THE MOHMXG OREGOXIAX, FRIDAY. - JANUARY 25, 1918.
CZEBHIU AGREES III
PARI WITH WILSON
Austrian Foreign Minister In
vites President to Ascer-
tain Entente Terms.
FREE POLAND ADVOCATED
Coant Al--vo Declares in Speech to
Parliament That Austria Has Xo
Intention of Demanding Trr
rllorj From Rulan.-t.
BASEL, Switxerland. Jn. ZI.X dis
patch from Vienna says that during an
address to the delegates of parliament.
Count Csernln. the Austro-Hungarlan
foreign minister, declared that he con
sidered President Wilson's latest prop
anions retarding peace as showing a
perceptible approach to the point of
rlew of Austria-Hungary. There were,
he said, several points to which Aus
tria-Hungary Joyfully could subscrtte.
but that the following principle first
moil bs laid down:
That where these propositions con
cerned Austria-Hungary's allies, as In
the case of Germany In Belgium, or
Turkey. Austrta-Hunrary was faithful
to her alliances and would fight to the
end for the defense, of her a. Ilea
Grrau rears Explained.
"Poland ought freely and without In
fluence, choose her lot." said Count
Cxernln.
He declared that he would gladly
have seen Poland take part In the peace
negotiations, but the Russian govern
ment did not recognise the present
Polish government qualifications to
speak In the came of Poland.
Count Cxernln explained Germany's
in willingness to evacuate occupied ter
ritories before a popular vote was tak
en was because such evacuation would
break np the organisations, communi
cations. Industrie and administrations
which are In German hands, with ths
result sX. producing anarchy and utter
misery. Negotiations, declared the
Minister, need time, and he added,
"when we have reached peace? with
Russia, general peace cannot long be
prevented, notwithstanding the efforts
of the entente statesmen.-
Count Csernln declared that he mast
politely, but categorically, refuse Pres
ident Wilson's advice on Austrla-IIun
garys Internal administration. There
waa oo parliament more democratic
than Austria's, be said. The foreign
minister said he did not object to ths
suppression of secret diplomacy, cape
daily If that meant the suppression of
secret treaties.
Prealdent Wilson's article oa the
freedom of the seas, said Count Csernln.
was an absolutely satisfactory article
against a future economic war and was
Just and reasonable. He expressed
gratitude for the demand for general
disarmament, which was In line, he
said, with hi own previous declara'
tiona.
Coadltfeae Arc Waalei.
The Foreign Minister Invited Presi
dent Wilson to u.e his Influence to
Indues the entente allies to declare
the conditions on which they were
willing to treat.
President Wilson's" Idea of a league
of nations, according to Count Csernln.
probably would encounter no opposi
tion In Austria-Hungary. .He explained
hia agreement on the essentials of this,
spying that "Austria-Hungary, like the
L'ntted Slates. Is composed of groups
of states with no opposing Interests, a
fact which Invites the question whether
aa exchange of Ideas between these
two powers could not form the start
ing point for a personal conversation
between all the states which have not
jet entered into negottatio. a for
peace."
"1 have no Intention to demand from
Russia a single meter of territory or
a single cent of indemnity," the Count
asserted.
with negotiating the Sloan contrac
with the Shipping Board: that had been
done through the CUnchfleld Company
which last April made a year's contract
with him under which CUnchfleld Is to
receive a t per cent commission on
all business secured for the Sloan
yards.
Caaagea Prove Expensive.
According to Mr. Eloan. there was
Justification for some advance by the
Cllnchtlelds In the price of thetr ships
and their options to the Shipping Board
for the plans of the ships were
changed the changes costing nearly
150.000 per ship. He did not sccounl
for the other fjS.000 of ths advance.
Instead of feeling that money was un
duly advanced to his company last June
and July some ll.700.00o being the
amount of the advance before construe
tlon was under wsy Mr. Slosn thinks
the Government bss been unduly harsh
and should have made advances with
greater expedition. Also he did not
approve of the manner In which the
Shipping Board Is operating his yard
since It took possession In December
ha could do It much better himself. Aa
for the reduction of his salary from
j:5.0t10 to 110.000, which Admiral Bowles
said had been dons by the Board, Mr.
