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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

Not only in the amount OF money
but in the quantity OF goods, the pre-
sent Christmas season is breaking all
records, according to local merchants.
The same condition is said to be exist
ing throughout the nation and IL em-
phasized also by the rush at the local
postoffice. Never in history have the
postal workers been called upon to
handle so many packages, and with
trains late. their troubles are doubled.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24
Man Given Judgment for seoo

II. :. Mills was given n judgment for
500 by a jury in justice court yester-
Gay afternoon after they had delibe-
ia'od 10 minutes. The defendant was
Ntltcn Williamson. The money was
ai"T01 w tho plaintiff to have been
lc"ac7 tho defendant without any
sec'ir't- The jury consisted of Henry
Taylor. p. r. Hales, Kim Morton, O.
W. Horn Abe MoIstrom and M. r.
Keys. J. r. Perry was attorney for
the plaintiff and Raley, Raley & Stei-
wer for the defendant.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24
\. p. Line still Ont.

The Northern Pacific line between
Helix and Pendleton was still washed
out today and no trains arrived from
Pasco. Work trains are out repairing
the damage to the three washouts
and Walter Adams. local agent, SAYS
that service will likely be resumed to-
morrow. Trains to and from WaIla
Walla have succeeded in getting
through, although they are forced to
run slow for several mines and have
thus been considerably delayed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

r. j. McGinnis. who was arrested
Monday night in possession of a still.
was fined 500 in police court yester-
day afternoon on a charge of Illegal
possession OF liquor. He was unable
to pay but SOS on his fine and was
remanded to the custody of the mar
shall and will be held for the federal
authorities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

delightful closing day program
was given by the first and second
grade pupils at the Lincoln school
yesterday afternoon. The programs
were directed by Mrs. Haley and Miss
Maxwell, teachers of the first and
second grades and the entertainment
was participated in by most of the
children of the two rooms. Many
fond parents were in attendance for
the occasion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

News has been received at the local
recruiting office for the navy that
Captain Cyrus w. Cole. Inspector for
the western division. has been award
ed the navy cross for services during
the war. Captain Cole has visited the
local station.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24
A Word 10 the Misc.

Take little care. don't burn your
house up on Christmas eve" says
Fire Chief Ringold. He warns
against the use of cotton around
Christmas trees and about careless
ness with candles ON trees. Don't go
away and leave them. Blow them all
out and take no chances. Don't go
away from home and leave stove
burning too hotly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

Manuel Friedly today received word
of the death of Miss Ethel Mosier, a
niece. at Lima. Ohio. She was the
only daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. WIN Il.
Mosier. who visited the ITfiedly fam
lily here about one year ago
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

this morning and announced today
that work win be- resumed on the
building Friday morning. Work was
suspended nearly two weeks ago be-
cause OF the extreme cold.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24
nInnI.ets ObtainabIc.

Recruiting officer Carr of the local
naval office has received word that
naval blankets are now being offered
or sale at $s.23 each by the supply Of
ficcr at the naval training station,
Great Lakes, Ill. There are 10000
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

Roland Oliver. who was operated
ON Monday for appendicities. Is re-
ported doing very well and is expected
to be able to receive friends Friday or
Saturday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24
Ne7cs of Pemdleton

blankets to be sold and many inquir.
les concerning them have been made
OF the local office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24
N. l.. Watts IN Town To,Iay.

Marvel J.. Watts, OF Athena, presi-
dent OF the Umatilla county pioneers,
is in Pendleton today on business
/ trim
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24
echo People Here shopping.

Mrs. Asa Thomson, Miss Elna
Thomson and Ray Johnson. OF Echo,
were In Pendleton last evening TO
complete their Christmas shopping.
They returned home on No. 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

1llks Work VIII BE Resumed
It. III. Banfleld, of Parker & Ban
field, contractors in charge OF the new
Elks temple, returned from Portland
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-24

Earl Thompson left yesterday for
Portland, whore he Will spend Christ
mas at the home of his brother, w. l..
Thompson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
TWO MILLION CATTLE
TEXAS DIPPED FOR TICKS

