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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08

same position as did Mr.. Strain, AMI
DR.. f. J. sommerville supported the
remarks of Mrs. Fee. Mrs. sturgis de.
clared it had always been her under
standing that the money raised by the
library balls was to go for the fur
nishing Of the club room in the new
library building. That room will be
used almost exclusively by the club
women of Pendleton she said, and,
inasmuch as they were taxing them
selves to help in furnishing the rooms
it was only right that the money they
helped raise should be used for the
purpose for which it was intended.
Mrs. sturgis' efforts to secure some
definite action were unavailing. 9th.
er members Of the board seemed to
consider that action could be defer
red until some time later.
Who Wal Pay for Furniture?
Another matter of moment came
UP before the board last evening. Mr..
Strain reported that Commissioner
Coekburn had notified him that there
is $4,000 worth of furniture for the
library at the depot which had been
ordered upon the promise of the city
to pay for it. and that unless the
city took it out, II would continue to
lie there. Mr.. Strain said that Mr..
Cockburn had stated the furniture
could be had cheaper than any sim
liar furniture could be secured. Mr..
strain also stated that the commits.
sioner had asked him to report this
matter to the library board. There
was no discussion or action following
the report.
Mr.. strain as treasurer of the board
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08
WoNIENs CLUBS
Continued from Page -

Mrs James A. Fee took the POSI-
ton that the library ball fund, raised
through the sale of tickets for the an
nual library ball, was for the Pendie-
ton public library and was SO repre-
sented to the purchasers OF the tick
cts. she also stated that she felt
that the written request reflected
the sentiments more of individual
members of the club rather than the
clubs themselves.
Mrs. James H. Gwinn, secretary
expressed the belief that decision as
to the use OF the ball fund should
not be made until It was determined
whether or not the city is to maintain
a library separate from the county u
brary. She also stated that she was
not sure that minutes Of past meet
ings revealed explicitly the purpose
for which the fund is to be used.
Mrs. Fee had previously stated
that the sale Of the tickets had been
in charge OF members Of the library
board and that the clubs had simply
assisted in giving the ball. c. J.
Strain declared that a fairer disposi-
tion could be made If the money II
the sentiment of the purchasers OIL
the tickets ceuld be known. He call.
ed attention 10 the fact that the con-
tract between the city and county
when the libraries were operated
Jointly specified that all gifts should
10 10 6he city library.
A ], McAlllster took somewhat the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08
TRIMMINGS

Just received fresh new lot of trimmings,
especially for evening and party wear, such
as Lace Flouncings, Bands and Edges of Sill
yer and Gold; also Tulle, Nets, Chiffons and
Spangle and Pearl Trimmings.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08
SOCKS TO REPLACE
WOMEN'S HOSIERY
OF PRICES ADVANCE

, CHICAGO, Dec. s.-Father =
, guard your socks! Friend wife
, and daughter may be grabbing
, them before 1917 is very old.
, The National Assomiation of
, Hosiery Manufacturers announc-
. ed today that stockings must
= come down-in length-or go
B UP in price The concensus of
= opinion was that stocking of
: about the same length as the all
D revealing half hose Of the sum-
. mer bathing girl viii be the
: thing very soon.
4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08
FOR EVENING" WEAR

A splendid showing Of materials that make
up into Evening Dresses. These are the new
est fabrics, such as Crepe de Chine, Pussy
Willow, Taffeta, Charmeuse, Soire Taffeta,
Georgette Crepe, in the most wanted shades.
The yard ......................... S2.OO to $500
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08

Ray McCarroll has sold his half in
terest in the Independent Garage to
Paul Hemmelgarn g. Son who now
become sole owners of the business.
McCarroll purchased the Webb inter-
est in the garage five months ago. He
will remain with the firm, however,
as an employe, The garage is install.
ing heating system for use in
washing and polishing cars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08

That Colorado divorcee who pro-
tests because her alimony has been
coming in pennies stuck up with mo-
lasses knows intuitively that her ex-
husband is not endeavorlng to con-
vey to her a message Of sweetness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08
Youthful Heir Whose Identity Has at
Last Been Definitely Established by
the British Courts.

