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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
Miss Sailing Goes
to Top of List in
the Queen Contest
81, 100 VOTES SENT FROM HERE
GIVE LOCAL GIRL FIRST
PLACE.

A block OF 81, 100 votes for Miss Mu-
Tiel Sailing, Pendleton's candidate for
Queen of the Rose Festival, was sent
to Portland last night and sent her
from twelfth position up to the top
of the list Her total vote this morn
ing was l5S,S23.
The new order of guing 5000 extra
votes for every 100 purchased is caus-
ing heavy balloting ana daily changes
are being made in the race. For in
stance last night Lillian C. Hendricks,
the candidate of the Foresters Of
America, was leading with a total Of
1851. Miss Jewell carroll of the
Knights and Ladies of Security was
next with 1SO,261 and Miss Mildred
Pegg of Vancouver, came along close
behind with t2S,410 Miss Eleanor
jackson OF McMinnviIle had 12S.26S
and Rose Uptegrove Of oregon City,
125,42O. Edel Fraasch OF Eugene has
1858 and Mrs. Maude Gilman OF
the G. A. r., l14,107. The Others
range from $4,000 to 100000.
Eugene, oregon City, Vancouver,
McMinnvllle and klamath Falls are
all working hard to land the queen
ship and II behooves Pendleton peo-
pie to take advantage of the special
offer of 5000 votes for one dollar
which lasts until May IS This is the
last special offer that win be made
1t is stated positivefy The contest
closes May 10.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
INDEPENDENT PHONE
CO. MAY Be MANAGED
BY LOCAL RESIDENT
DEAL Is on To SELL MAJORITY
OF STOCK To EDMUND
MABIE.

Through information coming today
from Pilot Rock it is learned that
meeting Of the stockholders OF the In
dependent Telephone Co has been
called for Saturday. May IS. for the
purpose of considering the sale OF "A
controlling interest in the corpora
ton to Edmund Mabie Of this city,
local manager for the 2. T. & T. CO.
For some time past. It Is understood.
prominent stockholders OF the inde-
pendent company have been approach
ing Mahie upon the matter oc taking
the management and control OF the
company. their idea being that
trained man at the head would in.
sure a much more capable manage.
ment and much more efficient ser
vice.
Reports have II that a majority of
the stockholders are ready 10 turn
over their stock to the local man a.
$50 per share. which figure is $40
above par. There Is a minority op-
position, II is said. ana II Is this that
has led to the call for a meeting
There are many stockholders Ia the
company. each telephone on the syH.
TEN being represented by a share ~
stock The company mas two lines
into Pendleton gives local service Ia
Pilot Rock and has limos running into
Ukiah. Nye and other southend points
and also into the Mckay creek terri.
tory.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
Many Arrests Are
Made in April by
the Local Police
NUMBER is DOUBLE THE AM
CUNT MADE DURING THE
FIRST THREE MONTHS.

More than double the arrests made
In any one of the first three months
of the year were the arrests made
during the month Of April by the po-
lice. The police records show that
40 men were taken into custody dur
ing April, whereas in January and
February there were but 20 and in
March but 81.
Despite this increase the number
does not reach half Of the number ar
rested during April OF 1915. In that
month, last year there were 1Os ar
rests. So far this year the police
have made just Ill arrests.
OF the 46 taken into custody but
S5 were taken into court, the re-
corders monthly report showing but
S5 violations recorded OF this num-
Der nine resulted in rines paid, seven
forfeited bail. 16 served sentence. two
cases were dismissed ana on suspend
ed sentence was given. The total am-
cunt OF money collected in fines was
s269.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
COUNCIL DECIDES TO OPEN
CEDAR STREET TO TRAFFIC
HAZEL STREET BETWEEN COURT
AND alta WILL BE GRADED
SOON.

