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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15
War oovernor,s. Widow.

Some interesting recollections OF wa
times In Iowa are brought up by the an
Jane Clark lakewood, widow OF Iowai
war governor, recently entertained
group OF ladies there-all OF them over 4
years Of age-in celebration OF her cd
Mrs. Kirkwood is living in the houd
that was built by Governor Kirkwood II
1850. five years after they came to Iowd
They had previo.. sly lived in CoraIvina
near Iowa City, where Mr.. Kirkwood wal
In the farming n milling business. Tha
house has been her home continuously I'd
over half a century, her residence their
being broken only by the times her hus
band served as governor. as United State
senator and as secretary OF the interio,
In President Garfleld's cabinet.
1t was In this home that Governor Kirl1
wood left her to hasten to Davenport
when he received the first news that Fou
Sumter had been fired upon. The newt
came On Monday, April is, and Davenpon
citizens assembled In the streets. undo
intense excitement, awaiting the publical
tion Of an extra" soon issued Jointly bI
the Democrat and the Gazette.
Governor Kirkwood was one of TIL
speakers at q public meeting called eo|
John +. Dillon was another. Mayo'
George H. French was chairman and II
N. Richardson was secretary. Governed
Kirkwood said that he had been calle1
that dispatches were awaiting him from
h president He could not lind them u
Iowa city, and thinking that they NIGH
have been received In Davenport and for
warded to Des Moines. he came here Il
find u so as to lose no tee. knowing
that the people were eager - have hin
do his duty. He pledged his own prop
erty for the payment OF all expenses unit
the regiment that was asked OF lows
could be turned yer to the government
While, Governor Kirkwood was staggere1
at first by the request for a regiment
Iowa's response was 80 enthusiastic thai
q short time later 10 regiments were OF
their way to the front, and Camp McClel
Ian, at Davenport, was a center from
which went forward nan OF the besI
regiments that rallied In defense Of tn,
nag.
Mrs. Kirkwood leoks back across mor'
Iowans who know the loving and Ioya
support that her husband had at hons
will Wiah her many more
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15
A PLAE FOR GOOD
! CITY GOVERNMENT

The old plan city charters should civ
\ way as rapidly an may be to charters tina
do treat cities AZ business and social N
sible. the intrusion of national politics /
city affairs; that reduce TO a minimum
the number Of city officers to be electe
tralize executive responsibiiity, and tSa
provide the simplest and, at the sam
time, the most efficient sort OF workip
machinery for the conduct OF h city
Except where the authority Of the stat
Is exercised on a statewide basis. and ez
cept In the prescription Of the funds
be pemitted to govern Remssive s.oI
make their own local laws or ~ordinancel
to determine. In large degree, the sourcd
Of local taxation, and to control the ua
Where the principal city officers AZ
elected, the plan Of selection should III
clude the use Of direct primaries. or Z
ticabie. as wen as the MassachusetI
form or ballot.
An subordinate officers and employl
below the elective rank should be chosa
for their Individual merit and ftnes|
given the assurance of tenure during rod
behavior. and paid salaries that CORD
spond to those paid in like positions
Each city, whether it be Of the ~
class and in need OF making over. or sd
in the making, should provide for i,
carefully DEVISED and properly yns cord or
mated Getty plan" And modern pian
ming, may 1 ada, means not merely lawn
out systems Of railways. streets and av4
ings. the regulation Of private buildRnN
proper provision for parks and other ope'
recreation spaces, and the a~voidance 2
unwholesome crowding or congestion Z
each city should have, too. its deani8
plan for the coordination and smoot'
working OF its own departmental service
modern, scientific methods should be fof
lowed In the development OF each mid
machinery Of service; and the distrN
button Of the funds voted for the suppo~
OF each should be based upon their actua
relative need and Importance.
ions for the operation OF street railway
or for the delivery and sale Of wafeo
light, power or other commodities I'd
CURED by all the people, but not as VI
only upon terms that protect the right q
the city to share in the profits OF opera.
ton; that provide for recapture, after
reasonable length of time. IL the city 4
aver such private operation Is permitted
II shall be under effective public reguia1
Greater publicity for the operations \
through the adoption OF more systemati'
methods of departmental reporting, Al
well as through the establishment 2
budgetary exhibits and municipal md
satisfactory in cities abroad.
And, finally. far greater a~ttentioI
should be given to the processes and It'd
problems OF city government by or
schools and other institutions q learnina
to the details OF government by the cI1l
liens themselves.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15
She Knew.

