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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mrs. e. p Dodd and baby daughter
returned Thursday from weeks Wis
It at the home of her parents Mr.. ana
Mrs. Il. Alexander, of Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

hUNUCTS.
A miss was walking down the street
The walk was covered up with sleet'
She slipped and fell-she saw the sky
man who saw her raised a cry
"Ruhbers!'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. McNaught ac-
companied by their small daughter
Nancy and infant son, returned Mon
day from n several weeks stay at
Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mrs. f. p. Dodd and baby daughter
have returned to ther home in Her
miston after spending the greater part
of the week in this city at the home
Of Mrs. Dodd's parents Mr.. and MIS-
r. Alexander of Water street,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs f. y. Yates, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. w. Furnas and Miss Esther
Furnas were dinner guests of Colonel
and Mrs. II. G. Newport Thursday at
their home on Newport avenue.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

4 number of Hermiston's young
people were guests of Miss Jessie Will
liams Wednesday evening at her
homestead three miles southwest of
the city very pleasant evening was
enjoyed by those present, who were
Misses Ivy McCleland, Sophia Reese,
Anita kirkpatrick; Messrs w. r.
Saxton. J. w. Campbell, NJ. d.
Scroggs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

A small crowd enjoyed the dance
given last evening in armory hall by
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mrs. L. r. Swinburne was hostess
this week for the duplicate whist club.
which met at her Lewis street home.
Monday afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Members of the local camp OF the
woodmen of the World have arranged
for a dance to be given in the Eagle
Woodmen building Monday evening,
Johnson's orchestra has been secured
for the occasion and the choppers
are planning on very enjoyable eVe-
ming for themselves and friends.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mrs. George Hartman was hostess
for the afternoon bridge club, at her
home on the North Side of the river,
Friday afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04
HERNiISTO\.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Newell We're
dinner hosts Monday evening to a
number of their friends, the occasion
being the celebration Of their we'd
ding anniversary. The invited guests
included Miss Ivy McClelland:
Messrs. f. s. Taylor. NJ, u. Scroggs
J w. Campbell. w. II. SaXton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mrs. 4. Zouske, assisted by her
daughter. Mrs. G Olson, entertained
the German Ladies Club at her nome
on Perkins Ave, Thursday afternoon
Dec. 2. Mrs. e. J. Murphy being
guest Of the club. The next meeting
viii be at the home of Mrs. Baum
Dec l6.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kirklsy and son
left Friday for a visit of several weeks
IN Portland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-04

Mrs. Spence Bentley left last night
for California, where she will spend
the winter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
a Decisive Step.

His chum came in and found him
slipping lock of hair into an en-
velope, not furtively or surreptitiously,
but just placing it under cover in Il
calm. businesslike way.
Hello" says the visitor. whats
up?'
Nothing" he answered. I'm only
sending back Miss Observation-Disclosures
lock of hair; that's ALL"
Enlargement off again?"
Eyes"
''How many times does this maker
give. It's final this time, though.
one way or the other
docs she say SOP
"Oh, she always says it's final. I'm
deciding things just now. It's off for
ever or cards out SOON
How do you do it,"
Little scheme Of my own. You
know the color of her hair, don't you
warm brown. with little raw umber
in it? Well, this sample Of hair I'm
doing up is red-good, regular. stand
ard red. l tell you we're going to get
down to genuine emotion this time.
She'll know whether she loves me or
not, and If she does she'll walk me In
by the ear."-London Mail.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
No Cause For Worry.

