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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

Recognizing the LEADER $
value as a publicity medium the
Secretary of the Interior author
ICES us to announce the open
ing to entry on March 6 at 0
O'Clock a. m. of approximately
1900 acres in the second unit of
the West Extension of the Uma-
tilla. Or. reclamation project. "
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

The encouraging news that
Japan will aid the United States
in the event of war with Ger
many shows that the Admins
tration was not without method
in its successful efforts to put
the kibosh on anti-Japanese land
legislation in the Idaho and Orc
gon legislatures.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16
CHAUTAUQUA OFFICIAL HERE

Mr.. ]. joel pyehe. Superintcnd.
ent Circuit Equipment of the Eli
son.White Chautauqua System, Is
here us special representative OF
that company. Mr.. Dychc desires
10 assist in every way with WeSton's
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

Community Festival. and Is doing
his utmost in that respect. lie
wishes 70 meet as many people as
possible during the time he is here.
being certain that mutual interest
and earnest cooperation will insure
successful event.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

News reports from day to day
would seem to indicate that there
isn't much more likelihood OF
war between the United States
and Germany than there is of
death and taxes.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

Now that for more than u
year every visitor has been fully
advised that Weston once had
corner fire. We would suggest n
change of advertisement.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

Now that Mexico has come to
bat with a peace proposal to the
warning powers, we assume that
Satan will soon be twanging u
golden harp.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

Perchancc the good people
who are Fostering Wilson with
peace petitions would find in
China an harmonious habitat
since China never resists az.
grcsSion,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

The great war will be worth
all it costs if it only results in
an international peace league
whose combined military and
naval strength will be used only
as police power to enforce the
rulings of an international court.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

i.,.,,., sort sol, shnrs Zoe Zoe
Chlldrcu's shoes. ! to b.,,.,,'bee TO tLsa
ChIldrvn'a shoes, a. loS S,r TO VI ~
Misspa' shoes. g.. 10 II aSc TO ss'sn
MI...., .hoe. llis to- lSc.tg 40
IThc above inelndcs all the very
latest IN button and lace styles
Ladies' patent leather cloth or ma, Al.
Una ...... 50. ~. 2. gS.J. b0'3,p ~
l.adlrs Vici t.. ss.sa'S' W's' ''a'a' Q"
Ladics gun metal. button or lace, low
NJ h,vh heels .. ". ig.2, ,gs,3, 30
Soc our new line OF The new wash Nd
f,',o,s 50, pO-SG. ~
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

In the event of hostilites Ker-
mel Boyd will be found in the
van If 1t contains any Oregon
contraband.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

The Walla Walla valley would
be a lovely ncighbor if it would
only keep its internal fog at
home.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

Uncle Sam is wise in showing
sufficient respect for the ''Yank-
ees of the Orient" TO prefer
their friendship to their enmity.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

A mighty man is the Kaiser.
but events may show that in
virtually challenging the entire
world he is taking in too much
territory.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

We've never heard a Hop Sing.
but its capacity for discOrd IS ev-
identity limitlesz,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16
Shoes Shoes Shoes

Here IA an item that should be of vital interest TO oV
orv famythe most important article of your wearing
apparel Owing to our enormous buying power anu poy,
nr cash for all merchandise We are IN position " w
times TO protect our trade from the extreme advances W
shoe leather of which there Is so much TAX To-Day
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

Thirsty pessimists can see no
use for a bridge between two
dry states.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

One Salem mystery. at this
distance. is what has become of
the Sheldon resolution.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

I,oya' hutton aud lace uhooa. 50 10 II
~ nm. 81 9l.l ~ l,GQ. fps'29b
III, na .sl,iolGoi.os os2e5.s,lo
o., a6 si.Og..asa.ai,g,lp-aps
Boys harvest shoes i.gS-i,te'i,oe'i
Mems harvest shoea telh ~ sl,ps
NJ. ha,v,st shooa (mnlpl ,... ~ 90
Mem. harvest shoes II inch mulei N,ps
Mems work shoes. aiHea 50 10 u, light,
medium and heavy weight ts,ia to b.sb
Men's dress shocs. button or lace, nll
he latest atylca tspS 10 s6.@
seo our new Tan English with tho
white Neolin Sole srH H'a
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16

