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DAILY EVENING EDITION weather Tonight and Thursday generally fair. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER DATA. Maximum temperature, tt, mini mum. J; rainfall. I; wind, fair, n tie, weather clear TO ADVERTISERS. The Bast Oregonlan baa the largest bona fide and guaranteed paid circulation of any paper to Oragoa, eaat of Portland and by tar the largest olrcolatlou In Pendleton of any uempaper. , COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER VOL. 28 DAILY EAST OREGONIAN, PENDLETON, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1916. NO. 8828 I ' mMMmm V Jl MILLION MEN MAY BE HURLED AGAINSTVERDUN Forecast is Made That Germany Will Bring Up Immense Force for the Supreme Test. FRENCH ARE VERY CONFIDENT IliaWic That Defender Uau Hold Out All Attacks That Teuton tiny Hurt; In Counter Assault, rranck Ran Much of boat BERLIN, May 31 All Frenuti troops bans been cleared from the forest mhjUi of Cummleren, the Germans taking M prisoners, It waa officially announced. Tor pedo boats which atmroacned the Belgian coast were driven off. Between the latitat- canal and Arras lively fighting was report ed. Thirty-eight Urltlsb soldiers and 18 machine guns wen can tared near Neuvc Oiapelle. A aaval cannon and a quantity of salne throwers were taken In the (taarette woods. (BY HENRY WOOD.) PARIS. May 31. The hundredth day of terrific fighting at Verdun found the (Sermon Crown prince bringing up fresh legions Into action west of the Mouse. Critics agreed to day that the Teuton offensive Initiat ed Sunday waa the rinal supreme ef fort designed tu pierce the French line. The kaiser was reported re turning to Verdun to witness the Ti tanic struggle. The Germans have un loaded fresh dlvtilons from Russia. It was rumored also that Austrians war en route to Verdun. Dome be lief that the Austrian smash on the Italian front was merely a blind to cover the shifting of the Austrians to vrdan The French in a counter attack at midnight, regained their losses south of Cumleres. The French had evacu ated the first line of trenches and re tired toward Chattancourt under the most violent attacks that the oldest veterans had experienced. Before the end of the week, it was forecasted that the Germsns would have a million men hammering at Ver dua. The French public Is calm and confident that General Nevielle will maintain the northwest forts tena ciously lr he Is forced to retire upon i hem. The fighting northwest of Verdun grew more furious at nightfall and ontinued today. The Germans re lieatedly attacked on a front two and a half miles long. Each charge was shattered. Meanwhile the Germans threw scores of high explosive shells into the French defenses, leveling the trench, which naturally was abandon ed. A German detachment which reached the Meuse Was surrounded nil annihilated. Mouth of Cumleres the French retir ed along the Chattancourt railway and !uKbt behind the embankment. In a oounter-attack delivered there at twilight, the Germans were thrust back. The French ousted the Germans who had penetrated trenches east of suffers In Alsace. 3 THE LOCAL HIGH IL FILLED HOARD NAMES TEACHERS TO TAKF. UP POSITIONS MAIF VACANT. At a meeting of the school board held yesterday, three vacancies In the high school faculty ror next year were filled by the election of J. Lau rence Whitman to the chair of science, Ukw Camllle Dolson as Instructor In the department of Latin and (lermnn and Mr. Kendall to the department of agriculture. This action fills all vacancies except the prlnclpalshlp which, It la an nounced, will probably not bo filled until late in the summer. The nor mal department has been abolished and Miss Norma Graves, the normal instructor, haa been sniffed to another department. She and the principal will take the classes formerly con ducted by Mrs. Osmer B. Smith. Mr. Whitman succeeds W K. Liv ingston. He la a Pendleton boy, a graduate of the Pendleton high school and of the University of ore gun where he received the degree of VACANCIES SCHOG (Continued on page eight.) Asquith Sees No Hope of An Early Peace in Europe 1 KUM HOUSE OF COMMONS THAT homjwkg amn no en- COU RAG KM KMT. LONDON. May 31. Hollweg's last speech held no hope of an early peace, Asuulth told the house of com mons, responding to queries whether the allies were willing to consider peace overtures. Sir Arthur Mark ham, u luborlte, asked the question, based on Wilson's rumored intention of making overtures. Asquith briefly said that Hollweg's last address had not Indicated that Germany was ready to consider peace terms which would safeguard the allies interests. He had nothing to add to Grey's reply. Churchill, discussing the motion to re duce Kitchener's salary, made the harshest criticism