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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
Newly Discovered Serum Is Used
Successfully in Drowning Gases

Baltimore, Md.-Physicians at the
Johns Hopkins hospital invented some
time ago device to restore to life
those apparently dead from drowning.
1t proved successful on animals that
could be put under treatment immedi-
ately after the accident,
With the idea of restoring life
some time after the accident, physi-
clans began to search for a desired
serum.
However, in most of the cases there
have been after effects, such as high
blood pressure or hardening Of the ar
teries.
According to the physicians, if the
serum can be injected into the person
even several hours after the accident,
it win restore life. In one case on an
animal the serum was injected four
hours after drowning. !" and the amir
NAL was brought back to life, although
it died later from high blood pressure.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
State Ships Flax Seed.

Salem - In response TO request
from the Eugene Chamber OF Com
merce, s5s bushels. or 20, pounds.
Of tiaxseed owned by the state was
shipped 70 Eugene.
Under the arrangement made by the
Eugene Chamber OF Commerce and ac-
cepted by the State board Of control.
tho chamber has agreed 70 pay the
state for this seed October l, 1916.
Tho price Is $720.
Checking over the flaxsecd on hand
at tho pcnitentiary, II is found that
the total amount In tho bins 10 22S6
bushels, or 1876. 100 pounds. This now
has market value Of not less than
$3.50 q bushcl. although Il is being
sold to Oregon farmers for So bushel.
On tho basis Of 90 a bushel. tho seed
owned by the state represents an asset
Of about $4,000.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
indian Hold potIatch.

Pendleton, Or. The old-time In
dians Of the Umatilla reservation held
a potlatch Saturday. This is q custom
almost extinct and amounts to an ad-
ministration of the personal estate of
dead Indian. When member ol the
tribe dies without heirs It Is customary
for the friends to gather and divide the
personal effects. This Is made Az oc-
casion for feastinz and various cere-
monies are conducted. but these ere
seldom held in modern days.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
Militia Lobby is Denied.

Washington. d. CA denial that the
National Guard had maintained lobby
in connection with preparedness legis-
lation, as charged in the senate by
Chairman Chamberlain. and others,
was made in letter to Senator Lee,
by General j. C. r. Foster, chairman
Of the executive committee of the Ma
tional Guard association, for incor-
poration in the senate record. General
Foster declared that the association
had not sought interviews with con-
gressmen, circulated literature or
maintained headquarters for lobbying.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
British Win in South Africa.

London - Another success for the
British in East Africa is reported by
Lieutenant General Jan C. Smuts,
commander Of the British expedition
operating against the Germans, in the
following dispatch:
Gas the result of movement begun
Monday, mounted troops under Gem
eral Vanderventer successfully sur
prised German force with machine
guns stationed in mountain strong
hold in the Arusha region. This force
was surrounded Tuesday and surren-
dered Thursday"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14

are not needed" he said. 81 have
very little sympathy for the prepared
ness program that seems to be agreed
upon, but IL had, would not not be
willing to pay for it with a tax on
sugar. but would raise the money with
a greater income tax. an inheritance
tax and much greater tax on the lux
uries Of life"
Senator Underwood defined the com
petitive tariff as tax allowing rea-
sonable competition and raising rea-
sonable amount Of revenue. II be-
lieve it is wrong to tax a dollar out Of
the pockets Of one citizens into the
pockets Of another" he said. "our
tariff has succeeded in producing rev.
enue and in reducing the tariff wall.
II there have been mistakes made on
some points, they have been mistakes
Of the head. and not Of the heart. F"
Senator Weeks attacked the Demo-
cratic tariff; declaring it was not
good revenue producer. He argued at
length against the contention that the
European war was responsible for the
great falling of in customs receipts.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
canada opens U. 5. MaIl.

Washington, D. C.-Several protests
have been made to the Postoffice de-
partment recently by postal authorities
at offices along the Canadian border,
that American letters have been open
cd in the Dominion and passed on by a
censor.
No action has been taken. and il
was understood Wednesday to be the
feeling Of authorities here that mail
in Canada is subject to such regula-
tion as the Canadian officials desire.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
Peace Advocate Mobbed.

