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The Winslow mail., 1916-12-29
Amend Election Law.

According to the Phoenix Ga
zette the members of the COM
ing session of the legislature are
nursing some amendment to the
present election laws. The best
amendment that could be offer
ed would be one repeating the
whole general election law as it
now stands, and pass a new one
simple in it's provisions, and
stripped of all meddlesome pro-
visions attempting to control par
ty organization.
Another provision that should
land in the junk pile is the pri-
mary law for the nomination of
candidates. The scheme has
been tried out thoroughly for
years in other states and in Ari-
zona since statehood, and it has
signally failed it's purpose. The
primary law was created with
the mistaken idea that under it's
provisions a poor man could as
pire to office, and the electorate
would exercise greater care in
selecting candidates. In actual
practice the primary has elimi-
mated all chance of a poor man
aspiring to a state office unless
he is willing to sell out his man.
hood and independence to some
corporation or special interest in
return for which they will finance
his campaign; and in looking over
the caliber of the men generally
nominated under the primary is
not at all convincing that the
best men have been nominated
in the party primary. Political
parties should not be hedged
about with legislative restric-
tions for their control and man.
agement, but should be given a
free hand which political exc
gencies would compel them to
use with caution and considera-
tion at all times.
The year now fast drawing to
a close has brought to all some
of the joys and pleasures of life,
and possibly some griefs and
disappointments; and mayhap its
departure will be welcomed by
by everybody, with buoyant hope
that the new year will bring more
of blessings and less misfortune.
We wish everybody a happy new
year, with all the showers of Joy
and prosperity they could wish
for themselves, that happiness
and contentment may be yours.
| Lost, on Christmas day, a sol
id gold pin with sapphire in the
C enter. Reward will be paid fol
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-31

Nettie Banks is here from Banks.
Mrs. Pearl Freeman Of Joseph is
in town.
NIL Van scholack OF Arlington. is
in the city.
Mrs, Bertha Hoff of Boise is vis-
itor in the city
DIR. C. L. Blakely Of Baker was in
the city yesterday.
B. Connell OF Redmond is registered
at the Hotel Bowman.
Frank Putnam of Gray, Idaho was
in the city Wednesday.
Harriet NJ. Brown Of Heppner, has
been visiting in the city
Mrs Bertha Coverdale is La
Grande visitor in the city
II II. Harvey and family of Boise
were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Finley OF AL
bee were in town wednesday.
c. e. Murray of Barnhart Is regis
tered at the Hotel Pendleton
Eunice L. smith of Ashland is reg
istered at the Golden Rule hotel.
W. b. Barrett, we'll known Heppner
man, was in the city Tuesday night
f. o. siecke OF Salem, deputy state
forester, is here on an inspection tour.
Mr. and MRS. o. b. Spoken OF
Blackfoot, Idaho, are visiting in the
city.
Mrs. c. Shaw and daughter, Maud,
of La Grande we're in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs, W. E. Bray Of Col
fax, Wash, were guests in the city
yesterday.
Walter ]. Roork of' Pilot Rock
came in yesterday to pass the night
in the city.
w. r. walters OF the Hotel Pasco
OF Pasco. was transacting business
here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. b Hayes Of John
Day we're among the out of town vis-
itors in the city wednesday.
volney Bybee Of the Charles COM
pany, has returned from trip %
Malheur county where he has been
visiting his brother.
MIR. and Mrs. C, p. Mccarthy
prominent Boise people and Mrs. N.
A. Mccarthy passed through the city
Yesterday in their automobile
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Il. Squire of De-
troit. passed through Pendieton yes
terdav in their automobile on their
return visit from trip to the coast
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-31
C. AR. VETERANS IN
LAST GRAND REVIEW
Aged Soldiers Marched Slowly With
Heads Held High for Fourteen
Blocks in Kansas City Parade.

