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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
Transfer Change onsteti

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. S.-Many
East Side residents requesting that
the former transfer system be restor-
ed. General Manager Hid. OF the Por-
tland Railway, Light & Power Com
pany, announced that the old arran
genment in effect before the Decem-
ber change. will be resumed.
The old system will be put into er-
feet at once that East Side passengers
may transfer to the West side of the
river to reach various points.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04

I would prove that Kirkpatrick was
shot without having given any provo
cation. while the defense declared It
would show that kirkpatrick was en-
tirely at fault and that the shooting
was both in self-defense and not de-
| llberate.
Both sides agreed that the young
| Indian had driven Billie Clifford, a
woman in the twenties, and Grace
Maggart. a girl in the early teens.
from Pendleton TO the ranch OF Fred
Hobby where a dance was being held
The state contends the girls went
there as unbidden guests but the de-
fense asserts that, while they received
no formal invitations they understood
that they would be welcome and were
welcomed and escorted into the house
The states evidence will show. de.
clared the district attorney, that late
in the night or early in the morning
the two young ladies were es-
corted out of the house and helped
into the buggy and that Ed Kirkpat-
rick was chiding the Clifford woman
for her conduct when Burke who had
been n Short distance away walked up
and said in effect, That's enough of
that talk" The states witnesses will
state their belief that Kirkpatrick did
not hear the remark and that, when
Burke again spoke, he turned, AS
he did so Burke opened fire. they
say. shooting twice, one bullet strik-
ing kirkpatrick in the leg and rang
ing downward At the time Vic
Ehrhart and Ernest Schreckler were
with kirkpatrick and Jim Rose came
from the front porch OF the house at
the sound of the shooting and tried
to dlssuade the Indian from shooting
further. Burkes reply, according to
the state, was shot in the direction
of Rose and after that he forced the
four men at the point of the revolver
to walk backward to the house,
where he stood threatening them,
John Hoffman circled around behind
the Indian, according to the state
knocked the revolver from him and
overpowered him.
Col. Raley for the defense stated
that Burke had accompanied the girls
to the Hobby place at their invitation
to act as driver and, upon reaching
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04

Near Notre Dame Lorette, German
infantry made an unsuccessful at
tempt to smash against the French
trenches after several hours OF artil.
lery duelling.
The French gunners are said to
maintain the advantage in the region
between Arras and Bethune. West OF
Labasse. the German artillery Is par
ticularly active.
Airscouts reported that the Ger
mans are preparing for another on
slaught on the British positions be-
tween Labasse and Bethune.
French shells have worked havoc
in the ranks Of the German regiment
conveying supply and ammunition
trains in the wovre region. At this
point. the Germans have abandoned
their train movements. In the Vos-
ges region. thaw has set in and
mountain streams have been convert
ed into torrents. Floods threaten TO
hinder operations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
VILLA ANNOUNCES
HIMSELF HEAD Of
MEXICAN AFFAIRS
Leader Practically Has Assumed
Position as President Of Republic
Appoints Cabinet.
REASONS ARE SET FORTH
Explanation Made That He Has
Heretofore Been Unable TO Work
in Conjunction With His Forces In
the SOuth-Now Takes Supreme
Control OF the Government.

Ell PAso. Feb. 4.-General villa
has practically proclaimed himself
the president Of Mexico. He has as
sumed supreme political power over
the organized government with him
self at the head. villa gave as his
reason that interruption OF commu
nlcation had made It impossible for
him to work in conjunction with his
forces in the south.
villa has named the following
members to serve in his cabinet:
Minister OF Foreign Relations and
Justice. Miguel Diaz Lombardo.
Cobernacion and Communications
DR.. Luiz De Cara Cardenas.
Treasury and Fomento, Francisco
Escudero.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
TWO KILLED IN Revolver FIGHT
FOLLOWING RELIGIOUS QUARREL

a revolver battle in Blacks room at a
hotel last night. George Ryan. a
third Catholic. faced murder charge
for the death OF Black.
A lecture by Black on Tuesday
night attacking Catholicism led to a
visit from three Catholic churchmen
and the shooting followed. Hall was
Blacks travelling companion.
Miss sallie Black. step-daughter Of
Black, is under police guard. Friends
of Hall are trying to raise a bond so
he could take Blacks place in deliv-
ering anti-Catholic lectures which
have been advertised. Ryan is at
liberty on $4,000 bail
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
Greece May Aid Servia.

