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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
PRESIDENT OF TOWER
 SPECIALITY co. OPTIMISTIC

New York. July 2 24PelI W. Foster, presid ent of the. Power Speciality Co, dealers in superheated steam special ties, entertains an optimism that is re- freshing. MT Foster says
 2 Seek as you will you can find no valid reason why business should lag or why business men should not face the future with confidence.
 "A substantiaT trade advance is, I believe. at hand III that is necessary is that an aIlopathic dose Of confidence be administered to the pessir4list and all right thinking, forward looking men should make special effort to al- lay the fears and dispe1 the gloom of the calamity howlers. "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
0R0NOQU WOMAN
 FINDS GI1I s BODY
oOSRPsEs OF DROyE1gENG VICTIM IS FOUND FLOATING IN RIVER ; BY MRS. Jo14N NsON OTHER
 sUBURBAN NEWS.
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The body of May Eiga, the oldest of the two girls drowned at the heatonl home last Saturday was found late yesterday afternoon by Mrs Charles J ohns on of Oronoque Mrs: Johnson " as rowing across the river to visit her mother when she saw a body clad { in a bathing suit floating nearby M rs. Johnson fastened the bodyto a rope land towsd 1t to shore pr. William eCoggsreE1 medical examiner was mo- tiled and gave permission for it's re-. moval to Derby. The body will be sent to the home Of her parents in. N sw York city.
 The condition Of Mrs Raymond Jones, daughter of MT and Mrs Bris- tol Of Stratford. who sustained frace " lestport. wednesday, is slightly i'm proved and is resting as comfortably as possible at the Norwalk hospital
 Clifford Lewis and William Peterson, both 1T years old. were arrested by Constable Bassett yesterday for fight ing. Both young men were engaged in a hstic argument near Franklin school when Bassett who was passing by saw the two contestants exchang- ing heavy blows to the delight of many Iof their followers He placed both under arrest.
 They were arraigned before Judge Charles Peck. Both were found gull ty but judgment was suspended after the judge gave eaGh a severe talking to- Both left the court room as friends
 The Red 1Ter's band held 8 few re- hearsafs this week for the next band concert. which is to be held next Thursday at Academy hill The band has given two previous concerts which were thoroughly enjoyed and appre- Hciated by all
 William H. CoIbree and family are camping at Myrtle Beach for the sum Iner
 Grant Colbree has accepted posi- tion at e. D. Bolsterss plumbing estabe 1ishment.
 Robert Madden has left his position at Swans shell factory.
 The L o. sO. F., 5viI hold their their weekly meeting tonight at their rooms
 The Evening Star Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Roger Morehouses home. Stratford avenue. this afternoon. There was large attendance. The circle will hold a sale of bread, cake. pie and aprons of all kinds at the town hall next Wednesday, July 29.
 The Stratford M. D. church baseball team will cross bats with the Ansonia team Saturday afternoon at Knowlton4 park at 3 o'clock
 Masses at St. James R C. church, 5: 30 and 1o:so After the % 1o.so o9eiock eel. mass benediction of the most Blessed Sacrament will be celebrated by the pastor, Rev M. T. OConnor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
POSSES SEEK BANDIT
 WHO HELD UP TRAIN

Los Angeles. July Posses were hunting the hills north of Los Angeles. for three men who boarded train No. 22, of the Southern Pacffic company, last night and robbed messengers in two cars of more than s2,00 Two men did the work of robbing the pass engers but third man, who appear ed from the smoking car as the two others went through the train, is said to have been an accoInpIice
 The two men appeared to be young but they worked cooIly and quickly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
FREDERICK H sCOE.

There was a large attendance of he relatives and friends of F'reder1ck r. Coe when his funeral services were held from his late home in Long Hill this afternoon and at 2 o'clock from Grace church where the rector, Rev. Robert L. Sheffield conducted services. There were many sbeautiful floral tri- butes. The bearers were Charles Downs, Benjamin Turney, Charles Hall and John French The burial was in Union cemetery, Stratford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
THE PRETTIEsr FACE

ana the most beautifuI hands are or- ten disfigured by an unsightly uart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus. Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 41s Fairneld Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
oBITUARY
GEoRGE R. BEERE

George R. Beebe, aged TT. a retired railroad engineer. died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. ". $. Mc- Cormick, 76s Noble avenue, He is survived by one other daughter. MISS Nellie Reebe of Brooklyn, N. T. He had been il but a short time. He was widely known and universally
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24