KANSAS CITY, Aug 31,--Twelve
thousand civil war veterans paraded
Grand Avenue yesterday Thousands
watched what is probably the last re-
view of the Grand Army Of the Pub
lie. The veterans marched slowly,
their heads held high. There were IS
bands and five fife and drum corps.
Many old men marched the fourteen
blocks by sheer determination alone.
Cool weather prevented many pros
trations. Hundreds of flags and
many bunting decorations marked the
line of march.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-31

Carl Morris, the original white
hope is about to attempt a come
back which he hopes will put him
In line for a meeting with Champion
Jess Willard. Morris will fight Frank
Moran. the Pittsburgh heavyweight,
at Tulsa, oklahoma, on Labor Day.
Morris was a promising fighter at
the beginning Of his career but met
reverses which put him out of the
running for several years. Now he has
regained some Of his old time form.
and is regarded as a formidable man
in the ring. Moran is training moro
faithfully for the bout with Morris
than he did for his bout with Jack
Dillon.
Morris is six feet six inches in height
and weighs around 26O pounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick W, Vincent
win leave tomorrow morning for Pen
dleton, where they will pass Septem-
ber with Mr.. Vincent's parents. DIT.
and Mrs F. W, Vincent. They will
pass much of the time at the Vincent
country home in the mountains near
Bingham Springs, returning for the
Roundup the latter part Of the
month,-Portland Journal.
w l. Thompson went to Portland
last night on business.
r. z. Jacobson OF La Grande, was
registered at the Hotel St. George
yesterday
5, s. Butler, a well Known former
pendleton man, now OF spokane is
visiting in the city.
Edwin Bulls has arrival from La
Grande to accept position as night
operator at the O,-W.
b. r. Doherty and f. 7. Rhoades
of Pendleton were registered at la
Grande hotels yesterday,
l. e. Young, county scnool super
intendent. has gone to The east end
of the county On business today
Mrs, J, b. McCook and children
have returned from Seaside where
they have been sojournng for several
weeks.
Mrs, Laura Nash has returned from
a trip to Alaska She visited for some
time in Seattle and Portland on the
return journey,
Miss Georgia Fletcher has returned
from La Grande where she has been
visiting at the home Of Mrs. win j.
Church for week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-31

Occasionally a man succeeds in get
ting in on the ground floor only to
find that the elevator isn't running,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-31

A woman doesn't object to hearing
a man praise another woman-lf the
other woman is dead.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-31

} NORRIS, ORIGINAL WHITE
} HOPE" ATTEMPTING IO
} GONE BACK"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-08-31
NEW FALL SUITS for WOMEj

Distinctive STYLE character and individuality revealed
fulness Womens Apparel for Fall Direct from New York
greatest Makers designed and after the other you'll
shown here this fall history The latest effects he
pleasing We invite your inspection; it's pleasure
them. Prices range from $22.5O to $500.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
CLARKE |S NAMED FUR SUPREME
 BENCH

WASHINGTON, July IA. - J. H Clarke, federal district judge at Cleve land, today was nominated by Presi. dent Wilson to fill the vacancy in the supreme bench created by the resig nation of Hughes.
 It is thought that the acceptance of Clark had been obtained before his name was presented by the president
 Judge Clarke is a bachelor. and has been lifelong Democrat. In 1903 he was a candidate for senator against Mark Hanna. He has been conspicu. ous in the Progressive movement in Ohio and in the nation, and was as- sociated politically with Tom Johnson and Secretary of War Baker. He al. ways has been an advocate of the two cent passenger rate law.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
BELGIAN WOMAN
 JOINS HUBBY IN ALASKA

DOUGLAS, July 6. - After sepa- ration of nearly eight years the fam lily of Julius Alliet were united in Douglas last week, bringing to an end a long, continuous journey from Brus- sells. Belgium, Mrs. Alliet and her two children, a boy 10 years old and a girl eight years old. Alliet has been employed at the Treadwell in differ ent capacities for severals years, and has always acquitted himself faithful ly. He has been working recently as feeder at the 1900" mill.
 At the outbreak of the war in Flu rope Alliet was obliged to forego a journey, which he had planned taking to Belgium to bring his family back to America with him.
 About a year ago, Alliet was admit ted to full American citizenship ana immediately wrote to the secretary of state at Washington for protection of the American flag for his family.
 At the beginning of the spring Al liet sent his wife the money necessary to finance their long journey from Belgium to the north. It took the mo- ther three months to get passports for herself and children from the German officials in Brussels. The passports were granted finally one evening at 2 o'clock with orders that they would have to leave the same night. The little trio departed at once for Hol- land, and were met by representatives of the Belgian bureau of New York upon their arrival on the steamship from Rotterdam. Mrs, Alliet had enough money to finance her trip as far as Seattle, where she was met by Belgian Consul Hertogs, who ar ranged for the trip financially to the north. The Humboldt Steamship Go, advanced the necessary transportation to Douglas, where the anxious father awaited their arrival.
 Through Consul Hertogs as Inter preter, Mrs. Alliet told of conditions
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
WILSON PLEASED WITH ACTS IF
 CONGRESS

