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The Washington herald., 1915-04-25

had slid out with an expression Of the
greatest amazement on his face.
Certainly I do. Saw 1t the instant
4 he entered the room. It's just as he
have given him twice what 1 did,
IF he isn't a tramp and fraud.
| then ] don't know ONE" firmly re-
piled Mrs. Bowser.
I've been trying to tell you. I'd trust
| that man to carry my wallet all day.
A little down at the heel, but thor
oughly honest and conscientious. Hell
| 10. What's that"
PLEASE. sir. but here's policeman.
who wants to speak with you at the
gate" said the cook from the hall
Policeman? That's funny. Where's
Mrs. Bowser followed him out.
There stood an officer and there stood
the man to whom Mr.. Bowser had just
Caught him carry these things of.
| SIR" said the officer. as he pointed to
pail. an umbrella. the cooks shawl.
several knives and platter which
the scamp had picked up in the kitch-
en- as the cooks back was turned.
"You-you did" gasped Mr.. Bow
ser,
regular thief I've sent him over the
road three times myself"
1Is it possible, What have you got
to say to all this. my MANI"
That you're the ripest old pumpkin
ever shook for seeds.' answered the
man in a hilarious voice.
When the officer had taken him away
and they had returned to the sitting
room, Mrs. Bowser looked at her liege
lord and Queried:
"Welli"
We'll WHAT" he snapped.
1T seems you were mistaken.
i 1T doesn't seem anything of the
sort! In his great mental excitement
over receiving such a large sum of
money the man absently picked up
those things. and il not seized by the
officer would have brought them back
and apologized. I'll see to it tomor-
row that the officers over-zealousness
gets a setback. I've got the earache
standing out there, and l think I'll go
to bed"
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25

Our battery had been doing splendid
service. From our position on the rs;ht
we could see the shells drop into the
woods and break up the formation OF
the Confederate cavalry every time they
left cover.
We knew where they were. Jeb STU
arts old troopers were there Wade
Hampton's dragons were there-Imbo-
den, Rosser. Mosby-every Confederate
cavalry command We had fought in Vir-
ginia was making ready in the shelter
of the woods to charge on our left flank.
Boom, Boom, Boom
The gunners knew what was at stake.
The orders were to die at the guns II
the position could not be held. For half
an hour their bursting shells kept the
front clear an dive OF the cavalry cheer
ed them.
What's that"
Out from the cover of the forest at half
n dozen places galloped the gray troop
ers by hundreds. They wheel to the right
distance. close up with trembling mo-
ton. and now there will be grand
charge. The shells burst in front of
them. among them. but discipline Is
stronger than the fear of death.
Less than 800 of us-all cavalry-to sup
port the battery. If that mob Of gray
riders ever reaches the foot of the slope
we shall be picked up and sent whirling
like dry leaves in a hurricane. The fire
of the six guns became more rapid-it Is
truly terrible; but in their haste the gun
ners do less execution.
Left wheel-forward-right dress!"
Just g7S of US by actual count as We
dress in two ranks What are We going
to do?"
Draw sabers-forward-t gallop-
CHARGE"
They are driving us down at that body
and check the charge. II We can stop
them for ten minutes the battery will be
saved by the infantry. We oblique to
the left as we go. to close up. We are
a living wedge. driving down to enter a
living mass and split it in twain.
sort Of drunkenness-about 1t which
browns all fear. It's taking awful
chances-odds of a hundred to one-but
there comes a species of insane delight
when one figures such desperate odds
They are coming at gallop-we are
charging at full speed. Every carbine is
slung to it's owners back; the saber Is
come; we ''yii vi! VII" in reply.
Can the wedge enter? Is the impetus
strong enough to break way into the
solid wall Of living men and horses? 1
look along their line as the distance de-
creases with fearful rapidity. and real
Here II comes! Brace for 1t! Shut
your teeth hard-grip with your knees
mind your stirrups! Crash-smasf1-
whirl-dust-smoke!
The wedge enters. The wedge drives
ahead over fallen horses and, dismounted
men-yelling. slashing, cuttmg-keeping
their pace. A trooper slashes at me-a
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25
Something to
Liue For

