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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-19

Mothers Friend Is an external remedy,
acts quickly and not only banlshes all dis
trcss IN advance, but assures q speedy and
rearing Of her child Mothers Friend can
Be had at any drug store at 800 q bottle.
aHe 10 really one Of the greatest blessings
ever discovered for expectant mothers.
Write to Bradneld Regulator Co., 1873
Lamar Bldg. Atlanta. Ca. for their free
bosk Write to-day. 1t d NEST instructive
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-19
Stops Nasty Discharge, Clears Stuffed
Head. Heals Inflamed Air Passages
and You Breathe Freely.
Try "Ely,s Cream Balm"

Get a small bottle anyway, just to
try it-Apply a little in the nostrils
and instantly your cloggei nose and
stopped-up air passages Of the head
will open. You will breathe freely;
dullness and headache disappear. by
morning the catarrh. cold-in-head or
catarrhal sore throat will be gone.
End such misery now! Get the
small bottle OF "Ely's Cream Balm"
at any drug store. This sweet. frag-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-19
Mothers Friend
in Every Home

Tie old saying--what Ii home without
= nOther-should add Mothers Friend"
In thousands Of American homes there
10 bottle Of this splendid and famous rem
edy that has aided many a woman through
the trying ordeal. saved her from suffering
AND pain. kept her In health Of mind and
body In advance Of baby's coming and had
most wonderful influence in developing .
healthy, lovely disposition In the child.
There Is no other remedy so truly help
to nature as Mothers Friend. 1t relieves
the pain and discomfort caused BY the
straiB On the !igaments, makes plant those
Abres and muscles which nature Is expand
ing and soothes the Inflammation Of breast
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-19

country the automobile would play
considerable part but the horse
and mule would not be eliminated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-19

indians a big sendoff A downtown
parade will be feature. President
J. J. Davis of the boosters club is
making an effort to- secure reduced
railroad rates from Inland Empire
points to enable out of town fans to
attend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-19
Signal Corps Exoells.


considerable part but the horse
and mule would not be eliminated
Signal Corps Exoells.
The army at present is sadly lack
ing in field artillery batteries that be-
ing its most striking deficiency. but
on the other hand the signal corps
is far in advance of other armies
as here will be found every one of
the latest discoveries In wireless te-
legraphy, telephony and telegraphy
as well as the most serviceable in
strumental and the quickly possible
place to another, the motorcycle
Our battleships along the Gulf coast
could effect a perfect blockade of
every port within "a hours The troops
now stationed here and other points
in Texas could be gotten to any sec
ton of the Texas border within less
than "a hours while those sent out
from the Mexican Gulf ports on the
transports would reach their destina-
ton anywhere from SO to 60 hours
after embarking here. The large ar
my transports now in Galveston har-
Dor can accommodate an average OF
5000 men each. carrying on board
rations for Is days, and they are al
ready stored with these necessary ra'
tions. The men could be safely on
board and out Of port few hours aft
er orders for embarkation were re-
! ceived
| On the whole, the land fighting
force of the United States today while
| somewhat small is admittedly the
! flower of all armed bodies ever rails
| ed by this country. With militiamer
to the number of $4,000 ready fol
call and countless thousands OF vol
unteers available all the men neces
sary could be sent into the field with
| in six months, in prime condition anC
ready for fighting against the bes
trained soldiers Of any country
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-19

down pains ana
back-che, an d b ad
headache e . good
deal Of the time and
very little appetite.
The pains were 20
bad that / used to
sit right down on the
floor and cry, be-
cause it hurt me 90
and I could not do
any work at. those
times. An old wo-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-19
UNCLE SAM PREPARED
FOR ANY EMERGENCY.
ARMY AND NAVY ON BETTER
FOOTING THAN EVER
BEFORE.

Great Advances Have Been Made in
Type Of Rifles and All Regular
Troops Are In Best OF Form for
Hardlships of Warfare-Navy Could
Blockade Mexico Easily.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04
Put it on and go bathing.
SUMMER ENGAGEMENTS.


Thatss low know the man.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04

- HE scenery Is all right" he said
as he lounged up to the desk of
- the summer hotel.
I'VE think so," replied the clerk.
1.-THE table is all right"
YES"
1.-The service Is fne."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04

why they called certain summer sea-
son dog days.
1T has something to do with the
dog star" answered one.
That's right" added a second.
when the dog star is in certain
position they speak Of the season as
the dog days"
you are wrong, Mister" said
third man. 1.-The weather is sultry
and trying in this month. Everybody
feels touchy and irritated. The say
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04
BUT THERE WAS A KICK

your rates are all right and every.
thing Is lovely. and I'm sure you have
no kickers."
"Oh, yes, we do" smiled the clerk
1.-The old gent over there was just
kicking like a steer because there was
no undertaken within nine miles"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04
A WOMAN DECIDES

you cant bet" shouted three or
four in chorus.
Are you fellows calling me q Na1!
Hold on here" said an old woman
who was carrying a family umbrella.
you are ready to quarrel over some-
thing that can be settled In q minute.
go ahead and settle IT,"
Five years ago this month lost
my dog Major. and ever since tnen
they have called it dog days!'
That settled the discussion ana re-
stored peace, and the family umbrella
was waved triumphantly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04

