The Bend bulletin. (Bend, Deschutes County, Or.) 1917-1963, August 21, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextTHE BEND BULLETIN tiik weather Continued Fuilr Tonight unci Tomorrow, VOL. 1 HKND, DEHC1IUTKH COMITY, OREGON, TUMRAY AFTERNOON, AIGIHT 21, 1017 so. ai7 DAILY EDITION 11 MS EXAM FOR THE ARMY 12 TURNED DOWN BY HOARD TODAY. Erie Holt, ex-Pi'lui'lpol of I limit II lull hi lioul, IIIuui-hI .Mail Vil Ti'Htcil Miiny Found Climo to Min imum Wi'luhl Limit. A much aimilli-r po reditu it e of men i:iii'il I Im ix ii I n In (i 1 1 i ii M fur (Ini druft nil .furti'il today liy dm county tun m rlpUiiii hoard, for only 1 1 nut of ;l worn accepted loiluy, while yes terday 70 par emit of tilt) mi'ii xnn hint wiirn duolurod physically fit. No new claims for exemption liuil been flli'il toilny, it was announced. Nunc of tho man rejuelcd ynsleriliiy ware ni't't'OUiri on wronil tests, so thut tlic now munilK 38 accepted out of 03 oxnmliiail thin week. Tim biggest man who linn ynt up pKiiiuil before tha board wuh tested III In mornliiK whim Eric I', Holt, ex prlnolpul of tint 1 1" ml high school, ii. iw engaged In nrmy Y. M. (,'. A. work, rn mo up for examination. Itln ' weight whs 201 pound, unit ha wan declared to ha physically perfect with Hi i' exception of broken down un-hes. m ll I'll cuiiMijI hi rejection. Ho lur tliU week, an unusuully largo num- tier of thn man appearing buforn the lion rd Iihvo been found to ha undnr weight, or perilously close to thn min imum allowed. Eleven (Juullfy. Result for today worn as follows: Passed Paul A. Hcogglus, Frank 8. Francis, Stanley Hmltti, llnnry X. Fowler. Hon II. Morrli. John If. Johnaoii, F.rnost Olaon, Chester A. Drown, Irving II. Horner. Unorgo II. Barclay and Lewis It. ftlco. Failed Ivan U. Murphy, Ivor Hendrlckson. Ray' F. Cleveland. Will , turn E. Searcy, Edward 0. Gutflelsch. ' N. J. Man-hand. Himry I. McKlm. J til II Wallaro. Ward II. Coble, Krlc I. Bolt. II. W. i'aape and George II. Hoaglund. MUST NOT HAMPER RECRUITS IN ARMY a rmvdcr Forbid I's of Trunks and Una and Commando Mm to Take Only Immediate NeceaaiUra. (Hr United Prttr Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, Am. 21. 1, ovliig mother, sweethearts and kind friends muni not load down the eraftod man with clothes and com forts, whon tho soldiers itart to camp on Scptnmbar 6, Provost Marshal Ocneral Crowdor ruled today. Trunks ra forblddon, and suitcases and hand Im kk will bo frowned upon. Tho War Department rocommanda that tho men bring only the necessary xollct articles, and one change ot lln- 4 in and under clothes In a neat small Inindlo. BLACKLEG OW L AVlu'fl.ESALN VACCINATION ON crane prairie is completed AND DANGER IH RELIEVED TO UK AT AN KM). UNDER CDNTRO " Completing their tosk ot vaccinat ing nearly 1000 young cattle on th t'rnno Pralrla rnngo against black leg, owners of animals grazing In that sactlou started on their ruturn trip to Hand this afternoon, Acting , Forest Supervisor V, V. Harpham was advised by tolophona today. Tho blncklog situation at Crnno Prnlrlo Is now woll undnr control, only one hood of stock having tiled lneo vaccination wsb begun Inst wook fend with Inoouliitlon aomplotod and unnltury moasuros flnlshod, chance of tho contlmiunoo of tho throatonod epldomlc this yoar Is practically elim inated. As a precautionary moasuro, It Is understood that tho stockmon will cnntlnuo to vncclnato young stock for Hoveral snaRons, until the tnlcro-or-JtnnlBms causing the dlsoase, have (tied of old ago. Nation Wide Strike Will be Averted by American Government (llr ITnlUd I'rm toTlw Daily llull. llnl WAHIIINOTON, It. C, Aug. 21. A natlnn-wldo ulrlkn In steel shipyards working undnr government coutructs, will be prevented by wuga Increases puld by the government, U was leuriind toduy, In Its first clVxIi with organlxi'd luhor, tho guv- ernmnnt will reiMigiilxo that tho Increased cost ot living wurrauts hlglier wugoH, A r Inn I declHlon will be left with a eommlllKO of three mem- Iiith appolnli'd by the I'n-sldeut, yttmuot (louipers n ml the. ship- plug bourd. SHEVLIN-HIXON MEN MAY JOIN FORESTERS I rnn k It. I", line mill I'uul llomiii-r I'luii In Jnln Iteicliiiriit lli'Mtlni'il for Hervliw In 'Mime. Wlibln the near fulure, Krunk It. 1'rlni'u and I'uul Hohuht, both of The Hliiivllii-lllxon