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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-29
DEATH Sentence COMMITTED,
PRISONER NOT HELD MARTYR
NOR FRIEND TO LABOR'S CAUSE

SACRAMENTO. Nov. 29.--SEOOney
faces IA life in prison. Governor
stephens having commuted his death
sentence 10 a life term. He failed 70
make provisions for a new trial, de-
manded by labor organizations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-29

his paper is n member and audited
y the Audit Bureau OF Circratlons.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-29

The East Orewonian reguiariy cAre
r,es more than double tho nanahcr %
want ads carried BY any other easerfn
OREGON newspaper. Tho reason tor
this may be summed mp In the word,
Circulation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

If the American mother could come
face 10 face with some of the won n
cooking meals for her soldier boy M
the Y. NJ. G. A. hut over here II
would gladden. her heart, says II Lon
don (Eng) correspondent.
They would prove to the American
mother that her boy while here Is get
ling real good old Yankee Doodle
meals, cooked by real American moth.
ers just like herself.
These women-mOst of them Amer.
lean volunteer workers-supply about
$500 meals a day, besides hundred,
Of teas" Eyes, mothers, he's got the
English tea habit now you'll have To
give him tea every afternoon when he
gets back. luucheons and night meals
The chief cook" is Hon. Mrs. Ar
thur Coke. and her speciality Is grid
die cakes ''fit for a king" one month
recently she turned out 10000 Of them
six of which were. eaten by no less Il
parsonage than King George himself
The king and queen recently visited
Eagle hut. They give the king three of
the cakes. He cleaned his plate and
came back for refill"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
PARIS "DISCOVERS" WILSON
French Capital Is Delighted by the
Presidents SmiIe-Pictured
Him Austere.

Paris, Dec. 17.-Paris has discov-
cred the Wilson smile. Special writer's
are dwelling ut great length upon it,.
One said:
Each time he wrote his messages
were grave. Each time he talked to
the people his words were fun Of wis
dom. Now appears in Paris the living
man, saluting smiling and alert VIII
son has discovered Paris and Paris
has discovered Wilson.
1--WE pictured him as akin to Christ,
a Christ not consenting to 'gogothu.'
He is not at all lhat. Wilson Is man.
He is correct, but not austere. And II
he drinks nothing save water, 1t Is per
haps well. But, after all, he is worthy
Of the love and wine of France. be-
cause he knows how 10 smile. We
thought him phlegmdjic, but he is not. 80
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
HUN UNIFORMS UNDER BAN
Barred From Area of American occu-
patton in Germany by Proc
lamation.

American Army of Occupation, Dec.
17.-Men in German military uniforms
are not TO be allowed within the Amer
lean area of occupation after Deem
Der Is, unless they are on duty and are
provided with written permission Of
the American military authorities. ac-
cordng to proclamation issued by
Col. j. c. Rhea, chairman of the Amer
lean bridgehead commission.
Assemblages for purposes of political
discussions are prohibited unless sane
toned by the American military au-
thOritles.
The proclamation also orders that
all civilians turn over 10 the proper all-
thorities by December Is all firearms
in their possession.
The proclamation says that prices
of food and other things shall be the
same for the Americans as for the
Germans. All goods must be sold at
the usual prices.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Real "SkY Pilot.n

A preacher literally comes down out
of the heavens to preach the Gospel
to American aviators In England.
He is Rev. Reginald Crew American
Y. NJ. G. A. pastor-aviutor. who flies
from one aviation camp to another
holding religious services for the
boys" lie has no long distance rec,
ord. but he has flown as far as thirty
miles between camps for prayer
meeting.
Arriving nj a camp, he frequently
gives his Yank birdmen congregation
thousands of feet below, "A preliminary
exhibition in the "corkscrew," loop
the-loop," "apple-turnover" and other
fancy stunts. That lnsures their at
tention.
Then he volpIanes to earth. climbs
out of his chariot, removes his foot
ball headgear and starts church" The
boys call him the SKY pilot" He is a
great fnvorite and they eugerly flock
to services Exchange.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
WHILE "GE0RGE" LOOKED ON
Party of Tourists Helped Pretty
American Woman 10 Kiss the
Real Blarney Stone.

