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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
Germany Said to
Ask Definition of
Defenses on Ships
MESSAGE SAYS
THIS CONTAINED IN BER-
LIN'S REPLY.

LONDON, Feb 25.-Germany's
reply to Americas refusal to accept
the armed merchantmen decree, asks
America to define defensive arma-
ments, an unconfirmed Amsterdam
message stated. The reply should
reach Washington within a few days,
Officials believe Germany is prepared
to yield rather than break with Am
erica
According to the Amsterdam mes
sage, Won Jagow asks what size guns
America deems necessary for de-
fense of merchantmen in view Of her
contention that these ships have the
right to arm strictly for defense. It
is thought Germany thus hopes TO
force the state department to define
defensive armament and embarrass
helugerent ships entering America
with comparatively large guns. 1t is
believed the query is intended to pro-
long negotiations between the nations
until excitement subsidies. Then Ger.
many will find a graceful way Of ex-
Treating herself from her awkward
Position, The Amsterdam report up.
set the English forecast that Germany
intended to defy America
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS
OF SCHOOLS TO MEET HERE
\ PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
WILL BE FORMED AT
GATHERING TOMORROW.

To discuss various subjects pertain.
ing TO school work the superintend'
ents and principals in Umatilla coun.
ty will meet in this city tomorrow.
Sessions will be held both morning
and afternoon. These meetings have
been held annually for several years
at the call Of the county superintend-
ent and it is planned to form an or
ganization tomorrow.
Between 20 and 25 instructors are
expected to be present at the meeting
tomorrow. Among the subjects to be
discussed will be THE Professional
Certificate, . school Industrial Fairs, -
High School Tuition Law school
Budgets The County Athletic and
Declamatory Contests, and The
Spelling Contest"
The professional certificate to be
discussed is a certificate given by the
state superintendent as recognition to
those teachers who prove themselves
successful and progressive by meet.
ing certain qualifications, These GER
tificates may be used as credentials
by teachers going from one county to
another,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

WASHINGTON, FEB. 25.-David
r. Francis Of st. Louis. secretary Of
the interior under Cleveland and at
one time governor of Missouri, has
an offer from the president to take
the ambassadorship to Russia as sue
cessor to George T, Marye, who re-
signed. Mr.. Francis has not replied
yet 10 the president
No reason has been announced for
Ambassador Marye's resignation, but
ii is understood his health has been
SO impaired that further residence in
the Russian climate might endanger
his life.
He has informed the state depart
ment that his formal letter of resig.
nation has been mailed from Petro-
grad. He is expected to start for the
United States Immediately after the
arrival of Fred Morris Dearing, who
has been transferred from Madrid to
Petrograd as first secretary of embas-
sy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

raised and some gocl subscriptions
have been promised iu tentative
way.
A. r. Blewett, pres dent and mana.
ger Of the company left this after.
noon for Spokane to close up some
business there. He win be back Mon
day and intends bringing his superin-
tcndent with him SO as to take up inn
nedidtely the task Of constructing
the needed buildings here with a view
To getting equipped and ready for OPP.
Grafton at the earl est possible mo-
Eent
The plans for establishing the har-
Nester factory here are still contin-
gent on raising a certain amount Of
money locally, However the amount
needed is SO small that it is assumed
the sum can be fully raised so all
preparations are being made for go-
ing ahead.
The harvester enterprise is arous.
ing much enthusiasm among business
men and farmers who are acquaint-
ed with the machine. One feature OF
strength about the scheme is the fact
that owners of Blewett harvesters arc
strong boosters for the machine and
for the location Of the factory here
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
NAVAL FACILITIES
SHOULD Be IMPROVED
ON PACIFIC COAST

WASHINGTON, Web. 25.-Repre-
sentative Stephens suggested that the
house naval committee transfer the
reserve ships Of the Atlantic fleet to
the Pacific coast, Admiral Winslow,
Pacific fleet commander said this
was inadvisable now. He expressed
the desire to keep the Atlantic fleet
intact; He favored improving facili-
ties on The Pacific coast He said he
thought Puget Sound yard should be
better prepared, though he regarded
it questionable whether the nation
should spend money on Mare Island
He would favor sending a board Of
officers TO the Pacific coast to locate
a new yard, He said 4S submarines
for the coast would not be excessive
and counselled the construction of
larger types than now used.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
Site for Proposed Harvester
Company'S Plant is Secured
Near the Roundup Grounds