office force, will leave to miter I lie special forestry regiment, according to their present plans. Mr. Prince tin a iniiile his uppllcution for a taplaliiry or u lieutenancy, and be cause of Ills experience In the lumber business, will have an excellent chance of receiving tho desired com mission. Tho forestry regiment is recruited from expert woodsmen und men hav ing had experience In some branch of tho lumber Industry. Although being organlied for apedul servlro In France, tho regiment will receive preliminary training In tho ordinary army routine before being sent across the water. DANGER OF FIRES VIRTUALLY AT END Rata Ktnrnvi I'ul Out Moat lanrerous ItUxeo, and (irfatly lrlle C'ondltliins. (Br trailed Tnm to U R.nd Bullrtla) 8KATTLK. Wash., Aug. 21. After flroa which at times endangered some ot tbo most valuable timber In the Pacific Northwest, the fire danger now' Is probably over for the rest of the season, tlmbermon said here to day. Cloudy akles prevail over west ern Washington and Oregon and rain lu most districts has put out most fires and greatly relieved conditions. I'atrollng will nbt be lessened, how evor, until all danger of fires la past, as tlmhermen admit the woods might bacomo dry enough this year for more serious tiros. ITALIANS TAKE TKCTON I)KAI AND WOl'MIKI), AS KKHl'IT OK VK8TKIIDAVS GKKAT DKIVK, Wll.l, ItKACH AS 1.AIK1K A M'MilKIt, KSTIMATK. (Ily Unltrnt Pre to the nond Ilullotln) HOMK, Aug. 21. Italy's prisoners In Italy's groatost drlvo against the Austrlans, conducted yesterday, linn reached 10.000. It Is soml-otflclally reported that the Teuton doad and wounded will reach ns Inrgo a num ber. Italian airmen roported despernto efforts on the part of the enemy to roouforce broaches In tho lino. Pris oners declure urgent calls have been sent to tho German troops In Russia for help. Tho unprecedented fury of the Italian nttacks, It Is belioved. Is undormlnlng tha nuoralo ot the Austrlnn forces. BUSINESS MEN TO HEAR EVANGELIST Continuing tho mootlngs nt tho Bond DuptlHt church, Evangelist t-un-lotto, former Y, M. C. A. sccrotnry, will speak on the subject, "Up a Troo, or a Business Men's Conversion." All business men are especially Invited to hear tho evening's sermon, Tha ad dress contains much of Interest to others as 'well, the evangelist de clares. 10.000 GAPTVES NATIONAL ARMY WILL KEEP COOL WITH THIS 4 if Photos by American Prws Asaoclatlon. Au Iceinaklng machlua wlilcb will ho found at all the cautoumciits where will he stationed. Ou the right are soldiers with a flat piece of Ice sucb aa Is BEND IS TOO GOOD, SAYS POLICE CHIEF City's Virtue In of Ho IIIk " Crude 'Mint Mxon ItellvvcM ItciM-tlim 'Ih Nearly Due. i Chief or Police Nixon Is fearful, (lend Is too good, ho suys. Tho last time thut the city approached the slate of virtue now enjoyed, ll was tho forerunner of a period of uuus ual activity for the police and coun ty authorities. The only case in po lice court In more thun a week's time has been one cologne and Jamaica ginger drunk, and us far as criminal activities are concerned, there haven't been any for at least double that time. It's too good to be true, pessi mistically decides Chief Nixon. "Look out for a reaction," he warns. FORD AGENCY IS . . TO BE MOVED SOON llulldfng Being Built by I,. I,. Kox Will lie Two Htnrlm, ami SO by 123 Feet. The local Ford agency will prob ably be In the new quarters now being built by h. L. Fox. about the middle ot September. The first story of the building, which is to be 60 by 126 feet. Is going ahead rapidly and will be finished as soon as possible. E. P. Joch, manager ot the local agency, haa arranged that the display room will bo conveniently located between the rest room In front, and the stock room. This position also makes It near the office. Comfort and con venience will be tho keynote In tho rest room. DR. J. II. CONNARN GIVEN COMMISSION Im-h1 DrntJst Made First Lieutenant Will Continue Practice In Rend I'littl Middle of October. Dr. J. If. Con nam received his commission this morning as first lieutenant In the Dental Reserve corps of the United States army. He took his examination early In tho summer, and was notified two weeks ago Hint his commission would prob ably be granted. Dr. Connarn expects to continue tho practice ot dentistry In Bend un til the