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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
Passing Of VIM. N. Blair

A recent issue bf the Madras Pio-
neer contains the following account
Of the passing Of a former Weston
merchant and miller. who also
served the town as mayor:
William NJ. Blair. a resident Of
Gateway, died last Saturday at his
home of Bright's disease. He was
a native Of Illinois but most of his
life he had resided in the state Of
Oregon. At the time OF his death
he lacked less than two months Of
being So years of age. The deceas.
ed leaves a wife, a brother and six
children. The son, Frank Blair Of
Vancouver, Washington. Is very low
with influenza and could not even
be told Of his fathers death. The
daughters are: Mrs. Jessie Hum.
phrey, Mrs. Olive NJ. Andrew, Miss
Sadie Blair. Mrs. Hazel Dennis
and Mrs. Ruth Thomas. The fun
eral was held from the family resi-
dence Tuesday morning and inter-
ment was made in the Madras cem-
ctery. Rev. Il. c. Gallaher. who
had known Mr.. Blair for % years,
ofIiciated."
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
BIG sum ASKED TO
BUY WHEAT CROP

washingtou--An administration bill
appropriating s1.25o.OO0,oo0 to enable
the government to carry out its guar
antee to the farmer Of q price Of s2.20
a bushel for the 1919 wheat crop was
transmitted to the chairmen of the
senate and house agricultural COM
mittees by the food administration.
Under the bill as drawn, govern
ment authority to control grain deal
ers. millers and elevators by license
or other like powers" would be given.
and the president would be authorized
ito create any agency or agencies" to-
buy the 1918 and 1919 wheat crops
wheat products and other foodstuffs
and feeds" at the guaranteed prices.
regulate expert and import Of wheat;
require preferential railroad service
as long as the railroads are under gov
ernment control; control grain ex-
changes and prohibit trading upon
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

tnom ~M suen time or times AZ may
be deemed desirable or proper to
meet market conditions and eompe,i'
tive prices Of foreign grown wheat" I"
and TO prescribe such rules and resu'
lations as may be necessary TO protect
the government Of the United States
from paying the guaranteed prices
aforesaid for any wheat other than
that covered by proelamations,"
In addition. the president. through
the agency he would designate, could
also sell either domestically or BY ex.
port wheat wheat products or by
products at a profit or loss, as 'in the
Judgment of such agency may be nee
essary." He also could tease. buy or
reQuisitlon storage space and pre-
scribe the terms to be paid for Il.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
WILSON UpHOlDS
MANKIND'S RIGHTS
Declares Day When World Was
Ruled BY Small Coterles
OF Men Is Gone.

Paris.-when the second session OF
the full peace conference met. II was
addressed by President Wilson ON the
subject of league OF nations The
president declared the conference had
solemn obligations to make perma-
nent settlement
The present conference. the presi'
dent added. could not complete its
work until some further machinery OF
settlement should be set up, The pres
ident spoke earnestly.
awe are not here alone" he said.
"as representatives OF governments,
but as representatives Of peoples, and
IN the settlements we make We need
20 satisfy, not the opinions OF govern
nents. but the opinions Of mankind" "
President Wilson contended that a
eague OF nations must be vital thing
and not casual or occasional, 1t must
have continuity.
On his travels. the president said,
people everywhere had greeted the
league as the first thing in their In
terest.
select classes OF men no longer
direct the affairs of the world said
the president. but the fortunes OF
the world are now in the hands OF the
plain people. The wish Of the people.
therefore. must be heard"
The war has swept away those old
foundations by which small coteries
had used mankind as pawns in a
game" said the president Nothing
but emancipation from the old sys.
tenn. he contended. would accomplish
resi- peace.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

Certain localities that may feel
aggrieved because the particular
feeder roads in which they are in
terested are not specifically cared
for in the proposed Umatilla coun.
ty bonding act, should reflect that
there are thousands Of miles Of
such roads in the county. They
should also reflect that more county
money from the regular fund will
be available for such roads If the
bonding act carries, and that the
more important Of them have a
better chance for attention than II
the regular road fund had TO be
spent in improving and keeping up
the principal through highways.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

