DAILY EVENING EDITION DAILY EVENING EDITION WEATHER Fair tonight, with v. v. frost; Thursday fair. TOSTERDAY'S WEATHER DATA. Maximum tempertiire, 70; mini mum. 41; rainfall.. 0; wind, west, brisk; weather, partly cloudy, dusty. TO ADVERTISERS. The But Oregon tin baa tbe largest bona tide aud guaranteed paid circulation of an paper In Oregon, eaat of Portland and by tar the largest circulation In l'endleton of eny other newspaper. CITY OFFICIAL PAPER COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER VOL. 28 DAILY EAST OREGONIAN, PENDLETON, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1916. NO. 8775 DRIVE POINTS AGAINST ENEMY Smashing Blows and Being Deliver ed From the Land, Sea and Air to Offset Paris War Council. TORPEDO BOATS ARE IN CLASH Battle Reported In the North Sea; Zeppelin Raids Mean Beginning of More Active Campaign Against England; Hermans are Repulsed South' of Douaumont. GERMANS AI ALL LONDON, April 6. Smashing on, brought before the association by R. the land and sea and in the air wlthiw. nitner who made the motion that unparnlleled fierceness the Hermans today evidently are attempting to counteract the effect of the allied war council at Paris. Four Zeppelin raids on Knglund within four days, torpe doings averaging four dally, terrific hammering at Verdun and a torpedo boat battle In the North sea are evi dences of a supreme effort. Berlin omphuslzes the fact that Zeppelin raids mean the beginning of a more active warfare against England. Al the first Indication of u weaken ing of the German assaults on Ver dun, the allies grand attacks probably will begin. South of Douaumont the Germans .. -- i ,. , i tn fhe rep .t..... second lines. The German cnarges were smothered In sheets of mitrail leuse fire. The next heavy attacks are expected northwest of Verdun. Today's communique clnlmed fur ther French gaitis south of Douau mont and In the Cullette woods. A squadron of French aeroplanes shell ed railway stations at Mantlllos and Damvllllers. Air raiders dropped 14 shells on Mantlllos and five at Danvtll ers Fifteen sky battles were fought ar ound Vertfun and two German rs planrs destroyed. With the exasption of the French gains at Douaumont and the intense bombardment at Moulalnvllle anil Chatlllon, the Ver dun activity was unimportant. The Ctrmans attacked Lorruln but were repulsed. Berlin admitted the loss of a fortified hill northeast of Hsu mont but claimed that the French attacks at Callette wood were de pulsed. Hollweg Sees His Country's Enemies Decisively Beaten GERMAN CHANCKLIHl REVIEWS EVENTS OK TIIK WAR BE. FORE HKICHSTAG. BERLIN, April 5. Chancellor Hollweg made the most comprehen tllve speech of the war before a crowded relchstag today, reviewing the military and political situations end the means of conducting further warfare. He declared it wa doubly m cesser) to guarantee Europe's peace alter the war so the Belgian, Lithu anians, Poles and Flem'sh would have a chance for free evolution, speaking their mother tongue and de veloping tflelr natural individuality. "Since I last addressed you, the ei.emles enterprise at the Dardanelles hits failed. With ouf Bulgurlan and Austrian allies we have brought the Serbian campaign to a victorious end. Xiontenegro and Albania likewise are ii- the hands of our allies. The Brit ish vainly have endeavored to relieve the besieged forces at Kue-el-Amara. The Russians have occupied Krzerum with strong forces but strong Turk ish armies checked futher advances. Husslun attneks ,ln eastern Qnllcla and the Italian attack on the Isonxo front have been beaten back. Rus sian columns broke down before Von 1 1 iitd..nburg. Our victories at Ver .lun prove that the enemy's reports ili.it Germany's military power was exhausted are erroneous. Our oper ations there were prepared with pro found foresight and the bravery of the German8 continues to gain ad. Mintages." Armor Plate Bill is Fovorable to House Committee WASHINGTON, April 5. The house committee favorably reported the eleven million dollar government armor plate bill. II to . Early Reply Expected. WASHINGTON, April 4. Ambasaa .lor Gerard advised the state depart ment to nntlclpate nn early reply to the inquiry asking wnether subma rlnes torpedoed the Sussex, English' man and Manchester Engineer. Plan for New Theater Here is Given Endorsement by the Commercial Association By action of the Pendleton Com mercial club last evening; the propo sition of a new theatre for Pendleton, being organUed by James and Frank Welch, was endorsed. It wua also provided that the president of the club name u committee to go Irtto the details of the plan and assist In rais