Sloan said he himself asked that his
salary be cut for the period that his
yard is building Government ships.
ilMi'i Talk Caafuaes Hearers.
At various times Mr. Sloan entered
Into a discussion of tha financial do
ings of bis company, but It was evi
dent members of the committee could
not follow bis Intricate explanation of
stock Issues, capitalization, ate. This
statement was so confusing that Sen
ates Nelson was moved to say:
"Mr. Eloan. you seem to use what In
the Civil War was called confederate
arithmetic." and Mr. Sloan blushed.
Also he grew angry.
Tomorrow Mr. Sloan will finish his
statement, which he had not concluded
at adjournment this afternoon.
HERTLING JELLS HOPES
GERMAX CHANCELLOR PROFESSES
FAITH IX SLAV TALKKEST.
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flELO OR FIGHT, SAY
TEUTONS TO SLAVS
Dispute Over New Frontiers
Precipitates Break Be
tween Two Governments.
EARLY DECISION EXPECTED
Immediate Fate of Russia Now
Rests In Hands of Congress of
Soldiers, and Workmen's Dele
gates Which Has Convened.
SHIP BOARD DROPS FERRIS
fC'entlnoed From First Par
matioa which the commerce committee
had heretofore obtained In confidence.
Mr. Sloan -had oilier Interesting tes
timony to offer today, but Done so sen
actional. or Instance, he said In ef
fect that the Cimchfleld Company
made a "patriotic sacrifice" when It
sold to the Government Its contracts
with Mr. Sloan for four ships at
advance of 1 105.000 over what It waa
to pay Mr. Sloan for the ships.
The sacrifice, so Mr. Moan explained,
arose through the fact that the Clinch
fields, had they held the ships, could
have made double the profit by sell
ing to private purchasers The Clinch-fn-lds
also were "patriots" according
to Mr. Moan, because they relinquished
their "options" on 12 contracts with
the Sloans: for, although they profited
to the extent of nearly $400,000 In so
doing. Mr. Sloan said they could have
doubled that profit by building the
ships and selling them to others. They
ha a. he testified, boutnt four motor
ships from htm st 1310.000 each and
sold them to some mysterious buyer
tor ;oo.ooo each.
And the Sloans T-a. they were pa
triota, too. Mr. Sloan knew It waa not
profitable to take Government con
tracts, but he testified that he allowed
himself to be "prevailed upon to con
sent to do Government work." by Mr.
Ferris and Mr. Barnett, of the Clinch-
field Company.
Mr Slosn sild he had nothing to do
AMSTERDAM. Jan. 24. Count Von
Hertltng. the Imperial German Chan
cellor, addressed the main committee
of the Reichstag today. The Chancel
lor opened his address with a reference
to his last speech before the committee
January S. when he said the country
waa confronted with the Incident which
had occurred at Brest-Lltovsk.
"I then expressed an opinion," the
Chancellor said, "that we should wait
a settlement of this Incident with all
equanimity. The facts Justified me. In
aarauch as the Russian delegation again
has arrived at Brest-Lltovsk and the
negotiations have been resumed.
"They are slowly progressing, but
are extraordinarily difficult. I pointed
out on the former occasion the circum
stances causing this difficulty. Doubt
often arose. Indeed, whether the Rus
sian delegation waa In earnest with Its
peace negotiations. All kinds of wire
less messages which were traversing
the world with their highly strange
contents might strengthen this doubt.
Nevertheless. I hold fast to the hope
that we shall arrive at a good con
clusion with the Russian delegation at
Urest-Lttovsk.
"We hope soon to conclude an agree
ment with t'kralnla which would be
mutually satisfactory, especially from
an economic point of view."
When, on January 1, tha Chancellor
continued, the period expired for the
continuation of the entente nations In
the peace negotiations. Germany was
no longer bound by its offer to the en
tente and had a free path for separata
negotiations with Russia. In these ne
gotiations Germany then" felt herself
not bound to the Russian proposals for
a general peace, the Chancellor asserted.
