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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Trench Helmets
For u. S. Marines

indication that the United State Ma
rine Corps will be among the first 70
be put on active service in the war with
Germany was seen yesterday in the an
rouncement that 1000 Lewis machine
guns had been ordered for the marines
and a trench helmet adopted.
The large number of machine guns
is taken by many TO mean that the
marines will be used as the machine
gunners of any force sent to Europe.
There will be one gun to every eight
enlisted men. which is about the pro-
portion in the British machine gun
companies. The Lewis gun is the ia
vorite light weapon OF the British, but
has never before been approved or
adoptedly formally by the United States
government.
Several OF the weapons last week
were given a try-out at Winthrop. Md,
with splendid results.
The trench helmet adopted is a com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Is Mercantile
Marine Vessels
Taken by Britain
All of Fleet Flying British
Flag Requisitioned for
Government Use
Four Lines Affected
Co~nansaf;on Rate Cecret
Four Lines Affected
Compensation Rate Secret,
but Owners Probably Will
Suffer Cut in Profit

All ships Of the international Mer-
camille Marine flying the British flag
have bee requisitioned by the British
government, P. A. s. Franklin, presi-
dent Of the corporation, announced yes
tcrday.
More than eighteen vessels, with an
aggregate of 10000 TO 10000 tons,
will be taken over Immediately.
The British lines controlled b. the
International Mercantile Marine arc
the Atlantic Transport, the White star
the Dominion and Leyland. The
American Line. now operating four yes
sells in the transatlantic passenger ser.
vice and two in the freight trafic, VIII
not be affected. "a this ruling applies
10 vessels of British registry only.
Many steamers belonging TO the
coalition" have been previously taken
over by the British government. Du,
such a sweeping requisition occasloned
considerable surprise among Shipping
men.
It was not stated whether the vessels
formerly familiar figures in American
ports will continue 20 ply between
America and Europe, or whether they
will be used exclusively for the trans
port of troops and munitions of war.
Mr. Franklig said that the order
would go into effect as soon as ship
which left ports prior to March =
arrived at ports of destination.
1t was learned that payment to The
company for the use of vessels will b'
based on the shippers Blue Book'
which is a code of remuneration tol
owners of vessels seized by the Brltlss
government. Il is understood that thu
provides Tor the government TO operate
the boats, paying individuals and cor
porations a stated amount based OF
fheIr CrOss tonnage. |.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Universal Service
Endorsed by D. A. r.
Women Agree to Practise
Economy; Jusserand Ad-
dresses Congress

Washington, April Patriotic dem
cnstrations, with demands for opportu-
nifty for practical service in the war
emergency, featured tho opening ses-
sion here to-day Of the twcnty-siXth
congress of the Daughters Of the Amer
lean Revolution. Unqualified indorse-
ment of the nations entrance into the
fight against Germany and Of universal
military service were recorded in reso-
,utions adopted unanimously.
Great enthusiasm was aroused in the
afternoon by speech Of Ambassador
Jusserand Of France, who spoke with
the British and Italian ambassadors
seated behind him on the stage. The
ambassador warmly praised President
Wilson and declared that he expected
soon TO see an American army m
France. repaylnE the visit Of Lafayette
and Rochambcau in the Revolutionary
War.
Mrs William Cumming Story, the
president general. in her address
sounded the note OF practical service.
She urged the Daughters to make this
congress q gathering Of American
women worthy of n crucial time.
Readiness of women OF the nation 20
serve was proclaimed IN speeches by
members of nearly every state dclcga-
ton The speakers gave their approval
10 policy OF retrcuchmcnt and econ
omy. and az the suGgc stion OF Mrs.
James Hamilton Lewis, OF Illinois, the
congrcs voted 20 abandon the annual
banquet which had been arranged for
Wednesday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
u. S. May Recognize
Venizelists in Greece
Allied Diplomat Reported to
Have Interceded in
Their Behalf

