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DAILY FAST OKEflqyTAy. PF.yDLF.TOy. ORECOy. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1915.
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Our Groceries are pure, fresh, wholesome. Although the
quality is high, we keep the price down as low as many charge
for poor groceries. Trale with us.
PHONE 96
STANDARD GROCERY GO.
Where all are Pleased Court and Johnson Sts.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton
Alarm Wan False On.
The fire alarm last evening sum
moned tne rire department to East
Court street lut the alarm proved to
lo a fa lite one.
I mlorstKH Operation.
John Hutsell of Barnhart, under
went a very severe operation this
noinlng at St. Anthony's hospital,
Dra. Parker and Hattery acting ai
surgeons.
Funeral of Llttlo lloy.
The funeral of little Earl Zehrung,
five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.
D. Zehrung who died Monday after
noon of pneumonia, was held this
afternoon at 1 o'clock at the family
h-tme, 06 Calvin street.
FOR SALE!
5000 acres well watered, 400 acres In cul
tivation and meadow. Cuts about 700
tons of hay annually. Much more can
be cultivated. SO million feet of fine saw timber, besides a big lot of
smaller, tiood house, cost over 12000, one mile from town! four good
barns Adjoins Nat forest reserve, and has grazing risht thereon.
All vehicles and farm Implements, some of them new, good blacksmith
outfit, and chop mill driven by motor power. You can buy this ranch
including the above mentioned property, f..r SIS per acre. Tou can buy
with It, 750 well bred cattle, and 90 horses at the market prices; half
ca?h. reasonable time on balance. I have both larger and smaller stock
ranches than this, also wheat land, diversified farms, city property, and
exchanges. E. T. WADE, Pendleton, Ore.
Echo Hcrcliant in llocmluU.
News has been received here that
Fred George, prominent Echo mer
chant. Is In the Sacred Heart hospit
al at Spokane to undergo an opera
ticn for an affliction of the knee. Re
cently he spent seevral weeks at Hot
Lake for lnflamatory rheumatism.
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their spirit unconquered to
last, they refused to be driven
s'i ughter. Instead, hogtled and help
lus, tney were haulod in. Two were
placed In the big auto truck of Pen
l.md Bros, and the third was piled
lr.tr a wagon and, thus captive, they
were brought to Pendleton from the
Manning ranch south of the city, to
which they had returned after their
escape two weeks ago.
The Tenland truck bears evidence
of the unwillingness of one of the
steers to be carted to town, a hole
through the side of the bed having
been caused by one of the sharp
horns. Will Isaacs and Bill Hidings
brought the animals In.
LITTLE JEFF O CLOTHES
LINE BET INTO A.TAKGLE
UTO COM ES OUT WITH FIUST
HONORS IX COLLISION'
AT ECHO.
Cited for Contempt.
Having failed and neglected to pay
Jane Carden, his former wife, $342.60
as specified in the decree of divorce,
Fred Carden has been cited to appear
before Circuit Judge Phelps at 10 a
m February 27, to show cause why
he should not be punished for con-'
timpt of court
Hot urns From Buying Trip.
A. D. Frost, manager of the Golden
uuie More, is back from the east
where he was on a buying expedition
with other Golden Rule managers.
Mrs. Frost, who accompanied them, I striking the glass
stopped orr at Grand Island, Neb., fo
a visit before returning.
Another Bootlegger in Umbo.
While the circuit court Is disposing
of one. batch of bootleggers to Indi
ans, the city police is rounding up an
other batch. Yesterday Manuel Mar
unei was convicted in police court
and last evening the police took into
custody one Harry Stephens on a
similar charge.
Rev. Evans Addresses Students.
Rev. Nathan Evans of The Dalles,
Oregon, and former pastor of the
Methodist church or this city, gave
a short address this morning to the
students of the local high schooL Mr,
Evans is in tlrb city to officiate at
the funeral services of Miss Vanlta
P'tst, one of the high school students
who died Monday night between 9:00
and 10 o'clock.
Every Day Ve Give Relief to Some Patient
in Correcting Improper Vision
Don't put off having your eyes tested. It costs nothing to
finJ out whether or not the glasses you are using are correctly
fitted. Our lenses are ground in our store, to fit the require
ments of each and every eye.
17. II. HILL, Optician
With Hanscom TIIE Jeweler.
