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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS
DESCRIBED BY WOMAN
AMERICAN LADY TELLS OF CoN'
DITIoNs IN PARIS AND
LONDON,

ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. 25.-Mrs.
Hugh willett, OF Atlanta, has received
a letter from her cousin. Mrs. Charles
u. Miller, formerly OF Americus. Ca.
but for seventeen years a resident OF
Paris. in which she graphically de-
scribes the terrors OF the people In
the French capital when the war be-
gun and subsequent events. The let
ter. written August 8, follows:
Hotel Rembrandt, South Kensing-
ton, s. w. London-My dear Cousin
The war cloud appeared and broke
over our heads so suddenly that we
nearly lost our wits. The silence
brooding over Paris when We left last
Sunday. the ominous looking placards
posted over the stations, the French
people CRYING on the streets for hus-
bands. lovers or sons called TO the
front. the fear that any foreigner OF
the male persuasion left there might
be pressed into military service or
treated as n spy, the impossibility OF
buying any food except by paying
fabulous prices after standing In line
for hours. the uselesSness of paper
money 20 pay bills. and the impossi-
bility of getting silver or gold any
whcre-all Of this was enough 10 make
the stoutest heart quail It was moth
ing. though. 20 the mice in n trap
feeling we had when we learned that
the government had Communicated
all the trains going out Of Paris for the
troops
"The Sunday morning paper stated
that only three trains would be avail
able for foreigners on Sunday and
none after who wished TO leave the
city. We threw few clothes into n
bag. paid a taxicab man 90 francs
CSp to take us to the Care st La
zare. There were 1000 people on the
platform In the station hoping 20 go
on those three trains. We stood in
the corridor of the train or sat on our
bags six hours coming to Dieppe and
remained ten hours on the Dieppe
platform In the pouring rain. jammed
in the crowd. not able to move back
wards or forwards. waiting for the
boat 10 convey us to England. There
were also 1000 people there. some OF
whom toward the last were like wild
beasts
On English Soil.
"oh. IL was good to put our feet on
English soil and to hear the voices of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
ANOTHER OUTLAW IS ADDED
TO THE ROUNDUP STRING

Another outlaw bucker has been
added to the Roundup string, deal
having been closed yesterday with
Wash Mckinney of Arlington for an
animal that has been unseating all Of
the riders in that part of the country
The animal weighs 1900 pounds II
has never been to the Roundup and
none of the directors have ever seen
It buck but recommendations were
sent in by number of men who
know "A bad horse when they see IL.
The Scale boys, who have participat-
ed in every Roundup were among
those urging the directors to buy the
horse II was shipped from Arling-
ton this morning and is expected to
arrive this evening. Within a few
days 1t will be given a tryout
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

1T is so good to be here instead Of
in France at such time. II looks
as If all the countries will eventually
be drawn in. We thought Of Holland
and Switzerland to fly to. but both of
them are now invaded.
Italy is neutral. but neutrality In
such times is contemptuous.
"I wish could see all of you, and
get comfort from you; but God rules
over all. and He knows what is best
Human life and money are not the
chief things after all
Write to us. All send love. Yours
affectionately.
"ALICE MILLER"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25

Anglo-Saxons speaking our mother
tongue. Some OF US do not possess
change OF clothes. but we are happy
and grateful TO God.
Our business in France and Ger
many is absolutely dead, but is going
on still here. Mr.. Gould, my secre-
tary, says h thinks II will go on.
I'VE owe nothing. and We ought to
be in a safe position, but God only
knows what is in store for us.
Thank God we are we'll and to-
gether. What else matters. II We are
not separated.
Banks Closed.
THE banks have been closed in
England for four days. because there
was such a run on them, and We have
had nothing but two golden sover-
eigns. which were in a purse in Char
lies pocket before he was called to
heaven.
"one / have had to spend. but the
chemist is keeping II for me until the
bank opens. and shall get 1t back
To keep for a talisman. Is II not a
beautiful thought that this money
kept us going in such a crisis? I shall
try 20 keep those two sovereigns as
long as we live.
Porter has been such a comfort
through all our anxieties. II was his
courage. perseverance and levelhead- :
edness which landed us here Any one
of the other three OF us was ready TO
give up the sponge and take Gus
chances in Paris, but he would not
have IT, and we are better off here.
close to our chief business than any
where.
"our dearest love to one and all Of
you. This may be, but hope other
wise. the last letter you will ever get
from us There are no ships now GO
ing to America. even II we could get
away. Don't think we are down
hearted on our own account but my
heart bleeds for the soldiers and poor
innocent people drawn into this strug-
gle
Germany against the world
William thinks he is second Ma
poleon. but even the latter only at
tackled one nation at a time When
he tried to conquer more than one he
met his Waterloo.
II believe the kaiser is madl
Rapid Changes.
Things are happening so rapidly
here: we never know what a day will
bring forth.
To-day the Germans are checked on
the borders OF Belgium Great Brit
ain has declared war against Ger
many Her fleets have been secretly
collecting in the North sea for days,
and are ready for work Home de-
fcnse Is now the order OF the day on
this little island, but I hope the Ger
mans will never get past those naval
defenders Of the best European ma
tions
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
THE AMERICAN ATTITUDE.
fst. Louis POST -pispatch. }