After the war is over the allies
should hunt out the deepest spot in
the abysmal depths Of the ocean and
drop therein what they have been
pleased to call their diplomacy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08
FUR TRIMMINGS

This is strictly fall and winter trimming
for dresses. We are showing all kinds and
widths. Freshen up your coat with new col
lar and cuffs of fur. The yard soc to $500.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08
EMBROIDERED FLANNELS

A new lot of fine embroidered flannels for
baby petticoats, shown in neat designs of the
best quality and finish. The yard 75c to
$500.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08

The best for
the price, no
matter what
the price, is
what we offer
to you.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08

This money has accumulated from the
last three library balls.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08
MEMS NECKWEAR

The finest assortment
you ever saw. Truly the
greatest assortment of re-
ally fine neckwear we've
ever shown and we always
show a great stock.
The colorings are beau
tiful and extremely new.
For the man who wants
a new tie for himself or
for the person shopping
for Christmas this stock
offers the greatest values
and the widest assort-
--.an4,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-12-08

reported that there is now in the IL
brary ball fund a total of $930.17.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
BEGIN LAYING
ASPHALT TODAY
Washington Street viii Be Completed
Within Ten or Twelve Days,
Weather Permitting.

After many unavoidable delays
work was Begin this morning on the
laying Of the asphalt OF Washington
street. If weather conditions permit,
that street will be open for traffic
within the next ten or twelve days.
The asphalt is the last coating that
goes upon the street, and when it is
down the work will be completed. The
work is being begun on the west end
Of the job.
The paving Of Washington street
has been delayed a number Of times
from as many causes, First the
threatened railway strike which caus-
ed the placing Of an embargo upon
freight, delayed the work. The car
shortage has played big part in the
delay and shortage Of cement and Of
gravel has done the rest. The work
has been delayed about a month.
The paving is being done by the
Memphis Asphalt and Paving Co. and
is in charge Of Mr.. NJ. G. Hornaday.
The contractors have been in no way
to blame for the delay in the work.
1t is to their interest to complete the
job as quickly as possible for they
have other paving to do in Greenwood
and desire to start upon the work as
soon as possible N order to avoid hav-
ing so much Of the work TO do in the
winter months. The paving company
has been making every effort to rush |
the Washington street job to com
Dletion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25

be voted on and urged in favor Of the
action Of the Legislature in amending
the old law. He referred to the fact
that Chckasaw county was one Of
the first in the state to adopt local
option and recognized the evil Of
strong drink; that it was menace to
business morals and the home and in1f
capacitated its victim for exercising
self-control, and that every time the
people Of this county had the oppor-
tunlty to vote they had registered
their Judgment in favor Of more strin-
gent prohibition laws and the more
rigid enforcement Of them and that
while everybody in his Judgment ia
vors these restrictions-that is one
quart in Is days, instead Of one gal.
lon per day-yet unless they 20 to the
polls and vote for the new law they
will live under the old law, and they
do not want that. Mr. StoyaIl was
heartily applauded when he had fn-
ished.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
LIQUOR LAW UPHELD.
voters Urged to Register Approval
of Legislatures Action.

Okolona, Miss, Oct. 24.-Circuit
court convened here this morning with
Judge Bates presiding. His charge to
the grand jury was clear on all sub
Jects pertaining to its duties. He
called especial attention to the liquor
law to be voted on on the 7th of
November, and explained how crime
had decreased in his district while
the one quart in Is days law was in
effect in preference to one gallon
day, as the old law provided.
After charging the grand jury and
before empanelling the petit Jurors he
called on Hon. A. T. StovalI to further
speak on the subject, and he respond
ed promptly by commencing and
thanking Judge Bates for his clear.
and concise statement Of the issue TO
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
by Associated Press.)

The French have maintained the
important ground won yesterday in
the struggle north OF Verdun against
German cOunter-attacks, the war Of
fee announced today,
In the assaults delivered in an eff
fort to recapture the Haudromen
quarrles and Damloup Battery south
west of Vaux, $500 prisoners were
captured by the French including the
commander of Fort Duaumont.
Rain is interfering with operations
on the Somme front.
Today's French official annouce-
ment announces the junction OF the
Italian cavalry from Albania with the
Entente forces on the front in Mace
dOnia.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
CITIZENS WARNED TO LEAVE.
Treyi@o Eyideatly Expects An Attack
Upon Chihauhau City.
(By Associated Press.)

