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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25

Loise, John H, 431 sth Av.
Lorenson, Henry. -
Lubnow, A. L., 4107 14th Av.
LEM, Arthur, 1920 18th Av.
Lawrie, William, 1919 End Av.
Lerch, ]. j., sos 4th Av.
Littig. E., 1927 End Av.
Lavrenz, William, sos 18th Av.
Lyons. Alex A. Sash & Door works
Lerch, Andrew, S04 4th Av.
Labermann. H., 1112 Bird st.
Lidders, James B., 1130 18th st.
Long, s. T.. 2022 Attn Av.
Littigg, Perry, 424 22nd st.
Littler, Bud. 4US 18th st.
Lundun. c., 1135 18th st.
LETTER. Ernst, 324 4th st.
Larson, Carl, 315 -
Lucas. John W., 1922 40th st.
Lingell. Emil. s2s Bird Av.
Lundholm, F. A. 315 18Th st.
Lindbeck. E. W., 9O9 44th st.
Lynch, Thomas, 2s42 51z Av.
Lido. Robert, 1927 both st.
Ludolphs. ]. S. c., 1901 4th Av.
LAUDER, w. W, $40 44tn Av.
Lempfert. William, 1909 Goth Sc.
Long. Albert l., 1923 14th st.
Lothringer. Joe. 1920 4th Av.
Leese. Emil. 2107 Bird Av.
Larson. Frank, 1923 18th st.
Lutz. Carl, 1897 10th st.
Lambert, NJ. NJ, 2507 81 Av.
Lowe, Carl -
Lewis. Joe, BIB 18th st.
Losand. Walter. $50 5th 81.
Lee. John c., 1915 14th ST.
Larson, John. ALB 5th Av.
Lee. P. J., 1915 14th st.
Lyons, J. A.. 223 18th ST.
Lowe, William.
Lynch, Frank T. $50 9Th 81.
Larson, Fred. 1909 7th Av.
Lohse. John, 2704 sth Av.
Lamont. Peter. 105 18th st.
Larson. John W, 5th Av.
Liedtke. Max. 1888 31st ST.
Larson. Geest. 526 2lst 81.
Long. Oscar. s04 9Th Az.
Lindstrand. A. 200 45th ST.
Litwilder. A. -
Long. Frank, 1928 l4th ST.
Lundgren. Charles, 20S 22nd 81.
Lindstrand. Gust, 220 45th ST.
Lannen. John p. 90s It'll Av.
Locklan, John o., 2517 81 Av.
Ludwig. A. 613 End Az.
Lange. Christ, J. H, 1913 nth 81
Leonard. II. NJ, 80 14th ST.
Laugh. Stephen A, 500 2nd Av.
Lindsey, Jasper, 534 31st st.
Leonard. B. H, 310 18th ST.
Lodge, William, lis lth Av.
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Healy, John, 2714 5th Av.
Harson, c. P, 602 4th St
Hoskins, Andrew, 1905 Sth Av.
Hotter, Albert, 1909 9Th Av.
Holmes. A., 1611-131z End Av.
Harrison, l. c.. $50 31st ST.
Howard. t. 532 21st st.
Huber, Robert. 1927 18th st.
Holsapple. NJ. ", 2715Ha s1a Av.
Heitchsend, Herman, SIS 5th st.
Hanson. James, 1924 Ord Av.
Hunter, John, sol 9Th St, Sth Av.
Hoppe. Fred, lib 14h St.
Hildebrandt, Frank R.. 537 39th St
Harrington, F. c., 427 44th ST.
Hoist. Henry, ga 45th st.
Huntley, Eddie, 730 Bird st.
Holdridge, L. H. 1907 End Av.
Heverling. P. j., 423 18th st.
Huston, Dean c.. 916 Bird Av.
Harson. Phi, (his mark. ZIG 3rd st
Higgins, John NJ, 452
Haverwas, Fred, 1919 2sth st.
Hodges, VIII, COZ 4th Av.
LAaoihs oubs Emu ON.
Heverling. John, 91S 10th Av.
Husbands, James, 1918 4th Av.
Inghram, J. E, 25O6 3rd Av.
Irwin, Thomas P, 4I9 4th Av.
Ingram. Tim, 507 Bird Av.
Immett, Henry c., 1401 31st st.
Iverson. Peter E.. 1923 Sth st.
Ingersoll, Joe, ISL 5th Av.
Ingalls,, J. B., 900 goth st.
lyerson. r. N, sos 18th Av.
Ives, William, 1861 5th Av.
Johnson, Frank, TO 2nd Av.
Jones, William J. s., 1901 18th Av.
Johnson, A. w, 932 14th st.
Jones, Andrew, 2S10 4th Av.
Jones, William. 1912 4th Av.
Johnson, B. E, 800 And st.
Johnson. Harry. 1922 18th Av.
Johnson, Samuel. S04 9th Av.
Johnson, William NJ. 427 10th st.
Johnson, II. c., 1914A Bird Av.
