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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
\ USELESS WAR.

There have been wars and wars in
the history of the world. and most of
them have had reason.
But the present European war has
two marked characteristics. First. it
bids fair to be the most expensive,
and the most destructive war ever
known
Second. it is all about nothing at
all
1t is the outflaming of gunpowder
magazine into which some careless
one has dropped a match.
1t is as causeless as free fight
among drunken loafers in a mining
camp
Not one Of the emperors. diplomats,
historians, editors nor any other
learned or high placed man is able
TO allege any cause which is not alb
surdly insufficient for so great a COM
bat.
There have been wars of religion
as between Jew and Philistine, Turk
and Christian. protestant and Cath
clio; and if these were represensible
they were at least understandable.
There have been wars OF conquest.
and lust, empire lust; but in this war
no nation seeks the territory of an
other. When peace comes, no mat
ter who whips. the size of states will
be about the same. Germany could
not possibly annex Russia nor France
because she would have no use for
them, and couldn't assimilate in ten
generations what she had swallowed.
There have been race wars. Greek
against barbarian. Rome against Car
thage. Russ against Turk, England
against France. one Indian tribe
against another But here English
French and Russian are commingled
on one side and German and the va
riegated nationalities of Austria on
the other
There have been rebellions, as in
our own wars of independence and
secession. as in the present Mexican
imbroglio; but in Europe no people
/ is endeavoring to throw off the yoke
/ of its masters nor Of an alien peo-
I Pile
Germany, Austria, Russia, England
I and France have sprung into the are
ma, each screaming out that the other
fellow began it, each loaded down
with arms and troops, yet claiming
a desire only to keep the peace.
They all solemnly swear they are
on the defensive: and they are all
trying to strike the first offensive
blow.
When the Franco German war OF
1870 was over, the treaty OF peace
contained not one allusion to the is
sue over which it was supposed to be
fought.
If God were to appear suddenly and
say, stop Tell me what it's all
about" there would be riotous cla'
NOR Of vociferations, but when com.
PEELED to state calmly what they were
fighting over no two of them could
agree upon an issue that was not RI
diculous.
Finally, / note that little Montene
gro has butted in. Which remind!
me of the Irishman who saw seyera
men fighting as he entered a saloon
Going up to the barkeeper. he said
Excuse me. but is this a private
fight, or can any one come in?'-
Chicago News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
EXCELLENT IDEA.

He cat church,: wonder why those
two pretty girls across the isle look
so sad?
She. Oh. it's because each has a
new bonnet. | suppose.
He; I don't see why that should
be productive of such melancholy
She; Why. each thinks the other
has the prettieSt.
He; Then why don't they exchange
and be happy?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
THE DAILY REMINDER.

After all man is only--a man; and
he'd rather have a woman like him
than love him. amuse him rather than
idealize him, agree with him than
spar with him. and sympathize with
him than flirt with him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
ENTIRELY TOO PERSONAL.

You are getting very bald, sir,
said the barber
You yourself" retorted the custo-
mer, "are not free from a number
of defects that I could mention if l
cared to become personal"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

OF the most important national and
state holidays are fostered by the
Oakland Fairgrounds and the events
are attended by large numbers OF ad-
ults. as well as children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
eTTpel nITTION RATES.
THE COMING KING"

} The Kim or klnE that Europe
, wants. won't wear no jew
, 81 crown.
B An be Is comm Wen your
} thrones hey all been rat
} tied down.
} He'll wear hat like other men,
an set on a plain chair;
} But he viii be a king er men.
} an rule EN- everywhere.
} Not at he wears outside his
head win be his kingly
pride.
Not vat he wears outside his
head. but wat he wears
inside.
He'll want no throne; a king er
man can allus rule his
II he sets upon a nail-kaig. Jest
as good as on q throne.
} Sam Walter Foss.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
the Union will be cOmmemorated by

extensive programs of literary. patri-
otic and athletic exercises Flag rails
ings and representations of the days
of the Bear flag and pioneer life win
characterize the celebration at most
of the recreation centers. The pub
lie school bands will furnish music at
several OF the grounds. Celebrations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25


