The Bend bulletin. (Bend, Deschutes County, Or.) 1917-1963, March 28, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextTHE BEND BULLETIN 'J'HH WEATHER Hull) tonight iiiiiI tomorrow i sniillinrly wIiiiIh. Vol,. I CHANCELLOR PICKS ALLIES wines A: HONAK-LAW GIVES FIRST INTERVIEW. U. S. AID IMPORTANT If Outci of War Depends oil IU; urn's mill Sluylng I'owrr, Ger many's Dwindling' Crrtlll Will lifl HlK Factor. II) liwrll Mrllolt, (Copyrighted.) LONDON, March 28. "If war bo. otn solely a question of stnylng tiowrr, financial anil linlUHlriul. vie lory fur tint Allies U certain Wo linve the resources." Tlila wan Dm dm-lurnllon of A llonnr-Law, IirlllHli Chuncollor of Dm Kx.hoiiuor, In hid firm In'.iirvlow given out to nn American corres pondent. 'Man America's entry Into tho war been considered?" ho won asked, "America's resources aro greater limn any of llin Allli'a, but It la out' side llin province of tho English gov eminent to discuss Amur lea a pos sible action," lui unswnrud. "Wo Imvo steadily refrained from doing Ihla," ha lil. "hut If It becomes ii, tlon of stnylng power, Amurlra'a resources would mnke all tho dlffitr rum In tho world. "An Ioiik ua a country haa crodlt, It ran fliiht. (iormany'a resources, financial mid otherwise, aro praetlc ully confined to wlililn hrr own bor der. Tlmro la evidence thul Oor many hna lost, or will aoon loaa crod ll with li r own people, and othor resources may glvo wuy sooner. Aus trlit la oven less able to auppnrt her self nlono, mid Turkey and Bulgaria fere suffering with thn othnra." STEIS TAKEN TO FORM BASEBALL LEAGUE I'rlncvlll)', Madras, Culver, lleml ami Slirvllu-llixon Will IU Itrprtv M'tilfd In Orunoluilliin. Stop lookliiK toward thn forma Hon of ii ('nil nil Uri'Kon llusubull Inaguo were taken Inst nlKht lit n nicctliiK nl whleh I'rlnevllle, Mudraa, Culver, llend and Thn Shovllit-Hlxon Ooinpnny were represented. That hi formation of a league with defl lllto aehiidutea win thouKht desirable Ihla season o that tho gnnws might ho conducted In n nioro busliicHslIko mauner mid to atlmulnto Intnruat iinioiiR til" tnwua. II. U Schoo, of Prlnovllle. waa iniidn liimporary chairman of tho meeting and ho will spend thla wuok In formulation pf ruloa and rugulu tlona together with a tonlallvo ached- tiln to present nt a mnotlnR to bo held noxt Monday evening at tho Emblem club In Bond. A CUNARD LINER BE UKKIKH MADK 1IY IH1HH, NA TIONAMHT KI,K'1T ONLY KVAH- ,. IONH l-'ltOM HKCHKTAHY OP T1IK ADMIItALTV. (Pr Unltml Prow to the Urnil DulUtln) MAY SUNK luinuuin, Mlircn zb, yuoriOB oneornlng a Tunnrd liner ruportnd mink, asking the number of casual 4 tins, whether the ship was mlnod or torpedoed, woro directed to tho gov cirmnent todny by Irlali NutlonnllHt Glnunll In tlin House of Commons. . 8ec.rotnry of tho Admiralty Mc Nunuira rnptlnd that It was not to tho public IntoroBt to glvo out any In formation on the subject. Tho only Cunard vossnl known to havo boon sunk rocontly was tho i'' Lnconlii, and It Is Btipposod that an other lltior holonglng to the same V company must bo roferrod to. IIKND, BEND RESIDENTS PROTEST WALKS NO NOTICE GIVEN BY CITY, CLAIM. I'd II Inn for HfiirhiK l-'lrnl Tallied liy Council, Then HmiiiiI(IitmI, mill lli'urlnu Hut for Null MeH hiK TtH'odiiy Night. IIiivIiik been Hindu nwnro for til 13 flrat limn by un order for ronntruc tlon thnl they worn required to build aevnriil mile of sidewalks through vnrloua tulilltloua or llend. BO Iluud property holdera preaented two pn tltlona at thn city council meeting luBt nlKht. throiiKh C. V. Hllvls. ro moiiatriitliiK against the way their affnlra had linen disposed of, uud asking that they be Klven a hearliiK. It wua not forth In thn petltiona, which represented morn than 300 city Iota, Hint tho walka nro not needed, and that their construction would couatltuti) a anrloua expenae to lu btirliiK inon with funilllea who nro II vIiik 'In Deschutes. Slants. Hast Iiikh. Lurch, Lava Itond, North and Mill addition, tho districts affected. Petltiona Ttililc-d. In the early part of tho evening the petltiona wero tabled. Half an hour Inter II. II. DeArmnnd up penred to urgun In behalf of tho prop erty ownnra, declaring Ihut an In lusllco hud been worked on the pnopln mid thnl they worn lit leant entitled to a hearing. Ho declured thai aa far aa tho axpenao to which tho city hud already been put In ad vorllalng the aldewalk building. wa