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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Nswnnannr Advertlnlnn.

Don't take any stock in persons who
say they never read newspaper adver-
tisements or never respond to them.
Any person who can be reached by
advertising in any form can be in.
fiuenced through such Advertising
Printers Ink.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Compensation.

You men are o so smart" jeered
the bachelor girl. 1t takes you an
hour to sew on a button. 1t does,
acknowledged the widower. who had
sewed and been sewed for. But that
button never comes otf."-Judge.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Dlstlnet EreentIon.

A New Jersey woman has to take
her baby to the movie picture show
to get II to sleep, but most Of the
babies we've heard at the movies
have had no idea OF going to sleep
Springfield (O) News.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
PROVED Mothar Mronn.

Astonished Mother-"Why. Tottie.
you never told me you had invited so
many children to this party" Small
Hostess--"That's cause you said that
could never keep a secret. Life.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
VIII Generally Be on ION.

The man whose wishbone Is where
his backbone should be has not learned
how to negotiate trouble. The only
failure ls to confess failure
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
strlklna slmlle.

Another striking example OF the sim
ile which we are going to include in
our forthcoming textbook on rhetoric
will be this He lied like a reliable
eyewitness. Ohio State Journal.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Two Eaeta.

While Il is true that the love we
give to others makes us happy. there
Is no denying the fact that the love
We receive gives US a good deal OF
satisfaction.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Touah Conundrum.

II 1t is really service" that the mar
who shuties around and shamefacedly
produces a tip is paying for. why do
the pretty mattresses take In the most?
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Too Much con,sntmsn,.

COntentment is good, but we do not
need to be too well contented with
ourselves or with our own work
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
AvoIdIna comnstI,lon.

Competition in farm products holds
prices down. One way to dodge com.
petition is not to follow the crowd.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Adam's Advantage.

Anyway, Eve wasn't constantly nag.
ging poor old Adam about other wjm.
On.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12

Early Japanese Metalwork.
The earliest examples Of japanese
metalwork are two.edged bronze weap.
ons.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Word for the Army MuIs.

An army mule Is better than an
automobile II his chauffeur knOws bow
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12
Optimistic Thought.

Excellence is never granted 70 man
but as the reward OF labor.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12

800 acres decided land for sale
or trade three miles east of
Columbus Address William
Tate. 1877 West Lake avenue,
Los Angeles. Calf If
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12

Your application to prove W.
made out free Of charge, dlsU
any information regarding same
viii be glad to he favored with
all your business in any lane
mattcrs.-W. G. Hoover, [. s.
Commissioner.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12

House for rent. Inquire j. A.
Moore.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-12

Dry batteries at Miller's Drug
Store. u
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
s.w.fEH MIk,e-rr.lllla -

east Buyers from the east have
promised to have agents here to rep.
resent them
The proposal for a cleaning plant
here is based on the fact that consid-
erable loss occurs from shipping un-
cleaned wheat east AS there exists
uncertainty as to the exact quality of
the grain it is impossible to sell it at
fair prices on the Atlantic The sit
uation has led to a suggestion from
Portland that a rate De secured where
by the wheat can be cleaned in tram
sit In Portland and then sold in the
east on a graded basis
1t is argued however, that Pendle.
ton is a more logical place for a
cleaning plant inasmuch as a 500 mile
haul would be saved and hence a bet
ter rate east enjoyed Another aspect
of the affair is that such a plant here
would be of aid in promoting the use
Of grain in bulk.
There is feeling that Portland and
Sound interests are unfriendly to bulk
grain because the sack business is
profitable to them With a cleaning
and grading establishment here under
farmers union control It is said a
competition would be provided with
benefit to the graingrowers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
DECORATION DAY
WILL BE FULLY
OBSERVED HERE
PLANS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED;
BUSINESS To SUSPEND
PART OF DAY.

