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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

nounced today by the Motorcycle
and Allied Trades association
Carrying an official government
dispatch from Major General Hunter
Liggett. commanding the depart
ment of the west of the United States
army, Bedell left Los Angeles, cross
ed the continent in seven days Is
hours and l6 minutes and delivered
the message last night TO Majcr GEN
eral j. Franklin Bell, commanding
the department Of the east The
time was said to be lower bN approx
lmateiy IL days tnan record set
in 1914.
BedeIis journey was made for mil
tary purposes as "A government test
of "A type Of motorcycle the war de-
partment is considering using for
war purposes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

81 was surprised to find the road
to La Grande perfectly dry. AL
though very rough in short stretches,
the trip can be made In 3 1-2 hours
steady. The roads here in the valley
are fine The above is a message
to the East Oregonian from Z. W.
johnson, who spent fast week here
with his cousin. Waiter Rose. and
who is travelling over the west for the
specific purpose of gathering road
data for a San Francisco house.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
UNIATULA COUNTY is.
contributions will be received there up
until the time a report is made out.

Pc RTL4AND, June 19-Oregon has
already raised a large part of the
$500. 600 Red Cross allotment Many
towns have surpassed their allotments
already, but are continuing the cam
raign. endeavnring to raise three or
four times as much as was originally
sought II is evident oregon will raise
her full allotment long before the end
Of the week.
Thirty thousand five hundred dol
lars was subscribed at "a banquet here
last night Sherman and Wasco
counties expect to raise 100000 by
nightfall. Coos and Curry counties
are endeavoring to double their APP
portionment Florence asked to raise
thousand. has collected twelve hun
dred aud is determined To make II
five thousand. Reports from al,
northwest points are the same. Spo-
kane practically raised its entire al
lutment Of 500. 900 by this afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
RUSSIAN COMMISSION
REACHES WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. June 19.-Greeted
with the screech of whistles and the
cheers Of thousands along PcnnsyIva-
ria avenue. the Russian war commits
sion, representing the new prOvisi-
onal government, was officially well
coined here. Secretary Lansing and
other high officials met the Russians
1T the Union station. Tomorrow the
commissioners will meet President
Wilson
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
RECoR DcRoss-coNTrNENT RUN
los Angeles to New York in I bays
ia Hours and 10 Minutes

NEW YORK. June ia trans
continental motorcycle trip which is
declared to have established rec
ord was completed here last night by
Allan T. Bedell, a member of the
Los Angeles signal corps. it was an
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Lcttcr Nlissing tiHc Wears.

Dan p. Smythe is wondering where
q certain letter he wrote in 1912 has
been wandering all these Years. II
was returned to him this morning as
unclaimed. and had not been opened
1t was sent into Washington state and,
despite the fact it bore return ad-
dress. was five years in getting back
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

George Fletcher. culored cowboy
" no was recently given a preliminary
hearing on a charge Of the larceny of
IA COW from the Catholic mission. has
been held to the grand Jury under
bonds. Justice Of the Peace Joe H
Farkes, who took the case under ad-
visement. announced his decision to-
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Roach Bros Are Wanted.

Deputy U. s Marshal d. r. Fuller
yesterday served a warrant on Frank
Roach, of the Roach Bros, ranch.
He also has a warrant for James
Roach who is temporarily absent
They have been indicted by the fed
eraI grand jury on a charge of driv-
ing stock across a government re-
serve without a permit. Deputy U.
s. Clerk S. A Newberry placed
Roach under 5000 bonds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Wray Estate Probated.

The late Hamilton Wrav left an
estate consisting of personal property
valued approximately at $4,000. ae-
cording to a petition Tled tCday His
widow. Attosia Wray has been ap-
pointed administrators and @ NJ.
Rice, G A. Hartman and f. J. SOM
merville have been appointed ~
praisers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
STEAL $4,000 FROM MExrcANs
Kept in SatcheI Money IntnndoSI for
Automobiles.

DETROIT, Mich. June a. Theft
Of $4,000 from Edward Leretco and
Miguel ortiz. said be millionaire
mine owners of NDgales Mexico.
while they were stopping at hotel.
was reported to the police here today.
The two Mexicans. who it is Under
stood. came here to purchase auto
mobiles. had kept the morev in
satchel i'm their room
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Fishing Mas Not Good.

