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The Arizona copper camp., 1918-07-13
REV. FITCH IS !.
ACQUITTED OF
ALL CHARGES
Ray Minister, Charged With
Seditious Utterances and
Violation of Espionage
Act, Is Released After
Sensational Hearing

One of the most sensational trials
in the history of Ray was that of
Rev. E. L. Fitch, who was arraigned
before Judge F. w. French on July
10th. Reverend Fitch, after trial
lasting nearly two hours was acquit-
ted of the charges of violating the
espionage act filed against him by
agents of the department.
In conducting the trial, Judge
French was authorized to find wheth-
er or not the testimony was suffi-
cient to warrant the binding over to
the Federal Court of Rev. Fitch Un-
der the espionage act, this authority
is extended to cover justice courts,
and the purpose of the hearing is to
either discharge the defendant, if the
evidence warrants the step, or to re-
mand him for trial, if the reverse
proved to be the case.
summed up, were THAI he had de.
clared that this war is very unpopu-
lar; that the war would end immedi-
ately if the men would refuse to
fight; that the United States is send
ing grain to England, where it is
used for making beer; that we should
not have gone into the war and that
it is shame that our boys should be
sent "over there" to fight.
In conducting the examination of
the witnesses, Judge French asked
each of them whether or not they had
actually heard Mr., Fitch make the
statements he was charged with hav-
ing made; in each instance it. was
proved that broad Interpretation
had been placed on his remarks, that
they had become distorted so as to
appear as though the Rev. Fitch was
prea ching sedition.
Witnesses in behalf of Rev. Fitch
testified to the effect that he had
urged the sale of W. S. S. and Thrift
stamps, and that he had sold them;
that he had gone to ~foenix and
urged his own son to enlist; that,
when one of the local boys had come
to him for advice as to whether or
not to escape the draft by going to
Mexico, he had advised him to enter
LHI1rth
brought to bear upon the case, which
proved that Rev. Fitch's past record
spoke plainly in his favor
One of the statements attributed to
him, as stated above, was that "grain
was being sent to England and that it
was being used there to make beer"
Cross examination brought out the
fact that, on Memorial Day, when
Rev Fitch was reported to have made
the statement, President Wilson had
instructed ministers to preach the
Importance and need for prohibition,
and that this statement was made for
the purpose of making us realize the
In making this statement it was held
by the court that the defendant did
not critize or hinder the government
in the successful prosecution of the
war; we was merely following Presi-
dent Wilson's instructions to the best
of his ability, and as he saw the light.
The Arizona copper camp., 1918-07-13
World Record in Sacrifice
Made by Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
iel Granville Sunderland of
Ray; Ten of Eighteen Chill
dren in Nations Service

There are ten stars on the service
flag of one Ray family.
Ten sons of one household in this
camp are serving Uncle Sam either in
the army or navy-a worlds record
in patriotic service.
Daniel Granville Cumberland, father
of these ten sons, was a second lieu
tenant in the First Engineers Corps
in the Spanish-American war He
and Mrs. Cumberland have given ten
sons to the service of their country,
a record which it is doubtful has been
equalled anywhere in the United
States; if in fact, in the world
Recognizing the Importance of the
sacrifice made for the cause of lib
erty by Mr. and Mrs. Cumberland
General Manager Gates of the Ray
Consolidated, of which company Mr..
Cumberland is an employee, wrote
Ito Congressman Carl Hayden. calling
attention to the notable contribution
of this family to the war. Mr. Gates
aetter follows:
Hon. Carl Hayden, Washington. d. C.
Strive have a very interesting
case in Ray concerning Mr. Daniel
Granville Cumberland. one of our
employees, who has been here for
some time.
fr4fn fTac faA%0 to-.
him are that he has eighteen children,
fifteen of whom are boys and three
girls. OF this number of boys ten of
them are in active service, either in
the United States army or the United
States navy. This, to me, seems to be
world record and I am wondering
whether there is anything that can
be done either toward obtaining a
bitter from our President, or the Sec
Fetary of War, congratulating this
nan upon the sacrifice and the great
work he has done for his country. 1t
certainly seems to me that a man who
has contributed so many of his family
to the service of his country ought
to have some sort of recognition from
some public official as it would GER
tainly be a stimulant to others to do
likewise.
With kind regards,
LOUIS S. GATES.
General Manager"
Secretary Bakers Letter
Shortly afterwards the following
letter was received bv Mr.. Cumber-
Rland from Secretary Baker:
WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington, April 20, 1918.
Dear Mr.. Cumberland:
have just learned that you your
self veteran of our Spanish war.
have now ten sons in the uniforms of
our country's fightina forces here and
abroad. ! can imagine the pride which
you and their mother feel in those
boys. Let me assure you that the
Nation is as proud of you both as you
are of your soldier and sailor sons.
BY such sacrifice in this war for hu-
man liberty and the defense of peace
you have indebted not only the people
pf our beloved country to you. but the
.freemen of all nations struggling
against the advance of a military tv-
ranny that threatens the world. In
the supreme conflict of human hope
with the backward powers of cruelty
and injustice, you have made a su-
preme contribution.
| congratulate you on behalf of the
Army of the United States.
Cordially yours,
NEWTON D. BAKER.
Secretary of War.
Mr.. Daniel G. Cumberland,
Care Louis S. Gates,
Ray, Arizona.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06
Personal Items of Interest
From GibbOn NeighbOrhOOd
fEast oregonian speclal.O


