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READ THE ADS-THEY WIULlQPEN YOUR EYES TO SPLENDID BUYSIO XM AS SHOPPING DAYS REMAIN WK h i :; Tonight and Tuesday occas ional rains, vari able winds, most ly souther ly. humidity 93. VOL. XIV. NO. 238. PORTLAND, OREGON, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 13, 1915. SIXTEEN PAGES. PRICE TWO CENTS 0 TRAINS AKD IHW STANDS FIVE CKKTS A"rtrrK ' y ill ii ii ii y ii ii 11 ii iki y MNi ik 11 id ii i t i i i -1 . yj It ". 9 . Eal II r-X 11 -4 III I U LI II IVI 1" I I 1 I . WJAT.II I n U N X llfVTI II I 1 1 I S I I l M A 1 Is . II I ) ANGLO-FRENCH FORGES DRIVEN OOTJFSERBIft Germanic Conquest of Coun- try Completed by Occupa tion of Lake Doiran and Gievgeli; Losses Heavy. TWO ENGLISH DIVISIONS REPORTED ANNIHILATED Berlin Reports Country Free of Enemy Excepting for Few Guerillas. Berlin, by wireless to SayrlMa, L. I.. Dec 13. (U. P.) The. Teutonk con quest of Serbia is completed, fo. the Anglo-French forces have been com pletely driven out of the country. Bulgarians under General Todoroo occupied I-ake Doiran and Gievgell. the Mar office announced today. Two En glish divisions were annihilated in the final fiKhtinK. There are no more free French or En glish in Macedonia," the statement said The last Serbian regulars have fled Into Albania, while the Bulbars are pursuing them by way of Struga and Ochrida. Moreover, with the exception of a few hundred Serbian guerillas, no hostile forces remain in Serbian terri tory to oproje the central allies. The Invasion of Serbia began on Oc tober 7. when Teuton hordes swept over pa.t Belgrade and elsewhere in the northwestern part of the country. The allied forces landed at Salonlkl on the 15th and proceeded into Southern Ser bia. After the Serbs were driven out of their land, the French and Knglish were made objects of the Bulgar and Teuton offensive, and the beginning of the allies' retreat was December 9. as first announced by the United Press. bulgariaFad'vance REACHES GREECE AT A NUMBER OF POINTS Athens, Dec. 1 3. V. The allies reported evacuation of Gievgell, and 1-ake Dotran, An the southeastern cor ner of Serbia, was confirmed today. Pressing forward slowly, the Bulgars are said to be five miles from the Greek border. Since Saturday the allies have been retreating into Greece, In disorder, some reports Indicate. But they an expected to marfe a stand and fight off the pursuers at almost any moment. It is understood here that in the event the Bulgars enter Grecian territory and continue their onslaught against the allies. Greece will not oppose them. The Bulgarian advance has reached Greece at several points, and while the Greek military authorities are closely watching these forces, no of ficial statement is obtainable as to what course the government Intends, should the Bulgars Invade. Grecian ter ritory. Though the Bulgarians have done valiantly, two assaults against tho British front cost them eight thousand troops. They swept forward In mass formation through a heavy fog to with in 500 yards of the British line. Then machine guns and rifles shattered their ranks. By a successful flanking attack, the Bulgars, however, forced the French to evacuate strong positions in the hills, and their artillery thereupon wrecked the French second line. Montenegrins Captured, Vienna. Dec. 13. (U. P.) Six thou sand prisoners have been taken by the Austrian Invaders of Montenegro, west of Ipek. the war office claimed today. The invaders have arrived at Korlta and Rozaj. Serb Cannon Secured. Berlin, Dec. 13. (I. X. S.) The German general staff today announced that General von Koevess' Bulgarians had captured BOO Serbians ar.d Monte negrins, together with 13 modern can non which the Serbians had buried. Thousands of Serbians are being ar rested behind the Teuton line4 the announcement added. Bulgars Attack in Snow. London. Dec. 13. (I. X. S.) In spite of a terrific snowstoj-m. 250. 