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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

IIERE's one Of those things that Efficiency
IL pats itself on the back for:
One day, several weeks ago, the leading
undertaken in certain town in the middle
lightweight class was overwhelmed with the
responsibility of three funerals in rapid sue
cession.
The mobility of an ordinary hearse was en-
tirely inadequate to cope with the situation,
but the undertaken was struck by an efficient
inspiration. He called up Mr.. . the
efficient local agent for a certain efficient
motOrtruck, and arranged to transport his
mourners in one of Mr.. IS trucks This
so impressed Mr.. --, who as we have
said was also efficient, that he Immediately
called up several of his nearest prospects"
and invited them 10 time the performance
They cheerfully responded. and the following
results were registered: Three funerals, ag-
gregatng a total mileage OF "a, over roads
rs per cent extremely in need of REPAIRS
one prospect accompanied each funeral, and
each funeral registered a perfect record, not
a minutes delay not a puncture-and three
sales were closed Immediately" And there
you are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

the Presidents Secret Service bodyguard
some unpleasant minutes. At times, en- route,
the President will leave the shelter of his
private car, when the train makes a brief
stop, to pace the platform. This is naturally
a great relief from the tedium of remaining
Indoors" for hours end, but it contains
elements of danger which are dsquieting to
the Secret Service guards
1t often happens that Mr.. Wilson will alight
from his car at a small town, where perhaps
there but one or two policemen to hold
back the crowd Very often, the policemen.
overcome with the novelty of gazing upon
the President of the United States right there
in the flesh and in their midst, will become
altogether obvious of the fact that the
crowd which is pressing in, may contain
some dangerous crank. At such times the
Secret Service guards turn policeman as well
as bodyguards. They bring the local "coppers"
to their senses with a jerk and understands
ing well the psychology of crowds help push
back the populace so that the President can
walk with comparative safety.
At town like Cornish where the Pres
dent goes for his rest in the summer, Doc.
tor Gfayson frequently turns newspaper cor
respondent. All the big press associations
keep a man constantly with the President
when he is away, and. chiefly because of the
absence of Secretary Tumulty, Doctor Gray
son is the only one really in touch with the
President who can refer questions to Mr.. Will
son for an answer. Doctor Grayson on such
trip, is being constantly interviewed not
only for the Presidents comments on inter.
national situations and the like, but also con.
cerning the Presidents plans for visits and
plans concerning his automobile rides, which
in many cases Doctor Grayson and the Presi.
dent alone know in advance
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
lanes ]. HiI's Wealth ISL
mated IN Hundred hllliOas

81. Paul --- Tho wealth Of thu late
Jamaa j. Hin. who died Monday, Is
estimated all tho way from sIo0. 000,-
900 to $500, 900. 600. He was worth
probably between $500. 900. 900 and
$3.50, 600. 600.
An estimate Of Mr.. Hills wealth
was furnished when. at tho opening Of
tho European war. he called his bank
era together and displayed q mass Of
his securities. More than 500, 000.-
900 was said to have been in the boxes
he laid before his bankers,
There should bc no trouble, 7" said
Mr.. Hin, but II there Ia, this amount
10 ut your disposal"
Tho First National bank then bor-
rowed from Mr.. Hill $40. 900. 600
worth Of Great Northern railroad
bonds. These were placed with the
Treasury department In Washington,
and So, 900. 900 worth Of emergency
currency, allowed under the Aldrich
act, was shipped at once to the First
National bank. IL was found neces-
aary TO place only si26. 600 worth cf
this In circulation. In few weeks
the entire amount was returned to
Washington.
Mr.. Hin had the absolute control Of
the First National bank and the North
western Trust company, which gave
q combined capital and surplus Of S6,-
500, 900.
He was a large owner Of stock in
the Chase National bank Of New York,
First National bank Chicago, and the
National bank In Minne-
apolis. He was large owner Of the
Great Northern Steamship company.
The greatest portion Of Mr.. HilFs
wealth, however, was In stocks and
bonds Of the Great Northern, North
ern Pacific and Chicago. Burlington 4
Quincy railroads.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
Big force Of Bulgas Occupy
Important forts in heudal Greece

