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Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
CHRISTMAS CHILDHOOD.

Christmas Is, perforce, a winter fes'
tival, a family and fraternal reunion.
suffer little children to come" Lo,
they haye come. And the music OF
their child voices! The concert of the
morning stars, what were they to the
natural unframed melody of innocent
childhood in its Joyous expectations!
A brief, bright morning picture with
fervid expectant fancy attuned to
peace and good will to men" a sacred
solemn, confident, joyous, peace"
good will" and fraternal friendship
that shall fill and fructify and sanctify
the year1to come.
All, childhood. Christmas Childhood |!
See how for one day it mocks the
poets lines. "Some traces OF Eden We
still inherit. but the trail OF the ser
.pent is over them all. Its own gift
is always the best. and II rejOices that
Bill and Jim and Lizzie and Sara Jared
as well. "Peace on earth" but not of
earth; "goOd will" that shall inform
the coming year and mold the man and
woman of the future.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Woman's Intuition,

Intuition must be what makes the
neighbor women know, after glancing
at the beautiful and fashionable new
nelghbor as she passes, that her hello
trope silk stockings undoubtedly are
only seconds with defects In the gar
ter-tops which, however slight, of
course make a vast difference in the
price.-Columbus (Ohio) Journal.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Problem for Butcher.

In market the other day little girl
was watching the butcher as he
weighed each customers order and
stated the prizes. She herself got on
a large scale and asked II would
weigh her. When told her her weight
she turned to the butcher and said:
u weigh thirty-two pounds. VIII you
please tell me how much I costT'-
Exchange,
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
The EaaIeat WAY.

She had two boys. The mother
wished not only to give them serious
idea of her desire to make them good
but also to make clear to their minds
the gravity of the task before her. At
the end of particularly touching ad-
Duration five-year-old Francis was sud-
denly overcome with the impossibility
of ever attaining his mothers ideal.
ADon't try to make us good, mother"
he said earnestly. Just shoot US"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
That Rundown Spring.

When springs Of window shades
have run down they are sometimes
very hard to wind up again. This Is
easily done, however, If you use but
tonhook. Simply put the hook around
the small metal end which is to be
turned. Then, using the bHttonhook
as wrench, wind the spring; you can
do SO quickly. '''
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
A Ent,g Drann Out
Ghristntaa

In many parts OF Switzerland
~ he Yuletide customs and "
81 festivities still haze their be- N9
e. ginning on Dec. 6, whtch Is 81
S. the anniversary of st. Mich
olQS, Markets and fairs are y
~ then held In ptlldges and cit ~
f les, and, seeing thGt the old u
6t traditions prescribe for this 81
n day the purchasing of pres 4
ents for the children, It Is an y
L event OF utmost importance ~
2 to all youngsters. In some "
81 dtstricts st. Nicholas pdrddes -
around In person IN an attire ~
~ very similar to that of our ~
u American Santa Claus, gener. "
- ally carrying q Dig bag filled -
totth apples, prunes, nuts aud
n homemade cookies, Which he y
H dtstrtbntes among the children "
81 .oho haze been 0bedtent during Sf
the year. e.
~ The neat and in modern Days
~ the most important testtve day ~
1 of the phole Yule season Is M
81 Ohrtstrras day. History relates Hf
~. that It was only IN the year
~ S54 a. d. that the Roman
Ed Rtshop Ltberius regarded this "
g. particular day as the birthday Nf
of Christ, and as they we're fur n
q thermore desirous of 0tptn0 a "
2f more religious importance to "
e. ttoo important Roman festivals 81
tohich also fell due in the e
" same period With the Obser- y
patton OF Christmas day the NJ
70 Christkindh, described as "a q
lopsly angel 'otth ,otngs," e
~ gradually started to take old ~
H Santa's place in many sections W
81 of Switzerland, ChristkindH, Ef
the Christ Child, Is said to s
u come from the tar north and y
~ dltCays brings q a0onderful ~
IL Christmas tree, decorated toith Sf
~ aY the gHtterin0 things dsso- Il
y ctated win tairyland and heau. ~
" ily laden ,otth manifold gifts. "
sassSa y y y 3 y y =
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
New Field for Experts.

Naming the baby is an important
matter, and, judging from the names
some parents select, our personal
opinion is that they would have done
better to have left it to an expert
Detroit Free Press.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20

Risky.

$50 Mike Brown IL deadi I under
stand his life was insured for $780,.
600. That will provide for his widow
very nicely. provided she invests It
wisely" "Yes. but the indications
are that she is thinking Of Investing It
In another husband"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Advice.

