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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30
CREPE AND FLOWERS,

The Riverside Argus has passed to
that bourne from which no traveller re-
turns. In other words, the Argus is a
corpse, having succumbed for the lack
OF nourishment in the way of public
support. So the announcement is
made in the Saturday issue of the Okla
hogan Independent The beginning of
the end was noticeable some weeks
age when the Argus surank to the
size of dodgcr. 1t is with feelings of
sorrow that the deplise CT the Argus
is mentioned, and our sympathy goes
out to G. p. Scates, the last owner of
the sheet, who worked hard to make
the paper success. The field, how
ever, has never been an attractive one.
from a newspaper point of view, and
from the very start the Argus never
paid reasonable wage for the labor
necessary to keep it on it's feet
Naturally it is with regreat that we
chronicle the passing of the Argus
Some dozens of years ago we assem-
bled the material and published the
first few numbers Ct the Argus. The
people of Riverside were clamoring
for an organ, and in response to the
clamoring, we played the wet nurse
for the Argus, and after a few issues
TUNED it over to OR some who publish
Ell it for year or more. 1t never
paid in the early da.-s OF it's existence.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30

Subsequently the Argus passed
through several hands, it never prov
ing profitable to its owners. The fact
IL, the field is too small to justify a
paper. Those who have had the guild
ance of the destiny of the Argus dur
ing its career have worked hard to
win. AS much labor and energy ap-
piled to any other business would
have been rewarded with some sue
cess. There is no field of activity that
calls for more earnest application,
more grinding work than 4 newspaper
office and the returns are so made
quate in comparison to the energy APP
piled it is a matter Of wonder why so
many enter and stick to the game. The
reason probably is that The most Of us
engaged in the busiI ess have not suf-
ficient business sense and acumen to
take hold of anything else.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30

The 22nd annual Spokane Inter-
state Fair will be held this fall, and
the efforts behind the organization
are being bent to make this one OF the
nsost interesting and attractive fairs
OF the q preceding fairs. Consider
ing the high character of the Spokane
fairs in the past, with their varied and
unique attractions, to better those
that have gone before seems almost
impossible. Those of the residents
OF the Okanogan valley who can spare
TIE time to make such a trip should
commence now making their arrange
ments to visit the hig city while the
Interstate Fair is in full blast. 1t is
a vacation that any one can enjoy and
what is to be seen will be both ic-
structive and interesting.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30
TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT.

A controversy over SO small a mat
ter as a series of ball games Is not of
special interest to the general public
and 1t is something that this paper
finds no pleasure in taking part in, yet
a pride in our local team consisting of
young men fixed reidents of the town,
and being somewhat of a nut over the
game, it is impossible to pass by in
silence statements that appeared in
the Saturday issue of the Okanogan
Independent, embraced in a long ar
ticle upon the base ball situation in
the county. In that article the state
ment is made that the Cancelled game
between Okanogan and Oroville. that
was scheduled to take place June q,
was forfeited to Okanogan because
Oroville refused to fill the date.
Let us go over little of the history
OF the so-called Oionogan Valley Base
Ball League, and then let the verdict
rest with the public as to which club
is at fault in the existing controversy.
Okanogan, Omak and Tonasket organ .
lied the league a week or two before
Oroville succeeded in arranging for a
club, this spring. A meeting of the
representatives from the three towns
mentioned was held in Okanogan.
where the league organization was
perfected, bylaws adopted and a
schedule drawn up. Unfortunate
ly, Oroville was not represented
at the meeting, but subsequently,
the local club agreed to the
actions of that meeting, filing list of
members, as the bylaws provided. It
may be added that Tonasket and Oro-
vile were the only clubs Of the four
to abide by this provision. A section
of these bylaws further provided that
in case change was made in the line
up of any of the teams two weeks no.
tice was to be given to the other clubs
which were a party to the league.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30

