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IIKM, DEHCIIUTKH (JOUNTY, OREGON, TIIUItHDAV AFTERNOON, MARCH 15, IIH7
NO. 8H
DAILY EDITION
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT 15 0VEH01
BY DUMA; MIHISTFIY IMPRISONED, AND
CZAR EXPECTED TO ABDICATE THRONE
Proclamation Asks Return to
No rmal Mode of Life.
BLOW STRUCK
Provisional Government Take Over
VICTORY COMES AS CLIMAX TO RIOTING WHICH
STARTED SATURDAY CHANGE OF GOVERN
MENT DEEMED GREAT ADDITION TO
STRENGTH OF ENTENTE REBELS
HOLD COMMUNICATION LINES.
Illy Unltud Press to
BERLIN via Sayville, March 15. The Press Bureau an
nounced today that the Russian Duma executive commit
tp hiiN HrrnmnliRhfd a sufceRHful revolution. imoriKoned
all ministers, and taken control of the alt airs ot the uus
sian government.
In connection with this action, Deputy Engelhard has
been appointed Commander of Pctrograd, and has issued
a proclamation asking the people, troops, railroads, and
banks to resume their regular mode of life.
The executive committee of the Duma has declared it
self the provisional government of Russia. ""
BY ED. L. KEEN,
(United Press Huff Correspondent.)
LONDON, March 15. The
ceeded, and Czar Nicholas may abdicate.
The Duma and the army have overthrown the. govern
ment with the intent to crush pro-German officials. Three
days of fighting proceeded the rebels' success, and many
houses in Moscow and I'etragrad were burned. Armed
forces clashed repeatedly. The rebels captured the Czar's
ministers, including Premier Sturmer.
A provisional government, established from the govern
mental committees of Pctrograd and Moscow, is in control
of the situation. The city garrisons joined the rebels, and
dynamited the Pctrograd bridge. Violently democratic
elements in the Duma are in
Rioting started Saturday, when the Czar's ukases were
ignored and the people charged pro-German officials with
hindering Russia s progress
crnmcnt has greatly added to
The usual official war statements were issued today in
dicating that the Rebels controlled all branches of the gov
crnmcnt. The rebels seized
PLAN 10 PROBE
HTO.NK RESOLUTION PASSES IN
SENATE APPAM OWNERS TO
FORCE GERMAN PRIZE CREW
TO YIELD SHIP.
(Py United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 15.
Tho Sonoto unanimously adopted the
resolution Introduced by Senator
Stone today, asking tho Socrotary of
C.ommorco to supply the names of all
(ongoing vessels applying for regis
tration. It Is bollovod that tho ob
ject of tho resolution Is to ascertain
whether or not foreign ownod ships
aro seeking American registry for tho
purpose of getting arms.
British owners of tho Gorman prlao
Slllp Annum, filnrl 'nn,,1l,.n 1 1,111 ffir
n niandato to forco the prlao crew to
surrender the vossol, In accordnnco
with tho decision of tho United States
auprorue court.
Tho Sonato voted 87 to 26, con
firming the appointment by Presi
dent Wilson . of Dr. 0. Orayson as
naval medical Inspector, with the
rank ot roar admiral.
SHIP REGISTRY
AT PRO-GERMAN
(ho Bund Bulletin.)
Russian revolution has suc
the ascendancy.
in the war. The new gov
the strength of the Entente.
telegraph lines and stations.
EXPLOSION WRECKS
BIG DUPONT PLANT
( By United Praia to the Bend Bulletin)
WILMINGTON, March 16. -
Tho Dupont Powder Works mill
here exploded last night, kill-
e- tii K Albort Vanatta, a munitions
worker. The mill was making
a high oxplosivo, semi-smokeless
powdor. The cause of tho dls-
aster Is not known.
SHIP BIDS DISLIKED
Navy Department Will Build Crubcra
on Coat Bantu.
