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The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

It's cute little thing, the marines
insignia. Looks something like a boiled
huckleberry pudding with a couple of fish
hooks run through it, or like lady her
hawk trying to hatch out fractured door
knob. I'm sure you get me Gladys. Also
the marines may be Identified by their
motto. Just where they wear that I've
foHgotten for the moment, but you're sure
to find 1t somewhere about them If you
look close. It is 'Semper Fidelis.' No. 1t
has nothing to do with f1ddIes. One d,
Gladys. It is phrase taken from the
Sioux dialect, think, meaning literally,
Where do we go from here?,"'
The story of "Bluebeard" and his
seven wives, which many will recall
having read long ago, is still going the
rounds. The fable appears to have
originated in France, but, it has turned
up almost everywhere in the wide
world. ,.-5. . 3.
Now 1t appears that the Virgin is
lands have ttBluebeard" Of their own,
whom they claim as the original dyed
In-the-wo0i villain of child-lore.
Corporal Lester F.. Scott, of the
Thirty-fifth company, United States
marines, who is stationed at Charlotte
Ama1ie In the little island recently
acquired by the United States. rites
as follows Of the people and their be-
liefs: 5tss-...-. = %4z.....
, : "On the west shore of the bay lies
a settlement of French people. called
Cha-Chas. These people came orig
inally from the Dutch and French
Leeward islands. They have not
married with the negroes, and they
live to themselves, resenting any out
side. Interference with their affairs.
'HThey are a hard drinking race, yet
they are the most industrious people
on the island, and are especially good
canoemen. Their boats are long, mar
row affairs made out OF scraps of
wood. They supply the town with fish
and the women make straw hats that
find a ready sale among the negroes.
"They will never rise any higher
han the true beach-comber, because
tie race has degenerated, due to in
termarriage In 50 small q colony. With
their rudy faces, stif1y starched blue
shirts, tight white trousers and broad
brimmed hats, they present curious
and unusual appearance.
"On the crest of two of the three
hills of Charlotte-Amalie nestles the
famous old castles of sBluebeard' and
Blackboard These are the two places
of interest on the island. The old
buccaneers were alike as two peas in
their habits, but the castles are in
no way similar. Bluebeard's castle is
the more massive and is separated
from Blackbeard's by a distance of
half-mile. After the death of the
two pirates, a secret tunnel was found
connecting the two castles.
ut is reported that it was through
this secret tunnel the two exchanged
the women they had captured ON
ships"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09
They Are Maxine Rouohs.

Why does it seem that in the month
OF May most of the trees are going
on a journey? Because they are MAX
ing boughs and getting ready to leaf.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

pose" said the Margay cat, yawnfng.
'7But I must have a nap. I must have
my beauty Sleep"
Il don't need such a thing snarled
the Ocelot cat, who felt little cross
at the Margay cat.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

d WEAKNESS WA1ACA
caused blackjack q
and headaches. A
friend called my
attention to one Of
your new paper
advertisements and
i'm m ediately my
husband bou ght
three bottles of
Lydia e. Pinkham's
v table Com
pound for m e.
After taking two
hn&%loa r faI% ;nn
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09
Fence Wires.

First Scout-If the cattle break into
the corn field does the corn stalk?
Second Scout No. but the fence
WIRES"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

l''Well, Joe, asked them guys, what the
globe and anchor stood for on their caps
and one guy speaks up and says it means
that the marines fight all over the world"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

k6@H, the English and the Irish and
the 'owIin' Scotties, too,
~ The Canucls and Austrilee' uns,
as-tr and the airy French poilu;
The only thing that bothered us don't
bother us no more,
It's only wy in ELL we didn't know the
= Yanks before"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

Convince a man against his will and
you will have to convince him over
again tomorrow.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09
DADDX,JEV[N|NQH
FAIRY TALE FL
MARGAY AND ocEEOT.
81 Nary Graham Bo !.1,.es

''I've no special reason for being in
the zoo that / can see" said the Mar
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09
Jap Salt Shortage.

