WAR MACHINES KEEP : BUSY WHILE MEN M QfnDDtn DV UJCATUHD . , UIUI I LU Ul IILnillLH n Mortars Used Stead i v as thft Wet Condition of Trenches Makes' Fire Effective. AIRMEN ARE NOT STOPPED Only Whs Aviator Cuot S Ax nun XnactiT Desylt Tmpsta of will, Xain asd Icy Blasts. Hy William I'tillip Simms. Copyright. lrl. hj the inltea PreM. With tho Hrltiah Armv In Vrmnfm Iec. l P.) Thi la a machine war. One realizes this more as winter swamp the earth with mud and wet. The purely human element is balked but the -machines keep war grinding on. Th infantry can't march but auto buses shunt the men back and forth Iik magic. The scouts are al most paralyzed but aeroplanes defy l lie elements. The soldiers can't pass the mud holes between their line and the enemy and stick to trench work and trench rnorlar all day. So, when the com munique reads: "There ts nothing 'o report," It doesn't mean the front is silent for the machine fighting never ceases. Weather Checks righting. Just now one of the wettest, chilli est, dreariest snowfalls on record seems bent upon ushering in a cor respondingly soggy winter. Huge flakes of snow, resembling monstrous goose feathers, and completely arrest ing aerial operations at times, limit the vision to scarcely 100 yards. But artillery and trench warfare goes on. Nothing stops this. The worst possible weather can only cause? a slowing up. Even when the snow and fog pre vent all attempts at observation, there are always many charted points against . which the artillery hammers. The trench mortar men have the. exact range of the enemy trenches in front. Wit Trenches Crumhl. The freezing weather and thaws are very damaging to trenches which have 1 a tendency to crumble and cave In. Thus It Is the British Tommy's idea to Keep the mortars busy, as few projec tiles are wasted. Even if there are no - casualties of the enemy, his trenches i are usually damaged, the soft condi tion of the earth rendering explosions doubly effective. Though the air activity was stopped In this part of the line during a snow storm, the fact yet remains that the weather seldom completely suppresses the everlastingly alert airmen. Yes terday it drizzled almost all day and clouds seemed at times to be resting ; in the tree-tops. The day was dark " and forbidding. Nevertheless, there were many war planes abroad and at least one German machine was brought ,. down in a thrilling battle near Arras. Through tempests of wind, rain and Icy blasts, the airmen got aloft stop ping only when It was Impossible to see. PRESIDENT SEES DOOR ABOUT TO CLOSE ON WAR (Continued From Page Oar.) low receipt of all the central powers' peace proposals by their enemies. He is giving a tremendous amount ' of study to all angles of the situation, having before him Germany's quasi official terms, a mass of confidential Information from the American em bassy at Berlin, and every atom of available information as to the grounds upon which the allies would enter a conference looking to terminat ing the war. Especially Is he Interested in learn ing the contents of Premier Lloyd George's speech to parliament next wees) Attitude X Mad Clear. Me has made It clear to those In his confidence that he would take no atepa toward mediation until sure it would be successful. Until that time comes, "anything said or done Immediately by this government, not only would not help the movement toward peace, but would actually retard It," say his closest friends. For that reason the president has ' consulted Secretary Lansing, seeking facts as to the psychological moment for this government's intercession with an offer of services to the warriors. ; Adminiatratlon men believe the trend . toward this phychologlcal moment will ' i develop soon. ; The last of the peace proposals 'ahould be on the cables by night, a state department official said. It was . pointed out there had already been one sudden change of plans as to dispatch ing of the proposals. . Zatarobange of Opinion under Way. General discussion by officials of . the allied governments is expected to develop at once on receipt of the Ger man proposal. According to advices from London, confidential interchange ' of opinion Is already under way among Keep s Her Children In Dr. CaldwtlV Syrup Pepsin the Family Laxative for Many Years. Mrs. Aug. Doellefeld of Carlyle, HI., recently wrote to Dr. Caldwell, at Mon tlcello. 