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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
RUSSIANS READY
FOR NEW ADVANCE
Minister of War Cables Plans Con-
template Energetic Offensive
in East Prussia.
LITTLE GAINED NEAR soLDAU
Troops Holding Positions in Region
of A1Ienstein--Russia LOss
Heavy, but Few Prison
era Taken.

Copyright, 1914, Press Publishing Coz
NEW YORK, Sept 6-Cspeclal Tele--
gram.)-In response TO a cablegram from
the World asking for direct authentic In
formation regarding the movements OF
the Russian army in East Prussia. Minis
ter of War soukhomllnoff OF Russia has
sent the following message dealing with
the campaign. particularly around soldau
which Is south OF Allensteln, which the
Russians are said to have occupied:
"PETROGRAD, Sept L-The military
engagements around Soldau. which at
first promised TO be to our advantage,
have ended in a partial failure. which,
however, can have no ultimate effect
upon the operations which are to follow
In eastern Prussia, where our troops are
holding strongly tho positions already
captured. They are preparing to assume
an energetic offensive
THE heroism OF our soldiers was put to
severe test by a German force In
greatly superior numbers gathered from
different parts OF the eastern theater OF
war. The Germans have been able tc
use their railroads for the purpose OF
bringing up garrison troops and the heavy
artillery. automobiles and other materla
from the fortresses.
"our losses are certainly heavy, but We
have lost only an insignificant number oi
prisoners. "SOUKHOMLINOFF,
Minister of War"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
ALLIES CHEERFUL
AS THEY RETREAT
French Soldiers Cannot Understand
Where ALI Germans Come From
After First Are Shot Down.
STRAIGHT LINE TO PARIS
Germans Never whver I'm Their On
ward March Toward the French
CapitaI--Inside Facts on
TeutOnI Advance.

LONDON. Sept. 6-(2:O6 a. m.,-The
correspondent OF the Reuter- Telegraph
company at Ferrieres. a town near Paris,
sends the following:
"Our men, though cheerful, are angry
at the continued retreat. They do not
understand the necessity for II. They
are all amazed at the unending numbers
OF the Germans. They say the more you
kill the more there are Of them. but II we
ever get them in the open it's good night.
THE fighting along the line OF the Ger
man advance has been incessant and des-
perate. sold a horse the other day 10
an officer OF Dragons. / showed him
tho only horse / had for sale with the
warning that the animal was not In the
best condition.
Hang IT, said the officer, he will
last four days. and that's about my aver
age since tho war began He had al
ready had four horses shot under him.
The war is very hard on the horses
and the condition of some of the poor
beasts which I've seen passing southwark
toward Paris would be better not ac,
knowledged. The army is still 1T In
every sense OF the word and its trans.
port Is intact and fills the road with a
column Of motor vans nearly six miles
long.
Soldiers in Good Condition.
"our soldiers are all right. but th'
fFsontg,u.a -, Dagn srua r,t,,r,,, o., 4
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
Kaiser Sees Need of Strengthening
Forces in East Prussia Against
the Advancing Foe.
TRAINS USED FOR THE TROOPS
Principal Prussian Lines Again Be-
ing Taken Over by Army.
AUsTRIANs OUT OF ACTION
Losses Have Been So Heavy Against
the CEar IL t. No Longer Consid-
cred Formidable Adversary
by the Russians. tEl
BULLETIN.

LONDON. Sept. 5.--(6:5O a. m)
A dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph company from Rome contains
a message from Petrograd in which
a high Russian military official is
quoted as follows:
when the war began Austria was
our most serious enemy, because.
except for four army corps sent
against servia. Its entire army was
directed against us.
Now that servia has annihilated
four Austrian corps at ShabatE and
we have decisively defeated 100000
men between the vistula and the
Dneister. ten Russian army corps
are sufficient TO hold the AustriHns
in check, leaving us twenty corps
free to launch against Germany"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
To the Children of America