OF the many who went wishing
Sunday but few made good catches.
They found the water still high and
slightly roily from the melting SHOWS.
Dan Bowman of the agency made
catch of 40 on upper Mckay. w. c.
Mckinney hooked Is on Meacham
creek but the average catch was
probably not more than 10.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Mrs. Rose Has Poem ON Rose.

One of the numbers of the program
tomorrow evening at the Pendletou
Rose Show will be an original po-
EN-, THE Rose" written and to be
read by Mrs. Adah Losh Rose of this
city. The other numbers of the pro-
gram are as announced yesterday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
500. 900 POUNDS WOOL SOLD.
CONTINUED from Page -

A. b. Chapman, 5000 pounds coarse
wool, bought by Crimmins & Pierce.
J. d. French. 5000 pounds coarse
wool bought by /. Koshland. 5S cents.
c. F. Jones. $500 pounds coarse
wool bought by /. Koshiand. js Ia
cents.
q. A. Johnson. 10000 coarse wool,
bought by c. II. Greene. 81 cents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

Herman Metz. former representa-
tive from New York. represents the
German owners Of the patents on
sslvarsan In this country. While DR..
George Walker. representing the
National Council OF Defense, was az
guinF before the senate committee
on patents for a suspension ~ the
patent rights. Metz got excited and
struck the doctor.
Dr. Walker returned the blow art
knocked the former representative
across the room capital gard.
rushed In and separated tire men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Pedro Bros to Build.

Both Manuel and Frank Pedro,
prominent sheepmen, are 10 build
new homes near Echo. The former
will build three miles west of Echo
and the latter three miles east Of
Echo Each home viii cost about
$4,000. C. A. Cole & Son of this city
have the general contracts while n.
d. Phelps & son have been awarded
the plumbing contracts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

Montana in general and the Judith
Basin in particular
The Montana oregon Land co. has
opened an office in the East Orego-
nian building for the purpose OF
handling the anticipated large Mon
tana land business throughout east
ern Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
ro Make Patriotic Addrcsses,

Rev. ]. f. snyder or this city will
go to Umapine Friday to make pa
triotic address at the straw berry Fes-
tival to be held there. He will also
be the principal speaker at the Pilot
Rock Fourth of July celebration.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Back from Montana.

John Montgomery has returned
from Montana where he has been
spending the last two or three weeks
looking after his large farming in
terests in the Judith Basin. He re-
ports crop conditions favorable AMI
appears very enthusiastic regarding
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

Jeff and Gaylor Lilly. IL and II
years old. will have a hearing in the
Juvenile court tomorrow on a charge
of stealing a calf from John Schmidt.
a Butter creek farmer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Prizes in Windows.

The various merchants who are
putting up prizes for exhibits at the
Floral Show tomorrow are today ex-
hibiting the prizes in their windows.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Auto Trip to california.

Postmaster L. J. Tweedy, KYLE
Long and Glenn Long left today by
auto for California. Mr. Tweedy =
wife is already in Oakland
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

Grover Traylor one of Uncle Sans
mail carriers in this city, this morn
ing underwent an operation at St. An
thongs hospital.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

SUIT To COIIeCt.
The Allen-Knight Co. has brought
an action against +. J. Hepburn for
a Judgment for $333.94. alleged Ia be
due on account. Raley Il Raley are
attorneys for plaintiff
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19

The O-W. r. q \. co. Yesterday put
a force of men to work repairing the
Main street crossings which had got
ten i'm very bad condition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
No Mid Week Meeting.

On account of the flower show
Wednesday evening there will be no
mid-week meeting at the Methodist
church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-19
Have New Car.

Bond Bros. have purchased Cole
Eight of the Pendleton Auto Co.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20
EAST MlODLEBURY.