"It's always safest and best"
"What Isl"
"TO think that your rival knows
little more than he seems to, and that
you know little less than you think
you do"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Uncle Eben.

"A man has to De smart to git his
own way" said Uncle Eben; Hand eyep
smarter to know how to manage 1t
after he gifts it,"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Certainly a Hard One.

"What do You consider the most
difficult feat in the world9" "Well,
there may be things harder than prov.
Ing to your wife that she Is extrava-
CANT, but l don't know what they
are"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Difference in Dous,

You can keep real fine dog in food
at an expense of about $40 a month,
while real sorry dog can get out and
make living for himself-FOrt Worth
Star-Telegram.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
The Sweetest Of All.

Christmas is jolly day, but let us
not forget that it is Chrst's birthday
and that to make someone else happy
ID the sweetest thing of all.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Keep Sun From Cut Flowers,

1t Is understood that the direct rays
Of the sun should not reach cut flow
ers, as they wilt at once, not only on
account Of the light rays, but also on
account of the heat.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Eick Your Associates.

A good way to avoid the pitfalls nf
folly is to associate with thoughtful,
cheerful, earnest, serious, sensible
folks.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
A WISH.

ia fain have a centipede's stockings
To hang by the fireplace tonight
And then have an octupus Sanity
With eight arms to fill them up tight.
New York Sun.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Mean Reioinder.

Wife during the spat)--I wasn't
anxious to marry you. l refused you
six times" Hub-"Yes, and then my
luck gave out"-Boston Globe,
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
About Tired of Existence,

After man arrives at the age Of
seventy, he is usually so disgusteds
with life that he does not fear death
very much.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20

{ w p! 2,
;;l)!!|};|<!?!(; !!
Pativ&y~
TN place built, like Bethlehem, in
L many cases against the soft
limestone rock it often happens
that the existence of a cave where
the house was to be was a great at
traction since it offered a ready
made, dry, above ground cellar as
we'll as a specially suitable spot for
the household animals and for a
storeroom. 1t would seem that Jo-
seph was at last able to get room in
some such back portion of house,
and there, we are told, Mary bore
her divine Son.
A cave below the high altar of
the Church Of the Nativity is now
shown as the very place where this
august event transpired; little re-
cess, shaped like a clam shell, its
floor of marble wrought into a star
in the center, bearing in Latin the
words, "Here Jesus Christ Was
Born of the Virgin Mary" A row
of lamps hangs round the outer
edge, the right to attend to them be-
ing a jealously watched matter, each
of the ancient churches, the Greek,
the Latin, the Armenian and the
Coptie, having one or more of these
under its care.
The evidence for this site is so
strong that most persons accept it as
sufficient, reaching up, as it does, to'
within living memory of the days Of
the apostles. But even if this be an
Illusion the fact remains that in this
petty village the Saviour of the
world was made man for our re-
demption. No wonder that we read
of the anthem of the angels, for
surely nothing could draw forth the
interest of the heavenly population
like the exceeding grace God was
showing to sinful man.
The scene of the visit of the shep-
herds is pointed out as on a rough
slope, facing the village, at some
distance to the east, Bethlehem ly-
ing far above on its mountain seat.
One can follow the shepherds in
their journey to see the unspeakable
wonder. They would 60 along the
rich valley of Boaz and then up the
terraced hill by path still in use,
nor is it uninstructive to reflect
that, while simple shepherds were
led by angels to the manger, the
high priest and the great of Jeru-
salem, so near, slept through that
most illustrious night of all history,
quite unconscious of what had hap
pened. But we know of it, and may
God grant that if we cannot 60 with
the shepherds to Bethlehem we may
one day 60 to the right hand of God
and worship him there, who that
night lay a little child in Mary's
arms.-Dr. Cunningham Geikie.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20

Would Have Welcomed One More.
Little Lola had received large doll
on her birthday Being asked how she
liked 1t she answered: "Ci, pretty Welt
but I was in hopes it would be twtns.n
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20
Che Golden
Cbrlstnastlde

7 1NDER the far blue Syrian sky
II Was born the ConQuerOr OF
Death,
Who bore credentials from on high
In Bethlehem and Nazareth.
Then came the neto and better times;
< One lone star stgnaled far and ,otde,
And nop ice ring melodious chimes
To mark the holy Christmdstide.
Come young and old from every side;
Come rosy maid and gentle S,Cdin,
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20