Keeley of has the
lowing the children of America behalf Of the children
Bee has been invited Mr. Keeey with the Herald IN
outtting tho Christmas ship, will GLADLY
services and assistance the help
in the work;
as ye of the my
brethren me"-st Matthew. xxv-4O.
When home
at night.
You would be very sad If he didn't wouldn't you?
kings millions fathers being sent
work by the knghe work OF The kings tell them to go
fight and they there left at home
fathers will their little boys and girls They
OF do
really hate them but who kill because they have been ordered do
will a looking the
that father mother will be
with Christmas day. You know that Santa Claus will come from
the frozen north. sleigh laden with gifts for
think what going to happen Christmas day
his heart The father whose kiss
and cbee % law how Kris Knge has been
help' OF do. Listen:
and girl be Kris Knge Isn't that fine
thought Wouldn't
the hands and drive the
rendeers the roof of the houses slipping down the mny and
7 OF
shut
and feel the ens in your fingers and drive the reindeer up and
with cottages through the vine
highways hills
frozen Danube sn hut
surprisea catch-hebreah snrpseor little brother
and sister whose father is dead.
may years
world its wonders and delights but will
you all this?
in you've got do 1t yourself
it. the
father split the kndlng
make him
candy, something
girl couldn't knit pair Of gloves
Wouldn't to that the
Of
delicate
that have their charm
For
the Black
will be untrodden by
Stockings will hang limp
dWl No
andsh mockery
be
edge and a n center.
Francis Mariea their little
died in
CcOnInued Page Three. Column rwo1
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
Red Cross Nurses to
Be Given Pin Money

NEW YoRR. Sept. 5.-Each Of the l25
nurses who will sail on Monday aboard
the Hamburg-American liner Hamburg,
renamed the Red Cross. for service with
the armies engaged in the European war
VIII carry $50 in gold. This money. 1t was
explained today, would be for extras or
pin money, as the expenses Of the nurses
are borne by the Red Cross.
Preparations for the sailing OF the Red
Cross on Monday at o'clock reached a
stage Of feverIsh excitement today, both
at the local Red Cross headquarters and
at the pier in Brooklyn. where tons of
medical supplies are being slowed away
in the hold of the ship.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
Rheims Has Fallen;
Buelow Has $4,000
Men and Heavy Guns

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.-The following
dispatch received at the German en-
bassy in Washington today was for
warded by the emperor 10 Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador. who
has been I'm this city. and given out to.
night by the ambassadors secretary, r.
d. Edler. in the temporary absence OF
Count Won Bernstorff. who is spending the
weekend in WestcheBter county;
BERLIN. Sept. 6-(By Wireless To
sayville. )-Rheims fallen into German
hands without resistance. Army under
Buelow captured until today 1900 men,
26O heavy. $50 light guns six colors"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
BURLINGTON DECIDES TO
STOP WORK ON CUTOFF

The Burlington railroad has determined
10 postpone further work on the "Chalco
cutoff" new strip OF track under con-
struetion for the purpose Of shortening
the Sioux City line TO Omaha
Information from q reliable source was
TO the effect that 1000 men were laid
Off yesterday General Manager G. w.
Holdrege. however. declined to corrob-
crate the report further than 10 say that
such action had been considered on ac-
count OF present financial conditions" +"
Decision would be made Monday or Tues
day. he said
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06

LONDON, Sept. 4.-Q1:55 p. m.)-What
was described as the arrowhead of the
German army, which has been slowly
forcing its way through the Anglo-French
armies toward Paris. has made further
progress, according to the German off,
cial report issued today and has now
driven the allies back behind Conde.
La Fere has been captured without re-
sistance, says the German statement and
with the exception of (name deleted)'
which is now being attacked, and Maui
beuge, which the Germans have masked
the outpost forts are now in the hands
of the invaders. Cavalry raids, too are
being made in the direction Of Paris for
tifications, which will, If the German ae-
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
Navy Will Take Over
Wireless Station

WASHINGTON. Sept 5.-President
Wilson issued an executive order today
directing the Navy department TO take
over the wireless station at Tuckerton,
N. J.. and operate II on equal terms for
the embassies and legations of all bel
ligerents and neutrals Code messages
will be handled under strict censorship.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
AerOplane Drops
Bombs Into Ghent

LONDON, Sept 5.-0:O5 p. m.)-A dis
patch TO the Reuter- Telegram company
from Client says:
This morning a, ,Taube aeroplane passed
over the town at great height and
iropped two bombs There was no Joss
OF life"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
Censored Dispatch from Antwerp
Hints Communication of Anglo.
French Army is Menaced.
MORE FIGHTING IN BELGIUM
Town of Termonde, Sixteen Miles
South Of Ghent, Has Been
Hastily Destroyed.
GERMANS CONTINUE ADVANCE
Official Report from Berlin Says
Army of the Allies Has Been
Driven Behind Conde.
EXPECTED TO ATTACK PARIS
Military Experts Think Grand As
- sault Will Be Attempted.
SIEGE REGARDED IMPROBABLE
II IL Believed that No Attempt VIII
BE Made to Invest the City
While Large Army of the
Allies is Near.
BULLETIN.

