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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-01

wASHINGToN. MAY Members
II the militia, whether in federal SER
vice or not. who have been approved
for appointments as officers in the
reserve corps viii be DISCHARGED IN
order TO enable them TO accept such
appointments and enter training
cams. civilian candidates for APP
nointmcnt are taking examination this
week
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-01

TRENTON. May IA note book
stating that the president. Taft and
Roosevelt and others were picked
for death was found IN the pockets o.
Charles @. Mueller, indianapolis
Architect. United states authorities
suspect an assassination plot.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-01

Insomnia.
Indigestion nearly always disturbs
the sleep more or less, and is often
the cause of insomnia. Eat a light
supper with little IL any meat. and no
milk. also take one or Chamberlain's
Tablets Immediately after supper. and
see II YOU do not rest much better.
Obtainable everyw where.--Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-01

Another s200 phonograph 70 be
given away at the Boston store. see
ii in their window ADV.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
CONGRESSIONAL DEADLOCK OVER
 TAX IS AVOIDED
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-Possibil- ity of deadlock of senate and house conferees on the war tax bill was be- lieved tonight to have been removed, following progress today on the dis puted war excess profits section.
 Senator Simmons, heading the sen ate conferees and Representative kltchln or the house committee, pre- dicted complete agreement would be reached by protraction of the confer ence into next week seemed certain. The cOnferees tentatively arranged to meet Sunday afternoon and hope to complete their task Monday.
 Taxation of war or excess profits was almost the exclusive subject of to- days conference sessions Both Sena tor Simmons and Representative kitchin stated tonight that consider able progress was made toward an agreement on defining invested capi- tai which shall be subjected to taxation and exemptions, with the principal dis pute remaining over exemption of in- tangible assets.
 Dozens of tentative propositions or these prime disputes are being consid- cred with the senate conferees insistine upon giving consideration to intangible
  With agreement on these two questions the conferees believe the bill be rapid ly concluded until tentative plans of al lowing an exemption of eight per cen on invested capital and providing nev and probably increased graduated rate on super profits. Increase in the tota tax levy on excess profits also is fore east.
 A drastic increase on such profit was urged upon house conferees b, members of the ways and means com mittee. who were told big business in terests were responsible for some sen ate insistence upon considering intang ible assets as part of invested capi 1 taliZation.
 Senator Simmons tonight denied pub lished reports that Senator Underwoo l had been called before the conferee 1 yesterday to give expert advice on tn l basis for figuring the value of intang l ible assets
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
Tomorrow's Republican
 Story of German Intrigue

Read tonorrow's Republican for revelation of German intrigues in America since before the begn- ming of the This expose is the result of the work of the United States secret service Ill every part
 There are disclosed the machinatiOns of Wolf von Igel and Fritz yon Papen connecting them directly with Ambassador von BeInstorff and many eminent Americans
 There are accompanying illustrations, faclmilies of seized documents, letters and checks, relating to plots for the destruction of property to American de- lenses on both coasts to Sir Roger Easement l-fated expedition, to German designs i'll Mexico
 This is the most important revelation of Gennany's lawess depredatons and spying in America that has been made since the first declaration of August 1914 It is based upon official documents in the posses sion of the government which have not hitherto been made available to any newspaper The illustrations make startling story ill themselves.
 It will be completely told by The Republican to- morrow morning
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA BOTH "CHERISH DESIRE" APPEAL OF
 POPE FOR PEACE WINS FAVOR
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AMSTERDAM, Sept 21-The Ger man government in it's reply to the peace note of Pope Benedict, copy of which has been received here, cherishes lively desire" that the appeal may meet with success.
 Emperor William, the German note says, has been following the efforts of the pope toward peace for con- siderable time with high respect
 The text of the reply reads:
 Herr Cardinal Your eminence has been good enough, together wirh your letter of August ,, to transmit to the kaiser and king, my most gra cious master the note of his holi- ness, the pope, in which his holiness. filled with grief at the devastations of the world war, makes an emphatic peace appeal to the heads of the bel ligerent people The kaiser king has deigned to acquaint me with your eminence's letter and to entrust the reply to me.
 His majesty has been following for a considerable time with high respect and sincere gratitude hls holiness efforts in a spirit of true to dlltNldtc dS ldi dS possible the sufferings of the war and to hasten the end of hostilities The kaiser sees in the latest step oi his holiness fresh proof of his mo- ble and humane feelings, and cher ishes d lively desire that for the ben eft of the entire world the papdl appeal may meet with success
 The effort of Pope Benedict is to pave the way to an understanding amongst all peoples and might more surely reckon on a sympathetic recep- tion and the whole hearted support l from his majesty, seeing that the ! kaiser since taking over the govern ment has regarded it as his principa 1 and most sacred task to preserve the blessings of peace for the German people and the world. In his frs speech from the throne at the open ing of the German reichstag on Jun, | 25, 1888, the kaiser promised that hi. | love of the German army and his posi- | tion toward it should never lead hin efits of peace unless war were a neces sity. forced on us by an attack on tn empire or it's allies. The German arm, should safeguard peace for us an, should peace nevertheless. be broken it would he in a position to win it witt honor. The kaiser mas, by his acts fulfilled the promise he then made il
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Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
ROCK |S WEAPON USED IN HOLDING
 OF ]. H. WAKEFIELD

