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PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 34, 1916.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
Vu,hS,RE)i?lSILVEBCUPTOHOLD
TURKEYS BEGIN TO
ARRIVE ON MARKET
CARSTENS' TAC0MA
PLANT HIT BY FIRE
VILLA AMUII
CHIHUAHUA FAILS
DREADNQU6HTSUNK
ALL BUT I OF DIET
SQUAD GAIN WEIGHT
Net Increase First Day
Is 1 1 Pounds.
iiiiiuniiun 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j
EMPEROR'S HEART
ADMITS PETROGRAD
'ALARMIXG RUMORS' CREDITED
TO MEXICO CITY.
DOUGLAS, BAKER AND GRANT
TO SUPPLY PORTLAND.
FLAMES DO $200,000 D.VMAGK
AND T II R EAT EX STANDARD OIL.
V
K
Bandits Thrice Repulsed
By Heavy Artillery.
FIELD COVERED WITH DEAD
Sortie by Carranza Cavalry
Results in Capture of Many
i Famished Prisoners.
BATTLE STILL CONTINUES
Bandit Chief, With Crutch
Strapped to'Saddle, Leads
His Men in Person.
JUAREZ, Mex., Nov. 23. Three
times today Francisco Villa attacked
the first-line trenches which defend
Chihuahua City . and three times he
was repulsed, leaving: his dead and
wounded on the plains outside of the
city to the south, according to mili
tary dispatches received from the be
Bieged city by General Francisco Gon
zales at military headquarters here.
At 11 o'clock this morning the high
crowned hats of the bandits were seen
to the south, along the Mexican Cen
tral main line, according to these mes
sages. The battle was opened a few
minutes later with a salvo from can
non on Santa Rosa Hill, the key to
the state capital.
Boom of Artillery Deafening.
The first and second-line trenches,
protected by barbed-wire entangle
ments, took up the fighting and by
noon a general engagement was in
progress along the entire southern
front, which continued through the
early afternoon. ' " , '
At that time the booming of large
caliber guns on Santa Rosa Hill and
other artillery stationed at intervals
along, the first-line trenches was so
deafening that it was almost impos
sible to hear the click of the telegraph
instruments, the military operator in
Chihuahua City told the operator in
Juarez.
Government Has Advantage.
At 3 o'clock the battle was still rag
ing, the apparent advantage being
with the government forces.
Villa is reported by General Gon
zales to have at least 3500 men, prac
tically all of whom are armed and
mounted. He is also believed to have
machine guns, but no heavy artillery.
For this reason the 20 or more heavy
field guns of General Trevino's com
mand were able toVake the advancing
lines of Villa bandits, the messages
from the state capital said. The field
, was covered with dead and dying men,
one message said.
Cavalry Makes Sortie.
A sortie by Carranza cavalry, sup
ported by artillery, resulted in the
capture of many Villa prisoners, who
were without ammunition and had
gone since morning without food or
water, another message declared.
Villa, in person, was leading his
forces "against the Carranza troops,
according to the reports being re
ceived at the Juarez military head
quarters from Chihuahua City, given
out by Carranza officers. The bandit
leader is said to be riding horseback,
with his crutch strapped to his sad
dle. As he is reported to have more
than 6000 troops under his command,
the remainder of the bandits are be
lieved to be advancing o reinforce
their chief.
No immediate preparations are be
ing made by military officers here to
send, reinforcements to Chihuahua
City, it was announced unofficially to
day.
Villa Sends Deceptive Message.
nrougn an error in a message
early in the day, General Murguia
was located at Mapula, 12 miles south
of Chihuahua City, and the hopes of
Carranza officers for an early rein
forcement of the garrison there were
raised. Later, however, it was found
the messatre referred to Villa instead
y of ' Murguia, who was said to be at
r Santa Rosalia, some distance farther
south.
It was said here tonight that Villa
himself sent the message in the name
of General Murguia, which was char
acterized as a typical Villa trick, des
ignated1 to mislead the Carranza au
(Concluded on Page 5. Column 2.)
Rebellion in United States Duo- to
Dissatisfaction Over Election,
Says Report.
