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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
Won JAGOW ADMITS
BERLIN LIED TO FIND
PRETEXT FOR WAR

PARIS, May 1.-THE imaginary
invasion of German territory by the
French was the pretext for the dec,
laration of war on France says Gott-
lieb Won JaGow, formerly German
foreign minister, in a book which no
has just published. entitled The Uni
versal War, Its Causes and Begin
ming" The alleged French incursions
were reported to the German staff by
subordinate officers, Won Jasow SAYS
and the staff communicated the In
formation to the government without
attempting 40 ascertain the facts.
The foreign miniser asserts that
before the war he was convinced Of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
EXIT OF BOOZE MARKS
LONG CONTESTED ISSUE

/ WASHINGTON, May 14-Discon-
tinuance of the liquor business in the
United states, set for July l. will mark
| decision In America of one of the
worlds oldest and most bitterly con-
tested issues.
Use of alcoholic beverages probably
/ antedates all recorded history. And
/ although the first temperance society
| was not organized until 1873, advo-
caey of abstinence is little less ancient
than use of intoxicants.
Mohomed was among the original
advocates of prohibition.
| Use of distilled liquors did not be-
/ come prevalent in Europe till toward
the close of the seventeenth century,
| Inception of the temperance move
ment came 100 years later. but its de-
velopment during nearly two centuries
was very slow
| Liquors used in ancient times were
! fermented beverages.
Discovery of the process of disti1la-
tion is attributed to the Chinese. who
| impaired the secret-for it was kept a
secret for a time-from the Moors
and in turn gave it to other European
countries. Use of distilled liquors in
the old world became general and
drunkenness common.
Hard drinking in England came to
be regarded as a grave national dam
ger. In 1875 a London grand jury
held the traffic responsible for a great
crime wave and regulation of the
liquor business by law was instituted.
Similar experiments were in the
!
Beginning Was Mild.
The battle in the country against
use and abuse of liquor began in a
mild way as protest in pulpits
against drunkenness. A New England
society went as far as TO bind it's men,
bers not to get drunk except on the
Fourth Of July and general training
days.
Advocates of moderation gave way
to those who felt that only total alb
battle began.
East Hampton. L. l., in 1851. for
hade the sale of more than two drains,
Of distilled liquor for immediate
drinking.
The constitution of Vsrginia, 1876.
prohibited sales of wines and ardent
spirits. except in jamestown.
In 1860, Quakers abolished the ha-
bit Of drinking at funerals.
The first Congress of sl777 recom-
mended that laws be passed stopping
the distIlling of grain.
Churches took a definite stand
against the use Of intoxicants.
In 1888 the first tenn perance society
was organized by 200 Connecticut far
mers.
The first record demand for prohi-
bitlon was made by John Chambers.
Of Nassau n. H.. in 1875. IT attract
ed little attention.
In 1921 It was announced that 200
tenn perance societies had been formed
IN Is states and that 10000 men
pledged aDstinence
In 1893 is was estimated that 5000
societies had 100000
members J
EOund Temperance Society
State legislatures commenced to pass ]
sws in an effort to limit the traffic. c
he Illinois legislature enacted DO 5
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
PORTUGAL RUINED BY
TREATY IS DECLARED

PARIS, May 13.-"The peace treaty
as it now stands will leave Portugal
ruined" Juan Cagas, memner of the
Portuguese peace delegation said In
an interview today. "The war cost
Portugal four hundred millions. Eco
nomic losses attributable to the war
are more than n billion and n half or
more than so per cent Of the total
public fortune. As the treaty does not
yecognize that Germany owes us any
thing and the war debts will remain
saddled on Portugal. HOW can tho
country recover?'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
Heal Ski, Diseases

It is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches, ,ringworm, ,rashes
and similar skin troubles. Zemo. OBJ
tanned at any drug store for 3oc, or
Sl.O0 for extra large bottle, and prompt.
ly applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. 1t cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful, penetrating,
disappearing liquid and IS soothing to
the most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy,
is easily applied and costs little. Get
it today and save all further distress.
The E. w. Rose Co., Cleveland, o.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
A.SACE DEMOCRATS GLAD
THEY BELONG TO FRANCE