Washington. D. c. Aug. Pat
tack against cattle fever tick have
reached unprecedented proportions in
Texas That is shown by reports to-
day to the Q. s. Bureau OF Animal
Industry, cooperating with state Of
ficials TO drive out the pest. Cattle
dippings in July reached a total OF
2,2O3,715 in Texas. the greatest num-
Der ever recorded
Braz0s county has voted in favor
Of county wide tick eradication This
fact is significant. because Brazos
county is in the third Of the three
zones set up by the state tick eradi-
cation law, and active work in the
third zone is not to begin under the
state law until 1922
Texas indicates that at least twenty
counties will be ready December I
for release from federal quarantine.
Good cooperation is being received
from county auth 9rities, who are
prosecuting violations OF the dipping
law and the quarantine regulations.
In Harris county approximately
1000 farms have been released from
local guarantees requiring further
dipping. Harris county, part Of the
third zone, was released last year
from federal quarantine, and has been
conducting 'mopping up" work. and
the release Of 1000 farms from dip
ping requirements indicates that the
county soon will rid Of infestation
now present
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
RAILROAD PROBLEM DECLARED
SOLELY QUESTION OF CREDIT

Washington. D. c.. Aug. 22-The
railroad problem is solely a question
Of railroad credit, Robert S. Lovett.
president of the Union Pacific rail-
road. told the house interstate com
merce committee today
The question before congress, he
added, is simply TO find how 10 get
the capital necessary 10 provide trans
portation facilities the country de-
mands, and and legislation that does
not accomplish that object IS futile.
New capital cannot be driven into
the railroads. but must be induced to
enter" Mr. Lovett declared The in
weston must,depend upon the net earn
ings under the regulations which this
congress is going to prescribe and de-
eide whether he will risk his money
in railroads Or put it in some other
business
IF you have decided against gov
ernTuent ownership, then it inevitably
follows that your system Of regula-
ton must be such IS to attract in
Vestors TO railroads, or you won't get
the necessary railroad facilities"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Thinks Germany Headed
ToDud Ruin Owing to
Crit in Working Hours

Essen Germany, Aug 22.-tBy the
Associated Press-)-A commission OF
experts appointed by the German bu-
reau Of labor to Investigate economic
conditions and working hours in the
coal fields has completed its exam
fnation Of the Rhenish district
Peter KlOeckner, one OF the Leaning
Rhenish industrialists, informed the
commission that the nation was FAC
ing an economic catastrophe BE said
that. even If the entente's levy OF
40 0OO. 600 tons Of coal was reduced
one-half. Germany was heading to-
ward ruin, as the countr- cannot dis
pense with 10000, 600 tons annually.
Herr Kfoeckner believes the reduc-
ton in working time in all industrial
lines has proved disastrous 10 the ma
TONS economic revival and with the
abolition of piece work has greatly
eurtailed output in all branches Of
industry
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
BUREAU REFUSES
TO ALTER PLAN FOR GUARD

WASHINGTON. d. G., Aug. 22.-CoL
Claude Birkhead OF San Antonio,
formerly - the 36th division. a mem
Der OF the legislative committee Of
the national guard association of the
United States. and Lieut. Col. John
". Young OF Galveston, called on
secretary Baker today and urged the
secretary not to allow the militia
bureau OF the war department to
issue regulations that the two off,
GERS believe will retard organization
OF the new national guard The prin-
cipal regulation objected TO is a rule
requiring 100 men to an infantry
company in the new guard organiza-
tons. The national guard associa-
ton wants the number placed at IS
men
Baker referred the Texans to 3ffi-
Gals Of the militia bureau. who said
the regulations could not be changed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
RAILROAD WILL MAKE EFFORT
TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS

A national accident prevention cam
paign between October IS and 81, in
which all the railroads OF the country
Will participate was announced
Thursday by l. H. Trimble, safety su-
perintendent OF the FL Paso and
southwestern railway. This campaign
has been authorized by Walker ID.
Hines. director general Of railways
Statistics compiled by the safety
section at Washington show a de-
crease OF S67 fatal accidents and IS
617 injuries. both to railroad employees
and the public during the first five
months OF the current year over the
same period last year.
The decrease in the number OF &C
cidents has attracted railroad men Of
England and japan.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
SLaCkerS Haze
Hard LMCk;;NO
Sympathy Here
Federal Officers Say That
Many Seek Amnesty
IN Vain.