(By United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, D. C. March IB
Shipbuilders' bldB for tho construc
tion of warships have dissatisfied the
Navy Department, with the result
that It has beon doclded to build four
battlo cruisers on a cost basis, plus
10 por cent profit to tho prlvato firms
handling tho contract. A fifth crula
or will bo conBtructod In tho govern
ment yards.
FRENCH POST TAKEN
IN DAYLIGHT RAID
(By United Preu to the Bend Bulletin)
BERLIN, via Sayville, March 15
It wns announced today that tho Ger
mans captured a Pronch post south
of Cumineroa, In a daylight raid,
taking many prisoners. French at
tacks south ot Rlpont, fallod. Rain
checked artillery tire. .
BRITISH FIGHTING
IN SEA OF MUD TO
POSSESS BAPAUME
I lly United I'reee to the Bend llvlletln)
LONDON, March 15. The
British aro fighting before the
Inst line of the German defenses
at Rapaumo, In a blinding ruin
and sea of mud. They advanced
one and oiie-hulf miles to the
west of tho city. Dlsputches
said that tho German resist
unco Is becoming desperate, with
a terrific artillery fire main
tained from both sides.
MANY ASSEMBLE FOR
UNIVERSITY DINNER
Varied Program Given by Club Mem.
Iwra at Pilot Butte Inn Next
Meeting Set tor April 18.
Nearly CO members of tho Bend
University club, gathered last night
at tho new Pilot Butte Inn for the
second banquet of the organization.
A brief business session, during which
it was decided to hold another affair
of the kind on Wednesday evening,
April 18, was sandwiched In between
a program of songs, Instrumental se
lections, and addresses by a number
of tho members.
Quartet selections were given by
F. Thordarson, iouln Dennett, and
C. W. I lager, a piano solo by Ashley
Forrest, and a violin solo by William
Hproat. Impromptu numbers were
given by B. A. Stover's "torture" or
chestra. Speeches were given by E.
M. Ijira. Phillip Brooks. F. Thordar-
sonrCarl Ai Johnson,' J: P.Kyes
Robert B. Gould. Judge W. D. Bar
nes, Clyde McKay, Dr. B. Ferrell,
Judge II . C. EIIIbJ Frank May. H. J.
Overturf and Dr. Dwlght F. Mlllor.
LABOR SELECTS
BEND BULLETIN
CENTRAL COUNCIL X A MFCS OK
FKIAL PAPER R. C. CUNNING
HAM IS CHOSKN PRESIDENT
OK ORGANIZATION.
That The Bend Bulletin Bliall be
regardod as the official paper of the
Control Labor, Trade, and Farmers'
Council, wns the derlRlnn nnnniinroH
by Socretnry P. II. Plerson, of that
body, following a meotine hold hv
tho mombors of the council. The
gathering was held for the purpose
of electing officers, It. C. Cunning-
nom being choson president; C. A.
O'Brlon, vice presidoilt; Mr. Plerson,
recording financial secretary, and A.
Edwards treasurer. Eneh nf tha nnu-
officers is a momber of a different
local union.
One ot tha Ideals of the organiza
tion IS tO effOCt a closer Fntllllnptlnn
botween producer and consumor. It
oemg ror this reason that the labor
and trade unions are alllod with tho
farmers of the vicinity of Bend.
HUGE ADDITION TO
WAR CREDIT ASKED
(By United Preee to the Bend Bulletin)
LONDON. March 15. Bonar Law
moved a fifty million pound credit In
tho IIouso ot Commons today to sup
plement tho authorized war credit.
ITALIAN SOLDIERS
OCCUPY NEW POINT
(By United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
ROME. March 15. It wnn nn.
nouncod today that the Italian troops
have occupied Bucamoz, in Tripoli.
HURRIES WEDDING,
FEARING WAR CALL
(Ry United Prow to the Bend Bulletin)
NEW YORK, March 15. Bocause
thoy four a call to arms at any mo
ment might interfere with the wed
ding they planned for after Easter,
Miss Penelope Soars and Sherman
Phelps Piatt, a nephew ot the late
United Btates Sonntor Thomas C.