GIBBON, Aug. 6.-Mr. and Mrs.
Dolf Thompson and young son Ell
don. and Mr.. and Mrs Seth Hyatt
were in Pendleton Thursday.
A. w. Cook. o.-w. RI N. agent at
Gibbon, visited last week in Port
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Thompson were
in Athena and Pendieton Wednesday
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Bryant and Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Minnick went down to
Pendletun sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Zahhler of
Bremerton. Wish. visited couple OF
days this week here with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Brace.
Mrs. NJ. t. Matott is visiting rela>
tives in La Grande this week.
Miss Belva Williams left Sunday
forN Kamela where she will spend a
week visiting.
Mrs. George Gray visited Friday
with relatives in Pendleton.
Mrs. Dave Bonifer has been i'll with
severe attack of tonsilitis.
Miss Dorothy Reed of Pendleton is
here visiting the Misses Genevieve
and Gwendolyn Bonifer for a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mclean are vis-
iting here from Athena with Mr.. Nc
Beans sister. Mrs. George Gray.
Hom@ Torrey of Portland is here
visiting at the home of his aunt and
uncle. Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson,
Henry johnson was in Pendleton
Friday.
w. W. Hoch was in Pendleton Mon.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs r. A. Dudley of Athena
were at tho suprings Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Girtson of Pendleton
we're at Bingham Sunday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06
SCHOOL GIRL
TELLS OTHERS
How They Can Find Relief
From Periodic Sufferings.

Nashua, N. H." 1 am nineteen years
old and every month for two years
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06
Odessa Kirkpatrick and
Virgil Neild Married


/ WESTON Aug. 6.=Miss Odessa
Kirkpatrick and Virgie Wild of Wes-
ton, We're married in PendlesoR sum
day, August 9Th. and left the same
evening on No. II for Portland where
they win spend week visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs, James Prime is reported on
the sick list.
city during the week transacting
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Graham have
moved to Pendleton where Mr..
Graham has employment in the PEN
dleton Cash Market.
Mrs. f. E. Zehnrshas gone 10 Wal
lace. Idaho, on asvisit to relatives.
w. l. Rayburn. who recently pur-
chased the Joe Ciodius property on
Normal Heights. is improving the
same before moving in.
From private letter we learn
that Alva wurer, who was stationed
at Camp LEWIS. in the artillery of the
s1st division, is now Somewhere in
France" and Corporal James Kirk
patrick, anothe& Weston boy, writes
he is doing less strenuous work as
he is employed only eight hours a
day instead OF twelve as heretofore
Mrs. Robert Proudfit has gone to
Status. Washington, to visit rela-
tives.
Jack Calder, local plumber has en-
listed with the Canadian engineers.
Miss Rene Bannister and Miss Ger
tie Vanwinkle who have been visiting
friends in Walla Walla. have return
ed home.
Mrs. Kate Ray of Portland, Is in
the city visiting relatives
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06

scenes follow each other in this pic
ture. the logical successor to The
Stacker written and directed by the
author-director of THE Stacker" :"
William Christy Cabanne. The Bat
tie of San Juan Hill is vividly pre-
sented, with regular cavalry men of
the army charging in the re-enacting
of the scenes. The Battle of the Ala
mo. in the Mexican War. is shown in
reproduction. With exactness of de-
tail, the signing of the Declaration of
Independence is pictured, with all the
'original signers" portrayed by players
chosen for their likeness to the diff
ferent parts. In connection with
Draft 25S" a motion picture camera
was planted for the first time on Bed
loe's Island for the purpose of taking
pictures of the Statue of Liberty,
Draft 25S" is a pictorial review of
great events in American history.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06
EAST OREGONIAN SPECIAL
NEWS OF UMATILLA co.

