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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
AT { usion
BY EUNECE BLAKE

George Dobbins enlisted in London
for the pan-European war, went to the
front and was severely wounded. Re
moved to a hospital in real of the fight
ing lines, he fingered between life and
death. His family were wealthy and
willing to spend any amount of money
to insure his recovery. An effort was
made to secure the services of a sur
geon to go to Belgium and give his
especial attention to pulling through
the son and brother. Every surgeon
in England who had not gone to the
front had more than he could do at
home. Miss Amelia Dobbins, Georges
sister, was engaged to an investigator
in the British institution for physical
Investigation. She begged him to go
with her to her brother, and the appeal
coming from the woman he loved won
him over.
When a mans mind is running in a
given line it is difficult to divert it.
Surgeon Blake had for some time been
Investigating the subject of transfu-
sion Of blood. He had not only been
successful in operations of the kind.
but had begun to endeavor to search
for results accruing from different
kinds Of blood injected into different
kinds of animals. He had replaced
the blood Of a man with that of an
oranS outang, and the patient had de-
veloped a propensity to climb trees. A
liberal and benevolent gentleman. who
had received the blood Of q miser had
become a skintlint. These and other
cases had convinced the Investigator
that racial peculinritieS are in the
blood.
AS soon as DR.. Blake saw his pa
tient. who was much enervated and
very pale, he said that he needed blood
and must have blood at once or he
would die. 1t is not every one who
will give his or her blood for another.
and the person who was willing to give
his blood for George Dobbins did not
appear. His sister volunteered. and
since she was a hearty young woman
the doctor did not oppose the accept
ance Of her offer. He had every conf
dence that she would assume no great
risk. But to supply the blood lost by
Miss Dobbins some one must spare a
part OF his for her supply. A young
soldier who was struck with Miss Dob
bins volunteered, and the operation
was performed. the blood the lady
gave her brother being made up to her
by Charlie Hopkins.
Not long after the TRANSMISSION firing
was heard at the front. and to the sur
prise of all Miss Dobbins rushed fran
tically out and. approaching the firing
line from the rear. seized a musket
from n wounded man and, joining the
colers. fought bravely. The troops, as
founded at seeing a woman fighting
beside them. rallied around her and IN
der her leadership attacked the Ger.
mans in one Of the trenches SO vigor-
ously that they drove them out. When
the fight was over Miss Dobbins was
decorated on the field.
Only DR.. Blake attributed Miss Dob
bins bravery, so unusual in a woman.
to any especial cause. He made in
quiries as to Charlie Hopkins and
learned that he was one Of the bravest
men in the army. The doctor was con-
frmed in his theory that the blood is
the basis Of all the different traits that
flesh is heir to.
George Dobbins, after having receiv-
ed his sisters blood, improved rapidly
and in time returned to the colcrs. He
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
Seed Oats and Barley for Sale

A fine sample of Green Russian
Oats and tirst.class clean Barley, both
desirable seed grain. See B. Keat-
ing, Langdon, N. d. for price and
particulars. 1926.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
Could Tell a Lie.

Mrs. .lol!iboy-Where on earth have
you been:
AIR. ii can fell a lie. I've been a,
NJ oltish.
Mrs. J.-That's where we differ.
can tell a lie-when | hear one.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
STANFIELD WINS
DISTRICT FIGHT

Stanfield's petition for the annexa-
tion of several sections of land from
the Hermiston and Columbia school
districts has been favorably passed
upon by the county boundary board
upon the condition that Stanfield dis
trict assumes the pro rata of the
bonded indebtedness against the other
two districts.
The petition was vigorously oppos.
ed by the Hermiston and Columbia
districts and there was much argu-
ment on both sides, The deciding
factor was the preference of the fam
lilies in, the affected districts for the
Stanfield district.
One of the arguments against the
granting of the petition was that Her.
miston and Columbia districts had
incurred bonded Indebtedness and
that, to reduce those districts, would
impose a greater burden upon the bal
ance of the district As a matter of
equity therefore, the board decided
that Stanfield district must assume
proportionate part of the indebted
ness.
The boundary board consists OF the
members of the county court and
County Superintendent Young.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Roumanlnns Withdraw.

