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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
MORE CHANGES
IN ARMY ORDERED
Reorganization Plan VIII Affect Ev-
cry Division OF Troops.
HIGHER ARTILLERY RATIO.
Each to Have 10000 Men Instead OF
$4,000, Thus Increasing Ar
tilIery PropOrtionAMore
Machine Guns, Too.

Washington, Aug 8.-A reorgan-
ization of American army units, I'M
der which the division totaling 28,-
900 men, found unwieldy for ser
vice on European battle fields, is
abandoned for the continental unit
of about $4,000 men, has been ord
cred by the war department.
Under the new plan division will
include only two infantry brigades of
two regiments each, in place Of three
brigades of three regiments each I'M
der the old system. Many other or
ganizaton changes are made, includ-
ing a material increase in the artil-
lery and machine gun strength Of
each division.
The sixteen divisions of the nation
al guard as now constituted will be
realigned in conformity with the new
plan after the guardsmen reach their
training camps. The national army
der this plan SO far as the regulars
are concerned, it has been under
stood that the reorganization already
has been carried out for the units
now in France. There are to be
more machine guns and the ratio di-
vision will be strengthened.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
TO
DEFY GERMANY
Breach is Near Over BerIin's De
mands for Loan.
GERMANY IN NEED OF GOLD
Retaken Coal Mines In France May
Supply Neutral With Fuel For
merly Obtained From
Central Powers.

Washington, Aug. S-Confirmation
has reached the state department Of
the report that Germany has de-
manded loan in gold from Switz-
erland in return for coal. In official
circles here this is taken as empha-
sis to the stories of financial difficult
ties in which Germany finds herself
at present Switzerland is resisting
the demand, and if it is pressed she
Is in far better shape than Holland
or the Scandinavian countries to
meet either military or economic ag
gression from Germany.
Under present conditions, Switz-
erland is dependent upon Germany
for her coal, but it is believed that
the Allies may be Abe to meet her
needs. With the restoration to
France of the mining region so long
IN German hands, the supplies of the
Allies may be increased to such an
extent that Switzerland can be sup
piled. in spite of the drain caused by
urgent appeals from Italy for fuel
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
STILL PUSH BACK THE sLAVS
And the Germans Are Hastily Gather
ing Harvest In GaIicia.

Petrograd, Aug. S.--The text OF
the official statement tonight reads:
Western front; To the south
west of Brody in the region of the
villages of DUDE and Zarkov, the en-
envy is conducting an intense artil-
lery fire TO the south of Grilma-
Low our advance attachments drove
back one of the enemys advanced
posts. In the region to the west
of the Zbrocz, enemy troops are has
tily gathering the harvest. In the
valley of the River Sereth and the
River Suchava, the enemy is con
tinuing to press back our troops The
villages of Vaskovey, Saturday, Rad
autz, Burla and Gilt were occupied
by the enemy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
$3.50, 600 A DAY FOR WAR.
Canada Thus Far Has Spent 1923,
900, 900, Figures Show.

Ottawa, Aug. Scandals war ex
penditures are now about $S50,00(
day, the total to July 20 being
1929, 100000, according to figures
made public today. This sum in
cludes upkeep of Canadian troops in
France, for which Canada owes
Great Britain $4,000, 900. Ad-
yances to the munitions board have
amounted to $2SS,OOO,0O0, while
$22,000.000 was spent for hay
cheese, flour, etc. Canada is supply
ing about $lO,O0O,OOO a month to
buy cheese and contributing $25,OO0,-
600 a month to the imperial treas
ury for the purchase of munitions
in Canada.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ATTEMPT TO CUT
RUSSIAN GRAIN SUPPLY

Amsterdam, Aug. THE Austro-
Germans are making their desperate
attempt to force peace with Russia.
Developing for days. their strategy
Is now evident. Their armies are be-
ing sent forward in tremendous eff
fort to drive a wedge thru Russia to
the great Black sea port of Odessa,
where thousands Of tons OF grain are
stored They are attempting to cut
eff Russia's granary the section
back of Odessa from the hungry
population Of the north. BY great
blow they hope to bring the republic
to its knees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
CANADIANS PUSH
TOWARDS LENS
Attack Was Carried On by Hurting
Bombs.
ADVANCED OVER RAzED HOUSES
Men OF Two Canadian Battalions Cap.
tured Crater Which Is an I'm
portant Position on Road
Towards Lens.