found the squatter seated on his
doorstep and shaking with the ague. and
on asking him where could ind the
well he replied:
You'll hev to drink swamp water.
YOU want to look out fur pollywogs."
"Is the wife away?' was asked. after
I had quenched my thirst.
NO sab. Old woman's inside, and
she's got the swamp fever mighty bad"
Two OF 'em. The boys laid up with
snake-bite. and the gals got the ager."
you seem to have a poor piece of land
here" 1 said. after a look around.
Powerful PORE sah."
Must be lots Of aeuc and mosauitoesf''
the time"
Yes. sab. Yes. my mewl he went dead
Yesterday"
"Your cabin seems to be in need Of
many repairs
about TO- weeks to git things fixed up.
Yes sah-"
Just then he had such a shake that his
teeth ratified and he had to dig his heels
into the earth and hang on to the door
sill When the chill had passed said:
you seem TO have a hard time OF II
here" ..r,
bad location poor crops. lots OF sick
ness. You must be pretty well discour.
aged"
Yes. sab. I am. but can't EIxe Up
list yit-not today. I've got sunthin' to
live fur. sah.
"And what Is it?'
well sab, Bill Skinner. who lives list
over the swamp. went to town this
mevnin' to trade two coon skins fur
CON Juice. and he'll be back befo sun
down and hev a pint Of Il left fur me.
TL.t wbot I'VE got to live fur, sab.
and II YOU meet up with him on the
road. jog him along. A pint o. con
Juice. sab. and IL 1t wasn't comm. and
bound to be we're befo night Gt %
BODY would ever hear OF Jeems Guggln0
around we're any mo-.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25
UNCLE ELPS FABLES
Recommended in Place of Porus Plasters.

stantly speaks i'll of me and disturbs my
peace of mind. He has even threatened
to do me personal injury"
Never"
HAS your wife ever criticised his
wife's plush sacque?"
Never"
HAS your dog ever run his cat over
the fence?"
my dog is old and blind"
do You play the accordion in the back
yard of an evening""
Il have none.
,''But have you never suggested to your
enemy to run for Alderman In your ward
on the reform ticket? Have you never
asked him to come over and give an
opinion on a sick horse? Have you never
had the wit TO see that he was melted
to deliver the Fourth of July grafton or
draw up a petition to the Legislature?
"Alas. no.
Then go hence. You have only sand
in your head
A Hen once overheard her Master prais-
ing the song of the Nightingale in the
most extravagant manner and saying to
his wife:
'If We only had a bird which could
sing like that would admire him from
daylight to dark"
berry" chuckled the Hen as she snatched
another potato-bug, land you'll hear
something drop before long
Next evening as the Farmer and his
wife sat on the doorstep and hoped the
Nightingale would come. again. the Hen
fed into tree and made a heroic at
tempt to warblc as she had heard the
bird do.
Good Lands!< But what in Goshen ails
that ERE Hem exclaimed the Farmer
As he Jumped up.
Tho Hen posed again and sent forth a
fresh clack! clack! clack!
"The Internal idiot 10 neither Hen
nor Bird and therefore no good except
in a pot-pie! growled the Farmer, and.
bringing out his shotgun. he put an end
Il MORAL:
Many a good farmer has been spoiled
by irving to become a Legislator.
y. A Wayfarer one day found . Peasant
IN tears beside the highway. and natural
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25

that settles ii. However. I do not
blame you SO very much. as she prob
ably told a very plausible story: but
charitable as the next man. and per-
who I'm giving to-"
lust S what n she P pa5 s herself
protested Mrs. Bowser.
That matter was definitely settled.
Mrs overwhelmingly settled. UNDER
stand-when I declared her unworthy
will some day give you instructions
as to reading human nature. but until
do. give to no more mendicants. You
RANGE raTps and crime. There is no telling
but what your action in this case will
land that woman behind prison bars
Il don't Sc how it could" she re-
probably not There's a great many
things you haven't seen. can't see, and
am away give all such people the cold
shoulder: when 1 am home refer them
to me. In that way no mistakes can
About o'clock that evening the gate
bell rang, and pretty soon tho cook
came in and reported that there was
a man outside who wanted money for
" An! Got the house located down
fine. haven't they" sarcastically ex-
claimed Mr.. Bowser, who was reading
Tell him we have nothing to give"
said Mrs. Bowser to the COOK
ed Mr.. Bowser. "On the contrary, send
him right in here. Here's a chance
for you. Mrs. Bowser. to take a hrst
lesson in reading human nature. See
how quickly / will turn him wrong
side out. Move that chair for him to
A moment later the man was shown
in. He was a tough-looking specimen
of mankind. and looked as IL he had
tramped twice around the globe:
There was rum in his breath and
shayings in his hair. and had he even
appeared by daylight Mrs. Bowser
would have shut the door on his toes:
well, sir?" sharply Queried Mr.
"Its case of heart disease, sir.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25
He Knew His Goat.

