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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

The activities of the Afro-American
race have not been confined to the
professions, however. He has done
well on the farm. There are 8S0,S37
Afro-American farmers in the south
ern states. In 1900 the value of farms
Gland and buildings) was $3S0,2S 1858.
According to the census of 1910 it had
increased to $500, 1872 1874, or 1867 per
cent. in ten years. An example of
the success colored farmers have
wrested from the soil is furnished in
the case of J.. G. Groves, the potato
king" He reached western Kansas
about 20 years ago with so cents in
his pocket and is now worth
than 100000. He has succeeded in
raising a larger number of bushels of
potatoes to the acre than any other
man in Kansas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

of the trade which the old man hac
had. and of the value of the name
alone, then offered TO build new ships
and take the ruined man in with him.
Ma" he declared with gloomy
solemnity. Providence gied me a
sign that I'm no tae engage in the
shipping again"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

In a new hotel in Worcester, Mass,
there will be a clock set in the floor
of the lobby. The dial will be of glass
one inch thick and will be "a inches
in diameter. The clock will be run
entirely by electricity and regulated
daily by telegraph.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

William Kfoste, a street car motor
man of Chicago, was late to work one
day recently for the first time in 20
years. He drove a mule car six years,
before electricity was put into use.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

"A banker told me lately that he
had experienced a scarcity OF small
change"
"Ha! he is 9 married man"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

Last year W. bought $44, OOO. 900
worth OF laceS from abroad, about
double what We bought about ten
years ago. Art works from Europe
have set us back some $50. 900. 900. a
new high record.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

1t is reported in the London Times
that the government of Tunis is about
to establish a reserve to give refuge
to the rapidly disappearing fauna of
that country, 1t will include about
1000 acres of Wild mountainous
try and an adjoining marsh of 5000
acres.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

Students re trained at Hampton institute to go out in the rural oun-
try school work of the south as ind ustnal supervising teachers to help
introduce work in cooking, sewing manual training, agriculture, basket
making, etc.
The man in the picture is a exslave teaching summer school teach
ers at Hampton how 70 make split whteoak baskets.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

Berlin is said to be the quietest city
in Europe, if not in the world. All
unnecessary noises T prohibited.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

During one year 1900, 900 volumes
are called for and supplied by the
British museum.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
Foley Kidney Pills Successful for
Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble

The success of Foley Kidney Pills
in giving direct benefit for backache.
weak back. rheumatism. urinary and
bladder troubles is due to the quality
of this medicine. Foley & Co., are
not afraid to put quality In their med
icines. The cost Of good pure, reli-
able drugs does not scare them. And
that is why those who use Kidney
Pills get prompt and gratifying re-
suits from their use. Whatever may
be the cause Of your kidney and blad-
der ailments, and however they may
affect you, be sure you cannot take
Foley Kidney Pills into your system
without good results following. They
have tonic and strengthening ef-
feet on the kidneys and bladder ana
by restoring the regular normal ac-
ton, they remove the cause of your
ill-feeling. In soc and s1.OG sizes and
they contain no habit forming drugs.
N. B. In all cases of kidney trou-
BILE and rheumatism. good cathar-
tic is advised. Foley Cathartic Tab
let's, Containing blue flag) are a
wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic that act without pain, and
have no unpleasant. after effects For
sale by all dealers everywhere.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
GRAY HAIR BECOMES
DARK, THICK, GLOSSY
TRY GRANDMOTHER'S OLD FA-
VORITE RECIPE OF SAGE
TEA AND SULPHUR.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streak
ed or gray; also ends dandruff, Itch
ing scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make 1t at home, which is
mussy and troublesome.
Nowadays We simply ask at any
drug store for "'Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Hair Remedy" You will get a
large bottle for about so cents. Bv-
erybody uses this old, famous recipe,
because no one can possibly tell that
you have darkened your hair, as II
does 1t so naturally and evenly. You
dampen a sponge or soft brush with
1t and draw this through your hair.
taking one small strand at time; by
morning the gray hair disappears
and after another application or two
your hair becomes beautifully dark
thick and glossy and you look years
younger.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
DRUGS EXCITE YOUR
KIDNEYS, USE SALTS
IF YOUR BACK HURTS OR BLAD-
DER BOTHERS, DRINK LOTS
OF WATER.

