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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL i PORTLAND, MONDAY, - MAY 8, 1918. FAILURE OF GERMANS TO TAKE VERDUN MAY BE PEACE TALK CAUSE Germany Unquestionably Is : Trying to End Struggle, Is Opinion Expressed, PEACE REEFRENCE VAGUE t Vof Speaks of "Vital Interests" tq Be . mUaU&l Mo Evidence of WUllng j un to Aooept Tonus It Oivea. . . By J. W. T. Maaon. I Kew Tork, May 8. (U. P.) Ger many unquestionably In trying to en3 tho European war by persuading neu tral opinion that continuation of the conflict will mean useless slaughter f for all the belligerents. While reference to peace In Ger- many note to America ) not direct ' evidence that the kaiser wanta to dls reuu a aettlement, there are other In j lieatlone that Germany Is convinced a J permanent stalemate has been reached ) by tho contending armies. The failure f of tho Germans to capture Verdun !s j undoubtedly exercising a deep influ ence upon the present attitude of the : kaiser's government and a still pro i founder influence upon German public opinion Tint Defeat Since the Marne. The Verdun defeat Is the first se rious reverse the Germans have suf fered since the failure to reach Paris and Calais early in the war. It is Significant that following the Meuso Check the kaiser's government has worded Its submarine note to the Unit ed 8tates In such a manner as to try and placate German public opinion. Hitherto the Berltn authorities have not been compelled to consider public Opinion, In International affairs. It Is not difficult to understand, therefore, why the kaiser Is anxious to set neutral influences at work on behalf of peace at this time. : But there can be no discussion of I peace without a discussion of terms, i and Germany has not given any evi dence of a willingness to accent terms I In any way satisfactory to the allies. In her note to America, Germany im- presses a desire to end the war on the i terms that will safeguard her "vital I Interests," but nothing Is vaguer in International discussions thnn "Vital ln i terests." The German chancellor has I recently Indicated that Germany's terms Include the retention of the con- Quered territory of Russia, besides s the exercise of a vaguely expressed German auxerainty over Belgium. The war must go still further if Germany continues to believe these terms are 1 necessary to protect her "vital inter ' ests." Indemnity Zs Demanded. : That the note may be moderated in the near future, however, la suggested by the apparent fact that the German government has abandoned Us earlier ' demand for a war indemnity as the , price of peace. The allies themselves are snowing no open desire for peace; but this Is because they stand to lose more than Germany If the war were to end under present conditions. If Germany con tinues to want a victorious peace the allies must go ahead with their plans (Or a gigantio offensive along the western front. And yet the German failure at Verdun certainly raised doubts In London rind Faris as to whether the western deadlock can ever be broken by either Hide. Unquestionably the Anglo-French drive- will be put off If there la any expectation of Germany accepting what the allies consider an equitable peace agreement But, if Germany's plea for peace la accompanied by a con queror's conditions, then the drive must come with a probable loss to all belligerents of at least 500,000 men. What may happen aftee that, midsum mer will probably show. ' Harry Lauder "Loosens Up." London, May 8. (I. N. S.) Harry Lauder sent J1260 to St Dunstan home for blind sailors and soldiers. " You simply must do something for your nerves !" ORDINARILY they get enough nourishment from the regular diet. But the dis traction of overwork or worry has exhausted this supply and now they are starving. 1 They must be fed more of their vital foods, particularly phospho rus, as your doctor will tell you. But Sanatogen is not only a mere means of giving this phosphorus San atogen gives it "in such a form as Dr. C W. Saleeby says, "that the nervous svstem ran ar'triallv fnkm UnM of it." That is why has been so eagerly Awarded Grand Prise, International Congress of Medicine, London, 19 1 3. : MIlton-Freewater Will Have Program High School Commencement Will 8 Held Host Weak, Dr. W. H. Bleskney to Deliver Baccalaureate ermon. Milton, Or., May 8. The Milton Freewater high school commencement exercises will be held next week. Sun day evening Dr. W. IL BJeaVney, pro fessor of Greek In Whitman college, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon In the Christian church. Tuesday eve ning. May 9, the class day exercises will be given, the program being as follows: Piano solo, Hilda Rice; class will, Harold Brown; class prophecy, Evangeline Doble; song, senior quartet; play, "Sunset," senior class. Thursday evening commencement exercises will be held at the college auditorium, as follows: Claas march; salutatory, Margaret Groth; chorus, boys' glee club; piano solo. Miss Sally Taylor; address, Rev. Charles E. Tuke of Walla Walla; solo. Miss