Albert Bodas who had the misfor-
tune Of breaking his leg .afew weeks
agod. arrived home from the hospital
at Pendleton Friday and will remain
az his home with his leg in the cast.
Mrs. Boda went to Pendleton to ass
sist him home.
Misses Ella. and Bess, Scriher arrlv-
ed from la Grande Friday to spend
the weekend at the vandermullen
home.
Dale benson went to Pendleton on
saturday to have some cinders remov-
ed from his eyes.
Walter Marlin and John Dockweil-
er went to Pendleton Saturday and
remained for the following day.
Mrs. Jay Hawes and children went
to La Grande on Saturday to spend
several days with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schrekise drove up
from Pendleton on Saturday to spend
a few days at picking huckleberries.
The Dance at the Vandermullen
home Saturday night was a most en-
joyable affair. The ladies of the Red
Cross Auxiliary sold the quilt that
they made and netted in all. sac for
Red Cross funds
Everett Davidson won the quilt At
the dance about s12 was taken IN by
collections. also for the, Red Cross.
Mrs. John Lueiani went to Kamela
on sunday to spend the day with
friends. -
Mrs. W. Pidcock and daughter
loan and Miss Geraldine Hanlen came
down from Kamela Sunday and spent
the day with Mrs. ]. A. Walters.
r, Pagan made trip to Pendleton
Sunday.
Mrs. J. Jenkins and daughter Vel,
ma went to Pendleton on Sunday to
spend a few days with Mr.. Jenkins.
who is working. near there during
harvest
Mr.; and Mrs. f. GllIanders were ur
from. Pendleton sunday.
J. D. C1Rev made trim to Pendle>
ton on Sunday to have his hand at
tended TO.
Mrs. T. Duncan went to Ia crande
Monday to remain for some time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06
Helix Machine Shops
Run Night and Day
(East oregonlan snecial.l )

HELIX, Aug. 6-The machine
shops are running some nights to keep
the harvest work running smoothly.
Mrs. w. T. Layton left Saturday for
visit at La Grande and en- route suf.
fered hemorrhage of the lungs. On
receipt Of a telegram. . Mr. Layton,
Mrs. uest and Mrs. Ray Pierce. Mrs.
Laytons mother and sister, left sun
day for La Grande and will bring
Mrs. Layton home as soon as she IS
able to make the change.
Miss Leila Norvell and Miss Opal
Rice returned Sunday from BelllnA-
hahn. where they attended summer
school for teachers.
Mrs. NJ. d. Smith and Mrs T. H.
Ghormley writing from Tigard. state
They expect to be home last of this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ], w. King are in
Freewater. having been called there
on account OF the death and burial
of w II. Musselman.
Andrew Lysinger of Walla walla, is
here for harvest. His son Rudolph
who is farming, being i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Youngblood.
are occupying the Charles Stanton
residence. They came recently from
southwestern Missouri.
Raymond Sewers of Athena was
Sunday visitor.
Mrs z. f. 'Bheler went to Pendleton
Monday to meet her son, who has
been visiting at Rieth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06

found relief from pain and feel so much
better than / use to. When / hear of
any girl suffering as ! did / tell them
bow Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound helped me. p DELINA
MARTIN, % Bowers St.. Nashua, n. II.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, therefore is perfectly safe rem
edy to give your daughter, who suffers
from such painful periods as did Miss
Martin.
The reason so many girls write
lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn,
Mass, for advice, Is because from their
40 years experience they have a store Of
knowledge which is invariably helpful
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06

Qdu SUCH pains NLidL
I would often faint
and have to leave
school. l had such
pain / did not know
what to do with my
self and tried so
many remedies that
were of no use. /
read about Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
in the newspapers
and decided to try it,
.-l kbot n hotu
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06
Metros "Draft 25sT is Pictorial Tic
view of Nations History.

