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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

The motor service of the O.-W. r. &
N. is proving popular. The car took
% passengers when 1t left here on its
first trip and brought 81 passengers in
on the return trip. Thirty-three pas
sengers departed on the motor yester-
day. while 35 passengers arrived on
IL today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
Ncw Assessors Named.

]. p. Caldwell today was sent an
appointment to act as assessor in the
Umapine district. following the re-
turn from that place of County AS
sessod c. +. Strain. He is expected to
accept and begin work Immediately.
Alex Hudson, recently named assessor
for the Pilot Rock district, began
work today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

Merchandise bought by Narcisse
Bushman from r. Alexander, of PEN
dleton. in January. 1915, has not been
paid for yet. according to complaint
filed by the latter today asking dam
ages of $349. Only $50 of a total
of s342 was ever paid. the complaint
alleges. and he asks the balance and
interest. p. A. Newberry is handing
the case for Mr.. Alexander.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

Many were the courtcsies extended
10 the girls who have just returned
20 coileec after spending spring vaca-
tiou IN Pendlcion and one OF the most
delightful was a saturday afternoon
tea 10 which a group Of former stu
dents we're hidden by Mrs. George A..
Hartman, Mrs Frank u. Royden and
Mrs. Guy H. suyden. The guests
called at the home Of Mrs, Hartman,
where cherry blossoms added a CHARM
Ing note Of spring and centered
pretty tea table presided over by Mrs,
John Adams and Mrs. Frederick Stci-
wer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
Nominations Tnmorrow.

Nominations for student body off,
GERS for next year will be held tomor-
row in the high school and vote
will be taken upon an amendment to
the student body constitution. Tfiis
amendment. If passed, will allow the
members of the faculty of the school
to vote in student body elections.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
Track Meet Announcements.

Divisional track meets of Umatilla
county schools will be held in the
county as follows. this month in pre-
paration for the final meet in PEN
dleton May 2, for the entire county:
Stanfield, April 10, Milton, April 25.
and Pendleton. April 26.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
No School Today.

NO ScIlOOI IOudN.
Washington school is closed today
and will not open until Thursday
morning because of sewer repairs
which are being made in the building.
The overflowing of the mill race
caused the flooding of the basement
of the school house.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
URGE IEaGuE BLOCKING.

TOXIC. April 1.-Resolutions were
passed at a mass meeting here today
urging Japan TO oppose a League OF
Nations if IL does not stipuIate aboli-
ton OF racial discrimination.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
Man Badly Hurt.

Eugene Dexter, an employe of the
O.-W. r. & n. Co., of Umatilia, was
found under the bridge this side of
Umatila this morning in an uncon-
scious condition and was rushed to
st. Anthony's hospital. where he has
not vet regained consciousness. 1t is
thought he fell from the bridge and
his injuries are serious.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
@ NEWS ORD
PENZlLsE ON


Erland Wirtanen, of Pendleton, to-
day filed his first papers declaring in
tention to become an American citi-
zen. In 1895 he filed first papers but
allowed them to lapse. Wirtanen is a
native of Finland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
ESSEN sTRTKE sPREADs.

BERLIN. April 1.-The strike at
Essen is increasing. more than 40. 900
workers demanding a general strike
throughout central Europe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
MINERS ENToMBED.

AGUILAE Colo, April Twelve
or Is men were entombed in the EN-
pire coal mine by an explosion. MoNe
than score of miners escaped unin-
jured. several of the fastest aid
crews from neighboring mines have
arrived on the scene and have been
working desperately to reach the men
cut off.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

Mrs. r. T. Allen. who with her hus-
band has been n missionary in Persia
win under the auspices OF the WON.
ans Missionary Society. speak at the
Presbyterian church on Wednesday
evening at O'Clock. Mrs. Allen with
her children returned to this country
In October. Her talk will deal with
war stricken Persia where all mission
aries have suffered at the hands of the
Turks. All are invited TO hear Mrs
Allen.
The Presbyterian society will meet
in the Presbyterian church Thursday
morning. April 3. at $50 O'Clock. An
all day session will be held, with
lunch served at the noon hour.
Mrs. Ted Preble has arrived in PEN
dleton from Portland to join Mr..
Preble. Mr.. and Mrs. Preble are
making their home at 4o2 Tustin
street.
Mrs. ]. W. Neal. who has been Wis
iting at the home of her mother. Mrs
C. o. Bowers, and her sister, Mrs.
Robert ingalls,, will leave tonight for
her home in Sharon's Springs, Kan
sas.
Mrs. S. s. Ivanhoe of La Grande. was
a weekend of Mrs. Laura D. Nash.
Mrs. Ivanhoe was en- route home from
a weeks visit In Portland.
Miss Jane Murphy left yesterday
for Eugene TO resume her studies at
the University of oregon, where she
is in her sophomore year.
Miss Thelma Thompson and Miss
Creigh Cunningham, who has been
Miss Thompson's house guest during
spring vacation returned yesterday to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

