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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03

For more than four years" said the
fAiry The men OF this village had to
go AVA and fight Now that they can
come home. their trees are dead. their
hcIds torn up by bombs and Snots and
,neir houses torn down. But .ook-see
mat man coming down the road"
The man was walking alone. He was
leading a little donkey hitchcd 10 a
cart. The little girl ran to meet the
man and he lifted her up and kissed
her
said the little Girl.
Yes dear Marie" said the man See
what the good Americans have sent to
us. lie took bag out OF the cart,
oh. potatoes-potatoes" cried little
Marie toniy she called them ''ponme
de terre." or earth applcs"). II have
no no. r, nad "a, potato for SO long, | am
cans send u.s."
This, said her father. He opened
another bag and took out handful of
corn.
Sec. here is good seed corn tina. +,
can plant and raise new crop so
that we may have plenty Of meal and
corn" Ole called the corn bic, which
sounded like "blay."J
Ana here he went on ARC beans
and peas-all Eopd things to plant, so
In, We may net starve." cine beans
''pe,i,s po!s."J You sec. li,,I" dau pshs )
ter. over there in America many, many
people are raising these things for US
Even the little girls and boys, so they
tell me. are helping. l wish they could
see you now-how thin are your poor
little checks. and how ragged your
dtcss-you who were so rosy and plump
before | had 10 go away in the army
II theT could see you and know tina,
you VIII have good food TO get strong
again. L am sure IL would make them
very happy 70 think they are doing
so much good"
i see you'll see you" shouted Dolly
n nh ,,
jumping about so that she hit the leaf
The dewdrop rolled off on the ground
and went all 10 pieces.
Never mind said the Fairy. The
dcwdrop has done something for YOU
~ has showed you your poor little
french sister. who Will not nave 10 go
hungry any more"
I'm awful sorry broke your dew
drop, said Dolly, but oh! I'm so glad
VIC can feed the poor hungry children
incest thing III all the world"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON.

(Copyright. 1919. by Mrs. NJ. a. Wilson)
asparagus should be cut early In
fos m9 bn,ns or, II purchased; not over
lunches and then grade the stalks for
size. Cut them to tit the jars and then
scrape or pare lightly from just below
fhe TIP TO the end of the stem.
PLACE the prepared grass in a pan
VI cola water. When all the grass is
prepared select Il deep pail and place
o ord frs tn ,e,,, running water. Take four
ana holding the tip ends down. twirl
pr 1ounce up and down in the deep
running water. This removes sands
from the tips.
cloth or piece of white mosquito net
HtnS anu blanch for twelve minutes.
Nna then cold dip. Pack into Jars aud
s.d1ust the rubbers and lids. Process
tor three hours
Asparagus contains a vegetable sub
stance that will become a Nat sour un-
yer certain conditions and thus make
called thermophylc. or flat sour. II
cannot be detected until the jar Is
opened. Some Of the causes for this
First. The grass standing in tho sun
efter cutting.
and transit
Third. Standing in warm kitchen
while awaiting the canning process.
fourth. Left lying in close piles af-
ter blanching. Always spread out nat
on cool surface at once after rcInov-
Ing from the cold dip
rim. Placing the grass when pre-
pared in hot-water bath and delaying
IN quickly bringing the water TO a
boil. and than continuing the process
without delay
Sixth. Failure TO remove promptly
from the water bath at the end Of the
time allowance
seventh. Permitting the jars to stand
IN warm Kitchen when cooling.
How to Prevent This Condition
work quickly in "A cool kitchsn or
out OF doors in a shady spot Carefully
ssiect inc grass and then follow the
canning Instructions to the letter.
When the Jars are sufficiently cool
enough for YOU to handle them place
them In a pan OF cold water to chill
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
QUEEN INVITES WOMEN
OF Y. w. C. A. TO R0UMANlA
Promises Her Patronage to Those who
VIII Come There to
Work.