Washington April 16.-Oue OF tie
Allied Ambassadors. according to cen
fdential information, mas taken up
with the State Department the cues
zion OF recognition Of the Greek Pro
v,sioual Government headed by Nen-
-clos. The United States Government
u is stated Oh good authority, has OK
pressed It's readiness TO take the t'st
steps toward such recognition.
For some time past tho Greek Prov
s.onal Government had special rep
rcscnta'ivc 20 this country. but al
his cudeayors 10 win the recognition
.r the United States were unsuccess-
full. This government took the st2a &.
that 90 .ecognize the government Of
Vcnizclos would be unneutral That
position has been changed by AMIR
lca's entrance into the war.
The Allies, although maintaining rc-
lations with King Constantine. rccor-
uized the Salonica Government inn O.
diately after its formation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Brazil SEXES IS German
Ships; $4,000 Cheer War

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. April l6.-The
seizure Of German ships has been com
plcted without incident.
More than 10000 persons attended
demonstration to-day under the
auspices of the League Of the Allies.
The flags Of the Entente nations were
cheered, as were the diplomatic repre-
scntatiycs of these countries. who at
tended the celebration. The crowd was
stirred TO high pitch OF enthusiasm by
"a speech delivered By Ruy BarboSa.
Brazilian Ambassador 70 Argentina.
"All North and South America ere long
will be fighting for humanity he said.
There is an absolute identity Of in
forests between Brazil and the United
states as regards Germany. TIE
United Statas is in a state of war. Are
the lives Of Brasiii2As worth more than
the lives of North Americana
THE contribution OF Brazil IN the
war will not be negligible. We shall
assist the Allies with our feet in pa
trolling the seas. Furthermore, It IS
only by entering the war that we shall
be able 90 solve the problem Of the
Communication of the southern Brazil
ian states
Washington. April ia fine feet
Of forty-six German merchant ships
were laid up in Brazilian ports. ac-
cording to information available here,
and it is assumed all have been seized
by the Brazilian government. The yes
sells aggregate 24O,779 tons, ranging
from the Hambzurg-American liner
Rlcucher. 1880 tons, to vessel OF
LOS tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Court Refuses to Delay
"Peace CounciP Trial

The frs. legal effort Of eX-Congress-
man Frank Buchanan, II. Robert Fowler
and other leaders Of La0or's National
Peace Council TO avoid prosecution on
indictments connected with the Won
Rintclin-Lamar conspiracy to cause
strikes in munition plants throughout
the United States failed yesterday be
fore Judge Cushman, who denied the
defendants pleas for abatement.
Ex-senator Joseph W. Bailey. Of
Texas. who appeared for Mr.. Buchanan
argued that papers and books of the
council had been taken from the Offices
Of thc council without a warrant and
introduced as evidence against the de
PENDANTS before the grand jury. Also
Gc coutcuded that on information and
belize the Federal prosecutor had par
ticIpatcd M the deliberations Of the
grand jury and had recommended that
the defendants be indicted.
To-day the nation Is engaged in
war. and surely this is not time
when the defendants could be expected
TO cct "A fair trial at the hands Of a
jury said Bailey.
John Lord O'Brien. of Buffalo. and
ex-Judge Isaac Oleand, special prose
cutors. declared that the pleas for
abatement were merely technicalities "a
delay trial, and moved that they be
dismissed.
Judge Cushman in sustaining the
motion said that the argument that d
trial at this time was unfavorablc "a
the defendants appealed to the sympa-
thy of the court, but that It was the
faul, Of the defendants that they were
not tried earlier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Jewellers Pledge
Aid in Conserving
Platinum Supply
Confer with Secretary Red
field on Safeguarding
Metal

