THE MORNING OREGOXIAX, TUESDAY. FEBRTJART 6, 1917, 5 LONDON BELIEVES WAY OUT IS SOUGHT Today's News Expected to Dispel Idea Germany Would . Avert American Clash. SPAIN'S ATTITUDE CHANGES telations of That Nation, Like Hol land, Sharply Strained Bor der Countries Give No In dication of Ruptures. LONDON, Feb. 5. General impres sions which prevailed in newspaper circles today were reflected in the af ternoon papers that Germany is at tempting to prevent actual hostilities with the United States by overtures for a compromise on her war zone policy. The only discoverable ground for such impressions was the news that Germany has offered Holland and the Scandinavian countries some "con cessions" for steamers taking- to Ger many food supplies and mails. The first direct news received in London from Germany since the sever ance of relations was the Associated Press dispatch describing the German attitude, which will be published in the British morning papers and is likely to dispel the rumors of a com promise. Bordering- Neutrals Gautlona. The greatest Interest centers in the reply of the smaller neutrals to Presi dent Wilson's suggestion that they follow the American policy. There is no indication in the messages from the Scandinavian countries and Holland, however, that they propose to go to the length of a rupture. Holland's relations with Germany have been sharply strained by the sinking of several Dutch steamers un der circumstances compelling Holland to file protests and requests for an explanation, but the belief here is that the smaller countries bordering on Germany would fear to align them selves in hostility, for one reason that In the possible event the central powers won the war their destiny would be wholly in Germany's grasp. SpaniiiH Attitude Chances. Spain's attitude is different. Only a few weeks ago Spain was listed here as the only distinctly pro-German Eu ropean nation among the neutrals, ex cept Greece. This attitude was credit ed by officials in London to an ex tensive propaganda carried on by Ger many In that country during the war. Spain's relations with Germany to day, however, are considered to be about the same as Holland's. Diplo matic discussions regarding the sinking of several Spanish vessels are afoot. In addition, the establishment of the new war zone affects Spain's supplies and commodities more than those of any other neutral. dignity could not go. It is hoped by a majority of the English people that America will not be drawn Into the war. The entente allies have Prussia well in hand, and its sympathy, moral support and assistance with finance, munitions and food will be rendering our crueade an immense service. "If military intervention becomes necessary, I do not doubt the Ameri can soldiers will be as brave and as ef ficient as the American contingent now in the trenches in France, with whom I lately spent an Interesting day. Our navy has great faith in yours. "The Prussian policy is not supported by the other German states, some of which I know are protesting against a continuance of the horrors of the en slavement of women in France and Bel gium and have indicated that Prussia's astounding idea of freedom of the seas Is the worst possible kind of propa ganda for German Kultur. "There is no possibility of Germany's starving Great Britain. Next to your selves we are the most wasteful people on earth, but figures of our food re serves with which I am acquainted, show that if we exercise moderate econ omy and protection our navy will en able us to carry on the war for an in definite number of years, if necessary." Judge Campbell Recalls Old Act Validating Deeds Is sued by State. STATE NOT DEFRAUDED REPLIES TODAY NOTE TO TEUTONS UNDERSTOOD TO PROCLAIM RIGHTS ON SEA. Cabinet Holds Last Meeting; f Consider Answer Officials Confer With American Ambassador. MADRID, via Paris, Feb. 6. Count Romanones, the Premier, announces that Spain's reply to the German note on submarine warfare will be handed o the German Ambassador tomorrow and communicated at the same time to the Spanish Ambassadors at Berlin and Vienna. While the exact text of the note Is not known, it is understood to be an energetic protest based on the rules of International law and the London dec- aration, and proclaims the Spanish right to the free use of the seas and to commercial Intercourse with foreign countries. Another Cabinet meeting is being held tonight to consider the answer. The American Ambassador, Joseph E. Wlllard, had a long conference today with the Spanish officials. VEGETABLE CROP KILLED POTATOES AND TOMATOES IN FLOR IDA WIPED OUT. Damage Is Most Severe la 17 Years Poor Suffer, Plumbing; Ruined and Some Schools Suspended. ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 5. A cold wave during the past 48 hours has made heavy Inroads on the Winter fruit and vegetable crop in the Southern produc ing belt. The fields as far south as middle Florida were severely damaged, accord Ing to reports received here, and the year's production of Irish potatoes and tomatoes virtually wiped out in all the state except the Southern tip. One message from a Florida grower received tonight by an Atlantic com mission house said that in 17 years no Buch crop damage had been wrought in the .Florida nelds. The temperature touched 43 at Tampa early today and 26 at Jackson vllle. Elsewhere throughout the South unusual readings were reported. One negro was frozen to death at Chat tanooga, and one at Chester, S. C In many cities the poor suffered greatly irom tne unaccustomed cold. At Augusta. Ga., the damage to plumbing from frozen steam pipes was estimated at u.uuu.' At Roanoke, Va, the public schools were suspended because of the cold. The thermometer dropped to one degree Deiow zero. BRITON IS OPTIMISTIC KORTHCLIFFE, SAVS ALLIES "HAVE PRUSSIA WELL IN HAND.0 ' English People Hope United States Will Not Be Drawn Into War But Welcome Its Assistance. LONDON, Feb. 6. Lord Northcllffe, owner of the Times, the Daily Mail and other publications, today made the fol lowing statement to the Associated Press concerning the severing of rela tions with Germany: "It is generally felt here that when the history of this great world revolu tion Is written, future generations will realize that the United States has ex hibited patience and forbearance to a point beyond which national honor and HUB NEURALGIA AWAY! END PAIN Instant Relief From Nerve Tor ture and Misery With "St. Jacobs Oil." Get a small trial bottle. Rub this soothing, penetrating oil right into the sore. Inflamed nerves, and like magic neuralgia disappears, "St. Jacobs Oil" conquers pain. It is a harmless neuralgia relief which doesn't burn or discolor the skin. Don't suffer! It a so neeedless. Get a small trial bottle from any drug store and -gently rub the "aching nerves," and in Just a moment you will be absolutely free from pain, ache and suffering, but what will please you more is, .that the misery will not come back. , No difference whether your pain or neuralgia misery is In the face, head or any part of the body, you get in stant relief and without Injury. Adv. PAGE CALLS ON BALFOUR BRITISH SECRETARY AVOIDS EF FORT TO INFLUENCE EVENTS. Officials Scrupulously Careful to Avoid Pressure Concurrent Action Is Not Pending. LONDON, Feb. 6. The American Ambassador, Walter H. Page, had a prolonged interview today with the British Foreign Secretary, A. J. Bal four. The Spanish Ambassador also called at the Foreign Office. It is understood that no specific proposals resulted from Ambassador Page's call on Mr. Balfour, as it was chiefly a general discussion of the many questions presented by the new turn of events. Mr. Balfour showed great Interest in and sympathy with the position in which the United States is placed and had many questions to ask, but nothing which showed the slightest desire on the part of the British officials to consider the event ualities of America's entering the war. This phase is becoming increasingly apparent, for while public and press opinion treats war as inevitable, the official view is scrupulously careful to avoid the appearance of exerting the slightest pressure. Another phase developed through to day's exchanges is that for the present there are no proposals or suggestions of any concurrent action between the United States and the entente allies. Anything of that kind Is regarded as a question for the future, if war is declared, and not for the present a matter for even tentative consideration. REPUBLICANS IN CAUCUS HOUSE MEMBERS CONSIDER OR GANIZING NEXT HOUSE. School Fund Is Declared to Have Received Fall Legal Price and Fraud to Save Been Done Against Entrymen Only. OREGON CITY, Or., Feb. 6. (Spe cial) 7Title to 30,000 acres In Clacka mas County obtained by John A. Benson and F. A. Hyde today was validated by Circuit Judge Campbell in a decision that is diametrically opposed to the one handed down by Circuit Judge Gallo way at Albany a few weeks ago-. Judge Campbell dismissed the action against Hyde and the Western