STRASBOURG, May 15.-Repre-
sentattves of the democrat party OF
Lower Alsace at meeting here YES
terday adopted a resolution express
ing satisfaction on the definite re-
turn of Alsace and Lorraine to
France.
The delegates objected to any idea
of a plebiscite in the two provinces,
declaring in a resolution that the next
elections will manifest clearly the
viii Of the. Inhabitants of Alsace and
Lorraine Francois Eccoird. presi
dent OF the regional tribune, presided
at the meeting. t1
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
AMaxEF 7a&a.sass-zxsz7sM
LOCK FOR MEN WHO
SHOT BALLOON DOWN

PITsBURG. May l5.--state and
city authorities have been unable 10
find a trace OF the persons who
brought down a balloon piloted by
two United states naval officers. late
sunday. with volley Of shots from
high powered rifles near Baden, Pa.
The balloon was one Of seven in the
race from Akron. O, to the Atlantic
coast. State contsabulary and Pitts
burg police and detectives are ON the
trail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15

successful run, and now Cohan & Har-
ris are presenting it on tour.
The book and lyrics of Going Up"
We're written by Otto Harbach and
James Montgomery, while the music
is fTcm the pen of Louis A. Hirsch.
1t is tremendously joyous affair, full
Of tinkly music. pretty girls and dance
numbers, and from the way New York
audiences raved about it, we are in
clined to advise that in taking your
theatrical Rights don't miss Going
Up"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09
IYCETM THEATER.

The James CoTmican players, who
are to be seen at the Lyceum theater
during the summer months, will ar
rive here today or tomorrow and re-
hearsals for the opening play of the
season will be started at once. The
Brat" is opener of schedule of high
class performances, all of which have
played before packed houses in New
York
The personnel Of the Cormican
players has been announced by the
management. and among the princi-
pals arc many Of those who were
with the original companies in plays
to be shown here this summer. With
Maude Fulton's company Desmond
Gala CHER starred at the Morosco the
alter and he Will be seen here in one
of the principal roles, Miss Ethel Van
Waldron played long enga gements in
Portland, Oregon. Miss Caroline
Locke has been one of the leading
Am rican stage favorites in Africa
for several seasons, while several of
the other members of the company
have been seen in plays enjoying long
runs.
Edward Lynch is leading man and
James Cormican the director of the
players will be seen in Juvenile parts.
The character parts will be taken
care of by Miss Nina Gleason an eX-
pert in her line. Mr.. Cormican was
with the Chauncey Olcott players and
previous to joining that company
travelled with Maxine E1liot's COM
pany.
The seat sale will start tomorrow
scrptions for season tickets will be
taken at that time. It is expected
that the popularity of summer stock
here will again be proven by the
number of applications for season
seats.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09

China and gives NaZfm ova the star Of
the unfathOmed depths, a dual role
which reveals the tremendous range
of her rare artistry. It is play of
deep undercurrents telling the story
of q Eurasian girl, the daughter of
two races, who feels the eternal con-
f1ict Of the alien hloods forever raging
within her soul It is theme to wake
the pulses of the heart and fill the
imagination with the irresistible lure
Of secret Asia, with a splendor like
the day and a mystery like the night
where the dancing shadows of the red
lantern light seems pcOpled with the
thousand and one malignant devils
which forever haunt those mystic and
enigmatic people of the east. The
play touches on the Boxer uprising
and gives NaZimova rare opportunity
TO show her dramatic art. "The Red
Lantern is in seven parts and as the
advance notices read, is the biggest
picture that has yet been produced.
The balance of the program last eve
ming was made up of a number Of
small reels and as an added attraction
Bessie Parrscale was seen in "Joslyn's
Wife" Tonight, tomorrow and We'd
nesdav, Nazimova in 'fThe Red Ian
tern" will again be seen as will Marie
Walcamp in 1.-The Red Glove" the
Palace Weekly and five big vaudeville
acts headed by Clayton and Lennie in
their vaudeville nonsensity THE Jail
birds" The balance Of the bill COM
prises the Dancing DuBroWns. Russell,
Van and SulIY, Berth and Convoy and
Wohlman and West. The matinee is
promptly at and the evening per-
Torrance at 7, the vaudeville beiEg
shown at $50 and the Nazim ova pic
ture at $50.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09
EGGS A LA MODE
THAT is, FRENCH
(By Biddy Bye