Mrs. George Ayers is under the doc
tors care from an attack OF the grip.
James Peck and son and Hobart
Newton are visiting friends at West
minister.
Benjamin Hewitt of Lynn, Mass, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. George
Hewitt.
Senator Montplasir of Three Rivers,
p. O., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Ayres.
Mrs. George Eldredge who has been
under the doctors care for some time is
somewhat better.
Mrs. Levi Leno is at the Rutland hos
pital where she underwent an opera
ton the past week.
Mrs. Charles Adams who has been
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Champlain dur
ing the winter, has returned to her
home at Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. Joseph Roberts received word
on Monday of the severe illness of her
son, Joseph at hospital in Waterbury,
Conn. 1t was minated that the illness
was the result of an accident received
in manufacturing establishment where
he was employed.
The remains of Mrs. John Stoddard
were brought here on Tuesday. Mrs.
| Stoddard had recently been visiting
friends at Montpelier and was on her
way to her home at Ripton when taken
i'll at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Chaffee at Middlebury where she died
after a short illness from pneumonia.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist Episcopal church at 100 clock f.,
the Rev. D. H. Corkran officiating.
There was a large attendance. The
floral offerings were numerous and
beautiful. The bearers were Frank
LaBroad, Miller Lovett, Archie Glad
ding and Albert Russell. Among the
out of town friends present were Peter
LaBroad, her father from Palmer,
Mass, Frank LaBroad of Springfield,
Mass, Mrs. Frank Stoddard and
Charles Stoddard of South Royaton
and Mrs. Bruce Mcdonald of Mont
pelier. There was also large delegation
of friends from Ripton. The nterment
was in the family lot in Case street
cemetery.
A well attended meeting was held at
the home of Austin Peck on Friday
evening, to make arrangements for the
observance of Memorial Day. Mrs. W.
S. Tisdale was elected president and Miss
Helen Hodges secretary. The follow
ing committees were elected: John Ran
dali, to secure speaker Mrs j. A.
Douglas, to secure instrumental and
Miss Norah Peck vocal music; F. w. Bid
well, master of ceremonies; Mrs. j. j.
Nancy, Mrs. w. S. Tsdale and Mrs.
Ethan Allen, to procure flowers and Mrs.
Manney in charge of church decora-
tons Mrs William Turner, in charge
of literary program Austin Peck to
secure marshal of day. and procure
markers and flags for soldiers graves;
B. G. Peck to procure evergreen Mrs.
j. j. Nancy and Mrs. E. A. Bradley
to solicit conveyance for soldiers; Will
lam Lee to investigate the drawing Ct
this villages share of the Memorial Day
fund. An invitation is extended to the
school children, Sons of Veterans, and
the soldiers of the surrounding towns to
take part in the Memorial Day eXer-
cises. The meeting was adjourned I'M
til the evening of May fifteenth to be
held at the same place as before, to
which all who are interested in the OBJ
servance of the day are invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20
LANGUAGE CONFERENCE OPENS
State Commissioner of Education
and Others to Speak.

The first spring conference of the re-
Gently organized Vermont Group of the
New England Modern Language Asso-
citation will begin its session in the
Old Chapel at the College this afternoon,
at two o'clock, and continue tomorrow
morning. The conference is not con-
fined to teachers, but welcomes any one
interested in the modern languages to
attend any of the meetings, and par
ticularly invites the public to the organ
recital by Prof Hathaway in the Mead
Memorial Chapel at five o'clock this
afternoon.
President John M. Thomas of the
College will welcome the members of
the conference. Professors d. l..
Robinson and Everett Skillings will
present the finding of a questionable on
THE Modern Language situation in
Vermont" and a discussion will be
opened by Principal A. S. Hartman of
the Middlebury High school.
1.-THE Aims of Modern Language
Teaching in Vermont" will be a topic
presented by Miss Lucy Cyr of the Bur-
lington High school, and discussion of
this will be opened by Miss Alice G.
Waldo, of Bishop Hopkins hall.
State Commissioner of Education
Hillegas will submit Proposals for
Securing Greater Efficiency IN Modern
Language Instruction" Professor. A..
B. Mvrick of the University of YER
mont, will open a discussion of this
matter.
Professor Hathaway's organ recital
at five o'clock will include rendition of
music by both French and German COM
posers.
Short French and German plays will
be presented in Hepburn Social Hall
directly after the organ recital. Labiche
and Martins "La Poudre aux Yeux"
and Benedix' "Versalzen".
A complimentary supper will be
served in Hepburn Dining Hall at 7:3O
this evening with discussion of "Our
Problems" opened by Commissioner
Hillegas.
Tomorrow mornings session, at 9
o'clock, will be opened with considera-
ton of Modern Language Work in the
Junior High School, with a discussion
opened by Clyde M. Hill, State Super
visor of Junior Schools. Prof. A. H.
Applemann of the University of Ver-
mont, Miss Sarah L. Nelson of Ran
dolph Center, Ethel L. Osgood of the
Brattleboro High School and Prof. W..
E. Davidson will discuss the direct
method, Prof. Davidson conducting a
demonstration class in German.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20