A new drama was being rehearsed,
and the two women who had promi-
nent parts were not on the most
friendly terms.
I'm this scene," remarked the tall,
stately blonde, II am supposed to
leave the stage at the rear, while you
stand in the front facing the audi.
ence. What viii be your cue to re-
sumo your lines?"
Why" replied the glowing bru-
nette, without hesitation, "the look
Of satisfaction on the faces In the
audience"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15
The New

Here is our esteemed contemporary
World Speech again celebrating that
accomplished international language,
Ro. which is easy for the Japanese,
Chinese DR. Hindus as for the Latin or
Teutonic peoples. No doubt, and as
easy for us rs Japanese, Chinese,
Etruscan and Basque. But listen to a
bit Of Ro dialogue:
"Gi tada, aci flaw? Good morning,
how are your
"Sito &c abb lie. (Thank you, ! am
.well.)
"Asi we resk abo? (Do you un-
derstand mef")
We do not; but api mugcal hab
awoz mebu? How many legs has q
lobster?-New York Sun.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15
DR.. S. M. WELLS, Specialist

In rheumatism, neu1
ralgia, dropsy, paralyJ
sis, catarrh or head
and stomach. bowels
and bladder: liver con+
~stipation, heart, piles
ulcers, rectal troubles
g~allstones. e !.
treated successfully
without the knife).
Hystero epilepsy, mel
ancholia and fncom1
~patibilities Of men and
women, blood and all
chronic diseases. Com
s~ultation and exami1
nation strictly conf
Dental DIR. Wells Is
reliable, experienced
and educated. Ofhces;
sos Iowa Bldg. Cor
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15
Such a Calamity.

you look worried. What's wrong?'
'Elsie told me a secret the other day,
but / can't tell you what It Is"
why not?"
"Tve forgotten It."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15

The Uruguay legislature has Just set
aside a large sum OF money for the
use OF the nation in participating In
the Panama-Pacifi exposition
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15
HIs Escape.

The young man had threatened sui
eide II she rejected him. And although
she did, he didn't.
why didn't he?' was asked.
Said he'd given his heart to her" .
What's that got to do with 1T"
"Oh, he didn't have the heart to kill
himself"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15
Mot Needed.

Two college students were ar
raigned before the magistrate, charged
with hurdiing the low spots in the
road In their motor car.
Have you q lawyerf" asked the
magistrate.
Were not going to have any law
yer." answered the elder of the stu
dents. We've decided to tell the
truth"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15

Constipation causes and aggrayates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The fayorite
family laxative. Adv.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15

A man isn't necessarily square when
he's cornered.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-10-15

Marriage used to be a lottery; now
IT'S a game of skill.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
o A Bachelor S Diary
By MAX.

with me the sorrow Elizsbeth's Going
Home caused. are fairly foolish in their
idolatry of Manette.
I had my nurse on my left and her
pretty sister on my right and the
chairs at the sides of the table were oc-
cupied by the cooks, the maids, the Of
flee boys and several other office en-
ployees.
1 shall not tell about the dinner. 1t
was perfect, but then the dinners in my
home have always been that 1 sup
pose this is because I am a bachelor.
AT least all the walls about imperfect
meals come from the married men.
! went up to see the ballroom on
the third floor after the dinner, and
Mannette and l led the grand march,
ana we danced 1t was the first time
the room had been opened since the
Christmas before Elizabeth left us when
there was big tree in the center of the
room, and she distributed gifts to
number of poor children.
The memory depresses me I wonder
If we ever entirely outgrow the memory
of the little graves in our lives; and
after l had danced with my nurse. and
the cook, l was glad to join the wall
flowers and throw of every effort TO
be gay.
''She would be so tall she would reach
to my shoulders by now" I said to
Richards. who took seat beside me.
And handsome young woman. too"
returned Richards with a sigh; 81 never
saw a child that gave promise of so
much beauty of face and mind as she.''
Her name was not mentioned be-
tween us. 1t was not necessary. When
ever a woman goes with a man to Geth-
semane, she ever afterward understands
the origin of his least little sigh.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
Up-to-Date Jokes

