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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
Tenement District Grows Un-
easy; Twenty Thousand
Bushels Of Wheat Are in
Storage.
PHILADELPHIA WOMEN RIOT


CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-Big food
riots were feared. The tenement
district is uneasy. Seventy mil
lion bushels of wheat are stored
here. Packing houses are pro-
ducing enough meat to feed the
nation.
Officials are doing their ut
most to halt rising prices before
the outbreak. The board OF trade
officials are demanding action on
the railroad congestion. They
denounced the railroads and the
interstate commerce commission.
Grasp OF Situation IIosf.
President Griffin said: we
have no hesitancy in declaring
that the railroads and commits
sion are completely overwhelmed.
They have lost their grip OF the
situation. The commissions in
tervention is harmful instead OF
beneficial Relief suggestions
are fanciful and impractical. The
nations commerce will be pros
trated within a month unless II n
relieved Power more Influential
IndH the GOfAAfAAHicACt NOaAAAAA77ACh
should command"
Meat Prices Unjusiffied.
The president OF a big packing
plant declared that high meat
prices were unjustified. He said
retailers were taking advantage
of the war for pinching the con-
sumer. He declared unless the
trntrhla wac eliminated fha Init
ed States would inevitably have
food riots and social revolution
Philadelphia Has Riots
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. ga
Jewish women were in a riot
They overturned carts and cried
Robbery" They entered sever
al shops and fought the dealers
Police reserves dispersed the
crowds. They are guarding ev-
cry corner. expecting new dem
onstrations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
GERMAN BLOCKADE
CANNOT SUCCEED
DECL ARE FRENCH
IMPORTS HAVE DOUBLED DUR
ING 1916 SAYS FRENCH MIN
ISTER OF MARINE.
Cw- s. FORREST }

PARIS, Feb. 22.-Admiral Lacazs.
French minister Of marine. declared
the German submarine blockade
would never succeed He said:
IF Germany is building hopes that
submarines will halt the allies sup
plies, decrease their military strength
and end the war these hopes are mis-
placed German thickness inaugur-
ated the commercial submarines os-
oensibly as merchandise carriers.
They were really designed to carry
war supplies to submarines in the
open sea. 1t is impossible for US to
realize how competent German OFF,
cials can believe the new move will
succeed 1t cannot change conditions
much.
imports Have Doubled
IF Germans expect summarizing to
bring peace. let them recognize the
fact that a hundred merchantmen are
arriving in French ports daily since
February first, the same as before
summarizing started. French imports
have doubled during 1916. Seaboard
imports have doubled since the war
began
Submarines destroyed one-half Of
one per cent of the coal imports. They
destroyed less imported flour than
the bakeries waste. This is the third
time Germany has announced merci-
less summarizing. Twice violent eli
makes were briefly reached and then
they subsided."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22

Great Britain has a brand new
navy made up of $50 Submarine
chasers'' builr secretly by the Subma-
rine Boat Company on the St Law
renee river. Battleships have been
abandoned. and il is definitely known
that Great Britain is building ma
more of them. The submarine chas-
er has taken their place and the
builders believe the scores OF German
submarines now at work around the
British isles will soon be driven away.
The contract taken by the Ameri-
can corporation was for the construc-
tion of $50 chasers in $50 days. and
the last lot was received in Great
Britain just before the new German
ruthless warfare began.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
FUNSTON,S BODY
WILL REACH THE
PRESIDE FRIDAY

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. ss.-Gen-
eral Funston's body arrives tomorrow.
His widow has received hundreds OF
telegrams of sympathy. Funston's
mother and brother are enroute from
Kansas Two full regiments Of in
fantry. sixteen companies OF artillery.
Spanish war veterans. marines, naval
cadets militia. police and veterans Of
foreign wars will participate In the
funeral Major General Bel COM
mands the corteEe. Minute guns viii
begin firing when the procession en-
ters the Presidtc. 4 salute cf thirteen
guns and three rifle volleys NiU be
fired az grave.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
500 CARS FOODSTUFF
ENROOTE TO EAST

NEW YORK. Feb. s2.-Five hun
dred cars OF western foodstuffs are
scheduled to reach New York tonight.
IL will relieve the shortage. Rail-
road men said the freight congestion
was improving. Frank Jameson.
head OF the retailers association pre-
dicted that meat prices would imme-
diately decline. II Is ascertained a
hundred thousand pounds OF meat
will be out OF cold storage here with
in ten days Tons % onions and po-
tatoes are stored at the docks await
ing the European shipment. The
health department issued a bulletin
urging the substitution OF rice Tor po-
tatoeS-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
SERIES OF FIRES
SET IN CITY OF
MUNITION PLANTS
New Britain Under Martial Law
Following Wholesale At
tempt at Wrecking.

