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9 THE MORNING OREGOXIAN,- TRID AY. JUNE i, 1917. X i i ! ?! i" V had : .lis- ' is "s?a - .JC-1. -t a i I c na J ; neili; oAs .,2T . EISA. '.Mr.-- tz'u-. -scz .. t?.v:'-MJ- " ITALY INSPIRED BY ALLIANCE WITH U, S, Mission Enthusiastically Re ceived in Senate Prince 4 of Udine Is Spokesman. BUYING SYSTEM TO CHANGE financial and Economic Members of Party Confer With Secretary Mo Atloo on Merging Into One Monster Purchasing Agency. WASHINGTON, May 31. The Prince of Udine, head of the Italian War Mis sion, on the floor of the Senate today delivered a message to the American people in the name of King- Victor Emanuel, welcoming: the entrance of the United States Into the war as the final moral justification of the cause for which the allies are fighting. The message breathed confidence of ultimate victory and emphasized the necessity of destroying: the prestige of a perverted German science and phil osophy. "Italy," said the Prince, "wants the safety of her boundaries and her coast, and she wants to secure herself against new aggressions. Italy F"lKht for Existence. "But Italy has not been and never will be an element of discord in Eu rope, and as she will insure her own free, national existence at the cost of any sacrifice, so she will contribute with all her strength to the free ex. istence and development of other na tions." The Prince said Europe had been plunged into the war "without any Justifying motives, perhaps without any motive at all beyond the will of a small oligarchy" and that little, guiltless nations with masterpieces of art and treasures of industry within their territories had been barbarously sacrificed. . Moral Confidence Inspired. Referring to the entrance of the United States after the violent offenses against right had become clear and the American flag had been insulted, he said: "You bring us the sacred recognition of our right, you bring us moral con fidence and the conviction that our cause is holy and that the great free democracy shares our feeling, our spirit and our hope." The Prince was received with great enthusiasm by the Senate, to whioh he was introduced by Vice-President Mar shall. He appeared in the full dress uniform of a naval captain and was ac companied by the other leading mem bers of the mission. V104.0OO.OO0 to Be Lent in June. The financial and economic members of the Italian mission today discussed with Secretary McAdoo and others at the Treasury Department the merging of the present intricate Italian pur chasing system in this country Into the general committee proposed for all the allies. Italy already has signified her desire to join in the plan worked- out by the British and French mission for the erection of one monster purchasing agency for all the allies' supplies here. A second loan of $100,000,000 is to be made to Italy for June and announce ment is expected shortly. . Of the origi nal $100,000,000 about $60,000,000 al ready has been expended by the pres ent Italian purchasing agency here and the balance is expected to be used up in the next few days. "In this hour of danger. In which military absolutism is threatening everyone, there are nations that have forgotten old and new competitions and have united to defeat this menace to the common safety," Prince Undine declared in the course of his mes sage. "'We are in a more fortunate position. Between the United States of America and Italy there has never been any cause of conflict. This new and closer union means for us a greater bond of sympathy and solidarity, added to those which already linked us. "This long friendship without strife, this union without mistrust, this cloud less future are enhanced by the fact that both our peoples are at war to defend, the same ideals of humanity and justice. American Aid Long Desired. "For nearly three years our con tinent looked with anxious eyes toward your great and free country. We knew that the European war had Increased your trade and given new vigor to your industries. Many feared that be cause of the ocean that divides us the great cry of grief from oppressed Bel gium would only sound faintly in your ears; , many feared that, absorbed by the activities of Industry and labor, you would fail to take an interest in our struggles and in our sorrows. "We, however, looked towards you