A militant suffragette caused a dis turbance just before the reconvening of the Royal Home Rule Conference at Buckingham Palace by running up the steps and screaming Votes for yyoment''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
bnahel net

The The trade was also startled by the ,-a,ovts That the United States gov esT5rleT,t was about to take steps to Stop the importation of Argentine. corn on account of the quaalry- llls e.Ss-5Isz ,,,t he confirmed, although trade {erest admits that Argentine corn. arrivirs- slTlsft Is not in satisfaetory eondi- ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
cIlEANEAsY. BEsr HAND soAp

Guaranteed not to in3ure the skin. instantly removes Stove Polish Rust, Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing Large can 10 cents. Manufa ctured by Wm. R. VTinn. 24A EtratTurd avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24


 William Kenny. IT years old of Marlboro, Mass, was arrested by Ser geant Williams Wednesday upon re- quest of the New York authorities, who charge him with grand larceny and allege that he snatched d wo- mans purse on the street. Kenny had applied for aid at the Charities department A New York officer is coming after him today. it being UT : derstood that he will waive extradi- ton.
 The New Haven police were inform ed last night that Roger Rush of 286 Lafayette street, held in the Elm City on the supposition that he was want ed locally for manipulation of cheeks, had been mistakened for some one else It was understood that he was arrested by the New Haven police for some minor offense.
 A communication has been re- eeived by Postmaster William H MarigoId from Charles A. Rush of Philadelphia, asking that efforts be made to locate Emma M Teller, at one time wife of Harry Chiporian, a banjo teacher of this city. The writer states that, after securing a divorce from Chiporian, the woman disap- peared completely Relatives are anx- iols to find her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
CINCINNATI MAN HEADS
 COMMERCIAL LAW BODY

Chicago, July 24-Edward Brinek of Cincinnati, O.. last night was elected president of the Commercial Law League, holding it's 20th annual ses sion here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24

Howard Hunt, 30 years old. of Free port, H.. eloped with Mrs. Harriet Branan, 75 years old, of Niagara Falls, hearts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
p1Hnl

IlE EvNsIPoRE, or, July 22nd, 1s1 {, Andre& n. T11onapson, son of Afra Prank F1ehef. aEed IS years 6 znont4as. 1 { daJ'H-
 Fxaenda Ara invited 10. attend the. funara1 EEp1k1 thd resl,ls1ce of the Gatzrdeys July 18th, ak 2ss0 D. rn. 1nfrnaant will be held in Lalxevisw rgmetery. 2S brp @CKEAGTDTxnE ETorwnl1S, July 20, Ber- fa wife or Carl Echn1Adt. aged m
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24

Judge Morehouse dismissed the crinl- W. A Ely, editor of the. TarrytoVn Press Record and G. Fred Van Hase- el and Wallace DdelL editors of the 'Tarryto~n News
 The parents of four-y year-oId Thon- as German Of Paterson ". D. gave 150 square inches of their skin Co 1a- place the tissue destroyed when fha child was burned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24
sCALP sPEClAT.IsT

SCALP SPECIALIST special Treatment for Oily HaIr--. Manlcurfng
 HARTtIET 1z. SHERWOOD,
 412 Security Building AIS Main St, Phcne f3z3. E 10 stR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24

Celery Plants, 15c Per Dozen
 JOHN RICK C SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24

 azaes 7E 7ha si14th second nv.u1le. I1prninAck Bianc1, 5ls s'olt&h 1yI eiggeraxh avenue and WAGbur Sc1iIlerL ans Huufh Efftn avenue an about 1e wrsmssg 0ld. Of 1a vernon, N X.sa ar- { rfsed fnr aid At police headquarters Iagt night Ion their wAlIr1re home from Y r summer camp in hEIfioru- Lieut. snc1dey gave tham a nights loustns ana they were taken horne today. 1n- tigatfon indfcatsd tllat they had fai1en into the hands of the nGt. Veg- non police for so5ae minor Q f1epsef and that fudge FeI1 rather thfr have thern locked np for d Elme. had given them g5 cents each and sent them to the. zfisf6fd hF fer two Netlka. They bafd that they dad not Ike the camp lsxe as they had to rnfLise beds. do other work and got no Hpeiar in their cufEee. The woods might be all right. they nadd but tbey had had enough and preferred city lzfe.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-24

s1e GUST DOM au1nc sAIE s NOW AFFORD BROEH1EFs sEE
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
JOINT KEEPERS FOUND
GUILTY At OREGON CITY
NOTORIOUS MILWAUKEE 'TAV.
EfiN" SOLD LIQUOR TO
GIRLS.

