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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25
SNOW IN POLAND
Russian and German Claims Are
Contradictory.

London, Dec. 21.--In Poland and
Galicia battles are being fought between
the Russians and the German and
Austrian allies amid deep snow in bitter
cold. In Belgium and Northern France
the Germans and the French, British
and Belgian allies are contesting the
mud fields, foot by foot.
No news OF any decisive gain came
from either arena to-day. The Russian
and German claims continue directly
contradictory,
The Germans in Poland again are
making fierce attack toward the capi-
tai and the Russians are opposing them
on the east bank Of the Bzura River,
thirty miles west Of Warsaw. Grand
Duke Nicholas army here holds a
natural strategic line fifty miles long,
running, roughly, north and south along
the east banks OF the Bzura and Rawka
Rivers.
The Petrograd official report claims
that the German force in North Poland
has retreated across the boundary into
East Prussia in northwesterly direc-
ton. II asserts also that the Austrian adj
vance through the Carpathian passes to
the north has been checked and attempts
OF the Przemysl garrison to break
through the lines have been repulsed.
According to this report the Austrians
have been driven into the notifications
with heavy slaughter.
The Austrian communication claims
successes in the Carpathians, but admits
that the Russians again occupy Galicia
and South Poland in force. Apparently,
therefore, the Cracow and Premysl in
vestments are proceeding and have not
been broken.
Serious fighting between the Russians
and Turks around Erzerum, Turkish
Armenia, has been stopped by six
foot snowfall and the intense cold, from
which the Arabs are suffering bitterly.
Berlin publishes what purports to be
al order issued by General Joffre, COM
mander-ln-chiei Of the allied forces in
The vest, dated December II, exhorting
the soldiers and telling them the hour
has come to clear the invader from
France,
4 late Paris official bulletin describes
small gains all along the lines particular
" in The center iasTTS50Hiis
and the Mouse. British ships again
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25

have been bombarding Zeebrugge and
Heyst, as well as the coast beyond
Ostend, where the Germans have estab-
lished many shore batteries.
Political developments in Hungary,
whose people are reported to be deeply
discontinued because they think that
Germany and Austria are falling too give
Hungary fair share OF protection, are
the subject OF much speculation and
deep interest in England.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25

Hensely has ia.siy had two fatal cases
Of typhoid and another case Of some
disease IN the family.
Saturday afternoon jim Albert How
ard, Of Number Seven, had the misior-
tune to lose his residence by fire. The
building was large two-story and COM
paratiyeIy new. The FIRE occurred from
defective fue while dinner was in
preparation. Insurance Of $500 or
more will partially cover loss.
Reynolds Ship. With headquarters in
Dallas, Tex, is home for few days.
Messrs. E. L. Wade and Knox Har-
per we're 10 town Monday.
A recent arrival 10 the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Will Starnes is a daughter.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25
RIvEs


Mrs. Mag Harris and daughter, Miss
Missile Harris, spent Monday and Tues
day With relatives in Union City.
Trot Morris and daughter, Of Hum
boIdt. soath Dakotai are here for the
holidays.
Felan KiIgore came in Sunday from
Knoxville to be with relatives for few
days.
Mars w. Palmer, OF the wireless force
on the u. S. S. Delaware. took bis rela-
lives aud friends by surprise Saturday
by coming in from Norfolk for week &
stay.
Through the w. CT. u. as q repre-
sentative Of Jolly st. Nick. Mrs. Naomi
Harris was kindly remembered with a
large box OF gifts in the form Of a
shower.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris, OF South Da-
kota. are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. P.
Harris. Mrs. Harris, formerly Miss
Bess Morris, is well known here.
We regret the sad accident Of Miss
Bess Logan at Woodland Mills Sunday.
Mesdames Orie Brown and Joe Clark
shopped in the city Monday.
A case Of illness in Crockett, near
BY village, is lament4ble. We are told
that large family by the name Of
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25
OBION.

