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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

! crease the productivity OF her fields
her forests, her streams. and her fac
tories. now and in the future, deserves
Your enthusiastic attention: and all
that is bound around with petty traf-
Ticking or sectional antagonism mer-
its naught from YOU but disapproval
Especially l venture to recommend
that this legislature set a record for
brevity, particularly in the number OF
! laws passed. Nothing in the general
situation demands great activity in the
field of law-making. and assuredly
the popular frame OF mind presages
thankfulness for the least possible
new legislation. A short. sane session.
with a few good laws is at this time
infinitely preferable to lengthy as
sembly, replete with drastic changes
and burdened with many enactments
carelessly devised.
II does not seem to me entirely fit
ting that a governor just taking Of
flee should attempt any comprehen-
sive summary of the detailed conditi-
on of state affairs. His lack OF per-
sonal familiarity with the routine OF
the office naturally would make IL
prVumptuous for him to burden you
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
NEW LAW IS SPUR
TO NATURALIZATION

The new constitutional amendment
passed at the last election requiring
an alien born resident to be a natural
ized citizen in order to vote is driving
In many men who have lived in this
country for years but who have de-
layed completing their papers.
Yesterday Tom Robertson, man.
ager of the Farmers Union Grain
agency who came to this country from
Scotland in 1885 and took out his
first papers three years late. and Will
liam kupers, prominent farmer and
native of Germany who took out his
nrst papers in 1897, applied for fin
al papers and a few days ago Manuel
Pedro, prominent sheepman who came
over from Portugal years ago. did
likewise. James A. Best, member Of
the city water commission and a ma
tive of Canada, is among others who
have recently applied for final pa
pers. Before the law was passed alien
born residents who had taken out
their first papers had the privilege OF
voting and holding office providing
they had the other qualifications.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
FRENCH BELIEVED
TO Be UNABLE TO
HOLD TOWNS TAKEN
Considerable Anxiety is Felt at Paris
Over Situation Of Gallo Troops in
AIsace.
OFFENSIVE AGAIN PREMATURE
Germans Are Pouring ReInforcements
Into Province TO Attack Enemy's
Positions ut Steinbach and Cernay
War Office Maintains French
Are Holding Ground.

PARIS. Jan 12-Conslderable
anxiety regarding the situation in Al
SAGE is felt here. Since Friday no Of
flcial word has been received regard
ing the French operations Unoffi-
cial advices, however, assert the Ger
mans. heavily reinforced, are hurling
huge masses OF troops against the
French positions at Steinbach and
cernay.
Minister OF War Millerand insists
the French lines at both places have
been maintained in the face OF the
desperate assaults but does not make
any claims to additional gains. There
is fear in certain quarters that the
French offensive in the 'lost prov
ince" again has been premature and
cannot be maintained.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
IMPROVEMENTS ARE BEING
MADE At STATE HOSPITAL
NEFIIC TANK AND CRENIAroRI-
UNI NEARING COMPILE
TION.

Two improvements Of considerabI.
importance are now being completed
at the Eastern Oregon state hospital
"a septic tank and crematorium
Ihe septic tank IS being connected
with the institution today and II is
expected to have the crematorium
completed some time this month The
work In each case would have bean
completed before this had not the
weather been such for several weeks
as TO prohibit cement work.
The septic tank is located 600 fee,
west of the institution on the pIpe
line to the river When II Is connect
ed up all the sewage will go through
the tank and will thus become puri
fled before flowing to the river The
cost OF the septic tank will be ,2soo.
The crematorlum is located adjoin.
ing the engine room and the large
smoke stack will be used In connec.
ton with the plant.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
Or. M'FAUL CHOSEN
As COUNTY PHYSICIAN
LOCAL MAN WILL ALSO HOLD
POST AS COUNTY HEALTH
OFFICER,