Jap SAT- Shortage.
There is a shortage of salt in Japan.
The deficit this year will be about
500, $4,000 pounds.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

keep our ex-service men happy and
to absorb them speedily into the
structure OF peace-time America.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09
Restorers Nor Desfroyers

Must Have Looked Prosperous.
'rTaxi, sir?' ezsaas.
"No, but thank you for the compli-
ment"-Boston Transcript.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

A skepfIc is man who doubts his
#s1vn fish stories. -
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09
HUSBAND
:. SAVES Wife
From Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-''For many months
] was not able to do my work owing to
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

Cranky.
HAS your cook been with you long?"
''With us? She's been against us
almost from the start"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-09

Daily Thought. = g
Words and feathers the wind carries
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
MISS JUAA|TA STOUT
WEOS CAPT. WALSH
Beautiful State College Romance
eliminates in Wedding Mt Home
of BRIDES SisteI~---Eeave for
Preside

One of PullmGn's prettiest we'd
dings was solemnized Saturday after
noon when Miss Juanit- Stout,
1916 graduate from the State Col
lege, became the bride of Captain A,
O Walsh, recently returned from
overseas and assigned to instruction
al work with the State College corps
OF cadets, The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. C. N. Curtis of
the Federated church at the home OF
the brides sister Mrs. Oils Pinkley.
The residence was beautifully dec
Grated with cut flowers and foliage
and the principals were unattended.
Mrs. Grace Douglas Leonard sang u
Love You Truly and Memberships
wedding march was played by Miss
Lucille Pinkley, niece of the bride.
The bride was gowned in beauti-
full dress of white satin and Georg-
cite crepe and wore bridal veil
OF tue.
The young couple departed on the
afternoon train for the Preside. Cal
forna, where Captain Walsh VIII be
stationed during the summer months,
to return to the State College this
fall, when he will resume his duties
with the corps of cadets.
NJ 10
lar young ladies who ever attended
the State College and Is affiliated
with the ri Beta Phi sorority. She
received her degree in home econom-
les with the class of 1915, since when
she has been teaching home econom-
les in the Sprague high school.
Captain Walsh left the State Col
lege in 1916, before completing his
collegiate course, and enlisted in the
regular army He was assigned to
the 18th field artillery and was soon
elevated to the rank of captain. Cap
France for over "A year and saw con-
siderable active service, leading his
company in the battle of Verdun and
other notable engagements. AS a
student of the State College he took
ar active part in student affairs and
was associated with Sigma M fra
ternity.
Captain Walsh returned TO the
States some three months ago and
was assigned to the State College for
artillery Institutional work in the
cadet corps.
The wedding brings to a happy
elimination one of Washington
States prettiest romances and
the scores of close friends of the
young people rejoice with them in
their happiness.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
OLDSMOBILE PICNIC
ATTRACTS BIG CROWD

over 300 Pullman people attended
the first annual Oldsmobile picnic,
held last Sunday at Haddens grove,
in the Moscow mountains. About
90 automobiles made the trip from
Pullman and the picnic was one of
the most enjoyable and successful
ever held in this community. An
exciting horseshoe pitching contest
was conducted by the men in at
tendance for the prize of a new in
ner tube, offered by Manager X. w.
Carter OF the Whitman Implement
Co.. Dan Boone finally emerging the
victor in the contest with narrow
margin over Charles Wheeler.
The picnic will be made an annual
affair, next years joyfest already
having been dated for Sunday, June
IA. Henceforth the affairs will be
for Pullman people only and will be
conducted solely by the Whitman
Implement Co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
R. c. N'CROSkEY HALL; NEW
v. S. c. GIRLS DORM|TORy

