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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
WALKOUT TONIGHT CALLED BY
R. R. SH0pMEN: OTHER WORKERS
OPPOSE CONGRESS- SETTLEMENT
Flag of New Republic
OF Germany HOisted on
Fifth War Anniversary

BERLIN, Aug. 2.--The black,
red and gold flag of the new Ger
man republic floated for the first
time today over the national as
sembly at Weimar, on the fifth
anniversary of Germany's decla-
ration of war The constitution
of the new regime, adopted yes
terday. provides a basis OF genu-
inc democracy, with men and
women voting alike. Workers
and employers councils are one
feature.
Theodore Wolff writing in tn
Tageblatt. on the occasion of the
war anniversary declared the
Germans are not longer nation
of subjects, but of free demo-
Gratis"
The nation needs Develop
ment," he said. but this cannot
be obtained by mere express
sion of attractive phrases. We
must pass industriously through
difficulties inherited from the
war. Germany will not remain
in the depths forever but must
never return to events like those
of August, 1s14.y
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
BOND RANCH co. BUYS FRENCH AND SPANISH
UKIAH CATTLE RANGE VOTES FAVOR LEAGUE

~ : 5
The range and cattle of the uiSiaf
Stock Co. were purchased today bS
the Bond Ranch Co. for an an,
nounced consideration OF $4,000.
The land includes tract I'm Ukiah
and ranges in the south of the coun-
" near the north fork of the John
Day river
Robert Bond. = ansger OF the Bond
ranch at Yoakum. will also have
charge of the new holdings. The two
ranches will be operated in conjunc.
ton. it was announced today.
Neither the exact amount of land
or cattle involved was divulged to-
day. The deal is, however, consid-
cred a large one and large numbers
OF cattle are transferred. The new
owners took possession yesterday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
FLAMES DESTROY
rs HOMES: RACE
R|OT|NG SEQUEL
Five Negroes Seen Running
From Foreign District
Where Blaze Occurs.
FIRE GAINS HEADWAY
in FRAME BUILDINGS
Car Strike is Ended; Chi
cagO Returns to Normal
Routine of Business.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.--Seventy five
houses. most OF them homes OF Mex
leans, Lithuanians and other foreign
ers. employed in stockyards. were de-
stroyed today by a fire which ragged
for three hours before firemen con-
trolled 1t. The houses. cheaply built
OF wood. were quickly consumed.
Police declare five negroes are re-
sponsible for the burning. Tney were
seen running from the neighborhood
soon after the alarm was sounded IL
Is alleged. Race trouble is believed
TO have caused the incendiarles' ac-
ton. Five persons reported missing
early today have since been found.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2.--Citizens Of
Chicago rode 20 work today and re-
sumed "A normal buancss after four
days strike OF $1,000 surface ana
elevated railway employees, in addition
10 race riotins arson and lootins
that has claimed 35 lives. Chicago
welcomed the return TO ordinary life.
with lessened congestion, f1ar and
costs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
FRENCH OFFICERS ARE
THROWN INTO RIVER

BERLIN.-Aus s-Revolutionary
demonstrations are today reported to
have occurred in Strassburg. Several
French officers and soldiers are said
to have been thrown in the river.
Martial law Is threatened.
(Strass burg = two miles west OF
the Rhine and The capital Of lower
Alsace. French troops have been
quartered there since the armistice.l
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
JULY'S RAINFALL IS
Al IN. BELOW NORMAL

The rainfall for the past month
totalled .oi inches, just 40 inches less
than the fall in July, 1918. Last
Years precipitation for July was .29
ibches above normal. while this year s
is Al inches lbelow normal, which ia
As.
The greatest rainfall in "a hours
was .o3 inches July /, and the days
with .Ql or more inches precipitation
we're true. The hottest days in tho
month were July and July Is, whila
the minimum temperature was 40.
The greatest daily rarge was 60. II
was clear for - days and partly
cloudy 9 days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
REPAIRS ON SCHOOLS
WILL Be CURTA|LED

Failure OF bidders to submit the re-
pucsted itcmizcd bids for cement work
ana plumbing for the repairs to the
city schools resulted in the board au,
thorizing the chairman and architect
TO award contracts for only such re-
pairs as they deem absolutely neces4
sary at this time. The meeting was
held Yesterday at s o'clock after hav-
Ing been once postponed.
For the present the concrete walks
from the front steps of the buildings
TO the city sidewalks will not be
built. Certain concrete work in base
inents VIII he contracted for and the
necessary plumbing repairs ordered.
Later when concrete men will be less
occupied, the board hopes to get
some favorable action.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
Idaho Merchant Visiting
Pendleton With View to
Selecting New Location

