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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-23

How dear to my purse is the high
cost Of living
When the first OF each month
comes a-rolling around.
The precious potatoes, the corn and
tomatoes
And cen every product that comes
from the ground.
On. the high cost Of living. the tri-
cost of living,
The sky cost of living that hangs
DER US now.
I long for the time when my bank
roll will cover.
The price of such things as so fondly
are priced.
For now ii does strain me. yea
verify drain me.
To buy the proud onion that once ]
despised.
Oh the high cost of living. the tri-
cost of living.
The sky cost of living that hangs Ger
us now
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-23
Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno at
Pastlme To-day; He Met
Her in MECCA


A most unusual place to meet a
white girl and also on most adven-
turous errand.
A wealthy young New Yorker. he
wagered his fortune TO reach Mecca-
the forbidden land wnere no Christian
ever trod. To prove his case he was
to get an old Bible secreted in the
ruins.
He gets the Bible--a knave steals
II and sets the natives after him. He
becomes a pilgrim and presto-he is
kidnapped and forced into a mar
riage. But there is a provision-he
must announce the triple Moslem di-
vorce vow.
How he fools his captors-eseapes
with the girl he has never seen and
TO whom he is married. and how he
regains the Bible, makes a joyous
photo-drama jammec with action
-pathos-Iove-and purpose
that will instruct, entertain and hold
by its sheer heart pull.
The story of young American
who in carrying out a wager is forced
TO marry a girl whom he has never
seen. is caught in a sandstorm in the
Orient and returns TO New York VIC
torious with his compulsory bride.
whom he has learned to love.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-23
The song Of Poor rather.

There has been a great cry raised
for national anthem such as may
be used as battlesong. The Bull
dogger leaves the task of writing such
a song to others but proposes the
following for the army of fathers
who foot the bills at home. II
should be sung with a tremulo effect
and to the tune of THE old Oaken
Bucket
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-23

SOsy to Show "Fsomantic Journey"
The Cosy theater is now able to
Announce that he Will present Will
liam Courtenay anc Alice Dovey in
the Pathe Cold Rooster play The
Romantic Journey It was written by
ouida Bergere and the production
made by the Astra rilm Corporation
under the direction or George F1tz-
maurice The story deals with the
rescue of beautiful young Ameri-
can girl by an adventurous young fel-
low countryman who Invades the lair
of Ratoor. the East Indian villain.
The supporting cast includes Macy
Harlan as Ratoor and Norman Tharp
as a Young millionaire.
The Lamar register., 1917-06-27
FRIENDS FOR MARY ANNE:
BY DOROTHY DOUGLAS.

A clear, cold wind curled around and
about the twisted bypaths on Riverside
drive.
Mary Anne drew in deep hreaths OF
II. The doctor had ordered that she
get as much fresh air into her system
as possible during her enforced free
dom from the basement in which she
sold household utensils. Her scant
clothing was all too thin for so cold
day, but the clear air was invigorating
Coming toward her on the path an
old man came slowly along wheeling n
tiny gO-cart. His eyes spnrlled and
were very contented as they rested on
the baby-his grandch,ld-ln the cart.
Mary Anne smiled. Perhaps 1t was n
wistful smile. She had no one of her
own TO love-no one to minister TO.
"Ain't it awful-bein' alone?" she re-
marked to herself.
The old man and the baby trundled
nearer. The baby's cheeks were like
red apples. Mary Anne speculated as
TO his future and hoped he would not
have to work in a basement and thus
lose his color.
A@AAN AiAA WI u AhhNh " VI NH IA
a basement" she supplemented her
thought. Guess I'd "a croaked, right
there in the basement-if our boss
wasn't a human bein'" She pondered
over the realization that she was out
on Riverside drive trying to inhale
sufficient fresh air to keep her on her
feet, when, according to all the laws
of department store management, she
should be down in the basement selling
clothespins or tea pots to testy GUS
toners.
"And I'm gettin' my six per-just the
same" Altogether, Mary Anne felt
that she had much TO be thankful for.
The old man stopped suddenly. Ap-
parently something had gone wrong
with the baby's fittings. Mary Anne
watched lnterestedly.
The progress of the two was certain
ly suspended. Mary Anne wondered
If she could be of any assistance. The
old man seemed perturbed. The baby
was getting fretful.
Mary Anpe's desire to help domi-
The Lamar register., 1917-06-27