heard in commons since the war began. Churchill charged the British war cfflce with "grave mismanagement I'd inefficiency." He called it a "de fective organization." He said that for every six soldiers In the British army it has only one rifle leveled at the enemy. E, E, CALVIN IS ELECTED PRESIDENT UNION PACIFIC NEW YOKK. May 31. E. E. Calvin of the Oregon Short Line was elected president of the Dni- f Pacific today succeeding A. Mohler. The change is effec tive July L It was announced that an injury sustained when he fell while Ice sklatlng In January caused Mohler's resignation. MRS. LOWELL IS CANDIDATE FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE THIS AFTERNOON OF HER ENTERING RACE. Mrs. S. A. Lowell Is a candidate for the position of school director to suc ceed J. V. Tallman who Is to retire from the board in June. At the pres ent time It appears the race will be between Mrs. Lowell and Dr. 1. V. Temple though there Is yet time for other candidates to enter the con test. The announcement In behalf of .Mrs. Lowell was made to the East Oregoniun this afternoon by a dele gation of ladies. They stated Mrs. Lowell was urged to enter the race as a candidate of the women of the cltj but not of any particular organiza tion. She possesses the proper quali fication necessary for the position. Only Man Delegate to Women's Convention, and Some of the Women Get acquainted with Mr. Smith Herschel T. Smith of Fulton. Ky. Mr. Smith is a famous man. he has just stepped Into the brightest spot llfcht that will shine In this country, outside of the national conventions this year. For. Mr. Smith is Oil only man delegate to the Thirteenth Bi ennial Convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, which held forth in New York City. WITHDRAWAL IS ASKED CARRANZA NOTE De Facto Head Says Troops Should Leave Mexico as Evidence of Good Faith of U. S. EXPLANATION ALSO DEMANDED Unlaw Administration Acts Promptly in Meeting LsUest Request, Carran xa Dedans Mexico Must Consider the Presence of Troops aa Un friendly. WASHINGTON. May 31. The withdrawal of American troops from Mexico us evidence of good faith on the part of the United States was re quested in Carranza's latest note de livered today. Pending the withdraw al, Carranza asked for a definite ex planation of the reason for keeping the expedition there and what its purpose is. He declared that the American force Is remaining Idle. If the troops are not withdrawn, and no explanation Is made the communica tion asserted that Mexico must con sider the presence of the soldiers an unfriendly Invasion. COLUMBUS, May 31 Pershing started for Dublan today to confer with (Savlra. He expects to arrive to night. WASHINGTON. May 31. Carran za's latest communication was de livered to Lansing today. Officials declared it merely was a "continua tion of diplomatic correspondence be tween the Mexican and the American governments." May Options Low at Close of Market CHICAGO. May 31. (Special to the East Oregonlan) Today's range of prices Open High Close May 11.06 tt 11.07 11.04 tt July 31.07 11.07 31.07 tt Portland. PORTLAND, Ore., May 31. (Spe cial) Club 87 bid. 91 asked; bluestem 9s bid. 31 asked. Zeppelin Is Destroyed. LONDON. May 31. Descending near Vales, a German Zeppelin struck a tree and was destroyed, an Amster dam dispatch stated. HEUSCHELL T. AGAIN . l ,-' ' 1 - on , Mm mf MRiT RALPH TROUT MAM. Mr. Smith Is proud of himself, of his distinction and of the ladles. RIGHTS OF INDIANS TO USE WATER ON RESERVATION LANDS UPHELD BY COURT All Trains Stop For Five Minutes For Hill Funeral OPERATIONS GOME TO PA I. Sr. OIT OF TRHHTE TO LATE MAGNATE. In tribute to the late James J. Hi::, the empire builder, who died several days ago, all operation! on the O.-W. R. & N. and Nothefn Pacific were stopped for five minutes today. Early this morning the local office of the O.-W. received orders from President Farrell to4 cease operations between 12 noon aid 12:05 and similar orders were recewd ut the N. P. office. The orders lncpde the stopping of all trains in transit The hour of noon, western time, corresponds with 2 o' clock at St. Paul, the hour of the fu neral of the empire builder. HYPHENATES ARE FLAYED BY I. R. COLONEL INVADES STRONGHOLD OF GERMAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS. ST. LOUIS. May 31 (U. P.) Col onel Roosevelt dissected, flayed and excoriated the hyphenated American here today in a city having the sec end largest German-American popu lation in the United States The for mer president has seldom been so vit- rolioltc as he was in denouncing the moral treson of hyphenates. He spoke at a luncheon of the City Club. The German-American alliance came in for a larger snare of the col onel's wrath. He held this organiza tion and Its branches to be composed