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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
MRS. JOHN M'GINA IS DEAD
HERE FROM HEART TROUBLE
WE'LL KNOWN WOMAN PASSES
AWAY SATURDAY NIGHT AT
FAMILY HOME.

Mrs. John McGInn. we'll known
resident of Pendleton. succumbed to
heart failure Saturday night. June L..
at 1880 o'clock at her residence. s19
Thompson street She had been Ill
for several months but not critically
so. The funeral will be held tomor-
row at 10 o'clock at st. Mary's Cath
olic church with Rev. Father Durgan
officiating
Deceased was born in Carthage.
New York. March 20, 1865. she was
married to Mr.. McGinn in 1852 and
came in the same year to Pendleton.
arriving here in March of that year.
This city had been her home continu-
ously since that time.
She is survived by her husband. a
daughter. Mrs. Ed. Johnson. a son
Herbert McGinn. and a nephew.
Charles vinier. all OF this city
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
Businessmen Unite
to Make the Local
ChaUtauqua Success
WEEK OF JUNE - SHOULD BE
IIVEST LOCAL RESIDENTS
HAVE SEEN.

Pendleton business men have unit
ed to make Pendleton Chautauqua
week a time Of unparalleled business
activity. according to an announce
ment given out today by the central
chautauqua committee. A. J. Meal
lister is acting as chairman Of the
committee.
"The committee has adopted the
slogan. 'Chautauqua Week Is Buying
Week. stated the chairman today.
Each live wire business man in the
city is behind the movement. Every
one is working in harmony and the
prospects for a period of unparalleled
prosperity in Pendleton look mighty
good. The week from June % to IS
should be one of the livest local resi-
dents have ever witnessed, Bargains
Of every type are to be presented by
the merchants. who are doing their
utmost to arrange attractive and nov
el productions"
"The various stores are to conduct
special advertising campaigns. Visit
ors will he attracted to Pendleton,
not only by the Chautaudua, but by
the excellent buying propensities as
well. This is a new venture for Pen
dleton merchants but they are all
certain of its success
business men when interviewed
concerning the movement were unan-
imous in their approval Of the pro-
iect. I'VE never have attempted such
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
FRAUDS COST GOVERNMENT
MORE THAN TWO MILLIONS
OLEOMARGINE DEALERS IN THE
TOLLS AFTER SECRET IN
EESTIG ALTON.

WASHINGTON. June IA. - 1t was
learned that oleomargine frauds. cost.
ing the government more than two
million dollars annually. have been
unelrthed A large number Of Sc
cret service operatives are on the case.
The government already has I'M
covered hundreds Of thousands OF
dollars from fraudulent dealers in
addition TO large court costs. OF this
sum. 5000. 00O has been recovered
from the Capital City dairy OF Colum-
bus. Ohio. Suits for $500. 600 more
are pending against the company.
This indicates the total suits through
out the country will run into the
millions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
GERMANY WILL Do
ALL IN POWER TO
PREVENT OUTBREAK
Optimism on all Sides Prevails in
Berlin Regarding Differences With
the United States.
REPLY WILL Be FRIENDLY
High Officials In German Government
Are Deeply Impressed by the Tone
Of wilson's RejOlnder and Every
thing WIN BE Done TO Answer In
the same Spirit.

BERLIN, June i4.-Everywhere
optimism was evident today regarding
the settlement of the controversy
with Germany and the United States
"The United states need not be
apprehenslve regarding Germany's re-
ply" said a high official in discussing
Wilson's latest note, 1--WE are deeply
impressed by the friendly tone Of the
note and certainly will do everything
10 reply In the same spirit. There
undoubtedly be a solution which both
countries can accept"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

WASHINGTON. June 14.-While
the president is awaiting the German
reply to the rejoinder, the state de-
partment will complete preparation
data for the proposed note to the al
lies protesting against interference
with neutral commerce through the
British order-in-council Acting
Counsellor Anderson has been inquir-
ing into the situation for weeks. His
records show that not only American
cargoes have been detained, although
destined TO neutral ports. but when
released the owners suffered losses
for which there is no chance Of COM
pensat.on II is not likely the note to
the allies will be finished until after
Germany's next communication has
been received and the submarine
question adjusted
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
138th Anniversary of the
American Flag is Observed
Today Throughout the Land

lodge to pay tribute to the flag each
year on June II. The exercises will
be open to the public, The program
will consist of the singing of "Ameri-
ca" Introductory exercises by the ex-
alted ruler and officers, a reading OF
the history Of the flag, a quartet Sc
lection, an altar service by the es-
quire and officers, the singing Of
AUD Lang syne' and 'The Star
spangled Banner" and the Elks' trib-
ute to the flag by Secretary Thomas
Fitz Gerald.
The flag day committee consists OF
c. S Cheshire, Charles Vinler and d.
B. Bailey
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
UNIDENTIFIED TUG BURNS
OFF THE VIRGINIA CAPES
CAPTAIN AND CREW ARE BE-
LIEVED TO HAVE MET
DEATH IN SEA.

