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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
HosTEssEs AT BRIDGE

Miss Madeline Johnson and Miss
Phoebe Tine of 7O3 Minnesota av-
enue entertained at auction bridge
last evening in honor of Miss Mabel
Walch of Minot, N. D., and Miss Lii
liam Hammond of Kalispel, Mont. At
a late hour dainty repast was
served by the hostesses. Those pres
ent were Misses Mabel Walch of Mi
not, NJ D., Lillian Hammond of Kali
ispel, Mont, Ida Bake, Marie 'Hor-
ner, Adelaide Gallagher, Ann Benda,
Susan Peckham, Edith Tilseth, and
Messrs. Oscar Nelson, Gregg Malone,
John Messe1t, W. P. Johnson, Wilfred
Laliberte, Oscar Erickson, V. Tillot
son, Minot, N. D., Louis Bottom of St.
Louis, Mo.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
FAREWELL PARTY

A farewell party was given in
honor of Miss Grace Fisher Thursday
evening at Christensen hall. The
hours were spent in dancing and
cards, after which lunch was served.
THE guests were Misses Myrtle Nc
Culloch, Fern Kidder, Beryl and
Isle Jarvis, Esther Johnson, Elsie
Edd, Jennie, Magma and Clara Tag
ley, Agnes Keihl, Margaret Stevens,
Josie Loe, Hazel Supry, Nora Ander-
son, Nettie Brink, Stella hilbert,
Laura Olson and May Clemens, and
Messrs. Raymond Jarvis, Anton and
Frank hilbert, Frank Kidder, Erwin
Tagley, Bob Erickson, Walter John
son, Howard Daugherty, John Strin-
lund, Harvey and Lawrence Supry
and Anton Brink.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure catarrhal deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by in
famed condition Of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube Ii
1naamed you have q rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when 1t Ia entirely
closed, Deafness Is the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever Many cases OF
deafness are caused by catarrh. which is
the blood on the mucous surfaces OF the
system
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine Cir
culars free. All Druggists 75c.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

Mrs. A. Smith, graduate nurse,
Sixth St. Phone 5O7. 31-222
Mrs. Carl Jurkovski of Turtle
River transacted business in the city
yesterday.
One of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken.-Adv. 14tf
Rev. J. H. Randall has returned
from Solway where he has been on
business.
Enamel your car with Black Shine.
For sale by P. Barnell.-Adv.
mo.-23
Mrs. Paul Foucault is on the sick
list, suffering from an attack Of la
grippe.
The Hotel of Character and Com
fort. Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis
ADV. d-3-1-17
MIDI EllLd Olultu VI 1A6OAd1u WdS
a between-train shopper in the city
Friday.
Attend the dance at Solway Sat-
urday evening, January 81. Music
by International Raggers. 3-127
Mrs. J. C. Smith of Leonard is the
guest of friends in the city for a few
days.
$4,000 to loan on farms. Dean
Land CO.-Adv. d71tf
I. G. Haycraft of Solway transacted
business in the city yesterday.
You'll enjoy The Radisson, Min
neapolis d3-1-l7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
sLE1GH1NG PARTY

Gladys Jester and Alice Cameron
entertained the boys and girls of the
seventh and eighth grades at a
sleigh ride party last evening. They
gathered at the home of Miss Gamer
on before the ride, and after the
sleigh ride went to the home of Miss
Ruby Morse on Dewey avenue where
the balance of the evening was spent
in dancing, music and games, after
which a dainty lunch was served.
The party was chaperoned by Miss
Josephine Loe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
SURPRISE PARTY

Miss Lottie French was given a
surprise party Wednesday night, the
occasion being her 18th birth ami
versary. The evening was spent in
cards, after which refreshments were
served. The self-invited guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. French, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Opsahl, Mrs. Bert Rodman
of .Akeley, Misses Ellen Neumann,
Lillian French, Beryl Jarvis, Flor
ence Grafton, Margaret Stevens,
Messrs. John Neumann, Willis Rod
man, Leo ,Opsah1 and Maurice OPP
sahl.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
FUNERAL IS HELD

The funeral of George Ostrander,
who died Tuesday, January 20, after
a long illness, was held yesterday in
the Methodist church, Rev. B. D.
Hanscom officiating. Interment was
in Greenwood cemetery. Mr.. Ostran-
der was we'll known in this city and
vicinity, having lived here for the
past ten years or more. A number
of out-of-town people from Akeley
and Wadena were present at the
funeral
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
Coming Events

