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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

up my mind If got it. I got it. We
got the order to stand by at and at
$40 we went over the top. I sure
did hate to stick my nut up out of
that trench at first, but after j got out
1 forgot all about being scared ana
the shells were bursting right ana
left and machine gun bullets just
whizzing around. A shell killed four
men not over 20 feet from me. Lord,
how they shelled us for about the first
100 yards.
They shot us up pretty bad in our
company. Our captain. one lieutenant
ard two sergeants and quite a bunch
of men were killed in that distance,
Our captain was a fine man. He
was right in the lead and helping TO
clean out a machine gun nest when
killed. He'd been in every battle so
far and was never wounded until this
time What a shame he couldn't
have lived, Well. we followed our
barrage and the Dutchmen started
over toward Germany We didn't
have much resistance after that. We
chased them for five days and nights
part of the time. We went so fast
our kitchens couldn't keep up. We
had two meals in three days and
nights and we We're met all the time.
One blanket apiece when We could
sleep and raining on us always Mud
ankle deep. We sure were all in and
weak. Another division finally over
took us to relieve us and keep after
the Dutch
Out of our company of $50 men
there were seventy-five left after
days. Not. nearly all killed Of course.
Mostly wounded and some had TO drop
out We were all about half sick.
think the WAGER siip there nut me on
the bum. / sconldnit hold anything
on my stomach. I feel pretty good
now. don't know how long I'll be
at the hospital. I'd bke to take, the
next boat to the states. i've bad all
the war I want. No fooling we had
Cotlr divlsIonl the honor Of being the
attacking division, that Is the first
over the top. I hope never get thar
honor again, aat hal
We'll, folks ] hope TO have aehance
to tell you All about It soon. Give my
love to Grandma. The Frenehmen are
all celebrating now. Finnish La
Guerre." See 1 speak French (was
furnished.) Americana soldat par
tee. tn suit" See, what did tell you.
speak French. If you don't know
what that means, just guess at it.
Love to all.
FRED.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

Gently announced would become ef-
fective Immediately. The first month
of his economy program shows an ex-
penditure of nearly two billions.
Rorah said 'This sets new record
for one months expenditure
Martin replied he had been assured
by Secretary Baker that immediate
reduction would be made. adding: IF
war expenditures go on in peace times
the country will soon go bankrupt. 1
assure the senate when requests for
appropriations come they viii be
pruned down. aHk
Borah asked the administration
senator's how large a force of Ameri-
cans are to remain in France at the
nations expense. I'VE were told a
million or more would stay there in
definitely" he said. "Pd like to know
how long indefinitely is"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
REPORT SHOWS BOOKS
OF CHILDREN POPULAR
PendIeton Public Library
Again Open to
Patrons.

Following is the report of the PEN
dIeton public library as filed with the
city council and approved by same
last night:
Hours-Afternoons, 2 to 5; even
ings, Z to 3; Sundays, to 5.
The Pendleton Public Library,
which has been closed during the
FLU" pandemic, has been fumigate.-
and well aired and is again opened
to the public.
The magazine subscriptions have
been renewed and the best magazines
and periodicals. besides the Portland
Spokane and local papers. are on the
tables for the benefit of those who
care to use them. The aim has been
not to supply everything in this line.
but the best and most in demand o.
the periodicals published.
Annual Report Gratifying.
The annual report just given out is
gratifying in the extreme. It shows
that from the tim eOf opening of the
reading room December 1, 1917. to
October 1st, 1913, when the epidemioI
caused it to close, 1852 persons had
made use of the room.
The few volumes Of fiction and
otleF DOORS plaCeu on the sfelbeS IoF
the special use of the readers who fire.
quent the room have been circulated
S92 times since March 10, showing
that there is a constant and increas- Z
ing demand for a continuation Of our
efforts for the benefit of the reading
public. Il
Children Appreciativc.
Perhaps the most appreeiative de- I
partment is that for young readcrsF
aud for that reason ~ new books have I
been added to the shelves. Amons I
them are many beautifully illustrated 4
volumes. by such noted artist as
MaXfield Parish. Rackham. Wyeth. y,
Crane and others that win appeal to
he artistic scenae OF the child as well
Is to stimulate his imagination.
ChHdren's Books.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
TOANT, Mis- 4rA--~s4-eyc
plREcTIQN MILAN FOX
PAsTINIE TO-DAY

