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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-11-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. s. Land
office at Waterville. Washington, Oc-
Notice is hereby given that Jap.es
Swan, of Oroville, Washington. who, on
January 2ist. 1915, made Homestead
NWA, SWA SEA, section 4, and VIZ
NEA, section 9, township 38 north range
q east willamette Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make year Proof.
to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before John R Fraser, United
States commissioner, at Oroville, Wash
ington. on the Bird day of December 1918
Claimant names as witnesses: Henry
Fl. Brown of Oroville. Washington; Ralph
Lynch and Wendell Berry Of Tonasket.
Washington.
BEN SPEAR.
Register
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-11-15
NO TRESPASSINC.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR
THE COUNTY OF OK.
ANOGAN.

In the Matter Of the Estate of John
Burgard, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Notice Is hereby given that the UNDER
signed is the duly appointed and qualified
administrator of the estate of John Bur-
gard. deceased; that any and all persons
having claims against the estate Of John
Burgard, deceased must present same,
duly verified to Grant and Williams, at
torneys of record for said estate at their
office at .Oroville. Okanogan County,
Clerk of said Court, together with proof
Of such filing within six months from the
date of the first publication Of this notice,
to-wit October IL, 1918, or they will be
forever barred.
Dated this the 7th day of October. 1918.
G. w. VAN Alta.
Administrator of the estate of John Bur-
gard, Deceased.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-11-15

The merry tumble weed is racing
around the streets every time the
wind Is circulating. and high winds
are not a meteorological stranger 10
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-11-15

REPORT OF
IN THE STATE or WASHINGTON. AT THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS ON NOVEMBER 1877 1918
RESOURCES.


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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
Headquarters Men
Receive New Badges
With No. IS. Detective Charlie
Tinslcy Is Dubbed
the link.
Thirteen bright new badges were

Thirteen bright new badges were
pinned upon the vests OF thirteen plain
clothes men yesterday who work out
of Police Headquarters. The new in
sigma OF authority is OF q golden hue.
and there is some conflict of opinion
as to whether the new badges are real
gold or just a high alloy. Weight OF
opinion leans to the latter view. They
bear tho cnlightening legend. Head
quarters Detective. Richmond. Va"
1t was noted in some quarters last
night that perhaps the fare of the
new decorations might blind some
colored "pu'ssons" who are prone to
stray from the straight and narrow
and fall into the hands of the officers
of the law. and. even more. it was
limited that perhaps some such might
so so far as to contradict the authority
of the badge with the argument that
it does not look like sho' nuf police
mans symbol of authority
Stsll the least delighted Of the proud
possessors OF the new decorations was
c. I. Tinsley, whose fate 1t was to
draw No. 49, The badges are num-
bered consecutively from l to 10, and
were distributed by Captain George
Pollock. Sergeant Tinsley drew the
number which bears the stigma Of
being the Jonah number and every
body is watching out to see what trick
he turns or what is turned against
him. Police annals are full with mis-
haps that have befallen the owners of
badge No. 13. and what fortune holds
In store for the bright new jinx button
that has. been pinned to the vest of
Sergeant Tinsley is what tho remain
ing twelve are waiting to see.
The badges were distributed in the
following order:
r. l.. Bryant. J. l.. Wiltshire, j. F.
Wiley. j. c. Bailey. c. w. Atkinson, c.
w. Thurman. G. p. Smith. Louis KEEL
lam. L. Bertucci, r. r. Sowell Jr., p.
r. Tiller. j. NJ. Duffy, c. #. Tinsley.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
ARREST NEGRO YOUTH
Salem Officers Think They
HIVE Murderer of IInrvey Hester
md His Wife.
my Associated Press. !

Thy Associated Press.l
WINSTON y. c.. March g.
apoleon Spencer negro, eighteen. was
rrcsted at midnight last night at the
ONE OF his father. Henry Spencer. in
,c eastern part OF this city on a
narge of trcinG the murderer OF MIR.
nd Mrs. Harvey Hester. the white
Juplc shot and killed late Tuesday
Ncrnoon at their home. two miles east
{ this city. The capture OF Spencer
.as made by Sheriff Flint and Chief
Police Thomas. who did not bring
ic prisoner to the city, but. Instead,
urricd him through tho country in an
Itomohilc, where he WAC being taken
|, the state prison. near Raleigh. This
,tion was deemed advisable. owing
! tho sentiment prevailing in the COM
unity. Spencer who has n bad repu-
.tion, was found in bed b. the officers,
nth n .3scalibcr pistol under his
Illow. While the evidence against
I'm so far is circumstantial. II is re-
arded as strongly discriminating.
1encer WIS seen by various people in
&c vicinity OF the Hester home Tues
Ivy afternoon. and il is charged had
FED his pistol several times. He also
9swers tho description given by two
|hitc men on the Bycrly Farm OF tho
an seen leaving the Hester home
|tcr the shooting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
IMMATURE ALMANAC.
DEPART MENTS AT Y. w. C. A.
HOLD ANNUAL DISPLAY
All Branches Are Represented In
Unique Exhibit, Which VIII he
Open To-day and To-Morrow.

