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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26
H. A. BRANDON TO
LEAD ENGINEER
CORPS OF O.. G.

IA a. Brandon, former O.-W X. &
X. engineer who built the Pilot ROCK
branen line and did much other inn
portant construction work in TINS
section some years ago, has been
maoe major of the battalion of ore
gon engineers.
The following story from the Jour-
nal will interest local friends vi Ma
jor and Mrs. Brandon:
Herbert A. Brandon, reckoned one
of the best engineers on the Pacillc
coast. today accepted the commanu
of the battalion OF engineers recenuS
organized by the oregon Nauonai
Guard Major Brandon took up his
command at once and is occupying
headquarters at the armory.
When his appointment was an
nouuced. Brandon ended a long fight
to be of service to his country.
An Englishman by birth and a
veteran of 10 years engineering eA-
perience with the British army in IN
dia. later with the American army in
the Philippines, Brandon had been
repeatedly turned down by the war
department because he was 1e"
months over the age limit.
In perfect health and bound ne
was going to help he turned his at
tention to the Oregon National Guard,
where he was given the highest office
possible by Governor Withycombe
and Adjutant General White.
Brandon has been consulting engi-
neer for three years with headquar-
ters here. Before that time he built
the Deschutes line and also the Occur
d. 'Alene. extension for the O.-W. r.
& \. Co He had also done consid-
erable other construction work.
The oregon National Guard is es-
pecially fortunate in getting such a
man to lead its engineer battalion,
declared Adjutant General White to-
day. I'VE went over the field care
fully and could find no man whose
training, character and willingness TO
be of service even approached Major
Brandon's. He took command at
once. asking only a few hours to wind
up his personal affairs which. as he
said. he had been preparing for ser
vice since the United States first en-
tered the war"
Mrs. Brandon and their two sons
will remain in Portland until the war
is over, the Brandon home being a,
5O2 East Twenty-third street north.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26
FEW MINOR errors
IN DRAFT LISTS

Because Of q few minor mistakes
made last week in telegraphing the
draft numbers from Washington
throughout the country, several Una
tilIa county men. subject to the draft
were not included in the unofficial
list as published Immediately follow
ing the drawing
In the adjustments which have
been made it is found that NO. $50 in
the drawing is lottery No. 2595 in
stead of 35s5, as originally publish
ed: lottery No. 2Oss is 1879. instead
of ITO; lottery No 1890 is 1143 i'm
stead of 1O43; lottery No. 3512 is $40,
instead of 5O7; lottery No. 1921 is o.
812 instead Of 2O12; lottery No. 9572
is 53S. instead of 5O38.
These errors have been corrected
on the East Oregonian's unofficial
Umatilla county as there are no lot
Umatilla county as there are not lot
terry numbers above 240O in this
county. No. 1879 is valentine Treat.
care Hotel Pendfeton. whose number
was drawn instead of 1170 which is
Wade Privett, PendletOn. No. 1143 is
Percy C. Culbertson of Pendleton in
stead of 1043. George w Hooker
Pendleton. No. $40 is Herbert O..
Parker of Athena instead of No. 507.
MiIiard c. McLennan of Athena The
number of Dale Hinkle of Hermiston.
2O12. appeared on the first list but it
should have been 2sI2 and there is
no such number in this county, Jess
White of Athena bears the number
53s which appears on the revised
list instead of 503S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26
GREEK AUTHORITY RESTORED
Allies Abandon control of Govern
ment, Athea Reports.

WASHINGTON. July 26.-The al
lied control OF Greece's internal si.-
uation has been formally abandoned.
according to an Athens cable to the
Greek legation here today. While de-
tails are lacking it is assumed this
means the withdrawal of the allied
supervision of snch governmental ac-
tivities as railroads. telegraphs and
postoffice and restoration of the SOW
ereignty OF the Greek government.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26
STATE PRESS COMMENTS
ON RECENT CONVENTION
EDITORS ENTERTAINED IN ROY
Al. FASHION.

