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The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Miss Lena Secrist entertained the
Spoon club on Thursday night of last
week. The evening was well enjoyed
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

DR.. ]. E. Mcconnell was an east
bound passenger Wednesday morning
for the state metropolis where he had
business demanding personal atten-
ton.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

The Rebekahs and a number of their
friends spent a pleasant evening at
the lodge rooms last Thursday night.
A feature of the evening was a guess
ing contest in which each one present
represented the title of song. A
program of music and readings was
given after which the ladies opened
well filled lunch boxes and made a
spread which was greatly enjoyed by
everyone present
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Recent letters from Ex-senator
George Stephan state that he and
his wife who have passed the winter
at and near Miami. Florida. will leave
for home inside the next few weeks
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

W. r. Gale of this city is the owner
of a new Bull tractor and is prepared
to take contracts for plowing, tree
pulling. street and road grading and
all other kinds of work in this line.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

The board of county commissioners
completed the work of the spring ses-
sion Monday. The proceedings of that
session will be published in Indepen-
dent next week.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Both. Mrs. Mccarthy and Mrs Mar
tin. have been reported on the sick list
in Denver. Each are now improving.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Geo. w. Nelson, of the Camp Bird
mine, at Ouray. spent last week and a
part of this in Delta, receiving medi-
cal attention.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Presbyterian Guild met yesterday
with Mrs. H. E. Tyler, on Dodge.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

About fifteen members OF the Sun
day School class of Miss Julia Jones
gave that young lady a delightful
surprise Tuesday evening by taking
a hay-rack ride out to the residence
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. c.
Jones. where they helped their host
ess spend one of the most pleasurable
well as her parents. express their
appreciation of the visit and the en-
joyable evening afforded them.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Miss Sibyl l. Mather. a young lady
born and raised in the Uncompahgre
valley, who now resides with her par
ents in Los Angeles, California. has
lust been elected queen at the big
exposition at San Francisco. Miss
Mather is head of the information bu-
reau at the Pacific Electric depot in
Los Angeles and is said to be very
popular with the people of that city.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Hick have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Byram Luce in
Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

McMurray and Briney, real estate
and insurance. 524 Main street. Both
phones.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

c. c. Border. of North Delta, was an
outgoing passenger last Monday for
Gunnison on few days visit to his
sister. Mrs. Elden Hauser.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Clarence Mower has just become the
owner of a fine new Buick touring
car, having made the purchase on a
recent trip to Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Mrs. K. S. Kelso will go to Califor-
mia at the close of the school season,
to spend the summer
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Painters and decorators have great.
ly frightened and beautified the in.
terror of the Osborne-Williamso Drug
company's store the past week
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

James Zaninetti was a visitor at
Somerset the latter part of last week.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

o. ]. Stone, superintendent of the
Coop. was in Delta yesterday from
Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Mrs Howard Fletcher came in last
Monday morning from her home in
Grand Junction for few days bust
ness and pleasure trip.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16
LOCAL AND Personal,

Linn Luce is visiting his brother.
Byram and family at Paonia, this
week
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Mr.. Turner of Turner and Huntley,
who has been seriously i'll, is now able
to be out a little
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Miss Nell Nutter is expected home
from Salida soon, where she has un-
derwent an operation at the Red Cross
hospital.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Newman, the piano man, spent part
of the week in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

R. A King was an eastbound pas
ing.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

F. c. Schmidt has bought the shoe
flee, from Mr.. Harrison.
The Delta independent., 1915-04-16

Miss Burns. of Paonia, was a visitor
this week with Mrs. Mack Davis. in
Delta.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
INDIAN WAR VETERAN DIES
At FREEWATER; AGE WAS 80
j. W. BELLIEU FIRST CROSSED
PLAINS To WALLA WALLA
IN 1874.

