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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-11-14
KEEPING FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF

"To be honest, to be kind, to earn a little, to spend a little less-to
make upon the whole a family happier for his presence, to renounce when
that shall be necessary and not be embttered; to keep a few friends and
that without capitulation; above all, on the same grim condition to keep
friends with himself-herc is a task for all a man has of forttude and
deEcacy."
These are the words of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Perhaps the first time you read them they do not sink in Read them
again and again and again. There is a wealth of good in them.
ITO keep friends with himself would make a ideal world if every
mar could truthfuny say all that the sentiment contains.
The man who is a true friend to himself must be a good friend to
every other ma or woman.
good friend to yourself.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-11-14
AND THIS IS A FACT

AS far as comparisons go to show, the womens v0e in the middle
west,n notably Illinois, did not change any result. 1t can merely more
votes in the average party alignment.
But there is 10 doubt tin the world that the women of California will
be entitled to the credit of swinging this state to Wilson, if the result
goes that way.
While a lot Of men yer running around the same old political circles
they have travelled ince they first began to vote, thousands OF ONE
grasped the e issues and voted with sense and for actual results. And
that is a fact n 10 matter whether YOU like it n not-Stockton Mail.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-11-14

chronism for a hundred years o far a any independent political power
is concerned. 1t should be eliminated completely from the political sys-
tenn of the country as a public evil and a public danger.
One of the first duties of congress when it reassembles is to take the
necessary first steps toward a amendment of the constitution to subsi-
tute a direct vote Of the people for the Electoral College in the election
OF a president of the United States. Never again should It'll be possible for
a desperate partsanship to override in the Electoral College the will of
the people at the polls.
FOR SALE-Cheap, two political machines, both slightly the verse
for wear, but not yet ready for the scrap pile. Steam roller attachment
in good shape. Apply State Republican and Socialist Committees
Grant Miller says "the fight has just begun in Nevada OF course,
for a new crop of senatorial candidates. The perennials have been laid
away for all time.
South Dakota and West Virginia both went for Hughes. They also
defeated woman suffrage by big majortcs. Ann Martin please noe.
81 am willing. n o niatterw what my personal fortunes may be, to play
for the verdict of mankind -Woodrow Wilson.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-11-14

The cash register patriotism of New York has been spat upon by a
virne American vest that is keeping the faith OF the fathers."-New York
World.
But the Chicago Tribune says we re "boobs" Probably if the files
OF papers published between 1856 and 1864 could be dug up W would
find a similar term for the "rubes' who supported Lincoln.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
MOST OF COUNTY OFFICERS
TO Be UP FOR REELECTION

With the possible exception Of Dist
rict Attorney Frederick Steiwer. there
Is strong probability that all OF the
present office holders Of this county
will seek reelection. County Clerk
Frank sailing. about whose candidacy
there has heretofore been some doubt
today filed his petition Of candidacy
for the republican nomination anG
Surveyor Willard Bradley also an
nounces his candidacy for reelection,
Sheriff 7. D. Taylor Recorder b, 5.
Burroughs and Treasurer G. w. Brad
ley have not yet filed their petitions
but 1t is understood they Will all seek
To succeed themselves, County Su-
perintendent Young made his filing
several days ago. Assessor c. p,
Strain has announced that he would
remain in office II the people so de-
sire. or that he would be willing to
seek place on the state public service
commission.
Judge Phelps and Judge Marsh are
hold-overs. District Attorney Stei'
wer's term expires this year and he
has not yet decided whether he will
seek to retain his office. In the
event that he declines, it is probable
there will be several candidates out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
Pretty Little Dog
Story Shows We're
All Feeble Minded
ANIMAL Is USED AS MENTAL TEST
MOST PENDLETONIANS
FALL DOWN ON IT.

