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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-02
BRITISH WARsHIPS ON GUARD
TO BLOCK DASH BY APPAM
Commander of Raider Tight-Mouthed
Concerning Daring Exploit

NORFOLK, Va. Feb. 2.
While the British steamship Appam.
now German prize, swung at anchor
today under the frowning guns Of For
tress Monroe. British warships crowded
close to the three-mlc line off the Nir
ginia coast with the watchfulness Of
grim bulldogs.
Although there is virtually no chance
for the Appam to make Il dash for the
open, the patroling British warships have
increased their vigilance, determined that
they shall not he caught mapping again.
Gravity OF the international aspects
were emphasized by refusal of Collector
Hamilton to go near the vessel His
port officials boarded her but only in
performance of perfunCtory routine
duties. All conferences are being held
in Hamilton's office. Technically and
actually the Appams decks arc German
territory" and she is completely under
German control
Oncials recalled that Collector Hamil-
ton boarded both the Kronprinz Will
helm and Prnz Eitcl Friedrich, and their
officials were permitted to land long be-
fore any official action was taken by the
| Washington authorities.
Lieutenant Bcrgc. commander OF the
German prize crew which brought the
Appam across the Atlantic from the
Canary Islands, maintained strict guard
on his ship today and sentries, armed
with carbines, patroled the decks, allow
ing no one except officials to board or
leave her.
Efforts to get further information from
Lieutenant Berge as to the capture of the
Appam and the sinking of seven other
British merchant ships off the African
coast were mnavniling, but passengers on
the prize declared that there was no
doubt that the lonely raider was the
German privateer Moewc. which is sup
posed to have escaped from <iel under
the Swedish flag and then was armed at
some secret base which the Germans
have established on the Atlantic.
Somewhere upon the broad Atlantic
this daring raider is still at large, bidding
defiance TO the boasted British control of
the high seas.
All of the members of the German
prize crew of 22 men were sworn to Sc
crecy.
Lieutenant Berge. slight. wlry man,
whose straight thin lips are hidden be-
meath a closely cropped beard. snapped
out n brisk negative when asked TO give
the story of the Mocwe.
II can only say that seven British ships
were destroyed between January 10 and
January IL. but that every precaution
was taken to prevent loss of life said
Lieutenant Bcrge. II was ordered to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-02
RIISSEANS LOCK
VDN DER GOLTZ in
FATED ERZERUM
saltan Reported Ready to
sbandon Caucasus Capt.
$4,000 Men Shut In
roRps RUSHED TO RESCUE
LONDON. Feb. 2.

LONDON. Feb. 2.
,,,, ia doomed. The Turks must
~ ci,v before the onrush of Grand
Ntcholas' forces, sweeping through
pp,,a,,oaeus ppAs This Is the opinion OF
ue .soista based on recent official re-
hss ard the dispatches of yesterday.
potu .osort states that Marshal Won der
wy n,itb 10000 men, is shut UP i'm Err
vg Another says that the Turkish
selu.ar,r,ent selu. has ordered the evacuation
y ,te capital of the Caucasus.
.,.uor newspapers learn from Petro-
y, ,hst Field Marshal Won der Goltz Is
~. ~ ,r command of the Turkish FORCES at
rs,N,r,m ,vw and that there are $4,000 men
,s.sad nm in the city with provisions Tor
only fortnight.
M. RACK Sea feet is supporting the
...rotlons Of the Russian forces on land'
Tho Russian right wing is now marching
:. Trebizond, according to the same IN
formation,
rrrobtzond is n port on the Rlack
eta n is 100 miles northwest OF
Srzerum. which is in Turkish Ar
menia.1
rho Dailv Mail announces that the
,-..tish arst army corps 100000 men) has
tsan sent to the relief of ErEerum 1t
sanrot reach that city, he says, In less
Than fortnight.
According to information from Con-
.,antinonle by way of Petrograd, the
Tnrtlsh Government has ordered the
evacuation of Erzerum,
prrRoGRAD. Feb. 1.-The latest Rus
dan victories in the Melazgert region bid
,sir 40 react injuriously on all subsequent
'r,,rtIsh operations in the Erzerum zone.
tich booty, which had fallen into Russian
hands. formed the principal source or
|snpply to the army occupying this area.
the Turks will have to walt long before
|tbey can renew these stores.
The defeated Turkish troops, which
have now taken shelter behind the Erze-
rum forts, appear doomed to famine and
Their presence has embar-
|rassed gravely the overtaxed garrison.
The battle in the triangle of Khynyskala
|and MeIazgert lasted several days, culmi-
hating i'm the rout of the Turkish regu-
6ars and of a large force of Kurdish
|horsemen.
fThe Turks fled in the direction Of
.Kyhnyskala. pursued by the Russians, un-
I'M they were cut off from the northern
routes and forced to retreat towards
hiush. The retreat was carried out in
such haste that they had no time to de-
stroy their supplies and munitions.
The Russian victory and the new dis
positions have isolated the spacious dis
|trict of Mush from Erzerum, and de-
'priyed the Turkish army of two divisions
|of regulars, which were completely shat
lered
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-02
FRENCH SHELL GERMAN
POSITIONS IN VOSGES
Berlin Reports Allies BeCn
Great Artillery Offensive at
Several Points
BERLIN, Feb. Q.

