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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-09

But in demanding a statement as
to Germany's peace terms. Scheide-
mann asserted that Notwithstanding
her victories. Germany has made
great sacrifices.
The question OF peace is upper
most in the minds OF bclligerents, &"
he said.
Statesmen. however. do not
know how TO begin negotiations.
because they consider It would be
taken as confession OF weakness. ="
In this connection he mentioned
Lord Courtney's peace address to
parliament. and tho agitation OF
Italian socialists for peace.
All Europe Faces Ruin
lie quoted Count Andrassy as
authority for the statement that
the longing for peace is general In
France
The war" Scheidemann suggest
ed. rs bringing Europe TO the verge
OF ruin.
In concluding. he denied that Ger.
many is seeking world leadership.
as enemy nations maintain. She
wants merely TO be equal with 9th.
er nations
BY moving toward peace now.
Germany may gain the glory she
first dreamed of. he suggested
Scheidemann assailed those fav.
oring annexation OF conquered coun
tries. and reminded them that the
kaiser himself declared this is not
a war OF conquest.
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CONTINUED
FROM PAGE l

the minority.
Our enemies theories have lost
their force" he said. People have
ceased speaking OF a war lasting 20
years.
Moreover. tho prctcIt that they
are warning for the protection OF
small countries has lost its per
suasivc power since recent events
in Greece.
AS n matter OF fact. small coun-
tries have been put in a severe
plight since England began fight
ing"
The chancellor then turned TO n
discussion OF the principle Of diyId-
ing Europe along lines OF national
ity. as Germany's foes have pro-
posed.
Discusses Nationalitles
In this connection he asked
whether England knew that Of the
! 900. 900 Inhabitants OF Alsace.
more than 81 per cent speak Ger.
man a. their mother tongue. despite
Frances claim thai this land. taken
from France In 1870. IS in reality
French.
At tho same time tho chancellor
asked whether Poland belonged to
Russia by right OF nationality. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-09

GERMANY WILLING TO DISCUSS Pc ACE ---HOLLWEC

demanded 10 know whether the
same principle. as in tho case OF
Alsace. loses its power when applied
to India and Egypt.
Want Assurance Of Peace
The more Teuton enemies con
tinuo the war with bitterness, the
more will Germany need guarantees
TO insure her future position. the
chancellor asserted.
We do not fight TO subiugate
other nations" he said We fight
for protection Of our life and prop
eriy. For Germany this war has
always remained what IL was at the
beginning "A war OF defense and n
war for the future. This war can
only be terminated by a peace
which gives the human gertrude
that II will not return"
Blinded by False Stories
The opponents OF Germany. he
added. blinded themselves at the
beginning by false stories concern
INK Germany.
Now, after military and diplo-
matte defeats. they are only able
to cling to the idea OF humiliation
Of Germany" he went on. For
this purpose they invented the
theory OF starvation OF this nation.
But our foodstuffs are sufficient
and the only important question I'm
this connection Ia that OF distribu-
ton. The great economic unit
stretching from Arras TO Meso.
potRmia cannot be crushed"
Socialist Leader Scheidemann.
whose Interpolation drew forth
Hollweg's statement, followed the
chancellor
Says lt's Up to Germany
At the outset he reminded the
reichstag that. at the beginning OF
tho war. socialists approved the
governments attitude.
"A glance at the map" he said.
will show that Germany Is con.
scious OF her strength and sue.
cesses. Germany can now speak
for peace without risking being
considered weak'hearted or dispirit.
cd.
But" he added. ct Is equally
foolish for our enemies TO advocate
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF Germany or
crusade against so-called Prussian
militarism."
Makes Great Sacrifices.
Moreover, he branded II folly for
the French. to continue to desire
possession of AlsGce- Lorraine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-09

JOHN c. HIGGINS in contempt of COURT And we
thought he such splendid model of the safe and
sane type Of advocates of "our courts-rght wrong
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-09

CONGRESSMAN HUMPHREY wants million
and quarter more sunk in the goose pond" postoffce
site. Humph!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-09
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A WIFE AND MOTHER

DR.. Ralph Atkinson. resigned
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church. will leave for the Eas, Dec.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-09
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE SEATTLE STAR

The thing really happened. Salary loan COM
panies, county prosecutors, and penitentiary war
dens know what happened next, in hundreds of
similar cases.
There is some hope that this boy husband
was saved, however.
Said the landlord, "My lad take an old mans
advice. Rent some rooms for $40 month and
live on the other SIS. And don't let this young
woman run up any bills, either.
"Teach her that one dollar will buy just exact
~ one dollars worth and no more"
The story sounds ridiculous, but ii is absolutely
true 1t is valuable because it emphasizes both the
cause and the cure of much extrayagant living
which leads TO tragic consequences.
ONE OF Congressman Humphreys political organs
told of the various bills he introduced in congress but
CHARITABLY omitted his Sl25o00o item for the post
office building in that south end swimming hole. Also
didn't mention his bill for 81 200 for trip he
intended TO make.
CONGRESSMAN HUMPHREY million
and quarter more sunk in the goose pond postoce
site. Humph!
JOHN c. HIGGINS in contempt Of court! And
thought he such splendid model Of the safe and
sane" type Of advocates of our eourts-rght wrong
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Swinging Dial Scale Best.