Have YOU a match?" asked the
chronic bore, who mad dropped into
the busy mans Office for a chat. MY
cigar has gone out"
ut seems to have the advantage of
you" remarked the busy man.
"Hows that?" queried the chronic
bore.
"1t knows what IT ought to do" re-
piled the busy man.
Thomas" said the mother Sc
verely, someone has taken big
piece OF ginger cake out of the
pantry"
Tommy blushed guiltily.
"Oh, Thomas!" she exclaimed. 81
didn't think il was in YOU"
sit ain't all p replied Tommy. Part
of it's in Elsie"
The bored youth turned 10 his din
ner partner with yawn.
who is that strange-Iooking man
over there who stares at me SO
much?" he dra wled.
"Oh, that Professor Jenkins" she
replied. the famous expert on in
sanity"
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

To Be Continued Tomorrow.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

him much trouble on this subject.
Not likely" cried my father. III
clear her OF that, anyway"
80 ] thank you for myself and for
nv family" continued my husband,
and Oh, yes of course
(this to Lady MareareO y thank you
for my wife also, and and
that's ALL"
/ felt sick and cold and ashame /.
A rush of blood came under the skin
Of my face that must have made me
red 10 the roots of my hair.
In all this speaking about my mar
riage there had not been one word
about myself-myself really, a living
soul with all her future happiness at
stake. ! can not say what vague i'm
pulse took pos ession of me. but re-
member that when my husband sat
down ! made forced laugh though
l knew well that ! wanted to cry.
In an agony OF shame I was be
ginning to feel a wild desire to es-
ca pc from the room and even from the
houss that m vi hreaths in snrns
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

lovely in his eyes even as was Rachel,
wise as was Rebecca, and dutiful as
was Sara.
Beautiful" whispered Aunt Brid-
get to Lady Margaret IT'S what l
always was myself in the days of the
dear Colonel"
And now" said the Bishop before
YOU drink this toast and call upon The
noble bridegroom to respond to 1t"
(another deep bow to my husband), Il
will ask for few words from the tw)
legal gentlemen who have carried out
the admirably judicious financial ar
rangements without which this happT
marriage would have been difficult, #
not impossible"
Then my husbano's lawyer, with
supercilious smile on his clean
shaVen face, said it had been an honor
to him TO assist in preparing the way
for the "uncrowned king OF Elan
ct has sir" cried my father in
loud voice. which Strengthened tle
gentlemsns face instantly And
finally Mr. Curohs. speaking througa
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

his long beard. congratulated my IA
ther and my husband equally on the
marriage, and gave 1t as his opinion
that there could be no betetr use for
wealth than to come to the rescue II
an historic family which had fallen nn
evil times and only required little
money to set it on its feet again
"The bride and bridegroom! CRIED
and there was much cheering, win
cries Of His Lordship," His Lord
ship"
All through the speech making my
husband had rolled uneasily in his
chair. He had also helped himsAf
frequently from the decanter, SO that
when he got up TO reply he was
scarcely sober.
In his dra Wing voice ne thanked
the Bishop. and said that having made
UP his mind to the marriage ne had
never dreamt Of raising difficulties
about religion. As to the modern no.
tions about the relations of husband
and wife, he did not think girl
hrnuehr an in convent would Uive
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT.
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWo.
My Honeymoon

My Honeymoon
yHEN the bishop and Father
NJ Dan arrived the bell was
rung and we went to break
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

But taking those rare lips OF yours
For some fresh. fragrant luscious flowers,
| thought / might there take taste
Where so much sweetness ran to waste,
Besides, know this, never sting
The flower that gives me nouriShiRg,
But with a kisse, or thanks, do pay
For Honey that I beare away.
'Tis said, he laid his little scrip
OF Honey fore her ladyship,
And told her las some tears did falD
That that he took. and that was all
At which she smiPd and bade him goe
And take his bag; and this much know.
When next he came a-pilfring So
He should from her full lips derive
Honey enough to fill his hive.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

Of the free wind outside, when all at
once I became aware that somebody
else was speaking.
1t was Father Dan. He had risen,
unannounced, from his seat at the end
Of the table. I saw his sack coat,
which was much worn at the seams:
saw his round face. which was
flushed: / heard the vibrating note in
his soft Irish voice, which told me ne
ing.
To Be Continued To morrow.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

players, spritely
IDOL chubby and fossheaded rowing Of
GIRL daughter of wealthy
and
a
ter q O dewlike shower)
tpple freely flower
S much he could stir.
S the pilfeTer
surprised (as flchers use)
thus began himselfe
Lady-FloWer 1 brought
east tEieving thOught
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19
Bv HALL GAME.