EL PASO, Tex.. Nov. 23. Theodore
Roosevelt has started a revolution
against President Wilson, according to
a dispatch printed in El Demo'crata,
the leading newspaper of Chihuahua
City, which, however, qualified the re
port by printing a question mark in
the heading.
The dispatch, which appears In the
issue of the 22d of this month. Is placed
under a Mexico City date. It reads as
follows:
"Alarming rumors have been circu
lating in this city which say that Colo
nel Theodore Roosevelt heads a revolu
tion that has broken out in several
states of the American Union, with the
object of overthrowing President Wil
son, who Roosevelt claims authorised
various electoral frauds in order to
triumph in the past elecUon.
"High officials in this city and some
of the diplomats state with confidence
that this rumor is a canard of the
American yellow press, which is hostile
to Wilson. The American Ambassador
has already telegraphed to Washington
in order to inform himself as to the
truth of the report."
BIDSON PLANES VARIED
Prices Quoted to Navy Range From
$12,000 to $29,197.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23. Bids for
148 hydro-aerplanes opened today at
the War Department disclosed such a
variety of prices and conditions that
only careful study can determine which
the Government will accept.
Twelve companies submitted pro
posals, ranging In price from $12,000
to $29,497 per machine. Some of the
bidders proposed to build as few as
four machines; others offered to build
the 148.
IRON MONEY TO BE COINED
Scandinavian Nations Agree on Sub
stitute for Copper.
COPENHAGEN, via London, Nov. 23.
The National Tidende says that as
a result of negotiations between Den
mark. Sweden and Norway iron money
is shortly to be Issued 'in place of cop
per coin. In two and five ore pieces.
These coins hitherto have been made
from copper plates imported from Eng
land, but the export of these was re
cently stopped, owing, it is said, to
the British belief that large quantities
of the copper had reached Germany.
CITY WARNS COAL DEALERS
New York Mayor Threatens to Be
come Competitor.
NEW YORK, Nov. 23. A threat to
buy coal and deliver it to small con-
umers in the city street cleaning
wagons' ' at reasonable prices unless
dealers bring down present prices was
made here today by Mayor MitcheL
He said he had been investigating
the "exorbitant price of coal," and as
a result had reached the conclusion
that "some dealers in the city have
taken advantage of an apparent short
age, of the supply."
BOYCOTT ON EGGS ADVISED
Chicago Alderman Calls on Citizens
to Fight High Prices.
CHICAGO. Nov. 23. Alderman Pret
zel today called on Chicago citizens to
declare a boycott on eggs for the pur
pose o compelling dealers to reduce
their price. He made the suggestion at
a meeting of the health committee of
the City Council and it was received
with such enthusiastic approval that
he decided to put the plan into opera
tion.
Eggs sold in Chicago retail stores
today for 4 8 cents a dozen:
WILSON ANSWERS HUGHES
Good Wishes Kxpresscd for Oppo
nent in Years to Come.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23. President
Wilson today sent a telegram to
Charles E. Hughes acknowledging
his message of congratulations, re
ceived last night.
The President's telegram said:
"I am sincerely obliged to you for
your message of congratulation. Allow
me to assure you of my good wishes
for the years to come." .
SIR GEORGE WHITE DEAD
Pioneer British Airplane Maker
Passes at Age of 62.
LONDON, Nov. 23. Sir George White
died last night.
Sir George established the first
manufactory of airplanes in England.
He was a pioneer of electric street
traction, being the first to introduce it
in London. He was 62 years old and
received the title of baronet in 1904.
PLANES RAID ZEEBRUGGE
German Destroyer Reported Hit by
British Bomb.
LONDON. Nov. 23. Another raid on
Zeebrugge was made yesterday by
British aircraft, and it is reported a
German destroyer was hit by a bomb.
The official account of the attack says:
"AU our machines returned."
Francis Joseph's Body
Will Lie in State."
NATION TO GO IN MOURNING
Monarch's Will Contains Many
Large Bequests. .
DEATH COMES IN SLEEP
Details of Lnt Illness Received
From Vienna Patient Bofused
to Take to Bed und Died
Sitting in His Chair.