II. A. Replogle, for seven years a
leading dry goods merchant or Sand
FONT, Idaho, is a visitor in Pendle-
ton, the guest OF C. E. WALES, CASH
Ter OF the Inland Empire Bank. Mr..
Replogle has recently sold his in
terests in the Idaho city and is look
ing for new location. He will give
several days to looking over prospects
In Pendleton
Mr.. Replogle is declared by Mr..
WALES to be thorough business
man and he Is anxious to see him
invest here. Mr.. Replogle Is cou.
s'n of the chief purchasing agent for
the allies. in the United States dur
ing the war.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

SEATTLE. July So,-Crnshed hv
the slide of a rock in the main gang
way of a Burnett, Wash, coal mine,
md pinned beneath tons OF rock. and
shale. the body Of the general mine
foreman. James Webb. was sighted
this morning by rescuers who had
been working frantically since the
slide occurred Monday morning I,
find the body.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
II. C.L. FIGHT LAUNCHED

COLUMBUS, O., July 3O-Ohio's
fight against high food prices was
launched in earnest here with the
gathering of prosecutors from SIS
counties. Governor Cox and Attorney
General Price are directing the con-
ference. Cox said he hopes to curb
prices by the prosecution of persons
guilty of mapipulations, of foodstuffs.
rigid enforcement of the cold storage
laws, and perhaps new system of Ii
censing food dealers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
For Government Ownership.

WASHINGTON, Aug 2.-Organ-
lied labor's plans for peace time op-
GRAFTON of the ailroads-complete
government ownership-was intro
duced i'm congress today with the
promise that its adoption will bring
lower rates and reduce the cost of
living in general. The plan was sub
mitted in bill which Representative
Sims introduced. He has the appro-
val of the Railroad Brotherhoods and
the American Fe deration of Labor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
Bella KUN REPORTED
TO HAVE QUIT POST

COPENHAGEN, Aus. a.-rralc
unionists have Jorn,cd socialist
government succeeding Bella Kun 3
government. which las resigned. ac-
cording TO unofficial Budapest ad-
wees today. The new can.net issued
. proclamation stating that its main
objects are negotiation With the al
/ es for maintenance rf orlcr, accord
ing to the dispatches
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. s.-Twenty
five hundred teamsters will strike
Monday unless demands for dollar
unless demands for dollar
day increase in pay is met.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
sENAnE VOTES EoR REpEAL

WASHINGTON. Aug. Friends
of daylight saving are confident that
President Wilson will again veto a re-
peal act which the senate passed late
yesterday, 1t had already passed the
house. The repeal would be effective
October 26.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

PORIs, Ang. THE peace COM
niittee of the chamber of deputies
recommended ratification of the Ger
man peace tr,aly late yesterday by
vote OF 81 TO l.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
HOUSE RECESS IS
POSTPONED. H.C.L.
PROBLEM KNOTTY
Attorney General and Com
mittee- Drawing Program
for Basis of Reduction.
RAILMEN'S DEMAND
AUGMENTS URGENCY
Release of Record Amount
of Food Held in Store by
Packers is Demanded.

HOUSE SHRDL SHRDLU
WASHINGToN, Aug. with the
cost OF living problem holding the in
tercst Of the nation almost exclusive
ly. both congress- and the executive
arm of the government are seeking
"a solution. Todays Developments in
cluded the heads Of three great rail-
way brotherhoods condemning the
plan of submitting to congress their
demands for increased wages or re-
duction of the cost of living. All de-
clared the della" entalled would prob
ably mean a strike.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
Senate Unanimous.

MADRID, Aig. 2.-The Spanish
senate, without discussion today
Unanimously voted to support the
league of nations covenant.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
Drawing Program.