A very unusual and attractive exhibit
was staged in the auditorium of the
Young Womcn's Christian Association
last evening. when each department
made it's annual report in concrete and
visible form. Each chairman, backed
by her committee of volunteer work
ers, presided at gayly-dekoratcd
booth which contained miniature
representation of the activities fur
thered by her committee.
The physical department showed tiny
figures in gymnasium suits and posters
announcing an evening OF dancing.
interpretative and aesthetic. Tho girls
work booth announced itself as the
little sister OF the extension depart
ment, and showed the younger set at
work for the Red Cross. at play in the
gymnasium, at study in the Bible
classes.
Six hundred and sixty transicnts ac-
commodated last year In two emerg-
ency rooms in the central building
was the impressive announcement of
the house committee.
The educational department report ed
at an attractive booth. At the stand
OF the vocational department it's policy
Of bringing friendlincss. as we'll as
suitable employment. TO girls was an
nounccd. The extension booth showed
an Illuminating exhibit OF things made
IN Ricnmond bS Rlchmond girls.
The religious work department an
nounccd religious conference, with
the Rev. Fl. D. G. Maclachlan as leader.
to be held April 1925.
The restrooms on Main Street served
co.315 lunches in 1917. and the Come
Over Lunchroom, at 210S East Main,
served l5,1f1
The two boarding homes gave shelter
TO 206 transic2tS and l56 regular
hoardcrs during the year.
The entire exhibit will he omen to
the public to-day and tomorrow.
Business men. whose contributions ma Ike
the work possible, are especially in
vited to view the exhibit and see what
their gifts make possible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
SIX DIVISIONS TO CORPS
War Department Decides on Form OF
Army Organization I'm
France.
lBy Associated Press. ]


WASHINGTON, March Based
upon the three-line method OF trench
warfare evolved in France. the War
Department, II was learned to-day, has
approved plan of organization which
fixes six division as the strength OF an
army corps
Three or more corps will constitute
field army, and the Immediate pur-
pose of the department is to complete
the organization of the first field army
in France in the shortest possible time
10 give General Pershing the strength
TO hold fully "Americanized" sector
of the front. The plan leaves 10 Gen
eral Pcrshing the determination of the
number Of corps and the number OF
field armies needed. and also authorizes
him 20 recommend commanders for the
higher units.
Ely the siS-division-a army corps plan
each corps Will occupy front sector
with two divisions. while two replace
ment or reinforcement lines of two
divisions each will back them up. The
effect is to produce the line OF depth
necessary for the type OF warfare now
in progress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
National Capital
News Cut Short
Happenings at Washington as
Reflected in Ncws Dis
patches.

WASIIINGTON. March 7.-Prcdiction
that tho Federal trade commissions
ncwsprint> inquiry will continue to
May l before Dricc-fiXng agreement
can be reached was made Tonight by
Henry Wise. counsel for the manufac-
Jurors. who said the commission in
establishing prices must take into
consideration production costs for the
present month. The price to he fixed
Will be effective from April /.
German submarines did not sink any
Italian vessels during the week end
ing March 2. An official dispatch to-
day says in that period 3ii merciia mt
ships of every nationality. represent
inf a total tonnage OF 2s5.260, entered
Italian ports and 2S5 ships. totaling
225.S9o tons. exclusive Of fishing boats
and small craft. left port.
maximum retail price OF - to II
cents pound for matzoth was set
to-day by the food administration
after an Investigation of complaints
that makers of the unlcavcned bread
prescribed for the Jewish Passover
festival were preparing to take adj
vantage Of the ritual requirements by
demanding exorbitant prices.
To eliminate lost motion throughout
the country and to bring the war home
to the people through personal con-
tact. the Council Of National Defense
has worked out plans for organizing
community councils in every hamlet in
the United States.
Editors Of agricultural papers con-
ferred here to-day with Secretary
Houston and Food Administrator
Hoover. The entire agricultural situa-
ton was discussed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
WILL BE THE BRADFORD"
Wy Department HonorS Nirriniu
Naval Commander in ChrIstcn-
ing Now DcstrOycr.

