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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17

NOUSE and senate have
~ now passed the Smith
Hughes bill establishing
cooperation between the ma
ton and the states in vocation
al education. Differences in
the measure between the two
branches of congress will be
Strengthened out in conference,
it is expected, and the presi-
dent will afix his signature be-
fore the end of the short ses-
sion.
The measure constitutes a
step of far-reaching import.
ance. It will remain for each
of the states to enact legisla-
ton taking advantage of the
opportunity which congress
thus offers.
According to the last feder'
al census, there were close to
100000 persons in the Uni
ted States engaged in agricul-
ture, of whom, it is reliably es-
timated, less than l per cent
had adequate training for their
work. Of the 14,000.000 en-
gagged in manufacturing and
mechanical pursuits, probably
not more than l per cent had
been trained for their work.
This measure, then, proposes
by means of cooperation be-
tween the nation and the states
TO encourage the training Of
young Americans for the in
dustrial duties they will be
called upon to perform. It
proposes to answer the criti-
cism long aimed at the United
States for not furnishing ample
opportunity for vocational
training in the only way such
a criticism should be answered
by removing the cause of it.
Ohio's share in this division
CT funds from the national
treasury will be considerable,
Thousands of dollars will be
poured into this state for train
ing in agriculture and for
training in mechanical pursuits
provided the state itself fur
.nishes the same amounts.
There can be small doubt that
the Ohio legislature will be
prompt to meet the require
ments of the federal statute in
this respect.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17

and am now the mother of a beautiful
healthy baby. ] am a graduate nurse
and will be glad to recommend Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
other women. = Mrs. R. W. SLOAN,
6O26 So. Park Avenue, Chicago, Ill
There are many women who suffer
rs Mrs. Sloan did and who are being
benefited by this great medicine every
day. 1t has helped thousands of women
who have been troubled with displace-
ments, Inflammation, liberation, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, baekache, that
bearing down feeling, indigestion, and
nervous prostration.
If you need special advice write
Lydia 2. Pinkham Medicine Co. (conf.
dentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17

Miss Eleanor Klinger. New York
fashion model, is soon to wed Ora
One, a hat designer, and both being
artistically inclined and consequently
temperamental nave concluded they
will be wed attred entirely in black as
il in mourning at funeral. The pros
pective bridegroom has gone to the
extent Of procuring a black collar
and shirt. The wedding breakfast,
they say, will be served by Mr.. Ones
black servant and will consist Of
blackberry brandy cocktails, black
bass, black bread blacH coffee an
other black delicacies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17

and during six
months of this time
was under a doc
tors care without
getting any help.
| decided to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and it made
me feel like a new
woman. | am en-
tirely relieved of
the displacement
and neriorlic na;ru
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17

The Smith-Hughes bill is
thorough constructive. meet
ing a need in education which
students have long recognized.
From its provisions a vast
amount of good should come
within the next few years.
Cleveland Plaindealer.
sssseas-s-s-s-s
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17
WIFE BEATERs' GAILERY.
Judge In Kansas City VIII Put Of
tenders in It.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. l7,-Judge J.
H. Brady put into effect today in the
police Court a new idea among deter
rents for wife beaters. Hereafter, the
judge announced, every man convict
ed before him of beating his wife win
have his picture taken and posted in
the city hall lobby. with his name and
court record,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17
DEFEAT.

~ There's nothing that girds up
- our strength as defeat,
= IT'S wine 10 the spirit and sun to
q our feet
. To shine Ger the pathway with
. dreams greater far
= Than any beneath the kind light
= of star.
= Ne never will know our full
= strength till we see
. An object to conquer and that
= speedily,
. And 50 when we fail it's a gift 4
. the gods share
= To strengthen and cheer and at =
y last TO prove fair,
. The forces we knew until now
= are as naught
. We never are down till we weak
= en- our thought,
= And so it is splendid sometimes =
= just to meet
. And brush by in singing our old
= friend Defeat
9 -Myrtella Switzerland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17
A GRADUATE
NURSE
Why She Recommends Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Chicago, III. 81 was in poor health
for two years, caused by a displacement
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17
Saturday Morning.

our grand stock Of Clothing and furnishings will
be ready for you to select from. Remember
there is not an old article in this great store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17
Friday Evening

will be the occasion of our GRAND OPENING,
when you are invited to call and view the finest
collection of real values ever brought to PEN
dIeton for men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-17