London An attempt to hold nom
conscription and peace meeting in Ira
falgar Square Sunday was broken up
by thousands Of persons, who charged
the procession and tore up the banners
and flags. Various peace societies had
organized the demonstration. Sylvia
Pankhurst was prominent among them.
After the procession had dispersed the
leaders mounted the plinth Of the Nell
son column and endeavored to make
speeches, but the crowd pelted them
with -four. The speakers faced the
ordeal for five minutes and retreated.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
straatcar Knocked on Trestle.

Seattle, Wash. twenty-five per-
sons on an outbound Alki Point street.
car were thrown headlong through
windows or buried in mud and debris
Wednesday night when the car was
struck by an o.-W. r. & N. Co. freight
train at Spokane and Whatcom avenues.
One passenger was killed and all the
others more or less injured. The mo-
torman says that the freight train.
backing up without rear light, struck
the car amidships. It rolled over once
and then slid off the edge of the tres
tie into the tidefats.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
Business Boom Reaches Retailers.

Chicago-As spring approaches and
the period for more active outdoor
operations it at hand, the business sit
uation is being featured by an inten-
sity Of activity exceeding even that
Of the boom months just past.
The effects of full employment and
rising wages are seen in the excellent
reports on the retail trade which come
from all sections of the country. There
is large distribution of merchandise
and retailers, instead of buying for
immediate wants only, are endeavor-
ing to stock up for some time TO come.
This always is the case when the turn
has been completely made, and the
effect is to ovarwhelm jobbers and
wholesalers and stimulate prices
unEiuly.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14

Salem-By contracting last Decem-
Der for carload Of paper upon which
10 print election supplies, the state of
Oregon has saved 1855 over what II
would have paid had the purchase been
made at present, according to State
Printer Lawrence. The carload Of pa
per cost the state $3.50. but had the
purchase been delayed until now the
price would have been sS925, owing
to the rapid rice In paper prices since
the arst Of the year.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
Textile Mills Raise Pay.

Boston- Wage advances, which viii
put the pay of textile operatives in
many of the mills in New England
and New York state on the highest
basis In the history Of the industry,
were announced Wednesday. The
American Woolen company, employing
25, 600 operatives, issued notice Of an
advance Of 10 per cent. The Arlington
mills, of Lawrence, and the affiliated
Merrimac mills, announced an advance
to approximately $500 operatives.
Similar action will be taken this week
by other manufacturing interests.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
AIlles Plan Tariffs.

Paris-It is known that at the con-
ference of the entente allies here on
April 20 the continuation Of the al
lance and its extension to economic
and politial problems after the war
will be considered. Tariffs designed
to discriminate agains. enemy eoun-
tries, to favor the present allies and
to give reasonable encouragement to
neutrals are expected.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
Three Killed il Auto Race.

Corona, Cal.-Eddie o'Donell won
the third Corona boulevard race Satur-
day in Roman holiday"
Bob Burman, of Detroit, the race
driver, his mechanician. Eric Schroed-
er, of Chicago, and a guard, w. H.
Speer, of Corona, all were killed or
died soon after the race and i've others
were injured when Burman's car
lurched off the track.
The list of dead and injured was
greater than the number Of drivers
who crossed the finish line.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
smoot Hits Garbage Can.

Washington, d. C.--"The American
garbage can is the fattest in all the
world, !" declared Senator Smoot to the
Senate Saturday. injecting into the
discussion on preparedness plea for
preparedness for good housekeeping
and better homes.
Senator Smoot urged action on his
bill for increased appropriations for
home economies. to prepare the girls
and mothers Of the country for their
life duties.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
TllIamook kias Boom.

Tillamook- -Tillamook is undergoing
q commercial boom. No less than 20
changes have been made for the bet
tor. including new enterprises locating.
remodeling store rooms and changes Of
location. The First National bank is
erecting two-story concrete building
at the corner Of Second avenue and
Second street. c. l. Clough is making
plans for concrete business building
on his property. now occupied by the
Sanitary Market. Rumor has II that
a four-story fireproof building will be
erected on Second avenue, also.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
General SaIa1ar, Huerta Leader,
Plans Campaign on U. S.
PRSHING's TROOPS fQUIPpD ANEW
Clothing Worth 100000 Now On
Way to Front, Also Mexican
Gold to Pay off Soldiers.

