Till!! WF.ATIIF.It
Tonight '"' Wednesday, nil n
or iiipw; southerly wind.
E
IN CASE OF WAR
BROTHERHOOD HEADS
ASSURE WILSON.
No Promt"" Matin an to the Prtwmil
--High FikmI I'rli'fd Would Mnkt)
Condition WtiriH Tlmn Were
Threalrned l.nt Yrur.
lllx United Preen I" tlx llend Bulletin)
, WAHUINGTON, l. C March 13.
Fnru railway Drolhorhood luailura
ttulny Informed Presldotil Wilson thai
no strlko will Iib ralli'tl III lliu nvnnt
of war. Thny assured Iho I'resldont
that tho trainmen will aland hy him.
Thny tlltt not promise, howovor. that
there would bo no strike now.
It win announced thai representa
tives of Urn Brotherhoods will moot
with Ihn railway managers Tbura
tlny. and will mako a determined ef
fort to comn to an agreement-. "The
IlriilhtirhoodN ahould bo successful."
President Wilson wiia Informed.
No nmiillon waa mado of a report
ed strike ordiir effective Halurduy
nlKhl. affecting all roada. The
Ilrotbnrhood chief root local dele
gates, and discussed Ihn strike ordor.
Wlliion la keeping In rloao touch wtlh
tint altunllon.
Mccrnry Hliitmtla Mmllntc.
In the tivtuit of a strike. It la be
lieved Unit condition! will be worae
than last aununnr on account of hitch
food prima. A atrlko heforo April
may delay an extra session of Cnn
, jtrcB. Tho ulmoat aecrocy surround
ed Ihn railroad meeting hero.
It wan li'iirnnd that the United
'Stutc board of mediation and con
ciliation has plannitd to make a final
effort to force an agreement If the
(hreateni'd atrlkn anema Innvllabln.
.. It waa definitely learned that the
Nickel I'lato Ilnad Brotherhood lead
er received orders to alrlka Sutur
tluy nlKhl.
PROTEST U. S. RELIEF
t.erinnny InnUla More Neutral Nation
Hlioulil llavn Charge,
(Ily United PreeetoOie llend Bulletin)
NKW YOHK, March 1 3. Germany
officially protested today against tho
American administration of IlelKhin
relief work In Northern Franco. A
neutral nation la wanted to supervise
the work on account of (iorinnn
Amerlcnn reliitlous, tho protest de
tlii res.
Herbert Hoover, director of tho re
lief work, hna sailed to Hpulu.
WOULD CANCEL DEED
II. 1'. Children Allege Instrument
Wrongfully Filed.
Alleging that a deed to a 40 acre
tract of fnrm hind la on file, with the
name, of John It. Fltzhugh wrongful
ly Inserted its the grantee, ,11. K.
Childress today brought suit In the
circuit court of Deschutes county,
asking that tho filing bo canciilled.
tin complains that tho deed wus tak
en hy Ihn defendant from J. M. Cren
xhaw, of Celling, in 1916, and that
while It does not affect tho owner
ship of the land In question, it con
stitutes u cloud on tho titlo.
VON llP.HNHTOItFF WILL PRO
TIOHT TO AMF.IUCA IN REGARD
TO HL'DIC HANDLING HY HAM
FAX INSPECTORS.
NOT DUE
SEARCH VEXES
EX-AMBASSADOR
Hy Arthur Mann,
(United PreM Hun CorreenondenL)
CHRISTIANA, March 13. Count
, 'von Ilnrnslorff, nx-mlnlster from Gnr
mnny to tho United States, will for
mally protest to Washington nguliiBt
tho British mothods of searching tho
t'tfoctH of tho passongors on board
tho Frodorlck VIII, stopping at Hali
fax on routo to Oormnny from Now
York. Tho British, It is assorted,
refused to transmit a tologrnphlc pro
test which von Mornstorft ondunvorod
(o send from Halifax.
. Tho CountosB von nornstorff was
thoroughly searched, ovon tho In
soles of hor shoes being oponod. Otli
or trovollors wore stripped, All rub
1or wnB confiscated, Including hot
wntor bottles, baby nipples, and rub
,1ior hools. Two of tho Inspectors, It
fcllugod, wore lifloxlcutod.
THE
KN1,
MEASLES HERE
NOW EPIDEMIC
QUARANTINE BLOCKED
BY THE LAW. .
City lleiillh Officer Miller Explain
Htnml H llene Not Herloua
Enough to Warrant CIomImk
tif the City Ht'liotiln.