Plans and preparations for the OBJ
.servance of Decoration Day next
Tuesday have been completed by the
city authorities and the G. A. r. The
stores will close between $3.50 and
O'clock and all business will be sus-
pended while honor is paid 70 the
dead.
A parade, headed by the band. win
lead the way to the cemetery. The
crowd will assemble at the court
house at 10 o'clock and autos will be
taken there for the cemetery. coun-
Gilman Folsom is trying to enlist as
many autos as possible so that none
will be compelled to walk to the GEM
etery.
Upon arriving at the cemetery
there will be special music and a me-
mortal address will be made By Rev.
Rigby. a G. A. r. veteran. A general
invitation has been extended to all
churches and lodges TO participate in
the observance.
John Gurdane. 80 years old and
chief mastering officer for the de-
partment Of Oregon @. A. R., will pre-
side at the cemetery and the veterans
of Kit Carson Post will be under the
command of Commander S. p. Hut
Gibson. The veterans will ride to the
cemetery in specially decorated cars.
The cemetery committee Of the
council has made big improvements
at the graveyard this year and the
citizenship is invited to attend the ex-
ercises and note the changes made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
Members of Largest Class in
History of High School Get
Coveted Diplomas Last Night

Some excellent musical numbers
gave variety to the evenings program.
Miss Thelma Thompson played the
professional and following the invoca-
tion by Rev H. H. Hubbell, pastor of
the Christian church, two selections
were given by the girls glee club, di-
rected by Miss Norma Graves
Other features of the musical pro-
gram were piano SOTO, Gypsy Rhon-
do" by Margaret Colesworthy vo-
cal solo. THE Sacrament" by Miss
Edna Zimmerman a solo, woman Is
Changeable,' by Waiter Rose and a
solo, Little Figet,' by Miss Edna
Coutts The accompanies were Mrs.
E f. Averill and Miss Mae Poulson.
The benediction was given by Rev.
f. r. Clevengers pastor of the Baptist
church.
The complete list of those in the
graduating class is as follows:
Hazel Estelle Adams, NJ. Angela
Bowler, Wilbur F. Bailey, Claude Ba-
ker, John F. Bixby. Irma C. Bellies,
Ernest l. Boylen, Paul G. Callison.
Jessie l.. Chestnut Arlouine E. eleven
ger, William Payne Chisholm, Leila c.
Cole, f. Margaret p Colesworthy, Ev-
erett Il. Daubner Fanchon e. Elliott,
Ned e Fowler, Gladys NJ. Flanagan.
Ben F. Gerking, Charles A. Gordon,
j. Wesley Hassell, Mabel A. Hampton,
Freeman o. Hendricks, jeanette W
Jack, Paul v. Kerrick, Henry p. La
tourelle, Myrtle p. Tyndall, Katherine
Whitehead, Jessie L. Wood Joseph l.
Wilcox, L Raymond Wilks, Arnold r.
MINIS, Wesley NJ. Minis, Sidney A.
Morton Claudine o. McMonies, Mar
Gus w. May, Laura Mabel McConnell,
Claire E. Myers, Rosa C. Monterastelli,
Kathleen Elizabeth McFaul. Joseph
Narkaus, Bertha C. Pruitt, Emily
A, QUAINT, Edith NJ. Richardson,
Donald T. Robinson, Fred C. l ussell,
Jean D. Reber, Chester A. Reed,
Frances Paulene Rice, Marguerite
Straughan, Esther Elizabeth Shea,
Nellie V. Sloan, Bula NJ. Smith. Emil
e. seibert, Catherine o. Thompson,
Pearl Irene Taylor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
Tn-State Co. Has Tentqtiue
Scheme For Grain Cleaning
Plant Located in Pendleton

To establish a wheat cleaning and
grading plant in Pendleton for the
purpose Of cleaning wheat to be ship
ped east in bulk is being actively dis
cussed in farmers union circles and
1t Is said that tentative plans for such
an establishment are likely to be car
ried out.
If the enterprise is carried through
1t will mean an important new indus
try for Pendleton and that a large
part of the wheat Of the inland en-
pire will be shipped east via Pendle-
ton and here cleaned and graded in
transit. The plan contemplated at
present calls for use Of the property
on East Webb street, owned by the
Farmers Union. The property pro-
vides trackage arrangements with
both railroads and is adapted to the
purpose Of a cleaning plant.
1t is thought $4,000 investment
will answer the purpose for this sea-
son and 1t is possible a less sum may
be sufficient to get the plant in opera
tion. The business will be established
and operated by the Tri-state Termi-
nal Warehouse Co. and II is planned
to have the company buy grain direct.
then clean and grade It and sell in the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27