Il saw in the street a pretty little
dog. He had curly. brown hair. short
legs and a long tall
Can you repeat that word for word.
without hesitation and after hearing it
but once. If you can't you are feeble
minded. according to the much-ad
vertised Binet mental test But cheer
up! You'H have plenty Of company
right here in Pendleton. for a more or
less general application Of the test has
proved. according 10 Mr. Binets
standards, that Pendleton is argelr
made up of feeble minded persons
and imbeciles, and they are not In the
Eastern Oregon state Hospital either.
In fact the majority of our clty and
county officials. the heads OF our big
sest institutions. our LEADING lawyers
ana physicians. our school teachers
and plain. ordinary citizens have ru.-
ed to meet the qualifications imposed
by the French psychologist tu..
long experimentation ne declares rre
a child that cannot repeat iH. .tr
simple sentences after hsarus -u..
read once has something the m...
with its menta, machinery. NnT ...
out of ten adults. who have .h..u ....
cessful in life. have failed rI ... ..
the same test.
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
England Will be Reminded
She Has Not AnSwered Our
Protest Over Mail Seizures

WASHINGTON, Feb, 19.-The state
department Is considering sending
England a reminder she has not ans
wered the t. ), protest against mail
seizures. 1t was explained, however,
the reminder would not contain a hint
of time limit within which to ans.
wcr the American objections. 1t will
merely urge a prompt reply and de-
clare The seizures continue to the an
ncyanCc of America
Lansing indicated he probably
would send a reminder on Monday if
no reply is received then. Represen-
tattons to Turkey concerning Armeni-
an massacres are expected to reach
ConstantinOple next week These are
not formal protests. II additional
massacres are reported, strong OBJ
jcctions are expected to be made by
the United states.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
LOndOs and Ajax
Will Meet on Mat
at Rock Tonight
HONORS-BOTH MEN HAVE
GREAT RECORDS.

Jim Londos, one time mat star II
the Olympic club in san Francisco
and at present rated as one Of the
greatest light heayyweights in the
world. will wrestle two matches la
Umatilla county within the next few
DAYS Tonight at Pilot Rock he will
wrestle Tony Ajax OF Los Angeles the
grappled who threw Eddie OConnell
of Portland at Condor twice in 10
minutes and who yanQuished ;he
much-touted Ben Jackson of Dayton
in Il minutes. On Monday night at
Echo he will wrestle Ted Thye ol
The Dalies a mailman who has gain
ed considerable renowu lately
Both Matches are expected 10 he
closely contested The only match
Londos has ever lost was with Ajax
two wears ago and he is keen a. re-
gain lost honors. Botn men are mar
wells of physical perfection. l.. X.
Harlan of Heppner is promoting the
matches and expects TO stage others
in these parts
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
Farmers Predict
Bumper Crops for
theComingS Season
GROUND HAS RECEIVED MORE
MOISTURE THAN FOR MANY
PAST YEARS.

There is deeper moisture in the
ground of Umatilla county right now
than there has been in years, accord
ing to many farmers who have had
occasion to make tests. A number
place the depth Of the moisture at six
feet and declare there is enough stor.
ed up now to insure two good crops
The greater part Of the moisture in
the unprecedented SHOWS has seeped
into the ground especially upon the
lands where there is little or no slope
The snow has gone off SO gradually
that l'tue Of the water has had a
chance to run off into the streams
So wet is the ground, particularly
that in summer fallow. that it is al
most a mire. Blly Ferguson, wen
known farmer of Athena. brought in
a story yesterday that gave some in.
dication Of the amount Of moisture
in the ground.
During the time the ground was
frozen he said, he pulled wagon
across his barnyard and left 1t stand
ing in one corner This week one of
the hired hands undertook to move
the wagon span Of mules was
hitched to the wagon but both the
vehicle and the animals became mir
ed down The more the mules strug-
gled he said the deeper they sank
until finally one OF them had little
more than his head sticking out For
three hours the animals were imprls.
oned before another team could drag
them out Of the mud.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
BOYS GIVE CLEVER PARADE
TO ADVERTISE BASKETBALL
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHS WILL END
THE SEASON WITH GAME -
WITH Ia GRANDE.