Attorney General Palmer and
committee of high government Off
cials are drawing up program
which will probably form the basis
for recommendations regarding the
cost of living which the president
promised within a fortnight.
Attention Of the senate has been
switched from the treaty. and the
house. which planned on its recess
today, will remain in session while
leaders work out plans for adjust-
ment of wages in relation to living
costs
Jesse Haver legislative agent of
the National Consumers League. de-
manded that packers release food
now in storage.
Director Hampton of the Farmers
National Council, advocated passage
of the Kenyon bill to regulate the
packers. Meanwhile the railroad en-
ployes demands. which hold the
prospect of po ssible rate increases.
again stimulated talk of government
ownership which congressional lead
ers believed a dead issue.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02
Leaders Say 100000 Men
and Every Road System
in Country Involved.
TRAINMEN DECLARED
HOSTILE TO DELAY
Plan of Placing Wage De-
mands Before Commission
is Called Dangerous


road system \ the country Will be
affected tonight by strike OF SHOP
men, according TO John Saunders.
secretary OF the council directing the
Chicago strike Uniun officials s<y
100000 workers Will be affected
They demand :. wage Of IS cents an
hour, an Increase Of IL cents over
their present lay. Those affected
are car repsire,..-. machlnists, insepee-
tcrs. electricians backsmiths and
sheet metal workers. !.
Officers Instruction Futile.
ATLANTA. Ga, Aug Although
instructed by national officers to
postpone their scheduled waikout,
union leaders today declared the rail-
read ishopmen-s strike throughout the
southeast Will remain in effect until
Substantial progress has been made
toward settlement Of their grew
ances. Union sfficials said that be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 are out in ~
southeastern states
Fight Congress Delay.
WASHINGTON, Aug. g.-Presi-
dents Of the Brorherhoods of Railway
=, ainmen. Conductors Firemen and
%%-'-N<-
plan of placing in the hands Of cons
g-ess the demands OF the men for
immediate wage increases proportions
ate to increased living costs Off
Gals said the railway workers will
refuse to be controlled il they become
&c ccnvinced that their demands must
be passed upon by commission
which might first be created by spe-
siai congressional legislation and that
the railroad administration has No
money to grant increases Is made
7etr Wilson in. letters 20 the house
&iid senate com nitteees. in which he
proposed the ..re,tiou :. a commfs-S
sion to survey the wages OF all raif
workers to decide on increases which
would be mandatory upon the inter-
state commerce commission for in-
creased freight and passenger rates
Putting the demands up to CON-
sress would mean delay OF six =
months or perhaps year. said Pres,
dent Sheppard CT the conductorss
d his will be unsatis-
actory 20 the men. They are in no
mood to wait longer although we feel
hat both Wilsln. and Hines want to
lelp the men, FL.
WARNED OF sttke.
We won't he able to control the
zen II tn1< Is the answer 10 our de-
nands.'' said President Lee of the
brotherhood Of Railway TrainmenssF
resident shea Of the Brotherhood Of
and ffremen said IL the
natter Is turue lover to congress the
len will nndc. btedly strike.
N
Would Control Wages.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2.-Unless the
roblem of the workers is generally
let the country's going to smash
enator Cummins today declared.
We must give assurance TO the work
rs" he said that an equitable reia-
on will be established between the
ost of living and wages. We must
0 that Immediately. l believe the
me has come when the government
lust fix wages of railroad workers.
neither it remains In control of the
mes or not. / am ready to vote for
ich action But the government
lould have the power TO raise wages
} meet the living cost or bring the
sst of living down to the wage
vol
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

wASHTNToN. Aug 2.-The senate
adopted a resolution ordering the
banking and currency committee to
Investigate the feasibility of reducing
currency to decrease the cost of liv-
ing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

We won't he able to control the
men if this is the answer to our de-
mands.'' said President Lee of the
brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen 4
President shea of the Brotherhood OF.
Enginemen and firemen said IL the
matter Is turue 4 over to congress the
men will nndc.. btedly strike
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-02

This paper IL a mcmpcr ana audited
" tho Audit BUREAU OF Calculations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-31
YUMA

Mr. and Mrs Frank Anthony of
Moline visited at the Sarah BeaI
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Behrendt
visited Mrs. J. +. Wainwright Thurs
Wesley Reynolds visited his par
ents Sunday.
Verna Mumma returned Tuesday
from the trf-cities-
Mabel Scarf was a tri-city visitor
Mrs. Ed Wainwright and Mrs
Sheldon MUmma entertained at a
0ost-nuptial shower for Mrs. Floyd
''rsl saturday at the home Of Mrs.
Wainwright, Mrs. Frers class pre-
scented her with a set of knives and
forks. Many other useful articles
were also given. A dainty lunch
was served b. the hostess.
Church services will be held at
Rose Hill Sunday morning and at
Yuma Sunday evening
Mr.. and Mrs CoweI of Moline
spent SATURDAY with MS. Ralph
BeaL
several people Of Yuma attended
the play. st Elmo at Port Byron
.Mr am Mrs. Judson Wainwright
and Mr.. ami Mrs. Ed Wainwright
visited Mrs. sheldon HUmma Thurs
day. it being her birthday anniver-
&aTy-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-31
WILLS OF THREE
ARE ADMITTED BY
JUDGE z. J. LANDEE

