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Newspaper Page TextK WW- 1 111 I III If! VOL. IVII. NO. 17,545. PORTLAND, OREGON, rt'EDN ESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1917. PRICE FrVE CENTS. K VILLISTAS RAID 111 HEW II FEDERAL OFFICERS TO LET IN DICTED GERMAN GO. Armed Bandits Take and Kill 3 Mormons. Von Papen's ex-Secretary Will Be Permitted to Leave America With Von Bernstorrf. TWO RANCHES ARE INVADED Mules, Commissary Stores and Other Ranch Stock Taken . by Mexicans. OTHERS HELD PRISONER NEW YORK, Feb. 13. Wolf von Igel, former secretary to Captain Frani von J-apen, dismissed uerman nivai m- i nin nr Ollino nmiTrn tache. will be permitted to sail tomor- AKMINb Ur oHllo DEBATED row on the Frederick VIII as a mem ber of Ambassador von Bernstorf fs staff, although under Federal Indict ment charging him with alleged com plicity in a plot to destroy the Well- and Canal, Federal officials admitted here today. Von Igel's name appears on the passenger list of the Frederick VIIL Assistant unueo elates Attorney IHTUTD DDCAIC CVIJCPTrn Knox, who directed the prosecution of U I flLn DnCHI0 tArtO I tU the case, in which Hans Tauscher, hus band of Madame Gadskl, also is a de fendant, declined tonight to discuss the status of Von Igel other than to say I Washington Thinks Severance of Re- that no Bteps would be taken to re- Dead Horses Found in Path of Men, Who Recross Bor der at Once. strain his departure. Von Igel after his arrest was re leased on $20,000 ball and his trial from time to time has been postponed. SPOKANE JURY IS OUT Delay Expected in Verdict of Xortli western Trading Officers. ' EL PASO, Tex., Feb. 13. Private advices received late tonight from Columbus, N. M., said three Mormons were killed by a band of Mexicans which crossed the international boun dary 60 miles southwest of Hachita, N. M., today and raided the "Corner Ranch." Andrew Peterson, another Mormon, was held a prisoner, it was Eaid. H. S. Stephenson, general manager of the Palomas Land & Cattle Com pany, said he had received a report from his wagon boss at Hachita that three Americans and seven Mexicans were captured and 109 American horses and mules and $1500 worth of supplies taken away. His report made no reference to any loss of life. , Mexican Families Taken. Two Mexican families were said to have been forced to accompany the bandits in addition to the Mexican ranch hands, according to the tele gram. A raid on the Nogales ranch, which Is located 40 miles from the border in Mexico and 100 miles from Hachita, N. M., occurred on February 10, ac cording to the message received here, The Mormons living in the section were said by a leader of the Mormon church here to be John Pierce, Miles .Fierce, Andrew Peterson, Jr., two brothers named Jensen and a young man named Adams Cattle Company Owns Ranch. The "Corner Ranch" is owned by the Palomas Land and Cattle Com pany. C. K. Warren, of Three Oaks Mich., is one of the principal stock holders of the company. . COLUMBUS, N. M., Feb. 13 Mill tary officers here were making every effort tonight to confirm the reported raid of the "Corner Ranch" on the American side of the border south west of Hachita, N. M. The message received by American cattlemen here today told of a raid on the Nogales ranch, located on the Mexican side of the boundary south of Hachita, N. M., but which is owned by American cattlemen. Ranch on American Side. The "Corner Ranch," bo called be cause it is located in a corner formed by an offset in the international boundary near Monument No. 53, ex tends for several miles along the American side of the boundary and is located entirely in American terri tory. Ten dead horses were found on the Nogales ranch after the Mexicans had raided it and a large quantity of supplies, ranch stock and other prop erty was taken, the message stated. Several ranch employes were made . prisoner. One of the Mormons carried off by the raiders was Andrew Peterson, Jr. according to a telegram received here tonight by a relative from Lem Spills bury, Mormon scout with General Pershing s expedition. Spillsbury, who was the only white man to be taken prisoner by the Carranza troops in the Carrizal engagement last June, Is now living near the scene of the raid. He sent his telegram from Ha chita. The Mexican raiders were believed - to have recrossed the border into Chi huahua after looting the ranch and taking the Americans and Mexicans WASHINGTON. Feb. 13. An inquiry concerning the re-detention by Germany of 72 American seamen brought In by the prize ship Tarrowdale was dis patched to Berlin today by the United SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. IS. At mid- States, preliminary to more vigorous lght, after the Jury had been out 13 I action If the men are not promptly re- hours, there was no indication of a ver- I leased. diet being reached in the case