With not less than 500 relatives and
friends of the 55 graduates in attend
ance at the commencement program
of the high school last evening, the
capacity OF the large auditorium was
taxed to the very limit Those In at
tendance had the pleasure of seeing
the exit from the school of the largest
graduating class in history and of lis
tening to brilliant commencement
program. the chief address being by
Dr. S. B. L. Penrose of Whitman COL
lege.
DR. Penrose developed the idea that
there Is an implied contract between
the community and students OF the
high school and that IN return for the
educational advantages given them II
Is incumbent upon students to show
civic loyalty, uphold advanced prln-
clples and generally perform the du-
ties of educated men and women He
complimented the class and the high
school and predicted that the future
influence of the members in the city
will be such as to compensate for the
cost OF their education.
Dr. Penrose was introduced by Su-
perintendent A. c. Hampton, who was
called upon for that purpose by Prin-
clpal l.. p. Gambee. who presided dur
ing the program, Mr., Hampton char
acterized the speaker as one of the
most able educators Of the northwest.
The presentation of the diplomas
was by J. V. Tallman. chairman of the
school board, who is now retiring from
office after 10 years of service on the
board. Mr.. Tallman spoke in some
detail Of the upbuilding of the local
schools in the last decade and partic-
ularly of the establishment of the
practical courses in the high school.
Miss Marguerite straughan of the
graduating class, gave a pleasing sa-
lutatory and the valedictory was by
Emil seibert who called upon his
classmates to search for the real gold
of life and to live up to the response
bllities devolving on the class because
of the advantages of the school work
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
Judge Phelps Refuses to Order
Parkes to Grant Change of Venue
in Case Against Mayor J. A. Best

Circuit Judge C. w. Phelps this
morning handed down a decision and
opinion in which he refused to order
Justice Of the Peace Joe H. Parkes
TO grant change OF venue to Mayor
J. A. Best for the trial Of the latter
on a charge OF vagrancy.
Judge Phelps holds in effect that
his court has no power to mandamus
the justice Of the peace under the
law.
The law states that a court may
grant change of venue when an af-
fidavit is made charging that the tri-
al court is so prejudiced that fair
and impartial trial cannot be held.
Mayor Best's attorneys contended
that the may" should be construed
az must" thus making II mandatory
upon the justice court to grant the
change when such affidavit is made.
District Attorney Steiwer cOntended
that 1t was discretionary with the
court.
Judge Phelps in his opinion states
that it has been repeatedly held by
the supreme court that the right to
change a place of trial rests in the
sound discretion of the trial court and
that the ruling of this court will not
be disturbed on an appeal unless it
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
SANITARY CONDITIONS At
RIETH UNDERGO INSPECTION

In answer to complaints made
by a railroadmen's organization,
DR.. d. J. McFaul. county health
officer. yesterday made an inspec-
ton of the general sanitary con-
ditions at Rieth (Pilot Rock
Junction. with particular regard
for a hotel that had been COM
planned against.
According to the doctor he
found the hotel to be scrupulous-
ly clean and the only order given
by him was for the construction
of some sort of sewerage facility
for an eating place owned by
George Geanakopolis 1t was
feared danger might arise dur
ing the summer under present
conditions and therefore steps
were ordered taken to remedy the
situation. The property owner
promised to start work at once.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
Russian Treaties
Present Problem
to United States
NEGOTIATIONS TO BE DIFFICULT
BECAUSE OF FORMER AT
TTpUDE.
fRr phIllip simms.l }

PmTROGRAD, May 27.-The Unit
ed states faces tremendous difficulties
in attempting to negotiate new COM
mercial treaty with Russia to replace
the one abrogated by the Taft admin
istration because of the Jewish ques-
tion, 1t was learned on highest author
ity today. Negotiations were begun
six months too late, as the allies arc
nov perfecting trade agreement am
ong themselves. Until this is con-
cIuded Russia will not make outside
arrangements II a treaty Is accom-
plished 1t must conrine itself to eco
Monies and not enter a discussion oi
Russia's internal affairs.
Count Kokokovstoff, former premier
and minister of finance, in an exclu'
slve interview with the United Press
made it plain that Russia would mo-
consider a treaty If treatment Of th'
jews was made an ISSUE
America ought to realize that Rus
sia cannot entertain outside sugges
tlons regarding It's internal affairs
Americans must come like any others
leaving Russia to settle its interior
problems.
"I am not anti-Jew. My record is I
proef OF this. | admire America.
welcome American cooperation II
building industries, railroads and open
ing the vast resources Of raw materia
Of every sort Before the war Ger
many had made no special demands Of
Russia. Having Interior motives, Ger
many scattered the widest storie
against Russia, making trouble, and Ii
the meanwhile virtually monopolizinl
trade"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
MARREN GIVEN
FROM | TO Is
YEARS IN PEN