The Tacoma News Of y recent
date contains the group picture Of
four wounded soldiers who came in
with the 9ist division unit. Among
them is Earl Rose, Weston boy,
who is now at Camp Lewis after
long service overseas, Briefly the
News recounts the experience Of
each Of the quartet. OF Earl II
says:
Gas laid low Earl Rose Of Wcs-
ton, Oregon. who Is nearly home
after much hard fighting with the
i4sth Field Artillery Of the iist
Division.
We didn't have our gas masks
on. In fact, they were little dis
tance away when the gas attack
came he explained, Before |
could get mine on had breathed
too much Of the deadly stuff. ]
guess I'm In luck 10 get out OF II
so well, though | had pneumonia.
This happened on the Verdun
'front.'"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
FOOD RELIEF BILL
PASSED BY SENATE

Washington. After week OF spir'
tied debate the senate by a vote OF
SO to is, passed the bill appropriating
500 100000 for food relief in Europe
and the Near East The fund was re-
quested by President Wilson as Q
means OF checking the westward
spread of Bolshevism.
The measure now goes to confer
ence for adjustment Of minor senate
amendments. The most important
senate amendment changes the house
section against feeding enemy peoples
50 that natlonalities friendly to the
United States and the allies may be
aided. On the final rollcall is republi.
cans and three democrats voted
against the bills passage, while ~
democrats and 10 republicans Joined
IN It's support.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

Il. J. Adams, former state highway
commissioner. launched at a meeting
OF the Eugene chamber Of commerce Q
campaign the ultimate end Of which
Ii the creation OF bureau in tho na-
fionaI capital. having as It's purpose
the procuring, preparing. compiling
and presenting TO congress and the
individual members thereof data and
information concerning the forest re'
serves In Oregon and the necessity for
road construction through them as q
matter OF development in the state.
and 10 secure a material increase In
tho appropriations by congress for tho
forest roads"
A resolution demanding that con-
eress Immediately grant relief 70 dis
charged soldiers and sailors was sent
to Washington by the Portland city
commission. oregon congressman
will be asked to use their efforts 10
have the proposed aid granted. The
city commission suggests. instead OF
30 days pay and five cents a mile
travelling expenses home. now being
considered by congress, a clothing al.
lowance Of at least $50, one months
additional pay upon discharge and five
months additional pay to be paid
monthly, as more proper treatment
for returned fighters.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
SERGEANT SIDNEY BARNES
GETS HOME FROM FRANCE
Says Old Burg Looks Good to Him
Brings a Lot Of War Relics.

Sergeant (tirst.clasS) Sidney A.
Barnes Of Company +, il6th Engin-
eers, arrived home Wedue day
morning from Camp Lewis. He was
met at pendleton by his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. S. A, Barnes, and
brought home by auto. Later a
large delegation OF Weston citizens
and business men went TO his home
10 shake his hand In greeting,
Sergeant Barnes was In the army
% months and served lS months In
France. His was quite varied ex-
periencc. He did camouilage work
and front.llne work, and at the rear
conducted intensive training for
recruits. While engaged in 'front.'
line work he was not infreQuent'y
under she'll fire and machine gun
fire, and on one occasion there
were five casualties In his detail,
He says that no words are adequate
TO describe a barrage.
Sergeant Barnes is most decidcd-
ly glad to get back. II was never
happier in my life than when good
old Weston came into view." he
says with every evidence Of cnthu-
siasm and delight.
With considerable difficulty the
sergeant brought home a most In.
teresting collection Of relics from
the battle front. These are on dis
play in a show window OF the Wes.
ton Mercantile Co. and have attract.
ed widespread attention.
Weston's tallest representative IN
the service, Sergeant Barnes Is n
fine type Of the American soldier.
He has taken on considerable
weight and looks perfectly At In
every respect. He speaks In high
praise of the Red Gross and the Sal.
walton Army.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
Notice to Creditors

In the County Court Of the State OF
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Orwell
Thompson Douglas, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appointed execu-
trix of the aboye-entitled estate by
the above.entitled court, and AZ such
executrix has qualified as by law re-
quired. All persons having claims
against said estate are notified TO pre-
sent the same, properly verified as by
law required, to me at Weston, Ore
g0n, or TO my attorney, Homer |.
Watts, at his Office in Athena, Oregon,
within six months from the first publi-
cation of this notice.
Dated January "a, 1919.
HARRIET ELIzABETH DOUGLAS.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
CONGRESS- is BEHIND
Much Work Remains to Be Done, Say
Leaders.