W. W. Green. county superintendent
of schools, and F. P. Austin, city su-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

It's pity man can't dispose of his
experience at cost.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

Seattle TO resume their studies at the
Univcrsityo OF Washington.
! Miss Helen Nelson and Miss Rena
Halcs. who have been visiting in PEN
dleton during sprins vacation have re-
turned 20 resume their studies at the
University OF Oregon.
Miss Madeline Burgess. accompa-
MED by Miss Clara Bartlett who was
visitor at the ]. N. Burgess home
during spring vacation. returned yes
terday TO Seattle. where they will re-
sumo their studies at the University
of Washington.
Complmenting Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
meth Mclean. who with their little
son, Francis. left this morning for
Youngstown, Canada, TO make their
home. Mrs. F. Il. King and Mrs. A. NJ.
Winn presided over a z o'clock din
ner at the King home on West Court
street last evening. Yellow daffodils
decked the table and the hostesses
were assisted in serving by Miss Merle
King and Miss Irene Specknagle. Cow
ers were laid for twenty-five. the party
MT. anu MI ,. a. M w ll1if ana
members of their family, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. ]. King and their family, Mrs. Nell
lie Decker. Miss Ada Decker. Mrs NJ.
L Leeper (Athena) Mrs. n. p. Nc
Lean, Charles Mclean, MIR. and Mrs.
F. E King. members of their family,
and Miss Specknagle.
M. and Mrs. f. p. Tulloch were
hosts last evening for a meeting of
the Neighborhood Bridge Club. Fonr
tables were in play and red carnations
lent their charm to the attractive
home. A supper followed the hours
at cards.
Grover Crowner and Miss Jennie
F1annigan. both of Pendleton, Were
married saturday afternoon by Judge
j. H. Parkes at his office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Haney are ex-
pected to arrive Sunday evening from
Portland for a weeks visit at the
Walter Kempton home. 221 Beaure-
gard street. Mr.. Haney. who is a
brother of Mrs. Kempton, is United
States district attorney.
NJ. V. Leeder is here today from
San Francisco.
r. r. Dunkin is registered at Hotel
Pendleton from Spokane.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

New grain bags, standard size. IL u
cents. Umatilla Flour & Grain Co.,
222 East Court. Phone 1914.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

IF youo make feet look could be
pumps par OF pretty sir stockings above them wouldn't make
the way the girl eomen in The service of the navy department
stockings with the uniform The girl in the center of this
shoes the the left
oxfords bad for discipline Uncle Josephus he shakes his
head.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONALS

Seattle TO resume their studies at the
Universityo of Washington.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

Miss Helen Nelson and Miss Rena
Halcs, who have been visiting in ren-
dleton during spring vacation have re-
turned TO resume their studies at the
University of Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

Miss Theima Thompson and Miss
Creigh Cunningham, who has been
Miss Thompson's house guest during
spring vacation returned yesterday to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-04-01

Miss Jane Murphy left yesterday
for Eugene TO resume her studies at
the University of oregon, where she
is in her sophomore year.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
GENEVA SELECTED HOME IF THE
 LEAGUE NATIONS FIRST MEETING
 HELD IN WASHINGTON THIS FAL
Specific Provision To Safeguard Monroe Doctrine Adopted By League Of Nations Commi ee And
 Will Be Incorporated In the Covenant

