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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11
Helix Schools Opened
Monday; Small Increase
{ East oregonian Specially

HELIX, Sept. IL. School opened
Monday by Prof. w. w. Drew and as
sistants with SO in the grades and IL
in high school, a small increase over
last year. There are several pupils to
attend when work is finished.
20 Helix people attended the funer-
al of Mrs. George Clay at Pendleton
Monday. Rev. F. Grant Herman,
pastor of the Christian church preach
ed the funeral sermon. Mrs. Clay
was formerly resident of Helix and
had many friends here.
Roy Davidson will leave in a few
days to again attend school in Eu-
gene.
Miss Myrtle Herman is home from
spending the summer with her sister
Mrs. Ed Ringel at Lacrosse.
Isaac Bledsoe is home from Wa
peto, Wn.
Frank C. Barber is expected home
from Portland today.
Mrs. Eliza Kyser left Sunday for
her home in Starbuck.
The Girls Honor Guard met at the
Hutchinson home Friday last.
Cliff .Bannister was a Holdman Wis
itor here Saturday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11
WilfOrd COrIey, Gurdane,
Is Called to the COlOrs
(East oregonian Specially }


GURDANE, Sept. 11.-Charles Ely
made a business trip to Pilot Rock
last week.
Mrs. Piquet of Willamette valley
arrived here last Tuesday to visit with
her daughter, Mrs A. D. Hileman and
family for an indefinite time.
Guy French and family of Butter
Creek were visitors at Pilot Rock one
day last week.
Susan Corley and her son, Wilford
left for Milton last week for a few
days visit with relatives. Wilford
was called recently for the army and
left the 10th for Seattle.
F. Hartshorn and D. Hileman made
a business trip to Pilot Rock last
week.
Mrs. Chas. Ely and Mrs. William
Corley attended the Red Cross meet
ing held at Pilot Rock last week. The
many workers of the Red Cros are
all busy knitting and all who do not
do knitting are willing to learn.
Mrs. George Taylor has been very
sick the past week but is some better
at present.
Tom Enright, who is working for
Frank Jones. came up Sunday, going
on to the mill at the Big Potts for a
load of lumber.
Earl Simonton of Adams was vis-
itor at Gurdane last week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11
La Toilette FamiIy's
Arrival Unknown

POMONA. Cal Sept. lit is
learned today that Senator Robert La
Toilette, of Wisconsin. with his fam
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11
Ukiah People Enjoy
Reels of War Films
tEast oregonian speolal. )

UKIAH, Sept. 11.--Rain fell all
Sunday night, which stopped haying
and threshing for few days. Show
ers again Monday evening.
VIII Hinton and wife of Range
were in town saturday on business,
returning home Sunday.
Miss Myrtle QUAINT and Miss Agnes
Scroggins of Alba, left Sunday for Pi-
lot Rock. where they win attend high
school during the winter.
Mrs, Bert Keeney of Dale, was a
guest at the Ukiah hotel from Friday
until Monday.
Mrs. Edna Allison left Sunday for
Bridge creek for few days visit
with her mother. Mrs. William
Meengs.
The moving picture show Saturday
night was appreciated by large au-
dienee. Seven reels of war pictures
were given. which was followed by a
dance. Good music was furnished by
Fred Grooms and Bert Keeney of
Dale. .
Mat Jones, Felix Johnson and Willie
Casey of Range, were in town Sunday
night on business.
Mrs. Tom Ledgerwood and chill
dren, returned Sunday night from a
ten days visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Dern of Alba.
Clyde Helmick of Bridge creek was
in town Monday on business.
Tillman Kirk was taken to Pendle-
ton Tuesday afternoon for medical
treatment, supposed to be suffering
from an attack of appendicitis,
Mrs. Vance Blackwell OF Long
Creek, was guest at the Ukiah hotel
over Sunday on her return from Port
land where she had been with her
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11
Teachers May Resign
Thirty Days Before
Opening of School