long as the principal nations Try 10
live for aggrandise-
Their Standard ment The grab and
Is Wrong. keep policy OF such
powers as Russia.
Germany. Austria and England is
chiefly responsible for militarism-
Under this policy each big nation
is on guard al all times in hopes OF
gaining something and in fear Of los
ing something. II is a game that
leaves out entirely the element Of
Righteousness Treaties are made only
TO be broken when It IS desirable TO
do so. The happiness Of a people is
no factor worthy OF consideration
Unfortunate Poland was 3ismem-
bered and taken Jointly by Russia
Austria and Germany. The Poles have
been abused and their very language
placed under the ban In the present
war Belgium has been made the bat
tleground in a struggle with which ii
originally had nothing to do.
Desire for aggrandisement is back
OF the present war. Rivalry between
Russia and Austria in the Balkans is
the indirect cause ot the struggle.
Each nation wanted 70 dominate al
the expense OF the other. When the
power was equally balanced and each
side afraid Of the other they were
willing TO give and take. thus pre-
serving peace. But neither side has
been willing TO do anything on the
score OF justice or fairness-force be-
ing the only factor worthy Of consid-
Grafton.
Europe is now reaping punishment
for its adherence 10 the doctrine thai
might makes right In the present
war each nation involved will lose
more than II can hope TO gain. nc
matter who is victor and who is van
quished. II is a stupid game and tbs
prize Is not worth its cost. The onl,
hopeful thought is that out OF thii
war may come a realization Of the fac
European nations have been adherinl
20 false standards in their dealinI
with one another and that from ;
strictly selfish standpoint are loser
all the time
Here is the way Henry Clews, th'
Neg York financial writer. views tn
war from tn
Beneficial 20 standpoint OF it
The Unlted States. effect on thl
country.
"a fair idea of the effects Of IN
war on the Unl;ed states can now b
had AS the Generalization Of IN
first shock passes away. it is seen tha
German commerce and industry wi
suffer more than any other. The Uni
ted states will temporarily suffer fror
the loss OF German imports Thesi
however. viii Ia due season be con
pensated FOR by supplies obtaine
from other countries and by the cr'
alton OF new or stimulus OF old IN
dustrios IN this country. This may {
may not revive the tariff as an issu
our steel industry will ultimately all
benefit for many OF the orders whiC
az one time went 90 Germany W
now be filled IN America. Our cott'
mills may reasonably expect larg
orders for export which VIII som
what offset the loss OF German pu
chasos of raw cotton. Germany ira
sac,ed very large trade with Sou
America. much OF which she win lo
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
FROM WHEY.

heard from two influential quarters
Yes, from his better half
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

Early to bed and early TO rise
would put the theatrical industry en-
tirely out OF business
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

The Uruguay legislature has Just
set aside a large sum Of money for
the use Of the nation In participating
in the Panama Pacific exposition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

Procrasunaron increases the Ie-
lights OF anticipation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

The fly in the ointment shows thai
the apothecary has been negligent I'm
his swattlng.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

II never rains but somebody for
gets his umbrella.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