LONDON, Sept. 5.-According to
reports current in military quarters
in London, a portion of the British
expeditionary force is at Maubeuge, a
French fortress of the first class in
the Department du Nord, assisting
the French garrison there in de-
fense which is being stoutly main
tanned.
German Official reports admit that
the fortress still remains in French
hands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
Bryan Asks Million 1
to Meet Expenses Of
Diplomatic Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-secretary
Bryan today asked congress for an Ap-
preparation Of 100000 to meet extra ex-
penses OF the diplomatic and consular
services in caring for the interests OF the
wAring nations Of Europe at various
capitals. where they have been placed
In charge OF the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
BULLETIN.

LONDON, Sept. 5.-(S:1O a. m.)
"A dispatch to the Central News
from Amsterdam reports that Ter
monde, sixteen miles east by south
of Ghent, has been hastily destroyed
and that every communication is in
terrupted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
None of Entente Will
Make Peace Without
Consent of Others

LONDON. Sept. 6,-Russia, Great Bril-
tain and France today signed an agree
ment that none OF the three would make
peace without the consent OF all three ma
tlons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
BULLETIN.

LONDON, Sept. 5.-(4:11 q. m.)
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from
Antwerp, timed Friday afternoon.
says:
There has been fighting since
morning at (name deleted), where
the Germans apparently are threat
ening our communications"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
BULLETIN.

PARIS, Sept. 5.-(S:25 p. m.)-
1t has become apparent to observers
here that the Germans do not intend
to engage the allied armies sent to
meet them northwest of Paris. The
enemy evidently is making an ex-
tended movement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
BULLETIN.

LONDON, Sept. 5.-(S:os a. m.)
An Amsterdam dispatch to the
Central News says that the German
general staff has been moved from
Brussels to Mons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Sunday;
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair, cooler.
T.,,nerature at Omaha Yesterday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-06
German Troops Move East.


LONDON, Sept. 80 a. MIA dispatch
TO the Daily News from Copenhagen dated
Friday says:
Berlin dispatches indicate that the Ger
mans are throwing troops back eastward
to meet Russla's advance.
THE president of the German military
staff, controlling the railways. states that
tho principal lines viii close for the pres
ent. 30 that on the German section the
main communication between Scandan-
avian countries and tho continent via
! Gjerdser and Wernemunds is again shut
down. All the rolling stock. It is believed.
Is now wanted for moving large number
OF troops to the eastward.
Further indications are that the points
the troops are being withdrawn from are
Alsace and Lorraine.
"All the German railroads are now
closed to civil traffic and land communi-
cation from Berlin to Copenhagen Is
stopped"
AuHtrfana Lose Heavily.
ROME, Sept b.-d2:35 a. m. via Paris.
Sept. 8, $40 a. m.)-Sergius sazonoff. the
Russian foreign minister, has telegraphed
the Russian embassy here that the Aus
trisn defeat near Lemberg was much
grePtsr than at first appeared. The Aus
tria In escaping. left on the battlefield
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BULLETIN.

PARIS, Sept. 5.--(12:53 p. m.)--
Five German army corps have ar
rived at the vistula river, according
to the Rome correspondent OF the
Paris Matin. These corps are mostly
from Belgium and the north OF
France, the correspondent says, and
were brought up to oppose the sd-
vance of the Russians.
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THE WEATHER.

Generally Fair
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
BAKER GETTlN6 N TRIM
FOR THE BASEBALL SEASON
APPLICATIONS FROM IS PLAY
ERS HAVE ALREADY BEEN
RECEIVED.