Veva McOrew; vale dictory, Hilda Rice; presentation of diplomas. Profer.aor J. B. Washburn: chorus, girls' glee club. Following are the members tt the graduating class: Ruth Brown Oliver Thompson, Marga ret Groth, Harold Brown, Althea Lane, Lloyd Still, Hilda Rice, Tom Haun, Evangeline Doble, Nell Best, Marian Talbott, Myra Mumford. Cherries Beat Peaches. Freewater. Or.. Mav 8. The Freewa- ter Commercial club has decided to hold an annual Cherry day In this city June 1. The cherry crop of this section has, in point of production and value, so far outdistanced the peach crop that it has been decided to transrer reewatera annual celebration from peachea to cherries. It will be somewhat out of the ordinary and will Include an auto parade and ball name. Prixes will be given for best boxes of cherries and for sports. AMERICANS ARE PURSUING BAND THROUGH TEXAS (Continued From Pace One) Itt doors and windows and began a desperate fight against overwhelming odds. They were routed when tha Mexicans, despairing of approaching the beleaguered Americans while they had any ammunition left, hurled fire balls unon the thatched roof. Three men fell as the little detachment fled from the blase. One was riddled with 10 bullets. The other two were struck many times. Those who survived reached the shelter of a rocky field and con tinued their battle until daylight when the Mexicans with triumphant yells, rode away, carrying as captives J. A. Ieemer and F. Compton and leading pack horses loaded with loot. Believe Prisoners Murdered. No hope is felt here for Deemer and Compton. Knowing the character of the raiders, residents of the district are prepared for the worst. The Mexi can attack "was centered against the American soldiers. When the surviv ing troopers, most of them severely wounded, escaped to the hills in the rear of the settlement, the raiders turned their attention to the village store. At dawn the building was set aiire. uompton ana Deemer were tossed into a wagon and Deemer was ordered to drive. The first alarm was spread by W A. Ellis and his wife who escaped on foot and ran to the hills when the in vaders appeared. After the Mexicans had departed Mr. and Mrs. Ellis rushed back and found their automobile, in which they drove to Marathon. Sher iff Walton and Dr. Perverse, with vet erans of many border clashes, started to the relief. Sentry Tires Shot. Mrs. Ellis graphically told the story of tho isoldiers' hopeless fight. The troopers were asleep when a sentry dis cerned the Mexicans stealthily ap proaching at a distance. He fired his revolver to awaken the settlement and the fight started. Driven from their first stand, the soldiers retreated to the adobe hut where the conflict raged for three hours with a double ring of Mexicans surrounding the little band of Ameri cans. The troops shot at the flashes of the Mexican guns. The first report of the raids reached Major General Frederick Funston at El Paso S'unday. An effort to get de tails was Immediately started, and by physicians and why so many thou sands of them have gladly written let ters commending this and others of Sanatogen's unusual virtues. Dr. E. Perskbetti, Physician to the Queen Mother of Italy, writes : H have used Sanato gen in seversl cases of neurasthenia and in every case the nervous symptoms were great ly diminished.- Sir Gilbert Parker writes : "Sanatogen is a true food-tonic, feeding the nerves, and giving fre&h energy to overworked body and mind.' If you are still wondering if Sana togen can actually do this for you, why not do the one thing which can con vince you give Sanatogen a trial? And With vonr nerva rwo. Sanatogen welcomed Pine 5"!! S"-"T later a complete report was reeerred f from John P. Denny, manager of the j mines company. Hew Expedition Ordered Oat. This stated that three dead soldiers and one dead civilian boy had been brought to Marathon on a motor truck by two o2 the trootpers who had been mortally wounded themselves. Tha soldiers killed were Privates Cohen, Coloe and Rodgers. Within an hour otf the receipt of the report from Denny, General Funston, with the approval of General Hugh L. Scott, issued orders for a new expe dition to start from El Paso. The train got away at p. m. It carried Tsoopa A and B of the Eighth cavalry, commanded by Major George T. Lang home, Captain George W. Ktrkpatrtek and Captain James C. Rhea. Colonel Sibley la Command. , This force will be Joined en route by two troops of the Fourteenth cavalry under Colonel Frederick W. Sibley and a machine gun platoon. Colonel Sibley will be in command when he joins. The equipment carried from El Paso consisted of four motor trucks, four mule team wagons, cavalry mounts for the men and several tons of field ra tions. The officials of the International Mines company have placed all of their equipment, which consists of more than 100 inulo teama and several motor mucks, at the disposal of General Funston. OFFICIAL REPORTS OF BORDER RAID CONTAIN NAMES OF THE KILLED Washington. May 8. (I. N. S.) Official reports of a new border raid In which three