ROME. Feb. 4.-According to in
formation obtained from diplomatic
sources here, Greece has decided to
aid Servia II another Austrian invas-
ion of Servia is attempted.
Meanwhile Greece is allowing mu-
nitions OF war destined for Servia TO
be landed at Salonika without heed
ing Austrian and German protests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04

MARSHALL, Texas, Feb. MAR
shall was deeply stirred today when q
coroner's inquest was opened into the
deaths of william Black. an exsprIsst
of Bellaire. Ohio, and John Rogers
Il leading Catholic OF Marshall
Blacks revolver showed no shot had
been fired by him. while he was
struck in five vital spots by bullets
following a religious quarrel. Papers
are being prepared TO charge c. F.
Hall OF st. Paul. MINI. with murder
John Copeland. Catholic, who ac-
companied Rogers. in dying state
ment. charged Hall with engaging In
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
ice FLOES SINK STEAMSHIP
BUT CREW ESCAPES TO LAND
DISASTER OVERTAKES IOWA
THREE MILES OFF THE
CHICAGO RIVER.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-The steamship
Iowa. SAC tons. OF the Goodrich line
sank in Lake Michigan this morning
three miles off the mouth of the Chi
cago river.
Advices reaching here said that the
75 members OF the crew made their
way over the ice floes and reached
land.
Details OF the disaster are meager.
The first news was received from the
Iowa's wireless by the local agents.
1t is believed that the sides OF the
steamship were stove in by the ice.
No passengers were carried.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04

the Vistula river has aroused consid-
erable enthusiasm here. Il was Ia
ken to indicate the resumption of tho
Russian drive on the Prussian fortress
at Thorn.
The army Of the grand duke took
skempe. half way between Lipnow
and Siepre. by an infantry onslaught.
The Germans retired in the direction
OF Lipnow which they still hold.
A German force south OF LIpnow,
along the Vistula river. has been re
pulsed, 1t was announced,
LONDON, Feb. 4.-The Russians
have abandoned their march upon
Konigsberg. according to adyices re-
ceived here. II was stated that the
slavs encountered superior forces OF
the enemy west Of Pilkallen and were
forced to halt their advance.
Southeast Of Insterburg, on the
way to KOnigsberg. the Russians
made desperate efforts to cross the
Angerap river at Darkehmen. but.
despite heavy losses. the Germans re-
pulsed them. Northeast OF Inster-
burg, the Russians encountered an
Unexpectedly large force Of Germans
which had concentrated west OF Pill
kallen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
Tokamarn,s Cargo worth ssOO. GOO

WELLINGTON. n. 2. Feb. S-via
London-The cargo, on board the To-
kamaru. one OF the steamers sunk
recently in the English Channel by a
German submarine. was valued at
100000. The Tokamaru was on
her way from this port to London
when she was sent to the bottom.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
Michigan Convention.

DETROIT. Mich. Feb. 4.-Repub.
lcan county conventions for the cleo
tion OF delegates TO the spring con-
vention OF the party will be held to-
morrow throughout Michigan. The
state convention viii be held a week
from today at Grand Rapids.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
DEMOCRATS ARE UP IN AIR
OVER SHIPPING MEASURE
EFFORT TO STliA1GITEN
OUT QUESTION.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-Demo.
cratic members of congress are at q
standstill in their effort to straighten
out the complications in the govern
ment ship purchase bill.
Efforts are in progress TO muster
sufficient votes to prevent a recon-
mittment of the bill to the hostile
senate committee, One vote is lack.
ing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
Stork Is Expected.

BERLIN, Feb. 4.-The stork is ex-
pected to visit Crown Princess Ce-
ellie in few weeks. Arrangements
have been made for a special train to
hurry the crown prince from the front
at Verdun for the event
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
Wilson Changes Envoys.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-Duval
West. an attorney of San Antonio,
soon will be sent to Mexico as the
personal representative of President
Wilson, II was reported,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
IMMIGRATION BILL IS
KILLED IN THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Feb. i.-The i'm
migration bill was killed in the house
when supporters OF the measure fall
ed to muster a two-thirds vote nee
essary TO carry it over the presidents
veto
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
To Assume Duties.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2.-Rev. Herman
Page. recently elected Episcopal
bishop Of Spokane, left Chicago to as
sumo new duties.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
NEWS SU M MARY
General

General.
Germans try TO resume offensive In
France.
Teutons and Slavs clash in Poland
villa assumes head OF government
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
Local.