Canadian Headquarters in France,
Aug. canadian troops made an
other successful advance last night
which carried their outposts to the
main line of the enemy's defense on
the railway embankment to the west
of Lens. The men of two Canadian
battalions, in a dashing attack, cap
tured crater occupying a cross road
TO the east of Cite-du-Moulin. and a
crater to the north, on the Lens Lie
ven Road, which passes through Du
Moulin.
The attack for the most part was
carried out with bombs, the approach
being through maze of partly de-
stroyed houses. When the bombs be-
gan to fall, the enemy did not stay to
fight it out. but retired toward his
main positions, leaving the craters
to be incorporated in our advance
lines. An attacking party then ad
Nanced to two tunnels known to be
occupied by the enemy and bombed
them, inflicting, it is believed. a CON
siderable number of casualties on the
enemy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Would Strike the Lower Prices.

Pittsburg, Kan, Aug. 7-Resolu-
tions calling upon President Wilson,
Secretary of Labor Wilson, Governor
Capper. the Council of National De-
Tense and Congressman p. P. Camp
hell to 'persistently prosecute the
lowering of food prices to a point
commensurate with our wages form
ulated and sent to the officials nam
ed by a committee of miners. also
contain the threat of strike.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
u. $. NEEDS 40 MILLION FEET
OF SPRUCE TO BUILD AIRSHIPS

Seattle. Aug. S.-The United States
special aircraft commission, repre-
senting the war department and the
Council of National Defense, arrived
here today. During their stay in
the northwest Il. T. Allen, a member
OF the defense councils lumber COM
mittee, expects to negotiate contracts
for 40 million feet of clear spruce, to
be used by the United States and the
Allies in the construction of air,
craft. The complete government
construction program will call for 40
million feet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
RAILROADS ARE PROSPEROUS.
June Figures in /. c. c. Report Show
Big Increase In Revenue.

Washington, Aug. s Record pros
perity for the railroads is shown in
Interstate Commerce commission re-
turns for June. The 1873 roads COW
cred by the figures, operating three
fcurths of the country's mileage, re-
ported that their net revenue increas-
ed nearly s million dollars over June,
1915, the previous record month and
reached a total Of SSS,2SS,S29. OPP
Grating revenues increased more than
As million dollars. totaling $273,-
S6G527, while expenses were approx
imately 80 million dollars higher
than year ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
DRAFT FOES IN COURT TODAY.
District Attorney to Ask Death PEN
atty for Two "Organizers."

Holdenville, Okla, Aug s. With
the arrest today of more than fifty
draft resisters, including two chief
agitators of the Working Glass I'm
ion, officers in Hughes, Seminole
and Pontotoc counties settled down
to tireless combing of the hills for
NAragglers, who, starved out, are
slowly giving up. To round up the re-
mainder of the covering band will
require at least week The district
attorney will ask the death penalty
for two of the organizers"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ARMY NEEDS ONLY 1913 MORE.
Recruits Are Rapidly Filling Ranks
of the Regulars.

Washington. Aug. LESS than
five thousand men are needed to com
plete the quota of all the states for
the regular army Recruits accept
ed Saturday and Sunday numbered
400. The total since April is
1880, leaving 1913 to be enlisted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
TO PICK FOR NEW CAMP TODAY.
Captain Swift to Begin Wedding Out
Applicants From Kansas.

FIT Riley, Kan, Aug s.. Selec-
lions for the second officers re-
serve training camp from the appli-
cations from Kansas will start to-
morrow morning Capt l. p Swift
finished tonight examining appli-
cants who failed to appear at their
designated places Notices will be
sent out about August 10 to those
who have been selected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
SHOCkEY & LANDES
NEGROES SHOOT HANDS
OFF TO ESCAPE DRAFT

Lloyd, Fla. Aug. 6.-Nathan Mos
ely and Willie Green, negro farm
hands, among the first men drafted
in Leon county. have mutilated them
selves to escape service. Borrowing
q shotgun, the pair went to the woods
and shortly returned. Green with
four fingers of his right hand shot
off and Mosely with his right arm
shot off below the elbow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
sweden Has Faith In United states.