Three wills have been admitted
to probate by Judge Frank ].
Landed.
VIII Of Kaurftz Folk Of Moline,
dated Aug. "a, 1910, bequeathes his
entire estate, both real and per
sonal, to the widow, Anna r. Folk,
with the provision that in case she
remarries or dies the property is
eft to children, share and share
alike The widow was named sole
executrix, to serve without bond.
: Stephen R Hill leaves all his
property 70 his widow, Sarah A.
Hill, and names her sole executrfx
without bond in a will dated July
20, 1911.
Andrew Nelson OF Moline be-
queathes to son, Oscar Edwin
Nelson, the sum OF $50 and the rest
Of his estate both real and per
sonal, to the widow, Carrie Nelson
The instrument names the widow
as exeCItrix and bears the date of
Oct. 81, 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-31
TAYLOR RIDGE

Mrs Elizabeth Schneider has gone
TO Center Point. Iowa. where she
win visit with her daughter. Mrs
Robert BToOkman-
Miss Laura Bateman visited from
Friday until sunday at the home of
A F. Hartman.
Mrs. Robert Miller visited Thurs
day at the home of Mrs Heath of
Hattie Carothers spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home OF her par
ents-
George Wakefield was a Rock Is
land passenger saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. August Hartman
visited Saturday night and Sunday
At the home Of Adolph Schneider of
Davenport
Mrs Biomberg. Mrs. Sandquist
and daughter Grace of Moline
visited Saturday and Sunday at the
Mrs Z. l.. Sturmont of Monmouth
is visiting at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. Henry Swartout.
- Fred Johnston OF Milan was on
duty at the depot Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Thompson
have returned home after a short
visit n Great Bend. Kan. at the
home Of MIS-. ThOmpson's father.
The Epworth league soCiable and
business meeting was held at the
home of Nellie itnterueister Tues
day evening
Ten carloads OF stock were shipped
from this village Wednesday.
One-third off all mems. womens
end chiIdren's winter underwear,
all this week at Mc(,abe'S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-31

BY @FRY.o
Everything is all set for the bask-
etball game between Rock Island
high school and Moline high school
n the Moline gym at 1880 tonight
Before the big game the second
teams Of both schools will battle in
4 short curtain raiser The result
of this game viii determine wheth-
er Rock Island can claim the tri-
city championship.
Dope favOrs the Islanders, and
although they are confident of vic
tory they will not go into the game
expecting an easy time.
Tomorrow night the locals will
meet Geneseo in the local Y. M c.
> A. at O'clock Although nothing
is known of the Geneseo team the
Islanders are not expecting any
trouble in administering a defeat
Probable ineups:
Rock IsIand-Parks, f; Duff1n, f;
Anderson, c; Dopp, g; Greve, z.
Moiine-Lundberg, f; Gre n. ::
Hoyt, c; Wood, &; Wilson, 9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-31
STAGE SET FOR
MOLINE BATTLE
Rock Island High School Basket
ball Laddies Expecting to
Cop Champ Title.

FACTS OF THE GAME.
WhO-Rock Island VS.. Moline.
Where-MOline high school
gym.
When-7:30 p. N. tonight.
1t stake-Tri-city prep bask-
esbaII championship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-31

One-third off all mems. women's
end chiIdren's winter underwear,
hlI this week at McCabe's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-01
GIRLS HOME TAG DAY
HERE NEXT SATURDAY

