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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-24

are constructed along modern lines
and with a view to convenience, cor
rect lighting, sanitary heating and
correct ventilation. The modern
school house is frequently the best
building in the community Many
rural districts have made great pro-
gress along this line, but there are
still many which are greatly in need
of more comfortable and sanitary
buildings. AS a rule where the new
house has been built better furniture
and equipment has also been pro-
vided.
There is a strong demand that the
minimum term in this state be made
eight months, instead Of six as 1t is
at the present time; and that the plan
Of raising the common school fund be
changed so as to equalize the burden
Of taxation The special district tax
is now very high. This means that
the district with a low valuation must
levy 8 or 10 mills or more tax each
year. while a more fortunate district
may not need to levy scarcely any
tax at all The public schools are for
all, and all should bear large part
Of the burden.
This year all schools have opened
with an increased attendance, and
many have added extra teachers. All
things considered, a banner year
seems to be ahead Of ms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-24
Umata County Has Modern School Methods
7ssla Districts. County With zn. Of or 1000 Pupils s Standards High

The outlook, from an educationa
standpoint in Umauila county 8,
very encouraging. very substantial
progress having been made during
the past year.
The annual school census taken last
November showed 70l0 children be-
tween the ages Of four and 20, in the
county The age Of attendance. is six
20 b., the enrolment the past year.
being 5044 OF these, 4SSg. attended
the grades, and 655, the high school.
The average number Of pupils belong
ING was ass, while the average daily
attendance was 1887, and the per cent
of attendance during the year was
S5.S.
There are I0S organized districts
in the county. employing 227 teach
ers. All OF these districts. except sew
en-, maintain terms throughout the
fan and winter closing In April and
May The seven districts. Just refer
red to, hold sessions through the
spring and summer. These schools are
located far up in the mountains, max
ing il almost an impossibility to hold
winter term.
OF the 227 teachers employed. So
were men and I7S were women. The
men were paid an average monthly
salary Of Sl01.74; the women S7412;
the reason for the great difference
being that the men, as a rule, filled
more responsible positions, such as
principals or superintendents. The
average salary Of teachers\ In one
room buildings was s72.15. Twenty
four teachers among those employed
the past year. were graduates Of
college or university: thirty-seven of
a standard normal school; eighty
three had completed a four course in
high school or its equivalent. while
the remainder, except twelve had
completed one year Of high school
work.
The average school term has reach Z
ed 5 is months. with IS schools
a term of nine months.
The increase in the length of the
school term and in the monthly sal
airy Of the teacher is due TO the fact
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-24

that the country in general is awak-
ening. and that TO secure best re-
suits. the school term must be long.
and be under the supervision Of a
well trained teacher Naturally such
teacher must be well paid
The county school superintendents
Of the state. in 1914. voted to adopt
a state standard for rural and village
schools This plan had already been
tried successfully in a number Of
counties u the state. Umatllla be-
ing one Of The number. The require
ments for Standardization are print
cd on large cards and one placed in
each room When a district meets
all the requirements. It is given a pen
nant by the county uperintendent.
Through standardization. an appeal
has been made to local pride, condi-
tious improved and many schools fair
Iy ravolutionized. School houses are
made comfortable sanitary and at
trac.Ne and districts vie with their
neighhoring districts to excel in max
ing conditions congenial Standard
izatior has been the means Of decid-
ed Improvements in more than so
districts in this county. during the
past year.
Two years ago, a countrywide SPELL
ing contest was inaugurated. Con-
tests were first held In each district,
then the two best spoilers from each
district. IN their respective grades,
competed with the best spoilers from
several districts in a division contest,
and finally the winners in each divi-
sion, met in the final contest at PEN
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-24