J J. W. Bellieu, pioneer Of Umatilla
county and Indian war veteran. died
Saturday evening at his home in Free.
water. according to word brought
here today by mis- granddaughter Mrs
c. B. Boylan of Freewater and Mrs
Frank c. Eifert of Walla Walla
Dropsy was TIE cause Of his death.
He was IS years old.
Deceased first crossed the plains to
Walla Walla in 1874 and subsequently,
crossed eight other times with OK or
horse team. He acted as scout for
the army and had many narrow es-
capes among the Indians. He was a
friend Of Marcus Whitman, the mis-
sionary. and with a company of SOL
diers reached the Waillatpd missiol
the day after the terrible massacre.
He helped at the burial of the mar
tyrs.
For many years he lived in the
Walla Walla valley, farming most OF
the time Until a short time ago he
was in perfect health, this summer
having built two houses. one at state
Line and the other, a log cabin, In
the mountains, doing all the labor
himself
He is survived by two daughters
Mrs. n. J. Hudson of Freewater and
Mrs. ollie Budley of Cosmopolis, wn.
Six grandchildren and Is great.
grandchildren also survive him. The
funeral was held yesterday afternoon
a, ESQ at the Federated church Of
Freewater and the battleflag under
which he fought many times was used
az the grave.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
All Candidates in
City Election Are
Ready for Ballot
PETITIONS FILED so THEIR
NAMES WILL GO ON IN
DECEMBER.

The ticket for the city election on
December 8 may now be printed and
electors can begin to determine the
candidates who will receive their sup
port. The time for filing nominating
petitions has now passed and, anyone
else desiring TO enter a race for Of
flee, must suffer the handicap OF hav-
ing his name written in by his
friends.
As a result Of the petitions the
ballot will read something like this
For Mayor-James A. Best, John
z. Montgomery.
For Treasurer-Lee Moorhouse.
For Councilman, First Ward--Man-
uel Friedly, r. f. Kirkpatrick.
For Councilman, Second Ward
4. II. Cox, w. w. Edmisten; f, NJ.
Oliver, II. ]. Taylor.
For Councilman. Third Ward
Ralph Folsom, A. ], owen.
For Councilman, Fourth Ward
Chas. A. Cole, Lee McAtee, Claude
E. Penland.
For Water Commissioners (vote
for threel--W. II. Mccormack, c.
p. Strain, V. stroble.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
Former Local Man
Tells of Life in
British Trenches
TROOPER DEsCRIBEs HOW GER
MANS ATTEMPTED TO CAP
TURE PART OF LINE.

An interesting account Of fifteen
days in the trenches at the western
fighting front in Europe was written
by Trooper Will Darby. formerly OF
this city. to the Vancouver Daily Pro-
vince and a copy Of that paper has
Iust been received by James Body, a
close friend Of Darby. Darby de-
gcribes the engagement as follows:
We had been in the trenches
about 5 days when. about o'clock
in the morning, the Germans started
"a concentrated artillery fire. Within
half an hour a regular inferno Of
shell and shrapnel fell inside, killing
one man instantly. Luckily, the rest
OF Us, lying flat, only sustained a few
scratches. The explosion was awful.
/ thought my head was blown in.
ran my hands over myself but founo
was alright. Then we all rushed
cut dropped in the first vacant
part Of the trench / could see, where
laid flat in the bottom all that day.
In the midst of the shelling, the Ger
mans tried to advance under cover Of
their fire. They were beaten back
again and again. Our fellows held
on like lions. We lost most Of our
officers killed or wounded. A more
gallant lot of gentlemen could not
be found. When the British regi-
ment came to support us they were
the proper sample of the British bull.
dog breed. They calmly jumped in
amongst US. set their Mako guns.
handed us cigarettes, simply told US
they were a little out of wind as they
had had quite a run. We gave them
a cheer as they came up. Early next
morning we were relieved"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
PLAN is TO BALK FINE.
Local Option ViolatOr Would Serve
Rather Than Pay

VANCOUVER. Wash, Nov. s.
Rather than pay a fine OF s16l in
eluding costs imposed for violating
the local option law Honely r.
stultz Of Vancouver, has decided TO
serve out the time in the county jail
and presented himself TO begin sem
tence He is OF the opinion that as
times are somewhat depressed, he will
have the $l6t when he passes his
sentence in jail, as ne will be allowed
SO day for each day ne serves.
However there may be a question
about his being able to do this. The
sentence was 10 days in Jail and 500
cash fine, or $3.50 fine, with no time
In jail
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
LINER WITH OVER
400 PASSENGERS
Is AFIRE AT SEA

NEW YORK. Nov. S.-The French
liner Roohambeau, with 42t passen
gers and l5O crew aboard, is afirc at
sea this afternoon. according 10 a
wireless from Captain Julian The
fire is in a reserve bunker. caused by
spontaneous combustion, but il is
not believed there is danger. the
captain reported II the fire is un-
controlled the vessel viii so to Hal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

flax It left New York saturdag for
Bordeaux Thirty Americans are
aboard.
The French 'Irer IA ToYuue took
fire ms teriousy ONE months ago
and several arrest, of spies followed
THE Roehambeau carries % large avn
cunt Of muuition. sul other saV.
plies
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
DRINKING OF MILK URGED.
Dairy Council Compares Present Use
With Liquor Consumption.