Somethiug unusual has occurred.
Justice Crutchheld has dropped into
lstter-writing. In view Of the activi-
ties Of the management OF the -Girfse
Home, An institution for colored girls
and women. and his knowledge OF the
movers In the affair. Justice Crutch-
feld, In order to help in the tag day
movement. has written Ora Brown
stokes. president OF the Institution. the
following lettAr;
II learned today that you and your
committee will conduct tag day Sat
urday. May 3. for the benefit of the
Home for Self-Supporting Colored wo-
men and Girls, located at 503 West
Clay street. I am writing to express
to you my sincere desire and hope that
you will have the success that you 30
much deserve. The home is a worthy
undertaking and hlls a long-felt need
In this community.
MANY girls who come to our city as
strangers often 20 astray from lack OF
proper places TO live after their days
work. is ended. You are to be COM
mended for your untiring efforts In
their behalf and whatever can do at
any time to assist you ia any way in
maxim this institution "A success will
be a pleasure.
81 II hope that the public will come to
your support on Saturday, next. and
that your efforts will be a success"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-01
ANNIVERSARY BATTLE
OF MANILA BAY

Washington. April So--Exactiy ST.
l3o.697,550 was reported subscribed
TO the Victory Liberty Loan at the
close OF the ninth day tonight
This means that In the first half
OF the loan approximately one
quarter of the $4.5oo 100000 mini
mum sought has been obtained. II
the loan Is to be fioated on time CUB
scripticns totaiing S375.0oo.ooa must
be secured daily until the end OF the
campaign.
Subscriptions by some districts as
they stand tonight are as follows:
Administrations is,14 per
cent
New York-$743.7oo. 900; 1906
Per cent
Philadeiphia-sss,s77,4so; 1896
per cent.
Dallas-s14.sss.Tse; 1854 per
cent
Tomorrow viii be Dewey Day."
the twenty-hrst anniversary of the
battle OF Manila bay On all ships
and at all shore stations men of the
navy will do honor to the memory OF
Admiral Dewey by intensifying their
efforts in behalf OF the Victory loan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-01
BRITISH BUDGET
DECREASES TAXES
ON EXCESS PROFITS
Government Triumphs in
i Giving Business Place
!. IN the Sun.
INCOME TAX SAME.
Nation Greatest Need
is National and lndi-
vidual Economy, Says
Chancellor.
INCOME TAX SAME.

London, April 3o.--Austin Chamber
lain seems to have successfully jug
Gled millions" in presenting the bnoRet
to the house of commons this AFTER
noon.
1t amounts to nearly nine billion
dollars. the exact figure being $s.4aI.-
100000 1t was foregcne conclusion
that the chancellor OF the exchequer
-eeuldn4 please everybody. but at this
hour IL appears that he has pleased
sufficient numbers to insure carrying
the government over perilous situa-
ton, however the opposition may roar.
Perhaps the governments greatest
triumph lies In the reduction Of the ex-
cess profits tax from 80 to 40 per cent.
thereby insuring British business
place In. sun even while increasing
the duty from so to rs shilling on the
barrel Of beer. But Chamberlain prom-
ises that henceforth the brewers will
be zfiowed 1870 Der esfr instead of
The existing fe.32.
No change liz promised in the pres
emit income tax No increase is made
in tobacco and luxury taxes. which II
had been greatly feared would be
ar.sed.
Chamberlain however. proposes an
increase of from 3 to per cent in the
inheritance tax called the death tax"
here.
IA far as colonial preferences are
concerned. the chancellor dealt ten
derby with the colonies. reducing the
4uty on tea to two pence colonial pro-
duct) from a smiling, and similarly
fxvoring coffee and cocoa.
This Is no time to deal with the ma
TONS debt" said Chamberlain in his
common speech. hut ] assure you this
subject IS occupying my grave atten-
ton"
The nations greatest need. he said.
In Irrational and Individual economy"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-01
Oppose Mooncy-Gcf Bombs.

Sanfrancisco. April 30-The two
bombs received at the office of tho
district attorney at the Hail Of
Justice today. one addressed TO Dis
ict-Attorney Charles NJ. F'iekert and
the other to one of his assistants.
Edward A. Cunha, were similar 10
the one received at the office OF
Mayor Hanson of Seattle and also to
the one sent TO the home of former
United States Senator Thomas w.
Hardwick of Atlanta, Ga. Escape OF
the San Francisco official from death
is credited to the fact that they both
are patients in local hospital.
Eickeri and Cunha prosecuted
Thomas j. Mooney. Billings, Vein
berg and several others in connec-
ton with the preparedness day bomb
outrages in San Francisco in July
1916. They have consistently been
opposed to the radicals of California
and haze heen-the- leaders -in-tAe
nationwide fight to prevent Mooney
from obtaining pardon by Governor
Stephens.