of Gale I The plight of these sailors occupied mith and four other officers of the I much of the time at today's Cabinet Northwestern General Trading Com- I meeting, given over to the crisis grow- pany, accused in United States District ing out of Germany's submarine war Coart here of using the mails to de- I fare. It was agreed their liberty again fraud. I should be demanded In most emphatic Judge William Van Fleet announced I fashion. Pending complete reports as that the court would adjourn until 9 I to the treatment of German crews on clock tomorrow morning, when the I war-bound ships in the Philippines, ury would be received if it had Hawaii and elsewhere, however, the reached a verdict. I Government will content Itself with Soon after the Jury retired a large tn Inquiry as to why the Americans mass of exhibits was taken into the are held and under what conditions. ury-room and attorneys said it prob- I Derision to Arm Ship Delayed. ably would take severax Hours for the The Cabinet' discussed everv nh urors to evidence. LAD STUDIES SIGHT AWAY Henr Howe, of Eugene, Returns Blind From Vale Law School. UNIVER.SITT OF OREGON. Eugene", Or., Feb. 13. (Special.) Henry Howe. graduate of the- University of Ore- Y prisoners. Couriers Sent to Report. Military authorities announced to night that armed couriers had bee dispatched from Hachita to report on the raid on the Corner Ranch. Andrew Peterson, one of the Mor mons taken prisoner, was engaged by Lem Spillsbury ' several days ago to (Concluded on Fugs 3, Column 2.). fON IGEL TO BE ALLOWED TO SAIL U.S. TO INSIST Oil SEAMEN'S RELEASE Inquiry Preliminary to Vigorous Action. President to Decide Question of Combating Blockade. latlons With Austria Is Imminent and Regards Situation With Turkey as Critical. examine the documentary or the international situation. The question of providing Navy guns for American shipowners desiring to arm their vessels for defense was consld ered. but it was stated officially after ward no decision was reached. It is understood there was a division of opinion with most of the Cabinet officers strongly favoring furnishing the guns both on the grounds that per mitting American" ships to remain idle in port suggests acquiescence in Ger many's course and because the run. on last year and this Winter a e-ention .of ocean-bnunri fi-e-,t- ir. ih aent. in m x mo aaw kukui v country's ports Is assuming serious Maven, conn., is on nis way nome. ac- proportions. Two or three members cording to word received oy nis lamer. are Bald to hav8 contended the policy rroiessor n. . nuwe. ui mo would be unwise. ffv TT has lrtst folia eveslErhfc from I " I V u I w-m I . In October Mr. Howe's eyes beean to -resiaem wm aeciae tne ques fail him and the doctor advised him tion. to rest, but he c-ntlnued his studies f-ews that an official statement had n order to Ret credit for the semester's "" issued at uernn announcing that work. He is now on his way home to yesteraay was tne last oay or gracs rost to retain his sisrht. if nos- allowed neutral shipping before tne hi- i unrestricted suDmanne wanare went into tun eneci aid not appreciaDiy in rrps tension here. There has been SIXTH PAIR TWINS BORN fU realisation ever since the sinking of tne Ancnor joiner uaiuornia mat Marvin and Marion Phelps, Born the ?a? campaign U being: carried I on in defiance of the United States Feb. 5, Weigh 7 Founds Each. NAVAL MILITIA MAY BE CALLED ANY DAY OREGOX FORCES TO HELP MAN WARSHIPS, IS REPORT. Lieutenant-Commander Blair Tele graphs From East to Hasten With Recruiting Work. The Oregon Naval Militia Is likely to be called out any day to man United States warships now undermanned. This Information was received in a telegram from Lieutenant-Commander G. F. Blair to Lieutenant John A. Beck wlth yesterday. Commander Blair has been in the East, where he attended the annual meeting of the Naval Mili tia Association. In telegraphing from New Tork Commander Blair said he expected the call, and advised Lieuten ant Beckwlth to hurry recruiting, as recruits probably would . not be ac cepted after the call was issued. Oreon is one of 22 states having naval militia besides District Columbia and Hawaii, and all will receive the call. It is Indicated from Information imparted to Commander Blair. The mobilization plans are actually under way. Should the call come. It will call out the high school auxiliary, as well as the regular naval militia. It is known the vessels of the United States Navy are undermanned In many cases and that the department has been considering calling out the mil itia for some days. Oregon would be able to furnish about 200 men out of a total of 8500 which the states could provide at once. FRENCH COAST IS SHELLED U-Boat Appears Suddenly at Month of Adour and Soon Dives. PARIS, Feb. 13. A submarine yes terday attacked the French coast at the mouth of tne Adour