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with a
lot of drugs tha excite the kidneys
ana irritate the entire urinary tract.
Keep your kidneys clean like you
keep your bowels clean, by flushing
them with mild. harmless salts
which removes the bodys urinous
waste and stimulates them to their
normal activity. The function of the
kidneys is to filter the blood. In "a
hours they strain from it 500 grains
of acid and waste so we can readily
understand the vital importance Of
Keeping the kidneys active.
Drink lots of water-you can't
drink too much; also get from any
pharmacist about four ounces of Jad
Salts; take tablespoonful in a glass
of water before breakfast each morn
ing for few days ana your kidneys
will act fine. This famous salts is
made from the acid Of grapes and
lemon juice. combined with lithia.
and has been used for generations to
clean and stimulate clogged kidneys;
also to neutralize the acids In urine
so 1t no longer Is source of irrita-
ton. thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
Jure; makes delightful effervescent
iithia-water drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep
their kidneys clean and active. Try
this, also keep up the water drinking
and no doubt you will wonder what
VIII become Of your kidney trouble
and backache.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
Tompkins-The Egotistical I.
White-The Mixing.
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ATHENA LOCALS.
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Especial Correspondence

ATHENA, Ore, April 25.-Mrs.
George Maher was a Walla Walla
visitor Wednesday.
James Sturgis of Walla Walla. was
in Athena Wednesday.
H. p. Lewis of La Granje is tran
sacting business in Athena this week.
Clarence Gay. formerly of this city
but now resident of Toppenish,
Wash. is visiting friends in Athena.
L. S. Vincent was a Pendleton Wis
itor Wednesday.
Miss Hazel Doolittle was in Pendle-
ton Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Kinnear of
Weston, were Athena visitors Tues
day.
w. B. Shaffer and F. Kershaw of
Waitsburg. WASH, were in Athena
Tuesday where they came to attend
the funeral of T. J. Watts.
Anson Wood of Walla walla spent
the week in Athena.
Oliver Dickenson left Thursday ev-
ening for Hot Lake, where he will re-
ceive medical treatment.
Harry Turner was over from Wes-
ton Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Rogers of Pen
dleton, were Athena visitors yester-
day.
A. NJ. Meldrum was waiia Walla
visitor Thursday
George w. Stages and daughter
Blanche of Weston, were in Athena
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Schmidt. formerly
of this city but who now reside al
Waitsburg, are visiting friends l.
Athena.
Miss Velma Wilkenson was a Pen
dleton visitor yesterday.
j. y. Scott left Tuesday evening fol
Seattle in response to a telegram tha'
his brother was in critical conji
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
Local Playhouses
What the Press Agent Has to
Say of Present and Coming
Attractions.



For Tuesdays change we have the
fourth of the Dolly of the Dailies''
series, featuring Mary Fuller.
''The Three Scratch Clue" Two
part Essanay. Featuring Francis X,
Bushman and Irene Warfield. A
thrilling drama of heart interest that
you should see.
Lynch, IA gentleman crook. tries to
steal a s50,O00 book from the library
of Dr. Strong. He also wants to mar
ry Helen. DR.. Strong's daughter. How
near he succeeds and how he is pre-
vented by Helen's lover makes one of
the most interesting and exciting pic
lures shown this season.
Putting One Over. Edison. The
fourth page in the active life OF
Dolly of the Dailies." Featurine
Mary Fuller.
Dolly Is now established in the Of
flee of the Comet" She gets a big
scoop from realty company and es-
capes out Of the window when she Is
recognized by Browngrass her former
employer.
Gertie Fits the Cash. Kalem. Fea-
turing Ruth Roland. Gerties aunt
tells her she will give her $4,000 the
day she marries. But Gertie has a
plan OF her own and gets the money
without acquiring husband.
Hubby's Night Off. Kalem. Johr
Brennan and Ruth Roland. are fea.
tured in this comedy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
HOBSON LAUDS THE PRIvATEs.

