davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-17
AMERICA WILL NOT WITHDRAW
FROM ADRIAT1C CONTROVERSY AS
TREATY ACCEPTANCE FORBIDS
Threatened Recall of Naval Forces Not to Indicate End of In
tereSt Because Nation if Pact is Ratified Must Abide by
Decision Which is Contradiction of Accepted Settlement

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE allied an
swer to President Wilson's Adriatic
note will be dispatched TO Washing
ton this afternoon. it is authoritative
ly learned today. The reply was dis
cussed and approved at this mornings
session of premiers. 1t is reported the
reply is couched in argumentatfve
but diplomatic phraseoIogy and in
vites further negotiations.
PARIS, Feb. 17.-Jugo- Slav repre-
sentatives here declared the Belgrade
government will stand firm in refusing
any settlement of the Adriatic dispute
except the one President Wilson advo-
Gated. The presidents note on tho
situation has nnticeably I'M
proved the Jugo-Slav morale.
''In view of this recent development
no government in Belgrade could sur
vive if it backed down now one Juso
Slav official asserted today.
Situation Unaltered
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE Unit
I'd States will continue to support the
tights of the Jugo- Slav> in the dispute
,ver Fiume, it is announced at the
white house today. This government
it was stated Threatens
d withdrawal of American naval
orces from the Adriatic would not be
AIKEN to mean the United states win
lot interest herself further in the mat
er there.
America Had Land
The facts which influenced the de-
'artnlent of state in framing the AM
follow:
December last. at a meeting OF
he supreme council in Paris. set-
iement of the Adriafic question WIS
Igreed upon which to become ef-
eetlve required acceptance botR by
he italian and Jugo-Slav govern-
nents. The basis of this. in brief.
gas the creation of a buffer state of
Tiumesand adjacent territory. and Am
rica. as represented by Under-Secre-
airy Polk, was a party to the arrange
1ent.
UItimatIIm New Plan
After the withdrawal from Europe
( the American peace commissions
RS and while the Adriatic issue was
ill a subject of discussion between
le principals. a meeting was held
London of the entente premiers
loyd George. Clemenceau and Nitti.
nd an entirely new plan was drawn
p entirely new plan was drawn up
ithout participation by America and
,rwarded in the form of an ultima
i'm to the Jugo- Slav government.
The basis of this was the recogni-
on of Italy's title to much of the
.stern coast of the Adriatic and Dali
alta and there were either substan-
al additions to Italian claims which
d not agree in principle with the
iginal understanding.
Note Was Protest.
THE latest American note was in
e nature of a protest against this
ethod of procedure. 1t was not
, ultimatum nor threat. but point
out that If persisted in. this would
ave the United States in the posi-
an of being expected to ratify treaty
nich confirmed boundary lines be-
nd readjustment which II already
ID declared to be wrong. And fur-
ermore. it was recalled that this
test move had been made by the
emiers without consultation or ad-
re from the washington government
ough this country would he bound
abide By the results should 1t ratity
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-17
Ns
-----

From the report of Major lee Moor
house official weather observer.
Maximum. So
Minimum. -.
Earcmeter, s9.Se.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-17

Continued on page ~
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-17

tHIs phper To member ana audited
W tne Audit Bureau OF circuIatIons
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-17

The East Oregonian In Eastern Ore
Eon's greatest newspaper and as =
selling force gives to the advertise.s
over twice the guaranteed paid circu-
lation In Pendieton and Umatilla coun-
~ of any other Newspaper.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
ADJUTANT GENERAL
 CHECKING UP TARGET RANGE

That Tucson should organize an ar tillery unit for the national guard is the belief of Adjutant General Ingalls,, who is in Tucson on a tour of inspec- ton of the high school military de- partments and to check up the prop erty on the target range.
 Tucson being the only city in the state with an armory, should have some unit of the state national guard to make use of the armory," said he. "We now have only 35,00O national guard troops in the country, and the number of regular army troops is also small, so that we are not now in the condition we should be in case de- fense was necessary.
 Tucson and Phoenix are the only two cities large enough to support the artillery unit, so l would be pleased to see Tucsonians take some action in the matter, and on my re- turn to that city I will take up the proposition" said General Ingalls,.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
"JOHNSONS" LEAD WITH SMITHS" and "BROWNS"
 FOLLOWING CLOSELY

