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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-26
SPECIAL IN SILK 37e

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short lengths, some plain, some figured,
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-26
LOT OF LACES 1Oe
e Food Problem Confronts Every Housewife

articles of food economical Where they bought conditions
V be consider
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-02-26
From Mrs. Maria Irwin, Peru, NY.

PERU NY" Before took Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Com.
pound was irregular and had much pain had lost three
helped nothing else had DONE and thankful every day
that took it'-irs. MARIA IRWIN, RID. l. Peru N.Y.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11
Has In the
Past

From TimesDspach December 80 1904:
Rumored throughout city the would be
complained that pressure bad
lights either very dim entirely
December 81 1904:
Superintendent Knowles Gas Works
plants of by the all right and the
M ha the for s1" @ the P ga:
Holder built accepted November 1906 nearly two later
May 6, 1905
composed of Messrs. W W. Morton John R
Grimes Minor Rennods H Gates, inspected
the Philadelphia Gas Works which had changed from municipal
private operation and reported the and equipment excellent
that in Richmond These of the salient
features contained in this committee back Council
manufacturing capacity
holder lack of system in maintaining mains etc.
b. The management of the works is bad and of date;
Cost of labor higher than private plants for results OBJ
city distributing gas expense
Valves frequently tcsted-one was
been closed three years;
+. No systematic record of meters is kept;
e Methods of buying supplies economical;
h. Information obtained from records made of
Number complaints October last SAC 6o7 in October 1914
after 100000 spent in rehabilitation;
j. Apparatus and obsolete;
Either lease the works practically rebuild them favorable
in favor of lease
engineer charge should authority
employees
pay more
furnish better
That the question of lease be submitted of the peope)
January 3, 1906:
By Mr. Knowles report city has made profit Gas Works
since 1867 of $930O2560
estimated of 100000 for rehabitaing works Mr.
Knowles have allowed anything for depreciation and
fact the Gas Works have earned practically nothing
The only profit which be lighting
charity 6064119 which the price
gas approximately $45 year This taking
which corporation would
2, 1906:
New gas holder at cost of $4,000 was accepted
June 80 1907:
approved the bond issue of $350oO0 for rehabilitation
Money spent for rehabilitation 1908 (from
1909 l06014 40
dragged completed until June 49,
1909 four and month after the special committee went
Philadelphia recommendation either
LEASE rehabiitate the plant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11
Wouldlnthe
Future
Well, would it?

In less than six years after half million dollars has
been spent in rehabilitation and holder city official
wants the city to issue 100000 in bonds with which TO
again practically rehabilitate the Gas Works, This
100000 would not take into consideration at all the
al least 100000 necessary to spend main extensions
into CITY territory at present unsupped with gas the
replacement of thousands of old and inadequate
vices and meters with larger, the development of com
mercial department POLITICALLY, and almost nnumer-
able other expenditures before the citizens of Richmond
can even expect to have good gas service
Mr. Knowles estimated in February 1908, that gas
costing the burner including all charges, $771. In
1914 (see Times Dispatch, February o. 1879 the cost
was S.7S
In the light of these figures how much credence is to
be placed in this statement given out by the "Gas De-
parment' April 6, 1915?
Cheaper methods of production enabled the city to
make these reductions. Discoveries of processes
for cheapenng the cost of manufacture of gas
slanv being made If the same ratio of decrease in
price of gas is maintained for the hirtyone years fol-
lowing the last reduction the city will be supplying
with good gas at 40 cents thousand cubic feet
within the next twentysix years"
But read
tC)
In Mr.. Hrschberg's official or semof1icia statement
given to the press March 10TH he says the average
annual increase in gas output the past thirteen years
has been little over 10 per cent.
During the first year of the Administrative Boards
administration of the Gas Works. 1913, the increase
was slightly 6 per cent
And although Manchester supplied in 1914 sup
posedy giving large territorial increase to draw FROM
the output increase in 1914 was 2B per cent
Perhaps who could point to a better showing
would impress the public with greater administrative
wisdom.
e through political entertainment
as service?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11
Tt. Gas Works.

