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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-24

THE sun had long since disap-
peared beneath the horizon,
but there still fingered in the
west a faint tinge Of red. 1t had been
a wonderful day. though warm, and
the cool breeze now blowing gently
was sweet and refreshing.
Slowly the darkness settled down
snd soon a few stars began to bright
en- the sky.
Patty Roberts patted her horse low
Sngly as she gazed toward the low
spreading house In the distance.
Dear old Joe. you've travelled a
Song way today. Wen soon be home.
knoush- See. Joe. there It is now. and
caroline has a light in every window.
q suppose she thinks we're lost"
The low rambling house was not far
mway. faintly discernibie> in the dusk
snestling among a few trees. 1t was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-24

e- lisa RANDALL Frightened Wis
u fbiy ss she noted the post
49, marx Of her home town on
NE envelope which she drew from the
ixetter box She tore # open eagerly.
10 nnd-e tax bill. Her shoulders
nsgyed vesrfly as she ascended tho
msxirs 20 her room
Five yearp before she had left the
sxnsiI city where she was born to seek
10 name In tine ~City Of Cities" But
knefther fame nor fortune had seen it
10 smfle On her. and her rather pitt
fu1 literary efforts had pernicious
habit Of returning 70 her. She had
been fDrced to seek q clerical position
no eke out her drab existence.
5ust year after her departure for
me city, her aunt who was also her
lcn1y relative. had died. leaving her the
house In which she had lived. To
Elisa, who had no desire TO return, an
acknowledged failure. 10 the place, the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-24

small Richard starting for the
school, which stood down the road a
short distance. On the way Douglass
Joined them. and as they reached the
schoolhouse they saw group OF eager
little figures patiently waiting.
Hello. Johnny Well, how goes IT,,
Ted?" and so on as the man greeted
each smiling face.
When they had all assembled in the
schoolroom, the superintendent arose
and said: Boys and girls. this is
our new teacher. Miss Thornton. How
many are going TO do their very best
to make this model school this
year?"
twenty-five ready hands shot into
the air in acquiscence, and Lillian
Thornton knew her first battle was
won,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-24

a plump. pleasant-taced woman smii-
ed a welcome to Lillian.
We'll not require an Introduction,
said Mrs. Gray as she pressed the
girls hand.
After a few words, Superintendent
Ramsey departed with the promise to
call for Lillian the next day. to in
troduce her to the new duties at Kel-
sey School.
Mrs. Gray's family consisted OF her
husband. genial. hard-working
farmer. and her six-year-oId son
Richard. who would start into school
with the new teacher.
Lillian retired happy that night
with the assurance Of pleasant
home. one good scholar and the an
ticipation Of several others.
Tuesday morning found Lillian and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-24

a the train drew Into Meonelu,
"a Lillian Thornton glanced
4 - appreciativeiy around the
atAet little station. Its cleanliness had
impressed her when entering the town.
Having come all the way from the
city OF jamestown 10 teach at the dis
trict school. the rural scenery gave
her a feeling Of eontentment.
Glancing out through the window in
the tiny waiting room she saw small
runabous stop. and a tall man spring
out
He came into the station, and step
ping up to her. hat in hand. asked:
~Is this Miss Thornton?"
AS the girl nodded, he continued;
I'm Douglass Ramsey, superinten-
dent OF schools. Mrs. Gray asked me
so.mect you. You know the roads are
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-20
26-ROUND FIGHT
CARD ON FRIDAY
At EAST CHICAGO
~ n. 7. vAGDoN.

