Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, June 21, 1918, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextCIVILIAN GERMANY BIG FABRE LINER USED AS TRANSPORT SINCE WAR OPENED FINALLY TORPEDOED WITH LOSS OF MORE THAN 600 LIVES. STORE THAT UNDERSELLS BECAUSE IT SELLS FOR CASH" GLAMORS PEACE jp 1 ' rf Fr Yur Vacation Needs! I JLtVeryillingl Most Attractively Priced Here! Z$m For the Seaside Z For tJie Country ZgT For the Mountains Here are splendid assortments of Bathing Suits Caps Shoes Women's and Children's Sweaters Blouses Separate Skirts Dresses Suit Cases, etc, etc Dependable quality merchandise priced at a moderation you'll surely appreciate. This Will Be Our 919th BARGAIN FRIDAY SALE These Offerings Have Been Especially Underpriced Demonstrations Against War Made in Berlin, Cologne 1 and Hamburg. SEVERAL WORKMEN KILLED Socialist Deputy Braun, in Speecli to Reichstag, Bares Terrible Condition of Public Immor ality in Prussian State. LONDON. June 20. Heavily censored private messages received in Stockholm Indicate that peace demonstrations were held recently in Berlin. Hamburg: and Cologne and that several workmen , "were killed and many persons arres.cd, Kays a dispatch to the Morning- Post. The police and military dispersed crowds of demonstrants. AMSTERDAM, June 20. Sixteen per. tons, including: some women, have been condemned to death by the Germans following: their arrest in Bast Flan ders, Belgium, on a suspicion of being: guilty of espionage, according; to the frontier correspondent of the Tele graaf. It was rumored yesterday that the executions have already been carried cut. More than 50 people had been placed under arrest. AMSTERDAM, June 20. Discussihg the inability of Germany to help Aus tria in her food difficulties, the Cologne Caiette says the bread ration in Ger many will also have to be reduced until the next harvest. AMSTERDAM, June 19. The Berlin Vorwaerts, the German Socialist or- Kan. announces the increase in the Xrice of bread to 5 pfennigs per pound. The paper says this price will bring the land owners 1,000,000,000 marks surplus profits and necessarily will be followed by Increases in the cost of mil, butter and beef. AMSTERDAM, June 20. In replying to congratulations from the president of the Reichstag on the anniversary of his accession. Emperor William, ac cording to the Frankfurter Zeitung, cent the following telegram: "Our troops have gained fresh great successes in the most severe struggle. Gratitude to God for them cannot be great enough. j "May It find expression in the peopl Bt home by a spirit of patriotism, con fidence and vigor, which is splendidly present and gaining an ever firmer shape "The German people, which has of fered a bold front to the entire wsrld in long years of struggle, Is destined by God for great things not only for itself, but for all humanity. In this ?fnlti will AnrilirA thm lflnt- itniffplA till a victorious, peace and a blessed fu . ture. God grant it." AMSTERDAM, June 20. (By the As Boclated Press.) A picture of social conditions In Prussia was given during a debate June 18 on the budget of the ministry of the interior in the House of Deputies, at a session of the Reichs tag. Crime on Increase. "We are facts to face with a terrible condition of public morality." said . Deputy Braun, a Socialist. "We hear of numberless cases of thefts on rail' roads and alr.rming juvenile criminal! ty. According to official statistics, be tween October. 1816, and November. 1917, there were 4S7.726 convictions for infractions of the food regulations and these were only a small percentage of xne actual transgressions eommitterl. As for that, we are all sinners. a'roiueerintr exceeds an nounun: nnrv - - is rampant among all classes. Fraudu- . lent profiteering, like that of the Daim ler Works, is nowisa evcentlnnal Fvn . official bodies attempt to extort ille gal profits. Poor people can only buy nioines at the official clothing depart ineht by bribing salesmen with tips or 4QOU. I .mo increase 01 criminality demon- woicn is aescriDea oy ioois as a rejuvenating bath. Self-sacrifice and ; patriotism, perhaps, are still found in . the trenches, but in the invaded re ; gions profiteering begins to rear its . .neaa, culminating in the most repul io prom-snatching at home. ; Officials Exploit Workers. everybody cheats, steals, grabs, . (from Jailbird to court chamberlain, c -who cheats the needy home work Ar t out f bis scanty earnings and pockets . anlllions. And the longer the war lasts . Tne worse it becomes. 