dleton, where the winners in each
grade were selected, over one-hun-
dred contestants enter the final con-
test both in 1914 and in 1915.
A marked improvement was no.
ticed not only in spelling. but also in
language, and in addition to these,
the children received valuable train
inc which comes only through appear
ing in public and from association
with those other than the children in
their communities.
Following an act of the legislative
assembly Of 1918, which tended to
promote ana encourage the develop
ment OF Industrial work throughout
the state, several clubs have been
organized n the county. More than
twelve thousand boys and girls have
been enrolled, and about six hundred
in this county In order that these
boys and girls might have an oppor-
tunity to exhibit their work two
school fairs will be held this year
one at Vincent and one at Hermis-
ton Two boys and two girls who
make the best record along Industrial
lines will be sent to the state fair
camps The successful ones will be
on the basis of as per cent
for the actual work and 25 per cent
for note book of the work. The
note books are graded by the Ore
gon agricultural college.
This work has aroused so much in
terest that it is expected that it will
be permanent feature of the school
work
Many Parent Teachers Associations
have been organized The purpose
og these organizations is to improve
the standard Of living in the home,
to protect the child. and to make
better all the conditions under which
the children live The general aim
S to do this along certain definite
ways through organized effort. The
associations have accomplished much
n making beautiful many school
grounds, in making the school gar
len possible, in securing sanitary
fountains with a supply of
'ure water. and in numberless ways
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-24

The fruit and dairy farm Of Mrs.
H. N. Shanks on Dry Creek has been
leased by G. w. ProeBstel of Wes-
ton who is moving on to 1t.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-24
DESPITE MUCH RAIN
AUTO TRAVEL HEAVY
THROUGHOUT COUNTRY
WEATHER REPORTS INDICATE
INCREASE IN FALL is OVER
800 PER CENT,

This. However, Has Had No Terrors
for the Automobile Tourists for
This Mode of Travel Has Increased
Over Any Previous Year in All
Sections of Country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-09-24
Why Fownes Gloves Are Worn
By Women Of Good Taste Everywhere

NOT BECAUSE OF THE BECAUSE OF THE ADVERTISING
BUT FOR THE FIT STYLE WEARING QUALITIES WHICH
YEARS OF HONEST DAvoR BROUGHT TO FowNEs WHEN yo
THINK OF GLOVES YOU NATURALLY OF FoWNES EVERY WEAR
Err OF FoWNES GLOVES WILL TELL YOU THERE is REASON"
LET YOUR NEXT PAIR OF GLOVES BE FowNEs
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14
BFE BROUGHT
BACK HOME
HOME
Mrs. Van Buren,. Tired OF Being Drudge
fied to Superior.

After seventeen years Of married life,
Mrs. Van Buren,, %, ran away from her
husband because she wanted to have good
time, according to story told the Duluth,
police
Mrs. Van Buren,, who is half breed IN
indian, disappeared Wednesday, night after
leaving her home at 40 First avenue west
to 60 10 a moving picture show. She was
found IN Superior Saturday night.
"Here is the man who ran away with my
wife said Mr. Van Buren, Sunday afternoon as
he entered headquarters, dragging a man
whose name he said was Smith I want you
lock him up.
''Smith'' denied TIE charge, but Van
Buren. PERSISTED in his allegations and was
much disguised when police refused to arrest
him without a warrant, declared officers at
headquarters. Mr.. Van Buren, is part In
dian.
The Van Buren, case has attracted con-
siderable attention, has the family has been
living with help of various Duluth charities
for two or three weeks, although the four
Van Buren, children are said to have land
claims on the La Pointe, Wis, Indian res
ervation worth nearly $4,000
Through lawyer charitably inclined
persons had arranged a trip to the reservat-
ion for the father and mother, so that the
land could be mortgaged to provide for their
immediate living. "doing Without left
her home and TWO children the day before
the trip to the reservation was planned.
Two of the Van Buren, children are in
Duluth with the father and two are attend
ing scuool at Pipestone, MINI, The wife
was brought back to Duluth by Mr.. Van
Buren, to find the family in even worse cir
cumstances than when she left, as the hus-
band had lost his ''job'' while hunting for
her. = Duluth News Tribune
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14
SCHOOL NOTES

