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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
IANKs MAKE HUGE EARNINGS.
S667, iO6. 900 for Fiscal Year Ended
Last June.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-Earnings
Of national banks for the fiscal year
ended last June 80 were S667. .4O6. 900.
the greatest in their history and S76,-
$4,000. OF 10 per cent more than for
the previous year. according to COM
Pilatious made public last night by
Comptroller of the Currency Will
hams- Net earnings were $194.32l.-
600. or % per cent.
On their capital stock the banks
report net earnings Of 1926 per cen,
the highest percentage ever report.
ed. This compares with i47s per
cent ON stock the year before.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
tW. p. sIMMs)

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS. Dec.
American engineering units are
again in action in France. There were
several casualties.
The Germans attacked the British
fifteen waves deep yesterday. Thou
sands of Germans We're moved down
by the machine guns firing almost
point blank. West of Bourbon one
British machine gunner fired seventy
thousand rounds in a single day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
More Than 100 Delegates
Now in Attendance and
More are Arriving.

( Patriotism was the keynote sound
ed at the opening of the ann'%tl state
/ convention of the Farmers Union in
TINS city this morning, Th" utter
ances of representative speakers and
the applaudirg response of the dele
gates would nave disnelled any doubt
an onlooker might have entertained of
the farmers loyalty and readiness to
do his bit in winning the war for
democracy and human rights.
VIII NJ. Peterson. representing Act.
ing Mayor John l.. Vaughan, made
the address of welcome to the visitors
from over oregon and southern Ida
no and in the course of his tribute to-
the farm and the farmer he recalled
the part they have played in the mah-
ing of the nation and the part they
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
MANAGING EDITOR
OF TELEGRAM DIES

PORTLAND. Dec. John Carroll.
managing editor of the Telegram, is
dead.
Mr.. Carroll had been editor of the
Evening Telegram for many years
and his personality entered material
Is into the management of that pa
per. Previous to going with the tele-
gram Mr.. Carroll was for some time
editor OF the Portland Journal He
went TO Portland from Denver.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
Report seems IncrcdItnbIc.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The Petro'
grad report that the allies are nego.
tiating with Russia so the latter can
conclude separate peace seems in.
credible in view Of the directly con-
Trajectory information that the al
lies had warned Russia of the danger
of separate peace. 1t Is believed
possible the Bolsheviki are deliber-
ately falsifying the allies position for
their own purpose
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
RAISE MILLION FOR RELIEF.
Big Donation Made for Jewish Wet
fare Work in War.

NEW YORK. Dec. More than
100000 was pledged for Jewish war
relief and welfare work at a dinner
given here today by Jacob II. Schiff to
open the campaign to raise $5.000.0OO
in this city. The largest gift of ghe
night came from Mr.. Schiff, who sub
scribed 100000
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04