East Chicago fight fans viii have an
other opportunity TO see their favorite
in action next Friday night when Bud
Perrin. lightweight champion Of Ind
west side OF Chicago. i'm a teu-round
windup Of a twenty-siN round show.
The night VIII be staged i'm Tire Aud
itorium theater at Indiana Harbor and
preparations are being staged to take
care of record ttendnce PERIL made
great hit in last Chicago a couple
of weeks ago when he won shade
over Jimmy Iianlon of Denver, i'm the
scrappiest fight ever staged in the
Twin Cities.
Murray Johnson. or Boselsnd and
Jimmy Mccarthy Of South Chicago Who
were on one OF 0swego's cards about
a month ago viii put ON the other
fight of the double-windup. Mccarthy
was forced TO quit i'm the last fight be-
cause OF a split lin ia the third round.
These two at 1871 pounds promise a
lively ten rounds.
The preliminary six round bout viii
be Al Lance and Artie Ross. both OF
Chicago. who win fight a 1s5 pounds.
Lance has fought in East Chicago be-
fore and made a good showing Ed,
Smith Will referee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-20
FIGHT PROMOTERS
ANXIOUSLY AWAIT
ACTION OF SOLONS
BY JACK vEIoCR.
u. n. S. Snoring EditorN

NEW YORK. Jan 20.-The fate Of tho
two boxing bills which have today been
presented to the New York state legis-
ature a. Albany viii be watched with
Keen interest BY hoxing promoters in
this section who are in the race for the
Dempsey-Carpentier fight.
One Of the bills introduced by Senator
James J. Walker of New York would
create state boxing commission and
permit fifteen round bouts Fifteen
rounds. it is argued. is practically
championship distance Tile army,
navy and civilian board 81 boxing CON
troll is said 70 be behind this bill
The other bill. presented BY Assembly
man Harry J. Ross of Brooklyn. calls
for twelve round bouts and also pro-
yides for the appointment of boxing
commission. Both bills pro idc for de-
cisions
Should either Of the hills become "a
law it is considered a certainty that the
Dempsey Carpenter fight viii be held
in the United States. twelve or fifteen
round bout 70 a decision. il is pointed
out. would assure. the boxing fans Of
their moneys worth While watching
tho fate Of the boxing bills with interest
the various promoters have been prac-
tioally brought TO a standstill in nego-
tiating for the big fight Charles L.
Cochran. who plans to sail back to Eng
land next Saturday. firmly maintains
that he has an option on Carpenters
service and today exhibited a cablegram
from NJ Descamps acknowledging as
much.
Tex Richard, who intimated that he
might have an interesting announcement
TO make as late as a week ago. is still
mum lt Is believed Richard is waiting
on the decision Of the state legislature
with regard 70 re-establishing boxing.
William Fox. whose offer for the fight
has topped al others. is waiting on the
fate Of the boxing biils as well as an
answer from Jack kearns
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-20
ESPsss ING PAGE
HAMMOND LEGION
AND EAST CHICAGO
MEET WEDNESDAY

Wednesday evening the Central school
gym viii be the scene Of another hard
fought basketball game whom the fast
East Chicago team takes the floor against
the Hammond Legion five. The squad
from East Chicago is composed of first
class basketball men and has had sue
cessful season thus far. The team has
ample opportunity fer practice and it
llays a fast passing and close guarding
game The mon follow the BAN at all
times and do not give their opponents
many easy openings for goals.
The locals have a victory over East
chicago TO their credit. but the margin
in this game was nothing to brag of.
Since this defeat East Chicago has i'm
proved and has won from Gary and
othor teams in tho Calumet region.
Ii Is needless to say that they viii
exert every bit Of their energy and skill
il order ~ defeat the Legion quintet and
thus even UP the score. The Hammond
team Is ia good shape and is playing
winning basketball. defeating their on
ronents in every home game that has
been played TO date They viii fight TO
keep their record clean and as a result
a real battle can be looked forward to
tomorrow evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-20

cago came yesterday to visit friend7
The doctor was formerly located in this
city.
The d.e alarm was sounded about
$50 sunday evening. The chimney Of
the residence Of Horace johnson was
burning out and 1t was feared it might
do damage to the house but luckily it
burned out without any damage.
Charles T. Surprise. or Hammond.
gave talk before large crowd at the
N. f. church here Sunday evening
oliver Surprise, has been sick, is get
ting better.
T. NJ Berg is confined TO the house
by sickness.
4 large delegation Of Rebekahs from
the north part of the county win visit
Harmony lodge of Lowell on Friday
night There Will be public install
lation of the officers of Lowell lodge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-20

