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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
INFANTRY IS ACTIVE
IN AS|AT|C TURKEY
czAR,s FORCES ACTIVE SOUTH OF
BLACK SEA AND WEST
OF PERSIA.
RUSSIANS HEAD FOR BAGDAD
Junction With British Forces is Evil
Smelling Near verdun-Ger-
mans Enter British Trenches,
But Are Elected.

London, May 15.-Asiatic Turkey is
the only war theater where infantry
actions of Importance are reported.
On the line in France and Belgium,
and in the Austro-Itilian theaters there
have been minor engagements. On the
Russian front Commandments alone
are in progress.
The Russians and the Turks are con-
tinuing their attacks and counter at
tacks in the region south Of the Black
sea littoral, and also west of the Per
sian border, where the Russians are
endeavoring to force their way into
the Mesopotamia region, with Bagdad
and junction with the British forces
farther south their evident detectives.
Turks RepuIse Russians.
To the northwest of Erzerum, in the
Kope mountain region, Constantinople
reports the repulse, with heavy losses,
Of Russian attacks to regain lost posi-
tions. Petrograd admits that in this
general region around Erzingan and
Ashkala, the Turks forced their ad-
vance guards to retire at some places,
but says the Ottoman forces desisted
in their attacks after having suffered
extremely heavy casualties.
Farther south, to the east Of Mosul,
the Russians are throwing fresh
force into the attacks directed against
the Bagdad region. Here they have
occupied the Rowanduz region, which
lies some 100 miles north of Kasr-I-
Shirin, where they were last reported
to be operating. This would place the
Russian troops at points about 22O
miles north and 120 miles northeast
of Bagdad.
The region of LIE Mort .Homme,
northwest Of Verdun, again Is under
heavy bombardment, while east of the
Mouse an intermittent cannonading is
in progress. No infantry attacks have
been attempted. The Germans sue
ceeded in entering British trenches in
the Ploegsteert wood, but we're i'm
mediately elected, while British pa
trolls captured German trenches south
of La Bassee canal The Germans are
showing considerable artillery activ-
ity against numerous sectors held by
the British.
The destruction of another Zeppelin
is reported in an Exchange telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen. It is said
the Zeppelin was brought down off the
west coast Of Norway, and that three
British destroyers went in pursuit of
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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
colorado,a Militia In Bad.

Denver, Col.-Adjustant General H.
P. Gamble has requested the resigna.
ton of all officers of the staff de.
partments and of the field and staff,
in letters which stated that the resig-
nations were requested in order that
'such action may be taken as will pro-
mote the welfare" of the Colorado ma
tional guard.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
SPORTING ITEMS
Jess Willard and Fred Fulton are
matched for a fight next Labor day.

Jess Willard and Fred Fulton are
matched for fight next Labor day.
Colfax won the annual Whitman
county (Wash) high school track meet
with 80 points.
Brooklyn leads the National, Spo
kane the Northwestern, and Vernon
the Pacific Coast leagues Monday last.
Athletes of Yale university Saturday
won the annual dual meet with Har-
ward and thereby gained permanent
possession of the five-year trophy.
The Hartline high schol won the
Grant county (Wash.) track and field
meet, scoring "a points. Ephrata was
second with 35 points and Coulee City
third with Is points.
Carl Limberg, an automobile racer,
and R. Pallotti, his mechanician, lead
Ing the field in the 18th lap Of the
150-mile race for the Metropolitan tro-
ply, were killed when their machine
crashed into guard rail at New York
city Saturday.
BY winning the relay event Of the
interscholastic championship meet at
Pullman recently, the North Central
high school team of Spokane won the
Inland Empire track title. Evan Pear
son of North Central was the high in.
dividual point winner of the meet with
16A points.
Inability Of the w. s. G. sprinters to
stand up under the hard grind In the
relay race Saturday lost them the clos
est and most exciting dual track meet
ever held at Pullman, Wash, Idaho
winning, sc to IS, when Massey cross
ed the tape 20 feet ahead of Schachler
in the final event. e&
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19

The best grades Penang and Amboy.
ma, come from the Malay archipelago,
where they are slowly dried over
wood fires, and SO retain their full
form and bright color. These are
mostly sold whole-seldom ground.
The lower grades, Zanzibar and
Pemba, come from islands off the
southeast coast of Africa, and are
dried on mats in the sun, thus be.
coming shriveled and dark in color.
These are used whole, and for grind
ing and represent three-quarters of
the worlds supply. Their use is we'll
known for f1avoring and preserving
food condiments and as a medicine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
Sunday Wac Mothers, Day.