Metros special production de luxe.
Draft 25s" starring Mabel Talia-
ferro. which will be shown at the AL
ia Theatre today is patriotic page
ant of great scenes in the history Of
the United States
From the Battle of Bunker Hill to
a lawn fete of the. present day for
the benefit of the Red Cross, stirring
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-06
Albert BOda Returns to
Meacham From Hospital
(East Oregonian special.l

MEACHAM, Ore, Aug. 6.--Mrs. L.
Duncan arrived from Pendleton
Thursday to spend few DAYS with
her aunt Mrs. ]. Vandermullen.
J. d. Casey went to Ia Grande Fri
day to have his injured hand attend-
ed to.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-04-18
Farm Labor

Needless and sensational state
ments. regarding the possible
shortage OF farm labor should be
discouraged in opinion of Da
vid w. Thomas, field secretary Of
the State Council OF Defense
Alarming declarations regard
ing the farm labor situation mere
ly increase the difficulties Of solv-
ing the farm problem. They add
to the uncertainty of both grow
ers and Iaborors. The situation
is not nearly so bad as alarmists
would have it appear.
OF course, no person, even the
experts and officials who arc
working to provide the necessary
farm labor, can tell exactly how
many men will be needed or pre-
ciscly how pressing the need for
men will be. But it will not be
so great as some statements have
'ntimated. Perhaps this cxagser-
alton is part OF the German plan
to confuse and to frightcn. At
any rate the result of the alarm
ists'work is helpful to the enemy.
There should be no anxiety.
The farm problem will be met as
best it can by the government,
with the aid Of many hard work
ing national and state officials and
OF mary agencies. II is certain
that much will be accomplished
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-04-18
LIBERTY LOAN SUNDAY
April Al, 1918

One hundred and fourteen
thousand ministers have been
asked by Secretary McAdoo OF
the United States Treasury De-
partn,ent to preach Liberty Loan
sermons on April Twenty-irst.
Winning this World War 10 4
righteous cause, which mnst be
backed by American Money.
Our men are fighting with bull
lets. 1t is imperative that we at
home Fight With Dollars.
Make Liberty Loan Sunday"
one of universal prayer for Vic
tory.
Conquer we must. for our cause
is just.
This being our motto: I'm
GOD do we trust"
Mrs. Grover Coors.
Chairman Woman's Liberty
Committee,
Jefferson County.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-04-18
Proper Management Will
Give Profit From Poultry
BY H. w. Sandborn

Dy II. w. OduuUOlu
Extension Poultry Husbandman
U. S. Dept of Agriculture
We have received as result of
our appeal to thepeople OF Colo
RADIO to increase production OF
poultry and eggs many COM
plants regarding the price OF the
feeds necessary to use to keep
poultry. Quite a number have
stated that they could not keep
poultry prohtably under present
conditions.
This is a mistake, for in every
community many good poultry
men who know how and practice
right methods, are making very
othersat sA o. cal
attractive profits. What others
do under the same conditions and
opportunities, you can do, 1t is
question Of information of what
to do to obtain good results and
doing it.
] appreciate fully the feed sit
auation and the difficulties you
have in obtaining it in some To-
calities, but among the clouds is
ray OF sunshine in the future
outlook, due to the very encour-
aging crop report recently pub
lished. We should stick, and
meet the present situation in the
best way possible.
Our difficulties are no greater
than tina difficulties others are fac
ing in all other lines from ship
building and railroad transporta-
ton to the local retail dealers.
The future outlook is promising
for large crops and we need and
must have large increase in ami
mai production to furnish animal
foods. Poultry can furnish this
increase more quickly and in
greater numbers than anything
else. When our large harvest
is in next fall, it will be 700 late.
What increase we make must be
made In the next 40 to 50 days.
|. Colorado needs three times the
poultry and eggs her people have
been producing. We need to
raise three to one this year. Let
us all do this and not depend up
on our ncighboring states in this
crisis. We all can. Don't forget
Uncle Sans slogan-"One hun
dred hens on every farm and
twelve III every back yard"
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-04-18
Women Requested to Meet In
Golden Saturday. April aoth

All thcwomcn OF Arvada and
Jefferson county are requested to
attend a meeting in the District
Court room at the Courthouse
in Goldcn,on Saturday afternoon
OF April 2oth. at ? o'clock. This
meeting is under the auspices of
the United States Food Admin
istration and the WHmcn's Coun-
Gil Of Dcfenccof Jefferson Coun-
~. The speakers will be Wini-
fred Willard. and Mrs. Chas.Iac-
ohsoh, w1,o will speak on organi-
zation. a speaker from the Ar
ricultural College will also be
present 70 explain important con-
servation work. All women are
urged t. attend.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-04-18
Boys Should Register.

