxons in lact, uiey are extra well finished throughout. A standard $1.00 line, priced for this sale at Men's Jersey Ribbed. Union Suits Well-Fitting Garments in Winter Styles and Weight. All Sizes in Cream White. Best $1.50 Grade on Sale at : In order to induce early season buyine. we have underorieed one of our learlinc linos nf mn' l,tn Jersey-Ribbed Cotton Union Suits in a most attractive manner. They come in Winter and Fall weight styles, with closed crotch. All sizes, in cream white. Perfect-fitting Union Suits of stand- tf 1 if ard ?l-60 quality. This sale at: & 1 . 1 D $1.15 Make Your Selection Here, Today, at This Sale of Women's and. Misses' New Fall Coats $6,45 Included Are Full Sweep, Belted Effects and Other Fashionable Styles in Values to $12.50 at A few weeks ago we took quick advantage of a special trade event and pur chased diis fine lot of Women's and Misses' Coats at a splendid price concession. They have just arrived and go on sale today for the first time. Included are many of the most popular Fall and Win ter styles full sweep, belted effects, etc., in plaids and tho new plain colors. AU sizes and all finely tailored 'ttfl AtZ and finished." Regular values up to $12.50. Your choice this sale at -PO.'tO $2.35 Children's Coats and Dresses on Sale Saturday at Thoughtful parents will not fail to profit by this sale of Children's Fall Coats and Dresses, for we have underpriced several lines in a most attractive manner. The dresses are shown in serges and corduroy, in neat styles, in sizes 6 to 14 -years, and the coats come in velvet cords and mixtures, in sizes 2 to tfJO O C 6 years. Regular values to $3.98, on sale today at 4sjO CROWN IS WAITING Yuan Shi Kai Expected to Be Made Emperor of China. GREAT REVIEW PUT OFF Plan or Military licaders to Precip itate Creadon of Monarchy by Force Discovered Vote or . Masses Is TJrjred. LONDON", Oct. 8. A great military review planned in Pekin In celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the Chinese Republic is said by tho Pckins correspondent of tho Evening Standard to have been abandoned In consequence of the discovery that mili tary leaders Intended forcibly to crown President Yuan Shi Kai as Emperor. The correspondent adds that the mon archial movement is developing- rapidly and that the belief is growing that the President will be proclaimed Emperor on New Tear's day. PEKIN, Oct. 8. China's State Coun cil, acting in the capacity of a legis lature, forwarded today to President Yuan Shi Kai for promulgation the bills authorizing the chief executive to call a people's convention for the purpose of settling the form of gov ernment it is to have in the future. The members of the Council, in a message, accompanied the bill and rec ommended that every opportunity bo given to secure the real opinions of the masses on the question whether China is to nave a monarchial or republican form of government. President Yuan Shi Kai had pre viously taken the ground that the is sue should be decided at a national convention to be held November 10, and the councillors said they were con vinced the people's wishes should be considered and the convocation of the convention at an earlier date was urged. Woman Sentenced to Dcatb. Cl-INTON. B. C. Oct. S. Mrs. Eliza beth Coward was convicted last night of the murder of her husband. James Coward, last month. She was sen tenced to be hanged December 23 at Kamloftps. SPECIAL BIG BILL TODAY ONLY The Drama of Business and Society line Wolf of Debt 4--Reels--4 o Violet Mersereau and William Garwood fea tured in Director Jack Harvey's splendid drama of society and the business "world. THREE OTHER SPLENDID FEATURES The Screaming Farce, Hank, the Tank, in "A Bathhouse Tragedy." The Great Educational Picture, "The Life of a Frog." Brickley, America's Greatest Football Star, Showing in Detail College Football as It Is Played at the Big Universities. C0LU MBIA SIXTH AT WASHINGTON COMING SUNDAY THE MAN TRAIL rhe Big 6-Part Super Feature. ZOO! 2E 31 MAJESTIC THEATER TODAY Your Last Chance to See Charlie Chaplin ' --r?J3t-gffTssiii i r J In His Latest Comedy "SHANGHAIED" Two Reels Theda Bara f ' : I 1 J in "SIN" Ad Club Quartet I i T7