.V.W. TRIALS ARE SET
DOL9IIEVIKI LEADERS TO ATTEND
HEARINGS IX CniCAGO.
Eat. 10;
Never a Sale of
ORIENTAL RUGS
More Talked About
ad susy weaderfal bays
are atill a fcaa.
Every rag la
20 Per Cent Below,
the regalar cost.
Cartozian Bros., Ice.
ntteek Black.
Tenth at Waaklagtea.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Refer yea t ike cJoalaa--eB aalea
er eelltasj-eat aalea. Just atep late Fac
ie rr Sample Shea, 2-sa Merrlaea street,
between Fearta aad Fifth, aext te Cer
fceti Be II 4 lea. fair a geaalae eleartag
ale. aad 7 will save stair r mm4 tlaae
aad ge bm farther far Dreesca. Ssrta,
Coats, Skirts aad Waists.
C R. Grlffla. Fader Arrest Here la
Ceaaeetloa With Raids. Leaves (or
East la Caatedy et Officer.
CHICAGO. Jan. St. Bolshevik! lead
ers will attend the trial of 1S3 Indus
trial Workers of the World, soon to
begin before Federal Judge K. M. Lan
dis. It was announced .today.
It Is reported an appeal has been
sent to Syndicalists of Italy. Australia
and Spain to send agents to attend the
trial. Peter Kirkien. of 6an Francisco,
one of the defendants, was discharged
today as being hopelessly insane. Nine
additional alleged members were ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty. Judge
LaDdls aald he would bear arguments
on demurrers and pleas In abatement
February 4.
The men arraigned today Included
James Keenan. T. W. Davis, John I.
Turner and James H. Manning, all of
Seattle. Wash.
In custody of Deputy United States
Marshal Mass, C R. Griffin was start
ed last night' for Chicago, where the
Federal authorities want him In con
nection with I. W. W. activities.
ALIENS MAY USE COURTS
.New York Supreme Court Justice
Makes Important Ruling.
NEW YORK. Jan. it. "Subjects of
an enemy nation residing here are en
titiea to invoke tne process of our
courts as long as they remain law
abiding." State Supreme Court Justice
Gavegan held today In a decision de
nytng a motion to exempt the Metro
politan Opera Company from answer
ing for the period of the war a breach
of contract suit for $50,000 brought by
Madame uoer, uerman prima donna.
Madame Ober. he held further, being
a woman, cannot be defined as "enemy
alien under the President a proclama
tlon.
The decision Is regarded aa a test
case for a number of suits Involving
tne same contentions.
PETF.OGRAD. Jan. JJ. The Russian
delegates to the Brest-Lltovsk peace
conference have decided unanimously
o reject the terms offered by the
Germans. ,
The decision of the delegates waa
announced to ths Associated Press to
night by M- Kameneff, a member of
the Russian delegation.
Final decision as to peace or war.
M. Kameneff said further, rested with
the congress of soldiers' and work
men's delegates, which was convened
here tonight. The congress Is expected
to take up tomorrow the question of
peace or war.
German Demands Sweeping.
Russia must give up Courland and
11 the Baltic provinces or the Germans
ill resume military operations ana
occupy Reval within a week, the Ger
man delegation at Brest-Litovsk ne
gotiations Informed the Russian rep
resentattves at the last session of the
conferees.
An adjournment was taken until
January 29 to permit the Russians to
consider the German terms.
Reports of the session Indicate tha
the Germans took a definite stand, and
most frankly outlined demands upon
which they are insistent.
The secretary of the Ukrainian dele
gallon gave out an account of the
meeting. It says the Russians put
question to the delegates of the cen
tral powers as to what were ths final
peace terras.
Iloffmaaa Defines Frontier.
General Hoffmann, one of the Ger
man delegates, replied by opening
map and pointing out the following
line which they Insisted should con
stltute the future frontier of Russia:
From the shores of the Gulf of Fin
land to the east of the Moon Sound
Islands to Vslk. to the west of Minsk,
to Brest-Lltovsk.