enncorned, Ihla Item would bo tuken care of by tho property holders rath or than foot tho bill for tho miles of aldowalka authorized. Ho atnled that tho petltiona had been hnatlly gotten up and that twlco tho names appondnd could easily havo been so- cured had more tlma boon available Tho name of Mayor 8. C: Caldwell waa found on ona of tho petltiona, but ho explained that ho had signed under protest. People's Right Upheld. Heated arguments ensued, Coun rllmen Clyde McKay and John Bloldl contending that sufficient notice had been given tho proporly holders In newspaper atorlea on tho subject. Councilman Louis llonnott wua mm committal aa to tho Juatlco or In justice of tho action, but contended Hint It wua a matter of enough Im portnncn ao that It ahould not be runhed through wllhndt giving tho people a fnlr chanco. lie secondod Hllvla' motion for a rnconnldnrutlou Councllmeu Kdwnrda and Hrustor houa aided with them, reversing Ihe aland they had previously takeu In tabling tho petltiona, and the pnss ogo of tho motion was succeeded by tho Introduction of another by Sllvls asking that tho people. Interested bu given a persnnul bearing at tho noxt regular meeting of tho council, Tues day evening, April 3. Hewer Plans Hushed. Long delayed plans (or tho con struction of sowor lateral No. 4 3 (Contlnuad on pngo 2) KLAMATH FAI,I,8 MKN MIHQUOT Kl, HAYH HTRAHORN Dr. CLARRH NO HTOCK HAS YET HKKN IHHIHJHED OF. - PORTLAND, March 28. Iloporta glvon out by Klamath Falls mon to the effect that Robert E. Strahorn had received subscription from Port land amounting to $1,000,000 for the O. C. A K., were contradicted hore by Mr, Strahorn in comment ing on a apodal dispatch recolvotl tfrom Ban Francisco. "Not a share of stock has boon sold and there no change in finan cial plniiB," declares Mr, Strahorn. "Probnbly what was snld by M. P. Evan's, of Klamath Falls, was thnt Portland la expected to do its part In aiding tho railway projoct." Mr. Strahorn admitted that It 1b truo a commltto of Klamath FuIIb business mon, W. P. Johnaon, Fred 8. HoBton, CI A. Plath, William Itoborts and Mr. Evans, nro now In San FarnclRco enlisting tho aid of wholoenlo morchnnts thnre toward raising the romnltilng $45,000 re quired for acquiring terminal grounds at Klamath Falls for the 11,000,0001 .: REPORT DENIED .projoctod railway. DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNENIMY AI-TF.ItNIMIN, ,M.K' II iH, UNFURL THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER, . EMBLEM OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE! 6 . "jjj''1 turn. , - ' ' I - S ' V. x'i j ' J ' . J ..,,-! - . i ' '-, When Freedom from her She tore the azure robe of WITIIYCOMBE WARNS AGAINST UNWISE TALK (11 UnlUxl rna to Uw Bend Bulletin) t- 8ALEM, Or., Murcn ZB. "i earnoatly Implore iho people of Oregon to refrain from discuss- ing tho loyalty of any citizen," reads a proclamation Issued by Governor Wllhycombo today. "I'lifoundod rumors In theao atrenuoua tlmee may prove ex- tremely disastrous." ' VETERAN OF '62 IS READY TO GO TO WAR FOR THE U. S. John M. Hcott, Aged 7:1, Holdler of Civil War, Htill Able to Hhoulder Itlflo for Country's Huke. That ho Is ready at any tlmo to give his services to the United States In tho threatened war with Ger many, was tho statement made this morning by John M. Scott, of Gist, aged 73, und a veteran of tho Civil War. "I don't know that they could use me, but I'm not old yet. and I can shoot n rlflo Just aa well aa I ever could." tho old veteran said. Mr. Scott enlisted from Illinois In 1SG2. fought In the army of tho Cumberland, won a 30 day furlough at tho siege of Vlcksburg for con spicuous gallantry In running iho blockade and preventing the' land ing of Confederate supplies. He fought on the Red River with Gen eral Joo Hooker at tho Battlo of Lookout Mountain, und 'with Sher man on his march from Atlanta to tho sottv He escaped without injury during tho entire war. Mr. Scott Is remarkably well pre served for a man of his years, and declares that ho Ib the oquul of ninny youngor mon. MILITIA IS GAINING 500 Men Recruited, Hut Oregon Still Needs More. (Dy United Prow tn tho Pond Bulletin) PORTLAND, March 28. Five hundred mon hove been recruited for the Third Oregon since Sunday, 'and there Is still a shortage of 750 mon, it was reported today by Col onel May. It 1b expected the regt mont will reach its full war strength