STYLES have come from France,
soldiers are coming constantly-and
now recipes from French kitchens
once more are beginning to creep
through the lines.
AS a starter, two cheering ways to
transform familiar, American egg
Dishes have reached our ears. We
and fried eggs on toast-but this is
what happens in the making:
Make an omelet of eggs. not stiff
" beaten, seasoned with IL teaspoon
full salt, not more than IA that
amount of pepper, and mixed with
tablesnoonfuls of water. Let 1t stand
until cold, after cooking we'll III a
buttered pan. Take ? large, thin
slices Of veal, cut the omelet In two
slices. and roll each slice of omelet
inside a slice Of veal. When rolled
it can be tied with q string Or held
together with a toothpick. Saute the
rolls in a buttered frying pan. letting
them brown on all sides. When serV-
inc, pour over them on the platter a
butter gravy, to which has been add
ed a little Worcestershire sauce.
Now for the fried eggs first toast
round slices of bread and put them,
buttered in warm oven. Fry the
eggs in butter which has not been al
lowed to brown. When fried, put
them on the pieces of toast, trimming
each egg to q round shape to fit the
toast. The completing touch Is the
making Of a sauce, of 2 tablespoon
fuls Of butter, melted and stirred I'M
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09
Unless otherwise noted


Tor another woman, taking 5000, 600
Of his Wifo'S money, is killed by ac-
cidCnt, but in such 4 manner that
Richard IIattOn. convict lust re-
leased from prison. will be under
suspicion Of killing him Realizing
this, and to save himself and his fell
low convict Chris Cottoril. from the
electric chair, Fatton impcrsonates
the dead man. whom he closely re-
sembles. He is aided in this by the
fact that he and dwell both wore
boards and Dwell had announced his
intention Of removing his. The emo
tiOnaI appeal of the story lies in Hat
tons relations with OlwelTs wife, and
another element of suspense lies in
the appearance Of the 100000.
The Fire Fingers works I'D to
tremendous climax. In the cast with
Julian, who also directed the picture.
are Jane Novak, Fay Tinchor and
q large cast Of Universal favorites
A tWo-reel keystone comedy, the
latest Pathc News, the Topics of the
Day from the Literary Digest and d
Harold Lloyd comedy complete the
film program. Four acts Of Fox
vaudeville afford additional enter
tainment, the whole making up an
excellent three hour show Com
mencing Thursday Theda Bara will
be the attraction at Fox's in her
latest success "A Woman There Was"
This is declared according to the ad-
vance notices, to be a sort Of an
answer to Miss Baras sensational
success "A Fool There Was" that
created such a furore few years
ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09
AUDIENCE OF 500
ENJOYS CONCERT

The concert given at the Lyceum
theater Yesterday for the benefit of
upwards of 500 people was very APP
preciative of the work of the singers,
all prominent Armenian VOcalists.
Mayor G. A. Quigley opened the
guis also spoke, thanking the Ameri-
can people for their generous support
and aid given the Armenians.
The vocalists. a. Chah-Mouradian
and Isabelle Panosian, were both in
good voice and their songs were we'll
received. A flute solo by J. J. Gilbert
and violin selections by Sydney Riv-
kin were no less appreciated Fol
lowing is the excellent program car
ried out:
Abri Hayastan (sOng) Prof. GOlfayian
A. Cha h Mousadian.
Fantastic Pastoral Romano (fiute)
.................. Tilmctz OPP. "a
J. j. Gilbert.
Charmant Oiseau (song with f1ute)
Zabelle Panosian.
(a) Liebesfreud (violin) w
............... Kreisler
OBJ Minuet (violin) ....
............. Beethoven
Sidney Rivkin,
Part II.
(a) Passefried (f1ute) ....
..... A. Perihon
OBJ Deusieme Piece ...
......... Emile Pessard
J. J. Gilbert.
{a) Nanni
(b) Chinari Var
Co Groung
Armenian Folk Songs.
Zabelle Panosan.
Hungarian Rhapsody (violin) ~
................ Hauser
Sidney Rivkin.
Lo Here the Gentle Lark (song
with 7ute) .............. Bishop
Isabelle Panosian.
Largo, (song, violin obligato) ..
A. Chah-M Guardian.
The concert closed with Mr.. Mou-
radian singing the Arm enian national
hymn and Nine. Panosian singing the
Star Spangled Banner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09

