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Newspaper Page Text4- THE MOKXIXG OREGOXT4X. .PR ID AT. MARCII 23. 1917. : . - ! , 1 '- 1 GERMANY SEEKING TO AV0I0 OPEN WAR Washington to Consider Noth ing but Abandonment of Ruthless Warfare. , the arming of American merchantmen, says: "A very extraordinary situation may arise lr American sailors. In their ex citement, fire on the first submarin they see. for it possibly might be French or English. A German sub marine wouia not come to the sur face in the danger zone as Ions a. steamer was in sight. America must not think she can convoy merchantmen by warships with impunity. The declaration of London roresees the possibility of such action, but this antiquated legislation, which ooes not recognize submarines or dan ger zones, is valueless to us." HERMISTON OFFICE ROBBED DEFENSE COUNCIL CALLED Third Safe Blown In Umatilla Month Reported. in Additional Efforts to Stimulate Re cruiting fn Navy Are Made and Many Former Sailors Of fer Their Services. WASHINGTON. March 22 'Word that a European neutral might offer mediation to prevent open war between the United States and Germany has come to the Administration without causing surprise or in any way affect ing the Government's plans for meet ing the situation forced by submarine ruthlessness. Such a proposal is regarded here as nothing more than another scheme fos tered by Germany with the hope of confusing the issue and possibly divid ing sentiment in this country, while the destruction of American lives and ships on the high seas continues. Move Not Unexpected. At the State Department today of ficials would neither deny nor confirm that the Government already had been approached on this subject, although it was admitted informally that some such move was not unexpected. It was emphatically stated that no sug gestion of mediation or discussion Would be considered unless it was ac companied by abandonment of illegal assaults on American shipping, a course to which there is no reason for believing the imperial government is giving a thought. The feeling in all quarters here is that the United States has with in finite patience and forbearance done everything possible with honor to avoid the virtual state of war now exist ing through German aggression. So long as this aggression continues, officials say, there is nothing to be done but adopt measures of defense. and no basis exists for discussion. During the ten days that must elapse before Congress assembles. Fresiden Wilson will give close personal atten tion to the preparations going forward through the War and Navy depart ments. One of the duties he performed was the signing of a formal proclama tion suspending the eight-hour law as applied to plants engaged on naval work, a step authorized by Congress as a part of the general plans for speed ing up construction. Defense Council Summoned Secretary Baker, as chairman of the Council of National Defense, today called the council and Its advisory com mittee of heads of great industrial con cerns to meet here Saturday to discuss how much more work is necessary to put the country in a state of adequate preparedness for defense. The council already has accomplished much toward mobilization of all the Nation's re sources. Samuel Gompers, as chairman of the Council's committee on labor, issued in vitations to a large number of work men, employers and scientists to ac cept membership on the committee and attend its first meeting April 2. Additional efforts to stimulate re cruiting for the Navy were launched during the day. The response to the recruiting service during the last few months has been best on record, but Secretary Daniels is determined to fill up promptly to the full authorized strength 'of 74,000 men. Word was received that every ship building plant capable of building de stroyers would be represented at the department Saturday, when a great number of building orders will be placed. The department plans to build to the full capacity of the yards, and the number of destroyers to be ordered can be determined only when the ca pacity is known. A standard type boat. 85-knot vessel, designed last year, will be ordered to hasten construction. The newly created compensation board of the Navy will discuss details of the destroyer orders with the build ers and determine the steps to be taken. The" board also will hold its first con ference on Saturday with the builders recently awarded contracts for battle cruisers. Sailors Promise to Enlist. The department is receiving an en couraging number of communications from former sailors saying they will present themselves for serviqe- in the