Washington. April 16. 4 delegation
representing the jewelers. Vigilance
Committee Of New York. held a lengthy
conference with Secretary Redheld to-
day relative 20 measures for conscrv-
ing the supply of platinum, which is
used in the manufacture Of munitions.
Il was disclosed AZ the conference that
platinum is selling at a higher price
i'm Paris than y New York. where the
price is 800 all ounce, double that Of
1878. An embargo has been placed on
the shipment OF platinum by the Allied
governments, but this viii not inter
fcrc, il was stated, with the importa-
ton Of enough of the metal from Rus
sia, England or France 70 meet the
needs of the COY eminent.
Secretary Rcddcld said he would
have no comment TO make until the re-
port Of the visiting delegation is COM
plctcd. This will take about ten days.
The Jewel FRS said the conference was
most satisfactory and that they had
pledged their cooperation and that Of
their organization in conserving the
supply in this country.
THE underlying thought OF the Jew
elry trade said VI. b. Rothsch.ld. OF
tie American Gem and Pearl Company.
New York, who headed the delegation,
rs that while our government must be
served TO the extent Of its full require
ments. a sufficient stock of this metal
can be obtained through regular chan
nels without intrenching upon the
stocks Of jewellers. Nevertheless
should it be necessary TO call upon the
jewellers for part or all Of their stocks
such calls will be voluntarily and cheer
fully met"
Among members Of the delegation
were David Belais, Sigmund Cohn, o. G.
Fessenden, Albert VI. Kohn. Or. George
L. Kunz, Harry {. Larter. George II.
Niemeyer, Otto Scheer, Robert Is.
Steele, T. Edgar Wilson, Harry p. Dick
inson, Walter Z. McTeigue. all Of New
York; Henry BLANK and II. W. Malta
lene of Newark and Laurence Gardner.
secretary Of the National Jewellers
Board Of Trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Metropolitan Throng
Cheers French Drive
Germans in Audience Leave
One Woman Faints

Announcement OF the French victory
between scissors and Rheims was
made last night from the stage Of the
Metropolitan Opera House. There was
an instant Of silence as William J.
Guard paused after delivering the
news. I'm the interval Of calm scat
tering few whose countenances led 70
the belief that they were Of German
descent began to make their way quiet
Is toward the exits.
One, a woman, seated in the orchcs-
ira. rose as If with great effort, swayed
moment in the aisle and then stag.
gered to the lobby, where she dropped
unconscious. She was revived and sent
home.
At tho direction Of Mr. Gatti-Casazza
the orchestra broke into the "Marsell-
laise." following 1T quickly with The
Star-Spanglcd Banner"
Three cheers for the Allies yelled
some one, and they were given with a
vim that must have astonistcd that
eristocratic auditorium. II was 70 the
sound Of tumultuous cheering that the
woman in the lobby regained her senses
and reeied to the motor that was wait
ing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Colombian Treaty
In Senate Tomorrow

Washington, April 16.-Another effort
70 have the Senate ratify the treaty
with Colombia for the payment of go
600 900 for the partition OF Panama was
forecast to-day, when the treaty was
taken up in executive session. On OBJ
lection that Senators interested in II
we're absent it was laid aside until
Wednesday.
Since the treaty was withdrawn in
the March special Senate session, when
j. became apparent 1t could not be rati-
fed. the Administration has made great
efforts to line up Senators in its sup
pert. At that time Senator Curtis, the
Republican whip, had poll showing
that thirty-fve Senators-two more
than the third which would insure its
defeat-were pledged against It. Inc
fact that the treaty will be taken mp
again was said tonight to indicate
clearly that the Administration now
feels confident of success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Consul Frost Promoted
u. S. Official at Queenstown Re-
warded for Good Work

Washington, April 16.-Consul IVES
lev Frost. az Queenstown, whose name
has figured IN more than hundred re
ports of submarine outrages, to-day
was advanced a grade in the consular
service as q reward for his work.
Frost's first big case was the Lusi-
tania. and his name has become well
known TO newsp paper readers since.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Speeding Drivers Jailed

Joseph KISS and William Green,
crauFcurs. were sentenced TO ten days
IN the City Prison, without the alter
native Of fine. b. Mag strate House
in the Traffic Court yesterday for
speeding. although they testified Il
was their first offence. Motorcycle Pa
trolman Cassidy testified they were
racing side by side al a speed Of forty
two miles an hour up Amsterdam Ave
Iuo SUNDAY afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
British Aeros Raid
Germany in Reprisal
Bombing Of Frciburg Answers
Attacks on Hospital Ships

London. April 16.-A British Admir-
atty statement issued tonight says:
an consequence Of German submar-
inc attacks on British hospital ships,
in direct and fGgrant contraventlon o.
tho Hague convention. large squad
ron Of British and French airplanes
carried out a roprisal bomosrdmert Of
the town q Frc.burg Saturday. Many
bombs we're dropped with good results.
DESPITE a large number OF air aghts
With hostile airplsnos, all our ma
chimes. Except three. returned safely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Navarre's Sanity in Doubt
Famous French Filler Arrested
After Escape in Airplane