000 Bulgarians ere attacking the al lies along the Greek border. Official advices received Here today say the Bulgars have lost $000 men in their last two attacks. The allies also have suffered heavy losses. Agree With Greece. Saloniki, Dec 13. (U. P.) A satis factory agreement has been reached between the allied and Greek authori ties for free movement of the allies' troops between Saloniki ajid the fron tier, the sone in which the allies must retreat. As part of the agreement, the allies "took over the Saloniki custom house. A Greek division, now a few miles northeast of Saloniki. "vill be trans ferred to Seres, 35 miles northeast and j less than 30 miles from Bulgaria. More British Landed. Saloniki. Dec. 13. (I. X. S.) Addi tional British troops disembarked here today and hurried to the north. :. Georgetown Report Quake. Washington. Dec. U. (L n. s.) . uiaiuroanwa for 24 hours have been registered by the Georgetown seismograph. Th most violent temblor." said Father Tenf orf today, "occurred at 4:08 o'clock yecterday afternoon, it Is impossible t- locatf the center of the disturbance." J BY UNITED STATES, IS SEN. TILLMAN'S PLEA Urges Passage of $11,000, 000 Appropriation for Gov ernment Armor Plant. TO ENLARGE NAVY YARDS Appointment of Kobert Lansing Con firmed Stock Exchange Hernia tion BUI Defeated by Senate. Washington, Dec. 13. (I. X. S.) "An American navy second onlv to that of Great Britain is an imperative neces sity, not only for national honor, but to maintain the newer and nobler Mon roe doctrine for Americans." So said Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina, chairman of the senate naval affairs committee, in a speech from the floor of the senate, today, urging the passage of his bill provid ing for an appropriation of $ 1 1 .OOu.OUO to construct a government aimor plant. "It stands to reason," said Senator Tillman. 'That a stronger and more ef ficient iavy would do away with the necessity for a larger army. If our navy makes it impossible for an en emy to land troops we will not need a large army." Senator Tillman referred to William J. Bryan and t'olonel Theodore Roose velt as "extremists on the question of preparedness." lroressives Jet 11 urns. Washington, Dec. 13. l P.) Old line Republicans of the senate today mollified the Progressive Republicans and Senator Poindevter with some of the choicest committee assignments. The radicals, angered at the refusal to place Senator Kenyon on the foreign relations committee, were restored to ood humor by the following appoint ments from their ranks: Poindexter, interstate commerce: Clapp, Philippines: Xorris. banking and currency; Works, judicary; Borah and Cummins, Judiciary and interstate com merce; Jones, commerce. Would Tax Monitions. Washington, Dec. 13. (I. N. S.l A resolution levying eufflcient tax on munitions to pay the entire cost of America's preparedness program was introduced in the senate today by Sen ator Kenyon of Iowa. Lansing Confirmed. Washington. Dec. 13. (I". P.) Pres ident Wilson's appointment of Robert Lansing as secretary of state was con firmed without opposition by the sen ate today. Adjournment was taken to Thursday. Stock Ivvchange Bill Defeated. Washington. Pec. 13. (I. N. S. ) The senate today by a vote "f 43 to -5 defeated Senator Owen's stock ex change regulation bill FORD SENOS A PEACE APPEAL TO KINGS OF Urgent Appeal to Stop the Slaughter and Call Armis tice Sent From Oscar II. Xew York. Dec. 13. (IT. P.) Tho wireless aboard Henry Ford's peace ship today clicked out a peace appeal to all the crowned heads of Europe, according to a wireless message re ceived by the United Press direct from Ford. The message was an urgent appeal to the rulers to halt the slaughter and to prevent wives and mothers from being further bereaved. It suggested j 1 " .ii.iiii.uiu vi aiicr w men, through mediation and discussion in the Ford peace court, the war might be ended and soldiers Instead of "fac ing another bitter winter in the trenches may be sent back to their labors and firesides.'" Nations Have Common Ground. Settlement, Ford suggested Is not impossible in view of the fact that all the warring nations are fighting from a love of country and for the best of national traditions, and in such con ditions have a common ground on which to meet in mediation and dis cussion. Tho message to the rulers: "Sire: We come in this time of trouble, not to add to your burdens, but to help lift them, not to consider which nations are most to blame for the disaster that has befallen Europe, but to end he strife, not to intrude ourselves upon your national life and ideas, but rather with earnest desire to understand them and with a heart felt desire to aid in realixlnz them liove of Country is TJnlTrsaL ."The love of country for which every day tens of thousands of lives are sac rificed Is the same in every land. Your nation, like the people of other bel ligerents, are fighting for national ex istence, for the best national tradi tions, so there can be no irreconcllible differences. Such common idealj surely must afford a basis upon which to establish a magnanimous and hon orable peace. 