Thanks"
1.-THE air Is pure"
1T sure is"
mo mosquitoes here"
Not q one"
And I haven't seen a fly"
Nor L"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04

doctors advice to take physical ex-
ercise, deah boy?
I've gone in for croquet and needle
work. and have bought an electric
wunabout
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04

, I was the man in the middle Of a
seat In the car who started the
discussion by loudly inquiring If
anybody on the car could tell
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04

THE SEASON FOR 1T.
THERE'S a song that detest,
One that never gives me rest;
Night and morning through my
head the cadence rings,
And my sleep 1t murders there
With its humming in the air
It's the CORY soDg the blamed MOSQUITO
sings.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-04

DISGRACEFUI.
wifey-I don't think you ought Co.
go to baseball games.
Hubby-Why not, my deaSS
Wifey-I was reading an account OF
a game just now and the paper said
the bases were full three times yes
terday afternoon?
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-02
CHAPTER X.
The Surprise.


News came back OF the safe arrival
OF the aeroplanes at Dentonville, then
ensued an exaspsrating dearth Of in
formation other than that they were
daily securing the country for miles
around. but had been able to come
across no signs OF the murderer. Fears
were entertained that he had again
changed his place Of abode and that
he was already hundreds of miles
away plotting some new fiendishness
in some unsuspected quarter. His
almost unlimited capacity for mischief
became more and more impressed up
on the minds OF the people as they
grew to appreciate his wonderful fly.
ing powers, his ability to see In the
dark, his fox cunning and his wolf
sanguineousness So long as he did
not recklessly expose himself, as he
had done upon the two occasions in
the past when he was trying out the
flying machines. there seemed little
prospect Of putting a quietus upon him
except by some lucky accident, since
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-02

could lay my hands on and hurried
here" she painted please take them
-one can never tell when such things
will be needed. 1t Is almost nothing
just couple Of sandwiches and
small flask OF brandy. Now go, and
the blessings Of humanity go with
you." He accepted the package thank
fully, smiling upon her with a grave
ness uncommon with him.
Il thank you sincerely, Miss Full
ton. And you may rest assured that we
will try as we never have before to
rid the earth Of this monster. Look
at the faces Of the boys! They have
forgotten the reward now and have
become soldiers to duty-a duty they
owe to all mankind as we'll as their
country. And you may depend upon
their laying down their lives In this
cause II self-sacriflce will accomplish
the common good For this fend we
seek
us neither man nor woman,
He Is neither brute nor human"
The rush Of plane close by her
caused her to shrink closer to North's
machine. and as she did so he bent
close to her "Her name is Clare
Manton and here is letter addressed
to her Send it for me II do not re-
turn" He Strengthened himself up in
his seat and with a parting smile
threw on the power. Swiftly the ma
chine darted forward, leaped, and he
went speeding into the distance In hot
pursuit of the one who led INN. From
all sides the others arose In hurting
flight. skimming like swallows through
the blue air, growing small and small
er until they vanished behind the cha
otic masses that had been upheaved
in the. Titanic commissions which at
tend the birth Of world.
Slow Of foot and heavy of spirit
Doris turned her face homeward, turn.
ing the letter over and over In her
hands.
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-02
tTo BE coNTINUED)
Russian Superstitions.

The number Of Russian superstitions
is legion, but some of them are not
without symbolic beauty. A mans
wedding ring is of gold. but Is made to
fit the wife's finger. A woman's wed.
ding ring is Of silver and is made to
fit the husbands finger. The signifi-
canoe of this peculiar custom is as fol.
lows:
The gold ring should signify to the
wife that Ivan Tvanovitch is the sun
Of her future home. Hers is a silver
ring because, like the moon, she Is
supposed to receive her brilliancy
from the husband-the sun.
At the wedding ceremony the rings
are exchanged. the woman receiving
the gold ring. the husband the silver
one. to signify complete accord of hus
hand and wife.
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-02

he could work by night altogether II
he so chose and since the fieetest
planes could not catch him by day
light even when they had him In full
view. His ability to change his base
Of operations with such rapidity rem
dered troops, horses and artillery prac.
tically useless. and unless he could be
induced to alight at a certain point
traps and snares would be equally in.
effective Also, in a country where
food, both animal and vegetable, was
so plentiful that he could help him
self to whatever he chose by merely
taking the trouble OF bearing 1t away,
poison could not be relied upon to
bring about his downfall. And as a
matter Of interest 1t is perhaps worth
mentioning at this point that at the
mere suggestion Of using poison there
arose a howl Of horror from senti-
mentalists all over the country. who
'sved at the mere though Of such an
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-02
SYNOPSIS.