Parenss day which was held last Tuesday
was a great success. The teachers had
spent much time in arranging an exhibit of
the drawings and written work of the pupils
and the rooms were all very interesting.
About twenty five people visited the regul-
ar session of school in the morning, and had
the opportunity of observing both teachers
and pupils at their regular work,
In the afternoon there was no school.
A number of parents and others assembled
at the Congregational Church, when the
chief features vera talks by Supt Hagman
and Prin. Holtem of the training school al
Mellen, Mr.. Hagman spoke on behalf of
the teachers and her relation to the com
unstY. Mr.. Holtein's subject was from
the parents stand point, what they may ex
pect from the teachers. Both talks were
very interesting and very well given, and
tend to make both parents and teacher I'M
derstand each other better.
Following these talks readings were given
by Miss Kuntz, Miss Philips and Mr.,
Murine which were greately appreciated by
all. Ice cream and cake were served by
the eight grade girls.
We hope that the idea of Parents Day
may last until next year, for these meetinge
are surely profatble to both parents and
teachers.
RFY IT
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14
Subscription Rates.
GitCElge Ounce Notes.

The Rooster Night program of the Git
ctee Ounce Club was success IN every
particular This was due in large part 10
the cooperative spirit of those who took
part in the program and of the people who
attended. The program opened with an
address by County Superintendent Hagman
who came to Odanall for that purpose. MIR.
Hagman emphasized the virtue of commun-
ity work and praised the people who start
ed the movement in this village. In his
talk he gave some valuable suggestions for
carrying on community work. He yielded
the floor to State Inspec tor of Schools w.
T. Anderson. He heartily approved of
what Mr.. Hagman had said. Then he spoke
of the need of improvements in school
buildings in the villages of the value of
medical inspection of growing boys and
girls and of the need of cooperation between
the parents and the teachers for the interest
of both, and for the good or the pupils.
The next number was a reading by Miss
Mabel Kelly and song by Marie Harto
after woich the Literary gossip by Harold
Peterson. Vocal selection by Paul Hatton,
reading by Mr.. Murine. The girls gym
nastic club gave an excellent exhibition and
the last number OF the program was the
Woodman Quartet followed by lunch.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14
REX IT..

For SALE--A neat trim naptha launch,
fully equipped. Neat cabin and all modern
convience. Inquire at this Office. F. 26 ct
FoR SALE--A team of driving horses.
Good for Dairy business cheap if taken at
once. Inquire at this office. A-9-2t
For SALE--Nice 11-acre tract on Made
line Island. Lake frontage. Nice location
for summer home. Good fer fruit or tuck
farming. The location is ideal Inyesti-
gate this property Will sell reasonable
For particulars and price inquire this Office.
2tA16
For SALE--Gasoline Laonch Solid oak.
so feet long, S feet beam. horse power
engine. Fine condition. Inquire Chequa-
megon Ice CO., Ashland, Wis.
FoR Ss1E--Launch one year old. i9foot
overall, 5 feet beam, canopy top. Nine
horse power gray motor engine new. In
9uire bookkeeper at Singer Sewing Machine
Store or at l19-1ith Ave. Eaxt, Ashland,
wis.
For SArE---Fine house, barr and other
buildings, including seven lots, Fine ie.,a
ton FOR summer house On Madeline Island
Cheap if taken al once. Write siais otEea
for particulars. l-29-d
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Most likely those people who de-
mand that this country stop selling to
the war zone those things the war
zone wants, haven't anything to sell.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

According to the health department
this Is the season for assaulting the
left over flies. A swat in time saves
nine.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

A large spot has appeared in the
sun. As everybody knows, that is
sure sign of war, or peace. or some.
thing.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

"W 1djammer," says Prof. Brander
NATL csgs, ''is a fine word" How
ever. i should be borne In mind that
the al covai does not include the indi-
Svidual.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Had you noticed the picture man
no longer forces you to smile by re.
failing a bewhiskered joke?
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