event of war. , The only Army order given out today was the recall of . the Twenty-second Infantry from the border, assigned to Governor's Island, New York. The reg iment is destined to be used in con nection with Spring training camp work, and a regiment also will be sent to the Central Department for that purpose. The Twenty-second has been under canvas practically continually since early in 1916, when it was called out for tioraer service. Its service in the field has been more continuous than that of any other infantry unit. POSSIBILITY OP ERROR RAISED Americans Might Sink Entente Subma rine, Says German. AMSTERDAM, via London. March 22. The Berlin Tageblatt. referring to PENDLETON. Or.. March 22. Sp clal.) The Hermiston poatoffice safe was blown last, night and about J 50 in cash. $100 in stamps and a gold watch belonging to J. H. Williams, a former postmaster, taken. This is the third safe robbery in Umatilla County dur ing the past month. The robbery was not discovered until this morning, when Postmaster Young was notified by the night depot agent after he had taken the morning mail to the post office. Entrance to the building was gained Dy tools stolen from a blacksmith shop, It is supposed nitroglycerine was used in blowing the safe door. The explo sion was not heard. A hand car is reported missing and it is probable the robbers used this to get out of town. Sheriff Taylor is working on the NEW PEACE IDEA OFFERED "Alternative Plan of War" Sent to Wilson by Emergency League. NEW YORK. March 22. An "alter native plan of war." outlined by Pro. fessor Edward P. Cheyney, of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania, was adopted at the convention of the Emergency Peace federation here today for sub mission to President Wilson. Professor Cheyney suggested an ad visory referendum, no alliance of any kind with the entente allies, and a fur ther appeal from the President for a conference of belligerent nations look ing toward peace. He declared that, in his opinion, changed conditions throughout the world the new government in Russia, a new ruler in Austria-Hungary, a greater desire for peace among all peo ples and the disapproval of Germany's former boast of being victorious made such a conference much more possible now than at any previous time. . N PIONEER OF 1848 PASSES Body of Mrs. S. A. Skaggs Will Be Brought From Medford to Eugene. EUGENE, Or.. March 22. (Special.) The body of Mrs. S. A. Skaggs, pioneer of Oregon, who died at Medford today, will be brought to Lane County for burial. Mrs. Skaggs crossed the plains with her parents in 1848. and was one of the first settlers of Lane County who established homes in the vicinity, of Pleasant Hill. Funeral arrangements have npt been completed, but it was announced that Interment would be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Skaggs is survived by her brother, T. G. Hendricks, who until re cently was president of the First Na tional Bank in Eugene; another brother, A. M. Hendricks, and a sister, Mrs. F. P. Close, both of Eugene. STATE WINS LAND A CASE Judge Calkins, of Jackson County, Gives Decision. T SALEM, Or March 22. (Special) Another Hyde-Benson case has been decided in favor of the state, Attorney General Brown receiving word from Circuit Judge Calkins, of Jackson County, that he has so disposed of the cause" in that county, involving about 2300 acres of school land. He holds that the state is required to repay the $1.25 an acre originally paid for the land, but without accrued in terest. Judge Calkins also holds that the act of 1901 does not apply in vali dating the Hyde-Benson titles. Iw these being in Klamath and Lane counties. i Today and tomorrow Just two more days! Trews color music Special $10.00 or FREE With each piano sold! In our seventh floor Piano Store! Free demonstration of Trew's Color Music today and tomorrow from. 9 to 6 o'clock. Everyone is welcome, and , we'll be glad to help you learn the Trew Color Music in f just a little hme remember just two days left. Piano Store, Seventh Floor c"Mercriaridise of cJ Merit Only" PORTLAND AGENTS FOR INNOVATION TRUNKS Special 25c hot lunch in the Basement n Many other specials not advertised I -'Where you spend the least and get the most for it."