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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
oVERCREDULOUS

NJT Of the war comes many
W strange things but Of all
the foolishness thus far
the English story " ghosts oT
angels flying TO their rescue is
about the limit.
The Rev Dr. r. +. Horton is
a distinguished English divine.
He is said TO have asserted re-
Gently that the angels Of heaven
were fighting with the English
troops.
Here is what he said in one
Of his Sunday sermons
There is a story repeated
by so many eyewitnesses, that
If anything can be established
by contemporary evidence, II is
established. Of the retreat from
Mons. A section Of the line
was in imminent peril and
seemed as If il must inevitably
be borne down and cut off. Our
men saw a company Of angels
interposed between them and
the German cavalry, and the
horses Of the Germans stam-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
DARWIN'S ADVICE ON
MARRIAGE

~ OST young people re-
JT spect Charles Darwin,
if they know anything
about him, as one Of the worlds
greatest leaders in modern sci
entific progress. And it may
be that some of them have
been told that he was atheisti-
cal in his leanings and hence
an unsafe guide in moral and
domestic relations. Here is a
delightful exerDt from his
Family Letters" collected by
his daughter and Just publish
ed in England. The quotation
is headed Notes on Matri-
mony." As to this institution,
he wrote:
Among the advantages are ::
Children (if it pleases GOd)
constant c 0 m p a Mon (and
friend in old age)-charms Of.
music, and female chit-chat. >"
Among the disadvantages ::
Terrible loss Of time; if many.
children, forced to gain ones
bread ; fighting about no so
ciety." But, he continues,
What is the use Of working
without sympathy from near
and dear friends? Who are
near and dear friends to the
old, except relatives?" And
his conclusion is: Ny God, it
is intolerable 10 think Of spend
ing ones whole life IKE neu-
ter bee-working, working,
and nothing after all. No, no );
won't do. Imagine living all.
ones days solitary in a smoky,
dirty London house. Only pic
ture 10 yourself a nice soft wife
on a sofa, with good fire and
book, and music perhaps; COM
pare this vision with the dingy
reality Of st. Marlboro street.
Marry, marry, marry.
It is pleasant 10 know that
Charles Darwin carried out his
own advice, with the happiest
results. His wife was a remark
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
GERMAN MILITARY EFFICIENCY

est Louis Post DispatchJ
With the German army's magnifi-
cent drive on the Russian lines sue
ceeding beyond expectation We may
credit the Kaiser's statement that ne
is "on the eve Of delivering a coup on
the Western front that win make an
Europe tremble."
When all the failures u Germany
TO accomplish precisely what was plan
ned at the opening Of the war are
listed there remains a superb record
of achievements which testify to the
skill Of German military command
ers and the courage devotion and ef-
hciency u the German army.
II Russian retreat is part Of Rus
sian strategy it is forced strategy. The
Germans have been able 70 deliver
staggering blows at will. II Russia
has not been crushed it is because the
task is too gigantic-the forces are
too great and the field Of operation
too wide for any available European
army to accomplish the feat But
with all her millions Of men and
length of line Russia go far has Just
been able to evade the deadly punch.
And this with the advantage Of allies
keeping a large part Of the German
forces busy.
on the Western front the British
and French have done little on land
except hold the German line Kitche-
ner's prediction that the war would
open in May was. verified by the Ger
mans not BY the allies Germany
opened the spring campaign and shai
kept 1t going.
That nothing decisive. unless the
Russian campaign proves to be so. has
been accomplished by Germany can
not be charged 10 lack Of military ef-
nency. but to the vast weight cf op-
posing forces on two fronts. That her
army has prevented decisive blow
from enemies on either front is in i'll
self a brilliant achievement.
The allies must do something far
beyond their past record or the war
Will end in a practical Germany VIC
tory II German diplomacy equaled
IN efficiency the German military the
end would be in sight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
HoNoRING THE FARMER
n HE Agricultural College
W of Utah recently con-
ferred the degree of mas

