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THE MORXIXG OREGONIAy, WEDNESDAY, cMARCH 2S, 1917 i -a 'I' 3 v. 2 .' 4 J i. GENERAL 1LES IS FOR OFFENSIVE WAR Million Americans Outside of Army,' Guard and Schools, Declared Trained. . 3,000,000 ALIENS LISTED Soldier Declares Vast Number Has Had All Experience Possible to Obtain In European Armies. National Guard TTpheld. V7EW YORK, March 27. Lieutenant- General Nelson A. Miles, U. S. A, re tired, speaking here tonight at the National Defense convention held un der the auspices of he National Guard Association of tue United States, assert ed that if this country "throws itself energetically" into the war. in the event of a declaration, he believed it would be possible to end the conflict in 12 months, "if not in six." General Miles said he hoped, if the United States were drawn into the war, "we will not act on the defensive, but will pursue an "effective, stron; offensive campaign." "That is the quickest and the surest way for bringing about peace, which we ail desire, he declared. General Miles said it had been do clared that there were no trained men in this country. He declared, however. rnerewere at least 1,000,000 Americans, not Including those in the regular Army, the National Guard and various schools and colleges now, who had had military training. In addition, he added, there are nearly 3,000.000 men in America who have had "all the drill and training and discipline and expe rience that could be given them in the ' European armies." Major-General John F. O'Eyan, com manding the National Guard of New York, declared that with a few amend ments the National defense act can be made to provide a system of com pulsory training and military service In the National Guard which will be comprehensive and effective, but in keeping with the principles of the Swiss system, which has been pleaded for so earnestly. "In order to accentuate the National character of the force, change the name of the National Guard of the United States to National Army of the United States," General O'Ryan said. "Provide for compulsory training and service by enrolling in each Congressional dis trict citizens who have reached the age of 19 years, who shall be given opportunity to volunteer to six years' service in the National Army, the num ber accepted, however, to be limited by the total number required of each Congressional district. "Any deficiency would be made up by draft. "The truth is that the National Guard has never had a fair trial. It demon strated remarkable dependability and efficiency on the border, based upon the old and inadequate system." MAYOR GILL HAS DENIAL (Continued From Firgt Page.) leys would drop their suits against the city. Vanderveer said the Billlngsleys had told him they were going to quit liquor selling, but that he (Vanderveer) would not guarantee It. In the negotiations Vanderveer did not mention the Bll lingsley papers seized in the Bil lingslev drug store raid, and the Mayor did not consider them of any im portance, he said. lhe compromise with the Billlngs leys was practically completed August 35. the Mayor testified. On August 30 vanaerveer called on him and com piainea that the Billingsleys had not yet received their seized naDers. The Mayor at once went to the office of the Chief of Police to inquire why me papers naa not been returned. Cap tain inaries Sullivan, being called in !by the chief, said Sergeant Putnam, of tne ary squad, rerused to give the pa pers up. The Mayor told him to go to Putnam and make peremptory demand for them. Sullivan returned with the papers. By that time Logan Billlngsley had been brought into the office to get the papers, and the capers were being turned over to him when Sullivan called the Mayor's attention to the fact mat the papers were under subpena. Mayor Loan Temper. The Mayor lost his temper, he tes tified, reprimanded his subordinate for not telling about the subpena before, and left the office in anger, not know. ing or caring what became of the papers. Logan Billlngsley's testimony at the beginning of the trial was that the papers were of great value as evl dence against him, and that surrender or tne papers was a part of the serv ice ior wnicn ne paia Mayor Gill a 4UUU bribe In the chief's office on Au gust 30, the day when he got the pa pers. Mayor Gill corroborated Logan Bil lingsley's testimony as to Logan tell ing