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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
Zbyszko, perfect Man Turned Down
By i. S. Army

When the man who IN pronounced
probably the most perfect specimen
of physical development the world has
evAr seen is turned down by Uncle
Sam one may gain an idea OF the
effectiveness of the selective draft.
To the thousands who have rnarveled
al the remarkable figure of Valdez
Zoysxko, the giant wrestler. the fact
that the object of their admiration
was physically unfit for service
came as great surprise,
Zbyszko, who ts naturallzcd
American citizen. was drafted and
reported to the army camp at Ayre,
Miss, 10 do his bit in the overthrow
of the Huns. He seemed a platoon in
himself, but II was not TO be his priNi-
lege TO serve his adopted country.
One of his ears was found TO be de
fective, and as hearing is one OF tho
most neded qualifications of Uncle
Sans soldiers, Valdez was cast
adrift
But II so happens hat hearing is
not very important consideration in
the makeup OF wrestlereand there
is where trouble is in store for Ed
Lewis Never has a more finished
wrestler appeared on the mat taan
Valdez Zbyszko. He tips the scale
al close TO $50 pounds. ana this great
pN4A 10 dirtIlOutSA over a muse Qi1r
figure as symmetrical as those which
inspired the sculptors Of ancient
Greece,
xbyxxko's remarkable strength and
build would make him seem invinci.
bic in themselves. bur with this he
poxsegnes the speed and agility OF
panther and the cieverness OF a vet.
eran. He is master Of all of tie
tricks learned by his brother. Stanis-
lau&, during long career on the
mat Valdez was carefully prepared
by his elder brother for a champion.
sship career. and not until he was
deemed able to yanauish all opposi-
ton was he sent out after the tit.~
The confidence reposed in him by
those who guided his d@stinies seens
JUSTIFIED by his many victories during
the past few years. He has won all
81 the principal tournaments on the
gseoe. He was crowned cham pion in
the Vienna tournament and followed
J, II ~ with trium phs At Paris. Buenos
,Atres and In this country.
6byssiro haA been meeting men sast
AlAw ehampionshiD cAiiber when IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
~ JAMES j. CoRBETT.

Colin--the race horse of the cen
tur.,
The opening OF each new turf sea
son always brings about q discussion
concerning the wonderful thorough
breis of the past and present and al
ways tho racing experts are a Unit
in their declaration that Colin, the
whirIvind brown colt who was cam
/. raigned through f9oT and 1905, was
the greatest of them all.
From the FIRST tiue~-ss a two-ycar-
old~that he started against twenty
t~o royalty bred wonderful horses
and defeated them with case, Colin
did eVerythins that was asked Of him.
Man or horse can do no more
Through one fail racing season and
part Of another Colin figured in m
teen turf duelS-and Colin won them
all, And, the one thing thar adds the
final glory 10 Coins performance is
that through those years he met IN
contest some Of the greatest horses
ever foaled But none could dethronc
him.
Colin was nhea table
Colin won SIPS oho during his first
wear or the turn lie started his sec
end season with three victories which
added SIS 600 to his record And then
IGSl as EACl1E FULHLeEA@tG "EFE Ii
dieting that he would shatter the
world S record Of s2as 600. made by
rssnglass. an English horse, Colin -
mighty Colin--in the heydsy OF his
racing carer broke down. And the
racing world knew him no more.
Colin was foaled in 1905 by Com
rNxndo and out Of PsStorelis- HIS
breeding vas none too wonderful and
nothing marvellous was expected from
him But he developed into a fine
locking colt and as a two-year-o}d
worked out fast in his trials But not
even James r. Keene ever figured
that he would accomplish sn many
racing miracles. But the time came
when Keene held Colin AS priceless
and when tire whole world was talk
ing in glowing terms OF the perfect
race horse
Keene came TO love Colin as few
: horses ever have been loved. And
the American public idoltzed the
home bred horse that even British
experts conceded was greater than
any OF the wonderful thorouEhbreds
that had been cam paiEned In the
British Isles.
And Walter Miller. who piloted him
in many of his victories. said.
He was the sweetest, gentleFt
horse ! have ever handled, perfect
in his manners. wonderful in his
speed and superlative in his game
ness"
Coins first nishan came in
workout for the $4,000 Belmont
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS
At QUItk NOTICE