There are still some bad-mannered
people. Watch and you will often
hear, rats, heard that story when
! was small one"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

In certain circles a defective Is a
man who gives every sign of being
about to treat and then falls down.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

A man may think he can write of
wars horrors after being run down
by an auto, but it all depends on the
make Of the machine.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Bridal couples on a foreign tour are
liable to encounter what they might
more reasonably anticipate later on.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

The gist of the health boards dont's
is: Don't let the housefly do anything
he wants to do.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Prsemysl has dropped out of the
war dispatches only to be succeeded
by "i'zsok pass" and "Orzyc river"
Thins are going from bad to worse.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

According to recent discoveries,
there were hair restorers in the time
of Moses. So bald misfortune Is not
{, strictly modern institution.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

The American spirit Of restlessness
is typif1ed by impatient search for
last years rod and line.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

In spring the young mans fancy
lightly turns to automobiles, fishing
and almost anything except work.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

A fish found in the waters near
Nassau is said to resemble the Ameri-
can flag. Can you blame a fish in
these troublous times?
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Philosophers and poets abroad are
having hard time of 1t.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Call man a good fellow when he
isn't In fact, and 1t helps him TO be-
come bad fellow.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Figuring baseball percentages Is one
form of unemployment.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Business men who are happy have
a clear vision and much energy.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

The belligerents progress by inches
and claim by miles.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

A Philadelphia dog has learned to
talk. It's a good breed to obliterate.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

Better to have the world laugh with
you than at you.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-05-14

For SALE Or TRADE--Eagle twin motor
cycle. 9 h. p. Speed and a hill climber,
In fine condition. Want good motor boat
or marine engine. Write at once. Will
.isn.sastrate. 1t-A -
TAyLoF BAYFIELD,, wis.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-07-02
FUNERAL OF ALFRED BAKER.
Many Lodges Turn Out---Remain
Buried in St. Anne's Cemetery.

With several fraternal orders and
lodges in the cortege. the funeral of
Alfred l.. Baker, whose death occurred
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan, Conduit St, took place yester
day afternoon at O'Clock from the
late residence.
The fraternal orders represented in
cluded the Annapolis Lodge Of Elks,
No. 622, of which the deceased was a
member, the Fishing Creek Club. Of
which he was stakeholder and mem
ber of the Club; Metropolis Lodge, In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows and
the Red Men.
Two pallbearers were selected from
each of the clubs. Those representing
the Fishing Creek Club were r. Clau-
sen and Jack Boucher; the Elks -
w. Ii. Shannon and Samuel Davis /;
The Odd Fellows George Quaid and
Fred. Schoen; the Red Men Basil
Gates and William Hopkins.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. James L. Smiley, assistant to
the Rector Of St. Anne's. There were
numerous handsome floral tributes.
The burial was in St Anne's cemetery,
undertakers James s. Taylor & Sons.
in charge Of arrangements.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-07-02
Nelson Tells Of The Couo,nc.

Nelson, among other things, told the
court of an instance of gouging that
occurred during his third class year.
and for which the midshipmen involved
were only punished by the assign
ment of demerits. He also gave tes-
timony tending to show that il was
the practice among some instructors t.
place the markings of midshipmen in
their books, prior TO the completion of
the recitation. He said that such a
condition had considerable bearing on
the final merit standing of the class.
Referring to the resolution purport
ing to have been agreed upon by his
classmates and which stated, among
other things. that all of the class felt
equally as guilty" as himself in the
present affair, Nelson stated that there
was not dissenting voice to the reso-
luton when he placed il before a class
meeting, but that If there was anv of
the alleged dissentions as previously
testified to ley Ensign Adams. the class
president, it was stirred up afterwards.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-07-02
MARRIED In BALTIMORE.
Mrs. Mix Becomes the Bride of Lieut..
Mecleary.

