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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

them, are not honest with the consum-
ers, selling them short weight anu
inferior products and then moving on
10 another city.
The proposed ordinance provoked
considerable discussion. Mayor Best
declared he would not favor any or.
Cinance that would discriminate
against the farmer and was given as
surance that such was not the inten-
tion of the petitioners Councilman
Taylor declared the small farmer
should not be prohibited by license
from purchasing enough produce from
his neighbor to fill out the load which
he wished to bring to Pendleton. The
majority seemed to favor the idea of
the ordinance but wished to make its
language plain so that 1t would affect
only the class of peddlers to whom
there is objection.
The city also has an ordinance gov
erning licensing peddlers of every
thing except farm products,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
@nH. FNr7S SERvHG

sive platform declares for regular
ermy of quarter of million. a navy
second in the world and a national
lzed system of citizen military train
ing.
Progressive radicals believe that
Roosevelt will be nominated by the
bull moose before midnight. Conser-
vatives believe he will not. This fight
was waged through the committee
meetings today and was resumed
when the convention resumed its ses-
sion at o'clock. Governor Johnson
probably will be the vice presidential
nominee. 1t was reported that the
conservative element of the progress
sives had succeeded in forcing an
agreement on Walter Brown of Ohio.
as permanent chairman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
SHOOTING AFFRAY
OCCURS At M'KAY
CREEK IS REPORT

4 message was received at the
shcriff's office this afternoon tel
ling of "a shooting affray at the
Indian roundup above the
forks of Mckay creek, The mes
sage, which was very brief, stated
that John Runyan, a cowboy, had
shot a man named Sherman,
colord. and requested that an Of
Glcer and a physician be sent out
at once.
Deputy Sheriffs Blakdy and
EStcs left at once, taking with
them a doctor. The message
stated that the wounded man was
not dead and that Runyan was
being pursued by Indian police.
The cause of the shooting and
other details were not given in the
message.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

CHICAGO, June 8.-The republic
can platform, drafted today, takes a
strong stand for Americanism, de-
mands a navy which will not fear
any other power in the world, and a
standing army sufficient in size to
form the nucleus of an effective mo-
bile force.
The platform contains the follow>
ing items:
Preparedness-M Military and indus
trial A larger navy and standing ar
my. Closer cooperation between the
government and industries 1t does
not mention the liberalization of the
militia or compulsory service.
Mexico-It criticizes the administra-
tons handling of the Mexican situa-
ton, characterizing it as weak and
wobbly. The plank does not indicate
favoring Intervention,
Tariff-A protective tariff Of rea-
sonable amount, equalizing the differ
ences between wages in Europe and
America.
Immigration-A literacy test is de-
manded because immigration is ex-
pected to increase after the war.
Pledged to enact child la
hor laws.
Merchant marine-Strongly oppos-
es the government ownership of YES
sells.
Foreign-The republican party
greatly desires peace. 1t believes in
strict and honest neutrality between
the warning nations of Europe. It
characterizes Wilson's policy as
phrase e-making performances.
Business-Strict regulation of trans
portation and consolidated corpora
tions Declares for legislation making
Ior safer working conditions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
AMERICANS ARE DEFENDED
CARRANZA TROOPS PROTECT L.
5. CITIZENS DURING RIOTS
AT CHIHUAHUA.

Ell PASO. June S.-Carranza
troops, defending Americans, killed
three MeXicans during anti-Ameri-
can rioting Tuesday and Wednesday
nights at Chihuahua City according
to reports this afternoon. The Am
erican consulate was nearly wrecked.
American residents wired for a spe-
clal train to take them to the border.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