The civilized world-a vague term,
by the way in view of Europe's war
frenzy-is indebted to the sound
heart and sane. fine mind of Presi-
dent Wilson for a superb definition of
national neutrality. The presidents
address to the American people on
the obligation of impartiality and
friendliness towards all nations en-
gagged in the war resting upon them
as a neutral people composed of men
Of all races and nationalities is un-
ique. 1t is a model of craftsmanship
which will serve as an example for
similar crises hereafter.
In an address which is so uniform
ly pertinent and excellent it is diff
cult to select one paragraph that is
better than another Every Amer
lean citizen should read all of il at
least twice and endeavor to bring his
mind to that clear vision of the right
attitude individual Americans should
assume towards the great conflict and
its participants across the seas. AS
supplementary to the -Dispatch's
recent definition of the American
mission in promoting peace and dem
ocracy we reprint the following par
agraphs as especially comprehensive
and pertinent:
we must be impartial in thought
as well as in action; so must we put
! a curb on our sentiments as we'll as
upon transactions that might be con-
strued as a preference of one party
to the struggle before another.
my thought is of America. I am
speaking. I feel sure, the earnest
wish and purpose of every thoughtful
American that this country of ours.
which is, of course. the first in our
| thoughts and in our hearts, should
show herself in this time of peculiar
trial a nation fit beyond others: to
/ exhibit the fine poise of undisturbed
Judgment, the dignity of self control,
the efficiency of dispassionate ac-
tion. nation that neither sits in
Judgment upon others, nor is disturb
ed in her own counsels, and which
Keeps herself fit and free to do what
is honest and disinterested and truly
serviceable for the peace of the
world.
Shall we not resolve to put upon
( ourselves the restraints which will
bring to our people the happiness and
the great and lasting influence for
peace we covet for them?"
This warning is particularly timely
! because American representatives of
fighting nations are urging govern
mental action which would violate
neutrality and might plunge us into
/ the monstrous turmoil.
As the Post Dispatch has said Am
erican sympathies should 60 out to
all the peoples afflicted with the curse
of war by imperial ambitions and an
tagonisms. We should use our power
and influence to bring about peace
and t. promote democracy which is
the best antidote for imperialism and
militarism. We cannot do better SER
vice in the cause of democracy
against autocracv than to prove our
own peace-keeping disposition and
our unselfish motives in dealing with
other nations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
MAXIM SILENCER DECLARED
UNLAWFUL IN OAKLAND

OAKLAND. Cal. Aug. 25.-The
Maxim silencer, declared the means
of many a noiseless murder, and one
of the greatest scientific aids to crime
has been declared unlawful in oak
land and in future the possession OF
one of tn appliances will be punish
able by a miximum fine of 1915.
This is the gist OF an ordinance just
passed by the city council, and
which goes into effect at once.
With all Europe modified, who
will punch the holes in Swiss cheese?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
TENNIS MATCH
ARE ON TODAY AT NEWPORT

NEWPORT. II. l., Aug. 25.-The
challenge match In the doubles for
the thirty-fourth title tournament
brought out the best players in the
country today. Maurice f. McLough.
lin and Thomas c. Bundy, We're to
play the winners Of the east, west.
south and Pacific coast series.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
smith College Cclebratcd

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. Aug. 25.
---"Founders Day. was celebrated
here today-the anniversary OF the
birth of Sophia Smith, founder of
Smith college, which since It's estab-
lishment in 1871 has graduated more
than 5000 young women.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-25
GUNS WITH WHICH
GERMANS STORMED
LIEGE AND ITS FORTS

