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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-16
CHAPTER XIV

A WOMAN WITH A ilSSION
WITHIN few houru after o'Reiily's
w return to New York he telephoned to
Felipe Aivarado. explaining briefly the
disastrous failure of his Cuban trip.
II feared as much" the doctor told
him. You were lucky to escape with
your life"
well. I'm going back"
"of course; but have you made any
plans7"
mot yet. ] dare say I'll have 10 join
some nlibusterins outnt. Won't you IN.
tsrcede for me with the Junts? They're
constantly sending psrties."
"Um-m! not quite so often ~ that
Alvarado was silent for . moment; the
he said: "Dine with me tonight and wp1l
talk II over. I'm eager for news of IN
brothers and--there IL some one I Mn.
you to meet. She y interested n 1
cause" "a n. q f
".Ghs's = wor>>a1% s. e
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ragged, too, and she shivered misersbly
through the long. chill nights. Rosa could
measure the change IN her appearance
only by studying her reflection from the
surface OF the spring where she drew
water, hut she could see that she had
become very thin. and she judged that
the color had entirely gone from her
cheeks II saddened her for OReilly's
sake.
Time came when Asensio spoke OF
giving up the struggle and going In.
They were gradually starving. he said,
and Rosa was III; the risk Of discovery
was ever present. 1t was better to 70
while they had the strength than slowly
but surely to perish here.
No one had told Assnsio that the Gov.
ernment was leaving It's prisoners to shift
for themselves, supplying them with not
pound Of food nor square ZACH OF
shelter.
Evangellna at first demurred to this
idea. declaring that Rosa would never be
allowed TO reach the city. since the roads
were patroled by lawless bands Of troops.
Nevertheless her husband continued TO
iNocd toON HO part III tU0
discussion. for it did not greatly matter
to her whether she stayed or went.
Misery bred desperation at last; Evan.
gelina's courage failed her. and she al
lowed herself to be won over. She began
her preparations by Disgusting Rosa
Gathering herbs and berries, she made Q
stain with which she colored the girls
face and body than she seved a b,,udla
of leaves into the back OF Rosa's waist
30 that when the latter stopped her shoul.
ders and walked with a stick her appear.
ance OF deformity was complete.
On the night before their departure
Rosa Varona prayed long and earnestly.
asking little for herself but much for
the two black people who had suffered
so much for her. She prayed also that
o'Reilly would come before Il was too
late.
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By REX BEACH

III Of
- during the revolt
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ut English influence had been dominant Russia the past
he ca o
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rhe Princess RadzilUiU Sees Russia, Great
Britain and France Striking a Common,
United BloD in the Interests of Civilization
She Admits the Truth of Accusations Di.
rected Against Her by Her Russian Critics
That She Is Pro-British, but Insists 1t Is for
Her COuntrys Good
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Rnsputin Paid With His Life the Attenpt on His
Part and BY His Associates to make Russin,s
Allies, Especially England, Unpopular win
the Russian Nation-H Is TouUard Grent
Britain That Russia Must Look for Her
Salvation, the Princess Says
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The Autobiography
of q Pennsylvania
by
Samuel w. Pennypacker
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doing she would not abase herself she would only prove
she great enough admire greatness others
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20

Apparently in an effort to hold up
another British drive in Flanders, the
Germans launched two heavy infan-
try attacks. one a. against Haigs
position east OF Ypres. and the other
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
HELIX CHURCH HAS
SPECIAL MEETINGS
WILL BE CONDUCTED by Il
GRANT HAAINT AND REV.
FLOYD ROSS.
Mrs. ID. Kendall Buys Residence
Property OF John. Peterson; Other
News and Social Notes of Interest.
(East oregonian speeIal.l