- GRAND DUKE FIRM Return to Autocratic Govern ment Held Impossible. EX-CZAR IS IN PETR0GRAD Deposed Ruler Is Calm hut Haggard and Dismisses Imperial Suite and Servants; Late Dynasty Offers Its Services. LOGGING ROAD TO BE SOLD Court Sets April 2 8 for Sale of J. Miller Company Property. B. TOLEDO. Or, March 22. (Special.) Argument was heard yesterday on a petition for an order of sale of the J. B. Miller Logging Company property, valued by various estimates at from $25,000 to $40,000. The logging outfit controls the operations of the George W. Moore Lumber Company's big mill here and on account of litigation both plants have been inactive for. about a year. An order was made to sell under the receiver and the date scheduled for April 23. The logging road consists of about four miles of water grade on the most available route to. the heart of the Slletz timber belt.' LONDON, March 22. A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Copen- nagen gives the following statement maae by Grand Duke Nicholas! commander-in-chief of the Russian forces in tne Caucasus, to the correspondents at his headquarters in Tiflis. Trans caucasia: A return to the old regime is im possible, and I would never consent to uch a retrograde step. I look for ward to ultimate victory in the war, but a necessary condition in the inter val is internal peace. I am sure the government will be able to prevent anarchy, but only with the support of the people." Csar Retnrna to Palace. The Emperor of Russia, Nicholas Romanoff; has arrived at the Tsarskoe Selo Palace, says a Reuter dispatch rom Petrograd. Alighting from the train at Tsars- koe-Selo." ,says the correspondent. Nicholas appeared calm, but was hag gard. He wore the flowing uniform of the Sixth Kuban Regiment of Cossacks. and a black busby. Around his shoul- ers was a purple muffler, and he had Cossack dagger in his belt. Pinned on the breast of the former monarch was the Order of St.- George. Nicholas was accompanied by Prince Dolgouroff. lMlcn.las was awakened while aboard his train at 9 o'clock Thursday morn ing and entered the dining saloon about 0 o clock. He invited his suite to have morning coffee with him and conversed with them for an hour. He then bade farewell to his suite and the servants, kissing all of them. The servants kissed him on the suoulder. Address ing those about him, Nicholas said: " 'I thank you for your- services. Farewell. " Dynasty Offer Servleea. All the members of the former Rus sian dynasty have placed themselves at the disposition of the provisional gov ernment, according to a Reuter dis patch from Petrograd. Grand Duke Cyril has resigned his command of the naval guards. A dispatch to Reuter's from Petro grad says that the Rueskla Volia ap peared. on the streets today with the startling caption "Long Live the Re public" on its front page. AUTOS COME THROUGH MUD Two Cars Reach Roseburg on Way From San Francisco. ROSEBURG, Or., March 22. (Spe cial.) After encountering roads whicn they said ware almost impassable, C. H. Donnelson of San Diego. Cal., and Arthur Hepp and family, of Oakland Cal.. arrived here at 3:45 o'clock thia afternoon on their way to Portland. They left San Francisco on Tuesday of last week and have been on the road nine days. They expect . to reach Portland Saturday. In some places they found the road hub-deep in mud and they were warned repeatedly against attempting to make the trip. The occupants of the cars were be spattered with mud and the original color of the machines was hardly dis cernible. The drivers said every inch of the trip thus far had been made without the assistance of teams or other machines. These are the first cars to reach Roseburg overland from California since last Fall. GIRLS APPLY TO ENLIST ! Recruiting Office at Salt Lake ends Fair to Red Cross. SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, March 22. Two Salt Lake women have applied for enlistment in the United States Army. Miss Culbransen, 18, and Miss Eleanor Streadbeck, 17, appeared be fore Recruiting Sergeant Chenoweth today and announced their intention of "getting into the service." Both girls said they had brothers in the - Army, and in case of war they wanted to "do their little bit" with the rest of the family. The girls were sent to the Red Cross headquarters, where they were signed up as nurses. There's so much that is worthy anH underpriced in the basement for today that we have taken this advertisement to carry the news to you! We are not going to be able to anywhere near tell the 'story as it should be told, but we're going to aim to tell enough of it to arouse your interest and enthusiasm and bring you to the basement, where the merchandise itself will talk more forcefully than any advertisement possibly could! Those who know the most about the crowds that throng our Economy Basement Store on Fridays (and other days) make it a point to shop in the mornings! The store opens sharp at 9 o'clock. Economy BasementLipman, Wolfe & Co. i r resh and new Morning sets 89c -Today only I Gingham, and dainty