Three sentences were imposed this
morning by Circuit Judge Phelps
William o. whitley" Marren, con-
victed Of manslaughter for the death
of Wendell c. Phillips OF Spokane, was
given an indetermlnate sentence in the
penitenuary from one to is years,
Gerhart Gorges, who pleaded guilty
to the larceny of grain sacks, was SEN
fenced from one to seven years and
]. B. Clark, who pleaded guilty to
simple larceny, was gwen a fine OF
500 or so days in jail The sentence
given Marren was the one provided by
statute, the judge having no discre-
tiOn in the matter. Will NJ. Peterson,
attorney for Marren, stated that he
would take up the matter of a parole
with the state parole officers
A stay of execution was granted
Gorges pending the nling OF an appli-
cation for parole. Clark, who had
stolen some hats from the Max Baer
store, agreed to plead guilty to less
er charge than that made in the in
dictment
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
Bulk Grain Being
Considered Today
by Farmers Union
OTHER IMPORTANT MATTERS
DISCUSSED AT SESu-ANNU-
Al MEETING.

Various subjects of importance to
the Farmers union are being consid-
cred here today at the semi-annual
meeting of the executive board OF the
general organization for Oregon ane
southern Idaho. Among the topics
for consideration are the making of
arrangements for Tri-State meeting
in Seattle early in June. the subject Of
bulk grain and the matter OF the ru-
raj credits bill being drafted for sub
mission to the voters this fall. II Is
proposed to run an excursion to Sc
attle and the delegates from this Sec
ton will leave here on June {.
On the subject of bulk grain a. re.
port was received Of the erection by
the Farmers Union at Condor OF a
S5O,000 grain elevator. The contract
for the structure has been let to a
Salt Lake firm.
Plans for the county picnics are al
so being discussed at the executive
board meeting and the work OF ar
ranging for the plcnics will be taken
up by the different members follow
ing the adjournment It is possible
that this year Umatilla county will
Join with Union and wallowa counties
In Joint picnic at Wallowa lake.
The executive board sessions are be-
ing held at the Farmers Union Grain
agency and the following members arc
in attendance from the two states. J.
d Brown. president. Arlington: F. A
Sykes. secretary. Corvallis. r. r.
Booe. Fairfield Idaho; Wilson X.
Perry. Dayton, ore; J. T. Adkisson.
The Dalles. w. o. Parks. Elgin and
w W Harrah. Pendletou
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27

is clear that there was an abuse of
discretion.
Where any of the statutory causes
for change exist, Judge Phelps holds
that the trial court is bound to allow
the motion, but as to whether or not
the cause does exist in fact the court
is vested with discretion subject to re-
view only for the abue of this discre-
tion. A writ OF mandamus is intend
ed by law to compel a court to per-
form some duty enjoined by law and
not TO control judicial discretion. he
holds. Therefore, he ordered the
writ issued in the case to be quashed
and overruled the demurrer filed by
the mayor.
1t is possible that Mayor Best can
appeal from Judge Phelps decision
to the supreme court in which event
it would probably be November be-
fore the case could be brought to
trial. Unless the mayor does appeal
now. he must stand trial before Jus
tice of the Peace Parkes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
PendletOn Stays
in Blue Mountain
League This Year
TEAM WILL REMAIN IN THE
FIELD UNTIL END OF SChf1D-
ULED SEASON.