IjONDON. Nov. 2:1. According to the
Berlin correspondent of the Copenhagen
Polltlken, as quoted in a Copenhagen
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company, Archduke Charles Francis of
Austria-Hungary will assume the title
Emperor and King Charles L
VIENNA, Nov. 22, via London. Nov.
23. Death came to Emperor Francis
Joseph as sleep to a child, while the
sovereign was reclining in an arm
chair "in what he called his workroom.
His strength had rapidly been ebbing
from 2 o'clock in the afternoon of yes
terday, but he refused to take to his
bed. About 6 o'clock he began grad
ually to lose consciousness and went to
the endjvithout uttering another word,
resting peacefully in his chair with
his bands folded as if he were in prayer.
Death Mask In Taken.
A death mask - of the Emperor was
taken today as a preliminary to the
embalming of the body and its re
moval to the Hofburg, where it will lie
in state. The heart will be sealed
in a silver cup, while the intestines,
lungs and stomach will be placed in
a copper urn.
The body must be transferred from
the Schoenbrunw Palace to the Hofburg
iirtne dead of uigbt, drawn by six Dlack
horses. The cortege will be accom
panied "by torch bearers and the out
riders also will carry torches. After
them will come a squadron of cavalry
and a part of the mounted guard. The
hearse will be preceded by the court
couriers, . the lord steward and court
chamberlains in carriages drawn each
by six horses. After the hearse will
come a carriage containing the heart,
in its silver cup, followed by officers
of the body guard, palace officials and
soldiers.
The cortege will move through sev
eral of the principal thoroughfares of
Vienna and be met by Emperor Charles
and the Archdukes at the Black Eagle
stairs, whence they will accompany the
body into the chapel of the Hofburg,
where it will lie in state and be viewed
by the public.
Monareh to Lie With Ancestors.
Francis Joseph will be I.id to rest
in the imperial vaults in the Capuchin
Church, where are the tombs of his
predecessors. On the day of the funeral
(Concluded on Page -. Column 2.)
III . - PL . !
Choice Thanksgiving Birds Com
mand 2 1 Cents at Kosebnr;, but
Advance Is Kxpcctcd.
ROSEBURG, Or.. Nov. 23. (Special.)
The first consignment of turkeys for
the Thanksgiving trade began to arrive
in Roseburg early today, and by to
morrow night several thousand birds
will be crated and in readiness to ship
from Douglas County to the distant
markets. The market opened here with
local buyers paying 24 cents a pound
for choice birds. An advance, however,
is expected shortly.
Most of Douglas County's turkey crop
will be shipped to the Portland. Seattle
and San Francisco markets. The final
shipments probably will be made Mon
day night. Only choice tilrds are being
handled. Tomorrow's shipment prob
ably will be the heaviest of the season.
BAKER, Or., Nov. 23. (Special.)
Baker and Grant counties are shipping
much poultry and other foodstuffs for
Portland's Thanksgiving dinner. Nearly
a carload of geese. 1000 pounds of tur
keys and 200 chickens have been
shipped from Haines. Baker has shipped
fully that -number and Grant County
has sent hundreds of turkeys and
chickens.
Heavy shipments of potatoes and
olher vegetables have been made from
Baker County. It is estimated Baker
will eat 700 turkeys. 400 chickens, 150
geese and 150 ducks, making a total
of 11,500 pounds of poultry.
PRINCESS TO START LOBBY
Hawaiian Wants Battleship to Bear
Islands' Xante.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 23. Princess
Kawananakoa, of Hawaii, left here to
day for Washington to start a lobby,
perhaps the only one at the next ses
sion of Congress to be headed by a
real princess. The purpose of the lobby
is to have one of the new battleships
named "Hawaii."
The islanders, she explained, "would
not be satisfied with a cruiser, as has
been suggested.
PRESIDENT SLIGHTLY ILL
Mr. Wilson Passes Afternoon lu Mis
Bedroom at White House.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23. President
Wilson canceled several engagements
today and spent the afternoon and even
ing in his bedroom because of a slight
cold contracted several days ago.