111., that she has used Dr. Cald well's Syrup Pepsin in her home for a number of years, and would not be without It, as with It she has been able to keep her four children in perfect health. . Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a com bination of simple laxative herbs with 'pepsin that acts" on the bowels in an jeasy. natural way, and regulates the action of this most important function. 'Nearly all the sickness to which chtl t'dren are subject is traceable to bowel .Inaction, and a mild, dependable lax - .tive, such as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pep sin should have a. place in every family medicine chest. It Is pleasant to the : 'taste and children, like It, and take It ;readily, while it ts equally effective for Adults. -r Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Is sold in drug-stores everywhere for SO cents ' bottle. To avoid Imitations and in "effective substitutes be sure .you get . iJr. ca.ia weu s syrup Pepsin, - Se that s, fac-imlle of Dr. Caldwell's signature SHE MUST BE A REGULAR "GIBSON GIRL" tm i tarn, ffff X rirwr Richmond. Va., Dec. 16. Colonel C. V. Langhorne. father of the famous beautiful LanghoYne sisters, has cre ated a trust fund of his $1432,175 es tate for the benefit of his children. Each Is to receive one-seventh. The the foreign offices of Great Britain, France, Russia and Italy. Lloyd-George Is expected to sum up and ste.te to the world the allies' view point next Tuesday. This will be the first official algn from which Presi dent Wilson can gain a proper per spective as regards possibilities of a successful peace move In the near future. Other neutrals interested, Spain and Switzerland, will follow his lead. In German embassy circles here there is great optimism over the peace outlook. It Is pointed out that al ready a tremendous change baa oc curred In the attitude of the British officials and public. That Germany has started talk which will reach Into the hearts and homes ol every bellig erent country until demand for stop- ping hostilities is irresistible, is the confident belief of Teuton sympathiz ers here. CABINET DISCUSSES , QUESTION OF SENDING PROPOSAL TO ALLIES Washington, Dec. 16. (I. N. 8.) Germany's offer to discuss peace terms with her enemies will be forwarded to the entente allies immediately. It will not be accompanied In transit by any communication which would re flect the attitude of the United States. President Wilson has reserved for later consideration the question of sending within the next two or three days an urgent request that the peace offer be not treated lightly. It is expected that the text of the note will have been received in Lon don. Paris and Petrograd not later than Sunday morning. Attitude of Admlmlstrattoa. This statement was authorized at the White House at the close of the long, est session of the cabinet held during the present administration: "The conclusion reached by the president and cabinet members should not be construed that the United States Is not ready to support and further In every possible way, the peace movement. The plan adopted was believed to be the only policy this government could follow without causing diplomatic complications which would be disastrous to the pur pose of all who are working for peace." Otksr Ventral Ax fa Accord. The representatives in Washington of the neutral countries are said to be in entire aocord with President Wilson. The notes will go and a re ply is expected from the entente group asking Germany, "What are your termaT In answer to thla th German gov ernment Is expected to say: "Com Into th conference we have Perfect Health and Iris portrait appear on th yellow carton In which th bottle is packed. A trial bottle, fre of charge, c&n t obtained by- writing, to Dr. WB. Cald. well, 455 Washington St, MontlcaUo, Illinois. - , v ' " V jk' Z': '" iZK ' Vi it rA. I fs ' " v "a. ' ' f ' - 's: ' w -. r - - m ill ' llfc tewfc U TV.