hated. She arose and approached the
pair.
Want any helpT' Mary Anne asked,
gazing hungrily at the baby.
Chunks has busted the string OF his
bonnet" the old man said grateful for
the sound Of a feminine voice. at don't
seem to stay put without It,"
Needs "a pin-dun't II, honeyf" she
questioned Of the blue-eyed baby. With
quick fingers she extracted the pin
from her scant neck piece.
Men folks don't know much about
babies" the Old man remarked. Me
and Jim and Chunks miss the women
folks"
Mary Anne turned tragic eyes on
him. "You don't mean that Chunks
amt got no mother-do your
That's just the case he told her.
MY sons wife died and left me and
Jim and Chunks to get along as best
we could"
"oh!" gasped Mary Anne, ready to
sob tears Of sympathy for Chunks and
the two helpless men WHO tried to be
father, mother and all to him. Couldn't
1 come over and help bin. l can wash
aud cook and mend Chunks clothes"
A warm glow suffused the old mans
face. The very thought of womanly
hands pottering about the tiny fiat was
emotion begetting.
Sull he glanced doubtfully at the
girls frail body and pale face.
1T would do me whole heap Of
good" she said quickly, Interpreting
his glance, lust to have someone to
lo-help." She gazed longmgly At
Chunks. I've been eating my lunch
all alone in my room and heating my
milk on the gas jet. That amt much
sport, is it?''
So it was that Mary Anne pulled her
self into paradise by the power of her
helping hands. Each day she and
Chunks and Grandy, as she called him,
met on the drive, had their long health
giving walk and romp in the fresh air,
then went to the tiny fiat aud cooked
lunch. 1t was like holiday 10 Mary
Anne. She also found time to mend
and darn for Grandy and Jim.
"Jlm wishes he was In on our good
tines" Grandy often remarked; 'he
don't get home nights until seven" His
kindly eyes always wore a peculiar ex-
preston when he mentioned his son
and Mary Anne knew what was behind
his mind.
1--WE baked him n special little apple
pie for his dinner tonight" Mary Anne
said shyA: Il hope he likes pie
The Lamar register., 1917-06-27

Hes liked everything you've done
so far" Grundy told her. women
folks certainly do make home home"
1--WE mustn't think Of the time when
1 have to go back to the basement"
Mary Anne said with swift emotion
coloring her checks. "We're good pals
you and me and Chunks-ain't wey'
she demanded. II just can't bear to
think Of anyone else coming in here to
take care Of Chunks and you"
'What about Jimf' questianed
Grandy.
"Oh, Jim--Jim seems happy enough
taking care of himself" Mary Anne
said a trne wistfully.
That's just where you're wrong.
Grundy told her gently. "Jim's the
biggest baby of the lot. He's dyin' OF
love for you. Mary Anne, and he lacks
the courage to tell you. He thinks
you're an angel or something like
that"
81 aIn't no angel" Mary Anne snld
softly. "Me and Jim's goiu' to the
movies tonight. Maybe l can make him
know It," And the light in her eyes
promised well for Jlm's enlightenment.
Copyright. 1917. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Sy1dicHtey
The Lamar register., 1917-06-27
This Safely Removes Worms

Worms are 4 common diseisc of chill
dren and every mother should know
their symptoms. Sallow complexion,
with dark circles under eyes, irregular
bowel movement with stomach hard
or swollen, grinding teeth or itching
may mean that Kickapoo Worm Kill
er is needed at once. Il is a mildly
laxative remedy in candy tablet form
that children like. Kills and removes
the worms and lets the child grow
strong and healthy. At druggists, 25c
The Lamar register., 1917-06-27
sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism

The pain goes so quickly after you
apply Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic
pains, neuralgia, toothache, lumbago,
sprains, and it's so easy to use. 1t
quickly penetrates and soothes without
rubbing and is far cheaper and mere
effective than mussy plasters or oint-
ments.
Keep a bottle in the house and get
prompt relief, not only from all nerve
pains but from bruises, strains,
sprains, over-exercise and all external
aches. At your druggist, 25c, Soc,
S1.00.
The Lamar register., 1917-06-27
Anothsr Pathetic Elnure-

intellectually, man appears at hi,
worst while standing before a shop
window during a white goods sale
Toledo Blade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
es Hold of Nations Railroad Problem Blizzard Sweeps East
JAPAN PREPARES TO
CHECKMATE FOE
Unfair EAST

