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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08
RED CROSS KNITTERS

Severa knitters have discovered
that an ideal spot for knitting is the
reading porch of the county library.
Why not combine business and pleas
ure by having some one read aloud to
"A group Of knitters The porch can
easily accommodate fifteen for this
purpose.
Whatever facilities the public Ii
brary can furnish, are offered for
war service at any time. Mrs. Hamil
ton, chairman of the knitting depart
ment of the Red Cross suggests 2:30
as the time of meeting every day while
the weather is warm. Later the club
room can be used.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08
TEN NEW FICTION

Hurst-Every soul hath its song.
Futten-Mag Pye.
Jacobs-The castaways
Kellaid-Sudden jim
LagerlOf-EmperOr of Portuga.ia,
Lewis-The job.
McFee-Casuals of the sea.
Moffat-Go forth and find.
Wells-War of the worlds
Young clan
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08
Good Map of UmatiIIa county.

The new large wall map of Una
tia county made ~ MIR. Willard
Bradley, county surveyor has been
hung on the rear wall of the stack
room in the county library. Very few
copies of this map have yet been
made and the one in the library is
often consulted.
on the map are given all the rivers
and creeks roads and railroads. cities
and elevations and the rural school
districts with locations of the rural
schoo. buildings Of the county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08
Library Is Host to Cfty's Guests.

During the past year many hun
dreds Of travellers stopping in Pendle-
ton between trains have sought out
the county library and remained to
read during the hours of their stay.
Hardly a day passes that strangers
from north. east and west do not call
in The library is doing whatever it
can to make strangers welcome to the
c'tv and satisfied that their hours Of
waiting were in this community
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08

late Friday. The time of going is left
to the representatives of the three
northwest states Their m ssion is to
appeal directly to President Wilson
for a correction of the price fixed fer
wheat on a basis of Chicago deliver
les. which will result in a deduction
of go cents from the price of every
bushel of wheat sold from the north
west. whether shipped to Chicago or
not.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08
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Invitations are being received by
local friends for the wedding Of Ralph
Reynolds Cronse and Greta Elise
Fortmiller, which is to take place in
Albany on September eighteenth Mt.
Cronise, who is newspaper man and
a former University OF oregon stu
dent. has visited friends in Pendleton
"a mum ber Of times. Miss Fortmiller
is the daughter Of Mt and Mrs. Will
liam Fortmil er prominent residents
of Albany.
Mr. and Mrs H. G. Bolton Of Port
land motored to The Dalles today,
being on their way to Pendleton
where Mr. Bolton has accepted a po-
sition with the Pendleton Mercantile
company.-The Daues Chronicle.
Mrs. J b. McCook and children,
Lois and Donald, have returned from
Seaside where they have been enjov-
ing a pleasant outing.
Mrs F. NJ Ebrel and family are
home from a vacation spent at Sea-
side
The Missionary Society of the
N'hTlSllan ChuECh was uellS nllullN SAl-
tertained Thursday afternoon in the
pastors study at the church. An in
teresting program was presented, MI
Hubben giving a splendid talk on
The Place of Latin-America in the
Future World" Mrs Wriggles led
the Bible study and Mrs. 81 Reetz
read an able paper Several musical
numbers were much enjoyed and the
pleasant afternoon was brought to a
close with the serving of delicious re.
freshments
Mr. and Mrs. F. C Searcey were
very much delighted last evening on
the return of their son. William A.
Searcey. from Mare Island, Cal Mr..
Searcey serves as corporal of the 35th
company of marines and his furIough
has been extended from the 5th TO
9Th of this month
Miss DAISY McPberSOn Doprllar
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08
Those who study Gwen Special Help

In order to give readers the best
possible service, all books other than
fiction may be reserved, if requested.
so that if the book is not in when
called for. it viii be saved when re-
turned for the Grader who desires It.
If phone number is left. he will be
notified at once and the book held
for "a hours. If he can only be
reached by mail, a card will be posted
and the book held till the closing
hour of the following day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08

garding appeals made to the president
from the decisions of district draft
exemption boards. Provost Marshal
General Crowder notified governors
that appealed cases should be sent by
district boards to state headquarters
for transmission to the provost mar
shal for ACTON of the president
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08

ough an investigation proved IT, It
there was a big mistake.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08
DRAFT APPEALS TO PRESIDENT
Governors Are Notified as u Method
of Procedure.