4 III pdAL tHt message IOllOWS.
This intolerable thing of which
masters of Germany have shown us
the ugly fact, this menace of combin-
ed intrigue and force we now see so
clearly as a German power, a thing
without conscience, honor or capacity
for covenanted peace must be crush
ed. If not utterly brought to an end
at least it must be shut out from
friendly intercourse with other natl
ons. When this thing. and its power
is defeated, and the time comes to dis
cuss peace, when the German people
have spoken whose word we can be-
lieve, when those spokesmen are ready
in the name of their people to accept
common judgment of the nations as
to what shall henceforth be the basis
of the law, and covenant for life of
world, We shall be willing and glad to
pay the full price for peace and pay
it ungrudgingly.
Let it be said again autocracy must
first be shown the utter futility of its
claims to power of leadership in the
modern world. Its impossible to ap-
ply any standard of justice as long as
such forces are unchecked and un-
defeated as the present masters Of
Germany command. Not until that
has been done can right be set up as
an arbiter and peacemaker among ma
tions.
Present Task to Win War.
Let there be no misunderstanding I
our present and immediate task is to
win the war. Nothing shall turn us
aside from it until it is accomplished. F.
with every power and resource we
possess. Whether men, money or ma .
rerial is being devoted it will continue .
TO be devoted to that purpose until il I
IS achieved. Those desiring to bring
about peace before that purpose is ac-
I counsel to carry their
advice elsewhere for we will not en-
ertain it.
We are fighting for tho emancipa.
ion of the German people from fear.
One Embarrassing ObstaCle.
"Onc very embarrassing obstacle
tands in our way in that We are at
var with Germany but not with her
lilies. l therefore very earnestly
commend that congress Immediate
V declare the United States in state
4 war with Austro- Hungary. Austria
sn't for the time being her own mis-
rcss but simply the vassal nf the Ger
nan government. We must face the
acts as they are without sentiment
n this stern business. The govern
leDt of Austria is not acting upon its
WI initiative. in response to the
fishes and feeling of its own people
ut as the instrument OF another ma
on. We must meet its force with
ar own, and regard the central pow
RS as but one,
Tools Of Germany.
The war can he successfully con-
ucted IN no other way. The same
'Eic would lead to a declaration OF C
ar against Turkey and Bulgaria. q
hey are also the tools OF Germany, . @
e shall so wherever the necessities G.
{ this war carry us s
Law OF Selfish Rules g
Recent experience has convinced G.
e congress must so further in au- 90
orizing the government To set limits
Dr-ienE Tho law 4,F GfrnnTX auH
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
SAVE 1000 BARRE1s FLOUR.
Food Conservation Has Effect in
Bay state.

WASHINGTON. Dec. t.-Massa-
ChusCtts hotels and restaurants by
observing the conservation directions
OF the food administration saved In
October 1900 barrels Ot flour and
$40 tons OF wheat. according TO Frank
&. Han chairman OF the food admin
istratiun's New England COMMITTEES
on hotels and restaurants.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
CONGRESS PLANS FOR
IMMEDIATE ACTION IN
DECLARATION OF WAR
AGGRESSIVE NAVAL
POLICY is URGED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Brit
ish are being forced to adopt a more
aggressive naval policy. The allies
ravies it is believed will soon depart
from a defensive program. Admiral
Benson, the American chief of oper-
ations. believes naval offensive is
doomed to failure. Younger Ameri-
can officers demand action, claiming
a single blow struck by the British,
French and American navies might
knock out Germny.
Would Have vital Effect.
Prominent government officials in
formed the United Press II believes
the growing sentiment in the Ameri-
can army and navy for an offensive
measure to supplement the land fight
ing is having its eject. Although the
general plan Of securing the seas
with destroyers and keeping the Brit
ish battle fleet intact cannot he i'm
mediately changed, the coming year
will probably see a shift which may
have a vital effect on the allied sue
cess. American advocates Of an az
gressive naval policy fear the British,
yielding to American pressure, viii
go at the task half -heartedly No
halfway measures should be attempt
ed, they say.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04

fishness. While we have eliminated
lprofiteering in several branches OF the
industry it still runs impudently ram
ant in others.''
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04

Politics is not going to handlcap
the war. War Is going 20 Improve
Politics.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04
Law of selfish Rules.

Recent experience has convinced
me congress must go further in au-
thoriziug the government To set limits
TO prices. The law OF supply and de-
mand, am sorry to say. has been re-
placed hv n law OF urestraiucd sell
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04

Number copies printed of yesterdays
Daily edition
2,762
This paper'is a member or and audited
by the Audit Bureau OF Calculations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-04

COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
Worms Make Children Fretful.

Children suffering from worms are
dull and irritable, puny and weak, often
grind their teeth and cry out in sleep,
being constant source of worry to
their parents. Kickapoo Worm Killer
is mild laxative remedy in candy tab
let form that children like to take.
Promptly effective, it kills and removes
the worm from the system. Irregular
appetite and bowel movement, lack of
interest in play are sure signs of worms.
Relieve your child of this burden. At
all druggists. 25c.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
Proper Food for Weak St0machs

The proper food for one man may be
all wrong for another. Every one should
adopt diet suited to his age and oc-
cupation. Those who have weak stom-
achs need to be especially careful and
should eat slowly and masticate their
food thoroughly. 1t is also important
that they keep their bowels regular.
When they become constipated or when
they feel dull and stupid after eating,
they should take Chamberlain Tab
lets to strengthen the stomach and
move the bowels. They are easy to
take and pleasant in effect.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
A GENERAL SURVEY (F
The WAR.