Tim I tho dlsnuso of measles In
Mend Is assumliiK epidemic propor
tions, wus the stntemnnt mado this
morning by Dr. Dwlght F. Miller,
county and city health officer. Al
thouKh thn childhood romplulnt Is
becoming prevalent umoug young and
old alike, Dr. Miller docs not yet feel
that ho would bo warranted In order
ing thn closing- of the city schools.
Ho stated that this would not bo done
until It was manifested that tho ben
efit to be derived from keeping tin)
children from their desks would
1'ounlorhalanco tho value of thn limn
lost from their studies. '
Answorlng a criticism which has
been directed aKalnst hi in for tho
iion-ouforcument of a quarantine on
measles, Dr. Miller declared that
thero Is no provision by law for such
an action is the disease is not con
sidered tlanKeroua. "The most dan
cer of contusion exists In tho four.
days before the rash breaks out," he
said, "and If an effective quarantine
worn to ho declared, It would only
result In keeping many wago earners
from their work, and rendering aa
many families practically destitute.
Warning Is Given.
"The epidemic Is well scattered
throughout varloua sections of the
city, but. so far, aside from Incon
venience, little actual suffering lias
been occasioned. Tho disease la for
tho most part manifested In a mild
form, and no deaths have occurred
from this cause.
"Members of families whero moos
lea Is present, should, however, to-
fraln from associating with others to
any greater extent than is absolutely
nuccssary,"
ONLY FKW HTRIKEHREAKKItS
AVAILABLE WII.HO.N 1AMKF.1
TO FOR All) IN CASE OK GEN
KUAI. WALKOUT.
( Fir United Preu to the Bend Dull.tln)
NKW YORK, March 13 Tho state
ments of railroad managers todny
Indicated that tho railroads aro not
prepared to meet a general strlko, as
only a few strikebreakers aro at pres
ent available. Tho managers declar
ed that a majority of tho men could
not afford to strlko now.
It Is bolioved hore that tho public
would exert, pressuro to make tho
men rosumo work. Prosldent Wil
son, It Is argued, could control tho
roads as a national measure
SHIPS AID IN PURSUIT
piecing Turks Hack. Bagdad, Hut
Leave Much Ammunition.
(Ily United Pronto tho Bend Bulletin)
LONDON. March 13. It was an
nounced todny that the British, ad
vancing beyond Bagdad, captured
Kadsimin, and took 100 Turks pris
oners. Tho pursuit of tho rotroutlng
Moslems Is continuing, und British
gunboats are assisting.
Tho Turks sacked Bagdad before,
abandoning the city, but wore forced
to loavo much ammunition behind,
RECRUITS WANTED
To roeruit for all branches of tho
United States army servlco, Corporal
A. Lncowoll arrlvod last night from
Portland and will spend tho week
hero. Kncrults will bo received and
examined by Corporal Lncowoll for
tho cavalry, coast artillery, Infantry
and tho medical department. Men
with any knowledge of gns engines
have an espoulnlly good opportunity
to Join the aeroplane corps. Corporal
Lnaowoll, wljo has boon in tho, sor
vlce for 14 years, will have his head
quarters whilo hore at the Wright
hotel.
RAILROADS
ARE
PREPARED
BEND
DKHCHUTKB COtNTTT OBWJON, Tt'KHUAV AFTERNOON, MAIM II 13,1017
MEXlfcAN, GERMAN AND JAPANESE STATESMEN
NANMED IN STORY OF ANTI-AMERICAN PLOT
Mm' I
in thft picturrB reproduced hire with art
ril(wn tdiif r.f th tnn whom nwfnM wr
TO GET ORDERS
HK( KKTAHY IUXIK1.H PRKPAKES
IXSTItl'CTIOXS FOR IKK IF
.KCKHSARY X.M'lllE IS KKIT
A KKC HKT.
( Ily UnltrJ Prna to the Drnd Ilullrtlni
WASHINGTON. D. C, March 13.
Socrclnry of tho Navy Daniels is pre
paring orders covering tho conduct
of United States navy gunners vhe
are placed on armed merchantmen
for tho defense of those ships pene
trating tho barred zone. Secretary
of State Lansing has approved tho in
structions, and they will bo Issued
whenever needed.
Secrotary Daniels announced to
day that tho Instructions would bo
socrot, and asked thut tho newspapers
refrain from speculating as to their
contents.
ATHLETES TO ELECT
Amateur Athletic t'lub Will Organize
This F.ronliijr.
