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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19
WORK ACCOMPLISHED
BY HEAD OF INDIAN
SCHOOL IS PRAISED
MISS GATHER WAS FORMERLY
IN CHARGE OF SCHOOL ON
RESERVATION.
Is Now Head of the Government
school at Springfield, Dakota; Ar
ticle in Newspaper Gives Her cred
it for Excellent Work Done at That
institution.

Praise for work now being done by
Miss NJ. V. Gather. rormer head OF
the government school on the Una
tiila reservation, is contained in a
story by the Sioux Falls Press of May
IL. The story will De of interest to
local friends Of Miss Gather and is
as follows:
A few days ago a reporter of The
Press had an opportunity to inspect
first hand the Springfield government
Indian school for girls. where 60 lpu-
pills are being thoroughly trained il
all the branches of industrial educa
ton. such as cooking, dressmakint
and laundry work. as well as music
art, and academic work. Upon enter
ing the grounds one canont help TAX
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

mend your Compound to other ladies'.
Mrs. MARY RIDGwAY, Durand, Wis.
A Massachusetts, Woman Writes:
Blackstone, Mass. NY troubles
were from my age, and I felt awfglly
sick for three years. / had hot flashes
often and frequently suffered from
pains. took Lydia E. Pfnkham,s .
Vegetable Compound and now am well.
Mrs. PIERRE CoURNoYER, Box 2S9,
Blackstone, Mass.
Such warning symptoms as sense OF
suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, back
aches, dread of impending evil, timidity'
sounds in the ears, palpitstion Of tne
heart. sparks before the eyes, irregu-
Iarities. constipation, variable appetite,
weakness and dizziness, should De needed
by middle-aged women. Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has carried
many women safely through this Crisis
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

Throughout the whole United states
during April and May Shakespeare
Tercentenary is being celebrated in
every city and village. These celebra-
tlons are forming a wonderful medi-
um not only for remembering Shake
speare but for stimulating in every
community an interest in his wonder
ful plays. The Dramatic study club,
under the direction of Mrs Adah
Losh Rose will present scenes from
Shakespeare plays in the Alta theater,
Tuesday evening, May 2S. Six scenes
will be given. one nom the Tanning
of the Shrew,r one nom "Mid-Sum-
mer Nights Dream two iSOm "Ro-
meo and Juliet and two from An
tony and Cleopatra
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19
Relatives of Iocar people.

C. L. McKenna of Portland, whose
name the democrats Will write in for
congressman today In the third dis
trict, is the father of Mrs James
Johns. Jr, Of this city. George c.
Blakely of The Dalles. whose name
democrats over the state have been
urged TO write in for secretary OF
state, is a brother of W. NJ. and Dep
uty Sheriff Joe Blakely Of this city
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19
PILLS BEST FOR LIVER.

Because they contain the best liver
medicines, no matter now bitter or
nauseating for the sweet sugar coat
ing hides the taste. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills contain ingredients that put
the liver working, move the bowels
freely, No grippe, no nausea, aid dl-
gestion, Just try a bottle of Dr.
Kings New Life Pills and notice how
much better you feel. 25c at your
druggist. t.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19
Tn Address Grndnates

Judge Stephen A Lowell of this city
has accepted an invitation to address
the graduating class OF Heppner high
school on May 26. Judge Lowell has
been in demand as a commencement
orator for the past II years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19
Dull, SPLITTING.
SICK HEADACHE
Dr. James Headache Powders re-
iieve at once-10 cents q
package.

You take q Dr.. James Headache
Powder and in just q few moments
your head clears and all neuralgia and
distress vanishes. It's the quickest
and surest relief for headache, whether
duh, throbhing, splitting or nerve
racking. Send someone to the drug
store and get a dime package now
Quit sufering-it's so needless. Be
sure0 You get DR.. James Headache
ROwders-then there viii be no disaP'
Pointmenk
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

The quantity of wool annually used
for manufacturing purposes may be
stated In pounds as: In the Unitee
Kingdom, 515.OOO,OOo: United States
sos, ,OOO. 900; France, 100000; Aus
tria-Hungary, 100000. 900; Italy, 6O.-
10000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19
HoWIand Out for office.

