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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-09-02
New and Second Hand Dealers

V. STROBLE, dealer in new and sec
ond hand goods. Cash raid for
second hand goods. Cheapest place
to buy household goods. 21e E. Court
Phone 271-W.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-09-02
NEW TODAY

LOST-Green Indian robe at Circus
Call 972-R.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-09-02

FOR SALE-Fine new bungalow, near
school in good residence district
Reasonable, part cash, balance like
rent If desired.-Phone 693-J.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-09-02
RESTAURANT

~~~~0~N--~~-N-~N~~N~N
THE QUELL.E-A good place TO ee1-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-09-02
LAUNDRY

DOMESTIC LAUNDRY-4OI E COurJ
ST., Phone so. We maintain a COM
plete mending department.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

ND HOYS here is a toy that is easy
~ TO make SO get out your plane
saw. hammer. jack knife and
S@-| coping saw and get busy.
FIRST make the bottom board. 1t Is
u thick, ar wide and i2' long
After planning 1t to size lay out and
bore the holes for the posts. The end
view shows the distance OF these holes
from the side and the side view shows
the distance from the end. Use try
square and marking gage to locate
these points.
Now plane four pieces TO size for
the posts and with the Jack knife cut
a dowel and square she ulder on only
one end. Put a drop of glue on the
end OF each dowel and slip in hole
In the bottom board.
Next lay out the parallel bars ac-
cording TO the dimensions on the
drawing, cut out with a coping saw
and finish with knife and sandpaper.
II you think you can do good Job
with the knife carve tie bars as at
the section A SO the top edge will
not be so wide,
Fasten the parallel bars to the top
OF the posts with 1" 40. 1s brads. be
sure to set the hrads. You may use
. nail " yousdo not have a naii set In
YOUR kit.
Plane up piece Of stock 4" thick on
which 10 draw the pattern OF Toby.
Lay on this piece IN a" squares and
Awixh pencil draw in tho form, fsa.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

y EOF6z- ioohHO Up A4O4h AAS DSSe
* he was reading. A wrinkly frown
N spread over his face
~ We'll, Alice, what Is II you
want7 You've been whining for the
last half hour" he finally growled.
Il want to do something to have fun
this afternoon" answered Alice, the
second child Of the Clarke family. and
the usual playmate Of George in all
the games he undertook.
This afternoon, being one OF the
rainiest spring days Of the season
George had sought pleasure In joiiy
new book be had taken from the pup
lie library. Indeed, he had founa 1iis
story so interesting that Aliee's appe",
was hardly heard even after Il ha-
been repeated several times SRousins
himself with an effort. he consiaers
her suggestion carefully but eouio
think Of no brilliant reply
There's nothing to do this aiter
noon, unless .......
'Uniess what7" questioned Ailce.
"Unless we 20 to tire attic anu
dress up" he answered.
Lets do IT," said Alice, her laee
lighting with pleasure.
George jumped to his feet. He ca,ieu
for Marie, the baby sister ana When
she came romping into the Fooin' tps
three of them clasped arms ana
skipped up the broad staircase 10 ihe
second floor and mounted Inc mex
flight which led to the attic.
Nov. the attic in the Clarke house
was a spacIous and wondrous place.
II was quite the most interesting par
OF the house. for there were siofeu
away trunks and boxes holding mXsle-
r1ous contents. Once. the children haa
watched their mother unpacEing one
Of the trunks and such splendid tniiagS
easae forth from It's depths that they
hsyer forgot their amazement old SIX
dresses OF bygone fasnscn. uniforms
and swords worn by grandfather
Aavai officer. great hats with flowing
s5umes and other garments that gave
> keener impression Of grandparents
g4an all the photographs IN the family
album
Remembering this experience, George
was prompted TO suggest dressing up"
as a first class way TO spend the rainy
which the others Joined him. there was
no doubt that the attic held pleasant
possibilities for them also.
wen open this box first" an
nounced George. And he pulled a
wooden box that looked Ike an old
chest with its fancy hinges and boltod
edges from corner. AS he did 50
shere fell 10 the floor funny old-fash-
ioned poeketbook. or handbag, as the
ladies OF olden time called them. IT
had been wedged between the box and