WASHINGTON. July 14. - Demo cratic Leadwer Kitchin today told the president and cabinet, that the house was with them on all the administra- ton measures which thus far have been submitted to congress. With the passage of the corrupt practices bill, the whole legislative program will have been completed, and Kitchin asked the president if there was any other matters he wished brought be- fore the house.
 President Wilson replied that every thing was very satisfactory, and that he was more than pleased with the support which congress had accorded him.
 Senator Gallinger today told the senate that the minority favOrs a child's labor, workman's compensation and immigration bills.
 No filibustering will be attmpted against any of the legislation now pending.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
INCOME TAX MAN |S NOW IN
 CITY

c. w. Estes, United States deputy collector of revenues, is in Cordova inauiring into the liability of Cordova citizens to the regulations of the in come tax. He reports that many Alas kans, through carelessness and ne glect have failed to report their in- comes, and as a result are not listed as they should be. It is his work to inquire into the financial standings Of all citizens, and the amount of taxes which they should pay.
 Estes has been in the revenue ser vice for years and was in this part of Alaska three years ago. He re- ports astonishment at the difference between conditions as he finds them now and as they were three years ago. Cordova, he asserts, is in his opinion A city with a wonderful future, and one that will from this time onward forge ahead steadily.
 On Monday Estes will take the train to Mccarthy to inquire into financial standings of the people up the line.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
SEATTLE TO HAVE EXPOSITION IN
 OCTOBER

The Northwest Land Products Ex' position. an exhibition of the agricul- tural and horticultural products and resources of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia will be staged in Seattle in October.
 The mission of this exposition will be to assemble and exhibit the best specimens of the thousands of varie- ties of grains, grasses, fruits and vege- tables of this vast region; to present these exhibits in an attractive manner, in adeauate and convenient exhibit rooms; to provide premiums and prizes so that competition will ensue, thus bringing out the best exhibits.
 Exhibitors from all the Northwest ern states. Alaska and British Colum- bia are invited to send for our prem ium list, and are urged to begin to plan and prepare now for this nam moth event. All that can be done by the exposition and by the city of Se- attle to make their visit here agree able will be done. Entertainment and wholesome diversion will be provided. A great band will be in attendance; novel pageants will take place; unique features of entertainment will be shown.
 The exposition will be held at the Arena, the monster building at Fifth and University.
 The transportation companies have generously agreed to furnish free transportation for all exhibits. If 1t meets with the approval of the exhibi- tors, the Alaska bureau would be pleased to have the exhibits for per manent display in our rooms at the close of the exposition.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14

existing in Brussels and the difficult ties she encountered in leaving Bel gium.
 Scores of rules have been pre- scribed for the civilian population by the German military authorities" said Mrs. Alliet "Infraction of rules is punished by fine, imprisonment or death. The rules are so numerous 1t is difficult to remember them, and of ten they are violated unintentionally.
 The formalities through which we had to pass in getting our passports were so numerous" Mrs. Alliet de- clared, that almost gave up in de- spair.
 "In Brussels the wealthy, as we'll as the poor, are living on beans, rice and black bread. The Belgians there are 1 not actually starving, but there is much suffering for want of real food. '
 Neither Mrs. Alliet nor the children speak English, although Alliet is m American citizen. When greeted re- gently with good morning" in Eng fish, the little lad merely smiled, al lowing his father to answer for him, and to explain that although he did not understand English now, he would soon. The little boy and girl are quite as sunny faced as any petted Alaskan child and show no effects of hard ships which have been visited on their fatherland. The Ailiet family have taken temporary residence on St. Ann avenue and expect to make the island their home indefinitely. - Elm pire.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
NORTHWEST [ R N OUT WITH B|C
 LOAD