The United States governme...
wants To know as quickly as poss.
iblc the number Of Colorado
''oys who have registered for
work this summer.
This information must be sent
TO Washington within the next
lew days so that the National
government can tell what food
production Colorado youths may
accomplish. II is up 10 the boys
I" register at once.
The State Council Of Defense
urges that those who have not
done 40 and can should enlist
promptly with the county direct.
ors of the Y. S. Boys Wor'in
Reserve. The county direc'o".
will SOON report their total recis.
.rations 10 Joseph S. JaYa. state
director.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-04-18
Denver, Colo. April I3, 1918
TO THE FARMERS AND BUSINESS MEN
OF NORTHERN COLORADO:

Or NOKliERN OOl-ORADO: -4rt
Gentlemen:
We that we may properly place you at this
time certain information relating to prospects for the 1913
crop OF sugar bccts t
You are doubtless that the National Government
thru both the Food Admnist ration and the Department Of
Agriculture has strongly and repeatedly urged the
cessi of 'eased sugar beet production n districts
where factories accessible and production conditions
favorable" Ihs Company is unreservedy willing and
anxious comply with the desires OF the Our
factories operating Government license and
and supervisors is being hold prices fixed by
the Government and the price offered for beets Is one
recommended by the Food Administration In all Of these
things virtually compromising Government control and OPP
Grafton of the industry this Copany has acqhesced cheer
fully and without protest regarding theopportunity Of
wing the Nation at this time duty and privilege.
The suga bceta acreage contracted in Northern
Colorado -bou forty thousand below that Of last
season This will mean reduction iii the supply Of beets
for slcng of nearly half million TONS quantity sufficient
for the normal operation of three four of factories
We consider imperative at this time conduct OUR oper
aons with the utmost economy in the Of men and
teas and much should deploe having allow any
OF plants stand idle the coming it
dent that unless additional is Forthcoming such
step will have to be considered
We feel that you are interested in the sit
ution and that ustit ed in calling your attention
the loss your community ii the length Of the
paien materially diminished the factory not operated
The money received by the farmers for beets spent
almost entirely i'll the comma nty and at the average yield
of twelve tons the receipts from of bcets at the
offered price exceed the average gross receipts Of A.
any other staple crop leaving aside consideration Of
the safety Of the return.
dimnishment of the beet acreage will undoubtedly
tend to increase shortage of agricultural labor For each
thousand Of beets there required least
drcd field aborers WHICH this Company he depended
on to for farmers As is well known.
this labor is only available for work in the
is commonly utilized in the handling of.other crops
ten day'spay roll expenditure At Of ssasiass
factories together wthhc expenditure iaber on
thousand of beets required operate one of
factories for about ten days. money
equivalent to an annual gross receipts OF medium size
business.
In short not only will the National interest be benefit
cd by the maintenance OF rna OF sugar. bccts
but the economic interests Of community likewise We
therefore unesitatingly appe al this time
der what assistance and influence bring about c
desired results situato is clearly understood
confident that the farmers of Northern Colorado WILL even
vet. subscribe a substantial acrcagc
Thanking in advance for your help. which we be-
lieve is urgently needed. are.
Very truly yours
THE GREAT WESTERN SUGAR COMPANY
by W. L. Pctrikn.
President
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-04-18

Patriotism a Safe Investment
The people Of this county are
responding nobly to their coun-
try's appeal for subscriptions to
the Third Liberty Loan.
The County's quota is already
ovcrsubscrilcd. while over a
thousand subscribers have been
spurrcd on by their patriotic in
tctcst to make this most safe in
vcstmcnt.
But this fact does not excuse
anyone, who is at all able to
subscribe for these bonds and
who has not done SO. The T.. S.
Treasury Department has in
structcd Us to forget quotas and
to put a Liberty Bond in every
home. ,,I Ana
u you have not yet subscribed
hasten To do 50. II you know
anyone in your vicinity who is
able Ia subscribe and who has
not done 80. send Us his name.
While the investment is AN at.
tractivc one. and should be made
for reasons Of safety and saving.
yet there is a duty that rest, ON
every citizen to take part in il,
even " there was noiinancinl re-
turn. Our country needs the
money. Our soldiers going to
the front for us need that which
this money will buy. to make
their work more effective for US.
Tor otherwise their sacrifices will
he in vaiA. and our own will in
the future be more severe.
Now is the time for us 10 work
as n unit TO roll up u total Of sub
scriptions in this county that
shall show to other communities
that there are no slackers here.
Richard Broad Jr.. Chmn.
4. H. DeFsanes. Major.