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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Now is the Time
to Begin Sending
Votes for Queen
WRITE YOUR CHOICE UPON
COUPON AND DROP INTO
THE BALLOT BOXES.

Have you a candidate for Queen
OF the Portland Rose Festival? II 80
write in her name upon the coupon
to he found elsewhere in this paper
and send itsin.
Ballots may be deposited in boxes
in the Pendleton Drug store the Tall
man Drug store. the Peoples Ware
house or Alexander's. II mailed in
they should be directed to C. X.
Cranston. secretary Of the CONNER
cial association.
ANY girl or woman IN Umatilla
county over the age or is may become
a candidate Coupons viii be run in
the Pendleton papers for five issues
concluding Friday evening. The ball
lots must be voted by saturday noon
and the name of the successful cam
didate will be announced In the Sat
urday afternoon papers.
This contest will be In the nature
Of a primary to determine Pendleton's
and Umatilla county's selection of a
candidate for Rose queen Once this
candidate is settled upon, the voting
for her will commence, next Monday
being the day set for the issuing OF
votes by the local merchants.
These votes will be issued to the
merchants by the Rose Festival man
agement at a cost of one dollar a
thousand They will be given out
with purchases or may be bought d.
rect from c. X. Crnnston who will
manage the contest IN this city. The
local candidate will compete with
candidates from Portland and other
cities in the state. ana, at the closing
of the contest in May the one receiv-
ing the highest number of votes will
be crowned queen and the next twelve
will he designated as maids. All ex.
penses will be paid for the successful
candidates. including ceremonial
robes and 5000 for float.
The board Of directors of the Com
mercial association formally endorsed
the petition as submitted Saturday
by W. D. Grow. contest manager, and
the merchants have decided that the
Pendleton candidate will be one OF
the winners at the final count.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

BERLIN, March 27.-Dr. KarI
Helfferich, secretary Of the Imperial
treasury, told the Reichstag that the
fourth German war loan had been a
brilliant success. the subscriptions
having reached more than 10, 0,O0O, ,OO0..
600 marks, not including subscriptions
abroad and at the front.
1t was pointed out that the German
war loans have now reached a total Of
$4,000 100000 marks. while the Brit
ish loans have only totaled is,OO0,-
100000 marks, those Of France H..
sA4. 900, 900 marks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Germans are Hurting INCendiary
Shells Into the City Which Set
Fire to Many Districts.
FRENCH CAN HOLD THE FORTS
Soldiers Are SupremeIy Confident Of
Their Ability 70 Keep the TeutOns
From Taking Stronghold; Losses OF
Germans Increased With Every As
sauIt Made.
(BY WILLIAM PHII.LIp sIMMs)

(BY WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS)
VERDUN, March 27.-Thrice bal.
fled in their efforts to enter Verdun.
the Germans today seemingly were
bent upon the clty's destruction. They
daily hurl large incendlary shells into
the business and residential districts
saw large fires simultaneously in
private houses and trade establish
ments. Strategically, the city is un-
scratched. Otherwise it seems des.
tined to become another Rheims, Ar
ras or Ypres. The destruction OF the
cathedral and Bishops palace is
threatened. Three hundred and fifty
shells crash into verdun daily. Great
clouds Of smoke, pierced by flashes OF
flames. rose over the city while the
guns hammered an accompaniment.
Northeast, the crest of Douaumont
under French fire. resembed Vesuvi-
us belching black smoke. Southern
slopes. the German shells exploded
The smoke -geysers resembled mush-
rooms
The closer to the front we got, the
more confident the soldiers appeared.
During the bombardment, | entered
the underground city. dug months ago
IN preparat on of the Smelling. Groups
OF soldiers lay calmly about just as
though monotonous peace was
hrooding over the world and petty
events occurred to pass the time
away. Officers ask nothing better
than a continuation of the attacks.
The enemy's losses rise higher with
each onslaught Verdun seems i'm
pregnable.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
PREPAREDNESS ON COAST
DEPENDS UPON JAPANESE
SPEAKER AT SPOKANE THINKS
WE CAN DIVIDE TRADE
ON THE PACIFIC.