BAKER, Ore, Beb. 2S.-Applica-
tions of rs ballplayers from all parts
of Oregon are in the hands of the To-
cal baseball committee and many of
these will be asked to report to the
Baker training camp two weeks be-
fore the opening of the season. A
large percentage of the applicants.
some of whom secured strong en-
dorsements, offer to pay their own
way to the camp for try-out and
President Fliffords is willing to give
all such applicants a chance, Some
Of the applicants are old players who
have been in the Pacific Coast or
Northwestern League baseball for
years and have been going back"
These will not be asked to report to
the camp, as President Clifford insists
that he wants young athletes only for
his team.
President Welch of the Baker Com
mercial club, said that the Baker
Baseball association would be allow
ed free use of the backgrounds owned
by the Commercial club. SO one large
item of expense incidental to the op-
ening Of the season has been remov-
I'd. Bleachers. grandstand and fences
are already in place and there is a
fine, well-skinned diamond and a
strong turf in the outfield.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
LOCAL PETITION REACHES
STATE ENGINEER LEWIS
REQUEST FOR SURVEY OF UNA
TILLA WILL BE DULY
CONSIDERED.

SALEM Ore. Feb. 2s- -(Specian
A petition has been received by
State Engineer Lewis. from the Pen
dleton Commercial Club. requesting
u complete topographic and hydro
graphic survey of the Umatilla river
and its tributaries The communica-
ton is in the form OF resolution.
and sets forth the possibilities OF ir-
rigation in that section. The Pen
dieton Commercial club points out the
fact that the reclamation OF it's arid
lands depends upon the securing ut
data relative to the flow OF the Una
tilla river. and also as to the availa-
bility OF reservoir sites on the head
waters of the stream and its tributar-
les. and that the expense to private
parties of securing this data is prac-
tically prohibitive. Urgent requests
for similar surveys have been recely-
ed from all parts OF the state, and
with the limited appropriation avail
able for this work. II will be possible
to favorably consider only a limited
number OF these requests
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
VOTERS LEAGUE WILL Be
FORMED At nERM|ST0N
CALL HAS BEEN ISSUED TO ALL
REGARDLESS OF PARTY
AFFTLIATION.

HERMISTON, Feb. 2S-(Specia)
A call has been published in the
Hermiston Herald for meeting OF
the voters OF Hermiston. Columbia
and adjoining precincts to form a
voters league. The call was signed
by the precinct committeeman OF
both republican and democratic par
ties and is to all voters regardless OF
political or party affiliations. The
purpose of the league as proposed is
to consider questions of local import
ance that may become affected by
county and state politics. The league
will not discuss any part of party
platforms, state or national but will
endeavor to set forth local matters
in clear and concise terms for the ben
eft of voters and candidates during
the campaigns of 1914. There are a
few questions that peculiarly affect
this part OF Umatilla county. To
clearly define these issues and to
strengthen support of them is one of
tho purposes of the voters league. The
umatilla project is one Of the two
districts in Oregon that represent the
Omitted States government in the re-
ciamation OF the arid lands of the
state and this work may be affected
for good IL properly supported by the
political organizations of the state
The voters league is also designed to
create more interest In local ques-
tions and encourage full registration
OF both men and women.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
GRAND MASTER TAYLOR OF
I.0.0.F. TO Be H0N0RED
MEETING AND BANQUET To-
NIGHT-VETERAN JEWELS
TO BE PRESENTED,

At the Odd Fellows Hall this even
ing a notable meeting and banque,
Will be held in honor of H. ]. Taylor
grand master, and class OF six mem
bers all of whom are to be given vet
eran jewels. The affair is given by
Eureka lodge No. 80. I. O. o. F., and
all odd fellows. their wives and mem
bers of the Rebekahs are invited.
Those in the veteran class are ]. H
Gwinn, Doc Brusha, John HALEY, Jr..
Frank Hyde. James Porter and A. E.
McFatridge The following is the
program for this evening:
Calling to order, r. Alexander. p.
G. NJ. chairman: music by United
Orchestra; address of welcome. ]. H.
Gwinn, p. G.; music by orchestra
address, Henry ]. Taylor, grand mast
er; music by orchestra; presentation
of veteran jewels by the grand mast
er; banquet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
URGING LOCAL MAN FOR
RESERVE BANK OFFICIAL

In the event a reserve bank is To-
Gated in Portland the bankers located
in this district will be called upon to
eject three Glass A directors for the
same and a move has been started in
behalf of w. L. Thompson. president
of the American National Bank. for
one of the positions. The La Grande
Observer is championing the candi-
dacy of the Pendleton banker and yes
terday carried news story and an
editorial in his behalf. The following
Is an extract from the La Granie
papers story;
Mr.. Thompson has had long
banking experience in Oregon and
Idaho. He is yet a young man. al
though thoroughly seasoned by ex-
perience and possesses exceptional
ability With the personal knowledge
that he has of commercial conditions
of the interior country he is looked
upon as being especially fitted for
the position.
His activity and aggressiveness as
president of the oregon State Bank
ers' association and as secretary of the
Oregon Commission of the Panama
Pacific Exposition naturally attracts
the attention of the bankers and the
general business public to him in a
favorable manner If his candidacy
for director is pushed by the interior
country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
Tonig1lt's Program.
(By j. NJ. COrnclison.)