4 site for the location of the Blew.
cit Harvester Co.'S plant has been Sc.
cured In the tract Of land on West
Court street directly opposite the
Roundup grandstand. The tract is
42O by 800 feet and bargain for the
iand has been closed with the Mat
lock estate, the purchase price being
$4,000 The location affords the COM
pany a connection with both the o.
w. r. & y. and the Northern Pacific
tracks.
The work Of completing the finan.
clal arrangements for the new com.
pany is still underway here and the
workers are meeting with success.
Yesterday some soliciting was carried
on by a committee composed Of J. F.
Robinson, ]. V. Tallman and Wesley
Matlock Among those signing up
for stock yesterday were Dr. f. W.
Vincent manager Pacific Power &
Light Co., $500. The Peoples Ware.
house $500 and II. w. Collins. 5000
Other subscriptions are being receiv-
ed today and the committee is con-
fldent that within a few days time
the needed amount will be secured.
approximately $4,000 is yet to be
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
BizzardS Hinder
Russian Pursuit
of Turkeys Army
OTTOMAN FORCE" FALLING BACK
BEFORE Off N,GVE OF THE
GRAND DUKE.

PETROGRAD Feb 90 Billiards
are hindering the Russian pursuit Of
the Turks who were driven from Er.
zerum. The Slay right wing is ap-
preaching Risch, east Of Trebizond
The Russians dislodged the Turks
flom the fortifcatons at Bideswith in
the mountain passes The Turks are
Tctredting toward Karmaneah.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
Crones May BE on Coast.

Los ANGELES, Feb. 23.-Search
for Jean Crones, sought by the Chica-
60 police in connection with the pois.
oning Of soup at recent banquet
was turned to the Pacific coast when
chief Of Police Snively received
telegram from the Chicago police de-
partment expressing a belief that the
man had come to Los Angeles. where.
under another name, he is said at one
time TO have worked as q chef Crones
was employed at the Los Angeles
Country club in 1912 and 1913. 1t is
feared he may have returned here to
dynamite the club, as threatened pa
per found in his room.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

ed on the same charge and also Miss
Peterson If she is apprehended. Pho
tographs of the wealthy and promi-
nent victims in compromising situa-
tions will be used as evidence, 1t was
reported a wealthy landlord hurried
to Los Angeles Immediately after the
story was published Lundin declares
woman involved in the blackmailing
is now collecting his rentals.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
Indians Murder Agent.

FLAGSTAFF. Ariz., Feb. 93.-Ieo
Crane, Indian agent at Keams Can.
yon Ariz, was killed by Indians last
Friday according to unconflrmed re-
ports received here from Gallup, y.
NJ, and Holbrook, Ariz. Efforts to
confirm the report have been unsuc.
Cessful
A friendly Indian who arrived here
from Keams Canyon stated that the
Navajo, Apache and Yaqui Indians
We're planning to go on the war.
path" within three months and that
Mexicans would fight with them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
Wealthy Victims of ''Bqdger"
Game Will be Called to Giue
Testimony When Trial Starts

SEATTLE, Feb. Wealthy vic
tins OF the Seattle badger" gang viii
be called as witnesses when the case
against Louis Slchler, Isabel Caybure
and Lillian Peterson comes to trial.
Prosecutor Lundin assured this to-
day. A new complaint against Sich-
Ter is being filed, charging conspiracy
to blackmail a wealthy mining pro-
moter Miss Clayburg will be extradit-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
NEWS SUMMARY

General.
French are holding German often
sive at NCrdm.
Bandits hold-up y. z. train near
SEATTLE and escape with loot,
Cabinet stands solidly behind Viii.
sou in his tight against warning Am-
orleans against travelling on armed
llipe.
Local.
BlCwCNt harvester factory to be
built opposite Round-up park.
State W. C. T. L. convention inyit.
cd to mCct here.
Principals OF schools In county 70
meet here tomorrow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
NNcaIthv Rankcr Killed

SAN JOSE, Calf, Feb. 25.-FiEht-
ing with a burglar in the dark kitchen
ot il $ home George Jones, 60, a wea.-
thy retired banker, was stabbed 10
death while his wife groped in a room
for her husband. thinking he was suf-
frring from nightmare
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

LONDON. Feb. 25.-The Illness OF
Henry James, the author. is 80 serl-
GUS that even a temporary improve
meut In his condition is not expect
ed, but because Of the nature OF his
malady It cannot be SAID to be i'm.
Dediately critical.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
PENDLETON HIGH GIRLS
DEFEAT ATHENA, 27 TO 10
BOYS CLASH WITH la GRANDE
TONIGHT IN LAST GAME
OF THE SEASON.