SEATTLE. wash June S.-To hon
or the memory of James j. Hill Hill
tor his part in developing trade be-
tween the United States and Japan,
50 Japanese business men of Seattle
gathered at dinner as guests of C.
7. Takahashi, president of the jap
anese Association Of North America,
and for 20 years a friend of Mr.. HILL
Tributes to the dead "empire build
err were given by prominent japanese,
A large portrait of James j. Hill,
supplemented by an emplem with an
elaborate wreath, hung at one end Of
the hall and at one side was a group
picture of Louis w. Hill and his fam
ily.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

and started to attack F. B. Stuart
proprietor of the hotel However he
struck it with a shovel and killed it.
Mr., Cameron had traced the dog all
the way from his ranch and every dog
it had bitten was killed forthwith.
This morning the pup on the Stanfiell
ranch was killed and it is believed all
danger of the spreading OF the dis
case from this source has been ellmi-
mated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
Mad Dog Scare at StanfieId
Ends in Animals Being Killed

STANF1ELD. ore. June S.-(Spe-
cial, l,)-Stanfield has had another
mad dog scare this week resulting in
the killing Of number of dogs. A
dog, undoubtedly afflicted with the ra-
bies, was seen sunday at the Charles
Cameron ranch on Butter Creek and
on Monday morning put in an appear
ance at the Stanfield ranch, biting a
PUP there
The animal came on into Stanfield
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
WILL HOLD CHERRY
DAY ON JUNE q; BIG PROGRAM
BEING PLANNED FOR THE EVENT

Peach Day in Freewater is a thing
of the past but Cherry Day will take
its place and will be made of even
greater Importance.
This is the message received today
by the East Oregonian from C. Pritch-
ctt secretary of the Freewater Mer-
chants association.
with the waning of the peach in
dustry in this vicinity 1t has been de-
cded to abandon the celebration Of
a Peach Day" he writes, which here
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
1000 PEOPLE GO TO
MILTON FOR ANNUAL
SHOW ON WEDNESDAY
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PROVES
DECIDED SUCCESS; HORSE
SHOW HELD Also.
Cast oregonlan speclalj

MILTON-FREEWATER. ore Juns
S.-With probably 1000 people pres
ent Millions annual strawberry Day
and Horse Show was held YESTERDAY
One Of the best days that the weath-
er has honored the valley with this
season added largely TO the proper
picnic spirit. and every body made
merry and celebrated The crowd
started to gather early and when tho
baseball game began at n o'clock
probably half the crowd was Ia town
Milton High school won hard
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
ROSE QUEEN IS
PRESIDING OVER
FLORAL PARADE
Big Event is Being Held Today at
Portland With Mu1ieI and King
Joy as the Central Figures.
DEDICATE ROAD YESTERDAY
Columbia Highway Is Formally Open
ed; Royal Percentages See Fine Dls-
play Of Fireworks Last Night at the
oaks; Tonight They Will Attend =
Grand Ball.

This afternoon Pendleton's Queen
Muriel Of the Rose Festival Is riding
at the head of the floral parade. per-
haps the most beautiful pageant OF
the Portland annual celebration. Sher-
iff Taylor as King Joy is riding at the
| head of an escort of one hundred
horsemen.
Yesterday afternoon these two were
the central figures in the dedication
CT the Columbia Highway at Multno-
nah Falls and last night from
throne at the oaks they witnessed the
grand display of fireworks in their
honor Tonight they will attend the
tall given for queen Muriel by the
Royal Rosarians at Cotillion Hall To-
morrow will be the final day of ths
festival and will be featured by the
civic military, fraternal and indus
trial parade in which will be the
Roundup float.
Yesterday queen Muriel and King
Joy rode at the head of the Human
Rosebud parade and stopped at a CIV
en- point to review the children.
queen Muriel with King Joy by her
side, rode triumphantly in car dec
GRATED in pink and white, and bowed
smilingly to the plaudits of the
crowds" says one of the Portland pa
pers. "She carried a pink parasol
which harmonized with her pink cos
tune, The queens maids followed in
a string of automobiles.
In telling of the beautiful and po-
etical ceremony which dedicated the
Columbia Highway yesterday after
noon, the various papers gave much
mention to Pendleton's royal pair.
Excerpts from the different accounts
are here given:
Queen on Special Train.
Queen Muriel and her party went
from Portland on the special train in
the private car of ]. D. Farrell, pres
ident of the O.-W. r. & N. Company.
On arriving at the falls the queen and
her attendants attired themselves in
their festival garb.
The first that the public saw Of the
queen was when she appeared escort
ed by company of Royal Rosarians
on the little bridge above the falls.
A blast of trumphets proclaimed the
presence of the queen. The party
then proceeded slowly down the syl-
van paths leading from the chash be-
tween upper and lower falls to the
platform below. The Rosarian band,
concealed among the evergreens. play
ed soft music Tor the march.
Royal Rosarians the escorts OF the
queen stood at review as Queen MurieI
approached the platform. preceded by
little girls strewing roses over the
pathway.
The Queen, with King Joy by her
side, took her place on a rustic throne
that had been erected a little above
the platform. Presently two little
girls, bearing floral crown on "A pil-
low emerged from the underbrush
and proceeded toward the throne. The
little girls were Mary Betty Cook and
Lolita Jaeger.
King Joy lifted the crown from the
pillow and placed it on Queen Muriers
head.
Chief Multnomah Appears.
About the time that everyone
thought the dedication was proceed
ing famously a wild warwhoop was
(Continuad an paga rrhra
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