Lumber Company, a Montana corporation, be cause the legislature in 1901 passed an act validating all deeds to land on which the state had received th full 1.25 an acre All of the lands In volved were sold and deeds issued by the state in 1899. In 1907, when I was a member of the House of Representatives," said Judge Campbell, "the legislature passed another act repealing the act of 1901 except as to those lands on which deeds had already been issued and the full price, $1.25 an acre, had been paid to the state. "There was evidence that the Hyde agents had obtained the land through fraud but the fraud was against the parties who were used for obtaining the land than against the state itself. as the state received the full legal price of the land at that time. The school fund did not suffer by the fraud. As the legislature has validated the titles, I gonsidered that it was not a question for the courts to determine whether it was a wise or a foolish measure. This issue was not presented to Judge Galloway. I happened to re call the acts as I was in the legislature at the time." The land is in the forest reserve in Clackamas County and much of it was obtained through the use of script by the Western Lumber Company. The company has contended that it was an Innocent purchaser in the transaction. regardless of any fraud on the part of Hyde. , Judge Galloway sometime ago held that the title to the land in Linn County must revert to the state but that the state should return $1.25 an acre to the purchasers. Attorney-General Brown represented the state and L. Bailey, the defense. Mann Urges Sinking of Personal Am bitions and Present Necessity for Broad Statesmanship. WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. Republican Representatives at a caucus tonight discussed party measures generally and adopted a resolution creating a com mittee of 27 to consider questions re lating to the organization of the House in the next Congress. The resolution, offered by Republican Leader Mann, was adopted as a sub stitute for one by Representative An derson, of Minnesota, under which a complete legislative programme for Republicans of the next House would have been framed. The committee will be named soon by Representative Greene, of Maseachu setts, chairman of the caucus. The plan is for it to report whenever the next Congress shall convene, either in regular or special session, and con templates, under the regular party leadership, the consideration of effec tive party organization. - J Many speeches were made at to night's meeting, all in a spirit of har mony. Representative Mann, in urging his resolution, said that no man should consider his own ambition in the speakership contest and that party effectiveness should be placed above personal consideration. He referred to the international crisis and to the necessity for broad statesmanship. Toledo Court Term Convenes. TOLEDO, Or, Feb. 5. (Special.) The regular February term of the Circuit Court, Judge Hamilton presiding, con vened here today with 118 cases on the docket. Investigations by the grand jury and hearings of cases dls posed of by the adjourned term of last week still leaves a big percentage of docket to be threshed out by the new jury this week. Disposition of the J. B. Miller Logging Company's camp and railroad is the most im portant civil case. Two statutory cases comprise the criminal docket. Woodbnrn Company Inspected. WOODBURN, Or., Feb. 6. (Special.) The annual inspection of Company I, Third Oregon, of Woodburn. took place tonight, the inspecting officer being Colonel W. B. Burtt, of the Fifth Cali fornia Infantry, whose headquarters are at Oakland. He was attended by Sergeant-Instructor Davis. There was a fair attendance of the company. Cap tain Todd commanding. Two new re cruits were accepted. Nlcaragna Wants Us to Withdraw. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. 