Furnish project is sold TO Tacoma
tinbcrmen, who will take charge.
Taking OF testimony I'm Burke mur-
der trial begun; courtroom jammed.
Cutoff and new bridge east OF PEN
dlcton will be built.
Eastern Oregon will keep two men
at Panama-Pacific fair ut all times.
Council starts something which it
may have To- finish.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04

PETRoGRAD, Feb. An Poland
from Warsaw to the Prussian from
tier is a bloody battle-ground.
Official dispatches from the front
reported that the Germans are max
ing furious attacks along the Bzura
river.
North OF the Vlstula river, sanguin-
airy fighting preceded the capture by
the Russians of Skempe.
Southwest Of Warsaw, Russian avia-
tors have been raining bombs upon
the German concentration camps with
deadly effect.
The Russian general staff admits
that the Germans have been heavily
reinforced and that their artillery fire
continues day and night west Of War
saw. Severe losses on both sides are
officially reported.
A victory for the Russians around
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
GERMANS HURL FORCES
AGAINST CARS ARMY
Heavily Reinforced, Kaiser's Men are
Making Desperate Efforts to Capt.
ure Poland StrOnghOId-ArtiIIeryFire
Continues Day and Night--Russian
Advance on Konigsberg Has Been
HaIted-.Slavs Capture Skempe.

VIENNA, Feb. 4. - The Austro-
German forces operating I'm the Car
pathians have captured 1900 prison.
ers and several machine guns in a
successful assault on a strong Rus
sian position on the mountain range
according to an official statement. The
Russians are on the offensive at sew
eral points along the mountains.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04

Continued on page five,)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-04
TO ADVERTISERS.

The East OregonIan has the largest paid
circulation OF any paper In Oregon, east OF
Portland and over twice the circulation In
Pendleton Of any other newspaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
TWELVE VESSELS IN
 AMERICAN REGISTRY
Lansing Submits Report on Transfer of Foreign Ships
 to American Flag

Washington, July 30.-Admission to American registry of 12 foreign steamers purchased for the American Transatlantio company was assured today when Secre- tary Lansing transmitted to the depart ment of commerce written memorandum holding that neither international law nor policy stands in the way. Registration is expected to be granted without delay.
 Despite the bureau of navigation's in- formation that the transactions were financed by capitalist of Essen. Ger many, the state department concluded that neither this government nor the prize courts of belligerent nations could go behind the bona fide ownership of the vessels by an American company, and that a mortgage held py csrrzen of q belligerent country a ship would not Justify it's seizure If the ownership was neutral
 Eleven of the vessels were originally of Dutch, Norwegian or Greek ownership. but six of these. since their purchase by Albert Jensen. agent for Shines, have been placed under the Danish flag One vessel is under construction In a German shpyard.
 The vessels are at various ports now some are In European waters and three are in Hampton Roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
'1s It Hot Enough For YOu?"

and one thermometer in the sun regis tered 115. w. s. Cloud, assistant United States weather bureau inspector, in spector, in commenting on yesterdays extreme heat said:
 When the official thermometer ut the local weather bureau registers 96S degrees 1t Is certainty that 1t is a great deal hotter in the business dis . trict of the city. The weather bureau is located in Fountain Heights on ono of the highest points. and 1t Is seldom that we don't get a good breeze out there. A great number of people called up the office yesterday to see how the thermometer stood, and many of them were surprised to learn that our roc ords did not show the same amount of heat registration as did the thermom eters In the city. It is pretty safe to say that the difference In the thcr- mometers at the bureau and those in town vary from two and a half to four degrees"
 No such thing as a fresh collar could be spied on the street yesterday. The man In the Palm Beach suit suffered & great deal, but the man who wore ordinary summer clothes was in agony. of the citizens are of the opinion that there will be no more weather such as yesterday In a good while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
CLAIM PROHIBITIONISTS
 HAVE FOOLED THEM AGAIN