Following a preliminary meeting
of thoso Interested In the upbuilding
of athletics In Uond, held Inst night
nt tho Emblem club, It was announced
today that tho organization mooting
of tho Bond Amateur Athletic club
will bo hold nt 8 o'clock at tho club
this evonlng.
Details of organization will be tak
on care of, officers will bo elocted,
and committees nnmod.
17 MINERS TRAPPED
BY EXPLOSION; 2 DIE
(Ily United Proiu to the Uond Bulletin)
CANONSBURO, Pn., March 13.
Two explosions nt tho Hondorson coal
mine today trapped 17 miners. It is
roportod thut. In addition, 12 are
known dond, and that soven have
beon saved. Tho government mlno
roscuo car has beon sont from Pitts
burgh, PARALYSIS INVADES
SOUTHERN REPUBLICS
(Py United Preu to the Pond Bulletin)
SANTIAGO, Chile, March lS.r-A
good deal of Infantile paralysis hav
ing boon roportod In South America
lately, Chllo has established inspec
tion corps at Arlca, Punta Arenas,
Uspnllata and In the Andean passes.
In spite of nil precautions there has
bean Bonio Chilean cases of the disease.
V, f v lit 1
GUNNERS
BULLETIN
I mentioned prominently In the report that
' (lormany. In planning anrestrlcted nubnie-
SENATE COMMITTEE
REPORTS FAVORABLY
TO CANAL TREATY
Would Authorize $23,000,000 Pay
ment to Colombia Prcxldcnt
Will Crgo Ratification.
(By Unitod Preu to the Bend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON. D. C. March 13.
The Senate Foreign Relations com
mittee today reported favorably on
the Colombia trcatj, authorizing the
payment of $26,000,000 by the Unlt
od States. The committee added a
phrase declaring the right of the
United States in the canal zone to
be unquestionable.
The treaty will go to the Senate
tomorrow, when It is understood that
President Wilson will urge immed
iate ratification.
TONG GUNMAN KILLS
President of I .a Grande Chinese .s
soclntion Is Murdered.
(By United Prem to the Bend Bulletin)
LA GtlANDK, March 13. A Tong
gunmnn chased BUI Eng. president
of the locnl Chinese association, down
Adnm8 avenue and murdered him in
front of the postoffice this after
noon. A stray bullet hit Mrs. C. E.
George In tho ankle.
The murdorer escaped and no trace
of him has boon gained.
LABOR FEDERATION
BACKS ARMY SERVICE
(By United PreM to the Bend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13.
Tho American Federation of Labor
Issued, a pamphlet today favoring
universal military service, the publi
cation bolng favored by tho rnilway
brotherhoods. It, Is bolioved that
Samuel Gompers, as a momber of the
National Defense Council, urged the
stop.
$20,000 IS PROVIDED
FOR PTOMAINE PROBE
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 13.
The National Cannors' Association to
day oCferod $20,000 annually for
throe years to ho used in the Investi
gation of food poisoning. This has
been accepted by Harvard University
and an oxtonslvo research Into the
subject of ptomnlno poisoning, with
especial reference to canned goodB
is to bo made by tho Hifrvard Med
ical School, under tho direction of
Dr. Milton J. Rosonau, professor of
prevontlvo medicine.
SIXTY SCIIMARI.VKS HUNK
(By United Preu to the Bend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13.
It was reported horo todny that the
Allies destroyed 60 German subma
rlnoB between January 1 and Febru
ary 16.
k Photos by American Press Association.
line warfare and counting Its oons
quencet, proposed an alliance with Mexi
co and Japan to make war on the Unttd
States if this country Should not remain
neutral. They are: 1. liaron von Schoen,
formerly secretary of the German embas
sy In Washington, transferred to Mexico
without explanation; 2, Alfred Zi m mer
man n. German minister for fore.n affair,
who sent the note to the German minister
In Mexico; 3, Almaro Sato. Japanese am
bassador to ttie United States, whose of
fice declared the proposal ''absolutely Im
possible;" i. Luis Cabrera, Carranra'a min
ister of finance, known to be antl-Amerl-can
and said to have knewtdse of Um
proposed arransemenb
PEACE EXPECTED
ACUTE FOOD SITUATION IN ALL
WARRING COUNTRIES, IS BASIS
OF BELIEF HELD BY DIPLO
MATS IN WASHINGTON.
(By United Preo to the Bend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13.
Diplomatic officials here are of the
opinion that a general peace move
is due within tour months. The food
situation of all the warring nations
is becoming Increasingly acute, n'ud
dissatisfaction, it is known, is being
manifested by the people toward tho
Entente cabinet. The belief is grow
ing that neither side can achieve an
overwhelming victory.