BUCHAREST, Sept 9.-It is semi
officially announced that the Rou-
manian general staff has shifted large
forces TO the southeastern frontier to
check the invasion. a further retire.
ment may be necessary on account OF
the enemy's numerical superiority
The military authorities are conf
dent the enemy will De unable to
throw a larger force across the DAN
ube, The Rouman'ans surrendered
Ttutrakan after rour days resist
ance in which they were outnumbered
four to one. The German lombard
ment was terrific. The roar of the
guns could be heard here.
Bucharest received the news Of Tut
rakan's fall calmly. The public re-
garded the victory as insignificant
compared with Roumanian successes
on the Hungarian frontier. The
fighting at Dobrudja Is general along
a one hundred mile front. Dispatch
es said the Roumanians pushed 80
miles into Transylvania-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
WHAT CONGRESS ACCOMPLISHED
DURING THIS LAST SESSION

Reorganized and tremendously navy
Made biggest appropriations in history Preparedness
totals close to S7OOOO0OO the military
in the history the
stopped shipment In Interstate child labor
Passed rural credits to
Granted Philippines greater sef-government
Placed heavy
inherances
Passed S42O00000
Passed act for
Confirmed Louis
Voted to investigate railways
Took passed
dumping
Adopted workmen principle
poyes
Increased the maximum deposited postal
Confirmed
would have
United States alleged aiding the Panama revolution
Passed drastic
bill by which
uphold rights OF
with mails.
Passed eghhour railroad
interstate trains thereby averting nationwide strike.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
MRS. Gait IS HEAD
OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Mrs. Walter Miller Of Missouri Elect
ed First Vice President-Wnr Sec
rotary Baker SPEAKS Tonight.

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. S.-Mrs
Carrie Chapman Gait was elected
president of the National Women's
Suffrage association. Mrs. Walter
Miller of Missouri, Airs. Stanley Nc
Cormick of New York and Mrs. Esth-
er Ogden of New Jersey were named
vice presidents. War Secretary Ba-
ker speaks to the convention tonight
Mrs. Thomas jefferson Smith OF
Kentucky is corresponding secretary
Mrs. Frank A. Chuler of Buffalo re-
cording secretary, Miss Helen Myer
of Massachusetts, first auditor, and
Mrs. Pattie Ruffner Jacobs of Ala
bama, second auditor. Publicity re-
ports, conferences and a short session
completed the days program.
Raymond Robbins of Chicago, also
addresses the suffragists tonight
Mrs. David Simpson of Minnesota and
DR.. Effie McCullom Jones of Omaha,
speak tomorrow DR.. Anna Howard
Shaws closing address subject will be
What Is Americanism?"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

HENRY WOOD, WITH THE
FRENCH ARMY AT VERDUN, Sept.
9.-The Germans are entirely on the
defensive at Verdun. The great battle
begun two hundred days ago has en-
tered the third and final stage. The
French are steadily recovering lost
positions The battle will gradually
die like an extinct volcano.
1t Is definitely learned the Ger
mans were forced to remove huge
quantities of artillery and men from
Verdun to meet, the allies Somme Of
fensive. 1t had an immediate effect
on the morale of the remaining men.
In February officers told them to cap
ture Verdun. In July they told them
simply to hold their ground Reduc-
ed to the mere defensive Of garrison
after Sseven months of fighting and
their morale shattered, French Off.
GERS declared the German prisoners
were so unnerved they marched the
Verdun streets singing "The Marseil-
laise."
The seventh and last great German
massed attack on both banks Of the
Meuse took place July tenth The
French checked the blow Immediately
and took the offensive They have
retained the initiative ever since,
They captured ten thousand prisoners,
a score Of cannon and a hundred ma
chine guns.
ON the west shank OF the Meuse
fighting has practically ceased. Hill
3O4 and Deadman's hill are numbered
among past glories. on the east river
the Germans are concentrating for a
final desperate struggle to retain
forts Vaux and DOuaumont Their
resistance is greatly weakened even
In this sector, The cannonading is
to the terrific fire
the first days battle
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
SCHOOL BELL RINGS ON MONDAY
80 %~% 80 80 - 80 80 80
1900 STUDENTS IN READINESS
80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
SEVERAL NEW COURSES ADDED

berta Cavender Of the department
will live there.
The boundary lines for the grade
children have been slightly changed.
All of the students living north of the
Umatilla river and On both sides OF
West Court street to It's intersection
with Main and north on both sides OF
Main to the river shall attend the
lincoln school.
All students residing west of Main
street not included m the Lincoln
schoo ldistriet shall attend the Haw'
thorne school.
All students residing east of Main
street shall attend the Washington
school,
Primary students in the near vicinf
ity of the Field school and those liv-
ing on South hill shall attend the
Field school.
No midyear class will be started in
the first grade this year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