Senator-elect Gerry, of Rhode Island,
was among t those who were to have
seen him. If he is better tomorrow the
usual Friday Cabinet meeting will be
held.
GRANGE IS FOR PROHIBITION
Restriction of federal Licenses In
Dry States Demanded.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23. Nation
wide prohibition was urged on Con
gress today by the National Grange in
resolutions adopted which asked spe
cifically that the District of Columbia
be included in any National prohibition
legislation.
Another resolution adopted called for
restriction of the Federal license in
prohibition states.
SEE WHO'S SENDING OUT TIIE DOVE!
Imperatritsa Maria Is
Victim of Explosion.
200 OF CREW ARE MISSING
Destruction October 20 Is An
nounced by Admiralty.
LOSS ATTRIBUTED TO FIRE
Vessel Lies In Shallow Water and
Hope Is Kntertalned She May Be
Refloated and Restored to
Service In Pew Months.
PETROGRAD. Nov. 23. via Tendon.
Nov. 24. Russia officially announces
the loss of the dreadnaught Impera
tritsa Maria. The statement issued to
night reads:
"The Russian dreadnaught Impera
tritsa Maria has been sunk by an in
ternal explosion. Two hundred of the
crew are missing.
LONDON. Novi 24. The Russian
naval staff, says a Reuter dispatch
from Pejxograd, has issued the fol
lowing statement:
"At 6 o'clock. October 20, fire broke
out in the forward magazine of the
Imperatritsa Maria.
Explodlon la Internal.
"An internal explosion followed Im
mediately and the fire spread rapidly
and reached the petrol tanks. The of
ficers and crew strove with the utmost
bravery to localize the effects of the
explosion and flood the magazine. The
Commander - in - Chief. Vice - Admiral
Koischak, went aboard the vessel and
took personal ' command of the opera
tions. - "Shortly after 7 o'clock, however, the
vessel sank. The greater part of the
crew was saved. An officer and two
first-class substitute officers and 143
sailors are missing. Sixty-four of the
crew have since died from the effects
of their burns.
Ship Mar Be Floated.
"Tlie position of the ship, which lies
In shallow waiter, gives hope that it
may be refloated and completely re
paired in a few months.
"The bridge is only one yard below
the water level."
Early In November a report was in
circulation that the Imperatritsa Maria
had gone to the bottom and that nearly
all of her crew had perished. Novem
ber 11 Berlin reported by wireless that
a Bulgarian' headquarters dispatch an
nounced that a fireman of the battle
ship had reached the Bulgarian coast
and confirmed the destruction of the
dreadnaught. which it was stated had
been sunk by a mine near Sulina, or
Feodossia Island, at the mouth of the
Danube.
The Imperatritsa Maria was launched
in 1914 and displaced 22,500 tons. Her
officers and crew numbered about 1000
men. The vessel was 630 feet long and
(Concluded on Pago G. Column 3.)
Entire $2,000,000 Knetory In Dan
ger, but 30 Streams Confine
Blaze Xo Insurance Carried.
TACOMA. Wash.. Nov. 23. (Special.)
Fire originating in the air-drying
room in the four-story slaughter-bouse
of the Carstens Packing Company,
caused a loss estimated at 1200,000 here
today. The fire for a. time threatened
the entire Carstens plant, valued at
12.000.000, and that of the standard Oil
Company adjoining. Thirty streams of
water were thrown on the building for
an hour before the fire was gotten un
der control.
The building destroyed contained, be
sides the slaughtering department, hide
storage rooms, glue factory, laundry
and sheep pens. The cause of the fire
has not been determined.
T. C. Carstens. president of the com
pany, said that he carried no insur
ance. A fire nearly destroyed the en
tire plant two years ago. No insurance
was in force- at that time.
WEDDING HELD IN VAULT
Mulino Couple Marrleil, Between
Rows of Clackamas Records.
unr.uu. ni l or., Miv. (pe- I
rial.) The grim stone vault of the!
v uumy jLiems oirice. lined with the
big volumes of official records from
'floor to ceiling, was the scene of the
wedding of Margaret Myers I-elohwels
and Charles Rutherford Marshall, of
Mulino. at noon today. Rev. 11. B.