of people "disloyal" to the United States and "unfit for citizenship." Ho made a powerful appeal for "America for Americans," while lauding in glowing terms the patriotism of the foreigners who came to America and as citizens proved their fealty to the stars and stripes by deeds of heroism and public service. "Here in St. Louis I wish to speak briefly on the subject of American Ism," the colonel began. "I stand for straight Americanism, unconditioned and unqualified, and I stand against every form of hyphenated American ism. I do not speak of the hyphen (Continued on Page Eight.) SMITH . KEN. Moreover, he is a very popular man. No mere woman delegate enjoys half bis popularity. Memorandum of Decree in Matter of Adjudica tion of Rights on Umatilla River and Tribu taries is Filed by Judge Phelps; Provides In crease in Maximum Allowance to Users Along Umatilla; Appeal Likely Will be Taken to Determine Respective Rights of Indians and the Byers Milling Interests. Confirmation of the Indians' claim to a primary' right to a use of water on the Umatilla reservation; an In crease of the maximum allowance of water from one-half inch to one Inch per acre to the waterusers along the Umatilla river; a revision of the lists and schedules of landa in the west end of the county according to relative dates of priority; and a general agree ment with the findings of the state water board. These will be the principal points in the decree of Circuit Judge helps in the matter of the adjudication of the water rights of the Umatilla liver and its tributaries, as Indicated by a memorandum which he filed today. The preparation of the decree will commence tomorrow and Judge Phelps will be assisted by George T. Cochran, superintendent of water di vision No. 2. The decree of Judge Phelps is giv en upon an appeal from the findings of the state water board which took testimony for five years. It is very probable that an appeal will be taken to the state supreme court from judge Phelps' decree and the United States supreme court will doubtless be called upon to make the final determination of the respective rights of the Indiana and the Byers milling interests to the use of the water of the river Indian Rights Upheld . The decision of Judge Phelps as to the rights of the Indians to use water on the reservation lands la of much interest and importance locally. In asmuch as, upon the ultimate determi i.ation of this question depends wheth er the reservation lands can be irrl gated. Judge Phelps does not attempt to say whether or not the right of the Byers' milling company, as given by an act of congress. Is a temporary or permanent one. However, he does hold, that the treaty with the Indians, setting aside the lands of the reserva tion for the use of the Indians, implied a right to the use of water too for do mestle and agricultural, purposes. In this connection he says: "It is my opinion that when the United States by its treaty of 1855 set aside for the use of the Indian the land included within the Umatilla res ervation that such water as was or MRS. W.E. ANDREWS VA4-H.0.C, "I have attended each and every session of the convention.' said he. "And I have attended each and every luncheon my delegnteship entitles me to. As a matter of fact, I nm regu lar luncheon fiend." The mere women, clustered here about Mr. Smith, are among the t.olables of the Federation. Some ot them arc officials. might be needed for domestic uses, end for the purposes of agriculture was also set aside or reversed, and that to the extent said water may be required hi the cultivation of the lands upon the reservation there la tested In the Indian a paramount right" In this finding he follows the ruling of the U. S. Supreme court In the case of Wlnteds vs. the United States. That case had to do with the implied res ervation of waters of Milk river for litigation purposes in favor of the Indians on the Ft. Belknap reservation in Montana, and in that case the gov ernment's contentions in behalf of the Indians were upheld. The fact that the Umatilla reservation lands are of (Continued on Page Four.) T. JR. Believed to be Willing to Go Back Into G.O.P. WOULD AMALGAMATE IF HIS PRINCIPLES ARE SUPPORTED. IS THOUGHT. ST. LOUIS, May SI. Addressing 800 citizens at breakfast preliminary to his regular speech later. Roosevelt served notice that he is fighting for the principles of preparedness and Americanism, wherever he found them, in a party or tn Individuals. His talk burned with vitriolic condemna tion of Wilson's atttlude toward pre paredness and military service. His auditors variously interpreted his re marks as Indicating his readiness to amalgamate with the republicans If they support his beliefs or his deter mination to herald his principles through a third party. He