-' f , , ... . f . -, ' .....: ni . daughters are Mrs. Charles Dana Gib son. Mrs. William Waldorf Astor of England, Mrs. Phyllis Brooks, who di vorced her husband and is now living at her father's home, and Mrs. Henry Phipps of Bostoo. TAKE RADICAL STEPS TO BACKFIRE ' Four Per Cent Beer, Separate Licenses for Malt Bever ages Are Promises Made, Milwaukee. Wis., Dec. 16. Stunned by the manner in which the Pacific northwest has shown ft a approval of the dry laws, especially Oregon by making the state bone dry after an ex perimental period with the partially dry statutes, the State Brewers' asso ciation today took radical steps to back fire the Anti-Saloon league agitation to make Wisconsin dry. Here are the measures to be advo cated by the state brewers: Reduction of the amount of alcohol In beer from 7 per cent to a new tem perate basis of 4 per cent, to reduce drunkenness. War against the distilleries, by the opening of a campaign for separate li censes for the sale of spirituous and malt liquors. Demanding of saloon keepers that they make their saloons respectable. Violation of this edict will mean the prosecution of dive keeping saloon men by the brewers themselves. The decision to take the punch out of beer by reducing the alcoholic con tents is absolute, and affects all beer brewers in the state for home con sumption. The decision of the brewers, how ever, is a little late, for at a confer ence of temperance organizations of the state, while the brewers were In session, a campaign was organised for a legislative referendum on state pro hibition. proposed and we will tell you our terms." After this further exchange between the belligerents. It is declared the United States could suggest with much better grace that at least a prelimin ary peace conference be organized. This plan of procedure is known to be the consensus of opinion which finally dominated the cabinet meeting yesterday. . Britain Will Decide) Answer. Washington. Decl H. (I. N, S ) Great Britain alone will decide the re ply of the entente allies to Germany's peace proposals. This waa made very plain In diplomatic circles here today. The action of the Russian duma, sug gestions from Italy that the war must go on, and French opposition to peace "excepting with the aword" have no material bearing on the situation, dip lomats aay. England is financing the war and her allies will accept her de cision in the view of the entire diplo matic corps, as well as President Wil son and his advisers. Dnma Rejects Proposal. London. Dec IS. (I. N. S. The Russian duma has flatly rejected tbe offer of Germany to enter peace nego tiations, according to a Reuter's dis patch received here. Th message said; The duma has unanimously passed a resolution against the acceptance of the German peace proposal after a spirited speech by the minister of for eign affairs." Mrs. H. A. Ludwig Popular at Seaside Seaside. Or., Dec IS. Word was re ceived in Seaside of the death of Mrs. IL A. Ludwig In San Frsn Cisco. Mrs. Ludwlr was about 25 years old and was the wife, of Professor Ludwig who for several seasons bad charge of the swimming, department of the Oates natatorfum. He has been en gaged to return this summer. Dia betes was the cause of lira. Lodwlg's death. She waa well known and pop ular among Seaside residents and summer visitors.-- WISCONSIN BREWERS DRIES AF1ER18 OF' James Foley Tells Tacoma Police He Was Never Even Suspected of Nome Crime. Tacoma. Wash.. Dec. 16. (V. P.) Confessing, according to the police, to a murder committed 18 years ago at Nome, James Foley, 65. is in Jail here today awaiting word by cable from the Alaska authorities. Wrinkled of face and with gray hair, wearing overalls and a tattered over coat, Foley walked into police head quarters last night and addressing the desk sergeant, said: "I guesa I'm what you'd call a murderer, pardner." Continuing his story. Foley said: Was JTerer Suspected. "You're the first living soul besides myself who knows it. I ain't never efen been suspected, but you're talk ing now to the man that shot 'Dia mond Dutch' cold one summer night about IS years ago on the -old sandbar at Nome. My God, pardner, but this has been preying and eating on my mind all these long years. Finally to day I jest couldn't stand It no more so I come up to this courthouse to give myself up. "I ain't crazy." Foley assured the officer. "I'm not feeble-minded and I'm not drunk. I told you what I done; now take me." Story Checks TJp. Foley was questioned by Deputy Secrist, an old-time Alaskan, who de clared the names and dates of Foley were accurate. Foley said that following an argu ment, "Diamond Dutch" shot his part ner, "Dublin Mickey," and that in re venge he then killed "Dutch" with his six-shooter. He made his get-away on a Seattle boat next day. MANY ARRESTS MAY BE MADE ALONG BORDER (Cod tinned From Page On.) town of Bachlniva during the past month, is consolidated with the Acosta band, guarding the wounded at Quere raro. Damaged field pieces and machine guns captured on Santa Rosa hill in the attack on Chihuahua City are be ing repaired