Mrs. Anne Beard Mix, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Nj. Beard, was
married at noon yesterday to Lieut..
Howard B. Mecleary, u. S. NJ, at the
Stafford Hotel, Baltimore. The cere-
mOny was performed by Chaplain
Woodman, of the United States ship
Ohio, on which Lieutenant Mecleary is
now stationed.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, was gowned in u
smart tailored suit of dark blue serge
and her hat of black tulle had the
transparent brim and a crown of black
satin. She wore corsage bouquet of
orchids. Only the members of the two
families were present and seated
breakfast was served, after which
Lieutenant and Mrs. Mecleary left for
New York
They have leased the house of Mrs.
Milligan, widow of Admiral Milligan,
on Maryland Ave. recently occupied
by Mrs. Glover, where Mrs. Mecleary
will be established for the summer
after Lieutenant Mecleary sails on
July for San Francisco on board the
Ohio. He will return about the middle
of September, when he and his bride
will take an extensive Northern motor
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mecleary parents
of the groom, and his two brothers,
the Messrs. Mecleary, of Germantown,
Pa, came for the wedding from Beach
Haven, N. j., where they are occupy
ing their cottage for the summer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-07-02
Nelson Holds An Are Cuil,,.

That Midshipman Ralph Nick Mel
son, member of the class graduated
from the Naval Academy on June 4.
was an active participant in the alleg-
ed frauds in connection with the late
annual examinations at the NavalAcad-
emy from which he and six other mid
shipmen were recommended for dis
missal from the service by Superin-
tendent Fullam, and that he also en-
gagged in a number of the exploits in
"ragging marks" and surreptitiousl,-
obtaining other information from the
several academic departments were
among the admissions made by hin.
when he was examined as a witness BY
the naval court of inquiry yesterday
afternoon.
Nelson. however. stoutly maintained
that practically all of his classmates.
as well as the members of the former
second class, were in possession of the
same advance information pertaining
TO the examinations in modern Ian
guages. that he and the other original
defendants studied. and that therefore
all are equally guilty.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-07-02

cite avenue and Bolton street. that
city, on sunday
All Annapolis is shocked over the
distressing tragedy. and although his
social movements We're confined princi-
pally among club members, Mr.. .Caughoy
was held in high esteem, was pop
ular bank official and a trusted en-
ploye. Financial difficulties Is tho
only motive that can be ascribed for
Mr.. Caughey's suicide, and it was &C.
the time that he should have appeared
before meeting of the bank dircc-
tors in order to adjust certain mat
ters, that he ended his life.
A general audit of the affairs of tle
Trust Company is now under way aud
the officials still hope that the disercp-
aney ROW apparent. may be found But
il appears that there is a shortage ~
something over $4,000. which. De- b.
stated, is credited against the dead
mans records Of collateral notes.
The accountants have thus far been
unable to discover any trace of the
missing notes that aggregate more than
10000 Mr. Caughey was bonded iu
that sum 50 the shortage will be Gov
cred thereby. The tragedy has. in nc
way affected the affairs of the Trust
Company, and business is being con
Quoted today without any setbachs
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-07-02
MR.. CAUGHEYS SUICIDE
SHOCKS ALL ANNAPOLIS
Young Banker Kills Self in Room
at AnnapOIitan Club.
BULLET WOUND In HEAD.
Financial Difficulties Ascribed As Cause
of Act---Was Held in High
Esteem.

Marshall Caughey, 81 years old,
treasurer of the Annapolis Banking q
Trust Company. and a son of John II.
Caughey, 1923 Linden avenue. Balti-
more, committed suicide in his room
at the Anapolitan Club on Franklin
street shortly after o'clock last night.
The door OF his room, which was
found locked, was forced and his body
was found lying on the floor with a
revolver in his clenched fist. He was
partly dressed. lie had fired the bull
let into his right temple. Death is sup
posed TO have been instantaneous.