With a fire starting in his
attic Uncle Sam is getting ready
to insure his house.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-02-16
Notice
To Whom il May Concern

/ Our policy is to give Our
! Customers" the best that
can be had--Quality and
! Service.
Therefore we have Sc
cured the agency for the
famous Whitman Choco-
| lates and Confectionery,
There's an open hoX on
our candy counter today.
All legaIized customers
are hereby subpoenaed to
the O. X. Candy Shop TO
inspect and sample them
without obligation to buy.
lSignedl ODESSA KIRKPATRICK
IAttestI WHITMAN CANDY CO.
-$<%%S*$%$%$%%%%%%$$%S%$s'
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18
QUITE LARGE MEN(y
 FOR C0NCRES SSmEN

sentially fiscal. There is the eleven billion five hundred and thirty eight million bond bill. The bond bill is becoming less popular as public
 opinion veers to heavy present time taxation; the two billion five hund- red million revenue bill which the progressives want to increase to over three billion by the imposition of higher income tax and taxes upon excess profits; there is the seven billion urgency deficiency bill and in addition to these fnan- cial measures there are the trad
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

government in it's prosecution ot the war directly or indirectly.
 The labsrites claim that this is merely a subterfuge to destroy unionism altogether and will lead to trouble quite unexpected. They claim that if steps are taken to pro vide proper wages to meet the in- creased costs of the necessaries of life there will be'no labor troublrsi although they also intimate in this way the excess profit returns re- ported may not be so gigantic.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18
SWEDEN IS BETWEEN
 DEVIL AND DEEP SEA

7 WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. IT, Diplomatic experts point out the fact that Sweden's position is second only in difficulty to that of Holland and that he country is in a very serious condition owing to the in sufficient food stuffs on hand. Only recently socialist demonstra- tions took place demanding an ab- solute embargo on all expectations to any country especially in food.
 This has been impossible and the highly profitable trade with Ger
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

PARIS, Sept. 1L.-Says the even ing communique: After a lull of several months on the Woeuvre plain the Germans today suddenly launched a cannonade of the utmost violence upon the French positions. This was followed by a powerful infantry assault, the Germans plunging enormous masses of men into the French positions which they penetrated.
 The desperate hand to hand fighting left the Germans no time to consolidate their gains when
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18
GENERAL ALEXIEF HAS SUICIDED
GREAT STRIKES
 ON SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. IT, What is supposed to be. the begin ming of a general strike in the Golden Gate began today when 2S,000 iron trades workers went on strike including in their de mands for higher wages in all ship building plants, machine shops, foHndries etc.
 This strike is halting work OH one hundred and fifty million dollar worth of ship building contracts for the government and it is be- lieved that the administration will
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18
HELP WANTED" AT DREAM.

A Paramount play featuring clever Lois Meredith "Help Want ed'' will be presented at the Dream tonight. The story is about rretty young stenographer and the snares that are laid for her downfall. The cast is composed of al Paramount stars with Hobart Bosworih famous through "The Sea Wolf" as the old rascal. As usual with Paramount plays, this five act feature is per feet in every detail.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

many has been carried on.
 The government is so constituted that Eostilities are out of the ques- tion the masses being immoveably opposed to war at any price. It is believed that had the royalists con suited their own sympathies and affiliations they would long ago have joined their fortune to that of the Central Powers. In this however they are curbed by the pro-Ally and anti-war inclinations of Denmark and Norway with which
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