This strange looking and formid-
able weapon belongs to the German
army. These guns were trained on
Liege and its forts. They are the
newest product OF the Krupp factor
les. Pointing almost straight in the
within Notifications OF the enemy and
create havoc.
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13

important Of all, perhaps, you gain
an ease of manner which enables
you to conduct yourselves properly,
both in society and in business.
Therefore,, in view Of the fact
that one does not escape the unde.
sirable features of high school life
in taking up regular work, and
further, in view of the fact that a
high school education fits one for
better positions, | think you can
easily see that it will be to your
advantage to decide to finish high
school.
Give yourselves a chance. Don t
handicap yourselves by refusing this
great help. You are.nOt living in
the past, but in the present genera
ton. We must have more educa-
tion than our fathers had or needed,
Each generation requires more
educational equipment than the one
preceding, If this were not true
we should all be living as Adam did
in the Garden of Eden.
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13

sythe's breast. However, he was in
for it now If that fortress surrendered
1t would be to storming.
Miss Howe" he suggested, as she
was going home, might be permitted
to call on your mother some after,
noon?"
'Ill ask her." Miss Priscilla an.
tswered But the next morning she in
! formed him that her mother was not
well enough to receive visitors for the
present.
Now Miss Howe was not at all in
different to her employers advances
But her mother had impressed certain
facts upon her very forcibly before
permitting her to take a stenograph.
er's position. The death Of her father
had necessitated this means OF sup.
port The conditions were these:
"Since every large city is the haunt
of unscrupulous men, never offer any
man an opportunity to make advances
to you"
Never lunch with your employer"
Wear tailor-made dresses of plain
cut and severe color in office hours"
"A girl accepts only books, flowers
and candy, and then only from init
mate friends Of her mothers"
Meanwhile John Forsythe languished
In unrequited love; and in Miss Pris-
cillas breast there smouldered the
eternal fire born of propinquity to an
uinC Int t1
pierce that icy armor which covered
the embers was Forsythe's problem.
IF | could win your mothers conf
dence, would you go out to lunch with
me?' asked the young man one day.
Yes" said Miss Priscilla.
"You don't distrust me, then?"
,"No." she admitted But always
obey my mother"
HUM" said John Forsythe.
1t must have been three weeks later
that the girl came in toward midday.
She apologi2ed as she hung up her
hat.
The pipes in our house froze last
nlght," she said, "and you know the
plumbers are all on strike. We've had
an awful time. Poor mamma has had
% stand by with II pail to catch the
water from the leak"
Have you got plumber" asked
Forsythe.
mo. The water will have to be shut
1ff from the main," said the girl.
I'm sorry Miss Howe" he an
Swered. However, guess it will be
all right have an appointment this
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13
EARLY BART SEED WANTED

The farmers Of Arizona, especial
ly those of this valley and around
Tucson, are evidently firm in the
belief that Early Bart wheat is a
good paying crop and more wheat
is being planted this year than ever
before.
Farmers around Tucson are in
need of more Early Bart seed wheat
and have applied to Geo. F. Free
man, plant breeder, University of
Arizona. Mr.. Freeman has written
to the Gila Valley Milling Co. for
seed, but the acreage planted in
this valley this year has about eX-
hausted the supply.
Mr.. Freeman's letter and the an
swer of the Gila Valley Milling Co.
are given herewith:
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA,
Tucson, ARIZONA,
November 6, 1914.
GILA VALLEY MILLING Co.,
Stafford, Arizona,
GENTLEMEN: N:-Several farmers are
inquiring where seed of Early Bart
wheat can be obtained. Mr.. Leo
Goldschmidt informs me that you
probably have some of good quality
on hand. Since we are all interested
in having this variety grown as
widely as possible within the State,
| am suggesting that you reserve
portion of this good seed and do
not mill it until after the wheat
planting season is over. II you will
do ST., please let me know how much
you have on hand and how long it
will be available and | will take
pleasure in referring farmers to
you who want to buy the seed of
this variety.
Very truly yours,
GEO. F. FREEMAN,
Plant Breeder.
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13
NOT LIKE THE OLD TIMES
Busy Man Notes Considerable Change
Demeanor OF Life Insur-
ance Solicitor.