Copyright. 1912. by Hearst's Magazine
copvright, 1913, by Hearst Magazine
Copyright in Great Britain. Copyright
1918 by J. B. Lippincott Company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09

munities today declared that those
sections are desirous OF joining Baker
county because their business is al
most all transacted with or through
Baker.
Mail service, excellent roads
through the two sections, cheaper tel
ephone service and great distance
from their own county seat are given
as reasons for the desired change.
Ontario citizens are said to have
pledged themselves TO vote for such
a change.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09
PERSONAL MENTION.

A Mllby OF Milton, Is in the city.
DR.. Frank Il. Boyden s In Boise
attending meeting of medical men.
George A. Price was among the
many Milton people here yesterday.
Sloan Thomson. well known Echo
resident, was up from his home yes
terday.
John S. Vinson. prominent Free
water resident, is making Pendleton
two-day visit.
]. c. Kimery OF Holdman was a
Pendleton visitor yesterday, a guest
OF the Bowman.
Miss Minnie schwald OF Freewater
is among the many residents Of the
east end in the city today.
NJ. L. Watts and VIII Ferguson,
prominent Athena residents, came in
on the morning Portland train.
W. A. Rhodes and Earl Coutts
drove north of the city about 20 miles
yesterday to enjoy a rabbit shoot.
Harry Z. Bickers. who is travelling
over the county registering voters re-
turned on No. this morning from the
west end Of the county.
Roy Beck, former umpire in the
Western Tri-state league, was over
from Walla Walla last evening and
was a guest Of the ST. George.
A. +. Hascall and J. II Hascall Of
Pilot Rock. came in last evening from
their home to make arrangements for
the funeral OF their mother, Mrs. Ell
len Hascall. who died yesterday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09

said to have left the city ana were re-
ported to have reached Zelsaele.
LONDON. oct. 9--Attempting to
force the allies south of Antwerp, a
large body of Germans fell into a
trap and were destroyed, 1t was stat
ed by the war information bureau.
How the allies happened to be op-
Grating south of Antwerp was not
explained. The impression was that
they constituted the force which had
landed at ostend and were reported
marching on Thursday to help the be-
leaguered garrison.
Experts here were beginning to
think that Antwerp could hold out
until the garrison was relieved The
artillery of the forts, 1t was said'
we're being superbly served and the
ground about the city was so accur-
ately mapped that every shell thrown
into the Germans was made to tell
The Germans, it was pointed out
we're compelled to mass their troops
while the Belgians needed only q
force strong enough to work their
cannon.
The official war news bureau issued
summary this afternoon Of the OPP
erations in which British troops had
been engaged,
Referring to the aviation record
made by Britishers, 1t stated.
"Conservauvely estimated, since
the beginning of the war our airmeu
have flown $1,000 miles, an average
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09
Eighth Inning.

Boston-whitted popped to Baker
Schmidt singled; Gowdy singled
Schmidt on third; Maranville famed;
Schmidt scored on a double steal ou'
Gowiy out trying for third. Lapp 10
Baker. one run, hits, no errors
Philadelphia - Wyckoff doubled;
Murphy out. Maranville to Schmidt
Wyckoff taking third; oldring struck
out. Collins flied to Connolly. No
runs, / hit, no errors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09