Since Richmond people became In
terested in Queen Marie, Of Roumania.
through the activities of the Rou-
manian Commission headed by Colonel
Henry w. Anderson, OF Richmond.
news that tho Queen has invited tho
American Young Women's Christian
Association to come to Roumania and
to open work under her patronage is
of general interest here.
The invitation followed a confer
ence at the Ritz Hotel. Paris, last week
which was attended by Queen Marie
and representative committee Of the
American Y. w. G. A.
Among the representatives OF the Y
w. c. a. present at the conference
were: Miss Harriet Taylor, head Of
the American Y. w. c. a. work over
seas; Miss Mary Anderson, of Hudson
Wis: Miss Mary Dingman. head OF the
Y. w; G. a. industrial work in France;
Mrs. Margaret Il. Fowler. of Pasadena.
Cal: and Miss charlotte Niven. head of
the y. w. C, a. work in Italy a
notable guest at the meeting was
Madame Catarji. wife of the secretary
of the Roumanian legation in Paris.
Announcement was made Of the
opening OF the third Y. ". c. a. Hos
tess House at Brest and Of another at
Dion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
CANNING ASPARAGUS
is NOT A SIMPI F. TASK
Substance Called Thermophyle in the Vegetable Makes
Great Care in Preserving Necessary-Must Stick
i Close to the Process to Guarantee Success

quickly. Then store in cool. dry
Careful Gamers Succeed.
The professional Gamer thoroughly
understands that failure means not
only loss Of material, time and con-
tanners. but also l1ss of prestige or
his good name For this reason when
he starts 70 can. he stays close to the
job until II is all finished
so you, TOO, must hEow that to pre-
vent failure you must. once you start
the process. stay close to 1t until fin
ishcd. Th:s means tina, YOU cannot
conduct Il telephone conversation with
your friend or have some caller run
in for few minutes chat and thus
cause you to waste half an hour II
friends call you up or run in to see you
just tell them what you are doing and
that each minute lost may spell failure.
then beg to be excused and get on the
job.
Last fall / received several letters
from women who had made failure of
their canning. After Inquiries ] found
that one always invited a friend or
Two to help and that She had TO stop
in the middle of the work to get
know IL She left the blanchcd vege-
tables in a pile ,r If they were spread
out fiat or how long before she was
how could she have anything else but
failures on her hands?
To the second inquiry I found that
the woman worked quickly. had the
~ 'NNN' al tiic JdiS III i'tcEu lliDc ana
then placed the jars in the boiler
turned on the gas. then went down
town to do some shopping. She had
a slot meter and the supply OF gas
gave out. So when she returned the
boiler was just warm. Then she heated
the boiler again and boiled the ;ars
for one hour; Then she removed the
jars. sealed them and finished the pro
cess. Later she discovered that all
was n total loss.
The third inquiry brought forth the
F1 IL II
closely, the vegetables proccSscd as
directed and then the boiler was re-
moved from the lire and the Jars al
lowed TO cool in the water. Then
they were removed, fastened and
stored. They looked splendid. blu: were
fiat soured--the long, slow cooling
caused this trouble
For each failure YOU can trace a
cause. SO do not neglect anything
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03

Friedn IiempcI.
f'rieda Hempel. who will give a con-
cert at the Academy OF Music on Fri
day evening. May Q, recently had a
nusy TWO days in Washington. Follow
Ing her annual recital at the National
Theater she went out to tho Walter
Reed Hospital to sing for the 1000
wounded soldiers, and fingered TO chat
with the boys
The prima donna also stayed over a
Day especially to be initiated into the
Mu I'm Epsilon National Musical
honor. Mrs. Newton -. Baker, wife
OF the Secretary of War. and Mrs
Robert Owen. wife OF the Senator from
at the tea. and Mrs Champ Clark was
among the patroncsses who assisted
the president. Mrs. Edward Hood Wat
son, in receiving
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
FOR THE BRIDE

Elaborate bridal sets OF underear-
,ncnts made from white satin are among
the ones most wanted. it is said
Satin and chiffon in two-tone eff
fects are combined in rather bizarre
in dresses.
A bodice Of pastel-tinted chiffon Is
combined with skirt draped as in
lace founcings.
Black lace spangled with silver is
used over silver cloth in some dresses.
One taifeta frock seen in n promi-
nent window was tunicked in satin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS

HAERISoNBURG. May 2-Benjamin
Miller. son Of Rev. and Mrs. !. w. Miller.
~ Singers Glen. and Miss Afy- Rebecca
Bowman. we-" married Wednesday al the
brides home in Jackson CITY. Tenn. They
LYNCHBCRG. May 2-Flrnr Eoun; and
Miss Mary Nicholas, OF Craigsvilie. were
married "Wednesday evening at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. Fount there. the
ccrsmony being performed by Rev i. Y.
DE Bolt.
WINCHESTER. May :-Rciatives here
today advised OF tho marriage OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
A Good Fly Poison.