Paris. April 10 Sub-Lieutcuant
Jean Navarro. one Of the Frech
army's famous avlstors, who had boon
sought for several days by the police
on a charge Of attempted homicide
wa. captured to-day and placed in a
military prison 10 await court mar
tial and probable examination by men,
tai experts.
After knocking down five policemen
with his automobile Navarro pro
ceedcd 20 Aviation Headquarters,
where 70 made his escape IN an ar
plane and had been at large until capt
ured to-day.
Navarro was severely wounded la.
June and since then has acted IN an
occaD4ric manner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
9.OOO-Ton Tanker Sunk

The British tanker Narragansett. o.
1875 gross tons. has been sunk by q
torpedo of the Irish coast, according TO
word received yesterday from Office,
on a British ship. The Narragans.e'.'
sailed from New York for a British
mort on March carrying 1000 tons OF
oil She was built in 1913 at Green
mock. Scotland, and was 5l2 feet ~
length.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17

promise between the British and French
steel headpicces. being shaped like the
French and built with the same resist
ing power as the heavier English hcl--
met IL Is made Of a single piece OF
steel, and the nrst one tried out with
stood eight steel scketed bullets from
a regular army rife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Austrian Premier May Retire

Copenhagen, April 6.-According TO
a Vienna dispatch to the "Deutsche
Tageszeitung," OF Berlin, Count Henry
Clam MARITIME, the Austrian Premier,
is suffering from influenza and will re-
tire soon from the Premiership.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Argentine Near
Breaking Point
With Germany
Relations Likely to End at
Any Moment, Dispatches
Indicate
From TIE Tribune Bureau

Washington, April Is Dispatches
received here to-day state that Argen-
tina IS likely to sever diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany at any moment
Tho feeling throughout the country,
Il was said, is running strong against
Germany, especially after the sinking
Of an Argentine briCantine, the Monte
ProteGedo, of the Sclly Islands. a few
day. ago by a German submarine. The
vessel was flying the Argentine colors.
although all members Of the crew wc.c
NOrWcCiauS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
ADVERTISEMENT
CHOOSE 41226 AND
SAFETY

The sales OF our First Mortgage
Participation Certificates, which
are shares in a specific 6uaran-
teed first mortgage, have heen
growing steadily.
These Certificates provide an
investment for the exact sum de-
sired whether II is large or small.
Their increasing popularity Is
evidenced by the sales during
the past year which amounted 10
S2,76I 900.
They yield ~ exempt from
personal taxation in this STATE.
No investor has ever lost a dollar
BotDsNpRJGsGE GUARANTEE g
Capital & Surplus, $40, 900, 600
17e B'way, MY. IFS Remser ST., B'lyT-
$50 Fulton ST., Jamaica.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17

the possibilities Of such ar event. ne
creation % a great Chinese army en- ,
ciently trained and adequately supplied
with arms and munitions, would nor
% IS thought. be pleasing TO Japan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
10Th

Patriotic wenyour Theatrical Carnegie Hall r.
the the well will
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-22

From the National Tribune, Off
oial organ OF the G. A. r. Repuo-
lished by request.)
President Wilson has spoken ratner
broadly on the multiplying of war So
cieties. Secretary Daniels has more
han mildly protested, and Secretary
Baker has said that il the people IKE
to do il. all right, but it is not neceS-
sarv. as the War Department reeds
clotbes and sustains its soldiers bet
ter than any other government on
earth and will continue to do So
And now the shipping board is rae
inr a serious problem. The useless
hut pretty, sentimental gifts can't De
transported because necessities must
no first, and there are not enough
ships for food. clothes and munitions
Hundreds of millions of dollars worth
of sentiment" is piled up on New
York wharves and liable to spoil, De-
cause there are no ships to send ii
over in.
Abste the Hysteria.
So the Powers" gently hin that
an abatement of the hysteria, and a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-22

getting back on earth will be benefit
cial to all.
The Red Cross, as our own Clara
Barton established it, is all right.
Miss Barton made the organization
what it is, and the older generation to
this day think of the splendid woman
who founded it whenever you men
ton the organization. Dorothy Dix
and Clara Barton will live in ro-
nance and story long after those who
are trying to emulate their deeds and
fame are dust.
But when you add to the Red Cross
Fall the other organizations to which
you are asked to contribute your good
sense tells you that they are doubling
on each other and that somebody
should call a halt. We all want to
give. but we should give with some
Judgment.
Pretty soon President Wilson will
be forced to come right out and say
that the war charities are a good deal
of a nuisance as they are being man
LACED now and will call a halt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-22