with trusting sympathy; we felt that the great fatherland of liberty, the noble democracy which offered Its hos pitality to all the peoples of Europe, without distinction , of race, or re ligion or of languages, and granted to all of them the protection of the same just and humane laws could not remain indifferent. "Nevertheless, we waited your de cision with anxiety, and it seemed to us that the holiness of our cause was in need of recognition by those who from afar would judge us with more serenity. Tou waited to Intervene until DON'T HURT A BIT! Lift your eld. torturous corns and calluses right off with the fingers. This tiny bottle holds' the- wonder of wonders. It contains an almost magical drug discovered by a Cincinnati man. It is called freeeone,'. It is a compound made from ether. , Apply a few drops of this freezone upon a tender, ach ing corn or a hardened cal lus. Instantly the soreness disappears and shortly you will find tbe corn or callus so shriveled and loose that you just lift it off with the fingers. Yon "feel no pain or sore ness when applying freezone or afterwards. It doesn't even irritate the skins .Just ask" in any drug store for a small bottle of freezone. This will cost but a few cents hut will positively rid your poor, suffer ing feet of every Lard corn", soft corn, or corn between the, toes, or the tough cal ltises on bottom' of feet."' Genuine frees one 'has a yellow label. . Look for yel low label. 1 violence and offenses against right had become clearer and more evident. "Tou bring all the enthusiasm of your National youth to science and to labor. Our enemies are aware that you will bring into the war, which is flooding Europe with blood and mak ing the earth barren, the Invaluable strength of your men and of your wealth. "For this most noble adherence to our cause, given without any thought of conquest or of material wealth, we shall always be grateful to you. "May God protect our two nations. A day will come when we shall be proud of our suffering and when our sacrifices will be rewarded. Let us endeavor to bring that day nearer which shall put an end to the sorrows of so many who are suffering and dying without guilt. Let us hasten its coming, worthy representatives of the American people, by our firm will to obtain the victory, and by our complete solidarity of ideals, of sacrifices and of deeds." ARTILLERY FIRE INTENSE BCXIECOUKT AND CHAMPACXE CENTERS OP ACTIVITY. Parfa Reports Repnls of Cwwi by Rifle Fire and Bayonet Ber lin Reports Captures. LONDON, May 81. "A hostile raiding party was driven off early this morning south of Armentieres," says today's of ficial report on the Franco-Belgian front operations. "We secured a few prisoners. "There was considerable artillery ac tivity on both sides during the night in the neighborhood of Bullecourt and on the right bank of the Scarpe." PARIS, May 81. The, Germans at tacked the French lines in the Cham pagne with extreme violence at several points last night. The attacking forces were checked at some places by the French fire and At others at the point of the bayonet, the Germans retiring each time after heavy losses, tho War Office announced, today. The fighting was particularly des perate in the region of the Teton, the Sasque and Mpnt Haut, the attack be ing launched in four successive ways after a heavy bombardment from large caliber guns and suffocating gas shells. The French took prisoners during the fighting, including two officers. BERLIN, via London, May 81. "On the Chemln-des-Dames ridge and in the Western Champagne the artillery duel again developed great intensity," says today's official statement. "On the southern bank of the Aisne, after extensive mining operations. West Rhenish troops stormed several French trenches and brought back 40 prisoners and some machine guns. Detachments of upper Rhenish regiments conducted a reconnoitering enterprise east of Auberive, as a result of which 50 pris oners fell into our hands. During the night lively artillery engagements de veloped on the west bank of the Meuse. Several British attacks were repulsed on the Arras front." FOREMAN KILLS STRIKER J. W. SHOEMAKER SHOT AFTER FIGHT AT SHEEP CAMP. Clash Between Union and Non-Union Shearers Expected After Shooting and Sheriff "la on Job. RIVERSIDE, Or.. May 81. A clash be tween union and non-union