Johnny Sheppard. lightweight
champion Of England, travelled to
this country to witness the decision
bout between Benny Leonard and
Johnny Dundee-and arrived just in
time 10 read about it being called
off He still hopes 10 see the pair in
action and would like to meet Leon
ard and Dundee in this country, he
says.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-20

men fight but now that ] have seen
it from a rins-side seat I feel differ
ent about it,"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-20

This is your last opportunity TO buy
Gas Range at reduced prices during our
Rummage Sale. Northern Indiana Gas
& Electric Company 1-e0-t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
METHDD|STS SHIP
CLOTHES TO BALTIC
Conditions in Border Coun-
ies Very Bad This
Winter.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. 1s.-An
additional shipment Of heavy wooden
clothing from New York by the Metho.
dist Episcopal board of foreign mis-.
sions to relieve the intense suffering
in the Baltic republic was announced
here today by DR.. Appleton Bash,
Pittsburgh area executive OF the Cen.
Lenary Conservation Committee. The
goods are being dispatched immediate
ly in answer TO report from DR..
George A. Simons, formerly pastor OF
The Methodist Episcopal church in
Petrograd, who has just landed at
Helsingfors; Finland, with a large
store of supplies for distribution.
Conditions here are far worse than
4 have ever seen before" writes DR..
5imons, who has spent more than
twelve years in these regions. THE
winter this year is so frightfully cold
that the people, accustomed as they
are TO the climate, are suffering even
more than many Of them did during
the war.
In response to this repart the fore
ign mission board operating with
Centenary funds, Is sending immedi.
ateiy 1000 wooden coatas for men
women and children. underwear and
a ton OF sugar. Other supplies will
follow in the near future, it being the
Centenary program to rush supplies
wherever such distress exists. Funds
for this purpose como out of the $12
100000 set aside by the Centenary
Conservation Committee for its five
year campaign of war reconstruction
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16

meeting vim be held at the church.
Thursday afternoon .he Ladies Mis-
sion circle viii meet at the church and
on Friday the ladies OF the church viii
attend the all day prayer service al
the Presbyterian church.
Friday afternoon at 3:15 O'Clock will
be the children's hour and an educa-
tional and instructive film accompan'
led by short lecture will be shown;
Tho subject will be announced later
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16

Lawrence Dewitt. OF Morgantowl
avenue. is recovering from week
illness OF influenza.
Richard Coombs is able to be GU
after few days illness.
Miss Mabel Frum, of State street
is i'll with influenza.
Mrs. Dent Powell, of Wilson street
is confined to her home by illness.
Harry f. Wilson, of Columbia street
has been III the past several days.
Mr.. and Mrs William Doolittle ant
children, OF Maryland avenue, are al
Ill with influenza.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
Delightful Taste, Immediat,
Relief, Quick Warm Up.

The sensation of the year in the
trug trade is Aeps:onsl, the two-min-
pte cold and cough relieyer, authori-
satively guaranteed by the laborator-
les; tested, approved and ruost enthu-
tiastcally endorsed by the highest
authorities, and proclaimed by the
common people as ten times as quick
Ind effective as whiskey, rock and
re. or any other cold and cough rem
,dy they have ever tried.
All drug stores are now supplied
with the wonderful new elixir, SO all
you have to do to get rid OF that cola
5 to step into the nearest drug store.
ARnd the clerk half dollar for beJ.
lie OF Aspironal and tell him to serve
lou two teaspoonfuls with four tea
ipoonfuls Of water in glass. With
-FOUR watch In your hand, take the
rink at one swallow and call for your
money back in two minutes IL you can
rot feel your cold fading away like =
Dream within the time limit. Don't
be bashful. for all druggists invite you
and expect you TO try 1t. Everybody's
long Il.
When your cold OF cough is re-
heved. take the remainder OF the bot
lie home 10 your wife and babies. for
kspironal is by far the safest and mos.
Effective. the easiest to take and the
most agreeable cold and cough rem
sdy for infants and children.-AdT.
=. y y 4
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
verv mn.