appointed to this position. Forrest
g. Tucker, on leave OF absence dur
ing the war, end now a major, was
given his former rank-assistant
professor of physician the college
OF mechanic arts and engineering,
beginning next September when col
lege opens.
designations of L. V. Edwards,
former professor of highway and
railway engineering; l.. Y. Leonard,
assistant horticulturist of the West
ern Washington experiment station
Nj. X. Akers, former professor of APP
piled electricity; and Francis II,
Thurber, instructor in chemistry,
we're accepted. =.
O.. c. Gebert, assistant professor
OF Romance languages, was given a
years leave of absence. Roy o..
Wheatley was appointed instructor
in farm crops. K. c. Lincoln, as
sistant professor of English, was
given leave of absence. Harold
Beckman was made instructor in vet
Urinary surgery and anatomy, at The
Spokane veterinary hospital of the
State College.
Captain n. f. Phelps was made
professor of highway engineering,
succeeding l.. v Edwards, resigned.
F. n. Bryant was made assistant pro-
lessor of mathematics. Howard H..
Green was given a scholarship in the
college of veterinary science, and
Walter ID. Hoffman was given a
scholarship in history and pathology
in the same college. Miss Geraldine
Wright was given a fellowship in
botany.
Clarence \. Boulter was appointed
farm foreman on the state irrigation
experiment station at Prosser, and
Harry NJ. Chambers. who was grad
uated from the college in 1878, was
made alumni secretary
J. p. Fairbank. assistant professor
OF agricultural engineering, was ad-
vanced to professor of agricultural
engineering and made head Of that
department H. L. Cole, on leave
during the war, was made instructor
in chemistry, Joseph Hampshire, in
charge of the All-Northwest egg-lay-
ing contest, was made superintendent
of the poultry plant. Frank Thayer
was made assistant professor OF
journalism.
Miss Mabel Greene was appointed
county club leader, Benton county.
For the past two years she has been
local club leader at White Bluffs. o.
w. Roundtree was appointed county
club leader of Lewis county Ruth
Cresswell was appointed emergency
assistant CLUB leader, Spokane coun-
ty. Roy H. Cain was appointed
county club leader, Klickitat county.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
New Structure Named in Honor 81
Veteran Regent-Dr. Wegncr FL
evared to Vice Dean of College
at Veterinary Science

X. c. McCroskey Hall will be the
name OF the new girls dormitory at
the State College, to be completed
by January of next year. the
building having been named in
honor OF Senator X. G. McCroskey Of
Galt; Id. for 26 years "a member of
the board of regents and lifelong
friend OF the institution. Action to
this effect was taken by the board
OF regents in session here last week.
Complete plans for the new building
were approved by the regents. The
structure will be fireproof and will
accommodate rs girls, with dining
room capacity for 100 more A call
for bids for the building has already
been issued.
Plans for the new dairy building
we're also approved by the regents,
the building to be located just
south OF Wilson Hall. This struc-
ture will be named in honor of David
s. Troy. former member of the board
of regents, who met a tragic death
in an automobile accident several
years ago.
Dr. +. f. Wegner, professor OF
veterinary anatomy and surgery,
$3.50. a ,.i.o dam nf tho ooIlppp
OF veterinary science. and the APP
pointment OF DR.. S. b. Nelson as
director OF the extension service was
confirmed This arrangement was
made to relieve Dean Neison of the
bulk OF his present duties as dean
OF the college Of veterinary science
The resignation OF DR.. w. S. Thorn
Der. present director of the extern
sion service. was accepted.
Plans were approved for a new
SUB experiment station at Prosser
and the purchase of the necessary
land - authorized. All the men,
hers o. The board attended the ses-
sons.
Concurrence was given TO the APP
pointment OF the following military
officers TO be in command in the
State College military corps next
wear: Lieutenant Colonel Walter f.
l.. Hardigan. commandant; Major
Duncan 6. RichGrt assistant COM
mandan.. Captain Arthur o. Walsh
assistant n military science and tao
tics.
Franz ". link, former instructor
in physical education, for the past
Two Years in army service, was re-
appointed instructor in physical ed
ucation. DR.. C. A. Corneleon' for
mer professor OF Englis1' was re-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
PULLMAN MOURNS
FOR DEAD GOVERNOR
Chamber of Commerce Listens to
EufogieS and PASSES Resolutions
of Sorrow and Sympathy

Pullman's business was at "A stand
still Tuesday while the citizens as
sembled' in meeting of sorrow TO
honor the memory of the late Gov
ernor Ernest Lister. Short eulogies
were delivered by Attorney ~ S. ia
mar, close personal friend of Gov
ernor Lister, and by William Good
year. The following memorial reso-
luton, introduced by Judge Thomas
Neil, was adopted unanimously by a
Using vote of the, chamber of COM
merce:
The members OF the chamber of
commerce, now assembled in meet
ing of sorrow, do hereby express our
realization of the great loss sustained
by the state of Washington in the
death OF Governor Ernest Lister.
He was an able, upright, progress
sive, patriotic governor. and beloved
by all for his sterling worth
His splendid character. unceas-
ing energy and high ideals brought
to him phenomenal political sue
cess, which reflects credit ON the
civic virtue of the people of the state
of Washington, and will ever be an
inspiration to all who love righteous
ness, honesty and fair dealing in
private and public affairs.
Those who eijoyed a personal ac-
quaintance with him have lost a gen.
ial and loyal friend.
ITO the bereaved wife and family
we extend our sincere sympathy and
pray that they may be able to derive
some consolation from a knowledge
of the fact that the hearts of the
people of this state throb today, in
unison with theirs, in sorrow"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
RECORD PRICE FOR
PULLMAN FARM LAND
Arthur Cole Pays $4,000 or $1S3.2O
Per Acre, for =. L. |. Farm on
West Outskirts of City