Salem-To avoid misunderstanding
concerning the kind of scales it is per-
missible to use in weighing commodi-
ties for the sale at public markets es-
tablished in different towns of the
state, Fred G. Buchtel, deputy sealer
Of weights and measures, announces
that scales with the ordinary swinging
dial, would be allowed. He said:
"Do not buy scales commonly known
as family scales or of q similar type;
as the name implies, they are not nor
never were intended for use in trade,
are generally inaccurate and will not
pass inspection. Furthermore, scales
should be purchased subject to the ap-
proval Of the office of weights and
measures, with the privilege Of re-
turn if inaccurate. !"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Tornado Claims Ten Victims at
Hot Springs, Ark; Loss $5OO,OOO

Hot Springs, Ark.-Ten dead, 20 in
jured and 80 homes demolished was the
toll of the tornado which shortly after
3 p. m. Saturday swept path Of des-
olation two miles southeast of Hot
Springs, and cut off wire communities
tion with the outside world. The
property loss is estimated variously at
$3.50, 600 to $500, 900.
This is the second calamity in this
vicinity in two years. Two years ago
damage of $1,000, 900 was caused in
the city by fire.
At the home of William G. Maurice,
bathhouse owner, the table in the BAN
quiet room was set for so guests, theat-
rical and circus people wintering in
Hot Springs, who planned to give an
entertainment for charity. A tree 16
inches in diameter and 40 feet long
was driven through the roof and the
banquet table demolished. The guests
had not yet assembled.
George Tanner, whose wife and two
children were killed, loaded the head
less body of Mrs. Tanner and the body
Of another woman in an express wagon
and brought them to Hot Springs hos
pitals, distance Of two miles, before
he tainted from the pain Of broken
leg and internal injuries. Tanners
condition is considered serious.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
AnaWork Soon Released.

Ashland G. S..SsButIer and D. Peroz-
zies benefactors Of Lithia Park in this
city, have contracted for a Frilli mas
,terpisce from. the exposition grounds
in San Francisco with which to adorn
park surroundings. The cost will be
$4,000, and the work Of art will be re-
leased from the Italian exhibit in De-
cember. G. s. Butler, in behalf Of his
stepfather, Jacob Thompson, pioneer
OF Southern Oregon Of 1847, has also
purchased statue Of Abraham Lincoln
at cost of $2500, at present in the
Italian exhibit which will be released
in order to be placed in the old set
tiers cabin, Southern Oregon pio-
neers, before the next annual reunion
of the old-time element in 1916 in
Ashland park surroundings.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
SEIZED AMERICAN SHIPS MAY
Be CONVERTED TO BRITISH USE

Washington, D. C.-The State de-
partment Wednesday made formal rep
reservations to the foreign office Of
London concerning reports that vessels
belonging to the American Trans-At-
lantic company were about to be
requisitioned by the British admiralty.
In diplomatic parlance the communi-
cation is known as request for in
formation concerning the facts, be-
cause all of the data in the possession
of the department were presented by
the owners of the vessels. While the
statements are accepted as true, the
department desires to have the British
plan verified by the Foreign Office.
The communication in effect amounts
to protest and notice that the United
States will not tolerate such high
handed methods. In the event that
Great Britain admits that she purposes
to take steps to requisition the ships,
the communication will be followed
Immediately by sharp protest against
the entire procedure.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
English Soldiers Use Gas
On London Peace Meeting

London Canadian and Australian
soldiers, with a sprinkling Of British
territorials, Tuesday took charge Of
Memorial hall, where the Union Of
Democratic Control, " an organization
which is opposed to conscription and
favors peace, was advertised to hold a
meeting, and unceremoniously threw
the speakers from the platform and
turned the gathering into recruiting
meeting.
The soldiers succeeded in gaining
admittance with tickets other than
those circulated to the members Of the
union, and forming themselves at the
top of the staircase leading to the
great hall and galleries, forcibly took
possession Of the building.
Bombs that contained fasphyxiating
gases" were launched and then the SOL
diers took the platform by storm.
Several Of the speakers, including the
leader of the union, sought refuge in
an anteroom, as did the women who
were distributing leaflets.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
FOOD and WAR CONDUCT ARE
PARAMOUNT TOPICS OF RHCHSTAG

