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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
Farmers Union Gathers
in Fourth AnnuGL Meeting

The Dalles-The fourth annual state
convention of the Farmers Educa-
tional and Cooperative Union opened
in this city the first of the week. with
State President J. D. Brown, Of Ar
lington, presiding. Mayor French well
coined the delegates at the opening
session, A. r. Shumway. Of Milton.
Or, responding. Other speakers were
Marcus J. Barroni, who is touring the
United States; ]. C. Lawrence, Of
Spokane, and President Grow, of the
Farmers Union of the state Of Wash
ington.
At one of the sessions Of the union,
DR.. Hector Macpherson, of the Oregon
Agricultural college, delivered an adj
dress on Marketing, " and Professor
Ralph D. Hetzel, of the Agricultural
college, spoke on Agricultural Ex-
tension" The business men enter
tanned the convention delegates at
banquet in the Vogt theater. Presi-
dent Kerr, of Oregon Agricultural col
lege, and Representative Sinnott were
the principal speakers.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
NOrthlUest's Best Poultry
N0lD on Exhibition

The pride of the Oregon poultry
farm is on exhibition in the Pittock
block, Portland, where the Oregon
Poultry & Pet Stock annual show
opened this week. From numberless
back yards chicken pens of city, town
and village. as we'll as from the big
poultry farms, fancy chickens and
cockerels of varying ages and colors
have come the large collection of
birds, to which has been added an ex-
hibit of pets, including pigeons and
rabbits.
The show this year includes 963
poultry birds, crate of ducks, four
pheasants, 1876 pigeons and 81 rabbits.
To make the show interesting to the
general public as well as to chicken
fanciers the officials arranged to have
all the judging done before the show
was formally opened. This makes it
possible for the spectators to know the
winners. In other details the show
has been made attractive. the display
of pets being lure to young and old
alike. The fancy pheasants, one of
which has tail feathers four feet three
inches long, are one of the many at
fractions.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11

Portland-At the annual meeting Of
the Oregon Cattle and Horse Raisers'
association In local hotel Wednesday
night, a bill was drafted which win be
presented at the coming session Of the
legislature providing for more rigid
inspection Of brands.
The measure provides that n brand
inspector shall be appointed and paid
by the association. and shall have full
legal authority TO make arrests and
seize stolen animals or 70 hold animals
suspected Of having been stolen. IL
will make II compulsory also for cattle
shippers TO fill out q certified state
ment giving the names, ages. sex and
lawful owners Of all animals shipped,
as well as the names Of the consignees-
A duplicate copy Of this statement
must accompany the shipment, IL the
measure is made a legal order, and at
the stockyards and gateways the brand
inspector previously referred to would
check up on the cattle or horses ship
ped. The certified statement must be
filed with the county inspector in the
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
President Wilson Promises
to GiUe Business q Rest

Washington, d. C.-President Will
son in his annual address to congress
Tuesday coupled with a defense Of the
country's military preparedness word
of assurance to business that it would
not be embarrassed by further legisla-
tion.
He said the trust and currency legi5-
lative program of his administration
virtually had been completed, leaving
no conjecture as to what was to fol-
low, and that there was clear and
firm road ahead on which honest men
might travel with perfect confidence.
For passage at this session the Pres
ident urged measures to meet the
changed conditions due to the Euro
pean war. particularly the government
ship purchase bill, measures to unlock
resources of the national domain and
to encourage improvement of naviga-
BILE waters for generation of power
and the bill already passed by the
house to give "a larger measure of
self-government to the people Of the
Philippines"
When he entered the house chamber,
where Vice President Marshall and
Speaker Clark president over joint
session of the house and senate, the
President was greeted with an uproar-
GUS ovation which continued several
minutes.
Throughout his address he frequent
ly was interrupted by applause, partic-
ularly from the Democratic side, DEM
onstrations of approval reaching
climax when, referring to recent agi-
tation over national defense, he de-
clared that the administration had
mot been negligent of national de-
fenses;" that the attitude of the gov
ernment would not be altered "be-
cause some among US are nervous and
and that q policy of defense
could easily and sensibly be agreed
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
CGnneTy Closes Season
With Excellent Record