Many believe that peace without
victory may materialize before the
first of July.
THAW FOUND INSANE
Decision Will Block Exeradition on
Assault Charge.
(By United Preu to the Bend Bulletin)
PHILADELPHIA, March 13. The
Philadelphia insanity commission to
day declnred Harry K. Thaw Insane.
His condition was investigated at his
mother's request. The decision pre
vents his extradition for trial In New
York on the charge of beating Fred
erick Gump.
New York authorities plan to con
tinue the extradition fight.
GERMANS MAINTAIN
DIFFICULT STAND
(By United Pren to the Bend Bulletin)
BERLIN, via Sayville, March 13.
It was announced today that the
Gormans are continuing in their pos
session of Height No. 15, although
attacked by greatly superior forces.
Tho enemy galnod a portion of the
southwest slope, after suffering most
heavy losses.
U. S. TO WITHDRAW
FROM RELIEF WORK
(By United Preea to the Bend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13.
It was learned today that the State
Department is planning to ask Hol
land and Switzerland to supervise
the relief work In Belgium, The
change will moan that American
workers. will withdraw. -
IN FOUR MONTHS
DAILY EDITION
NO. 81
BEND TO HAVE :
. NEW THEATRE
.$14,000 INVESTMENT TO
BE MADE.
Model Feature Planned by Ward
Coble and Louis Doonar, Follow- ,
Ing rurchase of Film The
ater From F. A. Perln.
Plans for the erection of an $8000
theater building, modern In every
respect, with a seating capacity of
more than 500, were revealed today
by Ward H. Coble, following the sale
by Manager F. A. Perln of the Bend
Theatre to Mr, Coble and Louis Doon
ar. Mr. Coble will assume the man
agement of the movie house, while
Mr. Doonar will be In charge or the
mechanical department.
The new theater Is to be erected
by T. M. O'Donnell on bis lot on
Wall street between the Windmill
cigar store and the Bend Furniture
Co. store. A two story store and
office had formerly been planned for
this site by Mr. O'Donnell, but the
new venture will supplant this. The
building is to be of stone, extending
the full depth of the lot, 13S feet,
and will be two stories in height, to
allow for a large balcony in the
theater. A five year lease has been
taken by Mr. Coble and Mr. Doonar.
As the lot is held at $3000, with
theater fittings estimated at $3000
more, the total Investment represent'
ed will be $14,000.
New Features Planned.
Architect Ed. H. Keane has been
secured c draw plans for the new
theater, and construction will start
In the near future. ' A forced draft
ventilating system will be one of the
features of the building, made pos
sible by the fact that the theater
apace will extend to the roof of the
structure. The stage will be IS feet
in width, with a 12 by IS curtain.
A ladies' and children's rest room
will be provided in the building.
Mr. Coble stated this morning that
he has already entered into nego
tiations to secure film service from
some of the foremost producers in.
the country, with the Intention ot
putting on only the highest grade
shows, with the very latest features.
It is his aim to make the playhouse
an Ideal family theater. 1 As an added
attraction, he plans to bring in high
class vaudeville specialties.
Until the time arrives when the
first film is to be shown In the new
building, the old theater will be main
tained. The first production under
the new management will be given
this evening.
BOX FACTORY WILL
REOPEN ON MONDAY
All Other Departments at Shevlln-
Hixou Company Mill and the
Brooks-Seunlon Plant Run.
Although closed down yesterday
because ot the shortage of cars, the
box factory at The Shevlln-Hixon
Com Jiny plant is due to open again
next Monday, it was announced today.
A number or. cars have been secured,
it was stated, which will :na1;e ps
sible shipping a part of the finished
product now on hand.
All other departments of the plant
are running, and the same holds true
at the Brooks-Scan Ion Co. mill.
SLIGHT IS GIVEN
PRO-GERMAN ACTIVITIES BRING
HITTER INTO DISFAVOR WITH
LANSING, WHO REFUSES HIM
AN AUDIENCE.
(By United Prraa to the Bend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 13.
Rotations between the State Depart
ment of the United States, and Swiss
Minister Rittor, acting for tho Ger
man glvernment, are becoming badly
strained hero. Rittor has been un
able' to sea Secretary of State Lansing
in regard to the German communi
cation requesting a reconstruction of
the Prussian treaty.
Ritter's pro-Gorman 'moves, It Is
known, have displeased the Depart
ment. Secretary Lansing pleaded
other engagements whon the . Swiss
ambassador, called to urge the changer
In the Prussian treaty, -
W
MINISTER