Rackham).
Gulliver's Voyage un by
Staynes).
swift-Romance of King Arthur
Gll, by Rackham).
TwaineTFrlnFss and ths Pnuper
Oll. by Booth).
cotyantes- Don ouixote chi by
Crane).
Jadsap 4 : Flower 'EEafr.tess an, Dy
eth) &
And others. ..-,..-----.-..-.
Altsheller-Great Sioux Trail.
Haldwin--Stofy of the Golden Age
Barbour-Hitting the Line,
Barrie-Sentimenta Tommie.
Beard-Bugs and Butterflies.
Collins-Air Man.
Harris-Uncle Remus' Return.
Holland-Heroes of Chivalry.
Heyliger-Don Strong Patrol Lead.
er.
Wheeler-Monster Hunter.
Thomas-Capt Phil.
Whitham-Shepherd of the Ocean.
Some New Books for the Reader Of
Fiction.
Angellottt-The Firefly of France.
Contradictions Fires in France. !
Harris-Where the Souls of Men
are Calling
Locke-The Rough Road. -. -.
McKennalA-Sonia.
Norris-Josselyn Wife.
Poole-His Second Wife. -. .l
Porter-The Daughter of the Land.
Rinehart-The Amazing Interlude,
Sinclair-The Tree of Heaven
Watts-The Boardman Family.
White-In the Heart of a Fool.
Wells-Joan and Peter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

A genuine surprise and a charming
expression of appreciation Of the dill
gence of her class. was an informal
luncheon served late yesterday after
noon By Mrs. T. p. TAYLOR to her sur
gical dressings class at the conclusion
of several hours Of work The class
holds the record for the number OF
dressings completed at any meeting.
Twelve hundred and eighty-six for
ceps sponges were folded by 20 work
ers yesterday while the record is 22S2.
Yesterdays meeting was the last one
for Mrs. TaylOr's class and the ap-
pearance of steaming coffee and in
viting sandwiches from the kitchenette
of the club room ws departure from
the routine of mony months of faith>
fulness on the part of the surgical
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
Thousands German
Cripples Shut From
Streets of Berlin

BERLIN. Dec. 1.-The BeFiiA
food situation is rapidly becoming
more serious. The military gov
crnOr In Berlin, commanding 10.-
900 troops, has the only force
available to preserve order. On
Bcrlin's outskirts correspondents
saw thousands of lcgIcss and
armlcss cripples. They were not
permitted to enter the streets OF
the city, evidently for fear that
their pitiful appearance would
inRlame the pOpulacc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
NOTHING ELSE LIKE
1T In PENDI1STON

There has never hoen anything in
Pcndleton with the instant action of
simple buckthorn bark. slycer;ne
etc. as mixed in Adler-i-ka. ONE
Spoonful flushes the ENTIRE
bowel tract so completely It relieve
ANY CASE sour stomach, gas or con-
stipation and prevents appendicitis.
The INSTANT, pleasant action of Ad-
ler-i-ka surprises both docubrs and
patients. Tallman & Co., druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
BORAH QUESTIONS
WAR EXPENDITURES

WASHINGTON Dec. i5.-Declar-
ing the goyernment's-, November ex-
penditures set a new record, Senator
Borah today asked Democratic Lead
er Martin what had become of the re-
trenchment policy which Martin re-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

With her husband she went 20 the
coop. a large ,rnceoon dasbeh out.
afStp against her and knocked her
down. She was badly frightened. ana
the excitement caused her a stroke
of paralysis. from which she died In
a few hours.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
PLAN TO ARREST
Won HINDENBURG

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 1.-The
Leipzig wOrIlmens and soldiers
council has decided to arrest Won
IIindcnburs and dissolve the great
general headquarters, according
TO dispatch tstiag.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