Three or four of us made up little
party to go to Barney castle to ini-
prove our ability in the art Of talking
by kissing the Barney stone. says
Capt. Albert X. Wonham in "Spun
Yarns of a Naval Officer" The say
ing that all roads lead to Rome applies
somewhat to Barney, too. but the
Irish miles, cannot think how they
reconcile them with the miles record
ed by the taxicab indicators!
However, we got there. and, bound
Ing up the stone stairs, reached the
top of the tower. Two persons were
already there, an old man and one OF
the loveliest women | ever saw. We
were rather pressed for time. and so
proceeded TO kiss the stone.
The Barney stone faces the outside
of the tower, about three feet down.
If you wish really to kiss it you must
be let down headfrst, do the trick, and
be hauled up. All round the top of
the tower is hanging parapet project
ing about foot from the line of the
tower wall, built to enable the defend
erS, when the castle was attacked, TO
pour boiling water or melted lead on
top of the enemy operating on the
front door.
Having let one another down, we
finished under the wondering gaze OF
the lovely woman. Excuse me, gen
tlemen," she said, "but what have you
been doing?'
We told her.
With a dsdainful look she turned ia
the old fellow and said, "There,
George, l told you that" pointing
TO meek-looking stone inside. "was
not the Barney stone, and | have not
kissed the Barney stone! l have not
come all the way from America to 60
away without doing it," As she said
that she looked appealingly at us, for
George did not seem inclined TO rise
to the occasion.
The end of ii was that we dashed
her dress round her ankles. lowered
her, and pulled her up triumphant
There. George, now | can go back
TO America and say that | have kissed
the Blarney stone!" she cried.
am bound to say that George, who
proved to be her husband, did not look
happy or pleased. His reputation fol-
telling the truth had suffered, and
am pretty sure that he wished We
never had come.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

The medieval scaling ladder played
its part along with the more modern
implements of war in the closing days
Of the American advance I'm France.
according to letter from Col. Alvord
V. d. Anderson Of the Three Hundred
and Twelfth infantry. received by Mrs.
Anderson.
Colonel Anderson said that his regi-
ment with the Three Hundred and
Ninth and Three Hundred and Elev-
enth, rushed the walled town of Grand
Pre- with ladders five times. Four
times they were driven back he said.
but on the fifth rush, by sheer weight
of numbers, they gained footing. and
scaling the walls. which were - feet
high, captured the town.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
NO RULE IN BERLIN
OUTLAW BANDS HAVE FULL
SWAY IN HUN CAPITAL.
Attacks and Robberes Carried On in
Midday and the Authorities
Are PowerIess.

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE Berlin central
government is powerless to preserve
order and deserters from the army ter
rorize the inhabitants, according to a
correspondent of the Journal who has
returned from a hurried visit to Ber-
lin.
Robberies and attacks follow one an
other rapidly and apartments and
shops are robbed in midday. Commit
tees of all kinds, he continues, pub
lished contradictory orders and prac-
tice blackmail.
Red flags are flying all over the city,
but business is going on as usual
The war has caused a great rush Of
women into the public services.
The theaters, the correspondent
crowded. The population is well
dressed, he says. but in artificial ma
terials.
There Is scarcity of bread, but
ter, milk and potatoes and spectators
are reported to be holding their re-
serves of foodsttuffs. An ordinary
meal costs % to 80 marks and an or
der of soup is three marks
Berlin is dark at. night and prowl-
ers occupy the streets. The Red
guards on patrol arrest all loiterers af-
ter ten o'clock at night
The extremist faction will be Of
short duration, the Journal correspond
ent believes. because they have not
succeeded in obtaining control of the
large sums Of money which are still
In the possession of the bankers and
merchants. The workmens councils
distribute indemnities and are empty
ing the public treasures The CORE
spondent thinks that a republic final
ly will he established.
The correspondent visited the Gel
lars of the imperial palace and saw
the huge stores of provisions kept
there while the people suffered from
hunger.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
PRESIDENT TO FRONT
WILSON TO SPEND CHRISTMAS
WITH GEN. PERSHING.
Will Not Enter Germany-Confers
With the Greek Premier
and Others.