Mann, of Mulino, officiated.
The couple hurried into the Clerk's
office at noon and obtained the license.
The County Court room and most of
the county offices were locked for the
noon hour. Clerk Harrington offered
the vault for the ceremony. The orfer
was promptly accepted.
The bride is only 15 years old.
TRAINING PROVES OF VALUE
V. M. C. A. Physical Director Sprints
and Catches Stolen Auto.
Albert M. Grilley. physical director
of the Y. M. C. A., demonstrated hjs
fitness last night by sprinting up
Washington street and overtaking his
automobile, which was being driven
away by Harry Paulson. 405 Glenn
avenue. PauTson, who is 18 years old.
was turned over to Motorcycle Patrol
men Tully and Morri. and charged
with larceny.
Mr. Grilley reported his machine
stolen from the Y. M. C. A. building at
10 o'clock. Paulson says he obtained
the machine from another boy.
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
The Weather.
TESTERDAT'S Maximum temperature 4i
decrees; minimum. 42 decrees.
TODAY'S Fair; easterly winds.
Foreign.
American loan to China protested. Pace 3.
French praise Americans for efforts In their
behalf. fsie -.
Towns; Austrian Empress subject of curiosity.
l'ase
Silver cup to hold late Emperor's heart.
Page 1.
War.
French demand that diplomats Quite Greece
made because of submarine campaign.
Pace 4.
Official war reports. Page 4.
West Koumanla In hands of Teutons. Pace 4.
Rusalun dreadnought sunk. Page 1.
NutionaL
Lansing- adopts policy of silence as to sub
marine investigations. Page 2.
Agreement as to test of Adamson lair vir
tually completed. Page 3.
Mexico.
Rooseve!t starts rebellion against Wilson.
ays Mexican paper. Page 1.
Villa three times repulsed In attempts to
lake Chihuahua by storm. Page 1.
Domestic.
Jack London's body to be cremated today.
Page 6.
State closes case agnlnst prosecutor ac
cused of killing wife. Page 5.
All but one of Chicago diet squad gain
weight. Page 1.
t ports.
Anglers club to hold smoker tonight.
Psgs :j.
Franklin high defeats School of Commerce,
4S to 0. Page 17.
Cleveland may send Barbare and Allison to
Baa vers. Pago IT.
University of Washington football team con
sents to play. Page Id.
Oregon faculty permits game at Pasadena
l'ase lo.
Pacific Northwet.
Gresham has Sl'l.OOO fire, which destroys
fruit cannery. Page 11.
State Teachers' Association to meet In Port
land December 27. Page ft.
Big corn show opens at Walla Walla.
Page 6.
Constitutional Convention to be proposed In
Washington Legislature. Paga 7.
Carstms Tacoma piant haa I'JOO.OOO fire.
Pag 1.
Turkeys begin to arrive on market for
Portland. Page 1.
Commercial and Marine.
Coffee only Important commodity that has
put-advanced In price. Page 21.
Heavy selling weakens wheat at Chicago.
, Pag 21.
Declines In stock market are general.
Paga 21.
Port levy fixed. Page 20.
Dan Kellaher's term as Dock Commissioner
expires December 7. Paga 20.
Portland and Vicinity.
Mason Ehrman sees little hope for reduc
tion In prices. Psg 20.
Daly zone system to be attacked before
Council today. Page 11.
Two railroads protest Adamson law In Ore
ion. Page 3.
Chamber proposes to solve settler's prob
lems. Page 9.
Two laws outlined for safety of public.
Page 10.
J. M . Hannaford Is visitor In Portland,
pace S.
Crowds at express offices are growing
Page S.
Portland bonds bring record price. Page 10.
Snow owl. harbinger of severe Winter, ar
rives. Page I.
Car shortage results in scant coal supply
In city. Tage s.
Louis E. Bean, candidate for speaker, saya
he will support "bone dry" law. Tage 8.
"The Garden of Allah" at Hellig fascinates
by its realism. Page 0.
spectator take tattina to Alexander hearlna.
srlng. j
Page IT.
Weather report, data and forecast. Pag
MANY FAMILIES ADOPT MENU
City Officials in Other States
to Try Same Experiment.