One of the best fly poisons is for
maldehyde. forty per cent solution
diluted with five or six times it's vol
ture in shallow dishes, preferably with
a few pieces OF bread. where flies are
numerous and eliminate miscellaneous
supplies Of water. so that thirsty flies
are mostly compelled. to drink the
DoiSon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
HOUSECLEANING HINTS

It's not so difficult if one has plenty
oil the right tools and helps
FIRST get n good supply of brooms.
feather busters. disinfcctants. cleaning
cloths, scrubbing brushes and soaps.
and then start in.
TO put away the winter things there
arc tarjne bags and mothDroof paDer
C hests. and moths don't care for cedar
chests as places Of Residence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03

Miss Grace u. Jackson. daughter of, ]. W.
Jackson. to d. w. Mcknight. which took
place az At Nashville; Tenn, April 10. the
vii! live a, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
PULASKI, May miss Katie Palmer.
of Pulaski. and Wendell Sergent. of Par
dee. Wis; County, we're quietly married in
pardee. where the bridesr9on has been 10.
the public schools for several years. and
taught the past session in Wise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
At the Movies

DIJOU-Enid ncnnett. In "The
Law OF Men,"
ODEON-"rhc Girl Who stayed
behind"
COLONIAL George Walsh, in
"IIclp. Help. rOlicew
ISIS-"The Turn In the Road
NiCTOR-LucilIe Lee Stewart, in
"fhc Eleventh Comm n ndment!"
b.. l. Il Ii D-Stnndard attrac-
lions.
BROADSyAY-s'rhe Girl of Sly
Dreams"
REN-I;ddie Polo, I'm ''rhe Lure
of the Circus
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS
Comedy Promises to Succeed.


In choosing Come out Of tho
Kitchen" which played at the Academy
last night, as road Offering. Henry
which is morally certain TO succeed in
any section Of the country, though IL is
presumed TO have southern appeal in
particular. the setting being Nirginian.
But. for that matter, it might have
been located in any Southern STATE.
since simply-writtcn, ingenious.
well-played comedy like this will al
ways please an AUDIENCE.
comedy, Psychological and physio-
logical. not to mention the bedroom"
farces. it is tremendous relief to be
presented with ii story and a develop
ment Of the same. in typically Henry
Miller style. Comedy is sadly maligned
which we are subjected. so the greater
praise to Come Out of the Kitchen"
1t details the experiences OF a family
of four. two girls and two boys. whose
narents are abroad on a health
seeking tour, and in whose absence.
the children rent the house for six
weeks to a wealthy young man. In
after series of household incidents
and complications, the children posing
as servants, cook, butler. and so on,
elder. and also The more attractive of
the two girls. who has been masquer-
aiding as cook. and wins her OF
course, we knew all the time that he
would all come about. and while wait
ing for. this denouement. we were
much entertained by the various anus
ing episodes. The dining-room scene,
which fills the entire third act. is the
most complete of its kind we recall.
the guests apparently ate real food.
ao1 one of them, n great deal of it,
.nercin lay much Of the comedy.
FRANCES Stirling Clarke, pre-
The role Of Olivia Dangeriield very
prettiIy indeed, and we were pleased
that she wuL the heart Of the person
able Burton Crane. well played by
Coates Gwynne. The play. as whole,
was we'll peopled, and presented to
general satisfaction; ,,,s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03

The square bib collar OF lace Is used
at both front and back on silk dresses.
Many Of the new afternoon and in
formal evening dress models show tho
short, tight-fltting dress sleeve or the
pulled baby sleeve.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
George Arlrss Company

One OF the most entertaining and
diyerting comedies. THE Mollusc." by
Hubert Henry Davies. is being given
forms the first portion OF a really re-
markable double bill that Manager
George c. Tyler is Offering with Mr..
sociate players. The second play OF
.Ihe evening is Sir James NJ: Barries
"a Woll- Remembered Voice." a play
let produced first In London. last Sep
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
To Clean Will Pnner.