CHICAGO. Nov. S.-A country
wide educational campaign 20 cost
s150.000 for the purpose of teaching
the public to use milk as means OF
decreasing the cost of living and for
the improvement Of health was au-
thorized by the National Dairy Coun.
ell at its annual session here.
Per capita consumption Of milk, It
was said. was S5.92 each year az
cents a quart. that of liquors $50 and
soft drinks and candy. f45e.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

County Clerk Frank SAILING this
morning completed the making Of
the county budget. as decided upon
tentatively by the county court and
a meeting will be held ON Dee 1t
the court house to hear ouy TAXPAYER
FOR or aea.ust the proposed leyN TIN.
total nf the estimates OF the count.
court is q Htle less than $500 HHN H"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

Detention of ships while evil
denee of ultimate destination is
sought, and charging Of port
costs to owners regarded as un-
generous as well as Illegal
Britain accused Of misconcep-
ton of American policy during
civil war.
Examination Of every package
in cargo declared unnecessary TO
determine If it is contraband.
Great Britain failed to prove
that burden of proof of neutral
ity of cargo can rightly be plac-
ed on owner.
Attention directed TO admitted
increase in British exports and
re-exports to neutral countries
against which blockade is de-
clared, so far as American goods
are concerned, British trade thus
greatly benefiting at cost to Uni
ted States interests. Decisions
cited to show that blockade must
apply to ships Of all nations
British charge that neutrals
re-export TO Brltains enemies
goods received from America is
regarded as matter in which
Americans cannot pe held to ac-
count.
Efforts of Britain to dlstin-
guish neutral from enemy trade
declared unsuccessful.
Previous leniencyr of United
States based on ''misconceptlon
of intentions of British govern
ment.
Declaration of Paris cited In
contention that the effectiveness
of blockade is "manifestly
question OF fact"
Realization by Britain that
blockade is ineffective, is intl-
mated
Of the European war declare
hat the so-called blockade institute
~ the allies against enemy cour
Continued on pagt fvel
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
100000 Estimate of County
Expenses; State Tax is Not
Included; Budget is Finished

this does not include um8uils cots
tvs share of ,he state tax Jusf aha,
this ltem will be vll uut l. HuaaH
for several weoha
Il m5y be necessary flr thr f.4rt -
shave some of the eHtmaIea .1 order
ts bring -he lows doeu fl tHr at pat
eaaH Ia.HHass n.rr fHe Hrf Ie -
.H.I ar fN. Bingham t#
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

Brooklyn, once known as the CITY
of Churches" and which even now
that it has a population of nearly
100000 merits the title, has just
opened the largest and costliest Y.
NJ. c. A. building in the world. It
has front OF 1872 feet on Hanson
Place, street near the busiest cen
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
United States Says Allied
Blockade of Enemy's Coast
is Illegal and IndefensibIe
summary Of Note.

Blockade declared ineffective,
Illegal and indefensible.
America not to submit to cur
tailment OF neutral rights or SUI
fer further with complacence.
Policy Of expedlency, rather
than observance Of accepted rule
OF international conduct, pro-
tested. British contention in this
respect during civil war, cited.
United States "unhesltatingly
assumes" the task OF champion
ing neutral rights and will devote
energies to exercising impartial
attitude.
Judicial means offered for re-
paration regarded as defective, in
violation Of laws Of nations, de-
structive to American trade and
cause suspicion and concern.
Curtailment Of neutral rights
declared admittedly retaliatory
and intended to punish Great
Britain's enemies for alleged IL
legalitles.
American attitude toward
"lawless conduct" OF belligerents
declared to have sanction of civ
ilzed world,
Maintenance OF neutral rights
declared of highest importance
to present and future
Protest made only after many
months had passed since Britain
promised not to infringe unjusti-
fiably on American rights had
proved unavalling.
Apprehension expressed that II
British policy Is not curtailed
American trade may suffer fur
theT.
Increase In American exports
to neutrals due to dlmlnution ~
trade European neutrals had
with nations now at war.
WASHINGTON. Nov S.--The uni
ed states in It's latest note to Grea
}ritain made public here covorln
xhaustiyely British interference
With American trade since the be
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
Mrs. Hills Father Hurt.