At 10 o'clock the other night dainty
young man, with step as mincing as a
rabbits. was sailing down the avenue
with an umbrella over his head when q
policeman Erowled at him:
you don't expect a thunderstorm do
your
mo. thir. I donth expect no thunder
storm" replied the young man.
Didn't know but you were carrying
that umbrella to keep on the rain or
snow"
.'No. thir. I am carrying thith UNI
brella to keep the dew OF my ears. thir.
The dew makes q fellah's ears look red.
ye know. and red ears ith not the style.
you know. thir. and goed-nisht - you.
old man"
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25
BOWSER KNOWS MANKIND
He Can Tell an Honest Man on Sight.

and / can't work." whined the man
Run out your tongue.'
IT appeared and vanished.
Let me feel your pulse"
He extended a hand.
My man." said Mr.. Bowser. you
have told me the truth. Your heart
is very much affected. I also see by
your face that you are, an honest
truthful man. Here's a dollar for you!
Good night"
And you call him deserving
gasped Mrs. Bowser, after the tramp
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25

to me. I can detect an unworthy per-
son at a glance. l can almost tell
what he is thinking about. From the
mere glance l got at that woman's
face 1 would wager my shoes against
a toothpick that she is a chronic beg
gar and a wretched fraud"
81 can't believe It," replied Mrs.
Bowser.
Indeed. What you can or cannot
believe is of very little importance to
nation Of 10000. 900 people. Mrs.
Bowser. I say she was unworthy. and
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25

VtNNH6N 6~orT NUN GU -
and be booted out Of Sandy Bend. and
the man that misses landin' with one
boot or the 'tother will be held In
contempt of court, and may be sent
to Jail.
AS for Half Fool Jim, let him uss
that II will sink in nun to make him
whole fool. or that il will give him
his wits back as it cures him.
Constable, adjourn the COURT!
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25

A Frog who dwelt in a puddle close b
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

was built by W. F. Matloek. The no.
tel, modern in every particular, cost
about $4,000. At the same time the
St George Hotel made some extern
sive Improvements.
At the present time there IS under
construction in the city a $780, ,00o
federal building for the housing of
the postoffice and the headquarters of
the Umatilla national forest and also
a new wing to the Eastern oregon
state Hospital costing 5000 Exca-
vation for a new $685. library build
ing is under way and construction
work will be started in a few weeks.
A new $4,000 garage has just been
completed and another garage for the
exclusive use OF the Ford agency is
under way. This viii give the city
six large garages.
The knights of Pythias have pro-
jected new $4,000 building which,
II built will be three or four stories
high and will not only give the lodge
new lodge rooms but will give the
Commercial Club handsome new
quarters. The Elks lodge is also form
ing plans for the erection Of a new
hail.
In all the building permits for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

al greatness Of the northwest The
exposition is open to exhibitors from
the entire Pacific coast
The exposition in Portland comes
at a time of the year when the state
and county fairs are over and this
assures an excellent diplay of exhib-
its. of all kinds in the Oregon metrop-
oils. Consumer and producer will
meet at the exposition. new markets
will have a wider knowledge of what
the northwest produces. 1t will also
present in a truthful manner the ex-
act opportunities for homeseekers.
II is intended that the exposition
Will prove an ideal medium to adyer.
tise many commodities to demonstrate
and prove beyond question OF doubt
that the Pacific northwest has many
possibilities as great manufacturing
and Industrial center.
Leading manufacturers of the
northwest assert the industries Of the
country are becoming better known
each year as a result OF the actlvi-
ties OF the managers OF the various
concerns and by September tst the
success OF the second annual show
was assured More than $500 mem
sers of the chamber OF commerce are
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