at the machine shops of the Mexican Northwestern railway. A large body of Villistss has swung around Chihuahua City to the south, cutting communication north of Santa Rosalia, and the bandits are holding th latter town. Many varying reports of bitter Jeal ousy between General Murgia and General Oxuna and other Carranzista commanders, are reaching the border. At the Mexican consulate here. Mexi can officials state they have no in formation as to whether any active campaign Is under way against Villa. CARRANZA MEN MIX AND MANY ARE KILLED WHEN TRAIN WRECKED El Paso. Tex., Dec 16. (I. X. S.) Many Carranzistas were killed in a battle among themselves today. Three hundred troops under General Murgula waylaid a train carrying a detachment of General Gonzales' troop, wrecked the train and then attacked the sol diers. The Gonzales men fled to Juarez, whence they came, and fie Murguia men retired to Chihuahua City. The battle between the two factions lasted all day. It occurred at Samal ayuca, 30 miles south of Juarez. IUd feeling has existed between the Car ranza commanders since General Murguia was made commander-in-chief at Chihuahua City and General Gonzales threatened to depose him. Btrtf Is Three-Corsered, The civil strife is three-cornered and threatens eventually to wipe nut all three factions. General Ozuna de clares that Murguia has been sending him against superior forces of VU llstas in an effort to annihilate him. not sending reinforcements when need ed. Murguia Is a henchman of Obreg.in, while Ozuna is an adherent of Genera! Trevlno. the deposed commander at Chihuahua City. The battle at Samalayuca foUotv-i-i street fighting In Chihuahua City be tween troops of Ozuna and Murguia. Reports say General Trevlno Is under arrest, awaiting removal to Mexico City for trial on charges of cowardlre for yielding to Villa when the bandit took Chihuahua City. All of Trevino's property in Mexico has been confis cated, but he U reported to have 1200.- 000 worth of diamonds in El Paso. Con solids tioa rails. Carranxa leaders have found It Im possible to consolidate the rival fac tions In Chihuahua, and disaster is feared should Villa decide to attack the capital again. An adviser of Villa de clares that the bandit is preparing to retake Jimlnez, Parral and Torreon be fore again attacking Chihuahua City. Santa Rosalia has been reoccupied by VUlistas. The informant declared Villa is planning to ask the United States to give him a free hand In dealing with the Carranza government, promising in return full protection of ail for eigners and their property. He declares that Villa has 8000 well equipped men and is making his headquarters 200 miles west of Chihuahua City, while a large force Is moving southward to ward Torreon. Private dispatches reaching here to night from Quaretaro say that it has been found necessary to disarm all del egates to the constitutional convention to prevent bloodshed at the sessions, which are being held behind closed doors. American bankers arriving here to night from Chihuahua City say that Carranza soldiers in Chihuahua City are dangerously near a revolt. They are nearly freezing In the cold snap that has struck that part of Mexico, being clad only in the thinnest cotton! They are paid 50 cents silver, or two Carranza pesos, daily. They must feed and clothe themselves on that and Car ranza paper is worthless In Chihuahua. Action to Relieve Car Shortage Taken Washington, Dec. IS. (I. N. S.) Decision to speed np the reconsign ment of freight cars on trunk lines was reached yesterday at a conference held her by tbe traffic representatives of a number of railroads. This step, it Is believed, will go far toward reducing th existing car shortage. CONFESSES YEARS TO MURDERING DIAMOND DUTCH Russell Climbing to TopWithM.&St.L. renter Oaaeral Maagr of the JTortfc Bask Soad Xs Wad Tie Presldeat of Xzaportaat jjam. James Russell, formerly general manager of the North Bank system In Portland and recently general mans re r of the Denver & Rio Grand at Den ver, has been elected vice president of the Minneapolis & St Louis rail way, with headquarters at Minneap olis. , Mr. Russell was In charge of opera- 1 tlons here during the presidency of Joseph H. Toung and before. With the accession of L. C. Gilman. be was. transferred back to the Great North ern, with which road he tad been af filiated, and subsequently went to the Western Pacific. When he went to the Rio Grande as superintendent, his friends