MARENGO. H., Nov S.-R. NJ.
Patrick, president Of the First Ma
tional Bank Of Marengo and father-in-
law of the Rev. Newell Dwight Hills,
of Brooklyn. was perhaps fatally in
jured here when knocked down BY an
automobile Mr. Patrick is S5 years
old.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Directors
Of the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany which is controlled by the
Southern Pacific company, ordered
a distribution Of S25 a share, pay
able to stockholders on December Is.
This distribution follows a recent
reduction Of the company's capital
stock from $4,000. 600 to $1,000. 600.
on its abandonment or the trans-Pa-
cifle trade and sale Of It's vessels in
that branch OF the service.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
England Resents the Attitude Taken
by United States Government in
Protest Against Blockade.
BITTER FEELING is SHOWN
Popular View Is That President Con.
sidered the "Hyphenated American
Vote When He Penned Note -
Newspapers Refer 20 Harsh
Wording Of the Message IOm
U. S.

LONDON, Nov. S-England is re-
sentful Of the presidents tone in the
note of protest against the British
blockade and British interference in
neutral trade The man in the
street" however, is more outspoken
than the newspapers. The latter, in
defending the blockade, deplored the
harsh wording of the message,
though carefully explaining that no
serious trouble is expected. They
apepared hurt, rather than angry.
individuals, however, are extremely
bitter The popular view was the
president had the "Hyphenated Am.
erican vote" in mind when he sent
the protest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

ter. It Is thirteen stories high and
contains living space in its $40 rooms
for $40 young men. The building
cost Sl,5OO,OOO, and it is known as
the Clarence f. Smith Memorial, be-
cause Mrs. WilHam van Rensselaer,
Smith Of one of the oldest New York
families gave S5Q0OOO in commemor-
alton of her son.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

Vice Consul Caspar L. Dreier Of
Singapore, notes that cocoanut plant
ing is rapidly coming into promi-
nence as a stable rather than a sub
sidiary industry throughout British
North Borneo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
NEWS SU NJ MARY

General.
Tone of Wilson note Is not liked in
England.
Allied troops arc defeated In the
Balkans.
French liner is afirc at sea.
Local.
PCndlctOn trooper at battle front
writes viyidly OF engagement,
County budget Is complctCd; csti-
mate fixed little below $780, 900.
All of city candidates have now
filed.
Swlndling mine operator, who opcr-
atcd here. must go To pen.
Pioneer Indian fighter passes away,
Pcudlcton high team wins stocl,
Judging contest nj HcrmiStOu
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

An Austrian countess has contrib
uted 5000 cork legs 10 wounded SOL
diers Jean de Reszke the famous
tenor. has given $4,000 cigarettes to
the wounded allies
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

NEW YORK, Nov S.--Two hun.
dred dollars was paid for kiss from
the lips Of pretty Mile, Lillian Greuze
the most beautiful nurse in France
by fellow countryman on the
French liner Rochambeau. which has
just arrived in port. The money has
been turned over for the benefit OF
the orphans OF French dressmakers
who were killed at the front
She was passing one of the collec
ton bags az ship concert ON board
ard overheard a man remark That he
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

The bureau of mines maintains
six mlne-rescue stations, eight res
cue cars and one rescuue motor
truck
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
80 Cents Now Bid
for Portland Club

PORTLAND, Ore. Nov. S-(Spe.
cial At the Merchants Exchange
today, club, 90 bid. 9S IL asked;
hluestem. 81 bid, 95 asked.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

would gladly contribute 5000 to the
benefit II Mile Greuze would bestow
a kiss on him,
Done" she exclaimed as she heard
the remark Il am patriot I kiss
for France"
Th""eupon she delioatelv puckered
her lips for the 5000 kiss. It was gal
lantly bestowed and the money was
paid In the presence of mary app
Waudiug witnesses. The recipient ~
the kiss said that it Was ueHth an he
paid for it and more toe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