Chinese and japanese troops
are being prepared for possible
trouble in the Far East-particu-
larly Manchuria and SIberia-ae-
cording to dispatches reaching
Washington today.
The German menace Is keenly
felt there now. With the Bolshe-
wiki government apparently
throwing Russia under Berlin's
sway. the Chinese and Japanese
government feel the time is ap-
preaching when they may be
forced to act-providing the con-
sent Of the entente and America
can be secured.
Occupation OF portions Of ST.
IBERIA. particularly vladivostok, to
protect allied supplies, Is the os-
tensibIe motive impelling the
Japanese. Back Of this lies the
fear that Nippon may be too late
II Germany's intrigue Is not
checkmated In time.
Japanese transports are being
held in readiness. A large Chi
nese army already is in Nam
churia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
RAIL BR0THERHOODS LEAD
FIGHT FOR GOVERNMENT
OWNERSHIP OF LINES

There is a difference OF opinion in
Congress on how far McAdoo can go
before legislation must be passed to
give him powers. The Interstate
Commerce Commission and other legal
authorities say the President has all
the powers he needs. Senators and
Congressman, regarded as railroad au-
thorlties and lawyers of ability, say
legislation must be passed now to
give the President rights he already
has assumed in the matter.
But there will little time lost in
giving him anything he wants to eX-
pedite transportation. There are too
many communities suffering from
lack of ccal and other supplies who
expect help from Government railroad
control to warrant risk by any solon
in opposing the Presidents action.
The President will go before Con-
gress January 4 to outline what he
has done and what Legislation he
wants.
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and added that the incident showed
that the Tanning sis q man-of-war in
the best sense Of the term. wen disci-
plined and organized and ready for
immediate action" He concludes that
the credit for this must be given her
commander. He mentions as worthy
OF particular commendakIon LIeuten-
ant Henry, deck officer Of the Fan
ming; the coxswain who sighted the
periscope, and the CHIEF pharmacists
mate and coxswsin, who Jumped over
board to rescue the drowning German.
The British Admiral also commends
the prompt action of the Nicholson,
which completed the success Of Its sis
ter ship.
The British admiralty sent a telegram
to the commander-in-chief directing him
to express to the commanding officer,
officers, and men Of the Tanning its
high appreciation for their successful
action against enemy submarine
Vice Admiral Sims, commander Of the
American forces operating In European
waters. issued an order commanding the
officers and men OF the Tanning and
Nicholson. CoxswaIn Loomis was ad-
vanced to the next higher rating IN
recognition OF his vigilance In sighting
the periscope.
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CAPITAL OFFICER
COMMENDED FOR
U-DOAT CAPTURE