Johnson, Harry, 2610 4th Av.
Jones. Charles, 1872 141k st.
Jens, Frank, 316 oath st.
Jackson. John, 1915 4th Av.
Jacobs, Will, Pill 4th Av.
Johnson, S. c.. Gil 1n'I st.
Johannson, E, 1915 4th Av.
Johnson, Early, 324 Bird Av.
johnson, Arthur, 1917 4th st.
Jackson, John, 1901 End Av.
Junge. William, 1923 -.
Jarbis, Dallas D.. $40 Bird Av.
Jordan. Harry. 110S 9Th st.
Johnson, p. T, 1916 44th st.
Jacobsen, Emil, 900 12.u st.
Jacobsen. Ben. 602 18th st.
Jensen = ], :5?2 Sth A"
Johnson, Lewis, H., 9O9 41st st.
Jones, Frank, 1419 3Sth st.
Jopling, Rol., 1909 7th Av.
Jacobs, Frederick H., 2619 9Th Av.
Jackson, Henry. 1917 43rd st.
Johnson, F. c., 424 23rd st.
Johnson. ]. T, 728 Path st.
Johnson, Frank. 10 End Av.
Johnson, w, 3O11z End Av.
Jackson, And. 1917 43rd st.
Johnson, G. Albert. 925 14h st.
Johnson. A. 602 10th st.
Jack. Oscar, 918 Bird Av.
Johnson. Frank, 10 2nd Av.
Jordan. Myron, 4515 10th Av.
Johnson, ]. P, $40 9th st.
Jaques, d. W.. 4515 Sth Av.
Jackson, E. D., 726 141k St
Johns, A. A, 555 Sth Av.
Johnson, Ed, 14O7 31st st.
Johnson. f. j., 10 2nd Av.
Johnson, ]. T.. 1927 4th Av.
johnson, Joseph B., $40 18th st.
Jacobson. A. C., 217Ih II St.
Johnson, Frank E, 1141 35th St
Johnson, Axel, 61S 3rd Av.
Johnson. James. 519 18th st.
Johnston. Joe B.. SIG 18th st.
johnson, A. j., 31S 22nd ST.
Jacobs, Chas., 1924 5th.
johnson, Alfred. 1916 44th ST.
Jarvis. B. NJ, 1928 5th ST.
johnson, Gust, SIC 4th Av.
johnson, Joe. 1917 4th Av.
Johnson. c., 1915 36th ST.
Johnson. Fred, 1903 3sth st.
James. Arthur, 223 3rd Av.
Kuenzel, Victor c., 43l2Ik 9Th Av
Karn, Emil E., 1925 31st ST.
Kelly. d. c.. sos 27th ST.
King. w. j.. 2614 5th Av.
Kerler, Charles. 1910 14Ik st.
Kruger. William, CHS mark, 1C
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Ruenzel. Victor c., 43l2h 9Th Ay.
Karn, Emil E, 1925 3lst ST.
Kelly. d. c.. sos 27th ST.
King. w. j.. 26l4 5th Av.
Kerler, Charles. l41O 14h st.
Kruger. William, (his mark, 1O04
10th Av.
Kenney. J. H.. 1928 9Th Av.
Kerrison, NJ. W.. 902 I4n St
Kurtz, Robert. 1928 9Th Av.
Kruse. John F., Mill st.
Krspl. Carl. 72O sth St
Kroegel. c. C.. 4o1 4th
Kehoe, Thomas J., 5l6 18th Av.
Kolls. Walter l.. 1902 18th Ay.
Kruger. 100 9th Av.
Kurth. John. 4517 18th Av.
Klaus, August. S04 9Th Av.
Kwith, Herman F., zoos 18th Ay.
Kistler. R. S.. 2s03 sth Av.
King. J. W.. 1929 2Ist St
Kelly, Harry. - 18th st.
Kimbel. Henry. 7O4 18th Av.
Koehler, Henry. 1912 25th St
Kurth. F. W. s2s - Av.
hackson, Fred. 1926 So Av.
Kulp. B., 1912 4th Av.
Kolstrom. Andy. Pip 9Th Av.
kellogg, ". G., 1922 55th st.
Kolls. Walter l., 1880
Keller. F.. I'll 18th ST.
Klotz, Adam, 22O5 4th Av.
Kirkendall. J. c.. 1920 18th Av.
Klie, Edwin, 1921 9Th Av.
Kimble, Albert, 703 18th Av.
Kinney, ]. H., SIS 9th ST.
Kickbush. J. F.. 27Os sth Av.
Kolls, Fred II. W. 11I6 10th Av.
Rosenberg, Bert 1928 5th Ay,
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Inghram, J. E, 2506 Bird Av.
Irwin, Thomas P, 419 4th Av.
Ingram. Tim, 507 Bird Av.
Immett. Henry c., 14O1 31st st.
Iverson. Peter E., 1923 Sth ST.
lngersoll, Joe, 551 5th Av.
Ingalls,, J. B., 800 goth st.
lverson. r. N, sos 18th Av.
Ives, William, 1861 5th Av.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
Broke the Northwest Record