o attend the funeral services of her
sou-in-law, Frank Bay, who was ell
ectrocuted while installing some
plumbing fixtures.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Brophy n fam
lily left today for Portland. Mr.. Bro
ply has been extra boiler maker in
the mechanical department for several
weeks.
John Heath mas accepted the posi-
.tion as night foreman succeeding A.
P. Nelson.
c. f. Powell is on a vacation. sack
starba has taken Mr.. Powells place
as yardmaster while Bert Lessy has
taken Mr.. Starba's place.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Curtin and family
expect TO leave Saturday night for
Portland for a short visit.
r. A.. Rudd who has been machin-
list since the opening of the criminal
here has taken the position as fore
man made vacant by the resignation
of D. W. Jackson.
r., A. Venneurtz has resigned his
position as manager of the P. F. r.
leo. and has accepted a position with
1.-The Pendleton Meat Co. Mr.. Ven
neuritz waas succeeded by A. II. Da-
WIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis were
business visitors in Rieth
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Fix and MIS- u
F. Steele and son who started Tor the
Willamette valley for a SNORT NlslI'
returned home. They were unaole TO
go any further than Portland on &C
count of the high water and tloooS'
Mrs. H. Caven has returned from
l. .Lar. ,-Ecit II, Portland.
Freeland Coward who has been al
Itending the Pendleton high schooi
and has been making his nome III
Reith expects to leave for BAKER lily
Friday.
Miss Lille English returned We'd
nesday from a short visit in Helix
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-22
SCHOOL IS
FORMED At R|ETH
MRS. NJ. Il. WOODS is CHOSEN
SUPERINTENDENT, Mrs.
HAMILTON ASSISTANT.
Dancing Tuesday Night at Pool Hall;
Entertainment To Be Given Christ
mas Eve for School Children.
(East OregonLan SpeeiaD

EAST Oregonian Specially
RIETH, Dec. 22.-Once more Rieth
has organized a Sunday. school. Mrs.
F. A. Buntin was chosen treasurer,
Mrs. Charles Cross secretary, Mrs. M.
e, Woods superintendent. Mrs. c.
Hamilton assistant superintendent.
and Mrs. J.. NJ. McShain librarian.
D.. w. Jackson and E. Anthony
were duck hunting in Umatilla aTues-
day and Wednesday.
]. NJ. Harrison is personally con-
Quoting a Red Cross drive and he has
secured a large number of members.
Mr.. Harrison expects to solicit mem
bership at least for another week SO
that the Rieth people may be well
represented in the contribution for
the Red Cross fund.
NJ. E, Woods returned home We'd
nesday morning from Portland where
he has been undergoing treatment
to his eye which was injured last
spring.
Tuesday evening was the occasion
of a very enjoyable dance in the pool
hall. The proprietors furnished a
four piece orchestra and the use OF
the hall and all the proceeds was
turned over as a contribution to the
Red Cross.
Mrs. Charles Cross and Mrs. l. A.
Buntin are in charge of the enter
tainment for the children on Christ
mas Eve. In a short time Iuesoay
evening they received $21 in donations
for the purpose of buying candy for
the eyoung folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Ehler and family
of Helix were visitors last week with
Mrs. Ehler's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
j. English.
Ralph Holmes has been transferred
from engine Waterman to hostler.
I q. Robin OF Huntington was a
visitor in Rieth Monday. Mr.. Robin
formally was connected with the car
department here. :,
Robert English was confined to his
home Wednesday on account OF SICK
mess.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Wakimato expect to
leave Monday for Japan. Mrs. "aHl-
mato has been in the Pendleton o
initial for several weeks and her con-
bdttion is very serious and is not
expected to live very long. :,
Last Friday night a party was heid
-, tho home OF Mr.. and Mrs. X j.
English. Games were played until a
late hour when refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Nelson and ram
i,v ara expected to leave for La
crorda in the near futur where MIR.
%elson will work in the La
fGrande shops.
Mrs. D.. c. Crawford has returned
from La Grande where she was caileo