OYSTER BAY, June S.-Respond-
ing to the invitation of William J,
Jackson to address the republicans
Roosevelt telegraphed today that he
would be glad to address the conven-
ton if the convention desires it. He
urged the republicans and progressives
to realize the gravity of the crisis and
not aim merely to nominate a man
who would be elected, but a man who
had proved his ability. He criticized
the Wilson administration. He en-
phasized the need of a unified Amer
icanism on preparedness He de-
nounced the German-Americans as
serting that they were everything al
strong influence at the convention.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
American Boy Interned.

WASHINGTON, June S.-John
kilgallen, a Brooklyn boy, held in
connection with the Sim Fein revolt.
has been interned under the defense
of the realm act the state departmet
was advised.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

boost the cherry which is rapidly be-
coming one of our chief industries"
For the purpose of advertising the
product and for stimulating and de-
veloping the industry, the association
has decided to inaugurate a Cherry
Day and has set Wednesday, June 81,
as the date for the first celebration,
Mr.. Prittchett writes that extra larbe
cash prizes will be given for well dis
tofore, has been our annual event and
Continued on Page Eight.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

With less than hafr of her avail
able farming land utilized the United
states produces one-sixth of the
worlds wheat. four-ninths of It's corn.
one-fourth of its oats. one-eighth OF
its cattle. one-third of its hogs and
cne-twelfth of its sheep.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
URGES DELEGATES To GIT
A MAN WHO HAS PROVED HIS ABILITY
I. R. SIGNIFIES WILLINGNESS
To ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN
CONVENTIONIF MEMBERS Wish

In Telegram, the Colonel Makes Plea for a
Unified AmeriCanism; DenOunCes the Ger
man-AmeriCans; Senator Harding is Made
Permanent Chairman at Chicago Amid Great
Ovation; Suffrage Plank is Adopted But Pro-
hibitiOn is Lost; Ford Joke Raises a Laugh.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
NEWS SUM NARY

General.
French evacuate fort Vaux.
Strong navy among principle planks
In republican platform.
Hughes will make no statement un.
Ices nominated.
Progrcssiyes expect To name T. Il
this afternoon.
Local.
Shooting affray at Indian round
up.
Merchants wOuld license profess
siOnal peddlers.
Frecwatcr to put on Cherry Show.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