J. H. Maxfield, pioneer resident of Phoenix, was last night held up and robbed of watch by a negro, between First and Second streets on Madison. Ten minutes later Nathan Hudson, negro, was arrested al ,ne corner of Third avenue and Jackson street. by Patrolman Gaskins and Valenzula.
 Fifteen minutes after the report Of the holdup was received at police head
 quarters, Hudson was being registered at the station. When searched the
 watch was found on his person. An other negro who was arrested is being
 held pending an investigation of the robbery. His name is withheld. MT. Sanchez and son who were in the vicinity of the point where Maxfield was robbed, saw the\victim drop when he was struck by round stone by his assailant. They immediately gave chase and with the assistance of Marcelle Miranda were corner.ng the alleged robber when the police arrived. The elder Sanchez is of the opinion that twt l men were mixed up in the crime Hud- 1 son will probably be arraigned this aft l ernoon.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
GENERAL SCOTT'S RETIREMENT FROM
 SERVICE |S SHORT
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WASHINGTON Sept. 21.-General Scott who is GA, has reached the age of retirement, but he immediately will be recalled to active service. Secre- tary Baker said that for the present the general would be assigned to duty in connection with training troops in the United States, but would not Spe- cify the command.
 General Bliss has been acting chief of staff since General Scott left for Russia several months ago as a mem Der of the American mission. He will reach the age of retirement December 31. but before his appointment today there were intimations that he would
 remain as chief of staff for at least those three months. When the Amer ican forces begin to reach France in large numbers. however, the strain on the chief of staff will become so great
 that a younger officer may be called ito the office.
 1 When asked today concerning re- ! ports that Major General Kuhn. former 1 head of the war college, now com l manding the national army canton
 ment at Annapolis Junction. Md. would succeed General Bliss. Secretary l Baker said the question was not now under consideration.
 . General Scott. it is believed. will he i appointed later to field command
 possibly a division at the front. He has sought such a command eagerly
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
HIGH LAND TAKEN IN AN)ERSS
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BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM Sept. 21.-This morning found the British still holding strongly the important position which they had wrested from the Germans. The con- structing progress effected in the night was facilitated by the British artillery, it's effective work preventing the Ger mans from bringing up their reserves.
 The importance of the new ground won is that it was high ground, and extends sOuthward and constitutes the keynote of the German defenses here. yer this the onrushing British yester- day swept with irresistible force.
 Aside from the local operation south west of Gheluvelt the situation today south of Anzac stronghold was virtual lv unchanged. The Germans shelled the left of this front heavily during the night and showed considerable activity also immediately to the north.
 Northeast of St Julien the Germans formed last evening for a counterat tack, but the British turned a heavy rifle and machine gun fire into the en emy ranks and dispersed them with heavy losses.
 The fighting yesterday was very bit ter in many places The enemy battled firmly determined to hold their posi- tiOns and when once forced from the liItS they NSlt QeltllulltS, COllllliutQ u return to the attack in an endeavOr to oust the British.
 During the day no less than six counter attacks were delivered on the front north of the AnZac, but in each instance the assaulting troops were hurled back.
 Throughout this time the British continued to improve their line, reach inc out here and there to occupy posi- Fl,f hold,
 In the days success many parts ot the empire were represented. Austra- : lia, South Africa, England and Scot land all gave of their magnificent troops who pushed out across the in hospitable marsh lands and battled their way through concrete machine gun emplacements and redoubts
 The whole operation was remark . able demonstration of what oTganiZa = tion. backed with plenty of big guns can accomplish
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
GOPHER GOVERNOR
 MAY ASK ARREST OF LA TOILETTE
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 21-Govern- or Burnquist announced tonight that if an official investigation of the alleged disloyal statements made by Senator La Toilette at the closing session Of the Non Partisan League high cost of liv- ing conference here last evening reveal that his remarks were seditious, the Minnesota public safety commission, of which the governor is chairman, will ask for the senator's arrest
 Governor Burnquist also stated that an investigation of all the speeches de- livered at the conference which covered a period of three days. will be made. If it is shown that the remarks of the various speakers were of a seditious nature, warrants will also be asked for their arrest
 The investigation will be thorough and will be started immediately" Gov ernor Burnquist said. If the Wiscon- sin senator invited treason or made seditious statements he will be forced to answer the charges in this state if the commission has ts way
 Decision of the safety commission to take action in the matter followed the receipt of numerous complaints against the sentiments expressed by the sen ator in his last speech when he at tackled the war policy of the govern ment.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
EVENTS MOVE SWIFTL Y ON WAR CHECKERBOARD