SALEM, Sept. 11.-If teacher re-
signs her contract prior to 80 days
before the opening of school it is le-
gal. according to an opinion given by
the attorney general to r. l. tieator,
district attorney for Umatilla county.
Under the school laws, if teach
er resigns a contract to teach, less
than 80 days before tn opening of
school. if the school board refuses to
accept the resignation the teachers
certificate will be cancelled unless
she fulfills her contract.
District Attorney Keater cited a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11
Conference Sends New
Minister to Athena
(East oregonian Special. }

tEast UItSOHIdn ppttIdIJ
ATHENA. sept. 11.-As a result Of
the appointments given out at the
Methodist conference which was held
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11

case where teacher submit ed her
resignation prior to 80 days before
the opening of school and then signed
contract with another school board.
The first board refused to accept the
resignation and sought to hold the
teacher to her contract. and the Sec
ond board also refused to accept a
resignation and release the teacher.
According to the attorney generals
opinion, the teacher was within her
rights when she submitted the first
resignation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11

at Pendleton, Rev. w. S. Glelser, the
Athena pastor will go to Echo. w.
A. Pratt will be his successor.
Henry Koepke and daughter Dor
othy will leave soon for California.
where Mrs. Koepke is receiving nod
iCal treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. NJ. Sh:gley were in
PendIeton Saturday. 90
DR.. s. E. Sharp is reported to be
improving. He returned last week
from st. Marys hospital where ne
spent a, few days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11
ITALIANS BLOW UP FOE NUM-
TIONS.

ROME, Sept. 1I.--A number OF To-
cal successful engagements are re-
ported by the italian war office CONF
munique. Towards DossocasinO It is
reported hostile attacks failed with
losses. In AIana Basin we rnided the
enemy, putting "a detachment 10 flight,
killing some and taking some I,Fison-
eIs without loss TO ourselves.
While accommodating towards Zug-
Hatorta VIC blew up a. enemy munl-
ton depot.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11
West Front Marks Time
RY WILLIAM PHILLIP sIMMs

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
PARIS. Sept. 11.-Through most
terrific rains since the fighting began
last March the allies today are not
ceasing to batter the Germans. They
are harrassing them everywhere from
Diximude TO Rheims: nevertheless
operations are steadily slowing down.
Belgians, British. French and Ameri-
cans are smuggling up closer to their
former lines. If rains and mud con-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-11

lily, has been living quietly here since
Friday. 1t is understood he has
rented quarters In San Diego where
he will go soon in the interest of his
sons health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
CAN'T HAVE Them
German Colonies Must Never
Be Restored.
Would Be Crime to Natives,
Says BalfOur.

London, Sept 16.-In his address to-
day voicing his personal view that
such a conference as Austria Hungary
suggested in its peace note would be
useless. Foreign Secretary Balfour cx-
pressed his opposition to the return to
Germany of her naval bases in various
parts Of the world.
Germany" said Mr.. Balfour, sis go
ing to insist upon the return of her
colonies. Here again is a point upon
which there can be no nlisunderstar J.
ing. Germany stands on one side and
we on the other. I say it is impossi-
Bile to coficeiye that any conversations
can bridge over a difference so deep,
or to restore to the power of Germany
those unhappy populations she mis-
used, or give back to Germany control
over those naval bases which can give
her contro1 of the means of communi-
cation, not only between the British
empire. but between the civilized ma
tionS of the world"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
TO RETREAT AGAIN
Germans May Fall Back on
Lorraine Front.
Enemy Is Burning Towns
Along the MOselle.

American Army Headquarters in
Lorraine, Monday. Sept. 16.-Eviderce
is accumulating that the enemy in
tends Withdrawing behind the linden
burg line in Lorraine If he is pressed
any further. He is burning towns
along the Moselle.
Took Divisions Artillery.
Prisoners taken report that the en-
tire artillery OF the 31st German divi-
sion was captured in the American
operation on this front.
The diviSioA that was used to bear
the brunt of the attack in the Lunge
In the salient east of st. Mihiel It ap-
pears was the 35th Austrian division.
1t was ordered to maintain a holding
action until all the German troops
were withdrawn. In consequence of
this it suffered very heavy losses, es-
pecially in prisoners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
WORK OR FIGHT
Garfield Stands Pat on Penn
sylvania Mine Decision.
Strikers Must Either Dig Coal
or Dig Trenches.