Slit one heaping cup of flour with
one tablespoonful OF salt. Have ready
a mixture OF one tablespoonful OF coal
oil. two of vinegar and two OF ammo
MIA Blend with the flour and salt
and cook until the flour is thoroughly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03

TENDER by Forbes Robertson. where /,
was vcrta BILE sensation Mr.. Arliss
brings The Mollusc" and Il Well
kemembcrcd Voice" to the Academy
on Monday and Tuesday evenings. May
. and g. direct from the National The
alter, Washington
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03

Then store in cool. dry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03

OF pieces. roll into balls convcn,ent IA
handle; and rub the soiled paper with
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

cannot, break.
No worry about dropping it on the
cracking with boiling liquids. No glass tc
The Stanley is made of STEEL
Amalite, flexible material with a surf
There are no cracks, seams, or crew.
into which liquids may penetrate.
How one man solved his Ch
well-known American sportsman, after
months, was so pleased with it that last CHI
Stanley bottles to his friends.
Seventy thousand Stanleys are already in
Naturally the initial cost of the Stanley is
than other vacuum bottles. But there is no
upkeep or rehlls for the Stanley-the first
the last cost.
Give your friends gift they will appreci
year round.
The Stanley Bottle is sold by all the best {
ment, drug, sporting goods, hardware, Jewel
automobile accessory stores. Get one at
dealers to-day. STANLEY lNSULATIN(
45 Exchange Place, New York
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31
Thief PILES UP HOARD
WITH OSTR|CH'S TASTE

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-Accompanied
by more trunks. portmanteaus, satch-
els. grips, handbags and jewel bags
than a prima dona en- tour, John
Schmidt, thief extraordinary, moved
from 522 Bryant avenue to a cell in
the detective bureau.
Loot estimated at $75. 900 was found
in his possession.
Schmidt was arrested by Philip
Geauque, assistant superintendent of
the Pinkerton agency, and Detective
Sergeants John J. McGinnis and Ed
ward Birmingham after they had
traiied him about week. The pris-
oner confessed. said he was born near
Hamburg, Germany, Al years ago was
"A naturalized citizen, was single. and
had several relatives in the German
army. In the vast medley of varie-
gated plunder surrounding him in the
basement rom where he has lived since
last July the officers found no Liber-
ty bonds.
They did find however, the key to
a safety deposit box in the Illinois
trust and Savings bank and Schmidt
admitted he had therein s17, 900 worth
of industrial bonds.
Schmidt has been working as a
watchman and vault man for A. Bish-
op & Co. furriers, at 12 West Wash
ington street. since May. Before that
he was employed in a similar capac-
ity by John V. Farwell e. Co. Otto
Young G Co., jewellers, 20 East Madi-
son street; a. c. McClurg, w. p. Dunn
& Co. printers; Chickering Bros. pi-
ano dealers, and other loop institu-
tinos He played no favorites. He
stole from them all.
Two hundred watches, clocks, and
brica-bac, diamond and other rings
pearl necklaces, and other Jewels, too
numerous TO mention, swiped. piece
by piece from Young's were in the lot
Three large trunks. two wooden
boxes, hat boxes, suitcases and recep-
tacles of other descriptions, all were
packed with silk and satin remnants
stolen from Farwell's; books and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31

fight for the honor of the east. They
came; they saw; but they did not
conquer. Brown was smeared at
Pasadena by Washington State Col
lege, IA to 0, on New Years day. 1915.
and oregon trimmed Pennsylvania to
the same IA to tune a year later.
1t probably Is a fact that neither
Brown In 1915 nor Pennsylvania in
1916 was the strongest team in the
east, though they were among the
strongest elevens the east produced in
those years. But It IL generally con-
ceded that the east has nothing better
to offer than Harvard this year, and
IL Bob Fishers gang is humbled to-
morrow the east must graciouslS take
off its hat to the west when 1t comes
to gridironing.
But can oregon, probably weaker
than It was when Pennsylvania was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31
JAILED SAILORS TO Be
GIVEN LIBERTY TODAY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The two
American sailors who have been in jail
lat Mazatlan, Mexico, since November
IL, on charge of assaulting Mex
lean, will be released sometime today,
the state department was advised this
afternoon.
The sailors held are Harry Learned
and Harry Martin. both of the subma-
rine tender Pecomoke. TodaY's ad-
vises we're from the American consul
at Mazatlan and stated that release
of the men has been promised with
out furher penalty Earlier adyices
stated that Carranza had directed lib
Grafton of the sailors to avoid MeM-
can embarrassment. The men were
on shore liberty when arrested
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31
BERKLEY POLICE SEEK
LADY RAFFLES; JEWELS
AND MAID ARE MISSING