1 "Added to this is the Fatherland : ty s wild war-baiting propaganda and - refusal of equal suffrage. What won- cier that popular exasperation burst ioria m a Dig strike In January!" J Herr Braun further nllloriert th tivlties of police and informers and the hateful, hypocritical censorship. The prohibition of the acknowledgment of ; gifts by soldiers to the Socialistic , funds, he said, was ordered for the ; purpose or withholding from public Knowledge me magnitude of the de--" rrand in the army for peace and equal ; cuff rage. J He further mercilessly indicted the ' systematic discrimination azainst the - Socialistic press, while the Fatherland . party and annexationists with im - punity raised the accusation of bribery -with Anglo-American money against . tnose lavoring peace by negotiation. Minister Pleads Helplessness. The Minister of the Interior. Dr. Drews, answered vaguely that he was ': not responsible for the censorship or the other matters complained of. which were under the Jurisdiction of the mill tary authorities. The Socialist newapaper Vorwaerts .;- devotes a long editorial to the forego ing, in wnicn it says: "Dr. Drews' unsatisfactory answer Is tantamount to a confession of the impotence of the civil government. In ' fact, there is no responsible civil gov- ernment in Prussia today. It demon- strates the necessity for the abolition of the state of siege in the country for which there is no legal Justification . whatever. The necessity of a reason- able government Is shown especially . by the fate of suffrage reform, which lias been dragged from reading to ; reading without the government in - tervemng with the immediate dlssolu " tion of the house." uSeQgarJn (3 ac& for 35 Z for 20 s - 'A ri , 4 ' ' ' ' , ' ' ' ' - " ' - " i s FRENCH SHIP SUNK Hundreds Perish When Sant' Anna Goes Down. THOSE SAVED NUMBER 1512 Over Two Thousand Soldiers and Native Workmen Passengers on Vessel When Torpedoed by Enemy Submarine. Contimied From First Face.) American steamer arriving here today from a Central American port reported that at 4 P. M. yesterday afternoon, 180 to 200 miles south of Sandy Hook, she sighted a submarine and was pursued by the U-boat. This is the first report of the ap pearance of a German raider so far north since ships were sunk by sub- MnHna o Hai-liB nft Vi Tproow r m f in .. i n,.. Vessel Outdistances Psnnrr The captain said that be put on full speed, zigzagged and escaped by out' distancing the U-boat. His ship carried 67 passengers. The fact that the American steam ship was armed probably prevented her from being held up and sunk by the U-boat, which came to the surface within half a mile of the steamship A GULF PORT, June 20. A coast wise passenger steamship which ar rived here late yesterday reported en countering a German submarine last Saturday off th eoast of South Caro lina. The steamer escaped because of superior speed and her wireless calls for help, which apparently led the sub mersible to give up the chase. LONDON, June 20. German U-boats are unequal to the warfare against them, is the virtual admission of Cap tain Fersius, the naval critic of the Berliner Tageblatt. says a Rotterdam dispatch to the Daily Telegraph. Persia Points Oat Mistake. Captain Fersius writes: "It is scarcely to be denied that our enemies are both carrying on the war and living and that it will be possible for them to defend themselves against tonnage needs for a long time at any rate. From the beginning of the U boat war it was a mistake, often com mitted by us. to underestimate the re sources of our enemies.' WASHINGTON. June 20. Although there have been various reports recent ly of the destruction by patrol vessels and armed steamers of one or more of the German submarines operating off the Atlantic Coast, It was learned authoritatively today that the Navy Department is without evidence that would JuBtify the belief that any the seawolves have been accounted for A close study of the reports made by masters of ships sunk or attacked ha suggested to some naval experts that the raiders are of a special type in which speed has been sacrificed to fuel capacity, enabling the raiders to remain away from their bases for long periods. LOYAL LEGION VINDICATED Secretary Baker Decries Efforts to Discredit Workers. Definitely disposing of rumors that the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lum bermen, a voluntary patrlotio organi sation of workers engaged In produc ing timber needed for aircraft con struetion. has no governmental back ing. Secretary of War Newton T. Baker has sent an open message to Colonel Brlce P. Dlaque, commander of the spruce-production division of the Sig nal Corps. The Loyal Legion, says Secretary Baker, is a vital and integral part of the War Department's forces. He de- Hi. v 'i t:i:H '$HH'J:' "' " "" "r"-&.. , i&j'7&uUK.By:Z l;iHHHXHi: 1 : i SA1WT ATfTf A. cries