St. Paul. Winter sports carnival,
|, Jan. 27-Feb. 3.
Former Governor J. Frank Hanley
OF Indiana, third number lyceum
course, auspices Woman's Study club,
Jan. 80.
County commissioners meet Feb
ruary 10.
City election, February 20.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of expressing
our sincere thanks and appreciation
to the many kind friends and neigh
bors for the numerous courtesies ex-
tended us during our recent bereave-
ment, in the death of our beloved
husband and father. Also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. George Ostrander,
Olive Martin and husband.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

Melba Beauty Parlors: Room 8,
O'Leary-Bowser Bldg. Shampooing,
manicuring, face massage, treatment
for sore feet. Headquarters for
Melba preparations. Make your ap-
pointments early. Office phone $40;
home phone SO. Open evenings and
Sundays by appointment only.-Adv.
1213tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

Jay.
The pretty sentiment which &C
companies a gift of fowers-admira-
ton, love, tender regard-these
Kings make flower as greatly priced
as a Jewel. So take even a single
rose home to some dear one, not for
its intrinsic value, but for your In
ner feelings which it manifests.
ELLIOT, FLORIST-Adv. 1227tf
Miss Jane Edgar of Warren,
Mimi, who has been the guest Of
Mrs jeanette Clark of this city for
the past three weeks, has returned
to her home.
Lutte fisk supper. The men of the
First Scandinavian Lutheran church
will give a real "Lutefsk" supper
in the church basement, Wednesday,
Jan. 81, between the hours of S and
s p. m. Then remember the ''lefse'
which will go with it will be of the
real Norwegian kind. 1-l27
Your visit to the Twin Cities will
be more enjoyable if you stop at this
Famous Hostelry. Excellent Cuisine.
Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis, Mime
sofa. 400 rooms-275 at $3.50 to
s2.5O.-Adv. d3-1-17
Miss Fisher has been guest at
the home of her grandparents for the
past three weeks and will leave for
her home at Duluth tonight.
You will find more of the leading
people of Minnesota registered at the
Radisson, than at any other hotel in
the Twin Cities-Adv. d3-1-17
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Johnson had
as their dinner guest last evening,
Arthur Rather of Brainerd, travel
ing auditor for the NJ. & I.
H. H. Crowell, who has been the
guest of his brother, Judge A. M.
Crowell, for the past ten days, left
yesterday for Nevis Mimi.
E. 2. Mark and Wallipie will be at
Pogue's old barn, Wednesday, Janu-
airy 81, with a carload of work horses
and mules which they will offer for
sale. 6-131
DR.. ]. T. Tuomy will leave this eve
ming for Chicago and Ann Arbor.
Mich, where he will attend special
clinics for ten days.
Heavy firm knit eight-ply white
wool hockey caps for carnival wear
CSC. More high top moccasins for
ladies just came in $3.50. Tropp-
mans. l-l27
Mrs. Bert Rodman of Akeley,
Mimi, was the guest of her son, VIII
lis Rodman, of this city this week.
Lester Knapp and Earle Riley
spent Wednesday evening at Cass
Lake, the guests of friends.
have place left for about two
students. You had better arrange
for your six weeks course at once; SIS
down and SIS per week. Woman's
Institute. Phone 186-W. 1-127
Miss Douris and Miss Goldie
Krahn of Lavinia were the guests
of Bemidji friends today.
OF course there will be all kinds
of good things to eat at the annual
mems supper at the First Scandina-
Wan Lutheran church, Jan. 81.
Watch for the menu. 1-127
George Cyr left this morning for
N. B., via Montreal, Ri
Were and DuLoup.
Spirella corsets. Residence ser
vice. Flexible, unbreakable bonfng.
Julia Nelson, GIG Miss. Ave. Phone
S1O-J. 6-127
Mrs. r. w. Radspenner of Turtle
River was a between-trafn visitor in
the city Friday.
: HAYDEN SCHOOL OF MUSIC i
Telephone S16-W L
!: Miss Evans, Vocal Dept. L
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

Mrs. r. w. Radspenner of Turtle
River was between-trafn visitor in
the city Friday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

Spirella corsets. Residence ser
vice. Flexible, unbreakable boning.
Julia Nelson, GIG Miss. Ave. Phone
81O-J. 6-127
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