percales, in the popular two-piece style, finished with bias pipings. Economy Basement. New lot of white Wash weaves 19c yd. And a very, very unusual lot they are. tool Fresh, crisp, lovely white fabrics, in voile and crepe weaves, in greatest variety, for skirts, waists and dresses ! Economy; Basement Below wholesale! Boys' blouses 39c No phone orders, and limit of four to customer. Sizes 6 to 16 years, in blue chambray and fancy stripes. Economy Basement. Faille poplin! Sport tussah! A wonder lot of SILKS at 89c $ s I i I l l Beautiful, glorious silks that are so popular right now for skirts, suits, dresses and linings. And the shades, and colors ! Here's just a sample of how many there are: White, cream, pink, maize, lavender, apricot, rose, wistaria, wine, plum, tan, brown, black, blues, greens, grays of all kinds and descriptions, besides several other new colors, including toboggan and Indian red I " Economy Basement Lipman, Wolfe & Co. 9 yard I Bordered -l o -i scrirris .... I A y2, C White or cream grounds, with fancy colored borders, in blue, pink, yellow. Economy Basement. "U" FOR MR. WHEELWRIGHT Oregon Faculty Indorses Him Ambassador to Japan. lor UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. Eugene, Or, March 23. (Special.) The candi dacy of William D. Wheelwright, of Portland, as Ambassador to Japan, was indorsed by the university faculty to night In a telegram to President Wil son. The telegram read: "Fifty members of the faculty of the University of Oregon Join with me in heartily indorsing William D. Wheel wright for appointment as Embassador to Japan. Mr. Wheelwright commands the respect of the entire state, and his appointment would be received with deep satisfaction." f POSLAM QUICKLY CLEARS UP ANY PIMPLY SKIN DISLOYAL GERMAN FAILS Application for Citizenship Denied by Montana Court. Skin broken out with Pimples is un pleasant to see, distressing to endure. There should he on your medicine shelf a remedy for this above all physical disorders. When it comes to a choice accept nothing less efficient than Poslam. ' Try Poslam: compare it Know the Intensity of its healing power, ti.e rapidity of its action. It can serve you in many ways; from clearing an in flamed complexion overnight to eradi cating Eczema, Acne and stubborn dis eases quickly and for good. doio everywnere tor rree sample exercises. Dr. wriie to ..emergency aDoratones, Z43-5 I toastmaster. wesi f tin eu, new xorx vity. Poslam Soap Is doubly agreeable, doubly beneficial for the skin, because medicated with Poslam. HELENA, Mont., March 22. Because he is said to have cursed the American flag, and to have threatened to blow up the Helena Independent because of its loyal utterances. Eugene Gaenzle, a German, failed to obtain citizenship papers, today in the State District Court here. When Gaenzle's first petition came up last October citizens of East Helena protested in court, quoting his alleged treasonable utterances and threats. Gaenzle's application was dismissed on application of a Federal naturalization agent. Gaenzle is said to be in Seattle. i Woodmen Celebrate Anniversary. The 25th anniversary .of Portland Camp. 107, Woodmen of the World, was celebrated last night at a banquet held at the Multnomah Hotel. About 250 members, including the Woodmen drill team in uniform, were present, and the event commemorated with appropriate J. rancls Drake acted as A number of Woodmn were called upon for impromptu talks on subjects relating to the history of the organization. I lli If. 8 J Tti I TCI E i; nt m tira. tried ranadr which will X t 1 , - . givm prompt relief and pr. 4 wor. mar e. quencee. Try fctfl COLO TABLETS Zjs!3 . . . SMV Food Exports Reduced. WASHINGTON. March 22. Food ex ports from the United States in Febru ary were reduced about one-third bv Germany's submarine campaign. Fig ures compiled by the Department of Commerce show that shipments fell from 1105,000,000 In January to $67.- 000,000 in February. Shipments of all kinds dropped during the month from 1613,600,000 to 1466,600.000. - You, love her You believe her You condemn her You hate her You doubt her You pity her She's wonderful She's Hell Morgan's Girl in a photoplay superfeature of Frisco's famous Barbary Coast. Villa of the Movies . The best Keystone we have ever shown COLUMBIA 6TH AT WASHINGTON. . f y s. v Hundreds of Odds and Ends of .CHINA at HALF PRICE Just the very pieces that you need are included! Economy Basement. 