n HE Agricultural College
W of Utah recently con-
ferred the degree Of mas
ter farmer upon five citizens Of
that state. It is presumed
they are all men who have
been distinguished for success
in farming.
A Texas paper, the Abilene
Reporter, rejoices az this new
departure and says:
Doctors, lawyers. school
men, ministers, etc, have con-
ferred upon them honorary de-
/ grees and the farmer 50 far has
not received that recognition
that his service to the country
/ deserves. Wherever and when
ever a constructive man is
found tilling the soil in a way
to make two blades grow
where only one grew before he
should be sought out and hon
ored. His work should be
called to the attention of others
and his methods published to
the world. We say let the
schools Of Texas honor our
worthy men Of the soil by CON
ferring upon them the degree
Of master farmer, a degree, if
deserved. will rank with D. D.
Ii. D., or any of the rest Of
them, and Oftentimes he who
receives and wears the degree
Of master farmer well will re-
ceive not only the high regard
Of his neighbors and friends,
but he will receive the lasting
gratitude Of progressive men
everywhere"
There is some sense in this.
Why is not a man who is cele-
brated for success In farming
as well entitled to an honorary
degree as a noted lawyer, doc
tor or divine? 1t is true such
honors would not aid any at
harvest time and it is possible
some very capable farmers
might not care to be loaded
down with any degrees. But
from the standpoint of merit
the renowned farmer is as
much entitled to recognition as
are those Of any other profes-
sion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
CURPENT THINKING
soUNDER BANKING METHODS.

Christian sc,sncs MonRor.l
Comptroller o. the Currency John
sksiton Williams Is not 40 popular
slth banking men throughout the
United States as some % bis prede-
esssors have been. for he has q Wsy
o. Insisting that law shall be lived up
70 and that il shall be- imparualiy ex-
ecuted a majority of the tsnk Of
fclals agree With him and cooperate.
d minority dissent. and apparently ob-
point Is the reduction % oyerdra rs
from $4,000 8Q0 20 about ts,0GQ. GOO
during the clrTent year. The pressure
came from the comptroller and tho
cooperation came from the banks: and
the end Is not yet for there still re-
mains much % BE- done before both the
spirit and letter of the Law are met
Some notion Of what national banks
lose through a lax and careless sys-
tenn ~ control of this special phase
q their work may be gained from the
statement that. during the calendar
Years lsl--lsl4, il-0s.25+ had 90 be
charged OF as lost through failure 10
make good % persons OF corporations
trusted and aided By the banks. and
ANALYSIS u the losses section by Sec
ton shows that bankers generally are
deceived OF are too credllous mot To-
put it stronger. North and south.
East and West the loss falls and the
penalty is paid.
IT, challenge the trend toward lax.
ity and IT, compel "a t1u.ue up 81
standards was a distinct public SER
vice for which the comDtr0ue- should
get credit he had but % act. and
find that the reply was cordial. A
positive note being struck the banks
responded. Nor did the good done
stop with the banks Their depositors
have been taught lessons about then
duties and the metes and bounds Of
their privileges. This must be taken
into account in any attempt 10 APP
praise the extent u the reform which
the comptroller has brought auout.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
THEIR GIFT HORSE

n HERE appears to be sound
" reason for sentiment
against Walla Walla ef-
fort to prosecute people for
wading in Mill creek. From re-
ports received here it seems
the two girls now in jail have
done nothing more serious
than hundreds Of sportsmen
have done. They waded in the
stream.
If Walla Walla is to be fas-
tidious about its gift horse and
in addition ask Umatilla county
TO pay for policing the stream
and prosecuting yiolatOrs that
town will be going a trifle far.
The proper thing for Walla
Walla 70 do is TO extend its
pipe line farther toward the
source Of supply and thus in
sure uncOntaminated water.
II the city Of Walla Walla is
not able Of its own resources To
provide decent water for its
citizens then let the people Of
that place move 10 some good
town like Milton to live. If
they will do 50 the East Ore
gonian will guarantee that
ample water will be provided
for both drinking and bathing
purposes and that Milton will
meet It's obligations along this
line without any passing Of the
hat among neighboring states.
counties or communities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
HER BUSY DAY.