predicted higher things, and it was not long before his promotion to the general managership was announced. Mr. Russell has many friends in the northwest, and particularly In Port land. CHARITY AS DISEASE SAYS REV. J. H. BOYD Pastor Declares Perfunctory Relief Agencies Are Con fession of Mai-Adjustment "Charity is a disease." declared Dr John H. Boyd, speaXing at the Rose City Park Community church last night. "It is a shame to us and yet I we flaunt it. "It is chiefly a sign that the strong have planted their feet on tbe necks I of the weak and have deprived them of 1 their right of shelter, warmth, cloth J ing and food. ; "Charity has become Instltutlonal j lzed. The hungry and the shelterless must go to perfunctory agencies that classify them as only so many stom achs and alimentary canals; as though they were sa'ages or beasts instead of human beings to whom a kindly and sympathetic touch and a plan for help ing them to help themselves are far more Important than the most needed material comforts. "Th church Is the organisation that should handle the subject of charity, hut the church has allowed itself to be divested of this service which It alone can give with gentle and kindly touch, and has permitted the energy, the generosity and the leadership of its own people to be diverted through the channels of a multiplicity of insti tutions, when if these qualities were concentrated we could solve the prob lem of charity." The Rose City Park Community church attempted to give a "winter picnic" and got away with it. Long tables were placed in rooms separate from the main auditorium by vertically sliding partitions. Each family brought & laden basket and dinner was mad a community affair. Miss Oagnar Inez Kelly sang a number of selec tions, accompanied by Miss Ruth Zan ello, and T. S. McDaniel spoke on the "Art of Giving." Walters Return to Work. San Francisco. Dec. IS. fU. P.) The waiters' strike ended today. Sim ultaneously the musicians' strike is over. Although the walkout will not be officially called off until next Monday morning, the 750 remaining waiters of the 3000 who originally walked out began seeking their old places today. French Liner Keeps j Away From Divers' Steamship Chicago X aches Hew Tork Trom Bordeaux, Tour Says Behlad Schedule Warned by Wireless. New Tork, Dec. 1. (I. N. S.) Dodging through the Atlantic, far off her course, to avoid a German raider that was supposed to be In the vicinity, the French liner Chicago arrived today from Bordeaux four days overdue. The 230 passengers on board did not breathe easily until the friendly shores of the United States were sighted. When wireless warnings of the sup posed presence of the German raider were received on December 6 a panic among the steerage passengers was . narrowly averted. j Aboard the Chicago were 20 soldiers who have been fighting with the al- lies and who came here on furlough to j spend Christmas. Among them wer J two American members of the French flying corps. George Rockwell and William Frey. French Are Buying Washington Horses Waila Walla, Wash.. Dec. IS. The French government again is buying horses in this section. William L. Russell of this city, who has a con tract with ranee for furnishing horses, yesterday submitted a band for inspection and 61 were passed by Captain Ross of the French army. The contract is an open one and pur chases will be made untl: orders are received to send no more animals to the eastern receiving stations. Chicago Officials to Do Without Salaries Chicago. Dec. 16. (I. N. S.) Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago. ' Corporation Counsel Ettleson and " Comptroller Pike declared today they I would forfeit their salaries for the j first quarter of the year 117 to aid In ; tiding the city over the serious finan J cial crisis it now faces. The mayor said ; he would refuse to draw a salary while lower priced city employes remain un paid. Guardsmen Oppose New Federal Oath Sacramento. Cal., Dec. IS. (P. N. S.) Members of the machine gun com pany attached to the Second infantry. California National Guard, stationed in this city, have voted against taking th federal oath under the national defense act. Th company went on record as approving universal training. Captain J. V. McClatchy announced his resign, tion from th National Guard. .' MATTER OF REPROACH IRISH QUESTION NEAR SOLUTION ACCORDING TO EVERY INDICATION Lloyd-George's Efforts to Unite Opposing Factions Seems to Be Bearing