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I Pastime Theatre
I Last Chance Today
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5 NOTE We have signed a contract whereby Charles Cha-
plin will apK-ar in comedies at the Pastime each week. Ea- E
S sanay pays Mr. Chaplin $2000 a week over $100,000 a year. E
r ,U a 'testimonial to Chaplin's popularity you will find E
E him (I'licrliscd n a hcod-linrr ehetrhcrc lesides at the Pas- , E
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. Everybody is crazy about Charlie
1 Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
First appearance in
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IlenulMon Man Wants Divorce.
Alleging that on February 8, 1914,
his wife, Nellie B. Searcy, left his
house without provocation and wrote
to him that she would no longer live
with him, Fred M. Searcy of Hermls
ton today, through his attorney, Os-
mer E. Smith, filed suit for a divorce
The couple were married at Hardman
Morrow county, In December, 1908.
Two Are Bound Over.
Yesterday afternoon Justice of the
Peace Parkes bound over to the grand
jury Hillary o'Keefe, who recently
vaa brought back from Boise to ans
wer to a charge of larceny from the
person. This morning Oscar Back
man, charged with larceny, was also
bound over. The ball of each was
fixed at $400 and neither was able to
furnish the amount.
Fin ixl for 1IU Curiosity.
Curiosity to see where the fire was
led W. J. Burns to drive his auto
yesterday evening faster than the city
ordinance allows and he was arrested
by the fire chief whom he was fol
lowing. This morning he pleaded
guilty and Judge Flu Gerald fined
him ten dollars for his curiosity. In
at-much as the fire alarm proved to
be a false one, his curiosity was not
even satisfied at the price he paid
for It
Poser Is Here,
Bobby Evans of Portland, a well
known pugilist of the northwest, ar
rived in Pendleton today to spend a
few days before going east Evans
has a reputation of being a fast and
clever fighter and has met some of
the best men in his class In this sec
tion. He Is willing to take on any
local fighter between 133 and 135
pcunds and hopes before leaving to
arrange for a match here. Among
the men he has met have been Jock
ey Bennett in a 15-round no decision
bout and Bud Anderson, to whom he
lost a 10-rond bout
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Sues for His IVe.
Norborne Berkeley, local realty
broker, today filed suit against Geo.
W. Mortamer to collect 3250 alleged
t-j be due as a fee for the sale of a
quarter section of land northwest of
Pendleton. He had an agreement
with defendant, he alleges, to sell the
I.-ind so that defendant would realize
ICC 00 for It and arranged a sale with
Robert A. Stark for 33250. However
he alleges, Mortamer refusd to sign
t!ie deed when requested but a few
days later, without the knowledge of
f l.i in tiff, did transfer the property to
Sttrk for $3250 and refused to pay
plaintiff any fee. Osmer E. Smith is
atU rney for plaintiff.
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Stole AH of Ills Ciolliea.
John Sievers, employed at the Am
erican Express Office, Is today re
plenishing his wardrobe which was
dr-piuted last evening by the opera;
tlns of a clothesline thief. The
family washing was on the line dur
irg the afternoon but at 8 o'clock
M. .Sievers went out to gather It, he
d.Vcovered that all of the male ar
1. 1 lea of attire had been taken while
all of his wife's raiment had been
hft. He lout two suits of underwear,
two shirts and four pairs of socks
The theft occurred sometime between
7:30 and 8 as Mr. Sievers noted that
the line was full at the first hour
named. '
Gasoline Caused Fire.
A small fire occurred yesterday af
ternoon at the home of E. J. Anthony
In Umatilla. Some gasoline was be
ing used for cleaning purposes and
while a bedroom was filled with the
gas Mr. Anthony accidentally step
ped on a match. The room became a
blazing mass and the contents were all
destroyed. O.-W. R. & X. employes
saved the remainder of the house
from burinng.
Don Quixote, whose gallant assault
upon the windmill is Well known to
the world, has nothing on "Little
Jeff. ' the small auto truck of Pen
land Bros. That little car. oulte un
knowingly, charged a clothes-line yes
terday and. though somewhat dam
aged, came out with first honors. With
Hugh Stanfleld and "Jlmmle" Hack
ett as passengers, Claude Penland
was driving "Little Jeff through
t.cho yesterday when the Incident,
which almost was an accident, oc
curred, home Greeks of a section
crew had stretched a wire across the
road near the depot for use as a
clothes-line. Where tho wire crossed
the road, It was bare and Invisible to
Whe men In the nuto. At vnnit ru,l
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tne car struck the barrier, the wire
wind-shield and
shattering it badly besides bending
the frame. The wire broke and "Lit
tle Jeff" never stopped. With the
100 yards of clothes-line, to which
was attached a fluttering array of
wearing apparel, trailing the car con
tinued its course, scattering laundry
all over the town as a warning to the
Greeks not to stretch their lines across
public roads. It cost Mr. Penland six
dollars to repair the car but he thinks
the wind-shield saved the necks of
himself and fellow-passengers, . ,
J0HNSHLI4RD BOUT IS
POSTPONED IflTIL SPRING
Hornibrook Goes East.