At the meeting OF the city council
last evening it was decided to open
cedar street between webb and Court.
Petitions had been MADE by Joseph
Fielder and others for the opening of
Maple street between Webb and Court
but the committee reported against
this because of the expense which
would be necessary IN crossing the
railroad and in moving a well.
II was also decided 10 grade Hazel
street between Court and Alta, this
street having been opened recently.
To sprinkle streets.
Chairman Phelps of the street
committee asked that the recorder
he Instructed to advertise at once for
bids on street sprinklIng, and this ac-
tion will be taken. He stated that he
would probably put two sprinklers on
the streets today inasmuch as the
dust in some sections was becoming
nuisance
Chairman Taylor OF the cemetery
committee annouced that a second
man had been employed at the ceme-
terry for the summer season to assist
in keeping the burial ground in good
condition.
Relative to the order of the street
commissioner for the o.-W. R. & N.
to fix the depression between it's
tracks at one place on Main street.
C. II. Carter attorney for the COM
pany, addressed a communication to
the council to the effect that the set
Ting had been caused by the breaking
of a city water main. he, therefore.
held that the repair should be made
by the city.
H. A. Medernach requested permis-
sion to repair his building on Garden
street, recently damaged by fire. The
matter was referred to the fire COM
mlttee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
In Opposing Proposed b.
Issue Strain Says the <Iy len
Will be Heavy or ! payer

NOTE-The following is the ad-
dress delivered Tuesday at Pilot Rock
by Assessor c. p. Strain in opposition
to the bond issue for good roads:
When 1t comes to selling bonds by
the million to invest in roads, pru-
dence cbunsels careful consideration
What will be the total cost?
2.-Win it pay?
3.-Will home labor receive maxi
mum benefits under proposed plan?
4.-Who pays the taxes?
5.-Are there other needs more
pressing?
6-How long will the road last?
Multnomah is held to have made a
generous contribution toward perma-
nent good roads through construction
OF one hundred miles OF the Columbia
highway. She has more than eight
times our taxable property, and more
than eleven times our population. She
had scenery Of unsurpassed beauty,
and grandeur to be made accessible
by this road. She is the metropolis
of the state, having an empire above
her, and the worlds markets open to
her through the lower river and the
Pacific ocean. Portland's position
entities her to be, and Destiny DEGREES
that she must be the premier city OF
the Pacific Northwest. Her road does
several things. 1t traverses a thickly
setted section of dairy farms, gardens
and orchards, bringing the products
of these into such close proximity to
the table of the city dweller, that de-
! lightful freshness is assured. II
brings a wonderful playground, rich
in health and pleasure possibilities
within convenient reach, in point OF
] time and cost, to two hundred thou
sand people who need outdoor recrea-
ton. II is an investment which ought
| to yield to the state and nation oy
reason of its placing a great wealth
of scenic wonders upon public
highway for the enjoyment of all.
Upon this score, no section of our
proposed road compares with that OF
L
| Multnomah's.
No enhancing mountain scenery
no invigorating health resort or play
ground, no tourist harvest is claimed,
The east end and west end of the
county alone are thickly settled and
devoted to diversified crops The
Pendleton market consumes but a
mere fraction of their produce. The
Columbia river and rail transporta-
ton constitute our market roads. AS
suming. however, the hard surfaced
roads to be of the same value to US
that Multnomah's roads are to her
people. and that we spend as much
in proportion to our means as she has
spent then it is up to us TO construct
twelve miles of hard surfaced roads
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
20 CENT LUNCHES SERVED
BY GIRLS PROVE SUCCESS
YOUNG WOMEN ENTHUSIASTIC
TO SEE WHO WILL DO THE
BEST WORK.

In the domestic science department
Of the high school. Miss Butler has
divided the girls into groups Of three
each. These groups have been serv-
ing "20 cent" luncheons in the dining
parlors to invited guests. They are
now beginning on their second round.
Miss Edith Richardson. Juanita
Friedly and Gladys simpson prepared,
served and washed and put their kitch-
en- in order in two nours and three
minutes Friday they will serve fiVa
of the Pendleton physicians and they
hope to make better time.
Last Friday the Misses Fay Duff,
Emily Carney and Ruth Isaacs, serv.
ed Mrs. Tom Boylen, John Snyder.
Roy Duff. Zoe Carney and Gene Boy
len. This group did their work iu
two hours.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
Liverpool.
Greulich & Cooper Purchase
Alta Theater; Run Cosy Also

vile is said to be the best In the north
west and will be appreciated in PEN
dleton.
The Cosy is to be continued as a
picture house but the present line Of
pictures will be discontinued within a
week or 10 days and an improved SER
vice secured. The singer now to be
heard at the Cosy will be continued on
the program.
During their stay here Messds. Deery
& Chandler had a successful business
and made many friends personally.
The new owners are aIso popular local
business men, Mr.. Cooper having been
one of the most successful theater
men operating here. He conducted
the old Cosy theater for number OF
years and recently returned from Call
ifornla to reenter business in Pendle-
! ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

