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In the month Of April, 1918, the Eng.
lish ministry OF food instituted more
than seven thousand prosecutions for
food proiiteering. In 600 Of these con.
wictions were secured and the proiiteeri
fined
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2. To walk my post In Q military
manner, keeping always on the alsrt
and observing everything that takes
place within sight or hearing, "A
j. To report all violations OF orders
| am instructed to enforce,
4 TO repeat all calls from posts
more distant from the 9uardhouse than
my own.
s. To quit my post only when props
eriy relieved
B.. To receive, obey, and pass on to
the sentinel who relieves me, all Or
ders from the commanding officer, OF
iicCr Of the day, and officers and nom
commissioned officers Of the guard
only.
J. 10 talk to no one, except in line
Of duty.
3 In case Of fire or disorder, to give
the alarm
y To allow no one to commit a
nuisance on or near my post.
10. ln any case not covered by in.
struciious. TO call the corporal OF the
guard.
H. TO salute all officers, and all
coiDrs and standards not cased.
u TO be especially watchful al
night, and, during the time for chal-
longing, to challenge all persons on or
near my post, and to allow no one 10
pass without proper authority.
Then, after studying these carefully
II possible, take a run down to the
guardhou,c, and ask the corporal or
sergeant ii he viii let you study the
| special orders issued for the posts. Read
them all, so that you will i~ntelligently
understand them because you can never
tell to what post you will be assigned,
alter the guard IS mounted
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The gooSefish is nc: popular as a food
because ITS appearance is against it.
Yet this fish, according to an authority,
IS a food that, pound for pound. equals
hcetesteak in protein (flesh building ma
icriaD. Only Is percent OF a pound Of
sirloln is edible; ~ percent of the goose
fish is edible. Hence the goosefish
equals the steak in available protein
content. yet We 60 on" says the
writer, "blithly throwing away 10000.
444 pounds a year OF this valuable fish n
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Soldiers Company
Gets Off to France
While He Is Absent

Upon applying TO the recruiting sta.
tion here ior transportation TO his ON
psny after thirty days absence without
leave, Clarence +. Wright Of the illth
motor company Of Bowie, Texas.
learned that hi, company is now sup
posed TO lie in France. The recruiting
officer has taken the matter up with
the adj utant general at Washington 10
see what TO do with Wright
Private Jesse King is to be sent to
IT Sill today under guard from the re-
cruiting station. He reported here for
transportation for absence without
leave.
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RAILR0ADERS ASKED TO
PUT BONUS IN BONDS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 8-Railroad
employees were asked today by Director
General McAdoo TO invest the back pay
which they get as a result Of the re
cent wage increase in bonds Of the
fourth Liberty loan, which will open
a month from today.
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SlW positions in civil service or bust
ness IN from three to five months
trne. No system equals the Byrne for
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FIRST CALL
By
ARTHUR GUY EMPEY
Author Of
over THE TOP"
CHAPTER x.
Sentry Co"


7 IhVE you ever, on a Sunday or a
holiday visited an army camp or
post, We will assume that you
have. Sundays and holidays in the
army are generally of days-that is,
usually there are no drills, fatigues,
q. parades. The soldiers are allowed
10 amuse themselves as they see III,
provided they do not violate certain
camp and post regulations that are laid
down for their behavior and guidance.
What lmpre,ses you most on your
VISIT This IS a hard question TO an
swer. Everywhere YOU see soldiers
taking It easy" There seems 20 he
q lack OF discipline and efficiency. In
your mind the question anses-what
would happen right now this very min
ute. II the enemy should suddenly at
tack, Everyone seems to be playing
at soldering.
How would the alarm be given? How
would the men be assembled,
How wF.ld the situation he handled
The answer TO these questions iS.sim-
pie.
The Sentry.
Have You noticed that solitary figure
silhouettcd against the sky, with riil,
at the shoulder? He doesn't minglC
with the crowd, o engage in CONVEX.
sation with the passers- by. To the av-
erage observer, he is aimlcssly walking
back and forth along a w~ell-trodder
path. Every two hour, you see a squad
Of men in command - a corporal halt a
few PAGES from him. lie faces out.
ward, comes TO the port arms" Will,
another soldier in company with III,
corporal detaches himself from III,
squad and approaches him, he also com
ing to port" They appear to be talk
ing, the corporal listening intenily. Ate
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
WEATHER FAvORS
FARMERS, SEEDING
ON IN FULL SWING