OBION.
Miss Mabel Steele, who has beer
teaching at selmer, Tenn, spent sun
day in Obion with G. M. Steele and
family. Miss Mabel left Sunday for
Newborn where she will spend the holt
days.
Charley Steele, assistant cashier Of
the Peoples State Bank of Newtern,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. M. Steele.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. B. Dawson left Mon
day for their home in Charlotte, N. c.,
after spending several days here with
Mrs. Dawson's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. NJ. Albright.
Mrs. S. /. Smith and baby, Of Merid-
ian, Miss, arrived in Obion Monday
morning and will spend the holidays
with Mrs. Smiths mother, Mrs. Ella
@. Morris.
Mrs. r. H. Bond, Of Elbridge, was
in Obion last Thursday.
Mrs. Brentz Meadows, OF Humboldt,
arrived in Obion last Saturday and will
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Murry Allen.
r. A. Johns was in Union City sew
eral days the first Of this week looking
after the new cooperative store which
be recently organized and put in oper,
alton at that place.
Elder 7. M. Carney preached good
sermon Sunday morning at the Chris.
tian Church. A very good congrega.
ton was present considering the inclem.
ency Of the weather.
Tom Culp and little daughter. Miss
Virginia, were the guests Of I. r. In.
man and wife at Troy Sunday.
HI. T. Wallace was social visitor al
Troy Sunday.
Otis Watson was a business visitor to
Rives Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Auldon Wilburn spent
several days the first Of the week with
Mrs. Wilburn's parents at Polk.
Tom Starnes was Union City Wis.
itor Monday.
Mrs. Russell Brooks visited her father
at Sharon the first OF the week.
Miss Effie Reed and Fred Carpenter
we're Union City visitors Monday.
Willie Ledbetter, Of Truman, Ark.
came in Monday to spend the holidays
with relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Geo. Yates was called to Union
City Saturday on account Of the sudden
death OF her mother, Mrs. B. B. Ben
nett, who was stricken with paralysis
Friday, living only few hours.
John Rigby, who has been living in
Obion for some time, has moved his
family to Glass, where they formerly
resided.
Mrs. G. B. Zimmerman, OF Halls, il
the guest OF her mother, Mrs. s. A.
Mccoy.
Arnett Arnold, who has been located
in Obion for some time, holding posi-
ton with the /. G. bridge crew, left Sat
urday night for Birmingham, Ala.
where he will spend the holidays with
bis parents, who reside near Birming-
ham.
Most all of our boys and girls who
have been away attending school are at
home for the holidays.
Fred HALEY and Harry Jackson, who
have been attending school at Spring
Hill, Tenn, arrived home last Satur-
day and will spend the holidays with
homefolks.
Miss Bonnie Fox, who has been at
tending conservatory Of music at Gin
cinnati, Ohio, reached home last Friday
aud will spend the holidays with her
parents and many fsiends.
Miss Myrtle Jones, who is student
at McFerrin College at Martin, is home
for the holidays.
Mrs. Henry Head was Rives Wis
itor Monday.
Oak Mantels $3.50 and up. Union
City Lumber Co,
BETHEL.
Master Glenn True is ON the sick LIST
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25
Holiday Greeting

Now that the old year Of 1914 drawing close and the
new year nearly with We deem particularly appropriate
that thank many friends and customers for their pat
ronage and their loyalty shown during the past year
We wish you that feel the deep Of
citation for the many avor accorded and entering the
year 1915 do with the determination to render such e
hcent service that by its value you shall strengthen the
friendship which has marked past business relations
gives great pleasure voice this appreciation OF the
pastnd express this hope for the future in wishing
A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25
Marriage Licenses.

H. 7. Hays and Hesta Finch.
G. @. Brockwell aud Mary Dunn.
j. NJ. Nichols and Gertrude Myers.
w. E. Barriger and Jewell Burchard
]. G. Stephens and Nellie Bruer.
Monroe Hudson and Josie Rogers.
David @. Dunn and Neomi Burner,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25
Road Amendment Meeting.

Last Saturday was such bad das
we ask those who want our road law
amended to please come out Saturday,
Dec. 26. at the courthouse.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-25

Wheeling in the lungs indicates that
phlegm is o5structing the air passages.
BALLARD'S H0REHOUND SYRUP
loosens the phlegm SO that it can be
up and elected. Price 25c, Doc
and $l.00 per bottle. Sold by Oliver
Red Cross Drug Store. advt
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21

more sensible. The narrow skirt-but
not too narrow-that clears the floor
is infinitely more sensible than the
long, full skirt Of the past; the high
tight collar with it's attendant head
aches has gone; the small hat, set
well down on the head, is real bless.
ing; the very high heel is very bad
style; cosmetics are not worn by wo-
men of good taste; fashion even
frowns on false hair-a restful change
after the heavy beratted pompadour;
and, best of all, woman's figure is no
longer compressed into a resies Of ug-
ly bulges, and the steel stiffened cor.
set of days past has become flexible
piece of webbing that supports but
not bind. When these sensible pres
ent-day fashions are exaggerated and
distorted they become ugly and RI
diculous, it is true. But no woman Is
forced to wear them in an exaggerated
and distorted form save by her own
lack Of judgment and her own indif-
ference to comfort and good taste.
"As for the fabrics-they were
never So wonderful. The supple.
light woolens. and the splendid glow
ing silks of winter have given way to
the most alluring of cotton and linen
stuffs. promise Of the summer. The
lighter silks, too, have come in a
thousand new designs, each one SEEM
ingly more lovely than the last. What
excuse, therefore, for woman not
to be tastefully dressed-not neces-
sarily expensively, but with due re-
gard to color, line. and individuality
Indeed, there is none. And though
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21