Ahe wall.
"Hene. Marie, you csn play with this
Thing. said George. fiinging It to his
baby sister.
j want this big hat" exclaimed
AlloA sAnd %. thls lsnx aEsas TOO"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

thing to herself and got to her feet
reluctantly to Join the fun. She and
Alice boarded their ship and walked
across the length of the attic pretend
ing to be sailing on the ocean and
coming in sight of Georges pirate fleet.
George darted forward. brandishing
his sword in the air and darting about
the ship looking for treasure. Grab
bing Alice by the arm he dragged her
onto the pirate vessel and began to
search her
Here you" he cried in hoarse
tones, mo foolishness from you even
If you are 4 lady" Whereupon he
commanded her 10 sit on box and
wait till The other passengers were
searched.
stand up there" he said In a mo-
Iinent. Your child won't be spared
either. Hey. sailors. is the plank
ready? Now, let's see you walk that
plank. And now pass over your
treasure"
NO. won't"-burst forth from lit
tie Marie.
George and Alice laughed in spite of
themselves. Marie was apparently
taking the game very seriously.
But net daunted by their amuse-
ment. she opened the little pocketbook
she had b2en playing with and show cd
them what lay within.
Their grandmothers miniaturei
This tiny painted picture in its gold
frame had been the object of q. search
a couple Of years ago which had ex-
tended all over the house. The attic
had come in for its share oP examlna-
tion but had fatld to give forth the
desired miniature.
This, the only picture in existence of
the beloved grandmother, was mourned
as missing forever, and not ant.l the
house had been torn up several times
was Mrs. Clarke resigned 10 the loss
l. And now II was found Found ii
baby Marie in that old pocket book.
wedged behind the chest.
Not waiting TO remove their cos
tunes the three Of them rushed down
,ians 10 their mother
"We'ye found grandmother's pic
ture." they all cried in one breath.
Mrs. Clarke almost cried for Joy.
After she heard the story of the re-
coyery Of the miniature she elasped
all the children in her arms and told
them they must eelehrate the event
with treat.
Chocolate cake was brought forth
from the pantry and phone message
scni 10 the drugstore for ice cream.
They al sat down in glee. II had been
a glorious afternoon. they were all sal :
isfied except little Marie. She looked
still som what disappointed that she
had 10 give up the mi1iature.
"Piruts thtole my pftchurl" she
pouied.
Ne d1rllng. said Mrs. Clarke. See.
! am going to put grandmother's pic
lure here in the living room. where it
! can be Treasure for AL OF u.s."
Mare ecased her pouting. Indeed.
when ~ bad an her plate Of lee
cream hapfy sm!le o'crspread her
rhu'''y face and eaci one of them
r-t' ne happlest afternoon In a
lioEs gh.e. .-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
THE ATTIC TREASURE

'Here is the pirate ship" he said.
laying off an. imaginary line on the
floor to indicate the position of the
ship.
And here is the ocean" making an
other sweep of his hand. Now. you
are a lady passenger on a ship going
10 South America with your h:t!e
daughter. Here, Marie, you come along
and get in this and be the baby daugh-
ter. Then, when your ship gets in
sight OF mine. I'll force you to stop
and capture you and take all the
treasure. Then I'll make you walk the
plank"
What's that?" asked Alice.
George sniffed. Girls knew very lit
tie. With an air of great indulgence
he explained.
"You see, a long time ago. when
pirates roamed the seas''-here George
quoted from the book he had been
reading-"they were very desperate
characters. After they had captured
a vessel. they forced all the passengers
to.board the pirate ship to he searched.
when this was done, the sailors placed
plank out across the railing Of the
deck and the poor passengers were or
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
Rain, Rain Go Away

Ram. RAIN. go away,
Come again another day
] would rather see the Sow
Thro' the tossing tree-hmbs blow
Wbirlins here and dancing there.
Just like fairies of The airl
Making everythins in sight
Oh, so beautiful and whileI
Rain. rain. go away.
Come again another day
Take your gloomy clouds and hy
To land that's very dry.
Where It's summer and your drops
Still are needed los The crops.
Fly away and kt the sun
Shine Sefors the day is done!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

She retired TO tine corner TO bedeck