to know that the girl, who l had seen
but once. but whom instlnctively
disliked "had her claws Sharpened'
for-anybody but Dlcky'
T did not care, however, to have
Mrs. Dur1ee suspect my relief.
1T o+ me see" | said. counting on
INV fingers with no hint that I had
understood her allusion to my uneasi-
naes concerning Rita BroWn-''this is
the first. second, third, fourth, fifth
it's no use I can't count or remember
the girls whose names you have
brought to me with the conviction that
they were to be daughters-in-l law of
yours What harem poor Aft would
have had if all your doleful prediC-
4tons had come true! He would either
he in Turkey or in states prison for
bigamy.'
She flushed consciously.
Alfred Durl<ec's Request.
Il know" she admitted though her
tone was obstinate, but it will come
some day. And when l think of this
Rita Brown getting her clutches on
my boy I wish he'd married any one
of the others l used to dread"
COnlIOEIlnSlN.
although in reality I admitted the
truth of her words. I could imagine
few women more unsuited to Alfred
'Durkee than Rita Brown. [ may mis-
Judge the girl, but I believe the words
wifehood, motherhood, mean nothing
real or sacred to her. and Alfred Dur
kee, though apparently of as volatile
a temperament as Dicky, yet is a
wholesome lad, whose ideal of a wife
would be the idolized mother of his
children.
T tried to visualize Rita Brown as
a mother, but gave it up with a little
SILVER at the probable unhappiness Of
any child who should ever call her by
that sacred name, and turned to Mrs.
Durkee.
you haven't told me yet what has
led you to fear Rita Brown | said.
'4She isn't new acquaintance of -Alfs
is she? They must have known each
other for long time"
They have, casually" Alfred's
mother returned, but it's only since
Alf returned that they've been thrown
together much. 1t seems Alf cast
some work in her way-shes terribly
clever you know-and then she was
taken i'll, couldn't finish it, and he had
to go to see her about it. You know
what a tender-hearted softly ALT is
about anybody sick or in trouble. I
imagine he's been buying out the
flower and fruit stores ever since, and
now he wants me to invite that girl
and the two Fairfaxes, her chums,
down here for a week Or two; says
the country air will be so good for
Rita.
fTf you can beat that I'd like to
have you try"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09
FOX'S THEATFR.

Rupert Julian. the creator of "The
Kaiser, the Beast OF Berlin,' is the
attra ction at FoX's tonight in q start
ling mystery drama, entitled The
Fire Fingers
The representation of dead man
by one who would be accused of his
murder if the death were known is
the novel situation that forms the
basis of 1.-THE Fire Flingers.' Ru-
pert Julian plays both the dead man
and the impostor. This picture is
based on a Saturday Evening Post
story of the same name by William
J. Neidig. Richard dwell, a pub
Usher, who is about to desert his wife
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09

came to Washington to do her part In
winning our magnificent victory. She
came here in July, 1918, at the urgent
solicitation of the War Department, to
help make the girls in the departments
more contented and to benefit their con-
ditions. She has done more to keep up.
the morale of the girls who came TO
Washington to do war work than any
other person, and while the general pub.
lie may not know this, those Of us who
are In charge Of large departments real
ize what she has done toward keeping
up the health and spirits of the girls
here. On behalf of these young women
it is my privilege-and I consider 1t a
great honor-to present to you, Miss
Cocroft, this loving cup as a token of
their appreciation of the wonderful work
you have done for them. When you go
back to Chicago, this cup will ever be
reminder Of the love and esteem felt for
you by the young women of the United
States Training Corps"
The y. S. Training Corps for Women
is this summer expanding its work by
inaugurating a series of summer camps,
outside the larger cities of the country
where girls and women will be given
settingup exercises and drills for the
upbuilding of their health.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09
Why Madge Strove to Cheer Mrs.
DurIkec.
DuI'kee.

