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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
TURKS ARE DEFEATED
BY RUSSIAN TROOPS

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PETROGRAD. Feb. 25.-Russian
troops have won another great vic
tory over the Turks. this time on
Persian territory. The Ottoman
forces are in full retreat TOWARD
Kermanshah The Russians are
pursuing.
The following official report was
issued here today:
Russian troops have dislOdged
the enemy from Bidesurkh pass and
occupied Sakhne pass They are
pursuing the Turks. who are in full
retreat toward Kermanshah We
captured three field guns. one noun
tain gun. many shells, eight ammu-
niton wagons and field machine
guns"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
EFFORT BLOCKED.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. %. - The
first effort to discuss the interna-
tiOnal submarine issue on the floor
of the house was smOthered today
by Speaker Clark. Rep. Hurlburt
of New York sought TO have put
through a motion TO print 5000 ad-
ditional copies of the resolution OF
Rep. McLemOre warning Americans
off belligerent ships.
That is not a matter for the
house" the speaker said. The
gentleman from New York Will
settle that with the printing COM
mittee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
Woman Who Started Probe
at Chicago is Questioned
in Detail About Her
Two Marriages.
SOME HOUSES TO BE
TURNED UPSIDE DOWN
Attorney Promises to Retail
ate With Sensational
ChargeS-AgainSt Prom
inent People.
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CHICAGO. Feb. 25.-Attack on
the character and good name of Mrs.
PAGE Waller Eaton who is credited
with starting the expose of the
"petticoat graft scandal of Chi
cago's city hall was begun today.
Stephen Malato, attorney for Mrs.
Louise Osborne Rowe. who IS ac-
cused by Mrs. Eaton OF padding the
city welfare department payroll and
Of compelling Mrs. Eaton TO split
her $4,000 salary, made the attack
when he opened the cross-eXamina-
ton Of Mrs Eaton before the civil
service commission.
The accuser of Mrs. Rowe prev
iously had repeated her charges
against her superior and when Atty
Malato began asking Mrs Eaton
about her private life, strenuous OBJ
lection was made by Seymour Sted-
man. attorney for Mrs. Eaton A
legal tilt ended in the commission
ruling that Atty. Malato would be
permitted the widest latitude in his
examination OF the witness.
MaIato questioned Mrs. Eaton in
detail about her two marriages and
her present separation from her sec
ond husband. Atty Stedman inter-
rupted and said:
"I've tried to prevent this sort Of
questioning, because 1 know there
will be some houses in Chicago that
will be turned upside down."
Stedman had previously said that
If Mrs. Eaton's private life was in
ouired into with a. view to injuring
her reputation, a number Of sensa-
tional scandals duplicating many
prominent men and women would
be barred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
TRAINING CAMP TO BE
HELD AT INDIANAPOLIS
Rockies Are Expected TO Gather at
Fort Ben Harrison This
Summer
INTERNATIONAL News Service

International News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. .. - Fort
Benjamin Harrison, near here, prob
ably viii be one OF the three civilian
training camps in the central dis
trict this summer. The other two
are Fort Sheridan and Ludington
Mich. The dates for indianapolis
and Ludington are entatively set for
July / % the middle of September
and for Fort Sheridan from Aug.
TO the middle of September
This information was received to-
day in a letter from II. b. Pearsons,
mayor Of Evanston, and president Of
the Fort Sheridan Training Camp
association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

Much as l have enjoyed Wash
ington, 1 shall be glad of the rest
that our departure from the capital
viii mean for me. The social de-
maLds in official and diplomatic
circles are very exacting and / am
very tired"
Mrs. Lindley NJ. Garrison, wife Of
the former secretary Of war. smiled
wanly as she made this statement
here, where she is visiting at the
home OF Mrs George Leary.
You see, ! am a private citizen
again, and that means more to me
than you can imagine" continued
Mrs. Garrison.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
SUBWAY FLOODED.