WASHINGTON. June 14-An uni
IDENTIFIED tug is believed to have burn
ed off the Virginia capes. The cutter
Onandaga. which rushed to the res
cue, reported the wreck and return
ed today, The commander Of the
cutter declared he found no trace Of
the tug. The crew is believed 70
have jumped overheard and drowned
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
Gcrrnans ReneM Attacks.

PARIS, June l4,-Renewed Ger
man attacks have been launched
against Souchez. Powerful explosives
hurled against the French lines have
wrecked part OF the trenches north
of Sugar Mil, but the fighting con-
tinues with the result stln in doubt.
official dispatches stated
On the eastern ridge of the Lorette
Hills, the French have occupied a por
tion Of the German trenches, the COM
munique stated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

extricated from under his motorcycle
before men came running up. He
was taken at once to Pilot Rock
where Drs. Gilllland and spaulding
took charge of him. They found no
bones broken and reason to believe
there are no serious internal injuries.
The youth has been unconscious ex.
cept at short intervals ever since bur
messages from Pilot Rock are TO the
effect that the physicians expect a
recovery unless unexpected complica-
tions set in.
From all reports received no blame
is attached to the driver of the car
The young man had had the motor
cycle only a short time and was moi
thoroughly acquainted with it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

Today Is the 1Ssth anniversary OF
the birth of "old Glory" and It is
Flag Day all over the land. II was
on June II, 1877, that Betsy Ross
pleced together the red, white and
blue strips Of cloth into a pattern de-
stlned to become the symbol Of the
liberty OF a nation.
Flag Day in Pendleton Is being
observed not with any celebration but
flags have made their appearance
both in the business and residence
districts.
This evening the local lodge OF Elks
will hold exercises in observance OF
the day, II being a custom Of this
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
NEXT BRYAN STATEMENT TO
DISCUSS "GAUSELESS WAR;

WASHINGTON, June 14,--Tuesdal
or Wednesday Bryan will issue 9
statement on "The Causeless War
This was the word received from Bry.
an at old Point Comfort. He explain
ed the new statement would not dea
with his resignation but would dis
cuss the war "as 1t is" and "the way
out"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
-FOUR TO Il INCHES OF
Snow FALLS IN S. DAKOTA
UNCOMMONLY HEAVY FALL FOR
JUNE PRECEDED BY RAIN
AND WIND.

STURGIS, South Dakota, June IA.
From four TO ~ inches snow fell,
the latest heavy snowfall in many
years. For IL hours steady rain and
high wind preceded the fall,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
Relginns On Offensive

PARIS, June 14,-In Flanders, the
Belgians have assumed the offensive
near Dixmude, launching night attack
against the Germans, A Belgian bat.
talon crossed to the east bank Of the
User and drove the Germans back to-
ward Dixmude.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
1R.nn0 RIlssinns Cnnnre,i

BERLIN June 14-Sixteen thou
sand Russians were captured by Won
Mackenzen's Austro- German forces in
a series Of attacks west and north
west of Lemberg yesterday an Off
cial statement announced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

WASHINGTON. une 1.-THE su.
preme court denied application for 4
review of the case OF F. Drew Cami-
netti, who was convicted in California
Of violating the Mann white slave act.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

LONDON. June 1.-THE French
schooner Diamant was torpedoed and
sunk off Cornwall Sunday The crew
was rescued
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

TOCCOA. Georgia, June 14.-Sam
stephens, a negro accused of attacking
a white girl. was hanged to a tree by
mob
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

An electrical alarm for open win
dows has been perfected to give
warning in case of rain pelting into
the room.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
TRAFFIC St ~
IN Chicago nAEN
TRAINNEN STRIKE
Fourteen Thousand Employees Of
Electric Lines Walk Out Strike
breakers Being Used.
POLICE GUARDING CAR BARNS
Elevated Line Runs Few Cars From
North and South Sides But Most Of
the Citys Workers Are Compelled
to Walk-Strike Is Worst One in
History Of the City.