From all sections comes the report
farmers are taking fun advantage Of
the favorable conditions for putting
In their crops. and everywhere are to
be seen seeding under fun swing.
South of Pendleton and in the vi
cinity of Pilot Rock several have
finished seeding. one field mention
ed belongs, to Scott & Mckee, where 1t
is said the wheat is now up six inch
es. This was put in directly after
the first rains last month.
North of Pendleton c. w. Howell
has just completed seeding. While
east of town, in field belonging to
George Peringer the wheat is said to
be sprouting.
Judge Parkes spent yesterda" on a
trip to the Vinson section. going by
way of Combs Canyon and says every
body in that section Is putting In full
time preparing the ground and seed
ing. He ais says he .ouud the roads
In splendid condition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
SAVES MILLIONS FOR
NATIONS FOOD SUPPLY

The Bureau Of Biological Survey is
performing a great and invaluable
service in saving crops already plant
ed and growing, thereby contributing
tremendously to the nations food sup
ply. according to f. w. Nelson, chief
OF the Survey, who is in Pendleton to-
day.
Mr.. Nelson arrived in Pendleton
yesterday morning from Malheur
county where he had been for his first
visit to the Malheur and Harney Lake
bird reservations which are under the
supervision of the Bureau. He is here
for conference with T.. F. Averill and
L. j. Goldman, who are in charge OF
the predatory animal work in the
northwest.
Webster II. Ransom. United States
game warden, arrived this morning
from his headGuarters in Spokane for
a conference with Mr.. Nelson and
Theodore Scheffer who is in charge OF
the campaign against rodents In the
northwest will arrive tomorrow from
Boise for the same purpose.
In telling OF the work of the Bureau
Mr.. Nelson said 1t Is conducting a war
on predatory animals which annually
destroy from $25.0O0.000 to 10000
900 worth of meat animals IN the west
ern states is promoting extensive CO.
operative campaigns for the destruc-
tion of ground squirrels, prairie-dogs
and Jack rabbits and has undertaken
a nation wide campaign for the more
adequate control OF house rats and
mice which are notorious destroyers Of
field crops. stored products and poul-
try. II Is now working to acquaint
the people with the seriousness OF
these losses and with simple and ef-
fectfve means OF preventing them.
In speaking of the predatory animal
work which Is OF particular interest
10 this state Mr., Nelson also called
attention TO the fact that the Bureau
has prevented the spread Of rabies In
five states and greatly reduced the
danger 10 human life from this dis
ense. This work. wAs Ia addition To
the great saving affected In cattle.
sheep, goats. horses, swine and poul-
Try.
MIR. Nelson will be In the city until
tomorrow when ne will 20 to Portland
and then south into California.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
TURKEY ASKS
PRESIDENT TO
BRING PEACE
Wilson is BesOught by Turks
to Request Immediate
General Amistice.
ACCEPT IA TERMS AS
NEGOTIATIONS BASIS
Would Have President In
vite Representation of
All Nations.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Turkey
today besought the President to re-
establish peace. Turkey accepted
Wilson's IA terms as a basis for ne
gotiations. IT requested an immedi-
ate armistice. The note is like Ger
many's.
II said the imposeate Turkish gov
ernment requests the President of
the United States to take upon him
self the task of reestablishing peace;
TO notify all belligerent states Of this
demand and invite them to delegate
plenipotentiaries to initiate negotia-
tons"
II accepts as n basis for negotiations
tie .'rogram the President laid down
IN his Janua ~ y message and his sub
sequ"nt declarations, especially his
81, och of Sep -er.ber u. II asks that
stel.s for a general armistice be taken
Immediately 10 stop the shedding of
Elntil.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
BAKER PLEADS FULL
LOAN SUPPORT TO
FINISH HOSTILITIES
Six Months Mentioned as
limit if Support is Suf-
ficient.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-See-
retary Baker today issued lib
eFty loan appeal declaring what
ever the result of peace negotia-
tIons ali must support the army,
and continue sending supplies
and men.
"Whatever the results of peace
proposals the war Departments
must proceed at full speed with
men and supplies and people must
support the army until they age
back with victory's fruits safe and
assured - said Baker, who is homt:
from seven weeks intensive study
ON the western front. ''In other
words, the Liberty Loan must go
over the top
Victory for American arms I'm n
few months regardless of dipIO-
matte maneuvers Is predicted by
Bakers advocates, provided tho
loan is overwhelmingly support
cd. They mentioned six months
as a limit of the wars duration.
and some even discussed peace by
Christmas. All said weakened
support of Tlershing's men nov
would bc fatal. "Our boys are
magnificent" said Baker. "It IL
a smiling army. Il has spread the
cOntaglon of good checr.''
Baker said 2eOO guns were con-
centrated for the st. Mihlel drive.
His observation car, 30 miles
from the front. tnembled as
though I'm full motion.
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nation Will HEAR zZZlSOKS DECISION
ON CERNANY'S PEACE PROFFER TONIGHT
WILSON
SAYS NO