OREGON CITY, July ls.-W. Will
bur. j. Wilbur and b. Barish. keepers
OF the notorious Milwaukee Tavern.
were yesterday found guilty on a
charge OF selling liquor to minors.
The jury was out one hour. District
Attorney Gilbert l.. Hedges and Sher.
If Mass prepared and prosecuted the
case
The principal witnesses for the
prosecution were three minor girls o.
Portland. Esther Gibson. Josephine
Gerhart and Marian Hoffman. Ii
was on a charge of selling liquor to
these girls that the grand jury indict-
ed the proprietors of the club. The
girls said that they met men on the
streets of Portland and after spend
ing the evening in an ice cream par
lor and grill in Portland they went
in taxi To the FriarS' club. the lat
est name OF the tavern, and were serv-
ed with liquor there.
The defense tried to prove the girls
were denied admittance to the club.
II developed during the trial that a
membership to the Friars' club could
be obtained upon the payment of 81.
Judge Campbell allowed the defense
10 days in which to argue for a new
trial.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
THREE o. 4. c. STUDENTS
TO TEACH AT PRINEVILLE


OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL
LEGE. Corvallis, Ore. July 16.-
Crook county high school officers
have found sure way to get co-ordi-
nation of subjects and cooperation of
teachers--they have employed three
graduates of the Oregon Agricultural
college tn teach agriculture. home
making and manual training. Two of
these employees are classmates of
this years class. and the third mem
ber is husband to one of them. Hi
ram E Pratt and Miss Maribel
Cheney We're married at Coopeville
Wash, after the close of school, and
win have charge of the work in agri-
culture and home making in the Crook
county high school at Prineville. The
manual training teacher is Robert Il.
Smith, of Hillsboro.
Mr.. Pratt filled his present position
in the school last year and has been
re-employed Miss Cheney, of Coupe
vile. Washington. and Mr.. Smith were
employed after personal investigation
of their work by member of the
Crook county high school board.
They will all begin their work in Sep
tember.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16

planned that the new fire alarm sys.
tenn has not yet been inspec;e bv the
"rCerMI ters nor In gact has vet been
accepted by the city aud until thia
mas been done no action can be hal
In the matter. But. Il WIS declared.
tile underwriters have bsen notified
that the fire alarm system r. ready
Tor inspection and such l., expected
70 be made now at almost any time.
Prior to the improvements In the
lire department IL was frequently
promised by the underwriters thar
premiums would be reduced here II
the betterments were made hut
though the improvements have been
ntde for many months ~ --luctlans
have resulted as yet. Tho gravity wa
ter system will also be In use within
week and a further reduction should
be forthcoming because or tho better
n"essure and greater wl:rr storing
facilities II In understood that the
Underwriters wish 20 make roth 70.
dhcuons at one tim ana promise -
give relates for seysrtl mouths pare
because OF the improved fire degnft-
ni9nt. However no 1r'tun has get
bee ntaken and property owners ars
waiting 10 be shown"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
WANT INSURANCE COMPANIES TO
KEEP PROMISE MADE OF LOWER
RATES FOR GOOD FIRE EQUIPMENT

When are the insurance people go
ing to keep their promise 10 make
reduction in insurance rates in Pen
dleton as a consequence OF the install
lation of the electric alarm system
and the establishment OF paid fire
department with up to date equip
ment, including the auto truck?
This is question that has been
frequently asked by business men and
property owners and the question was
brought up before the council last
right by President ]. V. Tallman OF
the Commercial association which at
meeting Tuesday night appointed a
committee to find out what the city
council is doing In the matter. Mr..
Tsllman said that something should
be dcre to get lower rates as the new
fire alarm system. the new auto
truck and the better water supply
from the now nearly completed erav-
ity system. entitled the cts = a re-
ductiOn.
MAYOR Matlock explained that the
question has been pending before the
board oi insurance underwriters but
tia, considerable delay has been ex-
l,Cslcu,,G In getting actl"n Hs ex-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16