DR. Bulgin was given an ovation
when he appeared on the platform
last evening, both by the immense au-
dience and the chorus, and all seem
ed to put new spirit of jubilancy in
the praise service of 80 minutes
For Scripture lesson Luke, 18th
chapter, was read. containing the par.
ables of the lost sheep. the lost coin
and the two lost sons, commonly call
ed the parable of the prodigal son
AS he read the parallels, DR.. Bulgir
gave a graphic. brilliant and signifi'
cant exegesis of them which was fol.
lowed by sermon of the same type.
DIR. Bulgin said: These parable:
were spoken in answer to the muir
muring Pharasees who were the lead
ers of the society of that day, who
were the 400 set, and who blamed
Christ for associationg with the pub
licans and siners and not with them
This chapter is like miniature bible
1t shows Christ hunting for sinners.
DR.. Bulgin stated that Christ!
work In the world had two distinc
purposes, that of redeemer for the in
dividual soul and social reforme
for all society, breaking down al
caste and social distinctions that hat
been raised high in all lands agains
the oppressed, the slaves and especial
ly the fallen woman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
REGIONAL BANK PLAN
ANNOUNCED IN 8 WEEKS
TREASURY OFFICIALS SAY THIS
TIME NECESSARY TO En-
ANIME DATA,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-At least
three weeks will elapse before def
mite announcement of federal reserve
and regional bank cities, under the
surrency law, will be made, accord
ing to treasury officials.
Scores of maps. and sheets of bank
ing statistics which have been gath
cred, by the organization committee,
are as yet unexamined
One of Secretary McAdoos assist
ants said no decision would be reach
ed until all the evidence has been
carefully considered. Those in close
touch with the committee think 1t inn
probable that two banks will be es-
tablished in Missouri. 1t was stated
that if any single state gets two. 1t
will be PENNSYLVANIA, which has more
national banks than any other state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
ODD FELLOWS WILL OBSERVE
THEIR 95TA Anniversary
UNIATILLA LODGES WILL GATH
Err IN CONVENTION
APRIL 26.

April 26th will be the 95th anniver-
sary of the birth of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows and to observe
fittingly that occasion the Odd Fell
lows of Umatilla county will meet in
a convention of celebration in this city
on that day. This was the decision
reached yesterday at the district con-
vention held at Freewater. according
to local delegates who returned this
morning.
The next district convention will be
held at Weston on the third Thursday
in November.
The Freewater convention was a
great success. Between 400 and 500
Odd Fellows were gathered there.
every 1. o. o. F. lodge in the county
except the Hermiston lodge being rep
resented. A session was held in the
afternoon and another in the evening
In the evening initiatory work was put
on by the degree teams of Freewater
and Integrity lodge of this city. The
Freewater team captured two prizes
and the local team one. The meeting
was closed with a big banquet at mid
night
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
MILTON BANKER IN RACE
FOR COUNTY ClERkSHIP

MILTON, Ore, Feb. 2S.-T. c.
Frazier, assistant cashier of the First
National Bank of Milton, has declar-
ed himself a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for county clerk
and is preparing to make an active
campaign before the primaries in
May.
Should he be successful in the pri-
maries Mr.. Frazier expects to make
strong campaign for the office of
county clerk before the November
elections. During the past IL years
Mr.. Frazier has acquired a knowledge
of clerical work which will be highly
useful to him and to the taxpayers Of
the county should he be elected to
the office he seeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-28
n CONVERTS ADDED TO LIST
At TABERNACLE LAST NIGHT
SEVERAL ARRESTS MADE
OVER DEATH OF CHINESE

PEKIN, Feb. 2S.-Several arrests
have been made in connection with
the sudden death of General Chao
Ping Chun, ex-premier, who at the
time of his death was military COVER
nor of Chi Lii province. A foreign
expert has been engaged to analyze
the contents Of the dead officials
stomach for traces of poison. Au-
thorities suspected the general was a
victim of revolutionist's plot. Those
arrested are members of his own
household.