ing is the letter in fun:
November -, 1918,
Dear Emily and Ali:
I sent you a card the other day but
just now received the news that
peace was declared and it makes me
feel pretty darn good. Maybe the folks
sent you my letter but in case they
didn't Ill tell you some about the
battle of the Argonne. We'd been up
around the front for about a month
in reserve and holding the lines. They
rushed us right off the Champagne
front over east of Verdun. We laid in
the woods for several days. They
CDutch) spotted us with airplanes
and shelled us all the time. We saw
some good air fights and had the
pleasure of seeing an American bring
down a German plane. The night be-
fore the attack we moved up into the
front line trenches (Hallowe'en
night). They shelled us continually
with shrapnel, light explosive and gas
shells. They got several men that
night. At $3.50 our barrage started and
the worst noise rye ever heard, Big
guns lined up for 20 miles turned
loose. IT sure tickled us when that
barrage started as we knew it was
sure tearing up the Dutch. some of
their shells lit too close to be COM
Portable, believe me, and we had
several gas alarms. 7 couldn't just de-
scribe my feelings that night, I didn't
really think I'd get it but still didn't
know. I was too excited to be scared
when we started over the top. but !
guess ] was scared, anyway. know
darn well I was scared but just made
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

g
Pink rosebuds decked prettily ap-
pointed luncheon tables at the home
of Mrs. Fred Earl yesterday when
Mrs. Earl and Mrs. L G, Frazier were
hostesses for an informal / o'clock af-
fair which terminated with an after
noon of bridge Guests who shared
their hospitality We're Mrs, Richard
MaNberry, Mrs. Frank Hayes. Mrs.
Mark Moorhouse, Mrs. c. E. Nelson,
Mrs. James Welch. Mrs. b. l. Bur
roughs. Mrs. r, S. Chloupek, Mrs.
Al Slusher, Mrs. Dale Slusher, Mrs
George Strand, Mrs. Brooke Dickson,
Mrs. Charles Bond and Mrs. viii
lard Bond. se3
Mr.. and Mrs, r. Leisinger are in
the city today from Helix.
Miss Myrtle Crosby of Twin Falls, Is
in the. city today.
$. H. Webb of Astoria is at Hotel
Pendleton today.
A. b. Kirk is a Pendleton business
visitor today from Baker.
Mrs. Sabina Morton is in the city
today from Morton Farm Athena.
c. A. Birch of Walla Walla, is in
the city today.
Miss Eva Dumas of Echo, is in the
city today
Charles Mum of Bend, is here today
on business.
F. H. Anderson is here today from
Boise, Idaho.
Miss Anne Shell returned today from
a trip to Portland and Seattle
Mr., and Mrs. o. G. Bissinger left
today on the Northern Pacific to visit
in Minnesota, Iowa and other points.
G. l. Dunning, newly elected coun-
ty commissioner, is in the city today
from Stanfield.
Mrs. J. Band left today for Seattle
after spending few days visiting
Pendleton friends "a
Miss Mary Allison left this morning.
for Portland to spend a week with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs A. c. All
lison.
c. H. Rosenburg left over the Nor.
thern Pacific today for Soap Lake.
Washington, to try the waters of the
lake for the benefit of his health.
G. A. Nichols. Bend, is business.
visitor in the city stopping at the Ho-
tel st. George.
A. NJ. Mcintyre is here today from
Athena.
w. F. Peters is business visitor in
the city from Seattle.
F. Thorp is in Pendleton today from
a guest at the Hotel st.
George.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Eskew. T. M.
FslSewI ansi Miss, Helen, E,skew are.
PsPdle eton Visitors from Portland.
AIR and Mrs VI IL N asst hre here
today from Mabton.- Washington, and
Ia7ses at kthe Golden .RtlleiI fN
1 7af, ,aFfdi Mrs. y IIanfy collins left
today on No. IL. MIR Collins going to
Portland. and Mrs Collins to HaTmis-
ton where she will visit her sister,
Mrs. E p Dodd. t4t l'-t
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
WITH THE cOLoRS

WAS IN RATTLE o FARGONNE.
A letter to Miss Emily Carney of
this city from Frank Ingall tells of
his experiences in the Battle of Ar
gonne. He describes just how it feels
to be under heavy shell fire. Follow
ing is the letter in full:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

The birthday anniversary OF Mrs,
Martha Chndreth was last evening
made the occasion OF an anformal sur
prise planned by a group Of friends
who called at her apartments in the
East Oregonian building. The honor
guest was presented with linen
luncheon clotn and an inviting birth
day cake. while a bouquet of fluffy
pink chrvsanthenums was stationed
In her apartment Besides Mrs,
Childreth and her daughter. Miss
Theima t,hildreth, the party included
Mrs Myrtle Farley. Mrs Celestine
King Mrs olive Allen, Mrs. Myrtle
loding. Mrs Mcconnell, Mrs. c. o,
Rybee. and Mrs. Walter Jones
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

