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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24
Ideal Home Made Practical
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Time has worked great change
in the average view of agreeable
home surroundings. and in no respect
more pronouncedly, perhaps than in
the almost universay abandonment Of
stiffness for ease. The influence of
the uncomfortable "best room," with
its somber light and its haircloth up
holstery. still fingers. Of course. here
and there although it expresses itself
in modern ways and things the effect
is none the more cheering. There are
some who still believe that rigidity OF
poise and hardness of outline are
symptomatic of inherent dignity, but
the great mass Of cultured people In
these later days are strongly imbued
with the feeling that dignity and
round corners and amiable curves are
not incompatible.
1t is encouraging to read. in the
Monitors household page and else
where, that practicability and beauty
are combined In the outfitting of the
ideal modern home. At first blush II
may seem that there is some confu
sion OF terms here, but there is not
That home may be easy and com.
Portable as we'll as dignified. that a
home may be practical as we'll as
beautiful. are contentious that are a
new to experience as to language.
Words must be found to meet the new
condition, and since new ones may
not be coined with either readiness oil
impunity, old ones must be adapted
Once upon a time the dignified hom'
was anything but comfortable, thu
beautiful home was anything but ;
place of ease. The best room" wa'
a chamber Of awe. The best chairs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24
Local Playhouses
What the Press Agent Has TO
Say of Present and Coming
Attractions.
pasiimc-Tucsday-Wcdnesiay.


A story that will rank up with the
best two-part comedies is Jerry S
Uncle's Namesake," and there is con-
tinual laughter in this Vitagraph The
parts are played by the best that
could have been selected--or surely
none better could have been found,
The fun comes from the story as well
as In the excellent acting. Sidney
Drew is Jerry and Louise Beaudet is
Mrs. Jerry. These form one team OF
the combination, Then there are
william Shea ami Kate Price for an
other. Roger Lytton. the uncle of
Jerry. contributes his share of the
funmaking and Ethel Lloyd, the maid
makes much of her part.
Barry O'Moore and Bliss Milford
viii appear in Edison's "On the Great
steel Beam One of the most sensa-
tional scenes ever attempted shows
a man hanging by his hands from a
swinging beam seven stories above
the ground. His rescuer climbs a
rope and while suspended in mid air
himself. catches him rs his fingers
slip off the beam.
Selix presents. Thou Shalt Not
Kill" The action and environment
in this feud play in the mountains of
Tennessee suggest stirring times and
attractive surroundings.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24

were to be Stunned rather than sat
upon. The family SHE'D at the best
sofa. The carpets we're to be swept
only; to step upon them would have
been desecration. Millions Of chill
dren and men, and some women,
seeking real comfort in the dignified
homes of the long ago usually found
ii outdoors.
The pleasing thing just now is tina:
unity of opinion on the point that
home is primarily a place to live In,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24

laugh. Their act is distinct novelty,
Love and Gasoline" Keystone
Busting up automobiles seems to be
a fsvorite pastime of this company;
they have already destroyed four. and
in this comedy they send big touring
OF course it doesn't do a thing to the
car
yellow Flame" C reels) Broncho
Trained horses are an interesting fea-
ture of this stirring Western number,
in which Chief Yellow Flames lives
over again the exciting events of early
pioneer days
THE Clerk Majestic. A heart-in-
terest story that's very human.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24

A Renewal Of Our
Generous Offer..lfor
a Short Time

Last spring and fall
many took1advantage
of this offer and they have
recommended lit to their
friends who need a Vacuum
Cleaner for their spring house
cleaning. If you are not a
subscriber for the East Ore
gonian subscribe now and
take up this offer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24
Vim Moore Co. Scores Another Hit.

Last night. another good house at
the Alta proved that the Vim Moore
company. which is playing a weeks
engagement, has made a hit with the
theater goers of this city. The Lone
some Trail proved all that was writ
ten about it. and each member of the
company was we'll cast.
Tonight, for one night only the
company will present His Brothers
Keeper" a beautiful play. along the
lines of the Rosary" and the situ-
ations, are even prettier. than in that
we'll known play. The comedy in the
play is very strong, and will be in the
hands of Mr.. Moore who plays an
Irish part. and it is one of his best
characterizations. Miss Murdock
plays the Irish part opposite him. and
the rest OF the company have con-
genial roles. Mr. Van Dyke, who has
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24

made good with the patrons of the
Alta will play the leading role as
usual, and Miss Mitchell is cast for
the emotional role, while Howard
Foster will play an important part.
Do not forget that these excellent
plays only run for one night each, as
the company will change each day.
and give entirely different plays each
night. Tonight His Brothers Keep
err"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24

