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RIOTING N DUAL MONARCHY SHOWS cipmc nc onni t UIUHU Ul IVLKULI Diplomatic Reports Indicate Sit uation Analogous to Forerun ner of the Russian Outbreak. GERMANY IS LOSING GRIP Starvation and Weariness of War Are Elements Which May Lead to an Early Peace. WORDS OF PRAISE SOUND FOR GALLANT OFFICER Br H. H. fitaaibary BUff Cotmpondfiit International Newt Scrrlc WMhinirton. June 24. (I. N. S.) Dip lomatic report received here were Inter' preted as showing the situation which confronts Austria-Hungary is analogous to the political unreet and suffering which brought on the Russian revolu tion. Austro-Hungarlan troops sent to re store order in Vienna and Budapest have refused to attack the rioting masses who are machlng In large cen ters shouting their hatred of Germany, The leaders of the mobs are workmen who have deserted the munitions fac tories to join the populace in a demand for bread and peace. The Internal disorders are satd to have spread to the armies In the field. Ger man regiments which have been sand wiched In with the Austrlana have been warned against the possibility of a wide spread revolt, according to dispatches from Swiss and Italian sources. Kaiser's Grip Weakese-; The reported resignation of Dr. Von Beydler, the Austrian premier, is re garded as a certain indication that the kaiser's grip on the Vienna government at least is temporarily weakened. Dr. Von Seydler Is of German origin and Is credited with having been a willing tool of the Berlin authorities. One of the authorities said : "Anything is likely to happen In Aus tria now. It Is difficult to see how ! mperor " Charles can find men with sufficient Influence to keep Austria in the war much longer." General Ludendorff of the German armies apparently endeavored to stem the hunger tide In Austria with a prom Ise of an increased supply of grain from Bessarabia and the Ukraine. The message only Infuriated the starving masses to greater violence, as already it had been learned that supplies from this source had been shut off. All ship ments of grain from -the Ukraln were stopped some weeks ago through the refusal of the Berlin government to abide by the agreement with the Ukrainian rada. Lndendorff Evades Beply Ludendorff is said to have evaded a reply for not assisting Austria before this to cope with the food problem by the statement that only enough grain was received during April and May from the Ukraine to supply the German reserve on the west front. He added that the supply had been exhausted. , Cabled excerpts from Vienna news papers tell that Austrian Socialists are again demanding peace, and insist that negotiations be entered into again im mediately. The general situation in relation to the centnal powers and Russia, with particular reference to Austria ' Hun gary, was surveyed at a series of con ferences held here today in which rep resentatives of the British, French and Italian embassies participated. Dr. Thomas O. Masaryk, president of the Csecho-Slovak national council,, took a prominent part in all of the discussions. Wo Peace by Compromise President Wilson, it is understood, does not consider it advisable to make another public appeal which could be ised as propaganda In Austria-Hungary. The United States Is no longer seeking peace by diplomacy or com promise.' But In the movement to re cruit a foreign legion from the subjects (K'' '-;.- . -II RASKSEN HELD IN HIGH REGARD BY HIS COMMAND Letters Continue to Arrive Telling of Gallantry of Major Killed in Action in France Recently. AFFECTION FOR BROTHER Last Letter Home Was Written Less Than Week Before Oregon Man Made Supreme Sacrifice. ITALY ADOPTS NEW STAR; IS SOON VICTOR LOXDOJT, Jsse J4- (L. 3T. 8.) Tkenew star which was reeeat ly discovered by astronomers was adopted by Germany aad Italy as aa omea of victory, bat the kef or weat to Italy, said av dispatch received here today. The star la etlon Is believed. to have beea observed first by aa astronomer at the observatory In Cape of Good Hope. It was seen first In this cenntry when astron omers at Baker gathered to view the eellpse discovered It on their photographic plates. Major Axel Rasmussen of the disgruntled nationals of the dual empires a most effective weapon against continued German domination in Austria-Hungary is believed to have been found. It is now believed that an amendment to the military appropriations bill au thorizing a Slavic, legion in the United States was drafted at the suggestion of Secretary of State Lansing. The amendment was written by Senator Hitchcock, chairman of the senate foreign relations committee and a mem ber of the military affairs committee. Slavie Legion Favored Senator Hitchcock expresses gratifi cation at the enthusiasm In which the Idea of the Slavic legion had been re ceived. He believes that through such an agency a formidable contingent can be added to the fighting forces of the nation as well as providing a means of winning the Slavic peoples now under the domination of the central empires to the support of the allied cause. Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles, retired, former chief of staff of the army, called uon Senator Hitchcock to express his approval of the idea, and to make suggestions as to how and whence such a force could be most ef fectively employed. He urged that the proposed Slavic unit be used so far as possible in connection with any Siber lan project that may be devised as a means toward solving the Russian prob lem. Senator Hitchcock also expects to confer early in the week with Dr. Marsaryk and Jan Faderewskl who re cently directed the organization In America of a Polish legion now in Europe. With these men Senator Hitch cock will discuss practicability of the plan and ways and means of capitaliz ing the idea into an actual military force. BUY W. 8. S. JNO. WEBER SAYS HIS WORK IS A PLEASURE NOW Before Taking Tanlac, Had to Just Drag Himself Around. Gains 11 Pounds Hundreds of Portland people, both men and women, are now taking Tanlac and are testifying daily to the benefits they have derived from Us use. John Weber, a well known employe of the Oregon bakery, 489 Union avenue north, made the following statement while in the Owl Drug company's store recently "When I first began taking Tanlac, about three weeks ago, I weighed only 138 pounds, and I now weigh 149, which is a gain or 11 pounds already and have Just finished my second bottle. About eight months ago I lost my ap petite and in a short time afterwards my stomach got In such a bad shape I could hardly digest anything. My food would sour on my stomach and cause gaa and misery. Finally my kid neys got all out of order and I had awful pains in my back, especially when I stooped over, and I often felt weak and dlssy. I was constipated all the time, often had headaches and got to where I just had to drag myself around I slept very poorly, felt tired and worn out all the time and had no energy. "I took lots oTdifferent kinds of med icines which seemed only to aggravate my trouble and make me worse. But not so with Tanlac. By the time I fin ished my first bottle of this medicine I felt considerably Improved. -My appe tite Is fine now and I can eat anything I want, without the slightest bad feel lngs afterwards, and judging from the way my weight has Increased I must be getting the full benefit from my food. ' I .have not felt the pain in my back any more, and by using the Tanlac Tablets two or three times a week have been relieved of constipation. My dlssy feelings and headaches are gone. I sleep good and it's a pleasure for me to do my work. Instead of an effort an It was before. I have had a good many people tell me they have gotten fine result from Tanlac, too, and U think It's a medicine everybody should 1 A M . Tanlac In sold in Portland by The ""uwi urug company. v . ixav.) 30 WASCO COUNTY MEN TO LEAVE FOR CAMP LEWIS TUESDAY Twenty-two Men Will Reoprt to Fort McDowell After July 5; 110 Class 1-A Men Remain. The Dalles, Or., June 24. Thirty reg istered men of Wasco county will leave for Camp Lewis on a special train next Tuesday afternoon. They are Frank Phillip Wagner, Shaniko ; Frank L. Welp, The Dalles ; George iE. Cunning ham, Maupin ; Lewis Baker, Warm Springs ; Alvin Schantz, Boyifi Sam Papas, The Dalles ; Frank Densinger, The Dalles; Francis Denslinger, The Dalles ; Frank Page, Friend ; Alfred Acheson, The Dalles ; Tom Keo, Slm nasho ; Tad Peterson, The Dalles.; James Smith, Tygh Valley ; William Cushman, Friend ; Joe E. Cathcart, The Dalles ; Thomas E. Davis, Portland ; Terry Jcffies, Wamlc; Lewis Woodslde, Mau pin : Samuel Appling, Wapinitia ; Roy Lobley, Eagle Cliff. Wash.; William C. Cabe, Bakeoven ; William Armstrong, Dufur; Earl L. Blrchard, Wapinitia; Carl E. Berg, Big Eddy ; Walter Beyef. Shaniko: James C. Kinersley. The Dalles; Lester McCorkle, Wapinitia; Henry Schwock. Bakeoven; Debert L. McCoy, Wamlc; Vernon G. Weber, The Dalles; Lloyd F. Gray, Dufur; Elia P. Krohn, Dufur. Henry Leggat of Linn county, John A. Ch as tain of Malheur county, and Nelson H. Gillette of Wheeler county, will also report with the local con tlngent. Twenty-two men from Wasco county will report to Fort McDowell, Cal., dur ing a five-day period beginning July 5. After this contingent leaves there will be 110 class one men left In the county who have successfully passed the physical examination. UY W. a. a. Fall Puts String 1 To His Draft Bill . Washington, June 24. (L N. S.) Senator Fall of New Mexico has intro duced an amendment to the army- ap propriation bill providing for, a change in the draft ages from IS to 45. The amendment provides, however, that no men under the age of 21 shall be used at the firing line until they have reached m t r . . I that .age. , - Letters received by R. W. Rasmussen of Sherwood since the death of his brother, the gallant Major Axel Ras mussen, killed in action while at the head of his troops in France, add addi tional testimony to the high regard In which Major Rasmussen was held by the men of his command and his fellow officers in France. One, written by R. H. Gossom, Y. M. C. A. secretary with the American expeditionary . forces, Mr. Rasmusseif regards as being espe cially valuable not only because