RERKEBEY, Dec. 31.-Police are
centering their efforts today to locat.
the female Raffles,'' who. entend the
home of Mrs. Lewis A. Hicks, presi-
dent of the Modified Women's Or
ganization of Berkeley stole a dia-
nsond ring. valued at 500, and sever
al other articles of jewelry. When
Mrs. Hicks left her home. 2S11 Pied
mont avenue, to attend to shopping
yesterday she left the newly-hired
maid in charge of the house. When
she returned she found she was mi
mus the jewelry and the maid also.
The police claim the woman thief
Is a clever woman. "Raffles." who has
made a practice of burglarizing fash
lionable homes in Piedmont and Ber-
kelley for the past three months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31
GRIDIRON WARRIORS OF EAST AND
OUT FOR FINAL WORKOUT ON EVE OF
CLASSIC; ONLY TOMORROW CAN TELL

PASADENA, Cal, Dec 31.-(By
United Press)-The football warriors
OF the Universities of Harvard and
Oregon are having their final light
workouts this afternoon in preparation
for the annual gridiron classic here
tomorrow under the auspices of the
Pasadena Tournament of Roses COM
mittee
Harvard is here to prove that the
eastern brand OF football is supirior to
the western product.
And Oregon is ready for the attack,
confident OF repulsing the invaders
and demonstrating that Walter Camp
should let his eyes roam farther west
ward than the Mississippi river when
1t comes to picking All-American
teams.
Two college aggregations. in past
years. have journeyed to Pasadena to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31
FIVE TEACHERS "STRIKE"
FROM NORTH BEND SCHOOL,
SEEK HIGHER PAID JOBS

PORTLAND, Dec. 31.-Five
school teachers. attending the
state convention of pedagogues
here, today decided they will not
return to their jobs at North
Bend because they are convinced
their salary demands will not be
granted. one has already accept
ed a position outside of the state
at an increase and others are
looking for jobs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31

licked. continue the unbrokep western
record of victories?
Some dopesters claim 1t can-and
then there are others who think 1t
cant.
Only tomorrow can tell.
Harvard Men Heavier
Oregon is handicapped by Har-
wards superiority of weight-10h "
pounds to the man--extensiveness
Of coaching and experience of the
players. The easterners haven't had
any more gridiron schooling at Har-
ward than the westerners have exper-
fenced at oregon, but the boys from
the east are trained products of prep
schools, and have had football drilled
into them by high-class mentors all
their lives, as It were.
But the advantages are not all on
tho side Of the invaders. The Ore
gonians have had several more days
at Pasadena in which to train. And
then there Is the famous Oregon, or
western. flight" and condition which
was largely responsible for Pennsyl-
vania's downfall.
Yes, tomorrow will tell the answer.
and until 1t does. the eyes of the sport
ing world will not be lifted from Pasa-
dena
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31

fountain pens from McClurg's; type
from Dunn. the printer; mems and
women's hats, hatpins. screws, needles.
brushes, perfume. etc, including one
dozen straw hats, and 80 high priced
umbrellas.
Schmidt never sold any of it, he
said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31
TYPHOID SC0URGE
VISlTE DALMATlAN
CITY is MESSAGE

ROME, Dec. 31.-Typhoid fe-
yer has broken out in Fiume, due
to food and sanitary conditions.
according to travellers arriving at
Trieste today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-12-31


The one big break in the Oregon
, Washington State battle threw the
game to the Cougars. The superiority
Of Oregon was shown by the over
whelming amount Of yardage in its
favor and later proved by the fact
Washington university and the Oregon
APsies took the measure of Washing
ton state. both these teams having
been humbled by Oregon.
Three members of the famous Ore
gon team which trounced Pennsylvan-
Ia will go into action aRainst the East
Huntington and
Tackles williams and Bartlett.
Western fans are pinning their
hopes on this trio. and one Bill steers,
the 1855 pound quarter back, field gem
eral line-pluger. spectacular open
field runner and drop-kicker extraor-
dlnary. Walter Camp selected Bill for
quarter on his third All-American
eleven. Western critics expect Steers
to demonstrate tomorrow that he
should have been placed on Camps
first eleven.
Every man who will face HarVari
tomorrow halls from an oregon town