re to be sold or leased. What the basig
4 tina rumo~ il we do not know: but 1t
5 matter Of profound Interest 10 the
eople Of Richmond. The rin,es Dispatch
, opposed to TIE sale OF tn. gas works.
would b . fatal biunder for the cor
GRAFTON OF Richmond to dispose OF this
ue'ic utility. From \ business point of
'eN the gas works are = valuable asset
ril become more and mora valuable as
he city grows. and win DO worth more
o the city than to any other owner.
very snducsnent offered 10 outsiders to
nrchase tho plan and the franchise Is
n Involvement to the corporation ot
lchnoud u bold the property. More.
o,,.r =, 4, OF Importance TO the >neire
community that this plant shan CONTINUE
tn Be under the direct control Oh th>
municipality
~. the proposal TO Lease the plant 10
oueu46srs for operation h arnts o'-
ferens question. There 10 every arsu-
men, in favor of municipal Ownership OF
such utilities: there are many arguments
IN cppos4tion to municipal operation IL
is almost Impossible under our system
for The government to carry on business
upon purely business principles. for there
are always political factors 70 deaf with
and political methods. are frsouently quite
different from huziness methods. In poh-
tics men arc too often selscted<accorons
to their political pull. ana not ACCORDING
to their merit and fitness. The party IN
mower always has ON it hands number
a, marty workers." who must b FRO
v,ded- for, and II il not infreouentiy the
case that such men are given positions
which they are not quaitaed to Ell. TINS
SORT of favorftism enters into the various
raminoations Of municipal government
and seriously ineerferes with business
management and seriously impairs the
public service We all know that there
are many men in the service because
Of their polisicas pull. who would never
be employed by . private business cor
ooration. For this reason. and tor other
reasons which are manifest. II v almost
impossible for the government 70 operate
az cheapIy a. q private business cospora-
ton. carrying on the same work. can
operate.
Moreover, the less patronage munie'-
pal corporation has to bsstow tho oesses
It VIII be for pure politics and good gov
ernment. Therefore. when MUNICIPAL
oorporation leases to outsiders puohe
utility which It owns. It accompisnes
twc-fold purpose, 1t puts Itself N posi-
t&on to increase its revenues. while r.
nnsuishing nothing Of Its control ove'
the essential functions OF the utility. snt
At the Same time reduces the number O
It's employees and thereby eliminates d
much of politics from IL businsss ana'ra
Before committing The Tines-Osspese '
TO such a proposal. ws should have =
know all about the iessses and the terms
nut. a. a general principle, ~s'ars favor
ab,e TO ownership OF public utilities o
the municipality, but operation. undo
lease. ny individuals or private corpora
tions.
----7
Coming to Terms.
pur washington correspondent says TN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11

Library.
is proud that the
las come out -
yearly appropria-
Cd OF . public IT,
At its reocmmsnd-
sIy adopted BY the
Aldermen.
cighbor. the News
,n. Several -Aays
favor Of . public
tho High SCHOOL
to the entire pro-
rary seems to ar
I only an unneces-
/ undesirable insti-
y. re believe" II
bile libraries are
-<sss~ - .Nst.. ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11
Yrsnt from

fghtened cities. Az ....e
maintain such an institution. II. as our
contemporary contends. an appropriation
Of 90 rear 10 Insufficient. the Coun-
Gil will not b bound BY a fast rule 10
that sum. Give as the library. and 1t
Will AID and not hinder every other civic
improvement contemplated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11

Fac Simile of Editorial in the Times Dispatch
December 81, 1904.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11

Coming to Terms.
Our Washington correspondent says thas
ps~~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11

~, 1903. 1t |
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Of Congress \
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-11

nlcations win be
ions will not be
anied by stamps.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Word From Evangelist Pratt.