of per sonal reasons, but because It shows the close cooperation between the Y. M. C. A. and the American expeditionary forces. In the last letter written by Major Rasmussen to his brother, he empha sised the belief that trench warfare Is nearly over and that the Americans are soon to play the leading role in greater battles than any fought thus far in the war. He prophesied that "many of us will not return," but voiced his belief that all would give a good account of themselves. Affection for Brother Shown The letter was written by Major Ras mussen on April 28, six days before he was killed by a shell. It. sets forth in striking manner tha affection that ex isted between Major Rasmussen and the men of his battalion. This letter, in part says : "What I am going to do after the war, I don't know. There is mighty little use of planning so far ahead under present circumstances, and I have been exceed ingly lucky so far. Nearly all of the old timers in the 97th battalion that were transferred to other outfits in France are out of the game for good killed or wounded ; some sick and others, sad to say, among the missing. "In 13 months I was wounded once in March; In June was hit by pieces of shrapnel ; in September I was hit again on my helmet with quite a chunk that knocked me down and out for a few min utes, and this March I was gassed and I am not over that yet the worst of them all I "It is beginning to tell on me I mean I am getting considerably older; and I believe that a room in your home to rest up in for about three months would do me a world of good. So I will speak for that room now, whether I should stay in the army or not. March Hard One "I don't suppose that I'll be trans gressing the censor when I say my divi sion is the one going In ; and when you read in the papers about what we are doing, don't forget that your brother is leading what is considered the Lest bat talion of them alL "We have been on the march for about a week, a hard, grueling march, and in that time I have not had a single man fall out. When you consider that I have approximately 1100 men and about 70 mules and horses' that I am responsible for, you can realize what it means. "And I have tha men with me. I am a strict disciplinarian,' but the men all get a square deal, and they know It. "They will go to hell with me, and I am proud of it proud of my men that I have practically trained myself. The time is not far away when the little trench warfare that they have had will be forgotten in the big things they are going to nee. Many of them, of us, will never return to tell the tale, but they will give a good account of themselves, every mother's son of them." The letter from Mr. Gossom to Mr. Rasmussen says: Expression of Esteem "France, May 6, 1918. A letter of condolence from a stranger at the loss of a brother may not bear much com fort to you but the short acquaintance that I have had with your brother. Major Axel Rasmussen. has been so helpful to me that I am prompted to convey to you, and through you to those who mourn hlTloss. my personal appreciation of his acquaintance and to reflect in a feeble way something of the esteem 'in which he was held by both , officers and men of the bat talion under his command. As a Y. M. C. A. secretary I was assigned to his battalion at the be ginning of certain important movements of troops of the American expeditionary force a little over a month ago. Al ways anxious for the welfare of the men of his command, he extended to me and the organization I represent the fullest cooperation and in every city where we stopped he personally visited the improvised Y. M. C. A. hut and en couraged us with helpful suggestions and, occasionally, constructive criticism. The tone of all these was to enable us to be of more service to his men whose interests he constantly kept uppermost. The men soon learned that his rigor ous discipline was for 'their good and the reaction upon the battalion was marvelous. The men were proud of their major, their battalion, their com pany and. themselves, and when his leadership was suddenly ended the ex pression of sorrow and regret was unl versal. "The officers of his command have been equally complimentary of his leadership and wisdom. His experience, his fearlessness and his devotion to the cause for which we fight Inspired con fidence. "He served his country well, making the supreme sacrifice, and I am glad I had the opportunity of serving with him even for a short period. "Very sincerely yours. "R. H. GOSSOM, "Secretary Y. M. C. A. E. F, France." . BUT MT. 0. . ASTORIANS URGED TO HEED CLARION CALL OF W. S. S. WORKERS Mayor Harley in Proclamation Calls Upon All to Do Part of Patriots. Astoria, Or., June 24. Mayor F. C. Harley has Issued the following procla mation in connection with the War Savings Stamp drive under way this week : "Patriotism and undivided allegiance to our "government impose duties upon all loyal Americans which, none can af ford to shirk, while common courtesy and self-respect demand whole-hearted support to the government which af fords them liberty, protection ' and the pursuit of