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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18
BUT LITTLE MOTE THAN
FOUR MILLION BUSHELS OF
WHEAT LEFT IN n. WEST

. PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. IS
= Experts estimate that only four
. million. a hundred and fifty 4
. thousand bushels Of wheat re-
= main in the hands Of the grow
. ers in the Pacific northwest
. A dollar and twenty cents a
. hushel for club wheat is being
. offered in the interior.
= Unconfirmed reports were 70
= the effect that a dollar and
= twenty-one cents have been Of
= fered for several small lots.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18
NEWS SU NJ MARY

General.
500 900 Germans battle for War
nav.
Two British destroycrs reported
sunk.
Allies claim big gains.
Local.
Il. l.. smith sells 10000 bushels of
wheat nc $1.1O.
Judge Lowell agrees to bring pro-
ceedings TO oust DIR Best.
Pcndlcton sends $4OO worth OF flour
20 Belgium.
Kirkpatrick funeral Will be held
tomorrow afternoon.
PostOfficc may become n labor cx-
cchangc.
Elks repeat minstrel success.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18

PARIS, Dec. 1s.-At every point
where the Germans massed for an
offensive movement the British have
delivered a blow which has resulted
In advancing the allies line some two
miles northeast OF Arras.
The gains didn't satisfy the British
troops and they we're rushing fresh
men 10 the fighting front and contin-
ing their attacks with great determi-
nation.
The extent Of the allies advance is
increasing steadily
Continued successes by the allies
in Belgium and northern France were
reported by the war office In an Of
ficial communication.
The allies offensive was being Wig
orously maintained, Il was stated and
many German defenses were being
captured.
In the vicinity OF Blangy the first
line OF the kaiser's trenches were
said TO have been taken along a front
OF more than five eighths OF q mile.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18
z BRITISH SHIPS
REPORTED SUNK BY
GERMAN CRUISERS
Berlin Claims to Have Put English
DestrOyers Out Of Commission
Following Raid on Coast.
KAISER TO RETURG TO FRONT

His Majesty Is Wholly Recovered
from Recent Illness, According 20
official Announcement and Will Bc
Back Soon With His Troops-COn-
dition Never serious.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18

BEhblN, Dec. lb.-lBy wireless 10
London.) )-The sinking by German
cruisers OF two British destroyers dur
ing the recent German naval raid on
the English east coast is being off.
oially claimed here.
BERLIN, Dec. ls.-The kaiser
plans to return TO the front in a few
days He has not decided yet wheth-
er he will 90 east or west.
II am satisfied with his majesty's
condition" said General Won Truelot
OF tho kalser's personal staff "and
with the progress he has made. He
receives reports daily from the vari-
Gus government heads. He Is forced
TO be somewhat careful in using his
voice but his hoarseness has low been
relieved. His illness at any time did
nor seem serious. He plans 10 return
20 the field in a few days"
LONDON. Dec. ls.-Besldes the
British killed on land by the German
bombardment Il was learned five
sailors were slain aboard the Brit
ish destroyers which engaged with the
Germans before the latter retired.
The war and navy officers agreed
the total number OF dead as result
Of the raid might reach 1876. or the
civilians who lost their lives ninety
six have been accounted for. A num-
ber OF wounded are sure to die. II
was said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18
TROOPS IN
FRANCE TAKE MANY
GERMAN TRENCHES
Advances Reported to Have MetWith
Much Success British Troops
Take Part in Determined Attack.
S EIGHTHs OF MILE GAINED
First Line OF Trenches Held by Teu-
tons Reported 70 Have Been Ia
ken-Other German Defenses Fail
Before Onslaught OF Allles-Big
Advance Made nc Arras.

BERLIN. Dec. ls.-Eighteen hum
dred French have been killed and
22O0 captured by the Germans. the
war office announced. in the fight be-
tween LaBasse and Arras, on both
sides OF the river somme.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18
100000 GERMANS BATTLE FOR POSSESSION OF WARSA
Berlin CLAIMS THE GREATEST
VICTORY Of THE WAR HAS BEEN
GAINED AGAINST RUSSIAN ARMY

Terrific Fighting is Developing Lines are Withdraw
ing But PerOgrad Maintains That Move is Strategic
TeutOns are Greatly 0utnumbered But are Battling
FierCey to Drive Enemy Back--FOrces Wage Struggle
Today But 80 Miles From Russian Stronghold in Poland
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18
TO ADVERTISERS.