Pendleton high girls won from
Athena last night p to 10. The game
was fast and furious throughout A
large crowd from Pendleton was pres
ent on the side lines to help the girls
win. This is perhaps the last game
the girls will play this year.
Tonight Pendleton high school
plays La Grande high for the eastern
Oregon championship. Besides the
regular game a preliminary will be
played by a class team. The whistle
blows at 7:45 o'clock
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

LONDON, Feb. 25.-The French
are checking the German drive
against Verdun and apparently are
holding their own except at a few mi
nor points, a special dispatch from
Paris declared With the capturing OF
Samogneux and other positions east
ward the Germans are within two
miles OF Fort Douamont, within easy
range OF Tavennes and Vaux. The
guns OF these positions are trained on
the attacking forces, while peril
GUS fire can be directed from field
redoubts and advanced trenches, The
French believe the Yerdun offensive
is about 10 fail because of the enor-
nous cost in human life,
The French have been aware ol
German preparations for some weeks.
Battles between airmen and bomb at
lacks against artillery positions havo
been constant over the battleflelds.
The French were aligned in their ef-
fort to prevent the Teutons closing
IN on Verdun. from their positions six
lnd eight miles distant
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

Pennsylvania railroads in the last
fiscal year killed 1852 persons. MAIN
iN treSpaSsers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
ESEIS COLLIDE But
PASSENGERS RESCUED

NORWOLK, Feb. 25.-ThC
, liners Cretan and Dorothy. un-
der their own steam, are expect
ed here tonight following a col
} lision last night off Thimble
} Shoals The Cretan has big
hole in her starhoard bow.
Seventy five Of the cretan pas
sengsrs and crew are aboard the
, Dorothy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
CABINET STANDS
SOLIDLY BEHIND
THE PRESIDENT
LuSitania Case will Not be Closed
While Armed Merchantmen Decree
Threatens Former Pledges.
WARNING QUESTION BLOCKED
Wilson Refuses TO Budgc from Stand
That Americans Are Entitled 10
Every Right-President Holds That
Decree TransgreSsses International
Iaw-Clark Is Opposed

WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-Argu.
ments Of the house conrerees today
failed to swerve President Wilson
from the stand that Germanys armed
merchantmen decree vransgresses in
ternational law. After an hours ses-
sion with Speaker Clark and Repre-
sentattves Kitchin and Flood. thers
stlll was a disagreement between the
president and congress aDout the de-
cree.
Must Recognize Rights.
Wilson emphaucaIly declared he
would not bulge from the plan Of in
ssting that Germany recognize every
American right Clark replied Just as
positively that the house overwhelm.
lngly is In favor Of Issuing a warn
ing. After much argument all pron.
ised Wilson to prevent the house tax.
ing action today Flood and clark
said they had heard rumors that the
Germans intended to postpone the on
GRAFTON Of the decree.
Warning Resolution.
When the senate convened. Gore
immediately introduced a bill making
It illegal for Americans TO travel on
armed vessels during the war and al.
so resolution warning them 70 re-
Train from such travel. The senate
tabled the Jones resolution reouast.
ing the president NOT to sever dipl,.
matte relations with any nation ana
not place America in position wher,
she could not honorably avoid a war.
The senate confirmed the nominq.
ton of Henry Fletcher as ambassai5r
to Mexico.
Cabinet Backs Wilson.
After a two hour session. the cabi.
net declared itself solidly behind the
president and resolved not to close
the Lusitania case while the armed
merchantmen decree threatens 10 in
validate the previous Lusitania
pledges.
Leaving the conference this morn.
ing, Clark said:
4 told the president what the ser.
timent in the house is. stones letter
and the Presidents reply are the last
words on both sides Of the question.
There is rumor the Germans will
postpone the operation OF the decree
am just guessing at this. but IL true.
It will give US more time for cons!d.
Grafton. The sum ana substance of
the conference. outside explaining the
temper Of the house and much argu-
ing on both sides. is that the situa-
ton is fully set out in the two letters
There was a great deal of talk about
international law ana precedent.
which is unnecessary to repeat,
Compromise Move started.
A compromise movement deyelousd
IN congress 10 favor the passage of
resolution to prescribe the maximum
caliber of defense armament on ship.
and warning Americans not tn travel
on ships carrying excessive arma-
ment some think IL VII hs pos,lt,
to influence the president O.. approve
this plan
Wilson expressed his f.sp'.1sure a.
the publicity given the ii-frran.as ha-
tween himself and Congress- He SAID
this was irritating and eanauI, of rrls-
which would u.rhtuz
make Germany less willing ,a make
Bryan endorsed the wt-r.ns af..
with "a telegram % Representative.
Bailey saying.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

