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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
NEW USE FOR TELEPHONE.

Il was standing in the lobby of
New York hotel late one night recent
w. said II. L. Palmer. district agent
or the New York Telephone company
at Jamaica, when one of the tele-
phone operators at the hotel switch.
board approached the manager. with
whom / was talking. and said:
What do you think that man in
suite 2S asked me to do? He said his
wife had gone to the theater with
some friends and had left him with
the two children. who were fast
asleep. Could he leave the telephone
off the hook while he came down
stairs and walked about the lobby for
a change. and would / call him II I
heard the children wake up and cry -
New York Tribune.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
HE WAS SAVE.

A friend met a cheerful Irish
citizen who had plainly suffered
some hard knocks.
well, Pat, how are you get
ting along now?" he inquired.
"Oh, Dim hard up yet, but OF
have a fine job in Honolulullee
and fare paid. OF sail to-mor-
ry."
Sure, man. you'll never be
able to work there. The tenn
peratue is 100 in the shade"
J Pat had endured too much
cheerfully to be discouraged.
Well" he replied, hopefully,
"Ofll not be worrukin' in the
shade all tn tonne. ."-Tidbits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
Takes All His Time.

But" exclaimed the traveller, "do
you never read the newspapers?"
II useter," replied the farmer. 81
did oncet for quite a spell; but they
got too funny. Bout ten or 'leven
years ago l quit readin' 'em. Since
then I've been readin' a book.-Satur-
day Evening Post
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30

est doubt on the part of anyone The
roint is never disputed unless in ar
guments submitted by attorneys for
the milling company that has moDop-
olized the river in the past and seeks
to perpetuate it's control even though
by such action it would thwart the
development of a great region. The
irrigation of the reservation would
mean everything to the local Indians
and it would mean much to Pendle-
ton. The only point really at issue
in the case now being heard is ques-
ton of law and the case being in
court it would be improper to treat
on that topic here.
There is. however. a phase of the
question that is of importance from
an economic standpoint though 1t
has nothing to do with the legal
merits of the case and so wont be
Z ~ SlueTeu ny tie IL
has to do with the advantageous use
of water Power can be secured from
various sources and may be transmit
ted a considerable distance with ease.
Electricity will flow uphill as well as
down On the other hand when wa
ter is used for irrigation purposes 1t
must be secured from stream ad-
jacent to the land and the point of
diversion must be higher in altitude
than is the land to be watered. Such
being the case the economic use Of
the Umatilla river calls for the use
o. the water for irrigation purpose
even II such use would reduce the
milling company's power supply dur
ing the summer months. The mill
company can get power from numer-
Gus sources The Indians are not so
fortunate. II they irrigate their al
lotments they must utilize the Una
tilla river
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
Mixed Figures.

French Army Makes Strides in
Aviation. Headline. II the copy
readers imagination had scared to
meet the occasion couldn't he have
found more elevating figure?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30

he had inadvertntly uprooted, though
we were on bleak hillside in Tibet
where no human being was likely to
see the flower again" Something
tells one that that botanist was a
gentleman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30

Before the state water board local
farmers have testified that such
crops as alfalfa may not
Reservation be successfully raised
irrigation. on the Umatilla reser-
vation without irrigation.
II is testimony that everybody knows
is true. At least such crops have
not been raised with success by white
MON who have tried. That being the
case how can the government expect
~ the Indians, who are less Versed
in agriculture. that they succeed
without irrigation?
AS 10 the need of irrigation upon
tie reservation there is not the slight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
RcneTnber IL.

There are not many girls these
days named Bedelia"
mo. I'm afraid II will be a long
time yet before that blamed song Is
forgotten. Age-Herald.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
Wifi!