CHICAGO, June 14,-Chief Chief
Healy asked the city council to appro-
PIRATE $447,344 for salaries and
equipment for a thousand special dep
uties for so days to cope with the sit
uation growing out Of the car strike.
Armed guards stood on the platforms
of elevated trains when 15-minute
schedule was inaugurated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

ROME. June l4.--Baron Sonnino
minister Of foreign affairs addressed
a note to the neutral powers reafflrm-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
WOUNDED IN FIGHT
FOR NEGRO PRISONER

WINNSBORO, S. c.. June Il,
Sheriff Hood, six deputies and
number of citizens were
wounded in a desperate battle
} in front Of the court house when
} a mob sought to take a negro
prisoner from the sheriff and
lynch him. The negro was shot
} and killed by the mob after the
sheriff and his deputies sur
rendered him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
IncaI.

Robert Boylen seriously injured in
auto accident.
Judge Phelps hearing objections "a
water rights decree.
Mass meeting for Supt Landers
does not matcriallze.
Mrs. McGlnu passes away.
Flag Day observed this evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
NEWS SU N MARY

General.
Italians attack Goritz on three sides.
Germany will do all in her power
to prevent break with the United
States.
Wilson addresses thrOngs at capital
on occasion of Flag Day.
Traffic tied uD In Chicago because
of strike.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
w AR BULLETINS

ing the right of Italy to blockade tho
Adriatic sea.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

CHICAGO, June 14.-Chicago is in
the grip Of the worst transportation
tie-up in the history of the city. At
midnight IA, 600 motormen, conductors
and other employees of the elevated
and surface electric lines struck.
Hundreds of thousands OF business
men. shop girls, and other workers
walked, while others came in auto
mobiles, horse-drawn vesicles and jit-
ney buses. to work Nearly 1000 po-
licemen are on duty about the car
barns. At 10 o'clock elevated line Of
ficials began the operation of five car
trains on a Is minute schedule from
the north and south sides. The
first few trains were unmolested. The
surface cars are not yet being oper-
ated.
Company officials said their own
men are running the trains. Union
leaders say trains are being operated
by strikebreakers imported from the
east. Bitter feeling was evident am
ong the strikers when a carload of
strikebreakers arrived from Cincin-
natl during the morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
WHEAT MARKET
SHOWS WEAKNESS TO-DAY

= CHICAGO. June 1f-(spec-
= tal)-The wheat market today
= showed a decline Of several
= cents from the prices Saturday.
= At the close today the following
. quotations prevailed July.
= &t.O5 rs; Sept. 9L03 asked
= PORTLAND. ore. June tt
= Especial Portland wheat pri-
= ces today are. club. SIS cents.
= bluestem. 81 cents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14

CONTINUED on page eight)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-06-14
no ADVERTISERS.

The East Oregonlan has the largest paid
circulation Of any paper In Oregon, east OF
Portland, ard over twice the circulation ln
PendetOn on any other newspaper.
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09
RIFLE PIoMIKR
AlGoW1GS oUl0eoars

Charles L. Todd, former mayos u
Rifle and for the past twelve years the
pest master of that town, at S:l5 Tses-
Gay morning passed away at his hsur
after an illness of about two weeks,
death being due to neuralgia Of the
heart.
In the passing of C. L. Todd GsrfIsia
courty loses one of her best citizens ~
well as pioneer in the early develop
ment and the continued developnent
of all that is best in material thises
and at the same time that which con.
tributes to the best in the moral stsue.
ture Of the community in which he
lived.
Mr.. Todd settled on the Grand river
over thirty years ago at the spot which
afterwards became Rifle, for he was
there in advance Of the town althoueh
there was a small settlement At the
juncture of Rifle creek with the Graul
river. He opened the first store in tia,
country on the Eyre ranch east ii
town. He has developed and greatly
improved ranch property east of the
town although for many years he aA.l
his family have made their home in
the little town of which Mr.. Todd vas
called to serve rs mayor and in which
he was interested in every good move
ment looking to the advancement Of The
community, with which he has bsss
more or less identified.
In addition to his service rs MAYER
he served for several years IS pessi-
dent of the chamber of commerce sod
was for some time president of the 0ar-
field county chamber of commerce.
Mr.. Todd was about 65 years of aze
and has for many years been q pssnk
nent Odd Fellow and is one Of the eu1n-
inal members of the Methodist chuscA
being = trustee in the church At ~
time of his death. He is survived ~
his widow and four daughters, Afs.
John R. Munro of Rifle, Mrs. Richard
P. Luxen of Salt Lake City, Miss Ger
trude Todd who for several years has
served as her fathers deputy in she
Rifle postoffice, and Miss Thelna~
Todd, student in the Rifle Aixn
school,
The funeral was held at 2:3O Thurs-
day afternoon from the Rifle Methodist
church, the services at the grave bsisg
conducted by Book Cliff Lodge No. 81
1. o. o. F., of which Mr.. Todd had for
years been q member. The very hsK.
number Of citizens who gathered tepay
their last respects to one of their nsn-
ber attests the high respect in which
Mr.. Todd was held in the community.
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09
AN APPRECIATION

