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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-05-19

The Aberdeen-Angus came to us
from Scotland and has long since
become a rival of the other beef
breeds. His greatest popularity is
found in the middle and western
states, although many have gone to
the south and southwest. These
cattle are priced for their early ma
turing qualities. In the economic
use of food the Angus is second to
no other breed. In recent years
it has carried away it's share of
prizes at fat stock shows and in
block contests. The quality of meat
is second to none. The bull shown
is a typical Aberdeen Angus.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-17
HARRY STILL BEST SHOW SINCE t
NERO BURNED ROME q

NERO BURNED ROME
New York, July 17.-Cheered by
the nOvelty-lOVing public that nine
years ago were demanding the death
sentence for him. Harry K. Thaw,
slayer of Stanford White, celebrated
his freedom from the insanity charge
that was his defense at the time Of
his trial in truly theatrical style. AS
the crowds cheeTed him on lower
Broadway, through which he mo-
tOTed to the COrtlandt street ferry,
Thaw stopped the car that he might
rise and bow, and pose for news
paper men.
At Newark there was another
crowd of from 800 to 1000 when
Thaw stopped to dine at a cafe. Doz-
ems jammed around his table to have
him write his autograph on cards
and pieces Of paper.
Virtually Thaw is as free as before
he shot and killed White, but tech
nicaIly he is out on $35, 900 bail, pend
ing an appeal by New York state
from the decision of Supreme Court
Justice Hendrick. He arrived in At
lantic City late last night and is
stopping at the Hotel Dennis.
Pittsburgh, Pa--Mrs. Mary COpley
Thaw, mother of Harry K. Thaw, ad-
mitted she has received no word from
her son when he expects to be home,
but she said it did not worry her as
he is now free to come and go as he
pleases.
Lyon Mountain, N. Y-Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw, in a bitter denUncia-
ton of ThaW for his reference to her
as a woman in whom he has no in
terest nor in her child, said last night:
Americas pet murderer is evil
IDENTIFY still cad. A fox may change
it's full, but it's habits never"
-O-O-
"GIRLISH CHARM" FEATURE OF
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-17

the way, is one of the models recently
accepted as authoritative by the
Fashion League of America.
The body of blouse is fillet bands
and embroidered medaIliOns in bO-
Iera effect; the lower part of the skirt
is diamond mesh net with band of fill
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-17

let lace set above two full net ruffles.
Embroidered medaIfons are effective
ly arranged on the net tunic. The
girdle is black velvet; the sleeves are
diamond mesh net, the under part be
ing shirred in three headings and end
in a triL
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
State May Drop Suit
Against Livestock Co.

Salem -- While the members of the
State Land board have decided that
the suit filed by the state against the
Pacific Livestock company to recover
about $4,000 acres of land in Harvey
county should be dismissed, announce
ment was made that formal action
would not be taken until Attorney
General Brown had made an investiga-
tion of the litigation. The suit was
started by ex-Attorney General Craw-
ford, upon instruction of Ex-Governor
West. Circuit Judge Biggs recently
overruled demurrer to the complaint,
and unless dismissed the suit will be
tried soon upon its merits.
Lawyers for the company several
days ago asked that the suit be dis
missed upon the ground that it was
barred by the statute Of limitation.
They also contended that the company
was an innocent purchaser, the land
having been held by several concerns
prior to the present ownership.
It was charged that the land orig
inally was obtained through the use OF
dummy entrymen. C. B. Mcconnell,
of Burns, has filed on the water rights
in the tract, and has aided the state in
its legal fight. Asked by Mr.. West,
then governor, at one of the meetings,
II he would relinquish his water claims
if the state won the suit, Mr.. McCon-
nell said he would not, but that he
would sell them for low price.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
San Juan Forts Fire
On German Ship

San Juan, Porto Rico-The German
merchant steamer Odenwald, which at
tempted to leave port Monday without
clearance papers, was stopped as she
was passing out the enhance to the
harbor by two shots across her bows
from five-inch gun and direct shots
from Maxim. She then returned
and was taken in charge by the coli
lector of customs.
Permission to sail was refused the
0denwald by the collector. pending in
structions from Washington. The
steamer has been at San Juan since
August 6. She was bound for Euro
pean ports from the West Indies with
freight and passengers and sought ref
uge here. She began coaling and tax
ing on provisions three days ago.
Failing to obtain the necessary
clearance papers, her commander ap-
parently decided to risk the attempt
to put to sea. A heavy gun on Morro
Castle sent two shots across her bows
as warning, but it was not until the
machine gun opened direct fire that
the steamer stopped and headed back
to port.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
u. s. Considers Allies
As Not AnslCeTing Note