Statistics often fool the eye,
They are not worth a tiger.
While figures do not often lie.
Some liars often figure.
Cincinnati Enquirer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
@@%~0N~"

England is a monarchy yet her
laws relating to the collection of
damages for steam
Where England ship wrecks are
Excels. better than those of
this republic. 1t is
being shown in the case Of the Titan
Ic. Claims aggregating over five mil
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30

lions have been filed by survivors and
heirs of victims of the great ship.
How much the White Star COM
pany will have to pay all depends up
on whether the company comes under
the English or American admiralty
laws Under the English laws the Ii
ability for the loss of life from a
marine disaster is regulated by the
gross tonnage of the ship. In the
case of the Titanic the damages un-
der the English law would reach
something like three millions. But
the American law limits the damages
to the passage money collected by
the company If the Titanic is held
to be an American vessel the White
Star company will be liable for but
$4,000. that being the sum collected
in fares for the voyage.
An effort is being made by attor-
neys for the survivors to prove the
Titanic was an English ship. The
company is organized under the laws
of Great Britain and it's vessels are
under English registry. Furthermore
the Titanic was built in England and
the managing director, Ismay, who
made such a poor showing at the time
of the wreck. is an Englishman. So
1t would seem like the damages paid
should likewise be English.
Samuel Gompers is severe in de-
nunciation of society women who take
up social betterment
Misguided. work He declares they
go in for sociology and
stunning expeditions and then walk
on the other side of the street from
the people. The charge is true of
some women but certainly not Of all
of them. There are many noble wo-
men engaged in social betterment
work and with them the thing Is not
a fad. Their hearts are in the cause
and they sacrifice much for the good
of others.
1t is a fact though that some well
m meaning people often have imprac-
tical ideas. For instance a law has
been proposed in this state which If
adopted will bar boys from selling
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
THE TRUE REWARD.

Q Iife's greatest victory lies in
o work we'll done.
Q Wherein, with faithful hand.
q from sun to sun
Q The worker strives. not for re-
Q ward of pelf,
. But that his work be worthy OF
o himself.
Q The use Of work is that the
. workers soul.
. Finding expression, shall attain
. its goal;
. Shall daily be more perfect as
O ii grows
Q To immortality in what it does.
Q So. when the Master Workman
Q comes to view
. The work and render unto each
q his due,
Q Each faithful worker. his re-
Q ward well won,
Q Shall hear the Master work
q man say "Well done!"
o Will Thomas Withrow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
Gov Dix NEGLECTED..

No one has yet suggested public
subscription to purchase the birthplace
of Governor Dix for presentation to
the state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
Not a Viyisectionist.

Sir Francis Younghusband, in new
book. says: "I once saw a botanist
most tenderly replace plant which
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12

education In the public schools here
and afterward attended the Meridian
academy.
Like most young men coming out
Of school, 1t was question with him
what to do for support to make q
mark in life. The drug business was
an inviting field, 80 he tried 1t for Ave
years before he discovered that It was
not his calling, and then he tried the
mercantile business. During this time
he figured in everything that had in 1t
any elements Of good or racial ad-
vancement. He was one of the men
who followed Thomas w. Stringer into
the knights of Pythias, so when the
grand lodge was organized he was one
of the first to enroll.
Step by step he went up in the order
and served for nine years in the posi-
ton Of grand keeper Of records and
seal. When Grand Chancellor Jones
died, in 1905, the men decided that
John w. Harris was the man to fll
the place, and after a ballot battle he
was elevated over Vice Grand Chan
cellor DR.. q. B. Topp, editor of the
Baptist Reporter, Jackson. DR.. Topp
congratulated him and pledged loyal
support, which he has given, thereby
making the Mississippi grand lodge
one Of the strongest in the country.
Harris was one of the supreme repre-
sentatives in the supreme lodge when
It was held in Chicago and was later
recognized by the supreme lodge in In
dianapolis, Ind, which made him q
member Of the supreme temple COM
mission. The grand lodge Of Missis-
sippi has fourished under his able
leadership. The receipts for the en-
dowment department alone for the
past twelve months amounted to $123,-
600, saying nothing of the grand lodge
money proper.
Grand Chancellor Harris has not
been asleep, for he has invested In
some good real estate and owns
beautiful home. His daughter recent.
ly completed course at Wiley univer-
sity and is one Of the clerks in his Of
fee, and Mrs. Harris Is a teacher In
the Meridian academy, being one of
the best posted women In the state.
Not only In the Knights Of Pythias,
but Mr.. Harris is active In the Odd
Fellows and Masons, being an active
worker I'm both as well as other or
ganizations I'm the state.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12
NOTED SECRET
ORDER LEADER
Knights Of PythIas Honor John
". Harris.
DISCIPLE OF STRINGER.