Professor Desmond Of the Peak observa-
tory causes great sensation throughout
The countryby announcing that what ap-
pears to be satellite Is approaching at
terrific speed. Destruction Of the earth Is
feared. Panic prevails everywhere, The
satellite barely misses the earth. The at
mospheric disturbance knocks people un-
conscious. but does no damage. A leaf
bearing cabalistic design fiutters down
among the guests at lawn party. II Is
Identical In design with a curious orna-
ment worn by Doris Fulton. A hldeous
man-like being with huge wings descends
In the midst OF the guests. He notices
Doris ornament and starts toward her.
The men fear he intends some harm to
Doris and fierce battle ensues. In which
Tolliver and March. suitors Of Doris. and
Professor Desmond are injured. The fly
Ing man Is wounded by shot from Toll
liver. but escapes by flying away. A far
mer reports that the flying man carried
on his young daughter. People every
where are terror-stricken at the possi-
bilities for evil possessed by the mon
ster. The governor offers reward OF
$500 900 for his capture. dead or alive. Put
nam is the first Of the aviators to re-
spond. After thrilling chase In the air
ne Is thrown from his machine by the
hying man and killed North and a score
OF other aviators arrive. The re-
ward is Increased to a million. The avla-
tors IND themselves outdistanced and out
maneuvered by the flying man. Artillery
proves futile.
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-02

fire on him-you should have heard
those peak echoes come back at US.
He was SO far afread that 1t was
merely wasting ammunition to shoot.
yet there was bare chance OF land
ing him SO the rest OF US cut loose
in order II somebody happened to drop
him we could all have claim on the
reward. since nobody would be able
to swear which bullet did the work
or course we did not get him, so we
kept on with the chase. 1t got dusk
pretty soon after that, and for while
we had hard time keeping him In
sight, but presently the moon arose
and that gave US light enough for all
practical purposes. It certainly was
an eerie sight to see that old bat
winged party ahead scudding through
the moonlight like one Of those funny
things you sometimes dream about
after q rarebit. For the first time
in my life the creeps came along my
back-felt like frozen footed caterpil-
lars were crawling up and down me-
Presently looked around and saw
that the rest of the fellows had
turned back. but thought l would
go on for little while longer Just on
bare chance. So did"
1T was altogether too reckless and
I hope you will not take such chance
again." broke out the girl impatiently.
North seized the opportunity to fin
ish his sandwich.
well. perhaps SO, but certainly
do need good slice of that million
And l figured 1t that they having aban-
doned the chase for, the night and
turned him over to me, II l happened
to be lucky enough to land him the
larger portion II not all OF the reward
would be mine. So l kept on. The
moon kept getting brighter as 1t grew
darker and for half an hour more
coaxed the Dragon along by every
trick | knew. 1t certainly was some
sight when I looked down upon those
mountain tops that we we're skimming
over Never saw such grotesque
shapes and shadows as those jumbled
rock piles made-caves and grottoes
and goblin palaces-while as for the
canyons and valleys-well, some Of
them were moonlight bathed and
was willing to swear that ! saw
witches riding about on their broom.
sticks and gnomes dancing, although
suppose, OF course, they were moth
ing but flying shadows. Others were
as black as the mouth OF the Pit itself,
while ahead OF me and always keeping
his distance with Internal endurance
was the most uncanny phantom of
them all-the very spirit Of the night"
He stopped speaking to sip at his tea
and the girl shivered.
Think OF it," she murmured in
an awed voice. The recklessness of
1.-THE foolhardiness. You had no
right to do it." He aequiesced.
II will admit that for once pushed
discretion to the limit. and after
had left the others twenty-five or
thirty miles behind | began to see 1t
in that light. Well, my engine was
beginning to act up little by reason
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-02
coino Down.

This high cost Of living problem Is
getting to be something terrible" OBJ
served Mrs. Nutley. Everything is
getting higher" "Oh. ! don't know"
replied her husband. soothingly.
There's your opinion OF me, for in
stance. and my opinion Of you, and our
mutual opinion Of our neighbors. and
the neighbors' opinion Of both Of us."
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-04-02

of getting heated bearing. and saw
that would have y come down, willy
nilly. But 1t was no joke of a trick
In that uncertain simmer with those
sharp rocks stabbing up all around.
and confess was little anxious
But presently reached a valley that
seemed to have a pretty level floor In
places and dove for 1t and managed
to alight after quite shake up. Then
l looked up. The Flying Man had
swung about, too. and was now cir.
cling back over me and things began
promising to be real interesting. l
did not like the lay OF the land where
I was particularly well. 30 l backed
up against rock. pulled my revolver,
firmly placed one foot before and
yelled:
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-02
Wilson Wins First Blood
In Canal Tolls Fight