l. d. Rowland, formerly water
master of Umatilla county and a res
ident of La Grande for the past few
years. is a candidate for surveyor Of
Umatilla county at the republican prl-
maries today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

Invitations are out for the annual
Junior Prom to be given by the class
of 1915 OF Pendleton high school on
Wednesday, May twenty y-fourth, in thc
Eagle-Woodman Hail.
The dance given last evening in the
Eagle-Woodman han as the closing
benefit for the candidacy of Miss Mu-
riel Sailing for queen or the Rose Fes-
tival and Columbia Highway was at
tended by a large crowd that spent a
very enjoyable three hours. Music
was contributed by members of the
orchestra of Charles EIeene and other
musicians, The dance yielded con-
siderable sum which will be spent for
votes for Miss SAILING.
Mr. and Mrs, ]. c. Clemens and two
children of Burns have arrived in the
city by auto for a visit with relative,
and friends.
On Saturday afternoon, May 20, at
1880 at the Roundup grounds, a
Fairy May Festival" for the children
will be given under the direction o.
Mrs Adah Losh Rose There will be
dances and songs by the children IN
costume. The crownIng Of their
queen and winding the May pole
There will be fairies, brownies, wooC
nymphs. butterflies and colonial boys
and girls. The public is invited to at
tend. Admission is free. Miss Vera
Temple is to be the May queen.
-
Mrs. John Vert is entertaining th(
i members of the Duplicate Whist Clul
today as compliment TO Mrs. ]. r
Dickson OF Portland, former mem
( ber,
/ Mrs. Wilson d. MeNary will enter
tain on Monday for the pleasure o.
Mrs. Charles P. Bishop of Salem anC
Mrs. John r. Dickson of Portland.
The Thursday Afternoon Club me-
yesterday at the home of Mrs. c F
Colesworthy on High street with Mrs
Colesworthy and Mrs. Mary j. Lant
as hostesses. The program, which
proved very interesting and enjoyable
was followed by social hour TIT
opening paper of the program was OF
"Our immigration Policy and wa
read by Mrs Roy 7. Bishop and dis
cussed by Mrs. James A. Fee. Mrs. J
r. Dickson sang two vocal numbers
A review of Zangwell's Melting Pot
was given by Mrs. A. ]. owen and Z
reading from that book was given b.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

The entire central section of Italy
was shaken by repeated earthquakes.
which lasted through Tuesday and
wednesday. only meager details have
as yet been received lin this country
and it is not known what loss of life
occurred, If any.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

Lydia h. Plnkham s
vege table Com
pound. When | was
as and had tn e
Change Of Life,
a friend recon-
mended it and it
gave me such relief
from my bad feel
ings that l to ok
several bottles. l
am now well and
healthy and recon-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

IIamleys Make Improvements.
Hamley & Co have Just completed
enlarging the workshop Of their sad
die and harness factory by removing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

HARRISBURG. Pa, May 10.--
George Cockill head coach Of Buck
nell University, has deserted the
ranks Of the umpires Of the National
league to become manager Of the
Harrisburg team OF the Pennsylvania
state league. cockill managed teams
in Harrisburg before Joining the Ma
tlonal league and on two occasions
brought pennants TO the city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19
More Quakes predicted.

ROME. May 1s.-An earthquake of
particular violence has occurred along
the Adriatic coast between Rimini and
eczema. AT the latter town dozen
persons were injured.
Father Alfani, director of the OBJ
servatory at Florence, predicts a rep
etition of the earthquake, which ex-
tended to the Venetian provinces.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

the partition which divided the shops
from a back store room. Some new
work tables have been installed and
readjustment made SO that more
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

Enoch Pierson of Athena has pur-
chased D45 Buick from the oregon
Motor Garage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

Mrs. W. D. MeNary, The closing
number was piano solo, Romance. =
by Jean Sibelius played by Mrs
Frank z. Boyden.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19
ELDERLY WOMEN
SAFEGUARDED
Tell Others How They Were
Carried Safely Through
Change of Life.

Durand, Wis am the mother of
fourteen children and ! owe my life 70
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

this county, his father and w. P. Ben
edict, left by auto today for the Okla
hogan country in Washington to look
over the COlville reservation and at
tend the land drawing there. They
expect to be gone about two weeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

Invitations are out for the annual
Junior Prom to be given by the class
Of 1915 OF Pendleton high school on
Wednesday, May twenty fourth, in the
Eagle Woodman Hall.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-19

Mr., and Mrs ]. c. Clemens and two
children of Burns have arrived in the
city by auto for visit with relatives
and friends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01
Not So Bad at FL Paso.