This completely eliminates Cour
land and all the Balilo provinces.
The Ruseians asked the terras of
the central powers in regard to the
territory south of Brest-Li tovsk. Gen
eral Hoffmann replied that was a ques
tton wnicn tney wouia discuss only
with Ukraine..
M. Kameneff. a member of the Rus
slan delegation, asked:
Reval to Be Seised Within Week.
"Supposing we do not agree to such
conditions whst are you going to dor
General Hoffmanns answer la re
ported to be:
"Within a week, then, we would oc
cupy KevaL"
The Russians then asked for a recess.
wbtcn was granted reluctantly.
The Germans declared It was the
last postponement to which they would
consent.
white costumes with big red hair rib
bons, which, with the dark suits of the
boys, made a pretty stage picture.
The chorus numbers by the boys and
girls of both schools were particularly
good and were sung with a rhythmic
swing which showed careful training.
Both patriotic songs and classical
numbers were featured with some of
the lighter humorous compositions of
the present day.
The complete programme follows:
"The Star-Spangled Banner." chorus snd
audience: "Gipsy Song" Page, "America,"
chorus and audience; solo, "Joan of Arc"
Miss Lililan De Mar: "Santa Lucia," Ital
ian fotksons. "Pilgrim's Chorus" (Verdi),
"Old Dog Tray" (Steven Foster). "The
Lost Chord" (Arthur Sullivan), Peninsula
chorus: solo. "Keen the Home Fires Burn-
Ins." J. G. KiMpack: suppliant, "Lo, Thy
Children Bend" (Mosart). solo, "A Perfect
Day" (Bond i. Dnalri Mensles: "American
Hymn" (Keller). "Merrily. Merrily Goes
Our Bark" (Leslie). Almighty Lord" (Mas
eagni). "Blue Danube" Strauss), Montavll-
chorus: "Allied Patriotic tantasla"
Georxe JX Ingram, and community sing, di
rected by Boyer.
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'THE STORE THA T UNDERSELLS EEC A USE IT SELLS FOR CASH'
FOR OUR S98TH
Barg
ain Friday
Prices Are Away Down!
Sale
APOSTLE SMITH DIES
PROMI.tEVr MEMBER OF WORMOX
CHIUCH "PASSES.
4 0 PERISH IN .MOSCOW RIOTS
Tivo Hundred Wounded In Celebra
tion of "Bloody Sunday."
PETROGRAD, Jan. !4. Forty per
sons were killed and 200 wounded In
riots at Moscow on Tuesday during a
demonstration at an anniversary cele
bration of "bloody Sunday."
PETROGRAD, Wednesday, Jan. 23.
The Bolshevik! authorities today ar
rested scores of persons Including party
leaders whom they charged were In
volved in a revolutionary plot or
ganised among tha majority faction of
the Social Revolutionists In the Con
stituent Assembly which controlled the
assembly in the single session which
was held before It was suspended. A
battalion of death is reported to have
been ready to support this movement.
The Bolshevlkl found a large quan
tity of bombs, fire arms and documents.
A soldier and a member of the sited
Guard were arrested today charged
with the murder of M. Shingaroff and
Professor Kokoshklne, former members
of the Kerensky government, who were
slain in the marine hospital last week.
A sailor who Is said to have been the
leader Is still at large.
The Bolshevlkl have taken over the
Russian Red Cross, which has been in
the hands of nonpartisans. The heads
of the organization. Including M.
Pokrovsky, former minister for For
eign Affairs,' have been arrested as
counter-revolutionaries.
Deceased Was Ordalael Member of the
Que ram ef Twelve Apestlea .by
Father la 1901.
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 24. Hyrum
M. Smith, apostle of the Mormon Church
and son of Joseph F. Smith, president
of the church, died last night. He was
45 years old.
Apostle Smith was born In Salt Lake
City. He graduated from the Latter
Day Saints College of this city In 1894.