An Atlantic Port. Aug. Conf
dence that the United States will not
cause any unnecessary hardship to
neutrals in its food restriction policy
was expressed today by Herman Lag
ercrantz, head of the Swedish COM
mission sent to this country to con
fer regarding a possible food embar-
so against his country
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
LOSE BIT THREE A MONTH.
Deny Overwhelming Sinking of Sub
Notwithstanding Many.

Berlin. Aug. Tt is officially de-
clared that, contrary to rumors of
overwhelming losses in submarines,
the monthly average is little more
than three underwater boats lost
during the period from February
TO August i, while the monthly in
crease in submarines constructed is
many times larger
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
CAMP FUNSTON WILL NOT
BE READY BEFORE OCTOBER

Junction City, Aug. Such a vast
quantity of additional construction
has been found necessary at Camp
Funston the national army canton
ment on the FIT. Riley military res
ervation, that it is very doubtful il
the big city is to house the Kansas.
Missouri and Colorado increments OF
the first draft army will be complet-
ed before October.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Washington, Aug. President
Wilson wants congress to adjourn as
speedily as possible until the regular
session next December. Meanwhile
he believes it would be highly unfor-
tunate for the members to indulge in
any long debate" on peace when it
is recognized that no peace is possi-
hle now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
GERMAN SUBS SINK SIX
SHIPS OFF THE AZORES

An Atlantic Port, Aug. The
crews Of seven vessels. six of which
were sunk by German submarines off
the Azores islands, were brought here
today by a French steamer which
took them on board at a port of call
on her voyage from Europe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
PUSH FORT SILL CAMP WORK.
Eedouble Energy With Calling Out of
Two States Guards.

Lawton, Okla, Aug. with the
calling out today of the Missouri and
Kansas troops, who are to occupy
at FIT. Sill, a redoubled en-
ergy is being put forth to complete
the building at Camp Doniphan in as
short a time as possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
FOR A CONsCRIPTION ACT.
Canadian Draft Law Again Passes
Senate-Becomes Law Soon.

Ottawa, Aug. 1.-THE Canadian
senate last night advanced the sec
ond reading the CONSUMPTION act,
thereby insuring its passage thru
parliament and making certain that
it will become law A motion by
the opposition that the act should not
take effect until after a general cleo
ton, was defeated "A to "a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
APACHES ON THE MARPATH,
CAPTURE SEVERAL MINES

Globe, Ariz., Aug. S.-Apache In
dams in the Sierra Anohas noun
tains, fifty miles northwest of Globe.
are on the warpath and the two big
gest asbestos mines in the district are
tied up, according to a telephone
message summoning help, which was
received here at tht sherifrs office at
o'clock tonight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
WILSON URGES SPEED ON
WAR PRICE FIXING

Washington, Aug. s President
Wilson turned his attention today to
the subject of war prices and paid a
personal visit to the federal trade
commission to urge expedition of in
yestigations to ascertain the costs of
materials required by the
government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Washington. Aug. No war ap-
populations will be voted blindly by
congress. This is the policy adopted
by the house committee on appropria-
tions. and the members are following
il in the consideration Of the $500
million war budget that is to be re-
ported soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
TO TEACH WOMEN II. II. WORK.
bureau Established by st. l.. X ;. +.
to Renlace Mon Called to Colors.

st Louis, Aug. "A bureau Of en-
ployment for women will be estab-
lished by the ST. J.. 4 5. F. rail-
road at Springfield, Mo, it was an
nounced today. The bureau will con-
duct a school TO teach women vari-
Gus phases Of railroad work. The es-
adjustment Of this bureau is a result
Of the shortage of male labor due to
the war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ROOT MISSION ARRIVES
SAFELY AT PACIFIC PORT

A Pacific Port. Aug. 1.-The Amer
lean mission to Russia, headed by
Elihu Root reached here tonight en-
route to Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Strike Closes Il. I. Shops at Horton.
Horton, Kan, Aug. THE Rock
Island railroad shops here are closed
because of strike of 80 laborers in
the power plant, which has thrown
eight hundred men out of work. The
laborers asked for an increase from
seventeen to twenty-seven cents an
hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
SOCIALIST DENIED PASSPORT.
Norris Hillquit May Not Attend Con.
ference at Stockholm.