Newberg-Friday, work at the New
berg Cooperative Growers associa-
tion was brought to q close after a
surprisingly successful run Of business
since June 9. The association was
formed last winter and its membership
includes nearly 400 persons, men and
women, chiefly fruitgrowers Of this
neighborhood. Some stock was taken
by business men Of the town.
Early in the season the management
of the Newberg cannery ordered .
qunatity Of Boston Marrowfat squash
seed for planting by the members Of
the association. An immense quantity
will be raised here for next years
handling. This year the cannery put
up between 400, 900 and 500. 900 cans
Of fruit and vegetables Of different
kinds, paying in excess Of $40, 900 for
the cans. Employment was given to
128 men and women.
The manager, ]. w. Chambers, came
here about four years ago from Penn
slyvania, where he had had q success
full business career. The secretary, A.
P. Wolcott, was formerly resident Of
Omaha, Neb.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
Couote Ritea AnimaLs.

La Grande-A coyote that ran wild
in the Starkey district in the south
west part of this county Wednesday
created considerable excitement in
that neighborhood. The animal sue
ceeded in biting three dogs and several
pigs. Two women only saved them
selves by fighting 1t off with clubs.
When killed by rancher, the animal
was writhing in convulsions on the ice
Of a small stream where it had gone
for water. The head of the beast was
shipped to the State health board for
examination.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
Steel Made Many Times
Stronger by Scientist

Chicago-The discovery of a revolu-
tionary method of treating steel by
which it is made several times the
strength of the present product was
annuonced before the National Acad-
emy of Sciences Wednesday by Pro-
fessor A. A. Nicholson, winner two
years ago of the Nobel prize for phys
ical research work.
Professor Nicholson explained the
new steel, which he said would revolu-
tionize warfare by making fortifica-
tions as well as ammunition many
time stronger than at present. The
new steel would advance peaceful prof.
ects, he said, by permitting the erec-
tion of skyscrapers to heights never yet
undertaken and the construction of
greater suspension bridges than have
heretofore been possible.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
U. S. ARTILLERY Ordered
Sent 10 Mexican Border

Warrington, d. C.-President VII.
son. after a brief diseussioni with biz
cabinet Wednesday. directed Secretary
Garrison 10 order sufficient troops "a
Naco. AriE.. TO handle any emer.
geneies that might arise there In con.
nection with tho firing across the
American border from Mexican terri
tory.
Secretary Garrison later announced
that be d..ordered Brigadier General
Tasker.H. Bliss TO start for Naco with
three batteries Of field artillery and
await further orders"
The secretary declined 10 discuss
what he termed ''the diplomatic side"
Of the case, referring inquirers TO the
State department. Secretary Bryan
had retired when the army orders be-
came public, but II Is known that this
action followed the exchange Of tele-
grams between the Federal govern
ment and Governor Hunt, Of Arizona,
In which the latter described the firing
from the Mexican factions across the
line as a serious menace 10 residents
Of Arizona.
II Is understood that when the tele-
grams from Governor Hunt were laid
before the cabinet, the President also
directed Secretary Bryan to transmit
a warning through American consuls
TO both Mexican factions fighting near
the boundary that firing into American
territory must be discontinued.
While the outcome Of such negotis-
tions as will be conducted through the
State department is awaited, the ar
tillery and cavalry of the American
army will stand guard ready to carry
out any orders which may develop
from the conference with the Mexican
chiefs.
The forces Of General Benjamin
Hill, loyal to Carranza, are ranged
close to the line, while those of Gov
ernor Maytorena, supposed TO be fol-
lower Of General Villa, but often re-
ported as independent Of his authority,
the attacking force.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
War Tax Question Is
Raised by State Official

for certificates and other state papers.
! feel certain that the state Is exempt.
At any rate ! have informed the man
ager Of the telephone company that the
corporation department will not pay
tax on long-distance telephone calls"
Assistant Attorney General Benja-
min, in an opinion asked by Insurance
Commissioner Ferguson, held that the
insurance agents and not the insurance
department would have to provide the
stamps, costing 10 cents each, under
the war tar measure, for each certii-
cate of authority issued by the insur-
ance department.
Attorney General Crawford was not
in the city. but James Crawford, first
assistant attorney general, said he be-
lieved that the state departments
would have to provide the war stamps
for certain legal documents.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11