If the figures given out as TIC the
losses, so far, in the European war,
that has lasted just a year, are any
where near correct. the various ma
tons mixed up in the general masa-
ere have lost in the neighborhood OF
100000 men, the very flower OF the
manhood OF the several countries.
Should the war continue a few
more years, with tie same ration OF
casualties, there viii remain no able
bodied men to do tie fighting and the
end must come for the lack of food
for powder. In these days of supposed
civilization this wholesale DETACHMENT
of man made in the image of God is
monsterous.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30

rh,, nrovision was dead letter 50
far as Okanogan and Omak teams were
concerned. Presumably this la" was
adopted so that in the case OF Thighs
IN of outside talent opposing teams
might have the privilege OF strengthen
ing their playing force. This is mere
,v mentioned to show that the rules
adopted were more honored IN the
breach than the observance by some
of the clubs. After a few league
games had been played the schedule Oh
the remaining games was revised
without consulting Oroville, let 1t be
distinctly understood, and by that re-
vision Okanogan was listed to play at
Oroyille June 81, winding up the seas
on This schedule FIRST appeared III
the Okanogan Independent, and was
afterward copied in the Omak enron
icle Tonasket Times and Oroville Ga
zette. 1t was never questioned by any
of the clubs. So much for the records
and if we are in error this paper Is
ready to make the proper correctlon.
A few days prior to the date OF the
last game, June q, Manager Nelson
OF the Okanogan club and c. c. Hedger
manager of the Oroville team, hung on
the telephone wires for hours contend
ing over the forthcoming game. Man
ager Nelson absolutely refused to play
the game at Oroville and afterwards
demanded $40 to fill the date, which
was not entertained for a moment
Not being able to reach an agreement
both managers declared the game off
and the Oroville pitcher, living at a
distance was notified that his services
would not be needed. Then the Okla
hogan club held a meeting and at the
eleventh hour decided to fill the date.
1t was too late then to secure the
Oroville pitcher, and hence the game
could not be played.
Now, Okanogan claims forfeited
game and it has been so awarded Do
the facts warrant such a claim and
decision?
AS an admirer of clean, fair sport
we regret that this treatment has been
accorded to Orovillc, and especially
so as it bears out statements that were
made in this office during the late
county seat contest. At that time it
was freely said that no faith could be
placed in any promise eminating from
Okanogan. We did not believe this
statement, and are slow to believe
now that the citizcrs OF Okanogan as
a body endorse the attitude of the
Okarogan ball team, or its managers
III the present attitude. Yet, there will
remain doubt. 1t is little matter
a silly matter, undoubtedly, yet senti-
ment expressed and conduct govern
ing little matters may be an indica-
ton of what may be expected in
greater matters. This attitude of the
Ckanogan team management in inter.
probation of rules formulated and laid
down in Okanogan and indorsed by
Okanogan is inexplicable, to say the
| least
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30
SCHOOL FAIR.

The first attempt in the way of a
school fair ever staged in Oroville will
occur this fall, sometime in September
Or October The youngsters have been
working industerously in their gardens
all summer, and good display of
vegetables and flowers should be the
result. The business men have been
asked to contribute prizes for the ex-
hibit, and have responded SO literally
that the following prizes are assured:
Ten best ears of fell corr-First
prize IS cash; second, $3.50 cash.
Ten best potatoes-First prize $3.50
set of Garden tools; second, $3.50
book.
Ten best tomatoes-First prize
$3.50 order for seed; second, SOC order
for seed.
Largest stock pumpkin-First prize
$1.OO book; second, SOC ORDER for seed
Best head of cabbage-First prize
$l.oo book; second, SOC order for seed,
Ten best table beets-First prize
$3.50 book; second, 75c order for seed
Best general display Of vegetables
First prize $3.50 order for seed; Sec
ond, $3.50 book.
Best exhibit Of sweet pens-First
prize $50 book; second Use order for
seeds.
Best general exhibit of flowers
First prize $3.50 order for seed. sec-
ond, $3.50 book.
BEST 6oO-word essay, The Value of
Vegetable Garden,"-First pr,ze
$3.50 order for books; second 81 20
book.
contestants will be required to oh
serve the following rules:
l. All contestants must be residents
OF school district No. II.
2. Contestants will be limited n
children who have not finished Tho
ninth grade.
3. Exhibits must be grown by the
exhibitor. WV
=. Contestants entering the ESSAY
contest Will submit their essays in a
sealed envelope with a number which
Will be assigned to them, but without
their names.
b. Contestants winning books as
prizes will be allowed to select tho;r
books, but must choose books on apri-
culture horticulture, Horticulture or
related subjects.
children who desire further infor-
nation should apply to w. Leonard
DAVIS, who has charge of the exhibits
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30