The East, ,Oregf nlan has the largest paid
circulation Of any paper ln Oregon, east Of
Portland and 0va tylce the circulation u
Pendleton Of any other newspaper
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-18

NNANoAN~AANN~~A :
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-10

 Opens Mon ATT IIAIH
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-10


 \ yearly clearance sale that vent in Conway's business hi nd character of the merchar n each item in every departn a;ne ox,o. %ho .J:-:
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-10
find the cIedneSf Sf,

vay sale. Nothing will be ng carefully and remember t] 'ors and come with them if p
 Staple Dry Goods
 Market conditions warrant much higher prices, but during this sale our prices on
 Standard Caicoes is .41bc kimona Outings, the best, per yd ......7c Cotton Checks, per yd. d...............4c 4c Rescue Plaids worth 7c, Sale price. 5a4c
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-10
lass B-Regnlar $lU.UO ana $ll.9O Su


 Class C-Blue Serge and All-wool Fancy Worsted Suits; were dandy sellers at $12.OO and $13OO; go in the n OF Big Sale at ............... VsVO All higher grade Suits that were priced at $17.O0 to $25.OO, 70 En
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-10

(HI 0AEU 4n
 v 12 200 oc1ocL r, n, cor+;r,,:.~ ,,~4:1 c.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-10

By reason Ot an unusuaIIy heavy CIOthIHg business during the fall our Clothing stock is in much better shape than ever before at this time of year. However, for this Big Sale the price has been CUT DEEP, our ob- ject being to close out every Winter-weight before the Spring stock arrives. We have grouped our Mems Suits into classes A, B and c, and in all lots you will find values that will be surprising. '.s Glass A-Men's Suits, in a variety of pat
 terms, mostly small sizes, &E 0H worth up to 5000; Sale Pric. c.0O.SO
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-10

Spaldings, All wool $3VO Jerseys, m tht School Colors, DO
 Sale Price .......... .... l sOO $125 Jerseys, splendid value, OO-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
PLANS UNDER WAY
 FOR CUTTING WAGES
Steel Magnates in Recent Meeting in Pittsburg
 Consider Step

New York, April 12.-The meeting at Pittsburg last Tuesday of the heads of five large independent steel companies is gradually being recognized in industrial circles as of great importance. It ap- pears that not only are plans actually under way looking toward the cutting of wages of common labor, but wage scales generally are to be pared. Views are ex- pressed that this movement can only be stopped by early and definitely large bet terment in business, such as Is to be e6- peeted with a granting of the higher railroad freight rates, for a liquidation of wages Is regarded as ultimately neces- sary under the present tariff. In other words, greatly higher prices for steel are not looked for, owing to the possibilities of heavy importation of foreign steel when there is much difference between prices here and abroad.
 Among other developments of the week were the large increase in pig Iron pto- duetion in March over February, an- nounced by the Iron Age, and the rela- lively small amount of unified orders held by the United States Steel corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
ADVANCE NOTED| IN
 COTTON MARKET
Much Liquidation of Long Cotton in Evidence-Vari-
 Ous Reports This Week

New Orleans April 12.-Cotton closed at an advance last week. This was chiefly due to unseasonably cold weather in the cotton region which, 1t was feared aam- aged young cotton in the earliest sections and caused further delay to planting in other sections.
 Much liquidation of long cotton was In evidence being induced by the Easter hol- the market down and prevented weather news from having it's full influence
 This coming week the trade will first digest reports from the belt. Higher prices will be inevitable if the belt sends in the reports that would seem justified following the cold weather.
 On the other hand, if the new week is featured by a favorable turn in the weather, the effect of unfavorable ac- counts from the interior may be only temporary
 Thd lateness of the crop in the most southern portions of the belt will cause much discussion of the August movement in the near future and will intensity any bullish features that may develop in the spot ma rkets. A large business In cloths and yarns in Manchester will cause the trade to watch for a corresponding in- crease in the spot demand on Liverpool Failure of this demand to increase would cause bearish comment regarding sup piles held by spinners. Bulls, however, consider that the mills of the world have only moderate to small stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
JACKSON PLANSFO
 VISITING EDITORS Extensive Preparations Be- ing Made to Entertain
 Press Association