'Enough blood has been shed, enough agony endured, enough destruction (Cooeladed on Par Two. Cutamn Four) Russia closes Frontier. London, Dec. 13. (I. X. S.) The Russians have closed the entire Rou manian ' frontier, according to a Cen tral News dispatch received here today from Athens. GREA NAVY ED WA MAD COUNTRIES CONSCRIPTION ADVOCATED BY CHAMBERLAIN Oregon Senator Proposes That All Boys Between the Years of 12 and 23 Be Enrolled in U. S. Army. BOYS WOULD SERVE ON SPECIAL CADET CORPS From 18 to 23 They Would Be in Regular Citizens' Army 20 Days a Year. Washington, Dec. 13. (U. I'.) Con scription to raise the proposed citizen army advocated by the administration was proposed in a bill by Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, Introduced to day. The Oregonian proposed th it all but those specially excused for physical, religious or other specific reasons would be obliged to serve between the ages of 12 and -3, under penalty of a lit fine for failure to comply. Those between 12 and 17 years of age would be organized into a cadet corps, while fromvis to 2'i they would be in the citizens' army. Between the agex of 12 and H. Chamberlain would hae the boys trained not less than 90 hours an nually in calisthenics without arms. Then for those 14 and 15 years old rifle training in addition, is prescribed. Lwhlle for those of 1G and IT there would be an additional 10 days or mil itary camp. Twenty days of military drill and tactics would be presented to the citi zen's army, which would be divided Into groups according to strategic geog raphy. Persons having trie eijunaieni of the proposed training, either from schools, militia or other approved or ganisations would be excused from ser vice in the compulsory camps. Lumbermen Plead For Price Control Washington. Dec. 13. tl'. Western lumber-men today pleaded with the federal tnde commission to permit the "trust" to control foreign markets. Joseph N. Teal of Portland. Or., sub- , mttted a voluminous brief. Representatives of lumbermen In all i p;irts of the country, covering an ln ; vested capital of IJ.OoO.oOO.mnt, and 'with 700,000 employes, pleaded for per- mission to form .in orpanirat 1 n to con trol pricec us far as exports are con cerned. Such control, without special j sanction, would constitute a trust, and I improper combination, under the Sher man law. Shoots Herself as Her Husband Dies San Francisco. Dec. 13. (V. Pi Three curly haired, blue eced children wept today in the home of Robert K. Nelson, a construction superintendent, and wondered why there was so much mystery and silence. In a dimly lighted room, where their fifteenth wedding anniversary was to have been held, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson lay joined in death.. Nelson died of pneumonia; his wife, driven temporarily mad. stood before her mirror and sent a bullet into her throat. "Oh. Bob. oh. Bob." the distraught woman moaned when her husband died. Then to mourners, who had been bid den to the anniversary celebration, she said: "Be brave. I'll show you how brave I am." A little later a shot startled those within the home. She was dead Hears Sobs, Finds Babe on the Porch Los Angeles, Cal.. Dec. 10. (U. P.) Before daylight today Miss I. C. Ras mussen. superintendent of a maternity cottage, heard sobs. She peered from the front door. The sobs stopped, and a barely seen figure ran away into the fog. Then Miss Rasmussen heard wall from the doorstep, and found there a baby in a basket. The basket was one of those in which dinners were dis tributed to destitute families latt Thanksgiving. Plane Collapses, Fliers KiUed. Lyons. France. Dec. 13. (U. P.) Lieutenant I'audron, his brother and a mechanician were killed when their new machine, designed to carry several passengers, collapsed to. ay at a great height. The Year in Review A comprehensive pictorial re view of the year will be a strik ing feature of The Sunday Jour nal for December 26. Pictorial display will make