Rev. Osmund Johnson, pastor Of
the First Scandinavian Lutheran
church, went to Cypress this morn
ing where he will hold services to-
morrow, returning to the city Mon
day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27
Personals and
Newsy Notes

Fred Cutter and Helmer Kittleson
returned this morning from Clear
brook where they played for a mas
querade dance last evening.
One block west Of toboggan slides
Rich Studio, 20 10th St. Phone
STOW. Quality portraits. Kodak
rolls developed 10c; prints SC. DBL
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

You'll enjoy The Radisson, Min
neapolis.-Adv. d3-1-l7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

I. G.. Haycraft of Solway transacted
business in the city yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

$4,000 to loan on farms. Dean
Land Co.-Adv d71tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

The pretty sentiment which &C.
companies a gift of fowers-admira-
ton, love, tender regard-these
hings make flower as greatly priced
as a jewel. So take even a single
rose home to some dear one, not for
it's intrinsic value, but for your in
ner feelings which it manifests.
ELLIOT, FLORIST-Adv. 1227tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

George Cyr left this morning for
Edmonston, N. B., via Montreal, Ri
Were and DuLoup.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

Lester Knapp and Earle Riley
spent Wednesday evening at Cass
Lake, the guests of friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-27

Mrs. J. C. Smith of Leonard is the
guest of friends in the city for few
DAYS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12

Thanksgiving and can't get home,
wonder If we had good dinner in
camp. SO | am sending you our
menu. You can see that A Company
hidn t suffer.
I've arc getting pretty tired Of
camp, but am glad to say that A Com
pany has very little sickness, and
none OF the Walhalla boys are In the
hospital.
"Our Thanksgiving menu was as
follows:
Roast turkey.
Cranberry sauce, Dressing,
Stuffed and plain olives,
Sweet mixed pickles,
Rice. Crazy,
Hot rolls and butter,
Candied Creamed
Sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes,
'Macaroni pie,
Hot chocolate, Saline crackers,
Fruit gelatine,
Pound cake, Mince meat pie,
Oranges, Bananas, Apples,
Grapes, Raisins,
Cigars.
After dinner mints.
wishing all our people hack
home many happy returns of this
great National Holiday, remain,
Most cordially yours,
"Chas. w. Pitchford,
Mess Sefgt. Co. A, 11Sth Infantry"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
FOR SALE BY
AUTO REPAIR COMPANY,
LIBERTY, S. @.

through long business dealings with
the people Of the upper counties OF
this State. But he keeps his name
and his business before the public
lest they forget Advertising helps
such business, keeps it before those
who know of it and brings others to
inquire Of the firms patrons, adding
new customers to the list.
Advertising has never made" a
business successful that did not merit
success, but advertising is one OF the
greatest-if not the greatest-aids
to the total success OF any meritori-
GUS business. That is why.The Globe
Optical Company, OF Greenville, ad-
vertises extensively and that is why
this firms success Is marked as al
most phenomenal. Advertising un-
doubtedly helps the business that
helps itself; itrhurts any business
that seeks it's aid for the purpose Of
misleading the public.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
COnerOss Local Notes.

COneross, Dec. 3.-Special Rev.
l.. II. Raines filled his appointments
here Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Ollie and Nina Abbott were
guests OF Miss Sue Annie Todd, Of
Central, several days last week.
The Misses Alexander, Of Coneross,
and Mrs. Grover Hubbard, Of Rich
land. accompanied Brunis Alexander
on business trip to Anderson one
day last week.
Mrs. Maggie Robins and daughter,
Miss Anda, OF Walhalla, visited at
the home, Of Mrs. II. J. Hesse and
family last week.
Misses Lena Abbott, Corina and
Myrtle Dilworth, who are attending
school at Westminster, spent the
weekend at their respective homes.
The Westminster school closed on
Wednesday for Thanksgiving. They
returned to Westminster Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. w. O. Alexander is spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
Alexander, Of Westminster. Mrs. A.
NJ. Alexander Is suffering with grip.
We hope she may soon be ln again.
r w. Abbott has been in Anderson
for several days attending court,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
LIFT ALL or IT GO!