The football game between the
Pullman and Garfield high school
teams last Saturday was n farce be-
cause of the weakness OF the visitors
The Pullman boys broke the North
west high school record by scoring
l32 points to q. Every member OF
the team made touchdown and all
the substitutes. The only redeeminp
feature OF Garfield's showing was
the work of the fullback. Earl Nc.
Croskey. who hit the line for sub
stantial gains. tackled hard and gu.
off his punts in good style. Tomor-
row the team goes to Tekoa to play
their second game in the series 70
the county championship. Tekoa IL
said to have n strong team and Coach
Hinderman is expecting hard game
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25

studied vocal for two years under
Mrs. w. A. NetZell, then recognized
as the best singer and teacher on the
coast. After one years pause she
went to Ann Arbor, Mich, and after
two years study under Miss Bailey
and Professor Lamson, graduated
from the University school of Music
Her graduation recital was said by
Professor Stanley, director of the
school, to have been the most sue
cessful that had been given up to
that time. After spending one year
teaching in Baker and Union, Mrs
Herbst- Wright went to Germany
without knowing the language or
knowing under whom she would
study. Her first selection Of a
teacher was unfortunate but know
ing enough about tone production 10
recognize that her voice was in
danger, she changed instructors and
by chance found a teacher who de-
yeloped her voice to a wonderful ex-
tent-Muller-K annberg former OPP
cratic star who was considered the
first heroic tenor of his day. She
studied with him during four years,
preparing for concert and opera.
In the summer of 1905 he seoul ed
her an engagement at the court opera
of Coburg-Gotha. The management
of the theater had just been given
into the hands of Baron Won Ebart
and the young duke. who had just
reached hIs majority and entered In
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
TWO NEW BUILDINGS
PLANNED FOR COLLEGE
A Wing of Each Building VIII BE
Constructed During the
Coming Year

The board of regents of the Col
Iege met here last Saturday to dis
luss the preparation of their biennial
report to the governor.
The most important matter taken
up was the proposed construction of
Two now buildings ON the campus
during the next two years The pro
'osed structures include mechan-
zeal arts building as well as a sonar
az building Tor the agricultural de-
partment. No special appropriation
VIII be required from the legislature
is me necessary funds are provided
ny the recently adopted mill tax law
ne present plans include construct
ing one wing of each building during
ne coming year. completing the
structures rs additional funds be-
come available.
The agricultural department has
had no separate building. the lab
'ratories and class rooms being scat
'efe through the different halls on
the campus. On the completion OF
the new hall the entire building viii
% devoted &c the agriculture end ex-
pertinent station work. The archi-
'pctural plans for the nov structures
are being prepared and will be sub
iaitted in the near future.
An interesting feature of the re-
cent meeting is the fact that it was
the first session at which the newly
appointed regent, James G. Cunning
aam of Spokane. was present. With
Ire exception of Regent Johnson, thu
entire board attended the meeting.
Among other important matters
taken up was the appointment of Re-
gent Lee A. Johnson as a delegate to
the International Dry Farming Con-
gress, to be held at Lethbridge. AL
terta. President e. A. Bryan and
Director X. w. Thatcher were also
authorized to attend the meeting Of
the National Association of Agrlcul-
tural College and Experiment Sta
tons at Atlanta, Georgia, in Novem-
Der, as the official representatives Of
the College and Experiment Station.
Miss Josephine Berry, head of the
home economics department, was
also appointed as a delegate to the
International Congress of Farm
Women to be held at Lethbridge in
connection with the Dry Farming
Congress- Miss Berry will address
the meeting of that body.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25