New York. Aug s. Morris Hil-
quit, the Socialist leader. has been re-
fused a passport by the state depart
ment to go to Stockholm to attend
the international Socialist conference
called by the Russian council Of
workmen's and sailors delegates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Washington. Aug. Contracts
have been let by the navy depart
ment for 100000 yards Of wooden
uniform cloth at an aggregate cost
Of more than s1e.OO0,oOO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Artistic, useful and durable tables.
Prices to suit the purchaser.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-11-29
GOES BUSTED" But
WILL TRY IT AGAIN
November 26, 1917.
To the people of Heppner and vicin-
ttry.

NOfouUtT 20, lS1I.
To the people of Heppner and vicin-
ity:
AS to promise, wish space in your
paper to say that l made a complete
bust on the goat business. 100000
and summers wages was my loss
Am sorry to say goodbye but must
60 South where it never gets cold
and remain at least until winter is
over. Should return in the spring
| will try the goat route again.
Morrow county has enough waste
in the way of weeds, grass and brush
between the Columbia and John Day
to make many fortune if utilized in
the goat business. | had a lot to
learn. The summer was hot and /
got off on the wrong foot at every
crook and turn. AS | stated before,
Morrow county still has the smell of
honey in the comb to the man who
wants to make a start in this world
and willing to work for it. You have
the healthful climate and the fewest
livestock pests of any state was ever
in, and pinch of grass here goes as
far as big bunch in the South.
So greetings to all acquaintances
with wishes of a bumper wheat crop
and continuous flow of prosperity,
as we'll as an Allied victory and peace
to the world. l am yours truly,
J. O. ALLSTOTT.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-11-29
YOUNG lone FARMER
MARRIED IN PORTLAND

Miss Julia Amanda Hagstrom of
Portland and Victor Leonard Carlson
Of lone weIo married at the home of
the brides aunt, Mrs. Mary Pearson,
in West Portland on Sunday, Nov. rs,
1917, at 8 o'clock p. M. Rev. A. v.
Anderson, pastor of the Emanuel Lu-
theran church Of Portland, read the
ceremony in the presence of about rs
guests. The bride was attended by
her sister, Mrs. Charles Eastman, and
the best man was Alfred e. Rivers.
Miss Sophie Hoboke played the we'd
ding march and, just before the SER
vice was read, Mrs. George Alfred
Cross sang 20 Perfect Love" and lat
er "Oh, Promise Me-" She was ac-
companied by Miss Lucille Helmer.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white Georgette crepe over satin,
and carried boquet of Bride roses.
The matron of honor was attired in
pink chiffon and carried pink rose
buds. The house was artistically dec
GRATED with flowers and foliage and
made an effective setting for the cere-
mony.
After the congratulations the
guests were all seated to a wedding
supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson will be at
homo on the farm of Mr.. Carlson,
south Of lone, after December 10th.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-11-29
new PLANS ADOPTED
FOR COUNTY S. WORK

The Sunday School convention held
at lCIc November Is, was an inter-
esting and profitable one Every one
on the program had made careful
preparation and spoke right to the
point, and Mrs. Danenhower showed
herself an able successor to Mr..
Phipps in the State Sunday School
work. Altogether 1t was a meeting
that Sunday School workers could not
we'll afford to miss.
Some changes were made in plans
OF county work. The county was d.
vided into four districts with a vice
president in charge of the work of
each district. The districts and their
vice presidents are Heppner and Lex
ington. Rev. H. A. Noyes. who is also
county president; lone, Morgan and
Cecil, Mrs. Chas. O'Neil; Hardman
and Liberty, Mrs. G. G. Gaunt; Irri-
gon and Boardman, Prof. W. L. Sud-
darth. A one days institute will be
held In each district as soon as 1t can
be arranged for.
The next County Convention will
be held in Heppner in June instead
OF In November as heretofore. 1t is
planned to have the best convention
Morrow. county ever had, and every
Sunday School will have a chance to
help. One class has already started
convention fund. Immediately fol-
lowing the convention will be held a
two days session of the Central Ore
gon Girls Conference with Mrs. M.
A. Danenhower in charge. This will
be a splendid opportunity for the
older girls to meet and hear sue
cessful woman. Begin now to plan
and work for these meetings.
MRS. C. E. WOODSON, Secretary
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-11-29
Is Now Improving,