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA.
$40 P. M.-The note was
a decision" and does not
permit discussion.
Satisfactory safeguards
and guarantees of the main
tenance of the American
Allies armies present mill
tary supremacy must be
given as a preliminary to
any armistice and military
advisors would be response
BILE for its arrangement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

LONDON, Oct. 14.-Britain dis
trusts Germany's offer. The British
probably viii demand that Germany
disband her army before Foch relax
les vigilance in case an arInistice is
granted. 1t is believed an armistice
without binding guarantees would be
most fatal policy. The man ON the
street is asking. How do we know
Germany is playing straight this time.
What guarantees have we this note
will not be a scrap of paper"
Military men are suspicious of Ger
many's self expressed surrender.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

WASHINGTON. Oct. 14-Many
kilograms fatty disagreed with Nc
Adoo's statement that Germany's ac-
ceptance of Wilson's IA terms meant
unconditional surrender. The senti-
nient expressed indicated a wide
spread natioal belief that Germany'a
acceptance is nothing more than
trick and that virtually complete
military surrender is the only basis
upon which any negotiation could be
opened. These messages were beIiev-
ed rather contrary to the Presidents
first attitude which was included to
sanction McAdoo's Interpretation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
OF PEACE SET BY WILSON
CALL FOR RESTORATION OF BELGIUM;
FOR THE RETURN OF AtSACE LORRAINE

" arrived at. after which there shall
be no private international under
standings of any kind.
ga bsolute freedom of navigation
on the seas outside territorial waters,
alike in peace and in war. except as
the seas may be closed in whole or in
Part by international action for the
enforcement of international coven-
ants.
"3-The removal. so far as pos
sible, of all economic barriers and
the establishment of an equality of
trade conditions among all the ma
tions consendng to the peace and as
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1I.-Here arc
the conditions of peace laid down by
President Wilson I'm his addresses to
congress ana i'm public speeches, and
which the German government is said
TO have announced its willingness TO
accept.
congress ON January s. 1918, said: e.
.The program of the worlds peace,
therefore, is our program, and that
proEranl--the only possible program,
as we see its this:
The Fourteen Conditions.
"1-Open covenants of peace, open
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
UMATILLA COUNTY IS
Short $15O.OOO. ON
FOURTH LOAN QUOTA

The opening OF the week finds
Cmatilla county about $50. .O00 to go
u make up her quota Of s2.0SI.g95.
and the closing OF the campaign less
than a week off. The official day for
the closing Of the drive is saturday
the 10Th. and the question confront
ing the loan committee Is. can the
balance be made up before that timsg
With the proper push from the peo.
pie there Is no question but Il can.
ard the committee is making an ef-
for To put the loan over in time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
nv FRANK ]. TAYLOR.

(UnHed Press staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICANS IN
FRANCE, Oct. 14.-German heavy at
tncks east of Argonne early today
were broken up by American counter =
attacks. The Yanks met the boche
midway between the lines. wielduG
the bayonet and tearing the enemy
waves to shreds. The German attack
was preceded by heavy barrage. but
American artillery silenced the enemy
leaving the Infantry unprotected.
Later the American infantry went
over the top and began clearing out
machine gun nests in the region of
Romagne and Cunel and Sommer-
nnce.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
WOULD REQUIRE ALL coNDI-
TIONS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Ex-senator
Thomas OF Colorado, introduced res
oIHtion demanding that Germany nc.
cent the allies demands for repaFation
and restitution guaranteeing this in
addition to the IA terms before an
nrmisticc Is negotiated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Ger-
many's reply was delivered to secre-
tary Lansing at 1855 this morning in
the same form as the unofficial text.
Germany's reply was officially de-
livered to the state department at
1855 1t is the same as the unofficf-
al text. Lansing and Baker went to
the White House at 10. The Presi-
dent 20 the official text at 1915.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
WIPE AUSTRIA OFF MAP,
is ADVICE OF CZECH PRESIDENT