4 HELIX, Oct. se.-S,peclaI meet
/ ings will begin at the Christian
church the last Sunday in October.
conducted by Rev. F. Grant Hamm
Z assisted by Rev. Floyd Ross, resident
pastor of Milton.
K Mrs. d. Kendall has bought the
residence property of John Peterson,
situated in block 8. corner Vesper
and Solar streets
1 Joe Kerley bought of r. Raymond
lot in block ?. corner Solar and
I Vesper streets. and will begin build
I ing modern bungalow in few days.
I Joe Bagwell has repaired and inn
proved his residence property south
OF town and rented it to Walter Boo
/ her, who has position at the mill
Commercial Hotel has so regular
boarders
Myers both of Helix, were married in
Boise, october IA. They will return
home on the 22nd
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry e. Rose re-
turned Wednesday from Lewiston.
/ Idaho.
I Ladies' Of Maccabees at their meet
4 ing Wednesday complimented Mrs.
H. H. Hicks, one of their members
1 with a linen shower. Refreshments
We're served during the social hour
4 Mrs. Ralph McEwan of Hinsdale
I Station was in town Tuesday and
4 presented several friends with bou-
quets of fine home grown dahlias.
\ VIM. Albee and Bert Morrison. are
\ taking lessons on violin and cornet
respectively. at Pendleton Saturdays
/ Captain LYMAN Griswold. training
4 ct the E. o. T. C. at Fit. LeavenswOrth
Kansas. has been recommended for
immediate service in a highway regi-
ment
4 Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Prendergast Wis
tied new grandaughter at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Davidson at
Weston Tuesday.
Mrs. Margaret Williams of Seattle
's visiting her daughter Mrs. Ivar
Mckee north of town.
George Piper left Thursday TO.
Rexburg. Idaho. long looking.
Miss Edith Wilson of Pendleton,
while visiting in Vansycle Wednesday
sprained an ankle. necessitating sur
9ical care. She returned home Thurs
dav.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Lester L. Sprague left
Wednesday for their home in Port.
land
Mrs. Roy Mccoy left Tuesday to
visit her children. Roy and Irma Tes-
enc. at Mason City Iowa.
4 Mrs, B. F. Sheffield has returned
to her home at Blair. Nebraska.
i H. C. Curtis and family of Midvale
Idaho, are visiting relatives and
friends here.
\ The w. C. T. U. held an extra meet
ing at the home of Mrs. j. s. Norveh
Tuesday for the purpose of MAKING
4 many-tailed bandages. One hundred
sixty-two have been made and sem
I 70 Red Cross HEADQUARTERS recently.
The Christian Ladies Aid postpon-
ed their regular meeting Thursday to
J DO Red Cross work.
Mrs. Victor Mason visited Miss
! Alta Spaulding Wednesday at st. An-
thongs hospital Miss Spaulding is
/ suffering from nervous breakdown
I from over work. She is a former He
I TX teacher.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
CREEK FROM cHIcAGo GUARDS
DOOR OF PREMIER VENIZELOS
One OF Large Number of COuntrymen
Who Went Home From L. S.
for Balkan War.

ATHENS. Oct. 2O-There is a man
with a withered arm standing on
rguard at the door of Premier Veni-
zelos. head of the Greek government.
AS Venizelos is partial toward Cretans
it was thought this man was from
Crete. But when inquiry was made,
he replied.
NO, not from Crete. but from Chi
cago, ILL.,"
He explained that he was one of the
great number of Greeks who left Am
erica when the last Balkan war be-
gan. OF the 800, 900 men Greece put
in the field at the time. some $1,000
came from America, thus forming
about one-fifth of the whole Greek
army.
II went through all that Balkan
fighting" said the guard. "A large
share of the men from America were
killed, wounded or sick. but l escaped
until the very last day, when ball
in the shoulder ended the use of this
ARM
Most of the men from America who
survived the Balkan wars, he said, re-
mained in Greece, for they had earned
enough money on the other side Of the
ocean to permit them to live here in
comfort.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
GOVERNOR TO ATTEND
HOG and DAIRY SHOW
tEast oregonian sneeIAl.l J

HERMISTON, Oct. 20.-Much
preparation is being made for the
annual Dairy & Hog Show which is
to be held here Friday and Saturday
OF next week. Manager. Stillings re-
ports that the Association has been
able to secure Mr.. E. f. Faville. ed
itor of the Western Farmer, of Spo-
kane and Portland, for an address on
Saturday evening. Mr.. Favillel is
well known all over the United States,
being a National corn Judge and for
eight years editor of Successful
Farmer of Des Moines, Iowa, one
of the best well known farm journals
published in this country. Governor
Withycombe will be here too and Is
scheduled for an address on the same
evening.
Another feature of the show will be
the Patriotic street parade. which will
be led by Civil War and Spanish War
veterans, followed by the school ohil-
dren. The Hermiston band will fur
nish music for the two days of the
show.
Much fine stock will be on exhibit
this year. and the coming show prom
ises to be the biggest and best ever
given by the Dairy and Hog Assoeia-
tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
ABoLsHEs NEUTRALITY RULE
Uruguay VIII Not Enforce Them on
Entente Allies.