this review especially attractive to all residents of the Pacific northwest and to their friends elsewhere. Copies of The Sunday Journal for December 26, including the Year's End Review, will be mailed t to any address for S cents the copy. Order extra copies early. Sunday, Dec. 26 COMMENT ON ill IN IS F World Believe Austria, Fol lowing Germany's Prece dent, Will Yield to U. S. New York, Dec. 13 (I. X. S.) Comment on President Wilson's note to Austria in various New York papers follows: Sun There is l.ot a superfluous word in Secretary Lansing's note to Vienna, nor iJ there discussion or even mention of any consideration apart from the righteous demand of this government. The next move is for Vienna. So clearly is the alternative presented by Secretary Lansing that any speculative discussion of ulterior aspects is unnecessary. World Forecasts of Secretary Lan sing's note have spoken of It as an unusual ultimatum. it is mort tlian an ultimatum. It Is also an indict ment. Addressed to the proudest court in Europe, it can be amwer-d only by surrender or defiance. When, in an evil cause, Berlin surrenders, need there be expectation of Vienna's defiance? Herald In the note there appears the word "demands" and the govern ment of Austro-Hungary is notifitd that the I'nited States expects it to accede to these demands "promptly." There being no time to be lost, to make this ultimatum in form, is lack ing It is or Is not an ultimatum in fact- Whether there is to be a crisis depends upon whether the government at Washington means action and Just mere words. not Time? The case Is grave We sajr that plainly. But t "condemned by the wo and barharous. " There can be no pal- j liation for such a crime. It is incredi- ble that the government or Fra.m Joseph, by a refusal of compliance, will put upon itself a stipma of blood guiltiness that it will assume respon sibility for the murder of helpless women and children. British Ire8 Is Sarcastic. London, Dec. 13 (I. X. S.) Con trasting the tone of the note sent to the Austrian government by the United States with the one cent to Germany after the LuBltania disaster. The Dally Express concludes that: "The note would have been more impressive lf it had been addressed to the power capable of injuring the United Statea instead ot to its. ally from which the United States has nothing to fear." Continuing the Kxpress says: "It was a monstrous snd cruel act. but not a whit more criminal than the sinking of the Lusltania. The nolo sent to Vienna, however. Is direct and almost bereft of compliments. Ger many may sin with practical impunity but woe betide Austria if she follows in her friend's footsteps." The Dolly Chronicle, ln an editorial, says: "Both President Wilson's description of the outrage and his demands are perfectly Justified; but would not botr have been even more Justified in the Lusitania case? However, we may con gratulate the president on his novl vigor, il.'s demand for the punishment of the captain of the submarine may cause a semi-humorous complication behind the t-cenes should It turn out that he was a German officer, com manding a German submarine." Former Senator -Cockrell Is Dead Voted Klsscmrlan Served Tbrough Civil War, Becoming Brigadier Oeneral, and Was Senator Four Terms. Washington, Dec. 13. (17. P.) For mer Senator Francis Cockrell of Mis souri died at his residence today at the age of SI. He had been in failing health for several months. Francis Marion Cockrell was born ln Johnson county, Missouri, in 1 S3 1 , was graduated from Chapel Hill college, Missouri, and was admitted to the bar. He served in the Confederate army, rising from captain to brigadier gen eral. He was elected to the United States senate as a Democrat in 1ST."., and was reelected four times, serving until March 3. 1305. He was appointed interstate commerce commissioner in 190."j by President Roosevelt and served six years. In 1311 he was appointed a United .States commissioner to reestab lish tlie boundary line between Texas and New Mexico. Lane Wants Wilson To Work for Peace Washington. 