happiness. And all who en joy the freedom of our American insti tutions should consider it a self-imposed obligation to support the president of the United States and the American gov ernment, which Is fighting not only for your freedom, but for the freedom and democracy of the world. Most Be Unselfish "The time has passed when the peo ple of Astoria, individually or collective ly, can afford to meet these obligations in other than an unselfish and patriotic manner. This war is as much your war as your neighbor's, and common sense dictates prudence, self-denial and a rigid regard for the needs of our country. "Buying unnecessary articles not only constitutes a waste of material and laber, but means that the purchaser is competing with the United States gov ernment for these commodities. By eliminating this waste, our ability to support the government to the full ex tent of our resources is correspondingly multiplied. All Called to Help "The president of the United States has called upon the people of the nation to induce self-denial by pledging them selves on June 28, 1918, to purchase War Savings Stamps for the remainder of the year. "In order, therefore." that the citizens of Astoria may not fall Behind other communities in responding to the call, I hereby proclaim Friday, June 28, 1918, as War Savings day for the city of As toria, upon which day all persons shall give their pledges for War Savings Stamps at such times and places and In such manner as may be provided by C. S. Jackson, the War Savings director for Oregon, acting under authority of the secretary of the treasury and pursu ant to the proclamation of the presi dent of the United States. Do your bit buy War Savings Stamps. And then j buy more." UY W. . S. Twelve More Bodies Taken From Wreck Total Bead In Clrens Train Wreck Reaches Fifty-five Inquiry Into Canse of Accident Starts Today. Hammond. Ind., June 24. (U. P.) Official Inquiry into the cause of the wreck of the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus train at Ivanhoe. Ind., early Saturday was to be made here today by Coroner H. H. Greene. Inspectors David Mat thews and J. Q. Martin of the Indiana public service commission and federal officials were expected to attend the inquest. Twelve charred bodies were removed from the twisted wreckage at Ivanhoe Sunday, making a total of 55 recovered, according to Coroner Greene. The debris has been carefully searched and Greene believes all the dead have been found. Government to Investigate Washington, June 24. (U. P.) The government has ordered an investiga tion of the Michigan Central wreck outside Gary, Ind., Saturday morning, when scores of Hagenback-Wallace cir cus performers were killed and Injured. n. w. ueiknap, chief of safety in the railroad administration, charge of the innuiry. vr w. . a. . is In, 200 Survivors of Collision Landed An Atlantic port, June 24. (U. P. More than 200 survivors of the U. S. S. Schurz have been landed safely and the few injured members of the crew have been sent to a hospital. The Schurz, formerly the German raiding gunboat Geier, went down Friday off the North Carolina coast after collision with the steamer Florida. 'i Survivors were picked up by a West Indian steamer. Vandever Claims Organization Just Chicago. June 24. (U. P.) With the opening of the defense in the L W. W. sedition trial here today. Attorney Vandeveer advanced tha claim that the I. W. W. was organized rightfully to combat intolerable social , conditions. . Vandeveer's. first defensive move was to submit 15 volumes of the report of the Industrial relations commission In 1915. ' "Conditions reported therein. said Vandeveer. "will .be shown to have justified c some L W. W. actions.-. v Cutter Lands Victims An Atlantic Port, June 24. (U. P.) Twenty men, said to be members of the "crew of a British ship sunk off the Vir ginia capes by a submarine, have ar rived here on a revenue cutter. BUY W. S. B, New Wheat Prices Will Be Announced Washington. June 24. (U. P.) New wheat prices to cover increased freight- rates are to be announced noon. President Wilson's proclamation In creasing the capital of the United States Grain corporation from 850.000.000 to I $150,000,000 paves the way for this step. Aonunuiuion -ox vase wneai -reserves out of the "prospective bumper crop will now be possible also to guard against a season or scarcity. The new price schedule for wheat will be announced after a meeting in New York Wednesday between gralnmen and rood administration officials. LAST 5 DAYS OF THE GREAT ' Do Your Duty Buy War Savings Stamps Buy Till It Hurts Our Boys Are Giving Their Lives New Arrivals in House and Porch Dresses at Special Prices -Tuesday The LUCILEs a brand new model that is very pretty and becoming. It is made of pretty striped crepe combined with white crepe. The high waist with heading and belt and 'the white vestee and collar make it very smart. In blue, green, lavender and gold stripes. Priced $4.95. ROMAN STRIPED DRESSES are most effective. Made with yoke and side pleats and embroidered or gandy collar, two pockets and patent leather belt. Priced $3.95. The LADY