Rita Brown!'
| repeated the name in amaze
&nent, all the laughter at little Mrs.
purkee's absurdities stricken from
he.
My friend nodded her head emphat-
3cally
Il thought that would make you sit
|lp and take notice." she said gleeful-
p. But" she added with the touch
Pr malice which for all her good ma
pure sometimes creeps into her con-
Fersation, you ought to be glad she's
got her claws sharpened for Alfred"
I ignored the allusion to the uneasi-
hess which Dicl1y's acceptance of Rita
Browns studio had caused me, an UNI
easiness, I knew my little friend had
suspected. although she didn't know
|Of Lillian's arraignment of the girl to
|me, or of her anxiety that Dicky
Should not work in Miss Browns
Studio.
A Great Relief.
Lillian had made good her promise
Eo offer Dicky her own studio, an Of
Her which Dicky had promptly and
gratefully accepted, though with wide
dyed amazem ent, for Lillian had al
ways held her studio as inviolate as
ian English college man does his study
hour. But, indeed, she had not used
kt at all in the last weeks, having put
aside all work but the most pressing
#n order to watch beside Robert Saw
karin's sick bed. The work she was
to do she wrought at in her
|nwn library.
I knew Lillian would share the dis
E1nct feeling Of relief L experienced at
hearing Mrs. Durkees announcement
Rhat her son, Alfred, and Rita Brown
lwere interested in each other. My
Asttle neighbor was right. I was glad
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09
PALACE THIATER.

Last night was NazimoVa night at
the Palace theater and the biggest
crowd in the history Of the remodeled
playhouse was on hand to greet this
great artist in her new picture, THE
Red Lantern.' The special orchestra
ton arranged by Leader Harry katz
materially helped put this big picture
across. 1t deals with mysterious
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09
S1.OO-A-YEAR WOMAN WHO TRAINED
WOMEN WAR WORKERS, H0N0RED


whop
O
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-06-09

ny FcTTN -i3TOWn)
Whether or not it is ever opened
is a thing of small moment for this
Japanesy parasOl, considering the
amount of shade insured by the
dropping width of hat brim But that
it be carried jauntily over the
shoulder of the maid in suit of
1\umsi- kumsa, seems to be the
height of Importance. That same
suit, by the way, is made comfort
able-looking and graceful chiefly
by the bloused jacket, with its many
rows of encirclng tucks Soft,
rolling collar and widening cuffs too,
share in its merit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-05
FRENCH FIRE UPON
THE LOST BATTALION

New York. May French artillery
raked the position held by Colonel
hNtlesey and his lost battalion" in
the Argonne forest. despite the pro-
tests OF Major-Generai Robert Aiexan-
der, commander Of the Sevcnty-seventh
division, according to disclosure
made by General Alexander All hope
that Colonel Whittlesey could hold out
against the terrible odds had been
abandoned by the French. the general
declared
This command was neither lost nor
rescued" said General Alexander. ct
suffered heavy losses. II was subjected
10 FIRE from both enemy and supposed y
friendly artillery. the French, In spite
Of my determined protest. placed artil-
iery tire on this ravine the morning of
October I, being quite convinced that
the command must have surrendered,
1t may be noted that demand for sur
render, made the morning of the sew
enth when tho command was under its
most idisadvAntageous circumstances
WAS repealed with scorn tthe speaker
referred to the famous Go to heli'
replyp tho command feeling perfectly
competent to lookout for itself even
'heh' .i.zthxes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-05
THE VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN.


the hope that similar exhibition might be staged here in
near future.
Members Of the loan committee Yesterday expressed ex-
remc satisfaction with the very phase of the show for the
aerial stunts above par and hundreds of bonds sold
In addition number OF Richmond people who have wanted
oyre III plane for long time experienced the thrill of life
time. and there nothing to be desired.
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETS.
There will be meeting at the Business Mems club today
but Chairman Jackson called special meeting of his general
committee to at headquarters discuss the
that has been made in the drive and outline steps for
other work Many important matters will be discussed this
conference, and large attendance is desired
Various organizations probably will be called this week
and the United Commercial Travellers obtained many subscrp
tons in their last night As yet it has been
decided definitely however, what will be done along this line
School children working hard, and hope increase
their total to &l)0000 by Saturday night They hay: rcay
sold nearly 100000 worth of the bonds and every effort
determined TO keep hard at tie task until the actual closing
the drive. number of features being by them
for tomorrow which will be known ''Schoo Day. in the
Victory loan
Many Richmond ministers urged the people yesterday from
their pupts support the loan drive and this is expected
materially help the work In addition carrying the loan
their pups several pastors have worked long and
hard for the loan volunteering their services for what
that they could be put to-
Arrangements will be completed today it announced,
for other shop meetings be held this week. when loan head
quarters will send speakers and workers into various industrial
plants of the city There number of meetings
held and is planned to hold them rapidly speakers and
statesmen be obtained
Mrs. Cabel announced that her workers would continue
in the booths all this week. working harder and longer than
usual in order to reach many people possible the streets