VERA CRUZ. July 16.--That HUI
erta's resignation AMI flight from
Mexico City was preceded by pro-
tracted drunk is stated IN reports re-
ceived mere from the capital
Foreign Minister Cafbajal, who ac-
cepted that post with the understand
ing Huerta would step down in the
formers favor. expected Huerta's res
ignation would be sent to congress
Monday. Saturday. however. Huerta
began drinking. He drank steadily
all day Sunday and Monday, frequent
ing his usual haunts. On Monday
night Carbajal wrote him: You
promised to resign Monday / believ-
ed you were a man OF Your word. II
you don't resign Immediately and,
leave the capital, WILL
my generals won't let me- was
Huerta's reply. Then Carbajal ap-
pealed to Banquet The latter had
trouble in finding the president, who
was still rambling from cafe to cafe.
but Tuesday night he located him
and urged him to retire. Huerta was
still obdurate, whereupon Banquet
rendered his own resignation. Huerta
stormed and entereated alternately
but Banquet was firm. Wednesday
morning Banquet renewed his
threats whereupon Huerta yielded. II.
is reported that when Huerta left the
capital he took six million in drafts
on European banks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
NO TRUTH IN REPORT
UNARMED MEXICANS SHOT

WASHINGTON. July '1s.-The navy
hoard of inquiry which investigated
the charge by Correspondent Boalt
that Ensign William Richardson had
practiced the law of flight" at the
capture of Vera Cruz. has found the
accusation unfounded. according to n
message received by the navy depart
ment from Admiral Badger.
The senate adopted the Poindexter
resolution calling on Daniels to sub
NIT all papers in the Boalt case
Boalt is the correspondent at Vera
Cruz who sent a story to the United
States to the effect American land
ing parties shot unarmed and fleeing
Mexicans when they occupied the city
Congressman Falconer has a resolu-
tion similar TO Senator Poindexter's
pending i'm the house.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
CROOK COUNTRY WATER
CASES ADJUDIOATEO

SALEM. July 16.-State Engineer
Lewis has announced the largest and
most important adjudication yet COM
pleted by the state water board in
volving over thirty thousand, five
hundred acres of land and water
rights valued at over million. has
been confirmed by the circuit court
of Crook county. About two hundred
and fifty rights on Crooked river.
some of which were initiated over fif-
ty years ago, are finally adjusted, thus
putting an end TO useless and expen-
sive litigation heretofore carried on
by the water users.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
By ACTION Of GRAND LODGE USE OF
ELKs GOAT" WILL BE OPTIONAL

DENVER, July 16.--The goat re-
sumed his place in the ritual of the
Elks' limitations following a fight be-
tween the small town delegates and
the representatives OF the big cities.
The opposition to the reinstatement
of the goat said such limitations
were horseplay and return to bar
barism" The leaders finally amend
ed the motion so as to change the ritu-
al so that lodges desiring to return to
the old form OF initiation may do so.
but leaving the use of the goat op-
tional with each lodge.
The grand lodge refused to provide
at present. for the publication of
National Elks journal; disapproved a
proposition to make members who
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
US. TROOPS WILL NOT
LEAVE VERA CRUZ NOW

WASHINGTON. July 1s.-Follow-
ing an official confirmation from
Funston that Huerta is succeeded by
Carbajal. Secretary Garrison said he
did not contemplate Withdrawing our
troops from Vera Cruz Immediately.
II is understood the administrations
plan is to continue the occupation un-
til conditions seem To be thoroughly
and permanently settled. Funston
stated he expected the federals who
remained in the vicinity of Vera Cruz
To dispose at once Their number
has been greatly reduced since the city
was occupied
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
NEWS SUM MARY

General
Hucrta resigns In favor of Carbajal
and takes safety In flight.
Mexican government will be turn
cd over to constitutionalists.
President refuses TO rescind APP
pointment of Jones.
Crooked River water cases adjudi-
Gated after many years.
Local.
Mark 4. Sturtcvant files second
will alleged To have been made by his
late father.
Businessmen ask why insurance
companies do not make promised re-
duction In rates.
Water commissioner says board will
need $4,000 more.
Rcmonstrancc Is presented against
Alta street paving.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16

have served as secretaries of subordi-
nate lodges for ten consecutive years
members of the grand lodge; con-
demned the use of the National an
them for advertising purposes, and
approved a resolution exending fra
ternal good will to Confederate and
Union veterans of the Civil war
Acting on the recommendation of
the retiring grand exalted ruler. Ed
ward Leach. the grand lodge rescind-
ed its action of a year ago and rein
stituted 5000 population as a requisite
for lodge dispensation. stipulating,
however. 5000 white" population.
This caused a protest from Southern
delegates and the subject was referr-
ed to a committee
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
SMALL BOY SHOT BY
UNSEEN PARTY BY ROADSIDE

With a finger and thumb torn off,
his body and face scatteringly filled
with shot, Rudolph Goetz aged Il, was
brought to the hospital here claiming
he was shot from ambush. The boy
said that while he and his year old
sister We're returning home on horse
back. he was shot by some one he
did not see. Doctors fear the boy may
lose his eye sight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
SECOND WILL IS
. FILED BY SON Of
A. ]. STURTEvANT
New instrument Alleged to be Last
Will and Testament Of, Late Resi-.
dent Of Pilot Rock Who Died
July 3rd.