ing the remainder of the money needed. , Hut owing to the fact there waa a division of sentiment a to whether the dub should take part In the mat. ter it waa afterwards suggested to President Brock by Frank Welch that he not name the committee, as it la believed the project can be fi nanced without the club aid. The subject of the theatre waa the proposition le endorsed. Dr. I. U. Temple objected to action by the club on the ground the new theater would also show pictures and thus compete with the present picture houses Wes ley Matlock took the same view. On a rising vote the motion curried by a majority of one. Hand Proposition Up. W. J. Judges, a recent addition to Pendleton musical circles, appeared l fore the association last evening and asked support in the reorganlat- tion of the local band. He stated gi.nlsatlon of a boys' auxiliary to the that he had organized a concert or-1 association reported that it had been chestra of 23 pieces and stood ready j decided to wait until the present 11 to assist In forming a creditable band , brary room In the city hull may be providing the business men gave pro- per support. Valuable Prizes to be Given at Pendleton Baby Show The list of prise for the coming ba by show and eugenic contest Is an nounced today with the exception of three prises not yet "arranged for One of these prises will be the grand prise for the baby making the high est eugenic test It la announced that there will be no fee charged for en tering the eugenic contest or the pa rade A child may be entered In either contest and not in the other If desired. Tbe Prizes. 1 Best decorated Shetland pony or vehicle drawn by Shetland, first prize, 110 cash by Dt. J. A. Best; second. $5 bridle by Power & Son. 2 Largest family group under 10 years, no merchandise, by Sayres; second, kodak, by Pendleton Drug Co. 3 Meat decorated doll cart, under six years, l child's writing desk and chulr, by R. Folsom; second. Easter hnt by Cohen Hat Shop. 4 Same for child between six and 10. handsome wax doll. Bond Bros,, second, pair roller skates, George Haer. 5 Best decorated bicycle or tri cycle, girl rider, Pendleton bath robe by Pendleton woolen mills; second, li cash by Dean Tatom. The list of the rest of the prizes will appear tomorrow. raCNCH SHELTL. i i I Shelters which Protect French During Verdun Attack " ! jj & 8 - - - -Ti mn ran i to Sf US .. S WT m ' T St:SRV : nP7P' , v - ' '"v,V7 W These log shelters, behind the first line at Verdun, protected the French soldiers from flying bits of burst ing shells during the heavy bombardment by the Germans. The shelters have, a stable look and are quite sol. Idly constructed. The Taylor bill now before con gress, providing for the use of 110, 000,000 from forestry funds for Im. proving roads within forest reserves, wus disapproved by resolution last evening upon the recommendation of the public policy committee, the ob jection being that such a fund was Insuff clent to secure any material benefits. The association last evening voted to pay the balance of 1130 due for the Christmas festivities last year. J. V. 'i'ttllnian requested further assistance in raising the balance of $2300 to com plete the subscription for stock in the Blewett Harvester Co. Favor public Text Books. By resolution last evening the as sociation went on record as favoring a law providing for the furnishing of text books to School children at cost. Other states do It. It was pointed out, and secure by It relief from a heavy burden. The request from a New York so ciety asking co-operation in ra'sing a fund for the relief of the permanent blind among the English, Belgian and French war victims was not favored and the secretary was instructed to notify the New York society that re ligious and charitable societies are the proper medium for such work. The special committee for the or- had for quarters before proceeding . .. further. Opening Prices Fail to Hold at Chicago (Chicago prices Oy wire to H. W. Col lins, Pendleton.) Opening 10:30 U:tfl Closing May. 1121', SLlt JUS'S, II. 18 July. SI. 19 SI. 18 SI. 18 11.11 Portland. PORTLAND. Ore., April 90-97; bluestem SI. 04. SI. 07 Club, Liverpool Cash Wheat. LIVERPOOL, April 4. Close: Wheat Spot firm: Northern Chica go, no stock; No. 2 red western win ter, lis 9d: No. 1 Manitoba, 13s 9d; No. 3. 13s 4d; No. 2 hard winter, gulf, lis 5d; do choice 13s Id; No. 1 hard! Duluth. 