Paris, Dec. 17.-President Wilson
will spend the Christmas holidays at
General Pershing's headquarters. Of
fetal announcement to this effect was
made here.
The president conferred with Pre-
mier Venizelos of Greece and also
had Il lengthy talk with General Per
shing. The Greek prime minister eX-
planned at length the position of his
country and the Balkan situation in
general. Mr.. Wilson listened intent
ly but was noncommittal.
General Pershing told the president
details of the military situation. in
Guiding the developments Of opera
lions. The president decided not TO
enter Germany, although he is eX-
tremely anxious TO visit the army of
occupation.
Colonel House was notified that
Foreign Minister Balfour and Premier
Lloyd George will reach Paris Satur-
day. The two British peace delegates
viii confer with President Wilson i'm
mediately upon their arrival.
The actual business conferences Of
the big four"-Wilson, Clemenceau.
Lloyd George and Orlando--will prob
ably commence January 5, but ii is
uncertain as yet whether all the al
lies will be represented at the epen-
ing.
1t is certain. however, that the dele
gates of the central powers will not
be called in until complete program
has been agreed upon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
KAISER LOVE ON RECORD
Prediction of Hun Victory and Aztec
ton for Fatherland in Orphans
"Golden Book"

Washington. Dec. 17.-Passionate
words of love for the fatherand and
fervent expressions of confidence that
Germany's soldiers soon would van
qulsh the Jealous boastings of the
enemy" were written on the pages Of
the golden book of German war or
phans" presented as evidence to the
senate committee investigating Ger
man propaganda by Capt George b.
Lester of the army intelligence serv-
ice.
The ornate volume contained auto
graphs of hundreds of American citi-
zens-most of them born in Germany
who donated funds for German war
orphans, In the winter of 1916, and the
spring of 1917, even after diplomatic
relations between the United States
and Germany had broken.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
THESE PIGS GO TO MARKET
Brings in About $4,000 for
Red Cross.

Chicago, Dec. LIT looked like a
good hog year out in Iowa last spring
So $3.50 families of farmers in Win
neshiek county, up in the northeastern
corner of the state, said: wen all
give a pig to help the Red Cross"
Well, the pigs reached Chicago q
whole trainload Of them, ~ cars full
accompanied by eleven of the leading
citizens Of the county led by Ben Bear
of DEBORAH. who is president of the
Winneshlek chapter of the Red Cross
And It looks as if the Red Cross would
get about $4,000 by the time the pack
ers have done their best 1t all goes
to help the war work.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
An Allied Uniform.

In vaudeville thenter at one of the
French ports there was n comedian
who had an act which he called "Lt
Nouvcl Uniforme" He wore French
steel helmet topped with the cock
feathers of the Italians. Ills coat and
breeches were Of khaki. About his
waist was slung Scotch sporran. He
wore golf stockings The top of one
was the pattern Of the French flag and
the other of the American flag. AND
he sang song about the beach nj
Waikiki Frenchman's lnterpreta.
ton of an American idea of Hawaiian
harmony! Certainly nothing could
have been more nllied.-Roy ), Dur.
stlne, in Scrlbner's Magazine
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
No Co.Operation.

81 always try to make the best OF
n bad situation" remarked Mr. Gllth.
cry.
what do you do when your water
pipes freeze and then burstI"
"Oh, sing little song just TO show
that I'm not worrying"
That's highly commendabe.
But when the water begins 10 leak
on the people who occupy the Hat be.
meath mine to save my life | can't per.
suade them to join me In singing
birmingham Age Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
PERSHING WORKING ON LISTS
Complete Report of Deaths Due Soon
Number Of Unreported Casualties
40,440.

Washington, Dec. 17.-General Per
shing cabled that practically complete
reports of deaths among the expedl.
tionary forces should reach the de-
partment by December 20 and of se-
verely wounded by December 81. He
said the number of unreported casu-
alties In process of verification on De
cember II was 40,440, divided ms fol
lows: Killed in action, 800; died of
wounds, 275; died of disease, $685. acct
dentally killed, 81; severely wounded
In action, 1881.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
EX-KA|SER SPURNS
HINT TO MOVE ON
Dutch Warn Him His Presence Is
Menace.
IMPERIAL WARDROBE FOUND
1t includes 500 German and Foreign
Military and Naval Yniforms-seV-
eral Thousand Horses in Stables
at Berlin Have Been Confis-
Gated.