they brought the tidings that the re- ports were prohibition bait" In other words they claim that the reports were started by leaders and members ot the famous prohibition lobby. When the victory of the governor came In the house and the prohibition majority was split all to pieces the prohibition ists became a little frightened and one of the most adroit told gullible news paper man that it probably meant beer saloons for the lobby's back seemed to be broken. This newspaper man swallowed the bait sent it to his pa- per and so the fun started
 The prohibition leaders then went among their forces and said: Now. you see what 1t means when you go astray and vote against the advice of the lobby. It Is the entering wedge to repeal of our good prohibition laws. Stffen your backbone and stand with the leaders. We must vote together all the time"
 Thus were attempts made to repair the damage to the immortal majority's s fences and thus were the beer saloon advocates given day or two of joyful anticipation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
ARE TRYING TO KEEP
 COUNTY JAIL EMPTY

Assistant Solicitor James Davis is using every effort in keeping the coun- ty jail free from prisoners charged with trifling offenses. Yesterday at his instance nine negroes were taken from the jail and seven of them released on their own cognizance by Judge H. P. Heflin, and two negro boys, aged 12 and 13 years. respectively. were trans ferred to the juvenile court
 Butler O'Niel. a negro boy 13 years of age, was placed in the county jail to await trial in September for steal : ing a dime, and Homer Maragne. aged 12 years, was in jail with a charge of grand larceny preferred against him. Both were sent to the juvenile court. Andrew Wilson, negro. was in Jail awaiting trial charged with kicking a panel out of a fence
 Six negroes. Clarence Shackelford, John Bimby Will Suttle, Henry Collier. Will Johnson and Henry Hardy. were In jail charged with "crap shooting All were recognized to appear at the next term of the criminal court on their own bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
BENNETT BECOMES SUPERINTENDENT OF
 LITTLE ROCK PLANT
Local Man Left Yesterday to Take Charge of Water works in Arkansas
 Capital

A. " Bennett, for several years chic.
 of the Birmingham fire department and
 for the past year assistant superintend-
 ent of the Birmingham Waterworks
 company, yesterday left for Little Rock.
 Ark, and at the same time official an-
 nouncement was made that MT. Bennett
 had been made superintendent of the
 Little Rock Waterworks company.
 Mir Bennett was one of the best
 known and most popular men in Bir-
 mingham. AS head of the fire depart
 ment of the city his name became famil-
 jar to practically every man, woman
 and child in Birmingham. He had
 gained a national reputation as fire chief leading the world in the move ment to motorize fire departments and do away with horse-d drawn equip ment, when about a year ago he re- signed his position and went with the local waterworks company.
 The Little Rock Plant, with several other waterworks systems in the south, is owned by the same interests which control the local waterworks company, and while nothing official was ever given out 1t was generally understood that MT. Bennett was slated for some such position he has now accepted after he had familiarized himself with the waterworks business at the local plants.
 While the Little Rock waterworks is not as large as the Birmingham water works. it is said to be a modern and . upt date plant and equipment. MT Bennett intends to move his family to Little Rock and make that city his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
Tuberculosis Exhibit

By the generous concurrence of James Edmonson, the Anti-Tuberculosis asso- ciation of Jefferson county and the Ala bama Anti-Tuberculosis league have to- gether space in the Merchants and Man. ufacturers Permanent exhibit on First avenue. The exhibit Is on the second floor and shows the local prevalence of tuber- culosis by means of a map of Greater Bir- mingham on which the locations of pa- tients treated by the association are i'm dicated by various colored pins. The map has been especially prepared for this ex- hibit and from time to time additional features will be added.
 The Montgomery league Is now re- Joicing in great improvements at their sanatorium by the conclusion of dis puted beQuest whereby they become helr to $25. 900. The league expects to use the interest on this money in the development of the work in Montgomery county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
WILL DISCUSS CUT
 IN FIRE DEPARTMENT

A committee composed of J. R. Sad Ter, J. D. Truss and James Walker of East Lake has called a meeting of the citizens of that section of the city, to be held at the city hall in East Lake Monday night next at 8 o'clock. The purpose of the meeting, MT. Walker stated yesterday, would be to discuss the matter of preserving the efficiency of our fire department"
 MT. Walker said that 90 per cent of the citizens of East Lake were in favor of preserving the efficiency of our fire department" and that this matter would be given careful attention at the meeting Monday night.
 We want to preserve the efficiency |cf the fire department" he said. we believe that 1t is one of the most impor- |tant things in the city and do not want fits efficiency impaired"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31