Clarc-,ont, Va. May 12,--The hospi-
talty of this town Was put to test
on last Saturday night when a bunch
of sixteen soldiers. members of the
s52nd aero squadron, stationed at Nor
rison. Va. landed at the wharf here
in motor boat. These boys left
camp on a pleasure trip and came into
the town unexpectedly at a late hour
of night, just as the business houses
were closing.
Having made An effort to secure
accommodations at the hotel here and
being turned away on account Of lack
Of room, they were at loss to find a
place to spend the night Several of
the citizens then exerted their jnfiu :
ence and managed to place every one
OF the boys for his nights lodging
some in the hotels and some in pri-
waite homes.
Those who took the fellows In for
the night also undertook to entertain
them throughout Sunday, and until
late Sunday night, when they were
forced to leave in order to report AL
camp Monday morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
FARMERS DISCUSS
ENTERING POLITICS

stanton. Va, May i3.--The Ausr~.
County Farmers. league held verv
enthusiastic meeting at the comm,
building during .A~' merning, at whist
a number of important matters cam.
up for consideration.
Probably what Is destined to -
one of the most ,far-reaehing of thesa
was the discussion of the aues,ion
as TO whether or not the Learn.
should particinafA~~I-ln-. politics. N.
shown in open discussion. IL was ,hs
sense OF the meeting that unless the
league takes an4-&etive interest H.
public matters and in Re gislatlon AZ.
fecting the business interest Of thu
farmer II cannot accomplish or carry
on the work for which ii was ar.
ganized
The<question or "havins a local I.hs.
bureau was deferred until the nert
meeting when II Is hoped the lea rua
will have more Inflammation regarding
this matter. President +. II. c. CRAFTY
appointed committee to investixate
the matter of cooperative buying q
fertilizers for members of the league.
IL having been shown at the meeting
that one man IN augusta county has
saved more than seven dollars pAr
bushei on hts clover seed by buyinr
through a branch Of the league
A committee was oxiso named to IN
vestigate the government regulations
regarding wool and to report its fud.
inEs at the next meeting.
The matter of having a bcsfnasv
manager. whose tutv II will be "a
handle the purchasing end of the
league was discussed but postponed
until the organization shall have bean
more completely formed.
As soon as the corn planting sea-
son is over, President Grasty and
County Agent Woods plan to organize
probably haif-d oxen additional
branches In the county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13

Two rarzAns.

| In ascrihing the role of Tarzan In
| ''Tsrxan of the Apes' to the Big man
/ Of the films. Elmo Lincoln. one must
/ he rather careful not to overlook the
/ fact that there is another "Tsrzan,
/ and an equally prominent and fully
/ as satisfying one as M. lincoln, In
! the person of Master Griffith. who
portrays the role OF "Tar2an" as a
! boy.
II Elmo Lincoln as TarZan the man
does stirring and dangerous stunts In
the way ef strangling wild, full-grovn
lions and SHARING panthers. so, TOO.
does the boe Master Griffith take
equal risks and dare dangers as great
when he handles and fearleSsly plays
with the big baboon Prince Charles
in the early stages of the picture.
Both "Tarzan the man and Tar
zan the boy" are wonderful bits of
acting, and the work of the gigantic
Elmo Lincoln is something to marvel
at and greatly admire. But TO the
writer's mind the work of the boy
and he is only boy. too--stands out
al cameo among the other bits or
fine acting by the rest of the big cast
of notables
One has only 10 determine which
requires the most real courage TO face
and engage in combat real live lion
or real live gorilla and the ques-
ton is answered as to which displays
he most real courage. We are free
10 admit that as We watched the en-
Saeeraerts from a safe vantage point
IA the or hestra we were inclined to
feel somewhat nervous over the out
dome of both. nor did we in any way
hegrudge either the man or the boy
such pleasure rs We imagine could
be found in such pursuits.
When you see the big production
and YOU surely must sec it, for il is
one of the real bright spots in this
seasons offerings OF fine, high class
amusements. Don't forget to watch
with care the wonderful feats OF both
'Tar2an the boy" and 'Tsrzan the
man then sum UP and judge for
yourself between them as to which is
entitled to he given the honor and
d ctincton Of being regarded as the
originator of an absolutely new char
acter on the film. that of "Tarzsn.'
The music at the Academy is
another point OF merit and does much
10 bring out the true value OF the in
tense moments in the big production.
It is most elevediy arranged score
and does much to make an already
great production even greater
Tarzan OF the Apes" Is. scheduled
to remain at the Academy for the en-
tire week with daily matinee and the
usual nightly performance. The fact
that it is being presented at the
Academy of Music instead OF AZ one
"f tho regular picture houses in
Richmond at once puts the hall mark
80 hisness on The flm. and after you
nave seen II you WI agree with
almost all who have seen 1t wehereyer
1t has shown that 1t is in All truth a
marvel MIN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
Virginia League
In Confab Today