American slackers are seeking
amnesty
Federal officials in FL Paso said
Friday that number of men who fled
into Mexico to escape the selective
draft, have signified their desire to
return to the United States. provided
they viii not be prosecuted as slack
ers. Their pleas come indirectly to
the government officers here but thus
far have met with little encourage
ment
we intend to continue prosecuting
slaclzers as long as we find them" one
authority said They are whining
now to come back. after having de-
serted their country in time Of need.
and we do not intend to show them
any mercy. Every one that we get
our hands on will be prosecuted to the
full extent Of the law. We have lit
tie sympathy for their appeals, now
that the war is over. when they hid
during the time when they were
needed"
The officers say that not only in
FL Paso but in all border towns are
the slackers sending word that they
desire to return home and seeking to
ascertain whether they viii be prose-
cuted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Call Meeting
In Ell PaSO To
Discuss Peace
Committees Working To
Bring Together Carranza
And Rebel Factions.

Representative Of the Unionists'
Political association and the Liberal
alliance, two organizations which
have united in purpose to bring about
peace in Mexico. have called a meet
ing the latter part Of September to
be held here to discuss means Of get
ting together rebel leaders and the
federal government to stop revolu-
tons and restore order in Mexico
a committee from the two organ
izations, composed Of Manuel Bonilla,
Elias L Torres. Jose Luis Velasco
Rodolfo Farias Flores and Carlos A
Nieto has been appointed to visit
border towns and get representatives,
10 the meeting Senior Torres. chair
man Of the publicity committee, an
nounces that the two organizations
nave been assured that Villa, Angeles
Felix Diaz and Manuel Pelaez are
willing to consider an armIstice and
10 discuss the organizations plans.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
DICKNAN LAUDS
BANDIT CHASERS
Gets New Light on Ranosm
Payment; Would Pay ALI
to Avoid Treachery.

Jured HIS command was given one
OF the hardest trails to scout. so steep
that the men had to dismount in
places TO get uo steep slopes.
Many Sleep in Wet Clothes.
The storms soaked the blankets and
uniforms Of the men. causing many
70 sleep IN wet clothes. One command
found II necessary TO have setting NJ
exercises to keep the men from be-
coming chilled after the cold noun
tain rain, which was accompanied by
hall Recruits allowed their blankets
to get wet, but the veterans piled
their blankets together and put can
vas pack covers over them, so had dry
bedding last night
The morale OF the expeditionary
force is fine. Capt Leonard NJ Nat
lack reported last night The horses
were tired from climbing the trails.
but after being given rest and food
were ready for the next DAYS march.
Heavy guards we're maintained at
night to prevent surprise attacks by
the bandits
No villa followers had been encoun-
tered They were believed TO be south
east Of where the troops are operat-
ing No trouble IS anticipated from
SarranZa's troops since the receipt Of
Gen II. n Dieguez's order telling
Sen Frunedas commander of the Oil
maya district that the Americans have
a right, under the treaty OF 1882. to
pursue bandits in Mexico. The Car
rama troops encountered yesterday
treated the Americans with courtesy.
according to official reports
Four bandits were killed We'd
nescay in n mountain fortress.
where they had built n blOckhouse
As rendezvous. All are known
TO be bad men who have operated
IN the Rio Grunde valley for years.
This brings the total 10 five known
to have been killed by the Americans.
with possibility Of a sixth one, a
bandit having been seen TO fan from
his horse when aviators returned
bandit fire The second riderless
horse has been seen, whose rider may
have been killed The troops were
pursuing the two who escaped into
the mountains from the blockhouse-
It developed that the two prisoners
reported captured by Capt Matlack
were men killed at the blockhouse. It
later developed there were four killed
and two escaped, after = desperate
fight.
Three OF the Mexicans killed in the
were identified as Jesus
and Francisco Janir and Jose Fuentes.
Jesus Renteria was not among the
dead Capt Matlacz said Renteria IS
the man who cut the throat of Mike
WEIGH, mail stage driver, between
Valentine and Candelaria. Texas, the
night OF December 25. 1917.
Capt. Matlaek. following HIS mr.
rival here by afrplane last night.
said he had no idea the United
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
JUAaEZ DENIES REPORT
OF BANDIT ROBBERY

Juarez officials Friday denied re-
ports that a train had been robbed
by bandits to the south OF Juarez
Thursday or Wednesday The reports
reaching FL Paso Thursday were TO
the effect that a small band Of rob
bers lined the passengers up beside
the coaches and took their valuables-
Juarez officials contend that such a
robbery did not occur and declare that
all trains are running without moles-
tation- Each train. they say, carries
a military guard which is for protec-
ton against bandits
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
WATER FLOODS
JUAREz STREETS
Irrigation Ditch Breaks;
Soldiers Fire Rifles as
An Alarm.