The trustees have decided to oil the
streets again this year and expect they
will be done about the 10th of May.
The streets through the center of the
village will be oiled and thendressed with
small layer of sand which is it eX-
pected will lay the dust much better
than just oil alone.
The following letters remain I'M
claimed at the local postofice: DR.. A,
Clark, Miss Daisy Danyew, W. j. East
wood, Rupert Field, John Nc E. l..
Henney, Mrs. Josephine, Mr.. Sam
johnson, Mrs. Emily P. Lee, Gardner
A. Parker, Antonio Sierra, "The Rela-
tives of the late Roswell & Liddie
Huntington Turner"
Mrs Fred Beckwith and daughter,
Mary Elizabeth, returned yesterday
from their winter sojourn in Hamilton,
Bermuda. On the trip back they were
stopped by British raider but wher
the ship was identified it was allowed
to proceed. Excitement was high
throughout the trip and close watch
kept for submarines.
The return of pair of purple martins
last Wednesday morning to the birC
house at the home of Frank Hubbard on
Court street is consistent with an inter
esting observation made by Mr.. Hub
bard as to a birds exactness in life.
For nine years since the bird house was
first built the purple martins have moi
varied "a hours in the time of their re.
turn from the south, returning each
year on the 18th or 18th of April.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN STODDARD
Suddenly Stricken With
Pneumonia.
monia.

Mrs. Ella LaBroad Stoddard, wife of
Representative John Stoddard of Rip
ton, died last Friday afternoon in Mid
dlebury at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Chaffee on Seminary street.
Mrs. Stoddard had recently been in
Montpelier with her husband during the
legislative session, but before the close
she came to Middlebury to visit at the
Chaffee home when she was suddenly
stricken with pneumonia. Her illness
terminated in death within ten days,
the end coming at $50 O'Clock last Fri
day afternoon. Mr.. Stoddard had been
at the bedside since Monday.
Mrs. Stoddard was Al years of age,
and is survived by her father, Henry
LaBroad of Palmer, Mass, and half
brother, Frank LaBroad, of Spring
field, Mass, as we'll as by her husband.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon
prayers were said at the Chaffee home
in the morning, and the funeral services
were held at the at the Methodist church
in East Middlebury at o'clock, The
Rev. D. H. Corkran officiated.
Among those from out of town were
Mrs. Frank Stoddard and Charles
Stoddard of South Royalton, Mrs,
Bruce Mcdonald of Montpelier, Henry
LaBroad of Palmer, Mass, Frank La
Broad of Springfield, Mass, and Ellen
Stoddard of Claremont, N. H.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20
NJ aYo-M urraY.

Miss Clara Belle Murray, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Murray of Cornwall,
and Wallace Joseph Mayo son of
Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph Murray of Barre
were married in st. Mary's church last
Monday morning by the Rev. T. j..
Leonard. The bridesmaid was Miss
Irene Sird and the best man was Clayton
Mayo, brother of the groom.
After the ceremony the wedding
party was driven to the home of the
brides parents in Cornwall where a
wedding break fast was served. After
short honeymoon in Greenfield and
other Massachusetts towns. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mayo will reside in Barre.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20
OLE VERMONT.