Washington, Sept. 17.-Fue1 Ad-
ministrator Garfield today is ready to
back UP his refusal to treat with strik-
ing anthracite miners in Pennsylvania.
If the strike continues, means similar
to those used by President Wilson in
dealing with striking Bridgeport NUM-
ton workers may be resorted to. Such
possible action is seen in GarfieId's
message to James Matthews, president
of the United Mine Workers for dis
trict No. 9, notifying him that the
miners will be held personally and
strictly responsible
Doctor Garfield further added that
drastic action will be taken. if it Is
found necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
FILES A CONTEST
i. A. Graham VIII Claim Su.
preme Court Nomination.
He Asserts County Ballots Gave
Burch Advantage.

Contest proceedings against Justice
Rousseau A. Burch of the state su-
preme court were filed with the state
canvassing board today by A. A. Gra-
ham of Topeka. On the face of re-
turns, Justice Burch defeated Graham
for the. Republican nomination for
supreme court justice in the recent
state wide primaries. Violation of the
state law in printing ballots is the
basis of Graham's contest charge.
Returns showed Justice Burch won
a denomination by a scant 1000. Now
Graham seeks to have returns from
a number Of counties thrown out on
the claim that the manner in which
names appeared on the ballot gave
advantage and secured for him the
denomination.
Would Thow Out Saline County.
One of the counties which Graham
seeks to have thrown out in the count
of supreme court justice votes is Sa-
line county, Justice Burch's home.
Graham's petition, which was filed
with ]. T. Botkin, secretary of state
and secretary of the state canvassing
board, recites that each candidate was
entitled to first place on the ticket in
his proportionate share of counties.
The distribution OF counties is based
on the total vote of the previous cleo
ton.
The Topeka man, however, recites
that in a number of counties where
his name should have appeared first
on the ballot, that he was given last
place. County clerks. he asserts, GER
titled names of candidates alphabet
ical1y rather than in the order directed
by the secretary of state.
Delay May Affect Contest.
In Saline and other counties Gra-
hams name would have appeared first
on the primary ballot under the Sec
retary of states designation. Loss
of this position, Graham charges,
caused him to fose many votes and
the nomination. For that reason he
asks that all counties where names of
candidates were not properly certi-
fled, be eliminated from the returns.
This action would give Graham the
nomination.
No action looking to a contest had
been filed with the state ssing
board when it canvassed returns
August 20. Whether Graham has
lost his rights thru delay is a ques-
tion to be determined by the state
board and probably by the court. The
question of a reconsideration of the
primary returns as affecting supreme
court justice will be presented in a
few days. The board is composed OF
the governor. secretary of state, state
auditor. state treasurer and attorney
general
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
ONLY ONE SPOONFUL
That Is Sugar Limit for All Purposes
To9ether at One Meal.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 17.-Only one
spoon of sugar can be served at one
meal in public eating houses in Kan
sas, according to an official statement
given out today
Complaints reached the food admin
istration that many hotels and restau-
rants were serving an envelope of SUI
gar with each cup full of coffee.
Eating Houses May Have Trouble.
I'm order to keep within the allow
ance of two pounds for 80 meals
served says the statement, I'VE rec
ommend the limited portion of not
more than two half Jumps or one tea
spoonful of sugar be served to one PEI
son at any meal. This quantity is to
take care of coffee, cereal or fruit or
all of them, provided the patron or
ders the three. Eating houses desir-
Gus of keeping on serving sugar should
follow this rule.
No Sugar With Second Cup.
"a too liberal service of sugar is
apt to be regarded as evidence that a
public eating place or club has too
much sugar in its possession and may
lead to its supply being cut off alto
gether.''
When asked if it was permissible to
serve an extra envelope of sugar with
an extra cup of coffee, the head of the
sugar division said, No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
FIVE NEGROES HANGED
Men Who Participated in the Hous-
ton Race Riots Last Year.