NEW BRITAIN. Feb. 22.-
This city is under martial law.
Nine fires were started stimuli
taneously in different parts of
the town at midnight. There
are many munitions plants
here. Incendiarism is sus-
pected. Two men have been
arrested. Two tenements,
three dwellings, q garage and
synagogue in a business block
burned. The loss is fifty thou
sand dollars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
PRESIDENTS BILL
KILLED IN SENATE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-rhe sen
ate judiciary committee killed the bill
empowering the president to handle
the international situation after ad-
fournment without a war declaration.
Lansing personally asked the COM
nIttee 20 favorably report the bill.
The house judiciary committee Is
considering a substitute for the gem
.rnl apy bill. empowering the presl-
dent to conscript materials and men
in event Of a national emergency. Ar
thur Holder OF the Legislative COM
rnittee OF the American Federation OF
labor suggested the measure
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
ALL GOLD is SEIZED.

HALIFAX, Feb. 22.-It is learned
British officials seized all gold on the
Frederick Eighth the passengers car
ried. They reimbursed them with
other money of equal value They
held the gold was contraband. They
expect to complete the examination
this week
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
NEwsPAPERME.N BIAMED.

WASHINGTON, FNcb. 29-Tfe
house leak committee reports to-
morrow or Saturday. The report
completely eOunerates admin3s-
tratiOn officials and blames w.
w. Price. j. Fred ESAri and
newspapcrmcn. Price reprcsentcd
the washington Evening star.
Esssary the baltimore sun
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22

These submarine chasers are So
feet long. IL feet beam and draw but
l-2 feet of water. thereby making
torpedo attack ineffective with 500
horsepower in their motors they at
tain a speed of twenty-five miles an
hour and can turn in their own length
The intensive, quick "stabbing' at
tack of these boats. mounting 3-inch
rapld-fire guns (lS pounders) on their
forward decks. has been the domi-
nant factor of the anti-submarine de-
fense. Their cruising radius is 700
miles at twenty-five miles per houS
and 1900 miles at fourteen miles per
hour, manned by ten officers and
men. Their sea-keeping qualities
are such as to allow for a sea patrol
of ten days duration.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
MAN KILLED WHILE
HIS WIFE WATCHES

HooUIAH. Feb. 2e-A whirling
bridge crank at Bay City killed Geo.
r. waldron. while his wife watched.
The emergency brake failed 70 work
The crank's first blow broke waid-
ron's jaw. The second knocked out
his brains HIS wife Wa unable Jo a.
sfst
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
GERARD AT MADRID
ENROUTE FOR HOME

MADRID. Feg. 22.-Gerard has ar
rived here en- route home. King Al
fonso rendered him a reception. Many
notables were present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
ONE MAN KILLED
IN STRIKE RIOT

PHILADELPHIA. Eeb. ga
Heavy poIh,s guards arr pafroii-
ing the -trsets near the FFankiin
sugar refinery ~ a rss<uit of =
stfiEe riOt In vhich one man va
kxutsd- Eforcncr ShOtds was nr-
re~ts,i On = charEc of incitinE the
rfof.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
WASHINGTONS' PEACE POLICY

From Martin Glynn's
speech renominating Pres
ident Wilson at st. Louis:
In emphasis of these
self-evident propositions
we assert that the policy
of neutrality is as truly
American as the Ameri-
can flag.
For 200 years neutral
ity was a theory; America
made it a fact.
The first President of
the United States was the
first man to pronounce
neutrality a rule of inter-
national conduct.
In April, 1898, Wash
ington declared the doc
trine; and within a month
Iohp low Chief Justice of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
LINER CELTIC
MAY Be SUNK