Relatives and friends Of the Massa-
chusetts guards men vino will soon be
under canvas at El paao need have no
uneasiness on tneIr account until they
20 into action The reports in The
eastern newspapers of the unhealthy
climate, of the heat, and the insect
pests are not merely exaggerated, but
are made out Cf whole clutA. The
facts are that FL Paso has long been
recognized as one OF the leading health
resorts in the United States, and not
far away, in New Mexico, the United
States government has established san
itariums for the use of the army and
Iother branches Of the service. lei Paso
at all times OF the year is host to hun
dieds of seekers after health, especial
~ those suffering from lung trou.
bles. The air is pure and dry, the alti-
tude high but not too high to cause
any Inconvenience to those coming sud
denly from the sea board and while it
is not unusual for the summer temper
ature to range from loo TO 10 degrees
there is none OF the humidity that
makes life SO unbearable in the East.
The summer climate Of west Texas is
tar superior tC that Of Baltimore, Wash
ington or Philadelphia. Our boys
should thrive, for the medical corps Of
the army, which made such a splendid
record at the Gettysburg oncampment,
will be in charge of the sanitation.
The army has eliminated typhoid fey
err With proper attention 10 diet sick
ness should be reduced to a minimum.
For the rest, largely a matter of per-
sonal conduct, the men viii be guard
ians of their own health A WELDON
structed camp on the Rio Grande
should be the next thing to a health
resort. Deserts. vermin, rattlesnakes,
centipedes and tarantulas will have to
guarded against but they are more
frightful in imagination than in reality.
The Rio Grande border, where the New
England men are going is no such
country as they have been used to- It
is a land of vast, treeless, sandy
wastes OF mesquite and cactus, grow
ing in as orderly rows as though plant
ed by design. FL Paso is a modern
city in every sense, a bit of Broadway
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01
Her Left Side Hurt

No family remedy enjoys a better
reputation among intelligent women
than Foley Kidney Pills. Mrs Laura
Beall, Plattsburg, Miss, Writes: Last
April got in bad health my left side
hurt all the time. The doctors medi-
cine didn't seem to do me any good
had symptoms Of Brights disease.
took two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills
and feel all right now" They quickly
relieve backache, rheumatism, aches
and pains in natural way-by driv-
ing the poison out of the system. Con
tain no habit forming drugs. Sold
everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01
Tho Thrill of Being Wet.

There is something rudimentary and
fundamental about having water
splashed down upon one and getting
completely and delicously wet-not
damp, not moist. but wet, wringing
wet. You yourself when a child never
enjoyed anything so much as your first
drenching in an unforeseen and I'M
ayoidabe rainstorm-the thrill of be-
ing wet, the cool drive of the water on
your nose, into your sleeves and down
your neck, and the joyous shush Of
Soaked, WaterlOgged boots Even the
tedium of being rubbed with alcohol,
bundled up and warned you would
catch your death did not diminish the
event. You voted ii better than the
time you fell off the boat dock; it lasted
onger.-Atlantic Monthly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01

81 once knew an eccentric mar.
stated old Fesius Poster. who when
he had got tie desired number on tie
telephone did not demand fercely,
'Whizz ziss| Instead he invariably
said ciyilly, This is John J. poppen-
click wishing to speak to Mr.. Buck
over. Ills funeral was the largest ever
held in the neighborhoed where he had
resided, and thoreat strong men broke
down and wept like children being
convinced that they would never again
see his like" Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01

Il am thinking Of buying couple
more lots next to the ono my house is
on"
Seems to me you've got pretty
biz plot as it is"
Il know. but The mortgage is nearly
paid Off ana I've got 10 have some
thing to worry about" Exchange.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01
A Hacking Cough Weakena The SISTER

Don't suffer with hacking cough
that has weakened your systom-got a
bottle of Dr. Kings Now Discovery in
use over 40 years ana benenting all
" no use it, the soothing pine balsam
with tar heal the irritated air passages
-soothes the raw spots loosens the
mucous and prevents racking the body
with ooughing, Dr. Kings New Dis
covery induces natural sleep and aids
nature to cure you.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01

She-Ch, dear. do you know Jas
mine got the cutcst little tnblc for
her birthday? All YOU have to do IS
press lever and it change into
desk, Hc-'rhats nothing. All / had
to do was TO press the steering wheel
on my auto and it turned into tele-
phone post.-Corncll Widow.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01
To Eat Ones Boots.