Carrying 1,600 tons of copper ore and 1O,5OO cases of salmon, the steam ship Northwestern, of the Alaska Steamship Company, sailed this morn ing direct for Seattle from Cordoya via the outside passage. Eight hun dred tons of ore were loaded at Cor dova and the same amount at La touche. The salmon, with the excep- tion of 2,5O0 cases. which were loaded at Orca, was all taken on at the dock here.
 The steamship Alaska, of the same line, sailed from Seattle direct for Cor dova via the outside passage yesterday morning and should arrive here early Monday morning.
 The steamship Mariposa is due to arrive from the west Sunday night.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
VAN CAMPEN SIZES THE
 CONDITIONS UP RIGHT

That F. R. Van Camper, we'll known in southwestern Alaska. has well defined idea of business conditions in the north isindicated by the following from the Seattle Times:
 Business at Cordova is better than at any other place in southwestern Alaska, is the opinion of F. R. Van Camper, former manager of the Beat son copper mines at Latouche. He attributes this prosperous condition to the large amount of copper ore being shipped from that port to Puget Sound smelters. With Mrs. Van Campen he Is registered at the Hotel Savoy In Seattle"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
GILMORE |S BACK AT NOME ONCE
 MORE

NOME. Alaska, July 14. - Will liam A. Gilmore, delegate to the Republican national convention, re turned here from Chicago this week Gilmore indignantly denies the pub lished reports that he was elected na- tional committeeman, but asserts that he personally nominated Judge Mur- ane, of Juneau, who was unanimously and harmoniously elected. Gilmore asserts the story that he violated the was concoCted and telegraphed by Alaska political trouble makers from Chicago to the Seattle Times aRd copied in Alaska papers to stir up dissension in the Republican Crgani- zation Of the territory. There was not the slightest ground for the story, he asserts. as Judge Murane and he were both Hughes men at all times.
 Gilmore has an invitation from the national committee to campaign the states of Indiana, Ohio and Illinois during the month of October for the national ticket, and if he can arrange his work will leave via Fairbanks, Cordova and Juneau in September, speaking en route for the territorial ticket,
 A Republican ratification meesng will be held here Saturday evening.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
BALTIC UNDER IRON RULE.

LONDON, July IA. - British naval men home on leave after a period of participation in submarine operations in the Baltic, speak enthusiastically of the success attending their work. says the Stars Edinburgh cOrrespon- dent
 We imposed an iron rule in the Baltic" said one petty officer, and the Germans are now beginning to feel the full effects of 1t in a terrible draught upon their larder."
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
EPIDEMIC AGAIN INCREASES IN
 NEW YORK

NEW YORK, July IA. - The cpl demic of infantile paralysis showed an increase in virulence yesterday, and during the past twenty-four hours there were thirty-seven deaths and one hundred and sixty-two new cases reported to the board of health.
 The people with children are in de- spair over the apparent inability of the authorities to check the ravages of the disease, and everybody with children who is able to do so, already has left the city.
 Surrounding communities have in augurated a quarantine against the children from New York, and every effort is being made to prevent the spread of the disease.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
Attack Second Line of Defenses and Capture Numerous Villages--De- fense of Teutons Said to Be
 Growing Weaker

effort army France and has done much to stimu late ggng spirits of the people The government has re- quested working to orego the usual August holidays in order that the army may be kept well supplied with ammuni on It pointed that the soldiers the field are offering the lives entire time the service of the country and sug gess that the least the British wormen do IS keep them supplied with that their efforts be crowned with
 French military critics believe that the continued offen ve at Somme eventually compel the Germans to abandon their efforts Verdu where they have been fighting for five months pointing out that the capture of verdun only n empty honor best while the offensive at somme threatens the whole German line.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
CABINET ORDERS GUARD TO KILL
 SHARKS

WASHINGTON, July IA. - The cabinet today considered the matter of destroying the sharks which now prevalent along the north Atlantic coast. The coast guard was ordered to assist in ridding the waters of the monsters which have caused such con- sternation at all the bathing beaches.
 At all the summer resorts bathing as a pastime has been abandoned, the pleasure seekers fearing to enter the water because of the presence of the big man-eaters.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
JOH MY AGAIN TAKES THE
 LEAD