There's a delivery wagon driving
Up to our door. said Hubby. Been
shopping again"
Well I didn't have anything 10
do replied wifey, 30 / went down
~ WanacoOpers and listened 10 the
concert In their auditorium It was
Just splendid, too. After that ! went
up 10 the grocery department and
tried some new cereal they're demon
EtratinR. ! managed to get three
helpings, 10 ! didn't need to spend any
money for luncheon Then ! looked
a. the fashion parade and spent the
rest of the afternoon in the art gal
lery. After that didn't feel as u
] ought 10 leave the store without
buying anything. 50 ! had them send
me home a spool Of thread
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
THIS MA Y ENTERTAIN
POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL.

The Girl With Million Dollar Eyes
Has also wealth Of golden hair"
Her figure is capital prize,
Complexion velvet" righ and rare.
D. BAn"
Why don't some Romeo claim her
hand?
Her being single yet seems funny;
The fact is, she's an actress and
Those valuations mean stage money!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
THE BOOK OUGHT TO KNOW

DO YOU know my dear" asked the
young husband, there's something
wrong with the cake? It doesn't taste
right"
That is all YOUR imagination, an
swered the bride triumphantly, for
it saws in the cook book that it is de-
licious."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02

said why how is you, Mr. Jones
how is you? is glad 10 see you.
hasn't seen you since / waited on your
table when you all used to have a lit
tie game upstairs"
I'm afraid YOU are mistaken said
Smith very quickly My name isn't
Jones. You have the wrong man
'Nuff said, nuff said, smiled the
negro. with much bowling and scrap
ing. "Ah knows all right when to
keep nah mouf shet An knows all
right Mr. Jones"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02

HARBoR SPRINGS. Mich. July 80.
Miss Catherine Barker, heiress to
the $50. 900. 600 OF her father. the late
John Barker, car manufacturer. will
wed Howard Spaulding. Jr.. Of Chi
cago Yale graduate and son Of
Chicago jeweler. The wedding will
be celebrated at the country home Of
Miss Barker. situated in the exclusive
social summer colony here. Miss
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
LOTS or VARIETY.

why do you prefer a motor boat
to sail boat?'
IT'S more exciting In a sail boat
YOU face death by drowning only.
while in a motor boat you may drown,
you may be burned to a crisp by a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02

Barker is said to be the wealthiest
girl in the United States. She owns
the controlling interest in the Haskell
Barker Company, Of which her fiance
is an officer The couple have been
engaged for more than a year and
have furnished sumptuous apart
ment in Chicago where they viii
make their home Miss Barker. who
Is nineteen, has been attending school
in the east.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
PINE DIPLOMACY.

Smith and Jones look much alike
and are frequently taken FOR each
other. One day Smith was in a GER
tain big hotel and went into the din
ing room for dinner. The negro wait
er busily brushed of the crumbs and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02

gasoline explosion. or you may starve
to death when the engine breaks
down 10 miles from shore"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02

Truth may be stronger than fiction.
but the moving picture dramas have
gnt EN- both skinned.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02

able woman and his children
worthy 0f such pareBts.-St
Louis P0st-Dspatch.
-@eeae-s-ee
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02

Not where to go is the vacation
problem, but how 70 GO
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02
THE CHARM
OF MOTHERHOOD
Enhanced By Perfect Physi-
cal Health.

The experience Of Motherhoodis try
ing one to most women and marks dis
tinctly an epoch in their lives. Not one
woman in a hundred is prepared or un.
derstands how to properly care for her
self. Of course nearly every woman
nowadays has medical treatment at such
times, but many approach the expert
ence with an organism untitled for the
trial of strength, and when it 10 ever
her system has received shock from
which it is hard to recover. Following
right upon this comes the nervous strain
Of caring for the child, and distinct
change in the Eother results.
There is nothing more charming than
happy and healthy mother Of children,
and indeed childbirth under the right
conditions need be no hazard to ohealth or
beauty. The unexplainable thing is
that, with all the evidence of shattered
nerves and broken health resulting from
an unprepared condition, and with am
pie time in which to prepare, women
will persist in going blindly to the trial.
Every woman at this time should rely
upon Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, a most valuable tonic and
inyigorator Of the female organism.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-08-02

In many homes
once childless there
are now children be-
cause Of the fact
that Lydia E. Pink
hams v egetable
Compound m axes
WON en- norm al,
healthy and strong.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12
THE COTTON ESTIMATE.