The natives employed in South Af-
rican mines are imported in large
consignments from their nativekraals
by special labor agents at IS per head.
They work for six months only, at a
daily wage of 2 shillings pents
(about so cents.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24

Prosperity helps some men to for
get their friends.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24
COSy

Cosy.
Entire change of vaudeville and pic
lures Monday and Tuesday. Backus
ard Backus in a comedy sketch. "Hav-
ing the Last Word" will make you
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-02-24

to be comfortable in. and to be hap
py in.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
HUSBANDS WE'RE GUESTS.

Among the division meetings OF
the Woman's Aid society of the First
Methodist church on Thursday was
the one held in the parlors and gym
nasium of the church by Mrs. A. ].
Smiths and Mrs. w. H. Bacon's di-
visions. The husbands of the mem
bers of these divisions we're invited
to supper at Z o'clock. A splendid
repast was served which was enjoyed
by about rs people.
After the supper a delightful pro-
gram was rendered under the direc-
ton of Mrs. o. w. Coursey. The
numbers were: Vocal solo, Dwight
Coursey; recitation, little Miss Bulah
Harms; vocal solo, Mrs. w. l.. Gray;
vocal solo, Fred Harms. Following
this a number of games and contests
were given, which caused great
amusement and showed much skill.
The affair vas in every way enjoyable
to those who we're fortunate enough
to be present.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
WESLEYAN WINS
IT.. FIFTH STRAIGHT
METHODIsTS CHALK UP TWO
MORE VICTORIES AGAINST
BROOKINGS FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY.

Dakota Wesleyan on Friday and
Saturday maintained the winning gait
that has characterized it's play this
season by two victories over the State
college team on the diamond at
Brookings. This marks five straight
intercollegiate baseball victories for
the Methodists this season, with no
defeats.
Fridays game, which was marked
by ragged play by both teams, was
won by the score of IA to 4. Capt.
Walter Smith was on the mound for
wesleyan and allowed Brookings but
seven hits. The Methodists used the
bunting game to advantage. sending
in three runs in the first frame and
four in the second. One OF the feat
ures was a home run by Cass in the
second. Wesleyan made 10 hits.
The score by innings follows:
d. w. U. $50. 8 4 0 0 4 0 2 1 X
s. d. S. C..... l 0 0 / 0 0 0 2
Corde kirkpatrick twirled his best
game of the season on Saturday, let
ting the Brookings aggregation down
with but a trio of hits. In the first
two innings, Kirk" was a triflel wild
and walked three men. but after that
he ssteadied down and was invulner-
able. His mates clouted out eight hits
behind and won by the the score of
5 to 2. Brookings was easily out
classed in the Saturday game.
The score by innings:
d. W.. u. .... 0 21O 0 0 2 0 o.
S. d. S. C. ~. OIL 0 0 6 1 o o
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
MANY WARRANTS
PAID IN APRIL
AUDITORS STATEMENT
SHOWS THAT $25, $50 WORTH
WE'RE REDEEMED.

During the past mouth of April,
outstanding city warrants to the
amount of S~25,655.18 were paid by
City Treasurer III. r. kibbee, accord
ing to the monthly statement of &C
counts to be presented by City Audi
tor N. H. Jensen at the special meet
ing of the city council this evening.
' The statement further shows that
the total amount of outstanding war
rants. including the issue of May 5, is
$10,434.04. The cash on hand in the
city treasury at present is $~5,694.63.
of which the largest item is $3,269.96
is in the general fund.
The expenditures for the past eight
months, from September 1, 1913, to
April 1, 1914, inclusive, are as fol-
lows: general, $4,1S9.19; police, So
444.72; fire department, s~2,933.O2;
health department, $~1.365.O5; NUM-
cipal court, $S23.25; city Jail, $6s.13
engineering department, $%1,561.9S;
waterworks, $12,0SS.62; streets, S4,-
010.92; sewers, s%1,O29.65; street
lighting, $4,1S5.1S; city hall, 3d.
1891; city scales. $51.25; park
hoard, $500; commercial advertising.
$~2.25G.67; cemetery, $9l4.67; inter-
est on bonds. s5,222.5O; making a
total of $46,8O0.21.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21