sheep shearers was expected tonight follow ing the killng today of J. W. Shoemak er, a strker, by Jim Johnson, foreman of a non-union outfit. The Sheriff and his deputies from Vale tonight were in control of the situation. The shooting this morning came after an altercation between Shoemaker and Johnson. Shoemaker is said to have knocked Johnson down, after which the latter drew a revolver and fired three shots. Trouble started In the shearing camps over a demand for more pay. INTERSTATE SPAN IN USE High AVater Did Not Close Bridge, in Spite of Some Reports. VANCOUVER,. Wash.. May 31. (Spe cial.) A report has gained circulation throughout the Northwest that traffic on the Columbia River interstate bridge is being interfered with on ac count of the washing away of part of the fill on this end of the bridge and inquiries are being received from automobile clubs aobut it. The bridge has not been closed for one second since it was opened Feb ruary 14, and the damage has been repaired so that it will not in any way be affected by the present high water. Nearly ten large bargeloads of heavy rock were placed on the fill and it is now fully protected. TENTS TO HOUSE Y. M. C. A. Provision Is Made for Army Camps at American Lake. TACOMA, May 81. (Special.) Two circus tents, completely equipped, will be erected within a few days at Ameri can Lake, according to announcement made today. E. H. Burwell, secretary of the Tacoma Y. M. C. A., received orders from O. Tyler, grand secretary of the Navy Association branch in Bre merton, to take charge of the -Association work at the Lake as soon as he can close up his affairs in the city. Mr. Burwell will be assisted by Mr. McMoran, secretary of the North Yak ima Y. M. C A-. who will leave that city shortly. NAVY TO USE SEIZED SHIPS Four Cfennan War Vessels and Eight Other Steamers to Be Taken Over. WASHINGTON, May 81. In addition to the German commerce raiders Prince Eitel Frledrich and Kronprlnz Wilhelm. the seized German ship Liebenfels and the gunboats Geier and Locksun will be used by the Navy. . For colliers and ' cargo carriers the following German ships will be used: Hohenfelde, Frieda Leonhardt. Nicera, Kiel. Rudolph Blumberg, Vogeaen, Breslau and. saxonia. TONGMEN DOOMED TO DIE Chinese Warrior at San Francisco Formally Sentenced. SAN FRANCISCO, May 81. Wong Hlng. of Seattle, said to be the' first tong warrior to receive death sentence here, was formally sentenced today by Superior Judge Frank H. Dunne. Wong was convicted of killing Ng You, an undertaker, whom he mistook for a rival, tongman. Date of execution was not set be FEARS OF FRUIT GROWERS ALLAYED Recent Statement by Hoover and Secretary Houston Further Confirmed. FEDERAL CARS PROPOSED Senator Smith Introduces Bill to Appropriate $100,000,000 to Be Used In Construction of Railway Rolling Stock. OREGOMAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, May 81. The positive statement of H. C. Hoover, backed by the assur ance of Secretary of Agriculture Hous ton that the fruit crop of tbe United States will be moved to market, was intended to allay fears among the fruit growers of the Vorthwest. It further means that the xilroads of the coun try will not be allowed to say what foods shall be moved and what shall not. And as these two officials will have authority to direct the movement of foodstuffs, their assurance is all that is necessary to guarantee the mar keting of the fruit, not only of the Northwest, but of the entire country. When Senator Jones, of Washington. recently read to the Senate the notice sent out by the Northern Pacific Rail road to the fruitgrowers of Washing ton and Oregon, advising them that it could not furnish cars next Fall and Winter to move their apples to market. Senators generally took cognizance of what seemed to be a serious situation. Government Can Snsraested. It was realized that if the Northern Pacific could arbitrarily refuse to move apples, on the ground that they were "luxuries" and not "necessities." other roads could follow suit, and thus save their cars for more profitable freight or express commodities. Instantly, Senator Smith, of Georgia, whose state Is a large producer of peaches, proposed an appropriation of 1100,000,000 to build freight and re frigerator car, to be supplied, either by sale or rental, to the railroads of the