The Department of Agriculture o.
the United States issued their final
cotton crop estimate Friday afternoon
ard striking figures were presented in
the report.
The cotton crop for the year 1915
was estimated at 11,161,000 bales,
which compares for the same period
last year with 16,134,93O bales; for
1913, 14,1564S bales, and 13,033,235
bales as the average total production,
exclusive of linters, for the five years,
1909-13.
The final official figures from the
government will be issued in March,
1916, by the Census Bureau when all
the reports of the ginners have been
received and compiled.
The 1915 crop for Georgia is esti-
mated at 100000 bales, in compari-
son with the crop of 12,718,037 bales
il 1914, and with the average produc-
ton for the five years 1909-13 or $685.
59S bales.
Something is responsible for these
radical fgures-and that something
marks new era in the progress and
growth of the Southern farmer.
The feecy staple will no longer be
he chain which has bound the farmer
to slavery-that is, if he profits by the
severe lesson which has been taught.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12
THE ENEMIES HERE.

At times the native-born and true
American contemplates if the land of
freedom is not a myth. Especially dur
ing the present time, is one led to
believe that the great structure of our
government being ased as a means for
tTeachery within our borders.
Munitions plants are being blown no
With a severe toll of human life, all
because our nation has been too len
lent in it's requirements for immigra-
ton and naturalization.
1t is realized that war with a mother
country is a severe test of patriotism,
but the amalgamation of the races
in the United States is presenting a
dangerous condition.
1t is generally believed that the
Teutonic governments have woven
web of spy-systems through the Unit
ed States which will prove dangerous
in coming days. In fact, some strange
action has already made it terror to
safety.
The hyphen has become despicable.
There can be no hyphen with a n
American
If the incidents which are appalling
the nation continue undated, it will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12
PROGRESSES IN SPITE OF WAR.

In spite of the war and hard times
the campaign against child labor made
progress in this country last year, ac-
cording to the annual report of Owen
r. Lovejoy, general secretary of the
National Child Labor committee, lust
published in the quarterly Child Labor
Bulletin. Twenty states legislated
against child labor last year, while
only five states defeated attempts to
improve their laws, and one passed a
distinctly reactionary act. Investiga
tions were carried on by the National
Child Labor committee in eighteen
states, and members of the commit
tees staff were present at the legisla-
tive sessions of nineteen states. The
committees exhibits were shown in
forty-nine cities and twenty-one states.
All these activities were made posi-
bile by the fact that II per cent. of the
members of the committee renewed
their subscriptions and almost 1000
nef members were secured. AS Mr.
Lovejoy puts it, "The persistence of our
contributing members at time when
other calls are urgent, and their de-
termination to see a salution of this
problem, are the most gratifying to the
success of our work"
The Child Labor Bulletin calls at
tcntion to the fact that the federal
child labor bill is the chief interest of
the committee this year and urges &C
tive support of the bill on the part OF
its members and friends. The Bulletin
contains besides the annual report an
article by Nathan William MasChes-
pey, of Chicago on the constitu-
! tionality of the federal child labor law
and a number of editorials on the work
III the committee
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12
WOMAN IN THE HOME.
(By Nina Chambers McKean.)

