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) THE BEND BULLETIN TUB WKATIIUH Tonight ait Tuesday, general ly fair; westerly winds. BULLETIN r 1 PHONE NO. 201 HKN1), DK8CHUTKH COUNTY, ORKUON, MONDAY AFTKRNOON, FEBRUARY 0, 1917 VOL. I NO. SO AUSTRIAN NOTE SIMILAR TO GERMANY'S; TRIAL TO ' SECURE CHANGE IS IDE WILSON'S RECEPTION IS CALLED OFF. FORD OFFERS PLANT I00.04M Ornuaii and Austrian In I nlUMl Slate IUiiiiw I'led-p) of AUolno Huffrattit" Plnn for War Hwvlce. m United l'rw loThe Dally Bulletin) "WASHINGTON, I). C, Feb. 5, Austria Una sent tho United Stales . nolo practically Identical with that .l.ilivuroa y Onrmsny. The admin istration U endeavoring to make Austria change her plans to prevent ii diplomatic brook. Negotiations liavo 'been curried on for tho luiil (wo days, It In announced. Secretary of War Ilakor today con ferred with tho 8nnlo and House itirmtxim of thu military commit tees. President Wilson confnrrvd with Navy Department oltlclala. Tho President la cancelling tho Array and Navy reception which waa arranged to have bean given at tho White llouso tomorrow night. Font Offera Plant. Senator Htono proaontod a resolu tion today endorsing tho breaking off of diplomatic rolatlona, but with drew It when Lodge aaked for a roll rail. Stone aaked that action be taken on hla resolution tomorrow, Henry Ford offered Secretary Dao- tela the uao of hla factory to uao In it he manufacture of war munition!, without profit. Senator Wadaworth lireaented a telegram from repre nntattva of 600 Uorman and Aue rlan aoclotlea In tho United Statea. pledging 100,000 members to remain firm In their alleglnnco to tho Unllod -at tea. The Btalo Department leamod that betwaan 2000 and 6000 Americana dire In Germany. Tho llouso mlll 1ary cnmmltteo decided to add 41,000,000 to tho emergency ap propriation army bill, for tho pux jae of Initialling anti-aircraft gtms at alUtho government nrsonuls. HufrrofflHtJi to Aid. Mrs. .Carrie Chapman Call, presi dent of tho National Woman's Suff rage Association, aakod tho mnmhera of tho tijecutlvn council of tho orga nization to moot In WaHhington Feb ruary 13, to plnn for womon'a war .-nurvico. 'Iiiiko Inaugural Purnilo. Spain cformtlly acceded to tho re quest of tho United States to bundle .American InlercHta In Oermuny. General Dovorl todny aiiRpendnd .preparations of mllltury organiza tions for participation In tho Innugur ji! parade. Inaugural plana, It la understood, may bo changod. I'roHldont Wilson announced that (Continued on InHt pngo.) 8E CANNONS (UMMAND NKW YORK I1RIDGES AM) SEARCHLIGHTS IIIATMfNATH THK HTHKKT8 AND RIVER AT NIGHT. WARPREGAUTION GOMES RIGID (By Unltod Prow to Th Dally Bulletin) NEW YORK. Fob. 6. Tho Amor Jcan llnor St. Louis has canoallod hor calling "date todny, because of tho vtralnnd ralatlons existing botwoon thn Unltod Btatos and Oormany. A blinding snow storm today wor ried tho guards who nro watching 4 tho bridgosi Armod soldlors chal lenged pedestrians and prohibited loitering auywhoro. Artlllory mtfti nihiinnd tho cannons commanding Manhattan bridRos. Bonrchlights 11 liimlimtod tho streots and rlvorH. Tho Amorlcan line announced that tho Htnnmor Phllndolphla reached Liverpool at 11 o'clock Inst night. Thn Finland arrived this morning. Tho report that a lighted bomb wns found undor tho custom house was olllclally donlod. - 18-YEAR-OLD BOY IS CHARGED WITH BAD CHECK WORK llawley Humner, of Bend, Alleged to Have rtwMxl Worthlnaa I'npw In Redmond Lost Week. Charged with forging' aovoral chocka, totalling $18.00, tho largoat for $8.00, Itawley Humner, allai Htaiilny Miller, allai Jack Dempay, and with a number of other namoa at hla dlsposul, la being Bought by Deschutes county officials today. Tho chock are alleged to havo beou pail In Itedmond on Friday and Baturduy of lust woek. The chocka wero not doubted until ovontually they were proaontod at tho ltodmoud bunk for payment. Bumuor haa boon