The school bell Will ring for 1900
Pendleton students Monday morning.
Everything is in readiness to receive
the pupils for their nine months
work. All of the teachers are in the
city and tachers' meetings are being
held today by City School Superin-
tendent \. T. Park in the city hall.
The buildings have all been repair
ed where needed and put in first class
shape. A substantial increase in the
1916 enrolment is expected this year.
The opening days attendance may
not be as large as last year owing TO
the fact that many will not start to
school until after the Roundup,
september Il, % and %.
Several new courses have been
aided for this year, OF particular in
terest to the boys interested in farm
machinery is the new gas engine
course which is to be given by Prof.
Virgil Fendall. late of the oregon Ag-
ricultural College.
A number of changes have been
made in the high school assembly
hall. New chairs have been installed,
the stage has been altered SO thai
high school plays and lyceum num-
bers can be produced at the high
school The orchestra pit has been
enlarged to accommodate good
sized orchestra. 1t is hoped TO have
both high school oand and orches-
ira this year A system of lighting
has been installed including foot
lights and border lights.
The organization of a boys and
girls glee club is planned for the win
ter. The girls in the domestic sci
ence department wlil receive first
hand information about housekeeping
in all of its aspects this year. The J.
w. Maloney home on south Main
street has been rented for the work
and Miss Alice Butler and Miss Al.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
JAPAN AND RUSSIA
Would FORCE U. S.
FROM ORIENT'-LEWIS
Senator Raps State Department for
Peculiar Silence Regarding
Far East

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Senator
Lewis declared Japan and Russia
were combining to force America
from the orient" He scored the state
department for its peculiar silence
regarding the far east" He asserted
inquiries should be made to ascer-
tain why there was so little informa-
ton regarding Japan's latest de-
mands on China, ana apparently little
effort to insist upon Americas orien-
tai RIGHTS"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
CENTRAL AMERICAN
FINANCES ARE LOW
Time is Ripe for American Capital
lists to Invest in Honduras, Says
Prominent Fnancier OF Country.

Los ANGELES, Sept. s.-Daniel
Fortin. president Of the Banco Coom-
ercio De Honduras, declared all Cen
tral American republics were in the
throes Of an unprecedented financial
depression as result Of the European
war Fortin said: THE time has come
for American capitalists to invest in
Honduras securities. Very favorable
concessions are obtainable."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
AUSTRIANS NEED
100000 SOLDIERS
ALEXIEFF STATES

IMPERIAL HEADQUA RTE R 5.
Russian Army, Sept. 9.-Generai
Axeleffi chief of the Russian General
staff, and known for his aversion to
war correspondents. gave Sims of the
United Press the following interview:
Alexieff declared that Germany
must send four hundred thousand
men to aid the demuralized Austrians
if she hopes to stiffen her resistance
The Germans must prove their driving
power if Hindenburg attempts the
eastern offensive as Berlin expects.
The Turks can not send over forty
thousand,
Alexieff received me in small,
plainly furnished office adjoining the
cars headquarters. He resembles
pictures of Kipling. He said: THE
biggest mistake a general can make
is unerestimating the enemy's
strength and resources. Despite the
ring of enemies and contin,
ual pressure, another German often
siye is not impossible. On July 16
the Germans started a counter often
s1ve on the Lipa, 1t failed. Future
counters will meet the same fate. Aus
trian armies are badly demoralized
but not crushed. The Germans sent
twenty divisions to stiffen the Austri-
ans The Russians are entering the
wars third winter in the strongest
condition ever. Original defeats were
due to lack of ammunition, but We
have ammunition now"
He said peace was probably long
distant War must follow its inev-
table. historical course"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
TWO BANDITS KILL MAN
AFTER STEALING $4,000

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio. Sept. Q.
Two bandits held up and killed lee
Rankin, superintendent of the Young
BiOgheny Coal company. They took
twelve thousand dollars. Rankin was
riding in Oliver Picken's taxi. The
money was the miners payroll.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Hand to Hand Fighting on Western
Front