BIZ n. J. SCHRuP. Secy.
s;Atutory general agent ssd attorney for
service. b. y. cHlLDS, Portland. Or.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21
BY Till SCISSORS
Says WOmen's Fashions We're
Never More Beautiful or
Sensible.


The editor of the Woman's Home
Companion. writing in the March is
sue of that publication, makes the fol-
lowing general comment on fashions
apropos of the new spring fashions
which are entertainingly reported and
interpreted in fourteen pages Of the
same issue of the magazine:
when you see a woman with a
skirt so tight she can hardly walk,
with a hat trimmed with long spike
feather, with heels three inches high
with a layer of cosmetics on her face
you do not see a victim of fashion,
but victim of her own poor taste
and ill-considered vanity. The fash
ions were never more beautiful-nor
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21
DAILY EAST OREGONIAN

be crumbling. But he told his audi
tors what, in his opinion, was the
force that had held the nation to-
gether ever since the day of Wash
irgton. 1t was, he said that senti
ment in the declaration OF independ-
ence which gave liberty not alone to
the people Of this country, but hope
to all the world for all future time,
II was that" said Lincoln, then facing
his great task of preserving the union,
which gave promise that in due time
the weights would be lifted from the
shoulders Of all men and that all
should have an equal chance"
There is the underlying sentiment
that has made this nation great Lin
coin the patriot drew his inspiration
from this sentiment. Lincoln him
self added to its force and vitality.
For the American must now read
both the declaration of independence
and the speech at Gettysburg to get
all that is finest in the underlying idea
upon which are laid the firm foun-
dations OF the republic.
>>>>s>>~>
Portland also is having a water con-
troversy just now and the point in
volved is as
Is Portland Also tonishing. 1t is
Conscience Stricken? the question of
whether met
ers should be installed. Evidently
Portland is still following the old time
village plan of making users pay flat
rate for water regardless of how
much water is used. This seems am.
azing in view of Portland's progress
in other respects. Pendleton long ago
adopted the meter system. 1t is the
only fair method of assessing water
charges. Why there should be spirit
ed opposition to the plan in Portland
is unaccountable save on the assump-
ton that the heavy users of water are
very we'll pleased with the flat rate
plan and dislike the notion of being
forced to pay charges proportionate to
the amount of water used. They
would rather have the small house
keeper bear the burden of expense
while the big fellows get the chief
benefits. To be logical they should
demand that milkmen sell milk at so
much per customer without reference
to the quantity of milk used. They
should demand that the gas and cleo
tric companies do likewise with their
product. If the city should sell its
product without measuring it why
should not private concerns be re-
uired to do the same thing?
Portland is either slow on the SUBJ
ject Of economics or else as in Pen
dleton there are men there with such
exquisitely tender consciences they
cannot bear to see anyone force the
hog of privilege to take it's feet from
the trough.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21
~N~o~NO

That the Coyote cutoff is to be built
there can be no doubt and there are
also excellent indi-
An Encouraging cations that when
Outlook. the line change is
made the freight
division point will be brought to Pen
cleton. II this comes about 1t will
be the finest thing that has happened
to Pendleton in years. The freight d.
vision will mean 400 or 500 new people
in Pendleton and a substantial in
crease in the local payroll. 1t is the
sort of growth Pendleton needs.
Coming on the heels of the Eastern
Oregon State Hospital the freight di-
vision will help greatly in taking PEN
6leton forward. After il has been OBJ
tained our basket Of resources will
sill be far from empty. Before many
days that Pilot Rock branch is going
TO be extended southwark and a saw
mill will in all probability be built
here There is also prospect for ir-
Yigation close to Pendleton, particu-
larly on the reservation and such de-
velopment would mean lot to the
city.
There is no occasion for pessimism
ir Pendleton. On the other hand the
situation is very encouraging and by
working together with view to pro-
noting the welfare of the town the
people may do much toward improv-
ing the possibilities Of growth.
>>>>s>>>>
The Americanism of Lincoln was the
subject of the following splendid edi-
torial in the Chicago
The Fount of News on the anniver-
Americanism. sary OF Lncoln's
birth:
On the birthday of Abraham Lin
coin IL is not out of place to inquire
from what source that great, sincere,
open minded man drew his political
principles II the hundreds Of thou
sands Of Americans who revere his
memory could discover where Lin
coin learned the rights and duties of
the citizen in his relations 10 his fell
lows and to his country. It is reason
able TO think that they would go there
for guidance.
Well. there need be no doubt as to
the source OF Lncoln's political prin-
ciples. for Lincoln himself gave e1-
plicit testimony on this subject. In
his speech in Independence hall. Phil
sdelphia, Feb. 22. 1861. he said: "All
the political sentiments / entertain
have been drawn. so far as have been
able to draw them, from the senti-
ments which originated in and were
given 20 the world from this hall.
have never had a feeling. politically.
that did not spring from the senti-
ments embodied in the declaration OF
independence"
Lincoln said also on this occasion
that ne had frequently asked himself
what great principle or idea II was
that kept this confederacy so long to-
sether" As he spoke secession was
rife and the union Of states seemed 10
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21
COMPLIMENTARY TO SMITH.