on Thursday. Berlin officially admits that the British effort was successful and that the Germans were forced t1 evacuate some of their defenses in the vital Ypres salient, but it attempts to minimize the importance of the ad- vance. The British losses in the assault are reported to have oeen light.
 On the southern end of the western front the German crown prince has sui fered severe losses in an unsuccessful attack on Mont Haut. in Champagne. Other attacks by the Germans on the Aisne front and near Verdun were re- pelled by the French,
 There has been no marked fighting activity on the eastern front.
 General Alexieff, chief of staff to Premier Kerensky, commander-in- chief of the Russian armies, has re- signed. Differences between the two men over matters appertaining to the Korniloff revolt are given as the req son.
 The Austrians and Italians appar ently are resting on the Carso front. In the Trentino however, the two ar mics have been more active. In an attack at Gina Sief in the Dolomite Alps, the Italians gained the enemy defenses The impossibility of securing shelter, however, forced the Italians to retire.
 The Argentine chamber of deputies has postponed until Saturday action in the matter of the republics relations with Germany The foreign ministry has received new information which | probably will compel Argentina to take 1 grave and rapid measures. including | the possibility of declaration of war against Germany.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
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In reply to the peace proposals of Pope Benedict, the German and Aus tro Hungarian governments express the hope that the pontiffs efforts may
 bring about a cessation of hoStilities. Emperor William "cherishes a lively desire" that the vatican appeal may
 meet with success.
 Germanys reply is written by e member of the emperor's entourage
 while that of Austro- Hungary is a personal missive from Emperor
 Charles. Both notes to the pope were
 made public almost simultaneously
 and apparently both follow the same
 general trend. Emperor Charles declares the pope's proposals will lead to peace if the bel lagerent nations would enter into nego- tiations in the sense of the pontiff' S suggestions
 The future arrangement of the world the emperor says, must be based on the l elimination of armed force, the free dom of the seas and on the rule of in | ternational justice and legality. Emperor William has been following | the efforts of Pope Benedict toward peace with high respect and sincere | gratitude. The German reply designates | the pope's note as an emphatic peace | appeal"
 l Meanwhile, the opposing armies still | are busy from the North sea to Swift zerland in the west from the Baltic tc | the Black sea in the east, in Macedonia 1 and in the Austro- Italian mountains tC I the Adriatic In Flanders, however, tht 1 activity is not intense.
 The British are holding tight to tho new positions taken from the German:
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
GREAT SUM MUST
 BE RAISED FUR
 ''Y' WORK IN WAR
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-A campaign to ialse Soo,DUU,0VU by July l, 1918, to carry out the vast work of the Young Mems Christian association at home and abroad, was started at a meeting here today of the national war work council of the association. The first big drive to obtain contributions will be made November II to 19, which has been designated as National cam paign week." National, department and state campaign committees will be named to assist in the effort.
 This sum is needed, an announce ment from the council said, to cover the work in 394 buildings and 116 tents maintained for the soldiers and sailors in camps, cantonments and naval sta tions in the United States; for work in France and England among the Amer ican troops and for work for the armies in France Russia and Italy.
 The associations anticipated budget
 heretofore has been about $4,000,000
 George w. Perkins, chairman of the finance committee, announced today
 that of the 5,35S. 900 already subscribed to the national war work councils ac- tivities, s4,044,S5S had been paid in up to September 20. The bureau of per sonnel reported that over 10000 men have applied for war work service. One thousand others have responded to di- rect personal appeals 70 take up the work.
 Items of the war work budget worked out today include s11,120,000 for United States troops in this country; S11 1,994, 900 for United States troops over seas; l $3,305 900 for Russian Troops; s2,649, ,000 | for French troops and $1 100000 each | for the Italian armysand prisoners of war. ~
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
GOVERNMENT WILL GALL CONFERENCE
 IF SH|PBU|LDERS
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 WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The first indication that the government plans systematic action to discourage em- ployers from enticing workmen from other plants, thus preventing industrial evils caused by large floating pipula- tions, came today in an announcement by Chairman Hurley of the federal shipping board, that conferences of shipbuilders would be called soon to frame voluntary agreements on the subject