nual meeting of all the court theater
managers of Germany and on many
other noted occasions.
After the close of her second year
on the stage she came to America to
visit her family for the vacation.
Upon this visit home, after an abb
sence of nearly six years, having
made but one short visit in that
time, she was made to feel that her
Oregon friends were apprecative
and proud of her success in this and
other countries, and she was made
Very induciye offers to iemain in her
native land. But the charm OF the
and she returned in Septem Der. 1907,
to finish the last year OF her con
tract Upon her arrival in Coburg
the manager was enthusiastic in his
greetings, saying he was oyerjoyed
that the pillar of the repertoire"
was back again and added that his
royal highness, the duke. had au-
thorized him to offer her a renewal
of her contract at her own terms
She was aiming higher, however, ami
her fame had gone abroad and agents
and managers from all over Ger
many and Austria had been making
her offers for the coming season.
She was at the time seriously con-
sidering four of the best offers--the
"Komische Opera" in Berlin,
"Volksaper" at Vienna. the court
CONTINUED on page FOUR
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
FORGER REPENTS--
ASKS TO Be ARRESTED
NJ. Lewis Confesses to City Officials
that He Forged Check on Former
Employer In Amount of Eighty.
Five Dollars.

A practical exemplification of tho
old axiom, "act In haste and renant
at leisure" was brought to light In
this city last Monday morning. wben
a stranger appeared at the office of
City Clerk George N. Henry and
asked for the chief of police, stating
that he had committed crime and
wished to confess his guilt to clear
bis conscience.
When informed that the chief of
police" was off duty at the time the
stranger took Mr.. Henry into his con-
fidence and proceeded with his con-
fession. According to the story told
by Lewis, he had worked during the
summer for Sylvester Riggs, a prom
inent farmer near Lewiston, and had
drawn his wages, som ething over
800, and gone to Spokane. where
he proceeded to get rid af his earn
ings In the easiest way possible. A
healthy lag" was the result. and in
few days Lewis found himself pen
niless With his mind befuddled by
the liquor, he wrote a check in favor
Of himself for s85, signing the
name of his former employer to the
paper. The check was drawn on the
First National bank OF Lewiston. and
according to Lewis, was cashed at
Spokane bank without any trouble,
although Lewis professed to have
forgotten the name of the bank.
The story told by Lewis was
straightforward one an i the man ap-
peared to have repented of his deed
and seemed willing to take the conse-
quences. He stated that the check
was forged about two weeks ago and
that ever since he sobered up he had
had a guilty conscience and wished
TO square himself with the world.
Clerk Henry telephoned to the
chief of police at Spokane and dep
uty was sent down Monday evening
10 take the man in charge.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
PULLMAN PIONEER
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Mrs. J. r. Baymiller, for Many Years
Resident of Pullman, Passes
Away at Her Home Sunday
Afternoon.