The Harney County News, a repub-
lican paper of this county. in an edi-
torial of January 7th has this to say:
"Dr. C. ]. Smith, formerly state sena-
tor from Umatilla county, but resi-
dent of Portland the past year. is said
to be Governor Vests choice as can
didate of the democratic party for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21

she may not admit it save laughingly
to herself, there is no woman who
does not realize that to be we'll dress
ed is to give herself a delightfully."-
pleasant feeling of well-being and
confidence. A becoming costume is a
wonderful tonic to the tire dspirit
and the sensation Of looking at ones
best is definite help to be at ones
hest "
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21
WHEN HE SPOKE.

Q / asked her father for her hand .
. And all he said was. 'Huh?" =
Q I tried to make him understand .
Q The dreamful life that We had .
. planned, .
. But though talked to beat the =
. band .
. He only answered: "Pooh!" .
. rambeld on and told my aim =
, To which he grunted, "Huh?" .
D How / aspired to wealth and =
. fame, =
D And then / stammered, feeling .
, shame =
B Ny present salary to name, .
D At which he snorted, "Pooh," =
, He seemed my wits to discon- =
cert
. BY roaring Pooh and Z
. HUH"
, And straightway I began to =
D Rot that knew my chance hurt =
, Until he doomed with manner Z
curt, =
D Il was dismissed then). Z
"Pooh,'
. told her what her father said, Z
What else was there to do?
She smiled His meaning she had =
read =
, Quite differently; We were wed, =
, Then sought her father, and by =
Ned, =
. He cried, The jokes on your Z
Selected. Z
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21
Synopsis Of the Annual statement Of the
Dubuque Fire & Marine In


surance Company
sf Dubuque: In The state Of lows on the
Insurance Commissioner Of the state Of Ore
gon, pursusnt TO Ew:,
Amount Of capital .tesk paid ups 2oo,ooo.oo
Net premium, received during the
Interest. dividends. and rents re-
ceived during the year........ 1880 IL
Ircore from other sources re-
ceiVed during the year........ l.43I.O
Total income ...........s ss9, ,5ss.5T
DIsBURsEMEEIs.
Net io>se. paid during the years 3I5. 81
Dividends paid during the year
on capital stock .......--... 4O,UoUO
during the year. 2is.ss2.13
ins The y.sr'''.......-.e.... ss42.1s
Amount Of an other Expenditures. 1O0.25i.S
Total .rp~ndi,ure. ..........s 7s2, 2s5. 10
ASSETS.
ysiue Of real estate owned tmsr-. o
vsiue Of stoets and bohds owned
market yslnel ........::.... 3N.I73.c
ih' al ' .........4..'. - ~ i.o47 $500
Cssh in banks and On hsnd..... "a. 4OS. %
Premiums in co1rse Of collection
iy1s .....:........'........, u4.7osis
Interest and rents do. and se-
crued .........'.....-.. H'ioo'~o
Total asset. .................N. .s7s. 2ss.s4
Total sssets sdnittsd IN Oregon. 81, SIS. 2SS.H
LiABTLfTlEs.
Gras claims for Iosses unpaid. y ls,lls.U
Amount Of uDearDed premiums or
all outstanding risks s...-..... S0s.3I3.B
All other liabilities. So'Vp.W
Total liabilities exclusive Of
capital stock Of .tJ1s .&s7.42 : 90 1872
Total PREMIUM. In force De
cember 81. 1913. u. 100 sE Y.
DUSIyE8s m oREGoB FoH IKE YEAR
Fetal risks written during the
year .-s......-.ss 80. 80 ...ss Sp'-~''''
Gross premiums received curfns
the year .........s....,..-s.. '.si''p
Premiums returned during the
Losses pstd during the yesr..... 7.Ds.sC
Losses Incurred during the Jear. I.3s4.S
Total amount Of risks outstspf-
ing Ia Oregon December 81.
1913 ....-........-... ......... +b'so5""
Dubuque Fire & Marine In
surance Company
BIZ r. J. sCHRuP, Secy.
s;HtutorY general agent asd attorney for
service b. y. cHlLDS, Portland. Or.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-21