The General Government has ask ed
the authorities OF South Carolina If
there is any authority by which IL
quors coniscated by the State can be
turned over to the United States Gov
ernmcnt for use in the manufacture
OF explosives. or iot other war pur-
poses.
We see no reason whatsoever why
this means OF disposing Of conhscat-
ed liquors should not be hailed as Il
welcome variation from the present
plan OF destruction Of it. Let the
shcriffs Of the various counties Of the
State begin at once to conserve" the
liquors confiscateu from law viola
tors. The damned stuff has killed
enough good Americans already: now
let's put 1t to the excellent use OF
alaughtering our enemies.
And 1t might not be necessary to
convert the liquors into munitions
and explosives. We might arrange
some means by which we could get
the raw material' into the hands
mouths and bellies OF our enemies on
the battlefield. If this "white
lightning didn't kill ,em, then we
could rest assured that they are
bomb immune and shcll-proof, death
defying and hell-proof. Let's give 1t
to 'em in one shape or another.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
WAI,HALIA, s. e.:
WEDNESDAY,, DEC. IL, 1917.
GEIsAIAN rs or COMPANY &.

We have received the following
tribute to the German citizens of
Wnlhaila who were members OF Com
pany c, Orr's Regiment Of Rifles. in
the service Of the Confederate States
Of American during the War Between
the States. This little tribute Is sent
us by John w. Cannon, Of Salem, who
was a mcber Of this famous company
and regiment. All OF these old Ger
man members Of the command have,
we believe. passed to their reward,
II. Louis Brandt having but recently
"answcrcd the final roll cau.' 1t
was the death OF Mr.. Brandt, long
time friend and c0mradc OF Mr..
Cannrn, that brought to mind the
German members Of Orr's Regiment,
and he sends this little tribute to
the memory Of those men who
proved their worth and loyalty to
thcNConfcderacy. MIR. Cannon's let
ter follows:
Salon, S. c.. Dec. 3, 1917.
editor Keowec Couricr Please
permit me to use Il small space to pay
q just tribute to the German citizens
Of Walhalla who served so we'll the
cause OF the Confederacy These
good men served in the ranks hon
orably and valiently from 1861 to
lSG5, and the names that | recall are
those Of German citizens OF Walhalla
who joined Company C, Orr's Rcgi-
ment. These them young men were
among the prominent inhabitants Of
the little town Of Walhalla. They
were all good, law-abiding. industri-
GUS citizens. All have. | believe.
hcen called to their reward and now
rest under the shade Of the trees on
the other side Of the river
German Members Co. &.
John Cruise, John Knee, John An
sci, Mencke Bulwinkle. John KirkoGf;
Fred Bischoff, John Glauss. William
Korbcr. John lluskamp. Henry Hus-
kamp, Louis Brandt, George Bickel.
Chas. Neighbour, William Owens, Will
liam llesse, Gus Brennecke, Henry
NonHadcln. Fred Trapier
"All Of those German boys belong
ed to Company G, Orr's Regiment of
Rifles. They did their full duty as
soldiers, and all were liked by the
members Of the company and regi-
ment My mind often recalls these
gallant men, and |. along with others
Of their comrades. honor their men,
Ory for the worth OF the men both as
citizens and soldiers Of THE Lost
Cause. Respectfully,
John w. CannOn.
"Sergt. Co. c. Orr's Regt., C.S.A.'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
Fiery Eczema and Skin Eruptions
Readily Yield to This Old Remedy

This wonderful remedy Is without an
equal as a blood purifier, being prob
ably the Oldest blood medicine on the
market. 1t has been sold by drug
gists for fifty years.
You are invited to write to-day
for complete and full advice as to
the treatment of your own case. Ad-
dress, Chief Medical Adviser, Swift
Specific Co.. Dept. II Atlanta, Ga.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
THANKSGIVING AT SEWER.

The Courier Is in receipt Of the
Scrgt. Chas. w. Pitchford, Of Camp
Sewer, Greenville. The letter was
unavoidably crowded out last week:
Camp Sewer, Nov. 20, 1917.
Editor Keowee Courier and Staff:
AS yon know, we are quarantined for
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
Files Suit for $4,000.

Washington, Nov. 3O.--Aaron P.
Prioleau, who says he was a contest
ant for a seat in the House of Repre-
sentatives from the First South Caro-
lima District for the Sixty-third Con-
gress, has filed suit in the District of
Columbia Supreme Court to recover
$4,000 damages from South Trim
BILE, clerk of the House. Prioleau
declares he lost two years pay Of
member Of Congress and the cost of
taking testimony, to substantiate his
claim. Through his attorneys the
plaintiff says he sent the testimony
and his claim Of contest to the clerk,
and alleges that Clerk Trimble neg
lected to have papers printed and
presented to the committee on cleo
tions, and as a result his opponent,
Richard S. Whaley, drew the salary
and emoluments Of the office.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
Successfully used for fifty years.