ITS sure enough strange how mar
riage changes some men," commented
a Washington Heights dweller to a
friend who stood with him on Il corner.
"Now, see that chap entering my
apartment house? He's been married
only two weeks, and yet-say, do you
see what he's carrying? Well, it's a
garbage pail for their new fat. Why,
if any one had told him three months
ago that he'd carry garbage pail
through the street he'd have been
ready to fight. l never saw such a.
"All right-all right" the friend in
terrupted. Tell me about him next
year"
"Why"
because he'll be changed back again
by that time. Don't worry about the
case."-New York Globe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
Forgiven toO:'

Il suppose So
"Then,' said Carrick. with Il radiant
smile and Il CLINT Of determination in
hi eye, ''We shall Take III the billiard
lpsspn-and SoEcthiu- else" Miss
We"J"d chose to ignore The remark.
"l'.rst we viii scnG the balls to the
."W"r cushion to sec who gets the first
shot Tht * Il bank"
"What Il funny name!'
Yes" said Carrick The word is
usually applied to the edges of Il river
Also with Il sidewise glance. ito in
situations where young men who are
contemplating matrimony hoard up
their money"
Hadn't we better join the others?"
asked Miss Wclland irrevcrcntly.
NO; they said they'd be back for
us"
ooh. missed that one" said the
girl presently.
You don't hold the stick property"
pronounced Carrick. ITS like this"
And he calmly took possession of both
her hands as they rested on the cue.
Isn't billiards very difficult to
learn" asked Miss Weland.
Why"
1T takes 50 long to learn how to
hold the cue" The lesson progressed
better after that-for Il time.
1t came CaTick's shot The balls
had stopped in the form of Il triangle.
y clever draw earned him the bill
lard. Miss Carrick applauded. 1T
came as though magnet were attract
ing it," she said.
THAT being my ball." eXpounded the
teacher, "the same forces act upon it
as act on me. 4 magnet has been
drawing me for about two years now.
And doesn't the red ball remind
you of some one? See how closely it
has stayed near your ball since we've
been playing"
"Why shouldn't it," queried Miss
Wclland saucily as she shot and miss
ed. And anyway, resemblances have
nothing to do with the game. You're
teaching me billiards. remember"
northumberland something else" said
Carrick. See how the red ball sulks
at the lower end Of the table. I'm 60
ing to stir it up"
His ball clicked Miss Welland's cue
ball gently and doubled the corner just
in time to be stopped by it. They
met square on its return from the
cushion and stopped. few inches
apart.
'See how near they are" said Car
rick-''no chance for a msunder-
standing, no opportunity for theater
tickets to get lost en- route from one
to the other. The red ball Is the
length of their world away. That's
the way they belong, side by side. al
ways"
WHAT is it called" asked Miss Wei
land hurriedly. when one ball pre-
vents the other from going, like that?'
'That," said Carrick. laying down
his cue with certain tinality and ad-
vancing around the table, lis called a
kiss"
Dick Sargent is in favor ot double
wedding. for" he says. "A fellow
needs the moral support of his kind in
q crisis" Carrick is building Il house
with a billiard room in it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
WILLING TO PAY.

The Bridegroom Thought the Bishop
Too Impatient.
The right reverend bishop of Della.
ware tells the following story:
"A young man came to me one day
and said, Bishop, want you to mar
~ me Oh next Wednesday,
"'All right, young man. I'll marry
YOU assured him.
"'Wcll, l want the bell to ring he
continued.
Every well. you can have the bell
rung'
"'Well / want the organ to play
"'All right You can have the organ
played
"'And l want everything else that
anybody ever had at church we'd
ding
Certainly. You shall have it,
"Well, the night came, the bell rang,
the organ played, the church was
crowded, and everything went off as
the young man wanted it. When the
ceremony was over the young couple
waited, instead of leaving the chancel.
So 1 held out my hand. shook hands
with the bride and then held out my
hand to congratulate the bridegroom.
He had his hand deep in his trousers
pocket. and as l stood with my hand
out he said. somewhat impatiently and
in IL tone that could be heard all over
the church:
"'Now. don't be in such an all fired
hurry. bishop: I'm getting the money
out just as fast as can
"And everybody In the church gig
gled. '-Lippincott's.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
Thorouoh Baptism

Thorough Baptism.
In one of the smaller cities of New
England there was a church which
had two mission chapels. commonly
known as the East End mission and
the North End mission, from the parts
of the city where they were respective
ly located. One day the rector gave
out the notices in his most distinguish
cd high church tone. as follows: There
will be service at the North End
mission at o'clock and at the East
End at 5. Children will be baptized
at both ends"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
SECOND FLOOR PLAN.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN.


shingles
hath Verge boards and the
details paaled
the hall by sliding doors The living
height feet
Heated furnace With
making inexpensive house complete
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
Not the Time For Magnifying Glasses.