LIVERPOOL, Nov 5-Wheat-
spot No. Manitoba lis 4 led; No
3. lis 8 l-2d: No. > hard winter old.
l2s 8 l-2d; No. . Chicago, new, lis
I'd.
In American terms the Liverpool
top price is Sis As per bushel,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
RECENTLYNAMED
CABINET FACING
SERIOUS CRISIS
6recisn Government May Have to
Deal With Revolution as Result
of Situation Over War.
FORMER PREMIER IN FAVOR
Venizel0s and Followers Hold Con-
ference 10 Consider Attitude To be
Taken Toward New Cabinet-upoa
Their Decision win Hang Course
Of Future Greek Events.

ATHENS, Nov. s.-War or reYolu-
ton in Greece may depend upon 3
meeting between former Premier
venizelos and his followers which IL
in progress here They considered
the war party's attitude toward the
new cabinet.
In the meantime, supporters OF the
king are hopeful they will decide to
give the new ministry, with It's pro-
ally leader. a trial should the de-
eision be to reject the ministry, an
alarming crisis may be precipi.atei.
LONDON, Nov. s-The newly
named Greek cabinet has begun al
ready to show symptoms OF collapse.
NJ. Michelinkis, selected as minister
Of public instruction, has refused the
portfolio. This is taken to indicate
the determination Of the war party
to dictate Greek policies The new
cabinet is headed by NJ. Skouloudis
as premier AT the kings request.
he has reformed the body, retaining
all the zaimis ministry. except the
premier himself.
While Athens has not yet explain-
ed why Zaimis was eliminated IL Is
believed here that Venizelos convince
ed him he could make the post i'm
possible for Zaimis. though he agreed
to tolerate skouloudis on account Of
the latter's known friendship for the
allies Skouloudis announced thar
although he does not intend to throw
the army into the Balkans, his 1tti-
tude will be a very benevolent neu-
trality" toward the allies. Suaa a
position could not fail to appease
Yenizelos partially, in view Of his
open stand for the allies
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
ALLIED ARMY IS
REPULSED ALONG
BULGARIAN LINE
AngIO.FrenCh Forces Defeated AC.
COTding to BerIin-AuStrO Ger.
mans Take 5000 Prisoners.
CONSTANnNOPLE LINE OPEN
TeutOns Maintain That Direct Com
munlcatlons Can Now be Held With
Ottoman Capital but That Rail
Lines Must be Protected From
Enemy--Thls Is Tough Job.

BERLIN Nov. attaching the
Bulgarlans south OF Strumnitza, the
Anglo-French army has peen repuls-
ed heavily. Austro- German forces
have occupied Krujevac and taken
3060 prisoners, an official statement
announced German forces pressed
southwark in Serbia while the Bull
gars sought to affect a junction with
them From Germany's standpoint,
the Serbian campaign is completed,
and direct rail communication estab-
lished with Constantinople. All that
remains is TO protect the rail lines
from the allies, Germany recognized
that this is a real task.
II Is realized that soon the Anglo
French and the shattered serbians
will attack the German Serbian cam
paigners from the south Besides
landing at salonika. It is expected the
allies will debark shortly and possi-
bly, have already started to, at Kava-
la and Dedacheatch. The central al
lies must expect drives against the
railroad throughout the $50 mile line
in Serbia, Bulgaria and Turkey.
LONDON. Nov s.-German and
Bulgarian foremen viii not see Con-
stantinople's spires without making
their way through a sea Of blood. II
the plans Of the allies carry. Sweep
ing down upon them. TO aid the crush.
ed scrhians came new and larger
hordes Of allied troops following land.
inCs at Salonika and ovlona Alba
MIA. TOO, was said TO be a point OF de-
harkation. Though the Bulgarlans
triumphantly swept into Nish. there
10y opening the road to Constantine
pie. the Teutons and their allies still
faced terrific fighting along the Mon
tenegrin border and in northern and
eastern Serbia
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08
chicago.

CHICAGO. Nov. S.-(Special)-
the close today, Dec, $l.o3 is; MAY,
$l.04 Ia,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-08

PERRIN. Nov. S.-"Too late and
too mild" was the general tenor Of
criticism Of Americas note to Eng
land. 1t was conceded the president
had made ont an unassailahle case
Fault was found with the fact he did
not back it with a threat