On the day following his marriage to
Miss Idaho Bowman, of Ogden, In 1S95,
left on a mission for the Mormon
Church to Great Britain. He presided
over the Newcastle conference, Eng-
and. In 1886.
In the latter year he returned here.
working for the Zion Co-operative Mer
cantile Institution. He was ordained
a member of the quorum of 11 apostlos
of the church by his father In 1901.
WAR ON STILLS IS URGED
Moonshiners Are Busy Near Mili
tary Camps, It Is Alleged.
"WASHINGTON. Jan. J 4. An appeal
to Governors and members of Congress
to support a Nation-wide campaign
against Illicit liquor distillers, was pre
pared today by Internal Revenue Com
missioner Roper, whose reports show
"moonshine" traffic Increasing rapidly.
The campaign will be directed mainly
against Southern dry states, where the
location of most of the military camps
bad added a special reason for the
cleanup movement.
Commissioner Roper will ask Govern
ors to furnish state agents to co-oper
ate with Government inspectors In put
ting Illegal stills out of business. The
appeal probably will be issued In a few
days.
CHUMS PARTED BY DEATH
Private Ray Mulligan Mourns Loss
of Fern Sldwell.
EUGENE, Or, Jan. 24. (Special )
The grave today robbed Private Ray
Mulligan of his comrade. Corporal Fern
Sldwell. Mulligan and Sidwell had been
chums together In Springfield for five
years, before the declaration of war.
Last night Mulligan arrived In Eu
gene with the body of his friend, that
It might be buried here, after traveling
more than 2500 miles from Camp
Travis, Tex., where both had been serv
ing In the base hospital unit. Mulligan
will leave to rejoin his company with
in the next few days.
Sidwell was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert F. Sidwell. of Springfield, and
would have been 23 years of age today.
MINERS MAY DROP I. W. W.
Plan Is to Change Constitution
Bar Disloyal Ones.
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You Have Choice From a Wonderful Assortment of
LK REMNANT
At One-Half Remnant Prices
Our determination to entirely close out all short lengths and remnants is hacked up by this great
half-price sale of Silks. Included are most all desirable weaves in plain colors and novelties lengths
suitable for most every purpose. Those who have attended our remnant sales in the past know how
important it is to come as early as possible to 6ecure the fullest possible benefit of this absolute
disposal of every single short length in stock.
We Cannot Allow Any Returns, Refunds or Credits on These Remnants When Sold as Above.
LOW PRICE IS the Dominating Feature of This
FINAL REDUCTION SALE
of Women's Suits and Dresses at $13.95
Please do not judge these splendid garments by the price we've named at this season-end sale, for they
are correct in style, faultless in making and fashioned of good materials. Our Winter season is near
its close; we must dispose of all remaining Suits and Dresses regardless of their true value. So come
and see the garments we have arranged to sell Bargain Friday at $13.95 youH quickly recognize
as a most remarkable opportunity to save money.
Most Wonderful Waist Values at 29c
A clearance of broken lines and those that have become soiled or mussed from display or handling1
a sale that will be simply irresistible to any economical woman.
Extra! For Friday
Women's
Umbrellas
At Half Price
At this great saving you have
choice from a splendid lot of
Women's .Black Silk and Wool
Umbrellas in styles with long
handles high-grade, rain-proof
Umbrellas in perfect condition
at $1.49
For Friday
Women's
Kid Gloves
At98cPr.
A final clearance of all broken
lines in one and two-clask Kid
Gloves in styles with pique or
overseams. Tan In sizes 5 Vi , 8.
7. 7U, 1. White in sizes 5, 6,
6. 7, 74. 7i. Navy in sizes 5.
6. 6. 74. Red in 54. 6 and 7.
Green In S and 7. Gray in 6 and 6.
No phone orders, none fitted or ex
changed. All are standard makes
In good quality. Lamb and kid.
Come early If your size Is listed
above.