Piatt, wore married here today. Piatt
Is a member of Squadron A., N. Y,
N. G., and Is subject to call at any
moment.
PHILLIP R.
Owner of the new Pilot Butte Inn, which will be for
mally opened Saturday night.
EX-GOVERNOR OE
OREGON PASSES
ZENA8 F. MOODY 85 YEARS OF
AGE WHEN CLAIMED BY
DEATH LIKE IV THE WEST
WAS EVENTKJL'L ONE.
(By United Preee to the Bend Bulletin I
SALEM, March 15. Zenas F.
Moody, Republican governor of Ore
gon from 1883 to 1887, dlod at his
home here last night, aged 85 years,
Arrangements for the funeral ser
vices have not been made.
Born In Granby, Massachusetts,
May 27, 1832, Mr. Moody led a varied
life which reached its culmination
when he attained the governorship
of tho state of Oregon. With only
a common school education, be came
to Oregon in 1851, and two years
later married Miss Mary Stephenson,
of Brownsville. He served as gov
ernment surveyor, was engaged In
the transportation business in Ida
ho and Montana, and was speaker ofl
the state House of Representatives
from 1880 to 1882.
A son, Malcolm A. Moody, ot The
Dalles, followed In his father's foot
steps, and served as Representative
in Congress from 1899 to 1903.
RUSSIAN TROOPS IN
PURSUIT OF TURKS
(By United Preu to the Bend Bulletin)
PETROGRAD, March 15. The
Russian Caucasus troops are driving
the Turks toward Banu. A two day
battle, it is announced, preceeded the
capture ot Kermanshah.
FIRE IS HEAVY ON
WEST BATTLE FRONT
.(By United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
PARIS, Marcr 15. French troops
raided the German lines in the Mou
line and Vance region, it was an
nounced today. Many prisonors
wore, taken. An active artillery bat
tle is going on In the Maisons Cham
pagne section.
STOCKMEN TO MEET
-AT SISTERS SOON
Members ot the Sisters-Metllius
Stock Raisers' association will meet
Saturday at Slaters, Forest Supervisor
W. G. Hastings announced today. The
meeting will 'be the adjourned ses
sion ot their annual gathering held
several weeks ago.
TWO AMERICANS ON
SUBMARINED VESSEL
(By United Press to the (lend Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, D. C. March 15.
Tho 8tate Department officially
learned today that the British stoam
or Lennon, carrying two Americans,
was submarined.
GOVERNOR JOHNSON
YIELDS CHAIR TODAY
(By United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
SACRAMENTO, March 16. Gov
ernor Johnson resigned his position
at noon today. William Stephens
wai appointed his successor.
BROOKS
ALL READY POR
WILL START AT 4 O'CLOCK IN
AFTERNOON GUESTS WILL
FI-X THE QUITTING TIME THE
NEXT MORNING.
Complete plans for the grand op
ening ot the new Pilot Butte Inn to
be .held .Saturday nlght, were an
ndunced this morning by Manager
W. C. Birdsall, who Is making final
preparations for the culminating
event in the construction ot the big
hotel. When it will end, Mr. Birdsall
does not know. "That's entirely up
to the people of Bend," he declared.
A special train on the Oregon
Trunk, arriving In the morning, will
bring railroad officials, and many
other prominent guests from differ
ent sections of the northwest. Among
those who will be present at the op
ening will be Robert E. Strahorn,
railroad builder), whose plans are
expected to play a large part in the
future of Bend.
From 4 to 6 o'clock in the after
noon, an Informal reception will be
held at the. hotel, with an augment
ed force of pages on hand to guide
visitors through the building. Din
ner will be served from 6 to 9 o'clock,
when the space on the ground floor
will be cleared for dancing. Mid
night refreshments will be served.