WASHINGTON, y. c.. March An
her distinguished Virginia naval
Immandcr has been honorcd by the
Hwy Department. One CT the new
FStroyers now nearing completion
IN be called the Bradford" in recog-
Zion of the gallant services of Rear
lmiral William Radford, native OF
I'tetourt County. veteran of the
lar Between the States and COM
Under of the Cumberland when that
sscl was sunk by the Merrimac in
|52.
In outlining Admiral Radford's ca
or as naval officer, Secretary
niels to-day said: admiral Radford
Is born In Fincastlc. Botetourt Coun-
Va. March !. 1905, and died in
ashinston. January s. 1890. lie was
ricd I'm Oakhill Cemetery. Washing
=. lie was appointed midshipman
|lrch ], 1895. and made rear-admiraI
July 20. 1866 During the Mexican
II he commanded the party from
,zatlan. and took part in operations
Mazatlan and other places In lower
lifornia 1S4G-47.
nile commanded the Cumberland at
. time she was sunk by the Confcd-
ete ironclad Mcrrimac in Hampton
Dads, but Radford was ashore and
liable to get on board his ship before
attack. March S. 1862.
lilo commanded the New Ironsides"
attacks on Fort Fisher, DECEMBER
rs. 1864, and January 1915, 1853.
d was included In tho thanks OF Con
,ss to Admiral Porter, his officers
! men, for their gallant conduct on
$50 occasions. He commanded the
ropean squadron in 1S69-70.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
Death OF REDMOND
IS DEEMED DISASTER
Exercised Great Moderating Nnnu.
encc in Solution of Irish,
Problem.
nth IN ENGLISH DEMOCRACY
lircat Nationalist Leader Was Al
ways Firm In Opinion That the
Com mon People OF England
+ Would See Justice Done Ireland.

by associated PreSsl
LONDON, Wednesday, March 6.-The
leath OF John Redmond ut the moment
Fhcn the convention which Is to set
lie the future of ireland is having its
post raoncntous sessions, Is considered
"a political circles to be almost dis
s,er. During the weeks which the
IRISH convention has been busy trying
10 ind a solution 10 the Irish problem.
10 which he gave his life, Mr.. Red
|lond exercised n great modcrating in
ucncc and IL. IS dispatches from Dub
In say. there il again Il prospect of
Srecment, he must be given a great
tcasurc OF credit for this state Of af-
airs.
In fact. since he took over the lead
rship OF the Irish Natlonalists, MIR
Zen who fought for a settlement of
me home rule question by parla-
|iehtary means and when the act
raating seif-government finally be-
ane law In 1914. II was a great trl-
|mph for him.
The war prevented the act from
icing put Into force. and while this
as a great disappointment to MIR.
edmond. he. nevertheless. stood by
he English government. or. as he
Fould have preferred to say, "the
English democracy" in which he had
reat confidence. and which he always
(aid would see that Ireland received
lIsticc. His speech in the House OF
ommons supporting the governments
|ccision 10 enter the war because OF
(hc invasion OF Belgium by Germany
realty enhanced his reputation in
England, where he had always been
|opular and respected. and gained
'any converts for the cause which he
The Irish convention adjourned for
Two hours to-day when 1t heard OF Mr..
|:edmond's death Later 1t passed a
|eaolution OF sorrow. which said:
Throughout the proceedings OF the
Invention his wise counsel was an in
|aluable aid for our guidance. He re-
|ardcd tho work OF the convention and
8 outcome as fraught with most vital
ltcrcsts Of the irish people and the
hole empire"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
COMPLETE DETAILS
FOR LECTURES TO GIRLS
Series of Discussions on "Socinl STAN
dnrds for Girls" to be Held mt
Y. w. c. A. Next Week.