El Paso--Generai Ynez Salszar. one
Of the best known Of the former HUI
etra generals. who has been living
here, was reported Sunday night 70
have crossed the border with the an
nounced intention Of taking up arms
against the United States.
The information was given 20 the
police by man who was eolsely as
sociated with Salazar and was ac-
cepted by them as true, after investi-
cation.
Torreon, Mex.-Canuto Reyes, at
the head Of considerable number Of
bandits, passed the Durango railroad
Sunday near Pedricena, going north.
II Is supposed that his object is to join
Villa, who. according to latest reports.
is somewhere midway between Tor
reon and Parral.
A large number Of bandits are re-
ported by arrivals from the north to
be operating in the Sierra Mojada.
The Sierra Mojada is 120 miles north
Of Torreon and an equal distance west
Of Parral. 1t is one Of the widest and
most desolate spots in Mexico. There
Is good deal Of speculation here as 70
the possibility that villa and Canuto
Reyes are planning to concentrate
their forces in this sierra.
II they do. any troops coming from
the direction Of Parral would have to
cross the terrible Mapini desert
burning waste stretching 100 miles
north and south and from SO to so
miles broad. 1t is a spot that Is dread
ed by Mexicans and Stunned by fore
igners.
Columbus, N. M.-American troops
in the field viii soon be equipped with
new clothing to replace that torn into
shreds in the strain Of the campaign.
A consignment Of shoes, hats, uni
forms, sweaters and other wearing APP
parel, valued at 500, 900, was for
warded south along the American line
Of communication Sunday. With the
clothing went shipment of approxi-
mately quarter Of a million dollars
in Mexican gold and silver coin to be
used in paying the wages Of the sol
dierS.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
eo Saved From Steamer.

Malta, via London - One engineer
and eight Lascars Of the crew Of the
steamer Chantala, were killed when
the vessel was sunk by submarine.
Ninety-two survivors were rescued and
landed here. They declare they had
no warning of the impending attack.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14

greater figure, some advocating as
large a force as 800, 900. Senator
Chamberlain, chairman Of the military
committee, originally proposed a peace
strength Of 220. 900.
During the week Of discussion on
the bill there has been nothing to indi-
cate the position Of the majority Of
senators. It has been noticeable,
however, that there have been no pro.
posals to reduce the committees fig
ures. The bill passed by the house
provides for peace strength of no.
900 and the struggle to come in the
conference committee is expected to
be sharply outlined.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
LAfAyE77E GLEASON

Old guard Republicans who were in
command In tho last Republican Ma
tional convention have been chosen
temporary officers Of the coming con-
The subcommittee, on ar
rangements Of the National Commit
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
villa leaves His Command,
Death Report Believed Ruse

Mexico City Francisco Villa has
left the main body of his command and
is hiding, almost unattended, in the
Sierra mountains of chihuahua, ac-
cording to information given out by
the War department. Wednesday.
The latest Of his retreating forces
passed through the town of Cusihuiria-
chic, Chihuahua, in their fight toward
the mountains. They were closely
pursued by forces of the de facto gov
ernment, who hope TO capture the
bands and locate their leader,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14

London Lloyds Monday announced
the sinking of the British steamers
0vona, 6507 tons, and Adamton. 2204
tons.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
Rumors from several sources that

Rumors from several sources that
Villa had died of blood poisoning and
press dispatches from Queretaro tell
ing of an announcement BY the de
facto governments war department
that it had reason to believe the bandit
chief had been killed in action were
the occasion of much discussion here
In some quarters there was a DISPOSE
tion to credit the reports, but they
were without official confirmation and
both army officials and State depart
ment officials suggested that they had
probably been put out by Villas
friends as ruse,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-04-14
WMLAM r .s1oME:

tee, has selected Senator Warren G.
Harding. Of Ohio, as temporary chair
man, Lafayette B. Gleason, of the old
guard in New York. as temporary sec
retary, and William r. Stone, Of Bal
timore, as sergeant at arms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09
Only 6 More Days