6. Con gress today adopted a resolution urg ing the President to obtain withdrawal of the American forces in Nicaragua. Read The Oregonian classified ads. HYDE LAUD TITLES IN CLACKAMAS GOOD SEIZURE TASK ASSIGNED IMMIGRATION OFFICERS TO TAKE OVER GERMANS IF NECESSARY. Bion has passed a similar resolution of support for the President." . Senator Vinton replied that he. thought such a resolution ought to be adopted. "But." he added, "as worded this is a very broad resolution. It undertakes to set out reasons why the break occurred with Germany, and to say that country has conducted a "ruth less' warfare. Now, I do not see that it is necessary to go into all that." At the suggestion of Senator Houston, the Garland resolution was made a special order for 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. Shortly after this had been settled a resolution Introduced in the House by Kubli, and adopted unanimously, came to the Senate. This resolution ex presses confidence in the President and calls on all citizens to support him. without saying anything about the Ger mans. It also was made a special order for 10:30 tomorrow. WILSON STAND UPHELD MRS. ALEXANDER THOMPSON SAYS NATION'S HONOR AT STAKE. "The President, I Believe. Has Taken Only Honorable Stand Possible,' Declares Wasco Woman. STATE CAPITOL. Salem, Or., Feb. 5. (Special.) Mrs. Alexander Thomp son, the only woman member of the Legislature, was requested today ' by the New York World to express her "view of the International crisis and the duty of American men and women." Mrs. Thompson, who is a Democrat, replied as follows: "The American Nation Is a peaceful Nation. Never has it taken up arms except in defense of right. Never has it drawn a sword except at the behest of reason. Never has American blood been shed except In a Just cause. The fact that we are not recognized as a great military Nation assures the world at large that we love peace. "Since the beginning of the frightful war in Europe the United States, through its matchless leader, Woodrow Wilson, has stood for 'peace with honor,' and while assuming an atti tude of sympathy for stricken Europe, has steadfastly preserved a neutral position. "Prudence would dictate that this position be maintained, but the exigen cies of the present grave crisis which confronts the Nation seem to call for a reversal of our attitude. Clouds and darkness are round and about us; our Nation's honor Is at stake, and this is no time for petty faultfinding and criticism. "The President, I believe, has taken the only honorable stand possible under the circumstances. His position In the matter calls for the patriotic and loyal support of every man and woman rn America today." State Prison Asked to Guard Closely Two Germans Who Would Be Deported Were It Possible. Co-operation between the Custom- House force and that of the United States Immigration Department has been brought about so that, should it be found necessary to deal with Ger man subjects, the latter branch will probably care for them. This decision would apply to men on three German ships in the river should the present situation be deemed sufficiently serious to warrant the Government taking charge of the vessels, which would mean the removal-ot their remaining crews. Immigration authorities have re quested officials of the penitentiary at Salem to guard as closely as possible Lothern F. von Falkenthal and Karl Weinigel, who made an unsuccessful attempt to escape Sunday, as the men are under orders from the Federal Government to be deported. They would have been returned to Germany ere this but for the fact it is impos sible to send them across the Atlantic Falkenthal is said to have declared that he is the nephew of an officer prominent in the German army. Falk enthal was found to have entered the United States without heeding the in spection requirements, and Weinigel is said to have been brought here under a labor contract in violation of the immigration laws. Visitors are barred from lighthouse tenders, llghtvessels in port and all sta tions maintained by the Bureau of Lighthouses, orders to that effect hav ing been conveyed to Inspector War rack, of the Seventeenth Lighthouse District, yesterday from Washington. Thfl same step has been taken with regard to other Government holdings where damage migm ob none uy fanatics. Pending the outcome of the crisis now facing the United States, it is apparent the Government nas oe clded not to risk interference. INDORSEMENT HELD UP SOME SENATORS OBJECT TO WORD ING OF RESOLUTION. ARSENAL GETS HUGE ORDER Schuylkill Plant to Bay Supplies for Army of 506,000. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5. The Schuylkill arsenal has been authorized by the War Department to purchase materials for an army of 606,000 men, according to Colonel George H. Pen rose, commanding officer at the arsenal. In the past, he said, the arsenal had been called upon to provide for only 200,000 men. Colonel Penrose said that more than 50 factory owners in the New England States and as far West as Oregon had volunteered to turn their plants over to him for the use of the United States Government In case of necessity. At the present time, he added, there Is not enough stock on hand In arsenals to meet an emergency. ALIEN EMPLOYES LAID OFF Shipbuilding and Oil Refining Com panies Take Precautions. NEWPORT NEWS. Va.. Feb. 5. As a precautionary measure all German employes who have not become natural ized citizens of the United States are being laid off by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company. BATON ROUGE. La., Feb. 6. The Standard Oil Company, of Louisiana, has dismissed all unnaturalized Ger man citizens employed at Its refinery near here and has put an armed guard about the plant. Bend Gets Fire Protection. BEND, Or., Feb. 6. (Special.) Add! tlonal fire protection for Bend will be furnished by the Bend Water, Light & Power Company, through an auxiliary pumping plant to be installed as soon as weather conditions permit, accord Ing to an announcement made today. The new pump, which will be used only In case of failure of the gravity water supply or when extra pressure is need ed, will cost, with Its building and steel pipe connections with the present mains. about f3000. Point Made That Legislature, In Giving Support to President, Need Not Condemn Germany. STATE CAPITOL, Salem, Or., Feb. 5, (Special.) A joint resolution Intro duced in the Senate this morning by Senator Garland, calling every patriotic citizen to support President Wilson, was held up until tomorrow morning. on protest by some Senators who ob jected to its language In part. The paragraph of the resolution which caused discussion read as fol lows: "Whereas, the Imperial German gov ernment, in disregard of the tlme-hon ored laws of nations regulating the rights of neutrals, which the Govern ment of the United States has always striven to maintain, has ruthlessly de strqyed the lives and property of American citizens," etc On Senator Garland's motion, the rules had already been suspended to permit the resolution to go on thlr reading and adoption immediately. "This resolution embodies a very momentous issue," objected Senator Vinton. "I believe it ought to go over until tomorrow so it can be printed and we may have time to look it over care fully." "I have no objection to considering It tomorrow," returned Senator Garland, "but I am very much surprised that the gentleman should make such a request. Every other btate Legislature In sea QPRING is in the air, young man 'tis a time for new colors, new fabrics, new apparel Spring- suits for young1 men are coming- in every day; come and see them there are some new features that will interest you: Kombo Suits, worn either plain or pinch back; s English two-button' Suits, with high waistline. $20, $25, $30 Second Floor for Young Men. The Famous Brewer Hat $3 The Dunlap Kat $5 BEN SELLING Morrison at Fourth. . ft 1 Kir RAY GOODRICH DIES Mann Urges Precautionary Economy WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. Republican Leader Mann, opposing in the House to day a bill that appropriated 1200,000 for a special census work on marriage and divorce statistics, declared that 'we know, in all probability, we will soon be called on to appropriate huge sums of money, and we should draw the line on all appropriations we can do without." A damson Case Not Decided. WASHINGTON. Feb. 5. The Supreme Court recessed today until March without deciding the Adamson law test case or the habeas corpus proceedings of United States District Attorney H. Snowden Marshall, of New York. What Mothers Say The experience of those who have used "Mother's Friend" abould merit expectant moth- . ers consideration at una tune. -friend - it-.wieM ana nau seating condition beor con finement." T Mn.i ; jTiend Ing delivery by the absence of the severe pains occasioned by such aa event Mrs. . Xriend "Being an eile-i nl rm1v- la of the greatest assistance In preparing the system for such a change." Mrs. . Your druggist sells It. Write for free and Interesting book on Motherhood. The Bradflrld Regulator Co. 108 Lamsr Bids;. Atlanta, Oa. Eugene Banker and University Regent Succumbs. DEATH FOLLOWS OPERATION Prominent Young Citizen, Noted In College Days as Football Player, Passes at Boston, Where Be Sought Health. BUGENE. Or.. Feb. 5. (Special.) Ray Goodrich, tiged 36, vice-president of the First National Bank of Eugene, regent or the University of Oregon and active In all civic enterprises, died In Boston, Mass., Sunday, following: an operation for an affection of the brain which had baffled the best surereons and medical