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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16

Though it was pretty well estab-
lished that the assailant of Hellwig
Breeding early Sunday morning at
German hall was a young man NAM
ed Mark Whattam. the grand jury,
when it made its report this morning,
did not return an indictment against
him Tor the reason that there IS vet
much confusion about the matter,
However. the testimony of the I'M
portant witnesses was written down
and filed so that it may be used lat
er either against the accused himself
or against some of the witnesses who
showed a singular inability to re-
member clearly or to make contrary
statements.
In company with Harold CressweIl,
Roy Temple and Clyde Perkins. all
three school boys in this city, young
Whattam. according to the state
ment Of one of the boys, drove out
to German Hall Saturday evening in
4 buggy and it was these same three
boys who brought him back to PEN
dleton after the cutting affray and
let him out below the city at the foot
of the Nelson grade so that, as one
said. he could beat it,
The young man. who is about 90
years old, has been working on a
ranch near the city and came in to
town Saturday. Last summer he
worked all through harvest on the
ranch of Walter Cresswell and there
he became acquainted with the other
three boys who were also working
there Thus it was that he came to
accompany them to German Hall
Saturday evening.
The origin of the fight lay in a
measure of liquor which had been
taken to the dance. A quarrel was
started by whattam, according to the
story told. with Willie Breeding.
younger brother Of the wounded man,
and another boy because OF the dis
appearance of the liquor. When
whattam undertook to throttle the
younger Breeding, the elder brother
stepped in and pushed him away.
The fight resulted. Whattam drawing
knife and cutting Breeding twelve
times.
The knife was the property of
young Perkins who says he loaned Il
to whattam without any knowledge
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
Competitive Sermons
Featured for Sunday

the size of the congregation. The
one having the largest attendance out
will be banqueted by the other two
al the close of the series
"Sissies" and "Mollycoddles" will
be the title of the first lecture by
Rev. Snyder on next sunday evening,
April is, THE Church and the Tan
so" is the subject chosen by the La
dies Aid for the following Sunday
evening while the men. who have the
third sunday, have given their pas
tor the subject of "The Ideal Moth
er-in-law."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
ALL BALKAN STATES
AWAITING WORD TO
GET INTO THE WAR

the division among themselves of
what remains of European Turkey.
The other is to wrest from Austria
the province of Bukowina and Trans
ylvania, Roumania and Italy, accord
ing to reports in diplomatic circles
here will enter the war simultaneous
ly. For six months a secret agree
ment to that effect is said to have
existed between the two countries.
Roumanias ambitions to take over
Bukowina and Pennsylvania, peopled
by many of her own race, are said
to be equally as strong as Italy's am
bitions for control of Istria and
Trent.
Bulgars TO Help Allies.
Until a month ago Bulgaria's posi-
ton and intentions were uncertain.
On the whole, she was considered as
Continued on page five.l
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
SULTAN or EGYpA

The newly appointed Sultan of
Egypt has narrowly escaped with his
life after the first attempt made to
him. The young repre-
sentative of the British government
in northern Africa is popular but has
some enemies among the faction who
supported the former ruler. Two
shots were fired at the sultan but
both. went wide of the mark.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
Raid on English Capital is
Expected Within Few HOurS-.Latest
Type of DirigibIes are Sent to Cux.
haven and Count Zeppelin is Re.
ported to be There Directing the
Operations.
English Admiralty is Preparing TO Take Steps
to Defend City From BOmbardment From Air

LONDON. April 1e.-while admir-
atty officials conferred today to de.
wise means Of meeting the expected
raid by zeppelins on London. word
was received that German aeroplanes
were dropping bombs within 32 miles
of the city.
With the activity shown by the
aerial arm of the German war ma
chine in the last 3S hours, the au-
thorities here believe an attack may
be made on London in the next few
hours.
A dispatch has been received from
Chatham stating that a German aero
plane dropped several bombs at Fa.
versham, Al miles southeast of Lon
don. Sittingbourne, 80 miles away,
also has been bombarded by airmen.
A British aviator pursued the Ger
man taube at this place and the lat
tersflier fled toward the continent.
Count Zeppelin has arrived at Cux-
haven to direct the expected raid up
on London, according to a dispatch
from Amsterdam. Several Zeppelins
of the most recent type have been
transported from Emden to Cuxhav-
en-.
The German aerial forces are show
ing the greatest activity in their
preparations.
Dispatches received from several
islands off Holland reported that
three Zeppelins were sighted sailing
toward England late yesterday. These
reports apparently confirmed state
ments that three air cruisers took
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
THAW LOSES tST ROUND IN
NEW FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
APPELLATE DIVISION STATE
COURT UPHOLDS ORDER OF
JUSTICE PAGE.