BERLIN, Feb. Q.
A tremendous bombardment of the Ger
pan positions in Champagne and the
|osges has been opened by the French,
|ecordlng to an official report issued by
he German War Office today.
Lens is again being shelled by the Allies,
own.
The text of the official statement:
Enemy artillery is showing great ac-
lNty in Champagne and also east of
fL DIE, In the Vosges Lens is again
'elng shelled. A French aeroplane has
zen shot down southwest of Chauney
ne TWO occupants. both of whom were
pounded, We're made prisoners.
PARIS, Feb. French artillery blew
~ German munitions depot near Orbey
me SOndernach region in Alsace, the
az ONCE reported this afternoon. South
Aiunster the Germans captured French
.pserNation post. but were afterward
IfiVen out by a counter attack.
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tramp according to officials. No evil
denCe however, has been advanced that
would show that the mysterious sea-
bandit is not the Moewe
Collector Hamilton is of the opinion
that the British prisoners aboard are
technically prisoners of war. because some
of them ut least served guns of the vCs-
sells from which they were taken
Secretary Lansing, who will have thu
final decision in the case says that he had
discovered no preCedents which exactly
apply to the status of the Appnm. The
unofficial neutrality board Of the Govern
ment, which will advise the Secretary is
also admittedly at sea.
The neutrality board, which has no
official status, but which was originally
named to act in an advisory capacity to
Secretary Lansing, met last night and
wrestled with the status of the Appam
for five hours without reaching any de-
cision. 1t resumed its sessions today
The Appam has become n white ele-
phant of the sea" for three Governments,
the American, German and British To
the American Government her fate be-
came serious problem, involving dis
putes with both England and Germany.
Sea lawyers of the State and Treasury
Departments were today porinG over the
confusion of precedents. Questions en-
tirely unprecedented and novel have been
raised. President Wilson's final approval
will probably be sought for on any deci-
sion by the State Department.
Whether the Appam is a German war
vessel, to be interncd with her men-of-
war; or German prize which cannot be
held in an American port Is the vital sub
jcct being debated.
Regarding the German prize crew Of
90 men, there is little doubt. Their in
ternment is regarded as certain. Wheth-
er actual members of the German navy or
merely members of the merchant naval
| auxiliary, their status MS naval combat
ants is regarded as fixed
Another knotty problem is the status of
a few British army and navy officers on
| the Appam. Under international law they
| cannot be held prisoner by the German
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-02
MINERS CONVENTION ENDS
White Win Seek Reelection to the
Presidency

iNDlANAPoLIS, Feb. 2.-The 1929
siesales TO the United Mine Workers OF
liherlea convention were on their way
|o'ne Today, after having wound up one
me most successful conventions In the
Pstory OF the organization.
py adjournment late yesterday the
1918.
yohn P White, president announced he
lsalh would be in the race for the presi-
my az the December election.
Lutte change was made in tie consti-
'.'.sil and the move to reduce the size
me convention was lost
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-02
BRITAIN WILL DEMAND
RELEASE OF SEIZED SHIP
Carried Quarter Million Dollars
Worth of Bullion, Is Report

LONDON, Feb. ..
The British Foreign Office is expected
to make formal demand upon the United
States within the next 10 days for the
surrender of the ElderDempster liner
Appam, which was captured by German
sea raider and taken into Norfolk, Va. by
a prize crew.
The report upon the Appam has already
been made by the British Embassy at
Washington.
In the meantime, the Admiralty is be.
ginning an active search for the German
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12
SUFFRAGIsTS TAKE THE STUMP