DR.. Winnard reports that A. j..
Hunt, of Clarks Canyon, who some
two weeks ago suffered severe
stroke of paralysis, is now much i'm
proved. For a time Mr.. Hunt was
nearly entirely paralyzed on his left
side, having no use of his arm and leg
and being unable to talk, and for sew
eral days it was a serious question as
to whether he would get better. His
physician feels that Mr.. Hunts COM
plete recovery is now only matter
of time as he is regaining the use of
his limbs and can talk as usual.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-11-29
OLDER BOYS CONFER.
ENCE At Ia GRANOE

The Older Boys Conference will
be held on Dec. 7, 8 and 3 at La
Grande, when the following program
will be carried out:
Friday Afternoon.
Letters of greeting from last year s
Conference boys who are now in the
Army or Navy. Preparation of an
Honor Roll.
Friday Evening.
Patriotic assembly in Conference
church. Address of welcome and Re-
sponse. Special Music. Opening ad-
dress.
Saturday Morning.
Leaders Breakfast.
Devotional Services.
Business Session.
Address, why the Government
wants boys to stay in school"
Address presenting the Boys
Working Reserve U. s. A., by repre-
sentative appointed by the Govern
ment.
The Conference Picture.
1t Is expected that the Confer
ence picture this year from the
three great Conferences will be
particularly interesting in view OF
possible war developments. Pos.
sibly close to 500 boys will be in
attendance at the three gatherings
Saturday Afternoon.
Devotional Services.
Food Packets for Prisoners of War
Presentation of Patriotic Service
League as a program for communit.
les during war times.
Group Conferences: How to apply
to: Sunday Schools, Y. M. C. A. 8,
High School Clubs.
Recreation.
Saturday Evening.
Fellowship Supper followed by
toasts. musical numbers, presentation
Of Contest cups, and address.
Sunday Morning.
Leaders Breakfast.
Devotional Services.
Sunday School.
Church service with visiting boys
and leaders in pulpits.
Sunday Afternoon.
Address to Older Boys.
Sunday Evening.
Closing address which will be 9
real challenge to service.
Farewell service which stays in the
minds of boys for years.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-11-29
Hunt-Call.

The marriage Of Earl Edward
Hunt and Mildred Arleta Call was
solemnized on Sunday last at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry F. Call, of Balm Fork
Rev. H. A, Noyes, pastor of the Fed
Grated church of Heppner, officiating
The groom is the sin of Mr.. anil Mrs
Ed Hunt, pioneer residents of this
county, and was raised here, while
the bride is a more recent addition
to the younger set of the community
having come to this county within the
last year with her parents. The
young couple will make their home
on the Ed Hunt farm.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-11-29
SUPT. SHURTE WRITES
CONCERNING SCHOOLS

Morrow county has the honor of
being the first in the state to place in
her schools the Daily Health Charts
for Boys and Girls, issued by the So
ciety for the Prevention of Tubercu-
losis. We now ask the cooperation
Of the teachers and pupils in the sale
of Red Cross seals.
District No. 81, known as the Bur-
ton Valley school closed a successful
term this month. The following
named pupils received certificates OF
award for being neither absent nor
tardy during the year. Thomas Nc
Carly, Madge Osborne, Helen Os-
borne and Alice McDaniels.
Industrial Clubs for the year 1917
1918 are now organizing. We antici-
pate a larger membership than we
had last year. The children seem
pleased with the term, Soldiers OF
the Commissary."
Miss White, teacher in District No.
54, reports the purchase of flag.
This district has had the most up-to-
date school buildings in the country
districts, but District No. is soon
to have this honor. They have con-
crete basement and will have the
water piped into the school room,
where drinking fountain will be in.
stalled.
The pupils and teacher of District
No. 81 have signed the following
pledge: I'VE pledge ourselves to use
no candy until May, 1918, If U. s
needs the sugar that long"
Dist. No. 4, district created last
year, has neat school building.
They are planning to standardize this
year and already have eight gold
stars on their card. Miss Margaret
Hammer is the teacher. She has IL
pupils, nine of whom are going to
form an Industrial Club and thereby
become Soldiers of the Commits
sary."
Dan Cupid is playing havoc with
our schools already. AS result a
change, has been made in the Pine
City school. Miss Beulah Barker
has been elected to fill Miss Ada L.
Thayer's place. The latter has be-
come Mrs. Victor Wiglesworth.
We have just learned of another
change to, be made from the same
cause.a However, we will gladly for.
give the offenders providing they
promise never to repeat the offense
and we extend hearty congratula-
tions.
LENA SMELL SHURTE,
County School Superintendent.