living In Bond for aeveral wooka and haa rolutlvca hero. Ho I 17 or 18 yeara of ego, but In deacrlhed nn uppearlng to bo at li'iint 22. He previously Nerved at the Htuto trulnlug achool, boing sout up from thl vicinity. Hherirf 8. K. Itoborta, who haa been working on tho coho, bellovea that ha haa a clua an to Bumnor'B whereabout and hopea to havo him In custody within a abort tlmu. HUGE WATER BAGS TO AID FIRE FIGHTERS Now Equipment. Coming for De- ctiutcw Forest Two New Imk out Townra ore Planned. . Now facilities In tho way of flro fighting on tho Deschutes National foreal are to bo provided. In the shape of saddle bag, each pair eon Ulntng approximately tl gallons of water, to bo brought by pack horses to the bcoiio of small fires. The flrat of th one containers arrived this morning. Supervisor W. O. Hastings plans to have a pair of theao bags for each of tho main caches on tho foroat. Kach will be equipped with a hoao, and will find their chief flro fight ing uao when attached to a force pump, In putting out small pitch fires hugh up on tho trunks of the trees. At other times thoy will bo used In carrying drinking water to tho rangers. Among tho greatest Improvements on tho foroNt for tho coming year, will bo tho construction of two look out stations ot tho most modern typo, according to Mr. Hunting's present pluns. CREW OF HOUSATONIC SAVED BY SUBMARINE Unit! rrou to The D.lli llullolln) WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. Tho Buhinurlno which sunk tho Housa tonlc, first warned tho ship rttul holp savo tho crew, It Is announcod hor. Tho affair Is rcgurdod as no cause for war. GERMAN SAILORS ON U. S. SHIPS REMOVED NORFOLK, Feb. 6. Two potty ofucors ot Gorman birth, woro trans ferred today from the battloshlp Louisiana to the recolvlng ship Franklin. They ' had excollont rec ords, and It was aBcortalnod, havo boon Inne years In the sorvlce. INTERNED GUNBOAT IS FIRED BY CREW (Br Unlud Prw to Tho Dally Bulletin) HONOLULU, Fob. 8 Tho Gorman gunboat Oolsor, Intornod hero, was destroyed by tire, tho crew of the vessel boing blamed for tho confla gration. TO SHORTEN SEASON Protection of Cnttlo From Storms Purpono of ForoNt Service. Suporvlsor W. O. HnBttngB, of the DoHchutes Natlonnl forest, Is plan ning to shorten tho grazing season on tho Tumalo rnngo, changing It ao that It will ond tho nitddto ot Sop tombor Instoad ot tho end of Oo tobar, The change Is to bo mado partly bocauso ot tho danger to cnttlo from storms, it romalntng on tho rango until tho lattar data, and partly be cause the graBS is considered to be practically, used up by the earlier date, v ' POWER COMPANY WILL PROTECT NEW PUMPING PLANT IS PLANNED. $:t(H0 Improvement Arranged to Aid Gravity Water Hymens In Furn InIiIiik More Prewiure for Doud In Owe of Fire. An Important stop toward better fire protection for tho city of Bend will be taken In tho near future by the Bond Wotor, Light 4 Power Co., according to an announcement made this morning by Manager T. H. Foley. The plan Is for the Installation of a large pumping plant within tho city limits, which will be used as an aux iliary aid to the water supply. A contract for the purchase of the plunt wus closed by Mr. Foloy wbon In Portland last week. To house tho pump a new build Inn will bo erected at the power plant, construction to bo started os soon as tho frost Is out of the ground. At the sume time a new steel pipe will ho put In to connect with the urvamit system, at tho corner of Wall and Oregon streots. The total cost of the Improvement, according to Mr. Foley's flguros, "will be about $3000. The pump will bo used only In caHO of a fullure of the gravity sup ply or to assist by furnishing greater orossure In time ot fire. To avoid possibility ot contamination of the water In the pipes by mingling It with a supply taken from bolow town, sterilizing machinery will be used in connection with the pump AMKRICAX SAILOR IH