1C. 13. . I. N. S I Senator Lane of Oregon today intro duced in the senate a resolution urg ing President Wilson to call a con gress of neutral nations to med'ate for peace for the following principles: Evacuation of Invaded territory. Liberation of oppressed nations. A referendum in Alsace-Lorraine. Finland and Poland on the question of independence or allegiance. ) Equality of the Jews. Freedom of the .seas. Gradual and concerted disarmament. An International court of arbitra tion with commercial boycott as a weapon for enforceing its mandates. Two Police Officials Bound Over. Pendleton, Or., Dec. 13. Chief of Police Manning and Police Officer Stephens arrested Saturday on war rants sworn to by K. W. McComai charging them with assault with a dangerous weapon. this morning waived preliminary hearing and were tound over to the grand Jury under J740 bonds. Twelve of the most wealthy citizens of Pendleton appeared to go on their bonds. The grand Jury will meet in January. w PAPERS ENTRELY AV AB E MAILED FIST IS E By o, s. Attention of Government Of ficials Focused on Vienna and Probable Attitude of Government to Notej DEMANDS QUICK ACTION UPON THE ANC0NA CASE Shelling of Helpless Persons on Ancona Termed "Wan ton Slaughter.' Ry John Edwin .evln. Washington. Doc. 13. (I. N. s. Government interest was focused to day on Vienna. I'pon tho decision .f the Austrian cabins t there will depend whether the United States is to maintain neutrality i toward all the European bcl 1 igereri ts. With the publication of the Ancona ! protest to Auctrla, the frit bruscjue ! document nt out by America since the beginning of hostilities, diplomatic circles here were aware that the Uni ted States has substituted the mailed fist for the soft hand. a i Government officials believe that diplomatic break with Austria is cer N AUSTRIA i.v ... - . . !.c crime was one!""" lf the wln of the Austrian people (vorld as Inhumane I ruIes; but w,lh "recce and Roiimajila j wavering as to which war faction to I Join, an A us tn-American break would influence both nations to cast their lot with the entente allies. It was believed by government officials and diplomats alike that Berlin will Insist upon a backdown on the part of Vienna, The text of the note: Secretary Xi&ndng-s: ZTote. "The secretary of state to Ambaa aador Pcnfield Department of State, Washington, I . C. Iec. 6. 191& Please deliver a note to the minister of forelpn affair, textually as follows- i "Reliable information obtained from American and other survivors who were passengers of the tteamshlp An cona, shows that on November 7. a BdbmaTlne flying the Austro-Hungar-ian flag fired a solid shot toward the steamship; that thereupon the Ancona attempted to escape, but being over hauled by the submarine, she stopped; that after a brief period and before crew and passenpern were all able to take to the boats, the submarine fired a number of f hells at the vessel and finally torpedoed and sank her whlli there were yet many persons on board, and that by gunfire and foundering of ( Conrluiled on Vagp S.'Ten. Column Tbree) ION FIGHT: TO TCHI Real Fight for Republican Convention Now Between St. Louis and Chicago. Washington, Dec. 13. (P. x. S.) San Francisco and Philadelphia, It was learned from a reliable source here this afternoon, soon will withdraw as candidates for the Republican na tional convention. A real fight for the convention will then be staged between Chicago and St. Ixuis. It was reported that the San Fran cisco delegation would go ever to Chi cago on the second ballot. ! Latest developments today indicate the Republicans will not make direct advances to Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive party. Instead, they will lie low, hoplnir the Progres slves will initiate negotiations for con solidation. William Barnes Jr., Republican na- j tlonal committeeman from New York, today denied the report that Roosevelt ! will head the New York delegation to ! I ine national convention. Barnes' weil . known enmity to the colonel, however, lessens the force of this denial some- wnat. Consensus of opinion Is that Roose velt's path will be made as smooth as possible, if he desires to return to the Republican fold. An agreement to avoid saying or doing anything calcu lated to anger the colonel is apparent. Williams for San -Francisco. Washington, Iec. 13 (WASHING TON BUREAU OF THE JOURNAL) Ralph E. Williams, Oregon Republican national committeeman, supports San Francisco for the Republican conven tion. John Withy combe Died This Afternoon t v. . . JohrJ!.thyCOmbe- hrother of Oove- error W Ithycornbe, died at his home. 