by tho first of noxt wook. Only 10 por cent of applicants have been rojocted. MORE GUARDSMEN CALLED FOR SERVICE WASHINGTON, D. C, March 28. Four nioro national guard regi ments, tho First West Vlrgluln, the Sovonty-tourth Now- York, tho Soc Nowond Connecticut, and tho sec ond Now Jorsoy woro called todny. IMPORTANT POINTS TAKEN BY FRENCH (Ry United Preu to the Dend Bulletin) ' PARIS, March 28. The French captured Important positions tn the region of Lollly and Nouvlllo and made furthor progross north of All lotto, it was officially stated today. A hoavy nrtlllory duol la going on lu the forests of Coucy. mountain height unfurled night, and set the stars of ELECTION HELD NINETEEN INSTRUCTORS RE ELECTED, AND FOVR NEW -MEMHERd NAMED FOR CITY'S EDUCATIONAL STAFF. Nineteen instructors In the Bend schools were re-elected last night. ,tho applications of two for re-elec tion denied, and four new leacners for the grades hired, when tho school board held lu special postponed meeting. The directors reconsidered the matter of the aalary of Eric Uolt, principal of the high school, and fixed his yearly remuneration at $1300. Mra. J. C. Vandevert was unanimously selected to fill the un expired term of Mrs. Catlow, re signed, as a teacher in the grades. New teachers elected were Miss Edith Chapman, The Dalles; Miss Hazel Hazelton, Cottage Grove; Miss Ivn Hixler, Cashmere. Washington, and Miss Marie Brostcrhous, Bend. assistant. Thoro were no vacancies in tho high school faculty staff. F. S. Francis, Miss Mabel Lorence, Miss Helen Manny and Miss Inez Pen ii were re-elected to teach in the high school, while grade Instructors re-elected were Mrs. J. D. Davidson, Miss Hazel Thorson, Miss Nellie Pat tlson, Mrs. Cordon, Miss Alice Raa mussen, Miss Ruth Esliensen, Miss Mersdorf, Miss D. May Ritchie, Miss Grace Cane, Miss Gertrude Hanks, Miss Bertha Wllkins, Miss Alice Blackford, Miss Helen O'Nccl, and Miss Nora Livingston. Miss Marga ret Downs was re-elected principnl of the Reld school. FIRE CORPS ACTIVE Ilrooks-Scanlon Volunteers Efficient In Practice Drill. Efficiency In fire protection was demonstrated at 3:40 o'clock this afternoon, when tho fire fighting force organized among the yard and shipping shed employes at the Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Co. mill, went through their first hoso drill practice on record time whon the alarm was sounded for the box fac tory. The drill was repeated at 4 o'clock when another alarm was sounded. COMING OF TROOPS FROM AMERICA IS AWAITED IN FRANCE (By United Prw to The DnllyBullctln) - PARIS, March 28. "We wish to soo American troops hore ns soon ns possible" Soo- rotnry Jules Combon told Amor- lean newspaper correspondents hore today. "Tho public Is oontidont of American military -aid, and such assistance will bo enthusiastically welcomed. "The new government's pol- ' Icy Is bocomlng more active, and tho Oermans ore In lncreos- lng hard straits," he added. FDR TEACHERS 1(117 At her standard to the air, glory there! KAISER IS AILING BUT WILL RECOVER - By United Pnu to the Bend Bulletin) BERNE, March 28. Kaiser Wilhelm is suffering from a mild attack of diabetes, and is undergoing treatment at Hamburg, it was reported here today by wireless. Physicians stated tbat careful treatment would effect a cure. Hbj con- dltion, however, is causing U-araetr -anxiety In- Germany."- ' SUPPLY OF FOOD IN GERMANY DWINDLING Food Dictator Informs Reichstag That He Had Overestimated ! Production is Difficult. (By United Pren to the Bend Bulletin) AMSTERDAM. March 28. Food Dictator Batocki, of Germany, ad milled to the Reichstag today that he had overestimated the available food supply, according to advices received here from Berlin. Batocki is quoted as saying that increased production is impossible owing to the lack of labor, and in creased transportation difficulties. RECRUITING OFFICER WILL COME TONIGH T. L. Carrlgcr, of Bend, Formerly In l 8. Navy, Will Aid in Enlist' mcnt Work for Vnclo Sam. To Secure recruits for the U. S, navv. Samuel Harts, first-class elec trician in the navy service will arrive in Bend this evening, according to wire received this morning by T. L. Carrlger, of this city, from Chief Yoeman J. J. Enos, who visited Bend earlier In the year on the same mis sion. Mr. Carrlger will aid Mr. Harts tn the work, having himself served for seven years and nine months as reserve gun