Fruit. By J. W. Pegler. London, Dec IS. (U. P.) Th long delayed settlement of tbe Irish ques tion Is now visible. An amicable union of the L'lsterites and th southern Irishmen was nearer today than It ever has been since the futile passage of the home rule bill In 1914. Lloyd-George's negotiations follow ing the Dublin revolt, which outward ly were a failure, nevertheless have been steadily and quietly progressing. They have now reached a stage where a definite favorable announcement may be expected at any day. One of the things most noted In com ment on the personnel of the new cabi net was that there was no serious ob jection raised to Sir Edward Carson's appointment as there was when Sir Edward was first Included in Asqulth's coalition cabinet. Xor was there any criticism over Lloyd-George's retain ing of Henry Edward Duke as chief secretary for Ireland In the cabinet. Obviously the premier's action was on account of Duke's efforts to reunite Ireland. Major Redmond's appeal in commons yesterday, in which he cited the fact that Ulster men and nationalists were the most amiable of companions on the western front, was the first open in dication of impending events. Bonar Law's acquiescence in this de bate yesterday shows in what direction the wind is blowing. It was pointed out today that denials of any Irish set tlement made when Lloyd-George was forming his cabinet by Sir Edward Carson and John Redmond should be discounted, because it was necessary at that time on account of the delicate olnts of adjustment, that no hint of the agreement be given out. State Poultrymen Holding Election Kail Is Being Used by Association to Gather Tots of Mmbr and Coast Will B Wad Sooa. Medford. Or, Dec. IS. Th annual election of officers of the State Poul try association began by mail Decem ber 6 and will conclude with the of ficial count by Election Commissioner 1 jHardesty of Eugen on December 19. ! At the same time the place of holding I the state poultry show will b deter ! mined. Medford is a candidate for that ; honor. The forecast to date indicates that It will be accorded that distinction. ! It has already begun preliminary work of preparing for the accommodation of ; between 300 and 400 visitors and the : care of 750 contesting thoroughbred birds. The same forecast Indicates that President E. J. McClanahan will be j chosen to succeed himself and C. V Williams of Salem probably will be re elected secretary. During the period of the annual poultry show the new officers for the ensuinz vear will be installed. The most prominent poul terers of the northwest have signified their purposes to attend. The show will be held under the aus pices of the Southern Oregon Poultry association. The latter organization has enjoyed remarkable business suc cess during the first year of its exist ence. It will also elect officers for next year during the annual meeting. Tillamook Taxpayers Vote $25,000 Road Bay Ocean Project Xeceived Favorably But Proposal to Bpead I10OO on Ut tl VMtucca Boad Toted Down. Tillamook. Or, Dec. 16. Several hundred taxpayers of the county at tended the annual budget meeting here Friday. Only a few changes in the items published by the county court were made. A proposal to divert funds from the Bay Ocean project was unsuccessful. The meeting voted, instead, to remove all restrictions from the appropriation and recommended the expenditure of 125.000 on this road next year. A suggestion to expend $1000 on the Little Nestucca road, contingent on aid from the state or federsl govern ment, was defeated and the money or dered spent In hard surfacing existing roads. Some opposition to the continuation of the county agricultural agent ap peared, but tbe appropriation for his salary was carried. The proposed county library measure was defeated. j Soldiera Injured in Wreck. ! Palestine. Texas, Dec. 16. (I. N. 8") Eight members of the Iowa Field i Artillery were brought to a hospital , here today suffering from Injuries received when two coaches of the ' train bearing them home left the trace one mile north of Grape! and, Texas. It la believed more of them are dan gerously hurt. ! Minister's Son Gets War Medal. ' Toronto, Out., Dec. 16. (U. P.) Company Sergeant Major Layton, son of the Rev. J. Layton, Oakland. Cal , has been awarded the "distinguished ; conduct" medal for attacking with bis ' company two of the enemy's trenches, . displaying great courage and mate ' rially assisting important British ad vances. CONSIDER MY OFFER ON YOUR DENTAL WORK Go to any dental office In Port land, get their (prices and advice 'and then come to me and learn my prices and what I can do for you. Examina tion fre. I give my personal attention to all work. DR. H. F. NEWTON. Manager. Plates $5.00 Gold Crowns.... 