Officers in the Degree of Honor
were elected last evening at a regular
business meeting in Moose hall. The
following were chosen: Past chief of
honor. Mrs. Agnes Williamson; chief
of honor Mrs. Hattie Smith; lady of
honor, Mrs. Lottie Long: chief of
ceremonies. Mrs Mary McGee; re-
corder. Mrs. Mona Rogers; financier.
Mrs, Myrtle Farley; receiver, Mrs
Margetta Jones; usher, Mrs Olive
Allen: assistant usher Mrs. Celestine
King: inner watch. Mrs. Fannie Kre-
bit; outer watch, Miss Lizzie Peter
son: musician. Mrs. Mareella Sullivan. !.
and captain. Mrs. Leota Brown.
The next meeting to be held in
fortnight, win be social session at
which all three captains will serve.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Hodgen of Pilot
Rock. were Pendleton visitors last
evening.
Mrs. John Froome and Miss Kath-
inc Froome were guests in Pendleton
yesterday from their home in Athena.
Mrs. J. c. Woodworth is to super
wise surgical dressings work in the
Library room tomorrow, the last aft
ernoon Of the week in which it is
hoped to complete the quota, and
both the department and Mrs. Wood
worth extend an urgent invitation to
every member of the class and all
volunteers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

Mrs. John Froome and Miss Kath-
inc F'roome were guests in Pendleton
yesterday from their home in Athena.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Hodgen of Pilot
Rock. were Pendleton visitors last
evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
SOCIAL And PERSONALS

makers during the war.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

today from Mabton. Washington, and
hslieS at sthe Golden sR4lle!I /
F, .0aF, gaFidi Mrs. ] IIanty collins left
today on No. II. Mr.. Collins going to
Portland and Mrs Collins to HaTmis-
ton where she will visit her sister.
Mrs. f p Dodd. A'ta tt-ii
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-19
THOUSANDS OF GERMAN
 SPIES INVEST AMERICA

In late interview in Los Angeles, Chief Wm. J. Flynn of the United States secret service made the astounding declaration that at least 25G, ,000 German spies are working in this country. He urges the utmost caution in divulging information that might be of use to the enemy. A chance remark might lead to the tor pedoing of a warship or the derailing of troop train. Thousands of these spies are working as walters, ready to note whatever is said by their patrons. One of von Bernstorff's own staff is known to have been a waiter at a Washington dinner of representatives of the allied powers, The first class hotels are full of men who report to central organization at Geneva, Switzerland, believed to have 10000 membership in the United States.
 The chief positively states that none of the proceeds of the German bazaars held in this country prior to a year { ago ever went to any branch of the Red Cross. Every cent went to vor Bernsdorff, who used it to further German propaganda against the allies in this country. One feature of this was an attempt to secure a walkout of all longshoremen on the Atlantic coast, the men offered $10 week if they would stop work, thus helping to cripple France and starve England There were other details of blowing up ammunition plants and of placing internal machines on ships. Congress was bombarded with German argu- ment and influence, though the chief believes it was without effect.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-19
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

An examination for the position of clerk in the post office will be held in this city on May II, 1918.
 Applicants must be citizens of the United States between the ages of IS and 45 years on the date of the exam ination.
 Aplicants must be physically sound and male applicants must be not less than feet inches in height in bare feet and weigh not less than 125 pounds without overcoat or hat.
 For application blanks and further information relative to this examina- tion address local secretary, board of U. s. civil service examiners, Flag staff, Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-19
COL. ROOSEVELT EXPRESSES
 HIS OPINION ON THE WAR

Among other striking points in Col. Roosevelt's speech, which, according to the Tribune, presents program of construction and reconstruction, are mentioned the following:
 Tt is shame and disgrace not to treat Americans of German blood pre- cisely as all other Americans are treated.
 "There should be but one language in this country--the English language.
 Had we done our plain duty Gin preparing) we probably would not have had to go to war at all
 "Let us prepare for a three years war, with an army of 5,000,000 men. ' Manhood suffrage should be based on manhood service.
 "Price-fixing by the government has worked nothing but mischief.
 Universal military training for all men between nineteen and twenty-one.
 Some of the most important divi- sions of the executive branch of the government continue chemically pure of efficient organization"
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-19
"The Climax"