Washington, d. C. = The United
States government considers that
Great Britain and France, in the Brit
ish order-in-council and in the accom-
panying notes, have not answered the
questions propounded to them as to
what warrant there is under interna-
tional law for the establishment Of an
embargo on all commercial intercourse,
directly or indirectly, between Ger
many and neutral countries.
II was declared officially at the State
department that this government still
does not know whether the action Of
the allies is interned as legal block
ade or whether the ordinary rules OF
contraband and non-contraband are to
be the legal basis for future deten-
tions. On a determination Of this
question probably viii depend not only
the nature of any steps which may be
taken by the United States at this
time, but also the basis for the many
claims for damages arising out OF in
terruptions to American commerce un-
der the new policy Of the allies
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
FiUe Russian Lines FaH
Before Austrian Attack

Vienna, via London Herr Lennhof,
correspondent Of the Zeitung Am Nit
tag. sends the following dispatch from
Austrian headquarters under date OF
March ls:
1.-THE Russian offensive against the
Carpathian line has broken down more
quickly than was first expected, con-
sidcring the vigor with which the at
tack was begun. The Russians hope
was TO break the Austrian and German
lines east Of Lupkow pass. They sent
forward huge forces there. but all at
taeks were repulsed with enormous
Russian losses. and the Austrians and
Germans are steadily, II slowly, gain
ing ground.
''The Russian tactics consisted In
charging In FIVE successive lines. As
soon m one line was cut down another
advanced, until all five had been shot
down. The Russians sent forward all
available troops, even adjuncts, like
the older men who previously were
used only AZ guards for the military
workshops. Even military tailors and
cooks were forced into the attacking
line.
"This caused an apparent relaxation
In the vigilance Of the Russian. vedette
service. German troops making a
thanking movement over difficult ter
rain found all the pickets, even the
machine gun divisions, sleeping. In
battle, however. the Russians fought
recklessly, firing while standing with
their bodies entirely exposed to the
hottest hail Of bullets.
"The attacking forces, chiefly ST.
berians, held their ground stubbornly.
Although many hundreds were taken
prisoners, none of them surrendered
readily, but had to be overpowered In
the trenches. II finally became evil
dent that the Russians lacked reserves
of equal quality"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
Allies Lose Three Ships
bv Turks Floating Mines

London-Tho British battleshlpa Ir.
roaIstIbls and Ocean and the French
battleahIp Bouyet were blown up by
floating mines while engaged with the
remainder Of the allied feet In attack
ing the forts In Tho Narrows Of the
DArdanellea Thursday.
Tho crews OF the two British ships
we're virtually all saved. having been
transferred 10 other ships under = hot
fire, but an internal explosion took
place on board the Bouvet after she
had fouled tho mine and most Of her
crew was lost.
The Bouyet sank within three min
utes Of tho time that she hit the mine.
Tho waters In which the ships were
lost had been swept Of mines. but the
British admiralty asserts that the
Turks and Germans set floating con-
taIners Of explosives Adrift and these
were carried down by the current on
10 tho allied ships gathered inside the
entrance Of the straits.
All the ships that were sunk were
old ones, the Bouyet having been com.
pleted nearly 20 years ago and the
Ocean and Irresistible In 1893. They
were useful, however. for the work In
which they were engaged In the Oar
dAnellcn.
The destroyed British ships are
being replaced by the battleships
Queen and ImplAeablc. vessels OF n
similar type. They are said 70 have
started home time ago for near West
ern waters In anticipation OF just such
loasea as have now occurred. Two
other ships engaged In the fighting.
tho British battle cruiser lnhexible
and the French bAtlteship GauloiS.
were hit by shells and damaged.
The British casualties. according 70
the British official report, were not
heavy. considering the scale Of the
operations.
The damage done 10 the Turkish
forts by tho heavy bombardment has
not yet been aseertained. II 10 said
that tho operations against them are
continuing. The damage done TO the
Turkish forts by the heavy lombard
ment has not yet been ascertaincd. II
10 said that the operations against
thom are continuing. The forts at
tackled were those on either side OF
Kephez bay and on Rephez point out
aide The NArrows and those on kilid
Bahr and Chanak In The NArrows.
The KepheE forts replied strongly
when tho battlcships advanced. firing,
up the Dardanellcs. and all tho ships
were hit. IL 10 asserted that these
forts finally were silenced and bonn
bardmont OF those In The Narrows was
under way when the three battleships
struck mines. The blowing up Of the
ships did not cause cessation OF the
lighting. which continued until dark
nesa lntervened. II is understood that
tho bombardment was resumed.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
NelU State LalUs Will
Reduce Cost of Elections