GUI of being summoned before Dr, Matthews, charged with paying a bribe of $7500 to the Mayor and being threat ened witn indictment if he did not con- less. Pastor's Story Denied. The Mayor testified that Dr. Matthews called on him two Says later and repeated what he had said to Billlngsley. Gill denied, however, that Dr. Matthews said to him that there were Just two thiners to do to nut i end to such stories of bribery: Either tne Mayor should prosecute the Bil ungsleys or he should turn over the macninery of the city to nim (Matthews) and let him prosecute tnem and put them out of business. The Mayor was quite positive in his denial of Dr. Matthews' testimony. He admitted that he did not tell Dr. Matthews for several months that Lo gan Billinsgley had told him of being summoned before Dr. Matthews. The Mayor said he did not wish Dr. Matthews to think he was a scandal bearer. Chief Sometimes Falters. Chief of Police Becklngham was cross-examined earlier in the day. His defense and inability to catch the quick questions of Prosecutor Rearaea made him flounder at times. He admitted It was a mistake for him to go. to Fred Billlngsley's flat at night, and that he blundered in his handling of the liquor seizure at the Star Carriage Works. On those occa sions. Fred Billlngsley had testified, bribes of 91100 were passed by him to the chief. The people in the courtroom had dif ficulty in restraining laughter when Beckingham told sorrowfully of be lieving the Billingsleys when they said they had quit the liquor ' business; and of Logan telling him the papers sur rendered to him would be at the dis posal of the police whenever needed. The chief said he learned in November that the Billingsleys had "cheated" him. and that they were still selling liquor. GLASS OF 1918 IS GALLED SPIRITED debate: precedes ac tios IX FRENCH CHAMBER. War Minister Tells Deputies That Ger man Retreat Does Not Mean Renunciation. PARIS, March 27. The government's bill providing for the calling put of the 1918 class recruits provoked a lengthy debate In the Chamber of Dep uties today and frank explanation by the new Minister of War, Paul Pain- leve, on the conditions confronting the allies. Abel Ferry, who introduced the measure, said that Germany and Aus tria already had called out this class. Deputy Deguise opposed the bill on the ground that the government had not given proof that France's allies have made efforts equaling those of France. M. Painleve. defending the measure. reminded the Chamber that while France was entering a decisive phase of the war, "decisive" did not mean brief." Successful as Is the beginning of the Spring campaign, great as is the Joy at seeing part of our territory liber ated; it would be puerile to consider the German retreat as renunciation." said the Minister. "The retreat is evi dently rather by reason of the fprce of the Anglo-French armies and the prudence of their co-ordination than because of weakening on the part of the German army. It is proof of their necessity of bringing together their military energies. Germany is assembling an army. greater numerically and more solidly equipped than ever before. That is the instrument of war over which we must triumph. Certainly the most cruel sac rifice is that of these thousands of young men. who sacrifice themselves before having lived. In order that the country may be saved." The Chamber voted down several amendments and finally passed the bill. 4 - Lipman," Wolfe & Co', announce for today another very Remarkable Sale of Plain and Fancv SILKS at & 1 .69 1 All purchases made on and after today will be on May 1 st statement. v w Proving that Another lot the of Merck andh'se of cJ lightning DOES strike Merit - same place twice! in the Pictorial Review Patterns make their Portland home on our second floor! those wonder SHIRTS at 95c ! NERVOUS SPELLS And Combination of Troubles Relieved 'by a Combination of Medicines. A quotation from one recent letter: "I have been taking Hood's Sarsapa rllla and Peptiron Pills as a course of medicine and find this combination has worked like a charm. They told me I had neuralgia, and certainly f was in a very low low and discouraging state of health. I suffered extremely with nerv ousness and had neuralgia 'pains so I could not sleep nights. "Those nervous spells were awful! ' "I heard about taking Hood's Sarsa parilla and Peptiron Pills one before