WILL WED IN MOURNING 4
GARMENTS TO SET FASHION
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
RICHMOND DISPATCH: THURSDAY DECEMBER e. 1917

potent colleagues to sec 1t. his course
is clear before him.
lilo told us In his .'aris speech that
no had written an account Of his efforts
to secure unity In war controI--"writ-
ten IT where 1t may be read and will
BIO read when tho time comes"
Why has not tho time come? why
not, II need bc. tomorrow?
Let Lloyd George state the position
and tho facts. and IL these do not con-
vince tho alleged experts and fall
urcs. he has nothing to do but to put
his case before tho people. IL necessary
by general election, and ask for a
removal Of support. The issue cannot
be doubted. Lloyd George would como
back armed with stronger authority
With dlctatorial powers.
The Prime Minister OF Europe, whose
name is one Of our biggest assets on
the Continent, the man who
Carried us over the financial gulf,
Secured our munition supplies,
ReorGanizcd their delivery service,
Told the truth about too late"
About drink,
About Serbia. Rouman!a and Italy.
This man surely cannot trife with
tadpole and taper any longer.
Copyright, 1917. by the international
News Bureau, Inc, Boston,. Mass.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
DEMANDS BETTER
CLOTHING SUPPLY

CONTINUED from First raGc>
replies he had received from camp
commanders.
The principal ovcrcoat shortages in
the National Army camps reported to
Senator Mcclellan were at Camps Shell
by and BcaureEard, which were said
to be deficient 5000 and 1i,1oo. rcspec-
lively. In heavy blouscs, the principal
shortages reported were a the follow
ing camps: Shelby, 5000; Kcarncy
$4,000; Dix, 5000; Jackson. 1900 (es-
timatcd); Custer, $500. and Bcaure-
gard, 3.400.
Camps reported adequately supplied
with overcoats and blouses were Han
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
GENERAL BLISS REMAINS
CHIEF OF STAFF OF ARMY
veteran Onicer VIII Not He Retired
When He Reaches Age Limit
Monday.
lBy Associated Press.1


WASHINGTON, December c6-Gcn-
eral Tasker II. Bliss will be retained on
active service Is chief Of staff of the
army after he reaches the retirement
age next Monday, December 81.
secretary Baker announced late to-
day that this had been decided upon
by President Wilson. 1t had been be-
lieved generally that General Bliss
would continue in active service, but
that some younger officer would as
sumo the burdens Of the chief of staff.
Secretary Baker announced formally
tonight that General Bliss would be
recalled to active duty and reappointed
chief of staff. lie also said Major
General Biddlc would be continued as
assistant chief OF staff.
Tho decision to rcappoint General
Bliss is regarded in army circles az an
extraordinary compliment. since 1t has
rarely been the case in any army that
n retired officer has headed the military
machine.
The task OF preparing the army for
war has rested almost wholly on the
shoulders OF General Bliss from the
start Prior to his trip TO Europe to
attend the great war conference with
Colonel House, officers who served with
him feared his health would not stand
the terrific Strain. He has been almost
continually at his desk at all hours Of
tn" day and night. The European trip,
however. not only put him into the
closest possible touch with war condi-
tons for which the country is prepar-
Ing, but also served to give him a
needed rest from the cares Of his post,
a 30 IL
General Bliss was assistant chief OF
staff when war was declared. Major
General Scott, chief of staff. was sent
with former Senator Root TO Russia
soon after the declaration. however. and
the work of army building devolvcd
upon the assistant, TO be continued
when he was appointed chief OIL GEN
cral SCOTS retirement.
On his return from Europe, General
Bliss reported verbally to the Presi-
dent on tho deliberations Of the allied
conference, extending his statements
later in a carefully prepared written
report. Dir. Bakers announcement OF
the Presidents decision to override
army precedent and reappoint him
chief OF staff indicates what impress
sion the officer made upon the COM
mandcr-in-chief.
In addition 10 his other duties, the
general Is senior army member OF Sec
rotary Bakers now war council. One
OF the tasks OF that body. 1t was
learned tonight. is the formulation
Of recommendations for legislation
needed by the army. Tho council has
already framed such recommendation,
which will soon be laid before Con-
gress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27