Leaders.
washington.--An extra session OF
congress next spring now seems GER
tain. in the opinion OF democratic and
republican leaders,
With but 81 working days OF the
present session remaining, appropria-
ton bills are to be rushed this week.
Only six OF the lS regular supply bills
have been passed by the house. and
none by the senate.
Besides the regular appropriation
measures. several special money bills,
including the new deficiency measure
and the s75OOOO.oOO reQues, OF the
railroad administration, await action.
Much general legislation is also on
the calendar. with only the railroad.
unemployment, naval program and
other questions being pressed for so
luton.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
THE LOCAL PAPER AND THE MAN
The oregonian.l

Mr.. Hornibrook has sold the Al
bany Democrat and new men, capa-
bic and of experience, will do their
best to succeed with it. There is,
however, q lack Of personality about
the paper since Fred Nutting left
that mitigates. Personality counts
for much in editorial writing and
in the gathering and dissemination
of news. Oregon is full Of exam
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
seattle

Hay--Eastern Washington timothy.
SsS per ton; alfalfa, $s4 per ton.
Butter--creamery 64c.
Eggs--iianch, e0c.
Poultry--Hens. 2eG2sc; springs.
27c; rooster- dressed, 27@2sc; ducks.
s1c; geese, 2ec; turkeys. 44@47c.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
Ratification Of prohibltIon ProeIalmed.

Washington. = Ratification OF the
prohibition amendment to the federal
constitution. effective January IS.
1920, was proclaimed Wednesday ID
a proclamation signed at the state de,
partment by Acting Secretary Polk.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
eerman submarlne Loss Huae.

London.-of the sO3 German sub
marines lost during the war, II is ssti-
mated here semi-ctficially. 12O were
sunk with all on board, and in the
others on the average half OF the
crews perished.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

With the passing of Henry L.
Pittock Oregon loses its foremost
publisher, even as his great associ-
ate-the late Harvey w. Scott
was its greatest editor. Neither
could have more splendid monu-
ment than the newspaper which
was their life works fruition.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

Spokane Museum authorities are
prospecting over an entire quarter
section to locate mastodon, when
If it is dead one" they want
they wouldn't have TO look farther
than a certain Athena sanctum.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
Says the Oregon Voter:

Amy so-called good roads bill
that comes from Senator Pierce
will stand a lot Of watching. He
can throw more monkey wrenches
into the good roads machinery Of
Oregon and do it with more delight
full grace than can any other OBJ
Structionist."
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
soIdI.rs ordered . MrI.e tieme.

washington.--Fa Failure Of relatives
ard friends at home to hear from
many members OF the expeditiouary
forces has led General Pershing to
order that every man in the American
army in France mail to his nearest
relative a postcard giving the present
location. state Of health and military
unit of the writer,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
Roosevelt Day Proposed.

washlngton.-A bill setting aside
October ~ as . national holiday, to
be known as Roosevelt day, was in.
troduced by Representative Bachar.
ach, Of New Jersey, and referred to
the house judiciary committee.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

To those whose subscriptions ex-
pire with this issue we have only to
say that if they feel as though
Weston ought to have q newspaper
they will be wise to renew.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

Umatilla county, we think, is
not only fortunate in having a man
on the state highway commission,
but ought to shake hands with her.
self that he is a man of SO broad
gauged a type as w. L. Thompson.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

Signs are not lacking that the
great movement for road improve
ment in Umatilla county and Ore
gon has received such an impetus
as to overcome all obstruction.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
curb On ImmIaratIon Asked.

washington.- Prohibition of immi-
grafton for four years after the war
except from Cuba. Mexico. Canada
and New Foundland. was agreed upon
unanimously by the house immigra,
ton committee.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

The great strike in England
affords grim evidence that the Boil
sheviki may yet succeed in making
a mad-house Of Europe.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
Perchance Pendleton needs chang
ing, instead Of her chief of police.