San Antonio. Septa 17-The five
negroes whose sentences to death were
pronounced by court martial which
tried them for participation in the
Houston riot and whose sentences
were approved by President Wilson,
were hanged at Fort Sam Houston at
daybreak this morning. No civilians
were allowed to witness the execu-
tions. which were carried thru with
great secrecy.
Those who paid the death penalty
were all members of Company 1 of
the Twenty-fourth infantry They
were: Privates Babe Collier, Thomas
Mcdonald, Joseph Smith, James Rob-
inson and Albert D. Wright
Convicted at Court Martial.
The men were convicted at a court
martial conducted in October. 1917. at
which Brig Gen. George K. Hunter
was president.
Ten other members of the Twenty
fourth who were sentenced to be
hanged by the court martial were
granted a Communication of sentence to
life Imprisonment by President Wilson
They were taken to Fort Leavenworth
prison this morning to begin serving
their sentences. They are members
of 1, K and M companies of the
Twenty-fourth infantry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
our PEACETERMS
ARE we'll KNOWN
ASSERTS WILSON
America Will Stand for No Sc
cret Conference.
Austria Can Have Peace When
ever She Wants 1t.
ON TERMS WILSON HAS STATED
Prompt Answer to Hun CamOu-
flage Move.
Further Insincere Offers Are
Expected Soon.
ON TERMS WILSON HAS STATED
Further Insincere Offers Are
Expected Soon.

Washington, Sept. 17.-Germany's
latest peace offensive has been
smothered. That was how official
Washington today generally regarded
President Wilson's summary refusal
to join an Austrian "get together"
peace council.
The speed and brevity of the answer
are regarded here as calculated to de-
lay the Teuton maneuvering consid-
erabIy 1t is assumed that Germany
or her tool, Austria, will make further
insincere peace efforts later.
President Wilson's reply saying
fatty that our terms are well known
and hence that no conference can be
held, is the shortest document this
government has issued in diplomatic
correspondence. 1t was made public
only a half hour after the official
Austrian proffer had been presented
to Secretary of State Lansing. This is
a record for both hrevity and speed.
No Secret Council.
The purpose behind the course was
to set an example for all the other
allies, to still any pacifist comment in
this country and to show Germany
that this country is nowise bluff
3 u
until its terms are acceptable. 1t
meant, in plain language, that if Aus
tria wanted to accept Wilson's terms
notably those of last January, she had
a chance any time, but that she could
not get a secret council, and she could
not place the burden of responsibility
for continued war upon the allies.
The effect within Germany and Aus
tria is likely to be the reverse of what
the Teutons hoped.
They APPARENTLY planned to use a re-
lection to bolster up their armi- - wan
ing morale on the plea that this is a
war of self-defense, with the oppon-
ent bent on destruction of Germany.
Wilson, however, robbed the central
powers of this plea. for he said that
he had spoken candidly in the past
and that his terms then are his terms
now.
Wilson's Terms.
These terms would restore Belgium,
rob Germany of her stolen gains in
Russia, right the wrong done in
Alsace-Lorraire, give small nations the
right of self-d avoid pun
tive indemnities or annexations, es-
tablish a world peace league and free
the universe of detrimental influences
that could hereafter disrupt world
peace.
America proposes to fight on. And
having abandoned all hope of a ne
gotiated peace, she will throw four
million men into the struggle next
year to gain military victory from
which she and her allies can dictate
the Wilson terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
SerbianS and French Push on
Against Bulgars.
Greeks Advance Three Miles on
19-Mile Front.
SERBS BACK ON NATIVE SOIL
The Allies Capture 5000 Pris-
Oners and "a Cannon.
Bulgarian Units Have APP
peared on French Front.