The expression ito eat ones boots
has foundation in fact.
Don Carlos, the son of Philip H. of
Spain, once punished his shoemaker by
forcing him to eat pair of Ill fitting
boots the unfortunate man had made
for his royal patron.
History does not mention whether
the shoemaker ever made another pair,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-01

set down in old Mexico, a hustligg me.
trorolis unafraid upon the deserts rim.
If our troops remain there, or in that
vicinity, they viii be fortunate indeed.
Boston Transcript.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-16

with him. But he nightly wanted her
to keep on playing with him.
Put what question:" he said, breath
lessly.
LAS you are a new neighbor of mine
and of my family" she returned,
speaking slowly and with cross-ex-
aminer's severity, Il think it would be
well for me to know at once whether
you are already walking out with any
young lady or not. Mr.. Sheridan, think
well! Are you spoken for?'
Not yet he gasped. care you?"
"Nov' she cried, and with that they
both laughed again; and the pastime
proceeded, increasing both in its gayety
and in its gravity.
Observing it's continuance, Mr.. Rob
ert Lamhorn, opposite. turned from a
lively conversation with Edith and re-
marked covert;y to Sbyl that Miss Yer
trees was starting rather picturesque
~ with Jim And he added, languid.
", do you suppose she would?"
For the moment Sibyl gave no s'gu
Of having heard him, but seemed inter-
ested in the clasp Of long rope Of
pearls, loop Of which she was allow
ing to swing from her fingers. rest
ing her elbow upon the table and fol-
lowing with her eyes the twinkle Of
diamonds and platinum in the clasp at
the end of the loop. She wore many
jewels. She was pretty. but hers was
not the kind of prettiness to be loaded
with too sumptuous accessories, and
jeweled head-dresses are dangerous
they may emphasize the wrongness of
the wrong wearer. ......r
Il said Miss Vertrees seems to be
starting pretty strong with jim" re.
peated Mr.. Lamhorn. /.
81 heard you There was a latent
| discomfort always somewhere in her
eyes, nc matter what she threw upon
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-16
J SYNOPSIS.


CHAPTER I-Sheridan's attempt to
make business man of his son Bbbs
by starting him in the machine shop
ends in Bibbs going to a sanitarium,
a nervous wreck. 49,. ..
CHAPTER lon his return Bibbs
is met at the station by his sister
Edith.
CHAPTER III-He finds himself
an inconsiderable and unconsidered
figure in the New House OF the Sher-
idans He sees Mary Vertrees looking
at him from summer house next
door. ..- .. s..5t.-
CHAPTER W-The Vertreeses, old
town family and impoverished, call
on the sheridans- newly-rich, and aft
erward discuss. them. Mary puts into
words her~parents' unspoken wish
that she marry one Of the Sheridan
boys. =. . .x. :. a. HlxAH
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-16

the surface 10 cover it, and just now
she did not care to cover it; she looked
sullen. starting any stronger than
you did with Edith" she inquired.
ooh. keep the peace!' he said, cross
". That's off, Of course
"You haven't been making her see it
this evening-precisely." said Sibyl,
looking at him steadily. You've talked
to her for
'For heavens sake,' he began
"keep the peace!''
well, what have you just been do
ing?'
"shv he said. Listen to your IA.
ther-in-law." ..E
Sheridan was booming and braying
louder than ever. the orchestra having
begun to play '"The Rosary" to his
vast content.
Il count them over. la-a-tum-tee"
dunn" he rOared, beating the measures
with his fork. Zach hour pearl,
each pearl tee-dum-tu dun What's
the matter Of all you folks? Why'nt
you sing? Miss Vertrees. bet thou
sand dollars you sing! Why'n't-"
"Alr. Sheridan" she said turning
cheerfully from the ardent Jim, you
don't know what you interrupted!
Your son isn't used to my rough ways,
and my soldiers wooing frightens him,
but | think he was about to say some
thing important"
"lll say something important to him
if he Doesn't" the father threatened
more delighted with her than ever. by
gosh! il | was his age-or widowel
right now .-...n s,
"Oh, wait!' cried Mary. eff they'd
only make less noise. l want Mrs
| Sheridan to hear"
'Shed say the same" he shouted
"She'd tell me l was mighty slow if
couldn't get ahead O jim. Why, whel
l was his age"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-16