NEW YORK. April 1e.-Harry
Thaw lost his fight before the appel
ate division Of the state supreme
court to permit him to return to New
Hampshire. The court upheld the
order of Justice Page who tried
Thaw for conspiracy as a result of his
escape from Matteawan directing
that he be returned TO that institu-
tion. The next move to prevent
Thaw's return to Matteawan will
come next week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
80 MILLION DOLLARS IN
CONSTRUCTION TIED UP
STRIKE AT CHICAGO CALLS OUT
LARGE BODY OF MEN ON
ALL JOBS.

CHICAGO, Ill. April 1s.-with
$40, 100000 in construction work
brought to a standstill by its action,
$4,000 union carpenters notified the
Building Construction and Employ
ers association that the strike called
yesterday will be fought to its bitter
end. Contractors announced they
would import 10000 nonunion men to
take the strikers places and at tho
same time the union officials prepar.
ed to establish plckets about the vari'
Gus buildings under construction.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
ODD FELLOWS TO OBSERVE
FOUNDIEG OF THE ORDER
CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD
AT MILTON APRIL 90
LODGES To TAKE PART.

The ninety-sixth anniversary as
the founding Of the Independent or.
der OF odd Fellows will be- celebrat.
ed at Milton on Monday. April 20 ana
all OF the three links lodges IN tha
county have been asked to take part.
The local lodges will send up a big
delegation In automobiles. committees
having been appointed 10 arrange ths
trip. John HALEY, Jr. r. mperlntend.
ing the details OF Pcndleton's partiel.
patton.
Tho celebration will he an atl-day
affair with basket lunch az noon.
Lodges from over the county have
been asked 90 bring their hamper,
with them and leave the balance 70
the Milton lodge
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
PACKING PLANT BLOWN UP
FOR SENDING MEAT ABROAD
MAN ARRESTED DECLARES COM
PANY WAS SENDING SUP
LIES TO ALLIES.

KANSAS CITY, April l6.-The po-
lice believe the European war may
furnish the motive for dynamiting a
portion Of the Cudahy packing com
pany's plant Sunday John Mulvihill
was arrested when found carrying dy-
Mantle He declared the company
was shipping meat to England. II the
United States would cut off the sup
ply Of foodstuffs to the allies the war
would end in three weeks. he said
The police are now working on the
theory that statements Of Mulvihin
Indicate the motive that prompted the
attempted destruction OF the plant
and other arrests are expected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
Senator AldriCh of
Rhode Island Drops
Dead in His Home
POWERFUL FIGURE IN POLITI-
CAL LIFE or NATION ILL
FOR MONTHS.

NEW YORK, April 1C.--Nelson w.
Aldrlch, former United States senator
from Rhode Island dropped dead in
his Fifth avenue home today He
had been in poor health for several
months, but his Illness was not con-
sldered serious. He was IA years old
Senator Aldrlch was one of the
most powerful figures IN the old or
ganization of the republican party.
He was particularly famous for his
work as a tariff framer He was an
acknowledged expert upon finance
and was well known in financial cir
cles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
British DeStrOyerS
Forced to Give Up
BOmbarding Coast
BERLIN DECLARES FIRE OF GER
MAN SHORE BATTERIES
VERY EFFECTIVE.

BERLIN, April l6--British de-
stroyers off the Belgian coast. aided
by the heavy artillery of the land
forces bombarded Nleuport and os-
tend Thursday. the war office an
nounced No damage was done. It
was stated. the fire Of the German
guns replying TO the attack forced
the warships to retire.
BERLIN, April 16.--In lombard.
ing the undefended city OF Freiburg
French aviators killed two men and
four children and wounded two men
and eight children, an official state
meme declared.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
RUSSIANS BEATEN
N STRUGGLE FOR
MOUNTAIN PASSES
Vienna Announces Complete Defeat
Of SIavs in Their Attempted In.
vaSiOn Of Hungary.
THREE MILLION men ENGAGED
Most Gigantic Battle In the History
of the World Has Reached a Defl-
mite Conclusion According to Off
cial Statement From the Austrian
War office.