"All this talk about the life insur-
ance companies might have grown
stale except for one thing" said the
man on the suburban car who had
just been consulting his memorandum
book. Il refer to the life insurance
canvasser. There was a time when
an average Of FIVE per day called on
me at my house or Office, and they
were the hardest men in the world to
get rid Of. 1t has been two whole
months since l have seen one, and
he didn't have a bit of the old-time
gall about him. He came into the Of
fee 80 quiet and humble that
thought he wanted a place as garden.
er. When I asked his business he
fidgeted around for a spell and then
replied:
"Mr. Blank, do you believe in life
insurance."
Under certain conditions, yes"
II am an agent for the Blank Life
Insurance company. II that company
could show you that it had been hon
est?
Yes"
Had been honest and straight, and
it's president hadn't been paid a sal
ary four times too large-?"
Yes" >.'--
"And he hadn't rung all his rela.
tives into good thing and paid them
double what they are worth-?'
II see,'
"And all the company losses had
been promptly paid, and it's spare
money invested in the safest and best
way"
Yes, yes"
"And If everything was running all
right, and would continue to run all
right and you got low rate and was
perfectly satisfied, would you consider
taking out small policy with us and
thus securing our eternal gratitude
and good will?"
Il told the man l would think Of 1t,
and l didn't have to add that it was
my busy day. He got out Of his own
accord, and presume the smile didn't
come off for a whole day"
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13
cc>c>ocoooccoooo
THAT LEAKY PIPE
BY HAROLD CARTER.

... shall be attended to faithfully
Yours very truly, John Forsythe &
Co"
Miss Priscilla Howe's pencil trippet
over the lines and came to a stop She
looked up at Mr.. Forsythe inquiringly
"Er-that's all, Miss Howe" said
the young man. NO, there is one
thing more. Won't you take lunch
with me today? Stop! Stop! You're
taking that down"
is that personal inquiry, Mr.. For
sythe?" inquired his stenographer Sc
verely.
I'm afraid mean yes. 1t is," h,
answered.
That is the third time you have
asked me. Mr.. Forsythe," said the girl
81 must tell you again my mothe.
doesn't care for me to have lunch with
gentlemen whom she doesn't know"
But you have worked for me tive
years, Miss Howe" pleaded John.
Mother says that doesn't make any
difference" answered Miss Priscilla,
rising to put on her hat.
John Forsythe sighed For over a
year he had felt that the capable,
Puritan Miss Priscilla would make him
an ideal mate. And obstinately, dog
gedly, she had refused to let him make
any advances. There was nothing
against his character; he was young.
good-looking, and reasonably rich. No,
it vast was
'Er-Miss Howe! One moment" he
called. Wont you let me ask you
something? Don't be offended with me
Are you engaged?"
Certainly not, Mr.. Forsythe," an
swered the girl Indignantly. IF ]
we're, should not be working here"
But, Miss Howe, l was speaking OF
luncheon" he faltered. "Oh, dear" he
muttered, as she swept out Of the
room, now I have put my foot in 1t
badly, and if she gets angry she'll
leave me-"
Miss Priscilla did not seem very an
CRY when she came back from lunch
con, but her looks were quite severe
enough to send a tremor through For
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13

afternoon, and may not be back, so
please take charge while am away"
Miss Priscilla waited in the office
impatiently For once in her life she
was watching the clock. If the water
was not shut off at the main-why,
poor mother would be standing under
that leaky old pipe all day. At five
o'clock, since MIR. Forsythe had not
returned, she put on her hat and hur-
ried home.
When she entered the little fiat an
amazing sight was seen. Upon the
lounge sat Mrs. Howe; under the leak
ing pipe, philosophiCally watching the
water drip into the pail, sat John For.
sythe. AS the pail filled he thrust an.
other one under the leak and hurried
the full pail into the bathtub.
Mother" exclaimed the girl, petri-
fed with amazement.
"My DEAR" faltered her mother,
"this young man kindly offered to help
me. Such respectable-looking young
man, and he speaks 30 nicely. He
wanted work and said you had recon.
mended him and he came in the nick
Of time!"
John Forsythe emerged from the
bathroom, carrying the empty pail.
IT'S running more slowly now" he
said, looking at the leak. "Confound
those authorities, whoever they are!
Why can't they turn it off? All"
The authorities had evidently ava
kened, for the trickle Of water gradu-
ally thinned until it ceased, and John
Forsythe looked up triumphantly from
his pail.
Here is dollar for you, my good
man." said Mrs. Howe. producing a bill
from her reticule. And you have GER
tainly earned it. l am very much
obliged"
Thank you, madam" said John,
putting on his coat. He opened the
door quickly, but he fingered long
enough in the hall for Miss Priscilla to
catch up with him.
How dared you!"--she began, but
then, seeing the look In his eyes, re-
Tented.
You'll take lunch with me now," he
said convincingly. Wont you-Pris
ella"
Yes" answered Priscilla. And. as
the door closed she added, dear" un.
der her breath.
Copyright, 1914. by w. G. Chapman)
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13
Too Noisy.