LONDON. Sept 9.--Haig reported
that the British captured German
trench in sharp hand-to- hand fight
ing in Foureaux wood last night.
Iaris announced the French captured
small woods east or Beloy, Eighty
seven hundred prisoners have been
taken on the Somme Front since Sep
tember third. The war office called
the German losses "frightful." Heaps
of German dead were piled in the
captured trenches There is violent
artillery fire around Verdun.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Russian Drive Toward
Halitz is Checked by
the Ottoman Reinforce
mentS.
ROUMAAIA INVADED so MILES
Russian Naval Forces Meet Bulgar-
lAns for First Time-TOrpcdO Boats
Shell Black Sea Port and Sink
Twenty-one Bread Loaded Barges.

LONDON, Sept 9.-Turkish troops
have come to the rescue Of the hard
pressed Germans in Galicia. They
have checked the Russian advance to-
ward the fortified city of Halitz. This
is the second time since the Russians
began threatening Lemberg that tho
Turks have halted their advance.
Several weeks ago Turkish reinforce
ments halted the drive against Lem
berg from the east The allies west
ern front attacks are less violent for
the last twenty four hours. The Ger
man Bulgarian ROumanian front Of
fensiVe is apparently slackening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
IS
VILLAS GOAL
Mexican Rancher Brings
Story of Boast to Enter
City on Mexican Inde-
pendence Day.

Ell PASO, Sept "a Mexican
rancher arriving in Juarez said Villa
was marching north. Villa told the
natives: "Tll shout 'Gringo' to Chi
huahua City on the eve Of the Mexi-
can independence day. September
sixteenth
The raneher reported over fifteen
hundred men were with Villa. Texas
rangers exchanged shots with the
Mexicans across the Rio Grande twen-
ty five miles south and wounded one.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
THOMPSON FREQUENTLY
DISCUSSED MRS. JENNINGS
SAYS WITNESS AT TRIAL

HIULSBORO. Sept Sc. W.
Cook testified that Bennett Thomp-
son frequently discussed Mrs. Helen
Jennings He testified Thompson
said ne hoped ''to win him a home"
through marrying her The prosecu-
tor alleged that unrequited love
caused Thompson to kill the woman.
The states case is nearly complet-
ed. Court adjourned at moo nuntil
Monday Thompson appeared wor-
ried. He had not shaved for three
days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
CROP AVERAGE LOWER
BUT PRICES HIGHER
All American Yields Are Below Aver.
ages Of Last Ten Years But Prices
Are Higher Than Last Year.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-The crop
estimates bureau announced that the
composite condition Of all American
crops was five point four per cent be-
low the ten year average and eleven
point nine per cent below last year.
Average prices for the principal crops
is twenty-one point nine per cent
higher than year ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
TWO MEN RESCUED
IN GAS EXPLOSION
Number of EntOmbed Miners In Penn
sylvania Accident is Unknown
Rescue Parties Enter Tunnel.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, Sept. 1.-Two
seriously burned men were carried
from the Alaska mines P, & r. Coal
and Iron Company at Mount Carmel,
as a result of gas explosion. 1t is
not known how many were possibly
entombed. District Superintendent
X. L. Davis and Foreman Kelly form
ed a rescue party and entered the
mines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Wheat Sold At S1.2S.

Although there has been no great
activity in the grain market during
the past few days considerable wheat
is reported to have changed hands
Yesterday in the county At Helix it
is reported Cal Engdahl purchased
several lots of wheat at s1.23 a
bushel Around S1.2O is being quoted
by local grain dealers today in Pen
dleton. Some few lots are selling to-
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Republicans Cannot Hope
to Win by Mere Crit
cism = They Must be
Specific.
-Mi
OPENS STATE CAMPAIGN
Declares Hughes is Trying 70 Piease
Both Roosevelt and Barnes, Both
PenrOse and La FoIIette-"Winning
Horse Must Strike Gait First Guar.
ter" Quotes Candidate.

