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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
ILLINOIS IN LINE FOR
new METHOD OF REFORM
PRISON WARDEN STARTS PRO-
GRAM To SAVE YOUTHS
FROM LIVES OF CRIME.

JOLIET. III. Dec. 25.-The fresh
air cure for first offenders: dunge-
ons, cell houses and the stone quarry
for hardened criminals-is the pro-
gram Warden +. NJ. Allen OF the Illi-
nois state prison hopes TO work out
IL the state legislature appropriates
$l,200.000 for the reconstruction OF the
Joliet penitentiary.
Allen has submitted 10 Gov. Dunn
plan advocating sweeping changes
in the states penal system. He would
have all but about 400 OF the normal
prison population OF 1900 convicts
live in cottages and work In the open
air. The 400-the professional thieves
highwaymen and murderers who live
by crime. he would confine as ae
present in cell houses under heavy
guard and with the threat OF solitary
confinement in n dungeon for dis
obedience Of prison rules
This new scheme OF conducting a
prison would have double beneficial
Results. the warden declares. II
would give first offenders fresh
lease on life and at the same time
isolate them from the hardened Grim
inals. The penitentiary in this way
would attempt to remedy defects, the
warden says. instead OF becoming a
school for crime.
Allen would extend the system ot
having honor" prisoners work on
state roads, the experiment HAVING
proven very satisfactory thus far Ho
would keep the prison stone quarry
in operation forcing hardened crimi-
nails to break rock for the state high
ways
Manufacturing inside the prison
walls for private firms ne would ab-
olish entirely He would retain the
prison shoe factory with the under
standing that boots and shoes be-
made only for inmates OF state instl.
.utlons and not 10 put IN the market
In competition with other labor
He would have more c0uvicts o.
work on the prison farm and extenf
hts idea so that prisoners could sup
1ly au state Institutions wlfh meat
'eroalr and dairy products The c1t-
.1gcs he would have buit inside
high stocigde
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
RUSSIANS CLAIM ROUT Of THE
GERMANS ALONG BZ(JRA RIVER

ley yesterday our troops repulsed sew.
eral attacks, the emmy suffering
heavy losses. One Russian battalion
was blown up.
Austrians Gain Along ing.
In the upper Ung valley our at
tack has gained ground for us and
near the Urzeker Pass $50 prisoners
were taken.
ION the Galician front the battle
continues.
ION the Galiclan front the battle
continues.
"On the lower Drina more than
1000 prisoners were taken December
22.
Between December IL and 90. a..
600 Russians were captured. There
are now in the monarchy 200, 600
prisoners OF war"
Among the items sent out by the
German official press bureau were
the following:
While there Is general confidence
that the Germans and their ally are
making progress along the extended
battle line in the east, there is no in
dication. either in the German or the
Austrian official reports, that any
marked advantage has been won.
Indeed. It is noticeable that Vienna
uses the adjective favorable in re-
ferring to the battles in the Carpa-
thians, but contents itself with say
ing that the severe battle along the
Lower DunaJec river and on the
Kros-no Tuchow lines continues"
Germans Win In Prussia.
The German general Headquarters
staff made the following report:
I'm the east We have assumed the
offensive and are advancing from
Neidenburg and Soldau Gin East
Prussia).
I'VE have repulsed the Russians
after several days fighting at Mlwa
(Northern Poland), and the enemy's
positions at Mlawa again are in our
hands. More than 1000 prisoners
were taken in these battles.
AT the confluence of the Bzura
and Rawka rivers. fierce bayonet at
tacks took place at many places. The
could do little on account
OF the misty weather.
"The Russians suffered heavy loss
es on the right bank OF the Pllica
river in the district to the southeast
Of Homaszow The Russians attack.
ed fiercely several times but were
repused by the Austro- German ar
mics with heavy losses.
Farther to the south the situa-
tlon Is generally unchanged"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-The en-
gagement OF Miss Elizabeth Rogers.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
N. Rogers OF New York and Wash
ington. to Prince Christian OF Hesse.
nephew OF the kaiser. was not at all
a surprise to her friends in New York.
She had limited. II Is said, in letters
to girl friends here that the an
nouncement was soon to be made.
Prince Christian and Miss Rogers
met for the first time about year
ago in Cairo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25

NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 25.-Mrs
Philip NJ. Lydig and Miss Graham
Mulhall We're honored by the Ameri
can Museum OF safety with the spec
ial gold medal OF the institution lin
recognition Of the time. money and
personal service in Humanitarian ach.
ievement Professor Frederick REM
sen Hutton OF Columbia. announced
the awards and made the presenta-
tion az luncheon given az Delmon-
ico's.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
Ice Blocks River.

