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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 11, 1915)
THE MORSTXG OREGOXIAy, TnURSDAY. NOVEMBER 11, 1915. - - 1 .i 4 STEAfilERS "SUN ft AMERICAN 'soct.m-asks aid -in-helping' war ? .BY' GERMAN U-BDATS - 's ' ' u : One Frenchman and Three Britishers Destroyed, and 'L Another Is Shelled. 23 OF CREW ARE KILLED Mcrioan Aio Has 30 AVoundcd, but Escapes Submarine California!!, Clan MacAlitster, Moorima j . and France Are Lost. LONDON, Nov. 10. Destruction of the slearoer France, in the Mediterran ean, oft the Island of Sardinia, Sunday, by a German submarine, was reported today from Rome, shortly after the an nouncement by the British Admiralty of the sinking of the British steamers Cal ifornia, Clan MacA lister and Morrima, and of an attack c-n the British trans port Mercian, 23 of whose crew were killed and SO wounrtfd. The crew of the Krancc. numbering "i were landed at Cogliora. One was bally and three severely wounded. The steamer France was a vessel of 40:;5 ton gross. She was built in 1897 and owned by the Societe Generate Des Transports Maiumes- a Vapeur of Mar seilles. The steamer has been gener ally used in the Mediterranean and South American trade. The last record of the France shows that she was at Algiers September 23 last. Mercian Mnltrs Kscapr, Announcement cf the attack on the Mercian was made tonight by the war office a-s follows: "The outward-bound transport Mer cian was attacked by gunfire from an enemy submarine in the Mediterranean. She. reached harbor safely with casual ties of 23 killed, 30 missing and 30 wounded, who were landed and are in t hospital." The Mercian is a vessel of 6305 ton cross and 400 feet long. She was built in 1908 and owned in Liverpool. The places where the other vessels Were sunk have not been announced. The Clan MacAlister. 4835 ton gross, was owned in Glasgow. The moorima, 3159 tons, was in the government serv ice. California!! Near Titanic. The British steamer Californian, a vessel of 622J ton has been sunk. The Californian was a. Leyland Line steamer of 6223 ton gross register. She had been taken over by the British for government, service. The Californian figured prominently in the story of the Titanic disaster, having been near tic scene of the wreck, but not having gone tothe res- PACIFIC SHIPS RELEASED CANADIAN FLEKT TO ItliSlillKRINS TO ORlKBiT, Britain Orders . VrsMPln Out of Armed Auxiliary Service and Japanese ; Villi Have Competition. ORKGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. Nov. 10. (Special.) Under or ders of the British government, the Canadian Pacific liners Empress of Japan. Kmpretss of Russia and Empress of Asia, - which were requisitioned at the outbreak of the war and converted into armed transports, were today re leased from government control and or dered to Kongkong, where their guns will be dismounted and they will again be put in condition for commercial trade. As soon as ready, these liners will resume their former run between Vancouver and Manila. Yokohama and Hongkong. Two interpretations are placed on the British orders one that Great Britain ioes not want Japan to get full con trol of the trans-Pacific trade, as it prepared to do after the withdrawal of the Pacific Mail steamers, and the other is that the end of the war may be in sight, and the British government has no further use for these vessels as naval auxiliaries. No definite explanation can be ob tained at the British Embassy. TEST LAND SUIT BEGUN Northern Pacific Seeks Ruling on Areas Included in Reserves. OREGOXIAN N.EWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Nov 10. The Northern Pacific Railway Company, by injunction pro ceedings instituted in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia to day, hopes to obtain a court ruling which will determine whether the Gov ernment, by the cvreation of forest and other reservations, ci n deplete a land grant and arbitrarily cut down acreage which was intended to be granted to the railroad by Congress. In this test rise the railroad com pany seeks to compel the revocation of an order of the Secretary of the Inter ior, canceling its selection of a small tract of land near Spokane, which is included in the Priest River forest re serve.. This land lies within the in demnity limits of the Northern Pacftic grant, but when the railroad company filed its indemnity selection, that selec tion was cancelled, because it was in a forest reserve. The Northern Pacific contends it con