Wednesday, May 23.-The British
and French joint offensive, started
Sunday and continuing vigorously,
forestalled gigantic German counter
offensive on the western front, accord
ing to statements of German prison
ers. The conquest by the French Of
the northern slopes of the Monronvil-
Tiers crest between Mount Cornillet
and Casque ended all hopes of the
Germans for an offensive in this sec
tor
Heavy fighting between the Austro-
Hungarians and Italians took place in
the Travignolo valley on the Trentino
front. The Italians succeeded in recap
turing all the positions which the Aus
TRANS had penetrated.
Thursday, May 24.-Italian attack
ing forces broke through strongly or
ganized Austrian lines, extending
from CastagnaviZza to the Adriatic. g
distance of fourteen miles, captured
Jamiano and took 5000 prisoners.
This gain put General Cadorna's army
less than ten miles from Trieste.
One hundred and thirty airplanes
participated in the fighting, dropping
ten tons of bombs on the enemy, ard
fire from ten British artillery batteries
aided.
The Italian forces occupied part Of
the area south of the Castagnavizza-
Boscomalo road, past Boscomalo and
captured strong forts east of Petra
rosa and Bagni as well as Jamiano.
Friday, May 25.-In heavy blows the
Germans entered the French first
line trenches north of the Road Of
the Lalies"- Chemin-des-D Danes. The
French later recaptured large part
of the ground in counter attacks, the
statement adds
The Italians have captured the for
tilted heights north Of Jamiano, and
have also gained ground on the front
south of Jamiano to the sea. The bat
tie is still raging from the sea as far
north at PLAYA The Italians took TO-
245 prisoners.
Saturday, May 26.-The Italians
have captured $500 more prisoners on
the CarsO, where heavy fighting con-
tinues. Cadornia's troops have made
new important progress in the coastal
region in the direction of Trieste They
carried trenches from the mouth Of
the Timavo river, On the Gulf Of
Trieste, to a point east of Jamiano,
and also the heights between Flondar
and MedeaZZa.
The drive against Trieste also al
vanced east of Boscoma1o, in the re-
giOn of Castagnavizza, north of Tivoli,
and in the PLAYA zone. The number Of
prisoners taken on the Julian front
since May IA is 22,419.
Sunday, May 27.-Smashing the Aus
trian lines on the Carso plateau and
made additional and important gains
besides capturing more than 1900
prisoners and eleven guns.
In an assault between Jamiano and
the coast, the Italians carried a
strongly fortified hill southwest of
Medeazza, less than two miles north
of Dunno on the coast. A field bat.
terry of ten guns and 312 Austrians
were captured by the Italians.
Around Teton in Champagne, the
German crown prince made three at
tacks and succeeded in penetrating
the French line. A counter attack by
General Petain's troops, however,
forced the Germans to retire again to
their own lines.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
Men Drilling for National Prepar
edness

Get great comfort from the use of
ALIENS Foot-Ease. When shaken into
the shoes it takes the friction from the
shoes, freshens the feet and makes
walking easy. Gives instant relief to
tired, aching, swollen, tender feet,
blisters and calluses. Also sprinkle it
in the foot-bath. British and French
troops use it. 25w4
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
100000 in Draft Limits.

WASHINGTON BY census
bureau estimate classifying the more
than 100000 men within the mill
tary draft age limit, the number Of
single men is placed at 5,372, 400, and
the number of married men at 4,545,-
900.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
A LONG Wait.