KLLLKD BY GERMANS (Dr Unlt4 PrM toTh Dally BullMln) ' IjOXDO.V, Feb. tl. The Ad- - mlralty announced today that among those killed when a tier- man submarine shelled the life- boat of thn ISrltlnh irt earner Kvenlon, was Robert Wallace, an American sailor from Bultl- -- more. BRYAN PRESIDES AT PEACE CONFERENCE (fly Unllwl Pre to Tlw Dlly Bulletin.) WASHINGTON, D. C, Feb. 5. William Jeunings Bryan called an "emergency peace conference" at the Ualulgh hotel horo this afternoon. Several Congressmen attended. JAPANESES NAVAL EXPANSION TO BE EMPHASIZED FOR NEXT EIGHT YEARS By Ralph H. Tumor (United Press Staff Correspondent.) TOKIO, Fob. 5. Expansion of tho Japanese navy today is considered more important by tho government than reduction of tho country's na tional debt. This vlow was oxpresBed horo by Kazuye Shoda, minister of finance. Shoda's atatoment came na on ex planation and defence ot the Torau chl ministry's announcement that be ginning with the fiscal year of 1918 19 and continuing until Japan's sovon-year naval program is finished, 110.000,000 ot the $25,000,000, which the government had set aside for the annual redemption ot tho na tional dobt will be used in the con struction of warshlpB. This doclslon moans 'that tho re cent restoration ot the sinking fund to its former figure of $25,000,000 Is to be for one year only and is con tradictory to tho principle by which the Torauchl ministry Increased the fund from $16,000,000 to $25,000, 000. The rocont poace talk and Its de moralization of tho Tokio stock ex change hnB just glvon Japan a taste of what hor condition will be after tho war, Jnpau'B now naval construction program calls for an appropriation ot $130,320,085. It Is proposed to build three battleships ot tho supor-drendnought-type, two battle-cruls-ors and soveral light cruUorB, des troyers, auxiliary vossols and subma rines In tho sovon fiscal years begin ning 1917-18. With tho conclusion of this program tho Japanese naval authorities will havo roallzed tholr long-chorlshod ambition of establish ing eight battleships and tour battle orutsers as the unit ot the nation's tloet. MILLS OPPOSED TOESCHPLAN WHITE PINE WOULD SUFFER, IS PLEA. Mliter Wood are Ilcrlmliuited Agttlnut, Declare Ilnd Mill Of ficial Postponement of Rate Increase Aid. Both of the big lumber companies In Bend are unalterably opposed to the Each plan of fixing lumber frloght rates, according to state ments made this morning by T. A. McCann, of The Bhevlln-Hlxon Com pany, and Harry K. Brooks, ofj the Brooks-Bcsnlon Lumber Co. Their objections have been filed with the Western Pine Manufacturers Assoc iation, to be presented to the Inter state Commerce Commission through that organization. Would Hit Bend Mills. The basis of the Esch plan is the fixing of 50,000 pounds as the aver age car load of lumber, and making no distinction between kinds, giving a reduced rate on carloads above that weight, and exacting a higher rate on loads ot less than that amount. The sponsor ot the plan Is Fred Escb, ot Washington, D. C, exam Iner for the commission. Mr. Brooks declared this morning that the chief objection to the plan is the fact that it would discriminate between heavy and light woods, plac ing the advantage with the producer of the heavier lumber. "The plan Isn't practical, and wouldn't work out," be said. "The shipper of light lumber might have a carload ot 48,- 000 pounds, and would be charged the 40,000 pound high rate for it, while the manufacturer shipping a 62,000 pound load would get the benefit of the lower rate." Old Rate to Hold. Mr. McCann'a objections were based on virtually the same grounds. "The Bend white pine manufacturers would be discriminated against in favor of the fir producers. We are certainly opposed to the Esch plan, but our objections are being handled through the association," he said. Both mills will benefit by the post ponement ot the rate Increase In the Central Freight Association terri tory from February 1 to Juno 1. Be cause ot the shortage of cars, much lumber was sold In that section, based on the old rate, and has not yet been delivered. By virtue of the extra time given, it Is felt that the contracts can be filled before the tariff advance goes into effect. Tho total appropriation ot $130. 