TOCOMA Feb 25.-It was learned
this afternoon that more than $4,000
in negotiable paper in registered mail
sent from Tacoma alone was the booty
Of the bandits who held up the North
Coast Limited. Post office Inspectors
are checking the parcels and letters
contained in the registered bags. No
word has been received from railroad
agents with posses VINO are searching
for the two bandits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
FRENCH HOLDING
OFFENSIVE BACK
AROUND VERDUN
Drive Apparently Is Checked After
Germans, at GreatSaCritiCe, Cap
tuTe Several Outlying Points.
RENEWAL OF DRIVE EXPECTED

Trench Forces F'Ortify Positions To
Meet Teuton Attacks--Berlin De-
clarcs French Have Lost Enormous
ly-Scycral Villages StOrmed ana
Taken by Kalser's Troops.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

SEATTLE. Feb. 25.-Two bandits
heavily armed, held up the Northern
Pacific's eastbound North Coast lin
tied train near Covington. 25 miles
east Of Seattle last night, and after
uncoupling the baggage and mail cars
which they ran a short distance up
the track. stole five pouches Of reg
istered mail which had just been re-
ceiyed from the orient and was be-
ing forwarded to New York.
The bandits used five charges OF
dynamite in an attempt TO blow open
the express safe but reports received
shortly before midnight said the safe
had withstoOd the effects of the ex-
plosions. Officials Of the Northern
Express company said the safe con-
tained nothing but company reports
being forwarded to st. Paul.
Run Engine TWO Miles.
After robbing the mail car and fail.
ing to blow open the express safe the
robbers uncoupled the engine which
they ran two miles up the track 20
within a mile of Ravendale, where
they abandoned the engine and es.
capped into the surrounding forest.
Four Of the registered mail pouch
es were found on the floor of the en-
gine cab The pouches had been cut
open and letters and packages rifled.
Postoffice officials were unable to
make even a guess as to the value of
the loot obtained by the robbers.
The passengers were not molested.
although they were badly frightened
by the robbers who fired several shots
to intimidate them after the train was
stopped.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

Except along the Caspian coast.
Persian agriculture is dependent al.
most entirely on irrigation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
State Convention
of W.C.T.U. May
be Held in City
MOVEMENT IL BEGUN HERE FOR
MEETING IN CITY DURING
NEXT FALL.

70 bring the annual W c. 7. L.
state convention to Pendleton this fail
4s the purpose of movement now On
here In which the w. c. T. U. organ
izauon and the Pendleton Commercial
,,lub are cooperating. If successful
il will mean an important convention
trr the ,uy i'm october. Last year
tho convention met at Newberg and
ira delegates attended Should the
convention come here it is estimated
the attendance will be equally large
aT better
The selection of meeting place
for the state convention rests with
fhe executive committee which is to
meet in Portland March 6. At that
time Mrs. j. c. Woodworth, county
president for Umatilla county will
present an invitation 10 Pendleton In
h.hoIf of the Pendleton W. c. T. l..
and the Commercial club. Mrs. G.
W Rugg. local president Is also
working on the subject,
The state convention has never been
held In Pendleton and seldom If ever
has the convention come east OF the
cascade mountains. Accordingly the
claim for recognition this year Will
be based largely on the argument that
eastern oregon is entitled to the meet
ing.
The state convention usually lasts
for period Of three days and the at
tendance Is drawn from the various
community leaders In the associations
work throughout the state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