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 11-Accordng to advces re- ceved at the White House today from Paris progress been made by the conference during foryeight hours than has been made in the previous weeks.
 PARIS April 11-Geneva finally selected as T per- nanen home of the League of Nations impression pre- vas that herst meeting of the League be held in Wash ington, D. C.. in October this year
 At two o'clock this morning. following all night session. President Wilson personally the Monroe Doc Urine had been exempted from interference the League Nations This has been possible the adoption the League Of Naonscommttee of specific provision drafted by Thomas w. Gregory who is advising the commission the legal phases The poso safeguards the doctrine without spe officially mentioning it. specific mention would introduce controversy the specific of states It af provided by the shall operate against the western hemisphere unless the United States and other western countries shall approve
 It held this will give United States and the west republics the final applying collective against nations that hemisphere and ths effect reafrms the Monroe doctrine.
 British Labor Party Is Restive
 settlement policy by British Party de- made that the Paris conference make peace Wilson's fourteen points plan also that military interference in Russia at once.
 the capital of the of the name the Swiss Republic situated at the western extremity of the Lake Geneva the Rhone territory having through the Congress of Vienna obtained accession of 15 detached from France and Savoy admitted member of the Swiss Confederation in 84 and ranks the 22nd TheFrench language spoken The import buildings cathedral church of St. Pierre Gothic and 18th cenuries the town house Forentine Rah containing collection of 900C0 volumes and the Museum of Natural History In literature Geneva has always occupied distin Quished place.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
REORCANLZED ]. 5. FLEET
 TO MEET
American Fleet To Meet As Unit For First
 Time Soon

NEW YORK. April 11-Preparations are now well under way to provide a proper welcome for the 27.000 officers and men Of the reorganized Atlantic fleet which is expected to arrive in New York. April 15 for two weeks visit. During this time the great ar mada will ride at anchor in the Hudson forming column of ironclads which will extend for miles.
 The fleet now includes fourteen su- perdreadnoughts and sixty destroyers. Six Of the dreadnoughts are those which served with the British Grand fleet i'll the North Sea from Dec. f, 1917, until Dec If, 1918, and most of the desEroyers saw service in the North Sea CT acted as conveys to troopships One Of the destroyers. the Parker trapped German submarine and lowed it into port.
 This is the first time since the U- "jtad States entered the var that the fleet will be seen as unit and will be the Greatest collection of fighting ships ever seen under the Stars and Stripes.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
BewaiIs Berlin s Filth

COPENHAGEN. April IA cor rpsooadent cf the BerEiner Lokal-An- zaiger in q recent issue says that Ber- lin, rhe capital of the empire becomes more degraded every day. Formerly a model os order and cleanliness, it is now slovenly and dirty. Some of it's b4s: streets recall nothing nov but the siums Of 9 Polish manufacturing town. Hawkers have taken possession and have made pig sty of once great and beautiful city. From early morn ing i'll late night all kinds Of rubbish are exposed On booths CT offered by peddlers, The booty Of thieves and the stocks os receivers Of stolen goods are shamelessly ffered-
 Importunate beggars, he continues thr0ng the entrances 10 the under ground stations. and vendors Of inde- cent leaflets and picture post cards cor rupt youths with their poisonous wares. Nobody cares, and the police do not in terfere. Under cover of freedom Of the press any kind of printed matter is allowed circulation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
BOLSHEV|KI PLOT TO |NAUGUARATE WORLDWIDE PROLET TAR|iT REVOLT
 E DISCLOSED IN PARIS REPORT
Foreign Minister Says Germany Will Never Sign Peace That Differs Materially From Will
 sons Fourteen Point Plan

PARIS April 11-It announced here today that
 has been received the Boshevi plot naugurate world proletaran step plarned would b taking the administrative power Germany by the Spartan with the government acquescent Immediately after the Paris Peace Conference closes Once control Of Germany the Sparcans planned 10 refuse ndemnitieS carry out the peace of the Allies.
 BERLIN April 1.-The Local Anzeiger says that the Gov troops machine guns the Spartaans in their outbreak Dusseldorf yesterday. killing twenty-five.
 Foreign Minister Kuhlman address at Wenar today r43 that Germany would sign any peace that differs materially from Wilson's fourteen points.
 Dernberg. former chief Of the German propaganda the United writing the Tageblatt Of Berlin. de- ares the German people will to treaty inspired by paraty justice and spirit of reconciliation Nor will they he adds peace treaty which contain league in which Germany is ad- rights and will only disarmament when other members of the League disarn
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11

subjects, pictures actually made at the front, and collections of war posters"
 The immediate planning of these memorials in various cities means that
 work may h~ started in time to afford cmployr.1ut Io- '''o"sands of soldiers still il France. Club women and civic organizations are awake 10 the possi- bilities which these memo. ;als repre- sent and it is generally realized that the memorials may not only provide for practical needs in a community. while they stand as lasting remind r of deeds of supreme herois and pa triotism, but that through them the Nation may reveal it's growth in art knowledge and art expression. The periods of hideous portrait statues and
 badly modelled symbolic figures has passed away with the infahcy of the Nation, now full-grown world power.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
WAR MEMORIALS PLANNED IN
 MANY PLACES