W. H. Hornibrook, newly appoint
ed minister to Siam, was a passenger
on train No. 18 last evening. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Hornibrook and
their two children. They are bound
for Washington w-here the newly cre
ated diplomat will take instructions
for several weeks after which he will
leave for his post in the orient. Mr.
Hornibrook has been editor and
owner of the Albany Democrat.
Funeral of Vanlta Best.
The funeral of Vanlta Best, dau
ghter of Dr and Mrs. J. A. Best was
held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Methodist church. Rev. Nathan Ev
ans, former pastor of the local church
conducted the services which were
attended by a great number of the
friends of the deceased and her fam
ily. In the audience at the church
were a great many of the students of
the high school and the pallbearers
were members of the class of the de
ceased.
Boat Not Yet Found.
Last evening a meeting of the Ce-
lilo celebration committee was held
In the Commercial club rooms and
atlde from local men there were In
attendance H. N. Dryer, C. O. Brown-
ell and Arthur Means of Umatilla.
President Tallman reported that Mr.
Miller, a passenger representative of
the O.-W. R. & N. had Just notified
him by phone he had not yet con
cluded arrangements for a steamer to
take the excursionists from Umatilla
to Celilo. He Is still working on the
scheme, however, and should he not
find a steamer It Is probable one may
be secured through other means. As
outlined by the committee the exur
slon will consist in a trip by rail to
Umatilla, by boat to Celilo and a re
turn by rail.
TJ1UEAT OF CAKUAXZA TO AH-
HEST NF.GHO ItESULTS IN
CHANGE OF DATE.
EL PASO, Feb. 24. Promoter Cur
ley announced the postponement of
the Johnson-Wlllard bout at Juarez,
until the latter part of March or the
first of April.
WASHINGOX Feb. 24. An off!
cial announcement that Jack John
sot will be arrested and turned over
to the United States authorities If he
ventured on Carranzlsta territory in
Mexico was made by the constitution
alltt agency. Johnson was advised
of Carranza's decision. It 'is not
likely he will leave Havana. . .
You don't want to forget this is also a
men's store, and it's a real busy one, too.
What makes it so busy? Just because we
save you 25 to 33 percent on the same grade
merchandise. Investigate our business
methods you will be convinced.
Men's Work Shoe, the kind
that wear f 1.08, 82.4l,
ilea's IUkIj Top' Shoes $6.00
$7.50 and $8.50 vulucs for
?4.0S, $5.00, $0.00.
Men's Dress .Shoes, yon ean't
duplicate tliein elsewhere at
91.08, $2.10, 82.08,
$3.50.
Compare these with $0 and $7
shoes, our price $3.08,
$1.08.
Cowlov hoots $5.00, $0.00,
$7.00.
Men's Worsted Pants at 08f,
$1.40, $1.08, $2.08. ,
You may Btill neoI a sweater
at 08, $1.40, $1.08,
$2.08.
Boys Sweaters 40 08
$1.10.
Bov' Knirkcrhockcr Panta at
40t, GO, 08, $1.23.
Oshkosh overalls 83
Underhill overalls - 83
Sampson overalls 85c, at CO
Blue Lahel overalls..-. 40
Boys' overalls 25, 40
Men's Khaki Pants, cuff bot
toms OS, $1.23, $1.40
Heavy diagonal khuki colored
pants $1.08
Work shirts 25, 30, 45,
OS.
Flannel shirts 08 $1.40,
$1.08.
$3.00 Corduroy pant values
for $1.08
Men's Hats 08, $1.40,
$1.08.
Canvas cloves 5 and 3 for
25.
Leather faced gloves 15
Leather Mts 25, 40
Leather cloves 25t 40,
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Syrians Are In Misery,
ALEXANDRIA. Sgypt, Feb. 24.
Refugees from Syria who continue to
arrive here report that great misery
exists and that many persons are
stranded there. The refugee com
mittee here Is now feeding 4300 of
the refugees.
The United States cruiser Tennessee
has done splendid work in transport-lt.-r
the people fleeing from Syria, .
It Is reported here that Jaffa, a
short distance northwest of Jerusa
lem, was decorated with flags last
week on the occasion of the ''success
ful crossing of the Suez canal by the
Turks.'