LONDON, Sept. 17.-Sir Douglas Haig reports that again on the Flanders front a lull has followed yesterdays offensive in the Fland- CTS sector.
 Along the entire British front raids upon the German lines beyond Arras were the only activities of importance.
 Artillery violence is continuing practically along the entire front without much stop. Air battles are becoming more frequent, the Ger
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. IT, It is announced that Congress will most certainly adjourn within the next three weeks.
 It is expected that within that time President Wilson will submit names for various federal posi- tions in the several departments now or about to become vacant. It was believed up to this that recess appointments would be made but with the return of the President this report is changed. The main legislative issues for action are es-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

the French drove forward coun- ter attack, The most severe hand to hand slaughter in ten months then began, the trenches literally dripping with blood and crowded with dead and wounded.
 This hand to hand combat took place without cessation for almost an hour when tic by bit the French forces began to exert too much pressure, finally driving the Gre mans from their gains along the ,utire front. The repulse Of the Germans revealed the extent of the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

ing with the enemy act, the Webb export bill, lcgalizing trusts or combinations for foreign trade, the soldiers and sailors insurance bill and the Chamberlain alien draft resolutions.
 It will be impossible to inject any emergency legislation into this monu if Congress is to adjourn upon schedule.
 Some workmen's draft legisla- is hinted at, but tho present Con- gross is not likely to tackle it.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18
SLAv CHIEF STAFF
 SHOOTS HIMSELF

: COPENHAGEN, Sept. 17.-Gen- 4eral Alexieff the Chief of Staff of the Russian republican army sui cided by shooting himself says a Petrograd dispatch just received.
 Alexieff had an interview with Premier Kerensky after which tie Russian leader killed himself.
 It was to AleXieff that KarnilCm surrendered and it is supposed that strong differences arose between the general and the Premier as to the disposition of the revoltipg gen. eral.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

SEATTLE, Sept. IT, Morning papers state that the Industrial Workers have voted to call off the lumber strike.
 These papers hostile to the I. w. w. say that the reason is because of the failure to gain any conces- sions.
 Nothing is given out by the h.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. IT, Samuel Gompers and President Will son have been conferring today over the labor troubles which are now taking place on the Pacific Coast, The conference today considered at length the strike of the iron trades in San Francisco.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18
BLOODY FIGHT EuDS
 IN DEFEAT GERMANS

slaughter the trenches being choked with dead and wounded along several miles of front. The acme of intensity was reached in the Agreement forest where the Germans had hoped to cut the French lines. This is the first &C., tive fighting for some time south of St. AIihiel.
 The French repulse of the Ger man thrust is declared to be com- plete and crushing.
 You'll see il first h the Worker.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

by the strikers or their sympatAiz- CTS. Three persons were injured seriously in these disturbances.
 The company and the police blame the striking iron trades for the severity of today's attack and it is claimed that the iron workers walk out is duo more to sympathy with the carmen than because Of their own grievances. The situa- ton is very tense and serious troub- les are said to be looked for.
 NnuII oct ii rioht in the Worker.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. IT, The National Council of Defense is considering the labor situation.
 Many employers are using the present strike as a pretext to urge the conscription of men. They point out the Interruption of the copper production, the troubles in the lumber industry and the various other industries connected with the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

Just received full line Rubber Boots, Pacs, Overshoes and Rubbers for Men, Women and Children at HOLTS.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18
BAIDlDoG Ckt ARRAS
 FRONT S0LE ACTIVITIES

man aircraft trying to mar the eff fective work of the British airmen engaged in the work Of range find ing and scouting. The German air men have been greatly reinforced in men and machines and their quite noticeable inferiority in this respect has been of late practically overcome by this reinforcement.
 LONDON, Sept. 17.-A lull has supervened on the Italian-Austrian front.
 Today the Italian king reviewed his troops in the Trentino sector been addressed to the Swedish gov ernment looking towards an en- lightenment of the French govern ment as to the Swedish version of the Argentina expose, both being neutral countries.
 BENEFIT FOR THE RED GROSS.
 Midnight Sun .RebeIIah, Lodge No. 5, will celebrate their Goth An niversary of the founding of the order in America by giving an en- tertainment and dance.
 All expenses to be paid out of the lodge funds. Gross proceeds to go to the Red Cross.
 Admission soc.
 Tickets may be purchased from the members.
 EAGLE LODGE ROOM.
 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

countries, Sweden is in open alli- anoe to preserve all Scandinavian neutrality.
 Norwegian and Danish papers are bitter in their criticism of Sweden s ill advised action in Argentina and America. While the hardly con cealed enmity to England is not ob- jected to very strongly, the policy of flouting America is regarded as not only unwise but ungrateful.
 I,,a
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