Last Friday, saturday and sunday.
Pendleton entertained the oregon
State Editorial association and did it
in the usual generous and whole 10
hearted Pendleton way. The hospi-
talitv extended would have done
credit to any city in the land, for no
city could have extended more kindly
or generous care and attention.
During the three days. everything
that carefully prepared program
could obtain, was provided for Pen
dIeton guests. To cap the climax. a
special train was chartered for trir
to beautiful wallowa Lake Here a
most delightful day was spent ar the
lake. at WaUowa Fails and in the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26
ArRMF.N SILENCE GERMAN GUNS
Canadians Masters of Sky, says Il
French Report

CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, July 26.-The firing OF
German shells Weighing nearly three
quarters of ton that were dropping
20 miles back of our front was quick
ly silenced Sunday by bombs dropped
by Canadian aviatcrs who discovered
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26
LAND BANK TROUBLE OVER.
Persons involved in Alleged Dissen-
sion Exonerated.

BERKELEY. Cal July 26.-Per-
sons involved in alleged internal dis
sension in the federal land bank OF
Berkeley. which resulted in the re-
cent resignation of two directors,
were exonerated in statement issued
by Judge Charles E. LobdelI of wash
ington. d. c., after the conclusion of
an investigation by him into the af-
fairs OF the bank.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26

delivery of lumber for the national
army cantonments. the defense coun-
ellis lumber committee today an
nounced that 160.0O0,0O0 feet or SO
per cent Of the total required for the
1s cantonments already had been
shipped
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26

the monster guns position after an
air raid over the enemy's lines.
Canadian aviators have attained
mastery of the air. the statement
says.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26

Now is the time to buy a bottle of
this remedy so as to be prepared in
case that any one of your family
should have an attack of collie or di-
arrhoea during the summer months,
1t is worth a hundred times its cost.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26

Don't talk too much: a stiff lower
Jaw is as useful as a stiff upper lip.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-26
NO DELAY IN LUMBER SHIPPING

WASHINGTON. July 26.-To dis
pose of reports of serious delays in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
MARGUERITE CLARK
PICTURE PIlEASES TO-DAY.

To write an adverse criticism OF a
Marguerite Clark picture would be
10 incur the i'll will Of this clever
stars thousands OF admirers and
rightly so. The Paramount com
pany have never offered Miss Clark
in a really bad picture. and today's
subject, The Fortunes OF Fifi", is
one Of the best Of her screen career.
The story is OF the gayer days OF
France under Napoleon. Miss Clark
is delightful as the extravagant'
wilful. innocent and yet wise little
actress. The settings are of the old
en- days and the costumes evidently
correct for that period. Every fas-
cinating mood Of the piquant star
is cleverly brought out and there are
bits of light comedy that fairly ra-
late her good nature William
Sorelle is splendid as her guardian
and the entire cast lends good sup
port. II is a bright and cheerful
picture for a rainy day.
Tuesday Blanche Sweet in a
southern story, Those without Sin"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
AT THE ORPHEUM.

without a doubt the patrons of
the Orpheum witnessed the best
musical show yet presented this sea-
son Sunday. He's In Again." fea-
turing Knute Erickson. is a show
that carries a fairly good plot a lot
of pretty girls, costumes that are
clean and new, and away from the
usual highly abbreviated kind
which. as a rule, are often seen in
such shows.
Knute Erickson as Daily Dan is a
comedian who amuses his audience
with rapid-fire talk and eccentric
actions. His support is made up of
a group of good singers and dancers
and adds much 10 the success of the
production.
The play is opened by the rush
ing response of a girl bell hop to a
call bell. and as she hurries throug 4
the audience she calls out what is
about to take place. The plot, sim
lar TO many others. deals with the
approaching marriage of a wealthy
Young lady to a baron, whom she
has never met. Her true love takes
the matter in hand, and through his
clever way brings happiness to all.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
SCHOOLBOYS BUY
THEIR OWN RIFLES
RidgevilIc Lads Are Livest Bunch
Muncie Recruiting Officers
Ever Saw, He Says.
NeNs-TImes speciaI service:

News Times Special Service:
MUNCIE. Ind. April p. - The
Hveliest bunch of young soldiers or
near soldiers I ever had anything to
do with and the most patriotic town
7 was ever in" is the way Sergt. Jo-
seph Finney of the Muncie recruit
ing station. spoke of the military
company of high school boys in
Ridgeville. after returning from Civ
ing the lads a drill of two hours at
their request. The boys already
show the effect of good training, -
said Sergt. Finney. There are 40
of them i'm the squad. although
RidgeviIIe is a small town. con
ferred with the school board and
found il will give the boys credits
in their school work for the military
training they do. Each has a rifle
that he has bought with his own
money. The whole town seems
alive with enthusiasm over military
affairs. a large crowd watched the
lads al drill and cheered them The
boys are taking the regular army
drill and / shall return there again
next Thursday 20 give them further
instructions in the manual OF arms.
They are drilling daily"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
GETS DIAMONDS WHILE
PARTY Is IN PROGRESS
Gems Worth $4,000 Disappear at
Home of Charles VI. Franklin
i'm Lafayette.
News-Times SneciaI Service:

News lines special NtTNlft
LAFAYETTE, Ind, April 2.-The
police department is puzzled over a
5000 diamond robbery that occurred
Sunday night ar the home of DR..
and Mrs Charles NJ. Franklin of this
city The Franklins were entertain
ing in cOmmemOration of the sink
ing of the steamship ChiyO Maru,
which struck a rock and sank in the
Pacific ocean 20 miles from Hong
Kong on March p, 1914. DR.. and
Mrs. Franklin were passengers on
the ship, as were Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel T. Murdoch and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Rauh of Indianapolis. who
were their guests. While the guests
were dining a thief entered the bed
chamber OF Mrs. Franklin AMI stole
number of family heirlOoTls, in
Guiding a $4,000 diamond necklace.
and a $1,000 diamond and sapphire
ring. besides "A number of other val
liable articles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
TMEATERS
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

There are numerous exciting
scenes in The Darling OF Paris"
the picture in which Theda Bara is
appearing at the Auditorium today.
There is one particularly impressive
scene where Esmeralda and others
are being taught the art Of picking
pockets. The instructors are what
would be known in Paris today as
the Apaches. The gypsy girl, played
by Miss Bara, is we'll instructed in
the elementary stakes OF crime. but
her nature revolts when she is i'm a
position TO act for herself Cabarets
and cabaret dancers are compare
lively new on the western side of
the Atlantic They were imported
70 this country from France. There
is a cabaret dancer shown in this
picture. These dancers were COM
mon in Paris as early as the thir-
teenth century. Then they seemed
To have ceased for a few hundred
years and were revived in the
French metropolis within the past
fifteen or twenty years. II was less
than ten years ago that the first one
in this country was established in
New York. Tomorrow brings a re-
turn Of that sensational production,
shown here couple weeks ago,
The Masque of Life" introducing
Pete Montebello, the chimpanzee
star. The picture is startling i'm the
extreme and has caused a great deal
of comment. It's romantic. exciting,
spectacular and full of heart throbs,
laughs and tears.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
EDITOR TO DRILL
Charlottesville scribe Resigns to
Work For Uncle sam.

News Times Special Service:
AWFORDSNILLE. Ind, April
George S. Harvey for the last
three years editor of the Crawfords-
vile Review. has resigned his posi-
ton. He will be succeeded by j. F.
warfel. formerly editor OF the
Leader. at I.adoEa. Montgomery
county Harvey has been engaged
to give military drill TO the 200 Wa
bash college students who have sign
ed mp for military instruction and
drill AT the college. with the end i'm
view of enlisting when the call
comes for volunteers. Harvey was
formerly captain of the Crawfords-
willie company Of the Indiana ma
tional guard Tie Is a Spanish
American war veteran and also a
Wabash college graduate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02

NEWCASTLE ALIEN HELD
PENDING INVESTIGATION
Alleged Co Have Made UnneutraI
AsscrtiOns-Agcnts Sent To
Make Probe.
News-TImes speclal serrice:


INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April o.
George y. Murdoch. who has charge
Of federal agents engaged in investi-
eating aliens in Indiana because of
their anti-American on unneutral
assertions. has received word from
Newcastle that a man named Metz
dorf was being held by authorities
there.
The detention Of the man followed
his alleged declaration that he would
blow mp the Maxwell factory if it
we're making war munitions after
the United States had declared war
on Germany. Metzdorf, il was re-
ported. recently left a German sail
ing vessel at BelIingham, Wash.
Since being in Newcastle he had
been employed in the Maxwell fac
tory. Following the report OF Metz
DORIS detention, Mr.. Murdoch sent
j. l.. Timoney. an agent, to New
castle 10 investigate.
Many confidential complaints re-
garding various persons in all parts
of the state have been reported to
the agents. who have been busy for
many weeks. obtaining a list of
aliens regarded as disloyal. All re-
ports regarding neutrality or anti
American assertions have been in
vestigated by the agents here as
has been done elsewhere throughout
the country A list Of persons re-
garded as dislOyal is being compiled
i'm Washington.
Various 10. citizens constantly
make reports TO Murdocks Office,
3O5 Federal building. In case of
actual hostilities between this cOun-
try and Germany. it is believed the
work Of the agents would be of
great importance in providing a
cataIog of the sentiments of alien
residents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
SEEKS WAY TO SAVE
JOBS FOR INSPECTORS
Gov. Goodrich May Dig Up
Old Law to Find Jobs
for Workers.