But more tn hundred miles are
demanded. and is would entail up
on us a hardship equal to that upon
them by the construction of thou
sand miles.
Having less urgent need. can we
afford to spend money upon our roads
eight times more lavisnly than Multi
nomah County has done? Those be-
llevlng that $sS0,OO0 will be the end
of the cost have a surprise awaiting
them. Columbia county sold $780,
900 worth of bonds ana made direct
road levy Of 100000 more. The great
sum went in chunks where nothing
was received in return The state
ment was made, without contradiction
at the State Taxpayers League Con-
vention in Portland, that $10S,0O0 OF
1t was swallowed up by the state en-
cheering department The upshot OF
the whole affair is that the money has
been consumed and that the road lies
unfinished. The bond limit has been
reached, the road is going to ruin for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

Having been purchased yesterday
by Messrs. John Greuiioh and f. l..
Cooper from the old proprietors,
Deery & Chandler, the Alta theater is
now under new ownership and in the
future is to be managed by Mr.. Coop
er, who is also to have the manage
ment of the Cosy formerly the Or
pheum).
The deal for the Aita was eomplet-
ed yesterday by the new owners and
they took possession at once. II is an
nounced that the same line of pic
lures will be continued at the Alta.
However, the vaudeville feature will
be much strengthened Within a
short time a new service will be Sc
cured. providing a daily vaudeville
program, the talent being from cir
cult playing the large coast cities from
Los Angeles to Seattle, This vaude-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
.T,R, SAYS He DOES NOT
SEEK COP. NOMINATION

NEW YORK, May l.-"I'm not
seeking the presidential nomination
and tell you in all sincerity that l
am not the least interested In my own
personal fortunes" This was the
concluding sentence Of a letter that
Roosevelt sent to the Ohio German
American, who suggested that the
colonel tone down his statements re-
earding Belgium, thereby command
Ing the votes of the Germans and
Irlshmen. Roosevelt emphatlcally
refused to modify or qualify anything
he had said regarding Belgium.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
Natatorium Viii
be Opened June l
is Announcement
IN ALL PROBABILITY A STEAM
HEATING PLANT WILL BE
INSTALLED.

The natatorium at Roundup Park
will be opened on June and a steam
heating plant will, in all probability,
be installed.
These two announcements, Of para
mount interest locally. were made at
the council meeting last evening by
Chairman Taylor OF the .natatorium
committee. The committee, he said,
is now actively at work In preparing
for the bathing season and hopes to
make the institution even more popu.
lar than last year
The announcement that the water
will probably be heated Is particularly
gratifying to lovers OF aquatic sport,
inasmueh as the overflow water from
the city reservoirs is too cold for COM
Portable bathing in the early and late
seasons.
If the heating plant is put in. a suf-
ficlent charge for bathing will be
made to pay the coss OF maintenance
The committee believes that only a
small charge will be necessary
For some time 1t was consldered
that an electric heating plant could
be Installed but the committee nov
believes that steam plant would be
more satisfactory and Just as ecu-
nomical. The plan is to install coils
in a concrete intake basin so that the
water. in entering the pool. will pass
over the hot pipes. The temperature
OF the water can be raised from ten to
forty degrees by this method the
committee thinks.
At present the plan hinges upon Sc
curing a boiler that will not be too
expensive.
superintendent Employed.
The committee also announced
last evening that Prof f. Il. Geiss,
principal of the east end school. has
been employed as superintendent ot
the natatorlum during the summer
Application was made last evening
by Tom Glenk for permission to open
an lce-eream and soft-drink booth at
the natatorium during the summer
This matter was referred to the com
mttee s
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

The Pacific northwest contains prac-
tically half of all the standing timber
in the country, but furnishes only
one-sixth of the annual cut. The
southern pine region is the present
center of the lumber industry fur
nishing about as per cent of the an
nual production.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
RUSSIAN RFVOLUTIONISTS
FIRE MOSCOW IS REPORT