HOOD RIVER. Ore. Dec 25.-The
Columbia river. opposite Hood River.
is filled with large ice floats jammed
together The Hood River-White SAL
mon and Underwood ferries are hav-
ing some difficulty in crossing. The
steamers have quit running on the
middle Columbia river for the winter.
The ice at Hood River is now six
inches thick on all Of the sloughs-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
FACTIONS IN MEXICO HAVE
AGREED TO GALL A TRUCE
MILITARY ACTIVITY CEASEs-
PERMANENT PEACE AGREE
MENT MAY BE REACHED.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 25.-Appar-
emily the Mexican factions have de-
clared a truce through a tacit UNDER
standing. Reports received by the
state department show military activ-
ity has been practically suspended.
Bryan and other members OF the ad-
ministration deny they are consider
ing a proposal to recognize Gutierrez
The situation at Naco is satisfactory.
Scott reports negotiations undoubted-
ly will result in a permanent peace
agreement
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25

LONDON, Dec. 25.-Strong German
forces we're utterly routed on the
Bzura river and another army that
had crossed to the left bank OF the
Pilica river were thrown back Wed
nesday according to Petrograd Of
flcial dispatch. which added that the
successes reported on the various
fronts were repeated with heavy loss
es TO the invaders and the capture OF
many prisoners.
The Germans report that they have
turned on the Russians on the line
from Soldar to Mlawa on the Rus
SIAN Poland frontier, driving them
back into Poland,
German Regiment Annlhilatcd.
The statement from the general
staff OF the Russian commander-in-
chief received here from Petrograd
says:
ION the BEura river near the Cha
teau of Tuchow five versts below
Sochaczew, our troops on the night Of
December 23 utterly routed the
strong German forces which had
crossed to the right bank Of the
Bzura.
"a German regiment was almost
completely annihilated and In addi-
ton lost five machine guns We cap
tured five officers and 515 soldiers.
"All through the day OF December
% the Germans made fierce attacks
in the region OF Bolimow, but were
everywhere repulsed. stubborn fight
ing also prvailed that day in the re-
gion OF LlUw-Lods and below that
point. We succeeded In throwing
back the German column which had
crossed to the right bank OF the Pill
ca.
Russians Capture 5000.
con the 22d and asa violent fight
ing took place all along the front on
the Nlda river, II was especially
stubborn on the lower Nida between
wlsllca and Nowemiasto Korczyn.
During these two days We captur-
ed to the north OF Pinczow 81 off,
GERS and more than 5000 soldiers.
"To the south of the Vlstula we
our successes OF the pre-
vious day Here we took 1900 pris-
oners.
an East Prussia. near Przemysl.
and in the Carpathians no important
changes have taken place.
The following official communica'
ion, issued in Vienna. was received
here.
"In the upper Mngyoger valley the
battle continues. In the Lateleza val
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
PRESIDENT WILSON SPENDS
HAPPY DAY At WHITEHOUSE
GIFTS ARE Observation-Disclosures
SHADOW HANGS OVER THE
CAPITAL CITY.

WASHINGTON, Dec 25,--Anna
Cothran. the presidents favorlte grand
niece was the center of attention at
the white house. The president dis
triuted gifts from huge tree. The
sayres, McAdoos and Margaret Wilson
composed the party.
The capital was not AZ gay as usu-
al. the wars shadow being apparent.
Embassies, heretofore scenes OF gay
ety. were gloomy. A community eel.
ebratlon last night gladdened hum
dreds of children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
PLANS FOR PORTLAND
POSTOFFICE RUSHED

WASHINGTON, Dee. 95.-Senatos
Lane is advised by the treasury de-
partment that the work on the Port
land federal building plans is being
expedited and It Is expected that the
building will go on the market for
construction bids by July next. about
a year earlier than expected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
DAM RnttlcshIp Off PORT.

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 2b.-Aocompa-
MED by n torpedo boat destroyer and
several English merchantmen, the
Japanese warship Hizen anchored
seven miles off Puerto De Pisura, on
the northern coast of Peru.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
ALLIES CONTINUE
TO ADVANCE ALONG
FRONT IN FRANCE
Paris War Office Reports Numerous
Successes From the North Sea
Clear Through to AIsace.
GERMAN ATTACKS REpULSED
Belgians Push Forward Along Right
Bank OF the User Rlver-PosltiOns
Recently Captured by the French
Are Being Strengthcned-NO Devel-
Opments In Alsace.