1 have just completed my first month
Of service As pastor Of the Methodist
church, and take this opportunity of
expressing my thanks to all the mem.
bers and friends of the church and to
all the citizens of the community for
the splendid welcome 1 have receive ]
and for the spirit of hearty co-opera.
tion manifested.
l am in real sympathy with all those
who are trying to do good whether in
the church or not; there is plenty Of
room for more genuine brotherly, help.
full Christian service everywhere
We shall be glad to see all those who
have no other church home in the city
at our services next Sunday. We want
to help you and you can help us by
your presence. Sunday school begins
at ten, preaching at eleven and seven.
thirty. Epworth League at six-thirty
May We expect you next Sundayi
ERNEST E. TUCK, Pastor
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09

er vested in it by the constitution has
the authority to prohibit gift ente.-
prises and lotteries that appeal to the
gambling instinct and corrupt public
morals but, Is the supreme court has
held, the legislature has not the power
to abridge the right of contract be-
tween individuals when the form Of
contract is not . gambling scheme aud
does not corrupt public morals.
The new gift law adds nothing to
the question of gift enterprises and lot
teries in Colorado. Newspaper owners
can therefore, legally, conduct gift en-
terprises in which the purchase of a
right is not contingent and hence no
contingency to be decided by lot or
chance.
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09
AT THE 0DEolg TONIGHT

Reverend Cyrus Townsend Brady
never wrote = more absorbing book
than his "Island of Regeneration. -
And there was never \ story written
by anyone that offered greater posi-
bilities to m-dramA.
A beautiful girl-running away from
the unwelcome attentions of the owner
of . yacht on which she was guest
east upon . tropical island in the South
efn Pacific; the sole inhabitant, q man
who had lived alone there since early
childhood; his oaly remembrance Of
language the "Now I Lay Ne" taught
him twenty year, before by his mother.
Imagine what . story eoald be built
apon N idea like this. And BY such
q master haAd as Cyfas Townsend
Brady.
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09
CARDoNDALB

Miss Bernice Lyons is reported very
i'll at her home. Her sister, Miss Loii
who 10 teaching at Redstone was called
home on Wednesday to be with her.
e. d. Tandy returned home Monday
from Denver where he had been On 4
sAort business trip.
9. b. Mansfield has been confined to
his home this week with an attack Of
asthma.
Mrs. W. w. Crook of Glenwood il
the guest Of Mrs. F. E. Sweet this week
The Civic Improvement league met
at the home of Mrs. J. C. Connor Mon
day afternoon. Many plans for the
coming years work were discussed.
The Tandy family entertained Mr.
Weodbery of Craig over Sunday.
VIM. Bolton left the latter part 81
ths past week for Fowler to attend "a
matters connected with his ranch there
Mrs. Jas. McCray and little daughter
came in this week to visit Mrs. VIM
Bolton.
The study club held we'll attended
and very interesting meeting ut the
home of Mrs. W. B. Tubbs Saturday
afternoon.
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09
GOSSIP kOUp
QNpESp ODteliS
mkT ~ @A1N NOr0sluCst
u ~I
OA3nUY OIRI n

Mrs. Roy Brewer returned Sunday
evening from Grand Junction.
A very pleasant farewell party vas
given At the home of Mr.. AID 1rs.
Bert Hoffman, in honor Of Ars. Nit
ehell and daughter, Gertrude, Who left
for Grand Junction, Tuesday nesains
All report . jolly time, but very sorry
to lose these good people.
Mrs Brown aAd two little s0as re-
turned home Sunday night from Grand
Junction.
The restaurant closed last 6undsy
night, and Mrs. King and Mrs. Gibbs
are now boarding the railroad men.
The. Pullman family have gone over by
Hayden, Colo, to try farming for ;
while.
Will Hammerick is very busy digging
and loading several cars of spuds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Of Basalf are
visiting friends and relatives in Car
diff.
Mrs. 4. W. HollingswOrth made =
trip to Leadville Sunday.
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09
FINE RANCH PROPERTY