Washington, D. C.--President Will
son won the opening skirmish of the
greatest legislative battle of his adj
ministration Saturday when the house,
over bitter protests from the recog-
nized Democratic leaders and almost
solid minority opposition, adopted a
special rule for the consideration of
the bill repeating the provision of the
Panama canal act exempting coast
wise American ships from tolls
Speaker Clark, Democratic Leader
Underwood. Republican Leader Mann
and Progressive Leader Murdoch were
at the head of those lined up against
the administration, but the house re-
sponded to the Presidents personal
appeal for prompt consideration of the
repeal bill as a means of supporting
his administrator foreign policy
Two votes demonstrated the Presi-
dents commanding influence with his
party in congress. On the first test
motion to end debate and preclude
amendment on the rule was carried by
vote of 207 to 176.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-02

tors from whom received only tempo
rary relief. / decided to give Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound fair
trial and also the Sanative Wash. Ihave
now used the remedies for four months
and cannot express my thanks for what
they have done for me.
eff these lines will be of any benefit
you have my permission to publish
them. - Mrs SADIE WILLIAMS, 455
James Street, Elkhart, Indiana
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female ills
we know of, and thousands of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to
prove this fact.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia f. PinlSham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound viii help you, write
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confidential Lynn. Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-02
strono on Piety.

During the civil war the late Colo
mel Gabe Bouch organized regiment
which he controlled as a dictator.
Il am a humble servant OF th'
Lord" said an itinerant evangelis
who had wandered into the camp one
day, "endeavoring to save the souls o
the unfortunate. l have just left thu
camp OF the til Massachusetts
where l was instrumental in leading
eight men into the paths Of righteous
ness"
"Adjutant," Numbered Colone
Bouch after moments pause, de
tail 10 men for baptisml No d.
Massachusetts regiment shall bea
mine for pietyl"-The Best Stories II
the World. by T. L. Mason
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-02
French AI0ard Medal to
American Bird Protector

Paris - Myron T. Herrick, United
States ambassador to France. received
Monday a deputation of members OF
the French Acclimatization society
and of the French Natural History
association. They handed to him the
gold medal conferred on William 7.
Hornaday, director of the New York
Geological park. The honor was con-
ferred on Mr.. Hornaday for his inter.
national service in the protection OF
wild life. He was unable to be pres
ent, as he was detained by his work al
Yale University.
Mr.. Hornaday drafted the para
graph dealing with plumage in the
new American tariff bill.
Edmond Pommier, who aided the
deputation, addressed the ambassador
eulogizing the work of Mr. Hornaday
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-02

For 10 long but blissful years they
had walked along the path OF love; but
as yet the loyesick youth had never
mentioned about their getting mar
Red Courtship Is very charming; but
when there does not seem to be altar
rails at the end Of 1t girls naturally
begin TO lose interest in the game.
Anyhow, Jane thought It time that
the marriage day was fixed, SO she
threw out a gentle hint to her lover
by way OF encouraging him. Encour
agement, she thought, was all the dear
fellow wanted
Nathaniel" she whispered coyly
they're saying we're going to be mar
lied soon"
Are they, though" answered the
stolid swain What a jolly sell it'll
be for them when they find out w
ain't."-London Tit~Bits.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-02
Mind over Matter.

It was a cold morning, and though
Mr.. Ruff was still struggling with q
hard beard and a soft razor. Mrs. Run
was already in the dining room.
AS she stood before the fire the
cook came in with face of abject
misery.
"Oh, ma'am, what shall dor" she
walled. The dog has just run into
the garden with the masters break
fast, and it's too late to go out ant
get anything else"
rs there anything exciting in thu
paper this morning?" asked Mrs. Ruff
why, yes, ma am" answered thu
astonished servant. 1T says there
been a railway accident, colliery dis
aster and-and a murder. ma'am."
Then put the paper on your mas
ter's plate-he won't want any break
fast. But in case he does warm up
bit of last nights mutton. "-Columbu
Dispatch.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-04-02
Italian RdiII0ay Employees
Planning General Strike

Rome = Another general railway
strike is threatened in Italy Eighty
thousand railway employees are agitat-
ing for an amelioration of their condi-
tions of employment, which would rep
resent an increase of $4,000, 900 in
the state budget.
The employees have held several
meetings, the most important of these
at Ancona, a great railway center, at
which it was decided that if the gov
eminent refused to give satisfactory
answer to the demands of the men 9
general railway strike would be pro-
claimed on April Is.
Enrico Malatesta, the anarchist
leader, promised the support of his
party to the railway men and the Re
publican and Socialist leaders gave 8
similar promise