American soldiers were killed, two were wounded and four were taken prisoners, brought a new crisis in the Mexican situation Sunday. The list of dead report: by General Funston follows: Stephen J. ColocJc, Fourteenth cav alry of No. 391 East Thirty-ninth street. New Tor't. William Cohen, Kourteentn cavairy of 227 East Nini ty-elghth street, istw York. Lawrence K. Rogers, Danville, Ky. War Department's Statement. The war department gave out the fol lowing statement: "A telegram received irom runsion. at the war department at 4 p. m. con firms the message previously received from the collector of customs at Eagle Pass about the raid of Mexican bandits &. Glenn Springs in the Big Bend coun- trv in Texas. Mexicans numDerini; about 50 attacked a small American de tachment at Glenn springs at 11:00 Friday night, killing three American . soldiers and one boy and wounding two soldiere. Four aoldlera and one civil ian are reported missing. The town waa looted. Boqulllae Balded Saturday Morning;. "It was reported that Boquillas was raided Saturday morning at 10 o'clock by presumably the same band. Several civilians miBSlng. A relief detachment of American sol diers reached Glenn Springs at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon and another left Marathon for the same place on motor trucks at 10 o'clock this raornlng." State department officials aaid it will be necessary to call the raid to the attention of the de facto govern ment. General Scott is understood al ready to have made the facts known to Obregon with a view to getting any possible explanation from him as sec retary of war. Bine Boldiers at Glenn Springs. There were only nine men In the detachment at Glenn Springs under command of Sergeant Smith. The camp at Glenn Springs Is not far from San Baclnto, on the border and south of Alpine, Texas. News of the raid was first received from private citizens of Marathon, Texas, after the arrival of a truck bearing three dead and two wounded American -aoldlers and a boy who had been killed. The wounded soldiers reported that two other wounded men had been left on the field. Sergeant Smith was one of the men wounded. Although the official report of Gen eral Funston said the Mexicans num bered about 60, he reported that ad vices had been received indicating that from 200 to 600 Mexicans participated in the raid. Will Detrain at Marathon. The new column detrained at Mara thon, Texas, at daylight and began a forced march to Glen Springs and Bo quillas. General Funston has issued orders Vrtll fnr h1rv tVi nnt- An EX D J " f , "J this soon ? Sanatogen is sold by good druggists everywhere, in sixes from $1.00 up. 8oo and actoal that the Mexicans responsible for the raid must be captured or killed. No official etatement has been given out. but It Is known Colonel Sibley's orders do not contemplate that he end the pursuit when the border is reached. Texan Start in Pursuit. Marathon, May 8. (I. N. S.) W. W. Ellis, heading a posse of 60 Tex ans, started from here Sunday to pursue the Mexicans who raided Glen Spring and Boquillas Friday night and Saturday morning. Every man of the posse is familiar with the topography of the Big Bend coun try and ia expert with both rifle and revolver. The Mexicana are said to be camped on both sides of the river between Bouqulllas and Boqulllis del Carmen. WILSON WRITES GREAT TRIBUTE TO HIS NOMINEE (Continued From Pice One) prema court. I am profoundly inter ested in his confirmation by the sen ate. "There la probably no more impor tant duty imposed upon the president in connection with the general almin istratlon of the government than that of nominating members of the supreme court; and I need hardly tell you that I named Louis D. Brandeia as) a mem ber of that tribunal only because I know that he is singularly qualified by his learning, gifte and character for that poeitlon. Charges Beact on Accusers. "Many charges have been made against Mr. Brandeis, but the report of your sub-committee haa already made plain to you and to the country at large how unfounded these charges were. They threw a great deal more light upon the character and motive of thoee who originated the charges than upon the qualifications of Brandeis, I myself looked into them three years ago, when I decided to make Brandeis a cabinet member, and found they pro ceeded mostly from those who hated Brandeis because he refused to be serv iceable to them for the promotion of their aelflsh interests, and from those who had been prejudiced and misled The propaganda in this matter haa been most extraordinary and most dls trebsing to those who love fairness and value the dignity of a great profession Haa Tested Brandeia. "I perceived from the first that the charges were intrinsically incredible to anyone who had really known Brandeis, I have known and tested him by seek ing advice upon some of the most diffi cult and perplexing questions about which it haa been necessary for me to form Judgment, I have dealt with him in matters where nice questions of honor and fair play, as well as large questions of