WASHINGTON, April 24-Repre-
sentative Richmond Pearson Hobson
of Alabama told the house that the
average of the men off the Mexican
coast today is 81 years. Mr. Hobsop
was paying a tribute to the valor of
'the plain private" He said that dur
ing the Spanish war when he called
for seven volunteers for the sinking
of the Merrimac in the mouth of San
tiago harbor, 1000 young men re-
sponded.
THE great difficulty had" he
said. twas in turning down appeals
of these boys. who sought the chance
to go on perilous missions in defense
of their country. And you must re-
member that the privates are nothing
but boys. We have taken great re-
spopsibility here. but the confidence
you have placed in the plain private.
representing the average American
citizen, who is at the front when the
drum beats and when the flag Is un-
furled, is not misplaced confidence.
II was my privilege to serve with the
plain private for 16 years. and they
never shirked duty"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27

for the study of social problems. de-
signed for Sunday school classes in
terestd in practical Christianity
Ingersoll Animal competitors.
Handbook of the manuals of Ameri-
can farm lands. giving farmers infor-
nation as to which animals are their
enemies and which their friends.
Several chapters on the raising of
fur bearing animals for their pelts.
Johnstone-The horse book. "Prac-
tical work on breeding and managing
of work horses, including saddle and
pony breeds"
Kaufman - The girl that goes
wrong. "An important book for par
ents and sociay workers a nd one
that many young women could read
with profit
Kephart-Camp cookery. "Gives
many ingenious and practical recipes
for producing savory results from
limited camp supplies supplemented
by fish and game. There are also
ration lists and illustrated decriptions
of utensils and outfits.
Knopf-Tubercusosi a preventable
and curable disease. Readable
comprehensive treatise by an author
ity discussing infection and hygiene.
and the home adoption of sanatorium
treatment. 115 illustrations, picture
methods of prevention and cure"
Lane-The busiaess of dairying
valuable for the dairyman doing a
large enough business to necessitate
careful business methods and ac-
counts
McLennan- of practical
farming Practical, ,lntechnical
treasise covering briefly the whole
range of farming"
Mumford-Beef production. "Clear
concise reliable work. written by ex-
pert authority.
Rawlngs-Coins and how to know
them "A book for collectors AMI
Others newly taking up the study
which supplies demand for gen.
eral and comprehensive introduction
to the science of numismatics."
Saylor-Distinctive homes of mod
crate cost. Articles by many writ
ers on planning. building and furnith-
ing homes, illustrated by good and
bad treatment"
Tolman-Social engineering. Sum
mary Of the organized welfare work
being done by bushes firms and the
extent to which 1t tends to improve re-
lations between employer and en-
rloye."
Tracy-Invalid occupations. VERY
practical book for nurses and others
having care of invalids. Describes a
large variety of busy work and actual
occupations for uses with children and
other types of patients"
valentine-How to keep hens for
profit.
Van Slyke-Fertilizers and crops.
"A complete reference book and guild,
for the scientific farmer and valuable
to many teachers of botany and agri-
culture"
Wheeler-Manures and fertilizers,
"Gives in detail the composition and
possibilities Of almost every substance
used as fertilizer"
Worcester-Religion and medicine.
Presents the principles and methods
of the work done in behalf of ner-
vous sufferers by the Rector OF En-
manuel Church, Boston"
Johnson--Stover at Yale.
Laughlin-Penny Philanthropist.
Mitchell-John Sherwood. Iron
master.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27


VERA CRUZ. April 27.-Definite
instruction from Rear Admiral Badg-
er, commander-in-chief of the Allan
tic fleet. to all American non-com-
batants to leave Vera Cruz by the
steamer Mexico. were posted at the
consulate and other places yesterday.
Vera Cruz is under martial law.
Rear-Admiral Fletcher. commanding
the American naval forces on shore,
issued a proclamation to this effect
and the last opportunity Mexicans had
Tor handling their own affairs in We
IA Cruz under their own laws disap-
pearei.
Admiral Fletcher determined there
should be no more quibbling with the
Mexican officials regarding forms of
government. Until further notice, the
residents of this port will be judged
6y military law. This makes Rear
Admiral Fletcher absolute ruler
ashore.
Way TO Restoration Open.
1t is expected that the martial proc
lamation will have another effect that
of opening the way for more city and
federal employees to return to their
posts and cooperate in restoring the
local government functions.
An order that all arms be turned
in by the residents brought to the
headquarters of the provost-marshal /
bushels of small arms and stacks of
rifles.
A large number of local Mexican
officials have reported their willing
ness TO resume their duties as Off
GERS under the supervision of the AM
ericans. The American officials NAM
ed TO assist in the supervision of the
city government are: Commander o.
III. Stickney. of the Prairie, captain of
The port; Fleet Surgeon w. L. Pratt
ling. sanitary inspector; Commander
ID. F. Sellers of the Arkansas, provost
marshal; Commander John Lubby of
the South Carolina, director of the
postoffice.
Schools TO Reopen.
Roberto Diaz, mayor of Vera Cruz,
is among those who have agreed to
seopen their offices and it has been
arranged that the public schools shall
be reopened today.
The efforts of Rear-Admiral Fletch
er. supplemented by those of the Brit
ish commander. Rear Admiral Sir
Christopher Craddock, and the French
and German consuls and private citi-
zens to bring about the departure from
she interior of all foreigners who wish
20 leave are being continued energet-
Ically.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
FALLING HAIR AND
ITCHING SCALP
NeedIess-Use Partisan Sage.