1t is doubtful if Mr.. Strains road
address has been read by very many
Weston people. At all events the
message will carry more weight if
delivered in person. and we hope he
will be able to accept the CONNER
cial clubs invitation.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

If the league of nations fails to
materialize, it will not be the en-
emy powers alone that have post
the war.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

mot all today's moaning is lin.
tied to the harbor bars" is the way
the great prohibition victory looks
to the Newark News.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31
ADVERTISING RATE,

Advertising pays and so does
the advertised Stacker.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-01-31

tered a, the pos,eIiIes at Weston Oregon
a. M,ssend.s class msllmst,st.
Evening star., 1919-08-21
FLIERS NEED NO PERMIT.
Order Requiring Civilians to Be
Licensed Revoked BY President.

The President has revoked his proc
lamation making 1t necessary for all
civilian fiiers to apply for flying per-
mits to the joint Army and Navy
hoard Of aeronautic cognizance. Al
legislation in connection with inter.
National aerial regulations 10 pending
in Congress concerning the issuance
Of hying licenses. 1t is not believed
by the Army air service joint board
that it is necessary or practical Tor
municipalities or states to issue n.y.
ing licenses until a national standard
license is authorized.
Evening star., 1919-08-21
HaHEY AND T|TTON|
| DIFFER AS TO AUSTRIA
fris Paper States British Delegate
Hor Tightening Burden; Italian
II Minister Opposes.
the Assoeiate ted Press.

paris, August 81 (Havas).-vis-
count Morley. one of the British dele
gates. has told the supreme council
that IT is in the interest of the allies
to alleviate the burden on Austria,
and has asked for q revision of the
economic and financial clauses Of the
treaty. according to the Echo de Paris
Foreign Minister Tittoni of Italy
protested. 1t is said, declaring that
enorts making for the restoration of
FORMER Austrian power would injure
Italian interests. The newspaper says
Evening star., 1919-08-21
SWEDISH COMMISSION
SAILS FOR HOME TODAY

The Swedish high commission.
which has been in the United States
since June, 1917, closed its ofices in
washington and New York today ana
will sail for Sweden. Axel Robert
Noidvall was head of the mission.
Evening star., 1919-08-21

flcers ana enlisted men Of the Army
convicted of serious offenses and
given severe sentences. The average
sentence in these cases was 7.2S years,
including SS life sentences. After re-.
missions. the average sentence re-
naming is 1.00 years q reduction Of
"a per cent. In 1874 cases the entire
unexecuted portions Of the sentences
were RENTED. Clemency was recon-
mended In 5.11S ases a percentage Of
IS. That included Is life sentence
cases, In which the average sentence
Evening star., 1919-08-21

left In effect 10 l2e7 years. Remission
OF dishonorabie discharge was recon-
mended In 4e5 cases and 386 prisoners
were authorised to apply for restora-
Ption to duty.
Evening star., 1919-08-21
Fascinating
Wool Scarfs

Sometimes ca11e d
shore wraps or auto
scarfs-they take the
place of coats for late
summer and early au-
tumn wear.
$3.50 to $16.50
Plain coIors and those Oh.
set BY contrasting coiored
revers or borders - many
edged with deep frInge-sea :
sonabie browns and tans,
ever 80 many shades Of blue
and Qreen-some almost red.
puppies, orays and black.
Slip them about your Shout
derS-fhey are warm o0d
coxy.IIke. All colors that
will easiIy hAsmoaixe With
many costur es.
Evening star., 1919-08-21

the police that while driving on the
fashionable Cary Street road. the ave.
nue. leading to the country club
three unidentified men stepped In the
highway and at the point Of guns
and robbed Dowell of $50. Police laeer
found the car abandoned on onei.lof
the residential streets Of the eitysi
A recent governmental report shows
there are altogether sixty-four occu.
pations open to women in Japan.
Evening star., 1919-08-21