The second Sunday in May-"Moth.
er's day." was originated by the late
Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. In
1907, Miss Jarvis had invited friend
to spend the second Sunday in May
with her, to commemorate the date of
her mothers birth. On this day she
announced her plan for a national OBJ
servance Of Mothers day"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
TEN PEOPLE KILLED
IN BUILDING WRECK
ROOF CRASHES IN, BuRYING
AKRON, O., DINERS UNDER
TONS OF DEBRIS.
ONLY A FEW MAKE ESCAPE
Work of Excavation Next to the Build
ing Is Blamed for Disaster-Two-
Story False Front Topples Over
on Structure, Carries Death.

Akron, Ohio, May 15.-Ten persons
we're killed and nearly a score injured
Monday evening when the old Beacon
Journal building, occupied by the
Crystal restaurant, collapsed as re-
suit of blast Of dynamite in an ad-
Joining excavation.
A tremendous roar, echoing the
screams of dying people, brought
thousands to the scene of the disaster,
in the heart Of Akron's business dis
trict.
A great pile of ruins, broken tim
bers, twisted steel and tons of brick
and mortar buried the victims who, a
moment before were dining in the res.
taurant.
Proprletors Make Escape.
George Ferris, who, with his brother,
owned the restaurant, escaped from
the kitchen with cook and two dish.
washers, but all were injured by fall
ing bricks.
Blasts of dynamite, set off in an ex-
cavation for a new building directly
north Of the restaurant, unsettled the
foundation. The restaurant was one
story structure with a two-story false
front, and the latter, topping back
ward, added weight Of many tons to
the falling roof.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
League Ball Schedule at Spokane.

League Ball Schedule at Spokane.
The official list Of home dates an,
the clubs to oppose Spokane at Nats
torium park this season is as follows
With Great Falls:
May 15, Is, IL, 10, 10, 20, 81.
With Tacoma:
May 20, 80, 80.
With Seattle:
June 5, 6, z, 8. 9, 10, IL.
With Great Falls:
June IL, 10, IA, Is, 16, II, 10.
With Vancouver:
June 10. 20, 81, %. %, "a, 25.
With Tacoma:
July 10, II, -, 10, IA, 15, 16.
With Butte:
July 81, Aug. I, 2, 3, 4, s, 6.
With Tacoma:
Aug. IA, is, 16, II, Is. 10, 20.
With Vancouver:
Aug. 81, Sept. /, 2, 3, 4, 4.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
MEXICAN BANDITS KILL "a,
WRECK TRAIN, NAB FORTUNE
Some Passengers Escape and Hike 8
Miles In Bare Feet-Funston
Plans Border Lid.

/, Eagle Pass, Texts.-Twenty-four per-
sons were killed, 1t was stated Tues
day, by authorities in Piedras Negras,
opposite here, in derailment by BAN
dts Of through passenger train from
Mexico City to Laredo, Friday, be-
tween Queretaro and Empalme Con
zales. Reports from Laredo gave the
number Of dead as eight. The bandits
carried away all the valuables they
could find as well as much Of the pas
sengers' clothing.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
RURAL CREDITS PASSED HOUSE.
Similar Measure Already Has Been
Approved by Senate.

Washington.-The Glass rural credit
bill providing for federal farm loan
board and system of IL land banks
passed the house Monday by vote of
295 to 10. A similar measure already
has passed the senate, and the differ
ences probably will be worked out
soon in conference.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19

the Just thing, to trade at the little
home town with those you know,
those whose prosperity and happiness
are in your hands?
For it is written, ''Thou shalt love
thy neighbor as myself"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19
POWDER BLAST KILLS FOURTEEN
Injured Number 80 at Dupont Rejauno
Plant In New Jersey.