SPOKANE. March 2T.-Prepared-
ness on the Pacific coast must depend
on the future friendship of Japan
Colenel Baker declared, addressing
the northwest conference on pre-
raredness this morning. He believed
the Pacific ocean was big enough so
we can divide trade with Japan and
Japan. There was no more isolated
part of America than the northwest
He does not believe Japan would take
the Philippines if they were offered
her on silver platter. England would
rot like it. He emphasized the need
of scientific immigration law With
Japan.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
led An Easy IAfe.

NEW YORK, March 27.-Many
women entered the butterfly life Of
Doctor Waite, whom officers accuse
of poisoning his wealthy father-in'
law. John Peck. Documents found in
his luxurious apartments indicated
Waite lay on a hospital cot pleading
for a merciful death to release him
from his position. A diary and book
containing the names, dates and ad'
dresses were seized as evidence. The
police are seeking the women men.
toned therein.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

NEW YORK, March 2T.-Charles
a. rowne. ex-United States senator
nom Minnesota, announced that ho
would enter the democratic primaries
in New York for the democratic nom
iration to succeed Senator O'Gormau.
MIR. Towne. after serving as re-
Preventative in congress from pul4A
from 1895 to 1897, then as a Lincoln
Republican" was appointed by Gov
einor Lind in 1900 10 serve two
months OF an unexpired term Ia the
senate. In 1901 he began the prac-
tice Of law in New York and in 1885,
was elected to congress from this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Six Drowned when
Tanker runs Down
Pleasure Launch
MOTOR WAS STALLED AND SMALL
CRAFT DRIFTED INTO
PATH OF VESSEL.

VALLEJO, Cal, March 27.-SiX
were drowned early today when the
oil steamer Coalinga ran down a
pleasure launch. Seven were aboard
the launch, which Coallnga sailors
declared carried no lights A small
boat rescued Jack Mahan, The
launch motor had stalled and drifted
helplessly in the path of the tanker
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Tariff Bll introduced

WASHINGTON. May 2T.-The ad-
ministration's bill providing for a tar
iff commission of six members. not
more than three from one political
party, was introduced. Representative
Rainey Of Illinois. asked three hum
dred thousand annually for the main.
tenance of the commission.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Many Lose Lives
With Sinking of
Ship Minneapolis
ELEVEN PERSONS REPORTED
DROWNED: THREE OTHER
VESSELS TORPDOED,

LONDON, March 27.-Eleven per-
sons were killed when The British
liner Minneapolis was Summarized in
the Mediterranean on wednesday, ii
was announced today.
The French steamer Hebe. the Brit.
ish ship Cerne and the fish carrier
khartoum were sunk. Nine of the
Khartoum's crew are missing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
AmerIcans Reported sared.

LONDON, March 27.-AIl Ameri-
cans aboard the Sussex were saved.
the American embassy announced
The American consul at Boulogne re-
ported piece OF bronze metal similar
TO that used by German torpedOes.
was found in the Sussex wreckage
Twelve bodies have been recovered.
Seventy are missing.
A duplication Of the survivors lists
made IT possible the loss OF life will
exceed one hundred. The British ad-
miralty did not state the result Of its
investigations. Paris was positive
the Sussex was torpedoed.
Several Americans were seriously
injured on the Sussex. One Is at DO.
yer in critical condition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
FOUR KNOWN TO Be DEAD
IN CENTRAL WEST STORM

CHICAGO, March 27-Four are
known to be dead and It is rumored
ten perished in the storms sweeping
parts of Illinois and wisconsin. Freez.
ing weather is causing hundreds OF
homeless to suffer severeiy. The loss
is half million.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Il PRISONERS ESCAPE At
KELLEY BUTTE ROCKPlE

PORTLAND. Ore. March ~
Twelve prisoners escaped from the
Kelley Butte rockplle, saving the s0tt
steel bars with a kitchen knife and
scaling the high salL The jail de
livery was not discovered until morn.
ing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Address by J. V. TalIman, Chairman
School Board, at Commercial Club
Banquet.