cock. Houston, Homestead, Dcvron, Nc
Arthur and Lee
Commandments OF other camps In re-
ply to Senator McKcllar's Inquiries. re-
ferrcd him to tho War Department.
oI,YAN SAYS GERMAN
hRIILLERY rs INFERIOR
jor-Gcncral John T.. O'Ryan. COM
mander OF the National Army canton
incnt at Camp Wadsworth. Spartan
burg. :. G.. who recently returned from
the European front. told tho commit
tee he Witnessed two important allied
drives, and that in them the German
artillery was much inferior
Tho committee opened its doors at
its afternoon session Cor further ex-
animation OF General O'Ityan, who
praised the health of the men at Camp
Wadsworth. Thirty-ono thousand men
arc there, he said. and there has been
only fourteen deaths. He thought il
would be good camp to retain per-
manentl| in case universal military
training should be adopted
Regarding shoes furnished men at
Camp Wadsworth. General O'I,yan said
there had been some trouble getting
proper sizes. In one shipment OF 1000
pairs. he said, 1000 wcre returned.
ON what date were your men ade
Quately cquippcd?" asked Senator
Wadsworth.
They arc not adequately equipped
yet" he said. adding: Not to go into
campaign work"
Location OF training camps in the
South was strongly approved by Cen
cral Organ. Although most OF tho
men In his camp arc from Northern
States, General Organ said they have
thriVed in the South, and been ablo
TO secure better and longer training
because OF the shorter winter season.
FOOD SATISFACTORY
IN ALL CANTONJIESTS
Food served the drafted men. Cen
eral Organ said, has been satisfactory
There was very little ground for com
plant. he said. and that only regard
ing preparation. not quality or ouan-
tity.
Senator Hitchcock asked if he heard
any criticism OF quality of clothing
used by General Pershing's forces.
"1nferentially, yes" said General
Organ, explsinin that the British
clothing seemed heavier and superior
Had ours ought to be heavier" he
was asked.
i should think so, in View Of the
British experience in three and one
mar years or war" said General
ORyan. stating that the heavier
weight appeared better for trench and
general intensive warfare.
Senator Hitchcock said he had heard
that in some camp hospitals there arc
not enough nurses. General O'Ryan
sa'u nc thought there was no trouble in
lhat respect at Camp Wadsworth.
letter from constituent at Oma-
ha was read by Senator Hitchcock.
which said that with many men diving
Ut Camp Cody. Deming. y. NJ, from
pneumonia-eight to ten a day-thc-e
were few nurses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
CHINA EMPLOYS AMERICAN
William G. Dennis Chosen rs Advise.
In international Affairs OF
Ce1cstlals.

WASHINGTON, December 26.-China
has chosen an American adviser in in
ternational affairs. The action is in
tcrpreted here as n proof OF China's
declaration that she will enforce her
own treaties" made after the conclu-
sion Of the Lansing shii agreement,
which recognized Special interest" by
Japan in China.
1t is regarded as notice, in the most
friendly way possible. to tho United
States that China does not recognize
this special interest OF Japan in her
affairs.
The adviser chosen is William c.
Dennis, an international lawyer of high
r'pute' who has maintained Offices in
Washington for several years
The American State Department was
careful to-day to insist that the choice
OF Mr.. Dennis was in no way sponsored
officially by the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
LABOR TROUBLES CAUSE
OF SHiPBUILDING DELAY