A large group of women. representing
almost every organization in the city
that concerns itself with the welfare
OF girls. gathered at the Y. w. c. a.
yesterday afternoon to formulate 4 pro-
gram and fix places Of meeting for a
series OF lectures on Social Standards
for Girls" to be given in Richmond
during the <eek of March 16 to %. un-
der the auspices of the National War
Work Council of the Y. w. c. y.
Miss Lucy Mason presided. and prac-
tically every woman present took part
In the discussion and offered the CO.
operation of the organization which
she represented. 1t was heartily agreed
that there was an urgent necessity at
the time TO throw around girls the pro-
lection OF high character standards and
develop her into her best
Dr.. Noble, n woman OF national repu-
alton, was announced as the speaker
which the War Council would send to
Richmond. and Il tentative schedule OF
meeting for mothers. teachers, social
workers. as we'll az business, industrial.
professional and school girls was out
lined
Miss Katharine HAYES emphas sized
the fact that the lectures were entire
l. nonsectarian. and that 1t is hoped
that women and girls of all classes and
crceds Will be reached. The movement
t'NS VIC IIl'lhIEcDltHt OF LIT. j. u. MAS
tin. secretary OF tho State Board OF
Charities and Corrections. and DR.. j.
y. {. Chandler. superintendent OF the
city schools.
Or. Lydia Bauer. OF tho Virginia In
dustrial School for Girls, will assist Dr.
Noble and bureau OF speakers to
do follow-uD work along these lines is
contemplated.
Arrangements were placed in the
hands OF n central committee composed
Of the following women:
Mrs. Ralph Johnson. Miss Mamie
West, Mrs. w. II. McGec. Mrs Palmer.
Miss Branch Enford. Miss Maude
Stringfcllow, Mrs. Pauline Thalhimer,
Mrs. Julian Meyers. Miss Logan, Mrs.
ST. George Cooke. Miss Louise Price
Mrs Kate Peasants Minor. Miss Emily
WEIGH, Mrs. Tyler Jobson, Miss Kjcl-
strom. Mrs. j. j. Phillips, Miss Josie
Rogers. Mrs. w. w. Foster Mrs Joseph
Rosenbaum. Miss Lorcna Mason. Miss
iiclcn Norton, Mrs. w. y. Burrows. Miss
Adele Runn. Mrs. Ora Stokes, Maggie
l.. Walker.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
CROSSTIES OFFERED
CITY FOR THE POOR
Administrative board ReTuests Addi-
tiOnnl InformntiOn-AaI<sB Bids for

tiOnnl Informntion-AsI<sB Bids for
REPAIRS to Dog Pound.
After consideration OF the offer from
George w. Stevens. president of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany to furnish the city with old
crosstics at cost OF S cents per
tic, for the relief OF the poor OF tho
city. which was referred to the Admin
istrative Board for consideration by
Mayor Ainslic, the members requested
Mr.. stevens to submit report showing
the approximate number of such ties
available. He was also asked to ad-
wise the board as to whether 1t would
he permitted to designate the location
for such deliveries.
Officials of the Furman Line were
notified that the board had approved
companys boats in and out Of the
dock at a price of $50 per month. The
contract is made for n period of one
year, 1t being stipulated. however. that
an extra charge of So would be imposed
I'm each case when it was necessary to
operate the locks after 1880 o'clock in
the evening.
r. J. Nuckols and Ca-neal = Johnston,
the contractor and architects. rcspcc-
lively. for the repairs at the Howitizers'
Armory, were notified to appear a 10
o'clock this morning for conference
with the Administrative Board in re-
gard to this work
Instructions were forwarded to the
olIlCe OIL the SilG Engineer approving
the bid Of j. +. Cheatwood, and direct
ing that the gravel for roadwork should
be drawn from said bank near Blunt's
brickyard, at 25 ccnts per cubic yard,
measured at the pit
In response to Mrs. w. D. Penny
packers letter requesting water con-
nections be made for the community
gardens OF the Nurses Settlement. at
1216-lS Ashland street. the attention of
the Superintendent of tho Water Works
was called to the matter, with the re-
quest that he submit an estimate and
recommendation in regard to the work.
The Superintendent of Street Clean
ing was requested to advertise for
bids for Timing and repairing the roof
OF the old brick stables in the yard
OF the Street Cleaning Department
which is to be used in tho future as the
dog pound, in place of the former build
ing. which was recently. destroyed by
fire. The Superintendent of the Water
Works was also directed to make the
necessary water connections and the
Superintendent of the Gas Works was
notified to make the necessary repairs
and to furnish in addition gas supply
sufficient for asphyxiation purposes.
The necessary sewerage facilities we're
requested from the City Engineers Of
flee.
Permission was granted to the Rich
mond Chapter OF the Red Cross for the
use of the drill hall at the Blues
Armory for all entertainment to be
held by this organization on April 12.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
HEALTH OF CAMPS