River, in the extreme southwestern section, but did no' great damage. An official state ment on this operation issued tonight reads: "An enemy submarine emerged at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the mouth of the Adour River and fired six Bhots at the coast. The land bat teries immediately replied. At the first shot the submarine dived quickly. "Five persons were wounded, one seriously. The material damage was insignificant." POSTAL RATES UNCHANGED Senate) Refuses to Permit Amend merits Affecting Charges. WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. By a vote pf 37 to 34 the Senate today refused to suspend its rules and permit at tachment to the postoffice appropria tion bill of an amendment increasing the postage rates on newspapers and magazines and decreasing to 1 cent the rate on drop letters. MOTS TALK ON ROAD SYSTEM STIRS BERLIN REPUDIATES TALK OF RECESSION Joint Committee Told of Proposed Plan. $7,900,000 IN BONDS URGED Ail Parts of State Would Re ceive Equal Benefits. VALIDITY OF ISSUE SHOWN Fund Created ty License Tax of Au to is ts "Would Be Enough to Carry Out Paving Programme Oth er Speakers Are Heard. ' GERMANY DENIES SENDING NOTE SEEKING TO AVOID WAR. Official Quarters Flatly Declare Sub marine Policy Will Be Carried Out Without Parley. BERLIN, via London. Feb. 13. It is absolutely denied here that Germany, In a note to the United States or through other mediums, is inviting suggestions for the avoidance of actual war. It is reiterated that the Imperial government is not permitting doubts in any quarter regarding the position actively assumed 'in the submarine warfare, and that, there can be no talk or thought of recession from the pro gramme already being carried out. - In view of this, it is declared in au thoritative circles that any further parley or exchange of notes with the United States may be dismissed as un warranted and improbable. The origin of the report is ascribed to the recent announcement made through the Swiss government that Germany was willing to negotiate re specting the amended treaty of 1799. (Concluded on Page Column 1.) BRITISH HEMIN TURKS Forces on Tigris Establish Line West of Kut-el-Amara. LONDON. Feb. 13 Official an nouncement was made today that the British forces on the Tigris front have established a line across the Tigris bend west of Kut-el-Amara, com pletely hemming in the Turks. SALEM, Or., Feb. 13. (Special.) John B. Yeon. of Portland, received an ovation by members of the Joint roads and highways committee following his explanation of the necessity for a com prehensive system of good roads in the state and the possibility of obtaining it under a proposal of Portland busi ness men for a $7,900,000 bond Issue, to be refunded from license tax of au toists, at a dinner given at the Marion Hotel today. The theory of the proposal, as out lined by Whitney Boise, Mr. Yeon, Jay Bowerman and Senator L N. Day, was plainly pointed out. Anto Owners Would Profit. The capitalization of waste, the sav ing to the motorist in tires, upkeep and gasoline expenditures, as well as the lessening of the depreciation cost to the car owner, would mean a profit to such owner, even in the face of an increased license tax. it was declared. Mr. Teon cited instances in the state of Washington where vast valleys have been developed, where millions of dol lars of products are now raised and sent to Eastern markets because of good roads, and where such valleys, be fore the coming of good roads, were in a lethargy and a poorly advanced stage of development. Wukuujtaa Seta Face -, "On the line of the hard highway Is found prosperity," declared Mr. Teon. "At the end of the hard highway pros perity ceases. "I know of valleys In the state of Washington wher- the good roads have made the valleys producing far beyond the possibilities or tneir immediate local markets. As a. result, millions of dollars In bard gold have come in to be expended in the state. In many valleys of Oregon we produce enough to supply Portland, our immediate mar ket. As a result, our money revolves around and around. We do not ad vance. Good roads will mean a greater producing capacity and we will begin sending our products into the outside markets, where they will bring back for us money to further our develop ment possibilities in a still greater dtftree. "The good roads will cost us nothing. TWO DIE IN HOTEL FIRE Man and Baby Are Victims nt Elstow, Saskatchewan. SASKATOON. Sask.. Feb. 13. Two lives were lost last night vhen fire destroyed a hotel at Elstow, Sask. An ton Letter, 28 years old, a grain buyer, was burned to death in his room, pind the 9-months-old son of George W. Dunn also perished. The fire is be lieved to have been started by an oil lamp. The loss was estimated at $10,000. INTERSTATE BRIDGE OPENING IS TODAY Patriotic Celebration Arranged. SPAN IS GREAT HIGHWAY LINK Governors and Legislators of Two States Will Officiate. SOLDIERS, ALSO, HAVE PART At 12:30 Rope Dividing Common wealths Will Be Dropped and Concluding Ceremonies Are to Be Held at Vancouver. (Concluded on Page 7, Column 3.) Marvin Bancroft and Marlon Eliza beth Phelps. 