International News Service.
NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-The en-
ire subway system between Grand
Central station and 72nd St was tied
up today by a flood Of water which
caused a short circuit at Times
square In addition 70 a heavy rain
a torrent from a broken sewer pipe
added 10 the food.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
ROBBED BOARDING TRAIN

international News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. %. - AS
Rev. J. w. Gaddis Of Charleston
III. was boarding a train at the
union station pickpockets jostled
him and robbed him Of his purse
containing SO and his ticket home
No arrests were made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
Goes Over Entire Situation
With Democratic Leaders.
international Laws
Must be Observed.
BERLIN MAY AID IN
ENDING DISCUSSION
Speaker Clark Hints That
Threatened Performance
May be Postponed Un-
til Later in March.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-Pres't
Wilson today called upon Speaker
Champ Clarke. Majority Leader
Claude Kitchin and Rep. Henry d
Flood. chairman OF the house for
eign affairs committee. 10 end all
agitation for interference by con-
gress in the international situation.
For nearly an hour the entire situa-
ton was canvassed.
The president stood squarely on
his letter to Sen. Stone. made public
last night He insisted that the
honor OF the United states was at
stake and that there could be no
backing down from the position
taken that the rules OF international
law shall be observed by the central
powers in conducting their subma-
rine campaign.
The house democratic leaders told
the president they would do what
they could TO prevent any interfer-
ence by congress until all diplo-
matte measures had been exhaust
ed. They went Immediately from
the white house to the capitol 10
take the matter up with members
generally.
Speaker Clark Talks.
After ne had returned TO the cap
itol Speaker Clark said:
Il think that the chances are that
Germany will postpone this threat
ened performance until after March
Is, or perhaps until April j. There
are rumOrs to that effect.
The speaker said that II Germany
did postpone her threatened action
the excitement in the house would
automatically postpone itself.
The speaker was designated 10 do
the talking for the house leaders.
he declared that Pres't Wilson had
been told fatty that in the present
temper Of the house a resolution
warning Americans of belligerent
ships would pass the house two TO
one. The speaker said:
THE presidents letter TO Sen.
Stone and Sen. Stones letter 10 the
president set forth the sum and sub
stance OF the conference outside OF
an explanation made as 20 the tenn
per OF the house regarding the dip
lomatic situation with Germany and
some argument on both sides
Would Carry Two 90 One.
we told the president how the
house felt. in our judgment. 1 told
him that this warning resolution
would carry two TO one II IL ever
reached a vote on the floor. Some
of its supporters. I said, thought II
would carry by three 20 one"
Under the present parliamentary
situation the speaker said that Il
would be some time before the.
warning resolution could be placed
in a position where vote could be
forced in the house There was no
chance, he said. Of the resolution be-
ing brought up today IL would be
impossible 20 get unanimous consent
20 consider the measure. he pointed
out.
No Speedy Action.
A motion 10 discharge the foreign
affairs committee from c0nsidsra-
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
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chairman OF the foreign relations
committee. the resolution was laid
on the table until tomorrow.
Sen. Cores resolution to keep
Americans off armed merchantmen
was also introduced today. on Sen.
Cores motion it was laid on the
table until Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
TO PREVENT BREAK.

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-A res
olution 20 prevent the president
from severing diplomatic relations
with Germany before obtaining the
consent of congress was introduced
in the senate today by Sen. Jones Of
Washington.
At the request Of Sen. Stone,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
BRITISH TROOPS ARE
DEFEATED BY TURKS
COnstantinOpIe War Report Tells of
Capture of Seventeen
Prisoners.
International News Service:

IHItTHdIIUIfI NtW> NtTNIce.
CONSTANTlNOPLE. Feb. 25.-
British troops have been repulsed
in fighting on the Irak front (Meso-
potamia), the Turkish war office an
nOunced today.
Another battle has developed in
the Caucasus.
The report follows:
'Irak front-An enemy battalion
that was approaching our position
near Felahie was compelled 10 re-
tire, leaving numerous dead. In the
recent fighting near Felahie the en-
envy dead included seven English
officers. We took Il prisoners.
Caucasus frOnt-Fighting is pro-
ceeding all along the front"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
UNDER SIEGE.

International News Service:
VIENNA, Feb. 25.-Durazzo, cap
ital of Albania is now under siege
by AustrO- Hungarian troops. il was
announced today by the Austrian
war office Italian troops in Albania
have been defeated by the Austro-
Hungarians
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS
Memorial Services For Late III. A.
Steis Are Held.