Biennial Convention Of tho Order Held
In Baltimore Was Attended by Many
Notable Men - Mississippi Given
Credit a. Being the Birthplace Of
Pythianism Among Afro Americans.
Meridian, Miss.-The supreme lodge
Of Knights Of Pythias, which held Its
biennial meeting in Baltimore from
Aug. 20 to 80, was composed Of some
Of the most noted men Of the race
from various sections Of the country.
Perhaps it Is not generally known that
Pythianism had its beginning among
our people In this state. Therefore it
was quite in keeping with the mar
velous growth Of the order that Mis-
sissippi should send to the Baltimore
meeting some Of the best known men,
bers Of the order In the state.
Among those in attendance at the
recent session was Grand Chancellor
John w. Harris of this place, one of
the most remarkable men in this state.
BY hard work along all practical
lines for racial uplift and for the
good Of the order Mr.. Harris stands
In the front rank. Although native
Of Marion, Ala, most Of his life has
been spent In and around Meridian.
He received the rudiments of his early
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12
LECTURERS LONG TOUR.
Great Work Of Dr.. s. N. Vass For Re.
Iisious Uplift.

Great Work Of Dr.. s. N. vass For Re.
Iigious UpIift.
The lecture tour Of the Rev. DR.. 8,
N. Vass this summer has taken him
across the continent. He began with q
great institute meeting in the Zion
Baptist church in Washington the
9th Of June. DR.. w. ]. Howard, pas
tor Of the Zion Baptist church, ar
ranged for the meetings, which not
only benefited the members Of his own
parish, but the people Of the commu-
nifty In general. DR.. Vass is a recog-
nized authority on Bible history, and
his lectures cover most Of the impor-
tant periods in both the Old and New
Testaments.
Sunday school teachers and leaders
in whatever line Of Christian work
whose privilege 1t has been to study
under DR.. Vass have afterward rem
dered better and more effective serv-
ice. From Washington the lecturer
went to Chicago, where the Y. M. @.
A. and the ministers conference unit
ed In the arrangements for holding
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12

the Bible institute, as the meetings are
called These Institutes are held for one
or two weeks in one place, just as
circumstances warrant. The Chicago
meetings were well attended and very
profitable to those who took the course
as outlined In the lecture program,
which was changed at each session.
In Kansas City, Mo-, DR.. Vass lee
tured for one week in the high school
building under the auspices Of the Y.
M. g. A., of which Mr.. r. B. De Fratz
is secretary. Mr.. Edward Ross is
chairman Of the religious work COM
mittee Of this association, which has
taken the lead Of all other associa-
tons in this kind of religious extension
work. From Kansas City DR.. Vass
continued his Journey without stop
over until he reached Los Angeles,
Cal, where a meeting had been ar
ranged for him by DR.. J. L. Mccoy,
under the auspices of the Baptist min
isters' conference Of the city.
At Bakersfield the meetings were ar
ranged by the Rev. DR.. Mcpherson,
who was very enthusiastic In getting
the news of DR.. vass' coming spread
among his people. DR.. Hawkins work.
cd up the meetings for DR.. Vass in
Oakland, and DR.. Riddle and his co1-
in San Francisco We'd with
all others in making the meetings at
their church among the best held by
the noted teacher in that section.
On the return trip DR.. vass stopped
OF at Denver, where he lectured
for the Rev. DR.. David e. Overs and
his congregation. He has been en-
gagged in this kind Of Christian work
for over twenty years as superintend-
ent Of the American Baptist Publica-
don society. DR.. Vass expects to re-
turn to his home, Raleigh, N. G., the
last week in August.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12
FRATERNAL INSTITUTIONS.
Hearty Support For Those WhIoh
Meet Definite Needs Of People.