Mark a. Sturtevant. through his at
torney. James \. Fee. this afternoon
filed a second will alleged TO have
been made by the late A. ]. Sturti-
want. who passed away in Pilot Rock
on July 3 last. The estate left by
the deceased is estimated TO be val
ued al $4,000.
The late MIR. Sturtevant is alleged
10 have left will at the time OF his
death dated November 5th 1913.
which Is now said TO have been the
last will and testament OF the de-
ceased and in this will Mark A. Stur-
tevant is named as executor OF the
instrument.
In the will filed this afternoon
Mark A Sturteyant Is made practi-
oally the sole heir to the estate. Pro-
vision is made for the care OF grand
daughter. Fay Sturtevant To Carry
Esther Sturtevant. one-half OF the
net proceeds and income from a par
eel of land near Pilot Rock are pro-
vided so long as she remains unmar-
ried. To two grand children. Vivian
sturtevant and Lowell Sturtevant'
children of the late Clark Sturtevant.
the sum OF two dollars and fifty
cents Is bequeathed.
Alma Sturtevant, wife OF Mark A.
Stur;evant. is given an equal share
In the estate with her husband so Ions
as she remains his wife. II she out
lives her husband. she win be entiu-
ed 10 a dover right in the estate II
the conditions named in the will are
kept
This will Is said 10 have been drawn
up on November 5th. 1918, and Is
signed by II. T.. Ringo and George W.
Coutts as witnesses.
Mr.. Sturtevant at the time OF his
death was so years old and his affairs
had been in the hands OF T. ]. Tweedy
who several years ago was appointed
guardian.
another will averred to have been
the last will and testament OF the de-
ceased was filed several days ago by
Attorney VIII NJ. Peterson. This will
was dated Dec. 30. 1911, and by its
provision Mark A. Sturtevant received
$500 and a quarter section of land, the
remainder OF the estate being equally
divided among the six grandchildren,
Continued on page eight)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
Paris shocked at Last.

PARIS, July 16.-Two of the prin-
cipal vaudeville houses in Paris will
be subjected to an investigation by
a magistrate.
1t is charged by the public prose-
cutor that certain undraped scenes
showing at these establishments con-
stitute an offense against public de-
cency. and the managers, together
with several actresses, will be interro-
gated on this subject.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
MORE MONEY WILL Be NEEDED
TO PAY FOR GRAVITY SYSTEM

Appearing before the city council
hast evening to urge that some imme-
diate action be taken to procure funds
TO meet the expenses of the near COM
pletion OF the new gravity water sys-
ITEM. G. =. Strain, a member OF the
water commission. declared that to
meet the bills about to be due the
sum of s33,ss2 will be needed.
The matter was referred to the IL
nance committee and City Attorney c.
II. Carter with instructions to meet
with the members of the water board,
decide upon course of action to
raise the funds and report back at
the meeting OF the council next week.
In view of the large amount said TO
be needed, Mayor Matlock said last
evening that he would favor special
bond election as the quickest and best
way to meet the deficit.
Mr. Strain presented several plans
for raising immediate cash to meet
some of the bills which will be due
within n few weeks. The city coun-
ell OF its own authority can Issue
$4,000 in bonds, while the water
board can issue script to the amount
of $4,000 Mr.. Strain suggested tha'
the water board could exceed this
amount az prescribed but City Attor'
ney Carter gave a contrary opinion
holding that the prescribed limi'
would have to be adhered to strictly
Mr.. Strain further suggested ina,
certain property which the boart
holds might be bought by the cit!
but az these plans for raising none!
were merely suggestions the mem
bers Of the council aid not feel lik'
taking action until the matter ha'
been further threshed out by the IL
nance committee, the city attorney
and the members OF the water board
Figures presented show the follow
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-16
PRESIDENT STANDS PAT
FOR JONES AND WARBURG

WASHINGTON. July 16.-President
Wilson has refused absolutely to with
draw the Thomas Jones nomination
as member of the federal bank
board. He said he believed the op-
position to the confirmation by the
senate of this appointment is based
on misapprehension of the facts,
and that when all the details of the
controversy are known both Jones and
Paul Warburg will be confirmed.