COLISEUM, Chicago, June S.-The
first spontaneous outbreak in the re-
publican convention came today when
Harding was made permanent chair
man. The cheering lasted for five
minutes, despite Hardings gavel.
The resolutions committee adopted
the suffrage plank by a close vote aft
er a long fight Prohibition was de-
feated The rural credits plank was
adopted unanimously. After the ad-
option of the rules for the permanent
organization, the convention marked
time until the resolution committee
was ready. 1t was expected to reach
the resolutions at O'Clock. The
convention possibly will proceed to the
nominations Immediately thereafter.
While loafing, the convention lis
tened to speeches by Cnauncey Depew
Joe Cannon, and Senator Borah. De-
pew sprung two Ford jokes which
were greeted with applause,
The United Press handed Harding
copy of Col. Roosevelt's telegram,
Harding said: Roosevelt always was
interesting as the leading American,
but the chairman has not the author.
ity to invite or recognize him as a
speaker except on order of the con-
vention."
After listening to three speeches,
the convention recessed at 1870 until
o'clock when the platform will be
adopted
The convention was delayed in get
ting started again. Harding arrived
Is minutes late Joe Cannon mean
dered down the aisle chewing an un-
lighted cigar A guard stopped him
and demanded to see his badge, Can
non started to demonstrate when 40
Illinois and Indiana delegates seized
him, steamrollered the guard and
placed Cannon in his seat
1t was raining dismally and the at
mosphere of apathy continued today.
Harding called the convention to or
der at 1l:22 and asked for the report
of the credentials committee. Smoot
Itdu lIe ItltlA anu Tue COllN tlltlNll
adopted It. The organization commit
tee then recommended making the
temporary organization permanent
The mention of Harding's name as
permanent chairman brought the
crowd into a burst of sporadic cheer
ing, which spread to violent dem
onstration lasting for fifteen minutes
Apparently the convention was no
nearer choice of a nominee this af-
ternoon than Yesterday There was
noticeable increase of pep among
the delegates. More women were in
the galleries.
Upon recouvening at this after
noon two hour discussion on the
platform will begin. 1t was reported
that the old guard is fathering a
scheme to continue the afternoon ses-
Continued on PAGE Eighty
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

PARIS, June S.-The French today
officially admitted that the Germans
nave occupied Fort Vaux. A state
ment said, After seven days Of the
tiercest fighting, the garrison of Vaux
was absolutely exhausted and could
not prevent the occupation OF the
ruined fort by the Germans The
French hold positions on the outskirts
Of the fort and the trenches to the
right and left All German attacks
against these positions have been re-
pulsed"
vaux has been called the key to
Verdun as II is one Of the circle OF
forts four miles from the citadel Be
yond are Forts Thiaumont, Souvllle,
Tavennes and st. Mihiel Vaux stands
on a hill 900 feet high with sharply
inclined slopes. For several weeks
1t has been the scene of the fiercest
fighting, alternately ripped by artillery
md infantry attacks
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

LONDON. June S.-Confirmation Of
Russian successes are contained in an
Austrian headquarters report admit
ting a retreat Of five kilometers near
Okna, northeast of Bukowina. The
artillery attacks Of the Russians were
described as tremendous. The great
est Russian concentration is between
Rrody and Pruth. The Austrians say
the Russians are using an unbeliev-
ably large number of shells.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
FRENCH GIVE UP
KEY TO CITADEL !
ON VERDUN LINE
Fort Vaux is Evacuated After Seven
Days Of Desperate Fighting to
RepeI German Assaults.
GARRISON FORCED TO QUIT

Men Completely Exhausted; Positions
ON outskirts of Fort and Some
Trenches to the Right and Left Are
stilI Being Maintained; Fort Is
Mass of Ruins.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

PORTLAND, ore, June S.-Wheat
Irices today We're as follows: Club,
81 bid, 81 asked; bluestem, 9S bid, 80
asked.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

LONDON, June S.-A German Of
fetal statement received from Am
sterdam admits the sinking OF the
battle cruiser Lutzow and the small
cruiser Rostock in the battle Of ska
gorak The boats sank enroute to
harbor after the battle
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
STRONG NAVY IS
MAIN PLANK OF
REGULAR c. 0. P.
Platform as Drafted Today Takes a
Strong Stand for AmeriCaniSm;
For Larger Standing Army.
MANY POINTS TOUCHED UPON

Mexican Policy Of Wilson Administra-
ton Is Criticised; Platform Does
Not Indicate Intervention; PrOtec-
tive Tariff Pledged; Child Labor
Laws Favored.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
HUGHES NOT TO
MAKE STATEMENT
UNLESS CHOSEN
United Press Says it Has Secured
Reliable Information to This
Effect; Murray Attacks Hughes in
the House.