PETROGRAD, Sept. 17.-Tne dis agreement growing between the socialists and the national demo- crats over the alleged inclination of the latter to support what were the Karniloff demands is temporari- ly adjusted through the tact of the Workers and Soldiers Council.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17.-Thc street car situation is still the same The United Railways are fighting the men with gunmen, tank cars and strike breakers. Today there were no less than fourteen riot calls sent in and nine cars were wrecked
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

LONDON, Sept. 17.-The report that General AleXieff suicided is believed to be cable error ana that kerenof is the man who shot himself
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

take prompt action.
 In addition these strikers include many crafts which walked out in their entire membership. One hundred and twenty unions are in volved in this great strike.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

and decorated 8 number of his braves for valiant conduct ill the recent very heavy offensive.
 The Italians made most substan- tial gains in their recent drive.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18
G0knPERS C0nFERS WITH
 WILSON OVER STRIKES

dustrial Workers of the World on tho matter.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

LONDON, Sept. IT, All the alarm and excitement of the revo- lution of Karniloff against the Ker- ensky government did not deter the Russian prime minister from mar rying Russian actress to whom he had been engaged for some time. They were married on Friday last when the excitement was at it's height.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

Mining outfits dredge supplies, granite ware, CrGckery ware, stoves, heaters and ranges at H0LYS.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept IT, It is officially announced that the American Consular agency at Dun kirk, France, was recently destroyed by German shells on September '. This was the day of the German air raid.
 Advices tc Secretary Lansing this afternoon state that the ar chives of the consular agency are safe. There were ro lives lost in the shelling of the consulate.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

PARIS, Sept. 17.-Inquiries have
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-18

IouT see il first in tne Worker.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-26
"hUGHlE" AL WAYS
DOING THINGS

Chairman Ildgh II. William, aud
Rate Clerk h. +. Seggerson of the
New NeNlco corporation commissio
ha .u-t been IA Denver attending
Tho hearing before an examiner of the
III rr~tntc commerce commission IN
v'hlng the rates from Denver and
Z" her Colorado points IL New Mex
I'p, ,"Hrlhius Ia benefit the people
.cI This state. OF course. Recently
ncN atIcnlcd the hearing in Kansas
NY. which involved the question ni
minimum rates nn .rail produces,
particularly flour. from Kansas mill
to New Mexico de>tinnt .on>, a. which
time they introduced testimony
showing hiatt u higher minimum rate
applied 10 Deming on flour and which
provided for II greater mixture than
applied 1t points near Deminp on the
branch. such IL Mirage. Mutt. etc..
and in the final adjustment of the
situation II is sure that Dcming will
he lined up with the other point, -
that no disadvantage will be- felt by
our shippers,
lon have got To hand II 10
"Huehic' when II come, IL dong
things.
In TN connection We might say
that Gen. Supl {. II. Bristol ha~
n>, advised Chairman Williams that
the Santa Fc trains will stop between
Nnit aud Florida on FLAG. according
to request made by resident, of
that region some time ago. Mr. vii
hams has written Mr.. Bark stale.
the Graphic correspondent. To this
effect, and ii IS a matter of great
satisfaction to residents of that re
zion.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-26
SEC'Y M0FFeTT SOME MANAGER