years. Il also 10 pointed out that
many voters may be disfranchised as a
result Of this provision through ig-
norance Of changes in precinct bound
aries. Election experts say the law
should have been provided for the
county clerks TO make the changes
necessay for recording the electors In
the proper precincts when boundaries
are changed without the necessity for
re-registrations.
When an elector moves from one
county 10 another the county clerk Is
authorized 10 send his registration
blank TO the clerk Of the county where
the eleetor locates.
House bill 22s is designed TO facil-
itate voting. It dispenses with the
poll book and substitutes precinct reg
ister lists. II will not be necessary
for the clerk to write the names Of the
electors as they vote, but instead he
will check the names of on his lists.
One Of the most important laws
passed by the legislature is that pro-
viding for the election Of delegates to
party conventions and Presidential
electors. Under the law which it re-
peals, the voters could vote for only
one delegate and one elector. Under
the new law, with the present appor-
tionment, each party win be entitled
10 two delegates from each congress
sional district and four from the state
at large. Under il every eleetor OF a
political party will have the right to
vote for two delegates from his con-
gressional district and four from the
state at large. Nomination Of Presi-
Dental electors is from the state at
large. and each voter will be entitled
to cast his ballot for the number of
electors allotted his party. The pro-
visions under the present law which
authorizes the state to pay the ex-
penses Of the delegates is repealed and
henceforth they will have to pay their
own expenses, as they do in other
states.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
Paris Statesman Killed.

Paris-The death Of Henri Colling-
non, counsellor of state, on the field OF
battle in Eastern France was annGunc-
ed Saturday. M. Collingnon, although
SO years old. volunteered as private
soldier and used his great influence in
public affairs to secure an assignment
In active service. He had been fight
ing for months in the trenches, accord
ing to his officers, showing remarkable
coolness and bravery. He was recon-
mended several times for promotion to
the rank Of second lieutenant, but pre-
ferred to serve as a private.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
German Consul at
Seattle Is Arrested

Seattle, Wash. DIR. Wilhelm Muel-
Ter. German consul at Seattle. and B.
Mat Schulz, secretary Of the consul
late, were technically placed under ar
rest Thursday. charged with conspir-
acy with Dan Tarnatzsky to violate
the state law making 1t penal otfense
to bribe an employe to influence his
action in relation to his masters
business.
The consular officials are charged in
an information sworn to by County
Prosecuting Attorney Lundin with Of
fering bribe to John Murdock, assis-
tant shipping clerk Of the Seattle Con-
struction & Dry Dock company, for
evidence to substantiate German Am
bassador Bernstorff's accusation, filed
at the department Of State last month,
that submarines were being made BY
the Seattle company and shipped to
Canada, to be completed there for use
against Germany.
Murdock was arrested on warrant
sworn to by an official Of the construc-
tion company, charging him with
grand larceny in abstracting bills Of
iading from the company's office.
Consul Mueller says that Tarnatzsky
called at the consulate and told Secre-
tary Schulz that he could obtain wal
liable information" concerning ship
ment Of parts of submarines from Sc
attle to Vancouver. He had "con-
nection. - he said, that enabled him to
get this information.
Murdock next appeared at the con-
sulate and was introduced by Tarnatz-
sky as the source of the informatoin.
but did not say that he was employed
at the shipyard, the consul said.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
Hood River Fruit Agency
Will Not Quit Distributors

the Distributors. No objection has
been raised against the methods en-
ployed In marketing the fruit. SO far
as can gather, the fact is that Hood
River growers feel that with about 20
per cent Of their tonnage consisting Of
speciality. namely. Hewtowns and
SpitEenbergs. they will not need the
benefits Of large and extensive sell
ing machine 10 the extent that Is nee
easary In other districts producing u
large number Of yarities and requiring
distribution over n much wider area. :"
''The local organization viii be
strengthened" says Mr.. Davidson.
"aInee few growers who have been
shipping independently have expressed
themselves as anxious 10 affiliate with
thel local agency. provided its entire
efforts are expended In advancing the
interests Of Hood River.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
BUSINESS RESUMES
Trade Revival in All Lines Is Noted
Everywhere.
Bank CIearinos Shot0 Bio Gains
Prospects OF Large Crops
AIso GiUes Impetus.