Mr.. Brison received this morning
a message from Mr.. Pratt saying
that he was taking the body of his
father to Kansas City for burial in
the family lot and that he would with
out fail be in Durango Friday even
ing for the Sunday school service.
This is the fourth sad mission within
four years upon which Mr.. Pratt has
gone, having within that time buried
his grandmother, mother, wife, and
father. Only himself and two boys
remain of all the Pratt relatives. Mr..
and Mrs. Brison will have charge of
the service at the tabernacle tonight.
The attendance for the week has been
excellent. The music is inspiring, the
sermons are helpful and you will en-
joy the services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Former Durango Girl Married
In Alamosa.

Arthur R. Sader, job compositor
in the office of the Courier, and Miss
Hazel McQ, Hartman were married
at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McQ. Hartman,
yesterday evening, the always pretty
Episcopal ceremony being performed
by Rev. H. ]. Johnson, pastor of st.
Thomas Episcopal church. Only the
immediate relatives Of the brides
family were present at the modest
wedding, which had its romantic tinge
in taking its origin four years ago
when Mr.. Sadler came from Denver
to the Alamosa Empire Since that
time he has been engaged in printing
and newspaper work in Texas, Arizona
and New Mexico, returning last No
vember to Alamosa. The bride is a
native of Colorado, being born at Du-
range, coming to Alamosa six years
ago, shortly after the Empire was
founded, and it is peculiarly coinciden-
tai that the marriage occurred on the
sixth anniversary of the birth of the
Empire. where she has been employ
ed as compositor and desultory writer
during the past two years. Mr. Sad
Ter is one of the few artistic printers
in this section Of the state and an all
round newspaper man. Both bride
and groom pride descendancy from
the old revolutionary families. Both
are endowed with active brain, good
energy and worthy ambition and their
future is most promising. art" as
he is known at the Courier office, has
been trying to conceal the important
event Of yesterday evening from the
rest of the office force, but the sur
prise will undoubtedly be on him when
he reads the announcement of his
marriage in today's edition Of the
Daily Courier Congratulations from
the force" Art, to yourself and bride.
-Alamosa Courier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Death of II. S. Baker.

r. S. Baker, the Pennington whole
sale merchant, Shiprock trader and
one Of the live wires of San Juan
county, died at the family home in
Pennington this morning about S
o'clock. Only last week he was in
Durango on his return from Califor-
mia, apparently certain by sheer de-
termination and good cheer he was
going to conquer the disease that was
sapping his life away. Yesterday his
condition was critical. Last evening
Mrs. Baker sent for DR.. Ochsner and
Mr.. Bakers special friend, Charles
F'leck of the Savoy hotel, but three
hours before the Pennington train
left the news came of his passing.
The deceased was about 33 years of
age. He came to Durango about ten
years ago when the rubber plant was
established here. 1t was while seek
ing material for the factory on the
reservation that he became interestd
in dealing with the Indians and later
established trading post there. Sue
cess crowned his efforts and about
two years ago he increased his ac-
tivities by going into the wholesale
business in Pennington. He was a
splendid booster for the country and
gave literally of his time and money
for its upbuilding. Nearly a year ago
| his health commenced to fail, but his
splendid courage kept him from
spending his last days an invalid.
Definite funeral arrangements are not
known here, but the body will be tax
en- back 10 the old home in Michigan
for interment, accompanied by the be-
reaved wife. F. C. Ames was called
to Pennington this morning to assist
in preparing it for shipment. Charles
F'leck made the trip to Pennington
this morning and will return with the
funeral party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
On State Highway business.

Messrs, Denver Latham and Fred
Catchpole, prominent Archuleta coun-
ty men, were in town over night on
business that had principally to do
with the completion of the connecting
link of the state highway between the
San Luis valley and the San Juan
basin. Mr.. Catchpole is certain that
it will be completed by the last of
July and many tourists will have the
privilege of covering this scenic por-
tion of America by auto before an
other winter comes this way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

stylish Saxon's neverfailing and
economical performance.
Mrs. L. j. Parenteau, of Pitts
bulgh, says: 81 have driven my
Saxon about $500 miles and have
found it ideal for country driving
as well as city use-at an exceed
h.giy small upkeep. On recent
trip from Pittsburgh to Mononga-
hela, We took the wrong road, COW
eling route where no automobile
had ever gone before. So we feel
quite proud of our Saxon"
From Paul E. Reiff, Saxon owner
in New Cumberland, Pa, comes
this evidence: "The car does the
work to my entire satisfaction and
can climb hills on high gear that
lots of machines are obliged to
take on second"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Our "JIrNEY" offer-Thi. and Sc.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return a trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills, for pain in sides and back,
rheumatism, backache, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic
Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic, especially COM
forting to stout persons.-S. G. Wall,
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Flora Vista Supplying
Local Market.