320 East Elrhlh strref. North 1 after noon today. He was S years old age and had been ill for some time. He leaves a widow and two eons, Ralph and Howard, and a daugh ter, Mrs. Sidney Rasmussen. Funeral arrangements nave not been completed. AN FRANCISCO GIVES UP CONVENT SUPPOR CAGO BULLETINS For Inheritance Tax. Washington, Dec 13. tl. X. S.) StnntAr tnntta rt U'auhinirtAn t m-i n . . In. j troduced In the senate a bill providing i for a graduated tax on inheritances be I ginning at one per cent on $5000 and , tncreasing to 60 per cent on estates of over u.uuu.uou. American" Defrauded Soldiers. London. Dec. 13. (I. N. S.) Arthur I Francis of Indianapolis, believed to be I a deserter from the United States I army, was sentenced to nine months' I imprisonment today for defrauding British soldiers. Austria Calls Youths. Rome. 1hc. 13. (U. P.l Austria has called youths, who will be 18 next year, to the colors, said today. a Zurich dispatch Chinese Ambassador. Washington, Dec. 13. (I. X. S.) Dr. Wellington Kee, the new Chinese J ambassador, today was presented to Secretary of State Lansing. E FOR NAVY, DECLARES Annual Report of Secretary of Navy Says Submarines Can't Be Navy's Backbone Washington, Dec. 15. Full details of Secretary Daniels' continuous naval construction program, involving th expenditure of half a billion dollars in Hip rnnnw rt th. r,,t tvm raTa iti r lull LAJ II t A f ntaa ot ln are contained in his annual report as e navy department, have been made public Dreadnaughts and battle cruisers are still the mainstay of the navy and the primary need, he declares. "If a vote had been taken a few months ago as to the types of ships to be constructed," ho says, "a large majority of the people would doubt less have voted to go Into the building of submarines on a scale so large as to leave little money for other fight- lng crafL Im Hed for Battle Cruisers. Recently in navy circles the pendu lum may be said to have swunsr away from an overlarge undersea program with emphasis again placed upon the dreadnaught. In addition, the need for battle cruisers seems imperative." For the first year Secretary Dan iels' program calls fon appropriations for two dreadnaughtV two battle the vessel a Jarjre number of persons lost their lives or were seriously in- tConrloded on Pce Nine. Colnmn Foori Yamhill Dam Case Reversed by Court Case of Simon JTormlle Against TTnlted States in Favor of Government by V. B. Supreme Court, Washington, Dec. 13. (WASHING TON BUREAU OK THE JOURNAL) The United States supreme court to day reversed the case Of Simon Nor mile vs. United States. The plaintiff had secured a Judgment of $4125 for the cost of building a temporary dam ln the Tamhill river in Oregon. Th-i court says it was not part of his con tract and also sustains the govern ment's cross complaint. Appeal Dismissed. Washington. Dec. 13. (U. P.) Hold Ins it lacked Jurisdiction, the United States supreme court today dismissed the appeal of the Washington Dredg ing and Improvement company against the Brawley estate company of Seat tle; and the Northern Pacific railroad against the state of Washington, In volving title to tidewater lands in Seattle harbor. King County Retains Land. Washington. Dec. 13. lU. P.) The supreme court of the United States to day held that King county, Washing ton, Is entitled to land on which th-; county farm ts located. The jclalm of heirs of Lars Grotnes, who died ln 1865, to the land, worth 3.000,000, was declared outlawed. Divers Have Sunk 508 Ships in All I j Berlin. Dec. 13. (I. X. S.) fBy 'wireless to Sayvllle.) German subma ' Tints have sunk 508 vessels of an ag gregate tonnage oi 91. .819 tons since the beginning of the war, according to an announcement by the Overseas News agency here today. j Plnegrove Is Sunk. London. Dec. 12. f I. X. 8.) The I British steamship PinegTove reglster i in& 2842 tons has been torpedoed by a German submarine, according to offi cial announcement here today. The ' crew was saved. The Plnegrove was commandeeped by the British govern ment several months ago. Munitions Plants Tied Up by Strike i i FbnrtMB Kuadred lConldars la Pitts-' barg- youotriti aTtrl. Tying Up 70 ' " . at Wotkla. for Alllea. ! j Pittsburg, Pa.. Dec. 1J. (I. x. 8.) I Fourteen hundred moulders and coke- .makers, employed Jn 70 foundries. struck today, tying tip munitions and