NEW INVESTIGATION BEGUN
PuMIc Utilities Commission A-U-.
Cold Storage Plants to Report
Amount and Character of
Food They Are Holding.
CHICAGO. Nov. ;j. (Special. The
"diet squad" and Its daily 40-cent fare
became a weighty matter today
weighty, indeed.
A croanln; scale told the story
how 12 men and women "martyrs" of
the city health department showed a
net increase in their aggregate weight
of 11 pounds in the first 24 hours of
economical diet.
Only one of the volunteers regis
tered a loss of avoirdupois after this
morning's breakfast, consisting of ap
ples, rolled oats, hot biscuits, butter
and coffee.
The scale markings for the rest of
the squad, when compared with yes
terday's figures, loomed up like the
"before and after taking" testimonials
of a patent medicine almanac. ,
Squad Is Satisfied.
"You can draw your own conclu
sions." said Health Commissioner Rob
ertson, when asked to Interpret tho
fattening "miracle."
"It is a little too early to state
positively the effect of tho diet on
our volunteers, possessing varying
physical characteristics.
"Someone mad tbe remark that wet
or soggy clothing might have contrib
uted to their increase In solidity. Then
again, they havj been following health
rules laid down for them in connec
tion with the diet.
"However. I can say for the mem
bers of the squad that they are well
satisfied with the flavor, variety and
nourishing effects of the diet up to
this time."
tilrl Gains More Than Poand.
Following Is the "score" for the six
young men and six young women:
Nam Tester-day. Today. Gain.
Mlm Gertrude Nelligan lis IV,
Miss Sophia Miller l"Jo; 121i
Mlu llorghlld Halvoren...l4Sj .". i,
Miss Lessie Petti lt',1 102 'i 1 'j
Mrs. Cecilia Wilcox 12'i 1JT. 1 '
tr. Eia ". Hansen IHS 112',, 1
Reuben Beckman Ihi 1si-"V it
11 L. Po.-ch Hirt', liJi", t
Henry Gehrlnr. Jr. 1H1 .s 1H4', 3
Irwin A. Kowohl lOni, 1 i,
lr. Albert A. Slokn 223 1; 2"J03
William C Merker US', 14S '
Loss.
It was computed that the total gain
In 2 4 hours was 1Z pounds, total loss
!? pounds, and the net gain 11 pounds.
Faro 1 1 lea Adopt Ulet Mean.
Pr. Robertson was the recipient of
a new shower of letters from all di
rections and nearly every stale iu the
Union today. City officials and house
wives from Virginia to Minnesota
pleaded for advice for establishing a.
similar 40-cent diet. A number of
Chicago families are now endeavoring
to keep abreast with the "diet squad"
by adopting their daily menu.
Dr. Robertson today warned the
squad about leftovers at each meal. He
advised all to eat heartily, else they
might be Introduced to "leftover hash."
Food Reported Heaided.
A new investigation Into the cort
of living and the report that foodstuffs
are being hoarded in warehouses was
begun today by the State Public util
ities Commission.
Letters were sent out to the owners
of eight cold-storage plants asking
for a detailed description and tabula
tion of the amount and character of
butter, eggs, poultry and vegetables
being held in cold storage.
By a Supreme- Court decision the
State Utilities Commission has juris
diction over tho warehouses of the
state, and the action Is taken under
that authorization.
Tomorrow's menu will be:
Breakfast.
Atewed Pears
Griddle Cakes.
Coffee.
Lunch.
Beef and Rice Croquettes
Peas and Carrots
Bread and Butter.
Ginger Bread
Tea
Dinner.
, Tomato Fup
Halibut Sw-ak
Parsley
Potatoes
Bread and Butter.
Cream Tapioca Pudding
Tea
CORXMEAL TO CUT JAIti COST
Turnips and Beets Replace Potatoes
In New York City.
NEW YORK. Nov. ' 13. Inmates or
New York City's prison ar.d reforma
tories will eat corn bread instead or
wheat Lread three days a week begin
ning tomorrow as a result of the high
cot of livirg.
Turnips and beet already have been
substituted for potatoes.