II Is the holy
C hri 8 I m as
tide
T hat joyouSly
" e m e e I
again.
The holly hangs
u pO n I h e
door.
II is no time for
sgnrL nr 1rnp
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20

g9od tpiH ana Joy 90 erery'ohere
Upon the golden Christmdstfde.
joel Benton.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20

IVY
S0a Of the
soul,
70 m golden
morn to star
~ night.
Faught care zoe
TOR the pierc-
ing cold,
The d r II I e d
snOW or rag
Jpn hJUof
Catoctin clarion., 1917-12-20

The rosy gir'
close at Ou,
stds
Wen kiss be
meath the mis-
tletOe.
Deep, m e ~ On
bells SALUTE
the air
With beniSOnS
sent tdr and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
HILLS GENEROSITY WAS UNLIMITED

Almost unbehe able stories of the
generosity and hospitality Of Presiden,
Louis Hill. president william,
Kinney and other officials OF the
Great Northern are told by the last
half OF the Pendleton excursion party
to ST. Paul. who arrived nome this
morning. This part Of the delegation
went on to New York and during all
their stay in that city they rema ned
guests OF the Great Northern.
Unknown to the party. HUI ard
kinney had wired ahead to the repre-
sentatives of the Great Northern q
take care OF them. The telegram OF
Instructions was evidently cry pos.
itive for. from the time or -heir ar
rival in New York until their de
parture. they were entertd ned b.,
Great Northern repres, natives They
did not arrive in New York until go
a m, but despite the hour. were met
by a G. y. official who escorted then
to the Waldorf-Astoris New YorE-s
most famous hotei. They were told
TO lock their purses IN the safety d.
posit vaults as all expenses would he
taken care OF BY the company.
They remained New York six
DAYS. during which time they acre
escorted to theaters ami TO many
points OF Interest They saw New York
By day and by night and. IN their lin
ed time. under the direction ~ the
railroad officials were able ta take ~
more OF the city thar 10 they had re-
nained a month undes ordinary CIR
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
TEACHERS FELT SAFE
NOT TO ATTEND DANCE
Teacher Signs Statement Show
ing Superintendent Park
Correctly Quoted.

Bearing on the story relating to the
advice Of superintendent Parks that
teachers not attend the Bachelor Club
dance Wednesday evening one OF the
high school teachers today gave the
East Oregonlan the following state
nent in which she says that the su-
l'srintendent was correctly quoted by
ii.is paper last evening.
Pendleton. ore. Feb. 16. 1917.
! take issue with the statement that
the teachers view differs materially
TO that Of Mr.. Park as To what was
said by him 10 the teachers wednes-
day evening concerning going to the
dance given by the Bachelors Club.
He said the same things quoted in
last evenings copy of the East Ore
gonian. and nothing else. The tea
chers saw Mr.. Parks position and
felt II best to stay away.
CAROLINE e. BONNEY
IL is understood one cause OF indig-
nation over the superintendenCs ac,
tion is that he waited until a late
hour before informing teachers on
the subject. one high school teacher
was already at the party before she
received word and others are said to
have been dressed to attend before
being warned against going
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
REPRESENTATIVES OF
MANY AUTOMOBILES
ARE ATTENDING SHOW
GHN1ER~onoA,zE~

representing the auto supply house
OF Archer & Virgins and specializing
in Warner lens. F. c. Delano. travels
ing representative OF the Maxwell, r.
W. volger. head of the Northwest
Auto CO.. distributors of the Marmon.
Cole s. bort and REQ. H. C. Lytle of
the same company. A. T. Brown, dist
rict manager of the Studebaker
agency. Thos. F. Coward. manager of
the La Grande agency of the Ford.
S. G. Evans, territory advisor for the
Ford. Manager Coleman of the Che
vrolet. ]. NJ. Greif. state manager for
Monogram oils. A. @. Henderson. Wal.
la Walla representative of the Detroit
er and c. ]. Miller of the Bond Au-
to Co of Pilot Rock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
CLARKE NELSON HOME
is DAMAGED BY FIRE
Loss Of $500 Is Caused fIOm over
heated Stove I'm Upstairs Room;
Fully Covered by Insurance.