The best line Of horse blankets in
town at Gadwas.
Good winter quarters for horses
and rigs at the Alta barns
Let Gadwa repair your collars or
harness.
For rent-Two choice rooms with
board. Apply s16 Garden street.
DO you want good homestead
Level, no rock. e. T. Wade.
Wanted-Good. clean rags at the
Cast oregonian office.
For sale-Large hotel range and 30
gal. water tank. /. C. Snyder.
Man and wife wants work on
ranch. Apply 124 So. Thompson.
Wanted-Competent woman to do
housework in country Phone 1OF2.
New National cash register for sale
A bargain. Inquire Vogue Millinery
wanted-Middle aged woman for
general housework. Apply 5O4 West
Alta.
The Alta House. good, popular,
yet cheap place TO stop. ]. NJ steph-
enson. prop.
For rent-Pleasant front room on
North Side. Close in. Suitable for
one or two young ladies. Phone 3sOM.
For trade-5 passenger automobile
in fine condition for runabout. In
qulre II" this office.
wanted-work on ranch by young
woman. Inquire or write fun parti9-
ulars, to Mrs Petersen. 500 w. Buff
old papers for sale, TIED In bun.
lies. Good for starting fires, etc. l6t
bundle or two bundles for Csc
This office.
Lost-Brooch set with opals. dia-
monds and pearls. Finder please re-
turn to Empire Meat Co. and receive
reward
For sale-Two modern cottages 10.
gated on east Court street. seven
blocks from Main street. Inquire OF
Walters mill.
For sale-Modern seven room
house and seven lots, with barn. close
to school. $500 takes It all. Inquire
or address "a" this office.
Found-on county road near Echo
small red russell leather hand grip
containing ladies and childrens shoes
and clothing. Owner can have same
by calling at this office and paying
for this notice.
For sale-Fine house and garage on
the north hill. Just the place for
some rancher. Inquire OF Bentley &
Leffingwell, or write care p. o. Box
473.
The Kenmore. CIT Willow street
Furnished rooms. single or double
steam heat. and hot and cold water in
each room. The only modern apart
ment house in the city.
Mutt" takes the big loads and
Jeff shows the speed. Penland
Bros. haul anything and reasonable
Furniture van end storage warehouse
Office 647 Main street Phone 33s.
Five room residence on North Side
for sale. VIII trade for Portland
residence or take automobile to $500.
/ Inquire this office or address 2S7
East Third Street. N. Portland, ore.
II you contemplate a home or in
vestment in Portland you can't beat
this. Most home-like 9-room bunga-
low, 2 l-2 lots southwest slope Mt.
Tabor; slightly. highly restricted dis
trict; all street improvements. large
fruit and ornamental trees. House
beautifully designed for comfort and
convenience. perfect condition, artis-
tic decorations. sun, room. etc. Cost
over $4,000; lots worth $4,000; only
slO,0 900 on easy terms. owner, Box
243, Portland.
For sale-2OO acres Umatilla res
ervation land, l mile from Cayuse
warehouse, watered by spring, 17S
acres in cultivation. Parties desiring
to purchase leave word with stephen
A. Lowell, Despair block.
JOSEPH CRAIG.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09

OF 1000 miles daily. They have spent
1900 hours in the air.
"A British battalion commander is
quoted as criticizing the Germans:
The German officers are skilled in
leading their troops forward under
cover in closed bodies, but once the
troops deploy in open order, depriv-
ed Of their officers personal leader
ship. the men in the ranks will not
face a heavy fire. The supports eth
er waver or else they crowd forward,
losing the advantage OF open order. "
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09
Ninth Inning.

Boston-Deal out, Baker to Mcln-
les; Rudolph out, Barry to Mclnnes;
Moran out, Baker to McInnes NO
runs. no hits, no errors.
Philadelphia-Baker doubled; NC
Innes out, Deal to schmidt; strunE
popped to Evers; Barry out Maran-
Vile to Schmidt. no runs, l hit, no
errors
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09
Mnlea StrnYed

Strayed from the ]. L. Stockman
ranch near Vansycle, about Septem-
ber ~, 1914, one black mule, four
years old; also one black mule three
years old, both branded NJ. S. on
right shoulder. Will pay reasonable
reward for return or information
leading to recovery of above describ-
ed animals, Address NJ. D. Smith
Helix, Ore. r. F. d. No. l, or f, L.
Smith, Pendleton. oregon,--Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09
seventh Inning.
Moran

Boston-Rudolph singled; Moran
forced Rudolph, Baker. to Barry; Ey-
ers famed: Moran stole second; Con-
molly up; Connolly out, Mclnnes 10
Wykoff. No runs, l hit, no errors.
Philadelphia-Bak safe on EVers
error: McInnis walked; Strunk out
Schmidt unassisted; Barry famed;
Lapp out, Rudolph to Schmidt No
runs. no hits, / error.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09
sixth Inning

Boston-Moran fouled to Barry;
Evers singled: Connolly walked
Whitted trippled. scoring Eyers and
Connolly; Schmidt singled, scoring
Whitted: Wyckoff relieved Bender
Gowdy walked; Maranyille safe on
nelders' choice; Deal hit into double
play. Baker to McInnes. Three runs
3 hits, no errors.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. out. Evers
to schmidt; Oldring out, Deal 10
schmidt; Collins out, Rudolph TO
schmidt No runs, no hits, no errors
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09
Change in Pilot Rock stlse,

Effective Monday. Oct. IL. I viii
only run one car each day between
Pilot Rock and Pendleton, making
the round trip as follows: Z .ave Pi-
lot Rock at S a. m. and at D. m. and
leave Pendleton at 1880 a. m. and
4 p. m. H. II. HINDERMAN,
(Adv) Proprietor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-09
Just Like Government Bonds.

Uncle Sam has placed his stamp
of approval upon the meats we SELL
as being pure, wholesome and free
from infection. II you want good
meat, phone 444, oregon Market
Adv,