Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, February 16, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextVOL. IVII. XO. 17,547. PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 1C, 1917. PRICE FIVE CENTS. K 3 COWBOYS SLAIU i racAii baud i v Dead Bodies Are Found by ) Mormon Scouts. VlfalHS BADLY MUTILATED Desperate Struggle Against Heavy Odds Indicated by i. Cuts and Bruises. HEARST RANCH IS RAIDED Villa Commander Kills Two of Hands, Loots Buildings, Drives Off Horses. HACHITA, N. M., Feb. 15. Lem Spillsbury, Mormon scoot, and com panions late today discovered the bodies of Andrew P. Peterson, Hugh Acord and Burton Jensen, American cowboys kidnaped last Monday when ' Mexican bandits raided the Corner Ranch, 60 miles southwest of here. The bodies, badly mutilated, were found on the Mexican side, three miles south of Monument No. 53. It was believed they were taken across the international line and killed when they attempted to break away from their captors. Desperate Struggle Indicated. According to the story told by Spillsbury and companions, each vie tim had been shot in the head Bev. eral times. Acord's head had been mutilated with a machette. The cloth ing had been torn from all three and there were numerous cuts and bruises, indicating, it was believed, a desperate struggle of the Americans against heavy odds. Search had been kept up continu- ously since late Monday, when the news of the raid and kidnaping spread, Spillsbury, who served as scout with General Pershing's punitive expedi tion in Mexico and who owns a ranch in the Palomas Lake region, was one of the first to volunteer his services. Others then joined in the hunt. Men Captured North of Border. According to information gathered here, Acord, Peterson and Jensen late Monday rode into the camp of the Mexicans on the American side. They were unarmed, it was said. They were taken into custody immediately and carried into Mexico. With the finding of the bodies of the three men, confirming fears of cat tlemen and frontiersmen, taken in con nection with the threat of Jose Ynez Salazar to raid American" towns, con siderable feeling was in evidence to night on this section of the interna tional border. While close observers of the border situation- professed to see nothing alarming in Salazar's threat, a ma jority of the population looked with apprehension on movements of rebel bands in Northern Chihuahua. Movements of Band Not Known. Later movements of the band which killed the American cowboys are un known here. It became known here tonight that tnnnn AmmAnA v,.. c.i.... Warren interest not only included the ransom of Spencer and his wife, but also carried with it a threat that unless it was paid 1000 head of cattle at Ojitos would be confiscated, the ranch buildings burned and all prop erty destroyed. Salazar was said- to have 500 men at Ojitos ready to carry out the threat. EL PASO, Feb. 15 Julio Acosta. a Villa commandei. raided the Naherachic ranch, belonging to Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, two miles from Madera, Chi huahua, on February 8. killing two Mexican ranch hands, wounding sev eral others, completely looting the ranch houses and driving off several horses, according to a message received here tonight. Madera is 250 miles southwest of Juarez and is the center of the Pearson Milling Company's interests. The same message also told of the looting of the Pearson company's store there, accord ing to local Hearst representatives. Salatnr "Wants Ammunition. Jose Ynea Salazar's real motive In operating near the American border In the Ojitos district, now is believed to be smuggling of ammunition, shells and rifles for the Villa force which he commands, before the expected attack on Juarez is started. Government agents here have been watching the movement of a number of alleged ammunition smugglers who .(Concluded on- Pas 4. Column H TOURIST FUND OF $45,000 IS AGREED WAYS ANT MEANS COMMITTEE CUTS $5000 FROM REQUEST. Representative Kubll to Try to Br ins Total to $50,000 by Subscription In Portland. SALEM, Or, Feb. 15. (Special.) The Joint -ways and means committee, to night agreed to recommend $45,000 of the $50,000 asked by the Northwest Tourist Association for bringing tour ists to the Pacific Northwest. Representative Kubll, who has been fightn g for the measure, secured a tie vote of the committee on the" $50,000 request and on a compromise the en tire committee Joined in recommending the $45,000 for the next two years. There seems to be every indication that the committee's recommendation will meet with, favor In the Legisla ture. Representative Kubll said he would take a chance on raising the other $5000 in Portland. MISS HARRIET LANE WEDS Daughter of C-egon Senator Bride of Norfolk