pointer In the navy. WAR CENSUS PLANNED FOR THE NORTHWES ( By United Pros to tho Bend Bulletin) PORTLAND, March 28. A war census, aimed to determine the num ber of, men available tor military duty, the facilities tor turning out materials needed it the United States should go to war, will probably be taken in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Arthur M. Churchill, who Is now engaged In a similar mission in Cal ifornia, is expected to come north within a few days and begin the work. There is also the likolihood that the war departmont may under take work along , the some Hue the northwestern states. FEDERAL ROAD AID WILL BE HELD UP SALEM, March 28. Until the United States government receives copies of the new Oregon road laws, and an official interpretation ot them Is secured, the new highway com mission will not be recognized, and Jedoral aid will be dolayed, accord ing to the opinion ot Attorney Gen: cral Brown, . DAILY EDITION NO, 0 URGE BEND BOOSTERS TO BACK MEASURE. Will Mean No Addition to Tax Hur- den, Haya V. A. Forbes, at Com mercial Club Luncheon Multnomah IV;ar Ilrunt. Explanation by Vernon A. Forbes. of the provisions of the $$,000,000 state road bond issue, to be voted on at popular election in June, was' the feature of the weekly luncheon of the Bend Commercial club, held thla noon at the Pilot Butte . Inn. . The matter of the proposed city bond issue of $100,000 to Insure com mencement of construction on the Strahorn railroad, was merely touch ed on, C. S. Hudson, chairman of the special Investigating commit tee, asking for a week's extension ' of time. High school students were present to get material for a debate . hinging on the advisability of allow ing the bond issue, and were asked by President Floyd Dement to come back next Wednesday, when he prom ised tbat information would be on tap. . Must Aid Measure. It Is up to Deschutes county to guarantee a big majority for the state road bond Issue," was the dec laration of Mr. Forbes, in speaking of the state bonding measure. "I should advise that the roads com-, mittee of the club map out an active' campaign in this connection." Mr. Forbes explained tbat the is-' aue would not constitute an added ex pense to the tax payers, as the quar ter mill road tax already in effect and the increased auto license fees, doubled by the last legislature, would effectually take care of both princi pal and interest. At the present rate of income this would leave a surplus of $750,000 at the end of ' 20 years, and with the normal in crease in the number of automobiles ' owned tn the state, the surplus should be much greater than this. he asserted. To Send Delegates. He explained in addition that Mult nomah county, according to present rating, would pay 38 per cent of the road tax, and 44 per cent of the li-' cense fees, and that none of the con- iciupiatcu iiuuiu? ouicuio vwuau w made in that county. Paul C. Garrison reported for the roads committee on the work being done to becure improvement on the riud hntivoan tho eifv bnrl tho brick yard. The club voted to send a del egate to aaiem r nuay to auena uie meeting of the Desert Land board, in connection with the proposed op ening of the Bonham Falls segrega tion, and to be present in Portland on Saturday to confer with repre sentatives of the Northwest Tour ists' association in regard to Insur ing that the proper amount of pub licity is guaranteed Bend in the ex penditure of the $45,000 appropri ated by the last legislature for ad vertising purposes in Oregon. . , , . . nnnnrn iir-ninr UUnUlhIUUl LITTLE FEARED GOVERNMENT A RLE TO COPE WITH GERMAN-MEXICAN SIT UATION SCOPE OF ACTIVI TIES WILL BE LIMITED. (By United Preu to the Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, March 28. While realizing the possibility ot trouble from Germans known to be in Mexico, authorities here declared today that the government Is able to cope with the situation, Indications are against real military dangor, it is stated. .-.,. Raids and bordor trouble are the, chief difficulties expected. Indica tions are that many Germans are fleeing Into Mexico from this coun try and concentrating at Torreon. Many tear Internment. Even If the Oermans stir up any trouble in Mexico, the scope of their activities will be limited, ns Car-, ranza, It Is thought, will be unlikely to heed German machinations.' $6,000,000 BOND ISSUE EXPLAINED 4