.Noltlhued FROM First PaEe.)
Stevens replied. but If 1t will spced
up tie production OF ships we thint
1t is wise TO pay it. What we are
concerned with now is the production
or ships, and If the bonus will helm
accomplish that. it is worth while. do
spite the cost
Inc labor situation, the witness said
presents problem too big for sny
department to handle. A centralized
policy as to the relation OF tho ,ov-
ernment to labor during the war. he
SAID. should be worked out Immediate
~ This brough up the discussion re-
SardinG< CONSUMPTION.
DOES NOT BELIEVE
IN LABOR CONSUMPTION
Senator Herman asked if It was fair
or Just TO conscript men for the army
and permit workers to strike for high
er wages. Mr.. Stevens said he did not
believe conscription OF labor could be
enforced. as the sentiment wa. too
strong against It. Senator Nelson
argued that sentiment had been
against the cnnscription of men for the
army but that II had been put into
force
-AAo' Hc duCcu, lnlnk 1t was wise
now although l voted against 1t at
the tine. Sentiment may change re-
specting labor CONSUMPTION, too"
Asked IL quibbling over prices had
delayed ship construction, Mr.. Stevens
said he thought it had TO some extent.
He told OF tho delay in closing con-
tracts for fabricated ships. while Ad-
miral Capns. formerly general manager
of the Emergency Fleet Corporation,
wah reducing figures approved BY his
predecessor, Major-Gcncral Gocthals.
The delay. it was brought out. saved
the government $4,000, 900 in the con-
tracts.
Mr.. Stevens took occasion to de.
nounce published charge that he had
let contracts to a friend in New Hamp-
shire az high price. lie filed with
the committee letter from General
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
Knitting Nerues
Affecting Women
Too Great Concentration on
Tasks Making Itself Eoi-
dent on Workers.
my Associated. Press. ]

tby HsSoCialeo. fresS.l
NEW YORK, December 26.-Now it's
Knitting nerves." caused by concen-
tration OF mind and hand on the needles.
Thousands OF women in New York are
afflicted, according to DR.. Louis II.
Welzmillcr, physical director of tho
West Side Y. NJ. c. A.. who adds that
his only patients showing symptoms Of
the new wartime complaint have been
women. Dr. Welzmiller says that there
Is liable to be an epidemic OF Emitting
nerves" unless knitters learn to knit
properly. lie offers the following ad-
vice as remedy:
Don't hunch over your Knitting; alt
upright, and when your mind tells you
you have knitted enough. quit. There
are 365 days in year, and you can't
finish sweater in a day, no matter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
how much you love a soldier or 4
sailor"
PERSHlNG PRAISES WORK
knights OF Columbus Tender Real
Service to American Troops
In France, N

tBy Associated PressI
AN ATLANTIC PORT. December 2s.
Field service work OF the Knights
of Columbus among tho American
troops in Franc, has received the
hearty approval of General Pershins,
and plans are being made to extend
the work now under way on a much
wider scope. Walter N. Herman. OF
Utica, N. T, overseas commissioner Of
the American organization, said to-day
on his arrival here on French steamer.
Mr.. Herman. who has been in France
since November, said that General
Pcrshing told him no was glad to
give every support to the work, not
alone for the benefit it will be to tho
men OF his command. but also to DEM,
onstrate to the Germans that Americas
part in the war has the hearty support.
OF the Catholics.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
MILITARY PROTECTION ron
NEW YORK SuIPYARDS

tBy Associated Prcssl
NEW YORK. December 26-lrn-
mediate military protection for ship
building and repairing yards in New
York harbor engaged in government
work was urged by directors Of tho
Merchants Association in letters sent
to Edward n. Hurley. chairman of the
United states Shipping Board: the
Secretary OF War and tho Secretary Of
the Navy, it was announced tonight
The step was taken after conferences
between the advisory war shipping
committee OF the association and repre-
scntativcs OF shipbuildins plants hav-
ing Federal contracts.
Lack OF military protection. it was
stated. cndangers ships in course OF
construction and tho plants them
selves.
Proper protection cannot be afford
cd by private guards" the letters said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
SECRET SERVICE WORK
is DIRECTED BY WOMAN

CONTINUED From First Pagc.)
trial here with thirty other persons,
charged with attempting to foment a
revolt against British rule In India.
Ram Chandra made several payments
OF money to SchulenbcrS, officials said.
Schulcnbers. according TO Federal
officials. was a dcscrter from the Ger
man army. and was actuated only by
the hope of financial gain. They said
he would not admit his connection with
the woman agent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27
HELD ON SUSPICION
OF BEING GERMAN SPY
IBy Associated Press.1

TBy Associated Press.1
LYNCHBURG. VA, December 2s-J
p. Lcesbers. a naturalized Austrian, Of
Worcester. Mass, was arrested here
to-day by Federal agents while he was
attempting to sell a book called Ger
man Classics" The man is suspected
OF being connected with German
propaganda and is being held pending
advicea from Washington for fuller
investigation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-27

Cocktails who. upon seeing tho charge.
wrote that no negotiated tho contracts
in question. and that Mr.. Stevens had
nothing to do with 1t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-10-13