Theodore Dresser, at a luncheon In
New York, given in his honor, warned
his fellow authors against hysterical
writing.
Look at the fake OF the muck-ra,
ker," said the author Of Sister Car.
rie." He has lost his popularity and
one cannot but feel pleased at his
disappearance, for his outcries did
more harm than good. l am sure that
he wishes now that he had been milder
In his denunciation. He can sympa
thize with the dentists wife.
Awakening with a bad headache
the morning after G. A. r. banquet
to celebrate Lincoln's Birthday, a sub.
urban dentist mused, not unpleasantly,
on his last evenings spree. But sud.
denly his wife appeared and, advanc.
ing to his bedside, shouted hysteri,
cally:
"'You wretch! What will the neigh.
bors say at your coming home drunk
last night?'
But, my dear, nobody saw me- the
dentist protested.
Nobody saw you! What II nobody
did see you? You know well enough
they all heard the way carried IN
when you got back"
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13
SAFFORD, ARIZONA.
November 8, 1914.

November 3, 1914.
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA.
Tucson, Arizona.
DEAR. SIRS:-RepIying to your
valued favor of the 9th inst, we
beg to advise that we are rather
short of the Early Bart seed wheat
this season, as it has done so exceed
ing we'll that there is large acre
age being planted in this valley, and
we do not believe we will have more
than enough to supply the large
local demand, in which we are of
course very much interested.
We believe that next year we will
be able to supply Tucson and all
outside poin IS with whatever guam
tity of this excellent seed that you
may require.
Yours very truly,
GILA VALLEY MILLING Co.
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13
THATCHER NEWS


w. A. Moody returned 10 Phoenix
Monday morning. He was accompanied
by his daughter, Della, who went over
to attend the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Clawson are
the proud parents Of fine new baby
girl who came to their home last week.
The boy scouts, under the leadership
of d. B. Jones, went on hike to the
mountains Friday afternoon, returning
Sunday.
Heber Layton and family have re-
turned from California, where they
have been living the past year, hoping
that change of climate would improve
their health. They made the trip, both
ways, by team and have come back
much improved. Their many friends
are glad to welcome them home again.
The Academy basket ball team has
gone to Phoenix to play with the Phoe-
nix high school. They expect to play
with the Tempe and Mesa teams before
returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Pace and daught-
er, Annie, left Saturday morning to
attend the fair at Phoenix.
Oscar Brown, of Ell Paso, has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. Cynthia Lay
ton, this week.
Ralph Bilby and wife have gone to
Tucson for the year. Mr.. BiIby will
enter the University, while Mrs. Bilby
will teach district school at Robinson.
Maurice Nicholson made business
trip to Morenci the latter part of the
week, returning Sunday.
Grandma Fife has been very ill this
week.
Mrs. Sarah Mortensen has gone to
Mesa to visit with relatives and ex-
poets to take in the fair.
The Academy base ball team went to
Globe Thursday evening to play against
the Globe high school. The game Fri
day resulted in five to two in favor Of
Globe. The game Saturday was a tie.
They expect to play the tie game at
Tucson next spring.
Miss Amy Moody, of Thatcher. was
married last week to Lorin Adams, Of
Stafford. The ceremony took place IN
the Solomonville Hotel, Bishop Merrill,
of Pima, officiating.
The month-old baby of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. E. Lee WiXom, died Saturday morn
ing from whooping cough. Services
were held at the home Saturday after
noon.
The Relief Society is preparing to
have bazaar on Thanksgiving.
Graham guardian., 1914-11-13
Dependency Due to Indigestion

1t is not at all surprising that
persons who have indigestion be-
come discouraged and despondent.
Here are a few words of hope and
cheer for them by Mrs. Blanche
Bowers, Indiana, Pa. For years
my digestion was so poor that
could only eat the lightest foods.
tried everything that | heard of
to get relief. but not until about a
year ago when saw Chamberlain's s
Tablets advertised and got a bottle
of them, did | find the right treat.
ment. | soon began to improve.
and since taking a few bottles Of
them nv digestion is fine" For
sale by Stafford Drug Co. adv 3S 4t