-
0DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Addison;
To all persons interested in the estate of Tufield
Abair, late of Middlebury, in said District
deceased. GREETING
At a Probate Court, holden at Middlebury. with
in and for said District the day of April 1917,
an instrument purportng to be the last will and
testament of Tutield Affair, late of Middlebury,
in said District, deceased, presented to the
Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the 2Sd day
of April, 1917, at 9 o'clock a. M. at the Probate
Office in said Mddlebury. be assigned for proving
said instrument; and that notice thereof be given
to all persons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Middebury Reg
lister, newspaper circulating in that vicinity, of
in said District, previous to the tire appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will. if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Mddlebury, in said
District this Sd day of April. 1917.
II Charles |. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children.

For Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Teething Dis
orders. move and regulate the Bowels and are a
pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers
for 80 years. They never fail. At all druggists,
Csc. Sample free. Address, Mother Gray Co.,
Leroy, NY. 14t4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20

The name-Doan's inspires confidence
-Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ills.
Doan's Ointment for skin itching. Doan's
Regulets for mild laxative. Sold at all
drug stores.-Adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-04-20

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner? Bit
ter taste? Complexion sallow? Liver per-
haps needs waking up. Doans Regulets
for bilious attacks. 25c at all stores.-adv,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-04
" "A. DEPARTMENT FROBfiS
FIAT RaffR BEIpHT ATsuNS
Essiss of ssiO4. When 1850 .tissUs We've
vent tsyay.

Washington. oct he ported clashes
Frtween soktkr. apd civilians at Fiat
River. Mo. where tro6ps recently were
sent to preserve peace following the de-
postatboa uf about 1899 Austrians and
other foreigners by drafted men. are
being investigated by the war depart
n,ent. Action was taken on represen-
tations by Representative Hensley of
Missouri
b.. Anger aroused by the knowledge that
the presence Of vast number Of alien
enemies had caused an increased draft
quota in the district is said 70 have
caused the deportations. They took
place quietly, the foreigners being round
ed up and sent to 81. Louis, but com
pAny OF soldiers was sent to prevent
further similar action.
Resentment over the coming Of the
troops. alleged disorderly action on the
part Of the soldiers. including firing
without cause upon civilian and
clash between officers and a newspaper
man who published uncompiimentary
stories about the troops. led to the in.
quiry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-04
PLANNING SEASON
OF GRAND OPERA
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY AHiii>o'
Mt FOR ENGAGEMENT of
sN> CARLO COMPANY.

Musical attractions are "a play "A prom
incnt part IN the life of Ardmore this
season. II plans now under way are
realized. \ deeper interest in things
musical il growing all the time. aud The
Philharmonic club which represents the
highest and best In a musical way, Is
preparing 10 stand sponsor Tor a season
OF grand opera.
At the initial meeting OF the club yes
terday afternoon Il was announced that
the san Carlo Opera company could be
secured Tor AN engagement during the
month Of December. Both la and out
side the club the statement Is creating
great interest and enthusiasm. The
merit of this opera company Is wei
known. and TO secure Il the club VIII
have 10 assume large guarantee.
with this In view. "a committee was
appointed comprising Mrs. Robert Gar
lenhlrc. chairman. Mrs. y. c. Wood ana
Miss RUBY Rlndol. 10 solicit the CO.
operation OF the citizens generally. These
women will Immediately begin can
vass and II is believed their efforts
viii meet with generous response.
MNnA or tue lfitWohiAiN NsNho "f' 't
feriug their people musical seasons of
unusual excellence and there L. no rea'
son why Ar,lmore should not have with
ia - gate. equally high-class 'atirac-
tions. The appearance of the san Carlo
Opera company here would be musi-
cal feast. Those who know OF its eN-
celIence. personally and by reputation
give il unqualified endorsement There
b "A east Of a hundred or more voices
the olg orchestra is noted for its boauti
lul interpretations and the scenery
and costumes are appropriate and artis-
tic In every way The company can
be secured for December II. immediate
ly preceding its appearance IN Okiaho-
m. city. where Il As booked for the 18th
and 18th.
Three o'icras will oe sung, double
bin in the afternoon and an evening
performance. From the company's eX-
teu.sive repertoire. Madame Butterfly
viii probably be chosen for the evening
program and "Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria
Rusticana" for the matinee. however.
this ,election is not final and others
may be substituted. The operas VIII
be given at the Princess theateI..
This opsga company's appearance
here. together with the FIVE operate
stars. Paul Althouse, Bechtel and Merle