Fine shipments Of asparagus and
spinach grown in the Flora Vista sec
ton were received by local dealers
last night. We wonder why our south
ern neighbors do not raise more of
these things that find such ready
sale here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Waters Of Cherry Creek Said
To BE Polluted.

Complaint has been made to tie
county commissioners that the ear
easses Of dead sheep were allowed to
lay at the head Of Cherry creek, pol
luting the water. The parties, ha6
dozen in number, said to b guilty Of
the offcnse. were notified 70 rsmovs
or abats the nuisance se pressssRaa
wepld folhv,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

music at the tabernacle, organized a
junior choir yesterday afternoon after
noon after school. Quite large num-
Der of young folk between the age
of ten and sixteen joined and it is
expected shortly it will number at
least rs voices. The organization will
assist with the services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
To Make Durango Home.

w. r. Smiley, who succeeds l.. E.
johnson as district manager of the
Continental Oil company interests, ar
rived in Durango last night, accom-
panied by his wife. They are at pres
ent domiciled at the Hotel Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

William McAdoo, Jr., son OF Secre-
tary of the Treasury McAdoo. will
defend Tse-Ne- Cat, charged with mur-
der in connection with the killing Of
Juan Chacon, Mexican, according
to information received by the Unit
ed States district attorneys ofhes in
Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Smelter Baseball Team.

The smelter force will shy its hat
in the ring for baseball honors this
season, If present plans materialize
1t has the material for about the fast
est lineup this section has ever seen
and all our people who are interested
in the great national game are de-
lighted to hear the announcement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
HOmeseekers.

George Kastl and family and L. E.
Watson and family were arrivals from
Bronson, Kan, last night on their
way to the Dolores section on home
seeking expedition. This section of
Colorado looks especially good to resi-
dents of drought stricken Kansas, and
many more will come this way dur
ing the next few weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
To Locate Near Santa Fe.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Parker, of
Mancos, were in town today getting
ready to move to their new home near
Santa Fe, where Mr.. Parker will have
charge of large grocery store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
To Locate in the
PendletOn Section.

Mr. and Mrs. d. II. Hill, were al :
rivals from Kansas last night en-
route to Pendleton, where relatives
reside and where they will make their
home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Alfred Prugillo entered the insti-
tuition this morning to be treated for
pleurisy. Allmo Motifs entered this
morning for heart trouble. Richard
Dickerson is up and around today He
expects to leave in few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Another Wedding Scheduled.

Miss Ollie Winner, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Winner, left for
Denver this morning, where Saturday
she is to become the bride of Mr..
Hoyt Dow, of Englewood. Miss Win
ner is a highly respected girl and
every one who knows her shares in
the wish that only Joy may attend her
in her welded life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
District Court.

At the time of going to press the
trial of Mountz and Kendall had not
commenced owing to the fact that two
important witnesses for the state had
not arrived.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
SAXON "sIX" s7s5

This is a big, handsome, five
passenger car-of exceptional
value. 1t is fully equipped, in
cluding Gray & Davis electric
starting and lighting system,
and has features usually found
only in cars of much higher pri-
ces. l12-inch wheelbase; roomy,
comfortable steamline body, can
tilever springs; 3Gx31A inch
tires; demountable rims; one
man top; speedometer. You owe
it to yourself to see this mod
ern car before placing an or
der.
SAXON MOTOR COMPANY
Detroit
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

Glen Davis, of Fairfield, Ia, spent
the night in town on his way to
Montezuma county to look for land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Ranch House Burns.