Extra! For Friday
Children's
Hosiery
At Half Price
A closing-out of all odds and
ends and all stockings that show
any imperfections. Included are
both Women's and Children's
Stockings in cotton, lisle and
silk. All are to go at Price
Store Opens
at 8:30 A.M.
Saturdays
at 9 A. M.
The Most in Value The Best in Quality
Store Closes
at 5:30 P.M.
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DEATH TOLL PLACED AT 98
Seven Men Only Escape From Dis
aster at Xov Scotia Mine.
HALIFAX. Jan. 14. The death toll of
the explosion In the Allan shaft of the
Acadia Coal Company'a collieries at
Stellarton was placed tonight at 93.
Company officials said 10S men were
at work In the mine at the time of the
disaster. Seven of them, who were In
the first landing, escaped.
Seventeen bodies have been recov
ered. Two of them were brought out
late today.
There now Is np gaa In the. mine and
the work of clearing away debris Is
progressing rapidly.
The Qnletae That Does. Kot Affect Head
Because of Its fonle snd Isxative effect.
LAXATIVE BHOMO Ot lMXE cs.n be taken
by anyone without causing nervouanoss or
rinsing In the bead. Tnere Is onlv one
"Bromo Quinine. C W. GROVE S signa
ture la ea box. 0c -Adv.
PETROGRAD FACES . FAMIXE
Crisis Due to Food Scarcity, Civil
War and Ruble Depreciation.
PETROGRAD. Jan. IS. "Petrograd Is
on the verge of famine. Our purpose
now Is to make It come gradually, not
suddenly; to have an organized famine,
so to speak," said Madame Smtth
Kalkner, a member of the food control
committee, -In an. Interview yesterday
with the Associated Press In connec
tion - with the reduction of the bread
allowance.
She said that the chief causes of
scarcity of food are the war. civil war
and depreciation In the value of the
ruble.
Madame SmTth-Falkner said the 22
central provinces which always Import
grain received 400 cars last month In
stead of the required 6000 cars.
The food control committee was ap
pointed by the Moscow food congress,
held In December. It Is not Indorsed
by the Bolshevlkl. It Is non-partisan
snd Includes members of various po
litical parties.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 24. Dele
gates to the United Mine Workers of
America convention spent the day con
sidering proposed changes to the con
stitution of the union.
When Adjournment was taken until
tomorrow the Indications were that It
would drop from Its rolls all members.
If there are any, who Insist upon hold
ing membership In the Industrial
Workers of the World, the Working
Class Union, recently created In Okla
homa, or any dual organization not j
aixuiaiea wua me American x eaera
tlon of Labor.
pound. said to be a world's record
price for feeding cattle. The animals
were bred by Russell Bros., of La Jara,
Colo and brougnt $2321.15. The pre
vious record Is said to have been 14 Vi
cents a pound.
LAND WITHDRAWAL URGED
Tract Embracing Oregon City Water
Supply May Be Protected.
OREGOXIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington, Jan. 24. Representative Haw
ley is urging the reservation by the
Government of a small tract of land,
now embraced in a Northern Pacific
selection, which embraces the intake
for the water supply of Oregon City,
in order that the water supply may
be permanently protected.
The Land Office forwarded the re- J
quest to the Geological Survey, with j
recommendation that the land be In-1
rlurfd In a watr power withdrawal.
for examination and determination of
its value as a power site. If the Sur
vey report Is favorable, the land will
be withdrawn.
BURLESON IS REAPPOINTED
S0-Day Law Makes Postmaster-General's
Renoiulnation Necessary.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. President
Wilson today sent to the Senate a
renomlnation of Postmaster-General
Burleson.
This action was taken because of a
law which stipulates that the Postmaster-General
shall not hold office
for more than 30 days after the end of
the term for which he was appointed.
None of the othsr Cabinet members
has been renominated, but It Is con
tended that It Is not necessary.
The Senate Immediately went Into
executive session snd Mr. Burleson's
nomination was
few minutes.
confirmed within &
PACKERS TO MEET UNIONS
Effort Will Be Made to Settle In
dustrial Questions.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. A Joint con
ference of the five big packers and rep
resentatives of the union employes will
be held tomorrow In tha office of Sec
retary Wilson In an effort to reach a.
basis of discussion for settlement of
Industrial quetslons which have threat
ened a strike In the pack.ng plants.