There was little Scottish boy who
had the quality of astuteness highly
developed. The boys grandmother
was packing his lunch for him to take
to school one morning. Suddenly. look
ing up into the old lady's face, he said:
Grandmother. does yer specs mag
nify?"
"A little, my child" she answered.
"Awecl. them" said the boy. Il wad
just like it if We wad TAX them aft
when we're pIckin' my loonch."-Liv-
erpool Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
Simply Labor SAVING.

Rroncho Bill was a bad man, proud
of his reputation for lightning gun
plays, and he had but one eye. One
day a young tenderfoot happened into
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30
Playing With Words.

Matinee idol?"
yes"
Wd,a?"
YES. "-Ihoator Magazine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30

the mining camp and after getting &C,
Quainted ventured to ask politely,
bill, how did you come to lose that
left optic of yours"
Lose it, Bill Numbered. Did you
say lose it,"
"Why-er-yes," faltered the tender
foot.
'Lose it be hanged.' said Bill fero-
ciously. 81 cut it out SOS l wouldn't
allus be havin' to shut 1t in drawin' a
bead
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-30

"Do you believe posterity will recog.
niZe what you have done for your
country"
Il don't know" answered the gloomy
statesman. Even If it does 1t will
probably misspell or mispronounce my
name and circulate portraits which do
not resemble me."-Washington Star.
Mrs. Flat-This is pretty collar for
Toodles. But what do these initials on
1t stand for? Mr.. Flat-Oh, those are
the janitor's initials. He'll think It's
compliment to him. And then none of
the other tenants will dare to touch
Toodles when he gets noisy.-Chicag 20
News.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
WILLOW

CORR SALVE-the old reliable-has
been removing cOrns for 25 years.
Many unsolicited testimonials. The
pain goes first, next the corn. No loss
b. evaporation. one box sufficient for
q family.
Zoe AT all drug stores or from
TosTEz DEU0 60. Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
HAS CHARGE
OF ALL TREATIES
Will Be Authority on Law
for State Depart
ment.

Henry VI. Hoyt. who has been select
ed by President Taft and Secretary
Of State Knox to fill the new position
OF Counselor Of the state Department.
viii have to deal with the large legal
puzzles which confront the department
from time to time. He will have spe-
cial supervision over all treaties. and
upon him viii fall a great deal OF
the work Of preparation OF the Japan
csc treaty. which. il is expected. viii
be entered into within the next two
years.
lie win be the authority on inter.
national law for the department
Mr.. Hoyt was for a number Of Years
Solicitor General OF the Department OF
Justice, and is. therefore. familiar with
governmental affairs. He started out
10 become a lawyer after his Era6ua-
ton from Yale in 1873, ana the law de-
paTtment Of the University OF LennsyI-
vania, but for a time Il looked as
though he o become a banker in
stead or an attorney He became as
sistant cashier OF the United States Ma
tfonal Bank IN New York CITY, ana
president Of the Investment mpan OF
Philadelphia, but he could not with
stand the call Of the law, and in 1898
resumed practice.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
CAPITAL CITY BIDS
FOR CONVENTION
Chamber of Commerce Will
Ask Odd Fellows Here
in 1911.