Hearty support FOR Those WhIoh
Moot Definite Needs Of People.
Richmond, Va.-The National Ideal
Benefit society, Of which A. w. Holmes
Is the national president, Is the young
est fraternal organization In this city.
1t was organized about six months ago
and is forging rapidly to the front It
Is filling an important place In this
community and in other parts Of the
state where It's claims have been pre-
sented to the public.
One of the most encouraging signs Of
progress in business, education and
church life among our people at this
the fftieth year Of the races freedom
h the trend toward closer union for
mutual uplift. The National Ideal
Benefit society therefore has not come
upon the scene too early, but at time
which calls for concerns Of its kind to
strengthen the great fraternal chain
which must eventually encircle the
whole race, protect its members in the
time Of illness and gloom and give hope
and self reliance to those who are max
ing the fight up through difficulties to
higher planes Of usefulness and citizen
ship.
The outlook for business enterprises
Ii brighter because larger number Of
persons Of means and business qualifl.
cations are cooperating and giving the
benefit Of their experience to move
ments for racial advancement. Again,
the business man Of today can gather
around him better prepared assistants
than was possible to do a few years
ago Young men and women Of bust.
ness training may be easily secured.
The concern which gives employment
to members Of the race If properly con-
Quoted will prosper.
The fraternal organization which
meets the definite needs Of the people
should receive hearty support. Correct
business methods, faithfully kept rec
ords and promptly met claims are fea-
lures Of this new mutual benefit soci.
ETY., which is destined to spread
throughout the United States. The pro-
moters Of the society are we'll known
in the business, religious and educa.
tional life Of the city.
Among others interested In the ame-
lioration Of conditions among our peo-
pie worthy Of mention Is the Bragg
Bros concern for securing better
housing for members Of the race. Seq
regation laws cannot stop the progress
Of the determined, thrifty class Of
who know how to
overcome difficulties. The Anglican
lean finance corporation directed by
John Mitchell, Jr., is another strong
organization with large possibilities for
unjust municipal enactments.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12

In the district grand lodge Of G. U.
o. 0. f. he is director, and in the
Masons he was worshipful master Of
a lodge in Meridian for nine years.
during which time he induced the
lodge to purchase cemetery which
now pays a revenue sufficient to run
The lodge without taxing the members
even for dues. This was a good in
vestment and has won for him a place
In the hearts Of the people. There are
but few lodges in the country with
sufficient business to carry all Of its
members without payment of monthly
dues.
g. 81. Highland Of vicksburg is the
grand master Of exchequer and q
friend Of Grand Chancellor Harris.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12
AMOS WILLIAMS AS HERO.
Quick Presence Of Mind Prevents Fa-
tai Accident TO Clergyman.

Quick Presence Of Mind Prevents Fa-
tai Accident to Clergyman.
Amos Williams, a farmer living near
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, recently saved
the lives of the Rev. l. T. Stafford and
wife, who were in danger Of being
killed in a runaway accident. DR.. and
Mrs. Stafford were driving a spirited
horse attached to light wagon.
The raising Of the top to the vehi-
Gle frightened the animal, which start
ed in a mad rush down a steep rocky
road. Mr.. Williams saw the dangerous
position In which the couple were and
by quick presence Of mind tore rail
from the fence and felled the fleeing
animal to the ground. Thus we have
another evidence Of the valor and kind
heartedness Of Afro Americans toward
their white fellow human beings.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12
Training School Publishes Newspaper

Training School Publishes Newspaper.
The Worker is the name of a neat
little monthly paper published by the
National Training School For Women
and Girls at Lincoln heights in Wash
ington. The paper is devoted to the
work Of the institution and carries
monthly statements Of its needs, help
received and what 1t is accomplishing
along all lines of active endeavor. The
motto is "Work-support thyself-to
thine own powers appeal" Miss Nan
ME Helen Burroughs, president Of the
school, Is a tireless worker for race
advancement, and under her wise lead
ership many friends Of both races have
become interested in the institution
and are giving generous financial aid.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12
n. W. sssehsr Centenary csIsbration.