along the river just west of the Main
street bridge. Charles Cowen OF Sc
attic plated Irvlngton Heights at the
northwestern city limits and designed
II along lines Of scenic beauty. He
has placed certain restrictions upon
the lots so that only first class dwell
ngs can be butt there. A fourth ad-
dition added to the city is at the
northern limits. II was plated by
Mr.. and Mrs. Lot Livermore. In each
of the new districts houses were built
at once.
More than a hundred residences
have been built in the past two years
and they range in cost from $4,000
to $4,000. Most of them have been
build along the lines of bungalow ar
chitecture though the colonial de-
sign has found some favor
The building operations have not
been confined to the residence dis
tricts alone In the past two years
business and institutional buildings
have been or are being constructed
at a cost of several hundred thousand
dollars.
one OF the most notable building
improvements was made In 1914 when
the new five-story Pendleton Hotel
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

Manufacturers & Land Products
Show. The exposition will be in pro-
gress until midnight, November IS.
and each day will offer special fea-
ture, event or program in which some
city. town or community of the north
west will take part.
The exhibition is intended TO show
the whole of the northwest under one
great roof. More than $4,000 square
feet will be devoted to exhibit space
and oregon, Washington and Idaho
counties and communities have been
invited to take part. The manage
ment OF the exposition is this year
giving free space to land products
displays and grand prize is to be
given for the best county exhibit.
Portland's Chamber of Commerce
presents the exposition, and the d.
rectors of the show have been named
by the Industries and Manufacturers
and the Oregon Development bureaus
two Of the most important in the
work Of the organization. Exhibits
from the field, forest. factory ami
stream viii be arranged In am attrac-
tive manner and visitors viii he gv-
en- a truthful presentation of the aE-
ricultural, industrial and horticultur-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

Right now there is not a vacant
house in the city OF PendietOn, and
the "full-up condition is not due to
the Roundup crowds either. Before
the Roundup began every available
house was occupied and when the
Roundup of this week is only mem
ory. the same will apply
As matter OF fact vacant houses
in Pendleton have been as scarce as
white blackbirds for the past few
years In this city and, despite the fact
that new houses are being built every
year. the supply can never catch up
with the demand.
This demand for houses has result
ed In bustllng building activity. Dur
ing the past few years many hand
some new homes have been construct
ed and the close-ln residence lots have
been selling at a premium. As high
as $4,000 has been paid for a single
residence lot However there are
plenty Of cheap lots to be had at a
little distance from the business dis
trict.
The building activity has resulted
in the plating OF new residence dis
trlcts. Two small additions were
made by e. T. Wade and r. 7. Brown
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

1914 totaled S174.GfO and the permits
this year have totaled about $50, 600
exclusive of the federal building,
EasterR oregon hospital wing and IL
brary bnilding.
Pendltton has never been doomed
but she Is enjoying a substantial and
continuous growth. Back of her is
rich country and, with a progressive
LOT Of citizens, she is rapidly assert
ing her position as the metropolis of
eastern oregon
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25
NORTHWEST PRODUCTS
WILL BE ON DISPLAY
AT PORTLAND SHOW
MORE THAN $4,000 SQUARE FEET
WILL BE DEVOTED TO EX-
HIBTr SPACE.

Oregon. Washington and Idaho Coun.
ties Have Been Invited to Take
Part-Second Annual Exhibit to
Eclipse All Othcrs-Every Kind OF
Product VIII BE There.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

October 25 will witness the OPEN
ing in Portland Of the second annual
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

Home of r. Il. Wimer
Grange street
Home Of d. c. McNabb,
East Court street.
3-Home of Guy Matlock,
Water street
I-Home of Gus La Fon-
talne, jackson, street.
5-Home OF Walter Adams,
Wilson street
s-Home of Dr. +. l.. In
gram, Wilson stneet.
Home of Frank Hold
man, Madison street.
S-Home Of Lester HamleN
Raley street.
s-Home OF Charles Bond,
Jane street
1O-Home of G. NJ. Rice,
North Main street
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-25