A country church choir, grand opera aspirations, hypnotism and a country doctor figure prominently in the captivating story of "The Climax. The play made tremendous success during it's long New York run. It's unusual success as play prompted the writing of the story into book, Only real artists can properly present the story, because the lady in the play must be brilliant singer as we'll as successful player and other unusual characteristics are required in the different players. "The Climax" brings story of tremendous interest with thrilling situations and the cast is faultless.
 Other big features are also coming definite announcement of which will be made later.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-19

Germany is peopled by race that is united in thought, word and deed. Our people are from all parts of the world and are made up of classes that think and act independently, and in this western country particularly, we have little idea of the immensity of the struggle that is going on lover there."
 Let every individual amongst us ponder on the part he or she is play ing in this gigantic conflict. It is all very well to say, "I am only one and my services will not amount to much. Offer your services; stand by like a man; cut out squabbling and differ ences of political opinions and jeal. ousies of other men and join in whole hearted support of every effort you, government is making to win this wal before it is brought home to your doors.
 War problems are not settled now adays in halls or on the streets; it is in the trenches and in the fields, with the rifle and the hoe, that the eman- cipation of mankind is brought about Our forefathers died to uphold freedom. Have we a better example to follow than that laid down by them?
 Again thanking you, MT. Editor, foi your support, I am
 Faithfully yours,
 c. G. MANCHESTER
 Major.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-19

story and turned them over en masse to George Loane Tucker expressly for the purpose of making motion pie ture. It would be difficult to single out any individual in awarding the laurels, but if this were to be done, Fred Groves, the Pete of the picture, would win without question. He has brought to the part an interpretation and skill in delineating what the author wrote into the character tHat has seldom been seen on Broadway. Elizabeth Ristlon as Kate Cregeen and Henry Ainsey as Philip Christian, complete the list of principals with we'll night perfect acting. Practically the same might be said of the remain der of the huge cast, even including three children, ranging apparently from six months to five years in age.
 With story, cast, photography and setting on such high plane of merit, 1t only remained for Mir. Tucker to add to the whole the element of the spectacular. This was not lacking, for the big scenes showed 1000 peo- pie in the cameras range, including 3 regiment of real British soldiers, sur vivors of the battle of the Marne. In these scenes the same skillful direction was evident.
 The story of "The Manxman" is too well known to be dwelt upon. The picture is new to New York, but it is safe to say that few real picture fans will fail to see it.
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-19
A SAFE TEST.

For those who are in need of rem edy for kidney troubles and backache, it is good plan to try Doan's Kidney Pills. They are strongly recommend ed by Arizona people.
 Mrs. F. S. Kelley, 336 N. Pleasant St., Prescott, Arizona, says: "For six months my kidneys were in such a bad condition I could hardly keep at my housework. After sitting down for any length of time my back was so lame I could hardly get up again. My back ached about every minute of the day. My kidneys acted irregular ly and my hands and feet swelled
The Coconino sun., 1918-04-19
PARADE AT FUNSTON CELEBRATING RETURN
 OF GENERAL WOOD

Camp Funston, Kansas-General Wood is coming back to his S9th divi- sion after his tour of the battle lines of Europe, during which he was wounded The date of his arrival is not given out, although extensive preparations are being made to fit tingly celebrate the event.
 The entire division will turn out on parade to welcome him, lining the roads between the Union Pacific de- pot and the generals residence on both sides, forming a lane between the massed troops through which he will pass, led by mounted escort and followed by his staff officers.
 Immediately after General Woods arrival at his quarters, the com manders of the different brigades and their staffs, together with the mem bers of the S9th division staff, will as semble there to officially welcome him back to camp in short reception.
 To say that every man of the divi- sion is pleased to see General Woods return is to put it mildly. It is safe to say that any man of the 89th would stop his occupation to fight any one who would intimate that he is not the greatest soldier of them all. The division does not see in Wood merely the general. They see in him the ori- ginal advocate of national prepared ness, the man who started the Plattsburg camps, the forerunners of the great national army cantonmcnts. They believe in him as the man who will make of the 89th one of the crack divisions of the overseas forces and the spirit is one of pride in the pri- vilege of serving under him, a spirit which vii receive its outward mani- festation on the day of his return.
 It is expected that General Wood will immediately take over the firal training of the division and the gen eral hope is that his return is sign for early action in the matter of q move toward the front.