IN addition to the regular ~ interest have
IN the distribution OF the fund clclass
Il whcn
comp
to end Iulv1
aca
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-22
PREPARATIONS GO ON
WITHOUT INTERRUPTION

Columbus, n. NJ. April 21-While
the American forces In Mexico mark
ed time today awaiting the outcome
of the conference to be held In San
Antonio between Major General Hugh
r.. scott. ana Major General Frederick
Funston, preparations were being
made here to continue operations
from this base
A quantity Of TODD, forage and
equipment was unloaded and two
heavily laden truck trains. each con-
sinting of twenty-seven motor trucks,
left for the front Accompanying
the trains were several field motor
amhulanccs
Several members of the army aero
corps prepared for service two Of
the eight new biplanes ordered for
eXpodltionary purposes 1t was said
the planes would he erected and
ready for trial flights tomorrow.
Erection OF the harhed wire stock
AIDE for the confinement Of villa pris-
oncrs wns completed today but at
military headuarters II was stated no
limitations had been received as to
whether any prisoners are now on
their way 70 the border,
a soldiers Y. NJ c. A.. TO replace
some of the amusement places which
have sprung up with the mushroom
like growth Of the town. was estah-
lished today The formal opening
win be held Easter sunday
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-22
NO SUPPLIES CAN BE
SHIPPED TO GERMANY


Washington, April ,2t-American
Red Cross headquarters announced
tonight that becauseeef inability to
secure permits from the entente al
lies for shipments Of supplies Of any
kind to the central powers. II had be-
come necessary to request all Red
Cross chapters and other relief or
ganizations 10 refrain until further
notice, from sending such supplies to
the Brooklyn terminal warehouse for
shipment
Large quantities. Of goods for Ger
many and Austria have been accnmu-
lating ~ tho warehouse for months
past. Storage space now is exhsus-
ted and apparently there is no inn
mediate prospect Of getting goods on
hand TO their destinations
Great Britain, some time ago. re-
fused TO allow rubber gloves. sheet
ing and other such hospital supplies
60 pass the blockade on the ground
that they could be coverted into rub
Der stock for military purposes. II
has been denied that permits for all
shipments have been refused. but Red
Cross officials say that IL has been
impossible. nevertheless, 10 obtain
the permits
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-22
JAPAN AGAIN OBJECTS
TO IMMIGRATION BILL

washington. April 2l,--Japan has
renewed her objection to provisions
in the pending immigration bill which
are construed as really enacting into
law the celebrated -Takahira
agreement for the restriction OF inn
migration to the United states and as
including Japanese with Hlndus IN
an excluded clnss.
The administrator, IL was said to-
day. fears no difficulty IN arranging
the terms of the bill 30 as to avoid
woundlng Japanese feeling and TO
that end President Wilson soon will
confer with house and senate leaders,
Niscount Chinda the Japanese am
bassador. who already has left two
memoranda with the state department
on the subject, conferred today with
President Wilson by appointment
which was made ten days ago. The
administration, while realizing the
extent OF Asiatic exclusion sentiment
in the Pacific coast states Is described
as fullv sensible Of the disadvantage
OF agitating the long standing contro-
Ncrsy with Japan and Is confident
that the situation can be smoothed
ont satisfactorily to all interests
Japan's revival of the question at
this time attracted much interest in
the capital. but 1t was pointed out
thAt her representations could scarce
~ be delayed II il were desired To do
SO. hccause the bill already has pass
ed the house ana has been reported
to the senate for passage.
Although the senate immigration
committee made some changes In
phraseology. the terms Of the exclu-
sion section still are offensive to the
Japanese
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-22
PERSHING COULD
USE RAILROADS
FOR WITHDRAWAL
General Gayira Feels Sure
Carranza Would Give Every
Possible Facility 10 Ameri-
cans to Quit Mexico,