The story of the big ditch under
construction close in and and around
Oroville which has been published
extensively throughout the country is
attracting much attention to the Okla
hogan valley in general and Oroville
in particular. A large influx of new
people can be expected into the town
and country during the next few
months. The watering of the land
vii provide opportunity for many hus-
bandmen, and the development of the
country will provide support for a
largely increased population in the
town. The impression should not go
abroad that a fortune is awaiting all
who may come and locate here, but
the man of energy and willingness to
work will find the chances up this way
much better than in the older settled
portions of the country.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-30

The daily papers are doing the coun-
Try a poor service by devoting SO much
space to that murderer, Harry Thaw.
The sooner creatures OF this KIND
sink into oblivion and are forgotten
the better it is for the body polite.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
SOME HARM IN MOONLIGHT
Scientists Have Been Giving the Mat
ter Attention and Now Arc Out
With Explanation.

The alleged harmfulness OF moon
light is at last receiving scientific at
tention. 1t seems that the light of the
moon, being reflected, is polarized;
that is, the vibrations are in one plane
instead of all planes, as in light com
ing directly from its source. 1t is
also said that it has less germicidal
power than direct light, and that de-
cay is therefore quicker.
All this may be true, and it may ex-
plain some of the folklore as to moon
light. We have so long believed these
tales to be the myths Of primitive peo-
pies that we are not inclined to take
any suggestions in this line seriously.
They are really mistaken attempts at
the scientific explanation Of phe-
nomena noticed for the first time.
The folk-tales seem to have orig
mated In lands Of very clear atmos-
phere, and it is extremely doubtful
whether in northern misty climates
moonlight has any ocular or nervous
effect one way or the other. Still we
are often surprised at the facts ELECTED
from still more bizarre Investigations.
Surely polarized light must have in
furious rectinal effects, and it might
be well to find out that much.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Certainly Not Scotch.

Guests of the late Sir Henry Camp
bell-Bannerman were discussing the
nationality of ]. H. Taylor, the former
golf champion, writes a contributor to
Fry's Magazine. and one of the party
asserted that the player was Scot.
Sir Henry was inclined to agree with
him.
We'll" said one of the visitors, ''all
I know about Taylor Is that he's a very
nice man. My club engaged him to
play an exhibition match at a fixed fee,
but it was SO wet that play was impos-
sible. When he was offered the fee
he firmly refused to take 1t, and would
receive only his bare travelling ex
penses."
CampbelI-Bannerman turned to the
other man who had been so sure oi
Taylors Caledonian birth and said
"I'm afraid that fact is fatal to our
contention"
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Man of Many putles.

A contributor to the Docket sends
the following concerning a law of
North Carolina:
1T was probably a surprise to the
justices of the North Carolina SUI
preme court to learn the general as
Eembly's opinion of their needs, as ex-
Dressed in chapter 156 of the Public
General Laws of 1911 as follows:
Section 1. That the fireman of the
supreme court building shall be ap-
pointed by the chief justice and as
sociate justices of the supreme court,
and when not engaged in his duties as
fireman shall act as assistant janitor
Of the supreme court, and shall assist
in the cleaning and care of the su.
preme court and perform such other
duties as may be designated by the
said justices of the supreme court"
ut seems that the general assem-
bly, has here created the office of fire
man-bath attendant-nurse."
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Frank opInlon Of Klno.

Victor Emmanuel, king of Italy, is
a keen fisherman and spends hour
after hour with his rod, though the
best Of luck does not always attend
his piscatorial expeditions. Once,
after several hours angling had
brought him only three poor fish and
he was returning to the castle, he was
met by a peasant with q magnificent
catch of trout. you seem to be no
great fisherman, to Judge by your
CATCH" commented the peasant. 81
should say you were about as lucky
as the king" 'FWhy?" inquired his
majesty. oh" replied the peasant
''he thinks a great deal Of himself as
a sportsmanS but he is a poor body
much more fit to be q king than q
fisherman"
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Low ROUND TRIP FARES TO
CALIFORNIA; EXPOSITIONS
AND The PACIFIC COAST