governor, and in this Mr.. West shows
the best judgment he has displayed
in two years. Senator Smith is a
strong man and a good BURNS
Times Herald.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-18
Go6S< E

srs leading the American League,
much to the surprise Of fandom
IN general. Above are printed pic
tnres Of ave young stars that are
largely responsible for .these two
clubs asserting themselves. even
at this early stage Of the game.
The Dodgers bought Dick Egan
from the Reds last winter for S..
900, and by the way he has been
covering shortstop he 10 worth
many times that sum. Outfielders
Cook and Holden were signed by
Manager Chance Of the Highland.
ers at the end Of last season, and
even In their late tryouts gave
rare promise. Jimmy Walsh, the
other outer-gardener. was pur.
chased BY the Yanks from the
Athletics.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-18
81. eR0A's FIELD DAY At
CELTIC PARK TON morrow.

To.uesrov an roads vfn Nod 10 Csftie
pask, Long Island City. WHARF the OPEN
ins svsat Of the season viii b 81
Dada's Field Day. monstsr festival BE-
Tag arranged In aid Of St Ends's Col
lsg>, Dublin, that national institution
presided over By Prof. p. H. Peerss. the
noted scholar and editor. A nne pro-
gramme Of athletic events VIII be yTn
kenny VIII meet at hurting. the Kildare
men VIII face Cavan at football. There
Wiii BE- 8 competition in irish traditional
story telling. singing and step dancing
and Handsome prixes are to be awarded:
The Irish figure dancing competition will
bring out all Of the experts In the four
hand reel. Carnival starts at a0 =. M
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-04-18
STATEN ISLAND NOTES.

Supreme Court Justice Asphalt m
ishod the calendar OF the April term
At Richmond yesterday. and will pre-
side at q special term for equity
cases in the Borough Hall on Mon
day morning. The Grand Jury has
not completed its findings a. yet, but
will be ready on Tuesday. when Jus
tice Asphalt will go to Richmond to
receive their report During the sAs-
sions held this week wttneeses were
examined in relation to the New Jer-
Soy smoke nuisance.
Notice has been issued By the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion that an open competitive ex-
animation viii be held At The Prince
Bay Post once on May for rural
letter carriers. Rural free delivery
viii shortly be established at Prince
bay, and . carrier will b appointed
from the successful competitors At
this examination.
Bids will DO opened by tho Depart
ment OF Water Supply. Municipal
Building. Manhattan. on April ~ for
furnishing. delivering. unloading
stacking and storing cAst.iron pipe.
Tho Merritt Chapman Company,
the successful bidders for the con-
tract to construct . conduit for the
nipe line from Brooklyn to the Silver
lake reservoir, In which the Catskill
Mountain water will DO brought to
staten Island, has begun work on the
contract, beginning on the Brooklyn
SIDE. II win take about two years
20 complete the work. and the con-
tract 10 for Sss7.s%o.
An important meeting OF the Cen =
eral and Women's Committees OF the
staten Island Civic League will be
held at headquartorA st. George on
Tuesday evening.
william b. Lucas Of Oakland ave.
uue. West Brighton. has returned
from Q Ave weeks trip to Chicago.
The thirty-third anniversary Of
the organization OF Oceanic HooR
and Ladder Company OF LAnoleum-
vile. one of the few remaining volun-
teer companies Of the island, will bt
celebrated at Travis Hall. Linoleum
Vile, this evening.
Tho Port Richmond branch OF ths
Civic League viii meet In the A.
sembly room OF Public School NO
20, Port Richmond, Tuesday evening
whom q member Of the general com
mittss will b. elected.
A meeting Of the newly organised
council, Daughters Of America, vii
| be held In Travis Hall on Monday
evening. when the State oh1cers vii
make q VISIT.
A minstrel show will be given BY
'The Pickaninnies" In Cosmopolitan
Hall, West New Brighton. on Tuas'
day evening for the beneht Of thu
Church OF the Sacred Heart.