The Blue Mountain League is not
dead and Pendleton Will have a team
in the field until the end of the sched-
uled season. When the situation was
put up squarely to this city it only
took short time to eliminate all of
the obstacles that have been in the
way of a continuance of the league.
Manager McGarrigle disbanded his
team a week ago because on effort
had been made to give him proper IL
nancial support. A league meeting
was called for this city Wednesday ev-
ening but through TACK of organized
effort those interested here did not
attend. Then it was that the other
towns in the league declared in favor
of disbanding the league and made
it known that the responsibility rest
ed upon Pendleton,
A meeting of the board of manag-
ers OF the Commercial association was
called yesterday afternoon and within
five minutes it was decided that the
league must be maintained. The fl
nancial backing was guaranteed on
the spot, half Or the money necessary
was pledged at the meeting BY indi-
vidual members ana the other half
was raised within the hour.
Manager McGarrigle was notified
and promptly promised to get his team
together The other towns in the
league were likewise notified at once
and the league was again alive and
healthy.
Pendleton's team viii go to Echo to
play tomorrow and Pilot Rock will
play Weston
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
Plans Under Way
For Celebrating
the 4th of July
BOARD OF MANAGERS OF COM
MERCIAL ASSOCIATION
NAMES COMMITTEE.

Pendleton will celebrate the Fourth
of July.
This was definitely decided upon
yesterday afternoon at a meeting Of
the board Of managers of the Com
mercial association and a committee,
consisting Of willard Bond, chairman:
Guy Matlock. caa Power, Lee D.
Drake and Bertrand Jerard, was nam
ed to have full charge of preparations.
No definite plans have yet been
made for the celebration but the COM
mittee will call a mass meeting of citi-
zens soon to secure an interchange OF
ideas. There is some sentiment for a
two-day celebration and many are
strongly in favor of arranging big
program of entertainment that will be
free to all visitors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
WITHDRAWAL TO
Be PASSED OVER
At CONFERENCE
FUNSTON ORDERS PERSHING NOT
TO DISCUSS IT WITH
GAVIERE.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Funston
instructed Pershing not to discuss tho
withdrawal of American troops from
Mexico at the coming conference with
Gaviere at Namiquipa.
Funston directed Pershing to con-
fine his talk to discussion of Mexi-
can and American cooperation in
hunting bandits. Pershing reported
that he desired Gaviere to come to
Namiquipa believing he could convince
him that with actual cooperation ban
ditry in northern Mexico could be
stamped out, Pershing reported see
ing no movements of large carranzista
forces and said there were NO indica-
tlons that the natives were armed OF
melted to revolt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
United States Expects to
Receive Favorable Reply
to Note on Mail Seizures

WASHINGTON, May 27.--Offlcials
expect an early and satisfactory re-
spOnse to the American mail seizure
Protest to England and France. Sec
retary Lansing indicated today that
conversations with the British ambas-
sador conveyed the impression that
England intends to comply.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27

NEW YORK, May 27.-The prose-
cution and defense both rested In the
murder trial Of Waite at ii o'clock
this morning. The case probably Will
70 to the Jury this afternoon Waite
may know his fate tonight
The jury retired at 1880 this after.
noon. without emotion Waite gazed
az the prosecutor and his brothers
steadily when he heard himself de-
nouneed as cruel. cunning murderer.
He was similarly unmoved during
the address OF the defense attorney
ThTee state alienists declared posi-
lively that they believed Waite was
sane when he committed the crimes
and was sane now They admitted
he was not normal and classified him
az a born criminal The defense
seized eagerly upon these assertions
and declared that the state experts
really believed that Waite was de-
ranged. The prosecutor ridiculed
Waits insanity. us this the kind OF
man you want sent to Matteawan
where he will walk to freedom some
morning when the milkman comes
around7"
The defense objected to this refer
ence TO the Thaw case and the re-
marks were stricken from the rec
ord. His brothers charged that Waite
had ruined Mrs. Horizons life and
lured her from her husband. They
declared that except for the mysteri-
Gus X. Adams who sent telegram
throwing suspicion on Waite, ne
might be still walking the streets
without suspicion Of insanity
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27

One official said "Englands in
tentions are good but its administra
tive system is faulty. The seizures
we're conducted despite pledges to re-
frain"
America will enforce claims for
damages incurred by the seizures.
Even American official mails we're
outraged, it is charged. The note does
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
HILLS ILLNESS MAY MEAN
OPERATION SAY DOCTORS

ST PAUL. May 27-Dr. Mayo may
operate on James J. Hill. the family
physician admitted today II possibly
will be necessary TO open the Intestinal
carbuncle. Hill passed perfect
night The physicians are awaiting
developments, It Waa announced.