In the files of the bureau of war risk insurance, Washington, D. C., are the names and records of upwards of 4,500,000 soldiers, sailors and ma rines, insured under the war risk in- surance act. In the card indexs are listed the names of 53,200 Johnsons, the most numerous family name in the bureau records. Some of these Johnsons also spell their names var iously, as Johnston and Johnstone. The Smiths, with 51,950, are not far behind numerically. The Browns, with 48,000, are third, and the Will liams family comes to the front with 47,000 names. Then in the order named come, the Jonses, 28,050 strong; the Andersons, 22,000; the Walkers, 1S,500.
 Of the 53,200 Johnsons, 2,13S were christened John, and 2,062 William Johnson. The favorite Christian name in the Smith family is William, being borne by 3,412 Smiths; while John was the given name of 2,625 Smiths. Of the 48,000 Browns who wore the uniform 2,000 were named plain John Brown. Of the Williams family, 280 signed up as "Willie Will liams," and TO as "William Will liams." There were 900 John An dersons," 800 were christened "Carl" and 900 Charles"
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
BOMBING THE DRAFT
 PARERS FOR SLACKERS

The day of the draft evader is not past. That is, his day of retribution
 There is big trouble in store ahead for him. It's coming as sure as fate, and not coming so slowly, either.
 It is an interesting story, and one that will do good to the heart of him who met his duty like man.
 Among the 24,OOO,OOO sheets of pa per gathered from the various draft boards all over the United States, and filed in Washington, according to a American Legion, are the inglorious names of some young men in whom the Legion is little more than mild- ly interested-namely, the draft de- linquents.
 These valiant individuals, who re- treated from the enemy even before battle was imminent, are to be sorted out of the enormous list; their names are to be published, and they are to be prosecuted. The army is combing the mass of records for the names of all men who lodged the draft, and it will proceed against them to the ut most of it's ability. And thereby hangs tale that may affect some who were not missing when the call was sounded.
 State adjutants general and local boards reported 87,003 registrations as draft deserters. It is realized, however, that many of these names were mistakenly reported, because scores of men who did not answer their registration summons were al- ready collecting service stripes in France. Before any action can be taken against the real deserters, the list must be cleared of the names of all men who served elsewhere than in the original national army.
 So the list of nearly a half million names will be sent first to the war de- partment, where the names of all "de- serters" who served in the army will be eliminated. Then it will be sent to the navy department for similar ac- tion, and to the marine corps. When the list has been boiled down until the adjutant general is certain that all the names thereon are genuine delin- quents, it will be published for all to see, and the men will be prosecuted.
 Under the present law, these men are liable to prosecution for period of only two years after the supposed date of their examination. But to be sure that none escape in this way, a bill has been introduced in congress to make them liable for six years after their offense was committed. This bill was drawn by the American Le- zion.
 It is proposed by the war depart ment, and the sentiment is enthus- iastically endorsed by the American Legion, that the stacker shall be branded as a stacker to his grave.
 County Attorney F. M. Gold says that as soon as the list is published, not only the war department will be ready for prosecutions, but those who committed perjury to evade the draft may be proceeded against in the var ious criminal courts.
 That the draft evader is already
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
DANIELS WOULD PAY
 BONUS FOR SINKING SHIPS

"I am deeply interested in this new humanitarian policy of Secretary Dan- iels who believes officers who lose ships should be rewarded" said Harry A. Ford, of Cleveland, in an inter- view in the Washington Post. MT. Ford was referring to the awarding of distinguished service medal by Secretary Daniels to his brother-in- law, though the latter lost his ship.
 "It occurs to me that if we are go- ing to carry out this policy to it's log ical conclusion and bring it into other big organizations we will have a marked change in conditions. For ex- ample, l suppose the railroads will now issue an order setting aside spe- cial purses for switchmen who fail, through no fault of their own, in pre- venting smash-ups. If after the trains crash through not getting proper sig nals it can be shown that the switch man was not directly to blame and felt sorry and behaved we'll afterward, he will be in line for special reward.
 Likewise the fireman who fails to reach the scene of the fire or the po- liceman who fails to catch the burglar should be rewarded as a matter of pol icy, and this fact should be advertised in advance something like this: Any policeman who fails to catch robber, and can show that it was not his fault, will hereafter get $1,O00 reward
 Tn the army it should work pro- gressively. The cptain would be re- warded for losing his company, if he could show that it was not his fault The colonel, to secure promotion, would lose his regiment, and then the brigadier, if he lost his entire com mand and could show that it was not fault of his, would take over the whole command.
 And l suppose you newspaper men all get special bonuses every time you fall down on story or are scoop ed. It's a queer world"
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
ABOUT THAT BONUS
 FOR SOLDIER BOYS