A Washington man. the executive
officer Of the United States destroyer
Tanning. was among those commend
ed for the capture OF a German sub
marine and the first submarine pris-
oners taken IN the war by Americans.
He 10 Lieut.. George Fort. son OF the
Assistant United States Treasurer,
George Fort, Of 2S17 Q street north
west Lieutenant Fort waE second in
command Of his ship. He Is 20 years
old and a graduate OF the western
High School OF the city.
Lieutenant Fort was graduated
from the Naval Academy In 1912 and
attached to the battleship Utah. He
served In this capacity for three
years. Last year he was promoted TO
the grade OF lieutenant Junior grade)
and this year received his lieuteu-
ancy.
He is the husband Of Edith Meoutde
Fort, a washington girl whom ne
married q year ago. Lieutenant Iogt
IL well known in Washington and -
very popular among navy officers.
Other officers and petty Officers
commended are:
Lieut.. A. s. Carpenter, commander.
New Brunswick. n, ].
Lieut.. Walter o. Henry, Murphys-
Lieut.. Junior Erade) Robert b Car
ney, Philadelphia.
Ensign John A. vincent. Chicago.
coxswain d. A Loomis, Faye, Aiehi-
gan.
Chief Pharmacists Mate Elzsr Har-
well. Scott Hill. Tenn
Coxswain Francis z. Connor, ma
tional naval volunteer. Jersey City.
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impossible or illegal under private
management, officials today saw the
greatest promise of McAdoo's success,
McAdoo conferred today with a
number OF railroad executives in re
gard to his ultimate plan OF control,
He will take no step until convinced
1t is the right one, he says. Matters
of rate adjustment, handling of rail
road securities, etc, are for the time
| being left as they stand.
Relief Is Big Problem.
In all Government departments and
at the Capital it was emphasized that
McAdoo's first efforts must be cen,
tered on relief work for the country
and for the army. The Senate coal
probe hearing developed testimony
from L. A. Sneed. head Of the Fuel
Administration distributing division,
that "the railroads as a result OF not
increasing their facilities commen-
surately with the growth of the coun-
try are now SO per cent deficient"
This was held to be some indication
OF McAdoo's problem.
Two hundred locomotives ordered
for Russia are now being held up and
can be changed for use on American
roads within two weeks, 1t is officially
stated. They will be used in event OF
Russia's making separate peace with
Germany.
Mr.. McAdoo personally is confident
of success. His order issued last
night directing all operating vice
presidents to make every possible
effort to- increase efficiency and 10
move traffic by the most convenient
and expeditions rdptes" was his first
trump card! Literally Interpreted, as
he intends that II shall be, it will
open the way for the use of every
ounce Of equipment and every foot Of
rail of the roads.
Rail Heads SuIEIng.
The next few days will determine
what measures OF support the Secre-
tary will receive from the railroad
workers. Some of the railroad presi-
dents admittedly are sulking. They
have all along declared that Govern
ment control would not work and they
are only half-hearted in their support
of McAdoo.
1t is likely that these men will not
remain long in their present posts, as
Railroad Director McAdoo's authority
is supreme and he will make short
work OF the sulkers even though they
are among the best-known railroad
presidents OF the country.
But these men are few. The ma
jority OF the executives believe that
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In the face of q blizzard which
swept the eastern States, Director
General McAdoo through his "oper-
ating board" of railroad executives
moved quickly today in the effort to
relieve freight congestion.
More locomotives were ordered from
Western lines to pull the Eastern
points out of their jam. Eighty en-
gines already have been transferred
into congested districts, and the board
is expediting movement Of twenty
two more.
Meanwhile McAdoo conferred his at
tention on the great need OF the ma
tion for prompt transportation Of
supplies. The board expects him to
recommend Immediately strict cur
tailment Of passenger traffic and
movement Of non-war products to
give the right of way to coal and
other supplies. McAdoo expects the
public to accept these changes as war
measures.
Developing Plans.
In belief that action is the first
necessity. McAdoo is letting other
problems rest until the congestion
begins to dissolve.
The war board OF executives met
throughout the day, developing plans
for pooling equipment, with the end
in view OF relieving communities suf-
ferfng from lack Of coal, congestion
at terminals, and other difficulties.
1t was explained that the board,
acting under control of McAdoo,
could take steps absolutely impos-
sible under the old regime where pri-
waite interests naturally injected
themselves despite the patriotism Of
the roads In this power to effect
eeonomies and revolutionary changes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
RED CROSS TELLS NAME
OF CAPTURED SAILOR

Through the American Red Cross,
the Navy Department was enabled to-
day to announce that Albert De Meilo
was the American seaman picked up
by the U-boat after the U. S. s. Jacob
Jones was toTpedoed--
Another seaman was made a pris-
oner by the submarine, but his name
was garbled IN transmission by cable.
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4U-BOATS TAKEN,
ONE SURRENDERS,
ANOTHER IS SUNK
Continued from First Page.)

day when, just about noon, a sub
marine was suddenly sighted.
Efforts were made to clear the
decks OF passengers, for whose safety
fear was felt in case the submarine
shelled the liner, but most refused to
go to their staterooms and stayed to
watch the battle. The liners first
shot missed its mark, but the second
raised a great cloud OF water and
the periscope disappeared.
Destroyers and a dirigible looked
for the U-boat without result. and
the ship continued its voyage, its gun
ners satisfied that they had sunk the
submarine or at least badly dam
aged 1t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
CHICAGO JURY TAKESUP
WILL IN MEANS CASE

CHICAGO. Dec. 2e.-In compliance
with State Attorney Hoyne's request.
the grand Jury today began investiga-
ting certain Transactions Of CASTOR b.
Means, who was recently acquitted at
Concord, N. C., OF connection with the
death OF Mrs. Maude A. King, rich
Chicago widow. whose business ad-
wiser he was.
The grand jury is probing charges
that Means forged the second will OF
James c, King.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
BAKERS TRAIN LATE
DESPITE U. S. CONTROL

Government operation OF the rail-
roads failed today to get Secretary
Of War Baker back to town from New
York in time to attend to his fore
noon business.
Slated to reach here at 7:30 a. m,
he was still somewhere enroute At
noon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
nRlTIsn ELYER KILLED.