VIENNA, April l6--"The most gi-
ganuc battle in the history Of the
world has resulted In the complete
defeat Of the Russian attempt to
cross the Carpathians
This was the declaration in war
office official statement For more
than month the great forces have
been locked in death struggle which
the Austrian war office said had
reached a conclusion and In which,
the statement said, three million. five
hundred thousand men have been en-
gagged.
The Russian advance has now been
completely halted with enormous
losses, It was stated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16

part in the raid on Essex and suf-
folk county towns last night.
In addition to the Zeppelin and
aeroplane raids BY the Germans in
England. the greatest activity il evil
dent among the aviation corps on the
continent. French aviators have
bombarded German headquarters at
Mezieres and have attacked the milf
tary buildings at Ostend Berlin has
announced the killing OF six and the
wounding of 10 non-combatants at
Freidburg In a French aeropIane
raid. and in retaliation German
aviators dropped seven bombs at Ca
lais. Official reports stated that but
little damage was done.
Bombs dropped at Faversham and
sittingbourne did practically no dam
age. Two German aeroplanes ap-
peared at Sittingbourne The Ger
mans obviously we're on a scouting
expedition.
SHEERNESS, England. April fs.-
A German taube passed Sheerness
this afternoon and for a time it was
believed to have been injured by an
ti-aircraft guns which opened fire.
AS the machine was flying toward
the sea amidst a fire Of British guns.
it was seen TO dip slightly. Watching
crowds sent up cheer but the taube
quickly recovered its balance. rose
higher in the air and disappeared to
the east. 1t is assumed the aero
plane was one of those which drop
ped bombs on Kent towns earlier in
the day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
AROUSED
OVER SINKING Of
GRAIV-LADEN SHIP
Cargo Was Consigned 10 the Dutch
Government Minister of Marine
Conducting Investigation.
GERMAN SUBMARINE BLAMED
Entire Country Is Stirred to Highest
Pitch of Observation-Disclosures Re-
garded As Gravest SO Far As The
Netherlands Concerned Since out
break OF the War.

THE HAGUE, April 16.-Wlth
the entire country stirred to the
highest pitch Of excitement as a re-
suit Of the sinking Of the Dutch
steamship Katwyk, minister Of ma
r!ne Rambonnet continued an lnves-
tigation today into what Is regarded
as the grayest incident so far as Hol-
land is concerned, since the opening
OF the war
Rambonnet announced he is sat
isfied the Katwyk was sunk by a sub
marine. but he refrained from indi-
eating its nationality. As the Kat
wyk carried a cargo Of grain CON
signed to the Dutch government the
incident is regarded as OF the utmost
importance. Holland papers declare
a German submarine sank the vessel
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
LINES MADE FAST
To SUBMARINE F.

WASHINGTON. April ls.-
Two lines are now fast to the
submarine F-4 and others are
being placed in position. Rear
Admiral Moore reported.
"Diyer Dreishak reports
fouled line has been cleared
from the coming tower" the
admiral stated
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
BUNNY RALLIES AND MAY
NOW RECOVER HIS HEALTH

NEW YORK, April l6,-Rallying
suddenly this afternoon, John Bunny,
who was reported dying, improved so
much that physicians believed he
would recover. barring complications
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16

DURHAM, N. H., April l.,-Maine
Uniyersity's baseball team today
clashes on the diamond with New
Hampshire State University.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16

BERLIN, April 16.-The govrn-
ment began an official investigation
into the charges that German sub
marine sank the Dutch steamer Kat
wyk bearing a cargo of wheat con-
signed to the Netherlands govern
ment No official comment could be
obtained, it being evident the govern
ment intended to obtain all the facts
in the case before making an official
announcement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
Mrs. Roosevelt Improving.