WASHINGTON, Sept S.-The
White House will not issue for the
present any special regulations re.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-08

Miss Daisy Mcpherson. popular
Pendleton girl, who is soon to leave
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
BIG HAUL MADE BY
BURGLARS; SAL, 900
TAKEN FROM BANK

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Burglars drilled
through 12-inch steel and concrete
wall into the vault of the Summit
States bank, at Summit, H., about Is
miles west of here, early today, and
stole more than $4,000 in cash and
currency.
The money was contained In two
suitcases, one of which held about $685.
900 and the other $4,000. The burglars
overlooked another suitcase contain
ing 100000.
The robbery took place between 1870
and o'clock this morning. A police
man inspected the bank at the former
hour and found nothing unusual Of
ficials discovered the loss at the latter
hour.
Entrance was made through the rear
wall, directly into the vault. The bur
glars left several hammers, chisels and
crowbars behind.
II. Kilgore, president OF the bank,
is also vice president~of the State Bank
at La Grange, ILL.,, which was held up
and robbed by bandits of more than
$50, 900 last week.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
RAILROAD MEN NOW
CONFIDENT CONTROL
WILL BE PROGRAM

Washington, Dee. 20.-The railroad
investigation was discussed by Presi-
dent Wilson and Senator Newlands at
the White House this afternoon. The
presidents railway program, postponed
until after congress reconvenes on Jan.
3, may be affected by developments
in the investigation opening next week.
Presumably he advised Chairman New
lands on the leads the probers should
follow up.
Confidence is growing In railroad cir
cles that the president will not order
government control. Appointment of a
government transportation administra-
tor, with general priority powers to
dispel the present conflicts between
various making branches over
preferential steps is favored. The roads
also anticipate financial relief.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
If Positions Can Be Held
Another Fortnight Invad-
ers Will Be Stopped Def
nitely at the Brenta.
Resistance Offered by Ital-
ians Wins High Praise
From British and French
Battle Now Raging With
Terrific Intensity.
BY HENRY WOOD.

With the French Armies in Italy,
Dec. 20.--The fate Of the venetian
plains today hangs on the weather.
If Italy's lines hold for a fortnight
under the tremendous Teutonic pres
sure, winters ice and snow will effec-
lively lock the door to the plains.
Both sides realize the supreme ne
cessity of a decision on both sides of
the Brenta river. If italy can make
successful defense--as she is now do d.
ing-and cheek the Austro- Germans
on their present line, she will be ready
for spring counter Offensive.
SITUATION HOPEFUL.
Officials regard the present stua-
'tion as the most favorable and the
most hopeful for the Italians since the
original retreat. The Austro- German
strategy is now sufficiently unfolded
to render it certain their sole winter
object consists in reaching the Vene-
tian plains through the valley of the
Brenta flowing out from the Alps at
Bassano.
Protecting this crucial point, the
italians have two deep salients. One Is
east of the Brenta, eliminating with
Its most northorly point in Monte Sol
arolo, Monte Grappa is its highest
point The other is west of the Brenta,
eliminating to the north in Monte Zai-
bena of the Asiago plateau.
PLANS OF THE ENEMY.
While General Buelow's German
armies, by successive and carefully
prepared attacks, seek to encircle
Monte Grappa by capturing contig
uous ground and neighborng peaks
General Conrad's Austrians are deliv-
ering either simultaneous or alternat-
ing attacks against the Asiago salient
on the opposite side of the Brenta.
During four day continuous as
sault by the enemy last week, the ltal-
ian fourth army put up a resistance sc
formidable as to win the unstinted ad-
miration of both the French and Brit
ish armies.
Snow fell throughout the mountain
sector on Monday--thc first rea
winter weather. At the most the enc
my has only a few days left before
great drifts Of snow will freeze him up
READY FOR EMERGENCY.
But even should the worst come e
the worst and the Italian defense bt
wiped out, the Italian, French an,
British armies are always ready tc
meet any emergency.
The terrific intensity of the battl;
now raging is aptly illustrated by tes
timony Of Austrian prisoners. The,
declare they are driven to the attack
by barrage fire of their own artil
lery, put behind atsacking waves ant
constantly moving forward. The Aus
trians must advance or be wiped out b.
their own guns.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
SUBMARINE SUNK
BY THE CREW OF
AMERICAN ship
First Shot of Forward Gun
Grew of United States
Liner Sent German U boat
to the Bottom.