What is believed TO be the high
est price ever paid for Palouse coun-
try farm land was received yesterday
by F. NJ. Slagle for the Palouse
Country Improvement Co.'S l3l-
acre tract on the west outskirts OF
Pullman, purchased by Arthur Cole
a Pullman farmer, at $24,O0O, or
S1S3.2O per acre The farm is one
OF the best improved in this vicinity
with an Ashley sewage disposal sys-
TEN, complete water system, excel
lent buildings, silos. etc. All OF the
farm Is in crop with the exception
of 80 acres. which is in summer fai-
low. and an excellent yield OF iail
wheat is in prospect. all OF "hich
gees to the new owner. The deai
was closed by the II. Folger Realty
company. Mr.. Slagle, the retiring
owner, will vacate the place al once
and on June 90 will dispose OF all
his machinery and other equipment
at auction sale.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
W.S.C. END
LONG TINE MARRIED
Clarence Zimmerman Coufides to
Friends That on March - Miss
Marie Heathman Became
His Bride

Clarence A. Zimmerman, recog-
nized as the greatest football line
State College. is a benedict Zim-
norman was in Pullman for com
mencement and confided 10 his
friends for the first time that on
March "a, at Spokane, Miss Marie
Heathman, State College student
from Almira. became Mrs. thinner
man. The wedding has been kept
profound secret by the principals,
and the announcement came as a
distinct surprise TO the many friends
of the young couple. Zimmerman
got his start in a football way under
Coach Johnnie Bender in 1914 and
played end on the famous champion
team of 1915 that won from Brown
University at Pasadena. In 1915 he
served as captain. Zimmerman en-
tered the military service and played
end on the Mare Island Marine team
that toured the Northwest being Sc
lected as all-American service end al
the close of the season. He is one
OF the most popular young men who
ever attended the State College.
Mrs. Zimmerman has been a stu
dent at the college only this year.
but has become closely allied with
Continued on last page)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
WOULD SELL CRUSHER

The city has no immediate use
for the rock crusher and equipment
purchased in 1913 in cooperation
with the county and the finance
committee will propose to the county
that the commissioners take over the
equity of the city, so per cent. and
furnish the city with crushed rock
to that amount as it is needed. The
city's share of the crusher and equip
ment represents cost valuation of
$lO31.50.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
KAPPA ALPHA THETA
WINS EMERSON PRIZE
Awarded First Place in Window
Trimming Contest for SD Award
Stevens Hall and ri Beta Phi
Divide Second Honors

First prize in the window trim
ming contest conducted by the Emer-
son Mercantinlc Co, with the various
women S organizations of the college
as competitors, has been awarded by
the committee 10 Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority, the prize being $25 in cash.
Second honors are divided between
the Stevens hall girls and ri Beta
Phi sorority. The full report of the
committee is as follows:
The Emerson Mercantile Co.
Pullman. Wash.
Gentlemen:
The committee appointed by you
To Judge the window decoration con-
test beg leave to report as follows:
We find that the organization hav-
ing the best decorated windows was
the Kappa Alpha Theta.
The honor for second place we
would divide between Stevens hall
and ri Beta Phi
In making this report we have
found it very difficult to decide be-
tween the merits of several of the
windows, our final decision having
been reached fftor most careful CON
sideration.
Respectfully submitted
VIM. r. McDermitt,
Ellen l.. Bake,
Mrs. Z. W. Thorpe,
Gilbert W. Laidlaw,
Robert Neill,
Committee.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
BUYS PALOUsE BUSINESS

E. NJ. Erwin, for the past five
years employed by D. D. Kimba,,
as assistant undertaken, has pur-
chased the undertaking business of
Edward Johnson, in Palouse. and has
already taken charge of the bust
ness. Mr.. Erwin is thorough and
effIcient undertaken and should do
we'll.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
BOND FUND GROWS