Eczema and similar skin troubles
come from a disordered, impure con-
dition of the blood, and they can
only be cured by giving the blood a
thorough cleansing. and removing
from it all traces Of impurity.
This is why S. S. S. has been used
SO successfully in hundreds of cases
Of Eczema and other skin eruptions.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo ouinine. It stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure.
Il. W. GROVES signature on each box. soc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12

Hoist screws at each corner ope-
rated by an electric motor raise the
body Of new siX-ton automobile
coke truck to a height Of 10 feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-12
HAVE COLOR IN YOUR CHEEKS
BE Better Looking Take
Give Tablets

IF yeur skin is ycllow-complexion
palld-tonguc coated appetite poor
sou have bad taste IN your mouth
lazy no-good tccilug-yuu should take
Olive Tablets
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets sub
zl-a-e for calomel-Wcre prepared by
Dr Edwards after II years OF study
with his patients.
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are 4
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil You win know them by their
olive color.
To have . clear. pink skin. bright eyes
no plnplcs, feeling Of bgoyancy like
childhood days you must get at the cause.
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver and bowels Ike calomcl-yet have
no dangerous after effects
They start the Bile and overcome con
s-ra.ion- That's why millions Of boxes
are sold annually at Toe and pc per
boz. al druggists. take one or two
nightly and note the pleasing results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-12

Beware the Cold
Storage Egg3 n his
work on food and dieteuCs
Doctor Robert Hutchinson
says. the absence Of carbo-
hydrates prevents eggs
from being in any sense n
complete food. This refers
to the fresh egg the egg
with a clean bll1 IF health
What would the Doctor
say Of the modern cold
storage egE7 At present
prices two eggs cost ten
cents and the egg is not
a complete food Some
thing must Be eaten with II
to supply the needed carbo-
hydrates. Two Shredded
Wheat Biscuits, with cream
or milk, make a complete.
perfect meal at a cost of
four or FIVE cents. Made at
Niagara Fails, TT. IT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-12

Oak Grove United saytcrisn-
tuesday, aItoruaon n as tho Junior
FH. meet ~.ta RE-. U 4. Nr.If.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-27
TWO BALKAN CITIES
SWEPT BY FLAMES
Half of Salonica Destroyed;
One-Fourth of Monastir
Fired by Shells.

LONDON, Aug. 27.-More than halt
the walled city of Salonica, occupied
by Entente troops. and one fourth of
Monastir. in Serbia, were destroyed by
fire Saturday.
Bulgarian bombardment is given as
the cause of the Monastir conflagra.
ton. The Serbian Press Bureau saya
1000 shells were fired. although
there was no reason for bonn bard.
rie ent. as no fighting was i'm progress"
Women and children were collected
and taken to the rear.
The cause of the Salonica fire is
not given in dispatches received here.
Eighty thousand persons who were
made homeless were being removed
to neighborins villages last evening
The fire is now under control The
rumber Of fatalities is said to be
Small.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-27
RUI Err OF AUSTRIA
STRONG FOR PEACE
Ir -pired Press Calls Him Main
stay of Movement to End
the War.

STOCKHOLM. Aug. 27.-ACcord!ng
to credible views CLEANED in authOria
tive Austrian circles here. Kaiser Kar'
must be regarded as the soul of the
central powers peace offensive, and
the conviction is expressed that he
viii keep up the agitation with all
the means at his disposal regardless
Of public opinion in germany or in en-
elnY countries.
This view is confirmed by the tr.h
utes to him on his first birthday as
ruler appearing in the inspired Aus
tr.an press The article features him
as the foremost champion of peace
among the rulers Of the warning ma
tions. The Freve Presses says:
He has won the sympathies of the
whole people because Of the earnes.-
ness with which not permitting him
se'f to be side-traCked by minor con
siderations he has made himself the
center point of the European peace
policy Even his sharpest opponents
in enemy countries have had to take
him seriously and the popular fer.
ment among the entente nations has
become a sure harbinger of the fu-
ture. Ka ser Kar' has the leadership
in the peace question. God preserve
the kaiser, and grant us peace"