other contracts. They demanded an eight boar working day. LARG SHIPS NEEDED SECRETARY DANIEL CONSCRIPTION AGAIN AVOIDED ENGLAND BY HEAVY RECRUITING Success of Derby's Scheme Apparent; About 4,000, 000 Offer to Join Army, London. Dec. 13. (1. X. 8.) While no official computation was forth coming last night on the recruiting accomplished under Lord Derby's scheme, outside estimates agree that the number of men respondlnc to the call for volunteers approximates 4, 000.000. This, it was faid, by a re cruiting officer, must be taken nly as an unofficial estimate, as me ac tual flgureB are held secret until Lord Derby's report rt aches Premier Ajinulth's hands. The rush of recruits during the last two weeks .has b-en so jwat as far to exceed the rosiest expectations of Lord Derby and his aides. A consid erable prc portlon of those offering themielves failed to meet the medical 1 requirements. Conscription Za Avoided. It is assured that Lord Derby is im mensely elated over the outcome of his gigantic effort, u.nd that it Is now like ly that oor.si riptlon will be avoided. If the number as finally revealed fal's sliphtly below the mara, it Is ifore than likely, it Is said, that mor( men will be obtained by another call without re sorting to conscription. While the olucterr recruiting was supposed to end Saturday night, the war office officials, by giving another day to accommodate tne crowds tiiut were unable to get themcelve attested owing to the rush ln the last hours, made it p ssible Sunday for many thousands more to enlist throughout Britain. Applicants Got Blips. All day the recruiting stations ir. T-nnrion and elsewhere were at work r,M! down the names of men wh.-, ! ' .r:- ...th v,. i CHI l.tU ana; " iJ ' " ' ' -i i 'a j Jlll J slips showing that they had offered themselves, biit had been unable to get their attestion slips fully filled up. Further grace will be allowed until Wednesday night for others to do the same. lord Derbj- was out cf town yester day catching his breath after his re cruiting efforts. Last -Monday the re cruiting tide bepan to flow full and strong. Day by day it Increased in volume until on Friday it became a great flood. Men of all ranks and con ditions in life came forward. Clerks from the great bank marched to ths station ln a body; the orchestra of one theatre volunteered aa one roan between the acta ami whole staffs from mercantile Louses took the oath together. MARCELLUS DERELICT SAYS STATE OFFICIAL Roberg Submits Letters to ' Show Marcellus Made False Statements in Case. That Dr. II. B. Marcellus. city health officer, was dereilct in his duty in handling the recent leprosy case and as result the public health was greatly endangered, was the ctarge made by Dr. D. N. Roberg, state health officer, apearlng before the city council this morning ln its investigations of the manner in which the health bureau has been conducted by Dr. Marcellus. Dr. Roberg submitted letters pur porting to show that Dr. Marcellus had made false statements regarding the handling of the case and how the state board of h'alth had proposed U. file charges against him for neglect of duty. It was iJfo brought out that Dr. Marcellus has handled private cases, both in and out of office hours ir violation of an understanding wlti. the council that all of his time dur ing office hours was to be devoted strictly to city business. Will H. Daly, commissioner Of pub lic utilities, did most of the question ing for the council, whlle John F. (Concluded on Vagt Tr... Column Tin) Reces la Announced. Washington. Dec. 13. (I. X. 8 An nouncement was made here today that the United States supreme court would take a holulay recess from December 20 to Janualry 3. Lot for Phonograph Ranch for Residence For persons who have rooms to rent, there is no good "alibi" on account of failure if they have neglected to utlilze want advertis ing In The Journal. People arr always on the lookout for living quarters. Household Goods Tot Sale 8S OAK dresser, gas range. Iron bed. mattress, breakfast table, very reasonable. EzcAaare-Beal Estate 34 BY owner, 200 acre grain arid stock ranch. 