Salem-Deelaring that congress had
no right to impose tax on state de-
partments, Corporation Commissioner
Watson has notified the Pacific Tele-
phone & Telegraph company that he
would not pay war tax Of one cent
on each long-distance telephone call Of
his department. The local agent noti-
fed Mr.. Watson and the heads Of other
departments that they would be ex-
pected to pay the telephone tax.
''The telephone tax will not amount
TO much" said Mr.. Watson, but !
am confident none Of the war tax can
be collected from departments Of the
state. Numerous decisions Of the
higher courts have said that congress
has no right to levy such tax against
state departments. It would mean
great deal Of money to the state II it
were compelled to provide all stamps
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
Turks Forced by y. S.
to Keep OLcR Peace

London - The Chronicle has pub
lished letter from Athens praising
the activity Of the American ambas-
sador, Henry Morgenthau, In Constan.
tinople on the night Of November ],
when the English colony was not al
lowed to leave the city.
The action Of the Turks caused .
panic among the British refugees, but
the American ambassador assured them
he would endeavor 10 get them away
next day. The refugees passed ter
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
Japan Mau Keep Prouince.

Tokio-Vice Admiral Rokuro Yas-
hiro, minister of marine, touching on
the war in speech in the diet, said:
"While the war in Europe endures,
the Japanese navy's duties will con-
tinue. In the meantime our feet, in
conjunction with an English fleet,
seeks the Germans in South American
waters" Baron Takaaki Kato, the
foreign minister, answering an inter-
pellation, said it had not been decided
whether Japan would return the cap
tured German base of Kiau Chau to
China
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11

rible night of anxiety and besides the
police were harsh and brutal.
The sights he saw made Ambassador
Morgenthau determine to make the
Turks respect his wishes. He formal.
ly advised the Turkish government
that unless the British colony was al
lowed to depart he would demand his
passports and take them all a. his pri-
vate guests on his special train.
The Turks. the letter says, had no
desire to fght the United States as
well as the allies. 90 they gave In, but
took revenge by assessing the refugees
IN arbitrary and Illegal tax Of from s5
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
Fund Sauino Suggested.

Salem Governor West, in his mes
sage to the legislature, will recon-
mend the repeal of all continuing ap-
preparations but those for educational
purposes, according to an announce
ment just issued. He opposes them,
he says, because they are not pruned
by legislatures, as are appropriations
made every two years, and, further,
because the legislature in making ap-
preparations for certain departments,
fails to take note of the continuing ap-
preparations. He, however, thinks the
educational institutions should remain.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
Wheat Area Is Lacre1sed.

Roseburg-O One-fourth more acreage
Is being planted to wheat in Douglas
county in expectation Of high prices
next autumn, due to European demand.
Instead Of planting other grains, some
are planting wheat. while others are
bringing new land into cultivation.
Buyers say that more hogs have besn
raised IN Douglas county this year
than at any time In the past.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
Railroad Plans Checked.

La Grande - The La Grande- Walla
Walla railroad has met seemingly In
surmountable obstacles in its efforts to
finance the project and the promoters
have given up the attempt, for the
time being at least. C. ]. Franklin.
one of the promoters, was in the city
recently. He said that the adverse
report presented by the committee at
Walla Walla had convinced the pro-
mUters that there was no prospects Of
success at this time.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11

to 500 each. The next day the colony
assembled at the station. Ambassador
Morgenthau was there and personally
supervised all the smallest details Of
the departure, even distributing candy
to the children before the train left.
Words can hardly express the graft
tude due him, the letter concludes.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11
lIlEnition Trims Rlorp Up.

Petrograd-Every man on board was
killed when two German military
trains laden with pyroxylin and shells
collided in the neighborhood of Kielce.
Tehre was terrible explosion and both
trains were completely destroyed.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11

London-"o "ostend is reported to be
on fire." says the Daily Chronicle, in
a dispatch from Dunkirk. cit Is be-
lieved that the conhagration was
caused either by q British lombard
ment or German incsndiaries. Z"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-11

Ny point is that the people OF the unlts'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
Soutb.,r uu.hinp ,york.