14s. In American terms the highest Liv-1 erpool price (for Duluth No. 1) is. 12.04 per bushel Bredlng Car Burns I'p. While driving home from Pendle ton Saturday Henry Bredlng hud the misfortune to lose his big Wlnton six auto by fire. The accident happened on the Cold Springs road and was caused by back-firing of the engine All of the Inflammable part of the car was destroyed but Mr. Bredlng carried Insurance to cover his loss. VILLA'S ESCAPE ROW ADMITTED BY GEN. FUNSTON Bandit is Traveling South After Eluding TroDps; Stronger Forces Needed to go After Him. SKIRMISHES FOUGHT DAILY Colonel Brown Makes no Detailed He. port of His Clash With VUustaa in Which So Bandits Were Reported Killed; false Information Leads to Villa s Fax-ape. COLUMfUS, April 5. American cavalrymen are clearing Vllllstas from the district between Namiquipa and Guerrero today, making a series of desperate and forced marches. Ma jor Sample declared the Americans probably had figured In skirmishing and running fights almost daily. With a strong cavalry guard a mile li ng wagon train entered Mexico south of Columbus today to reinforce the manhunters. Sold ers reported that farmers along the line are planting their first crops since the Mexican. I factional armies began ravishing the country. SAN ANTONIO, April 5 Funston admitted that Villa had escaped south and probably was heading for Par ral. Only a few companies are avail able for his pursuit there. Head quarters exhibited pronounced pessi mism today. Funston said u contin uance of the chase further south ward necessitated stronger forces. Colonel Brown had not reported to day concerning the clash with Vlllls tas on Saturday. Pershing said 30 bandits were killed but no Americans. Funston blamed false Information which Villa sympathizers gave pur suers, for Villa's escape. He said the necessity -f protecting the lines of communication rendered it impossible to send a considerable force further south. Pershing reported from Guer. rero last night, giving a meager ac count of Brown s clash with the ban dits. Trenches have been dug at some Points along the Amer'can communi cation lines as a protection against small bands of outlaws. Information from Juarez this mor ning said that Villa had been located with a few followers between Cam argo and Parrel. He must be within fixe miles of Santa Hosila. Juarez of ficials 'nststed that Herrera was hot ly pursuing him. More arrests were expected today at Juarez In connection with a plot to seize Juarez while soldiers were lis tening to a concert. Followers of Di az. Villa and Orozco are suspected. Minor Prlsto ordered that the three who confessed be executed, despite the protest of Consul Garcia. Knowledge of this plot caused the recent Carraxuta mob ligation near the hordes and alarmed Americans. Ring leaders of the scheme enlisted al custom house suurds at Juarez and were so constantly grouped that they were ready to strike at the opportune moment. Fifty suspects have been (Continued on Page 5) Pend' i's Candidate for Queen of Portland Rose Festival BSBSBfr JSsT "St 7, " " ' Bl! I !' MISS MURIEL SALING Balloting Now Under Way and Vigor ous Campaign Will be Made for (Miss Saling; Voting Will End on May 19 Though the tickets have not yet been placed among the merchants for distribution with purchases, balloting for Miss Muriel Saling, Pendleton's candidate for the Queen of the Port land Rose Festival, has begun by use oC the voting coupons appearing In the local newspapers and those of Port, land. These vsllots may be sent to C, K. Cranston, secretary of the Com mercial association, until some pro vision is made for ballot boxes. The matter of prosecuptlng a vlgor our campaign was brought up at the Commercial association meeting last evening. Secretary Cranston announc ed that owing to the fact that only vctes of large denomination had been. received so far that the distribution among the merchants would be de-1 Japanese Liner ti i . IS I UIOI LU33 on China Coast CHirp MAIM BREAKS IS TWO; NO HOPE OF SALVAGING VESSEL. I SAX FRANCISCO. April 5 The Toyok'sen Kalsha announced today that the liner Shlyo Maru. aground off the Chinese coast, had split on the rocks. All hope of salvaging her haa been abandoned. The vessel was worth five million. The passengers and crew were saved. Italian Officials Resign ROME, April 5. General Zeupeii. Inister of war and General Ella, un- jder secretary, resigned and Generals ! .V.orone and Airier were nameq sue c, i.s,rs. it w iis announced today, j a, l CHARGES ARF, DISMISSED IGAIXST MISS CI. Will KG SEATTLE. April 6. Prosecu tor Lundln today dismissed the charges of blackmail against Mrs. Isabel Clayburg. He said he had insufficient evidence to convict. 