In all parts of the country efforts t0 establish fitting memorials to the American heroes in the world war are starting and there is a general tend or 5ridoes and other public improve mants that make q town or city bet ter place to live in. New ideals for the approximation of hero's name and fame have come with the recent victory and these are revealed in letters sent to the United States Department of Labor in response to suggestions for stimulat- ing building activities.
 Kansas City is one of the places in whirh plans 'n,. memorial have been most seriouh discussed. A great mu- scum to be hfilt on hill near the Union Station las been suggested by Prof. John s. Ankeny. of the Universi- ty Of Missouri, who advocates q pro isct that would be really concentra- tion of parkway and public play eround scheme. q place of recreation as well as education, in which rainy days could be passed adyantageously by patrons of the playgrounds.
 What better memorial of the actual life and warfare of the soldier could be planned than collection Of accouter- ments Of all kinds well installed n tha great halls and rooms of tho lower flooys?" asks Prof Ankeny. Tn one wing could be housed the collections bearing upon the spiritual aspects cf the war. This miVht include paintinps and statues of patriotic and military
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
MRS. WILLIAMS HERE

Mrs. Osborne Williams and three children were arrivals in Ketchikan yes terday afternoon oa tiie tug Apex oi the Wilson Fisheries, and are on their wayto join Mr. Williams at Port Wal ter where he has accepted the position If accountant for the summer.
 The Apex is towing a scow. (. C "o- No z@ Of the Washington Tug 6 Be, ge O. loaded with spruce piling 'or Chcmley and Yes Bay. and left this afternoon for its destination
 Mrs. Williams and children were the guc..s cs Nr. and Mrs. Cheney of New Town for dinner last evening and had 'uacieon with Rev. end Mrs (. M Van Narter today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
HONOR FLAHERTY

NEW YORK, April i1.-James 4. Flaherzy, Supreme Knight of the Knights Of Columbus. has been appoint d member Of the Arcadia of Rome, according to advices received here to- day. This is literary society found d in the seventeenth century by Queen Christine Of Sweden. Several Popes have been members and President Vii son was made member On his recent visit to Rome. Only five Americans have been appointed members Among these are Cardinal Gibbons. and Arch bishop Mundelein of Chicago
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
MAKING BETTER CITIZENS

The effect of Ele educational cam paign ot The Bureau Of Natnralia- ticu with tas public schools is shown in no uncertain fashion by recent raturaIiz4tlou returns, the returnz Of ths fiscal year 1918.
 During the preceding year only 31.- z1Q cases were "coatiuued", which means. in the majority ot eases. that the decision Of the judge was with held for certain period to giFeshc applicant time to pursue further his study Of English and citizenship. Dur ing the fiscal year 1913. however, ts.- 51s eases were continued. This marks an increase Of D per cent. Fifty per csnt more cases-thaf means, ia Thich t1e judge was impressed with the necessity Of taking the educational qualification seriously; 50 per cent more communities. by fair analogy, fn which the foreign4born man Or woman is being given opportunities ,: acquiring the knowledge Of language and institutions Of this country that will make him good citizen.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
AMERICAN NUTINY REPORT CONFER MED
Another Willy German Plot is Coming out before Aies
NURSING CORPS
 TO BE INCREASED

WASHINGTON, D. c, April Il. - Tie Department Of Nursing of the A. merfcan Red Cross announced yestsr- day thar because Of the number of pa tienss 10 be cared for in the hospitals ot the Public Health Service. the nurs- ing force will be increased from 50,. 900 to 75.0o0 3 year under the recent set Of congress designed to meet the growing hospital needs of the enlarg. cd merchant marine, An agreement has been entered .a;o as result whereby the graduate enrolled nurses will b-a furnished to the service as Red Cross nurses to the army and navy
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
TO RETURN HOME