not fully satisfy its grant unless per mitted to select lands which are now included in forest reserves Title to about 3,000,000 acres depends upon the decision. PRUSSIAN LOSSES HEAVY Total Estimated at 2.099.15 1; Other Kingdoms Not Included. ROTTERDAM, via London. Nov. 10 German losses from October 10 to No vember 2 in dead, wounded and missing were 7S.276. according to figures pub lished by the Courant. which presumes these casualties relate to the Cham pagne district. The total, Prussian losses to date, the paper says, have been 2.099.454. not in cluding 230 Bavarian, 293 Wurtembur" 280 Saxon and 50 navy lists and the lists of olficers and non-commissioned officers wno have been lost while lighting with the Turks. Wedding Celebrates Anniversary. JUNCTION CITY. Or.. Nov. 10. (Spe cial.) On the 36th wedding anniver sary of Mr. and Mrs. I. Syphers their son. Charles Sy pliers, was married to Emma Ferguson. All are residents of Blachly. The Rev. J. M. Boyles, of the Presbyterian Church, officiated. The wedding occurred at noon. The couple will make their home at Blachly. Copyright by Bain News Service. MI'S. K1SA LARREV Dl'RTEA, UNHUR T MEN AMAZE Able Bodies Seem Strange to Woman From France. CHEAP CLOTHING IS ASKED Member or New York Society Re turns to Vnited States to Con tinue Merciful Work, After Aiding 6000 A'ictiins. NEWPORT, R. I., Nov. 6. (Special.) On landing in New York on mv re turn from France," said Mrs. Nina Larray Duryea, "what struck me as amazing was the sight of men on every win. arms, tegs and eyes intact. If happiness is the absence of then America is happy. Throughout jr..n;e ecnoes tne tap, tap of crutches. The lame lead the blind; children guard men who. a short while acrn wi-n ting forth in splendid vigor to defend their country; women, bereft of sup port, their homes in ashes, are glad to worn at the 'oeuvres" for 20 cents a day. Winter is here and France will be the theater of the most appalling struggle of civilization against brute fyce the world has ever seen. The norrors or trench life in snow and mud recommence, when death from expo sure reaps its harvest as well as do the obus." Mrs. Duryea. a New York society woman, was living in France when the war began, and she set about at once tne work of aiding the unfor tunate refugees and wounded sol diers. With the aid of nnrmi.. Americans she has assisted 6000 of these. But she .now comes to America to appeal for more aid to continue the work. At the depot 'Les Isoles," where each night 600 men sleep on their way iiom convalescent hospitals before re turning to the front, they lie on straw on a factory floor with only their ponderous kits for pillows. Their uni forms show mended bullet holes. They wane atiu wan rrom months in the hospitals, yet each dawn a detachment marcnes away singing the Mar seillaise,' many to die. "We give them Dines, susnenders medals of the Virgin, laces, socks and shirts, and. if you could see their pleas ure, you would hasten to the '10-cenf store and send me a case of such treasures. They cost so little and they mean so much. "I need socks, the insides of the heels smearea witn soap to prevent blisters chest protectors of cheap flannel, dou Die DacK and front to within two Inches of the neck, and articles for the nometess orphans. "They may be addressed to Durvea care of the American Relief Clearing i i vu.--, xov nanK street, rvew York, or money may be sent to the Duryea War Relier Fund, Union Trust Company, New York." SNOW FALL CONTINUES MANY FARMERS NEAR PEXD1ETON FIXISH GRAIX SEEDING. Stockmen Near Union Rejoice, Al though Moisture la Little Late to Give Grass Good Start. PENDLETON. Or., Nov. 10. (Spe cial.) Considerable snow has fallen in the mountains east of Pendleton the last few days. Harry Sayres, a farmer, reports that when he left Gibbon, a town 18 miles from Pendleton, yester day to come to the city there was about two inches of snow on the ground. Brakemen on westbound trains de clare that toward Kamela and Mescham there is six Inches of snow. A steady rain fell in Pendleton Monday night for about eight hours. . A good many ot the farmers have finished seeding, and the grain has started to come up. Other farmers have refused to com mence seeding until after the ground is damp. Little rain fell in the west end of the county last night. The first snow of the year fell in Pendleton this morning. It amounted to nothing more than a heavy frost lo cally and quickly disappeared. The fall in the foothilla was heavier. SNOW WELCOMED