PARIS. Dec. 25-The following Of
ficial communication was issued by
the war office:
ITO the north OF Lys the enemy has
bombarded rather violently the ap-
proach of the road from Ypres 10
Confines and those OF Langemarck
but has delayed the attack.
Before Boisselle. northeast OF AL
bert. our troops made slight progress.
A German attack on Saint Mard
wood, east OF Tracy-le-Val. has been
repulsed.
I'VE have organized the trenches
captured December 22 near Uisalen-
ne. The ground taken in the Ban
de-Sapt region, near Launois. nortn
OF ST. Die, has been held and organ
lied"
Minor Successes Reported.
The official report issued earlier in
the day recites a series OF French sue
cesses OF apparently minor import
ance from the sea on the north to
the frontier of Alsace on the south.
The locations where French troops
have gained the advantage are given
as along the Lys, in the region of
the Aisne, in Champagne near Per-
Ines. in the Argonne. in the forest of
Apremont and near ST. Lie. The
text Of the report Is:
From the sea TO the Lys We made
progress by sapping operations in the
dunes and repulsed an attack in front
OF Lombaertzyde. At Zwartelin. to
the southeast OF Ypres. we occupied
a group OF houses and drove back as
far as the southern part OF the viii
lage a counter attack OF the enemy.
Continued ON page fivJ.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
YULET|DE SEASON
BRINGS JOY INTO
PENDLETON HOMES
Good Old Saint Nicholas OVerIOoks
No One Today in His Distribution
Of Useful Gifts.
CHILDREN ARE MADE HAPPY

Xmas Trees, laden With Presests.
Greet Youngsters Who Awake -
Peep OF Day-Poorer Homes arc
Remembered by Kindly CitlzeaS-
Churches Have Programs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25

local.
Cal CCombcs. pioneer resident, sue
cumbs 10 cancer.
Christmas spirit prevails in Pen
dlcton.
County clerks advocate hin 10 ahOi-
ish doctors certificate for bride
groOms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
NEWS SU M MARY

General.
Russians repulsc Turks.
Allies claim farther gains.
Christmas is quiet day at Washing
ION.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25

CONTINUED on page five.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25
TO ADVERTISERS

The East Oregonlan has the largest pale
circulation Of any paper In Oregon, east 81
Portland and over twice the circulation 10
Pendleton Of any other newspaper.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-25

Fair tonight and Saturday; not
much change In temperature.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-11-28
OFFICERS.

George NJ. Reynolds. President.
David r. Lewis. Vice-President.
eniS B. p ciarke. ev Vice Sg Presdent.
Frederic 8. Hebard. Cashier.
Everett r. McFadden, Secretary.
John p. v. Murphy. Mgr. Savings
George Allan, Asst. Cashier.
Thomas Il. McGrath. Asst Cashier.
The capital stock OF the Continental
ISs,O0O, O0O) and the capital stock of the
Hibernian Banking Association S2,0oo.-
9o0l are owned BY the stockhoiders q the
Bank OF Chicago.
Combined Deposits Of These
Banks $23l,s32,223.lS
Evening star., 1914-07-18
Teakwood for the Navy.
From the Army and Navy Register.

FROM the Army and Navy Register.
An unusual purchase is contemplated
by the bureau of supplies and accounts
of the Navy Department under an invita-
ton for proposals to be opened July IA
for 1.JoO.Ooo feet of teak. log and deck
ing 1t is estimated that the cost OF
this material will be about S350.O0O. and
the bidders are asked for prices with
view to delivery at New York, Nor
folk. Manila or Rangood. in Burmas.
This teak is required for decking and
q rnor backing for battieship No. 30. un-
der construction at the New York
Evening star., 1914-07-18

navy yard The present purchase OF
teak will supply three or four ships with
the material. and it is desired, in antici-
patton of the future need of teak, to
accumulate a reserve stock. as has been
done in previous years. The last pur-
chase was made at a time when the
teak was brought to the United States
by the Brutus and Caesar, after towing
the floating dry dock Dewey to the
Philippines.
Evening star., 1914-07-18

church like SO many children. Within the
last few years this country has witnessed
a recrudescence of masculine interest in
the work of the church. Laymen are no
longer content to leave the burden to the
minister on the plea that he is paid to
bear it. The man in the pew is coming
Evening star., 1914-07-18

to realize that he is an active stockhold-
er in the church, with responsibilities to
discharge as well as privileges to enjoy
Sensational methods of attracting men.
that tend to turn a church into sort OF
sociable club. are not likely to be pro-
ductive of lasting benefit either to the
religious institution or to the men them
Evening star., 1914-07-18
For Exchange
Your Dwelling House
Business Propertv