4 ferred until votes of smaller denomi nations are received from Portland. So far two candidates have been nominated from Portland and one each from Corvallls. Eugene, Albany and Pendleton. Others will probabl be nominated later. The one receiv ing the largest vote by May 19 will be elected queen and the next twelve will be named maids of honor, providing however, that no more than six maj be elected from Portland. Besides the distinction of being rep resented in the royal party at the Rose Festival. Pendleton, by willing, will receive the additional honor of being represented in all of the parades by a special float which will probably be fitted up so that It will advertise the Round-up. Some Towns go Dry and Others Return to the Wet Column BUSH TlOXs YESTERDAY CHANGES IN ILLINOIS N KBRASKA. MAKE AND LINCOLN. April 5. Twelve Ne braska towns entered the dry column and three returned to the saloons in yesterday's election. CHICAGO, April 5. 'More than J50 I Illinois saloons were eliminated and .r0 reestablished, accordinc to par tially complete returns from yester day's elect ons. General. Dutch scluxHM'r is sunk ! .uhma, r!nc. Nation is aroused. Germans making great smashes al many point.. Local. Commercial dub urges arbitration between railwsiys and employees. I "rises announced for baby ade and show. Proposed new theater aiHMvars to be sure thing. Big cm-ens In season's rainfall. fel SB Ul M mm m mm. I Ntff. d UMMAK T DUTCHSCHOONER SENT TO BOTTOM BY A SUBMARINE Nation Aroused; British Steamer Also Sunk With Americans Aboard; Other Neutrals Torpedoed. FOUR SHIPS ARE DAY'S TOLL Norwegian and spa nish Vessels Am ong Victims of submarines; Four American Were Aboard British Steamer Berwlnd, According to Re port from ooossjj at Cork. THE HAGUE, April 5 The tor pedolng of the schooner Elblna Hel ena, while the war scare la disturb ing Holland, caused Intense excite ment. Messages said there waa no doubt a submarine was responsible. A government Inquiry was opened Im mediately. LONDON, April 5. Four vessels have been torpedoed in the past day. Three were neutrals. The British, steamer Berwlnd was sunk, one sailor perishing. The Norwegian ship Arena, the Spanish vessel Vigo and the Dutch schooner Blzina Helena were sunk. WASHINGTON, April 6 Four Americana were aboard the British steamer Berwlnd, which waa subma rined, the consul at Cork reported. Germany Seeking No Conquests in This Hemisphere HOLLWEG SATS REPORT ARB SILLIEST IMPUTATIONS INVENTED." BERLIN. April . Chancellor Holl weg, speaking In the relchstag, rigor, ously protested against reports that Germany contemplates present or fu ture aggressive action against Am erica. This is the silliest imputation in vented against us. We fight for the existence of Germany and for no foot of foreign soil In Brazil or any Am erican country, whatsoever." He declared Germany will vigor ously continue Its submarine activi ties, always giving consideration to the legitimate rights of neutral ves sels affected. He declared the allies are unable to starve Germany. He said the crops are most promising. Should Arbitrate Railway Troubles Says Resolution PENDLETON OOMMER4TAL CLUB GOES ON RECORD AGAINST ANT STRIKE. The Pendleton Commercial associa tion last evening went cn record as vigorously opposed to any railroad rtrike that would tend to effect tho northwest and, by resolutions pre sented by the committee on publla policy and unanimously adopted, rec ommended that the differences be tween the trainmen and railway com panies which threaten to result lr a general strike be settled by arbltr i tion. The following are the resolutions: Whereas, the public of the Pucllle Northwest will suffer great Inconven ience, and disastrous effects will fall upon the lumber, grain snd other In dustries In the event of interruption of public service by a general strtk-, such as is threatened by the rallwiy trainmen's organizations, and Whereas, the 'hamber of Com merce of the I'nited States has i.ik' n action looking to an adjust me At by arbitration of the iasu, In contro versy, now, therefore be it Kesolved, by the Pendleton Com mercial Association that, in th. est of public convenient at : Illt.T. id the welfare of the Pacific North west In dustries, we urge that both partial to the controversy adjust their dif ferences without recourse to extiems measures that will suspend the pahs lie service, and be it further UesolV'-d, that Ks commend ths effort of the i-hanilr of Cummnree of the IJaltad Rates lo indue- arbl tratlon and the attitude of the rail way managers In signifying their will ingness to submit to arbitration, and be It further Resolved, that the secretary of tbe Pendleton f'ommerclai Association 1 and he Is hereby directed to com munlcute this resolution to th Chamber of Commerce of the United (Continued on Page Eight