public benefit, were in volved. "In every matter in which I have made this test of his Judgment and viewpoint, I have received from him counsel sinpularly enlightening, singu larly clear-sighted, judicial, and, above all, full of moral cumulation. "He Is a friend of all Just men, a lover of right, he knows more than how to talk about right, he knows how to sail forward in the face of hia ene miea. I knew from direct personal knowledge of the man what I was doing when I named him for the high est and most responsible tribunal in the nation. "Of his extraordinary ability as a lawyer no man who is competent to judge can speak with anything but the highest admiration. You will remem ber that in the opinion of the late Chief Justice Fuller, he waa the ablest man that ever appeared before the United Statea supreme court. " 'He is also,' Fuller added, 'abso lutely fearless in the discharge of his duties.' Judicial Temperament Proved. "Those who have resorted to him for assistance in settling great industrial disputes can testify to hia fairness and love of Justice. In troublesome controversies between the garment workers and manufacturers of New York city, for example, he gave truly- remarkable proof of his judicial tem perament and had what must have been great satisfaction in rendering decisions which both sides were will ing to accept ak distinterested and even handed. "Brandeis has rendered many not able services to the city and state with which his professional life is identified. He successfully directed the campaign which resulted in chear er gas for Boston. Chiefly by his guidance and through his efforts leg islation was secured for Mass achusetts authorizing savings banks to issue insurance policies in small sums at greatly reaucea rates. Proved Ability la Boston Fight. "And gentlemen who tried their hardest to obtain control of the Bos ton Klevated and Subway for 99 years Lean testify to his ability as a people's advocate when the public Interest calls for an effective champion. He rend ered those services without compen sation and earned the gratitude of every citizen of the state and city which he served. "It will hearten the friends of com munity and public rights throughout the country to see such a quality Big naljy recognized by his elevation to the supreme court. The whole country Is aware of his quality and is inter ested in his appointment. Bid Wot Act on "Indorsements." "I did not, in making the choice, ask or depend upon any 'Indorsement.' I acted upon public knowledge and personal acquaintance with the man His name as a lawyer, his ability and character were so widely recognised that he needed no indorsement. I did, nowever, personally consult many whose Judgment 1 have the utmost confidence in, I am happy to say, and they supported the voluntary recom mendation of the attorney general of the United States. "Let me say, my dear senator, in summing up, that Mr. Brandeis was nominated because he was and is, in my deliberate Judgement, of all the men now at the bar whom it haa been my privilege to observe and test, ei ceptionally qualified. "I cannot apeak too highly of his impartial, orderly and constructive mind, his rare analytical powers, his deep human sympathy, hie profound acquaintance with the historical roots of our institutions and his insight into their spirit, the many evidences he haa given of being imbued to the very neart with American ideals of justice and equality Of opportunity, his knowledg of modern economic conditions and their bearing upon the masses, bis geniu In getting persons to unite in common and harmonious action, and to look with a frank and kindly eye upon other minds, although heretofore they may have been heated an tag o nists. This friendship of Justice and of men will be an ornament to tb high court of which we are ao justly proud. "I am glad of the opportunity to pay this tribute of admiration and confidence and I beg your committee to accept the nomination coming from me quickly, with a sense of obligation ana responsibility. "With kindest regards, "WOODROW WILSON." SINN FEIN PRESIDENT ARRESTED CHARGE INVOLVED IN REVOLT Complicity in Uprising Al leged Against John Mac Neil When He Is Seized, PRISON WEDDING TRAGIC Marriage of Grace Gifford and Joseph Flasket Ooonrred a Tew Honrs Before the Matter Was Shot. Dublin, May 8. John- MacNeil, president of the Sinn Felners' organ ization, has been arrested and charged with complicity in the recent Irish revolt, according to official announce ment here today. London, May 8. (I. N. S.) The marriage of Grace Gifford to the Sinn Fein leader, Joseph Plunkett, a few hours before he was shot by sentence of court martial, is a tragic romance of the Irish uprising. From a member of the bride's family these facts are learned: Miss Gifford was a handsome girl, 28 years old, the daughter of a Dub lin aolici.tor. She studied art and be ing wayward and headstrong fell under the influence of the Countess Markiewics and much against the wishes of her parents, associated her self with the Sinn Fein movement.1 Just before