Mrs. Sallie Carder, an aged and well
known resident of Shiunston. is very
i'll. Her niece, Miss Jessie Morris, Of
MSrgaaeoT1 n. avenue; has been q, at
ness is causing her relatives and
friends much anxiety.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16

Hinton. W. va.:-"It affords me great
pleasure to have the privilege TO make
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
Visiting Parents.

Miss Gertrude Arkwright, superin.
tendent of the Emergency Hospital OF
the American Steel and Wire company
at Braddock,. Pa, spent the. week end
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Ste.
phen Arkwright, in Gutfey street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
TIPS A GREAT TJFE. n

LONDON - Newspaper reporting
here has its perils. A journalist in
terviewed Granny" Lamberton, 1o6,
the oldest woman in London. She
grasped his hand, Shall we be mar
rled?" she inquired. It's leap year,
you know" He fed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
NO FUNDED DEBT
BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES.

This corporation is organized under the
laws of the State of West Virginia, has acquir-
ed the property of the Fairmont Hotel Com
the property Of the Mountain City Hotel Com olr-
pany known as the WATSON HOTEL. These
properties will be improved and enlarged, after
which they will be capable of accommodate ting
$50 persons.
These properties will be operated under
lease by Mr.. R L. O'Neal who has been in
charge heretofore and is widely known as a
highly successful hotel man.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16

dies for the past 81
years and l have
never known them
70 fail. / was suffer.
ing with a complica-
ton of troubles. 1
had pains all over
my body and my
heart seemed weak.
/ had been doctorins
for months with our
best doctors and had
obtained no relief. I.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
BET TER THAN
WnISKEY FOR
COLDS AND Flu

New Elixir, Called Aspiron
al, Medicated With Latest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by Euro.
pean and American Army
Surgeons to Cut Short a
Cold and Prevent Compli
cations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
Daughter.

A daughter was born Saturday, Feb
ruary IA, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Carlow in Cochran street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
Child pead.

Maxine West, the conference.-the.
old child of Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Wilt,
.of Raymond street, died last evening
at the homo of her uncle, Fl. F. Pople,
I'm MorgantoWn avenue. The child is
one OF a pain. of twins and the other
Ighild, Christine and the mother, arc
also very III. Maxine was taken to
he home of Mr.. and Mrs Pople to be
cared for during the illness of her
mother and twin sister and was stricK.
,sn with pneumonia the next day. Flu.
neral services will be held at four
O'clock today and burial made in
adowdale cemetery by Undertakers
Carpenter and Ford.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16

Salleu 10 IlaIhSpur9'
Mrs. Ida Sharp, of Market street, IS
at Clarksburg where she was called
by the death Of relative.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16

Every Druggist in U. S. In.
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count.
er If Relief Does Not
Come Within Two Min.
utes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
EAST SIDE
NEWS =
At Diamond Street Church

AZ UIdmonu otreet CLUTCH,
Splendid services were held at Dia.
mond street NJ. E. church Sunday al.
though the attendance was small. Rev.
Feilers, the Conference evangelist,
was the speaker at the evening ser.
vice. Rev. Fellers will remain and
have charge OF the evangeltstic SER
vices this week during the absence of
the pastor. Rev. j. c. Buckley, who &C.
companied Mrs. Buckley to the bed
side of her father, who is very Ill a.
ais home in Buckhannon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-16
Well Known Folks

Baltimore, Md.:-"It has been my
pleasure to recommend DR.. Pierce's rene.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
COP. FAIL TO OVERRIDE VETO
 OF PEACE BILL
(By United Press)

Nby Unlted FresS)
 Washington, May 28.-The Knox peace resolution, passed by both houses of congress and vetoed by President Wilson in a stinging message yesterday afternoon, is officially dead.
 The house of representatives this afternoon failed to over ride the veto of the resolution. The vote on sustaining the veto was 152 for and 219 against, or 28 less than the necessary two thirds majority.
 Only two Republican mem bers voted against overriding the veto, while the Democratic membership was a unit in vot- ing to sustain the president.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
FARMERS DICTATE
 PARTY PLATFORMS
By United Press)