In the past ten years We have
tonded and built three new grade
schools at a cost of $50, 100000 also a
new High school costing 500, 100000,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

Partly owing to the unprecedented
demand caused by the war, more cop.
per was produced in the United states
last year than in any previous year
In the history OF the industry
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

To signal time to vessels In the hsr-
bor Lisbon has erected two lights
which are automatically illuminated
five minutes before each hour and ex.
tlnguished at the hour,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Transport Sunk
FRENCH TRooP-SHIP REPORTED
LOST WITH LARGE CASU-
ALTIES.

BERLIN, March 27--A French
transport with troops from Saloniki
was mined and sunk with large casu-
alties, Athens dispatches declared.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
German Steamcr sinks.

COPENHAGEN, March 27.-The
German stamer Greta struck a mine
and sank. drowning ten sailors out.
side Of Goltzlow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
NEWS SUMMARY
General.

GeIkckAAs
Diplomatic Relations with Germany
may be severed.
Verdun may be destroyed hut never
captured.
De facto troops reported 70 le help.
ing villa.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Chicago Prices up
at Chicago Today

CHICAGO, March 7.-(SpeciaD-
May, opening, s1.O7 S-4; closing, $1.09
rs. July, opening, $1O6, closing,
.$1.07 SIS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Local.

Contest for PendletOn's candidate
for Rose Queen starts
Echo, weston, Pilot Rock and Pen
dleton In tentative league.
Agent's collarbOne broken In auto
uStshAp.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Bombardment Continued.

PARIS, March 27.-German artil-
lery continued the bombardment in
the Verdun sector. Infantry attacks
We're not attempted, communique
declared.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Reports are Not believed.

BERLIN, March 27.--Reports that
the Sussex was summarized are disbe-
lieved here. The admiralty however,
did not deny the charge submarines
operating on the French coast prob.
ably win not return for days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

PARIS, March 27.-Germany has
tried her best to detach Italy from
the entente. the United Press learned
when the war council met today The
kaiser has conducted a shrewd prop
aganda in exploitation OF the German
gains at Verdun, hoping to create dis
satisfaction in Italy and discourage
her from Joining the other nations in
a concerted plan of action against the
central powers. Consequently the
Italian premier and the foreign min
lister were given ovations when they
rode through the streets of Paris en-
route TO the meeting Weeks ago the
Germans learned of the proposed war
council Alarmed at the prospect OF
her enemies forming a program Of
close cooperation, the Germans are at
tempting to capture verdun. believ-
ing the victory would halt the confer.
ence and put fear into the hearts of
the italian troops on other fronts
Propagandists were sent to Italy. Eff.
forts Of the Italian government coun-
teracted their efforts ana the failure
to capture Verdun was the final blow
blow The first step Of the council.
lors today probably viii be to inform
the world the allies are unit against
Berlin's peace suggestions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
Portland.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 2I,--
CSpeciaD Merchants Exchange pri-
ces today, club, bid, s5. asked 81.
Bluestem, bid, s5, asked, $1.01.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

Germans Repulse Russians.
BERLIN, March 27.-The repulso
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
PendIetOn Schools Give Real
Training for Life Work

besides equipment increasing the ef-
ficiency each year until today we are
classed among the best equipped
schools in the state. adding the varl.
Gus departments such as the CONNER
cial course in charge of Mrs. Marian
Webb, also Home Economics and Do
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
AGAINST AIR RAIDS
MEMBERS OF WAR COUNCIL ARE
IN SESSION AT PARIS
TODAY.

PARIS. March 27.-Extrarodinary
precautions were taken today to pre-
vent zeppelins raiding the building
where representatives of the allied
nations are meeting IN war council. A
big fleet of aeroplanes formed scout
lines. The conference probably will
end tomorrow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

1t is known a German submarine
was operating near when the explo-
sion occurred.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
DE FACTO ARMY
REPORTED TO Be
HELPING BANDIT
Troops Of General Caranza Are
Said to be Openly Aiding villa;
Situation is Regarded Grave.
FUNSTON MAKES NO DENIAL
Communication lines Advanced TO the
American Troops m Mexico Arc
PldfulIy Weak; Problem OF Getting
Supplies Is Becoming Acute; Denied
villa Escapes,

' COLUMBUS, Marcn 27,-The army
trucks arriving from the front today
reported being fired upon. All es-
capped injury. Army engineers are
building a gravel road into chihua-
hua to replace the sand trail. Three
hundred troops here are preparing to
march 20 the front Lieutenant Dar-
que left at sundise for an aeroplane
flight to the front.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
LIVERPOOL,