BERLIN. May 4.-(Wireless to Say
vile. Russian revolutionists started
great fire in Moscow which has
spread to the administration build
ings. The blaze is still raging, Stock
holm dispatches stated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

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 vari-
Gus points on the line Dy one of the
5000 automobiles usec by the French
to bring up reinforcements.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

Mrc. j. NJ. Quest came in from He
llx today to meet her daughter, Miss
Monta Quest, who had been visiting
in La Grande and Cove for several
weeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
GERMAN ANSWER
TO DEMANDS IS
EXPECTED TODAY
Official Announcement at Berlin
States That Reply viii be Handed
to Ambassador Gerard.
NO IDEA WHAT IT CONTAINS

Much Speculation Is Rife as 70 Prob
able Attitude OF the Imperial Gov.
ernment Toward Latest Demands
Of United States; Some Think That
Note VIII Eyade.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
Local,

NatatOrium to open June 1; water
TO be warmed.
Local man may buy control OF Pr
lot Rock telephone line.
Pendleton's candidate for queen at
head of list.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
PROPOSED INCREASE
N RATES ON STEEL
HELD UNJUSTIFIED

SALEM, Ore, May 4.-(speciaD-
The public service commission today
cancelled the proposed increased
rates on steel and iron shipments
from Portland to Pendleton and Athe-
ma. The commission held the in
creases not justified.
AT the local o.-w. r. & N. freight,
office no news has yet been received
of the commissions action and the
proposed rate is regarded as having
been in effect since May /. The In
crease is from 80 to S5 cents per hun
dred on iron and steel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
Many Indians do
Not Haze Desire
For Citizenship
SECRETARY LANE CITES LETTER
FROM LOCAL REDAEEN IN
PROOF THEREOF.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-Two full
blood Indians of the Umatilla reser-
vation in Oregon are cited by Secre-
tary Of the Interior Lane as conspic-
uous examples of the unwillingness of
many of the red men 10 accept re-
sponsibilities of citizenship when 1t
is offered them.
Secretary Lane, convinced that the
Indian should take hls place as cit
izen as soon as he is fitted, appointed
two 50 calaedk eompeSency boards to
personally examine the Indians and
report to him as to their fitness. Sew
eral thousand have been examined,
and about 500 recommended for cit
izenship, under which they would be
severed from tribal bonds, and allow
ed to do as their white neighbors do
particularly to vote and pay taxes.
Decline to Be Citizens.
Leo Sampson and Amen Patawa are
two UmatiIlas who sent joint letter
to the secretary protesting against
having citizenship thrust upon them.
They have declined to apply for pat
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
Wheat Weaker at
Close of the Market

CHICAGO, May 4.--(Special to the
East Oregonian) -TodE's range OF
prices:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
NEWS SUMMARY
General.

General.
German reply is due TO be handed
TO Gerard today.
French strengthen lines at Verdun.
Wilson agrees to pact made with
ObregOn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
President Satisfied Over Arrange
mentS as Made atCCnfeTenCe Be-
tween Scott and 0bTegOn.
AWAITS WORD FROM GARRAHzA
Washington Officials Believe That
De Facto Head VIII Agree 70
Terms; Gradual Withdrawal OF
American Expedition Is One OF the
Points Conceded.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Seeretarj
OF War Baker sent to President VIII
son a 1000 word message today from
Scott. The contents were not re"
vealed. Army men are convinced that
an early withdrawal OF American
troops is indicated. 1t was thought
that Carranza would approve the
terms. Although 1t Is known that
Wilson is satisfied with the agreement
no formal announcement Of approval
viii be made until Carranza approves,
The president and Baker conferred
at noon. Afterwards a message was
sent 10 Scott stating that the presi-
dent awaited word from carranza
which was expected late today. The
president then probably viii issue
statement
Aside from the knowledge that the
agreement does not put a time limit
upon the stay Of troops in Mexico and
provides a satisfactory use Of the rail-
ways nothing official has been
learned
Ell PAso, May 4.--Scott and Fun
ston we're much pleased today when
informed officially that the president
approves OF the pact with obregon.
American aid in rehabiIitatlng Mexi-
co Is expected to follow the ratifica-
tion OF the pact The authorities be-
lieve that the agreement includes the
following:
Gradual retirement Of the Ameri-
can expedition; the contraction of the
lines preliminary to withdrawal; the
use Of Mexican railroads; American
troops to be unhampered in the hunt
for villa. the Carranzistas genuinely
cooperating: Americans TO continue
avoiding Mexican cities; the United
States TO use its influence to obtain
financial aid for Mexico and to per
init the importation Of arms and am
munitlon: to change the Mexican min
ing laws permitting the reopening OF
the mines: foreign capital permitted
TO return TO Mexico.
Authorities agree that Mexico's
problem is more economical than
military. Hunger and unemployment
are held responsible for banditry.
NAMIQUIPA, May 4.--P P. Holly
aa ri Paso rancher and scout for
Pershing was killed Tuesday near
Rublo. It is believed that a small
band OF Villistas shot him. Rubio
was known to be resort OF the VIII
listas. A detachment Of the sixth
cavalry was scouting. Holly separ-
ated from them. Not returning, sol
diers searched and found his corpse.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