Supporters Of the Roundup will do
well TO keep in close touch with
Portland and likewise Spokane and
Seattle. From those points large
numbers have come each year to at
tend the Roundup.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
~~~%0~~~

The Germans are after the French
and the Russians are after the Ger
mans. The game is to see II Ger
many can tag France before Russia
tags Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
VETERANS OF SPANISH
WAR TO HOLD RALLY

A reunion and rally Of the Spanish
war veterans will be held Saturday
Like the successful meeting Of the vet
Grams held some time ago, the Spanish
war veterans Of Col Hayden Y. Grubbs
camp OF the sixth infantry have ar
ranged for another rally and reunion
as the camp has just received its ma
uonal and camp colors- The affair
VIII be conducted with all interesting
ceremonies Of the order.
Comrades from the artillery. cavalry
and the 18th infantry and goth infan-
Try will be present in addition TO the
civilians who are members of the
spanish war veterans. The members
OF the Grand Army of the Republic
post, and OF the Confederate veteran
camp, viii be the guests Of the mem
bers Of the younger generation at the
camp meeting Col Grubbs camp con-
slsts Of 100 men in active service. sta
toned on border patrol duty in FL
Paso, with the sixth infantry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
HOME GANTAL0UPES
READY FOR ORDERS

Fl Pasoans have not responded M
me valley cantaloupe growers eNpeC.oes
70 the appeal to buy valley canIaIou w. - :
a carload Of cantaIoupes was orou - ~
20 Il Paso this week and all oLug , I
IllIed that were telephOned IN, out ~
carload is not ha.f exhausted YET anu
me growers have them on hand
~ purchasing these home sI0"l y
~ melons, the FL Pasoans get the DesL
NAT can be had and they are az lGe
same time encouraging the Industry ~
me Fl Paso valley While severn
large shipments have been made east at
good profit TO the growers, theIe
mas been a sudden slump in the mar Ael
because Of the appearance OF canl4-
Ioupes nearer TO New York and Cnlcaso
at cheap prices and the valley growers
are seeking a market nearer home
Lhey think the people Of FL Paso
should buy and show appreciation OF the
home effort
The Cantaloupe Growers telephone
numbers are 534 and 541S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
WOULD CHECK UNREST BY
REGULATING asYEII.OW PAPERsn

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 14-Regula-
tons Of yellow journals" election OF
business men TO legislatures and re-
moTal of judges from politics were
three steps suggested to the federal
industrial relations commission tOda--
by J. Bruce Gibson, of Everett, Wash,
as means for checking social unrest
Mr. Gibson is president Of the Fed
Grafton Of Employers associations Of
the Pacific coast To illustrate the
kind OF articles which he would have
barred from publication Mr.. Gibson
read contribution TO a Washington
Socialist publication 1t advised read
ers that a revolution impended and
told where high power rifles could
be obtained
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
PHOENIX MERCER
NEWEST ENTRY IN
SPEED CONTEST
Driver Is Kept Under Cover,
but the Car Has Made
an Arizona Record.

A Mercer from Phoenix is the latest
entry promised for the JuareZ speed
contest Sunday, at the Jockey club
The car is said to have made a REQ
ord in Arizona and the driver, whose
identity is kept a secret says ne Is
coming here with the full confidence
Of making all the others take his dust
in the so mile, free for all
Gives His Car First TryOut.
NJ J. Roseboro has got his Marsh
Bulldog in shape for the race and gave
il the first tryout yesterday This Is
a Las Cruces car and belongs to the
Marsh Automobile company Of that
city It has been thoroughly over
hauled by Roseboro, who believes that
he can beat his business associate,
Billy Adolph, who IS to drive IN the
same race in a 80 horse power Fiat
Some Of those who saw RosebOro try
il out Thursday afternoon, declare that
it made as good as 70 miles an hour.
Jack Smith, veteran OF the racing
game in Arizona, also had tryout on
the Juarez track yesterday and showed
some fine speed.
Billy Adolph and Lew Gasser, who
are to participate in the free for all.
and also pull off an individual contest
between their two cars, are listening
TO the other fellows talk and smiling
to themselves. They have concluded
that the real contest is going TO be
between the Stutz 'Bearcat' and
Adolph's Fiat However, those who
have seen the other cars on the tryout
think the contest is going to be close
and some have predicted that the
speed mad drivers are going to do
some piling up on some Of the tur--s
and afford more excitement Sunday
than a mere contest in speed.
Besides the two so mile automobile
events. there viii be be two 10 mile
motorcycle races and a show Of new
model automobiles
Dr., -o,-+ ~, No., II a. O-,f+- No
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
LABOR DAY COMMITTEE To