NEW YORK, Apr. 16.-Mrs. Roose-
Welt is rapidly recuperating from an
operation. The colonel still remained
at the hospital. however. The nature
Of the ailment was not announced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
NEWS SUMMARY

General.
German aviatOrs fly within S5
miles of London.
Senator AIdrich of Rhode Island Is
dead.
Holland excited over sinking of
grain vessel consigned TO the gov
cTnment.
Russians are beaten In the Carpa-
thians, declares vienna.
Mark Whattanl said to be assaiIant
Of Hellwig Breeding; grand jury does
not indlct.
Good roads executive committee
meets tomorrow to take up plans for
bonding,
Novel competitive church services
are announced.
Wool sales dates for eastern Orc
gon set.
Commercial club committee aids
good roads cause.
Odd Fellows of county 20 celebrate
Goth anniversary OF founding of or
der.
Mayor Kyle OF stanfleId out for
cOmmlssionership
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16
no ADVERTISERS

The East oregonlan has the largest paid
circulation OF any paper In Oregon, east Of
Portland and over twice the circulation In
PendletOn Of any other newspaper.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-16

Continued on page five.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
SEWARD
 ROUTE TO
 BE CHOSEN

SEATTLE, March 27.- An arrival hero from Washington. "a man Of prominence who has close administra- flon connections" says the announce ment Of the location Of the route for the Alaska railroad will be made aome dime nexs week-possibly Mon- day. He says the route will be from Seward taking the Aiaoka Northern line to Kuik, thence through the Suslt- ua valley and Bread pass to Nenana, alsh a sS mile spur Co the MasanusSa coal fields, and ultimately wlth a branch from Mile fs7 on thls route Co Nulato.
 PLANS NEVER CHANGED.
 The informant says that this has been tho route the administration has favored at the t.me. and that the only shins that has held up the an- nouneement has been the delay in arriving at a price for the AlasSa Northern railroad. He says shat the governments has not had any idea of purchasing the Copper River and Northwestern railroad, and that the talk Of it has been due solely to the desire to get a reasonable price from the Alaska Northern railroad, which was asking s4oooooo for it's proper. tl-s and rights.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
oaaowetz Not Hurt

PETROGRAD. March 27.-Ot Osso- wetz. on the Bohr river. the German bombardment has done little dam age. It is reported that 15,O0O Ger mans have fallen in that region. The Germans have relied mainly on their heavy artillery to stem the Russian advance in Northern Poland, but ey- en with their many big guns have not checked the Russian drive. It Is reported, but not confirmed, that at one point in Northern Poland, near the Mazurlan lakes. the Russians are on the threshold of another invasion of German soil.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
). j. HILL URGES BANKS TO LEND
 MORE MONEY


 NEW YORK. March 27.-James J. Hu says that. while the outlook for business this season is good and grow ing better as the money that has been centering In the agricultural states IS finding its way into the channels os trade In payment for purchases, it would be booming if it were not for the settled policy of the bis banks oi New York and other Eastern cities to discourage loans for American de- velopment purposes. He says the bankers of the East are endeavorng to have a vast sum Of money available iu the banks of the country with which to handle the rehabilitation loans that will be placed by the Ma tions of Europe as soon as the war shall have terminated. Hill says that this policy has been decided upon by the bankers for two purposes-tirst, 10 make the United States the bank lng Nation of Che world. and. second. Co get Che big brokerage commissions that will be paid for placing the for cign loans
 Hn has protected against this pol icy. and is endeavoring to show tAe New York bankers that the Ameri- can people will be better prepared to absorb foreign loans if they are per mitted to develop their capacity to produce more Of the products that will be required in Europe when peace shall have been reached He con tends that European purchases of raw material and manufactured articles in the United States will be limited only by American production for sev- cral years after the war ends and that good bushes would dictate that the production should be as large as it Is possible to make it. In this way he says. we would get Che loans. hold che interest bearing security and re- tain here the money loaned.
 HHl is using his influence with the financial interests to induce 9 more liberal lending policy toward those who need the money for development purposes. He says that such a policy is all that is needed to create the most prosperous times in the Amert can Wes, than ever before a.ss Dees experienced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
ALL EUROPE WILL
 BE IN WAR YET

LONDON, March 27-The Rome correspondent of the London Times says. "l am informed that Emperor Francis Joseph, who often writes to the Pope. assured him that 1t was his ardent wish to end the war, but that the defense of the Empires ter ritorial integrity was indispensable. therefore, peace was impossible until the nemy had been driven out of the invaded provinces. Territorial con- sessions on the Western frontier would imply the renunciation Of soy- erignity over the Eastern provinces now held by Russia.
 "The Austrian ambassador is under stood to have remarked to members of his staff that the prospects of peace had diminished instead Of in- creased. and that war threatened to extend until no European country would be left neutral"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
U. $. AFTER MORE
 RUSSIAN TRADE