Amsterdam, Dec. 17.-William Hob
enzOllern, the former German emper-
or, the Telegram says it understands,
has refused to leave Holland after Of
fetal representations had been made
that his continued presence in Holland
was likely to involve the country in
serious difficulties.
The former emperor, the paper adds,
was told that his free departure would
be a matter of qualification to the
Dutch government.
Famous Wardrobe Found.
London, Dec. 17.-An inventory of
former Emperor Williams private he
longings in Berlin and Potsdam has
led to the discovery Of the famous inn
perial wardrobe, including 59S German
and foreign military and naval uni
forms. according to the Boersen Iei-
lung of Berlin. Several thousand
horses in stables formerly belonging
TO Herr Hohenzollern have been con-
fiscated
Played Up as Martyr.
The Hague, Dec. 17.-Reports from
Germany indicate the existence of
STRONG wOrd-of-mouth propaganda in
favor of the eX-kaiser, and that the
movement is meeting with increasing
success through the untiring efforts of
his faithful henchmen. He is being
played up as martyr, who is now
suffering from the effects of doing his
best for his country.
Direct Sympathies Toward exile"
1t is put forward that If an over
whelming majority of the German peo-
pie express the wish that he be the
president of German republic, such
move would command the careful
consideration of allied statesmen. 1t
would make the situation exceedingly
complicated The sympathles Of the
German people are cunningly directed
toward the poor exile who loved his
people enough to relinqulsh the throne
Mt danger to liberty and life, but Is
still yearning to serve Germany.
1t is believed that the former kaiser
has been carefully coached In the part
he IS now playing, his complete ST.
lence and reticenCe strengthening the
efforts made In his behalf.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
nElsh Meal for Cattle

ON the shores of the North sen there
has recently been started factory
for the manufacture Of what has
proven to be a very satisfactory food
for live stock from the refuse Of a
iish-packng plant \ fish meal" Is
turned out which contains 90 per cent
of alhumen and IL per cent Of fat. |.
II eaten by swine and some cattle ac.
cept Ii readily Besides making use
of refuse, 1t releases much grain
otherwise demanded for food by these
animals.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
LOSS OF PRESIDENT MOURNEr
Killing of PortueaI's Chief Executive
Causes Great Excitement
in Lisbon.

Lisbon Portugal, Dec. 1.-THE body
OF Dr. Sidlnio Paes, president Of Por-
tugal. who was assasslnated, was TAX
en- TO the Belem palace TO await the
funeral ceremonies. Meanwhile the
Portuguese government is continuing
in office under Ossorlo Castro, the min
lister Of Justice. Both chambers of the
parliament have been summoned to
discuss jointly the question Of suc.
eessor to the presidency. The whole
capital is In mourning.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
INCREASE IN WINTER WHEAT
Sixteen Per Cent Gain in Acreage
Illinois Condition Above
the Normal.

Washington, Dec. 17.-An increase
of 6.726000 acres of winter wheat, or
nearly 16 per cent, over that sown In
the fall of 1917, is shown in the report
of the federal department of agrlcul-
ture. A crop of 765,000,000 bushels, or
100000 bushels more than the high
est record. is forecast as next years
winter wheat yield. Last years crop
was 55h,725, 900 bushels.
Illinois promises to go "over the
top" during the 1919 season in her
crop of winter wheat by an estimated
13,456,623 bushels, based on the 1917
yield per acre.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
POLAND BREAKS WITH HUNS
Relations With Germany Are Severed,
According to Telegram Received
in Berlin.

Amsterdam, Dec. 17.-Poland has
severed relations with Germany, ac-
cording to telegram received in Ber-
lin from Warsaw.
Poland. as reason for the rupture.
accuses the German authorities in &C.
cupied provinces of acting contrary to
Polish interests and working with the
bolsheviki. At the request Of the Pol
ish government, Governor General Won
Beseler and the entire staff of the Ger
man mission will leave the territory of
the Polish republic.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
SPAIN TRIES TO STOP REVOLT
Premier Urges King TO Suspend Parla-
ment as Result Of Outbreak
Republic Sought.

Madrid, Dec. 17.-Premier Romano
nes, after cabinet meeting called TO
consider serious outbreaks In Catn-
lonla. has issued n note declaring that
the king had been asked To sign II de-
cree suspending parliament. There
was collision between the police and
crowd after socialist republican
meeting at Barna In favor of the au-
tonomy Of Catalonia as n democratic
republic. one person was killed and
six were injured. Similar trouble oc-
Cured in Bilbao. where there was n
Basque manifestation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
FARMERS ARE PUT ON TRIAL
Charged With Fixing the Price Of
Milk for the Chicago
Market.