LIVERPOOL, March 25.-Wheat--
No. . hard winter gulf, lis sd; No. 8
hard winter choice, 1Ss Id; No. red
western winter, lis Sd; northern Chi
cago, 1Ss sd; No. l Durum, lSs Sd;
No hard Duluth, las.
In American terms the Liverpool
price for No. / hard Duluth was
S2.04 per bushel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

Continued on Page Eight.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

DOUGLAS. March 27.-Though or
ficially dlseredlted across the border,
persistent reports were circulated
here that de facto government troops
had succumbed TO poisoned wells in
the Yaaui country A mysterious ep'
idemic was reported recently to have
rayaged the soldiers operating against
the Yaquis II was considered sig
nificant because Of rumor that 900
troops Of the Fifth Brigade died from
poisoned wells at Hermdsillo. A bet
ter feeling between the Mexicans ami
Americans was noted today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

SAN ANTONIO Mar. 27.--Though
Funston would not affirm reports that
Carranzistas are openly aiding villa,
headquarters gave the impression
that the situation is grave. The COM
munication lines advanced by the Am
erlcan troops. Funston said are pitt
fully weak and are becoming mem
ace 10 the expedition. The problem
OF supplying the Americans is becom-
ing acute Permission to use the
railroads is a vital issue. II was en-
phatically denied that villa had es-
capped southwark through the ranks
OF the Americans sent over the rail-
road It was declared villa broke
through the Carranzista lines and was
marching through the MADEIRA valley
in the region Of Babicora.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27

Continued on Page Three.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-03-27
no ADVERTISERS.

The East 0regonlan has the largest bona
fide and guaranteed paid circulation Of any
paper Ia Oregon, east Of Portland and BY
far the largest circulation In pendleton Of
any other newspaper
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-04-27
LADIES' AID SOCIETY
or THE METHODIST CHURCH

a very enjoyable meeting Of the La
dies Aid Society Of the Methodist
church was hcld yesterday afternoon
at the home If Mrs. w. g. Wcllcs. ON
West Oak street. The first part Vt the
afternoon was spent socially, after
which a business meeting was called
90 orlor Dog the president. Mrs. w.
G Wcll"-. ON account of the lars"
amount of work being done by the
members. sewing fancy work, etc., 10
raise money 10 provide the new Meth
odist church with Il pipe organ. it wn~
decided that the society should meet
every week, instead Of twice Il month
as has been the custom heretofore.
The meeting day was also changed.
THE ~ucioty wil now meet every Fri
day afternoon After numerous 9th
cr business had been attended to, the
l..iu.. served refreshments of fruit
punch and sandwiches baked apple,
with whipped cream and coffee to her
quests. who then departed for their
vrgiuu. homes Zoo meet next ON Fri
day the 9th nj the homo Of Mr.. j..
G.. Rmmrtt. Those who were present
arc: McSdawcS John II. TrOadWrI.
w. T.. Lotmcr L. j. weaver T.. u.
Sampry. NJ. J.. Williams, J.. G, f0.
mouds. Tom Kard~. J. \. Parker. VI.
VI. Archard. Lloyd Davis, j. :.
Wells / C. Kpmu \. y. SulIuN II.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-04-27
EASTER TEA.

The Easter tea that was given
Easter Monday at the rectory by the
Ladies Guild Of St. Edmunds Epis-
coapl church, was decided success
socially AMI financially. During the
afternoon, tea and waters were scrv'
cd to all the guests. Mrs. Market
and Mrs. Clay presided at the tea ia
Bile. They were helped in serving ny
Miss Odlln, Mrs. Alderman, Miss
NJ rgau. While the visitors were be-
ing served they were delightfully."- en-
tertaned by Mrs. Herndon with cor
net solos. accompanied by Miss Odlin.
Punch was served by Dorothy King
and Cleave shore.
The ladies had very dainty articles
for sale. consisting Of handkerchiefs,
aprons II all kinds. caps and towels.
These found ready sale. and at the
close Of the day 1t was found that
over one hundred dollars had been
realized. which will he added to the
new building fund, and which has nov
well passed the thousand dollar mark
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-04-27