country. Senator Smith maintained that if the Government is Justified in spending 1750.000,000 for the construc tion of ships designed largely to move foodstuffs and munitions to Europe, it would be Justified in spending less than one-seventh of that amount in provid ing an adequate supply of cars to han dle the food supply within the United States. The Georgia Senator found some sup port for his proposition, but he also de veloped a lusty opposition, and the cry went up that he was proposing "Gov ernment ownership." This he denied. Amendment la Withdrawn. There was so much opposition to at taching the Smith car amendment to the shipping bill, that the amendment was withdrawn, and referred, as a sep arate measure, to the committee on in terstate commerce. Senator Smith hopes to get action on it as a separate measure, thinking he has found the solution of the car short age problem. Especially does he think the congestion can be overcome by building $100,000,000 worth of cars. since the railroads voluntarily have re duced the number of passenger trains, and made available for the hauling of freight a considerable number of en gines that heretofore have not been available for this service. PORTLAND BOY ELECTED GEORGE ALLEN LAWREXCE III. OX FRIJfCETOJf COMMITTEE. Graduate of Portland Academy la on Undergraduate Board R. W. Spier, Jr.. la Glee Club. BT UNDSLET ROSS. PRINCETON, . N. J.. May 81. (Spe cial.) George Allen Lawrence Third has Just been elected to' represent his class on the undergraduate schools committee, as the result of a competi tion lasting over several weeks. Mr. Lawrence was one of the two successful candidates. Membership on this committee Is much coveted, as those who are elected to It, after serving during sophomore and Junior years, are ex-officio mem bers of the senior council, the govern ing authority of the student body. Mr. Lawrence graduated at Portland Academy last June and has been tak ing preparatory courses leading to the civil engineering degree. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George A- Lawrence, Jr. Alexander Wilson Llnthlcum, of the class of 1920, early last Fall was placed on the university chess team. He has been successful in "cleaning up" most of his teammates, so campus gossip has it. Mr. Llnthlcum is also taking the C. E. course. Robert Wade Spier, Jr., is a member of the glee club. As but few fresh BIBIIIIIHuuilHIIIIIIMRIBiBHIIIRlRIIII V-UIUWUiUimiMUIUUmilUllHIllimUIHlllllllimtillJlUtllllluiimmiim TODAY AND TOMORROW Pauline Frederick and Thomas MeigHan "Sleeping Fires" Another photoplay triumph for Miss Fred erick also "The Heart of Texas Ryan" A maze of mirth with an all-star cast headed by Frank Campeau, Tom Mix, George Faw cett and Bessie Eyeton 3 i i Ki 1 SIXTH AT COLUMBIA men are elected, this is considered quite a distinction. Mr. Spier la a Portland Academy graduate; his work here is leading to tbe Litt. B degree. Joseph Albert Minott, another fresh man from Portland, is a candidate tor the Litt. B degree. Lindsley West Ross, who graduated at Reed in 1915, is doing research work in physics, this department being very well equipped for the purpose. Dr. Karl Taylor Compton. formerly in charge of the physics department at Reed, is now on the Princeton faculty. He is engaged in scientific research on war problems. He has spent several weeks at Edison's laboratory. Twenty-five per cent of the students of Princeton and a large proportion of the faculty have already left either for the war zone or training camps and practically all those who remain are drilling. The aviation corps is making dally nights in the two planes already here ... Commencement festivities are to be much curtailed and class reunions will not be held for the later classes at alL The date has been changed to June 16. FIGHT ON CAMP BEGUN CALIFORXIA WANTS PART OF AMERICAN LAKE QUOTA. Heavy Pressure Brought on War De partment Mr. Slnnott to Urge Site In UmatUIn County. ' OREGON! AN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, May 31. The War Department is under heavy pressure from Califor nia interests to reduce the else of the Army training camp at American Lake, with a view of diverting one of the two divisions from Puget Sound to California. The matter Is now in the hands of Secretary Baker, and it is said at the War Department today that the