Berlin, via London-The Reichstag
assembled for its sixth war session-a
SESSION which takes place under the In
fluence Of two absorbing topics Of the
present moment, namely, the regula-
tion of the food supply and the aims
and the conduct of the war.
The session will, it is understood, be
marked by the introduction of a new
vote Of credit for the war, presumably
for the accustomed amount of 50, 500,-
100000. although no definite announce
ment in this respect has been made
The actual items already announced
for the working program Of the session
include bill for the modification Of
punishments for minor offenses under
martial law, discussion of the govern
mental report against the reduction Of
the age limit for old-age pensions from
70 to s. years, and minor Legislative
projects.
1t is generally expected, on the
other hand, that the members of parli-
ament will take this occasion to
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
ITEMS
OF General Interest
About Oregon
Certificates to Be Granted to
Successful State Teachers

Salem The public recognition may
be given to teachers of Oregon who
have proved themselves progressive
and successful in their work, ]. A.
Churchill, superintendent of public in
struction, announces that all instruc-
tors who meet the five requirements
as specified by him will be given pro-
fessional teachers certificates. These
certificates will certify that the hold
ers have not only taught successfully
during the preceding year, but that
they are progressive and have shown
proper professional spirit in their
work. The certificate will be issued
by Superintendent Churchill upon the
recommendation of the county superin-
tendent.
While the certificate will not en-
title the holder to teach, it is expected
to be of assistance to school boards in
helping them to choose efficient teach
ers. The five requirements necessary
for obtaining professional teachers
certificate follow: 'a
First Having taught successfully
for at least eight months during 1916
1916.
| Second Having met all the require
ments for teacher in a standard
school and having complied strictly
with the laws relating to fire dangers
and fire drills.
Third Having sent promptly to the
County superintendent all reports re-
quested by him or required by law.
Fourth-Having attended the annual
teachers institute or teachers train
ing school and at least one local insti-
tute.
Fifth Having read during the year,
under supervision Of University of
Oregon or Oregon Agricultural college,
at least two books on the teachers
reading circle list.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Cut-over Land Opened to Settlers

St. Helens = The solution of the
logged-off land question has been sat-
isfactorily solved by the St. Helens
Lumber company. The first unit of
its land, embracing 1900 acres, has
been opened to settlement and will be
sold only to actual farmers and home
builders.
The tract is a choice section Of till
able land and four main roads traverse
the entire property. Yankton' Center,
less than mile from the center of the
first unit, has good school, church,
store and postofice.
The company is the first large tim
Der concern in the Northwest to at
tempt to dispose Of its eut-over lands
in this manner. This unit of land has
been surveyed and subdivided into
tracts to suit the small farmer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Women Pacificists Received at
White House by President.
WILSON BELIEVES TIME MOPPORTUNE
Executive Is Urged. to Initiate Con-
ference of Neutral Nations and
Appoint Peace Delegate.

Washington, d. C.-Efforts to win
President Wilson's support for cos-
ference of neutrals to initiate peace
proposals in Europe reached climax
Saturday when Nine. Rosika Schwim-
mer, Of Hungary, and Mrs. Ethel Snow
den, wife of a member of the British
parliament, called at the White House
with personal appeal and word that
they had definite information that the
majority Of the belligerent nations
would not turn deaf ears to sugges-
tions from a neutral gathering.
They talked with the President for
more than half an hour and went away
much pleased over their reception,
though the President had made no
promises.
About 400 peace advocates, from
a mass meeting held at Washington
theater, accompanied the Presidents
callers to the White House, applauding
them as they entered and left the ex-
ecutive offices.
The President was urged to initiate
a peace conference or at least to signi-
fly that he would appoint delegate
from the United States if another neu-
trail nation called one. He was told
that women peace advocates who have
visited every belligerent and neutral
nation in Europe believe from talks
with officials abroad that practical re-
suits would follow. He was also in
formed that Henry Ford, the Detroit
automobile manufacturer, here to CO
operate with the women, had in hi
possession statements, some of them
signed, from officials in some of the
principal countries on both sides of the
European conflict, to the general effect
that they would interpose no objection
to the calling Of conference Of neu-
trails to make peace proposals.
Nine. Schwimmer, who saw the
President several months ago on the
same subject and who was not opti-
mistic then, said that she now believed
the President was deeply impressed
with the information laid before him.
"The President made no definite
promise, she added, ''but ] think you
will hear something from the White
House before long"
At the White House 1t was said that
there would be no statement regarding
the call. Up to this time the position
Of the president has been that he has
heard nothing from Europe which
leads him to believe that the time is
opportune for him to take any step.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
covernor pecIines Invitation.