Both sides announced that they hsd
aocepted the Secretary s Invitation to
the conference, but the packers said
they were going to meet the union rep
resentatives as Individuals and not a
representatives of the packing-house J
unions.
GEN. BLISS TAKES MESSAGE
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SCHOOL CHILDREN SING
BEXEFrT FOIl jrMOR RED CROSS
GIVES AT ACDITORICM.
for vigorous offensive operations on
the widest possible scale were Includ
ed In the Instructions the General re
ceived before sailing.
Probably the primary consideration
before the Council when It reconvenes
will be the widely-advertised proposed
German offensive on the western
front.
A mass of Information has reached
the allied powers from many quarters
indicating an Impending drive against
the British and French lines, or both,
which will be carefully reviewed.
The possibility suggested by Colonel
Repington, the British military critic.
In his Initial article in the London Post
today, that the German concentration
may be to "support negotiations" rath
er than for an assault Is In line with
views held by some American officers
here.
They announce that ths German high
command is endeavoring to set up the
bogey of a great attack as a prelimi
nary to another peace drive.
The possibility Is suggested here that
tha allies may anticipate the German
attack with a great drive, as the Brit
ish once did in Flanders.
"fl J k h i x J
Yoaagaters ef Peninsula aad Moata
Ula Make Good Impression la
Taxied ' Programme.
To the fund which has already been
accumulated In the treasury of the
Junior Red Cross Society will be added
the nickels and quarters and dimes
which were taken In last night at the
Auditorium,, when the pupils of the
Montavilla and Peninsula schools
united In giving a community sonc; pro
gramme under the direction of Profes
sor W. H. Bbyer.
The programme was opened by the
singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner
by the chorus and the audience, led
by Professor Boyer. Tha glzla wore
Hereford Steers Bring Big Price.
DENVER, Colo.. Jan. 24. The grand
champion carload of Hereford Yearling
steers at the Denver stock show
was sold today to Alex McGregor, of
Washington, Kansas, for 15 cents a
YOU ARE PARTLY
MADE OF IRON
That Is, iron Is an essential constit
uent of pure, healthy blood.
Peptlron. the new Iron tonic, com
bines pepsin, iron, nux. celery and
other blood and stomach tonics that
physicians prescribe.
It Is a wonderful corrective of ane
mia, paleness, languor, nervousness
whether caused by hard work, worries
over-use cf salts and other blood-depleting-
cathartics that are doing so
much harm to many people Just now
or any other cause. Peptlron will re
store the Iron strength that you must
have tor cheerful performance of daily
luties. . ,
Peptlron Is Fn convenient pill form.
chocolate-coated and pleasant to take.
Ge, it today. Adv. .
Our Shirt Sale
Continues a Few Days Longer Only
Not odds and ends, but our regular lines of shirts.
"We take stock on February 1st and we count the
cash much easier than the shirts.
All sizes are included from 14 to 18 and in Mad
ras, iPique, Silk, etc.
The patterns are desirable and it will pay you to
anticipate your immediate needs.
$1.50 Shirts are now $1.15
$2.00 Shirts are now $1.65 .
$2.50 Shirts are now $1.85
$3.00 Shirts are now $2.15
$4.00 Shirts are now $3.15
$5.00 Shirts are now $3.85
$6.00 Shirts are now $4.85
SALE OF
Manhattan
Shirta
at
Reduced
Prices
Ends
Saturday.
Buffiim &
Pendleton Co.
SPECIAL!
S2.S5 Fancy
Madras
Shirts.
Stiff Cuffs.
Collars
to Match.
S1.35
' F. N. Pendleton.
Close Daily at 6 Ps JIj
Correct Apparel for Men.
127 Sixth Street.
30 Easy Steps from Washing-ton Street..
Winthrop Hammond.
Saturdays at 3 P. M,
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