The parade held yesterday evening
by the High school students proved
TO have the attracting power of the
Sells-Floto circus. Half the town
lined the streets in the course of the
parade TO watch the procession. The
parade led by three damsels Of the
High school was almost two blocks
long Next came Butch Carney
and his famous band Even the goat
Of the Central Meat Market had to
put in an appearance.
Jumbo the elephant came plod-
ding down the street A doctor, fish
erman, tennis sport and all represen-
tations Of the business man of today
We're shown. Delos Sloan was the
millionaire Of the day. Pinkey Boy.
len in an attempt to expand in di'
mensions Of his body. had his special
carriage drawn by Joe Narkaus and
in the front end a large bottle in
which he carried the diet of the hu-
man race when babies.
Watch for the date Of the basketball
game with La Grande, the last one Of
the season.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
SlaUs May Strike
at ConStdntinoble
Fromthe Eastward
TROOPS ARE LANDED TO JOIN
FORCES WITH THOSE FROM
ERZERUM.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Under protec-
ton of warships, Russian troops are
landing 20 miles east Of Trebizond,
Feeble resistance was offered. Pet
rograd indicated these forces will
move westward TO join the troops re-
leased by the fall Of Erzerum. 1t is
believed Grand Duke Nicholas plans
an aggressive Armenian campaign
with a junction with the British in
Mesopotamia or an expedition tow
ard Constantinople. II is now thought
that not more than 10000 Turks were
captured at ErzerUm The defend
ers abandoned their heavy artillery
after unsuccessfully attempting to
destroy some Of it,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
COMMISSION MAKES
ASTORIA RATES THE
SAME AS PORTLAND

WASHINGTON, Feb 19.-The in
terstate commerce commission today
decided the now famous rate case IN
favor Of Astoria, placing her on an
equal rate basis with Portland. Ia
coma and Seattle
Undue discrimination was found to
exist in favor of Puget Sound The
decision orders the North Bank rail-
road 10 reduce It's rates The COM
mission remarked that Astoria can
not develop into a great port while
discriminatory rates prevail Here
tofore Astoria has paid 80 cents more
q ton than Seattle. Tacoma or Port
land Taking evidence began in June
1914. The city OF Astoria filed
complaint against the Spokane, Port
land and Seattle railroad, which is
the only railroad reaching there. The
Astoria people consider the decision
removes the only obstacle in prevent
ing the city becoming one Of the big.
gest ports ON the Pacific coast
"A sweeping ltNlSloH bl idtcH w
tween the Inland Empire and Pacific
coast cities, will result from the de-
clsion. 1t is expected this will di-
vert huge shipments OF grain and pro-
duce raised in the columbia Basin
which heretofore has been sent TO Sc.
attic and Tacoma because Of the low
er rates. The city Of Astoria, in max.
ing It's protest. claimed the river
mouth was the natural outlet for pro
duce of the Inland Empire The com
mission assumed thar Portland later
will ask for lower rates 10 the Inland
Empire because Of Oeing 100 miles
nearer than Astoria II was said q
reduction in the Portland rate does
not necessarily follow as an inevit-
able consequence Of the present re-
ductlon Commissioner Harlan wrote
the decision
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
Investigation is
Ordered Into u. S.
Agitation School
CHARGES OF INEFFICIENCN WILL
BIZ PROBED BN AN Ap-
POINTED BOARD.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 19-Acung
Secretary of War scott ordered an ex
haustiye Investigation into the gov
ernment aviation school at san Diego.
He appointed a board af Investigation
into charges of inefficiency and em.
powered them TO take any action.
The board begins work on Monday.
Whether army ayiaiors have fallen
20 death from rickejy machines due
to acknowledgement is the real purpose
of the probe. Scott indicated tn"
board OF investigation had been nam
ed long ago. Chairman Hay of the
house military commlttee. said /.
Senator Rohinsons charges are cor
rect there should be an immediate in
vestigaiion,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
Berlin Made Mistake in Issuing Sub
marine Order IS Interpretation
Put Upon German Attitude.
ARE IN AWKWARD POSITION
Believed That Berlin Government is
Willing to Yield TO American View
point If She Can do 80 Without
Raising an OutCry Among the Peo-
pie Of Her own Empire.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-Germany
biundered when she issued the decree
of warfare against merchantmen and
is now trying to find a way out OF
the difficulties according to the in
depreciation some officials placed up.
on Carl Ackerman's Berlin dispatches
saying Germany does not want to be
questioned closely regarding her
methods of pursuing submarine war
fare 1t is thought the story consu-
tuted a hint the Teutous realize they
have placed themselves in an awk-
ward position
1t is thought Berlin may willingly
yield her position to America. but she
is puzzled how to do this without rails
ing an outcry in Germany Lansing
declined to comment on Ackerman's
dispatch. Another department Off.
cial said:
Austria and Germany have blund-
dered They made a mistake in Issuing
the decree which. in effect. is an ultl-
Elatum. The principal effect thus far
is to impair seriously the relations be-
tween America and Germany When
there was some sympathy with the
contentious about armed ships. the
reutons issued a decree which Ameri-
ca could not possibly accede to. Ow
position already has been officially
expressed and is that any mOdifica
'tion of the armed merchantmen phase
of international law can only be
achieved by an agreement of all con.
.cerned. It is as much an usurpatiou
Of authority for the central powers
to make such a declaration as for
America to change the international
law on the subject"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
u. S. Flag Will
Not Protect in
Submarine zone
GERMANY MUST DISREGARD
NEUTRAL RIGHTS IN FIGHT
ING FOR EXISTENCE.