Gibbstown, N. J.-At least IA men
were killed and about 80 injured in
terrific explosion at the Repauno plant
of the Du Pont Powder company near
here. The blast occurred in the build
ufactured and wrecked that structure
and three others.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19

1t is not the shortage in the crop of
new ideas that causes trouble, but the
lack of ability to discriminate between
the wheat and the tares.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19

These are the first photographs of
Verdun since the Germans began
there the greatest battle Of history
The upper picture shows glimpse of
a street in the town, and the destruc-
ton wrought. The lower picture
shows French soldiers being rushed to
various points on the line by one Of
the 5000 automobiles used by the
French to bring up reinforcements.
even when other treatments have been
doctors all over the country for twen-
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19

It is generally unwise to be over
venturesome, but You will never get
beyond where you are now IL you do
not venture some.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-05-19

The man who has lost the inclination
to self-development has lost the ability
to impart development to any enter
prise with which he is connected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

such property as she herself owns and
for $1,000 suit money She and her
husband were married in this city In
1894 and as long ago as 10 years, she
alleges her husband began upon a
course of cruel and inhuman treat
nent, cursing her, slapping her false
ly accusing her, threatening to kill
her and in other ways making her life
burdensome. On one occasion he
fired a shotgun in the house to fright
EN- her. she alleges. She charges that
he is addicted to drink. She alleges
that he has a half interest In prop.
erty owned by him and his brother
jointly and alleges that their holdings
in land, stock and equipment is worth
between $4,000 and S25O,OOO. Be
sides he has land worth $4,000 in his
own name, she alleges. She makes
Manuel Pedro party to the suit and
asks a restraining order to prohibit
the sale or transfer of the property
w. NJ Peterson Is her attorney.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
AWARDS ARE MADE
BY 4TH COMMITTEE

Prize awards were made yesterday
By the Fourth of July committee as
follows;
Best decorated automobile-Dr
Idleman and Ingram.
Second best decorated auto
Charles Koch.
Best Plug Ugglies-Vera Temple,
&uriel Peringer.
Best Charlie Chaplin-Harold Nor
ris
Best lady masquer-Flo Williams.
Second best lady masquer-Miss
Packer.
Best gentleman masquer -- Clark
Dunlap.
Second best gentleman masquer-
T. c. Conklin.
Best sustained lady characters
Mrs Gable and Blanche Jones.
Second best sustained characters
Lille Stockton and Mrs. Mitchell.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
MILITIAMEN WILL Be BACK
HOME WITHIN FOUR MONTHS

WASHINGTON. July g. Unless
untoward events develop, the militia
men stationed on the border will be
back in their homes within four
months. However, the president and
his staff are seriously wondering how
to fill their places.
When the glamor Of a prospective
war wanes, the militiamen will avoid
camp drudgery and return home
Policing the border is considered a
regular army job.
Pershing's forces doubtless will re-
turn to the border shortly for there
is no reason for continuing them in
Mexico longer, it was privately admit.
ted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Autos in Collision.

The first accident of the day yes
terday resulted in considerable dam
age to the Jeffrey automobile of Roy
Cannon of Athena. MIR. Cannon and
the Penland auto truck were travel
ing on Court street in opposite direc-
tions near the Cat.,olic church and
when only a short distance apart. an
other ear, driven by Miss Pedro,
swung in from a side street Miss
Pedro stopped his car but To avoid
hitting it, Mr.. Cannon swerved his car
and ran directly into the truck. The
radiator, one wheel and a running
board Of his car were smashed and
the lamps of the truck were broken
and the radiator cracked
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Young Man Returns Home

Because he sustained a severe frac-
ture Of one leg when boy leaving
the bone in slightly abnormal condt-
ton. Byron Chamberlain, well known
local young man, was not permitted
to enlist with an Idaho company. He
left few days ago for Boise and pre-
sented himself for medical examina-
ton but though he pleaded to be al
lowed 10 join the militia and go to the
border, the surgeon in charge refus-
ed TO pass him because of the slight
defect. He returned home last week
much disappointed. Except for the
trouble mentioned. Mr.. Chamberlain
was found to be in perfect physical
condition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

A minor accident occurred at
Roundup Park yesterday afternoon
during the program when Arthur G..
Means and f. L. Pittman of Umatilla
fell through the bleachers. They were
sitting on that section OF the bleach
ers just east Of the grandstand and
over the entrance to the grandstand.
During the girls fifty yard dash
both got to their feet and the foot.
board broke in two Both fell about
fifteen feet and were stunned Means
as cut on the chin in falling and
Pittman sustained a blow on the head
They We're placed in an auto and Dr.
Best accompanied them to his office.
They both soon recovered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Fire Starting in
Hay Stack Beside
Barn Burns Place
STRUCTURE OWNED BY JAMES
DUKE is TOTALLY DESTOY-
ED; LOSS $500.