Physician. X3REGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Feb. 15. Miss Harriet Lane, second daughter of Senator and Mrs. Harry Lane, of Oregon, was married in Baltimore last Saturday to Dr. S. D. Hicks, a practicing physician . of Norfolk, Va. The couple are now on a brief wedding trip. They will mam their home- in Norfolk, where Dr. Hicks has a substantial practice. No announcement of the wedding was made at the time, and not until today did the news reach Washington. When interrogated today. Senator Lane confirmed the report. Miss Lane met Dr. Hicks at a so cial function in Washington last Win ter, and it had been rumored for some time that they were to be married. Their friends were not advised that the wedding was to take place in Feb ruary. NAVY RATES SMALL CRAFT Officers Inspect Every Puget Sound. Boat on TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 15. (Special.) Tacoma'a mosquito fleet was In spected by United States naval officers from Bremerton, with a view, it is de clared, of placing these small boats in service should war come. Every boat on the Sound is being checked by the officers from the Navy-yard. The officers did not give out any In formation, but it was understood that the small boats could be used for patrol service. Each craft will be given a rating according to her speed. &r -- fc- y 4 du ll - I V & &ft vJf .a jZ fP'lwA. : . u , 111 1 I " - -n LV' i7 I -L, fi GLIMPSES OF YESTERDAY'S PARADE OF TROOP A AND ) j I ' ! I! h4 - V""" j If BATTERY A, JUST RETURNED FROM MEXICAN BORDER ' BV ' "Vv-'.-. f ; l I ) IKJ i, ;J DUTY, THROUGH PORTLAND STREETS. 111 ' $ wa.Jv --a V 1 Onsan'i Border Veterans Passing; Reviewing Stand at Central I ; 1.1 - "" -'yv" - H Library. 3 Spanish War Veterans la Parade, n Portion of Escort. I ' - 1 f - i a x . " ' ? yN:' S: S Grand Army of the Republic Veterans Lined Up at the S . " . . s .- : . . ,: O jlL: X j g Library. 4 Group of Patriotic Children Who Greeted Troops i r i . -v . - . iV . " ' W . With WavUc Flnca at Library. 1 " "-- -m ' - - ' - - - - - - .V..iJ jgi TsssBaaaagBneasawansaasssMB3MllJliyilWwn ' 1 1 WILSON BELIEVES IS INEVITABLE Overt Act Awaited Arouse People. to UNITED NATION IS DESIRED Minor Illegal Acts by Central Powers Overlooked. TEUTON PLOTS SUSPECTED German Money Behind Disorders in Cuba and Mexico Blockade by Intimidation Threatens . Prosperity of Country. BT JOHN CALLAN O'LAUGHUN. WASHINGTON, Feb. 15. (Special.) I have returned to Washington after an absence of several months to find that the President and those closely asso ciated with him regard war with Ger many and her allies as absolutely in evitable. In their Judgment, it is merely a mat ter of time, perhaps of days, before the "overt act" which will draw the United States Into the world conflict is com mitted., United Nation Desired. Before the President appears before Congress to describe the necessity for the use of force, Germany must take some step which will cause the entire American' people to realize that their honor, their dignity and their Interests have been violated. Mr. Wilson does not Intend to have anv section of the population question the oronriety of his conduct. He does not Want a divided Nation to face Ger many arid her allies. He wants an united Nation behind him. He is seek ing the general effect which . will be produced if all h American people say that their Government must etrike. Illegal Acta Overlooked. Since the new German decree went Into effect 12 ships carrying Americans as members of their crews have been sunk, and some of the Americans have been killed or drowned. Two Ameri can ships, 'one .the Law, have been sunk. but. with warning. The President will not decree war (Concluded on Paso 4, Column 3. ) WAR INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS - The Weather. rESTEKDATS Maximum temperature. , 48 degrees; minimum. 88 decrees. TODAY'S Rain; southerly winds. War. German raider sunk, another damaged, in battle with, British cruiser. Page 1. Three trench raids by British succeed. Page 2. Submarines. President regards war as Inevitable. Page 1. Germany releases American sailors. Page 2. Legislature. State Engineer Lewis la off new Highway Commission. Page 6. - Senate calendar congested with work with two days left. Page 6. . , First aid amendment survives labor's at tacks at Olympla. Page 7. . Graduated tax oa bequests favored by House. Page 7. Road bill Introduced la Rouse by 88 mem bers co-operatively. Page L , Ways and means committee agrees ta 145,000 for tourist work. Page L Mexico. American cowboys killed by Mexican cap tors. Fa(a 1. National. Prohibition gains victories la two branches or Coug-ress. Page 4. W. J. Bryan's "appeal to cowardice" de nounced In Bouse. Page 2. Republicans decide to wage contest for con trol cl next . House. Page 