Now that Partisan Sage can be had
at any drug counter 1t is certainly
needless to have thin, brittle, matted,
stringy or faded hair. No matter
how unsightly the hair. how badly
1t is falling, or how much dandruff,
Partisan Sage is all that is needed.
Frequent applications and we'll rubbed
into the scalp will do wonders-it acts
like magic. The hair roots are nour-
ished and stimulated to grow new
hair. itching scalp, dandruff and fall
Ing hair cease-your head feels fine.
Best Of all. the hair becomes soft,
fluffy, abundant and radiant with life
and beauty.
You will be surprised and delighted
with Partisan Sage. Try at least one
fifty cent bottle from Tallman & Co.
They will refund the purchase price
II you are not satisfied.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
BIG PICTURE STORY is
COMING TO THE ALTA

Stupendous and astounding are the
fittest words to describe George
Kleine's latest production, the Cines
photo drama Antony and Cleopatra"
Nothing like it has been revealed up
on the screen since the art of motion
photography was first discovered
That glorious and overpowering love
story of the great Roman conqueror.
Marc Antony. and the dazzling royal
Egyptian beauty, Cleopatra. is related
photo dramatically with truth, real
ism and impressive power that could
hardly be expected in silent drama.
and the pictorial features are a reve-
lation of artistic beauty.
Mr. George Kleine's production will
be presented in this city at the Alta
theater for two days, beginning Thurs
day April 80. Matinees each day.
Two complete shows each night, 1880
and $40.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27

duced and John of course, looses. John
firing of the affair, resolves never to
visit Reyo again. but Anna writes him
note stating that she wishes to see
him on personal matter. John goes
and Anna clings to him. pleading
love. He hastily rushes away and in
doing so drops his wallet. Reyo and
Anna quarrel over the division of the
wallet and Anna is killed John Is
accused of the murder How Edith
believes John innocent and proves It
furnishes remarkable climax to this
excellent picture.
The Bondage of Fear" Biograph
drama. featuring Irene Howley.
Rival Collectors" Melies. a good
comedy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
ROSES

I have 10000 roses ready for
immediate delivery. all grown in
the open ground, and grown in
Heppner. All are on own roots.
comprising ITO varieties Of the
best ever blooming sorts: positive
ly guaranteed true to label. Many
prefer that / make their selection.
giving their preference OF colors.
4 will always give any rose Of
equal value in exchange for those
that do not entirely please you.
I will also donate, as a forfeit, ten
choice ever blooming roses for ev-
cry error I make in filling your
order. refer you to ]. l..
Vaughan. the electrician, as to
the merits OF my roses. Mr..
Vaughan having over so Of my
roses growing In his yard.
Address. HARRY CUMMINGS
Heppner. Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
Pastime-yIondav only

two part offering that is sure to
please is "In the Gamblers Webb"
A Lubin featuring Edgar Jones and
Louise Huff. Anna Gerard and Cas-
ton Reyo maintain a gambling den.
Reyo meets John Dixon. young bus
mess man, engaged to Edith Graham.
and takes him to visit Anna, who
poses as his sister. Cards are pro-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
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. NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY.
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Carleton-New lives for old. "The
author of this book tells how he and
his wife took hold of an abandoned
New England farm and made it a
source of health, happiness and pc
cuniary profit. 1t is fine and in
spiriting record of what one man with
IDEAS and initiative and force can
do
Gurler-The farm dairy. "Clear,
practical work for the farmer, writ
ten by a successful dairyman."
Harper-Training and breaking of
horses. Detailed. practical, readable
but sufficiently technical work on
training all kinds of horses for all
sorts of work.
Henderson-Special duties from the
Christian point of view. Textbook
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
Alta Theater.