SOME HOMES ERECTED IN
PENDLETON DURING
RECENT MONTHS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-14
Automobile Recklessness.
r of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The injury and probable death Of
Karl Bitter last night, the destruction OF
those children yesterday, together with the
catastrophes from automobiles reported
daily, compel one to protest against the
conditions that exist for the pedestrian.
Automobiles are permitted to run in New
York City at rate Of speed that would be
denied them in most small Western villages.
Any hour Of the day when the traffic is not
congested automobiles can be seen on Fifth
Avenue making over twenty miles an hour.
They sweep recklessly from the side streets
into the avenue. In the absence of traf-
fc squad policeman It MAKES ones blood
boil to see some chauffeur, cigar in mouth
and lounging back, with challenge from his
horn, swoop down on even an aged person
or a woman with a child in hand or arm. The
rate is 80 fast that brakes are useless to
avert some sudden danger. This is all wrong
anywhere in the city.
What extra privilege belongs 10 the indi-
vidual in an automobile to compel those on
foot TO scurry for safety, hither and thther.
because so commanded by screeching siren :?
And on wet day how much more are the
dangers to the poor pedestrian! 1t is one
cause. as well as the result, of the nerve
racking, high-tension existence that fills the
very air here. A man runs for Il stage or
car, risking serious injury. though another
is Immediately behind. But he is in no con-
dition of mind to look for that Food is
swallowed with gulp, and the man rushes
from the restaurant, putting on his coat as
he goes. These are idosyncracies of en-
vironment that are entirely personal, how
ever, and no law or surveillance can change
them. But we can go a step in the right
direction by controlling the speed of auto
mobiles to rate that will at least give the
pedestrian a chance. DOUGLAS BROWN.
New York, April 10, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-14
A Wholesome Policy.

Corporation Counsel Folks announce
ment of intention TO prosecute several
hundred owners Of houses against tenants
of which convictions for prostitution had
been obtained is coupled with the infor-
nation that many of these realty owners
are prominent socially and financially
Legal action of such nature against these
socially prominent persons may produce
shrieks of anguish, but it should be salu-
tary, nevertheless.
The tenement house law is specific in
holding responsible not only tenants who
conduct disorderly establishments, but
the owners Of the premises. 1t is to be
assumed that many owners do not know
the source of their income, but they
should. On the other hand, many do, and
rejoice in the fact that bigger rents come
from lawbreakers than from honest ten
ants. Either way, it will be wholesome
for the public to have these owners made
defendants in suits brought against them
for maintaining nuisance. 1t will make
them much more careful about the kind
of money they handle and the class of
tenants they force into association with
law-abiding rentpayers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-14
Jess Wizards Duty.

a worlds champion, having vanquished
his predecessor with his famous right to
the jaw, or whatever, has only begun to
discharge his function in society. There
after he must satisfy the craving for
hero worship which pervades the heart of
and which he alone, perhaps, of
all stars in the human armament. can
best satisfy in a democracy such as ours.
What is a President in the popular mind
compared with the man whose punch has
no equal? And what is an ordinary cham
pion compared with the white gladiator
who has just brought to close the I'M
popular reign of the black man? Jess
Willard has, indeed, a character to live
up to, a vast national thirst to slake.
He may do this very simply. Little else
is demanded of the master Of the prize
biceps except the constant and good
natured display of his person. Almost
every one is familiar with Charles Dana
Gibson's drawing "The Champion" This
illustrates very neatly the demand on
Jess Willard-that he circulate where the
man and boy on the street can rub against
him and call him "Jess" and boast Of the
contact forevermore; that he march
where the humblest and youngest fight
fans can make part Of the procession.
Only so can he fulfil his contract with
the democratic psychology which has
raised him to fame and fortune.
But our new hero is seeking to repu-
date this contract in permitting a jealous
and officious manager to hide him from
public view except at so much a look.
Let him remember other idols who made
not wholly dissimilar mistakes. Let him
beware lest a starved and cheated con-
stituency turn and rend him with their
scorn. For the higher the pinnacle the
greater the fall is a rule which knows no
exceptions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-14

seemed TO be singular interference on
the Treasury's part in the liquidation of
a local banking institution.
The courts can be depended upon to
bring out all the facts in connection with
the Treasury's practices in the enforce
ment Of the banking laws. If there IL one
rule for all--and that rule just one-the
country will be pleased and relieved to
know il. If there are two rules and two
methods-one for those in favor with the
Treasury officials and the other for those
in disfavor with them-the country will
welcome disclosures which will compel a
return to normal standards of equal treat
ment and even-handed justice.