The city's bond redemption fund
was sweIled to $4,000 "Wednesday
evening when the city fathers trans
ferred $4,000 fro mthe water fund
to the former fund Bonds aggregat-
ing $31, 900 are outstanding. includ-
ing two issues for improvements TO
the water system and at the present
rate of water fund aecumulations
they viii be retired before maturity.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20
SCHOOL CENSUS
SHOWS DECLINE

George Schroeder has just complet-
ed the tabulation of the school con-
sus for this year, the figures show
ing 113 children of school age in
the city, few less than last wear.
Or this number 343 are males and
$40 are females. Thirty-two males
and ~ females of school age were
found to be not attending school.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20

Mae l.. Mark was appointed assistant
county club leader, Yakima county
Elsie NJ. Willsey was appointed coun-
ty home demonstrator agent Pierce
county
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Baker went
IA Spokane Sunday afternoon MT
Baker returning Tuesday and MRS
Baker remaining to visit at the nome
of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur
Hooker.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-20

Ray Kirkendall returned last Fri
day from Camp Lewis. where he spent
q months in Uncle Sans service.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-01-10
W. N. u, DENVER, NO. 1--tOt9.
DISMISSED IN SHORT ORDER
Simple MNthod by Which Mr.. Peter
simons Got Rid Of Undesirable
Applicants for Position.

In n handsome house that over
ooked the river lived Mr.. Peter
Slm0ns. His housekeeper, Deborah
rwycross, was as much Of n mngnate
In her owN way as he. Mr.. Peter was
very h%lgh-hnnded with her, but he
stood In Of her. too. Still he never
would let her engage his second serv-
ant, n privilege that she coveted,
In his younger days a "hirod girl"
received as wage 50 n week II she
could milk $1.50 IL she could not. by
the time Mr.. Peter wns established In
stately bachelor housekeeping no girl
was any longer expected to milk, and
Few knew how. But when engaging n
servant, II he did not like the applI-
,antts looks, Mr.. Piper would say:
"Cnn you mllk7"
OF course she could not, and there
he mntter would end. He never asked
/ girl whose looks he liked 81 she
could milk. - Peter Slmons, in "A
Northern Countryside"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-01-10
GRO BE c%oNTINUEDJ
A Real Compliment.

Billy Sunday has had many campll.
ments, but the n he prizes most
dearly came to him, oddly enough.
from n criminals lips.
II was In Philadelphia. Sunday had
visited Moyamenslnog prison. There
he had talked with a h. usebrcaker so
~convlncingly that the man had prom
ised TO lead, on his discharge. ii Chris.
tlan life.
This housebrealIer. discussing Sun
day with n guardian nfterwnrd, said (:
'He come In here, Sunday did. and
he fairly turned me inside out-mnde
me sick o. meself. that's what he done.
Oh, he's a winner. | think he's one OF
us-one O. tha gang-reformed, you
know"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-01-10

While In the hospital Depew
witnesses a scene that con.
Vlneas him that II ls not only
the kaiser and hIs. system, our
the German soldiers them
selves, that are responsible for
much Of the frlghtfulness that
has marked the war. Read
about this scene In the next In.
stallment.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-01-10
DEPEW is WOUNDED IN FIERCE FIGHT WITH GERMANS
AND GOES TO HOSPITAL

Synopsis-Albert N. Depew, author Of the story, tells OF his service
In the United States navy, during which he attained the rank Of chief
petty officer. hrstclnss gunner. The world war starts soon after he
receives his honorable discharge from the navy, and he leaves for
France with a determination to enlist. He Joins the Foreign Legion and
Is assigned to the drendnnught Cassard, where his workmanship wins
him high honors. Later he is transferred to the land forces and sent to
the Flanders front. lie gets hts FIRST experience in a front line trench
at Dlxmudc. He goes cover the top" and gets his nst German in a
bayonet fight. While on runner service, Depew is caught in a Zeppelin
raid and has an exciting experience.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-01-10
His Trouble.

The young, wltty-lcoklng Tommy
was leaning grncefully across the coun-
ter In the bar OF the Cow and Cater
pillar.
Every now and then he would give
a twltch TO his left arm.
"Shell shock n. whispered n sympa-
thetlc observer. poor fellow"
81 wonder II he will tell us his ex-
3eriencesY" said another man.
The subject OF their remarks then
turned to them and remarked, ami.
ably:
81 wonder II | shall ever make this
darned wrlstwntch go7"-London Tit
Bits.