News-Tlmes Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. April - After
the Indiana oil inspection situation
had been the subject OF bitter 1egis-
lative fights and after the entire sys-
tenn apparently had been wiped out
by a restraining order i'm the fed
eral court IL was learned here to-
day that the republican state adj
ADMINISTRATION had begun negotiations.
looking toward a solution Of tho
situation. whereunder the 81 in
spectors. recently appointed by the
republican state committee and
state officials. would keep their jobs
They might invoke an old law on
the subject Developments in the
situation are looked for within the
next few days Carl III. Mote Of In
dianapOlis, recently was appointed
state oil Inspector TO succeed john
o. Behymer of Upton.
The utmost interest is apparent
here among democratic leaders over
the situation I'm their party. regard
ing the state embarrassing. There
IS no apparent attempt 20 swing
party 70 succeed Bernard Korbly,
and vet the democrats throughout
the entire state are taking common
counsel" ON the problem almost
daily. Korbly II is known. Will re-
sign soon I'm fact some believed he
would nave resigned at the meet
ing OF democrats here last week, If
the situation bad been 10 his liking
Several candidates are being talk
ed OF Yet they scarcely can be
called candidates for there is no
open fight for or AGAINST any of
them The two leaders i'm the race
right now probably are sens Walter
Chambers Of Newcastle and James
r. Fleming Of Portland. Neither is
said 10 be extremely anxious for the
place. although some of Fleming
friends are urging him 20 seek the
honor.
Charles Sallee. secretary OF the
state committee. also is being men
toned for the place. but says be
does not want IT, Ii is understood
that Thomas Taggart, who has been
Sallee's friend for many years, is
averse to Sallee's taking the place.
It is probable the situation vii. be
settled within the next few weeks.
Apparently a selection will be made
with little or no friction resulting,
n situation. which has not been
eoualed for many years i'm the dem
ocrauc party in Indiana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
FIELDS BASEBALL TRAvEsTY

In the Battle of the Bats,-Our
National Pastime, or Chasing Villa. -
the baseball burlesque which is the
finale Of the AL G.. Field greater
MINISTRIES performance this season.
the dean of minstrelsy hac reated a
laughter 'provoker that is a sure fire
The theme is thoroughly Ameri-
can and hence one which everybody
in the audience appreciates to the
utmost. Then again, il gives a
chance TO bring in the Mexican sit
uation and other topical matters for
travesty. Above all, il gives an OPP
portunity 10 provide all star parts
for the galaxy of distinguished COM
edians. Some of the most side split
ting moments in modern stage fun
are developed during the action of
the skit
The game is one between the Tar
Babies" and THE Villa Bandits. &"
These two teams claim as members
all the big ones CT the major
leagues. such as Matty, Iris Speak
er. Ty Cobb, and so on. In the
audience are such notables. under
travesty names. as w. J. Bryan
Pres't Wilson, Carranza's cousin,
and the like.
OF course there is an umpire
With such an international crowd on
the bleachers, some big information
al arguments arise. In fact. so many
of these develop that the game is
never finished. although the umpire
IS.
The AL c. Field great minstrels
will be at the Oliver theater Satur-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
300 MEN FOR NAVY
IS INDIANA'S SHARE
This Number Expected to be
Supplied by April 20-0r-
derS at Indianapolis.

News Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April q
The United States government ex-
poets Indiana to supply 500 men be-
fore April 20 for service on the hghs-
ing line of the navy.
This number is Indiana's allotted
quota OF approximately 10000 men
which have been called for by the
navy department to meet the event
ualities which may arise from the
international crisis which confronts
the country.
Instructions TO this effect were re-
ceived at the Indianapolis naval re-
cTuiting station in the federal build
ing today in a telegram from Rear
Admiral L. G. Palmer, chief of the
bureau of navigation, whose head
quarters are in Washington, d. c.
Recruiting Officer Gets Word.
The orders were sent to Lieut..
Commander +. f. Clement, the Off
Ger in charge Of the local enlistment
station. who has direction of the ie-
cruiting program throughout the
state.
The statement from the depart
ment of what is TO be expected of
Indiana during the next three weeks,
stimulated the officers at the station
10 the greatest effort. 1t was the first
intimation that has been received
from the navy officials Of the num-
Der of men this district is 10 provide
for navy service.
Steps 10 inspire a greater spirit
Of patriotism in the state campaign
were Immediately taken by Lieut..
Clement and the officers under him.
Orders from Rear Admiral.
The Geographic orders from Rear
Admiral Palmer were as follows:
Thirty-eight thousand five hun
dred additional men are needed i'm
mediately 20 fill the navy's emer-
gency complement. Considering the
population of your district, its diver
sified Industries and its national inn
pOrtaHce, L have assigned your sta
ton a quota of 500 men. to be re-
cruited by April 20. From your esti-
mate of the people and their keen
interest i'm the national defense, l
can surely count on this number.
1 believe your district is alive TO
the urgent need for more men. and
now is the time TO show in a prac-
teal manner that the people of your
district want a powerful navy.
Armed guard, composed of only
naval officers and American blue
jackets. are assigned TO every Amer
lean ship that sails for the war zone.
and in any emergency American
bluejackets will bear the brunt of
the fighting.
The immediate need is for blue
jackets and until the navys quota
is filed you Will spare no effort TO
get recruits as it is Of first and most
instant importance. After the navy's
complement is filled you will con-
tinue to work in assisting marine
corps and army 10 recruit. Although
a spirit of patriotism will be the
guiding motive in actuating young
men TO enlist, do not fail 10 inform
all applicants of the material bene-
fits the navy offers in way Of pay,
advancement and vocational train
ing.
Enlist service of all patriotic
Americans in this vitality important
work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
REFUSES
TO QUIT COMMAND
Demands Investigation OF His Case
BY Efficiency Board of Senior
Officers.
Snecial Service:

News Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April p
Col Leslie r.. Naftzger. command
ine the First infantry. Indiana ma
uonal guard. announced that he had
refused 20 resign his command at
the request OF Harry r. smith. adj
iutant general and had demanded
that an efficiency board OF senior
officers OF the guard be appointed
20 investigate his case. Col Aubrey
l. Kuhlman OF Auburn. command
ing the Third infantry. were asked
for their designations by Gen.
Smith. The adiutant general has
received some Of the designations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
AGED MAN DIES.

Associated Press Service:
FORT WAYNE. Ind, April .
John LeiniEgee. 81 years old, said
to be the oldest man i'm Kosciusko
county, died Sunday near Warsaw.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
SPECIAL REPORT
Of
The National Board of Review OF Motion
Pictures
30 FIFTH AVENUE
20 FIFTH AVENUE
Now York Cifv

New York City
To William Fox Film Corporation.
Gentlemen:
We wish to advise you that the majority
reviewed by The National Board of Review on
January 3, 1916, was as follows:
Entertainment value, Excellent. Educational
value, Good.
Artistic value: Dramatic interest of story, Sus-
tanned. Conference of narrative Good. Act
ing Excellent. Photography Good. Techni-
cal handling, Well Managed COstuming Cif
period production), Effective. Atmospheric
quality of scenic setting, Convincing. Histor-
zeal value (if period prOduction), Good.
Moral effect Good.
General Comment: In the opinion of those pres
ent this was an unusually interesting and dra-
matte picture. conveying in vivid way the
atmosphere of the period and the role i'm
which Miss BaTa appeared, afforded excel
lent opportunity for her versatility
NOTE:
Entertainment Value-This term applies to all
that which is entertaining or interest holding.
Educational Value.-This term applies 10 pic
lures that are instructive in science industry,
travel, and the presentation and inteFpreta-
ton of great classics, that illustrative
of customs of people and ways of living of diff
ferent classes of society past and present.
Moral Effect.-This applies to the moral effect
of the picture either conscou or uncon-
sciously produced
Artistic VaUe-This term is interpreted broad
" to include the acting, the drama itself the
stage settings artistic outdoor scenes and
scenery the appropriateness of the production
to the story treated, the cOstuming, and the
absence of homogeneous elements
The National Board of Review of Motion
Pictures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-02
REMOVAL NOTICE.

South Bend Building and Loan
Association has removed its office
from 1913 z. Jefferson blvd. to 12i
:. Main st. Adv.