WE HAVE SEVERAL VERY
CHOICE PIECES OF BUSINESS
ROPERTY THAT THE OWNERS
WILL TAKE DWELLINGS FREE
AND CLEAR OF FINCUMBRANCES
IN PART PAYMENT. IT WILL
PAY YOU TO INVESTIGATE
THESE PROPERTIES. BUSINESS
PROPERTIES ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE THE IDEAL INVEST
MENT: 1T WILL NOT ONLY PAY
YOU A GOOD RATE OF INTER
PROSPECT OF INCREASING
VALUE.
Near the Boston House. on 1lth
St, practically new, IS feet front.
$4,000
A corner on F St, for which an
offer of $4,000 was once refused
VIII now take a small price in part
payment to settle estate.
E st. between 9th and 10th. large
lot. wide alley.
F st. near 18th. under lease to
one tenant.
On / st near 14th st. we offer a
particularly choice piece. contain
ing about 1900 square feet. The
We can quote a price on this prop
erty in exchange that is less than
other owners will accept in cash.
14th st. near Rhode Island ave.
probably the handsomest and best
constructed building on this square;
over 5000 square feet: wide alley.
Now under rental.
18th st near Q St, a three-story
building, storeroom: lot running
back to an alley. Price, So 800.
II st. between 9th and 10th sts,
a three-story building. Price, $4,000.
This price is less than others ask
for cash. You would be very fortu-
nate to secure this property by
trading in residence property.
A corner on 14th St, renting for
200 a year. containing about 5000
square feet. Price. $4,000.
On New York ave between 9th
and 10th sts.. very handsome
business building. modern in every
respect. The owner would be dis
posed to take unincumbered prop
erty in part payment.
You should give this matter your
serious consideration. as you are
likely to make a deal that will re-
suit greatly to your advantage.
Full particulars on application.
STONE & FAIRFAX
1342 New York Ave.
Evening star., 1914-07-18

Men at Church.
From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times
There is something wrong when men
must be coaXed and bribed to go to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-12
DROP BOMBS ON PARIS


Paris, Oct. 12.-Twenty bombs
dropped in the center of Paris by
German aviators Sunday killed three
persons and injured II others.
The property damage was small.
The aerOplanes appeared soon after
noon. One began the attack by drop
ping bomb near the Northern rail-
way terminal, another on the Rue st.
Lazare. and third which landed at
the rear of the great Cathedral Of
Notre Dame.
Three more bombs were dropped by
the same airmen in the vicinity Of the
Bourse and one house was set on fire.
One bomb struck within one hundred
yards of a building occupied by Amer
lean newspaper offices.
The second aeroplane also flew over
the cathedral, dropping four bombs,
one of which lighted on the roof OF
the cathedral. but failed to explode. A
second fell in the square where the
bishops residence is located. A third
struck the parapet of the Quai de
Bourbon and glanced off into the
Seine. The fourth disappeared in the
Seine near the Bridge Of Notre Dame.
The second Taube appeared to aim
at the cathedral. while the other ma
chine attempted to hit the Northern
and st. Lazare stations.
The Germans flew at very low alti-
tude. After they apparently had ex-
hausted their supply of missiles,
French aeroplanes ascended and pur-
sued them toward tho east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-12
ROCK HITS 4 TRAIN.
Boulder Smashes . Smoking Car On
tho d. 4 r. G.

Grand Junction, Col, Oct. H.
Three persons were killed and four
teen were injured seriously when =
10000 ton boulder. falling from q
precipice, crashed into the day coach
and smoker Of Denver & Rio Grande
passenger train No. 81, eighteen mi1es
east Of here.
The Dead.
H. r. HOLLINGSBERRY, Pueblo.
THOMAS C. TINKENS, Grand
Junction.
HARRY BRADDOCK. Chicago.
The train was running at high
speed when q rock struck the cou-
ping between the tender and smok-
ing car, parting the train. Before the
automatic air brakes had brought the
rear section to a stop, huge boulder
crashed upon the smoking car shatter-
ing the roof and crumpling the steel
walls.
At the point where tao wreck oc-
CURED the tracks run at the foot OF
the cliffs. parallel with the Grand riv-
er. Much Of the wreckage of the two
cars was precipitated into the swift
mountain stream.
Relief trains were hurried from
Palisades and Grand Junction. Eight
of the injured were taken to the hos
pital here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-12