157 pieces aluminum 79c Like the picture Today only j I A trimming service that's FREE! I I o I i j I i f i 9 i To the woman who wants to design and make her hats! We've engaged the services of a de signer, who will show you all the little tricks of millinery, from the putting on of braid to the clever placing of the trim mings! Isn't it worth while trying? Come in today! Novelty trimmings, 25c Twelve dozen ornaments and novel ties, Oriental, applique to choose from. 300 yards hat braid, 12c Black and colors, the kinds used this season, excellent quality. Buckrum hat shapes, 45c Less, as you know, than they are usually sold for. All good models. . Economy Basement. Come early if you want one of these ket tles, pots or mixing- bowls I They range from 3 to S quarts the famous Swlssalu make! No phone orders, C. O. D.'s, approvals, ex changes or returns Economy Basement Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Sheets at 59c At the present high prices of all cottons, these sheets will create a stir! Hotelmen and rooming-house keepers, stock up! They're full bleached sheets, with welded seams. Full size, 72x90 inches. The size 76x90 inches priced at 69c! Economy Basemeni Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Scrim curtains 47c each Two to six curtains of a kind, lace and scrim curtains, in white and ecru; very special at 47c Extension rods, 7c Brass, 30x54 inches, com plete with brackets. Economy Basement. Beautiful Printed Chiffons 59c yd. Glorious chiffons now so fash ionable ; lovely color combina tions, both light and dark, floral, stripes and rainbow effects! ' Economy Basement. Sample line C. B. Corsets 98c Good Spring models, .that you'd expect to pay a great deal more for! All sizes 18 to 36 in the lot; limited number at 98c Economy Basement Congestion of Kidneys Is indicated by pain over region of kidneys and following the passages to the irritated bladder. A constant and pressing desire for urination; the secre tion scanty, highly colored and some times bloody. Then the constitutional symptoms are often headaches, eyes bloodshot and burning, slight nausea. sometimes vomiting, nervousness and general discomfort. It Is wholly wrong to neglect such conditions when can be obtained of any druggist for their action is to eliminate congestion, allay inflammation, destroy bacteria and restore normal, natural secretions. have: relieved thousands Sold by all druggists. KEEP LOOKING YOUiiG If s Easy If You Know Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets The secret of keeping young Is fo feel VOUnir tO do this VOB must nratrh your liver ana Dowels there s no need Datlen " usuallj seen when, the fever is of having a sallow complexion dark ' SShlrSnVh- rt?..c-h.1iIvw"h. o?eVonaiiy rings under VOur eves nimma a h;i d .. n. n.n .V JPai- Influenza or La Grippe , li'?5l!?Ietr'.h,T,x thene days to readof f cle"'y defined treatment for Infiuenia or La Grippe. In an article in the "Laneet-"n'?-'' r-J"i Bell of New York City !t?.lholsJ'0?v,noe1 tnat t00 much medi oti? unnecessary Rnl injurious. """" to a case or la crrlnno tho ir, ll, - " rJ ,r " . V h- . ?.r tnat the ws au, vuui ldLc-' miii rvet wirn - - v uv winjucuirwuiY wnn rr r.. Ar from inactive powels and liver. ' PS 'dwarc3 a well-known physician in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com pound mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to his patients for years. Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets, the sub stitute for calomel, are gentle in their action, yet always effective. They bring about that exuberance of spirit, that natural buoyancy which should be en joyed by everyone, by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities. Tou will know Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets by their olive color. 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. BORADENT j The milk of magnesia Tooth Paste CHILDREN LIKE IT " There are now in the' British 1 Isles 3.219,000 women employed outside their own homes. , : ed away. Dr. , ooweis be ope I of magnesia. neaaacne pa ,.f,".,V P'eB every three hours is 4 if t.ki . ri. complete relief. Ask for Ali7.Dlets- They are al8 unexcelled lor headache, neuralgia and all pains. ' I LITTLE GIRL HAD CROUP Every mother knows and fears croup. Mrs. R. M. Raney, R. F. D. 2, Stanford. Ky.. writes: "My little girl had been having croup every few nights. I be gan to give her a few drops of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound every two or three hours, and that night eho slept well, never coughed any, and the next day her cold was gone. To all of my friends I am saying, 'Get a bot tle of Foley's Honey and Tar for la grippe coughs, colds and croup. A genuine cure.' " i Organized Jewelry workers of Cleve land, Ohio, have secured an eight-hour day. -:. - t . !6 . V : h: I'" i': sa f:.