In Macedonia, the allied forces con-
tinue their offensive against the Bull
'garians with success. Important posi-
tions have been taken and more than
5000 prisoners captured.
So successful was the first thrust of
the Serbian and French troops in the
Sokol region of the Macedonian front
that the attacking front has been ex-
tended to more than twelve miles, on
which the allies have advanced north
ward moro than five miles. Several
series of ridges have been given up
by the Bulgarians who's also have lost
the village of Gradeshnitsa. A Jugo-
slav division is fighting with the allies
and has reached the important height
of Kodak, northeast of Sokol. The
allied movement, apparently, is aim
ed at the clearing of the Vardar valley
and the threatening, or capture. of
Prilep, an important railway junction
and supply base north of Monastir:
The Bulgarian war office admits that
the allies have progressed in the
mountain region east of Monastir. but
says they suffered heavy losses. A
Serbian official statement says the al
lied losses have been quite small.
London, Sept. 17.-Serbian and
French troops continued the offensive
in Macedonia and have progressed
more tndH i've nlles, dccorulnS TO a
Serbian official statement received
here. The advancing allies have occu-
pied an important series of ridges.
The allied troops have captured
more than 5000 prisoners and twenty
four guns Their casualties have been
slight.
The allies won ground on a front of
more than twelve miles and have
taken the village of Gradeshnitza.
twenty miles east of Monastir. A
Jugo-Slav division is fighting with the
Serbs and French and has reached
Kozian, the most important position
in the region of the offensive.
Greek Troops Advance.
Athens. Sept. 17.-Greek troops
have advanced from two to three miles
on a nineteen-mile front in the Struma
Lake Doiran, capturing several vii
lagos. according TO dispatch from
Salonika today.
The attack was a complete surprise
The Greeks lost only two officers and
ten men, while the Bulgarian losses
were extremely heavy.
The French attacked and captured
Vetrinik. Dobropolje and Sokol, three
vitality important moul tain positions
which the Bulgarians had been forti.
flying for two years.
Back on Serbian Soil.
Washington. Sept. 17.-The whole
Serbian army is united and on Serbian
soil now as a result Of the Dobro.
Pole victory against the Bulgars
This victory gave the second Serf
army a ch;--..e it had struggled Ions
to obtain. and it robbed the Bulgar.
of positions which they had helt
tenaciously for more than two years
Bulgars on West Front.
Amsterdam, Sept. 17.-Bulgariaf
regiments have arrived at Maubeug.
to cooperate with the German troop.
on the western front. according to ths
Echo Beige.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
u. S. CASUALTIES LIGHT
Baker Says Americans Suffered Few
Losses in st. MiIliei Drive.

London, Sept. 16.-Newton D. Baker,
American secretary of war, received
the American correspondents this
afternoon. He said that he would go
to France for a few days, but would
return to London in about a week to
confer with British authoroties.
Mr.. Baker was enthusiastic in his
praise of the American troops in
France. He described how he, saw
part of the fighting of st. Mihiel from
hill and told of the terrific barrage
fire and the wonderful dash of the
American soldiers. Later he saw Ger
man prisoners come in and remarked
that the American soldiers managed
them as If they had been doing it all
their lives.
1.-THE spirit and smiles of the Amer
leans even among the wounded" he
said, lis most inspiring. Our casual
ties were remarkably light, being for
the most part minor wounds"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
AMERICAN VICTORY
DEPRESSING TO HUN
PRISONERS DECLARE

With the British Armies in France.
sept. 1.-THE American victory in
wiping out the st. Mihiel salient has
greatly depressed German soldiers in
this region.
German under officer, captured in
the St Quentin sector. said today that
news OF the American successes was
Wltnneld from their troops. but that
the Information was obta ;ned thru nm
defground channels and that it serf-
ous',,>aneeted the morale of the men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
1T SWEEPS BOSTON
Six Deaths and 257 New Cases OF
Spanish Influenza Reportel.

Boston, Sept. 1.-THE epidemic of
influenza in Boston continued un-
abated today. Several deaths and nu-
merous new cases were reported. With
a record of twenty deaths in six hours
yesterday and 81 new cases, the au
thoritfes renewed their efforts to
stamp out the disease.
1t was estimated that in addition to
the 2.151 cases already reported
among naval men stationed here there
are hundreds Of cases among civilians.
At Camp Devens 5000 soldiers have
the disease. Doctors and nurses here
are falling victims and a number have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

The temperature for the day aver
aged 9 degrees below normal. The
wind at o'clock this afternoon was
blowing eight miles an hour from the
west.
There was a light frost Monday
night. People who got up and strolle L
down town after the sun was high
enough 10 shine into the windows
downstairs. did not get to see it. But
it was there early this morning. Not
enough to do any harm. but just a
hint to lay in the winter supply of
coal According to Meteoro1ogist Flora
Continued on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
The H. HOUR

With the American Armies in
France. Sept. 17.-"Zero hour"
and "over the top" are expressions
which have passed from the
American army after long popu-
larity with the British.
Americas attack in the Lorraine
sector has brought out two typi-
ca1ly American expressions.
.Over the top" is now "the jump
Off and zero hour has changed
10th hour"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
Offer To Mediate.

Shanghai Sept. 1.-THE Chinese
foreign office has been approached by
Sir John Jordan with an offer of me-
diation by the United States and Great
Britain between the north and south
factions. The cabinet discussed the
offer, but no action has been taken.