Sixty of the neighbors and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Alsene gather
ed at their homo in Prosper town
ship last Saturday evening, surpris.
ing them on the occasion of their
fortieth wedding anniversary. The
affair was y delightful one, in which
the friends of the couple we're glad
of the opportunity to Show their af-
lection and esteem. 4
One of the features of the eve
Ming was the presentation of an
easy chair to both Mi. and Mrs. AL
n Fred C. Holman made the
presentation speech, which was rich
with the feeling OF regard for the re-
cipients. AT the conclusion of the
evening. the lunch brought by . the
guests a served.
During the eight years since the
Alsene family came to Prosper town
ship from Cambridge, ILL.,, they have
made many friends in the community
and have built a beautiful home.
-Four of the five grown children of
the couple we're present at the sur
prise wedding anniversary. The
nth, Ben Alsene, is an engineer at
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
OBITUARY
Frederick Hemminper

Frederick Hemminger died at his
home in Elliott township, in Sanborn
county on Monday, May II. He was
conscious to the last, although he
was in great pain. Death resulted
from sugar diabetes and a tumor of
the stomach, which caused consider
able suffering in the last three years.
Through all his pain the deceased
bore it patiently, trusting in the Mas
ter on high, with the consolation and
peace of mind which he tried SO hard
to implant in the hearts OF the loved
ones he was leaving to follow him.
At IL O'Clock on Sunday night he
suffered his last earthly pain. Raising
from his bed he said, "I'm dying"
and fell back. Looking in the faces of
his watchful family gathered around
his bedside. he attempted to rails
again. He lifted his hand as though
blessing his bereayed family, "Oh,
Lord, God have mercy OH" and
the last words were lost in his hard
breathing, falling into that deep
sleep from which he was passing into
life eternal.
His life OF Christian deeds. as well
as oil Christian words, reinforce his
own words in the consolation and
peace of mind of hal Christian faith.
The Bible was his constant compan-
ion since he joined hands in the keep
ing of the word by uniting with the
| Presbyterian church at Manila, Ia,
where he lived prior to his removal
here. He since transferred his mem
bership to the Presbyterian church of
Mitchell.
n Ipnxintrr IN fhfc ftrnn hn lived in
Charles Mix county, where he took
up a homestead and where he mar
ried Julia Peterson of that place.
the Oldest of whom passed away long
before. Those remaining to mourn his
earthly loss, besides many friends,
and his loving and faithful wife, Mrs.
Julia Hemminger, Mrs. Lucinda
Greenacre, Stella, Floyd, Sheldon,
Dora, Leo, Rheurie, Jennie, Earl and
Lillian Hemminger, and the baby,
Violet, three years old. He also left
three sisters and five brothers: Edw-
ard Hemminger, Hot Springs, s.. d.,
Frank H~emminger, Manila, Ia, Noah
Hemminger, Jacob Hemminger, Da-
vid Hemminger, Mrs. Adeline Miller,
Mrs. Harriet Friedline, Mrs. Lucinda
Beck, all of Pennsylvania.
Rev. Mr.. Names of Mt. Vernon,
preached the funeral sermon. He
spoke a few words on the resurrection
and readiness to enter the new life,
but tho greatest consolation for the
family was Mr.. Hemminger's own
words, uttered repeatedly during the
latter part of his life: death has nc
sting for me. I've been ready SO long
to join my little one in Heaven. ]
know where l am going. When the
roll is called up yonder I'll be there
The services were held in the East
Trinity church near his home on
Wednesday, and the remains were
Laid to rest, in the cemetery nearby,
Mr.. Hemminger was born in Somer-
set county, Pennsylvania, On Septem.
Der %, 1859. His friends were many
and his departure will be keenly felt
by all who knew him.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
TO AID STATE
IN AGRICULTURE
SOUTH DAKOTA WILL RECEIVE
$4,000 THIS YEAR UNDER A
RECENT ACT OF CONGRESS