WINCHESTER, KY, Sept. a.
Vice-President Marshall has opened
the state campaign. He said: "In a
blue grass region 1 don't need to re-
mind you that the horse doesn't win
unless he strikes his gait the first
quarter. Hughes has not struck his
gait. He is trying to please both
Roosevelt and Barnes, both Penrose
and La Toilette. The republicans
cannot hope to gain power by mere
criticism. They must be specific.
They must say what laws they'll re-
peal. Up to this moment the reason
why the democrats must be beaten are
imaginative"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Plnintiff Is Given Judgmcnt,

Judgment for the plaintiff in the
case Of John H. Bauer against the
Seattle-Alaska Anthracite Coal Com
pany for $9,55i.45 and 5000 attorney
fees was handed down by Circuit
Judge G. w. Phelps yesterday. The
sale Of property held under an at
tachment was ordered sold to satisfy
Judgment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Drlycs Home in Nov az.

Carl Power who has been in Port
land for some. time. drove home yes
terday in a new Chandler SIX auto
mobile purchased by Mrs. F. S. Bur
chill Mrs Power and Mrs. BurchIll
will remain in Portland for some
time. Mrs. Power will study with
Portland music masters for the next
month. Mr. Power was accompanied
home by Miss Loree O'Conneli.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

The hOld-up occurred on a grade
crossing three miles distant Two
foreigners Odrered Pickens TO halt.
Rankin Immediately jumped from the
taxi, suspecting q hOld-up. They shot
him down as he was running and he
bled to death. BlOOdhOunds are trail
ing the bandits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

Herman Rosenberg, Pat McDevitt.
Joe Guyll. Herman Peters and Mr..
Tucker who have been hunting in the
south end of the county with Earl
Coutts, have returned home Yes
terday after the men had been hunt
ing for deer for almost a week. 1t is
said that large deer came within a
few feet Of Mr.. Coutts. The hunts
man. overcome by the sight did not
recover in time to get a shot at the
buck.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Hindcnburg Looks Younger.

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 9,-German
newspapers confirmed the report that
Hindenburg Is making his first visit
to the western front. The Cologne
Gazette said Hindenourg looks young
er and fresher He Is comforting with
the crown prince and German lead
ers. He expects to inspect the entire
front
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

All school childrn who are to be in
the Westward Ho parade during the
Roundup are asked to pc at the city
hall at o'clock Monday afternoon.
The children will be drilled by Mra
Adah Losh Rose. The cooperation Of
the parents in getting the children
out for this occasion II asked.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Fair Was SncceSs.

l. E. Young, county school superin-
tendent. returned last night from the
Umapine east end county fair. He re-
ports the fair to have been a great
success from all standpoints. The
competition in all Of the school work
was strong especially in the pig rails
ing club.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
prominent Ranker Here.

A. B. Woodward of the Mechanics
and Metals National Bank of New
York is here today meeting the Pen
dleton bankers. Mr.. Woodward is on
tour of the country investigating
conditions and meeting the bankers
The bank he represents is the fourth
largest in New York
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Change h stamp Law.

Informing him as 10 the change In
the law requiring revenue stamp.
Agent Walter Adams OF the Northern
Pacific today received a wire from
his company instructing him - no
longer require stamps on bills or lad
ing. express receipts or sleeping Of
parlor car tickets.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
JOHNNY ATTKEN WINS
INDIANAPOLIS AUTO RACE

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. s.-Johnny
Aitken. driving Reugot won a twen-
~ mile race at the indianapolis speed
way. He averaged ninety five miles
per hour. There was four hundred
dollar purse Wilcox in a Premier
was second. Chevrolets in Sun,
beam was third.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
Decree For Plaintiffs.

DEGREES in favor of the plaintiffs
were granted by Circuit Judge G. W.
Phelps yesterday in the divorce cases
of Fred NJ. Thompson against Alice
NJ. Thompson and Rosa Gilman
against Walter Gilman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09
St. George Hotel RemOdellng FINISHED

The renovating and remodeling Of
the Hotel St George has been COM
pleted and the hotel is now up to date
in every respect. The rooms have all
been rekalsomined and each room Is
furnished with layatory and hot and
cold water. Long distance telephone
connections have been established
with each room. Even the sample
room for travelling men has been re.
modelled With the Encouragement OF
the up stairs floors OF the hotel all
rooms ara outside ro0mA
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-09-09

BERLIN. Sept Sit Is announced
German counters drove back the Rus
slams east of Halitz The Turks re-
pulsed the Russians and captured 1000
prisoners. Northwest Of Mount Ka-
pul, in the Carpathians, the Teuton
lines Welded.