3.50 Gold Fillings.... 1.0 Bridge Work.... S. Painless Extract'n BOSTON DENTISTS 286 Vi Wash. t. Bet. 4th and 5th, HAWKER'S HAIR BALSAM i aii frepamilea ef sierra gtsereteete Mra. - '"V, -I. . . . , ami tiet at 1 If Id Hoosiers Charmed By Motion Pictures Konntatas Call," Xakiaf idlama and Zxteaaiom of Been Oraated, MXt la Tim iu Residents of th Hoosier state hare found so much attraction In the mo tion picture film, "When the Moun tains Call," that th North Bank road, which arranged for th picture, haq consented to an extension of Its stay In Indiana from six weeks to several months. The film is being shown under di rection of the extension department of Indiana university. Lectures, further describing the Joys of mid-winter sports in mid-summer, are being given at Kokomo. Rushville, Connersvllle, Evansville. Shelbyvllle. South Whitley, Garrett and Indianapolis, in connec tion with the film. The film takes th tourist from Portland tothe crest of Mount Adams. The scenic features of tne Columbia river are brought out. as well as the fisheries and th fruit orchards of Whit Salmon and the Hood River valley. Secretary Blttner of Indiana univer sity has written W. D. Skinner, traffic manager of th North Bank, that the film is making a sensation wherever it Is shown. Proposed Eastbound Tariffs Suspended The interstate commerce commis sion has suspended until March 1 the eastbound transcontinental freight tariffs, which were to have gone into effect December $0. Advices to this effect have Jusf been received from Joseph N. Teal, who Is now In Wash ington arguing rate questions before the commission. The tariffs newly suspended carried advances on coast rates of about 10 cents per 100 pounds. The commis sion Is now conducting a general In vestigation of transcontinental rates, one of the hearings having been held here this week, and It is supposed the body deemed It wise to hold up all advances until final adjustment could be made. healthful. jnnnmmmF i mi m u?im 1 1 in n 1 1 1 im i "Walter Baker a GAM. I ESTABLISHED I7SO DORCHL3TEA.MAS3 E Wishing Yo u a Pleasant Journey" HOLIDAY FARES VIA The North Bank Road Reduced round trip fares between Port land and Spokane and all intermedi ate points west to Rainier, also to Bend, ' , Redmond, Madras and other Central . , Oregon points. December 21 to 25 Inclusive Final Return Limit January 3, 1917 REDUCED FARES ON THE Oregon Electric Rys. Dec. 22 to 25 and Dec. 30-31, Jan. 1 Return Limit January 3 NORTH BANK TICKET OFFICE Fifth and Stark Streets ; DIVER H-3 GRINDING HARD SANDS SHORE OFF EUREKA Heavy Breakers Threaten te n J O - r& C,ttri Amy. Moment, :: :' Eureka. Cal.. Dec. IS U. P. WU tne nuge oreaKcrs on iiuuiuvmi slowly, but surely, pushing th strand ed United States submarine H-3 closet toward the shore, naval men admitted today that unless a lln Is Immediate ly made fast to th Ill-fated Vtss. she may break up on th shor. The submarine is holding It ow remarkably well, salvaging officers stated today. , The craft rode the surf through t hi night, knd although washed appie ciably nearer shore appeared to t withstanding the pounding of thi breakers. Early today men from th coast guard cutter Mcculloch began tb task of getting a hawser to th aubms. rine In an effort to tow th VHltl short distance out or at least Stay Its progress toward shore until th naval salvage vessel Arapahoe, under com mand of Lieutenant John Newton, for mer, commander of the H-3, arrives to take charge of the rescue work. Providing the hull Is intact there seems to be Utile doubt that th Ves sel can be pulled into deep water. It the hull la leaky and has shipped WS- iri , nuncci, aiif vnjBv a i tv a aa complicated, naval men admltttd.' M v Ilosenstein Is Captured. Chicago, Dec. IS. tl. N. 8.) "Chicken Mose' Rosensteln. alleged t have engineered the murder of Bar nard Baffe, New York poultry mar chant, waa srrested here today by de tectives. Rosensteln Is wenUd , In New Tork for conspiracy to commit murder.. The killing of Baffe in 1314 was one of the sensational murders f the New Tork gangsters' wars. Baker's Cocoa stands au tests of laboratory and Home. It is pure, it is delicious, it is hiiiiininiinniiiiiiimiii .