Pierre, s. D.-Coyernor Byrne has
received a copy OF the law and the in
structions as to the requirements
which will give South Dakota a share
under a recent act of congress-, in
state aid to agricultural extension
work. This aid is in the shape of an
annual appropriation of $4,000 to
each state in the Union which main
tains an agricultural college, and
which is qualified to receive govern
ment aid under past congressional
acts. To secure this requires the as
sent of the legislature of the state
in case that body is in session, and If
not then the assent of the governor
to obtain the fund for this year. After
this year the fund increases at the
rate of $780, coo for the fiscal year.
following 1914, and 100000 per
year for seven years following, after
which the annual appropriation in ex-
cess of $4S,000 a year will be-$4,-
100000. The annual appropriation
of ten thousand dollars to each state
is a fixed sum. All in excess of that
will be distributed on the basis of
the rural population in each state ac-
cording to its ratio of rural popula-
ton of the whole country, and fur
Their after there has been %appropri-
ated by the legislature of the state,
or donated by county, collge, local
contributions, or individual dona-
tions. a sum equal to the ratio to
which the state may be entitled.
This fund shall be used for agricul-
tural extension work through such
| college or colleges as are designated
by the acceptance on the part of the
governor or the legislature, so long
as they are within the provisions COW
cred by the bill. In this state the
fund is limited to the state agricul-
tural college and none of the funds
are to pc diverted to construction of
buildings, special %tarins, or a number
of other specific prohibitions under
penalty of cutting off future appro-
priations from the fund. All are to be
used exclusively in agricultural ex-
tension work as provided in the act,
which provision is that such work
shall be the giving of instruction
and practical demonstrations in agri-
culture and home economics to per-
sons not attending or resident in
said colleges in the several commune
ties, and imparting to such persans
Information upon said subjects
through field demonstrations, publi-
cations and otherwise. The work
must be carried on in a manner NUT
ually agreeable to the secretary of
agriculture and the state college re-
tceivingsthe aid. Syz
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
STATE WON'T
PLANTS IN THE STATE

Pierre, S. D.-While the leading
printing houses of the state are COM
planning that contracts for state print
ing work are being let to firms out
side the state. and are rather caustic
in their remarks, some of the local
papers in the towns over South Da-
kota are getting into the game, and
want to know how much the printing
plants in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Pier
re and Mitchell. are doing to help
build the local town up, and demand
ing that when the towns want print
ing they get it done at home" and
stop paying money to Outsiders" for
work which the home printer, who
pays taxes in that burg can do as
we'll.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
1915 POPULATIONS.

With their usual loyalty to their
own enterprising city, the Aberdeen
papers make prominent display of the
fact that t bulletin of the census de-
paatment credits Aberdeen with a
population of 1854 people. Much
is made of the fact that this allows
Aberdeen the largest percentage of
increase among the important cities
of the two Dakotas.
However, the Aberdeen papers dis
creetely and carefully refrain from
mentioning the fact that this census
bulletin contains nothing more than
an estimate of population. This esti-
mate is made in the office at Wash
ington by computing what the pop
ulations have gained if they have in
creased in the stme ratio as prior to
1910. n tndNdxaz
OF course Aberdeen made a truly
phenomenal record in the decade pre-.
ceding 1910, going from 4,O87 in
1900 to 10,753 in 1910. But this
doesn't alter the fact hat the cen.
sus department knows nothing what
ever about the real population of Alb
erdeen today. For all that bureau
knows, every n may have moved
lout Of Aberdeen and the entire site
OF the city put into wheat and alfalfa
Mitchell went UP from 4,O55 il
1900 to 6,515 in 1910. At the same
rate of gain Mitchell now has some
thing like 7,775 people. But for al
the census bureau knows, Mitchell
may now have 10000 people. 1t viii
be admitted by Mitchell people, wht
are proverbially modest, that ther'
are not 10000 people resident in tn,
city now. But The Republican is no
prepared to make any further conces
sions. We are willing to take oul
chances when the next real count o.
noses is made.
yM-AA
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
Oougher for Tbrec Year.

Il am a lover of your godsend to
humanity and SCIENCE. Your medicine
Dr.. Kings New Discovery, cured my
cough of three years standing" says
Jennie Flemming, of New Dover,
.'hn. Have 0 an annoying cough?
is II stubborn and won't >.ald to
treatment? Get a SOC bottle Of DR..
Kings New Discovery today. What
u did for Jennie Flemming it will do
|for you. no matter how stubborn or
chronic a cough may be. 1t stops q
cough anG stops throat and lung
trouble. Relief or money back. soc
and $1.00 at your druggists. Buck
lens Arnica salye Tor Pimples.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
Miss wH1rTLE sHowEREp.