The Southern Railway will complete
the temporary bridge II Is construct
ing on Seventh street tomorrow. The
structure Is designed to carry the traf-
hc. including electric cars. while the
tunnel under the street is being en-
largcd.
The temporary bridge is construct
ed Of huge timbers set i'm the yards of
the Southern shops. II will he wide
enough for one ear track, and will
have Il roadway and sidewalk. both OF
which are elevated above the tracks.
The ear line has been laid, and con-
ncctionS with the main line to Forest
Hill Will he made this week AS soon
as this is completed the tunnel work
will begin.
The Southern plans to make the tun-
mel wide enough for four tracks 4
big concrete arch will be put I'm, and
when the work is completed Seventh
Street can be wilened to conform with
the rest of the thoroughfarc. giving
nm ample approach To the Free Bridge
from South Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
News OF wilIlnm.I,,,rx

W uc l lintS- DIS patch
:, WILLIAMSBURG. Va. June 21.-Aiann
LaSt Lodge. ~, +. * y. NJ. Of Provi-
dence Forge. will tender banquet to
its members and a number OF disiin.
Suished Masons on the night OF July
:! IN the Masonic hall mt that place.
Littleberry Huxall will &C; as toast
master and the following will be
among the Speakers: NJ. H. Barnes. "
O. Clark. Or Il. B. Davis. Langdon
Christian. IL t. Roam. j. II. Richnr,l.
son. by. George Iotts and r. E.IMount
castle. ""''
The James city Chapter. ,r,i,.d
daughters of the Confedcracv. viii
h"!u u lawn party at the home OF Mrs.
~. w NarSton on the night Of July
rms chapter was organized only
i Shor; ;imc ago. but is enthusiastic
anu H. doing patriotic work
y; [. Branch, the largest grower of
ir,Sh potatoes on the Peninsula, is div
eng ioriN barrels 20 the acre which
ne Is selling at the station for $3.50
a barrel NJ. Branch has over 200
acres planted TO pota>oe and IL his
Nirid ho!ds up his profits this year
WI! he large. other truckers report
from twenty to thirty barrels To the
acre. ~
l'owhatan Council No. lS43. Royal
Arcanum. held a meeting in the lodge
room last night. the attendance be-
ing one of the largest in recent wears
Grand Regent :. H. Sayre, OF IIampto ON.
and Past Grand Regent Howard Avery
OF Norfolk. were present and made adj
dresses y committee was appointed
10 arrange for an outing to be held
IN the near future for the benefit OF
Inc members and their friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
SOUTH RICHMOND
ANNEXATION DECREE IS
HAILED WITH PLEASURE
Suburbanites Are Plan
ming Big Demonstration in
Honor of Event.
DISCUSS PLANS THIS WEEK
Means Much for Woodland Heights,
Forest Hill, Swansboro and Oak
Grove to Come Into City-Firc and
Police Protection First.

Southside suburbanites are highly
pleased with the annexation decree
handed down yesterday by Judge Camp
bell. sitting in the Hcnrico Circuit
Court. Arrangements are already be-
ing made to celebrate the occasion in
some fitting manner. and gigantic
mass meeting will probably be held.
Prominent speakers will be engaged.
and great event is planned. Repre-
sentntires of various civic organiza =
ttons. both in South Richmond and i'm
the suburbs. will get together this
week to discuss plans. 1t has already
been suggested that the affair he held
in Forest Hin Park
The annexation of Woodland Heights.
Swansboro. Forest Hill and Oak Grove
to the city means much for South Rich
mond and much for the suburbs 1t
means that the small towns will event
ually gain sewerage, water and AIDE
quate fire and police protection. Should
there be no appeal, the last two items
Will come at once. while the other
systems will be extended as rapidly as
possible. Since consolidation South
Richmond has had more than $500,
600 spent in it, including the cost of
the new Mayo Bridge. and more money
is being spent every day In improve
mcnts
Under the annexation decree. the
city will pay Chesterfield County for
school buildings and It's pro rata share
of the Indebtedness of the county, in
GLIDING the school debt Of Manches-
ter District. Any school children now
attending school within the annexed
territory but living beyond the lines
as we'll AS those arriving at school age
will have the right to continue in the
schools without cost for five years
Water. sewer and gas mains must be
run into the annexed territory AS soon
as practicable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
WILL BE MORE LIBERAL
TO MILITARY OFFENDERS
New Policy la Treatment of Soldiers.
indicated by Wnr Department
Ord