The local committees having the re-
ception Of the &C. o. P. Special" in
charge are enthusiastically completing
arrangements for the breakfast recep.
ton which will be held at the K. of P.
hall in Pocatello, on the morning Of Oc-
tober 25th. 1t is expected that over
200 women from Pocatello and the
neighboring towns will greet the visit
ors. A nominal price Of fifty cents per
plate will be the rule.
The Women's Special Campaign, or
the "G. 0. P. Special" started from
New York the End Of October, and will
visit twenty-nine states and over hun.
dred cities before the itinerary is COM
pleted. 1t is being sent on its trans
continental tour by the Republican
Women's Committee Of the Hughes AL.
lance under the endorsement Of tho
National Republican Committee.
''Votes for Hughes is the slogan
of the special.
Suffrage will not be made an issue
women of national prominence. Mrs.
Mary Roberts Rhinehart, Mrs. Henry
Moskewitz, Mary Antin, Gertrude Ath-
erton, Commissioner Katherine Davis,
Maud Miner, Helen Todd, Mary Drier
and Frances Keller are among the speak
ers who accompany the special. Prom.
inent women who are personal sponsors
for this tour are Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth, Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney Of
New York, Mrs. Daniel Guggenheim Of
New York, Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Mrs. George Sutherland Of Salt Lake
City, Phoebe Hearst of California and
Mrs. Clifford Pinchot Of Pennsylvania.
! The speakers will address the voters
on the issues of the day and from their
viewpoint as women, giving reasnos
why the Republican party should be re-
turned to power, and Mr.. Hughes elect
ed to the presidential chair for the next
four years. Convincing and interest
ing speakers have been chosen and tho
vital issues of the campaign are placed
before the voters.
! For the first time in the history Of
the world s politics, the women of Amer
lea are sending across the country
special train, carrying women speakers,
managed and supported by women, not
in the interest of the workers of the
suffrage cause, but believing that tho
best interests Of he country will be fur.
thered by the election Of Charles E.
Hughes to the presidency.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12
POTATOES SCARCE

Owing to the partial failure of the
potato crop this year, prices have al
ready scared skyward and we shall be
compelled to import tubers to patch
out our scanty supply until next years
crop comes along. In the meantime
fleshy people will have good excuse
to diet themselves so far as this starchy
article of food is concerned. 1t viii
be possible also for those who waddle
instead of walk, to find an equally good
excuse for abstaining from the sweets,
for sugar is advancing in price by leaps
and bounds and gives promise of touch
ing the topmost rung of the ladder be-
fore next spring. Lean people, who
can eat anything and everything with
perfect IMMUNITY, will do most of the
grumbling over the high prices demand
ed for these two staples, but they will
pay if they can, rather than 60 with
out.
AS matter of fact, potatoes and
| sugar are not the only articles of food
that are constantly going up. A barrel
of flour costs as much as it did in the
dark and gloomy days Of the civil war
and meats are almost prohibitive in
price. Loaves of bread show a ten
dency to shrink to the size of biscuits
and chuck steak is no longer despised
by those who must have meat upon
the table. We observe that, owing to
the high cost of food, the largest dairy
restaurant in New York, with chain
of lunch rooms in Gotham and other
cities, has added cents to the prices
of all staple dishes. This action will
probably be generally followed all over
the country and the householder will
not be alone in his misery during the
coming winter.
While the rise in the price of pota-
toes is due to short crop, the same
cannot be said of the many other
staples, and the added cost is charged
up to the account of the European war.
But, as sugar and bread made from
| American flour sell for less in some of
the helligerent countries than in the
United States, the people of this coun-
try seem to be getting the worst of it
so far as war prices are concerned. For
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12

tunately, there is plenty of work at
good wages, otherwise there would be
great amount of suffering among the
poor in the big cities so long as the
struggle on the battlefields of Europe
continues. There will be some suffer
ing in any event, for there are many
people who are not able to work whose
income will not suffice to keep the wolf
from the door in this era Of high prices
1t is to be hoped the limit will be
reached before even the man who works
steadily is forced to stint himself and
his family.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12