An Atlantic Port, Dec. 20.-The for
ward gun crew of an American liner
reaching here today destroyed n sub
marine the morning after leaving a
British port on its voyage, according to
stories told by passengers.
Major General Hugh l.. Scott, former
chief of staff of the army. who was a
passenger, Is said to have stood behind
the gunners during the action and com
plimented them on their craftsmanship.
The submarine was about 700 yards
distant, said the passengers.
The crew of an aft gun fired two
shots and missed but the forward gun
scored hit with its first shot.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
DIRECTOR NAMED
FOR TRAINING IN
MILITARY CAMPS

Washington. Dec. 2o.-Major Gen
erai 1ohn +. Morrison. recently back
from an inspection tour in France. was
today named director of military train
Ing with headquarters here.
Morrison's task will be to co-ordin-
ate training In all national army and
national guard camps.
lie mas been among those most often
mentioned for the place of chief of
starr when General Bliss retires Dec
81. Morrison's experience as head of
the army service school is regarded
as specially fitting him for his new
post
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
NO FOOD IN SHIPS.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Denmarks
midwinter darkness will be relieved by
American kerosene. 1t was officially
stated today the embargo will be lifted
to permit six Danish vessels now held
in American ports to sail with lighting
fuel. Denmark Is drapped in darkness
20 hours out of each "a at this season.
No foodstuffs will go in the vessels.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
MUST EXPLAIN IF
DELAYS NECESSARY
ON QUESTIONABLE

Washington. Dec. 20.-Draft regis
trants who cannot get their question:
naires back to the local board within
the required seven days are advised
by Provost Marshal General Crowder
to. write Immediately to their local
board and explain the circumstances.
Local boards have been instructed
to be reasonable" said Croder. but to
avoid dissatisfaction, explanations of
delay should be made now and not at
the time the QUESTIONABLE is finally
sent"
Reports to Crowder indicate many
men have'to send the questionnaires
to distant parts of the country to have
dependents sign the supporting affiida-
Wits
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
GENERAL SHAKEUP
REPORTED ON STAFF
OF GENERAL HAIG

London, Dec. 20.-Chancellor of the
Exchequer Bonar Law. told the house
Of commons today he could not state
how many generals had been perma-
nently retired in connection with re-
cent operations in France"
The declaratio was made in reply
to a query iu,pellel because of recent
reports of shakeup among the mem
bers of Field Marshal Haig's staff.
London newspapers have been report
ing changes, presumably due to the
British failure to prevent gains by the
recent German offensive out of Cam
brai. which practically lost to the
British all ground gained by Byng's $
great drive.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
IN
RUSSIA HAS
EXTENDED
TO CAPITAL
Indicate Organized
Rebellion Has Broken Out
Against Maximalist Rule
Because of Suppression Of
Assembly. ,..

London, Dec. 20.-The Russian up
rising against the Bolsheviki had ap-
parently reached even into Petrograd,
stronghold of the Trotsky- -Lenine gov
ernment." according to dispatches to-
day. Under excuse Of restoring order.
the Bolsheviki, through the executive
council of the Workmen's and Soldiers
delegates, have decreed the city In Il
state of siege"
According to belief here today. tho
Bolsheviki are carefully concealing
what must be considerable disorder Ia
the city, possibly organized rebellion
against the Maximalist rule. All other
Russian factions, according to latest
information, have joined in opposing
the Bolsheviki for their suppression of
the constituent assembly.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
LAST MINUTE NEWS
ITALIAN PRISONERS.

Berlin via London, Dec. 20
Since Dec. IL, Teutonic troops
have taken S420 prisoners, today's
official statement asserted. This
number of prisoners, 1t was stated,
had been taken between the
Brenta and Piave rivers. Around
Monte Pertica, repeated Italian
counter attacks were repulsed,"
the statement concluded.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
COSSACKS CAPTURE
CITY OF ROSTOFF

Petrograd, Dec. 20.-Admission that
the cossacks have captured Rostoff
was made in today's official statement
from the BolshevilSi war office.
A formal state of siege in Petrograd,
declared today by the governments
authority, Is expected to reduce street
disorders. The proclamation declares
that street gatherings henceforth will
be prohibited and that pillagers viii be
shot down by machine guns.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
FIGHTING STOPPED
IN ODESSA STREETS

Odessa, Dec. 20--Fighting between
the Bolsheviki and the Ukranians was
halted today.
Both sides agreed to mixed patrols
throughout the city to maintain order.
Scores of shops and residences havo
been pillaged. The fighting of armed
forces had been seized upon by bandits
as pretext for Wholesale robberies.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
TO BUY SURPLUS FLOUR.