comparatfvely level country shorter
period6 OF vigorous fighting win prob
ably produce more decisive results than
did the engagements while the opposing
lines were entrenched against each
other.
From Austria come reports by way
of Italy of the rapid spread OF Asiattc
cholera and Of the sufferings being en-
duFed by the Austrian troops ON ac-
count OF the unusually cold weather.
The Rome newspapers commenting on
the appointment Of Gen. Zupello a.
Italian minister OF war consider 1t sig
nificant that he should have been born
in Capo D'Istria, an Italian province
still in the possession Of Austria Under
the new minister it Is expected that
preparations to place the army on 4
war footing will be hurried. but Italy
apparently IL still firm in the determin-
alton to remain neutral
Antwerp Defenders Reach Ostend.
London, Oct. 12.-News that the
greater part OF the Belgian and Brit
ish troops, the defenders Of Antwerp,
had arrived at Ostend avoiding by q
forced march the encircling German
movement. was received here with
great satisfaction. It II accepted,
however, that at least 5000 British
and Belgian troops. the rear Of the re-
treating Antwerp army. were cut on
and have entered Holland, whore they
will be informed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-12
SPEAK TO DEMOCRATS
vashti Bitler OF Eureka Before Slaaw
nee Club Wednesday.

Miss vashti Bitter. q Eureks girl who
this week took the stump for the DEM
ocratic state committee. will speak be-
the members Of the Shawnee County
Democratic club At their meeting
Wednesday evening. The young woman
IL the daughter OF Greenwood county
banker and q graduate OF the Emmer-
son School Of Oratory.
Several weeks ago Miss Bitter waS
given q place on the program at q
Democratic banquet in her home coun-
ty. Her speech attracted attention and
last week she consented to take the
stump for the Democratic state commit
tee. Miss Bitter speaks chiefly in the
lighter vein and with her ability ~ an
eloQuitionist, 1t p believed she will
prove a valuable addition to the state
committees speaking corps. She speaks
this Monday and Tuesday in Osage
county, comes to Topeka Wednesday
and will go to Minneapolis Thursday.
Saturday she will address q Democratic
meeting in EmpOr1a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-12

decorated with the Order Of Merit for
his capture OF Antwerp, has issued a
proclamation addressed to the people
saying no one would be harmed un-
less they committed hostilities on the
Germans. "Resistance,'' he an
n0unced, will cause the destruction
of your beautiful city" Private prop
erty in Antwerp was spared.
The following has been given out in
Berlin for publication: Reports re-
ceived here from Vienna set forth
that the Russian siege Of the Przemysl
fortress has be abandoned, Austrian
vision near LanCut. They also routed
one division Of Cossacks east of Ny
mao.
1.-THE Japanese have occupied the
Shan Tung railroad in Shan Tung
province, China. This is a Chinese
state railroad and was built by Ger
mans. China has protested against
this action.
1.-The Politiken. a newspaper pub
lished in Copenhagen, in q recent issue
declared that Japan's cause of action,
especially in the occupation Of Ger
man islands in he Pacific, Is difficult
of comprehension and such steps have
no military connection with the at
tack on the German territory of Kiao
Chow.
1.-The Corriere Della Sera, published
at Stamba, Switzerland, reports re-
voting atrocities on the part of
French Ienegalese troops.
THE German press referring to the
late King Charles. lays particular
stress on his political ability, his great
craftsmanship and his efficiency as a
military leader"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-12
THEY DON'T KEEP UP.
Increase Of Negro Population Fails to
Keep Pace with White.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE number OF
negroes in the United States proper, in
1910. was 1881. 76S. compared with S,8S3,
ltminary report Of the census bureau
announced today.
In 1910 negroes formed 10.7 per cent Of
the total population, against 11.S Der
cent in 1900. The increase for the dec
ade was ILL.,, compared with 1O.0 per
cent among the native whites and of
whites.
OF tho total number OF negroes 10
years OF age or over. z2H. ia, or SOl
per cent were reported az flliterate. The
percentage Of i1literacy decreased from
Ell in 1890 to 304 in 1910.
The total value Of farm property
operated by negroes was $1,1ll,1S1. 900.
against $499, %, 900 In 1910.