LONDON. Feb. 19.-Germany mus,
disregard neutral rights IN fighting
for her own salvation unless the al
lies soon agree to peace Maximiliian
Arden declared in the Zukunft which
has been resumed under a govern
ment permit, according to the Times.
If England yarns for proof that
we cannot wound her heart with sub
marines and aircraft If she will not
discuss peace until this has been prov
ed America must reconcile herself to
the conviction that srther hesita-
don viii not cripple our submarine
wsrefare and that the stars and
stripes win not project ships in the
war zone"
He declared Germany would have
been content with defensive measures
six ponths ago but now dares not
wait upon such a course. Instead she
must pursue the offensive TO prevent
her own extinction, He said that al.
though Germanys economic position
is not yet embarrassing, she must
reach out for fresh conquests and
strie heavily TO relieve the threatened
situation.
1T is still a short space Of time in
which Germany might come to terms
Peace offers might include little dis
armament, a little international So
cialism and a proposal 20 pool the
81 fer raa
refused, Germany Will have paid her
last dept she owes the world and hu-
manity and can proceed TO be more
frightful than ever with complete in
difference to the views of neutrals,
particularly with the United states. "
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
PENDLETON GIRLS DEFEAT
WALLA WALLA GIRLS TO Il
LOCAL. BASKETBALL PLAYERS
TURN TABLES ON OPPON-
FNTS IN FAST GAME

The pendleton High school girls.
basketball team defeated Wana Walla
High last night ON the latters own
floor 25 tn l6. This is quite a surprise
to local fans. as Walla Waila defeated
Pendletou on the local floor 35 to -,
tWo weeks ago Friday
TonjGht the girls Will play Waits-
burg another game to decide who is
supreme IN astern Oregon and south
western Washington BY the compar-
alive score route Walla Walla is about
twice as fast Us Waitshurs By this
III, locals should have am easy victory
tonight over Waitsburg
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
snrs MnshIngton I.IbeIed.

TACOMA, Feb. 19.--Because Paul
Hasser wrote a letter which was pub
lished in Tacoma newspaper describ-
ing George Washington as a profane
man and lnveterate drunkard, Col.
Albert Joab, leading citizen of Ia
coma, swore out a complaint charg-
ing Hasser with criminal libel Joab
win produce statements Of Hamilton,
jefferson and others to prove Has
ser a classifying blackguard." It is
probably the first criminal action ey-
er taken In such a case.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

That Tom MeMahan, who was kill
cd early yesterday morning at Pilot
kect Junction while coupling an en-
aine to train, came to his death as
the result Of an unavoidable accident
was the substance of the verdict
brought in yesterday afternoon by a
coroner's jury that invest gated the
matter. The jury was composed of
J. H. Gwinn, Fred Bowman, Harvey
Elder. Frank Murphy Doss Turner
and Mel Shutrum. The funeral OF
Mr.. McMahan will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock at the Catho-
lie church. The knights Of Colum-
bus will have charge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
Du Pont Chemical
Company Plant is
Swept by Flames
DAMAGE OF HALF \ MILLION
DOLLlARS-MAN HAVE BEEN
INCENDIARY FIRE.