Calgary, Alta. Dec. 20.-It was
learned today that the purchasing
representatives of the allied gov
ernments have arranged to take all
the surplus flour and oatmeal
manufactured by the mills of Can
ada and that already every mill in
the dominion is working to ca
until the war is over.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
WORK ON HOLY DAYS.

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Miners should
work upon holy days and holidays
until the present coal crisis Is
over. Cardinal Gibbons declared
today in n letter to Fuel Admins
traitor Garfield.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
IDAHO SOLDIER IN
CANADIAN FORCES
KILLED IN ACTION

Ottawa, Ont. Dec. 20-The following
Americans are mentioned in today's
Canadian casualty list:
KILLED IN ACTION. SMITH.
GENESEE, IDAHO.
Died-F. McKenty, anG c. C. Buck,
both of Chicago.
Il-T. Tanner. Elgin. Neb.
Cancel report missing. Netchin,
Chicago.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
cAMeoN U. s. COUNSELLOR.

Paris. Dec. 20.-Jules Cambon.
formerly French ambassador to
the UnitO States, was today
named as counsellor of American
affairs in France. for the purpose
of centralizing America's cooper
alton. He will work In closest
touch with United States officers.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
FOUR DEATHS FROM
NATURAL CAUSES

Washington, Dec. 20.-General Per
shing today cabled list of four deaths
from natural causes. It includes:
Wagner Lenard Sargent, field ar
tillery, Dec. IS, measles; mother,
Nanny Miles, r. E. d. /, Bedford, Ind.
Private Clarence w. Manchester, en-
gineers, Dec. Is, measles; father,
Charles Manchester. Fort Bragg, Cal
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
MUST HAVE 100000 MEN,

Boston, Dec. Cove must have
seven million men in France two
million won't do" former President
Taft said today. There 10 only
one alternative" Taft declared,
beat Germany or arm ourselves as
the German people have been doing
for the past SO years.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
DROPPED ON
WORKS AT BURGEOIS

London, Dec. 20.-Direct hits were
made by British naval aviators on
buildings of the Brugeois works, ut
Bruges, held by the Germans. Tues
day night, an admiralty statement an
nounced today large fire was noted
after the aviators had dropped their
bombs.
The statement also announced sew
eral direct hits on sheds of the Vlisseg-
hem aerodrome yesterday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
BRITISH EXPLAIN
PRESENCE IN PERSIA

London, Dec. 20--"The presence OF
a British force in Persia for the pur-
nose of securing order is not to be
construed as n violation of our pledge
of Persia's Independence or evidence
of any desire for annexation, de-
clared Chancellor of the Exchequer
Bonar Law in the house of commons
today,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
DANES GRATEFUL TO
UNITED STATES FOR
RELEASING SHIPS

Copenhagen, Dec. 20.-"America's
Christmas gift to the Danish people"
Is what Copenhagen newspapers
termed the United States governments
release of Danis,, ships today. All
comment expressed earnest gratitude
over the action.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
TO DISCUSS PEACE.

Berlin, Dec. 20.--The reichstag
main committee is to discuss the
Russian and the general peace sit
uation on Friday, it was an
nounced today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
AGAIN POSTPONED.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The La
Toilette disloyalty investigation is
going ahead Jan. 8, Senator Pom
eren announced today. This fol.
lowed postponement of the inquir,
for the sixth time. 1t was set fol
today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
COLONIES T0DEC|DE
THEIR own FUTURE
Chief Purpose of Allies Is to Make
World Safe From Future Attack;
Demonstration of German Gov
ernment Another Essential, Declares
Lloyd George.