NEW YORK. Feb. 22.-The Amer
lean liner philadelphia" passengers
reorted tina the white Star liner Gel
tic was mined. She was sunk twelve
hours out from Liverpool. The story
is unconfirmed.
NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-Phila-
delphia's officers later said the
Celtic hit a mine and was tOVsed
back to port. She is scheduled
10 again start for New York to-
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22

WASHINGTON, Feb. ga
state department officials refused
TO comment on the AnlsterSiam
report that the YRrrOVSdals pris-
oncrs were released. They said
THE release reports were 20 fire.
qucnt comment was impossible.
Germany failed 60 answer the
United states demand for their
Instant release.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
AUSTRIA HAS
TWO DAYS OF
GRACE LEFT
Crisis Of Situation With Amer
lea is imminent; Belief Pre-
walls That She Would Keep
Friendly Relations.
NEGOTIATIONS KEPT SECRET

Washington Isefuses TO Reveal Pro-
ceeCiInR.s of Past 1S Days; Five
Americans Rescued From Torpedo
cd Swedish steamer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22

s1OCKHOL.M. Feb. sz.-It 70 an
nounced sweden has formally pro-
sested the German alukinH tha
steamer Hugo Hami Tors
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
AMERICAN PRISONERS
REPORTED RELEASED

LONDON. Feb. ga Reuter-
Berlin dispatch reported that
American Yarrowdale prisoners
WIRE released. The Holt liner
Perseus was submarined. -Four
are missing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22

the Supreme of the United States in epoch max
ing decision from the bench whose realization would en-
and perpetual peace wrote the principle
into the this land. The Declaration of lndepend
ence had foretod it by declaring the rest of mankind
enemies in war; peace friends the Constitution rec
ognzed it, but first President of the United States by
proclamation first Chief Justice by interpretation
gave it vitality and power.
And so neutrality is American in its initiation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22
TO ADVERTISERS

The East oregonian has the largest bona
fide and guaranteed paid circulation OF any
paper In Oregon, east OF Portland and by
far the largest circulation ip Pendieton OF
any newspaper.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-22

He also said that much OF the mis-
understanding amoug students and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-24
POLICE SEEK HOTEL RoBBER

POLICE SEEK HOTEL ROBBER
A hotel burglar who hid in a closet
in the room of Mrs. Harry Powell in
the Arlington hotel, 500 N. Dearborn,
last night, beat her, tied her up and
threw her under the bed. Then he
set out to ransack the room when
Mr.. Powell knocked on the door. He
escaped by way of the fire escape,
which the police think he used to en-
ter the room.
When Mr.. Powell and hotel en-
ployes broke down the door they
found Mrs. Powell unconscious.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-24

PLANS FOR SUNDAY BARN ARE
WITHDRAWN FOR PRESENT
Plans for the big wooden taber-
nacle in the Cubs park, where Billy
Sunday was scheduled to save souls
with the danger of a fire and panic
hanging over the heads of his listen
eTs, were withdrawn yesterday from
the city council building committee
by the association of church folk who
first presented them to the council.
Aid. PTetzel, chairman of the COM
mittee, said that the scheme was
withdrawn until plans for a structure
more nearly fireproOf can be drawn.
This is believed to be the last attempt
the Billy Sunday enthusiasts will
make to get thousands of Chicago
ans in an infammable building of the
type erected in other cities for the
revival
The council was asked to pass an
order directing the building commits
siOner to allow the erection of the
building after he had refused a per-
NIT on the grounds that it was I'M
safe to crowd thousands of people
into building which might so easily
catch fire.
The order, disguised so completely
that only a few aldermen recognized
it, was stopped, however, before pas
sage and was sent to the building
committee for a hearing. Rather
than try this, the church people de-
cided-to improve their plans and con-
form to the fire laws in their attempt
to save the souls of Chicago's poor
wOrkingmen.
POLICE SEEK HOTEL ROBBER
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-24

five and then eight Sharkey was
having a fit about this time.
who are all Of these you're lettin'
in, Tim, want to know" broke in
Tom.
"Oh,. just seconds, Tim said.
Seconds, huh?" said Tom. Who's
gOin' to fight here tonight, the North
and South"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-24