MONTEVIEDo Uruguay, oct. 90.
a presidential decree issued today
sets forth that the rules of neutrality
will not be applied to the governments
of the entente allies.
Uruguay recently severed relations
with Germany.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
BEEF STOCKS GROW
80 PER CENT IN YEAR
But Frozen Supply of Lamb
and Mutton Decrease
Pork Decreases Too.

WASHINGTON, oct, 2O-Eight,
per cent more frozen beef was ii
stock on Oct. l than year ago. Re
ports from 29S storages to the Bureau
of Markets, made public tonight
showed holdings of 37,s06,56 pounds
Stocks of cured beef amounted tc
22,644.569 pounds on the same date
An increase of AGA per cent, while 2
decrease of 4.6 per cent in the amount
of lamb and mutton in storage was
shown, the stock totalling 3,221,23f
pounds. Small decreases also were
reported for dry salt and picked
pork and lard, but frozen pork in
creased 12 per cent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20

Conunsel for the defense immedi-
ately filed a motion for a new trial,
which will be acted on in November.
Aside from slight quivering of his
chin. the youthful defendant accept
ed the verdict in the same calm man
ner he has shown throughout the
trial.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Holland Keet, par
ents of the kidnapped infant, were in
the courtroom when the verdict was
rendered as were the parents and sis
ter of Persol.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
REGARDING CHRISTMAS
PHOTOS

wish at this time to remind
those who are contemplating hav-
ing their picture made to give as an
Xmas token that the time is draw
ing nearer each day. 1t would be
well to have the work done now
while the weather is fine and days
long. Remember your portrait is
the only exclusive gift you can
make, as your friends can buy any
thing you can give them except
your photograph,
Call up the Wheeler Studio and
make an appointment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
CANADA SENDS COMMISSIONER
J. ID. Hazen to Represent RcOrgan-
! lied Government.

OTTAWA, oct. 2O.-The reorganiz-
ed government Of Canada it became
known today, will be directly repre-
sented at Washington by a commits
'sioner. instead of conducting it's af-
fairs with the United States through
the British embassy.
j. d. Hazen, former Canadian COM
missioner of naval service, marine and
fisheries, has been chosen for the
post.
Mr.. Hazen will be associated with
the British ambassador, but will have
considerable opportunity for indie
pendent initiative, it is explained. He
was premier of New Brunswick, is a
lawyer by training. was with Prime
Minister Gorden at the last imperial
conference in London, and has much
business with Washington over fish
cry, sealing and marine matters.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
INVESTIGATE PRICE OF MILK


MINNEAPOLIS. oct. 20,--Testi.
mony that farmers who are members
of the Twin City Milk Producers as.
sociation are being paid 2s cents {
gallon for milk, while nonmembers
receive but II cents, was given by r
w. Page, president of a creamery
company, at tonady's hearing before
the state public safety commission
members who are investigating the
high price of milk.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
JURY FINDS PIERsoL GUILTY

Youthful Kidnaper Sentenced to
Serve 35 Years.
MARSHFIELD, Mo, Oct. y 90
Claude Piersol was found guilty of
kidnapping Lloyd Keet by the jury at
1925 O'Clock tonight. He was sent
enced TO S5 years imprisonment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
DELIVER SECOND BOND ISSUE
Liberty Loan Subscribers Who Pay
In Full Get Paper.

7
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-Delivery
of second issue Liberty bonds to buy.
ers paying in full for their subscrip-
tions began today throughout the
country. approximately 625.000
bonds, apportioned in accordance with
each reserve districts allotments OF
the loan, have been sent to federal re
serve banks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-20
RUSS CRIMINALS DERAIL TRAIN
Eight Passengers Killed and Fifty
Wounded-Others Attacked.