According to German scientist,
particle Of water evaporated from the
ocean is condensed and returns in ten
days, but it remains there $3.50 days
before being evaporated again.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
Seattle Releases Billy Sullivan

SEATTLE, WASH. = Billy Sui
Ivan, former catcher for the Chicago
Americans, asked and obtained his
release from the Seattle Northern
league club. His future plans were not
announced
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
Best Remedy for Whooping Cough

s'Last winter when my little boy had
the whooping cough / gave him Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, writes Mrs.
J. B. Roberts, East ST. Louis, I'll. 1T
kept his cough loose and relieved him
of those dreadful coughing spells. 1t
is the only cough medicine keep in the
house because I have the most conf
dence in it. This remedy is also good
for colds and Group.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
Women Expert Sailors.

There is no gainsaying the fact that
the Norwegians and Films are nauti-
cal races. even the women of these ma
tionalities being often expert sailors
and, indeed, following the sea as call
ing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-06-01
WeIdinu Aluminium,

A Welding compound for aluminium
has been evolved, it successfully joins
that metal to copper or brass without
the aid of fiux.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-28
GIVES ALL TO HIS COUNTRY
The Story of Richard Prokop, Real
American, Now on His Way
to France.

Madison, Wis.-The story Of Rich.
ard Prokop should never be forgot,
ten in Wisconsin.
Private Prokop-he is on his way
to the front as a member of the ar
tillery branch of the regular army
and soon may be Somewhere In
France-may never know or believe
that he is anything more than a patri
otto young man, but his story should
be made to live.
When the war Is over Wisconsin
will possess her quota of heroes who
will receive the credit that is their
due. Private Prokop probably will be
forgotten then. So let his story be
told now.
= This young mamie is only 22-did
not know much about America when
he left Bohemia four years ago. He
had been told that it was a land OF
opportunity and he came.
He worked at farm work four years
and the other day he registered fol
service Then he enlisted in the reg
tular army for the war.
He had saved $3.50, and 1t was in a
bank drawing four per cent interest
He drew it out and bought $500 worth
!of Liberty Bonds, which pay 31a pei
cent interest, but 100 per cent in sat
lisfaction that the owner is doing
something for his country.
Private Prokop may give his life
for his country, which he has learned
to know in four short years as the
greatest country on earth. When he
went away he said he was glad te
have that opportunity.
He has given his savings to Uncle
Sam besides.
When he left. for the front every
man in the Office Of the State Council
stood at attention until he had passed
through the door.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-28
ITALIAN Is PATRIOTIC

The following notice has been pub
Hshed In Barron county newspaper,
and copy has been received by the
state council of defense.
The writer Is an Italian, and his no.
tice to the public proves his patriot
ism:
I'VE must thank God above all
things. my dear people. He had blessed
our flag to Be mother of all nations Of
the earth. Our president, Wilson, he
feels strong like lion. God save him
and give him a long life. ~
Eve must get together and help the
flag by given little means, the best we
can, TO help to carry ON this monster
war. Every man living In this coun-
try should donate 800 as it takes rs
to 100 of US to support one soldier, ono
doctor and one red cross. We must
give the soldiers all they need and
plenty of everything. They will fight
like lions, and God bless them. We
don't want the enemy to get us, but
we want to get them Amen! Amen!
"NOTICE-To everyone owing me
to come and pay me what you can or
bring me anything in the junk line or
anything you have to sell and l will
donate it to the war fund. II you fail
to do SO will donate this to the sher-
If to make you pay up, including all
costs Come In like good people. the
nation needs every cent.
'eNOTICE-To every merchant and
professional men to save all scrap pa
per. newspapers. books, magazines
and everything in the junk line. The
country needs this.
sHave box or sack to put 1t in.
Call me up and will come and get II
and pay you the best can. God bless
ell of you. Amen! Ameni
"EUGENE NICOLO BUZZELLI,
Cumberland, Wis"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-28
FARMERS WIFE
WRITES LETTER
14ax
TELLS HOW CITY PEOPLE CAN
AID IN INCREASING THE
SUPPLY OF FOOD. su
DON'T SPONGE ON OTHERS
Says ThoughtIess Folk Make Unneces
sary Work for Their Friends
in the Country Who's =
Are Busy.