Miss Fickle, principal Of the Park
school, received word today that the
substantial house on her Flora visits
ranch caught fire thisi morning and
burned to the ground. 1t contained
some furniture. The loss was total,
neither house or contents being insur-
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
False Alarm.

The fire department responded to a
false alarm" just before o'clock this
afternoon. The call came from the
corner of Fifth avenue and Eighth
street.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Mud Slide.

Mud Slide.
Yesterdays Silverton bound train
encountered mud slide of consider
ible depth about half mile beyond
he snow shed and several hours
delay resulted. The train due here
at $3.50 arrived at 8:15.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

General Agent McAtee and wife
were Pennington bound travellers this
morning. That was their destination
yesterday morning, but business call
ed Mr.. McAtee back to Durango last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Makes 81 feel Like 16.

81 suffered with kidney ailment
for two year," writes Mrs. NJ. A.
Bridges, Robinson. Miss, "and COM
mcuced taking Foley Kidney Pills
about ten months ago. ! am now able
TO do all my work without fatigue.
| am now 81 years of age and feel
like a 16-year-old girl" Foley Kidney
Pills strengthen and invigorate weak,
tired and deranged kidneys; relieve
backache, weak back, rheumatism and
bladder trouble. They are tonic in
action.-S. G. Wall, Durango Drug
Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
10 Return Home Next

10 Return Home Next
Week.
Walter Alexander and wife, nee
Maree Taylor, are to return home
from Denver next week, and will
probably make Durango their perma-
nent residence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

A concert company composed of C.
r. Stevens, Flora Morse, Nine. Bru-
ner and Cora Higgins arrived from
Kansas City last night and went down
the Red Apple line this morning. II
they entertain as well as they dress,
folks down there has a treat in store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Magnam mious Offer.

The Durango Land & Coal company
which owns IA lots in the block where
the proposed school building is to be
erected, has shown its interest in Du-
rango's welfare by making an offer
almost as magnamious as that Of the
Elks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

DR.. w. w. McEwen spent the day
at Arboles on ranch business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
10 Inspect Roads.

To Inspect Roads.
Weather conditions permitting the
county commissioners viii spend few
lays on the county highways inspect
ng the roads and directing the work
If the road overseers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Elks Install Officers.

Elks Install Officers.
The Elks held their annual meet
ing last night and installed the new
ly elected officers. The reports of
the retiring officers for the year
were read. The following officers
were installed: Exalted Ruler, w. L.
Birkhimer; Esteemed Leading Knight
Geo. W. Skoog; Esteemed Loyal
Knight, A. d. Liener; Esteemed Lee
turing Knight, v. J. Bloom; Secretary
W. W. McEwen, Jr.; Treasurer, J. R
C. Tyler; Tiler, II. Hanno; Trustee
Three Years, Arthur A. Morris.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

Mrs. Tattershall and Daughter, Miss
Cora of Aztec, returned last night
from Oklahoma where they were call
ed few weeks ago by the death of
the formers father.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

Persons who have visited Wiley
mesa recently tell us the Kentucky
colonists have wheat fields that woult
bring pride to the heart of a Kan
sas farmer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

1t is said that a number of Du-
range husbands are in pretty good
shape for spring gardening-they had
TO dig so much for Easter bonnets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12
Doings of the County Commissioners

Doings of the County Commissioners,
This morning the county commits
sioners inspected the poor farm, which
is now in charge of Mr.. and Mrs
T. P. Sheriff. They found every
thing in very satisfactory condition
as far as the management was con-
cerned. There are now thirteen pa
tients. Two of the number are in
very poor health. This afternoon they
visited the county jail, where three
La Plata county prisoners and ons
from Archulsta county have accom-
modatieoA
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

Miss Rose Hammond is over from
Dolores to consultsa local physician.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

Mrs. d. Norton, of Dunlap, Kan,
was guest at the Strater last night
bound for the Pennington section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-12

VIM. Feigel, the old time miner and
self-styled member of the "anti- ali.
mony club" returned from Denver
last night on his way to the Silver
Ledge property, where he is engaged
in mining.