" Orders.
washington. June 27.-Orders just
issued by the War Department indi-
cate Il new and more liberal policy
IN the treatment OF military Offenders
IL is provided that reviewing authori-
'leS IN approving sentences OF general
court-hiartial may, whenever the char
arter OF The onense for which the SEN
tence is imposed and the facts develop
ed by the evidence Indicate that there
~ pr1pability of reclaiming the sol
ul"r To honorable service, suspend. uu-
III tne soldiers release from contine-
in"nt the execution of that part of the
sentence providing for dishonorable
discharge. Should it subsequently, de-
Vclop that the soldiers retention in
the Scrvic" is not warranted, the au-
!nnrlty having general cour; tiaI
the soldier Is held will vacatc the or
der directing suspension OF that
part oi me sentence providing for dis
issue. :
The object in seeking the leyisla-
non on which the policy is based was
To further ;hc plan of giving soldiers
convicted of purely military offensey
an opportunity to reclaim themselves
ana gain restoration to the colors
through service in disciplinary com
rahleS. Reviewing authorities are i'm :
s;ructed to aid in the accomplishments
ni THIS object by discriminating action
in passing upon sentences It is de-
clared tina; members of a court-ma
tial may property recommends in IL com :
'nunication made separately, but for
Tarded I" the reviewing authority with
me record. thta sentence of dishonor-
all" discharc. bc suspended.
soldier who has been sentenced
t" dishnnorablc discharge and in whose
case the execution of the hishonor-
able discharge has been suspended will
ontinuc 10 d: carried ON the rolls of
ms orGaniaation; Soldiers so carried
viii be in addition to the authorized
strength
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28

Maple Camp. No. l5?. Woodmen OF
the World, will have a brunswick:
stew at Forest Hill Park on Tuesday
afternoon for the benefit OF the mem
bers. their wives and friends The af-
fair will begin at 4 o'clock and will
last unit, o'clock. There he three
legged races. sack races and other ath-
lctic events for men. and 4 pie-cat ting
contest for boys. Three prizes have
been offered for the best cakes eN-
hibitcd by women. Maple Camp is
one Of the strongest orders on the
Sou:Esidv. ard has grown from mem
Dcrship OF nifty to 80 III less than two
years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28

ment between the two WINGS the dele
cation was equally divided. This
agreement does not bind either side for
the support of amy candidate IN the
"iStrict convention, delegates going
unrestricted. Thirty-two delegates
were named. John w. Rekman was
elected chairman OF the Republicans
TO succeed E. {. Gannawny, and g. c.
Hurst was reelected chairman OF the
'roSressives. The county committees
we're made up OF one member from
each of the thirteen precincts I'm tho
county
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
DEATH IN rAmIs EXPLAINED.
"r" Edith W. Stewart Succuribs I,
ONcrluSt. nj N;lrInfi..


- iariS. June 1.-THE body Of Mrs
Edith Winship Stewart. wife of David
stewart. OF Baltimore, remained in the
inorIue to-day, awaiting the autopsy
ordered by the city physician after her
sudden death in hotel here Thurs
day night.
IL is understood there is no mystery
surrounding the death OF Mrs Stewart,
VINO IS believed to have Succumbed 10
an overdose OF Il narcotic she was ac-
customcd to- using To alleviate neu-
ralSia pains.
Mrs. stewart was a daughter Of Will
liam l'oblitZ. and was born in Balti-
more N 1878. She had lived in Paris
for several years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
nr-,:lrctcd Councillor.

WaVerly T. Canada was reelected
councillor of Select Council, Dauyh
tiers "f Liberty, at meeting held in
r'ratcrnM Hall on Friday night The
other officers elected were ~ follows:
Mrs Prudence Albright. associate coun-
cilor. Miss lionnic Parkinson. outside
guard: benjamin Johnson. inside guard: :
Mrs. s. a. Williamson. guide: Mrs. A.
u. Johnson. Nicc-councilor: Msr. Mag
gle J"tcr associate vice -councitor and
Miss Emma Turner. trustee