John Rosswog today added slightly more than 1000 votes to his credit in the Times subscription contest, thus again taking his place in the lead, and forcing Harry O'Neil, who failed to bring in any votes at all, to second place.
 Charles Royal, although still occupy ing the cellar, Is working mantuliy and today increased his holdings to such an extent that he now Ia less than fifty votes behind George Wjl- son, who is next above him. One new subscriber to the credit of Charles will put him up a notch, unless George also gets busy and adds to his bold ings.
 Subscribers along the line now are beginning to take an interest in the contest, and each mail brings in votes for the boys. It must be remembered by all, however, that in order to have the votes count, the subscriptions must be paid in advance. The payment of bills due will not entitle the boys to the votes.
 It Is figured that the bicycle and watch already are on the way north and probably will be on display with in a week.
 It is whispered about among the boys that many of their packers are awaiting the final spurt before they turn in their support to the boys. To the people up the line this is rather risky, as the votes must be in the Times office before o'clock on the night of July 30, and if any persons up the line are withholding the votes they should be careful not to hold them too long. Besides, little unso- licited support now is very cheering to the boys. who are working their best to get to the head.
 The standings of the boys at noon today was:
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
HUGHES ID OPEN CAMPAIGN
 IN DETROIT AUGUST ]

BRIDGEHAMPTON, July IA. - Hughes will open his campaign in De- troit August '. He will then speak in St. Paul and Minneapolis. He will make only ten or twelve set speeches on his Pacific coast trip, and return east in time to participate in the Maine campaign. He will pass two weeks in the Rocky mountains.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
BRITISH AGAIN FORCE GERMANS BACK
|S MERCHANT
 SHIP

WASHINGTON, July IA. - It is un- derstood here that the government neutrality board holds that the Deut- schland is a peaceful merchant craft, and is entitled to all the privileges ac- corded vessels of that class.
 The department of state probably will make no announcement, but will advise the treasury department to all low the submarine to clear and sail,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
ADMIRAL FARRAGuT SAILS
 FOR THE NORTH WEDNESDAY.

SEATTLE, July IA. - The steam ship Admiral Farragut, of the Pacific Alaska Navigation Company, sailed for the north Wednesday night with the following passengers for Cordova; Mrs. I. Wright, John Allen, John Tan ner, Charles Lindalberg. Oscar Bond. Chester Bond, and one steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
PRESIDENT SEEKS REST.

WASHINGTON, July IA. - Presi- dent Wilson and his wife will leave Washington tonight on the yacht May flower for Chesapeake Bay. where they will pass the week. The presi- dent, 1t is said, is in need of rest.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
BILL IS
 PASSED BY THE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, July IA. The general dam bill regulating develop ment of waterpower on navigable streams. was passed by the house today with amendments. The bill al ready had passed the senate.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
MAKE MORE GAINS.

LONDON July 14-The British troops later today cap ured Bazienn Lepet villages behind the second line o German defenses with small loss The German troops appar en discouraged and reports are to the effect that they suffendering freely. ,
 The resistance encountered in the attack on the line of deenses much weaker than was met the first line carried and 1t IS felt here that the morale of the German troops breaking under the terrific fierce attacks to which they have been sub jected. . .
 The greatest resistance met by the British troops Ill the capture of Baznn which the Germans held until forced by the superior numbers of the attacking force Most ot the village of Overs in the hands of the British and 1t IS only question hours until it will be completely under Brit ish control
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
REPUBLICANS GET BUSY.

NE WYORk, July 12. - Hughes no- tification has been fixed for July 3l' The Republican campaign committee will meet here July 20, and agree upon a plan of campaign.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
TO SAIL TOMORROW.

BALTIMORE, July IA. - The Deut- schland today is loading rubber and nickel and will be ready to sail to- morrow night.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-14
GREEK KING VICTIM OF X
 FOREST FIRE

ATHENS. July IA. - The royal cha teau at Tatoi was destroyed by fire today while occupied by the king and the royal family. The inmates escaped without harm. The fire started from a forest fire in an adjacent wood.