London - At the French headquar-
ters In the Balkans II was announced
Monday that Bulgarians had occupied
the Greek forts Of Rupel. Dragotin
and Spatovo, and were advancing from
Demir- Hissar toward Kavalla. This
information was received here in a
dispatch from Athens 70 the Exchange
Telegraph company.
The Greek forts Rupel and Dragctin
are, respectively, six and nine miles
north Of the town Of Demir- Hissar,
while Spatovo fort lies four miles east
Of that town. Kavalla, on which the
Bulgarians are said to be marching, is
q seaport on the Aegean Sea. 55 miles
IN an air line southeast Of Demir- His
sar. After crossing the Aegean Sea
without loss. the Serbian army in full
strength has been landed at Saloniki.
according TO dispatch.
Serbia's new army has been various
ly estimated numbering between SO,-
900 and 100, 900 officers and men. 1t
was reorganixed on the island of Cor
fu, which is approximately 700 miles
distant by water from Saloniki.
The Serbian army totaled about
500, 900 at the outbreak Of the war,
but this force was greatly depleted as
result Of an epidemic Of typhus and
bitter engagements fought in an en-
deavor to check the Austro-G German
and Bulgarian invasion Of Serbia and
Montenegro. The remnant of the orig
inal armies saved itself by retreating
through the Albanian mountains.
On reaching the seacoast, the Ser
bians were transported to the Island Of
Corfu, Off the southern coast Of Al
bania, where they were supplied with
new rifles and clothing and efficiently
equipped for further service on the
Balkan battlefield.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
Nl.1 hs4~slo
Fashions DEGREES
arrow bands of tulle are stlll used

Marrow bands Of tulle are still used
for evening gowns Of tulle.
Quaint turbans are fashionable: so
are large picture hats.
Sport suits OF mouse-gray corduroy
are extremely natty. Gray buttons are
the fasteners.
Some of the new sweaters have silk
Innings, which are very effective when
displayed as backing to the flowing
belt sashes.
Small fruit has been used from time
to time for trimming hats, but thia
season pears. crab apples. as well as
berries Of all kinds, are seen.
The fashionable couture 10 largely
i matter Of individual taste. The hair
may be worn high or low, may be In
wide or narrow effect.
Short-winged sleeves Of filmy stun
are characteristic of the latest evening
gowns. They are often wired to stand
up straight from the shoulders.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
-four Killed When Wooden Awning
Falls On Parade Spectators

Dallas, Tex Four persons were
killed when wooden awning collapsed
late Tuesday in front Of store in the
heart Of the business district while an
immense crowd was witnessing q par
ade in favor OF preparedness.
A score were injured. several Of
them probably fatally.
The crowd watching the parade had
surged forward at the approach Of a
band. Persons standing on the avn
Ing, which was suspended by chains
over the sidewalk. crowded near the
edge and under the increased weight
the structure crashed to the ground.
At least ton of bricks and mortar
was torn loose from the wall behind.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
World VIII Always Be Able to Support
Its Population
By John NJ HESS q Chicago

Government sascs show that approximately i5OoOOO0o0
subject 10 cuvaonan end TO 80 states large as
Illinois These further show that equal about thirteen
such states being cultivated All the 10 ae hes unpowd
That 10 say only reehs Of the land susceptible Of cultivation in
the United States under cultivation
Oh need there and the there for the millions that
being slaughtered in Euupei
statistics show that farmer Of today and does
du 2s times farmer could produce 100 years ago. These
facts well established and certain thunder forth the fy Of the NAL
thuan theory The earth and viii support its population not only
but for all time to
believe that take Of the entire population
the earth and do It better than being done This is the
opposite Mahusian theory which prompts to kill each other
What folly this Malhusian theory when stop to think that the
entire population could live the single Of Texas
families Of five, and still have half to the family
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

For each disease there are dozen
cures that don't.
There are lots OF good women In the
world In spite OF the men.
A mans always satisfied to be out
when 4 bin collector calls
Truth in q nutshell is not always
what it is cracked up to be.
A man usually has to change cars
several times on the road to success.
Some girls have the whine habit
almost as badly as some married
women.
Ever notice how yon appreciate the
company OF people who admire your
Money may make the mare 50. but
Il takes more than that to start .
stubborn mule.
When & man tells q woman she Is
al the world to him. she doesn't blame
aim for wanting the earth.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
JAMES ]. HILL dies
AFTER OPERATION
Railroad MagnaIe Passes at s. Pad
After Short lllnSs.
GREAT AGE AGAINST RECOVERY
Northwest to Pay Tribute to Mem
R..sa1
Northwest to Pay Tribute to Mem
oy Of Great Empire Builder.
Life Was Momentous.