Only one fire marked Pendleton's
celebration Of the Fourth OF July. The
barn OF James Duke at S27 Hazel
street burned to the ground between
s and $50 last evening, the loss being
about $400.
The fire started in stack OF hay
which was beside the barn. The cause
is not known though It is believed to
have been started by fireworks. The
stack and barn were mass Of flames
before the alarm was turned in at
sis, and, when the fire department
arrived, the property was doomed.
There was no stock in the barn.
Fire Chief Rlngold calls attention
to the ordinance prohibiting the stack
ing Of hay next to any building in the
city limits
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Aircraft In Big Demand.

LONDON, July 5,-Major Baird
representative of the Aerial Comms-
sion in the house OF commons, said
that the demand for flying machines
at the front was enormous Recently
as many as "a flew across to the field
OF operations In one day, he added.
in illustrating the demand and the
manner in which it was being met
In admitting that in one case an
airman had taken a British machine
by mistake to a German hangar in
Belgium Major Baird commented
that these mistakes occurred on both
sides. Recently, he said the Germans
inadvertently had presented the Brit
ish with a brand new Fokker.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
And Tom Had to Walk.

Tom Robertsons friends are enjoy
ing some fun at his expense today as
a result Of an experience he had with
his automobile. Monday night he
drove his machine up in front of the
st. George and left it standing while
he went inside When he came out
the car was gone. Tom at once noti-
fled the police and sheriff and spent
the night himself searching the town
All day yesterday he walked wherever
he wanted to go and cursed silently
the thief who stole his car just before
the celebration. This morning he
learned that his machine was in the
garage all day yesterday Whoever
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Indians Break Camp.

After holding their regular Fourth
Of July campmeeting at the old agency
the Indians of the Tutuilla mission to-
day took down their tents and are
moving back to their homes Their
services began last Wednesday and
were completed yesterday with a big
dinner at which $50 sat down. A
number of whites celebrated with
them. among the number being Rev
f. J. Connor, Methodist minister at
Lapwai, Idaho, and stephen Reuben
an officer in his church. Rev. Morri-
son, Presbyterian, of Connell, Wn,,
came over for the day as did Rev,
Boudinot Seeley Of Portland who had
been at Milton. Rev. Seeley left to-
day for Baker.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

What promises to be a hard fought
divorce suit was started today when
Mrs. Flora NJ. Pedro brought suit
against her husband, Frank Pedro,
Well known sheepman. She. asks fSr
the custody of the minor daughter,
Margarita, for $4,000 cash alimony
for 800 per month alimony as long as
she remains unmarried, for $50 per
month for the support of the dau-
ghter during her minority. for title to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Kern to Confer With Officers.

Dr. NJ, S. Kern, who has been ac-
tive in trying to organize a prospec-
tive company of militia here, left yes
terday for Portland where he will
confer with former military officers
there who are preparing TO organize
regiment in the event of another
call He received a wire Monday ev-
ening asking him whether Pendleton
could contribute 200 men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Fnurth Nets II nrrnks.

The police court aftermath OF the
Fourth of July celebration this morn
ing showed that IL at least celebre l.
ed not wisely but roo well, That
number were docketed for having im-
bioed 100 freely and eight of the
number contributed $40 each to the
city The other three took five iIvs
il jail. The police report there was
very itie disturbance considering the
number of people in the city. s1me
difficulty was encountered in enforc.
ing the special traffic regulations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Anto Takes Fire: Burns Un.