BERLIN. May At was officially
announced that the German reply
would be handed to Gerard this aftsr-
noon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
Portland.

Portland
PORTLAND. Ore, May 4.-(Speci'
al. al.)--Merchants Exchange prices to-
day: Club. 81 bid, 81 asked; Blue
stem, S1.0S bid $1.06 asked.
Liverpool.
LIVERPOOL, May Wheat
Spot No. 1 Manitoba, 12s lid ($1.S9
per busheD; No. l northern spring,
12s 3D. No. red western winter, lis
Sd (S1.67 per bushel)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

WASHINGTON. May 4.-The Ger
man reply probably will not be re-
ceived before Saturday. but the Cow
ernment expects information regard
ing its contents tomorrow. Gerard
cabled that he was forwarding re-
port on his conference with the kais-
er. 1t was expected to contain a
summary Of the German attitude.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The un-
certainty Of when Germany's reply
will be dispatched raised new doubts
today Of the documents contents.
Either a direct compliance with Am
erican wishes or an evasion is ex-
pected. The time being taken for
framing reply aroused the belief
that temporizIng message was ike
ly. Others think that an effort TO
frame a reply directly complying with
the demands without arousing feeling
in Germany, explains the delay. Ger
ard advised Lansing that he expected
to receive the reply today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

Continued on page six.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04
10 ADVERTISERS.

The East 0regonian has the largest bona
tide and guaranteed paid circulation Of any
paper IN oregon, east Of Portland and By
Ear the largest circulation In Pendleton OK
any other newspaper.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-04

NOTE-The following is the ad-
dress delivered Tuesday at Pilot Rock
by Assessor c. p. Strain in opposition
to the bond issue for good roads:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-03
CAPTAIN ARNOLD IS
 SERIOUSLY ILL WITH
 AN ATTACK OF GRIP

Capt George H. Arnold. head of the Bridgeport detective bureau, is seri- ously i'll at his home, 961 Iranistar avenue. Though a general breakdown kvas feared by his family late last week, the strong physique of the well known police official is believed to have sustained a high nervous shock preceding an attack of grip which he is now undergoing.
 Though channg at the restraint that illness enforces upon him. it is be- 1ieved by those closely associated with Capt. Arnold that it will be some days before he can perform his arduous duties at police headquarters.
 Hundreds of messages of condo lence and sympathy. have been com Veyed to his home by his many ad- rnirers and friends in this city, and visitors to his home belly the report of severe apop1etic shock that was ru- haored about the city last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-03

Many property owners will appear tonight at the public hearings in the common council chamber to protest against the grabbing and the closing of three public streets by private corporations The closing of South avenue from Iranistan avenue to Bar mum Dyke and Barnum Dyke to Wal demere avenue as proposed by the Crane Co. will again be warmly con- tested.
 Property owners in the East End will also appear to again oppose the petition of the Lake Torpedo Boat Go. for the closing of parts of Jefferson street and Adams street from the com pany's plant to the water front.
 Some yeare ago the petition of the Crane Go. tc close South avenue was vigorously opposed by residents of the section asSwel1 as by members of the park board and the proposition was voted down. The new petition has already been considered at sew eraI public hearings and at a public meeting of the streets and sidewalks committee of the common council. It is reported that the Republican ad-