Miss Anna Whittle who will be
married late this summer to Fred
kratz, of Murdo, was the compli-
mented guest at a shower given in
her honor on Wednesday evening by
Mrs. j. o. Walrath and Miss Cora
Sletten. at the Walrath home. Twenty
two Intimate friends of Miss Whittle
were present for the occasion.
At 6 O'Clock a f%our-course dinner
was served. Cherry and apple blos-
SONS lent a spring-time flavor to the
dining room decorations, which were
in pink. Miss Whittle was the re-
cipient of numerous gifts for her
~household, accompanied by verses
ana quotations from the givers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
GIVE R AFFAIRS.

Mrs. Virgil Boyles, Mrs. T. j. Nor
gans and Mrs. Ed. M. CLANCY YER
hostesseN this week to three of the
most de1ghtful affairs of the season
at the Nlrgans home,| 504 West
Fouth a pue. Afternoon teas were
given on Euesday and Thursday and
a 1 o'clqtk luncheon on Wednesday
afternoofE
At the TUESDAY afternoon tea, the
hostesses We're assisted in serving by
Mrs. j. w. Shelby. Mrs. II. Wagner,
Mrs. Walt Smith, Mrs. G. T. Townsan
and the Misses Dorothy Scallin and
Mary Louise Boyles. On Thursday
the hostesses were assisted by Mrs.
George Carlson, Mrs. Joe Belts. Mrs.
V. b. Diehl, Mrs. w. H. Fritz and
Mrs. j.. M. Henzlik. ~Forty-eight
plates were laid at each of the after
Moons.
On Thursday afternoon, the forty
guests were entertained with auction
bridge following the luncheon at /
O'Clock. Mrs. Oscar Dyar won the
head prize in the game and Mrs. Joe
Belts the all-cut prize. The hostesses
were assisted. on Wednesday by Mrs.
Sid w. Smith, Mrs. w. T. Morton,
Mrs. James Kinkead, Mrs. G.. T. Nc
Grew. Mrs. w. II. Gapp and Miss
Edith Miller.
The Morgans home was beautiful
ly decorated for the three affairs
with lilacs. The tables had color
schemes of lavendar and white.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
MINNEAPOLIS RESERVE
BANK is

Minneapolis, Minn.-The Minnea-
polls district regional reserve bank
became o reality when representative
ies Of rive national banks In the dis
itrict. Including r. H.. Drscoll, cashier
OF the First National of Lead, SD:
5. 5. Titus, president and J.sR. Carley
cashier of the First National bank Of
Grand Forks. met here and signed
the certificate of incorporation. No
chairman was elected. ~
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21
WITH uNCLEAN N

1t is a regular performance these
days for the railroad companies to
ask permission to increase their
rates. Frequently indeed is heard the
complaint that the poor stockholders
cannot receive a reasonable return on
their Investment il the railroad COM
panies are not allowed to charge
more. -. st-.
If the stockholders alone were to
be considered. there would not be so
much hesitation in authorizing the
transportation companies to add to
their charges against the shipper.
But when the arrangements of the
railroads themselves make it a prac-
tice to take the property OF the stock
holders and pocket 1t themselves, by
what grace can they ask the public
for higher rates in the name of til e
stockholders?
1t was asserted by Chief Counsel
Joseph w. Folk for the government
in the New Haven inquiry Saturday
that the examination of papers and
documents of the New Haven indicat-
Esd clearly that it really became a
practice of certain financial interests
TO buy up transportation lines and
sell them to the New Haven at two
to four times the purchase price. OF
course this means that the New
Haven was looted from the inside.
FORMER President Mellen, asked If
ne knewsthe worth of the stock Of the
Westminster railroad, for which he
offered $1,000. 00O,-said it was about
10 cents a pound. This shows that
those responsible for the manage
ment of the company knew that the
L-.gtsT 4. NEAH -
company's money was being thrown
away. Now the New Haven is one of
the railroad companies asking for d.
s p g cent freight rate increase, "in
the name OF the stockholder." In
other words. having all but ruined
the value Of the holdings OF the
stockholders. to enrich insiders and
other SPECTATORS. the company is
now asking the government TO make
the stock worth something more by
allowing the company to charge the
shippers higher rates. a
The commission would be justified
indeed il it were to say to such con-
Germs as the New Haven:
make your management honest
first. Place in control men who are
not willing to rob their real employ
ers. the stockholders. and then. and
not until then. will we consider your
request to add to your revenues"
4h4flETE r~~~ - 80 E~r -N-ss- rsnr-am-|-fE -
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-21

terest rate is to improve farming
which will in turn improve farm
lands and again in turn increase farm
values. 1t is discovered that this is
Just the view of it taken by most of
the South Dakota farmers, showing
that they are on the right track.
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