The slx-cylinder Apperson belonging
10 the Parker Taxi Co. took fire last
evening on the grade above Sake and
Just below the Duff place and was
practically destroyed, Walter Bovee,
nephew of Mr., Parker, was driving
and was enroute to Cayuse in answer
70 a call, The car suddenly began
hackfiring, he said, and by the time
he got out was in flames, He could
do nothing but let the car burn. Mr..
Parker had the car insured.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Home FROM Yellowstone.

Ed smoky Nolf of the grocery de-
partment of AleXanders has returned
from an automobile tour of Yellow
stone Park, made in company with
Mr., and Mrs. Herman Peters and Miss
Louise Knight. He returned by train
and the others will arrive in about a
week
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Nice window Display.

One Of the many patriotic window
displays yesterday was that of Charles
f. Heard, insurance agent. One thou
sand silver dollars were in one pile
and six dollars in another, represent
ing the amount a farmer would re-
oeive on six dollar policy for grain
protection, 1t was carrying out the
idea.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

LARAMIE, Wyo. July 5.--Fanned
by high wind, forest fire near Fox
Park, In the Medicine Bow National
forest is reportd to be spreading rap
idly.
Destruction Of considerable valu-
able timber is threatened.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

William Thaw, the American, ono
of the most daring among the avia-
tors with the French army, whose
feats over Vcrdun have often been
mentioned in the French official re-
ports, was wounded while fighting a
German machine high over the fort
ress While he was in Paris GONZALES
cling he received the cross of the Le'
glon Of honor for his bravery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
Forest views to Go East

EUGENE, ore, July 5.-Prospective
eastern investors in oregon timber
have ordered pictures taken in Ore.
gon forests.
Joseph Tuttle, a Eugene photog-
rapher, is at work making views Of
forests In and about Lane county to
supply the order. He will send pho
tographs of timber in both the Cas-.
cade and the coast regions
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
COUNTY Court Meets.

The county court is today begin
ming its regular July session. \ num-
Der of road matters will be brought
to the attention of the court at this
session
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

David Eaton OF Fond du Lac, Was,
who has Just celebrated his Tooth
birthday. is addicted to a pipe which
he started smoking at the age Of rs He
arises at a m. daily.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

A marriage license was issued this
afternoon to Bert Peterson. local au-
tomobile man, and Mary Cordelia
Dabney. The latter was formerly Mrs
Glen Rust.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
IA GRANDE STARS WIN.
first: Miss Purdy and Miss Hazen,
Umatilla Agency second.
Mixed Doubles.
Hazen

first; Miss Purdy and Miss Hazen,
Umatilla Agency second.
Mixed Doubles.
Mrs Reiff, Baker and r. II. Horne
Pcndleton, first; Castle and Castle,
Baker, second; Mrs. A. c. Hampton
c O. Rinehart, Pendleton, third.
Detailed Scores.
Mems Singles-King VS.. Atwood
SO, 6-1 Kroesch VS.. Young, 60, 6-l.
Finals. King vs.. Kroesch 6-2 So:
default.
Mems Doubes-Hurspool and
Kroesch vs. Kearns and Brooks 62
6-2. King and Frees, vs. Larson and
Binger, default Finals, King and
Frees vs. Hurspool and Kroesch, 3-6,
SO. So, 6-3.
Ladies' Singles-Semi-fi finals Cas-
tie vs. Hampton, 6-3, 6-1; Reiff vs.. Ha-
zen, 6-1, 6-3, Finals. Castle vs. Reiff
C-3 6-1.
Ladies' Doubles-Castle and Reiff
VS.. Hampton and Temple Ga; 60.
Purdy and Hazen VS.. Buckles and Al
exander, 60; 6-1. Finals, Castle and
Reiff VS.. Purdy and Hazen, Sc, 6-1.
Mixed Doubles-Castle and Castle
VS. Hampton and Rinehart SO; 6-2.
Relff and Horne VS.. Hazen and Boy
len. Ga; ga. Finals. Reiff and Horne
vs., Castle and Castle, So; 62.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

Mr., and Mrs. Gus Byers and party
left today by auto for Crater Lake and
other points and expect to be gone two
months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05
winsrow Ordered Retired.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Admiral
wnslow. commanding the Pacific
fleet, will be retired for old age July
29th. the navy department ordered
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-05

took it had driven 1t straight to the
garage.