attempts that have been made to discredit these workers. The text of Mr. Baker's telegram follows: The Loyal Lerlon of Losgers and Lum bermen, a voluntary organization of work men in the lumber Industry of the North west. Is performing a service of incalcu lable value to the Nation. Through it the employes of a great Industry are giving to the country in its emergency co-operation and devotion of service. The Loyal Legion was formed to give organized expression to this devotion. It has been conducted with the guidance and assistance of the War Department's programme. Xny attempt to undermine Its usefulness I should regard with the most serious concern, particularly at a time when the maximum strength of this country must be tocused in the pro duction of .essential supplies for our flght Aie forces in France. The Loyal Legion has the approval ana support ol tne war Department. 15 RECEIVE DIPLOMAS MILTON A. MILLER TALKS BEFORE GRADUATING CLASS. Annual Commencement Exercises of Christian Brothers Business Col lege Held In Alumni Hall. The annual commencement exercises of the Christian ' Brothers Business College were held last night in the Alumni Hall, Grand avenue and Clack amas street. John Manning introduced the various speakers. The glee club of the school contributed several ensemble numbers with solo parts taken by Leo Jewett and Philip Soreghan. The members of the first commercial class gave "An Incident of the War." a patriotic number Including a chorus recitation with the solo parts taken by individual students. The speaker was Milton A. Miller. ArcQDisnop Alexander enristle pre sented the honor medals, diplomas and certificates of graduation. Those receiving medals follow: Da vld Anthony Gabarino, medal for Chris tian doctrine; Leo Herron. next in merit; Victor B. Fitspatrick. Manlon gold medal for elocution; Joseph R. Light, winner of Plowden Stott medal in business department; Henry Nelson, next in merit; David Anthony Garbar ino, medal for second commercla course; next in merit, Henry Neider- meyer; Harold Bettendorf, gold meda In first commercial course; Dennis Gal vin. next in merit; Linus Fuller, gold medal in eighth grade: Frances J, Neary, next in merit; Henry Temple, gold medal in seventh grade; Frances Long, next In merit; Barnard Patt, gold medal for the sixth grade; John Krall, next in merit; Joseph R. Light, pen manship gold medal; Lucas Terheyden next in merit.' Graduates receiving diplomas fol low: Edward James Barry. Vincent John Buono, Dayton James Conklin, Ru dolph James Dunbar, victor Brendon Fitxpatrick, Leo Julius Jewett, Joseph Roy Light, Jerome John Miller, Ceal bert McClellan. Henry Nelson, Edward Lawrence Ryan, Carroll W. Sjolln, Mil ton C. P. Wiley, Percy Joseph White, Adam M. Wllhelm. Phone your want-ads' to The Orego nian. Main 7070. A 8095. QutfUterjyfe hi . In photograph from Underwood. ITALY IKES GAINS Wedge Is Driven Into Enemy Lines Along Piave. FOE'S LOSSES INCREASE More Than 12 00 Additional Prison ers and Numerous Guns Are Cap lnredBattle Continue In tensely Along: Entire Front. (Continued From First Psb. trians along the Piave appears far from satisfactory to them. Prisoners taken by the Italians all declare the Austrian army has little fvod. Some of the prisoners have not eaten for 48 hours, The River Piave. overflowing Its banks, bas destroyed several pontoon bridges constructed by the Austrlans at Intestadura and also at San Dona dl Piave. This has Increased the diffi culty of the Austrlans In their rear communications affecting the transpor tation of artillery ammunition, food and fresh troops. It is stated that the Austrlans fight ing south of the Piave River continue to implore help and also that two of their divisions nave been greatly re duced by losses. Plane SUeaeea Gnu T. M. C. A. ambulances and also the American Red Cross supplies are prov lng useful to the Italians, both for refugees on trains and also for wound ed soldiers. As thousands of Italian and Austrian soldiers looked on today, an Italian air plane brought about the surrender of the crew of an Austrian machine-gun float, after the Italian Infantry and artillery had failed to subjugate It. The Austrlans brought the float up on the south bank of the Piave, occu pied by the Italians, and from this vant age point, poured a harassing fire into the Italians. It was impossible to use light artillery to any great extent be cause of the proximity of the float to the Italian lines. Finally, an Italian airplane swooped down upon the river and forced the occupants of the float to swim to the right bank and surrender to the Italian soldiers. AUled Aid Cheers Italians. The arrival of allied air fighters to assist the Italians has heartened