The main irrigation ditch in Jusrez
broke at II o'clock Thursday night
and flooded sections Of the residential
district The break was first diseov-
cred by soldiers. who fired a number
Of shots TO alarm the residents in or
der that they might protect their
property. Water rose in several
houses and damaged the interiors.
while a small lake was formed on the
south end Of Railroad avenue. The
break is believed to be due to an
overflow which was allowed to run
into the ditch from the floodgates-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
REPRESENTATIVE OPPOSES
EXTRACTION OF WAR HERO

Austin. Texas. Aug 22-Extradition
OF D.. n. Delmar, the war hero. was
opposed today by representative John
Davis, OF Dallas. attorney for Del
mar, at a hearing before the gov
ernOr and at the conclusion OF hearing
no action was taken on the requisition
sought by the authorities OF the state
OF Washington, where Delmar is
wanted to answer TO charge Of jail
breaking A letter was received from
Delmar IN which he said that the Of
fence IN the state Of Washington only
involved the passing of a forged check
in 1913 Of SO Pending a decision
on the requisition it was decided 10
telegraph J. F. Stewart district at
t0rney at Abaden. Wash. for the
facts in the forgery charge and also
10 the authorities at Leavenworth for
any record they may have of Delmar.
Representative Davis contended that
Deimar was not a fugitive from JUS
tice, as he did not flee from Wash
ington; also that while Jail breaking
was felony. It is not in Texas 1t will
be several days before a decision is
rendered
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
JOSE CASILLAS.
BANDIT, SLAIN
Man Accused of Part in
Cananea Robbery May IA
Is Killed at Cumpas.

Aqua Prieta, Son, Aug 22.-Federal
officials at this place this morning
advised the Associated Press cores
pondent that Jose Casillas, said to
have been one Of the mounted bandits
who on May Z robbed the Banco Mer-
cantiI at Cananea. looted a number Of
stores and killed several persons, in
Guiding the chief OF police. was killed
while resisting arrest at Cumpas yes
terdav afternoon. Campas is situated
IZ5 miles south Of the international
boundary line Casillas was killed
while resisting arrest HIS name had
been connected with the holdup since
It occurred, and following his recent
arrival at Cumpas officers completely
established his Identity When his
surrender was demanded he resisted
and in the gun play that followed
was killed by the officers Casillas
is the fourth member OF the gang OF
bandits 10 pay the penalty Of their
Cananez crime. all having met death
IN violent form, one having been
hanged from a bridge in the section
OF Cananea about six weeks ago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Baker Not cling
The Other FeIlow
What He Will Do

washington. D. c, Aug. 22.-'It
isn't always best to let the other fol-
low know what you are going to do
was the significant statement Of Sec
Rotary. Of war Newton T. Baker. when
told by congressman Claude Huds-
peth, Of Ell Paso. that people along
the border wanted to see the perDe-
traitors Of border outrages run down
il American troops had to chase them
to the middle Of Mexico.
Secretary Baker assured the El
PasO congressman that it was his
purpose TO afford the border protec-
ton at all costs. but did not state
definitely the program Of the war de-
partment in border activities
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Strikes CROW
IN CALIFORNIA
Walkout of Members Of 4
r. r. Brotherhoods Ties
Un TRANSFORMATION.

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. PA gen
eral adm almost complete paralysis of
transportation in southern California
existed today. Strikes in progress on
the Pacific Electric and Los Angeles
railways systems were supplemented
by a walkout Of members Of the four
great railroad brotherh0ods, who quit
their Jobs on the Southern Pacific
santa Fe and Salt Lake lines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
BILL POSTERS AND THE
SWITCHMEN JOIN ACTORS

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 22.-Ramifica-
tons in the actors strike developed
when the bill posters union. the bag
gage and parcel delivery drivers
union, and the sWitchmen' union Joined
in the sympathetic strike Of musi-
clans and stage hands which has closed
all major theaters except one
Burlesuue and vaudeville theaters
and moving picture houses will be
closed II word come from New York
ordering the musicians, stage hands
and film operators now working in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Are Small Load
For a Whipbet to PulL