Jackson, Miss, April 12.--(Special) When the Mississippi Press association meets fin Jackson in May it's members are people Of Jackson are going to see to 1t that these "moulders of public opinion are shown everything in and around the town that is of interest and when they get through they will know more about their capital city than they ever did be- fore.
 The board of trade has sent out fnvi- tations to every newspaper worl1er in the state, urging them to be present at draw a large crowd to town, but to in crease interest in the association so that future meetings will be better attended than for the past few years
 Since these invitations were sent out it has been determined to send another every fifth day, so as to keep the matter upper most in the minds of the editors. For in- stance, special invitation will be sent put by the Tucker Printing house to visit that enterprise while here; the Lamar Life Insurance company, the Institution for the Blind. the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, State Hospital for the Insane. State Charity hospital, La Vernet Stock farm and other institutions of statewide interest will extend invitations, and most if not all of them will prepare some kind of entertainment for the visitors.
 The idea is to secure sufficient num- Der of autos to send the visiting editors to these several places in the shortest possible time, so that the regular ses- sions of the association need not be in terfered with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
ALABAMIAN MAKES MILLIONS
 IN BRAZILIAN COFFEE FIELDS
By HARRY NJ. AYERS

job. and was steadily advanced in pay and responsibility. until one day the owner an Englshman told the aston ished Blaekmon that he had decided to make him full partnor>in the business.
 Rlackmon demurred, saying that he had no money with which 10 pay for the half interest, but the owner waived a. de this objection, declaring that Blackmon could put in what savings he had and the deal would be called square The plantation prospered exceedingly, and when the original partner died, it was found to be worth about S9000.000. Tne benefactor of Blackmon was with ont near relatives and unmarried, and
 in his will beaueathed his entire interest to the man who had come to him as a day laborer
 | is to ne supposed that Blaelymon now and then Nhought of his deserted family in Alabama. but the memory was not strong enough to make him break his long silence. But with prosperity must have come promptings of conscience as to his duty, for he decided finally to come back to Anniston and see if any of the deserted ones still lived.
 After finding his youngest child. he went to see his wife. but while she was glad to see him well and prosperous, 1t s evident not much affection was left for the man who had left her to face the world alone Tor 70 years. Stlll, they met and parted as friends.
 Blackmon announced that he intended to arrange matters so that his children gould share in his prosperity during his lifetime, and that at his death Che Is 691 his fortune would be divided among them. He said he proposed to settle Sio,o00 in cash on each of the three elder children while to the youngest one, who Was caring for his mother he gave 5000 in cash and a deed for 320 acres of land in Jasper county. which is said to be worth Sl6,ooa. This son, also. is to re- oe!ve 5000 year. To the wife no direct payment was made. the elder BlaclSmon saving he was providing for her in the provision for the younger son.
 | Then. having hunted up all his children whose address was known to the son or mother, Blackmon went back to his cof- fee plantation, without any proposal to take his family with him
 oung Blaekmon. like a sensible fel- low, at once deposited the 5000 in a bank at Oxford, and then commenced planning the best use to make of the money. When he was seen yesterday he seemed to be favorahly impressed with the idea of getting an education the first thing and it is possible he will enter college In the fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
Record Harvests Will Un- doubtedly Prove Stimu-
 Jus to General Business
SCHWAB SEEMS TO
 BE MORE OPTIMISTIC
In Recent Statements He Refers to Importation of Foreign Steel At Boston, San Francisco
 and Galveston
By HOLLAND