Fire last night did atout s250e
damage to the home of Mr.. and Mrs
CLARK e. Nelson. eos Thorn pson street
Starting from an overheated stove il,
the upstairs bathroom the flames
quickly reached the attic, neceasitat-
ing the use of much water. Most o.
the damage done to the furniture was
done by water.
Mr.. Nelson was not at home last
evening being In Heppner on a bus
iness trip. Mrs. Nelson had gone out
in the auto for short ride and when
she returned about $3.50 the fire was
discovered. The alarm was turned in
and the fire department responded
quickly The nature of the fire maco
it impossible to fight itg With chem
icals Considering its lo,ation, the
fire was extingulshed quickly. A
good deal of the upstairs furniture
and clothing was ruined by water but
some of the valuable oriental rugs
downstairs escaped with but slight
damage.
Fire Chief Ringold estimates the
to the house at $1,000 and TO
the contents at $500. The loss IS
covered by insurance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16

The first annual Pendleton Auto
mobile Show is proving a magnet
that is drawing automobile -represen-
tatives from all over the northwest to
the city. Between thirty and forty
men of the Portland automobile fra
! ternity are here and there are others
from WalIa Walla, La Grande. Hepp-
ner and other nearby points.
Among those at the show this af-
ternoon are s. S. Gilbert represent
ing Federal motor trucks, Charles L
Durham. wholesale representative of
the Saxon, l. V. Rawlings of the Ger
linger Motor Car Co, distributor of
the chandler auto and the Federal
truck. r. J. McRell. state representa-
tive of the Hudson, Harry c. Hays,
travelling representative of the How
ard Automobile Co, distributor of the
Buick. II. w Roberts of the Roberts
Motor Car Co. distributors of Re
public Motor trucks. T. ]. O'Keefe of
the United States Rubber Co. Louis
II. Reese. representative OF the Pack
ard w s. Rarnes, sales manager for
the Paige. p A. Collins of the engi-
neering department of the REQ. l. W.
Elyea. salesman for the Winton. A.
F. sheldon. service man for the Win
ton. Charles Campbell. salesman of
Goodrich tires. Charles Pruitt of the
Fisk Rubber Co. II. L Keats, repre-
senting the Chalmers j F. Groce,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
esq VESSELS BUILDING
More Than 1000. 600 Tons Under COn-
structfOn in America.

WASHINGTON. Feb 1s.--Ameri-
can ship yards have under construc-
tion or order ssz vessels for an ag-
gregate tonnage of over two million.
according to the bureau of navigs-
tion.
This total includes fifty-seven ves-
sells being built for the navy OF 3s.,
5sT tons total: and stxty-one subma-
rines "details unavaiIablel.
OF the es3 vessels under construc-
tion or ordered. AIS are TO be steel
ships from private yards. with . to-
tai tonnage of 1.52s.s54. one hun
dred and sixty-one wooden ships are
being built. OF the steel merchant
ships ninety-nine Of 451.S54 tons are
building for foreign flags
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16

cumstances- The company refused 4,
permit them to spend moise, for ars--
thing
Returning west, the Pendieton pa
" spent Sunday az Niagara FaiLs ant
returned to ~. Paul By way af Chi
cago. Even in Chicago the G-eat
Northern representative entertain q
them and. when thev xot hack 10 81
Paul Messrs. INN and kinney gave
them another dinner
such trip was neve. o., sure tax n
by Pendleton delegation ard d -
doubtful II there ever was a parry
from small cItv so iavish,v a1tar-
tanned u cost the Great Northern
several thousand doilars Mr.. Hin
wts grateful 20 the Pencl.rsu .uns FOR
the pep" tLey Injected ilto tA- 81
Pau carnival and counted not OK
pense 20 show his appreciation. IT,
gave assurances that ne would D..
here with n truinioad 10 people for
the next Round-Up ard h. and NJ
kinney plan to stop of here a day IN
March on their return from Califor.
mia II they do. Pendict.s1 viii pr h.
ably entertain them win a miniature
Round-Up.
Those In the party returning t,is
morning wers Mi. and Mrs " l.
Thompson. Mr. and Mo- Hsrbsrt
Thompson. Mr. and NJ ramss "
surEis, Mr.. and Mrs- osorre ssrana
Nh. W y. Temple Mru J. ~ Ha-
res and Nfrs ROY T. Bishop. NJ
Burgess. Who vas with thsn in Ns..
York. arrived home Wefuesday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
CRoBERT J. BENDER. }