Miss Nora Musetb, who has been ern- ployed in the local Post Office for the past four months. during which time she has been the guest Of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Davies, leaves this weekend for her home in Douglas.
 Mrs. Davies and two children will accompany her north to Juneau where they will join Representative Davies who is attending the territorial legisla- ture.
 During her short stay here, Miss Mu- seth has made many lasting friends who will deeply regret her departure and hope that she may return again.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
SAM GOMPERS BACK FROM
 EUROPE
Suffered Paraytic Stroke A Few Days Ago
 On Way Home

NEW YORK. April 11.-Samuel Com peEs. president of the American Feeder, ation of Labor and president of the In. ternational Commission, who returned from the labor conference in Paris last evening, burst into tears as he came a, s,sore, exclaiming. My own land Frank God.'
 Later, Mir. GOmpers informed his wife who was at the pier 10 meet him that he had sustained paralytic stroke g few days ago On the way over from Europe
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11

SALT LAKE CITY. April 11-Jas. M. Shockley. life-termer at the Utah State prison, convicted of murder, was recently allowed temporary freedom in order to visit his aged mother at Bell, Mo, He made the round trip in ten days and no account Of movements were kept by the prison officials. He has written many stories since being in the jail, many of which have ap- "eared in prominent magazines.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
NEW EPIDEMIC
 IN PORTLAND

PORTLAND, Ore, April 11.-A new epidemic is now common in Portland, the result Of the recent wave of Influ- enza, and that is "baldness." Bald headed men and women are becoming a common sight.
 People who had a fever for a few days and then recovered are now dis covering that their sair is falling out rapidly and many are completely bald. Specialists are doing rushing busi- ness trying to restore or save the de- parting hair. and there promises to De a brisk demand in the wig market.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
TANKERs IN PORT

The Standard Oil case ship, the La Primera arrives iu port yeste1 day noon with g cargo Of case and barrel oil fer Ketchikaa. Petersburg. Juneau Sitks aEd Waterfall She ls unIoadina er carso for this point and will pro ceed north.
 Tke tanker Atlas arrived Tn port this 1orning at lo:3o with a cargo Of bulk oils.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
WAGE INCREASE
 FOR RAILROAD EM-
 PL0YES OF U, s.

WASHINGTON. D. C. April II. = Director General Hines of the [. $. Railroad Administration announced to day that wage increase. effective at once had oeen given 70 four hundred thousand railroad engineers, fremen, -rairmea and conductors. aggregaying 2 total Of ss5.000,000 8 year.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
PENSIONS ARE
 NOW AVAILABLE

JudPe Wm. T. Mahoney reparts to- day that the pensions for Alaska bio. neers, have been received from Juneau. the territorial legislature having ap- propriations to cover. No pensions have been paid for several months ow- ing 10 the fact that the fund had run out, and no money was available until the spring meeting of the legislature.
 All pioneers to whom pensions are due :nay receive same by calling at the office 9 fthc U.. s. Commissioner
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
ALONG THE WATERFRONT

The halibut boats Stac. F. Neilson. I@60re, Atlas. Stranger, Tatouche, Mitchell. Wasp, Aurora, Rolfe, Road Amundson, Volunteer and .Heligoland, cleared for the sea fisheries this week. The Pioneer arrived today with 31, 900 1cpnds that sine sold herc.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
JEFFERSON AND
 CURAC0A SAIL TODAY

SEATTLE, April 11--Ta4 Jesterscn ssEl=d for t1= norra zr nia@ o'clock tais morning Elth rEo hundred sni -Te1tE- s~o people o1 board. including creEs largely Oriental for Qu&drz- Auk liar o9-. T=z Hzrhor, and Tsnakee. For KetchIkan are Mrs John Johnson. M- Eznzsawa and wife. Nrs- M Y. Grs- gory, Mrs. Louise Freschke, J. T, Ber- gezo1, Bsn Moore, Margaret Tho1apzon. (. A- Clark, George H Shaw. and wife
 The Cqrzcoa sails tonight with one Hundred caanervzasn for Red Bluff. Hsceta. TYee and Rarheen csnneriss.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-11
GIRL SHOOTS SELF
 WHEN MOTHER DIES

BELLINGHAM. Wash. April Il. - Two minutes after Mrs. Winnefred Couch of this city died last night, her daushter, Ethel. an 1S-year-old school sirl committed suicide by shooting her self Grief over her mothers death is supposed to have caused temporary in sanity during which she took her own life.