CHICAGO, Oct. 14.-That Austria
Hungary must be wiped off the map,
giving autonomy to its many nation
alfties, is the opinion expressed here
today by President Thomas G. Mas
aryk. head of the new Czecho-SIovak k
nation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
OFFICIAL REPLY OF. ENEMY
ARRIVES, ALLIES STUDY TEXT
FOR KA|SER'S REAL MOTIVE
Fear SeF-ExpresSed Surrender is Another
Scrap of Paper, Would Break PolDer
to Strike Back by Demanding Disbdnd-
ing of Army,

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA.
Secretary Lansing tonight
will inform the nation what
President Wilson decides re-
garding Germany's peace
prOffer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
COUNTERS FAIL.

LONDON, Oct. 1I--''YesterdRy
afternoon the enemy opened heavy
bOmbarlment on wide front north
of Iye Chateau. Under cover OF this
artIlIeryInE strong infantry attacks
were launched against our positions
east of Seilcnar and Solmcs- These
attacks were repulsed in stiff fight
ing" Haig today announced. ''Otlier
attacks with tanks were delivered by
the enemy unMcccssfulIy."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
500 PERISH IN
DISASTROUS FRI
Wost Blaze in Minnesota's
History Believed In
cendiary.

DULUTH, oct. 14.-Over 500 per-
sons perlshed In the most disastrous
forest fire In Minnesota's history. Five
hundred bodies are recovered. The
fire was probably incendiary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

AMSTERDAM. oct. 1.-The Lux
cmbnrg government has appealed To
Wilson FOR the protection OF Luxem-
burg's rights. IL demands that tho
German armies evacuate Luxemburg.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

PARIS, Oct. ii.-Despitc strong
machine gun resistance the French
have crossed the Ouise-I.aon railway
five miles above IAon. In thnm-
pagnc Gourd's army has reached Re
thcl.
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mselves for its mainten.

sociating themselves for its mainten-
ance.
adequate guarantees given and
taken that national armaments will
be reduced to the lowest point con-
sistent with domestic safety.
Evacuate Russian Territory.
''5-A free. open minded and abso-
lutely impartial adjustment of all CO.
lonial claims
"6-The evacuation of all Russian
territory and such settlement of all
questions affecting Russia as will Sc
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iAshurst after comforting with the
President. assured the senate the coun-
try may rest assured the President
will do nothing to weaken the advan-
tages gained by the victorious allied
armies"
He said Wilson is obtaining the
views OF Clemenceau and Lloyd
George.
France Would Break Power.
PARIS. Oct. 14.-France is unani-
mousIy determined not to negotiate
with Germany until the iatter's power
to do harm is absolutely ended Il is
semi officially announced
1t is stated authoritativeIy to the
United Press that the German reply
is regarded in official circles as an
avowal of defeat for the kaiser's arEn-
les but that it also shows strongly
Germany's desire to avoid the conse-
quences of defeat. This informant
declared the allies must not stop with
mere words to Germany. Germany
must be placed in a position where Il
will be impossible for her to escape
punishment. II Germany's offer is ae-
cepted, necessary military guarantees
must be taken TO insure that Germany
win be untable to strike back " she
breaks her word.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

PARIS, Oct. i4.--The German
stronghold of Ia Fere together with
u great part of the st. GObian massIf.
of which Ia Fere was "A northerly Out-
post at the Disc, has been captured by
the French.
The northern and eastern sections
of La Fere are burning.
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PRINCIPLES
CONSTITUTE SURRENDER
n n q. u r.ra.r. rnr-.-rar-rn

| Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
| WASHINGTON, Oct. Twin
thousands Of teIegFamss pouring into
the White House demanding uncon-
ditional surrender. hope was openly
expressed in official circles today
that the President would refuse to ne
gctiate with the central empires whi.e
the Hohenzollerns and Hapshurgs re-
main in power. Meanwhile the
President has conferred with Lansing.
Baker and House regarding the reply
which all agreed must. be forthconl-
ing quickly. There is only one thing
the record of the Hohenzollerns al
ready-to stay Wilson's hand in ac-
cepting Germanys plea for action to
restore peace. Even this obstruction
may be waived by the President pro-
vided a bond-either of human hos
tages fof all the allies or some Ger
Elan territory, is given to insure Ger
many's keeping faith. If the Presi-
dent finds he cannot talk business
with present German authorities, it
is believed he will clearly show the
German people how they may hasten
peace. To understand rather
marked change in the atmosphere
about the momentous situation since
the Presidents return to Washington.
one must remember three things:
First, the President is essentially a
man of peace; second. has on several
occasions promised he would harken
at any time to peace proffers if sim
cerely made. and, third, he nclieycs
the acceptance of his u peace prin-
clples tantamount to unconditional
surrapdar
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA.
1921 P. M.-President Will
son says autOcracy must go
before peace can be had. No
armistice is possible until
Germany discOntinues her il
legal practices.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
last GERMAN Stronghold
TAKEN WITHOUT BATTLE, FRENCH
MAINTAIN SWIFT PURSUIT
Retreat Continues Along 80 Mile Front,
Additional Towns, Prisoners Taken in
Wide AdUance.

EARIS, Oct. 14.-The French are
swiftly following up the German re-
treat along an 80 mile front between
la Fere and the ArgoDne region. The
whole Laon front is crumbllng fol-
lowing the evacuation of the st. Go
blan masslf. The French have cap
tnred half dozen towns and addition
al prisoners.
PARIS, Oct. 1.-THE French are
keeping In contact with the Germans
ON the whole front of the enemy re-
treat, said cOmmunique. The
French have reached Chateau POrceln,
18 miles north of Rheims.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14
GIVEN UP WITHOUT A FIGHT.

WITH THE FRENCH AItMh IN
FRANCE, Oct. 14--IaOn, the last of
the group of natural obstacles forming
the keystone of the German defense
In France, was taken yesterday wIth-
out a fight.
GERMAN STRONGHOLD OF LA
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA.
20 p. M.-Regarding the
peace situation Tumulty an
nOunced the United States
will continue to send 250,OOO
men to Europe monthly
without any relaxation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

1t is understood that this govern
ment holds that the agreement to
evacuate opposition territory includes
Russia. Officials declare an armistice
would be arranged entirely by Gem
erals Foch, Haig, Diaz Allenby and
Tershing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

Miu Not weaken Advantage
WASHINGTON. oct. 1f.-senator
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-14

/ Naturally because of Germany's in
veterate duplicity hitherto there are
doubts regarding the enemy's good
faith now. This is reflected both in
congress and in the hundreds of tele-
grams reaching the White House. I'm
til the official text is scrutinized there
Will be a suspicion that the German
government has flashed one version
around the world for home cCnsump-
tion and another for Wilson. How
ever this is improbable.
President Is Believed to Know
situation.
There is reason to believe that the
President knows much behind the
scenes in Germany Of which Tie world
at large is ignorant. Possibly he
Knows the provisions of the mysteri-
uLs decree by which ,he kaiser on
s. sptember 80 broadensd the Reich
stas and chancellor's powers. This
decree was never published Anyway,
officials feel that Gcri any Eruws
she 5 whipped and sincerely wants
peace and unconditionaliy answers by
Nit lding to the Pre..tlcrt's n peace
I.orraine's wrong. evacuation ot allied
CHER things, agrees - reduction OF
armament. letGue OF nations to in
sIre peace, rightin's Of the Alsace-
l IcriHuEs wrong, evacuation Of allied
teri tury. an independent Poland
WItn g.ccess TO the sea etc. Far Into
la ght the President Z li.t the
IIui lem after returning to Washing
ton. He conferr q w!Sh House ami
q e,ti'er they Went over countrNwlGe
tel, l'E ms which az shat time reflect
ef o. out a $3.50 sentiment fsr and
all INST accepting the German offer.
'rhe president vail consi ior the Off
ca.l ttNt today and proha hly win re.
Ilv Immediately. Probably ne VIII
aidrcss coRgrers simultaneously.
WIN Not Weaken Advantage.
WASHINGTON. oct 1f.-senator
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