Thcre will bs another "a thering of
the Virginia league owners in New
port News today, This is expected
to be the hnal sconfah before the open
ing Of the season But you never
can tell
Richmonds representative will be
at the meeting in the person of Grover
Dula, one of the directors of the new
Colts. He has fun power TO repre-
sent and speak for the Richmond
owners
schedule, II is Understood. viii
also be drafted today. Richmond will
De given all holiday dates and the
last three DAYS OF every week for
games.
IT was stated Saturday night that
after teday's meeting and everything
is hnsijy arranged, George Stinson.
the Colts manager. will be wired to
report.
And then things will be on the so.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13

was determined to send him after the
laures, His first step in this direc-
ton was match with Charley Cut
Ter. Local wrestling followers recall
how cleverly he disposed OF the big
Chicagoan. He melted out similar
treatment to the others lntil Ed Lewis
crossed his path.
In two matches Lewis and Zbyszko
each hold a decision. HbysZko do
teated Lewis when the latter was de-
nied the use OF the deadlock, but
when the former Kentucky university
instructor was allowed to use his faV-
orite hold. he dowhed Zbyszko This
fact caused the argument as to
whether the deadlock would be allow
ed IN the coming match. and with the
announcement OF Director George
buechel that the deadlock would be
permitted came a rise in Lewis stock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
John SpIan Dead.

Lexington. May t2.--John Splan,
sixty nine. among the last living
light harness horse drivers of earlier
DAYS, died here early today He. had
held the reins In sulkies in every
country in the world where trotting
and pacing was practiced He had
signed memertoes from royalty in
several countries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
Joe jackson Rcror,s Soon

Greenville. S. c., May l2-Joe
Jackson, left fielder OF the Chicago
tAmerfcan league) team, who was re-
ported 100 per cent perfect after his
physical examination at Philadelphia
for military service will be notified
by the local exemption board of
Greenville to hold himself in readi-
ness to report to the board here be-
tween May Is and June l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
RAIN BREAKS UP
GAMES N MAJORS
Only Contest started Was ncty@~~a
Cleveland and GhtenSo-Jup~ PIu-
sius jumped In AZ SIXTH

Rain generally broke up all the
scheduled games in the big leagues
yesterday. the only game that got
under way was the Chicago -Cleveia nd
contest, which ended in the sixlh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13

That the directors OF the new In
Nefnatlonal league are talking TO keep
up 4 good frame of mind, seems
apparent Like the boy who whistles
TO keep up his courage when pass
ing the graveyard at the dead of night
seems 10 be their position. Even If
we were not a supporter of one of
the towns that Was deliberately kicked
out by the old International. We could
hardly extend friendly greetings to
the new league.
The Unsuitable manner in which
they went about reorganization of the
league will always draw forth a feel
ing Of disgust when the name is men
toned to us. . Their actions are as
the famous city hall reporter would
say. a blot on their fair escutcheon.
Karpe, one OF the most potent sup
porters OF the new lea que, saliies forth
ming News as follows:
The Nevfnts continued on their
way yesterday, and a survey of the
scores shows that all the clubs put
UP q pretty fair article OF bali and
that the fans needn't be afraid they
wiitspass over their shekels TO see A
punk brand of the national game,
even IL they do NOT know most OF
the players by either their front first
or behind names. There is a grand
chance for better acquaintance as the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
CITY COtrNSuv, pASS Ans
IN GERMAN NEWSPAPERS

Philsdelrhia. Nav 12.--No more
city Advertising Will appear IN p~,ers
here printed IN the German Language.
HeAds Of all d~partr EMS were or-
dered hv,. council 70 discontinue this
advertising,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
Standing of tho Clubs
& Y es To-day.