Low round trip fares are now In
effect via the Scenic Highway Of the
Northern Pacific Ry. to California's Ex-
positions via the North Pacific Coast.
These tickets permit liberal stop-overs
and enable the tourist to include both
Expositions as well as a stop-over at
Yellowstone National Park via Gardi.
ner Gateway.
If you will advise when you will plan
your western trip, will be pleased to
quote rates, send a copy Of our hand.
some Expositions folder as well as
Yellowstone National Park and travel
literature, and assist you in any way
possible in planning your 1915 vaca.
tion trip. A. M. Cleland, General Pas
senger Agent, GIT Northern Pacific
Ry., St Paul, Minnesota.-Adv,
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
CORDIAL WELCOME FOR MULE |
British Army Authorities Recognize
the Good Qualities Of the
unhandsome Animal.

It would appear from the quality OF
the latest arrivals of mules here that
they are to be used for cavalry pur-
poses. The lot at EPSON are declared
by experts to be as clean as polo
ponies, able to gallop, and quite big
enough for the purpose-they are
about fourteen hands two inches high.
They would outrun any of the heavy
stamp of horse, Of which there are
plenty left, whilst horses suitable for
cavalry purposes are scarce all over
the world. Mules, Of course, are used
by Spanish and Mexican cavalry, but
they have not hitherto been used in
the British army except for transport
and for mountain batteries. The like
lihoUd is that there will be revival of
the mounted infantry idea, to take
light cavalry men who are now work
ing In the trenches from place to place
where motor traffic is impossible. Sir
Garnet Wolseley in 1872 foretold some
thing of the kind in his wellington
Essay" where he said that mounted
infantry on mules or even in carts, ac-
companied by a small proportion Of
real cavalry. would be of signal use In
days to come. The mules and ponies
THAT formed the whole of Sir Fred
erick Rogers TRANSPORT from Kabul
to Kandaher-he had no oxen or
camels-carried two "maunds," which
is about one hundred and sixty-pounds,
but were capable of carrying much
more. A mountain battery mules load
runs up up to 22O pounds, but he is
never as big as even fourteen hands
Manchester Guardian.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03

tors from whom received only tempo
Eary relief. / decided to give Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound q fair
trial and also the Sanative Wash. have
now used the remedies for four months
and cannot express my thanks for what
they have done for me.
eff these lines will be of any benefit
you have my permission to publish
them" Mrs. SADIE WILLIAMS, 455
James Street, Elkhart, Indiana.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from matt ve roots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female ills
we know Of, and thousands of voluntary
testimonials on file In the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to
prove this fact.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia e. E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(cOnfdential) Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held I'm strict confidence.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Surely a Rascal.

A short time ago a man was charged
in Glasgow with stealing a herring
barrel. After the charge had been
proved the principal accuser thus ad-
dressed the magistrate:
."Deed, Sir Bailie, the man at the
bar is a great rogue; the stealing O.
the barrel is naething to some of his
tricks. He stole my sign-board last
week, and what does your honor think
he did wi't7"
Magistrate-Thatw would be hard foI
me to say.
Witness-Weel, sir, I'll tell ye. He
brought 1t into my ain shop, wi my
ain name ont, and offered to sell met
as he said he thought It would be o
mair use to me than onybody else"
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Had Enough Of War.

After season in the trenches, knee
deep in mud and water, yet not hav-
ing seen one Of the enemy in all that
time, Private Cox was invalided
home. After relating all the adven-
lures which he and his comrades had
experienced, he concluded, And now
comes ONE full of bloody rheuma-
tism an 'opes l never see a bloody
battle again."
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
GppropIrIats.

Mabel is certainly great one for
looking on the bright side Of things.
At the wedding the other day, said
what a pity it was raining SO, and
what do you think she answered.
"What?"
THAT as everything else was SO
in harmony with the decorations, 1t
was lucky the bride carried q shower
bouquet"
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
ONLY A FEW PIMPLES
eut Many More May Come II You
Neglect Them. Try cutIeura Free.