WASHINGTON, March 7.--Continucd
Improvement OF health conditions in
the ARM camps and cantonuents in
the United States is shown in the de-
tailed report of tho surgoon-gcncral
for the week ending March l. The
death rate, &c per 1000. is the lowest
recorded since November 16. 1917.
Pneumonia continues to decline in
all the camps" the report says.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
DIES OF GUNSHOT
nIIct Said to Have Rccn Fired ny
Husband Ends Life of Ron
noLc Woman.
tBy Associated Press, !

VA. March 7.-Emma
est Trufnbo, wife OF Thomas Trumbo.
ed here carly to-day as the result
pistol wound inflicted by hc.' hus-
nd Monday night at the home of her
other in Bedford County, ut the time
jumbo killed her father, w. II. West;
OF her mother through the head. and
licted severe knife wounds on her
other. Allen West. Trumbo is in Jail
LynchburG.
A special grand Jury has been called
r Monday TO review the charges
.ainst Trumbo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
EDUCATE HAND AS WELL
AS HEAD, Says MARSHALL
Prominent Men Take Part in Dedica-
ton OF Educational and Indus
trial institution.
BUILT BY WINTER VISITORS
Daytonn, Fla, Has New School, OBJ
ject OF Which Is to Give Practical
Training to Negro Girls-Govcr-
nor Cats Delivers Address.
my Associated presa. ]

DAYTONA. FLA. March 7.-Sevcral
prominent men. including vice-Presi-
dent Thomas r. Marshall, Governor
Sidney ]. Cats. and Mayor c. NJ Bing-
ham. are taking part In the dcdicat ton
OF the Daytona Educational and Indus
trial School for Negro Girls in Day
tona y modern structure. ntaining
classrooms. auditorium and Offices, was
built last year through the efforts OF
Mary Mcleod Bcthune, who succeeded
In interesting a number Of winter visi-
tors in her project. The afternoon
exercises. which began at 2:30, were
an educational meeting with Vice
President Marshall as the principal
speaker. and at the evening session at
8 o'clock the dedication. Governor Cats
will give the leading address.
TEACH EVERY MAN TRADE
SAYS VICE-PREsIDENT
Vice-Prcsident Thomas r. Marshall
gave short but interesting talk along
the lines of general education applica-
BILE to the whites as we'll as the blacks
The old cultured education of Latin
and Greek taught the real philosophy
OF life. which is to be content in what
ever station OF life you may be placed
in" said Mr.. Marshall. "A literary
education should be compulsory only
through the eighth grade. giving the
pupil foundation. Then he should
be allowed to choose his life's work
Every man should be taught a trade
or profession. and every woman
should be taught to be a housekeeper
believe that a psychologist should be
placed in every school in the United
States TO watch a pupil and help him
determine just what line OF study he
wishes to perfect himself in Mr..
Marshall said that is not only educa
ton that makes 4 good citizen, but
properly directed education and or
Eanized self-control
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
Harris unrt Z, Sr.,,-

Harris Hart, State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, will address the
Get-Together Club of the Central Y.
NJ. c. y. at a special meeting of the
club TO be held at supper at 6:30 o'clock
tonight. The regular monthly meeting
will be held March 90, when reports on
the membership campaign will be made
for the whole month
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
Returned Money.

w. A. Stone, jitney driver, was
arraigned in Police Court yesterday
morning on the charge OF stealing $40
from Lyman Shepard. n carpenter, of
west broad street. The charge vas
dropped by Shepard when Stone re-
turned the money to him. Stone was
arrested by Detective Bertucci and Ser
geant Wiltshire
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08
Ebcrly.s body Recovered.

lSpectal TO The Tines Dispatch
WINCH ESTER. VA. March THE
body of Letcher Ebcriy, a merchant, of
StrasburE. about fifty years old, who
disappeared from home last evening.
was found to-day in inc Shenandoah
River. near that place 1t is thought
he committed suicide by jumping eff a
bridge while brooding over alleged do
mestic troubles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-08

BOSTON. March THE heaviest
snow of the winter fell in Boston to-
day. The storm began before daylight.
and by noon the ground was covered to
a depth of nearly five inches Weather
Bureau officials said the storm would
continue tonight.