6. Dompfltlc. Serious freight embargo results from tying up or snipping by submarine campaign. Page 8. Paclfie Northwest. Bandon man celebrates 105th birthday an niversary. Page 7. Sports. Plnkman and Branson to battle In Portland for Coast title. Page 14 American League abrogates agreement with flayers' Fraternity. Page 14. George Stovall promises to "spank" Walter mcvreaie in dudiic rage !. Canaries to play Uncle Sams here tonight. rasa I. Washington defeats James John at basket ball. Pace 14. Great Larry Lajoie passes forever from major leagues. Page 14. Commercial and Marine. Wheat bids raised at all Northwestern polnta Page 10. Improvement in shipping outlook stimulates Cblcaso wheat market. Page 19. Arrangements under way for new loan to France. Page 19. Port cannot grant outside dredge requests. Page IS. O. H. Kelly elected to place on Port of Portland Commission. Page 18. Portland and Vicinity. I. R. Bailey proposed for School Director by Rose City Park Club. Page 11. Council haa row over Auditorium. Page S. D. C. Ecclea plana great sawmill and rail road to new timber holdings. Page 18. Publication of delinquent tax list stimu lates payments. Page 8. Portland cheers as returned soldiers parade. Page 6. Wheat growers demand elevators in Port land. Page 18. Campaign for Belgian relief to begin to day. . Page O. Postmaster Myers accused of favoritism for advocating change. Page 8. Red Cross car here. Page 1.1. Dr. Robars says Union m.mUs quarantine is Justified. Page 1ft. Incompetent handling of strikes charged at Central Labor Council. Page 4. Laymen close missionary conference. Page S. "Bird of Paradise" captivates at Helllg. Page 3. Troops are guests at banquet- and dance. Page 1. Weather report, data and forecast. Page 19. TROOPS GUESTS AT BANQUETAND DANCE Event Climax of Home coming Welcome. PATRIOTISM IS KEYNOTE Oregon and Washington Men Hear Services Laude.d GOVERNOR FIRST SPEAKER Captains White and Helme Express Appreciation of Reception for Troop and Battery Affair . Held at Multnomah. It' a far cry from the sun-baked, cactus-dotted plains of Calexlco to the banquet hall of the Multnomah Hotel, but the returned Oregon and Wash ington troops who were entertained last night showed they were able to bridge the gap and that they are as fit for a frolic as the afternoon's pa rade showed they are for a fight. Last night's banquet, reception and dance brought the end to a perfect day for "the "sunburned border bullies." There have been- but few happier oc casions la the city. The soldiers en Joyed every minute of the entertain ment, they did ample Justice to the dinner, applauded the talks heartily and danced with complete happiness until midnight. Patriotism Is Keynote. Patriotism was the keynote of. the banquet. The big hall was gala with flags. Patriotic airs welled from tha instruments in the hands of the or chestra, the printed menu cards bora a waving banner on the cover, the lea cream marched in with tiny flags stick ing from each delicious mound and. as might have ben expected, the ad dresses were strongly patriotic In spirit. A delightful musical programme was a f eattfre "of "the emtertalnment. Blanche Ktelka Burnett, accompanied by Miss Mildred Raymond, gave a number of songs that were insistently encored and she . offered some surprises that were Intensely pleasing. Miss Mar garita Egbert,' daughter of Percy Eg- (Concluded on Page 5. Column S.) GERMAN RAIDER IS SUNK IN ATLANTIC BRITISH CRUISER AMETHYST ENGAGES THREE IN BATTLE. Another Said to Have Been Beached In Damaged Condition Ode Man Aboard Pursuer Is Killed. RIO JANEIRO. Feb. 15. An officer of the British cruiser Glasgow has con firmed reports of a recent naval battle off Fernando de- Noronha, 125 miles off the eastern extremity of Brazil, accord ing to the newspaper Rua. The Glas gow received a report of the fighting through a wireless message from the British cruiser Amethyst, which alone gave battle to the German raiders. Before 6 o'clock in the evening the Amethyst sighted some steamers, which she signalled to come nearer. They did so. Then it was seen that these vessels, not two, as first sup posed, but three large steamers, were clearing for action. Almost immedi ately they opened fire. The Amethyst returned the fire and steamed toward the enemy, whereupon the raiders took to flight, but con tinued firing. The real fight occurred near Fer nando de Noronha. One of the raiders. seriously hit, was observed to be sink ing. The others escaped. Night pre vented the Amethyst from ascertain ing to what extent they had been damaged. One raider is believed to have beached in a battered condition. The Amethyst suffered slight dam' a&e and had a few wounded and one man Killed. TENTH TWINS ARE HERE x Stork Brings Two Bouncing Girls to Home of John