Whippet tanks consigned TO the
Fort Bliss ordnance depot are being
put to uses these days other than
training men how to fight with them
They are being used 10 haul houses
at the post In moving a house at the
on the size Of the house. II it Is a
small or ordinary sized house one
tank is used II the house IS large,
two tanks are hitched to it and they
walk away with it as though they
had no load at all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
GEN. OREGON DECLINES 2
INVITATION TO CALIFORNIA

Gen Alvaro Obregon Of Sonora. can
didate for the presidency OF Mexico,
has declined an invitation to go to
San Francisco, Calf. on an important
mission. according to a Nogales, ARK,
dispatch The general is reported to
have answered that he could not leave
Mexican territory for so much as an
hour while he is a candidate for the
presidency It appears that candi-
dates for that office are obliged to
remain on Mexican soil to maintain
their political status.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
ERECKLES
Don't Hide Them With n Veil; Remove
Them With Othine-DOuble
Strength

This preparation for the removal Of
frecxles is usually 50 successful in
removing freckies and giving a clear.
beautiful complexion. that IL Is sold
Il it fails
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil. get an ounce OF Othine and re-
move them Even the first few appn-
cations should show a wonderful
Improvement. some OF the lighter
freckles vanishing entirely
Be sure TO ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine; II is this that
is sold on the money-back guarantee.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
WOULD DENY R. R. WORKERS
RIGHT TO GO ON STRIKE

washington. D. c., Aug. 22.-Right
Of strike would be denied railroad
employees under legislation proposed
by the Illinois Manufacturers associa-
ton and presented by Charles Piez.
Of Chicago. before the house inter
state commerce committee yesterday.
Provisions would be made, however.
for an ALTERATION board. whose find
ings would be subject only to final
appeal to the interstate commerce
enrln N issinn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22

States government had authorized
payment OF $1,000 ransom to the
bandits who held the captured
nVlatOrs. He thought cOWmen
had raised the money; he saw an
opportunity TO save part OF the
money and took fl.
Adjt. Gen Harley, OF Texas. has
telegraphed Col. Langhorne that his
entire force is at the latter's disposal
for scouting use in Mexico Capt Jsr-
~ Cray. OF the Maria ranger COM
pany. left for the river yesterday TO
make an inspection for a report to
the adjutant general
Because Of the comparatively small
mum Der OF Fifth cavalry troops with
the expedition in Mexico the fact that
these troops were with the column
was not made known until yesterday.
One commander with the Fifth cav
airy squadron is Mai. P r. March,
soninlaw Of Gen. Peyton c. March
Another is MAJ. c. c. Smith
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Ell PASO PRODUCTS WILL BE
SHOWN AT SIX BIG FAIRS

6ltion at at least six big fairs this
fan X IL Roberts. manager OF the
champer OF commerce. Friday received
a list OF the fairs at which local ex-
hibits viii be shown from the west
Texas Fair association The list fol-
lows Ohio state fair. Colum bus
August $3.50. Indiana state fair. In
dianapolis. September is: Kentucky
state fair, Louisville. September SIS.
Tennessee state fair. Nashville. Sep
TENDER 1913: International Soil Pro-
ducts exposition. Kansas City, Sep
TENDER q TO Oct. 4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
POSTERS ANNOUNCE REWARD
FOR CAPTURE OF VILLA

Posters issued by the state govern
ment Of Chihuahua, which announce
that the state will pay a reward Of
$4,000 pesos for the capture Of Fran
cisco villa. have been posted in
Juarez. The offer states that the
state intends 10 make an active cam
paign against bandits and viii es-
pecially seek out the leaders.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
ASKS MEXICAN COURT DEFER
ITS DECISION IN OIL CASES

Laredo. Tex. Aug. %. - Foreign
minister Cabrera. OF the Carranza
cabinet, in an address to the Mexican
supreme court has asked that it with
hold decision on the petroleum cases
now under consideration.
He contended that il the court
should rule against the foreign COM
panies- II would agsravate the inter
national situation This information
was received here. together with re-
ports Of "an NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
demonstration. at Monterey Tuesday
night. headed bv GOV. Zambrano.