PETROGRAD. Oct. 2O.-Eight pas
sengers were killed and so wounded by
a band Of 10 criminals who derailed a
mail train on the Rostov-Tiflis line
at Vladivkavaz, according to the Mos
COW newspaper Raneye Outro.
The robbers tore up the raials and
after the TRAIN had been krecked at
tackled the passengers with rifles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
The Housewives Economy Calendar
BY Frances MARSHALL

black as when they we're new. And
naturally one does not like TO see a
discolOred stove. However, if the
stove is not too much ornamented
with scrolls and festoons il may be
kept black simply 10y being washed
and wiped dry every week. Be sure
that il is wiped dry. IL il shows any
rust have this removed by a treat
ment of kerosene oil. Needless 10
say. the oil should never be used
when there is any flame or heat in
the stove
In gas stove the rings under the
cooking utensils frequently become
coated or clogged with food. II is a
simple matter to remove these rings
The gas man will show you how
easy IL is 10 take them up and put
them back again. Have a strong
solution Of water and washing soda
and soak them thoroughly in this.
Then rinse them in clear water. dry
carefully and replace.
Lemon oil is splendid 10 use in re-
storing the color of stove black
Especially undesirable is stove
black on a gas stove. because the gas
stove never is heated all over and
for this reason the stove black does
not get properly heated into the
metal.
II you are so fortunate as TO be
buying a new stove be considerate
Of the one who must keep it in
order. and buy one that has the
minimum OF scroll work and trim
mings TO be kept in order. The idea
Of making stoves ornate. anyway. is
very silly idea. isn't il?
Copyright. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20

Giovanni SfOrza. lord OF Pesaro.
This marriage was soon annulled
and she was, almost Immediately
after the annulment. married 20 Al
fonso. duke Of Bisaglia. nephew Of
the king OF Naples. Presumably
this husband met with violent
death. and il has been suggested
that Lucretia Borgia's brother was
the leading spirit in such an assas-
sination.
Lucretia, then at p, found her
self in very unenviable position.
The very bed she slept in was hung
with the deepest black and yet the
husband for whom she was appar-
emily mourning had never won her
love and she had not been permitted
70 weep for him when he was as
sassinated She had an only child.
RoderigO. whom she was seldom
permitted 10 see, and she was the
daily witness OF COrruptiOns in court
life that must have shocked even
her calloused nature. For she could
not have lived 81 years and have
gone through what she had endured
without being a little hardened.
But to quote from one Of her biOg-
raphers, the period was a golden
age for children who had no legal
right 10 be born" and the fact that
she was an illegitimate daughter Of
the pope did not especially count
against her. When 1t became
known that she was ready 10 mar
~ a third time suitOrs held back
because Of the fate that had met
her first two husbands.
When advances were made TO AL
fonso, duke OF F'errara, he held back
as long as possible. He was but Il
and he was in need of fortune, and
Lucretia's dowry was large. IL was
with misgivings that he set out for
Rome. unattended and unheralded.
He was betrothed TO Lucretia on
June 10, and on June 90 he was
married. Then closed the days of
corrupt influence i'm Rome and, go
ing back to Ferrara, Lucretia and
Alfonso began the 90 years of mar
ried happiness and goodness that
ought in full measure 10 atone for
the corruption of her youth.
Copyright, 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
Your Wedding Day
And the Famous Men and Women Who Have Shared
With You
June 20-LuCretia BOrgia and Al
fOnsO. Duke OF Ferrara.