(By Nina Chambers McKean)
One of the paramount questions be-
fore the American people of today is ::
Woman's Place in the World. The
permanency of the social, economic
and religious institutions depends on
the proper solution of this problem.
Women are not satisfied with their
present lot, but are anxious to delve
and plunge into what she considers q
broader life. Would she not do more
for the moral uplift of humanity if she
would but recognize the place that
has been given her through all ages
That place is the home.
The home as we have known it, has
grown out of the need of a shelter for
the family.
The home-makers have always been
women, the care of the home and the
management Of household affairs have
Teen at all times in their hands. Can
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12
THE AMERICAS DAILY TIMEsREcoRDER

mean wave of resentment which will
prove far more serious than the pres
ent destruction of industries 1t will
mean violence in combating these
forces which are causing the incen-
Giary devils to destroy a nation which
IS attempting to uphold the equilib-
rum of the world
Resentment is fast growing, and the
little friendship which was had for the
Teutonic nations in America has
grown into a fearful hate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12
THE NEWSPAPER TALK

If there are any judges in Georgia
who are thinking of running for con-
gress or any other Office, why they
should resign from the bench before
becoming candidates. The two things
just won't mix-the judiciary and pol
itics-or at least they shouldn't mix
Darien Gazette.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12

you imagine place more sorrowful,
destitute and lonely than a so-callel
home void of a mother and home
maker? 1t is an immutable law of hu
man society that safety in every do
main of social life is dependent upon
safety and security of the home.
We sometimes think of politics being
an unfair game. We can imagine hun
bred things; yea, a thousand things,
run on a questionable basis, and still
We wonder why it is, and what is the
direct cause. 1t is a shame, neverthe-
less it is true that a majority of the
trouble starts in the home If the
homes were cleaner politics and the
many other phases of business would
be cleaner" Oh, if it were possible
to impress upon the mothers the great
significance of early home training.
Purifying and advancing our bust
ness interests, are as much concern to
women as to men. When we consider
that the home can be kept intact only
by well-trained men and women, it i.
expedient that the present fathers and
mothers have inculcated in them the
right principles.
We wonder why we have so many
bachelors. We wonder why the differ
ent clubs are so we'll supported; the
question is easily answered: Human
nature Graves satisfaction.
The great fault of the homes of to-
/ ct prepared for thing which they have
undertaken. The mother gives her
10y years of training and education in
college and technical schools, to for
tjfy him against all business difficult
ties, and to meet all problems fairly
and squarely, but what does she do
fer her girl? She shelters her from the
hard knocks of the world; she teaches
her to be social butterfly, and to De
queen of little shrine where men
may bow down and worship her as an
idol, too good even to gaze down upon.
(That is the proud mothers idea
Foolish motherl You have that to ov-
efcome; you must give your daughter
the education that will enable her 20
be useful, so that she in turn may give
the world the best of her ability. II
they finch las the multitude does
they are towards, and have made a
failure.
Only by treating home-making as al
honorable occupation, worthy of our
best thought and skill, can we bring
about better conditions of health and
happiness. Frances Willard says:
"The mission of the ideal woman is
to make the whole world home-like."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12

Really our sincere sympathy goes
to poor old man Andrew Carnegie.
Try as hard as he has to die poor, and
at very advanced age, he finds that
should taps sound for him now, he
would have to respond, still clinging
on to a measley little old twenty mil
lion dollars.-Brunswick News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12

The Marion County Patriot reminds
the folks that you should never belit-
tie the importance of the carrier boy
who delivers your paper every day. He
may be a bigger man than you are
some of these days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12

That's a good one which we just
read: What we have let us be thank
ful for What we haven't got and can't
get, let US think would make us miser-
able if we had it,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12

The Macon News says that Mark
Twain was the man who could not
tell what ladies wore to a dinner party
because he wouldn't look under the
table. Now, wasn't that Sam Jones
and he wouldn't look either. We are
not saying for ourselves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12

In quick step with the march OF
progress the Marion County Patriot,
published at Buena Vista, has Install
ed modern Linotype machine. Edi-
tor Weaver is issuing fine paper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-12

1t is as little as any one can wish
that Ford and his peace party will
meet with success, but from this dis
tance it certainly looks like a wild
goose chase. Ford knows a good deal
about running the automobile bust
Eess, but when it comes to running
Europe, we imagine that is much
different matter.-Bamberg Herald.