n. w. 5eeehsr Centenary csisbration.
A movement to celebrate the one
hundredth anniversary Of the birth Of
Henry Ward Beecher has been started
by the colored citizens Of Brooklyn.
George d. Wibecan, chairman Of the
committee, In explaining the call for
such celebration says:
'The call for this observation does
not mean anything but q desire to
honor the memory Of great man.
Henry Ward Beecher was not alone q
friend 10 the colored people but to hu-
manity generally.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12

Annual Convention Of Women's Clubs.
The Pennsylvania State Federation
Of Women's Clubs held its tenth an
nual convention on Wednesday. Aug.
r. The organization was the guest Of
St Matthew's A. M. d. Zion church,
Sewickley, Pa. Delegates from the
various clubs made encouraging ~
ports.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12

story Of the hard struggle which he
had In working up to his present po
sition In business.
Mr.. Thomas was born in Harrisburg,
Tex, and went at an early age to
Galveston, Tex, where he received his
common school education and spent
his early manhood days. As a young
man he was always anxious to make
his mark and began his rise in the
world by working as porter and waiter
on the steamboats,. Twenty years ago
he took up residence in New York and
found work In the hotels for some
time. For eleven years he worked AZ
. steward in a fashionable club Of
New York and by strict economy
saved enough money to enter business.
While working in this capacity he
resolved to become an undertaken
and entered the Echols School Of Em-
balming, from which he graduated in
1890. He opened his first undertak-
ing establishment at 493 Seventh ave
nue.. where he proved himself to be
an efficient and capable undertaken.
He was among the first Of the race to
enter the field in New York and by
square and honest methods has built
up q splendid business.
The growth Of Mr.. Thomas business
necessitated larger and more commo-
dious quarters. Three years ago he
moved into his new establishment on
One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street,
which is valued at $4,000 and con-
tains every convenience. It is well ap-
pointed, with Offices and a large. spa
cious chapel. Mr.. Thomas has ample
facilities for the successful carrying
on Of his business. Besides his promi-
nence in business he Is active In many
other directions, being identified with
several race movements. He is a men,
ber Of the executive committee Of the
National Negro Business league and
at the recent session Of the league In
Little Rock was one Of the speakers.
Mr.. Thomas IL also prominent lodge
man. When asked to what he attrib
uted his success In business he re-
piled:
II owe my success to honest dealing
ana being prompt. am fond of my
business and believe that the only
way to make a success is to be honest
and square and prompt. I owe great
deal Of my SUCCESS to my wife, Mrs
Thomas, who assists me in the bust.
ness and who is an experienced under.
taker and embalmer."
Besides the beautiful city residence Of
Mr.. Thomas in New York, he owns o
dns country horne at Fairfield, Conn.
READ THE STAR-lT'0 NEWo.
eMoKE THE RELIABLE
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12
New York Emancipation Exposition.

In seeking to make the coming
emancipation exposition to be held In
New York the last ten days in October
distinctively and impressively educa-
tional the commissioners have struck
responsive chord Of race pride and am
bition to show to what Intellectual
heights the race has attained since its
freedom. In this exposition there will
be as little as possible Of the country
fair type of exposition. The commits
sion, rather, stresses the conferences
and congresses on the religious, eco
nomic and other important phases Of
the advance Of the race.
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12

Odd Fellows to Honor John p. Hayden.
The Odd Fellows Hall association.
Pittsburgh, will hold large reception
at Union Labor temple in honor Of
District Grand Master John p. Hay
den on Thursday evening, Sept. II. A
feature Of the occasion will be an ex-
hibition drill given by Patriarchie
No. 80. .....
The Twin City star., 1913-09-12
Bright Outlook For keysviIIs School.

Bright Outlook For KeysviIIe School.
Professor Allen J. Goode, principal
Of the Keysville (Va) Industrial school,
has made splendid record as an or
ganizer and leader in educational
work. The Keysville school has been
put upon a good working basis through
his untirfng efforts. The trustees of
the institution are giving the principal
fine support In his efforts to secure
funds for another school building.
which Is 80 much needed to accommo-
date the large number of prospective
students, whose applications have al
ready been received for the coming
term. The school has the indorse-
ment Of the Jeanes Fund school board
and others Of like character.