AT VNION Fall Is Expected to Continue and Stockmen Feel lienefits. UNION,. Or., Nov. 10 (Special.) Rain, which began at 10 o'clock last night, quickly turned into snow, and there was four or five inches of wet, heavy snow on the ground. The prospects are. however, for a further fall. This ends the longest dry Fall known in this section for many years, and farmers and atncknion -o pleased, although -the moisture comes too late lor grass to make much of a start before cold weather, unless the season should prove exceptional. SEATTLE MAN FALLS FAR Serious Injuries Result When Car Bears Down on Charles Wilson. Struck by the train or losing his balance through fright as a Vancouver train bore down upon him. Charles Wil son, of Seattle, plunged 2.1 feet from the first span of the Columbia Slough trestle to a log raft below late vester day, resulting in fractures to his hip jaw and breast bone. He was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital by the Ambulance Service Company, where his conditions was reported to be serious. The man is 46 years old and was roughly dressed and unshaven. The trestle is 1200 feet from the nearest public right of way and has no provi sions for pedestrians. t According to Fred Mickelson, motor man of the Vancouveer northbound train. Wilson appeared to rise from beneath the trestle about 40 feet ahead as the train rounded a curve on the trestle. The motorman said he imme diately threw on the emergency brakes and had slowed down almost to a stop when the man toppled. Mickelson does not believe that the car touched the man. ZEPPELIN VISITS SOFIA Germans Exhibit Great Aircraft to People of Bulgarian Capital. BERLIN (By wireless to Savville. N. Y.). Nov. 10. The arrival at Sofia of a German eppelin. after an eight-hour voyage from Temesvar. Hungary, across Southern Hungary. Northeastern Serbia and Northwestern Bulgaria, is reported in a dispatch from Sofia given out by the Overseas News Agency. "The eppelin had the Duke of Meck lenburg on board." says the dispatch. TKe airship was visited by King Fer dinand directly after its arrival. After virtually all Sofia had visited and ad mired it, the airship started on its return voyage." ROAD PASSAGE IS FOUGHT Colonel W. F. Tucker Is Suing to Enjoin Hood River Court. HOOD RIVER. Or., Nov. 10. (Spe cial.) Colonel W. F. Tucker, of the Upper Valley, has brought suit against K. L. Kirkpatrick, a neighboring rancher, and members of the County Court to enjoin them from construct ing a road across the former's home ranch. "El Corregidor." to the Kirk patrick place. Colonel Tucker also calls for the adjudication of the rights of a spring over which he and Mr. Kirkpatrick are in dispute. The spring controversy led to a suit againset Colonel Tucker by Fred Howe, a garage man. The case, however,' was dismissed yesterday. Man at Roseburg Pleads Not Guilty. ROSEBURG. Or.. Nov. 10. (Special.) Ben Kennedy, of Camas Valley, who was brought here from Prineville to face a serious charge in the Circuit Court entered a plea of not guilty to day. He will be tried later in the week. Gresham Tax Levy 7 Mills. GRESHAM. Or., Nov. 10. (Special.) At the special meeting of the City Council the tax levy for the coming year was fixed at 7 mills on the dollar. THEY REFUSE TO EAT At periods in most childrens' 1 1VA they fail to relish their meals and" refuse to eat even the delicacies prepared to tempt their appetites. They lack am bition, and growth seems impeded, wnicn causes anxiety and worry. To compel them to eat is a oravp mistake, because nutrition is impaired. Healthful exercise in fresh air and sun shine is important, but equally import ant is a spoonful of Scott's Emulsion three times a day to feed the tissues and furnish food-energy to improve their blood, aid nutrition and sharpen their appetites. rne highly concentrated medicinal food in Scott's Kmil13irTi cimnlioe .1. very elements children need to build tip their strength. They relish Scott's it is tc uum aicoDoi 6cott & Bowse, Bloonicld, K.J. 15-34 THESE ARE EXACT REPRODUCTIONS OF THE COATS ON SALE TODAY ( V Newest Coats A Most Unusual Offering Of Models That Reproduce All the Endorsed Styles of the Hour At $11.45, $13.75, $14.85, $16.50, $19.85, $21.50, $28.50 So much has been said about coats in the papers the last month so many adjectives have been used to describe them that it seems as though there were no words left to use for these coats which we feature today and these coats are worthy of all the best that can be said about