"A nation that was spending $30,- 000,0 to $40,000, 900 day when the war closed, a nation that could loan $10 0,000, 100000 to the allies, nation that could loan $1 ,250, 100000 to the railroads in a year and a half, can well afford to do justice to the sol diers of the nation.
 "A nation that does not do justice to the soldiers can not long and should not long endure. The battle cry of economy that is ever with us when some large scheme comes in here does not appeal to me.
 What I would ask this congress to do is either by bonds or tax levy to do full justice to those 4,800,000 men, and l would do it as quickly as possi- ble had l the power. But not having the power, my side of the house not having the power, l suggest it to that side of the house that does have the power.
 q have an unbroken record of vot- ing for every increase of salary and emoluments for the soldier, his fam fly, and his dependents, and fought against every decrease of them. 1 will continue that course to the end, for it is my belief that for a great, rich republic like this one there is no danger of paying the soldier too much for the hazardous duty which he per forms in defending his country in time of peril. Courts, congresses, and cabinets are apt to give the soldier too little rather than too much."-Ex- tract from speech by Representative Scott Ferris, of Oklahoma, in Con- gressional Record, Jan. IS. 1920.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
IMPROVEMENTS MOST
 PROMOTED RECORDS SHOW

Non-combatant officers fared very well, thank you, in the matter of pro- motions since the armistice.
 The fact is disclosed in recent let ter to the speaker of the house of rep presentatives from Secretary Baker. Statistics are given on promotions since November II, 1918.
 The figures show total of 17,354 army officers to have been given high CT grades. Of these only 4,47S were in combatant forces.
 This leaves 12,576 non-combatants who were rewarded, and of this num- Der 1,4S6 were not overseas.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
A. w. 0. l.. MAIL IS STILL
 COMING BACK TO TANKS
Did your mail from home ever gc

Did your mail from home ever go A. W. o. L?
 You'll say it did, and may be your Christmas package, too.
 And how many letters have come wandering back to you, all written over with addresses, since you came home?
 In all during 1919, 24,000,000 letters were returned from France, Germany and elsewhere over there, and you may have received a bundle, some of them written before the shooting stop ped.
 In 1918, the number of sacks of mail brought to Hoboken by army trans ports was 18,782. In 1919, it jumped to 155,70O sacks, the increase being due mainly to returned letters, re- turned Christmas packages, and the letters and beaucoup souvenirs sent home after the armistice.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06

marked in a refreshing manner was called attention to by Assistant Coun- ty Attorney Geo. w. Harben, who tells of two recent happenings. An evader in this state recently com pleted the requirements for proving up on his homestead. His papers were sent in to Phoenix. He was de- nied possession of the homestead. An other man, who served year and a half in France, and who had not been on his homestead in three years, sent in his papers, together with his dis charge from the army, and received an O. k. to his possession of the home stead without question or the ex- change of particle of correspond ence.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
NEW MILITARY RANK

He had been new civilian for two weeks, during which time each night had been spent on a neighboring porch swing. They had discussed the pros and cons of English girls and the war in general. The conversation worked around to the various insignia worn by officers in that block, and the young man explained:
 "Two bars mean captain and one bar a lieutenant"
 "Oh, yes, George, and what do no bars mean?"
 "No bars," he repeated, as fara- way look came into his eyes. Why no bars mean prohibition."-Home Sector.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
159,843 RECRUITS TAKEN ON;
 MOSTLY DOUGHBOYS