wore young business mems mustaches,
and either could have sat for the tailor
shop Autographs Of young business men
wearing rich suitings in dark mix
tures.'
Jim, approving warmly Of his neigh
boris profile. perceived her access Of
color, which increased his approba-
ton. whats that old Roscoe saying
to you, Miss Vertrees?" he asked.
These young married men are mighty
forward nowadays, but you mustn't let
'em make you blush" arg.
Am l blushing:' she said. care
you sure?' And with that she gave
him ample opportunity to make sure,
repeating with interest the look
wasted upon Roscoe. II think you
must be mistaken" she continued. 81
think it's your brother who is blush
ing. I've thrown him into cOnfusion.'
Howl
She laughed, and then, leaning to him
little, said in tone as confidential
as she could make it, under cover Of
the uproar, "By trying to begin with
him courtship meant for you!'
This might well be style new to
Jim; and it was. He supposed it
nonsensical form Of badinage, and yet
it took his breath. He realized that he
wished what she said to be the literal
truth, and he was instantly shared by
that realization.
by Georgew he said. 81 guess
you're the kind Of girl that can say
anything-yes, and get away with it,
tool" ...,,.....ss.
She laughed again-in her way, so
that he could not tell whether she was
laughing at him or at herself or at the
nonsense she was talking; and she
said:
"But you see don't care whether I
get away with it or not. wish you'd
tell me frankly if you think I've got a
chance to get away with you:'
"More like If you've got chance to
get away from me-" Jim was inspired
to reply. "NOt one in the world, espe-
clally after beginning by making fun
Of me like that" @
Il mightn't be SO much, in fun as
you think" she said, regarding him
with sudden gravity.
''Well," said Jim, in simple honesty,
you're funny girl"'
Her gravity continued an instant
longer. 81 may not turn out to be
funny for YOU"
so long as you turn out to be any
thing at all for me. expect l can
manage to be satisfied And with
that. to his own surprise, it was his
turn to blush, whereupon she laughed
again. a
"Yes," he said, plaintively, not
wholly lacking intuition, Il can see
you're the sort of girl that would laugh
the minute you see a man really means
anything!"
'Laugh'!' she cried, gayly. "Why,
it might be matter of life and death
But If you want tragedy, I'd better put
the question at once, considering the
mistake l made with your BROTHER
Jim was dazed. She seemed to be
playing little game of mockery and
nonsense. with him, but he had
glimpses of flashing danger in it; he
was but too sensible of being out
classed, and had somewhere con-
seriousness that he could never quite
know this giddy and alluring lady, no
matter how, long it pleased her to- play
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-16

you must listen to your father"
Mary interrupted, turning to jim, who
had grown red again. He's going 10
tell us how, when he was your age, he
made those two blades of grass grow
out of Il teacup--and you could see for
yourself he didn't get them out Of his
sleeve!'
At that Sheridan pounded the table
till it jumped. Look here, young LADY,
he rOareu. ''Some o these days I'm
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-16

he roared, 'if you don't propose to that
girl tonight III send you back to the
machine shop with Bibbsy'
And Bibbs-down among the retain
ers by the sugar pump works, and
watching Mary Vertrees as ragged
boy in the street might watch rich
little girl in a garden--Bibbs heard.
He heard-anl he knew what his IA
Tiers plans were now. i
(To be Continued
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-16

either goin' to Slap you-or I'm goin'
to kiss you"
Edith looked aghast: she was afraid
this was indeed TOO awful" but Mary
Vertlees burst into ringing laughter.
Both she cried. Both! The one
to make me forget the Other!'
But which" he began, and then
suddenly gave forth such stent0rian.
trulnpetings of mirth that for once the
whole table stopped to listen. Jim"