OH.
"Oh,. Just seconds" Tim said.
Seconds, hUh?" said Tom. Who's
goin' to fight here tonight, the North
and SOuth?"
RELIEF FOR "STRAP HANGERS"
AS BUSES START
"StTaphangers" of the North Side
will sigh with relief when the Chi
Cago Motor Bus Co. starts bus seTV-
ice from Sheridan road and Devon
aV. to loop on ten-minUte schedules
from 6 a. m. until 1870 a. m.
Plans Of the new concern contem-
plates a dedication of the service at
noon with former Gov Edward F.
Dunno, Mayor Thompson and Lin
coin Park and South Park commits
siOners participating, at Offices of
Lincoln Park commissioners, Clark
and Center.
Buses will operate on Sheridan
road from Devon av. to Diversey
blvd, through Lincoln park to the
Lake Shore drive to North av., over
Lake Shore drive to Lincoln park
way, west on Ontario to Rush, south
on Rush to Michigan and Randolph,
west on Randolph to LaSalle, south
to Adams, east on Adams to State,
north to Randolph and back north
over same route.
1t had been expected so buses
would be put in operation when the
service started, but the freight ter
minaI congestion delayed delivery of
machines. They will be put into OPP
Grafton as they are received.
SOME EXPENSIVE SUIT!
Until Vim. DeneaU pays for his lat
est suit Of clothes he won't have to
pay any alimony. The suit will cost
him $3.50.
Fhe reason is, Deneau told Judge
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24
NOTICE

The A. B. and A. Railway is
very anxious to secure some eX-
ceptionally fine specimens of farm
products and vegetables for dis
play at the Southeastern Land
Show which will be held in At
lanta Feb. LIST to 18th inclusive.
This display is being made in the
interest of the territory traversed
by the A. B. and A. Ry, and any
person having 4 fine specimen of
anything of the above nature will
confer great favor if he will de-
liver same to Agent of the A. B.
and A. Ry. at his station, with re-
quest that same be forwarded to
the undersigned. In addition to
the specimens we would like to
have the name Of the grower and
locality in which grown, and any
other information of interest con-
corning same. w. w. Croxton,
General Passenger Agent, Allan
ia, Ga. ded |.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24
FOR A BUSINESS COURSE

little early to carry suggestions for next years plans
M Fitzgerald But feature OF the ys educational plan has
seen IN our mind since through best
selves the Board OF Education of the city year to dis
sonnue our business department the High School
probable reasons the time the lack of the High School
building Tor the departments this has been
she time the schools open next fall
The Importance of this department well recognized
~ons OF W schools and especially do know that years
NeClaed drawing card Tor young people who desired
themselves Tor business Numbers of the graduates the
szgead High School business department holding good
positions in banks and corporations credit our city and our
Schools the ONE department turned out
sed product and the young and graduated
Fom this department the past that making good evidence
MS value to the city With ample again establish this de-
p@rten and but normal additional force take
dtlonal expense should be provided for budget the
Boardiof Education.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24
BUY FERTILIZERS EARLY

The Fertilizer proposition will again be the main prC
EN- that will present itself for solution farmers Athou
he conditions o securing the proper materials for fertilizers
better condition this than for the past years still
disposition OF that end OF the farmers advisable
his subject the Savannah Morning News says:
There is than reason why cotton farmers
should heed the very good advice of fertilizer manufacturers
to get their orders early. In the first place part
OF wisdom to be prepared to make early as is
reasonable this year with the crop earlier
it natures the less it likely suffer from the attacks of
weevils In the second place if all farmers send their or
dcrs in at the time and if that time is lust prior to
the beginning OF planting season, there will be sudden
increase in the demand for with the possibility that
sufficient the demand will be available
Such condition might prevent farmers from having
any fertilizers to use in the planting season
Many farmers, if not most of them, in position to
buy fertilizers generously the best possible terms be
of the money they have left from the sale of their
last seasons crop high prices They in better po
ston than before buy fertilizers literally and early
pagn for better yield OF per spite the boil
covering Georgia and pass into the South Carolina
fields.
The important thing is to buy early 1t is not safe to
ait until the last moment in the expectation that
turers fill and deliver orders without delay They may
be willing danxous deliver but they cannot convey
fertilizers from Savannah say the middle of Georgia in
huge quantities unless they get large number of
freight Looking the situation solely from the view
point of the farmer is him to order at once for
delivery possible
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24
LEANDER SCOTT