San Antonio, Oct. 25.-General
Treyino, commander of the Chihauhau
garrison, has issued warning to the
residents Of the city to leave, accord
ing to report at Army Headquar-
tars from General Bell . Ell Paso.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
GERMAN PRESTIGE BROK EN-,
(By Associated Press. J

London, Oct. 25.-AIthough the
French Conminque announcing the
recapCure by the French OF Fort Dou-
aumont and the Haudromont quarries
and the smashing of the German lines
over four and a third mile front
north Of Verdun reached London too
late for comment in the early editions,
all the morning papers comment ex-
ultantly in special editions.
The Times says a severe blow was
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
MANY CASUALTIES.
(By Associated Press.) }

Berlin, Oct. 25.-Throe millions,
seven hundred and ninety-seven thous-
and, five hundred and twenty-five cas-
ualties have occurred in the Russian
army since June first, according to a
report made public BY the central
Identification Office at KEW, the Over
seas News Agency says today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
OTHER PLACES EVACUATED,
by Associated Press

Petrograd, Oct. 25.-The Rumani-
ans and Russians have evacuated
Tchernavoda, in Dobrudia, and have
taken up positions at Lake Tachaul.
twelve miles north of Constanza. Won
Mackensen's army is continuing the
attack along the Dobrudja front
VULCAN PASS CAPTURED.
by Associated Press.)
Berlin, Oct. 25.-Vulcan Pass. in
Translyvania, has been captured by
Won Falkensain's army, the war Of
lice announced today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
by Associated Press.)

New York, Oct. 25-Thc cotton fu-
ture market sold here today above 20
cents a pound. May options rising 20
points to 200l cents, the highest
price touched since the Civil War.
The advance carried prices $3.50
above the low levels of last Wednes-
day a week ago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25

A sensational break in prices was
recorded on the markets today. From
the high point mentioned in the above
Associated Press report the market
dropped from so to 80 points at one
time and closed 40 points down from
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
EXCITING AT NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, Oct. 25.7-Cotton ad-
vanced almost two dollars bale on
the strongest months in the future
market here today, following small
er ginning report than expected from
the Census Bureau.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
NORWEGIAN SHIPS SUNK.
(By Associated Press. }

(by Associated Press.)
London, Oct. 25,-The sinking by
German submarines of five more Nor
%egian steamships, valued at about
100000 kroner, is reported in an
Exchange Telegraph report today
from Christiana.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
COTTON GINNING
REPORT Is MADE
Seven and a Quarter Million Bales
Ginned Pri0r to October 18th
Says Census Bureau.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct 25--Cotton ginned
prior to october is is 7,29l,133 bales
as against 5,108,73J bales to the same
date last year, the Census Bureau
alnuonced today.
The ginning report by states is as
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
lombard AUSTRIAN WORKS
(By Associated prags \

Rome, Oct 25.-Italian and French
seaplanes bombarded Austrian mill
tary works on the west coast of Aus
tria and escaped unscathed, according
to war office report today.
French hydroplanes in an aerial
battle with Austrian seaplanes caused
one to capsize and another fell into
a lagoon near Caorle, which place
was bombarded. An observer and a
pilot were captured.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM.
by Associated Press

Paris, oct. 25.-Iremendous enthu-
Siasm has been caused by the news of
the surprise attack at Verdun. The
French losses were very light. 1t is
believed even lighter than any receiv-
ed in the attacks on the Somme front
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
5000 BALES HAY BURN.


FAAH -'- ASs NpIhl vi }JbEN5 dig llbEH
and Contents Early To-day.
MIR. l.. N. CockrelI arrived in the
city this afternoon from a business
trip to Macon and learned upon get
ting here of the loss by fire early this
morning Of big barn on his planta-
ton near Lake Henry, together with
about 5000 bale Of fine Iaspedeza hay
stored therein. Mr.. Cockrell carried
no insurance either upon the barn or
the hay.
The barn was valued at 81 800, and
the hay between $4,000 and $4,000. No
particulars could be learned as to the
origin Of the fire.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
BREAK AT CLOSE.
by Associated Press.)