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE admin
istration may send the YarrowdaIs
protest despite press dispatches say
ing Germany has released two Amer
lean prisoners. The government has
not received official confirmation.
The note contains details regarding
the treatment of interned German
ships crews in the United states. VIII
son wants the note sent as a protest
irrespective of the Yarrow6ale pris-
oners' release. Wilson and Lansing
feel Germany has clearly violated in
ternational law. They want the
United States on record against such
actions.
Austrian negotiations are contin-
uing The state department is very
silent regarding developments. It Is
still attempting to preserve friendly
relations with Austria despite the
identical ruthless summarizing an
nouncement. No Americans were
advised 10 leave Austria.
Ambassador Elkus Officially re.
portad zConstantinople conditions. De-
tails are withheld IT is understood
the American situation I'm Turkey In
not as serious as feared.
Swiss Minister Ritter conferred
with State Department Counsellor
Polk. 1t Is believed they probably dis
cussed the reported release OF var
prisoners.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
(cARL ACKERMAN)

PARIS. Feb. 1s.-Germany is uE-
dernourished. The food and econom-
worse. There is endless graft in the
food distribution plans Transporta-
ton problems are increasing.
Hindenburg does not consider the
people, He has concentrated his
whole nation to strengthen the army
He is organizing a million women to
work in industries and enable addi-
tional men to enlist.
Americans leaving Berlin received
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
House Passes Joint Resolution
Making 8 Per Cent Of Legal
Voters. Representing Major
ity of Counties Necessary.
BITTER FIGHT IS WAGED


Cast Oregon Special Wire Service
SALEM, Feb. I6.-The house
. adopted the joint resolution pro-
viding that eight per cent of the
states legal voters representing
a majority Of the counties are
necessary to put an initiative
measure on the ballot Enemies
of the move claimed the resoiu-
tion practically destroys the in
itiative. The vote was thirty TO
twenty six. Eaton led the fight
against the resolution. He claim
ed il gave undue advantage to the
wealthy and was unjust to the
poor. He declared it would pre-
vent placing many measures on
the ballot
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
FOOD is PREFERRED TO MONEY
GERMAN SUFFERINGS INTENSE
GRAFT ADDS TO DESTITUTTON

thousands of requests for food. \
German physician asked an American
FAMILY to pay IN food instead OF mon
eN The police are powerless TO halt
grating Influential Germans are
the greatest offenders Dealers in
terchange wares Magistrates
friends get extra cards. Many cards
are stolen
Cold Destroys Potatoes.
The recent cold destroyed quanti-
ties OF potatoes and apples. Many
schools and large offices and public
buildings are closed on account OF A
coal famine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16

EL PASo. Feb. I6.-The
Twelfth Cavalry is concentrated
on the New Mexico border fol-
lowing the confirmation OF the
report that Miranda,s bandits
murdered three American, cow
boys Monday. A posse brought
the mutilated cOrIsses TO IIachita.
The bandits are holding the wife
of Edward spencer. negro ranch
foreman. demanding n five thou
sand dollar ransom. Spencer re-
ported that Saiazar In planning
border raids. American women
and children arc fleeing the bor-
der,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
CHICAGO INDUSTRIES
ARE THREATENED BY
FREIGHT CONGESTION

CHICAGO. Feb. 16.-The rail- ,
road congestion has threatened I
Chicago Industries. 1t is the 4
most serious situation since the
, threatened general railroad 4
, strike. Thousands will be job 4
, less unless relief comes immedi- 4
ately. Domestic stagnation is 4
increasingly pronounced. It Is 4
believed the only solution is urg-
ing President Wilson to arm
American merchantmen and
provide naval conveys. 4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
TROUSERS SLIP, HOW
CAN CAPTvES FLEE?
Latest German scheme Cuts Off Tris-
Oners' Buttons so GaIIuses Quit
Work.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-on the
theory that a prisoner with no gallus-
es can not run rapidly, Germans have
cut off all the buttons from prison.
ers clothes. according 10 confiden-
tial war department reports They
think a would-be fugitive would keep
himself busy trying to hold his clothes
on while he was escaping,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
Germany Makes Official An
nOunCement of Release of
u. S. Citizens Held on
YaHoWdaIe.
US. MAY YET SEND PROTEST
Wilson and Lansing feel Ger
many Has Clearly Violated
International Law and
Want u. S. on Record
Against Such Action

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16.-
Berlin officially announced
that American Yarrowdala
prisoners would be released.
Dispatches received here con-
tanned no details.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16

Elmer Crow. Alexander Gamey ami
John Graham have been appointed
appraisers OF the estate of Eliza Nc
Phai. deceased.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-16
Twelfth Cavalry Concentrates
on New Mexico Border;
Women and Children Flee.
SALAzAR PLANNING RAIDS

SAN ANTONIO. Feb. 16.--
Funston announced that sala-
} zar's threat to attack American
border towns would not affect
the redistribution of troops.
Funston is in constant cOmmu-
nication with General Sickel
who is commanding the New
Mexico district.