 Labor disputes in Pacific coast ship yards. causing suspension of the gov ernment building program. constitute the immediate reason for this course. Application of the principle to other in | dustrieS in all parts of the country has l been considered. however, by officials | who have observed the serious possi- | bilities arising out of competition of | employers for workmen in war indus tries. It is considered certain that if l snip builders agree not to bid against | rival companies for men, steps will be taken to secure similar agreements in | other industries.
 Although MT. Hurley has not decided | when or where he will call the first | conference. it is proba ble it will be on the Pacific coast, where a Seattle ship yard, by agreeing to a 33 per cent wage | increase, has caused a movement of the | best workmen of that plant and precip- | ltated many demands for the same 1 wage scale on companies making lower l profits.
 Labor men do not look with entire favor on the general plan, but it was said the force of their opposition would depend on whether guarantees were given that their privileges to demand higher wages or strike would not be | abridged. They recently received re- | ports from British labor leaders on the | operation of government enforced | system in England where the enticine of workmen from one plant or industry to another virtually is forbidden.
 developments in the Pacific coast situation today indicated the problem there can be solved permanently only | by a uniform scale for shipyards of the entire coast. At San Francisco. strik ing iron workers were reported as in. 1 sisting on the high rate paid by the ont seattle company. Representatives oI Workmen in other yards at Seattle ant Portland in conference with the build CTS and shipping board officials here made the same demands. Chairmar
 Hurley withdrew from the negotiation after promising the builders to pay hal
 the wage increases where companies
 profits are ten per cent or less.
 Later discussions between the build CTS and union men brought DO prospec ol immediate settlement ana some o
 them plan to return home tomorrow il
 nope or continuing negotiations there MT. Hurley today appointed Gavi
 McNab, a San Francisco lawyer. t represent the shipping board in furthe attempts to settle the San Francisc 7 i strike.
 7 The special presidential commission
 headed by Secretary Wilson, is ex } pected to start it's inquiry into labo conditions on the Pacific coast and i } western mountain states within tw
 weGAs.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
TEXAS GOVERNOR
 ID PLEAD CAUSE
 IN SENATE COURT
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AUSTIN. Tex. Sept. Ex-Governor James E. Ferguson, on trial before the senate high court of impeachment, to- morrow will plead m person for ac. quittal.
 Announcement was made late this afternoon that the chief executive had decided that only one of his counsel, Clarence Martin of Austin, should rep resent him in the final presentation of his case. Martin made his argument this afternoon. At 9 o'clock tomorrow when the senate convenes Governo. Ferguson will make the closing argu- ment in his own defense
 Virtually all the testimony in the senate has been repitition of that adduced before the house committee of the whole which returned the bill of impeachment and the Davis house com. mittee, which investigated the governor last march.
 M. M. Crane. counsel for the house board of managers, will follow the gov ernor tomorrow and unless a recess should be taken between the two argu- ments, the case should be closed early in the afternoon. There has been onI, one vote of the senate denoting it's at titude in any way. That was yester- day when it decided, 23 to T. that the governor must tell who made the S156, : 800 currency loan. Legislative leaders are not disposed to say these figures indicate the disposition of the court to- ward the respondent
 Taking of testimony in the impeach ment trial of Governor Ferguson was concluded this afternoon It was agreed that each side should be allowed four hours for arguments.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
COSTA RIGA NOW
 ADDED TO LIST
 OF ANTI-TEUTONS
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 SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 21.- The Costa Rican government by an official act this evening severed diplo- natc relations with Germany. Pass ports were handed to the consular rep resentatives of Germany here and the Costa Rican legation and consuIs in Germany were recalled. The people and the newspapers strongly approved of the governments action.
 A dispatch from San Jose, September 17, said diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Germany were consid- cred severed because President Tnoco had discovered that German residents had joined with the followers of for mer President Gonzales in conspirinq against the government. The advice added that all German residents in Costa Rican ports had been ordered in termed and the president had called con- gress in special session to consider the situation.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
Kerensky,s Policies WiN
 Be Execnted By Mewest Aid

coaiition one, and which conditions Premier kerensky failed to bring about. Another explanation is that General Alexeiff was not in agreement with the premier regarding the latter's plans for clearing out the higher staff and effecting a general reorganization kerensky having insisted on the dis mlssal of all higher officers guilty even of passive support of Genera korniloff or suspected of counter rev olutionary Intentions.
 Premier Kerensky's policy will be executed by the new war minister Merkoysky, and the new chief of staff Tcheremisoff