Dr. d. J. McFaul is now county
physician as wen as county health Of
ficer and his selection to the former
position was one of the steps taken
by the new county court at its first
session yesterday He succeed DR.. H.
S. Garfield, who served as county ply
sician during the past four years.
Another candidate for the position
yesterday was DR. I, U. Temple.
AS county physician DR. McFaul
will have the medical work in con-
nection with the county hospital and
such other cases as come under the
care of the county, His duties as
health officer consist in keeping a
record of vital statistics and in quar-
antining contagious diseases outside
of Incorporated town.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
MOADELL MEASURE DEBATE
BEGINS IN HOUSE TODAY
GALLERIES ARE CROWDED AS
AMENDMENT MEASURE Is
CONSIDERED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-By a
vote OF 2O9 to 81 the house voted to
allow six hours debate on the Mondell
resolution proposing a constitutional
amendment providing for national
woman suffrage. The debate began
Immediately.
The galleries were crowded. Near
ly 200 representatives expressed the
Intention OF discussing the issue.
Mondell led the debate in favor OF
the resolution. Taylor OF Colorado
and volstead of Minnesota were the
principal supporters. Henry Of Texas
and Webb OF North Carolina are lead
ing the opposition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

is covered with German dead and
wounded. The French losses were
fewer, but were admittedly consider
able.
The statement reports violent fight
Ing north OF Beause Jour where the
Germans have attempted a general
advance. In face OF fierce assaults
the French are maintaining their po
sltions there.
There is heavy intermittent can
nonading from olse TO the sea, the
statement announced.
No word regarding operations In
Alsace was contained in the statement
and served to increase the uneaslness
In unofficial circles regarding Cen
eral Pau's offensive there.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
TOM KAY WINS OUT IN SUIT
OVERCOMMON SCHOOL FUNDS
STATE TREASURER is HELD
CUSTODIAN OF SECURITIES
BY THE COURT.

SALEM. Ore. Jan. 12-The SUI
preme court handed down a decision
in favor OF State Treasurer Kay in
the mandamus action brought by
Governor West and Secretary OF State
Olcott. members OF the state land
board. to compel Kay TO surrender
TO the clerk OF the state land board
notes and mortgages. taken by the
moard upon loans OF common school
funds and university and agricultural
college funds. aggregatlng nearly six
millions and the recrds. books and
papers in connection Herewith.
The court held the treasurer Is the
legal custodian OF the securities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
IWTHYCOMBE INAUGURATED GOVERNOR OF STATE
SIMPLE CEREMONIES MARK THE EVENT AT SALEM
ECONOMY IS KEYNOTE OF INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Paragraphs from Governors Address

reposed
1T existing for the
the h you here"
the development
session, infinitely
burdned with
caessly devised"
II
future should be guided
in the administration OF
probably
the dominant factor prediction pledges
that these practice"
You earnestly official
whom be placed the the properly
prohibition
will
-,f
be and Of
Of Of
Wise building
take and for
o a road fund.-"
To-day OF
and
markets which will profitable
ut
the final
for the training of hr n
"A consabulary
ent of the citizen diery that these
preparing themselves for
leve is easily within s
With the experience
careful development with safeguarding
situation reasonably satisfactory settlers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

PARIS. Jan. 12.-Fighting eQuallng
in intensity any in the present war
continues at solssons where the Ger
mans are redoublIng their efforts to
recapture the positions recently lost
20 the French. This announcement
was a feature OF the official war Of
flee statement this afternoon.
The possession Of the Solssons po-
sltions have given the French strong
advantage. II they continue to be
held they may be ued to cover oper-
ations OF minethrowers TO demolish
the main line OF the German defenses
extending around the base OF the
hills north OF Scissors
AS result OF the fighting. the
ground before the German positions
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
Rerlln Conrirms nrhtlnr

BERLIN, Jan, 12,-Confirmation of
the French announcement of severe
fighting at various points along the
western battle front, but claims of
success at some points where the
French claimed victory. was contain
ed in an official war office statement,
The statement declares there is an
engagement of minor Importance al
ong the Labasse canal In Alsace
south of Cernay, the French were de,
clared to have been repulsed with tre-
mondous losses. 1t was admitted the
French had returned to the assault
in this district, however.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

SALEM, Ore. Jan. 12.-With sim
pie ceremonies. DR.. James Witty
combe, republican, of Corvallis. was
inaugurated governor of Oregon to
succeed oswald West, democrat, this
afternoon.
The hall of representatives was
the scene of the inauguration. The
members of the legislature, and state
supreme court, besides friends OF the
outgoing and incoming chief execu-
tiyes were in attendance
The chief justice OF the supreme
court administered the oath Of office
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