High tribute was paid to the mem
DRY of the late Henry A. Steis by the
St. Joseph County Bar association
Friday afternoon. Appropriate res
olutions were prepared and ordered
spread upon the records of both the
circuit and superior courts. Judge
Timothy E. Howard, Judges Walter
A. Funk and George Ford paid trib-
ute 10 the memory Of Mr.. Steis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
ENGINE HITS PASSENGER
I've Men Painfully Hurt in Collision
at Boston.
national News Service

Internati0naI NeWs SerVice.
BOSTON. Feb. 25.-A crowded
passenger train on the Plymouth d.
vision OF the New Haven road was
run into by an engine as the train
was pulling into the south station
shortly before 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
Two men were painfully injured
while many other passengers were
shaken and bruised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
TOOK OVERCOAT.

Dewey +. CoOmer, 2O5 Sadie st.
has asked the police department 10
arrest John O'Dell upon a charge Of
larceny. According 10 Coomer.
O'Deu borrowed his overcoat and
failed 10 return it
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
French Troops Have EvaCu-
ated Beaumont According
to War Office Report.
Fighting Less Violent.
ESTABLISH NEW LINE
BEHIND BEAUMONT
New BOmbardment is Direct
ed on German Positions
in ArgOnne Near
VauquOiS.

international News Service:
BERLIN. Feb. 25.-Six more po-
sitions fortified by the French for
the defense of Verdun upon the north
have been captured by the Germans,
the war Office announced today.
These places are listed as "forti-
fed villages and farms" in the Of
fetal report They follow:
Champneuville. Beaumont. Cotel-
lette. Marmont. Ornes and Cham
brettes.
The German battle front is now
only four and one-half miles north
OF Verdun
The number Of prisoners taken
by us was increased by more than
1000. The total now numbers more
than 10000. No information can
be given in regard 70 the booty and
and supplies captured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
FOR REMOVAL
OF PASSENGERS SENT
One


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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. - The
state department today protested to
Great Britain against the removal
Of 50 passengers from the American
steamer China, OF the China Nail
Steamship line. by a British cruiser.
The British cruiser Overhauled the
China when it was two days out Of
Shanghai on its way 10 san Fran
cisco.
II is understood that 80 passeu-
gers taken from the China are Of
German nationality.
The state department is believed
to have demanded their immediate
release by the British government.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
LOSSES 10000.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 25.-Accord-
ing to the Telegram the German
losses on the Ypres front during the
last three weeks have totalled H.
600 men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
FLETCHER CONFIRMED.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. %. The
senate this afternoon confirmed
Henry ?. Fletcher as ambassador TO
Mexico by a vote OF 40 TO 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
WHITE NAMED.

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-The
senate today confirmed TO be COM
missioner OF immigration Edward
White. san Francisco.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
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PARIS, Feb 25.-French troops
have evacuated Beaumont. five and
One-half miles north of Verdan, it
was officially reported by the war
office today.
IL was announced that the French
have established their lines behind
Beaumont along the heights of
Champneuville and south of Ornes.
There was a comparative lull in
the fighting last night. the war Of
flee speaking OF the fighting as being
"less violent" The Germans. for
the first time In four nights. did not
deliver any attacks during the dark
ness
Beaumont is the fourth fortified
village north OF VerdUn TO be evac-
uated by the French. the others be-
ing Haumont, Brabant-sur-Me use
and Samogneux.
Champneuville lies above a big
bend OF the Mouse river. five miles
north or Verdun. 1t occupies the
western flank OF a chain OF hills
stretching north and southeast of
the Meuse river.
Gain Another sfile.
The admission of the retirement
Of the French behind Beaumont in
dicates that the Germans have gain
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INTERNATIONAL news service
BERLIN, Feb. % (via Amster-
dam THAT Verdun is doomed TO
fall before the attacks of German
iegiOns was the opinion expressed
by German military experts today.
They pointed out that for many
months the French army had fought
desperately TO keep the Germans out
Of gun range OF the Verdun forts.
but that from the positions the at
lacking forces now hold it is pos
sibIe for them 20 bonn bard prac-
tically all Of the main fortihcations
II the French are finally forced
to abandon Verdun, the salient held
by the Germans at St Mihiel will
serve the purpose for which it has
been held since early in the war.
From their terrible flank attacks
can be directed against the retiring
troops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
ESSAD PASHA IN ROME
Belief Is That He Fled Albania TO
Escape Capture.
atIonal News Service A:

Interna tional News Service:
ROME, Feb. 25.-Essad Pasha,
president of Albania. has arrived in
Rome to confer with member of
the government, it was announced
today
In view OF Austrian announce
ment that Austro- Hungarian troops
have laid siege to Durazzo, the seat
of Essad Pasha's government.
ground is furnished for the belief
that the Albanian ruler has fled to
escape capture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
The WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight End
Saturday, somewhat colder tonight.
LOWER AfTCHltfAN-tr re-Cast tonight
and Saturday with probably light local
snow furries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
Gain Another sIlle.