middle of October, whou ho will probably rocelvo his cull. ARIZONA MINES TO RESUME WORK SOON (Hr United Tresi to tho told Bulletin) MIAMI, Ariz., Aug 21. The Mi ami copper mines will resume work on Wednesday morning, It is authen tically roported. Llouteiinnt Colonel donrgo White, commanding, an nounced thnt the government Is very anxious work be resumed at tha mines. He declared that public meet ings which might 'bo considered dotrl montal to law and ordor, will not be permitted. FRISCO MAYOR HAS ANTI-STRIKE PLAN (Ily United Trw to the Bend Bullotln! SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21. Mayor Rolph announced tndny that ho has a plan for the ending of the stroet car strike Immediately. He refused to divulge the plan until he has conferred with certain porsons. H r FOREST START KK.IIT NOW KKPOKTKD lil'RNING AS KKHC1.T OF KKCKNT I.KJ1IT XI. NO KTOItM WORST 1.4 AT KOI ARK LA K K. Coming as the aftermath of last week's llghluliig storms, seven fires are now burning In different parts of the Deschutes nutlonal forest, while one more In the Crater national for est close to the boundary of the Des chutes division. Is also receiving the attention of fire fighters working un der the direction of the" local forestry office. Rain 'which accompanied the atorm, prevented the fires becoming manifest. at once, but .now 4he Ires are In some Instances becoming' a serious menace. The worst, Acting Supervisor V. V. Harpbam reported. Is burning in the vicinity of Square Lake, In the But tles Lake country. A crew of 12 men Is now on the ground, but ac cording to latest reports, the fire bad not been brought under control. Ranger Perry South la in charge ot men fighting the Cottonwood Creek tiro, the only one outside ot the Deschutes forest limits, and two others, one between Corral Springs and the East Deschutes river, and one 16 miles from Crescent, on the Klamath Falls road. A blaze four miles from the Sum mit stage station is being looked after by Ranger W. O. Harrlman, while Burton Onoy Is In charge of the forc es combatting three fires reported in close proximity in the Crane Prairie district. CHEVROLET MAKES CALIF.-OREGON TRIP T. H. Foley Traveled Over 1802 Miles During Vurntnon Rot urns Through Mackenzie 1'u.vs. The Mnckenzio Pass continues to be tho popular short cut to many Wlllnmetto Vnlley points for travel ers from this part of. the country. T. H. Foley, manager of tho Bend Wator, Light & Power Company, re turned from his California trip by way of the Pass from Eugene, In his trip, Mr. Foley covered over 1800 miles, in his Chevrolet, but actually traveling only about nine days, the remainder of the time being spent in visiting Eugene, Snu Francisco and other California points. In going to California the trip was ma do through Alturas, Redding and Rod Bluffs: Roturnlug the trip was through Sacramento, Redding and Dunstnulr to Ashland and Eugene. Mr. Foley will make a return trip over tho Mackenzie Pass to Eugene In a tow days. Tho worst roads were encountorod between Redding and Dunsmulr. HINDENBURG IS ON THE EASTERN FRONT (By United Preu to tha Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 21. Field Marshal von Hendenburg is personally conducting the Austro Gorman operations against the Russa Rouuianian troops, Russian -cablegrams received here today said. HRES AFRESH v.. the national army of drafted men turned out by tbo machine. BUTTE MINERS SEE VICTORY IN STRIKE Companies Xmv Have Is Than 20 Per Cent of the Men Needed, Is Kti-lkors' Statement. (Br United Pre to the Brad Bulletin) BUTTE, Mont.. Aug. 21. The I strikers will win. The companies now have less than 20 per cent of the men needed, and this 20 per cent Is not composed ot miners, only shovelers. This, summarized, is the hopeful outlook of the 12.000 striking Butte miners today, as expressed In the Strike Bulletin, the official publica tion ot the strikers. "We are out to win, and we are bound to win," the Bulletin declares. "We have shown that we can with stand any assault, owing to our thor ough organization, as well as our re fusal to be sidetracked by false Is sues. "We are asking only for those things to which we, as free men, are entitled,... v ..a,..,. we demand the unconditional abolition of the 'rustling card.' "We demand that our wages be fixed In