Do YOU want to make clear saving
Of $500 to $4,000 on your expenses
between now and the first day OF Jan
uarv? You can do it and this is the
way YOU can do it. You will be max
ing many purchases for yourself and
your family for fall and winter pur-
poses and for the Christmas time.
There is always some merchant in town
who will do little better by you than
ANYBODY else. When merchant is able
to do this he is keen to advertise and
let the people know just what he can
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Owing to the continued advance in
prices on all material that enters in
the Optimist asks that all subscribers
please take note of the expiration of
their subscription on the address la
bel of this weeks paper. If your sub
scription has expired, kindly look after
it without the necessity of our going
to the expense of sending you a state
ment.
: Your prompt attention in this matter
will be greatly appreciated.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12
A WOMAN's BACK

The advice of this Blackfoot woman
is of certain value.
Many woman's back has many
aches and pains.
Outlines it s the kidneys fault.
That's why Doan 8 Kidney Pills are
so effective.
Many Blackfoot women know this.
Read what one of them has to say
about it.
Mrs. Mary I. Holt, r. F. D. No. /
3lackfoot, says:
"My kidney trouble was of long
standing, the principal symptom being
pains across my back, some times ex
tending into my limbs. Nothing gave
me much relief until I began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills. They certainly
did me a world of good. Doan s Kid
ney Pills have no equal in relieving
pains across the back and other symp
toms of kidney complaint"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-ge
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same thai
Mr.. Gamett had. Foster Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, New York.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12

Every citizen of the town is interest
ed directly in its welfare, for his own
welfare depends upon the prosperity
of the town. For that reason, if for
no other, we should do as much as pos
sible of our buying at home this winter
and Christmas, and let the mail order
houses bleed some other place. Let 8
keep our money in circulation at home
this Christmas. Better still, let's keep
it moving around here all of the time.
We will make its acquaintance oftener
ourselves.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12
BlackfoOt AstOnished
BY Simple Mixture

Blackfoot people are astonished at
the INSTANT action of simple buck
thorn bark, glycerine, etc, as mixed
in Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL re-
moves such surprising foul matter it
relieves almost ANY CASE Of consti.
patton, sour stomach or gas. Because
Adler-i-ka acts on BOTH lower and up
per bowel, few doses often relieve or
prevent appendicitis. A short treat
ment helps chronic stomach trouble.
Edw. Thoreson, druggist.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12
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SUPERINTENDENT IN TOWN

Superintendent w. r. Vincent of the
Blackfoot schools was in the city last
week in consultation with Superintend-
emit Siders in regard to the teachers
institute, which is to be held here for
week, beginning October 23rd. Su-
perintendent Vincent will be connected
with the superintendent section of
the institute.-POcatello Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12
FOR A MUDDY COMPLEXION

Take Chamberlain Tablets and
adopt diet of vegetables and cereals.
Take outdoor exercise daily and your
complexion will be greatly improved
able everywhere.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12

and will do. Your cue is to read care.
fully each week the advertisements in
this paper. They tell the story and the
name of the merchant who makes the
story. Read the ads.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12
SIDEWALKS AND FOUNDATIONS

For cement sidewalks and foundations
see B. F. Badger who has had SO years
experience in oncrete and brick work.
He guarantees satisfaction as to work
and its cost. SO Spruce Street. t1f.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-12

The full dinner pail is the enemy of
tuberculosis?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
TEXAN SHERIFF KILLED
BY FIVE JAILBREAKERS

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 21--Dwght
b stephens, sheriff of Luna county
New Mexico. was killed and deputy
sheriff, Buck Sewer, seriously wound
ed in battle at Rincon. n. NJ, sun
day with five fugtibes who
had previously escaped from the jail
at Deming, according to a report re-
ceiyed here one Of the fugitiyes al
so was killed, it was said.
Four of the fugitiyes are reported
to have overpowered City Marshal Ia
Dor and Demng. and locked him in
a cell Tabor was relieved Of his
watch, pistol and sl and several rifles
were taken from the Jail office
The men then obtained an automO-
mile belonging to d. O. Snodgrass.
Snodgrass was robbed of $40 and also
thrown into Jail, Joe Cranston, held
for vagrancy, was put at the wheel,
and the party started toward Rincon.
Tabor and Snodgrass were found
in the Jail in an hour after the escape
and Sheriff Stephens, with Deputy
SEWER and a small posse. started in
pursuit The posse came on the fu'
gitiyes at Cincon. stephens fell dead
in the ensuing fight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
LOOKING FOR WORK