that no essential notifications viii be
made in the treaty.
Says Assembly Must Approve.
PARIS. August 20 Thy the Asso-
ciated Press) THE Austrian deleeA-
ton told the supreme council today
that 1t would be NECESSARY for them
to take the completed text Of the
treaty to Vienna and to submit IL to
the assembly for approval before the
delegates can sign 1t. The council
is urging the Austrians to make some
out taking it to Vienna.
The signing of the treaty. as a re-
suit Of this unexpected development,
II was said, may be postponed until
well into September.
Evening star., 1919-08-21
New Silk Umbrellas
S7.25

1t was our good fortune to get the
last order of shipment of High-grade
Silk Umbrellas in new fall designs at a
price which makes it possible to sell
these regular $3.50 grades at %.25. We
cannot duplicate these for the same price
now or later-so while they last-%25.
New and standard oeIors-ivery and cord
rinaed handIes-suItabls for days Of rain or
shIne-one Of the biggest umbrella values
offeredl
Evening star., 1919-08-21
Bind and Rob Chauffeur.

RICHMOND. Va, August 21.-Percy
Dowell, q chauffeur, was found in a
clump of bushes here last night Sc
curely bound and gagged. Dowell told
Evening star., 1919-08-21
Clemenceau Returns.

PARIS. August 21-Premier Gle
menceau returned to Paris today from
his vacation in La Vendee. He pro-
ceeded at once to the war ONCE and
took up work that had accumulated
during his absence.
Evening star., 1919-08-21
CLEMENCY BOARD DATA.
Exercised Function in 5,11s Of
6,040 Cases Considered,

Reports received by the Secretary of
War show that the clemency hoard in
the ONCE Of the Judge advocate general
OF the Army since February Is last
had considered the cases of 6.040 of-
Evening star., 1919-08-21

Col. Tiffany Goes to Jacksonville.
Col George 8. Tiffany. infantry, this
city. has been assigned to recruiting
duty at Jacksonville. Fla.
Evening star., 1919-08-21
Underthings-
Remnants

Just a few this week, but every item
werth considering.
$500 Crepe de Chine Gowns, $3.sS
All the feminine touches Of trimming on these
and IN :ss~ees: eoor 1nS ne
but ready to go at remnant prices!
NSS Crepe de Chine Chemise, $l.95
:. s.a sissh e Color Envelope chemi:e Of soft crepe
shoulder straps-some embroidered In dainty
sprays Of pastel shades.
$l.00 Nainsooh Chemise, Sc
for every day wear-the kind for repeated tub.
t-. tbIneZaiways fresh looking. with lace and en-
REM Remnants 'of' Of Feminine Accessories.
Silk Bags
$3.50 Silk Bags, $3.95
-. Remnants Of summer bags, In light blue.
;, ..S isw Black SILK sass~sII silk lined and
$3.50 MORE Silk Bas., Sass
slack, Brown and Gray MoIre Silk Bags that
pouch shape-sIk lined and fitted with mirrors.
porsss !,u.'s 3. ana some with inside frame. Worth
$3.50 Patent Leather Purses, s3.9s
Only Q few but remarkable values Of Fine
Pasent s Leather Flat Purses. with !nsids mirrors
g .sss one ::s r 4. :::ns win be wise
Neckwear Remnants!
at 29c
colored orsandie PiaitInss, In plain and en-.
Drotoereo edee-ose, navy, tan, Copenhaoen
ci9e and peach-a good finishing touch to
brighten your serge froek-or for friiIy effect on
eummery dresses! "
organdle and Satin Collars and sets-,II
READY Tor wear with fail suits or dresses-
YOU may fnd Just what you want from these
3doe and ends Of white and coIored ones-as
good a. newi
500 Collars and Ties, s9c
Plain coiors and those with eoIored horS..
sooe-of SILK and satIn-a number with polka
dots-we're closing out this lotI