Chicago. Dec. 17.-Farmers who got
together year ago and decided upon
price Mt which they could afford to
produce milk for the Chicago market
were placed on trial before Judge
Frank Grove on charges of criminal
conspiracy in restraint of trade.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Stefansson Wins Medal

New York, Dec. 17.-Vllhjalmur Stef-
ansson. dlscoyerer Of the blond Es.
klmo and Of several islands In the
Arctic archipelago Of British North
America has been selected by the
council Of the American Geographical
society ms the recipient Of the Charles
Z. DAILY, medal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
CzECH0-SLOVAKS TAKE TOWN
Troops Seize Two Villages in German
Bohemia, South of the Hun
Border.

Munich, Dec. 17-Czecho-S lovak
troops have occupied the towns OF
Tetschen and Bodenbach, In German
Bohemia. south of the German border
have raised their flag and cut tele.
phonic and telegraphic communication
according to reports received here
German Bohemians fear that the step
was taken to prevent them from vot.
ing in the coming German-Austrian
elections.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
FOUR MORE SAILORS DIE
Men who Were Injured in Explosion
on Cruiser Brooklyn Suecumb
at Yokohama.

Yokohama, Dec. 17.--Four more
Americans. members Of the crew of
the United States armored cruiser
Brooklyn, have died as n result Of in
Iuries sustained in the explosion, sup
posedly of coal dust, on board the
cruiser last Monday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Protein In Meats

The kind Of cut of meat used does
not usually make much difference In
the fuel or calorific value.
Thee Is a popular belief that por-
ter house steak and other choice cuts
OF beef represent the highest forms of
nonrishment 70 be obtained. This Is.
however, misconception. The full
value of brisket Or ribs OF beef as well
as mutton and lamb, exceeds the much
desired lendelloin steak.
According to Langworthy, expert In
charge Of nutrition Investigation Of the
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
odd Foods.

Lizards and alllgators are the latest
propositions in the way Of food vari-
ETY.. They do not seem very alluring
10 the United States appetltes. yet liz
ards have been extremely popular In
the Bahama islands, and Florida alli-
gators have a reputation of being quite
delicious.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Not Adapted for Pet.

The ayerage-slzed Alaska walrus In
as big as an OK and often weighs more
than ton. A walrus was recently
killed by some whalers near Point Bar
row whose head weighed So pounds,
and skin. including clippers. 500 pounds.
The animal had a girth of IA feet, tho
skin wns from half m inch to three
inches IN thickness. aud the blubber
weighed 500 pounds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
EnslIaqe for Cows.

II the ensilage is to be fed to miIch
cows, the entire corn plant should be
utilized, but If winterlng ration only
is desired the corn can profitably be
husked and the grain sold and en-
silage made from the remaining stover.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
lIse [ inc for Alfalfa

II is generally conceded that L IA
profitable TO use lime for alfalfa, for
alfalfa Is a great lime feeder. every
ton Of alfalfa hay taking nearly 30
pounds of lime from the soil.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

In the development Of French In
dustry and the welfare OF the common
re0ple, we must declare war to the
teath on alcohol. Leon Jonhaux,
Secretary Of the General Labor Fed.
Grafton, France.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Aviator Killed by 500. Foot Fall

Elizabeth, n. j.. Dec 19.--An avia-
tor. said to be Carl Smith Of Brockton,
Mass, was killed instantly when his
machine fell 500 feet at the Standard
aircraft corporations field here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
TURKEYS Are Profitable

Turkeys do well and can be pro.
tluced ar q profit. They not only gath.
er most Of their living by foranng,
iut destroy great numbers Of grasshop-
liers and other injurious insects.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Small produoers Of coal.

Portugal digs less coal than any
other European country. Her total
product Of coal Is only $1,000 tons a
year. New South Wales digs yearly
Just twice as much coal as all Spain
produces
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

United States department Of agricul-
ture, "for full practical, everyday pur-
poses II may be considered that the
protein obtained from given weight
of meat differs very little either with
the kind of meat or the cut"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Where Poultry is Produced.

II has always been and will always
be true that the great bulk of this
country's poultry is produced not on
specialized poultry farms but In the
dooryards and farm lots of the di.
versified farms.