The admission Of the retirement
Of the French behind Beaumont in
dicates that the Germans have gain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

A motion 20 discharge the fore
affairs committee from cOnside
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-14
(WEBB MILLER y

Ell PASO, Dec. 14.-American min
ing mems affidavits describing the
terrible Mexican economic conditions
as result of the revolutions has
been sent to Washington. The state
ment said: "The once beautiful city
of forty thousand persons at Guann-
juato is reduced to fifteen thousand
by theravages Of disease and starva-
tion. The death rate is seventy daily
l have seen women begging on the
streets die from lack of food
counted ten dead one hour They
were carried on sheet iron stretch.
ers. l saw a man executed for steal
ing a blanket. Four prominent mer.
chants were shot who refused to ac-
cept fiat currency.
Sanitary conditions are beyond
description. Poems unable to get
clothes wear grass and corn sheaves
tied with cords Convent sisters suf-
fered a fate worse than death. The
troops sacked the church and placed
a bull ring and dance hall there"
The miners swOre the government
troops appropriated twenty-five car
loads of corn sent the famine suffer-
ers. The government controlled the
food supply and sold the corn for
three dollars a bushel United
States authorities refused to reveal
the miners names. They said they
intended to return to Mexico later
and the use of their names might en-.
rage the Mexicans.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-14
FENDAL PICKS AN
ALL STAR ELEVEN

Coach Virgil Fendall of the Pen
dleton high school team, has como
forward with his choice of all eastern
oregon eleven and classes 1t with
any all star eleven yet picked. He
says:
There is no way in which We can
determine the relative merits of the
different all star selections, but l be-
Iieve the following team would hold
its own with any all-eastern oregon
high school team selected this year,
Zurich, Pendleton; quarter back
and captain: whipple, Baker. full
back: Fleetwood, Baker. halfback;
Moon, La Grande, half back; Howard
Baker, and Casey Pendleton, ends
Brown. Baker, and Friedly, Pendle-
ton. tackles: Peyton, Baker, and will
bur. Pendleton, guards; Millerins,
La Grande, center
This team would defeat the best
collection OF stars that the william
ette valley high schools could pro-
duce. Comparative scores Of the
past season will bear me out in this
statement. I have watched high
school football in the valley closely
during the past four or five seasons
and am convinced that the eastern
Oregon high schools play better ball
than the valley teams"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-14
President Wilson May Otter
Services in Event Lloyd
George is Willing to Discuss
Proposals.
ALLIES APPEAR UNFAVORABLE.
Swiss and Spanish Diplomatic Rep
resentatlves Also Call on Lansing
and Announce They Have Receiv-
cd Notes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Ger-
many's peace proposals have reached
the state department and were imme-
diately forwarded to the belllgerents,
Secretary Crew transmitted a confi-
Dental memorandum guide to Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Lansing
Wilson's closest advisers said the
president would offer his services In
event Lloyd George is willing to dis
cuss the proposals. The United
States plans to keep out IL the allies
are determined to continue fighting
Unofficial indications OF the allies
attitude are not encouraging.
II the United States participates in
the negotiations II will try to attain
permanent peace" and bring the as
surance that peace and war viii be
reckoned hereafter as part OF man
kinds common interest"
Swiss and Spanish diplomatic rep
resentatives called on Lansing and
announced they had just received
Germany's proposals and were for
warding them Immediately to the
belligerents.
II "a learned the United States has
Instituted confidential soundings" IN
all the belilgerent capitals. 1t ia en-
deavoring to ascertain the allles
peace attitudes and is also inquirins
Germany's plans,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-14
Submarine
ISAgTOUnd
OFF Eureka
Entire Crew on Board H-3 Be-
Iieved to Have Perished or
Too Badly Injured to Help
Themselves.
ENGINE TROUBLE IS CAUSE