81. Paul, Minn.-James J. Hill, one
Of the last Of the American empire
builders, died At his home here at 9:lS
a. m. Monday. May 20. following an
operation for the removal Of a car
bunele. On account Of his age, 7S
years, he was unable to resist success
fully the shock Of the operation.
"The end came quickly" said the
official bulletin. "Mr. Hill became
unconscious few hours before. There
were no death agonies."
Mr.. Hills death followed two opera
tions upon his thigh 70 relieve inham-
nation caused BY q earbuncie. The
fact that an operation had been per.
formed Friday was kept secret until
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
PRESIDENT INSISTS on full A.
lfGlANG N MEMORIAL DAY talk

Washington. ID. C..-Presidsnt Wilson
delivered a Memorial Day address here
Tuesday. In which he defined the spirit
Of Ameries, warned citizens Of foreign
birth not TO set themselves against the
purposes Of the nation. called upon
young men to perform voluntary mill
tary service and defended his recent
suggestion for an alliance Of nations TO
preserve peace. He spoke at Airing
ton National cemetery before an au-
dienee made up largely Of Civil War
veterans, who applauded him vigorous
ly.
While he declared he had no harsh
ness IN his heart for Americans OF
foreign birth and expected them still
70 love the sources Of their origin, the
President said America must come
first IN every purpose we entertain and
every man must count upon being cast
out Of our confidence. cast out even Of
our tolerance, who does not submit 70
that great ruling principle"
Speaking Of America, made up out
Of all the peoples Of the world. a. the
champion Of the rights Of mankind, he
said:
I'VE are not only ready 10 cooper
ate, but we are ready 70 fight against
any aggression, whether from within
or without. But we must guard our
selves against any sort Of aggression
which would be unworthy Of America
We arc ready 70 fight for our rights
when these rights are coincident with
the rights Of man and humanity"
The President reiterated his sugges-
tion before the League to Enforce
Peace last week that the United States
was ready to become partner In any
alliance Of the nations (which would
guarantee public right against selfish
aggression. OF published criticisms
reminding him that George Washing
ton warned the nation against ZEN
tangling alliances. be said:
II shall never myself consent TO an
entangling alliance, but would gladly
consent TO a disentangling alliance, an
alliance which would disentangle the
peoples Of the world from those com
binations in which they seek their own
separate and private interests and
unite the people Of the world to pre-
serve the peace Of the world upon a
basis Of common right and justice" ]"
Universal training and preparedness
were possible. Mr.. Wilson declared.
only ii the men Of suitable strength
and age win volunteer. He said the
''acid test" was shout TO be applied to
business men, too. whether they would
allow their employees to volunteer. He
said the army reorganization bill now
before him bristled with that interro-
CATION point, which he warned all the
business men Of the country was star
ing them In the face.
The President said he was for "uni-
versal voluntary training" but that
America does not wish anything but
the compulsion Of the spirit Of Ameri-
ca" He added that the people OF the
nation were watching each other, and
that great many men, even when
they did not want to. were ready TO
stand and say here"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
British food Limit Likely.

There is now believed to be
a possibility that the people Of the
British Isles viii be placed on meat ra-
tions. Captain Ernest Pretyman. par
liamentary under secretary for the
board of trade. said in the house Of
commons that although there was no
actual shortage, the existing high
prices arose from q deficiency dus to
the requirements Of the forces in the
field. The government. he added, was
reviewing the situation carefully.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
Wreck Thefts Up Again.

Marshtield. ore.--Tha wreck of the
steamship Santa Clara last November
was recalled Tuesday by the report
that deputy U. S. marshal ia finish
ing an Investigation Of the rifiing Of
mails at the time of the wreck, and
that a large number have been sum
moned to appear before Arthur Peck.
u. S. commissioner. The secret serv-
ice had an operator here the week fol-
lowing the wreck who took photographs
of the scenes at the salving and Sc
cured other interesting photographs
taken hefore his arrival.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
More DefeIses Give Way.