Madison, Wis., farmers wife has
suggested way ID which Wisconsin
people can help cut down the cost OF
living and thus help fight the war.
1t consists merely In being thought.
full of others.
In letter to Mrs. H H Morgan,
the woman member of the State Coun.
Gil Of Defense, this housewife says:
Dear Madam:
"At your meetings of the Council
of Defense, and from now on will you
kindly make plea for the conserva.
ton Of the farmers wife's strength
and time.
The government is calling upon her
to plant gardens, can, dry, preserve.
etc., all Of which she Is most willing
to do If she has the time and strength.
The government is doing great deal
to give her information, etc., but she
must have one thing mora procla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-28
BUTTER HOLD
INGSINSIORAGE
JUNE 15ARE
l7.3PERCENT
LESS Than
LAST YEAR

Total butter holdings in cold stor-
ages on June Is, 1917, as reported by
284 houses were 23,O57,122 pounds.
Holdings reported by PA storages
show 4,429, 527 pounds or l7,3 per cent
less than reported by the same firms
last year.
During the period June 1 to June
Is, holdings in 254 storages increased
14,074,198 pounds, 4,288,883 pounds
less than the increase during the cor
responding period last year.
From September 1, 1916, to April
/, 1917, stocks Of butter in storage
ranged from 80 per cent to 1874 per
cent less than for the corresponding
months the preceding year. On A
pril 1, 1917, 6,022,216 pounds were re-
ported by 214 storages, which was
2,676,499 pounds or 800 per cent more
than the same storages reported on
April 1, 1916. The larger part Of the
increase of 2,676,499 pounds report
ed April 1, 1917, was held in the New
England, Middle Atlantic and North
Central, East, sections, in which are
located respectively the cities of Bos-
ton, New York and Chicago. By May
1, however, storage holdings of but
ter in these three sections had de-
creased approximately three and a
half million pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-28
MAY
DECIDEDLY COLD

In many parts of the country May
1917, was the coolest shown in the re-
cords of the Weather Bureau
At New York City and Buffalo, also
at Indianapolis, there has been no
other May SO cold during the period
of At years since the stations in those
cities were opened.
The state averages of Ohio and In
diana indicate the coolest May on re
cord during a period of 80 years. At
Charlotte, n. c., it was the coolest
May in 80 years. At Tonopah, New,
the month was the coolest May in II
years, and it is reported that the
steady cold weather in Nevada pre-
vented rapid melting Of snow in the
mountains, so that at the close of the
month an immense amount of snow re-
manned at the higher elevations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-28
HOLD
INGSOF EGGS
NOW REPORTED
LARGER
LAST YEAR

Washington, D. C. June 27-Hold-
ings of eggs in cold storage were re-
ported greater on June Is than at any
corresponding time last season, for
the first time since storage reports
Oneggs were begun in August, 1916.
On September l, 1916, holdings re-
ported by 1875 houses were 1872 per
cent less than on September l, 1915.
On March 1, at the end of the season,
they were 1858 per cent less than on
March 1 last year. On June Is, how
ever, 5,151, PAL cases of eggs were re-
ported by 264 storages last year and
5,239, 1856 cases by the same firms this
year, an increase of 1t per cent.
In spite of the low stocks on hand
on September /, 1916, the rates of with
drawals were proportionately larger
during all of the winter months than
they were during the corresponding
period of the previous season. Dur
ing January, 1917, for example. stocks
on hand January l, decreased 1877 per
cent, whereas during the same month
last year, the percentage of decrease
was only 66.7 per cent, though a larg-
err number of cases of eggs were with
drawn last year than during JAM, 1917.
During March, April and May and
the first two weeks in June, the rate
at which stocks of eggs have been
placed in storage has been proportion
ately larger than during the same
months last year, though the actual
number of cases placed in storage was
larger during March and April. Dur
ing May, 1916, 2,140,01S cases were
placed in storage in 236 houses, where
as 2,621, 1856 cases were reported plac-
ed in storage during May this year IL
1923 storages. During the first two
weeks in June, 571,524 cases more