ri Paso. Tex, Apri 9l.~~It was UNI
officially stated In Juarez tonight
that General carranza would IN all
probability place the Mexican rail-
roads at The disposal Of General Per-
shing If the cxpeditionary force was
Withdrawn.
General Gayira. the Juarez COM
mandcr, while declining TO make a
definite statement, expressed his be-
lief that The iise of the railroads for
the withdrawal of the American
troops would not be regarded unfav-
orabiy by The Carranza government,
the decision on such a step" he
said. rests solely with General Car
ranza and his advisers and 1t would
not be proper for me to express my
Views. However, l feel sure that oul
government is willing 10 do everything
IN itR power TO maintain tho friend
ship between Mexico and the United
states and will take any step which
Is compatible with the dignity Of the
Mexican nation. TO have given the
railroads 10 the American troops en-
tering Mexico would have been a step
which would undoubtedly have been
deeply resented by the Mexican peo-
Pile but TO permit them to use the
railroads TO leave Mexico would be Il
very different matter. Mexico has
warm regard for President Wilson
and believes that he Is true friend
OF our republic"
Mexican officials here and in Jua-
req are keenly interested In the com
ing conference between General Scott
and General Funston at San Antonio.
They are convinced that on this con
ference hinges the decision as TO the
withdrawal Of the American forces
and they make no secret OF their
anxiety that such withdrawal
should be ordered The opinion isl
frankly expressed that every add
tional day that the American columns
remain IN Mexico seriously Increases
the danger of an outbreak on the
part OF the people which might have
the graVest consequences.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-22
CURTAILS EXPENSE
FOR POTASH SEARCH

Washington. April 21.--The house
today rejected on point Of order a
proposal by the agricultural depart
ment to include in the annual agri-
cultural appropriation bill an item Of
s115. 600 to Investigate the best meth
cd OF obtaining potash in the United
states on commercial basis. Extern
sive experiment at kelp factories on
the Pacific coast We're contemplated
under the provision. II was offered
a. an amendment by Chairman lever,
of the agricultural committee. and a
point Of order by Republican Leader
Mann that potash was not an agricul-
tural product and hence such expert
ments could not be undertaken under
the bill was sustained by the chair.
The usual annual appropriation OF
$35, 000 for investigation Of possible
sources OF supply Of potash. nitrate
and other fertilizer ingredients re-
mains In the measure.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-22

penditures for wars including its
military, naval and pension bills.
The following figures for 1914 are
exhibited 10 show what he means:
Total War
Countries Receipts Expendit'r's
T. S. 49, $500, 100000 S476, Sal 600
England ~. 965,443,000 s55.440,000
France :. 9S3.14S,00O 327,311. 900
Germany 760,700.000 424.9Sl.00o
Japan 800. 29S,403,0 900 32.792, 600
on the date for which this compar-
ison Is made the United States had a
standing army Of 91,41G men and u
naval force Of 52,757 men.
Great Britain's standing army on
the same date was $4,000 men and
naval force 137, $40 men.
Frances standing army, 10000
men, naval force, $1,000 men.
Germany's standing army, $4,000
men and naval force $4,000 men.
Japans standing army, 100000
men and naval force, active and drill
ed reserves, 166. 600 men.
The men who are behind the inves-
tigation believe congress ought TO be
told where its vast contributions TO
national defense have gone before fac
ing new bill 100 per cent more than
present expenditures.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-22
ITALIANS FIND NEW
BREAD MAKING PROCESS


Rome. April ga new method Of
making bread recently adopted in 1t
ally has proved OF great success. II is
found that SOC pounds OF grain pro-
duces 40 pounds Of what is termed
natural bread"
In the process the grain is sifted
and washed. 1t is then left for forty
eight To sixty hours in a warm bath.
where Il eerminates and begins to
sprout When the terminating pro-
cess has gene far enough the grain Is
crushed in a machine and made into
dough, which il passed into the oven.
The natural bread Is grayish in coll
or. with an agreeable odor. and has
much higher nutritive properties than
white bread, according 20 tho Corriere
Della Sera. It's eating qualities and
digestihility are shown by the prefer
ence given Il by Italians who have
tried Il.