FAIR is one of our most DODular house dresses. It is in plain colors with pretty striped trimming on skirt, collar pocket, belt and sleeves. Pretty! Priced $3t49. The NANETTE is also a popular model made of plain colored materials with plaid strappings, pockets, belt, collars and cuffs. In fresh Summer colorings very becoming. Priced $3.49. Fourth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. ELECTRIC FANS PRICED $7.15 c ign i nil. it Menominee Elec tric fans, finished in black enamel. Can be used any place on either alternating or di rect current. Electric Corner, Main Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Odd Lots of Pacific and Artmo Package Goods Special 1 9c and 63c Less Than Half Price Including stamped materials and work in' cottons COMBINATIONS, CAM ISOLES, APRONS, BAGS. HATS. DOIL1E CASES, TABLE COVERS. BOLSTER COVERS, etc. Fifth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. SALE of GLASS FLOWER VASES Purchased before the great increase in the cost of Glassware a wonderful assortment at very special prices 1 S00 Cut Star Bud Vase special ISc 100 Imported irrideacent Vase 65c 175 Imported Irridetcent Vase$ 95c 150 Straight tall thin Bud Vases 15c Sixth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. WHERE YOU SPEND THE LEAST AND GET THE MOST FOR IT9' White GABARDINE TUB SKIRTS SPECIAL AT $2.45 S3 r r Ml w I Six different pleas ing styles in this show ing in which any woman can find one to suit her indjvidual taste. Some open down the front and have novelty patch pockets, while others have side openings and patch pockets. Skirts in this assortment can be found to fit any figure slender or stout. Sizes range from 24 inch to 38 inch waist. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Fancy Woven VOILES O SPECIAL at Yard When you want voiles here is a splendid assortment of the best to be had at the money. For softness and dainti ness, this fabric is not to be surpassed for making waists and dresses. In many striped combinations these voiles are particularly attractive. 2000 Yds. Shirting Madras, 40c Yard Large numbers of women make their husbands' and sons' shirts. The average husband likes a homemade shirt better than the ready-made kind. Here is an opportunity, at sale prices, to secure material enough to make first class shirts for the male members of the family. Splendid assortment of striped patterns. If they are to be used for waists better shirting for the price cannot be found. Bath Towels 23c If you want bath towels that you don't have to be particular about, the kind you an use at the beach and not care whether they are the very best kind or not, here Is a towel that will suit to perfection. They are extra large, in t good elght, bleached pure white, with ends hemmed. 36-Inch PERCALES, 25c Yd ' At this price, which is about the present wholesale cost, the buyer can effect a very substantial saving. By purchasing this material at the present time and at sale prices, the purchaser is able to secure materia! for house dresses and dresses for street wear which it will not be possible to duplicate at. the price for a considerable time to come. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. MELMS When $1.95 will buy a pair of moleskin, khaki or worsted working pants, which at the present time is less than the wholesale cost, and when at the same time overalls cost $2.75 a pair, it ought to be apparent that enough money could be saved in a short time by pur chasing such items here, to invest the difference in W. S. S. And not only in this item are there savings to be realized. For instance, here are ATHLETIC UNION SUITS for 79c These garments' at this price, as is evident on the face of it, are specially priced for the great King Cotton sale, and are worth considerably more as an inspection will reveal. NEW SHOP CAPS 1 5c EVERY WORKINGMAN, whether he be shipbuilder, machinist, carpenter or painter, will appreciate having one of these new caps which have just arrived. Either black or white. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Boys' Sport BLOUSES ' 48c BOYS will be boys, as every one knows, and one of their pet aversions is being uncomfort able. Now in this warm weather these sport blouses are the ideal apparel for youngsters who want to keep cool and still be neat looking. Made of light wash fabrics such as percales, ma dras and soisette in plain white and with light fancy stripes. All sizes 6 to 14 years. . Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Block CHECK SKIRTING Special $1.39 Yd. Looks like material that costs three or four times as much. Really a fine value. It is brand new, one of the newest novel ties of the season, and is being shown here 'for the first time. Material is very heavy and won derfully serviceable. One of the most stylish fabrics, and differ ent from anything shown re cently. The checks are in two tone combination that anyone would admire on sirhL Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. LEAVE YOUR USED RECORDS FOR THE SOU DIERS HERE 7th Floor. cl"Merc3ianclisc ofcl Merit (W LEAVE YOUR USED RECORDS FOR THE SOL DIERS HERE 7th Floor