Ian ex-offlclo recorder of brands and
provides In detail regarding the use
r.r.d meaning of brands. A fee of
II is charged for the recording of
Dranus. la tne event two or more
persons or corporations endeavor to
file the same brand the party having
hod his v brand recorded with his
county clerk for the longest period
will be given the preference.
The law provides that upon the ap
proval of the act the governor shall
appoint a stock Inspector for each
county, those officials being named
on the recommendation of the Cattle
& Horse Raisers Association of Ore
gon. The Inspectors will have the
right to appoint deputies and will
have full powers to Insist upon en
forcement of the provisions of the
branding act. The law provides spe
cific regulations governing the sale
and shipment of livestock and gives
Inspectors power to aid in ferrltlng
oi't thievery.
The branding act was Introduced
by Senator Strayer of Baker and Is
senate bill No. 24. It is a volumi
nous measure and those desiring to
ascertain the full requirements of the
law may do so at the public- library.
M. R. Yates of this city has a copy
of the act.
Dalo Rothvoll
EXCLUSIVE OPTICIAN
Glasses ground and fitted.
Lenses duplicated. All work
I guaranteed.
American National Bank Bldg.,
Pendleton, Phone 0f.
As a matter of fact the chorus girl
is merely a matter of form.
STOCK BRANDS.
(Continued from page one.)
the next 90 days is a point upon
which County Clerk Saling Is not
clear.
The new law makes the veterlnar-
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Tho Science of Hodicine is Progressive
- Juaging irom tne trouoie and expense people have In getting sat-
S lsfactory glasses, there Is room for Improvement In glass fitting. 5
A glass that was apparently alright at first but later requires
E changing. Is absolute proof that It never was correct.
E We use a method of g-laxs fitting that will straighten cross eye
E without a surgical operation; the same principles will give you a 5
E that will never require changing, except for reading from the E
ages of 4S to CS. S
E Only one of the various systems can make the above tatomnit s
E good. We are the only refractlonlst In Oregon using this system.
D. N. Reber, M. D.
Eye. Bear, Nose and Throat Specialist. 5
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EXPLOSION OF SAX DIEGO WILL
BE INVESTIGATED BY TIIE '
GOVEHNMENT.
Wedded BlL-w Short.
Forced to return to her parents'
homo four months after her marriage
because of ill treatment from her
husband, according to her own Alle
gations, Julia Bostwlck, wife of Alton
B( fit wick of the east end of the coun
t has commenced suit for divorce.
They were married In Walla Walla
August 12, 1914, and on December
15 of the same year she left him. He
refused to carry In wood or water
the ugh she was in delicate health and
abused her when she requested him
to do small duties, she alleges, and
treated her 'Cruelly In other manners.
She asks that he be required to pay
her 500 In bulk or $25 a month ali
mony, and $150 attorney fees. Scott
and Butler of Milton are her attorneys.
Hound-up KUx-r Finally Caught.
At last the three Hound up long
horned Texas steers, which escaped
fiom their drivers over two weeks
ago when being brought into Pendle
ti' are in the pens of the ren
du ton Meat Company and will
on be turned into beef. They
w re . brought in yesterday but
WASHINGTON. Feb. 24. A court
martial of five officers of the cruis
er San Diego as a result of the re-
crnt explollon on that vessel which :
caused the death of nine persons was
recommended by Admiral Howard,
commander of the Pacific fleet,
in a wireless message to the navy de
partment. Daniels, It was announc
ed, will approie the recommendation.
A court inquiry held aboard the
San Diego submitted these names to
the courtmartlal Lieutenant L. IC
Hill; chief machinist, Thomas ODon
nell; chief water tender, W. I. Apple
by; watertenders W. D. Redmon and
A. P. Priddy.
City Reduces Pay Roll.
RAYMOND, Wash, Feb. 24 The
city council in an effort to prune the
budget so that it would come within
the prescribed limit allowed by law,
cut salaries from 10 to 60 per cent
and dropped other employes In an
effort to make up the $15,000 defi
ciency due to the loss of saloon li
cense money when the state goes dry.
There yet remains a difference on the
wrong Bide of the ledger of $7000,
Those who suffered salary reduc
tions were City Engineer Henry,
whose salary was cut in two and both
of his assistants discharged; next came
the office of street commissioner,
which was abolished; the chief of po
lice lost $10 off his monthly warrant
snd in addition must, do the work of
the street commissioner and a., day-
policeman.
Mabel Normand
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Tillie sPuncturedRomance
The Famous Keystone Farce Comedy
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Performances Start" 11, 12;30, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 8, 9;30
Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15c