Another Veteran Of the Civil
War has been summoned TO Join
that innumerable caravan that
moves through the pale realms Of
hade, where all must take their
abode in the silent hall OF death.
Comrade Leander Scott died
sunday, January 2lst, 1917, at his
.esidence, 400 East Magnolia
street, surrounded by his loving
FAMILY aad intimate friends.
Leander Scott was born at Bo-
livar, Allegheny county, n. T..
June 20, 1886, being one OF a fam
lily of nine.
At the call OF President Lincoln
for volunteers in 1861 he enlist
ed June 20, 1861, in Co. c, 9th
Inf, he having the honor OF be-
ing the first man to enlist from
Bolivar, Comrade Scott served
in the army of the Potomac. was
wounded at the battle OF Gains
Mill and twice wounded at the
Battle Of the Wilderness. and was
discharged July l., 1861, return
ing to Allegheny county, n. Y,
where he married Miss Lorinda
Beers, at Mills, n. y. in 1864. to
whom were born family Of
three children, Myrtle, Merle and
Bert.
He came to Fitzgerald, Ga, in
1895, being among the first to ar
tive in the Colony and has ever
been considered one of its best
citizens.
Comrade Scott became char
ter member OF Colony Post No.
T., Dept. of Ga, D. A. r., Dec.
p, 1905, holding his membership
therein to the date of his death
He had the honor of serving as its
commander and was elected and
served as Commander of the De-
.rartmcnt OF Georgia and South
Carolina in 1908, He was also a
prominent member of the Blue
and Gray Association of Fitzger-
aid, serving as Commander and
Chairman of the Blue and Gray
Park Commission. He was ever
a jealous and faithful worker in
the G.. A. r. and Blue and Gray
Association.
He leaves a loving wife and son,
Merle Fl. Scott, two sisters. Mrs.
Helen Chapel. of Fitzgerald, Ga,
Mrs. Polly Williams, Of Bolivar,
n. Y, two brothers, Edgar Scott,
OF Bolivar, N. Y, and Eugene
Scott, of Olean, N. ", to mourn
his loss.
Funeral services were held at
the residence, conducted by Rev.
|. S. Grail, pastor of the First NJ.
F. church. The remains were
taken to Evergreen cemetery,
where the beautiful burial cere-
mony of the G. A. R. was per-
formed by Colony Post No. IA G..
a. r. and the body deposited in
the grave.
Then sleep, comrade, sleep, in
thy patriot grave;
Thy prison of clay, is the home
of the brave
Sleep comrade. sleep, in the
tomb of the deac.
The flag Of Our country still
waves DER thy head
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. H. Frye,
formerly of Birmingham, Ala, but
of late a resident of South Bend,
Ind, passed through the city en-
route to Florida Tuesday. Mr..
Frye visited Fitzgerald about IS
years ago and was amazed at the
improved appearance of the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24
NEW LOCATION

am now at the Palace Barber
Shop, los South Grant street,
where | hope to have my old
friends cal Ion me if in need OF
tonsorial work. You are always
welcome here.
ded 2-l RED HC~-
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24

bill to abolish the tax olegarmane introduced
NY Congressman Cha Crisp is said be in the interest of
roon seed industry and its passage intended pop
uaty and OF the product which would increase the val
ne OF cotton seed oil large ingredient of oeogamarine
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24

The Presidents message eechoed like 72cntimeter
ihe world The pacific intention message is fully understood
and appreciated by the friends world peace ar-reachng
effect IN the final scheme of disarmament among
be undeated The people all countries must be and
heartsk of the slaughter of human beings best only
teOreca advantage of people another The American
doctrine expressed in the message President Wilson will oct
EcCOgnon among the begecnt nations when once breathing
spell given them fully digest its great possibilities for the flu
welfare of the world
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24

Why don't you ADVERTISE in
THE LEADER-ENTERPRISE 1t
PAYS.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24

Some day going to find that garden
z1en't nearly so desirable progressive legislation
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24

You never know what it to be poor until you're broke
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-24

When the gives out the coal laughs when runs
short the laughs when gets below they laugh
Puzzle-f Irish lace Connecticut and Mexican
Chile is made from kidney beans grown the United is
violation of neutrality Swiss cheese Three gueses for
that