authorities in the United States.. The announcement of his death was contained in a telegram received by members of his family this morning. Mr. uoodricn was the second mem ber of the board of regents of the Uni versity of Oregon to die within the last two years. He was appointed by Governor James Withycombe to suc ceed the late Samuel H. Friendly early in llt. Mrs. Goodrich, who accompanied her husband East, was detained at Roches ter, Minn., by Illness and could not go with him. Ray Goodrich was a native of Ore gon, born on the Goodrich farm in Yamhill County, where his mother, Mrs. Rosa Ann Goodrich, now almost 80 years of age, still resides. He was th yoiinsrest of a fnmilv of seven. There survive four brothers, G. C. Goodrich. Ralph B. Goodrich, Morris M. Goodrich, all of Yamhill, and Luke L. Goodrich, of Eugene: Mrs. Mary E. Peary, of Yamhill, and Mrs. O. r. Ire land, of Portland. Mr. Goodrich attended Oregon Agri cultural College, the University of Ore gon, from which he was graduated in 1904, and the University of Washing ton law school. After graduation at Seattle he was admitted to the bar, but in 1907 he took a position with the First National Bank of Eugene and in a few years was elected to the board of directors. - He bad been an assistant cashier for four or five years, and at the recent election of the bank was elected vice-president. While in the University of Oregon Mr. Goodrich was active in football and other student enterprises, and in 1916 he was appointed a regent of the l.ni . erslty. Mr. Goodrich was married October 21, 1908, to Miss Ruby Hendricks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hend ricks. "Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Martha, aged 4 years. FAMILY REUNITED BY AD Mother Traces Sons Not Seen for 10 Years Through The Oregonian. TOLEDO. Or., Feb. 5. (Special.) The following advertisement appeared In The Oregonian February 1: THE mother of William and Christian Bred sled, aged 18 and 20 years, ia looking- for them. Last seen In Moscow. Idaho. 10 years ago. H 69, Oregonian. The same day it was printed It reached the boys on the farm of Jay Dunn two miles from Toledo. The young men say It is about 11 years since they were separated from their mother and It is only now that her whereabouts have been learned. They will be mighty glad to see her as soon as they can communicate with her and all three get together. perils of the bone-dry period, obtained their allotment of liquor before the expiration of the period when they were allowed to repeat, were Indicted by the grand Jury for the offense. Each, one pleaded guilty today in Circuit Court and was fined $50. Liquor Is Ordered Too Soon. M'MINNVILLE, Or., Feb. 6. (Spe cial.) Ten men who. anticipating the Dr. Ferdinand King Sayst EVERY WOMAN EVERY MOTHER EVERY DAUGHTER NEEDS IRON AT TIMES To put strength in her nerves and color In her cheeks. There c a n be n o beautiful, healthy, rosy cheeked women with out Iron. The trouble in the past has been that when women need ed iron they general ly took ordinary metallic iron, which often corroded the stomach and did far more harm than good. Today doctors pre scribe organic iron Nuxated Iron. This particular form of iron is easily assimilated, does not blacken nor In jure the teeth nor upset the stomach. It will increase the strength and en durance of weak, nervous, irritable, careworn, haggard-lookinsr women 200 per cent lji two weeks' time in many Instances. I have used it in my own practice with most surprising results. Ferdinand King, M. D. NOTE: NUXATED IBOV recommended above by Dr. King can be obtained from The Owl Drug Co. or any good druggist, with or without a physician's prescription, on an absolute guarantee of success or money ref u n3 d. tSyF, King. ALXXB I Once Too Of ten Two pairs of Tire Chains were in the car, but he did not stop to put them on. An evil impulse tempted him to continue over the wet pave ments with bare tires. He ventured on for a few blocks, and then, in a flash, came the frightful skid leaving death in its wake. How strange it is that some motorists are sometimes tempted to take a chance. They cany Tire Chains, but they do not put them on at the first indication of slippery going. They wait too long once too often and disastrous skidding accidents result. "Put on Tire Chains at the First Indication of Wet and Slippery Streets" is a Safety First Commandment of vital importance. It should always be obeyed by all motorists for the protection of all road users.