the Italian air force, which is much wearied after six days of heroic work. Realization that the Austrian offen sive has failed is spurring the Italian troops to a desperate resistance along the Piave. Heavy fighting continued today around the Montello plateau on the north and near San Dona di Piave on the south. On Montello, which Is hilly and wood ed, the opposing forces frequently stumbled upon each other unexpectedly, sharp encounters resulting. The spirit of the Italian troops Is at . .. . . . . . - .1. & v "Buy Thrift and War Savings Stamps' Fresh Supplies of Boys' Washable Suits New Sailor Suits, long or short pants, with cotton or serge collar "Kaynee." one or two-piece "Wash Togs," famous Regatta Middy or Belted Suits. SUes 214 to Tears 1.60 to ST.50 Sole Agents- for Lee 'Union-Alls' Put your boy in a suit of these work and grief-saving garments for the Summer vacation. Sizes 2 to IS years J1.85 to Z suit Summer Sandals and Tennis Shoes for Beach or Vacation Wear. 143 Sixth Near Alder St. - C ni 1 d re rv. Great Special Purchase and Sale WOMEN'S SAMPLE NECKWEAR EJ!2r....35c Each or 3 for $1.00 The latest styles in Collars Seta Vestees, etc dainty creations in white or colored organdie, pique, Georgette crepe, satin and other popu lar materials. Middy Blouses at 79c Odd sizes and broken lines, but all sizes from 16 to 42 in the as sortment. Wonderful values at Friday's sale price. ! Hundreds of Skeins of Golden Fleece Yarns at Half Price Here is a wonderful opportunity to secure standard yarns at one-half regular selling figures. It is a special closing out sale of our entire and regular stock lines of Golden Fleece Yarns in ckeins, because hence forth we will carry the same only in balls. All are yarns of first quality, perfect in every respect. Come early and secure first choice in quantity and color. Included are: . . Persian Zephyrs in 4 and 8 Fold at Saxony Yarns at 151 "beta Shetland Floss at 14 skein The following colors are to be found in the assortment: Purple, wine, black, scarlet, blue gray, steel gray, pink, brown, navy, etc. Store Opens at 8 -.30 A.M. Saturdays at 9 A.M. The high pitch despite wounds, loss of sleep and constant movements made neces sary by the conditions of the terrtain at several points. Deserted by his staff on the Montello plateau. Major-General von Kronstadt. of the Austrian army, fought single handed against the Italian Ardlti until he was wounded seriously. The general died later in a hospital. General Fatally Wonaded- It seems that the general and his staff became lost in the woods of Montello and ran Into a unit of Ardlti. When the members of the staff saw the Italian soldiers, they ran away. The sreneral was called upon to surrender, LAST DAY "OLD WIVES for NEW" BRING YOUR WIFE PEOPLES IZlLLZZZIlZIZZZIIZZZIZZSr :,.!A1' !. . '"NTLZa..-s-sssssssssss---s- BEGINNING TOMORROW TIAZiMOVA" REGULAR PRICES it"" it- Silk Petticoats $2.78 Fine Taffeta Silk Petticoats in wanted colors a few styles with jersey top and taffeta flounce. Reduced for Bargain Friday's sale. 1 7V2C a Skein Most in Value Tlie Best in Quality but refused and opened fire on the Ar dlti. In the exchange of shots be re ceived his death wound. Threatened Suits Abandoned. MARSHFIF.LD. Or.. June 20. (Spe cial.) County Commissioner Archie Philip announced today that suits threatened by timber owners In the county against the use of special as sessments in road districts have been abandoned and the court will order the expenditures at the July session. The threatened suits held up permanent I road work In several sections of the county since April 1, but there will be sufficient good weather after July, DAVID THE GREAT Crash Toweling 12V2C Yd. 800 yards of absorbent and durable Crash Tow eling white with red border 17-inch width not over 8 yards to any one customer. Curtain Materials 11c Yd. Dainty Curtaining for the beach or country cottage, both white and ecru; some with colored borders a splendid assortment to se lect from. Back Combs At 49c 300 fancy mounted Back Combs they come in 6hell color and in styles with Rhine or colored stone settings. Reduced for Bar gain Friday. Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. it is believed, to finish all the projects. Thirty-five thousand dollars are await ing use. RAFFERTY T0 COMMAND Artillery Colonel Ordered to Proceed to Fort Stevens. OREGON IAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, June 20. Colonel William C- Rafferty. Coast Artillery Corps, under , Army orders of today. Is directed t I proceed to Fort Stevens, Or., and ar. to I sume command of the coast defenses o( the Columbia. 31 -i STORY BY GRAHAM PHILLIPS PEOPLES PREFERRED PICTURES ONE WEEK IN TOYS OF FATE