New York. April 2.-(Special )-Last year after the crops were harvested and 1t was ascertained that the cotton crop the prediction was frequently and confi- dently made that these harvests would tend greatly to stimulate business and to check a tendency. discovered in the sum mer toward business depression
 The harvests of last year were not as whole comparable with some of our very large harvests. But they were aver age harvests and some of the crops were exceptionally good. Estimates were made that the money value of these harvests would be approximately s9,Ooo.oooooo. It may be that the marketing of the crops of last year checked somewhat the ten dency toward business depression. But the record since January 1 of this year does not justify the prediction made early in the fall of last year that business would be stimulated because of them.
 In normal times such a report as that published by the government on April T would surely tend to stimulate business and it's effect upon the securities mar M government experts are confident that if there be no unfavorable climatic cond- tions there is to be harvested this year a magnificent amount of winter wheat. The estimate made at Washington is that if present conditions are maintained the winter wheat harvest will be nearly F per cent better than the average of the past 10 years.
 Of course it is too soon to base predic- tions with confidence upon the amount of winter wheat which will be harvested this year, but it is recognized here that it is matter of no small importance that the government should be able to report at this time that if climatic conditions continue favorable we are to harvest a record crop of winter wheat. That un. doubtedly means record crop of wheat including both spring and winter
 Relying On the Crops
 At this time much is heard in the finan- cial district of the probable influence of the harvests of this year upon trade and business conditions. If there is a record harvest of all kinds of crops that un doubtedly will tend to stimulate trade and will bring comfortable returns to the railroad companies Whfther record harvest will make it possible for, busi- ness of all kinds in the United States tc turn the corner is, however, a question whose answer business men do not seen inclined to give at this time. All that they are willing to say is that a record crop would greatly help the situation. |
 
 crops this year the outlook for the veal 1915, notwithstanding the opening of the Panama canal to navigation, would be somewhat gloomy.
 This government report is the one en
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
WHOLESALE WHISKY RAIDS IN DOTHAN Liquor Valued at $5000 Seized by Officers Sat-
 urday Night

Dothan, April 11.-tSpecial)-Ni four drums of whisky, so cases of whisky and wines, and S2 casks of beer, valued at $500o were seized by the police in raids on suspected places fl the city Sat urday. The places raided or searched were Charlie Trautwein, Gus Stephens, F. c. Bartlett c. c. Bush. Elks' club. Segrest Cannady Grocery company May &s Reeves and the Atlantic Coast Line depot.
 The bulk of the goods obtained, S9 drums of whisky and 34 cases of whisky and wines, were gotten from the Coast Line depot. Nothing was found at c. .. Bush's, F. C. Bartlett's or the Segrest Cannady Grocery company. It was re- ported that d merchant had wet goods stored with the Segrest Cannady Grocery company, and their place was searched on this account The reports were found to be untrue no intoxicants were found at the company's store.
 The raids and seizures were made un- der ordinances in conformity with the Webb anti-shipping bill. It Is alleged that whisky people have been shipping whisky and beer in car lots to nearby sidings or stations and hauling the goods into the city by wagon at night.
 Reports Friday said that a car had been sidetracked about two miles west of town. and that large quantities had been unloaded at Cowarts and Ashford, east of here. Chief Rollins of the police de- partment stationed men on the various roads leading into tine city Friday night. Tn this way wagons were trailed into the city and to storage room on East Burdeshaw street. This place was raided and large amount of beer and whisky seized The other raids were made dur ing the day today and have caused a great deal If excitement.
 Mayor Joe Baker is assent from the city. Acting Mayor R. D. Crawford is directir : the raids and swearing out the warrants. More raids are promised Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13