Tonight-Shakespea "The Tam
ing of the Shrew, three part farce
that needs no introduction.
The photo portrayal of Shake
speare's greatest comedy, perfectly
photographed and excellently staged
A single reel Majestic" comedy COM
pletes the regular quota of films.
Admission, adults 10c; children sc;
matinees every day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
Missionaries Are Menaced.

BALTIMORE. Md. April 25.-Un-
easiness is felt here for the Southern
BAPTIST missionaries now in Mexico. OF
the 90 missions with regular lines Of
work in that country IS have already
returned home. The other II have
not been heard from since the United
States made it's demand upon Huerta
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27

You must clean the stomach and
bowels. purify the blood. each spring
cumulations in your blood and sys-
tenn. Drive them out. clean up the
stomach and bowels-take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. a leading sprng
remedy-tonic. 35c Tea or Tablets.
Tallman & Co.-AdY.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
Cosy.

Monday and Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs
John I. Chichk. America sgreatest
laugh producers. In one of the bes,
laughing acts we have had. Milton
and Moore, singing and musical act
'The Return of Cal Clawson Two
reel Reliance.
David Gray's Estate. American.
Up and Down. Comedy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27

Coos county will erect a $25, 900
exhibit building and display at the
Panama exposition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-27
MARTIAL LAW IS IN
EFFECT AT VERA CRUZ
ADMIRAL FLETCHER ESTABLISH.
Es MEANS FOR GOVERNING
THE CITY.

Mexican Officials VIII BE Given OPP
por1unity to Return to Their Posts
schools Will Reopcn-Americans
Are Instructed 10 Leave the City at
gOpcc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-25

There are many like cases, but what's
the use of talking to a man who comes
with SUCH rot as this, who is actuated
by some unknown motive in opposing
me. There are some people so jeal-
Gus, that they would rather lose n
dollar than see another make one.
From all such may we be delivered.
Now gentlemen, if you want an
open town, where vice is licensed,
where the employees run the coun-
ell. and the aldermen are afraid to
do their duty, where the blind tiger is
allowed to go at large with its awful
dcbauChCry, do not vote for me. |
do not believe the ten commandments
and golden rule arc obsolete, and if
elected | expect to act on my own
judgment anP do what consider for
the best interest of all of our people,
and whether elected or not, you will
always find me drawing the traces
tight, in the interest Of the city's good.
! have served you for the past two
year, have attended all meetings,
possibly with one or two exceptions,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-25

when out Of town, have been honest
and fearless in the performance of the
duties intrusted to me. If l am not
reelected, it should be from failure
to perform my duty, and if there be
such charges they should be made
known to me and now is the time to
do it. And in conclusion, I am on
the council now, standing for re-elec-
ton. / have nothing against my
friend and opponent, Mr.. Levy. YOU
know him possibly as we'll or better
than you do me. He has been here
Tor many years and hope may be for
many more. He aspires to the DO
sition which l now hold. It's up to
you to say which one will be elected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-25
GcOrgia'S First Bale.

savannah, Ca, July 1.-THE first
hale or Georgia cotton was sold at auc-
ton In front OF the cotton exchange
mere today. 1t was graded middling
and bought by G.. Gabhart at Is cents.
1T Is the earliest first bale ever receiv-
ed in Savannah.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-25
ANNOUNCE VIEWS
MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED
CITIZENS HEAR CITY CANDI-
DATES SPEAK.

Meeting Was Largely Attended ana
People Gave Speakers Attentive
Hcaring-C. q. Rowland, Running
&C Request or Friends, Tells What
He Has Done During Past Two
Years, Especially I'm Saving I'm Wa
ter Dcpartmcnt-Says He Docs not
Want Office if People do Not En-
dorse His vicws-GcO. ID. Levy for
Uniform Enforcement OF All Laws
and Giving City Manager Plan of
Government o Better SliOw-Isotl,
Literally Applaudcd.