2052 Multnomah street, are he sixth pair of twins to be born in Portland since January 1. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Phelps, who have lived in Portland during the past seven years. Each of the youngsters weighed seven pounds when born and are In the best of health, according to the attending physician. Dr. Charles B. Zeebuyth. The twins were born February 5. JOHNNY'S BACK FROM THE BORDER TODAY! Yesterday in the Legislature. rjIHE House passed the insurance J. code with only seven negative votes. It already has passed the Senate. It codifies 'all the insurance laws of the state. The Senate bill, empowering the Multnomah County Commissioners to levy a tax of .15 of a mill to defray the expenses of the annual Hose Fes tival, went through the House. The House passed a grist of appro priation bills aggregating $966,386, and the ways and meaiu committee intro duced another lot of bills carrying J440. 086.73 for various state institu tions. The ways and means committee in troduced a bill empowering future ways and means committees to summon witnesses to give information regard ing the conduct of various, state insti tutions and other institutions receiving money from the state. The House will start Its daily grind at 9:30 o'clock, and will hold night meetings now until the end of the session. Both houses were idlo last night so that members could attend the third house proceedings in the House cham ber. The Senate killed almost as many bills yesterday as it passed. Eight measures of more or less importance were killed, and 13 passed. One of the bills passed tightens up the bone-dry prohibition law. It re quire peace officers having "reasonable I information" that liquor is being trans ported in any vehicle except a railroad car, shall search it and seize any con traband liquor found. This bill already has passed the House. Another bill passed by the Senate eliminates ond of the three members of I the Industrial Accident Commission and reduces the salaries of the other mem bers from $3600 to $3000. : "Jt KAISER CALLS SOCIALISTS Officials of Trade Unions Also Must Serve Under Colors. LONDON. Feb. 13. A Reuter dis patch from Berne says that the Ger man authorities suddenly have called to the colors all officials of trade unions and Socialist organizations. These officials, who aggregate 10,- 000 in number, have previously been exempt from military service. GERARD DUE IN PARIS SOON Ex-Ambassador to Germany to Reach IYcncli Capital Thursday. PARIS. Feb. 13 James W. Gerard. ex-American Ambassador to Germany, and Mrs. Gerard are expected to ar rive in Paris Thursday. They will be guests - of 'William Graves Sharp, American Ambassador to France, and Mrs. Sharp. SALIENT FEATURES OF" IS. TERSTATE BRIDGE: DEDI CATION TODAY. Ceremonies at 12:30 will open new bridge. Auto parade will form at Sixth and Morrison streets at 11:30. East Side unit will form at Broadway and Union avenue at 11:46. Both columns will merge on East Side and drive to new bridge. Those going by trolley may take cars at Second and Wash ington street at 11. 11:15 or 11:50. Exercises on bridge will occu py 15 minutes. Music and speeches In Van couver Park will follow. Governors of two states, legis lators, officials and citizens will participate. INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. fODAT'S Fair; northerly winds. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, C3 degrees; minimum. 87 degrees. Foreign. Berlin denies effort to avoid war with United States. Page 1. Cubans revolt In several provinces. Pace 3. Mexico. Villietas conduct raid on New Mexico ranches. Page 1. Legislature. J. B. Yeon makes stirring talk at Salem on proposed S7.O00.O0O road bond issue. Page 1. Bill enabling county to levy tax for Hose Festival passed. Page 6. Olympia houses declare for preparedness. Page 7. Idaho houses kill each other's bills. Page 7. Senate hurries action on revised anti-cigar ette bill. Page 6. Senate passes consolidation measures. Page 6. Wr. Bigllner Afrlo is victim of submarine. Page 2. Admiral Jelllcoe not dissatisfied with number of German submarines that will never re turn home. Page 2. Germans hungry, but healthy. Pag 4. National. Leak committee to probe stock transactions by members of Congress. Fags 2. House passes $388,000,000 Katy appropria tion bill. Page 3. Treasury deficit estimated at S333.400.0OO. Page 4. Federal Reserve Board Inaugurates policy of trade expansion. Page 0. Elaborate precautions taken to safeguard Von Bernstorf f. Page 3. Von Igel to be permitted to sail with Von Bernstorrf. Page J. United 'States to insist on release