WASHINGTON, June S.-Unless
Hughes is nominated at Chicago he
will not make a statement as an
rounced, the United Press learned
from a source Of unquestioned au-
thority this afternoon. Hughes was
shown copy of Representative Muir
rays speech denouncing Hughes can
didacy, He declined to comment up
on il.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

WASHINGTON, June S.-"Alfalfan
Fill Murray Of oklahoma, democratic
representative, in the house today de-
Ivered a slashing attack on the can
didacy of Justice Hughes as a viola
ton of the American rule that the
courts be kept free OF politics.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
Chief NIultnomah Appears,

About the time that everyone
thought the dedication was proceed.
'ng famously a wild warwhoop was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

tcontinued on page eight
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Continued on Page Eight.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
no ADVERTIsERs.

The Fast OregOnan has the largest bona
fide and guaranteed paid circulation Of any
far the largest circulation in Pendleton OF
any newspaper,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

CONTINUED on Page Three }
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08
Chicago Wheat Goes
Down a Few Points

CHICAGO, June S.-The range of
prices in the wheat market today was
as follows:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-06-08

Continued on Page Eight)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
SHIP SAILS
FOR RELIEF OF SYRlANS

Beirut. Jerusalem and other cities
where the need is great. 1t was inn
possible to await arrival of the ship
accompanied by members OF the com.
mission. The Caesars cargo is valued
at s25O,OO0. Estimates by the com
mission place the number of persons
in need of food and clothing IN
Syria at one million. Another mu-
lion Syrians. and HISTORIAN christians
are dependent upon charity.
The committee declares that 10
save these persons from starvation
through the winter, at least 10000
600 is needed. To repatrlate the
number of Armentions and Syrians
who have been driven from their
homes. will require another million,
it is stated.
Before the Christmas ship leaves
its pier there will be speeches by
FORMER Ambassadors Strauss an,
Morgenthau, Mayor Mitchell and by a
representative OF President Wilson
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
SL|NGSBY BOY
DECLARED WA|F
Instead Of Being Heir to Half
Million, is Stamped Pen
niless American
Founding.
DECISION IS FINAL ONE
,iouse Of Lords Ends Case cf United
States Couple Who Tried
to Prove Their
.r Claim.
DECISION IS FINAL ONE

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, Dec. 14.-Curly headed
little TEDDY" Slingsby, for months
buffeted between wealth and name
less poverty, was sent from the por-
tails of the house Of lords today, held
by that body to be penniless found
ling of the streets Of San Francisco
and not the young English gentleman
that his parents have claimed him.
The house of lords, upon presenta-
ton of the case of Teddy" dismiss
ed the appeal from court of appeals
decision that he is not the legitimate
son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. r. Slingsby
and heir to a Yorkshire estate. The
respondents in the case were unheard.
A court of appeals ruling handed
down last March established Ted
dy" as a founding of San Francisco
against the claims of Mr.. and Mrs.
Slingsby, who maintain they are the
parents of Teddy and that the
child Is rightful heir to the 100000
estate of his alleged grandfather. late
Rev. Chas. Slingsby, who willed his
estate to the first male heir born
to any of his children. Lord Lore
burn in handing down the decision,
held that the identity Of Teddy" had
been proven as well as tranfer Of the
child from Lillian Anderson, San
Francisco school girl, to Mrs. Sings
by. He expressed regret Of the pain
the decision must cause gallant
Commander Slingsby" now in the
service Of his country
In 1915 the child was established
as legal heir of the Slingsbys by the
court of probate and divorce. Two
younger brothers of Slingsby main
tanned the child was the son of Lillian
Anderson and was adopted by the
Slingsbys, that he might inherit the
Yorkshi estate. Advertisemen ents,
alleged to have been inserted in San
Francisco newspapers by Mrs. Sings
by, seeking a new born baby, were
evidence,