meals, the other after the suggestion struck me favorably, so that I have taken the medicines carefully and faithfully withmost pleasing results. "It is a long-time now since I have had one of those severe nervous spells, I can do a good day's housework, can work in my garden and walk a mile." Mrs. Fred J. Weekley, Bagdad, Fla. Your druggist will be pleased to sup ply you with these good medicines. O ELL-AIMS (Absolutely' Removes Indigestion. Onepacfcage1 proves it 25c at all druggists. ' ESTATE CLAIMANT .TALKS F. W. Sharon on Stand In Case to Get Hair of $2,600,000. SAN FRANCISCO. March 27. Fred erick Wallace Sharon, of Tacoma, claimant or one-naif or the $2,600,000 estate of the late Frederick William Sharon, was still on the witness stand when court adjourned today under going cross-examination, which it was said, would probably continue through out tomorrow s session. Sharon - denied that he had com mitted to memory conversations he de scribed as having taken place just be- ipre nis aiiegea adoption. Three let ters written to Sharon by United States senator rewiands, brother-in-law of the dead millionaire, were Introduced toaay ior identification. The letters, according to the attorney for the es tate, indicated that the Senator had no knowledge of the adoption alleged uy tne claimant. k mJ " i i i t I l i Bnr ii Said the Skipper to the Mate: "Let's shift sail to the leeward and visit the BOYS' DEPARTMENT at the Lipman-Wolfe store." There's where you'll find all the new regulation middy suits and reefers. 50 of those snappy new suits made of splendid quality all wool navy blue serge in dress uniform style, with brass buttons, silk emblems on sleeves and straight knee trousers for boys 3 to 8 years! Suits. . . $5.00 Reefers, $5.00 Belted at back and made of heavy serge. And last, but topmost U. S. MARINE CAPS, $1.75 Fourth floor Lipman. Wolfe & Co. what a sensation the first lot of these shirts or so aso! Well, this second lot i aait an You remember f causea a ween or so extraordinary from whatever standpoint you look at it! They're all new spring shirts of plain and corded madras, percale, repp, crepe and novelty fabrics all made with soft bosoms' and with stiff or soft French cuffs. One of our Washington-street windows will tell you things that you'd hardly believe if told in cold, black and white type ! . Main floor Lipman, Wolfe & Co. ' The domestic section offers for today only Satin bed spreads Very special, only 1 $3.95 Full size 12 patterns! Second floor Lipman. Wolfe & Co. PHILIPPINE HAND-EMBROIDERED HAND-MADE NIGHT GOWNS at.. o o I $2.98 The slip-over kind, with daintily scalloped finish at neck and sleeves. Flower sprays and "punch work" decorate them, too. And all have a ribbon drawn through eyelet holes. Some Empress style. Made of fine lingerie cloth. Fourth floor Lipman. Wolfe & Co. A one-day sale of HOUSE DRESSES $1.00 or Dresses of gingham or percale, in ' stripes, checks plain colors. AH sorts of pretty and becoming models for every woman who ever spends a morning, or, indeed, any time at all in her own home. Sizes 36 to 44. Fourth floor Lipman. Wolfe & Co. The underwear section offers for today Crepe de chine . envelope chemise Exceptionally special $1.95 Come in pink only! Ath floor LipmaTi. Wolfe & Co ARID SHIP RUSHED CANADIAN LOAM IS TAKEN American Subscription Estimated at Nearly $30,000,000. OTTAWA, Ont., March 27. American subscriptions to the latest Canadian war loan were estimated today at from $25,000,000 to 30,000,000. Canadian suoscrlptions will be consld-era-bly be yond the $150,000,000 asked for. The Canadian Finance Minister de. ciarea ne was much pleased at the friendly interest of the'eitizens of the umiea sines In tne Issue." It is estimated that out of the rev enue from the loan Canada will he able to advance the British government for munitions at least 150,000,000. ELEVEN KILLED BY STORM Central Alabama la Swept Many Homes Destroyed. and MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 27. At least ii lives were lost in a storm which destroyed many houses in Cen tral Alaoama early today. Six of .the known dead were nesrrnxa The storm centered In the vicinity of Petrey, a small town in Crenshaw county. Every building in the town was demolished and four persons were Kinea, among: them Robert J. Jeter, wealthy planter. Two Killed In Gambling Fray. CLEVELAND. March 27. Two mon were