Chicago-TrAde in general lines all
over the country has shown seasonAble
Improvement Encouraging reports
come from all sections Of the country,
embracing the eenters Of large indus
tries.
Significance attaches 10 the increase
In last weeks bank elearings at the
agricultural centers. Kansas City show
ing a gain Of 25.b per cent over figures
Of a year ago. Minneapolis gained
23.s per cent Omaha increased l0.b
per cent. ST. Paul and Duluth gained
4 per cent each.
Enormous orders for machinery are
feature Of the trade situation, both
for domestic and foreign account.
The steel and iron business has held
its own. Railroad financing progresses
and steel and equipment orders are be-
ing placed with more freedom for the
more urgent requirements Of trans
portation lines.
Steel mill operations averaged
around 50 per cent in the past week,
which shows that specifications against
contracts are holding up.
Unmistakable evidence Of strong un-
derlying confidence that great business
activity win come TO the United States
is reflected in preparations now being
made by bankers TO meet the condi-
tions.
General business has been creeping
steadily back TO a normal basis and, az
II moves ahead, each week gathering
stronger momentum, the country Is
nearing another agricultural harvest.
Winter crops never before furnished
such an encouraging outlook and, in
view of high prices received for the
last yield, dealers believe it is safe to
assume that spring paintings OF all
grains and cereals will be greatly en-
larged in acreage this season.
Bankers have gone into seasonable
conditions like this before, probably
not exactly the same in respect of cir
cumstarices which the foreign war has
brought up. but they know what the
harvest period means to them in re-
quirements Of funds with which to
finance the movement of farm prod
ucts.
They also realize that the trade vol
ume promises to attain great height If
the coming crops are large ones and
that they must prepare TO meet two
fold force of financial requirements.
The plethora of wealth created by the
last agricultural production is expect
ed naturally to double the effect OF
another yield of equal proportions with
high prices and worldwide demand.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
Bio cannerv To Go Up.

The Dailes -- After several months
devoted to inspecting the various fruit
growing sections Of the Pacific North
west, Libby, Mcneil & Libby have de-
cided to erect their new plant in The
Dalles.
This was announced officially by rep
rcsantatives of the company. Con-
struction viii be started within few
DAYS and will be rushed so that the
plant will be ready to handle the
cherry crop in this section in June.
A large force will be employed on
the plant and 800 persons will be re-
quired in the factory. A steady mar
ket at home Is assured for the fruit
raisers Of this section. An entire
block bounded by Second, Court and
Washington streets and the Columbia
river has been selected as the site for
the plant. which will cost $50, 900.
Hundreds of tons Of pears, cherries
and apricots will be purchased every
year, and it is probable that large
quantities of berries and vegetables
will be taken also.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26

Hood River - While the growers Of
other Northwestern fruit districts are
promo 10 regret that Hood River has
seen fit 10 announce n probable with
drawal from the Norht Pacific Fruit
Distributors, II. Y. Davidson, q mem
Der Of the board Of directors OF the
Applegroweru' association. the local
afIiliAtlon Of the central agency, and
president Of the Fruit Distributors.
who returned from n meeting OF the
board Of trustees Of the latter orgAniz-
alton, says the central marketing con-
cern will continue 70 exist.
This IL welcome nows 10 local mar
ketmen. who declare that an ideal sit
uation will exist. since organization
will be preserved In other districts.
$50 far as ! can observe" said
Mr.. Davidson, there is no complaint
among the Hood River growers against
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26
Submarine Contract Lei.

Washington, D. C.-Secretary Dan
iels signed contract plans for the
navy's first sea-going submarine and
announced that 1t would be known as
the Schley, in honor Of the late Rear
Admiral Schley. The contract, as well
as contracts for three harbor defense
submarines, was awarded to the Elec-
tric Boat company, of Groton, Conn.
Navy officials believe the new sea-
going submarine. upon which construc-
tion will now be commenced, is the
first of that type in the world. Her
displacement viii be in the neighbor-
hood of 1000 tons, with surface
speed of 20 knots and in underwater
speed Of between 10 and IL knots.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-03-26

Salem - Important changes In the
election laws simplifying the registra-
tion and election machinery and max
ing material reductions In the expense
were enacted ut the recent session OF
the legislature. The new law provid-
ing for the election Of delegates to
party national conventions and Presi-
Dental electors will save the state
about $4,000 a year. for, under IL,
each person 30 honored must pay his
own expenses. House bill 227, which
provides for two judges Of election in.
stead OF three, Il is estimated, will
save the state $50, 900 each election
year.
Just what saving the permanent
registration law will effect is difficult
TO estimate, but II should be material
one. This law, while not considered q
perfect one, Is regarded as step In
the right direction. D." Il provides that
In registering the electors the county
clerks shall use the card index system.
The clerks shall register any unquali-
fed elector who may request to be
registered at any time after the first
Monday In January, 1916, to within 80
days preceding any general or primary
election.
As n result electors desiring TO vote
In the primary May. 1915. will have
only about three and one-half months
TO register.
Electors absent from their county
may register before any notary public
or county clerk In the county where
they may be. In such cases the notary
public or county clerk shall mail the
affidavit Of the elector 70 the county
clerk Of the electors county and may
collect fee not to exceed 20 cents
from the elector.
Il Is declared that in cities and other
growing communities precinct bound
aries are changing constantly and as a
result thousands Of electors to vote
will have to register at least every two