MEET AND DISCUSS PLANS

A meeting Of the Central Labor union
Labor day parade and ball committee
will be held Friday night, at which
plans for the two events viii be formu-
lated It is planned to make a special
feature Of the parade and every ef-
fort viii be made to have it the largest
ever held in FL Paso. There will be a
number Of new unions represented this
year
Thursday night the retail clerks held
a meeting at which four new applica-
tons were received
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
DIES At HOME HERE.

Jesse E. Duffy, aged IS years. died
Thursday night at his home in High
land Park The body will be shipped
to Monroe La, Saturday morning. He
was a native OF Savannah. Ca, and
lived in El Paso for some time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14

For a good steak OF roast, phone 1876,
Opitz Observation-Disclosures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
5isnafcb Il - - - =,

A dispatch 70 the Central News from
information from St Petersburg. Russia
has modified 100000 men on the Ger
man and Austrian frontires, half a mil
lion on the Turkish and ROUmanian
frontiers. while 100000 men are held
in resrVe.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14

Nice hens, alive or dressed to order.
ment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14

Nice hens. alive or dressed to order,
at Opitz Market, phone 136.-Advertise-
menC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14

NEED GLASSEss ASK SEGALL.
MOVED TO los TEXAS STREET-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
Firht ID Geef-Betz.

A telegram from Brussels by way Of
Paris says a fresh engagement between
Germans and BelEians occurred Thurs
day between > and s o'clock in the even
ing at Geet- Betz. five miles south Of
Haelen- The Belgian troops fired
heavily on a detachment OF 400 Ger
mans. who retired hastily.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14

Rump roast, 15c per h, at Opitz Mar
et-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
FnrIish Commander Joins French.

The Havas agency announces that
field marshal Sir John French, the
commander in chief Of the English field
army. Joined Gen Joseph JOffre, the
French commander in chief, at head
quarters today. The locality is not
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
The ''PopuIar'' Remains d
See the New GirdIe Ribbons

We have lust received a shipment Of beau
tiful new ribbons. ranging in width from
to Is incbes-offering a superb choosing
OF the new falh eOlorlngs- Prices range
upward from 75e the yard
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
An Immense
Gathering of B1ouses

Offers an incompatible choosing crepe chine
TRANSPARENT lace autumn styles
that usually almost double the price CO or
popular SpeaF Saturday, Choice at H'SO
Take either throng this table
viii tel splendid choosing OF
dainty bouses embog the style features
exquisite transparent chiffon printed plain de
cons and new collar and shoulder effects
white coos, combinations
Select many you wsh-Therss big saving in co or
these bouses, at PA'OO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14

A dispatch from Paris TO the EZ-
change Telegraph today announced
that the French minister of war has
received news from Berne, Switzerland,
that numbers of German patrols have
taken refuge in Switzerland It is
stated that no French troops have
crossed the French frontier
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
Sc &c AZ '.Party Boxes .

toilet cases brings US a splendid gathering
of entirely new styles-equipped with every
toilet requisite possible to think of. Prices
range from S1.00 to $500
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
Of New Hats

Presents Amazing Gathering the New Autumn Styles in Black
Whte-Back White Entire, With Touch of Metal CD Of
Lace or COIOr-A Popular" Saturday Special Choice pc
This by far the remarkable offering of authentic styles AutH
Hats has been good fortune for patrons
gathering of fifty entirely models tailored effects with tn
mngs of feather bands, mercury wings metal aces uncued o
feathers long qus age and aa ribbons Shapes decided
clever and chc-gh side effects bm brmess.
you prefer have wide bms and lower are
vevets and sn cOmbnaOns-UST SELECT ANY ONE YOU
BIG GATHERING SATURDAY, AT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-14
Must Prove NaturaIiIatiOn.

The American embassy here today
established the ruling that all German
Americans residing in the British Isles
who apply for American passports must
prove their naturalization as AmeriCaR
citizens OF register with the police as
German subjects. This rule is in &C
cord with a ruling issued by the Off
GERS
The American consul at Turin, Italy,
reports that Americans IN Budapest,
Hungary. are well provided for.
An official announcement says that
z large number Of French troops has
entered Belgium and is proceeding
from Charleroi to GemblouL, 10 miles