original announcement regard ing American Lake may be modified, although no decision haa yet been reached. The original order called for two divisions, or mora than 60.000 men. at American Lake, a third division being assigned to San Diego. California is now demanding two camps instead of one. Learning that the question of train ing camps has been reopened by the War Department. Representative Sln nott tomorrow will again call the at tention of Secretary Baker to the large tract of level land in Umatilla County immediately adjoining the Umatilla ir rigation project, which the Umatilla people have offered the Government without cost for training camp pur poses. He will urge that this site be Inspected with a view to its utilization, if it Is decided to reduce the size of the camp at American Lake. LOAN MAY FORCE PEACE OVER SUBSCRIPTION URGED FOR MORAL EFFECT. Secretary MeAdo Will Make rl In Many Eastern and Southern Cltlea. tn Interest of Loan. WASHINGTON. May 31. "While there is every indication that the loan is progressing satisfactorily, assurance must be made doubly sure," Secretary McAdoo said today, in announcing a new speaking tour, which will begin at New York June 4. He will speak in many Eastern and Southern cities. "'It is of vital Importance that the liberty loan be over-subscribed as evi dence that the people of the United States are deeply .imbued with tbe purposes of the war and determined to prosecute it vigorously," he said. "We want to force an early peace and re-establish Justice and liberty. "Negotiations with the allied gov ernments for looking after their finan cial needs are progressing satisfactorily and if provision is made by Congress for raising sufficient money by taxa tion and the people invest to the re quired extent in liberty bonds. I be lieve that the foundations for carrying on the immense financial operations of the American Government during the war will be established on a solid basis." i VETERAN O'CONNOR IS DEAD Service Seen In Two Wars and Hale and Hearty In Last Days. VANCOUVER. Wash,. May 31- (Spe cial.) The funeral of Thomas W. O'Connor. Indian and Civil War vet eran, 83 years old. will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. June 1, from St. James Catholic Church. Rev. John Sweens officiating. Interment will be in the military cemetery. Mr. O'Connor had lived with his wife for several years at Blanchet Home for the Aged, but was apparently hale and hearty and walked about town as spry as a man of 60. . Ellsworth Post. No. 2, G. A. R. will have charge of the funeral at the grave. ' Russian Caucasus Army Victorious. PETROGRAD, via London. May 81. (British Admiralty, per wireless.) Troops of the Russian Caucasus army have beaten oft successfully hostile at tacks at several points in Armenia and on the Mesopotamia front, the War Of fice announced today. in 13 WASHINGTON Friday Will Be the First Day of Our Annual J tine Embroidery Sale An occasion that hundreds of prudent women have learned to' look forward to with keen expectation. A time when they purchase for both pres ent and future needs. Included are thousands and thousands of yards, widths, qualities as a personal investigation Lot One at 4c a Yard Edges, Insertions and Beadings, made with firm edges, and 6bown in dozens of patterns. Skirting Embroideries at 15c, at 19c and at 25c Yard The popular 10 and 12-inch Swiss, Nainsook and Cambric Skirtings. An endless variety of patterns. Seventeen-Inch Embroideries at 8c, at 15c, to 39c Yard Both corset cover' and flouncing styles, in an enor mous variety of patterns. They come in Swiss, nainsook, cambric and longcloth. Ruffled Flouncings at 29c, at 56c, at 69c Yard Styles especially desirable for baby dresses. Fancy Dress Voiles, Sale Friday 36 and 38-inch widths at about One-Third actual worth. t O On Sale Friday, at yard Z2U 3000 yards of Fancy Dress Voiles in this sale the most beautiful styles, flower, figure, stripe, dot, check and plaid effects in dainty colorings on white or tinted grounds both 36 and 38-inch widths. An ex traordinary saving opportunity. Great Half -Price Sale of Richardson's Crochet Cotton, 2 Balls 5c The celebrated Blu Bird Crochet Cotton full measure 100-yard balls. The following colors and quantities: 18 doz. in cream white, 64 doz. in white, 34 doz. in light blue, 24 doz. in light pink, 7 doz. in