Everywhere men complain about
work; even boys and girls in school or
business find work tedious and irk-
some, but it isn'tthe work halfso much
as their own lack of physical strength
that makes it hard.
Rich blood, strong lungs and health
full digestion make work pleasml5Ie
in business, in school or even house
work, and if those who are easily tired
who are not sick, but weak and ner-
vous-would just take SCOTS Emu,
sion for one month and let its pure
concentrated food create richer blood
to pulsate through every artery and
vein-let it builda structure Of healthy
tissue and give YOU vigorous strength
you would find work easy and wo d
look for more. Insist on SCOTS.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield, Nj. 5-35
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

Dispatches from Amsterdam say
that the kaiser has announced the
wedding date Of his youngest son.
Prince Joachim as March II. The
wedding will take place at Potsdam
= he announcement of the engagemput
of Prince Joachim to Princess Marie
Augustine, daughter Of Prince Ed
ward Of Anhalt was Offic ally an
nnunced last October.
Prince Joachim, who was twenty
five years old on December II. is a
captain in the Fourteenth regiment
10. HIssars, in the foot guards, the
grenadier guards and several other
military ORGANIZATIONS. is the only un.
married son Of the kaiser. His fian-
Gee is the n'ece Of the reigning Duke
Frederick II Of Anhalt. and was born
or June TO- 1925 1t has been re-
ported that her father is fighting
under Crown Prince Frederick Will
helm brother Of Prince Joachim. or
tho Argonue front
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
MORE IMPROVEMENTS
TO Be MADE AT THE
YARDS AT JUNCTION
ROADMASTER WETZEI. LOOKS
OVER STTUATION-FENCES
WILL BE CONSTRUCTED.
Tracks VIII Re Protected So rs TO
Keep cattle Off-ASsistant Foreman
Is Named 60 LOOK After Yards
Pending Assignment of Regular
section Crew at Terminal.

Do
PILOT ROCK JUNCTION. ore.
Feb. ga Roadmaster Ed Wetzel OF
la Grande, spent a few hours look
ing over the yards Monday with a
view of improving conditions an6
protecting the tracks from wandering
hoyines by fencing, etc,
Mrs c. II. Campbell. Mrs c. Pow
ell and Mrs, f. J. Anthony were pas
sengers to Pendleton on the motor
Monday.
HoStler Chas, Weaver went to Una
tilla Monday evening to visit his fam
lily and look after some business mat
ters.
Section Foreman Bryant of Barn
hart, has been given an assistant fore
man to look after Pilot Rock June
tiou Yards until such time as a regu-
lar section crew Is assigned to look
after the yard tracks alone. the track.
age of a terminal being greater than
the average main line section.
Herbert McGinn, nigh car clerk
and our official cartoonist. was on
the sick list Sunday nigh but was able
to resume his usual duties again Mon
day night
w. Ryan, G. 5. Mcclellan, C. D.
McNurlen and P. Mcdonald, employees
at the round house, were all Pendle-
toR visitors Tuesday.
Quite a number of the ladies have
signified their intention of visiting the
Domestic Science department of the
high school evidently mistaking the
professors kitchen for a room Of in
struction and probably it would be in
case the ladies call the professor play
ing the roll of pupil.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
OUCH! BACKACHE!
RUB LUABAGO OR
PAIN FROM BACK
RUB STIFFNESS AWAY WITH
SMALL TRIAL BOTTLE OF
Old. PENETRATING ST.
JACOBS OIL.

Quickly Yes Almost instant re-
lief from soreness. stiffness. 1ameness
and pain follows a gentle rubbing
with ST Jacobs Oil"
Rub this soothing. penetrating oi.
right on your painful back. and like
magic. relief comes. st Jacobs Oir'
is a harmless backache lumbago and
sci8uca cure which never disappoints
and doesn't burn the skin
Sudghten up, Quit complaining!
stop those torturous stitches" In
moment YOU will forget that YOU
ever had d weak back because it
won't hurt or be stiff OF lame. Don't
suffer, Get small trial bottle OF
old honest st Jacobs On' from
your druggist now and get this last
ing relief
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
R. j. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, Wnston,Salem, N. C.
Won't Affect RAID Heads.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. IS
Prices were boosted IN every one of
Harrisburgs l15 tonsorial parlors,
which hadn't boosted them Febru-
airy / A hair cut now costs 2j cents
and shampo the same. advances OF
a nickel each, Plain shayes remain
at 10 cents, but simple luxury like
hot towels costs half as much more