FORT WORTH. Tex. Dec. "a
Lieut. r. Cuthbert. British flyer. II
dead today as the result Of an aero
plane accident Cuthbert's aeroplane
fell several hundred feet. and he was
Instantly killed. He came from St
Johns. N. B.
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DEATHS

SMlTH-On Friday, December IS, 1917, at 2
p. M, at Garfield Hospital, wILHELMINA
lnee Strickhardt), wife OF James p. Smith
Funeral from her late residence 3I2 Della
ware avenue northeast, on Monday, Decem-
Der 81, at p. m. Relatives and friends in
vited to attend. Interment in Prospect
Hin Cemetery. 50
SIMPSON-On Friday, December Is, 1871, At
her residence, The Claiborne Apartment SIS
II street northwest, ANNA NJ, beloved
daughter Of Mrs. Mary z. Simpson.
Funeral from Hindle's Chapel, Fifth and
II streets northwest, Monday. December 81
at $50 a. m, thence to st. Patrick's Church
where mass will be said at 3 a. m. Inter
ment at Mount Olivet Cemetery %
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RUSSIAN ship SHLKA
RELEASED AFTER PROBE

A PACIFIC PORT. Dec. 29.-The
Russian steamer Shilka. held here
for investigation of the charge that
the cargo contained ammunition for
the |. W. w. has been released. no
evidence Of plotting having been
found.
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Congress Did M yesterday IT
Explaining Preparedness in Modern War-The Wooden Fleet
Not Failure Paid for Knowing How Goal Admin
istratOr Gar6sRs Bottle Neck Problem" -Teegaphng for
Hoover
By W. v. BYARS.

ton, there may be about a tenth oil
it left, net, after paying war taxes
and etceteras. Whatever is left will
be for knowing how" since the
Government supplies the capital and
pays all expenses.
Admiral Bowles promised the
committee he would find out who
organized the company, and supply
the names of all concerned. 1t ap.
pears to have been organized rapidly
bv experts, encouraged by the pros
pect of Government aid, estimated at
total of $57,000,000. The commit
tees interest in companies which are
"grub-staked" or capitalized fol-
knowing how" is aroused and the
story is to be continued.
Federal Commissioner w. B. Col
yer and Distributor ]. A. Neal, OF
the coal service, appeared before the
Senate Committee on Manufactures
yesterday. Both gave difficulties of
transportation as the final explana-
ton Of coal shortage in the past.
Both concluded that all difficult
ties are about to be overcome in the
immediate future, now that the rail-
roads are fully. under Government
control.
Taking their testimony in connec-
ton with that of Coal Administra-
tor Garfield, the "bottle neck" de-
cides the difficulty in distributing
coal and everything else by railroads,
when it is needed, to those who
need it.
The "bottle-neck" is the place
where congestion takes place so that
the contents of the bottle cannot
get out. Drive in the cork of a bot
tie. When it stops the neck, the
overflow from the bottle is checked
TO a dribble. That is perhaps what
Doctor Garfield had in mind in using
the bottle neck metaphor In other
words, it is the terminal problem
The problem comes when all side.
tracks and terminals at central
points are so clogged that little or
nothing more can get in or out. Ii
has been problem for patience and
profanity for more than genera
ton. Quite often it has been
charged to Terminal Monopoly"
Whoever controls terminals controls
freight movement.
As Admiral Bowles is populariz-
ing psychology" Mr.. Neal explain
ed the psychology of coal shortage"
1t came because in the beginning
people were scared into it," by pre-
dictions that it would come. Such
predictions are usually explained as
part of the psychology of "bulling
the market" In that connection,
the committee spent most of the day
in trying to get at the logic of high
prices for coal when delivered and
moderate official prices when no
coal, or very little, could be had,
The subject was left open.
Through Chairman Reed. the Com
mittee on Manufactures sent Food
Administrator Hoover a telegram to
the Biltmore Hotel, New York, re-
questing his appearance on Wednes-
day, January 3, at 1890 o'clock a
M. He failed to appear as invited
yesterday. Pains were taken to put
on record facts intended to correct
the theory that the committee has
shown deliberate and unnecessary
disregard of the dignity Of the Food
Administration.