herself in the clothes Of her great
amt.
George delved to the bottom Of the
box. All of a sudden he gave howl
Of glee.
"A false mustache and sword" he
announced. holding the findings up 20
gaze. "Ill dress up like pirate and
weIl play Treasure Island"
For a few moments all was quiet.
though there was much bustling and
donning of garments. Baby Marie
seemed absorbed in her newly found
pocketbook, which she opened and
closed with great interest.
Then Alice emerged. She looked every
inch a lady in a Powered silk SIX rt
which fell TO the ground and huge
black velvet hat trimmed with a great
white feather.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
A PERMANENT HELP To. THE NATIoN.

NE thnghas been made very clear Pendeton during the
last few days and that such organizations the c. A.
r. accomplish mission greater than the social fell
owshhey provide They teach respect for the flag respect
for the and patriotic support of its cardinal prn
cples twoud be impossible to estimate the value of the
vice rendered by the civil veterans since the close of fight
ing at AppomatoX Wherever found such have been true
blue with respect to fundamental American ideas They have
been dependable asset many occasions During its brief
the American Legion has promise of equal
ton and safely expect that the roll by the
of the great world will continue the good work that
long has characterized the spirit of the Army In
fact the legion has already in places taken vigorous
and timely stand for law and order and by doing tanned ee
mentS that might otherwise have grown troublesome
There something in the oath of service that stays with
and it is fortunate for the nation that this the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
D AIN. rain, go away.
IN Cow. ..;,, s,L

D AIN, rain. go away.
IN Come again another day
While you patler. while you pour.
Tightly closed is every door.
Only ihro' the misty pane
OF the window can | gain
Glimpses Of the garden nigh.
Where the flowers wilhered lie.
Rain. rain, 60 away.
Come again another day"
All the little brides keep
Hid away and hslf-asleep.
While you splash the window-siil
Not a bird with hungry bill.
ChiruinS brightly. ever comes
Seeking fcr the breakfasl-erumbs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
WHAT ELECTRICITY DOES

odd vet terrible picture has been drawn by engineer
N at the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
n at East Pittsburgh Pennsylvania of what New York city
might have been today without electricity
amorphous village is this CityThat Might Have
Been It's steaoperaed elevated railroads and its surface
busses woefu inadequate to handle the full volume
traffic that travel through the city slow difficult
Consequently the city has broken up into
Oated business and residential communtesoases the
midst of unspeakabe sms The low buildings for syscrap-
impossible without electricity crowded
ton The ammed with vehicles that balconies
accommodate the foot passengers The
overshadowed by elevated structures gloomy by day and
dark by night 1t dangerous to leave the main thorough
after sunset AS is impractical for the average ndvd
ua work at distances of than few miles from home
millions spend their entire lives without leaving the confines
their immediate neghborhood The sweashop (Which
abolished by the electric moor) is the chief productive indus
the people must work local establishments
arve grinding poverty the rule Life stagnant degener
Sting Crime and disease are barely held in check.
Such but for electricity would have been this cys fate
Cramped between her rivers she has opportunity
she would in time have suffered the worst horrors of
avea Paris London But electricity has been her salvation
given her freedom light prosperity and unity. Her
millions stream freely and rapidly from Spuyten Duyvl to
Rockaway They live in the city, in the country or by the
Seashore work in Bowling Green Bay Ridge Astoria and
play at Times Square Coney Island Her nights in her
alleys like day. Her mooTdrven manufactures
employ hundreds of thousands and produce billions of dollars
worth goods annually And her times indefinitely
keep pace with the growth of this exuberanty vital
city for generations to come.
~~~.~~~O~~~~~~~~ II
There should be on hand that Gardner does
not hold up any United States marShas
~-~-~~"~s~~~~~~~~
If they live thousand years, the G. A. R. will always be
in ppndo otOn
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
CLAIMS PEGGY IIEs