Washington, May 28.-Government ownership of railways and the estab- llshment of an American merchant marine are demanded by the Farm CTS National Council in letters ad- dressed today to Democratic and Re- publican national committee with re- gard to the platforms of the parties.
 Other legislation which the council demands the parties pledge their can dldates are for control of the meat packing industries, taxation of na- tional resources held for speculative purposes, an adequate control of cred ti to farmers and protection of CO., operative societies from antitrust prosecution.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
THREE KILLED AS STRIKERS
 START FIGHT
CBy United Presa)

Bristol, R. l., May 28.-Three men were killed outright and scores injured here today when 4,50O strikers and several companies of Rhode Island na- tionaf guards clashed in a pitched battle at the plant of the India Rub Der Company. The fight was predict ed when two clerks and a mechanic returned to work as usual, despite the strike order by the unions. Striking employees attempted to block the pas sage of the three workers into the plant, when national guards challeng- ed their action, the strikers restort- ing to force.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
RAIL MEN COMBINE
 TO FIGHT MANAGERS
(Bv United Press,

Chicago, May 28.-Insurgent rail road workers have combined their forces for a fight to the death" to force employers to accord them their full rights, according to H. E. Read ing, one of the leaders of the recent outlaw strike. No organization has been formally organized as yet, ac- cording to Reading, and no title adopt ed. However, Reading claims for it membership of 250,OOO railroad workers in all parts of the United states.
 Reading says the chief object of the new organization is to force railway managers to restore the observance of seniority rights in making promotions.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
MORE PLANTS CLOSED
 IN FACTORY CENTER

Boston, May 28.-Manufacturing plants throughout new England are continuing to close down, on account of strikes, lack of raw materials and general financial conditions. Nearly all shoe factories at Manchester have announced partial suspension of oper- tions, the reason advanced being the uncertainty of shipments by freight and the price cutting wave which has greatly disturbed the industry.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
WOMAN MURDERER
 DRAWS LIFE TERM
(By United Press)

Salina, Kans., May 28.-Stella Himan, on trial for the alleged pois- oning of her brother-in-law, was found guilty today and sentenced to life Imprisonment. Lee Bunch, her nephew, arraigned as an accessory to the murder, was acquitted by the jury in circuit court. He was immediate ly placed again in custody on statu- tory charge and sentenced to seven years Imprisonment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
ALLEN TO DEBATE
 COMPFRS TONIGHT
(By United Press)

New York, May 22.-Gov. Henry J Allen of Kansas will defend the Kan sas industrial court, established under state laws which he framed and had enacted, in a debate tonight with Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor.
 New York police today completed elaborate preparations to guard against any possible trouble, as the labor element is understood to strong ly oppose the system of industrial control which the Kansas Governor has instituted.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
EMCARC0 FAVORED
 ON EXPORT SUGAR
tby United Press)

Washington, May 28.-A favorable report on the McNary bill, which places an embargo on the exportation of sugar, was made today by the sen- ate committee on agriculture The purpose of the bill is to reduce the price of sugar, which the committee believes it will accomplish.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
APPROVES IRISH
 HOME RULE RIGHT
(By United Preas)

Washington, May 28.-By vote of II to today, the house foreign af- fairs committee reported favorably on a resolution expressing the sympa- thy of the American people with the aspirations of Irish people for gov ernment of their choosing. The re- solution will be presented with the committees report at its session next week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
(By United Press)

London, May 28-The destruction by fire of public and private buildings is continuing in Ireland at a furious rate, it is shown by reports of ac- tivities last night. Rioters attacked the station of coast guards and the castle at Sybil Head, and burned the buildings to the ground. In the fighting a farmer was shot and ser iously wounded, and sergeant of the constabulary shot down from am- bush. His wounds probably are ser ious.