killed and a third was wounded in a pistol Dattie in the street this morning-. Eight or nine men nartioi- pated in the battle, which is believed to have resulted from a gambling quarrel. More Gold Comes From Canada. NEW YORK. March 27. FIv mil lion dollars In gold from Canada was deposited at the Assay Office here to day for account of J. P. Morsran rn This brings the total gold imports from all sources this year up to J230,700.000. Governor Calls Out Guardsmen. COLUMBUS, O., March 27. Sixteen companies "of the Ohio National Guard were ordered out late today by Gov ernor Cox and tonight are on iruard at strategic points. Charleston Gives Plane to "Cause." CHARLESTON. S. C. March 26. An $8000 airplane will be Charleston's con tribution to the Government as an ex pression of patriotism from Its citizens. U-Boats Make No Attempt to Engage St. Louis in Battle. PASSENGERS LONG ANXIOUS Daily Lifeboat Drill Kept Up First American Ship to Cross Atlantic Folliwing Kaiser's Ruthless Warfare. LONDON, March 26. (Delayed by censor. Prom a staff correspondent of the Associated Press.) The St. Louis, the first passenger vessel carrying the American flag to cross the Atlantic since Germany's declaration of unre stricted submarine destruction and the first armed American liner to enter a European port since the war began, arrived this morning. She carried a meager number of passengers 33 all told but her holds were filled to ca pacity with non-contraband freight. The St. Louis came through without Interruption. No submarines were sighted, nor were there -at any time any indications that German undersea boats-were after the big liner. If any of them saw the St. Louisthey made no attempt to destroy her. but kept carefully away from the guns of the American ship. Paasensrera Arc Anxious. But signs of war were not lacking and the last, three days aboard were anxious ones for passengers and crew alike. On Friday and again on Sat urday after the St. Louis entered the forbidden zone driftwood was passed apparently parts of destroyed lifeboats. Yesterday a great field of oil was en countered. Vague rumors of the sink ing of ships either ahead of or near the St. Louis increased the nervous tension. For three days and nights the cap tain did not leave the bridge, and never in her 22 years of existence has the American ship been driven so fu riously as she was from the time she passed into the zone until she was picked up by a pilot. The Journey was virtually without incident until the war zone was reacnea. unusual precautions were taken as soon as the liner passed the Ambrose light, but as she neared the danger point even the life rafts and collapsible boats were made ready for immediate use. Reflectors were strung up fore and aft and carbide lights were tied along the rails for use in event the St. Louis became the victim of a torpedo or gunfire. Top Speed Kept tp. From the moment the St. Louis en tered the danger zone until she reached comparatively safe watern the word in the engine-room was to "give her all she can stand." For 48 hours the big vessel tore along at top speed. Meanwhile the passengers slept - but little, remaining' in the reading-rooms with life belts ready. Long before daybreak yesterday. with the land still far below the hori zon, most of the passengers were on deck watching Just as anxiouslv as the men on the bridge for signs of hos tile submarines. Then suddenly out of the haze shot British patrol-boat ves sels. Instructions were signalled. The St. Louis responded and continued her Journey, while the submarine hunters bore away on their ceaseless vigil. For two days after the St Lou 13 left port there was a howling gale, ac companied with fog and frequent snow squalls, but the liner held steadily to the course which had been deter mined on. Every precaution was taken. Even on the first night out deck lights were shielded and cabin portholes shaded- so that no glimmer of light showed. Look outs swept the horizon frequently with their glasses. Daily Drill Kept lp. The passengers were taken In hand and drilled daily in donning life belts and assembling quickly at their ap pointed places at the lifeboats. Crews for the lifeboats were assigned to their stations and instructed as to their duties. The lifeboats were provisioned long before the prohibited zone was reached and were swung out, partly lowered and lashed so that only a