The attention of our readers is d.
rected to the report of Secretary
Moffeti of the Mimbres Valley Farm
"r~ Association. You won't have ia
look around much to find it, for il
occupies the place of honor ON the
front page. You will note with much
interest that the net profits of the
association Tor year of 1916 amount
ed Ia s2640.s9. and that the bu,ine..
has increased from 1913 To 1916 in
a manner that will bring down n
world of praise upon the board of di-
rectors aud their most efficient seq
rotary. Secretary Moffett is sure
some manager.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-26

rru-r they will both surely rndraVor
ju land % "kuvn" H. with "kavo''
will come the green Goods aud glory
Freddie Is lravin. no stone un-
turned. Tie has workin. with HIM
Clarence kid" RIOS. the rolored
mlddlcwcighl nf Clifton. hrilona. aud
from his daily work and past record
Freddie demonstrates the ia" EN-.
phatlralIN thar he ha- the sleeping
wnllop."
And >rN. Anderson - in some
shape now and m,lliua like Mchi-
gan 'piccc-rultcr" LA hes ont cedar
posts. to be- IA the hest of condition.
Look, like he expects To- have Il real
battle on hi hands.
Manager Porter j. looking every
day for bud" Anderson. Freddie,
brother, q boxer of national fame,
who will he his chief second.
II - safe To- say many ncming fans
will see the match and they all expect
t" sec Freddie retain the Champion
-hip.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-26
WAVE OF MORALITY SWEEP.
ING THIS PART OF COUNTRY

There is "A wave of morality sweep
lng over this section Of the country,
or it might properly be called twn
waves, one High Sheriff ". C. Simp-
son. and the other District Attorney
j. :. Naueht.
In another story We speak of II
Columbus raid ON a gambling Joint
and Lee Coldwell has just pulled off
another little episode down there that
has been turned to pretty good ac-
count by the sheriff and district at
iorney. Lee captured about twenty
five decks of cards, and u larger
number of poker chips, and the pos
session of four civilians. and one
soldier whom they turned over to the
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-26

that Mrs.. Edna Colie, known also as
Mrs. Edna Dixon. of Perth tmboy.
y. D.. has deserted her husband and
three children, and was last seen in
The vicinity of Demine. The
draphic's informant sent a photo
eraph of the young woman. and we
are informed that she has been in
this vicinity for some time, although
II" one seems To know where she is al
Tins present writing.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-26

military authorities. Judoc Peach
hmm" the civilians who plead guilty
70 and costs, ANA those who plead
not guilty 80 and costs. with Sis
pended sentences IN order that they
might qult the vicinity. The gambler
himself they bound over To- the grand
Jury. II doesn't matter about their
namc>. H. their friends back home
perhaps would not recognize them if
they were called.
We are not 80 sure I'm, Lee Cold
we'll will have To- be- figured in ON that
way" business, A. he sure j. making
the buN- at Columbus walk the
straight aud narrow.
Another wave that /, assuming the
proportions of mountain swell i,
Judge Colin Neblcit, who came down
Wednesday evening and had u little
Session with the district attorney and
-hcrlli, and IN the course of the ,y.
rhlne gnl every man who wa. bound
over 10 the grand Jury except one.
To- plead guilty aud take their medi-
cine. There were five IA the bunch
thus disposed of: Burt y. Johnson.
alias Jack Washington. who forced
school warrants IN the Waterloo dis
lrlct. "oi two Ia four wears. Fnreer
Williams drew eighteen mon,h, to
three years. Roger. the gambler. an
recount of hclnp tubcrcnlar, was
let of with q $3.50 fine and sixty
days IN Hotel de Simpson The las,
gambler captured al Columhu, told
the square story about the soldier
owning the Joint, and GOT off with n
30 fine. \ colored man was let off
m suspended sentence for discharo.
ins firearms ia Columbus.
johnson and Williams were taken
To Santa Fc last evening by Deputy
lircrn.
There seems I" he Il l1-centimeicr
gun irv"lrd on the Column. evil
doer~ VII" are getting out of range A.
fast a- possible.
District Attorney Nauehi wa, in
INr"ne Yesterday, will be- at DIVER
today and ~ the 80" mine tomor.
raw. lie drove down To lIachita TIN,
week and bound over eight for the
"rani counly grand jury on charges
OF cattle lhicvine and other crime.