CHICAGO. June iG.-CU.g Pr
Peggy Joice. the beautiful showgirl.
was branded as an Infamous liar,
by Stanley Joyce. her third husband.
through his counsel IN the court here.
answering Peggys argument for Sie.-
coo monthly alimouy ITO give this
woman alimony. would be message
to all women IN the country that
adultery pays" Joyecs attorneys told
Judge Snhhath
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

Grander still. and far more terrible.
was George. lie had managed 70 fas-
ten the flowing black mustache 10 his
upper lip. A red bahdana bsndkF-
chief was wound about his head IN
gypsy fashion. Through the satin sash.
tied about his wsisi. hung one OF the
hercost swords that ever slipped into q
sheath
"Now.we'li play. announced CeorEe.
enthusiasm written al over his face.
for he was never 50 happy IS when he
Ainsoted a -Gapaa OF , make. eelieys
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW

When the car was new and shiny Pa
was careful as could be.
He'd polish up the window glass each
evening after tea.
And II there was a finger mark upon
the glossy door,
He'd get piece OF underwear and
shine it up some more.
He's sweep the carpets every day and
oil each separate part.
He'd always rub and shine q bit before
he'd make a start.
And twice a week in rubber boots and
overalls of brown
He'd work for hours SO he might have
the eleanest car in town.
Copyright 1921. by
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

dered. one after another 10 walk out
on this plank. keep walking TO the end
and then jJmp OF into the water to
he drowned. THIS was the pirates
way Of giuns rid Of their victims"
Hos cruel" mprmured Alice.
"Aw. don't cry" mocked George
those wsle pirate days and men were
fierce"
Come on Marie. siop pi1rne with
lat old pock tbook: shai T. aaa hare
Il on your atm
VITA that Marie Whispered some
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
THE SPRINGS OF FAITH HAVE NOT DRIED upn

address at Brown University yesterday Secretary
! State Hughes said:
We have not lost the
which linked n Of
haven
did
country harned
tons Of liberty tyranny and
the brutality in
force and because peoples
VINO struggling Of
Those are the sentiments people like to hear they help
take away the unpleasant taste left by the English speech
:. ambassador Harvey.
In the state>of Washington effort to abolish the public
utility commission is being discussed the only refuge of
the people from avarcious utility corporations better meth
cd would be to look closer the fitness men chosen for
places the commission and this applies in Oregon as well as
Washington.
They are talking about a poll tax in Oregon. we
Ifonoht the idea to reduce Taxation more of it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

special deputy grand patriorch Tor the
/. 0. o. F. encahpment az. Adams.
A score OF Indians have for the past
10 days been rounding up horses on
the'forks OF Mickey creek, Many ani-
mails We're gathered at the old Hank
Vaughan corral.
Mrs. Matt4e Ray left today for spo-
kane.
agent Crawford ia in Portland on
business
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16
2S yEARSACO

(From the East oregonian. June l6.
1S93.)
John Duncan is making prepara-
tions to cut his rye crop.
j. L. Gulllford is here from Vinson
T. L. Sharon has BEEN appointed
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cEaSt Ore8OnidIl
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Published Daily and Semi Weekly, at
Pendieton, oregon. by the
EAST oKEGONIAN PUBLISHING co.
Entered at the post office at Pendle-
ter.
ON SALE IN OTHER CITIES
Imperial Hotel News stand, Portland.
ON FILE AT
Chicago Bureau, sos Security Building.
Washington, d. c., Bureau sol Four
teenth Street, N. w.
Member Of the Associated Press.
The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled 10 tho use for republication OF
all news dispatches credited to ii or
not otherwise credited in this paper
and also the local news published here
An
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

turcs. etc. Note that finishlng nail
is used to support Toby on the bars.
This nail 5 to bo located at the inter-
section OF the lines indicted hy the
letter X. Make a hole a this location
by driving the brad before .hs figure
Is sawed out This win prevent the
piece from splitting.
I Saw out the figure with the coping
saw and sandpaper all edges. with
ink. water coors. or soft pencil dec
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

But that was in the long ago, and now
the car is old.
fheres mud upon the running gears
and in the manifold.
The aXles now are thick with grease,
for Pa declines to soil
His hands or scrape his knuckles bare
to give it dope and oil.
The bus has lost the shine it had. its
stylish DAYS are done
Ia doesn't care now how it looks so
long as it will run,
And neVermore he'll wash the gears
and shine the body. too.
Pa says he'll leave that work for those
whose motor cars are new.
Edgar A. Guest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

crate the figure.
10 operate drive tho aa'l In posi-
tfen. place the nail on the parallel
bars with the iiguro between them.
Hold TIE eEds of tho nail between
thumo sna sccrTd angers GiYs wh:rl"
iag hs>:pen and releaea This viii
cause .T'.ay to tumble over anc over
on thA bars. when he comes to the
end he win stop, swing over and tun-
hia hactk srnfu
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

If they live thousand years. the G. A. R. will always be
Welcome in Pendleton
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

There should be someone on hand to see that Ga
ot hold up any more United States marshals
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

Telephone
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-16

HH HOYS here is toy that Is easy
- TO make SO get out your plane.
saw. hammer, jack knife and
Evening star., 1921-12-05
CHARGES WAKEFIELD
IN DEPLORABLE STATE
G. w. U. Masonic Club inquiries
Regarding Reported Neglect of
First Presidents Birthplace.