of seamen by Germany. Page 1. Domestic. Southern Oregon forfeiture of 96.0O0 acres upheld. Page 7. Los Angeles and Ean Dleiro favored for submarine base. Page Is. Sports. Beavers start for Honolulu. Page 15. National league abrogates agreement with Players' Fraternity. Page 14. Oregon anglers spend 1,266,700 annually. Page 15. UncVe Sams beaten by Seattle, S to 2. Page 14. Wyard and Bronson box to draw. Page 14. Commercial and Marine. Large demand from California for wheat Is indicated, rage i. Washington reports weaker wheat at Chi cago. Page IB. . General improvement in stock prices In Wall street. fat' 1". Channel to be dug at west side of Swan Island. Page IS. - Portland and Vicinity. Interstate bridge will be opened formally today. Page 1. Tourist compalgn of Northwest depends on Oregon. Page li. Vancouver ferry makes last run today. Page 8. Vancouver avenue approach to bridge will be retained, rage 8. Oregron Guardsmen due here this morning. Page 13. Changes made In executive offices of Pa cific Power & Light Company. Page 18. Economy In cooking and buying is shown. Page 18. Portland Boiler Works closes down follow ing strike, rage u. Laymen's missionary movement convention opens today, r age v. Chinatown quiet though another outbreak is feared. Page 13. Oregon Naval Militia may be called out at . any moment, rage x. Oregon Commission awaits word oa Belgian relief. Page f. Weather report, data and forecast. Pace 19. Hands will be stretched across the Columbia today and Oregon and Wash ington will exchange congratulations over the completion of the Interstate bridge. The dedication and opening- of that structure to traffio is the motif for a celebration in which Governors of both states, legislators, prominent officials and citizens will join. The new bridge will be opened offi cially at 12:30 today. Two little girls will pull a bow of ribbon attached to a rope across the midchannel of the Co lumbia River. The rope crosses the line between Oregon and Washington. The pull will part the rope, removing the last barrier between the two states and flags will fly from the bridge ' towers. A cannon from the Washing ton shore will boom out a loud salute and the structure will be opened for the use of everyone. Preparations Are Complete. All details of the bridge opening have been arranged. A final meeting of Rufus Holman, chairman of the In terstate Bridge Commission, who is directing the celebration and Van couver officials, was held yesterday morning. Everything is ready and per fect weather such as yesterday's is all that is needed to assemble a crowd of several thousands for the bridge opening. - A long, parade of automobiles . will go from Portland to participate. The West Side contingent will assemble on Sixth street, in front of the Portland Hotel, facing Morrison street, not later than 11:30, when the start will be made. The East Side contingent of autos will form on Union avenue at Broadway and be ready to start at 11:45 when the West Side party, moving over the Broadway bridge, will Join them. Sheriff Hurlburt will be marshal of the parade. Police Band e Flay. Prior to the start, the Portland Police Band will march from the police station to the Portland Hotel and will play a number of airs to attract atten tion to the event. The band will then go by streetcar to the interstate bridge, where they will Join in the exercises. The auto procession will reach the bridge by 13:15 and promptly at 12:30 the exercises will be started. E. E. Beard, president of the Washington State Press Association, will bo master of ceremonies on the bridge. These will be staged on the drawspan. where the parties from both states will meet. Samuel Hill to Speak. Mr. Beard will Introduce Samuel Hill. president of the Pacific Highway Asso ciation, who will speak briefly of the significance of the occasion. Rufus C. Holman, chairman of the Interstate Bridge Commission, will then give the signal for opening the bridge. This will be a pretty ceremony. Eleanor Holman, aged 10. daughter of Rufus C. Holman, and Mary Helen Kigglns. 8 years old. daughter of John P. Kigglns. County Commissioner of Clarke County, Washington, will pull the bow that will part the ropes and open the bridge. At the same moment four huge flags, two on each of the towers, will be unfurled, four small children holding the lanyards. These are the eons of Walter H. Evans, Dis trict Attorney for Multnomah County, and A. A. Muck, County Commissioner, and the little daughters of Judge A- L. Miller and M. E. Carson, of Vancouver. The Police Band and the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway Company Band, of Vancouver, will play "The Star-Spangled Banner," and a mortar on the Vancouver shore will blare fortb. the good news to all the world that the Interstate bridge Is open. The Washington contingent will then .ICont-luded on Pace S, Column -..