Anniston, April 2.-(Special)-A story which makes five-cent novels and Alad- din fairy tales look like 'pillers' has just developed here through the sudden return of W. T. Blackmon. multi-mil- lioraire. who deserted his wife and small children 21 years ago, since which time nothing had been heard from him by his family or any of his friends.
 The story leaked out through deposits made in the Oxford National bank by the family of the adventarer who has made all his children and the deserted widow comfortable for the rest of their days, following which he returned to South America, where he owns large interests in the state of Brazil.
 Members of the family tell the follow ing story:
 As they grew up. the four children d ifted out into the world. Of the two girls, one married and is now Mrs. Eula Dooley of Gadsden Miss Mary Black mon Is cashier in a store in Shelby county but her relatives here do not re- a rover. like his father and his where dtOutS IS ullknoWn fortune aWalls him when he is found.
 T. F. Blackmon, the baby of the fam fly, stayed with his mother. and when large enough to do so. lifted the burden from his parents shoulders, and though now but 2Ss has manfully supported her and himself as a farmer He is now a tenant on land of w. O. Chitwood near DeArmanville. Of schooling he has had little, and Is d typical bashful country boy.
 asst Tuesday stranger drove up to the place where young Blackmon was blowing and asked if he was named Blackmon. On receiving an affirmative , answer, the stranger aa ed few qUes. tions as to parentage, and then threw his arms around the astonished boys heck. announcing that he was the long 1 missing father
 The story told by the father would I.riake book by itself according to tn, son. Leaving Alabama with $40 in hi, pocket, the man drifted until he landed 1 in Brazil. There he went to work on coffee plantation as laborer at 90 cents day For wonder. he stucl, to tn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 FINANCIAL WORLD
Speculation Maintains Atti- tude of Waiting Decision
 on Freight Rates

New York, April 12.-Speculation main talned this week its attitude of waiting on the freight rates decision. The stock market was dull, with tendency to heaviness toward the end of the week. reflecting the pessimistic state of senti- ment on account of backward business conditions. Imminence of the Easter holidays emphasized fthe dullness in the markets here and abroad
 The significance attached to the rates decision extended beyond the mere effect of the sums involved in the proposed in- creases. The long delays in reaching a settlement opened the question of the adequate of relief, if finally granted, with new conditions established by that time. The severe declines in railroad earnings would. it was declared, scarcely be made up by per cent advance in rates. With the widespread tendency to couple all backwardness in trade with the ra5e question: 1t was feared that the rate ad- vance, If it comes. would be found lack ing in its expected efficacy.
 The brilliant promise of the government estimate on winter had been long fore seen. Its very excellence left specula- tive probability on the side of deteriora- ton Have exports of copper also mad prepared expectation for the reported de- crease in stocks. No such favorable in- ferences were drawn from statistics of the steel trade. The monthly statement of thrilled orders revealed a severe shrink age. The small volume of incoming busi- ness, together with reports of further cuts in prices brought up the possibility of necessitous cuts in wages. Steel trade authorities were hopeful, however that the worst of the depression had been f'it. April settlements brought relaxation in all money markets. Russian and French demands for gold were modifying infiu- ences. Prospects for success in next weeks New York city bond sale gave tone to the bond market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
BAPTIST MINISTER'S
 TO MEET IN CHILTON
Conference of Unity and Chiffon Asso- ciation at Samaria Church
 Thursday

Mountain Creek, April l2.-(Special) The Baptis. ministers conference of tho Unity and Clifton association is to be held at Samaria church on Thursday, April la. The following is the programme for the occasions:
 The conference will meet at 93O a. m, for devotional service, under guidance of r. w. C. Blce and the Rev. R. R. Brasher will follow MT Bice and address the con- ference on the Objects of the MalSins.' The Rev. J. M. Parrish and the Rev. T. J. Deason will both speak on Temperance.
 After the noon hour for dinner the con- vention will assemble and the question of missions will be discussed by several gen- tlemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-13
OU|N WILL BE IN
 RACE ID THE FINISH
Speaker of Mississippi House Candidate to Sue
 ceed Governor Brewer

Jackson Miss. April 2.-(Specisll-H. NJ Quin, speaker of the house of repre- sentatives. makes positive announcement today that he is a candidate for gover- nor. and is in the race to a finish Mir. Quin states that the letter he gave to the press several days ago seems to have left good many of his friends in doubt as to his intentions in the matter, as he finds in numerous letters he has received from over the state, and he wants to set their minds at rest. However, Mir Quin does not propose to enter upon an active campaign until after the election of judges and ehancellors next August
 Attorney General Ross Collins also states that he is a candidate for re-elec- tion.