Washington may get the 1911 conven-
ton of the Independent order Of odd
Fellows.
A movement has been set on foot with
the view of extending an invitation to
the order when It meets In Seattle next
month. II is believed 100000 members
would visit the Capital, should it be de-
cided to hold the convention here.
Regarding the proposition TO secure
the convention for Washington as one
Of the bestt sUggestionsl from a com
mercial standpoint. that has been made
in recent years, President GUIDE, Of the
Chamber of Commerce. will bring II 10
the attention of the board Of directors
Ut its meeting tomorrow. The plan
under consideration is to secure 81, 900.
with which 10 entertain the convention
before an invitation is extended it TO
come to washington.
Should the Chamber Of Commerce in
dorSe the project as a good investment
Tor Washington business men. Il is prac-
ucally certain an effort VIII be made
at once TO see Il the necessary amount
q be raised. The local odd FeiIo1[s'
Lodge viii be asked to contribute a sub
sJanuai portion OF the amount. If the
money is pledged. the representatives
OF the Grand Lodge of the District OF
to the Supreme Lodge Of the
NCfld VIII extend the invitation for the
1911 convention at Seattle next month.
Tho present membership of the L q
O. +. is estimated at 100. 900. Bv 1911.
lt is believed hhe membership will
amount to 100000 or more. Tha Wash
lngton would be visited by 100000 IS
regarded as q conservative estimate.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

THEIR TRUSTY GUNS
Open Season for Reed Birds and Certain Other Game
Fowl Opens Tomorrow in the District. With
Outlook for Exceptionally Good Sport.

laws and to amend the State laws 10
SUIT local conditions.
Inc open-season laws that will affect
local hunters are:
REED BIRDS.
Distrlct-September 1 to February 1.
NlfBlnla-July 20 TO January /.
montgomery county, Md-September
1 10 November I.
Pnnc George county. Md-September
j 10 NeVember 1.
Patuxent river. Md-september 2 to
WOODCOCK.
Dlstrict-July 70 January J.
ErSlnlaENOvember / to February I
Montgomery county, Md.-July 1 to
Prince George County. Md.-June 20
10 December ..
PLOVtER SNIPE.
District-Septem Der ] to April 1.
nlrglnia-July / to January l.
montgomery county, Md-August Is
to May l. 40
2 20 May /.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
LUCY PARSONS
IN THE TOLLS AGAIN

~HICAGO, Aug. 3L-Lucy Parsons.
who has participated in scores OF an
archist meetings and whose husband
was hanged for his connection with the
Haymarket riot IN 1856, IS now posing
as the leader OF a new religious sect.
n police department refuses to ac-
cept her protestations that she is
preaching religion and not anarchy. and
yesterday she was arrested on a street
corner while reading from the Bible be-
fore o twenty persons.
She gave her age as seventy-nve
years. When asked II she was not
stretching her age a little. she said.
Women generally understate their
age"
Are you married or a widow" asked
Jailer Moore.
Neither. Ny husband was murdered
by the State twenty-five years ago
Charges Of disorderly conduct and re-
fusing 10 move on when requested by
an officer we're preferred against her.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

The merry huntsman VIII come into
bis own in the District tomorrow, when
the season for reed birds and certain
other game opens.
The tomb-Iike silence that has per-
vaded the marsh districts OF the Eastern
branch and the Potomac during the off
season viii be broken by the popping Of
the hot guns and once more the nimrod
will have the privilege Of wading
through the mud and slime 10 retrieve
the trophies Of his trusty gun and steady
eye.
According to the oldest inhabitants.
who make a business of this sort Of
thing, the season this year will be a
wonder. The marshes are covered with
wild oats and celery. and rice birds and
reed birds have been seen in great
focks lowering about the famous Pc
tomac feeding ground. The Eastern
branch this year, say the old-timers,
offers the best hunting ground to be
found within a radius oH100 miles. The
conditions affecting the growth cf the
wild grains the birds feed upon seem
to have been especially propitiOus here,
more so thar In the Maryland and
Virginia marshes.
Major Sylvester, who, in addition to
being chief Of police is likewise game
warden Of the District. this morning
sent to all police precincts copies of
the game laws in the District and I'm
contiguous territory Of Maryland and
Virginia. No license TO shoot game
birds is required in he District. but
one is required in Maryland, the fee
beng different in the various coun-
ties. Shooting on Sunday and at
49, a. - aa--rs~~.a - 10 TFaW-Hnm
IN virginia a nonresident Is charged
a license fee Of $40 to hunt, but this
does not apply 10 h guest of a land
owner. who hunts on his hosts land, or
is accompanied on his hunt by one or
more members of his host family. The
board of county supervisors have the
power 70 make local game laws that
are not included in the Virginia State
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
PRICE OF DIAMONDS
REACH HIGHEST MARK