During the last eight months the American army, according to revised figures just made public, has obtained 159,843 recruits. Those enlisting for one year number 79,978 white and D. 9S1 colored, while for three years the number enlisting has been 69,854 white and 4,030 colored.
 The total enlisting for service in the infantry is 5S,203, or 36.4 per cent of the total needed. In other branches the proportion is much lower.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
AIMS OF LEGION AND UNIONS
 IDENTICAL, CLAIMS PERSHING

The aims and objects of organized labor and of the American Legion are identical, General Pershing declared in an address at Phoenix, land these two organizations should go hand in hand toward progress and common understanding among the different classes of people in America" The general said organized labor in Los Angeles had "come out openly and de- clared itself in favor of the American Legion"
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
LA RUE APPOINTED
 INSPECTOR A. N. C..

Frank LaRue, of Phoenix, has been appointed drill and rife practice in spector of the Arizona national guard with rank of captain. Seven years ago he was newsboy. Through the marines and the war he rose to a captaincy in the regular army and was only recently discharged. At one time during the war he was lieuten- ant in the 158th infantry, formerly the Arizona national guard.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
Made Him Hustle.

Made Him Hustle.
 Down at Bassens, near Bordeaux, a certain mule-drawn wagon handled by German prisoners always got the right-of-way. The wagon pulled into a very narrow street one morning. Just ahead of it was gang of dusky soldiers loading 4x8 timbers on an en- gineer truck.
 The sergeant in charge gave the word to rush the work, and in 15 min utes of perspiring labor the colored boys had it completed. One of them, mopping his face, looked the mule in the eye.
 Mule, you done caused me to do eight hours work in 15 minutes" he said ruefully.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
"OP Cap'n Boss"
 ReseIes Rastus From Jail House.

Ncscues NdstuS from Jali mousse.
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA.-When Dr.. Cecil Gaston, city physician, entered the jail Wednesday night to visit a prisoner who was said to be desperate ly ill, he stopped short at the door of cell in the African division whence came heart rending moans.
 Wait minute," he whispered to the accompanying warden.
 Then the doctor changed his atti- tude completely. He stiffened, cleared his throat and walked briskly into the cell. "All right, where's the rest of your detail ?" he thundered at the quaking black. "You can't get away, you know, by pretending you're sick. Where were you at retreat, anyway"
 The negro's eyes grew wide.
 Law, now" he mute ed. "lf it ain't o' Cap'n. Boss, how bout tek- kin me outa heah ?"
 "When I heard you moaning, knew you were up to your old tricks again. Haven't seen you since St. Nazaire. Come with me"
 Now the negro, who was charged with a petty offense, daily messages the "Cap'n's" automobile.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
Rather Frank.

Rather Frank.
 The returned hero was showing the only girl in the world his collection of kodak pictures.
 Which one of me do you like best?" he asked self-consciously.
 The only girl in the world looked the collection over again.
 q think" she said finally, q like the one where you're wearing your gas mask"
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06

I asked former gob how he liked the drinking water in France.
 q don't know" he answered, "I new CT drank any over there, but I've heard it tasted like the River of Doubt"
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
THE EASIER REPLACED

Mrs. Al am going to get a di- vorce."
 Mrs. B.-"Can't you get along with your husband ?"
 Mrs. A.-"Yes, but the cook can't"
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06

Whether or not the marines won the war, everybody will admit they gave good account of themselves.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
HEARD AT THE WILLARD

Americas three greatest admirals are: Farragut, of the Civil war; Dew ey of the Spanish-American war, and Grayson of the boudoir.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
Ne,os of Soldiers ard Sailors
Twas Dachshund,

Alas; Poor Dog! Twas Dachshund, And So 'Tis Dead.
 CLEVELAND, OHIO.--"I have no more dog" writes a sorrowful resi- dent of the village of Navarro, Ohio, in reply to letter sent out by the county tax office enclosing a blank ap- plication for dog tag.
 "The mayor shot my dog because it was German dachshund," the let ter continues. "The only kind of a dog to have nowadays is a British bulldog"
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06