Chicago at Ph,lade lpnia.
st Louis at Boston.
Cleveland at Washington.
Detroit at New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13

International Y<~euc Scores.
Rochester. i.Newark. 2.
Syracuse. 2: Jersey City, |.
Toronto. s.; Baltimore. 5.
Buffalo. s: RinKhamton, Z.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13

S~natrvH Hrrt Soldtrv~.
Camp Meade. Md, May. 1.-THE
Washington Americans defeated the
soldiers here in a baseball game to-
day, 10 to 3.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
Standing OF the Ciuba.


Boston at Chicago.
Philadelphia ut ST. Louis,
New York at pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13

For hurrv'nK q slow IRE without
danger to the user Z haste made Of
kNr~ssr. .rf wood sshss has been
found effective.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

eesterday's Results
tAll games postponed because OF
rAin)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays tteSu.ts

II NEtt NNAN FkETNtIS,
leVeiand. q; Chicago, thPe IN
hlngs; rain).
Detroit-NeW York train}.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
CI.ENIENCEAU AT "a Is TOLD
HE Is PHYSICALLY FIT

NEW YORK, April 22.-''Tell me
frankly If 1 can continue for the next
six months in that devil of a way ex-
istance / carry on now; six months is
ali l want" Premier Clemenceau of
France, who is a years old, told an
army surgeon-major when he asked
for thorough physical examination re-
Gently.
This remark was attributed to the
premier in a dispatch from Paris given
out here today by the official French
bureau of information.
You have more than six months
ahead of you." the surgeaR replied,
after the examination.
The dispatch stated that the pre-
mier on arriving at his office last
morning asked to see a sur
geon and removed his coat, vest and
shirt for the examination which he so
demanded. Following
the doctors verdict Clemenceau
dressed and plunged Immediately into
his work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
Winner Gets Holiday.

a new system of selling thrift
stamps has been devised by Principal
Drill which meets with the approval
Of all the students. as Il promotes
rivalry among them. An amount OF
$1,000 must he raised IN four weeks
IN order to make up the schools quo
IN. Mr.. Drill suggests that each class
take $500 worth Of stamps and when
they have sold them. the members
cf that class viii be entitled to a one
haif holiday.
The president OF each class called
a meeting Immediately after assem- bly,
90 get n list OF the number Of stu.
dents under his rule 80 each one
would have an equal amount to sell.
pae ~ the Glasses at least. is build
lnE mir castles. they already having
decided where they viii hold their
picnic, 10 celebrate the day they 60
'oHer the top"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
sport scribes Leave.

Rob Cronin. Jimmie Richardson
and sam Kennedy. sport writer's for
the Journal. Oregonian and Telegram
respectively, and, Judge w. w. Nc
credie. owner of the Portland team.
left for Portland last night. Infield-
ers Hollocher, Shoots and Bourg. who
have been released, will go to Spo-
kane today. The main body Of the
team will go to Portland probably
Wednesday. Infielder Badly Alter
matt. formerly Of Boise. will probab-
ly not join the team as ne has wired
from Minnesota that he is in Glass
Al and subject to draft Fisher has
signed Third Baseman Kibble, who
Is at Deer Lodge, Montana.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
oorby Enronte to F1,nnce.

Hal corby, Pendleton young man
who is now a wireless operator on
board a large vessel of Chinese name.
is en- route TO France. according to
a letter heceived by L. @. Frazier.
He and the other two wireless oper-
ators are the only Americans aboard.
the Officers being British and the
crew Chinese. The letter was written
on the Pacific while the steamer was
en- route for the Panama canal. Cor
by writes that he has a fine berth
aboard this ship and is enjoying life.
During the lifeboat drill. he says the
Chinese crew sound like a bunch Of
Indians at a war dance and he ex.
presses an intention Of making his
escape from the vessel in case Of he
ing torpedoed. via the high dive
route.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
FInds sitnatlon Retter..