320, 805 will be apportioned as fol lows: 1917- 18 $ 7.164,604 1918- 19 11,596,919 1919- 20 20,869,713 1920- 21 25,655,348 1921- 22 27,570.224 1922- 23 12,466,429 1823-24 12,497,153 Announcement ot this program, coming on the heels of the bill which will double the fighting capacity ot the American fleet, has created much Interest here. This interost has been considerably heightened by the con tention of a large section of the Jap anese press that the naval expan sion ot the United States Is directed at Japan. . As for Japan's determination to strengthen her sea power, even if hor national debt must suffer, there are arguments aplenty both for those who would Justify hor move and oth ers who insist It Is an aggressive action. Constder Japan's position In the world, say members ot the latter class. She Is Lord of the Orient. Al ready equipped with a mighty army ond nn efflciont navy, she enjoys a position of unparallelqd security. She Is firmly unltod In alliance with Groat Britain, the strongest sen power, and has joined In a close ngreomont with hor near and power ful neighbor, Russia. There are many factors In dofonse ot Japan's naval policy. Tho etid of the war will bob a readjustment ot power all ovor the world. In the British and German navies come out of tho struggle approximately In taot, Japan will occupy a humble place in the naval hlerachy, made all the more humblo by America's groat expansion plans, HUNDREDS OF AMERICANS HOW III GERMANY MAY BE STRANDED IF 1 COMES CONCESSIONS MAY BE MADE AS MOVE TO AVOID WARFARE Hubmarlne Campaign Hay Be Modi fied, Intimation Received by London Page Confers. ' (Br United Pro to Tlw Dmlly Bulletin) LONDON, Feb. 6. Berlin wire lessed today "Negotiations are pro ceeding regarding further conces sions In submarine warfare to be made without jeopardizing the Ger man purpose." , Ambassador Page conferred today with Foreign Affairs Minister Bat four. The Spanish Ambassador vis ited the Foreign office. MRS. HUDSON HEADS LADIES' AUXILIARY Mrs. K. P. Brotcrhoas and Mrs. A. M. Lara Other Officer Joint Social is Discussed. Filling the vacancy left by the ex plration ot the term of Mrs. J. D. Davidson, Mrs. C. S. Hudson was elected Saturday afternoon to the presidency of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Commercial club. Mrs. E. P. Brosterbous was chosen vice pres ident and Mrs. A. M. Lara secretary treasurer. Mrs. Harry K. Brooks and Mrs. Davidson were named di rectors of the organization. Discussion concerning the coming joint session ot the Commercial club and the Auxiliary wm held, but no definite date was set, pending a joint meeting ot club and Auxiliary com mittees. HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS PROVIDING FINANCES All Student Activities Covered by Membership Tickets Now Be ing Distributed. With the organization of the first student body association at the Bend high school, a new plan is being adopted to finance student activities, and membership tickets are being of fered the students for 50 cents each covering all student activities. Anyone wishing to try out for any high school team, athletic or other wise, must first own one ot these tickets, and admission to all games, debates, plays, and the like, is in eluded as one of the privileges. Craig Coyner, treasurer ot the student body, is attending to the distribution ot the tickets. STANDARD OIL TURNS OUT GERMAN LABOR (By U.