New York, Oct. 25,-A late break
in cotton carried the prices down
$3.50 a bale.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
OPEN BIDS ON BATTLEsHIPs.
Uncle Sam To Let Contract Tor Big
gest Order He Has Ever Made.

Washington, Oct. 25.--Bida for four
new battleships and 20 dastroyers, the
largest single order ever placed for
Navy craft, were opened today by the
Navy Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
WILSON TO CINCINNATI.
President Makes Last Trip In1o Mid
die West Before Election.

(By Associated Pres8.)
Long Branch, Oct. 25.-President
Wilson left here today at noon for
Cincinnati,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25

Count Stergke, late Austrian premier,
vas neld here this afternoon from the
Cathedral Of st. Stephen. Frederick
Alder, who shot and killed the premier
last Saturday, was today turned over
to the court where he will be tried.
MANY CASUALTIES,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
SURPRISE ATTACK ON VERDUN
FRONT NETS FRENCH BIG GAIN
Fort Damloup and HaudrCmen Quarries Recan.
tured from Germans-Lines Pushed Back
Along -Four Mile Front.

struck at German prestige and indi-
Gates the German staff is in danger
OF weakening the lines in the west
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25

Closed 3S to l3 down
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-10-25
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 80 to 43 down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-12
Richard Wells Reputed Sole Surviv.
or of Martyr Presidents Attendants

The distinction of being the only man
still alive who personally waited on
President Lincoln is claimed for Rich
ard Wells. coIored. 1888 o street north
west. who was born in 1885, but who is
still halo and hearty, and looks as IL he
could manage today any pair of horses
ever foaled.
For some months in 1884 Wells was
employed as coachman to the President
of the United States. Both before and
after this service he served in the civil
war on the side of the Union. In the
days of his long active employment in
the National Capial. Wells was char
acterized as "the dean of diplomatic
door tenders" he having served the
Mexican embassy for twenty-four
years IN that capacity. and. later. the
Chilean embassy.
Born in Prince Georges county. Md, in
1886. in the family of William D. Hill OF
Woodland, Wells assisted in 1863 in the
forming Of the LIST Colored District OF
of 1864 and until Lees surrender he
served with the Army Of the Potomac
and in 1866 returned to Washington
He served Gen. George II. Thomas. was
valet to Gen. Sherman at the Ebbitt
House and afterward went to New
York. In 1884 he returned here and
entered the service of Senior Romero
Mexican minister. who died about the
time the legation was made an en-
bassy. He served through the terms
of several Mexican diplomats until the
expiration Of the incumbency Of Senior
Cassasus.
His last permanent service was with
the Chilean embassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-12
For Free Use of Submarines.
England Is Not Likely
to Change Its Policy of
Aiming Its Merchantmen

LONDON. February 1e.-There is no
evidence that the British government. or
her allies, propose to change the status
Of their merchant ships or the policy of
srmins merchantmen on account of the
Austro-Cerman declaration. The govern
ment as yes has not formally considered
the subject, bur the consensus of opinion
as shown by newspapers and authorities
who have been interviewed Is that Ger
many's declaration OF policy means no
alteration In her practice except that IL
may operate to keep neutrals Off the ships
Of the belligerent powers and thus give
q clearer field for submarines to sink
merchantmen.
Summarizing the situation. 1t Is con-
sidered that Germany will win an i'm
portant diplomatic victory IL the United
States agrees to dithdraw Its protec-
ton from It's citizens travelling on arm
ed ships.
Such decision by the United States,
II is pointed out. would be wholly In Ger
many's interest. since that country has
no merchantmen on the seas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-12
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
Montgomery Delegation in Legisla-
ture to Support Bill for lssu-
ance of School Bonds. !