proportion to the cost ot living, regardless of the price of cop per, which the companies can, and do I manipulate to suit themselves. "Lastly, we demand that the mines be made safe." HUGE SNAKE TRACKS SEEN BY FISHERMEN ReptUes on Deschutes Leave Trails Hlx Inches Wide, Reported by Men Returning to Rend. That snakes ot an enormous size hitherto never known to exist in the Pociflc Northwest, are in the country bordering the Deschutes 10 or 12 miles above Bend, is the report of campers returned from recent fishing trips. Tracks have been found In the dust, fully six inches wide, it Is averred, and one angler followed a track leading from the river, for nearly two miles In the hope of run ning down his snakeship, but the track , was lost in the underbrush. Residents of the section are in clined to be dubious as to whether so large a reptile is really making Its habitat in Central Oregon, but those telling the story declare that the tracks speak for themselves. AMMUNITION DUMP RAIDERS' TARGET ( By United Prew to the Bend Bulletin) LONDON, Aug. 21. British naval airplanes 'last nlgbt dropped manv tons of explosives on the ammunition dump at the Mtddlekerke German works at Burgeolse, the Admiralty announced. HOGS SELL AT $20 IN CHICAGO TODAY (By United Pros to the Bend Bulletin) CHICAGO, Aug. 21 The ho mar ket continued Its upward trend this morning, pork selling at S20 a hun dred. $50,000,000 LOAN IS MADE TO BRITISH (By United Preas to the Bend Bulletin) WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 21. The Treasury Department of the United States today loaned Great Britain $50,000,000, making a total ot loans to the Allies ot $1,969,- 400,000. E BY ALLIES L GREATEST BATTLE OF WAR NOW ON. FRONT IS 430 MILES Concentration of Weapons Exceeds All Previous Combats Every Movement Against Germans , Strategically Timed. By Henry Wood, (United Pre Surl CorrapondenL) WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES. Aug. 21. The world's greatest bat tle Is being fought here today. From the seacoast to the Swiss frontier. more than 430 miles, the Allied forc es are conducting a practically con tinuous offensive. The French as sault at Verdun completed the chain of battle welded into gigantic action unprecedented in its power and ex tent. The combined French, German and British artillery Is probably the greatest concentration of Weapons for a single attack that' the whole war has seen. ' . German prisoners reported1 that hundreds are deserting from the Teu tonic army because of the pressure of Allied artillery. Picked German troops were flung' violently, out vainly, against four points on the French front last night. All the French ground was held. MOVES COORDINATED. LONDON, Aug. 2I.GeneraI Haig today reported that the British fire repulsed the third, and most power ful ot German counter attacks to re gain ground to the southeast ot Ep esy. . The assault was made after a violent artillery preparation, behind a vast sheet of flame. Fighting waa. of the most violent character.. England, France, Italy and Bel- glum today joined in the greatest united offensive yet directed -against Germany. Every move was strate gically timed, and coordinated. AUSTRIAN DEFENSES TAKEN, ANNOUNCED (By United Pre to the Bend Bulletin) ' ROME. Aug. 21. The capture ot well organized enemy defenses be-' tween Corite Selo near the fortress of Steriolokava, was officially an nounced today. ' BRITISH LABORITES TO GO TO STOCKHOLM (By United Pre to the Bend Bulletin) LONDON, Aug. 21. By a vote of, 1.234.000 to 1.231,000. the Labor party of England decided today to. participate In the Stockholm peace -conference. ENGLAND FIRST TO ANSWER POPE VATICAN ASSIRKD THAT PON TIFF'S PEACE PLAN WILL RE EXAMINED IN BENEVOLENT,' SERIOUS SPIRIT. ( tT uiiiivu i tos w in oena Duiieun; L- LONDON, Aug. 21. England, the first belligerent to answer the Pope's peace suggestions, sent a note to the Vatican today declaring that the plan would be examined in a benevolent, serious spirit. Cardinal Garparla, papal secretary ot state, expressed hut gratification at the response. PEACE MUSt WAIT. WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 21. President Wilson postponed discus sion with the cabinet on the Pope's peace proposal, in order to give his undivided attention to war work. IS 1