EUREKA, Dec. 1i.--SubmarIne
HIS ran aground this morning
outside Humboldt bay. Watchers
believe the superstructure Is
breaking up this afternoon. Il Is
feared the crew will perish. LIeu-
tenant II. r. BOgusch and ii. f.
Zemke are aboard. Heavy
breakers are pounding. The
submarine tossed about like log.
Eureka lifesavers we're unable
TO get close. but are attempting
70 shoot a line aboard. II Is be-
lieved the sailors are so badly
injured they are unable TO help
themselves ON account Of the ter
rifle seas. The fog Is very heavy
and the submarines outlines are
dimly discerned.
The HIS had engine trouble &C
Astoria. II Is feared the engine
collapsed. The Monitor Chey-
enne ran inside the breakers at>
tempting q rescue.
The coast guard got close en-
Ough TO the submarine this
afternoon to shoot line, but no.
body aboard attempted to seize
the line aud make 1t fast. This
caused the belief the whole crew
is injured. The tide is coming In.
II is hoped the vessel will wash
ashore and be stranded when it
receCies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-14
COUNTY TAX IS
ESTIMATED TO
Be 7 II MILLS

The Umatilla county tax levy for
state and county purposes next year
will in all probability be Z l-2 mills
the same as last year. This forecast
Is based upon a computation from the
figures representing the total assess
ed valuation and the total amount OF
money to be raised.
County Clerk Sailing was this morn
ing notified that Umatilla countyss
share of the state tax would be s122..
1850 or about four and a half per
cent Of the entire state tax. Assessor
{. P. Strain was notified that the
public service property in the county
Is valued this year at S10,S66,693.15.
The arrival of these figures made
possible the computation Of the prob.
able levy.
The total assessed valuation Of an
property in the county Is S4S.79O.-
SSl.15. The budget recently adopted
by the county plus the amount OF the
state tax is sSss.416.50. The county
will have a balance on hand at the
end of the year OF approximately
SlS,uO0 and will receive about SIS, 900
from other sources than direct tax
alton. This leaves little more than
SSS6,o00 to be raised by tax and q
levy of Z l-2 mills would produce a
little less than $336.OO0 It may bs
necessary to make the levy rs mills
Cttys Total Is IL.
The amount OF the Umatilla coun-
ty share of the state tax Is about
$4,000 more this year than last, tho
amount last year being about $I0g.-
600 The budget provides for about
$1,000 more for road purposes bat
these increases are about offset by
the reductions made in other places
II the county and state tax levy Il
fived at l-2 mills, the total tax on
Pendleton property viii be 20 IL
mills. The city levy Is 10 mills AMI
the school district levy 3 mills. The
total levy last year was 2s mills.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-14
MAN HITS
FELLOW WORKER
BLOW ON HEAD
Serious Injury Inflicted With
Probable Skull Fracture
Act Follows Alteration.
(East Oregonian Special. ]

RIETH, Dec. 14.--About 2.30 a. m.
while car inspection crew we're work
ing on freight train that had just
pulled into the yard Inspectors H. B.
Meyers and Albert Buchie became
involved in an alteration about the
work done and Meyers struck Buehie
blow on the head with his hammer
inflicting serious injury with prob
able fracture Of the skull. Buchie
staggered to the depot and fell in the
doorway where he was Immediately
picked up by other employees and
taken to Pendleton hospital by Yard
master Nelson as quickly as possible
and the sheriff's office notified.
Meyers disappeared down the track
when he realized the gravity of the
deed committed aud has not been
seen since by any one here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL HAS
A POLICE FORCE

In order to put an end to the van
dalism and petty thievery which has
been going on at the high school, the
student body officers have organized
a police force. Miss Alta Mentzer
secretary Of the student body, is the
chief OF police and she has twenty
detectives, ten of either sex. None
Of the twenty knows the identity Of
any Of the others.
Recently a number Of students have
lost personal property at the high
school and the only theory that ex-
plains the loss is the presence Of
cleptomaniac in the school. Several
students have lost money, total Of
over S4.O0 having been reported stoi-
en- in the past week, one student has
lost two pairs Of overshoes and
girl yesterday lost a mackinaw.