NEW YORK. Aug. 3L-Diamonds
reached the highest price in their his
tory yesterday. when a cable from the
De Beers Company was received by
importers in his city announcing an
advance in price Of 21k per cent
This increase makes a total gain Of
more than 7 per cent for August, as the
same company sent out a similar notice
increasing the price . per cent three
weeks ago.
Diamonds are 10 per cent higher to-
day than they were at the height OF the
tidal wave of prosperity In 1907 said
Ludwig NissCn. one of the largest New
York importers, today when asked con-
corning the cause Of the advance. Re
turning prosperity. together with a de-
creasing supply. IS the cause"
Other precious stones have been SYM
patheticslly affected by the increase in
the price Of diamonds. RCbies and
emeralds are higher than they have
been at any previous time. Pearls have
shown the most sensational advance,
their nrice for the finer grades being
more than . per cent higher than their
topmost quotation IN 1907.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
FREED AS VAGRANT;
HELD FOR HIS WIFE
Just as Charles Bryan Is TO Go
Free He Is Arrested for
Nonsupport.
Nonsupport.

JUS as Charles y. Bryan, arraiRned
before Judge Kimball in Police Court
this morning on a charge of vagrancy.
had been dismissed by his honor. and
was walking from the court room. Of
Hcer H. @. Sheperd accosted him and
said: You are under arrest"
Bryan. who was arrested yesterday
for sleeping by the side Of the @nal
in Georgetown, claimed that he was
awaiting the arrival Of a canal boat
10 take him back 10 his home I'm Mary
land, but that the schedule OF the
boats is so uncertain. and he had to
wait so Ions hat the music Of the
wave dashInE on the rocks luued him
into slumher-
Judge Kimball vas impressed with
lis tale, aud Opiued that hc had no
doubt that any u would fall asleep
while awaiting the arrival or a canal
boat. N DISMISSED Bryan with the
prOviso that he would hasten 10 leave
the District. And Bryan was hasten
ing when the rude hand OF the police
man arrested his flight, and ne was
Informed b a warrant was out for
him for nOnsuppOrt OF his wife.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
CITIZENS RESPOND
TO SQUIRRELS PLEA
Scores Of Sympathetic Workers Scatter Bread and Pea
nuts and Other Eatables Along Grass Bordering
on the Walks Around Executive Mansion.

Scores or sympathetic citizens who
read in The Times yesterday evening
OF the death from starvation tina had
come TO squirrels in the White House
grounds, went out Of their way today 70
pass by 1900 Pennsylvania avenue.
Dozens OF department workers com
ing down to their morning labors
brought with them pieces of bread and
peanuts and other things that they be
lleved squirrels might need. THe usual
route was through the grounds in front
Of the Executive Mansion. dropping
eatables along the grass bordering the
walks. under the p~ortico. and then re-
peat.
At noon some Of the workers who
crowd out Of the big buildings, Govern
ment and otherwise. after the Gus
tomary fifteen minutes wasted In grab
bling some lunch for themselves, stuffed
remnants into their pockets or chate-
laine bags. OF into papers. ard stroIled
over to the White House grounds.
Even Get Candy.
one Of the MONDAY crowd Of girls
brought over a box OF candy which she
and a friend deposited on the grass in
front Of the Executive Mansion. A
squirrel with a bushy tail that dropped
slightly ran over as the girls r~etreated.
shifted the open box FOR a minute and
then helped himself. The first piece he
bit through he didn't like. and threw
away. He tried a second, with no bet
ter results. and then dug his paws deep
into the mass OF chocolates. out came
a large brown-colored toothsome-look-
ing piece which ne shifted carefully. as
he turned it restlessly in his front paws,
and then took one bite, with a deter
mination which plainly said: IF this
isn't good I'm going to quit"
well III be shot II there amt a nut
In this" A real, true walnut, just like
mother used to crack down in the old
Nirg1nny home. All ladies, the happy
DAYS go fast, do they not-thsy do-not.