British Front in France and Be-.
GUM, Oct 13.--At an early hour yes.
terday the British had penetrated sew.
eral hundred yards into the enemy's
territory on the six-mile front from
near Houthoist wood to a point below
the Ypres- Roulers railway. They were
then iattling along the Pas caand2c.C
ridge within 10n4 yards Cf TIE center
Of the village Of Passchendae,e.
BY T45 o'clock reports wee rrceiv.
ed that everything was going wel
with the British. Tie froaps alons
wide front had pushed forward % 4
depth averaging 500 yards or more.
Prisoners were beginning to come
In early. although slowly, owing 10 the
condition Of the ground
Indications are that the Germans
early were aware that trouble was i'm
pending. A large number of gas Shells
were fred by them along the British
front
The main enemy was not the Ger
mans. but the mud. The Germans
were far less formidable than previ-
ously, owing TO the disorganization
occasioned among them by the recent
terrific blows of the British.
The correspondent spoke to Field
Marshal Haig. who does not confne
himself to headquarters. The field
marshal paid the highest tribute to
his men or their gallant work in the
bad weather
(Haig's latest effort is being pushed
in the same region as the attack OF
Tuesd,sv in which the British, in CO.
-lss11 t.,a F>rcrct. drove boz
the Germans along front Of seven
miles and captured more than 1000
prisone ners. It is probable the present
effort is an attempt to clear the Ger
mans from the remaining portions of
the dominant ridge east of Ypres.
Tuesdays attack gave the British
more ground on the ridge and left
the Germans with only a small sec
ton in the region of Passchendaele.
The British now hold most OF the good
positions on the ridge, from which
they dominate with their artillery the
important Roulers-Menin railroad and
the railroad towns of Roulers, St2den
and Menin. Apparently the present
drive is being made under weather
conditions similar to that which ex-
listed Tuesday. Following several
days of heavy rain Haig threw his
men forward and surprised the Ger
mans, who did not think that the Brit
ish would attempt to attack while the
Battlefield was waterlogged)
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-10-13

Trenton, n J.. Oct 13-Two bodies
were recovered from the burned sta
bles owned by James T. Comfort, neal
the wharves of the Trenton TT2nspor
tation company which operates frsigh;
boats to Philadelphia. One is believ
ed to be that of Peter Flood, of Tren
ton. Houses on Ross street were ig
nited by the flames. The blaze is
thought to have been started by the
dropping Of a match after a cigarette
Aad been lighted
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-10-13

More Than 250,O0O Men of the First
Increment Are Sill to be MobiIizcc
at the Various Camps.

Washington. Oct. l3.-Dtscussion of
the advi-ah@tty OF cxp.d;ting The call
for the second increment of the draft
army is in progress al the war de.
pattm nc "a it appears likely thal
the date may be fN~9 FOR some time
in December or January.
NObilizIiru of The first increment
of 6S7, % men is far enough advanced
to show clearly that there viii be a
big deficiency for the seventeen ma.
ticnal army divisions. More than 250.
ooo of the first increment still are tc
be assembled. but it is evident THAI
there viii he available at the sixteen
canronments quarters for an addi
tionaI regiment al each post and at
some for a fU,l brigade of two regi
ments
The STRENGTH of the new regimenta
organization is $500 men. With regi
menr lacking at each cantonmant, this
alone would mem shortage Of nearly
10000 men. In addition. there has
been authorized a separate division OF
negro troops. which means ne9rlv 80,
oa1 -, .....t,,- ~
,,,,,-,l,-.. "'!i .--e u g 'lld-
-. q" 'i'e sixteen can
~,
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'' Us '"' "l 'Ie haIioha.
- .''.i. ..'' ~ l. 'Iionai S'aru I'll
w., 7'' na'lolai army
'.''i-3. Il 'ioopn nave
De1,l III '"'S way Inc rem
- 'tAel Sou'Hsrh nation
q. a 80 .S''l.' VIII oe cohsoildat
u ~ ''','-l q SlHSie u''lSloh3l unit.
.'l,I ,1, ',,s S'4' . 'ii,i OH o.-ieF camps
WI - 9'"'" 10 MAKE up lhe
''-,.-i'.- -,
I'''o"I. army FORCES
=. ~ III ~ tue I'll
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