vehemently branded as Infa mous falsehood the charges that mu nitions makers were behind the pre paredness movement. Prominent Athena Farmer Dies After Stroke of Apoplexy JAMES S. MYRICK PASSES AWAY THREE MONTHS AFTER HIS WIFE. Stricken with apoplexy about 11 o' clock yesterday morning, James S. Myrick. prominent Athena farmer, died about 3 in the afternoon at St. Anthony s hospital. His death follow ed that of his wife by about three months. Deceased was the eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Myrick, f loneer residents for whom Myrick station was named. He came to this iounty with his parents in 18S5. com ing here from Takima. Before living In Yakima the Myrick family had liv ed in Missouri and Illinois. There were four other children in the fam ily. J. W. and B. F. Myrick of this city A. P. Myrick and Mrs. Ida Nushaum of Helix. Deceased Is survived by two daugh ters. Miss Dora Myrick of this city, and Miss Pauline Myrick of Athena. The body will be shipped to Athena for burial. Hughes Kceis Silent. WASHINGTON. May 31. Hughes remained silent today regarding his presidential candidacy. He directed his secretary to reply, "Nothing to say," to every inquiry. 12,000 Men Ready to Strike in Cities on the Pacific Coast Water Traffic in Danger of Big Tie-Up PORTLAND, Ore., May 11. Members of the International Urns-shoremen's Union will strike in every 1'ariflc coast city from Skugway to San Diego at six o'clock tomorrow morning unless the demands for higher wages are granted. It was predicted that waterfront shipping will he para lyzed If the men strike. Twelve thousand men were reported ready to strike. Foreigner Admits He Meant to Kill J. D. Rockefeller THROWS BRICKS THROUGH WRONG HOUSE nOWEVER; IS ARRESTED. NEW TORE. May SI After throw ing three bricks through the window of William Vanderbllt's mansion, be lieving he was enangerlng John D. Rockefeller's life, Saerbes Rsowrdd, a foreigner, was overpowered and ar rested. He told the police that ha planned to Kill Rockefeller when ha ran from the house. The bricks wrecked a valuable mir ror and damaged some furniture Po liceman Lavender heard the crash and arrived on the scene Just as Vandar bilt and his wife appeared at a second story window to learn what was transpiring. Believing a bomb had been thrown, the policeman hurled himself upon the man and they fought fiercely for several mlnutea Rsowrd des will be examined for his sanity. He is a native of Italy WARNED NOT TO DEFY AMERICA PRESIDENT WILSON INSISTS ON SVUb AliLBGIANOE TO THE UNITED STATES. WASHINGTON. May 31 President Wilson delivered a Memorial day ad dress here yesterday, in which he de fined the spirit of America, warned citizens of foreign birth not to set themselves against the purpose of the nation, called upon young men to perform voluntary military service and defended hla recent suggestion for an alliance of nations to preserve peace. He spoke at Arlington National Cem etery before an audience made up largely of civil war veterans, who ap plauded him vigorously. While he declared he had no harsh ness in his heart for Americans of for eign birth and expected them still to love the sources of their origin, the president said "America must com first in every purpose we entertain and every man must count upon being cast out of our confidence, cast out even of our tolerance, who does not submit to that great ruling principle." Readtuess to Fight Asserted. Speaking of America, made up out of all the peoples of the world, as the champion of the right of mankind. he said: "We are not only ready to co-operate, but we are ready to fight against any aggression, whether from within j or without. But we must guard our selves against any sort of aggression which would be unworthy of America. We are ready to fight for our rights when there lights are coincident with the rights of man and humanity " The president reiterated his sugges tion before the League to Enforce Peace last week that the United States was ready to become a partner in any alliance of the nation "which would guarantee public right against selfish aggression." AUSTRIANS TAKE TOWNS VIENNA. May 31. The Mistrl. an stornteil ami cupttirvd tin- a lined towns of Astavo ami AM. ero, upon wtuVh resto! the Ital ian's main Alpine dvfinn- tt was officially anmnmeil (KJht im portant ...sic:i.n- iti.-Huii ,. M"n tcbaldo. ata wt-re taken, it was deosarejat, Seattle and Sun Francisco em ployers already have declared themselves against the wage In creases. There is little hope of averting a walkout. Seattle dockworkers already are atrlk Ing. Portland steamboat men threaten to strike tomorrow simultaneously with the long shoremen. Seattle dock worker, however, oppose the longshore men, making the fight thtr a three (Ided on. FOREIGN BOM