GREAT eRiTAINs WAR AIMS OUTLINED
GERMANY WORLD
SUCH PEACE ACHIEVED "
GERMANY'S MILITARY
THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT
RESTORATION AND COMPENSATION
RETURN OF GERMAN Y
INTERNATIONAL PEACE
IN END BY WISHES
MESOPOTAMIA and
TURNED
wh
United States
in
RESTORATION OF OCCUPIED
"DEMocRATzATIoN AND OVERTHROW OF
''iN0" VI
EVERY NATIONALITY PERMITTED TO
WORK OUT THEIR Observation-Disclosures 70 COLO
MES THE PRESIDENT COLO
MES IN HIS MESSAGE
2O-Engands
"e ailes nave security a worlds.
AS outlined the
power ana denocratzation of
of the
in
hngands prime minister N e'A''eh1
Mfsopotamia Armenia
question the
onal ~'i a. ''e
storation
nave been taken Lloyd ' eii''ois ina
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20

FALLS 10 HIS DEATH.

Chicago. Dec. 20.--H. c. Moore, 40,
an insurance broker of Zion, Ind. was
instantly killed early today when he
fell from sixth story window OF the
Plaza hotel. He is believed to Lave
been walking in his sleep. His wife.
who was in the room with him, told
the police Moore was somnambullst.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
HAIG's REPORT

London, Dec. 20.-Portuguese troops
repulsed an attempted enemy raid last
night southeast of Laventie, Field
Marshal Haig reported today. In the
neighborhood of Passchendaele, he
said, there was enemy artillerying.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
MINIMUM CORN PRICE.

Chicago, Dec. 20.rJohn p. Grif-
fin, president of the Chicago board
of trade, issued a statement today.
declaring there is no intention Of
removing the s1.2S minimum price
on corne at the present time"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
PEOPLE TO DECIDE.

-SF GC ~ OGClDE.
The future trustees OF the German
colonies must consider the sentiments
of the people Observation-Disclosures thew
may desire to return to their former
masters"
Lloyd Georges speech was made IN
an Impressive setting in the house of
commons.
A great crowd both on the floor and
IN the galleries heard him vigorously
set forth the objects for which Eng
land proposed to fight to the last.
TO CALL EXEMPTED MEN.
To fight this fight, the premier de-
clared, solemnly:
1T WILL BE NECESSARY TO
CALL UP MANY OF THOSE AT
PRESENT EXEMPTED.
I'VE must have security from Ger
many for future worlds peace" the
premier declared. emphasizing his mo-
mentous word with ringing tones.
ONE GUARANTEE FOR SUCH A
WORLDS PEACE MUST BE THE
DESTRUCTION OF HER MILITARY
POWER. ANOTHER MUST BE THE
DEMoCRATIzAT1ON OF THE GER
MAN GOVERNMENT"
Lloyd George was frank in admitting
the allies disappointment of their mill
tary hopes this year-which he attrib-
uted to the collapse of Russia He held
however, that the single military sue
cess which the enemy had been able
to achieve-that at Cambrai--had been
due to surprise, and added that this
German stroke and the British failure
to fend it off. was not under investi-
cation. Germany, he said, had lost
100000 men taken prisoner during the
year.
HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES.
British losses have been not more
than one fourth of those of Germany
the prime minister continued.
Our man power and reserves are
more than double thee OF the cen
tral powers"
THE SUBMARINE SITUATION.
THE WELSH STATESMAN VIEWED
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. HE SAID THE
FOOD SHORTAGE HAD BEEN
GREATLY IMPROVED.
Lloyd Georges speech came as di-
rect result of questions raised in the
house of common today by Sir William
Collins and other liberals. These lead
ers met last night and decided il 1t
were possible to have the premier
make his long advertised war aims ad-
| dress today.
SUBMARINES FAILURE.
Premier Lloyd George depicted the
submarine situation in an optimistic
| vein.
Declaring the sinking Of German
submarines was increasing. the pre-
mier asserted that although our ton
mage has been reduced 20 per cent
through loss, the imports for 1917 will
|
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
IlE lTA En-
fWAH4ERI FAIR IRAN IcOOIEA
"IHEEEGN
- q

Forecast for Boise and vicinity:
Fair and colder tonight: Friday, fair.
For Idaho: Tonight and Friday,
fair: colder tonight
Highest temperature yesterday. SO:
lowest temperature this morning, 49,;
mean temperature yesterday, So.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-20
CHINESE SEND RELIEF.

Halifax. Dec. 20.-A contribution of
$780, 900 to the relief fund has been re-
ceiyed from Hong Kong. British
Guinea has voted $4,000.