The George Washington University
Masonic Club has adopted resolutions
calling upon the controller general of
the United States to investigate the
apparent non-application of pubic
fundS' provided for maintaing the
grounds az Wakefield Va, tle birth
place of George Washington.
The resolutions ask that the alleged
deplcrable condition complained of at
the birthplace of the immortal George
Washington. under whose leading our
nation rose be remedied.
Quoting an article which appeared in
The Star of November 5. that the birth
place of Washington was found by Visi-
tors in a neglected condition and over
grown with weeds. the resolutions
state:
1.-The Congress of the United States.
by an appropriation designated I'm
lprovements. birthplace of Washing
ton. Wakefield. Va annually pro-
vides funds for cleaning up and
maintaining the grounds at said
birthplace
The resolutions point out that the
controller general. under the pro-
visions of the budget and accounting
act Of 1921, is required to investigate
at the seat of government or else
where all matters relating to the APP
plication of public funds.
The secretary of the George Wash
ington University Masonic Club was
instructed to furnish copy of the
resolutions to the controller general
of the United States. with request
for appropriate action.
Evening star., 1921-12-05
STRIKE THREATENS CROP.

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. November
of st. CroiN. one of the Virgin Islands,
which has lasted for two months. is
threatening the next sugar crop. &C.
cording to ]. L. Curry of that island
The strike resulted from a decision
of the sugar planters to reduce wages
to a pre-war basis of 80 cents a day
for labor. On piece basis. Mr.. Curry
said il was possible for iaborers to
earn from Is cents to S1.25 daily. but
they will not do piece work.
We have had two bad years for
sugar" said Mr.. Curry. Unless we
are able to get our planting done by
the end of November,,here will be no
crop for the coming year"
Evening star., 1921-12-05
|N|NE ARE KILLED
| AS TRAINS COLLIDE
Estimated Run 10 Twelve
Dead in Wreck in Deep Cut
Near Philadelphia.
BY the Associated Press.
DHII ArrT DIJ1A

/ BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, December 5.-A
head-on collision of local passenger
trains on the Newtown branch of the
Philadelphia and Reading railway be-
tween WoOdmont and Paper Mill sta
tions. sixteen miles from Philadel-
phia. today resulted in the death. il
! is believed, of nine to twelve persons
and the I'M Jury of more than a score
! of others. a snoWstorm practically
cut off wire communication with the
scene of the wreck. which delayed
| the company in receiving details OF
/ the accident.
The Collision occurred on a single
[ 'stck in i.cp cut. The trains involved
/, being a local from Piiladeipni for
/ Newtown, Pa. and rnot her from New
F, town for this city. The wreckage took
! hre and early reports were to the Ell
i feet that Il number of PERSONS were
! burned to DEATH
! The place OF the accident is rath II
/ isolated. Relief and wreck!ns trans
We're at once sent out from nearest
points and physicians along the coun-
! Il yside We're summoned
The injured and some of the dead
were removed to a hospital at Abing-
! TO-. Pa. The injured and known dead
| were mostly commuters. living along
| he Newtown branch.
| Shortly before noon, the company
| gave out a statement. in which it sa id
| the cause OF the accident seemed to
| be due to the train leaving Philadel-
phia "overrunning its orders"
Evening star., 1921-12-05
REMOVAL RECOMMENDED
OF TRAFFIC OFFICER
Police Trial Board Finds Him
Guilty of Gross Disobedi-
ence of Orders.

Removal of Traffic Pol ;ceman J. T.
Miller of the eight precinct and
Policeman r. J. Leahy of the frs;
precinct has been recommended to
the Commissioners by the police trial
board, as result of trials held Sat
urday afternoon.
Gross disobedience of orders was
the charge against the traffic police
man. 1t was charged that he swore
out warrant for an alleged viola
tion of the traffic laws after be ng
told by superior officer not to do So
there being no violation involved in
the affair. The charge was promptly
nolle pressed. il was testified.
Leahy is alleged to have been found
under the influence of corn whiSky Y
two or three hours after going off
duty. and it also was alleged that he
was troublesome when taken to the
police station. 1t is probable that ap-
peals from the findings of the board
will be noted.