Bellctish. And now comes the tenth pair of twins for 1917. They were born Mon day at the home of John Belletlsh, 283 North Fourteenth street. Both young sters are girls weighing six pounds each. Dr. TV. E. Stewart, attending physi cian, says both of the girls are strong and healthy ire every respect. They have not been named yet. 250 CHILDREN IN REFUGE Party Reaching Holland ' From France Show ETfcct of Hardships. ROOZENDALL. Holland, via London. Feb. 15. Tha first party of children from the occupied portion of France, numbering 250, arrived here today. Their ages ranged from to 14 years. They presented a most distressing spectacle, bearing evident suggestions of having endured hardships, and all told stories of scarcity of food. 38 HOUSE MEMBERS INDORSE ROAD BILL Final Passage Today Not Improbable. ONLY ONE SPEECH IS MADE Rivalry Develops for Honor of Introducing Measure. PROPOSED WORK IS LISTED By Going on Record as Eliminat ing Multnomah County as Bene ficiary Support or Up-State Representatives Is Assured. HOUSE MEMBERS INDORSE ROAD-BOND BILL. STATE CAPITOL. Salem. Or, Feb. 15. (Special.) List of 38 members of House who Joined in introducing road bond bill: Anderson, Ashley, Barber. Bean. Belland. Brand, Brownell. Burdlck. Callan. Clark, Corbett. Elgin. Elmore, Forbee, Fuller. Gordon. Gore. Griggs. Hodgen. Kubll. Laurgaard, Lewis, Lunger, Mackay. Martin. Matthleu. Muel ler, Ritner, Rowe, Schimpff. Shel don. Small. Stafrin, Stott. Swee ney. Mrs. Thompson, Wlllett and Speaker Stanfleld. STATE CAPITOL. Salem. Or, Feb. IS. (Special.) Thirty-eight members of the House, united In their determi nation to enact some constructive road legislation before the close of this ses sion, got behind the proposed $6,000, 000 road-bond bill. today and dropped it into the hopper, stamped with their pledge of support. The bill was rnshed to the printer, and will be on the members'" desk to- " morrow morning. It Is possible that it will be up for final passage some tlroa tomorrow. The disposition to line up behind this plan, which means that the state at last is to go ahead with its road de velopment on a sound economic basis, amounted .- tClmost to a stampede at closing hours of the morning and early part of the afternoon. Honor of Introduction Songht. Considerable friendly rivalry de veloped over the honor of introducing the bill in the House, so the plan of letting everyone introduce It was hit upon as a happy solution of the dif ficulty. . Every member was given an oppor tunity to Join. While some declined, this does not mean they will not vota for the bill. On the other hand, all who signed their names to the intro duction list are morally bound to sup port It on the floor. Representative Schimpff, of Clatsop County, who is chairman of the House committee on roads and highways, bad " the distinction, by virtue of his posi- ' tlon. of formally passing the measure , up to the desk. He couldn't resist the temptation to make a little speech. Mr. Schimpff Makea Talk. "This means," he said, "that Oregon at last is to get out of the mud and ' get some first-class roads. "We have been enacting road codes and a lot of other road legislation ever since we came here, but we have pro vided no means of building these roads. "This bill is supposed to furnish the 1 means, and the best part of It is the fact that it doesn't contemplate a tax on the people. "The automobile owner is going to foot the expense." This bill is exactly the same, with (Concluded on Pase 6, Column 1.) Yesterday in the Legislature. HE House preferred to go hungry and continued In session until late to night. The desk was wiped clean. The House now is in good shape to dispose of all its business, so it can adjourn sine die in good time on Saturday night. - Thirty-eight members of the Senate Joined together in Introducing the big"; road-bond bill, which provides a broad, comprehensive plan for highway con struction during the- next five years. The House today passed Representa- : tlve Eaton's bill Increasing the inheri tance tax rates. The measure is expected to add mora- than (100,000 annually to the revenues of the state. Appropriations aggregating 1336.- 489.23 were passed by the House and additional appropriation bills carrying $508,177.45 were introduced by the ways and means committee. 4 Joht The House and Senate met ''A session at noon and elected Ceorge H. Kelly a member of the Port - Portland Commission. . -' Senator Pierce's grain-standard bill, backed by the Portland Public Douks Commission, went through the House. The House disposed of Senator Smith's bill lengthening the commercial fishing season at Grants Pass without much of a fight. Something unusual for fish legislation. Representative Stott's bill paving the way for a parental school la Portland also was passed,