40 acres In culti vation. Kood buildings, abundarce of water, for unincumbered c'.ty residence. Price $!0 acre. Swap Colnmn 25 EXCHANGE Iot at Ionr Beach, Wash., for talking macjiine and ret ores. The classified Ad reading ha! It results ln mutual benefit to the man who 'advertises and the man who reads and buys. Turn to pages 13 and 14. You may find something for sale that you want. N HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES Lli'S SISTER AND BROTHER ; HEARD FROM Victim of "Green Trunk" -Mystery Born in Sweden -and Visited Old Home in " 1911; Identity Established BROTHER RECOGNIZES PICTURE PRINTED HERE: Real Name Was James Linn .;. but He Changed It to Lmd Years Ago. Joh.. Lh d. vl.tirn of the "greaO1 ' trunk nurder." at tn- stark sti-d, KW dv. November 1 !. has two s'stertr und - 1 a brother !ivlr.E in thr United Htate. The brother, wW, )n Chicago.'' rmn posit leK identified th hu . 'i ine :mu tiered man which Appeared ln The Juurnal. John. A photograph cs that of his brother. the only available on t the Cl.ii aeo man . M Kmanion haa been forwardrd Clark- to ''l-.ief of police John Lind, whese b.dv u.-i found In iht green tiunk ! the W.iiainette rjv. er, was U.rn in Toft.i. LliidJer c'is tr;. t, province of ilalUnd. Sweden, Jin vary . ui cording u. u,c Chlcaxo brother. lie was one r,r a f.,:l,ily of din children, bavin five sisters azul three brothers. Three sisters and a brother re in Sweden; two sit.-.rs and one ur-mer live in this country. ' " ""'. ' ""r " a '"'other reside in Chi- Ufca ille larenis arc de larenis arc dead. Beal Same Was James fj-m John Linnd. or Lind, wan not the dtad maa s right name. It as James Linn but for some recaon he changed it neveral years ajfo. - Lind. to call him by the rame h wa known by, uim to America about 20 years ago. settling in the vicinity of Boston. There he lived for ctne 25 years, being employed as a coachman and later as a butler. For 11 year ha was a coachman for a Mr. Robert, 0t Wakefield, Mass. After coming to this country he paid two visits to his native Bwede-t The' laai thar was in KM. when known to have about IS.OOO crowns, or $62r,o. since then his American rela tive are not informed as to hla fl. nances, as. he aB not prone to talk of money matlfrt, Three ye4irs ago I.lnd left Boston. He made a nhort Mop in Chicago, and then went to Kan Francisco, where he located. About three week- ago Ms Chicago brother received a card from a friend (Omcluled on Vmge Two. i.lnmn Two) BAKER PROPOSES TO OF THE AUDITORIUM Commissioner Would Keep Faith With People, Who Voted Necessary Bonds. i RUSH CONSTRUCTION T intend to proceed with the build- . " ing of the public auditorium and iAV ;r it complete as soon as possible. " With th words, George L. Baker, ' commissioner of public affairs, an- f swered those who advocate postponing the construction or abandoning the pub- ' lie auditorium plan, in an address this afternoon before the members of th council of the chamber of commerce. i he people voted the bonds for the 1 public auditorium,' said tinker. "The V vote was two to one. and mandatory. Later the people indicated unwilling' e ness to appropriate money for a site ror a larger building and said thfjr - v were satisfied with the Market block, -20j by 200. My path Is clear before me "'. to follow Instructions, and I shall." 1 (;eorge C. Mason, manager Of thV v Non-l'artisnn league, said, to get a view of public lentiment. he had talked to f.O people during the past three weeks, and they had all indicated wish ? to iotpon- the auditorium. He ex- ' hiblted a drawing Intended to show 5' that the auditorium as planned will only give .about J0U0 people view of the stage. J. A. Fouilhoux. resident architect of the auditorium, pointed out the ad-!'' vantage of usableness pertiinlng to an auditorium of many meeting rooms. ; Frederick V. Holman closed the die- ., ', cursion with this expression: "I'd rather have an auditorium seat-:-' ing 5100 where I can hear the speaker - I'd rather have an auditorium that ' Is usable than one so big it Isn't worth . " a damn.'- ' t Miss Owen, world's champion typist,"' gave a demonstration on the Under-1 wood machine of her speed powers. , Turkish Transport :h Sunk; 400 Drowned " - . Steamer Torpedoed la Sea of Btarmor. ' fcy rruck Sataarlst aad Tnzldaa - ... Eoldlcrs Oo Sown With Her. ; ; '; Rome. JVc. 13. I. X. S.) Foul" hundred soldiers were drowned when-' " the Turkish transport Rechid Pas&l-f was tojeedoed in the Marmora sea "by ' d French submarine, according to at . ' dispatch received here today from Athens, t . - ,