-el Preu to The Dully Bulletin.) BATON ROUGE, Feb. 5. The Standard Oil Company has discharg ed all Germans In its employe here It was announced today. Fifty armed guards were stationed about the docks. Large quantities of oils tor the Allies are stored on the wharves. AMERICAN INVADERS BACK FROM MEXICO (By United Prau to The Dally Bulletin.) COLUMBUS, N. M., ' Feb. 5. General Pershing led the American expedition across the border at 8:30 o'clock this morning. The column was 16 miles long. Bronsed, beard ed veterans cheered luBtily as they re-entered the United States. SPECIAL GUARD FOR PORTLAN BUILDINGS (By United Preu to The Daily Bulletin.) PORTLAND, Or.. Feb. 6. City officials and federal officials met here today and ordered that all pub lic buildings be specially guarded Immediately. It was announced that a detention camp would be estab lished at Clackamas in the event of war. OREGON RESOLUTION OF AID IS DELAYED (By United Prau to The Daily Bulletin.) SALEM, Or., Fob. 6. Senators Vinton and Huston delayed the leg islature's resolution assuring Presi dent Wilson of Oregon's loyal sup port. They wanted the measure printed before they voted on It. It will be considered tomorrow. The House passed the resolution. SHIPPING LINES ARE CANCELLING DATES. RETRACTION DENIED German Foreign Secretary Bays WUV son's Action is "Astonishing" Hopes President Will Want From the Danger Zone. ; ' By Carl W. Ackerman, (United Fro 8uff Correspondent.) BERLIN, Feb. 6. Every Ameri can here is preparing, for war be tween the United States and Ger many. Newspaper extras announced the diplomatic break between tbe two nations, and Americans are very anxious as to the result. The Em bassy Is gloomy, and attaches nerv ously paced the corridors. It is indicated ' that hundreds of Americans may be stranded, for neu tral shipping lines are cancelling all sailing dates. - ' Will Releane Prisoners. Germany has agreed to release tho 72 Americans taken prisoners on the Yarrowdale, a recent capture ot the German raider. After receiving the formal tele gram from the United States, order ing hla withdrawal. Ambassador Ger ard worked nntil midnight preparing; to leave. Americans thronged th Embassy seeking help. All govern ment employees packed their belong ings ready to depart at a minute's notice'. Gerard may possibly remain until Thursday. Steamer Submarined. Foreign Secretary Zimmerman de clared that no retraction would b made by Germany. '-'No step back ward will be taken," he said. "Pres ident Wilson's decision is astonish ing. The refusal by the Entente Powers left nothing open but unun ited submarining. America denied assistance. We have broken no prom ises. We refuse to promise to avoid unlimited submarining. We hope Wilson will warn Americans from the blockade zone." The British steamer Eventon was submarined, four of those aboard perishing. It was learned. DISTRICT ATTORNEY . DK AR ' MOND PREPARES SET OF RKO ULATIONS GOVERNING ALCO . HOL SALES BY DRUGGISTS. With the receipt ot a copy ot the "bone-dry" law, signed by the Gov ernor on Friday, H. H. DeArmond, district attorney tor Deschutes coun ty, has begun to familiarize himself with Its provisions and to take steps for their entorcemuL "It is appreciated by ail," (4 Mr. DeArmond this . morning, "that except tor the five days' grace al lowed by the law, no more liquor can be brought into the state, Final deliveries may be made by the ex press companies within the five days but no Individual may receive any greater quantity than he would have been entitled to under the old law," Mr. DeArmond has notified the local druggists ot the provisions ot the law, so far as they affect the Bale of alcohol, pointing out to them that sales may no longer be made on an affidavit signed by the purchaser. For personal use prescriptions must be presented, signed by a registered physician, and tor use by chemists, wholesale drugglBts or grocers, a permit must be obtained , from the district attorney. A set of regulations governing sales by druggists Is being propare by Hr. DeArmond. , WILL ENFORCE BONE DRY LAV