Birmingham visitors who returned from Montgomery yesterday were hay ing good laugh at the expense of some of Birminghams local optionists.
 It seems that word was circulated Thursday and yesterday that there was a possibility that the prohibition laws might be so modified as to allow the sale of beer under certain restrictions
 This seemed to some of the local optionists too good to be true but with the wish father to the thought" they became convinced that miracle was about to come to pass. They could see many evidences of the disintegration of the prohibition phalanx at Mont somery. There was the sweeping vic tory of the governor; there were re- cent votes in the legislature showing the prohibitionists were no longer vot- Ing together-in fact, 1t looked like there was something doing"
 The wires were busy Some of the men interested even went to Montgom- cry to see things happen.
 But when they came back yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
County Courts


 The following were some of the suits filed yesterday in the city and circuit courtsi
 Charlie Crompton vs. American Cast Iron Pipe company. The plaintiff claims 5000 damages for alleged personal in juries.
 Nann8 Moore vs. St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company; yi00o for al- legged personal injuries.
 James Sims Armour a Co. The plaintiff claims tsoo. alleging an automo- bile was damaged by a collision with q motor truck belonging to the defendant. Mehail G. Alexiu and George R. Co., vollos. administrators of the estate Of Light and Power company. s1o,00O dam ages claimed for the death of the inte state who was killed while alshting fir street car. A A. c. Fancher vs. Central of GeorH. Railroad company. The plaintiff claims 5000 damages for alleged breach of con tract
 B. A. Bishop vs. Birmingham Water. works company The plaintiff claims $500o damages, alleging the defendant com pany wrongfully cut off his water supply. w. R. Klein Vs. Birmingham Water works company. The plaintiff claims $o000 damages, alleging the defendant company wrongfully cut off his water supply.
 Oracle NJ. Loveess and J. M. Goodwin. administrators of the estate of w. D. Loveless. vs Clinton Mining company. The plaintiff claims s30,000 damages for the death of the intestate who was killed while employed by the defendant com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
MUSICALE
 PR0VESATTRACTVE.
Secession Committee Active. John H. McMurtry Dies.
 Other Ensley News

The musicale given last night at the the Methodist church proved a big sue cess and delighted the large crowd that attended. Each of the numbers was ap- plauded and many encores were responded to. Assisting in the programme were sev- eral well known local vocalists and musicians. The programme follows:
 Piano solo, "Etude de Concert (Wal- lenhaupt) Miss Alice Graham.
 Solo, An Evening Love Song tchip- mann. Howe Price.
 Duet, Rose of My Heart" Herman Lehr), Miss Frances Fitzpatrick and Miss Clarlce Fitzpatrick.
 Solo, ''The Bedouin Love Song Gin- sutD, Dan Davis.
 Solo. "Carmenia" CWilson). Miss Irene Jenkins.
 Piano solo, Rhapsody" B minor (Brahm), Miss Grace Hillhouse.
 Solo, "The Requiem" (Sidney Homer), Edwin Cook.
 Solo, "All for You" D'Hardelot), Dr. Wood Price.
 Solo, Good by (TostD. Hode Eastman.
 Solo, Spring Song (wagner), Louis Milton
 Solo. Lullaby (Jocelyn Goudard), Miss Frances Fitzpatrick.
 Duet "Cruoifix' Faure), Messrs. Mill ton and Eastman.
 Quartet, Thine" (Bohm), Messrs. Mil ton, Price Eastman and Price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
FLORENCE PROPRIETORS
 TO BUILD IN WEST POINT

Mobile and Ohio depot, and adjons the new postoffice. There are three railroads in West Point, and 1t is live town, and we consider it an exceptionally good loca- ton for new hotel"
 The Florence hotel, one of the land marks of Birmingham, will be torn down this winter and replaced with large and modern mercantile building
 MT. Burt Is one of the oldest and best known hotel men in Birmingham and the state. and while his friends are expressing keen regret because he will leave Br- mingham, they are congratulating him on the prospects of his new hotel at West Point