The 29th session OF Tie rIo'iu'
State Horticultural Society is in SEES.
i II here. and held its opening session
last night in the auditorium Of the
n.s,t, c,.r,.,. tti.h scrooI milling.
,,''' ''''' ',-' .,,', IN,
.,.
scat SUI WIS 'o'''"' ''"'| i'"'' "'''''
President Harold Hume OF 'I'h ST.
Mary. called the body to order
The opcniu. session included the
.ir.,;,, - ,r,oric, l,,. bo audience
,
P'"' co. ''' y '''' wv
rector of the Episcopal church Oh AT
cadia: adj lr,ss Of welcome in behalf
or thc CITY. ny JUDGE 4. f. Odln: re-
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-04-27

At Gp. m. the male members Of the
parish had been invited to join ne
ladies at supper, and most Of them
avallcd themselves Of 'he invitation
Many good things were spread |nfore
them, and they enjoyed this 7nrI Of
the day very mach. At'?' N supper
vas over. sociaoility was the r%cr OF
tn day. Mrs. Grant orc cilHr.GIiI, Il
Il csc present with sc;ir delightful
humorous recitation. which were
greatly enjoyed.
The ladies Of the Guild wish 10
thank their many friends for their
generous patronage at the sale. They
appreciate the friends who assist
them in these sales by their presence
and patronage.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-04-27

London. April 2O,-German battle
cruiscss appeared Off Lowestoft yes
tcrday.
Local naval forces engaged the raid
crS and also British light cruisers.
The German war ships retreatcd In
twenty inmates.
Thc Gorurn war ships opened fire
ou the coast before departing Two
men, ne woman and child were
Ellcd. The material damage appa-
ycntly was small.
IN the engagement two British light
cruisers and \ destroyer were hit but
none Of them was sunk.
Annouu 20 nont Of the appearance Of
the German war ships was made in
al official statement. The following
official announcement was made:
AT about ! 80 o'clock yesterday
morning German cruiser squadron,
accompanied by light cruisers and de-
strrycrs. appeared of Lowcstoft. The
local naval forces engaged It, and in
about twenty minutes il returned to
Germany. chased by our light cruisers
and dcstroycrS
"On shore two mon, one woman
and n child we're killed. The material
damage seems to have been lnSignih-
cant. 50 far as is known at present.
Two British light cruisers and a de
stroycr were hit, but none was sunk
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-04-27
MISS TAYLOR GIVES
ENJOYABLE EGG HUNT

Mi. Annie Laura Taylor was the
charming young hostess to the Sew
Sew Club at an egg hunt saturday at'
trInoun ut the home Of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Rupert smith. The whole afternoon
WIS spent in hunting Easter eggs ana
playing many childrens games. After
the little guests had tired themselves
out. refreshments consisting Of punch
and waters were served. Those at
tending this happy affair were ; Misses
Annie Laura Taylor. Mary Elizabeth
Treadwcll, Brownie Brown, Lois ana
Louise Hickman. Dorothy King. Edith
King. Thad1cus Sampey. Annie GRIT
fis, Mildred Pearson, Bessie Moffitts'
Josephine Ford. Josephine Dancy' En-
lly Poser. MosSrs. Marshall Rrantly'
Runcrt and George smith.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-04-27
THE POLYANNA CLUB

The PoIyanna club met at the
home Of Miss ';usSie Henchon Satur'
dav afternoon. April 22nd. After
very pleasant hour rad been spent the
charming hostess served apple pic
with ice cream.
Those present were: Misses 'ha'
lotte Seward. Marjorie Clay. oda
Belle Applabv, Susie stonebraker
Elizabeth Jones Clara Blake. Birdie
Scott and Ma5tie Ln"ciord. The cur
win meet at the bono Of Miss Ger
trude Davis SATURDAY, April 29th'
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-04-27

Col. w. b. Crawford, a leading
attorney Of Kissimrlee, was attending
TO legal matters in this city yesterday.
Colonel Crawford was on his way
home from Fort Myers where he went
Ia look after business for the Consol-
idated Title Company, OF which he
Is secretary and treasurer.