coats. Below we give but a small outline" description of .each separate coat. At $11.45, a wool Velour model in blaclc and navy, straight back style large pockets, high collar and deep cuffs. bns3"75' Caf mixtureS of green- ray ' brown. Belted back with large tabs, collar and cuffs trimmed with velvet and fancy 7fi51"f Pe6j,ei h.eV!J (la,t' a flarf afk modcl wilh collar- cuffs, belt and banding of plush. In brown navy and black Also a $14.85 model ,n broken check material, belted style, loose raglan sleeves, chin chin collar. ot fnd6eZe Wy mixlures f bfown Turn-back cuffs and deep inside pockets, convertible collar. At $19.85, Whipcord Model, loose style, with panel back, belted, fancy pockets, new high collar, lined with silk to the waist. bfa'id,llKl MOdel' " mlXlUrCS f brWn- Sre"-"d gray- C"Vertible cllar- widc Wished with tailored oflne SJ'Slk Wd0 VeW' Mdel' P'ain fU" S,yle belt a" arUnd and krge POckeU- Hih Collar of er fur" SIves and body Also at $28.50, a stunning coat with chin chin collar of velvet in fancy mixtures; finished with large fancy buttons. Third Floor Mail and Telephone Orders. Filled by Expert Shoppers &2c Merchandise cf dLMerit Qnlv Pacific Phone Marshall 5000 Home Phone A 6691 Never Such an Opportunity as This to Buy Finest 21 -Inch Ostrich Plumes at $2.95 The Most Remarkable Sale Price Ever Placed on Jl) Dl f TL - f ! TM . r 11 i- i i mmcb oi i ms vuaiuy i nat aeu Kegularly at $7.50 If you desire to purchase the most fashionable hat trimmins of the umrm : t opportunity. " " " s'cai These are plumes of the most beautiful quality, with extra long flues with full broad heads the .tmest African male stock. Every plume guaranteed perfect. In black, white and colors. . This is an exact reproduction of the Plume on sale Today at $2.95. Third l'loor i The valuation ot all classes of city property last year was $580,175 and the income this year by the new levy will be $4061. , 3Iethodist Conference Is Set. JUNCTION CITT. Or., Nov. 10. (Spe cial.) The first quarterly conference of the Methodist Church will be held November 13. Dr. J. T. Abbott, of Eugene, the district superintendent, will officiate. Rev. C. O. Heath, local pastor, will fill the Springfield pulpit Sunday on account of the absence 'of r.ev. james x. Moore. Gresham Gets Holiday Tomorrow. GRESHAM. Or.r Nov. 10. (Special.) Mayor George W. Stapleton has is sued a proclamation declaring Friday afternoon, November 12. a holiday and requested that all business houses in Gresham close that they may partici pate ii the parade which will be part of the programme for "Gresham day" at the tand Products Show. The com mittee in charge of the arrangements has secured 50 pairs of pennants wtih the word "Gresham" in white on a crimson background, and are being sold to all who desire them. It is expected to have more than 50 automobiles in the paarde, which will be headed by the Twenty-first Infantry band. Gresham School Empties Quickly. GRESHAM, Or.. Nov. 16. (Special.) In a fire drill at' the. Union High School No. Monday morning the new school building was emptied of stu dents and teachers, 160 in all, in 40 ff"ds- T" second monthly report to the Superintendent of the County bchools shows a percentage of attend ance as 98.6. which is a record-breaker. Go to school days." which will be November 22, 23 and 24, suggest the organization of a Parent-Teachers' As sociation for the Union High .School, lhe matter will be taken up with the patrons, and it is hoped to perfect the organization before the Christmas vacation. mm i B etter Service to Our Depositors lZ Northwestern National Bank Joa Co. 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It has de livered the cash ordered paid by the checks you have issued even furnished you the check blanks. It has returned your cancelled checks as receipts. It has kept a record of your transactions, accurate to a cent, proved every day. Now we give you an extra-tangible service. Instead of leaving your pass-book (your only "receipt for deposits) to be balanced, and calling for it later, you find your statement of account with cancelled checks ready for you at the first of the month. Or you can have them any day in the month that you wish, at a moment's notice. The statement is printed, neat, accurate made by machine. Northwestern National Bank Morrison and Sixth Streets P. S. Cojne in and see how we keep our customers accounts by ma chine.. Our methods may suggest how you can render similar service to your customers. Giving service pays.