Cuticura Soap and Ointment are
most effective in clearing the skin Of
pimples, blackheads, redness, rough
ness. itching and irritation as we'll az
freeing the scalp Of dandruff, drynesa
and itching. besides satisfying every
want Of the toilet and nurpery. ~ ~
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Y.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Pat In a ouandarv.

Pat was at the the railway station,
and he put penny In a machine bear
ing the inscription, Pull the handle
with jerk
After Pat had put the penny in the
slot he began looking all over the
machine.
A porter passing at the time asked,
Hello, Pat. won't the machine
work."
"Begorra!" said Pat, II dunno. IL
says, Pull the handle with a jerk
But can't find the blessed jerk to pull
II with"
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Had Conductor GUESSING.

II want to be procrastinated at ie
mex corner" said the negro passen-
ger.
you want to be what?" demanded
the conductor.
Don't lose your temper. had to
look in de dictionary myself befO'
found out dat 'procrastinate' means
put off
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
MRS. Williams
LONG SICKNESS
Yields To Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable
Compound.
EIkhsrt, Ind. :-"I suffered for four
Nsen years from organic inflammation,

t 9 m ale weakness,
pain and irregulari-
ties. The pains in
my sides were in
creased by walking
or standing on my
feet and / had such
awful bearing down
feelings, was de-
pressed in spirits
and became thin and
pale with dull, heavy
evea- had aix dor.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
HaIr.Raislnn TaIn.

Samson had just wandered into the
club.
For the love of Mikel" they ex-
claimed, who cut your hair?"
And Samson, muttering something
about Delilah, rushed into the cold,
bleak outer darkness.
But he said nothing about it being a
relic of barbarism.-Phlladelphia Pub
lie Ledger.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
A Cheerful Liar.

Sir" she said angrily, 'T under
stand you said had face that would
stop a clock"
"Yes, that's what said," he calm
ly replied. ANY weIl-regulated clock
would pause and hold up its hands in
admiration at sight of your lovely
face"
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
A Bird.

Peggie-Why do you say be is a
bird?
Polly-Well he is chicken-hearted
and pigeOn-toed, has the habits of an
owl, likes to wear swallow-tail coat
and collars with wings. he is always
acting the goose, and he is a perfect
jay.-Judge
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
WoofI

Don't worry too much over the unr
pronounceable names in the war news.
The chances are that you don't pro-
nounce even the easy ones correctly.
-Haverhill Evening Gazette.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Mot Now.

Asker-Smithers has an automobile.
Tellit-Not hit of it He collided
with a train yesterday.-Town Topics.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Such a Wallopl

What are you two girls talking
about?"
"Nothing-are your ears burning p
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
NOTHING so EFrFcr1vE AS ELrxra

BABEK For Malaria, ChiIIs q Fever.
Chief of Police, J. W. Reynolds, Newport
News Va, says: II is pleasure to recommend
BabelI for ChIlls and Fever. Have used 1t wheA
necessary for 20years and have found no remedy
as effective" EilXtr Babek 80 cents, all drug
glsts or by Parcel Post, prepaid, from KOcaoWA
ski q Co, Washington, d. @.
A Good hove-IBabek Liver Pills.
so pills Is cents
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03

Any woman can keep an expense &C
count, but not more than one in Q
thousand can make 1t tally with heI
cash.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Her Opinion,

Are you fond of bridget"
"Well. it beats washing dishes anl
day. Detroit Free Press.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
Economy,

Mrs. Homespun-What'n we con
tribute to the minister's donation
party?
Farmer HOmespun-Wall, dunno,
Hammer. 'Taters is way up, pork ia
way up, fowl is way up-we'll save
money BY giving him money.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03

II woman has a really good hus.
band the neighbors nearly always say
he is henpecked.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03

It's the man who doesn't want cred.
1t who has a good rating
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
The Natural ssnusnoe

"How was the dog show7"
"A bowling success" - Baltimore
American.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03

In S5 years. 643,9s1 persons have
been killed In India by snakebite, II q
report may be believed.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03

The frigate bird holds the record
among the aviators. 1t reaches a speed
If 200 miles an hour.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03
A Different Species.

How did his tale Of sea serpent
turn out?"
"It turned out to be a sea gullH
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03

Waiting works wonders-if you
work hard while waiting.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-03

Gas is used in pulling teeth and
selling mining stocks.