DR. w. H. Lytle, state veteriParian.
has been here today making an in
vestigation into the condition of
horses north of Pendleton in the re-
gion where heavy losses occurred last
spring from a trouble that baffIed
the veterinarians at that time. DR..
Lytle says that he finds but little
trouble from the disease at present
and believes the problem Is being
solved by treatment for parasitic all
ments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

Many anglers were out on the va
rious streams yesterday trying their
luck but few Of them made any cred
table catches. The largest trout re-
ported is one. % inches long caught
by Herman Peters at Cayuse. Small
catches were made by a number who
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
Pipe Ready for Laying.

SUPERINTENDENT +. B. Hayes Of the
water department, who has head
quarters at Thorn Hollow fer the
spring and summer, reports that he
has a mile of concrete pipe made and
the trenches dug so that everything is
ready to start laying the first mile
of the new pipe line which will tap
the Chaplish springs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

r. C. Heath, an architect who came
to Pendleton early in March in the
hope Of regaining his health. died this
morning at 7e30 at st. Anthony's hos
Bital Of tuberculosis. lie was 46
Years old. Mr.. Heath had been on
the coast about 10 years and had
headquarters most Of the time at Sc
attic. Before coming to Pendleton
he had been In Arizona. Funeral ar
rengements viii not be made until
sister Is heard from. He had no 9TH
cr immediate relatives
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
commereIal a5Inh NIorcd.

The old Commercial Association
Tooms are now closed and the head
quarters OF the organization are now
In the Eiks' Club rooms. Secretary
Eranston completed moving saturday
and is now established in his new Of
flee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

Mrs. Eugene Blanehett was today
appointed adnlinistratrix of the es-
tie of Peter Blanchou who died in
1911, leaving about $4,000 worth of
residence property in this city. Harry
Hexter, E. a.. Sehiffler and w. f.
Brock have been named as apprais-
ers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
Two enlist in Navy.

Ralph Leslie Grandin. formerly
with the East Oregonian. has enlist
ed in the radio service OF the navy
and expects to leave tomorrow for
Portland. Charles Lorren Lntz of
this city, has enlisted as an appren-
tice seaman
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

George La FontaiRc .Over There
George La Fontaine. former well
known young farmer has arrived In.
France. according 10 word received
by his family here Saturday,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

School district No. 20. Miss zella
Toilette or Fendleton teacher held
a BASKET social saturday night and
realized $12s.50 for the Red Cross.
The bidding was lively. the baskets
bringing from three to eight dollars
each. ASSESSOR caP. strain was sent
ont from here ana made short pa
triotic address The district * lo-
Gated northeast Of Helix.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
Sues for Divorce.

Esther S. snith has brought suit
for divorce against Charles Smith. al
leging desertion. They were married
in Moro in 1915 and have one child.
She alleges that in June. 1916, he
deserted her. W. ]. Warner of Her
miston, is her attorney.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

Word has been received to the ef-
feet Captain H. IL Hattery now in the
medical department Of the army is at
San Diego where he went following
the completion Of special course in
San Francisco.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
Ruxs r,matllIn Ifonsc.

J. T. sherer, recently arrived from
Minnesota. has purchased the lease
and equipment Of the Umatilla room
ing house on Cottonwood street of
Miss Wilson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

went To- Meacham ereek Probably
the best fishing has been had on
Butter creek but that stream is post
ed for miles so that It is not open to
many.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

lerx. on detached duty, arrived safe
~ ID France last week. according to
.. cablegraln received by his mother
His address is American Port Office
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
80

Coiored Woman Dies
Martha Aale. q colored woman IS
years old, died Saturday evening at
her home 1914 West Railroad street.
Mrs. Male was a native of England.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

After this war America will welcome
no immigrants who do not come re-
solved whole heartedly TO be Ameri-
cans. .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22
AspIrnnt Here.

ator from Linn county and candidate
for the republican nomination for
state treasurer. is in Pendieton meet
ing the voters. ~
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

Consider the sorrows of the air
craft board that so Thoroughly over
talked itself.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

Captain Lee Caldwell. former cap
tain of Troop d, and. since that or
ganization has been turned into artil>
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

ia the contest with the mailed fist
We shall not counter with the padded
glove.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-22

4 +. Il, Lowry this Asnorning forfeited
bail Of $40 on drunk charge upon
which he was recently arrested.