London--More French defenses at
verdun gave way before German bat
terings Tuesday. Advancing over the
widest front yet covered west Of the
Meuse, the huge war machine Of the
Grown Prince settled down in fresh
positions to renew the grinding pro-
cess.
Paris admits the abandonment Of
Bethincourt- Cumieres road. which the
Germans have been seeking to bresk
since early in April. The war office
conceded losses in the Caurettes wood
south Of Cumieres and on the slopes Of
lie Mort Homme.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
oerman. Pleree Erench Llnes.

Berlin--French infantry attacks on
the German positions on the southwest
slope OF Dead Mans Hill and on the
newly captured village of Cumieres.
northwest Of Verdun, We're repulsed
Sunday with heavy losses to the at
tackers, says the official statement at
German army headquarters.
The statement adds that German re.
connoiterlng detachments penetrated
the lines Of the entente allies at sew
eral points during the night. capturing
about 100 prisoners In the Champagne
district.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
Matches Luxury in Leeds

The scarcity OF matches In Leeds
that was threatened In the fall OF 1915
has become a reality. The prices have
been high and the quality has been
poor. The Yorkshire Evening Post Of
Leeds said recently: 1T sometimes
takes three matches to raise light
nowadays. and with the price IN
creased some $50 per cent. that makes
them a rather costly luxury
Much interest was manifested re-
Gently In the arrival at London OF
cargo Of matches from Japan. Up to
the present time no matches Of Amer.
lean manufacture have been noticed
In Leeds.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
Elba capital Bombarded.

BERN. by wireless to Sayville-Bom-
bardment Of Porto Ferraio, capital Of
the Island Of Elbe. in the Mediterran-
can, by an Austrian submarine, is re-
ported in 3 statement issued BY the
Austro- Hungarian admiralty May 26-
The announcement says: An Autro-
Hungarian submarine on the morning
Of May % very successfully shelled
important blast furnaces at Porto
Ferraio. on the Island Of Elba. The
FIRE Of the land battery was without
effect The submarine later sank the
Italian steamer Washington.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
President Visits Actors.

Baltimore - President Wilson came
here Tuesday to attend theatrical
performance of the Friars' Club, Of
New York, and for three hours he and
a group of some of the leading stars of
the country were applauded by crowd
which taxed the capacity of the thea
ter. The Presidents appearance was
the signal for enthusiasm which was
continued as the actors made jokes at
his expense. The President went be-
hind the scenes and made short
speech to the assembled actors and
shook hands with all.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
SENATE PASSES RIVER AND
HARBOR BILL BY 1852 VOTE

figures. including 81. 200. 900 for the
mouth Of the Columbia. The only new
Northwest item Is si40. 900 for Will
lMpa hArbor. Its ultimate adoption Is
doubtful, In view Of Senator Jones'
vote against the bill. the amendment
having been offered by him.
The bill win now 70 TO conference
Of the two houses. The fight against
Il. begun by Senator Kenyon. Of Iowa
and, Senator Sherman Of Illinois,
gained strength until final effort 70
diaplace II with substitute appropri-
ating a lump sum Of $50. 0OO. 900 was
defeated by only one vote,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
Assss.ln,s Plot Fails.

Berlin, (By wireless to Sayville, N.
Y.)-An unsuccessful attempt to as
sassinate the Austro-H Hungarian minis
ter to Persia is reported in Constan-
tinople dispatch to the Overseas News
agency Tuesday.
The attempt, according to the dis
patch, was made by Djemel Bey, who
several years ago was involved in the
assassination Of Mahmoud Sehefket
Pasha, Turkish grand vizier and min
lister Of war.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
A Few Smiles


Bacon-Do you think the automo-
bile has done much good TO civiIiza-
toni
Egbert-sure. Why. ! don't believe
my wife ever would have had any
thing TO do with that woman next
door II our neighbor hadn't got an
automobile.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02

Washington. d. c.--The senate pass
I'd Tuesday the rivers and harbora ap-
preparation bill. carrying approx.
mately s4s, 900, 600. by vote Of Sb TO
a2 after adding many amendments.
On the final passage Senators Cham
bcriain and Lane, Of Oregon. and SEN
ator Pclndexter. Of Washington. yot-
cd for tho bill. while Senator Jones. OF
Washington. and Senators Borah and
Brady. Of Idaho. voted against the bill.
The bill az passed carries all Ore
gon, Washington and Columbia river
items as agreed 20 IN the house. and
they are now assured at the original
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
Round noIh Boxes

Instead OF the fat case for doilies
mat has enjoyed much popularity for
the last few years. one may use
round box, Just big enough TO hold tie
doflies In question. and an inch or
two high. This box Is covered with
cretonne and is both attractive and
convenient.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
vlIla pur.ult Doubted.