The legislature was decidedly re.
publican in complexion. The houa.
consists OF 5s republicans and four
democrats, the senate twenty eight
republicans and two democrats.
One OF the principal laws to be
passed by the legislature this session
WIN De one providing penalties for
the violation of statewide prohibition.
which goes into effect January /
1916. =
The people at the election last No
vember voted to adopt prohihitIon
out iaiied to specify what punishment
should be meted out to vioIa,ors
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

The retiring governor delivered q
short address. which consisted main
ly Of a review of the achievements of
his administration.
The speaker Of the house then an
rounced the election. and introduced
DR.. withycombe. who delivered his
inaugural address. the keynote OF
which was economy without parsi-
mony.
The state legislature then conven-
ed. The first woman ever elected to
the Oregon legislature, Miss Marion
B, Towne, democrat of Jackson coun-
ty, was in her seat on the house side.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

Local.
DIR. McEaul named county physicl.
an and health officer.
Bootlcgger indicted by grand jury
and pleads guilty.
New law causes alien born citizens
to complete naturalization.
New ccptic tank and crcmatorium
completed at hospital
Funeral of Thomas Milarkey tomor-
row.
Mrs. Arthur Elliot dies suddenly.
Coyote chases young stoclxman 60
his ranch.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
Cruiser Strikes Mine.

LONDON, Jan. l2.-That the Ger.
man cruiser Bremen has put into
Wtlhelmshaven badly damaged. hav,
ing struck a mine in the North sea.
was the report In a Petrograd dis
patch TO the Star. 1t ls unconrlrmed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
NcutraI Terrltory Arrnnped.

WASHINGTON. Jan, 12,-wiring
from Naco, General Scott notified Sec
retary Garrison that the Villistas and
Carranzista commanders yesterday
signed an agreement to neutralize a
strip OF land along the Arizona border.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
AIlIes MAY Romhard.

VENICE, Jan. 12.-The Inhabitants
OF Trieste are in a panic. fearing
bombardment of the city by the
France-B British fleet in the Adriatic
Refugees arriving here say the in
dieations are the allies plan to shell
the city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
BURGESS APPOINTED MEMBER
OF SEVERAL COMMITTEES

SALEM. Ore. Jan i2-sen-
ator Burgess Jared Wen In com
mlttee appointments in the sen
, ate He was made chairman Of 4
The irrigation committee and
appointed d member of the fol- (
lowing other committees fed. Z
eral relations, Industries and
ways and means
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
War Cancels Boat Race.

LONDON. Jan. 12.-on account OF
the war conditions the historic OK
ford Cambridge boat race will not be
held this year. II was officially an
nounced
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. "a.
Jimmy Whalen, former Coast and
Northwestern league pitcher, died at
q hospital following an operation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
LEGISLATURE STARTS OFF WITH
A RUSH OF ECONOMY BILLS"

the speaker OF the house to receive
and prepare bills for the abolition and
consolidation of various offices and
commissions was introduced in the
senate by Senator Barrett.
SALEM, Ore, Jan. 12-Senator
Barrett introduced in the senate a
bill making amendments to the tax
laws. The bill provides for semi-an-
nual tax payments, May first and
November first. II the first half is
not paid when due It draws eight per
cent interest until November first
when the second half becomes due
II taxes are not paid by that date
the entire amount Is to draw twelve
per cent interest.
SALEM, Ore. Jan. 12.-Represen-
tative Anderson of The Dalles intro
duced his prohibition bill enforcing
the constitutional amendment order
ed by vote of the people
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
NEWS SUM MARY
General.

WithycOmbe inaugurated governor
of state.
French and Germans clash at Sois-
sons.
Rush of economy bills begins in
state Legislature.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12
Severe Fighting RACES at
SOissOns; Germans try
to Regain Positions Lost

Losses on Both Sides Reported to be Heavy,
Teutons Suffering More Than French, Accord
ing to Statement of Paris War Office-Heay
CannOnsding is Going on Between Disc and
the Sea-NO Statement of AIsace Condition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-12