rose pink, 1 doz. in light yellow, 3 doz. medium yellow, 3 doz. variegated green, 33 doz. delft blue, 3 doz. lavender, 3 doz. green, 4 doz. brown. A fine quality mercerized cotton. Curtain Materials 9c Yd Dainty Scrims in white, cream and ecru, styles with colored designs; others plain with openwork border and lace edge. All crisp new goods. Store Opens at 8:30 A.M. Saturdays at 9 A.M. The CASUALTY LIST HIGHERl FIGHTING AT ARRAS COSTS EXC LAND 112,333 ME.. May Flcnrea Fall to Bear Oat State ments That Loaaea Are Lower Than In 9nne LONDON. May 31. British casualties as published in May show a total of 5901 officers and 106.831 men. The British offensive on the Arras front. Involving some of tbe severest fighting of the war. naturally has re sulted In a large Increase In casualties over the Inactive Winter season. Cas ualties for the last few months have not been received, but in February the It is the patriotic duty of every citizen of Portland to subscribe in accordance with his or her means to The Liberty Loan of 1917 United States Government 314 Bonds The following "Portland Banks offer their services without charge to any individual or corporation wishing to subscribe to the $2,000,000,000 United States 3i Bonds now being offered by the United States Government. The bonds will be issued in the following denominations: $50.00, $100.00, $500.00 and $1000, and will be dated June 15, 1917. First National Bank United States National Bank Lumbermens National Bank Northwestern National Bank Ladd & Tilton Bank Bank of California, N. A. Canadian Bank of Commerce Hibemia Savings Bank Security Savings and Trust Company and styles suitable for every purpose. Values are remarkable, will disclose. See our double window display. Lot Two at 9c a Yard Edges, Insertions, Beadings, Bands and Galloons in Swiss, cambric and longcloth. and m sports colors. 22-inch Allover Embroideries, special in this sale at, yard , 40-inch Allover price of, yard 40-inch Allover yard The Most Beautiful Styles Most in Value The Best in total reported was only 1143 officers and 17.185 men. The assertion of the British that their losses are SO per cent smaller than in the battle of the Somme. notwithstand ing' the fact that larger forces are en gaged, is not borne out by the May figures, although in the absence of the casualties report for April, early in which month the offensive was launched, the showing is not conclusive. The casualties recorded in the first three months of the Somme drive were 307.169 officers and men. In August of last year, the second month of the Somme battle, the casualties were 127. 945. as compared with 112.233 for May. the second month of the Arras battle. Stockmen, Enlisting, Retain Rights. BAKER. Or.. May SI. (Special.) Ephralm Barnes, supervisor of the Ml nam Forest, today received a telegram from headquarters to the effect that all stockmen holding permits to grase stock in the reserve will not be com pelled to relinquish their permits upon Lot Three at 12V2C Yard Edges and Sets in hundreds of patterns. Fine Swiss and long cloth embroideries. Twenty-Seven-Inch Flouncings at 23c, at 33c, to 69c Yard Styles for babies', children's and misses' dresses. Neat small patterns and bold designs. All brand new goods for today's selling. 45-Inch Flouncings at 37c, at 59c, to $1.48 Yard Fine Voile Flouncings, in elegant patterns in white 19c Crepe Embroideries at low 29c Crepe and Rice Voile at, 53 c in A Bargain Friday Sale of Long Chamois Gloves 3 9c At this special price we place on sale a fine lot of 16-button length Chamois Gloves. All sizes from 5Vs to 7, in white and chamois color.: Women's Coats $14.65 A closing out sale of "Women's Fine Wool Velour Coats in mustard, rose and green; 48-inch length styles in belted models. Women's, Misses' Billie Burke Dresses $1.19 Well made garments of fine percales. Billie Burke Dresses in all sizes for women and misses unusually great values at the above price. Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. Quality enlisting In the Army. Each will be required only to notify the office of his enlistment and other herds will be sub stituted until his return. Phone your want ads to The Orego nlan. Main 7070. A 6095. EQioGunflQ Is the cheese for an omelet r i cause the case has been appealed. "MiMttmnntmiTnminmnmipiwniiMintmnmnnnnr .AJkULlBJaUK L