Columbus, N. M.--Little credence Is
placed by military authorities here in
reports from chihuahua that Carranza
troops have discovered Villa in hiding
near Jiminex. Several officers here
expressed their conviction that Villa Is
atili alive, but asserted that General
Pershing, expeditionary commander, is
in possession Of information as TO the
probable whereabouts Of the bandit
chieftain, which does not coincide with
that Of General Trevino.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
MOTHERS COOK BOOK


In boiling meat IL should be dropped
into boiling water and boiled for Ave
minutes to scar over the outside and
keep in the juices, then the heat IL
lowered and the meat SINNERS until
tender. Too long cooking reduces
meat TO rags and makes II unpalatabIe
and lacking In nourishment.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02

Bacon BY examining the scles Of
q baby's foot q French woman claims
she can tell what kind OF . man or
woman II win become.
Egbert--I don't believe she can
really tell II they are to 80 through
life cornless-
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02

NNNfArAFNTNFNT~r~7~F~~T@
Monday. There was q second opera
tion Saturday. DR.. Herman Biggs.
New York state health commissioners,
had been in attendance since Friday.
Mr.. Hills final collapse came with
startling suddenness. It was late last
week before q word Of his serious con-
dition was allowed to leak out Then
IL was stated he was suffering from a
cold. The Mayo brothers, surgical
specialists, were brought from Roches-
ter. Mimi, for consultation, and It
then developed that Mr. Hill was
afflicted with an intestinal earbuncle.
Special trains began bringing friends
and relatives to the bedside. The best
surgeons were summoned. Louis W.
Hill, president of the Great Northern,
opened his residence next door for the
accommodation of doctors and nurses.
Early Sunday afternoon Mr.. Hill ex-
perienced sinking spell. Rev. Father
Thomas j. Gibbons, pastor Of the st.
Paul cathedral and vicar general OF st.
Paul archdiocese. hastened to the bed
side. Four hours later Mr.. Hill was
said to have rallied. At s p. m. his
pulse was reported improved. But at
$3.50. IL hours before his death was to
come, Doctors Biggs and Gilillan an
nouced that s'the outlook was ex-
tremely serious. I"
st. Paul is preparing to honor Mr..
Hills memory. Every division point
of the northwest is ready to pay trib-
ute in memorial ceremonies.
Facts in Life of James jerome Hill.
1SSS-Born near Guelph. Ont.
ls56-Left fathers farm for busi-
ness life in Minnesota.
ls56-lS65 - In steamboat office in
ST. Paul.
ls67--Married Mary Theresa Mehe-
gan. of St. Paul.
ls6s-75 - Head of Hill, Griggs, 4
Co. fuel and transportation.
1870 Established Red River Trans
portation company, first to open COM
munication between st. Paul and Win
nipeg.
1875 Organized syndicate that Sc
cured control of the st. Paul & Pacific
railway from Dutch owners of securi-
ties.
-Reorganized road as st. Paul.
Minneapolis 6 Manitoba and became
its general manager.
1SS2-1s90- President Of this road,
which became part Of the Great North
ern system
lSS9-07-President Of the entire
Great Northern, which The extended to
Puget Sound from Lake Superior, with
northern and southern branches and
steamship line to the Orient.
907-i2-President of Great North
ern's board Of directors.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02

Cottage cheese mixed with canned
red peppers which have been put
through the ricer Or sieve then Eeii
seasoned served on lettuce with o lit
tie boiled dressing. makes most tasty
salad.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-02
AnaInst peaIs.

Il see Frenchman has invented
machine for dealing cards that 10 said
TO make misdeals impossible" said
the business man.
We'll, I'm against those machine
deals,'. said the disappointed politi-
clan.