PARIS. Feb. 25.-The German oi-
fensive against Verdun is slackening,
II was announced this afternoon No
attacks were made last night and ar
tilcry firing has become less violent
The French artillery is holding its
uwn along the 25 mile front There Is
every Indication the offensive HIS
been checked. temporarily at Least.
The French are organizing new posi-
tions behind Beaumont Heights, cas-,
of Champneuxville and south Of ornei
near yerdun. They are preparing %
meet the expected renewal of the
drive
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

This artistic study shows a good ilk
eness OF Miss Marian Lambert, the
Highland Park, ILL.,, high school grl
whose body was found In the woods
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25

BERLIN. Feb 25--The French
psses around Verdun have been very
1eavy. while the German losses are
jnly such as might have been expected
headquarters announced. The an
cunt Of booty taken was not compil-
ed. Fortified villages and farms.
i've miles north Of Nerdun, were
stormed and captured. Prisoners t"'
ken in the drive number 10000. The
towns taken include Champeuxvill".
rotellette. Marmont Chambrette and
Ornes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
AInsl,n,s TrnsIe RaIance Gains.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 29.--Alaska's
trade with the outside world increas-
ID $4,000 last year, according to
figures made public by the depart
ment OF commerce. The balance Of
trade in the territory's favor was 327,-
coo, OO0 Exports were valued at
S56. 600 900 and imports at S2s, s,0OO,-
900.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
Portland.

PORTLAND. Feb. 25..-tspscial)-
club, 9i-gS. bluestem l02-IO5.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-25
TO ADVERTISERS.

The East 0regonlan has the largest paid
circulation Of any paper In Oregon, east Of
Portland and over twice the circulation IN
Pendleton Of any other newspaper.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1916-05-26

G. c. Damon was in the city
Wednesday from Eddyville.
Hon. B. F. Jones was up from
Newport Wednesday.
Assessor w. e. Ball was a
Newport visitor Sunday.
Geo. Hodges attended the
sale at the livery barn Wednes-
day.
The local sawmill has, shut
down temporarily for want Of
logs.
Mrs. Luree Roberts completed
a very successful term of school
in the Hiser district last Friday.
L. F. Rasmussen was up
from Yapuina on business Tues
day.
VIM. Towner and wife of ST.
letz went to independence Tues
day.
Justice Allen of Elk City and
Berry of Newport have been
busy this week making the Of
fetal canvass of the vote cast at
the Primary election.
L. II. Payne of Newport was
in the city Monday morning en-
route to Siletz where he is do
ing some masonry work for e.
l.. Chalcraft, at the Government
buildings.
V. e. Faulkner and F. V. Cox
of Denzer were in the city sew
eral days this week, going to
Corvallis this morning. These
gentlemen expected to go to
work in the mill but were dis
appointed owing to the mill
shutting down.
The graduation exercises of
the Toledo High School were
held at the Dime theatre Wed
nesday evening. The house was
iammed to it's fullest capacity
and numbers went away disap-
pointed. The Glass consisted OF
eleven. four boys and seven
girls. which, we believe, is the
largest high school class ever
graduated in the county. The
High School Annual was on sale,
and went like hot cakes, there
not being enough to go round.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1916-05-26
OBITUARY

Maude Gates was born June
25. 1878, in the state of Oregon,
she died May 18th, 1916, aged
46 wears. She was married in
1897 to ]. II. Greenhagen and to
this union two sons were born,
who both survive her, as well as
the husband.
She was q member Of the
Methodist Church.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the cemetery last Fri
day by Rev. G. Il. Ellsworth. a
large gathering of friends were
present to pay their last respects
to the departed. 80,
The grave was covered Win
hundreds of beautiful flowers.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1916-05-26

VIM. Toner of Yaquina was a
Toledo visitor Wednesday.
Dudley Trapp of Chitwood
had business in the city Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Alma Altree and Chill
dren departed Tuesday morning
for Salem to visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. a. Bgadeson
of that place.
Last Friday evening the Jun
ior Class Of the Toledo High
School entertained the Seniors
by taking them to the movies
and afterwards treating them
to ice cream, cake and strawber-
ries and cream.
c. G. North purchased the
little Raven stallion at the livery
barn sale Wednesday at the price
of $40.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1916-05-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

We should have said no water,
that is there will be no water
Sunday as Water Superinten-
dent Nye expects to have the
water shut off that day while
cleaning the reservoir. Better
draw out a supply in advance.
Same will be turned off at eight
o'clock am.