to the northwest Of Namur-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Report Of Sea Fight
Off Coast of Chile
is Not Confirmed

VALPARAISO. Chile Dec. s.-No new
sea fight has occurred off the Chilean
coast. so far as can be ascertained today
at Valparaiso.
The cannonading reported last night ~
teen miles off this port by the Chilean
torpedo gunboat Tome. and which was
supposed TO be an engagement betwssn
tho British cruiser Newcastle and the
German cruiser Dresden and oonverted
cruiser. Prinz Eitel Friedrich, Is now be-
iieved TO have been the Newcastle saiut-
Ing the flag of Vice Admiral Sir Freder-
ick Sturdee, commander OF the British
squadron which sank the German squad
ron off the Falkland islands.
The Australian battle cruiser, Australia.
anchored in the bay this morning. v1oa
Admiral Sir George Patey. commander oe
tho Australia, came ashore and paid hAa
respects to the Chilean authorities Hs
said he had not met the cruiser NSwoae-
tie while on his way TO Valparaiso ana
declared he was unable to explain thu
origin Of the firing reported off the coast.
Tho Australia has been cruising along
the Pacific coast of South America for
the last several weeks. A few days ago is
paid visit to Callao, Peru.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Bryan Disclaims All
Action Respecting
Belgian War Tax

PARIS, Dec. 26-"German proclaim
atoms announcing a levy OF 5oo,0O0.OOO
francs ($1OOOOO.O .OOo) indemnity at Brussels
have been pasted over" says the Jour-
male, land the report is current that the
measure was withdrawn by the German
governor as the result of representations
by the American secretary of state, Will
liam J. Bryan, through Minister Brand
Whitlock. pointing out that the tax was
IT. violation OF the Hague convention
1T is announced that the Germans
have imposed a tax of 25 francs on all
unmarried persons over q years OF age
in Brussels"
WASHINGTON, Dec a.-Secretary
Bryan reiterated today that IL Brand
Whitlock. American minister to Belgium,
had taken any action to dissuade the
German military authorities from COL
lecting a war levy on Brussels he had
been acting entirely in personal and
unofficial capacity, and without any In
structions from the American govern
ment. The secretary said he had no in
formation that Mr.. Whitlock had been
concerned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
The Days
War NeDs

Bombardment by an American
cruiser of the Turkish port of
Tripoli, Syria, is said at Athens
to have been threatened on ac-
count of an attack by Turks on
the crew OF an American mer-
chantman, on which British and
French citizens desired to depart.
The incomplete reports received
from Athens state that the threat
of the warshlp's commander
quelled the attack. The cruiser
Tennessee has been In the eastern
Mediterranean for several months
and was last reported not far
from Tripoll.
Italy's occupation OF the Al
bantam port of Avlona was be-
lieved to open up possibilities OF
complications which might make
It difficult for the Roman gov
eminent to maintain its neutral
ity. The attitude OF Roumania,
also. was more than ever a mat
ter of doubt on account OF re-
ports from Paris that the only
obstacle which prevented II from
Joining with the triple entente
had been removed. Bulgaria
was represented as having given
assurances that it would remain
neutral. relieving Roumania from
the fear of an attack from that
quarter should II enter the war.
The German cruiser Dresden,
with the converted cruiser Prince
Eitel Friedrich, were said to have
been engaged by the British
cruiser New Castle. near VAL
paraiso.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Letter by Edison
Tells How His Fire
Might Be Avoided

II the Edison laboratory buildings had
been properly constructed. of the most
modern materials they would not have
burned.
Who says sof
Why. Thomas A. Edison, the great
wizard Of invention. says 80 himself.
When he read the account of the big
fire at Orange. c. Louis Meyer. who is
In business here In Omaha as n concrete
construction engineer. wrote direct to
headquarters to ascertain the facts. and
the letter which he has Just received in
reply, under date of. December 10. not
only autographed by Mr.. Edison. but
with a postscript added In his own hand.
reads as follows:
Dear Sir: I am In receipt OF your
favor and In reply beg to say that my
wooden buildings and my brick and steel
roof buildings are flat on the ground
with all their contents OF machinery
ruined.
my principal buildings. which are
made OF reinforced concrete. are all in
good condition. except some OF the col
umns and the few spots where tho CON
crete floor has sagged The concrete
buildings have saved nearly all OF my
machinery. 30 that It can be cleaned up
and used
THE effects OF the fire constitute a
great triumph for reinforced concrete.
Yours very truly.
THOMAS A. EDISON.
"P. S.-Had concrete buildings had steel
windows and wired glass there would not
have been any fire in concrete buildings
at all"