the outbreak Grace Gif ford' s parents heard that she was en gaged to Plunkett. Mrs. Gifford re monstrated with her daughter with out avail. Miss Gifford, who seems to have taken no part in the uprising, went on Wednesday afternoon. That evening a young woman whose description tallies with hers bought a wedding ring at a Jeweler's shop in Grafton street. When Mrs. Gifford aaw her daugh ter "next the latter held out her left hand, showing a ring. 8he told her mother that between 3 and 4 o'clock in the morning she had been married in prison to Plunkett. Harcourt Named Secretary. London, May 8. (I. N. S.) Louis Harcourt, an Irish Independent, has been appointed secretary of state for Ireland, succeeding Augustine Birrell. Mr. Birrell tendered his resignation to 325 Washington St. Between Sixth and Broadway Recognized lead ing makes of men's and young men's 5 hoes all recent stock, including our Spring lines. Priced for Quickest Possible Disposal Store Open Evenings Until 9 o'Clock I J Premier Asqnith last week following the revolution In Ireland. An Exchange Telegram dispatch from Dublin announces that Count Plunkett and his wife have been ar rested. They are the parents of Joseph Plunkett, the Sinn Fein leader, who signed the proclamation of an "Irish .Republic" and who waa shot in the -Tower of London last Thursday. Count Plunkett is curator of the na tional museum. It is understood, ac cording to the dispatch that the coun tess is a foreigner. The prisoners described as George and John Plunkett in the official statement are Count Plunkett and his ' son. I It has been learned that Sir Roger I Casement will be. arraigned in Bow' street either on Wednesday or Thura- I day. I Sister Would Save Casement. Washington, May 8. (I. n. g.) Mrs. Agnea Newman, aiater of Sir Roger Casement, has appealed to the British ambassador to use his efforta to aave her brother from the gallows. Mra. Newman later viaited Frank I Polk, counsellor of the state depart ment. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British ambassador. It is understood, offered to use his good offices In behalf of Sir Roger Casement, who is awaiting trial for treason in connection with the Irish rebellion. Mrs. Newman did not ask the atate department to Intervene as she had been advised thla government cculd take no action In Sir Roger s be half, since he is not ah American citi zen. Medford Is Stirred By Recall Charges Alleged That Outside Tlrma Are Given Preference Over Home-It sde Goods and That Officials Are Extravagant. Medford, Or., May 8. The recall pro ceedings against the county court. Judge Frank L. Tou Velle and Commissioners Frank H. Madden and W. Con Leever being the principals involved, are cre ating much discussion. That orders by the county court for materials to be used on county road work, which, it is claimed, are manufactured at home and should be purchased at home, are sent to Portland houses, and extravagance in expenditures of money on the Pa cific highway and the employment of special counsel in county litigation, in which the county attorney should have appeared, are among the charges made. In the campaign frequent references are made to an alleged "county court ring," and the arbitrary manner in which county business is alleged to be dominated by private Individuals, to the detriment of efficiency in the con duct of county business. The embroilment is apparently the mm If-' I If 2 ers. been shoe buying, lowing reductions demonstrate: On all Johnston & Shoes and Oxfords 10 OFF. 1(5 Flexible-sole Tan n QQ Shoes and Oxfords eyeJA0 - Bostonian latest style d O AO Shoes and Oxfords . 9eJee70 $5.00 Black and White Rubber- sole Oxfords, also $3.98 in tan, pair . $4 Black Lace and(o QQ Button Shoes now. . .$& lO $3.50 Men's Summer Work Shoes, now at t9aCeUD $5 Men's .Tan Lace and Button Shoes at $398 result of personal and political differ ences that have created more or less disorder for two or three years. The general hope Is expressed that It will be a fight to the finish this time. For a Supper that Tempts the Appetite Lea & PerrlM Sauca ii invaluable. It brings and adda an annetlslnar " savor. LEA A SES23wi Middy Blouses 75c to $3.50 U. S. Hammocks $1.00 U. S. Blankets $3.50-55.50 Auto Robes $3.50 Shirts, all wool $1.50-$4.50 Shirts 25c to $1.00 Chauffeur Overcoat $6.50 Smoking Tables . . . .$2.00 Rifle Clothing Tree $10.00 Sweater . .$3.00 to $4.50 Rubber Blankets ...$1.00 Rubber Pouchea $2.00 Logger Shirts $4-50 W. S. Kirk's Army and Navy Store Corner Third and Stark Streets Novelties to Interest Everybody. You Don t Have to Buy. nouncement of Last Week We brought to the attention of the men of Portland this sale and the reasons there for, mentioning the fact that the Demands of An Un reasonable Landlord were directly responsible in Forcing Us to Quit Realizing that prompt ac- . tion was necessary, we de cided to enter into a sale our Entire Stock of Men's Higi Grade Shoes which includes such well known makes as Johnston & Murphy, Howard & Fos ter. 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