He Got Out.
 The rookie had been turned back three times by the M. P. on one of the roads leading out of camp.
 "How To you get that way?" de- manded his highness the M. P.
 Eve got a mother in heaven," quoth he, land I've a daddy in h., and I've got me a girl in town. I'm sure gonna see one of 'em tonight"
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
You Tell I'm,

You Tell I'm. Will you me the kindness do today, This morning and inform The connaissance of Billie Lay, Who was in uniform? He was si tall, si debonnaire, Si joli and si grand; He wore the hat the M. P.'s wear, With red the little band. He were the gay, the jolly homme, Who at me promised things; When Christmas gonwe, and he no
 come,
 An nothing he not brings. He is not come, he is yet there, These sadness relate. He was si tall, si debonnaire, And what you call first straight. If him you know not at his name, And yet he pass along; You tell him nest ce pas the same Cylette has waited long. He were si tall, so debonnaire, You connaitre him quick you meet, You tell him if he over there Cyclette stil his complete.
 J.P. c.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06

Prices are still high, but they are lower on some things than they were just before Christmas. And yet some still accuse the French of being mer- cenary, as though this country were free of any such thing.-Watch on the Rhine.
 Instructor-I shall have to mark you zero for your course in musketry.
 Corporal-That means nothing to me.-Red Diamond.
The Coconino sun., 1920-02-06
Why They're Red and Cross.

Why They're Red and Cross. Little Miss Muffet, She wanted to rough it, And joined the Red Cross one day. Of work she had plenty; Before she was twenty She died of exhaustion, they say.
 J. A. NJ.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-28
Every Druggist in U. S. In
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
err If Relief Does Not Come
Within Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, Immediate
Relief, Quick Warm-Up.

The sensation OF the year in the
drug trade is Aspironal. the two
minute cold and coughsrelievcr au-
thoritatively guaranteed by the lab
oratorics; tested, approved and
most enthusiastically endorsed by
the highest authorities. and pro-
claimed by the common people as
ten times as quick and effective as
whisky, rock and rye, or any other
cold and cough remedy they have
ever tried.
All drug stores arc now supplied
with the wonderful new elixir, so
that cold In to step into the near
est drug store, hand the clerk half
a dollar for bottle of Asplronal
and tell him to serve you two tea
speonfuls with four teaspoonfuls OF
water in glass. With your watch
in your hand. take the drink at one
swallow and call for your money
back in two minutes II you cannot
feel your cold fading away like a
dream within the time limit. Don't
be bashfui. for all druggists invite
you and expect you TO try It. Every
body's doing Il.
When your cold or cough is re-
lieved, take the remainder of the
bottle home to your wife and babies,
for Aspironal Is by far the safest
and most effective, the easiest to
take and the most agreeable cold
and cough remedy for infants and
children.-Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-28
DlST0RT THE ISSUES
spcnbinders OF Democratic Clan
continue TO Thrive on
MiSreDrcs,cntafi ion


'nere's one thing we want to know,
us nothing more or less:
Sd our boys die for the Flag
W the Wilson league
)ln the late unpleasantness?
x"AsHlNGTON, Oct, 30--Oppose
@e covenant. say the democratic
Seakers' and our soldier boys died
vain; oppose tho covenant, war
sn break forth again, humanity will
w IN an agony OF fear, the world
aer the shadow of death. The
y'tlls OF the dead American SOL
WITS we are told, cry out to Amerf-
ns 70 vote for the Wilson league
natlons. An example OF this came
nonl cabinet officer on the stump,
osaiIning: Their spirits brood
,,.Il US as We come TO the great de-
1'oh' all scales have fallen from
Rsn eyes; they pity our prejudices; I;
W. ask us to do on our battlefield
,at they have done on theirs, to
coHsh a new order. etc"
summing words, these, well calcu-
N'u 10 convince the unwary that
,os 'oVenant is what the boys fought
hon1 be-all and end-all OF mans
uci"u ior a better world. No poll
10. mas right TO So utterly dis
n, ana outrage the heart feelings
-H,."e soldiers now asleep under the
hs,i. nor crate so harshly on the
Tr,sss OF the parents left bereaved.
karuth ~ the covenant Is a secret
joLsssa'h struck in Paris as full OF
eon,as and pitfalls as some insurance
aS's or apartment house leases.