WASHINGTON. March 27- - Steps have been taken by the Adminissra. ton to negotiate a new treaty or trade and commerce with Russia to supplant the treaty abrogated on Jan. 1, 1914, as result of Russia's dis orimination against American citi- zens on account of race or religious beliefs. Trade opportunities in Rus sia. officials believe, surpass those ID South America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
GREECE URGED
 TO ENTER WAR

ATHENS, March 27.-M. Venizelos, late Prime Minister and leader of the parliamentary majority, says he is convinced that tho new Greek cabi- net will be forced to abandon Greece's neutrality policy and participate with the allies in the operations against constantinople and smyrna. He said:
 "The new government must. before 1t is too late, adopt policy of action. If the government will embrace this policy, give formal assurance. as the leader of the Parliamentary ma iority. that ] will give them loyal sup port. In pursuance of this line Of ac' tion. the quicker a decision is' taken the greater will be the advantages to Greece's interests"
 To @ remark by one of his adher- ents that if such a policy is to be adopted 1t should be safer under venielos Cabinet, venizelos replied that the present moment was not one for a fresh Ministerial crisis. He said:
 "once Greece decides for was 1t will he her army, led by her King, that will have execution and in the Kings military genius and the army's devo- lion the nations have unbounded conh- dence. In that case. therefore, 1t Is unimportant whether Venizelos or Gounarls is In power"
 venizelos stated that once Greece joins the allies, Bulgaria will be fol- low ler example.
 Greece must assist in the dismem- berment of Turkey he said in con. cluding.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
WHITE STAR LINER
 FACES SUBMARINE

LIVERPOOL. March 27.-The story Of a thrilling race through the Irish sea and escape from a German sub marine is told by passengers on the White Star liner Arabic, arriving rom New York. The raider made every ei- fort to get close to launch torpedoes' but the great speed of Che Arabic saved her.
 Soon after entering the Irish sea the outlook discovered the periseope of the submarine. and the race began immediately Orders were giyen to put on full steam, and Che Arabic dashed away for 30 miles. The suo- marine kept up the chase, but was unable to get close enough to launch the torpedo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
Russian Atrocitleo.

LONDON. March 27-A Berlin spec ial says that during the first Rus sian invasion of East Prussia. 10000 houses were burned, 1000 civilians murdered and 5000 Kidnapped Dur ing second invasion of the 15.000 civ. nians who remained in the province up to November 5000 had been mur. dered or Kidnapped by the Russians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
London seea Early Peace.

LONDON. March 27. - That Italy and Roumania, certainly. and Bulgar- ia and Greece. probably. will enter the war in behalf of the Allies Is the con- fdent belief of the war office. It Is hoped that an early movement by them will result in like action by the countries of Northern Europe. and the presentation of such a showing of strength that Germany and Austria will sue for peace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
CONCERTED ATTACK TO
 BEGIN ON oARpANELLEs

ATHENS. March 27- Telegams received last night said that the land forces will begin an attack on the in- ner defenses of the Dardanclles in concert with the allied fleet on the arrival of further warships
 The Peninsula Neck, three miles in width, Is held effectively which cuts the Turkish communications on the Peninsula
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
GERMANS PREPARING
 TO QUIT SIEGE

PETRoGRAD. March 27.-The Ger. mans are preparing to lift the siege of Ossowetz. This action 1t is be- lieyed forecasts their general retreat from the region of the Bour river where they have been trying to ad- vance into Poland. According to the Perograd War Office the Russians hold the master hand because of their unequalled ability to reinforce their army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-27
RUSSIANS GET MANY
 GUNS WiTH PRzEMYsL

PETRoGRAD. March 27.-In addi. ton to l19.6O2 prisonerds, Russia se- cured more than 2.4OO guns. 1000 of which were heavy cannon, with the fall of Pryzemysl. Many of the heavy cannon were of German manufacture and taken to Przenlysl by that coun- try at the time of the first German movement to aid Austria withstand the Russian attack.
 czar cails it "Permys"
 The czar has issued m imperial edict changing the name of Przemysl lo ePermysl1