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd. February IL
Montgomery county's delegation In the
legislature has. it is announced. decided
to support q bill authorizing the county
commissioners for this county to issue
$4,000 worth of bonds for an addition
to the Rockville High School building.
The present structure is entirely in
adequate, and the need Of additional
room is generally recognized.
An effort is also being made to have
the legislature authorize bond issues
for new buildings at Chevy Chase and
Kensington, but the delegation has not
reached q decision as to these.
Joseph Reading. recently appointed
postmaster of Rockville to succeed
winfred e. Berry, resigned. yesterday
received his commission and is ar
ranging TO take charge Of the office
Tuesday The office has been in charge
OF the assistant postmaster. Wilbur s.
Day, since the retirement Of Mr.. Berry
several months ago. Mr.. Readings
commission is for four years.
County Treasurer Berry E. Clark has
siyen notice that he will offer for sale
at public auction April 10 all property
upon which taxes for the year 1915
1916 remain unpaid. The list. which
has been advertised as required by law.
includes ITS pieces Of property. repre-.
senting about $1,000 in taxes due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-12
URGES PROVISION
FOR THE EAST RIVER
Admiral Benson Presents Plea
for Improvement Which Pres
ident Wilson Advises.

IT insist, as a representative of the
Navy Department" said Rear Admiral
Benson. chief Of operations. before the
House rivers and harbors committee
today, that as long as we have a navy
yard at New York with drydock facili-
ties there is pressing necessity that
we should be able to get there with
our battleships under all conditions"
The admiral said that both the New
York navy yard and Long Island sound
were of paramount Importance strate-
gically.
North Channel Considered.
The committee had up the improve
ment of the north channel Of East
river. from the lower bay between
Governors Island and the Battery to
a 35foot depth and 1000 feet width
and to the navy yard. at an estimated
r. A. c. Smith, commissioner of the
department of docks of New York city.
by letters. and Rear Admiral Benson
and Col William NJ. Black, army en-
gineer in charge at New York, all
Joined in recommending Improvement
navy as well as commerce.
Approval by the President.
THE President directs me- wrote
Secretary Tumulty, to the committee,
ito say that he is strongly of the opin-
ion that the pending river and harbor
bill should carry an appropriation for
the immediate improvement of the Ea st
river adjacent to the Brooklyn navy
yard. He fully appreciates that this
would be contrary to the rule of the
committee not to recommend appro-
priations for new projects al this time.
but he feels that the importance of the
matter in its relations to the question
of national preparedness fully justif1es
an exception to this rule"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-12
LARGER SHIPS ASSIGNED
TO NAVAL MILITIAMEN
First Move in Navy Departments
Plan for the Summer Maneuvers.
Congress Asked for Funds.

Larger naval vessels were assigned
to naval militia organizations Of sew
eral states today by Secretary Daniels.
The battleship Kentucky. now in Mexi-
can waters. was assigned to New York.
the battleship Kearsarge to Massachu-
sets. and the historic battleship Oregon
to California. The cruiser Chicago, now
the Massachusetts, ship, was assigned to
Pennsylvania and the cruiser Marble
head. now being used by California,
was given to Oregon.
Four torpedoboat destroyers Of the
LIST division of the reserve torpedo
fiotilla were assigned as follows: The
Reid to Texas. the Flusser to Louis
lana. the Lamson to South Carolina and
the Preston to Florida. with station at
Key West.
These assignments are the first move
in the Navy Departments plan to have
reserve battleships manned principally
by naval reserve men with the Atlantic
fleet and Pacific feet during the sum-
mer maneuvers.
Secretary Daniels has asked Congress
for $4,000 to transport naval militia
men from interior states to the two
coasts for the maneuvers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-12
TO RELIEVE CONGESTION.
South Stop Ordered for Bureau Cars
at 18th and F Streets.

The public utilities commission to-
day authorized the establishment of q
south stop at 14th and F streets for
southbound bureau Of engraving and
printing cars. as a means of relieving
congestion of traffic at that point.
The arrangement was suggested by
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company and will be effective between
the hours Of and 9:15 am.
Under this system bureau cars can
stop at the south side of the street to
discharge and take on passengers,
while the F street cars are unloading
or loading on the north side. Effort
will be made by the railway company
to have the change 60 into effect by
the last of next week.