Mr. Birdsall stated that he has al
ready reservations for tables which
will till the dining room at least twice
to capacity. Fifteen waitresses and
several cooks and helpers, in addi
tion to the regular force, are being
brought from Portland to take care
ot the rush.
GERMANY IS DOUBTED
United States Is Wanted in the War,
Is Opinion In Italy.
(By United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
ROME, Italy. March 15. Ger
many's diplomacy Is not so much
statesmanship as trickery. This Is
the opinion In certain allied circles
here today.
Many think Germany really wants
to draw the United States Into the
war. These Bay that her recent an
nouncement ot an "unrestricted sub
marine campaign," has this purpose,
among others.
Germany is now certain she can not
win the war, it is asserted. Conse
quently she Is beginning to Intrigue
for her future position in Europe.
O'NKIL-PORTER
Joseph H. O'Noll, ot Bend, and
Mrs. Sophronia Porter, formerly ot
Ellsworth, Kansas, were quietly mar
ried this afternoon at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Horn, In River
Terrace. Rev. J. L. Perlnger, of the
BaptlBt church, officiated. The bride,
who Is 67 years old, arrived in Bend
a few days ago. Mr, O'Nell is a
long time resident of Bend and an
extensive property owner here. He
OPENING OF i
la in his 76th year.
RULE STILL
RAILROAD MEN MEET
TO AVERT STRIKE.
OFFER COMPROMISE
Managers Willing to Give Higher
Wage, But Not to Limit Work- '
lng Hours Brotherhood
Fear Split In Ranks.
(By United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
NEW YORK, March 15. Repre
sentatives of the railroad brother
hoods started conferring with rail
way managers at 11:30 o'clock this
morning, taking luncheon after an
hour's conference. Members pres
ent Intimated that no statement
would be given out until late this
afternoon. ......
. The brotherhoods are ready to
force the eight hour day Issue, al
lowed in the Adamson law, but sus
pended by mutual agreement between
railroads and employes while an
opinion by the supreme court on tha
constitutionality ot the measure to
still pending. It is expected that
strike orders will be Issued Satur
day night.
Offer Compromise.
The managers, it is known, offered
to compromise, and are willing to
my muei wagea, uui usis si 6 rauL-
lng the eight hour day. The broth
erhoods fear a spilt- in their owa
ranks unless they force the roads to
made Immediate concessions.
A split would mean that the rail
roads would have a chance to deal
is understood that the brotherhoods
will not insist on time and a halt
for overtime.
MINISTRY OF FRANCE
TO UNDERGO CHANGE
(By United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
PARIS, March 15. It is announc
ed that Admiral Lacaze will tempor
arily succeed Lyantey as minister ot
war.: Briand is expected to announce
the reorganization of the cabinet to-
uuy. nu uujiea iu prevent idb u invo
lution ot the present cabinet.
SAGAMORE IS SUNK
ON WAY TO EUROPE
(By United Press to the Bend Bulletin)
BOSTON. March 15. The Withy
Company here has just received word
that the steamship Sagamore, was
sunk en route to Liverpool. The
Sagamore is an old steel shell screw
vessel, under Liverpool registry.
SECOND STORY FOR BUILDING
ON OREGON AND WALL, MAY
BE TAKEN BY THE MASONS
OF BEND.
That he will add a second story to
the one arranged in the original plans
for the Prlngle building to be erected
on the corner of Wall and Oregon
street, was the statement last night
ot A. M. Priugle, whose name the
structure will bear. The addition
will involve an extra expenditure of
approximately $5000, making a total
ot $19,000 in round numbers. ' .
No changes will be necessitated In
the plans for the first floor, which
is to be cut up into store rooms, as
the original outline was made by
Architect Lee A. Thomas, so as to
allow1 tor the placing of a second
story in the future, If deemed advis
able. - v
The purposes to which the second
story will be put are not yet abso
lutely decided, but it is understood
that the Masonlo fraternity Is con
sidering having it constructed so as
to serve for lodge purposes. If this
Is not done, the space will be divided.
Into office rooms.
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