MEMPHIS. Feb. l9.--The plant OF
the Du Pont federal dyestuff chemical
company at Kingsport caught fire
ana was damaged half a million dol
lars. The plant was engaged in maxi
ing pcric acid, a constituent of explo-
slves. A watchman saw a stranger in
the Yards who fled before being ques-
toned The fire started soon after.
ward. The plant was worth two mil
lion dollars,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

VIENNA, Feb. l9-The Austrlurs
have surrounded Durayzo The sur
render OF a few thousand Albanian it,
surgents inside the town is expected
hourly /, is believed the Italians are
not among the defenders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

For the first time since Monday
the \. p train from Pasco is expect
ed to arrive this afternoon. The train
left Pasco at noon upon receipt of a
message that the damage done by the
vashout in Nansycle canyon had
been repaired.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL, Feb, IS.-Wheat -
Spot No, ] Manitoba, lac . I'D: NO
hard winter new, 13s sd
In American terms the highest
price at Liverpool at present is 50 Is
40 per bushel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

mat" and Franklin d. Roosevelt, as.
sistant secretary Of the navy.
Another rumor shifts secretary Of
state Lansing to the war portfolio
and puts Col House in as secretary
Of state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
NEWS SUMMARY
General

General
Astoria gets reduction m rates
Germany said to have made blum.
der in submarine orders.
England will he reminded she has
not replied 10 1. = protest ON mail
sClGurr>.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

to fill the vacancy caused by the resi-.
gnation Of Lndley NJ. Garrison. Am
ong those mentioned for the place
are Secretary of the Interior, Frank
lin X. Lane; Col +. H. House. often
called the presidents private diplo-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

Practically all of present official,
will ~t'k reelection.
SiN feet Of moisture in ground say
farmers.
Binct test proves most OF Pcndlc-
tuniaus weak minded
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.--More than
$50 including one dollar from former
President Roosevelt, has been CON
trlbuted to the fund started 10y Miss
Marjorie Sterrett, q thirteen year old
school girl. to build new L. $ bat
tleship to be called the America,
Miss Sterrett conceived the idea of
building q sea fighter FOR Uncle SANS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

WASHINGTON, Feb 1S.-Who
will be the next Secretary of War. is
the all-impurtant question i'm official
circles at the present time. Many
conjectures are being made as to the
man whom the presinent will select
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
Chicago Wheat is
Up d Few Points

CHICAGO, Feb. l9-May 13l Is.
l27 SIS, july. 124 1-S-l22 SIS.
PORTLAND. ore. Feb, 19s-Clue
96-l05: bluestem l0T-1l3.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
TeutonS Will Not CurtaiI Their Right
to Sink Armed Merchant Ships
Declare Leading Papers.
SITUATION APPEARS TENSE
America VIII Not Agree TO Decree
Which orders German submarines
to Make Attacks without warning
-BcrlIn's Attitude Is ITS Not our
Business 10 Inquire.

AMSTERDAM, Feb 19.-Repports
that America will not submit to the
Teutonic decree of warfare upon arm
ed merchantmen, have caused indig'
nation in Germany adyices declared
The Cologne Gazette stated the Teu-
tons win not curtal their right to
sink armed ships because reckless
neutrals insist upon travelling on bel
ligerent vessels other papers were
astonished at Washington advices but
mostly awaited confirmation before
commenting editorially.
It was declared Germany will not
withdraw her decree merely because
England has given assurances that
guns will be mounted only for defen-
siye purposes Such assurances, they
said. have been broken and English
armed merchantmen nave taken the
offensive against submarines
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19


BERLIN. Feb 19.-Germany has
said the last word in the LusItanIa
case. She will not prepare another
note, according TO strong indications
among officials Though not cora
menting for publication about reports
that Lansing will not recognize the
Teuton right to torpedo arThed mer-
ohantmen. the official attitude IS
known 10 be that Germany does nee
believe America should interrogate
her closely about when her new pol
icy should be enforced The method
is "a naval secret which Germany re
CARDS as purely military question
concerning herself and her allies.
Bernstorff has been fully instructed
about the Lusitania case and was per
mitted to make a change in the pro-
posed settlement which was suggested
at the recent conference with Lansing.
Officials declare the Lusltania case
really was closed at the conference
and that the new warfare plans will
have nothing to do with the case.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19
10 ADVERTISERS

The East Oregonlan has the largest paid
circulation OF any paper In Oregon, east OF
Portland and over twice the circulation In
Pendleton Of any other newspaper.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-19

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