800 acres, 3 miles from New Castle,
all fenced, wire, In 3 parcels, 200 acres
cleared of sage brush. Ready to plow,
so acres more to clear, making $50
acres tillable. Water adjudicated for
entire tract. Ditch out of Garfield
creek, available water to about July
plenty for small grain, corn or other
crops, or fruits; nice level land to farm
with tractor house 14x2S. Stable for
6 horses. Cistern 200 Dbl, galvanized
tank 400 Dbl. Sandy loan, mesa land,
20 acres pinion and cedar. $1,000, "
cash, " time. A. ]. DICKSON.
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09
o o o o o 9 Q o o o o o o o Q
a -
LOCAL N1WB
oe9o9oeeeeoe 90 9

The Glenwood ladies who attended
the state federation of women's clubs
in Colorado springs last week are all
highly elated over their success in land
ing the 1916 session for Glenwooi
Springs. 1t il needless to say that all
Glenwood Is pleased with their efforts
and their success in this direction.
Glenwood is an ideal convention city
and we can with profit aud pleasure
welcome all such gatherings to our city.
= = =
Mrs. G. H. Weidenhammef left Tues
day evening for the coast where she
will enjoy . months rest and visit the
big expositions. During her absence
her home will be in charge of her sis.
ter, Nrs. Libbie Lutman, of Berthoud
and Mrs. Dee Weidenhammer' . sister.
Miss Elizabeth Neisch of Cameo. c. II.
says this is . good time for him to 70
fishing and that the trout streams are
already beckoning him to come.
= = =
Dr.. Bricker has just received word
from Canada to the effect that Mrs.
Bricker's uncle died in Toronto last
Friday 1t 80 years of age, He was n
very wealthy man, and his will dis
closes the fact that Mrs. Bricker has
beea made sole beneficiary. The pro-
perty consisted principally in stocks
in lumber nills, street railway and man
ufacturing companies, all drawing hand.
some dividends.
Glenwood will entertain . distin-
guished crowd Of visitors this afternoon
when the special train loaded wit!l
undertaken On their way to the con
vention At Panama viii stop here for .
few hours. The convention ID to be held
four days, beginaing October 18th. "
II. Far.um, Of this city viii accompany
ths undertakeEs from Denver through
to the convention. During their stay
here they will be escorted across The
river for . swim in tie pool AID other
wise shown abeat tie city BY . com
nittoe fron ths Business Men, league
aad J. F. Brady and ". h. Far.s.a
o1sawoed Ds1bsn Of H. aasssiatisl
Ths special train win leave here II
s:se ?. ~ anl win e frsa Aezs diree,
= Salt LAhe, .wAses thsy win naks ,
Sep Il ~ AsaEs. 1Asse ase evse fesl
Aaalzsd 0s0bss e H. assseiakiez
wAs win naks ~ stsp Asss, a.a Il i
N Asase - 0asawssa that - iasosI Il
sasasuisa sAsalA nals = . visiG =
tAsk Asssssss.tu ~.
The Glenwood post., 1915-10-09
SCHOOL II W0

The Aspen high school has invited
the Garfield County High school to
send tennis players to compete with
Aspen High School in = tournament 70
b held there Saturday.
Great interest has been manifest dur
ing the past week in the local tourna-
nsnt at the Colorado Hotel courts 20
determine who will represent the G. c.
H. 8. in the Aspen tournament. About
thirty contestants have been contesting g
and At the present writing Mae AcMil-
ha and Frances Lowe are in the lead
among the girls, while John Fusner,
Leon Schwartzman and Vincent Hol'
land are leading the boys.
The Glenwood players will 60 to Asp
81 by auto, returning in the evening.
A new tennis court will soon be IN
use at the high school grounds.
The athletic association have adopted
. new constitution and elected the fol
lowing officers: Rollin Smith, presi'
dent; Ray Odenburg, vice president;
viaeent Holland, secretary; Mr.. AcCue,
treasurer; Barnette Napier, yell leader
A new dramatic club has been organ
lied with Rollin Smith - manager
The club held = very successful and io'
tsssstisg meeting Thursday night.
DF. Clapp met with the teschers last
TAursday.
The Winged Mercury" which was
tie gift Of the class Of rs was deliv-
cred at the high school Wednesday.
The average daily attendance in the
high school for the first month Of this
school year was 1os. For September, q
year ago, it was 9S, and for the same
month two yeaEs ago it was -.
October IL is . legal holiday and
there will be NO school.