June 20-LuCretia BOrgia and Al
fonsO. Duke OF Ferrara.
AS duchess OF Ferrara, Lucretia
Borgia was looked upon as a wom-
an OF marked virtues. In spite OF
the gilded luxury 20 which she had
been accustomed she did not forget
the plight OF the poor and more
than once pawned her jewels in or
der % relieve the sufferings OF her
people. She was religious. but not
20 the point OF bigotry and stands
out with very few Of her age as
protector Of the Jews she was
sensible. discreet. OF good and low
ing nature" wrote a contemporary,
her manners full OF modesty, and
decorum. a good Christian, filed
with the fear Of God. In
truth such are her good qualities
that 1 rest assured there is nothing
20 fear from her, nay rather every
thing 10 hope from her"
And yet for centuries Lucretia
Borgia was cursed with the reputa-
ton of being. If not the wickedest
woman OF history" at least a mon
ster Of infamy and brutality. II is
only within comparatively recent
times that historians have pushed
beneath this accumulation Of re-
proaches 10 weigh fairly the facts
In the case. Thus they have dis
covered that, though brought up un-
der circumstances favorable TO her
early corruption. she actually did
spend the last 20 years Of her life
all the time subsequent 10 her mar
riage with Alfonso, duke Of Ferrara.
in way that would reflect credit
on any princess
Lucretia was the daughter Of
Pope Alexander VI Her mother
was Vanozza Catanai BY the time
Lucretia was . her father had ex-
perienced that remarkable change
of fortune which left him enthroned
as pope In the vatican. She was re-
markedly beautiful with golden
hair, blue eyes. and fair skin. so
much admired by the dark Italians.
she was amazingly we'll educated,
having learned Spanish, Greek.
Italian, French and a little Latin.
Her first series of troubles began
when, at 4. she was married to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
PERSONALS.

Miss Anna Turczak arrived here
from Chicago for few days visit
with friends.
John Szalczynskl, Olive St, re-
turned from Indiana Harbor, where
he has been for the past few days
visiting with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casimir Kulinski,
Mr.. and Mrs. BronislaUs Zakrzew-
ski and Mr.. and Mrs. John Niespod-
ziany OF South Chicago are the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Labu-
zienski. 7O2 W. Division st.
Stanley Troszkowski returned 10
Milwaukee following a few days
visit with friends here.
Michael Otrembski left for Ham
mond after a short visit here with
friends.
Joseph Kilczynski. who has been
here visiting with friends, left We'd
nesday for Elkhart.
Peter Beczkiewicz. student Of St.
Stanislaus college. Chicago, arrived
here Tuesday 20 spend his vacation
with his mother. Mrs Emilia Becz-
kiewicz. III s. Laurel st
John Nowaczewski returned 10 his
home in Chicago following a few
DAYS visit with friends.
Joseph FMackowski returned 10
West Hammond following a brief
visit here.
Miss l.. Jarzlicki Of South Chi
cago is spending a few days with
relatives here.
Martin Chlodgowski. W. Division
st. returned from weeks stay in
Detroit.
VI. :. Vargas OF Indiana Harbor
is spending a few days with friends
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hojnacki. John
Skibicki and Mrs Frances Ponczki
arrived here from Three Rivers.
Mich. for a few DAYS visit with rel
atives They are the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Anthony Rogalski SOC ".
Napier 81.
NJ T Grzeslicki returned % his
home in Toledo following few
DAYS visit with friends here.
Frank Wrzeczkowski left for
Hammond after a short visit here.
John Leszcyk returned TO his
home in Flint following a few days
visit with friends.
Leonard Kozlowsk left for his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
MARRIAGES.

Miss Helen Malkowski daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. John Malkowski,
252S w Division St. and Boleslaus
Mixtacki, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Vim
cent Mixtacki, 1901 Sibley av.. were
united in marriage Wednesday
morning at O'Clock at St Adel-
bert's church. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John Kubacki.
Attending the couple were Miss Rose
Ruczkowski and Felix Sikorski.
The bride was handsomely gowned
in white crepe de chine with beaded
trimmings and wore a bridal full
length veil caught with sweet peas.
She carried an arm bouquet of
brides roses Her maid was attired
in a pretty gown of light yellow
taffeta trimmed with pearl beads
and wore a band Of yellow tulle in
her hair.
Following the ceremony recep-
ton was rendered the bridal party
and a large number OF relatives and
friends at the home Of the brides
parents. 252S w. Division ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20

home in Chicago after a short visit
with friends here.
Walter Makowski Of Michigan
City is spending several days with
relatives here.
John Skrzeslinski returned TO
Fort Wayne after a short visit with
friends here.
Andrew Michalski Of Gary visited
with friends here Tuesday.
Miss Hattie Drzaslik arrived here
from South Chicago for a few days
visit with relatives.
Paul Wojiechowski. who has been
here visiting with friends, left We'd
nesday for East Chicago.
Stanley Pawczyk. Franklin st.
has gone TO Laporte for an indefi-
mite stay.
Carl Doborowicz Of Blue Island.
Is spending several days with friends
here.