moment would be lost In . dropping them into the water. , Until Friday the trip was without Incident, other than the encountering of floating Ice, Including one huge ice berg. Two whales followed the ship for some distance. From the time the barred zone was entered until late last night while the big steamer was making her way over the last few hundred miles of the Journey few passengers closed their eyes. No ceremonies marked the arrival of the St. Louis. On the dock were the Usual representatives of the American line, the port authorities, a small group of friends and relatives of passengers and a few newspaper men As the liner was warped into her berth workmen raised a .cheer for "the good old U. S. A." A government tender carrying the American Consul-General, Admiralty officials and immigration officers met the liner. DEAD HERO DECORATED VICTORIA CROSS AWARDED TO JUTLAND BATTLE VICTIM. v Fighting; Directed by British Con der After Losing; Les and Dis ablement of Vessel. LONDON, March 17. (Correspond ence of the Associated Press) For "most conspicuous bravery and devo tion to duty" In the battle of Jutland, a posthumous Victoria Cross has Jast been awarded Commander Loftus Will lam Jones. The official report says that on May 31, 1916, Commander Jones In the torpedo-boat destroyer Shark led a di vision of destroyers to attack the en emy battle cruiser squadron. A shell hit tho Shark's bridge, putting the steering gear out of order, and another shell disabled the main engine, leaving the vessel helpless. ' Although wounded in the leg, he went aft to help connect and man the after wheeL Meanwhile the forecastle gun with its crew had been blown away, and the same fate soon befell the after- gun and crew. Commander Jones then went to the midship and only remain ing gun and personally assisted in keeping it in action. All this time the Shark was sub jected to heavy fire at short range; The crew of the midship gun was re duced to three, of whom one was soon badly wounded In the leg. A few min utes later Commander Jones was hit by a shell, which took off his leg above the knee, but he continued to give orders while a stoker improvised a tourniquet around his thigh. Soon afterward, seeing that the ship could not last much longer and that a German destroyer was closing in. he gave order for the surviving mem bers of the crew to put on life belts. Almost immediately after giving this order the Shark was struck by a tor pedo and sunk. "Commander Jones," said the report in conclusion, "un fortunately was not among the few survivors." Mine Company Increases Dividend. NEW YORK, March 27 Tho North Butte Mining Company today declared a quarterly dividend of 31 a share, pay able April 30. Three months ago the company declared a. dividend of 75 cents a share. Taft Expects War In 10 Days. LITTLE ROCK.- Ark., March 26. "Within the next 10 days war doubt less will be declared by the United States or Germany." said William H. Taft. ex-President of the United States, in an address here tonight before the Arkansas branch of the League to En force Peace. Mr. Taft predicted that with the United States aiding the en tente allies the war would end in a year. It Is believed that the observatory at Pekin Is the oldest In the world, having been founded in 1279 by Kuhlal Khan, the first Emperor of the Mogul dy nasty. . -faster lV-;RB! 1nv from "l"to restore wow. " h be?" srt- Portland's Great Fire of 1873 One of an Interesting series re calling events in Portland's history. N AUGUST 2d, 1873, Portland suffered the most disastrous fire in her history. ' Over twenty blocks in the business district, then fronting the river, went up in smoke with losses of over one million dollars. The First National Bank went through this great fire unscathed. On the ashes of the burned district arose a greater Portland. The financial strength of this bank was the means of many a business and individual mounting to greater success. . In planning our new banking house at Fifth and Stark, we have looked as far aneaa as aid tne iounaers 01 tne First National, when they mapped out its destinies fifty years ago. We are prepared to serve you with all a good bank can offer in service, in advice,' in helpfulness. She WnmBT r w tits N ATHMAL i Am First for three Generations i :m m mi : ll mum l. HQ 6n1 t-iS tti fe-FI R B B 5 ii r r- ? T-'r . - jk -sr..- I' i-. t:' i. r- f - It: V 4"