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 12.-Eighteen
bills were introduced in the senate to-
day. There was rush Of economy
bills
The most important bill was one
by Senator Barrett, creating q de-
partment OF labor and consolidates
therein the office of labor commits
sioner and Industrial welfare COM
mission, Industrial accident commits
sion and the board OF inspectors OF
child labor The bill provides that
the head of the department shall be
two directors with an annual salary
OF $500.
The senate completed organization
with the announcement OF commit
tees. Six chairmanships went to
Multnomah county.
Twenty-slx bills were introduced in
the house. They covered almost
every subject from prohibition to
hay. There were numerous tax meas
ures and bills aimed at abuses In
commercial fishing
SALEM, ore. Jan. ia resolu-
ton providing for the appointment of
a special joint committee to consist
of three senator's, four representa-
tives, the president Of the senate and
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The East 0regonlan has the largest paid
circulation OF any paper In Oregon, east Of
Portland and over twice the circulation In
Pendleton OF any other newspaper
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Major Robert R. Jackson, who needs
no long introduction to the readers of
The Broad AK, for his past life is like
an open book, and can be easily read,
by those who run and read.
For years, he honestly and faith
fully served the people of this city, as
assistant superintendent at the Ar
mour Station, Chicago Postofice,
which was so far the highest and
most responsible position to be held
by any colored man in the Federal
service.
In 1912, Maj. Jackson, was elected
to the legislature of Illinois from the
third Senatorial district, carrying As
out of AZ white precincts and in that
session of the legislature, he accom-
plished much everlasting good, for
all the people of Illinois.
He was reelected in 1914, with
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greatly increased majority, running
far ahead in the white district of his
white opponents. His record, in both
the sessions of the legislature plain
ly speaks for itself. His memorable
speech before that body, against the
Birth of Nation, will live in the
hearts of his fellow citizens as long
as Illinois, is part of this Republic.
Maj. Jackson desires at this time to
state that he is a candidate for the
legislature from the third senatorial
district and that he has been so far
highly endorsed, by the Legislative
voters League and that when the time
comes, the majority of the best people
residing in that district regardless of
their race or color, will for the third
time, vote to Ireland him in the legisla-
ture at Springfield, Illinois.
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ROBERT RUSSIA MOTION AS
PREDICTED IN THESE COLUMNS
LAST WEEK CHOSEN AS THE
SUCCESSOR OF THE LATE BOOK
ER T. WASHINGTON.

The first of this week the committee
selected to choose successor to the
late Booker T. Washington as the
reigning head of Tuskegee Institute,
met in New York City and after look
ing over the field in a business like
manner finally decided to permit the
mantle of the former wizard of Tus-
kegee, to fall on the broad shoulders
of Major Robert Russo Motion, who
has been connected with the Hampton
Institute, Hampton, Va, for twenty
five years.
Maj. Motion is As years old and a
native of Virginia. In 1885 he en-
tered Hampton in the days when it
was under the direction of Gen. Arm
strong, its founder Coming into a
close touch with him as a student, he
later followed his advice and contin-
ued as teacher His theories in re-
gard to the education of the Negro
are similar to Booker Washington's
A statement given out by the COM
mittee after announcing the selection
of Major Motion follows:
"Since the meeting of the trustees
all the members of the committee
have made thorough investigation of
the subject in all its aspects and they
have concluded that, by the selection
made, the policies, aims, and attitude
of the institute will continue I'M
changed. They are assured this ap-
pointment will receive hearty coop
GRAFTON in every quarter"
The members of the committee were
Mr.. Seth Low, Mr.. Trumbull, Edgar A.
Bancroft Of Chicago, W. W. Campbell
Of Tuskegee and Victor H. Tulane,
Negro trustee of Montgomery, Ala.
Major Motion is of powerful build
and he is one Of the greatest plat
form orators in this country. He pos
sesses great tact and much personal
magnetism and he is proud of the fact
that he Is q full-blooded Negro and
that he can trace his ancestry direct
to African chiefs.
From time to time the readers Of
these columns win learn more of Ma
3or Notion and his work at Tuskegee
Institute.
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THE WIZARD OF TUsKEGEE