Honolulu-In declining an invitation
received from Henry Ford to become
member Of the party soon to leave
New York on a peace mission to Eu-
rope, Governor L V. Pinkham sent
the following cablegram to Mr.. Ford:
''It would be quite unlawful for me
to absent myself from this mid-Pacific
outpost of the United States. We in
Hawaii are isolated and we are first
for complete preparedness which
would enable us to place our trust in
our own nation and not force us to
rely upon the good win Of Others"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Suit to Regain Bet Lost.

Little Rock, Ark H. Rump-
ing, Of Helena, Mont, was denied q
county judgment of sS78S against the
Arkansas National bank of Hot
Springs, which he charged he lost in
the fake horse-racing schemes operat-
ed three years ago. Rumping put up
a draft for $3788 on a horse entered in
one of the fake races, made payable to
Edward Spear. Spear collected the
draft through the bank. The Supreme
court affirmed verdict Of recovery
against Spear, but held the bank was
not cognizant Of the fraud.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
AeropIane Sinks u-Boat.

London = A German submarine, at
tackled by British aeroplane off Mid
delkerke on Sunday, was sent to the
bottom according to the official report
to Field Marshal French which was
given out by the Press bureau. The
submarine, says Field Marshal French,
was seen to break in half. The British
commander further reports much activ-
ity on the part Of the artillery and the
air craft. no less than is encounters in
the air taking place on the 28th.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Railroad Builder Coming.

Roseburg-S. A. Kendall Of the firm
of Kendall Brothers, Of Pittsburg, Pa,
and one Of the principal stockholders
in the proposed Roseburg & Eastern
railroad arrived here this week. About
rs per cent of the right of way has
been procured, and assurances have
been received that the remaining
rights of way will be obtained without
trouble. The investment of Mr.. Ken
dali and his associates here will total
approximately 81, ,125, 900.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Soldiers Want Fur Muffs.

Berlin = Fur muffs for soldiers are
the latest recommendation Of the ver-
satile General Won Buelow. The rec
ommendation is in reply to an inquiry
the Tageblatt addressed to German
commanders asking suggestions as to
the most appropriate Christmas gifts
for soldiers at the front. Won Buelow
replied that muffs would be useful on
the Eastern front, to be used by men
on duty in the trenches. Old and worn
out muffs would be just as useful as
brand new ones. "There must be a
neck cord attached" he adds.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Italy Now Pushing Against
Austrian Front al Three Points

London--With the retreat Of the
greater part Of the Serbian army
across tile Albanian frontier, the slow
ness Of the operations against Monte
negro and in Southern Serbia, owing
to the wintry weather, and the abb
sence of any major operations on the
western and eastern fronts, interest in
the military side Of the war is now
transferred to the Austro-Italian from
tier. There King Victor Emanuel'a
troops are carrying on an energetic
offensive against the Austrians.
The fighting on this front has been
the most sustained and fiercest Of the
whole war. For weeks the Italians
have been attacking the Austrian
bridgeheads and mountain positions,
along the Isonzo river, and are slowly
but surely drawing their nets around
Tolmino, Gorizia and Doberdo.
Their attacks have been repeated
time after time against positions
which had been most carefully pre-
pared, and, while the Austrians report
that most of these assaults have beer
repulsed, their accounts are considered
here to have been so worded as to pre-
pare the public for their retirement
from Gorilla at least.
This, for the time being, is Italy't
contribution to the Balkan operations
Of the allies, for it keeps large force
Of Austrians busy and it compels then
continually to bring up reinforcement
which could be successfully employed
against the Montenegrins and Serbians
The Serbians, unless followed ints
Albania, in time will probably reap
pear as a rejuvenated army, for it il
said that 250, 900 of them, including
soldiers and civilians, have taken ref
uge there and that they have saved al
their mountain batteries and portion
of their field guns.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-03
Babe not To Be peported

Washington, D. C.-Jeanne, IA
months-old Belgian baby girl, recently
brought to New York by way Of Eng
land, will be permitted to remain in
the United States, under decision by
the immigration Bureau Saturday over
ruling deportation order by its off,
GERS at New York.
The case was brought to the bureau
by counsel for Mrs. Percy Proctor,
formerly Baroness Won Blaefuss, who
has agreed to adopt the child.