Mrs. Lilly Dale Baymiller, wife of
City Marshal j. f. Baymiller, and
pioneer of Pullman, died at the fam.
lily home in this city last Sunday
afternoon at 1850 O'Clock. after a
lingering illness extending over
period of several years.
Deceased was born in McDonough
county, ILL.,. Nov. 3, 1861, being at
the time of her death so years. IL
months and II days old She was
married to j. f. Baymiller at Blan-
densyille, ILL.,, April IA. 1888, and to
the union six children were born, all
OF whom survive her The children
are; Walter H., of Delta, Utah;
Fred G., Of Nephi, Utah, and C..
Clyde. Ray A. Rex II. and Myrtle
Ruth, all of Pullman. Deceased ia
also survived by her husband, ]. f..
Baymiller of this city, her mother,
Mrs. Margaret Hanline of Brandens-
vile, H., and two sisters, Mrs. Belle
Copenburger of Kingman, Kan, and
Mrs Myrtle Seitz of Butte, Mont
Mrs. Baymlller was an active
church worker, having been affili-
ated with the Methodist Episcopal
church since childhood, and for many
years leader in the activities of the
w. c. T. u. She was a member OF
Evergreen Circle Of the Women OF
Woodcraft.
Funeral services were conducted ut
the family residence Wednesday at
gao p. M. by Rev Robt. Brumblay
of the Meth odist church. assisted 5y
Rev James Mailey of the Christian
church. and interment was in the
l. o. O. +. cemetery.
Mrs. Baymiller lived an active and
useful Christian life AMI leaves hosts
of friends who mourn her untimely
death.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
IDAHO ELEVEN WINS
FROM STATE COLLEGE
Largest Crowd i'm History If w. g G
athletics Sees Sender'S Team
Defeated

The U. OF /. defeated W. s. C. on
Rogers Field last Friday in the pres
snce OF the largest crowd that ever
amended football game in this city
special train of nine we'll fillet
eoaches came over the n. p. from
MOSCOW and hundreds of football en-
'aasiasts from neighboring towns
we're present. While the result was
not unexpected, 1t was bitter pill
LOT the Pullman supporters to swal-
iow' Idaho won fairly and squarely
ana on straight football
The machine which Coach Bender
uaa assembled worked smoothly for
Tue first half of the game, but then
aome OF the parts weakened under
'ae strain, while the more seasoned
'eam OF Coach Griffiths kept speed
ING up as the contest progressed.
During the first quarter the ball was
idaho's territory most of the time
ana during the first 10 minutes of
'ae second quarter w. S. c. played
mugs around the visitors. pulling off
."o beautiful forward passes. miss
,us goal from placement by few
'ucnes' and then carrying the ball
@sain to the 20-yard line, where an
..aer place kick was attempted, The
AGA was blocked. Perkins of Idaho
'sco'ered the ball. and carried II
sOne 90 yards before he was downed.
MS was the turning point of the
same' The new men on the w. s. C..
VAN seemed to loose heart while the
.uano players took wonderful
s'ace. A feature of the game was
,Ae loyal roofing OF the w. s. c. stu
asa's. Even after defeat was certain
'40s Kept cheering their team and
oouraging the individual players.
:, following is the detailed story OF
40 second half, which spelled victory
Tor Idaho:
aoff kicked off to the 15-yard line
.aence 1t was returned four yards,
1ano kicked 90 yards and Rock re-
armed 1t five. Gaddis was sent In
lcontinued on page three)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25

to his reign, took a great interest In
the court opera. experimenting the
engaging of new artists personally.
Airs. Herbst-Wright was asked to
come and sing on trial, at which
time the duke (who is a prince of
the English royal house, cousin of
King George and Kaiser Wilhelm)
driving up in state in his famous
iour-in-hand--a gift of King Edward
on his twenty-first birthday-lis-
tened very attentively and after COM
plimenting her enthusiastically,
asked the manager to offer her a
three years contract at once. Re-
cognizing the exceptional beauty of
her voice, the manager considered
her his discovery" and had her sing
on all state occasi ons-when the
duke was married; later at the
christening of the crown prince,
when representatives of all the prin-
cipalities of Germany were present,
among others, or rather, above all
others, the kaiser; at the general an
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
INLAND COMPANY
AFTER FRANCHISE
inland Telephone Il Telegraph Com
pany Asks Passage of Ordinance
Granting 30 Years Franchise