By King Jefferson.
Up from the soil of slavery
There sprang a prophet preaching
truth,
Who shaped the character of youth
For generations yet to be.
In Alabama's vineyard grew
A Moses, yea, a Pioneer,
Whose soul was pure as skies are
clear,
When stars peep from their vaulted
blue.
He drew an orbit to advance,
The pull of millions in distress,
Altar back in the wilderness
Of poverty and ignorance.
His speciality was not to spread,
The bubbles of forensic lore,
Nor ply the academic ore
Which burns an infant peoples head
But rather PROFOUND and preach,
The gospel of industrial art;
To educate the hand and heart
How to master things within their
reach.
No animus of racial rage
Within his bosom did abide,
Nor rumble forth. He lived and
died,
The peaceful hero of the age.
Woke he those backward sombre dens
Of inertia and set a pace,
Of firm progress which proved the
race,
The heirs of full fledged citizens.
o, Dixie, Zone of song and spree
Where mellow music melts the glen,
Among thy noted, gifted men;
Write high the name of Booker T.
Then forward push, support and boost
The great foundation and its plan,
Promoted by the ablest man,
The sunny south has yet produced.
May that prime force that guides the
earth,
To this neuclus add greater things.
So governors, presidents and kings,
Shall recognize the black mans worth.
Then he who rose from humblest
strain,
To build Tuskegee's famous school
And shaped the world a new schedule,
Shall not have lived and toiled in
vain.
The broad ax., 1915-12-25

Ex-President Of the University Society
Of Chicago and representing that So
ciety in the Sixth Annual Essay Con-
test won the gentleman's prize con-
sisting Of a gold watch and chain.
Some say that the Negro, himself,
is his greatest hinderance but let us
reason. We will all admit that the
Negro has advanced wonderfully for
the past fifty years. Therefore, since
he has advanced he has shown inclina-
lions to greater advances. Now, if you
want to drive through a narrow path
way would it appeal to human reason
ing that you would put something in
your own wayf
Mr.. j. A. Spingarn, chairman of the
board of directors of the National As
ISOLATION for the Advancement of Col
ored People, a man Of brains and
wealth, is giving his life to fight not
poverty, lack of unity, ignorance, or
lack OF opportunity but to fight preju-
dice, what he doubtless thinks is the
greatest hinderance to the advancement
Of the Negro in the United States.
Friends, have shown you that Pref
udice is the Greatest Hinderance to the
Advancement Of the Negro in the
United States Of America and now I
leave 1t to your honest, sincere and un-
prejudiced Judgment.
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JOHN W. FELToN's ESSAY DELIv-
ERED AT OIIVET BAPTIST
CHURCH.
Concluded from page 1.

disguise. The next is poverty, caused
first by his great difficulty in securing
a position, second, after securing the
position, he gets less pay for the same
work that the White man does and is
forced to pay more rent than the White
man and receives less conveniences.
The next is ignorance due to the fact
that in the South where he is in the
majority and prejudice reigns supreme,
his educational career is limited. The
next is lack of unity but if it were
not for the prejudice he would not have
to unite, for he is an American citizen
and if a German, Frenchman, italian
or Japanese has public place of bust
ness why should they not want the
patronage of the Negrof Why should
the Negro not patronize themi If a
Negro has a place of business why
should he not be patronized by themf
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NEWS ITEMS CONCERNING THE
APPoMATToX CLUB 3441 s. WA
BASH AVE.

Announcements - Informal dance,
Monday, Dec. 9th, 1915, 9 to II P. NJ.
Under direction of the entertain
ment committee, DR.. S. C. Dickerson,
chairman.
New Years Reception-Saturday,
Jan. LIST, 1916, 2 to SPIN. Wives of
the oficers-hostesses
Installation of officers Saturday
evening, Jan. sth, 1916. $1.OO per plate.
Reservations must be made not later
than January 5th.
Subscriptions payable in advance to
Steward or Secretary.
S. A. T. Watkins, President; D. A.
Secretary.
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Agents and Correspondents Wanted to Handle HE
BROAD AK Liberal Commissions to Live Agents.
Address Julius Taylor 6532 St. Lawrence Av Chicago
STEWART TO LECTURE
AT QUINN CHAPEL SUNDAY AT
TERNooN DECEMBER 26, TO
MEN ONLY,

whole Men or Fragments
which," is the subject of lecture to
be delivered Sunday afternoon Decem-
Der 26, at o'clock at Quinn Chapel A.
NJ. E. church, by Charles Stewart, A
NJ, D. D., the most noted newspaper
correspondent of our race in America,
as we'll as one of the best known men
in the country.
DR.. Stewart comes to Chicago to
spend Christmas with his family, and
has accepted an invitation from DR. j. G.
Anderson to speak to men. The lect-
ure will be helpful and should be
heard by a large crowd of men. 1t
was while attending the Financial
Board of the A. M. E. church last
Spring, that DR.. Anderson heard Mr..
Stewart at the Washington Y. M. c.
A., and has planned to have him speak
here.
Men who miss this lecture will miss
a rare treat.