| Al the meeting of the city council
last thursday evening an ordinance
granting the Inland Telephone &
| Telegraph Co., 80 years franchise
was read first time and referred to
the committee on public affairs. The
ordinance would authorize the In
land Telephone IL Telegraph Co.. its
successors and assigns. to construct.
maintain and operate telephone ana
| telegraph lines along, upon. over ana
| under certain streets and alleys in
side the corporate limits, with posts.
| piers, abutments, conduits. subways
and other structures necessary or
proper for supporting protecting an
operating such lines. and woul'
grant the use OF the said streets an
alleys for this purpose for 4 period of
| 80 years.
The streets and alleys in question
are described as follows; Beginning
at a point where the right-of-way of
| the n. P. r. r. Co. intersocts tn
northern city limits thence west on
| True avenue to the intersection OF
State street; thence south along State
street to the intersection Of Olson
street; thence east ON Olson to the
alley between State and Crane
streets; thence southwesterly along
said alley to West Main street.
BY the terms of the ordinance tn
company would be bouni TO con
struct, maintain and operate their
| lines, posts, etc, in such manner
and at such points as not to interfere
with the public use of any street or
I.alley, or with the maintenance or i'm
proyement of such streets or alleys
by the city, and the construction,
maintenance and operation OF the
lines would be subject to the super
vision of the city council, or such
committee or agents as the council
light appoint.
1t Is also stipulated in the ordi-
nance that whenever it is necessary
to excavate in any street or alley or
in any other way interfere with traf-
fic. the work shall be rushed with all
possible expedition and the street or
alley restored to proper condition as
soon as possible. In case the streets
or alleys are not put in proper con-
dition within three days after notice
| in writing has been given, council is
given power to make such restoration
AT the expense of the company.
The ordinance may be changed 10
some extent when ii comes out oil
the hands of the committee and the
action of the council in the matter
will be watched with much Interest
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
Lister VIII Visit Pullman

Ernest Lister of Tacoma, demo
cratic candidate for governor, will
address the voters of Pullman to-
morrow, Saturday. afternoon. If the
weather is favorable an out-of-doors
meeting will be held otherwise some
hall will be secured. Mr.. Lister was
prominently identified with the ad-
ministration of John r Rogers. hav-
ing served as chairman Of the state
board of control. He is well posted
on the business affairs OF this COM
monwealth and is confirming his
speeches to a discussion of state
issues. The tax payers will find It
well worth their while to attend the
meeting tomorrow
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
PULLMAN AUDIENCE WILL
HEAR FAMOUS OPERA SINGER
Mrs Ina Herbst-Wright will Give Concert i'm
College Auditorium Wednesday Even
ing. October 30

fullman music lovers are much
interested in the concert to be given
by Mrs. lierbst-Wright Oct. 80. She
VIII be assisted by her husband, Herr
Gottfried Herbst, who is the new in
structor in violin at the College. Mrs.
herbst-Wright was a noted opera
singer of Germany and may become
a member of the Metropolitan Opera
Com pany of New York. Those of
our people who have heard her are
charmed with her splendid singing
and it was on account of a general
demand that this public concert was
arranged, Seats will be on sale at
Watts Pharmacy commencing Satur-
day, October %, the price of admls-
sion being 30 cents.
Mrs. Herbst-Wright was born in
Union Oregon being the daughter
of w. 7. Wright, one of Oregon's pio-
neers. She completed her work in
the high school there and entered
the Portland University at the age
of g years. While in Portland she
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-10-25
SMOOTH SW|NDLER
POSES AS STUDENT
Buncoes Many Merchants by Issuing
Worthless Checks Before Making
Getaway

On October 10 a neatly dressed
and nice looking young man entered
the First National Bank and explain
ed that the was a college student and
desired to open an account He gave
his name as j. f. Wilson and made
6 deposit of $50. During the next
few days he drew several small
checks against this deposit, which
tober rs he deposited check for
s125. drawn on the bank at Cash
mere and signed c. F. Wilson. whom
he said was his father
The same day the young man
bought a $25 oyercoat from V. w.
Clarkson. drawing a check on the
Farmers State bank in payment. He
also visited a mum Der of other stores
and made small purchases, giving
checks in payment and in several
cases drawing a check for a larger
amount than the purchase and re-
ceiving the difference in cash Some
OF the checks were drawn ON the
First National, but most of them on
the Farmers State bank. All the
merchants took the young man for
student and did not suspect that any
thing was wrong. even when pay
ment was refused on the checks
against the Farmers State bank.
They found that Wilson had an ac-
count at the First National and sup
posed that he had simply made mis-
take in using Farmers State bank
checks
When so many of these checks,
drawn on a bank where Wilson had
no deposit. were presented to the
First National. the officers of that
institution became suspicious and re-
fused to cash any more of his checks.
On Tuesday the bank was notified
that the 1925 check deposited by
Wilson was worthless and at once
started a search for the young dis
ciple of high finance methods Mr..
Clarkson saw him Saturday morning
and thinks that he took the train for
Colfax. AS near as can be learned
he secured about 500 In cash and
merchandise before leaving the city.