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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-28
GIVE CHRISTMAS TREE.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. h. Bowmer enter
tanned all the children in their part
of town to a Christmas tree, at their
home Sunday afternoon. The parents
of the Chi ldren accompanied them and
a most enjoyable time was bad by all.
Geo. Wepdelken went to Mayfitld
last Wednesday to visit relatives.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-28

Mrs. Harry Human was in Louis
vile Friday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-28
.ATARRR

In the Head quickly IL is absorbed. Heals
and Protects the Membrane: Restores the
Senses OF Taste and Smell. Full size Soc, at
druggists or by mail; Trial Size l0c. by mail.
ELY BROTHERS 56Warren Street, NY.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-28
Ely's Cream Balm
G. Relief at Once

IL cleanses, soothes
and heals the dis
eased membrane. IL
cures Catarrh and
drives away "a Cold In
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
sl,onllfters Dlscoycred.

Spokane, wash. Dec. 9i.-Three
women shopifters were arrested here
yesterday with great quantities Of
stolen goods in their possession after
the police department had made a
systematic hunt for them for thee
weeks They are Mrs. Stevens, who
keeps a corner store IN Union park;
Mrs. Rachel Stevens, aged 10, her
daughter-in- law aud Miss Magdalene
Stevens. her daughter. aged Is. The
store was searched and revealed stol-
EN- articles. from axes and hardware
to silk skirts and children's UNDER
wear. The women admitted their
guilt. The women did the stealing
by going Into crowded stores together.
Two would wear raglan coats, full at
the bust, and would stuff plumber
into It, while the other engaged the
attention OF the clerk, no
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
OREGON HISTORIAN DEAD.
II. s. Lyman of Astoria. Dies After a
Lingering Illness.

Portland, ore. Dec. 2i.-Horace
s. Lyman, one of the foremost edu-
Gators in Oregon. and historian OF
note. died at the Portland Sanitorium
at o'clock Thursday night, after an
Illness of several months.
Mr.. Lyman was born in Polk coun-
ty. near Dallas. IN 1898. and knew
oregon as few other men do. He
was an active and energetic student
all his life. and the author of "Ly-
mans History of oregon" a compre-
hensive work in four volumes.
Coming from a family that had
settled in oregon in the forties, his
father, Rev. Horace Lyman, being
pastor of the Congregational church
in Portland at as early date as
iS49. he studied from the practical
side of life. He prepared himself
for the ministry, and filled severa
pulpits. but the greater part OF his
life was spent in the public schools
OF the state.
Through his efforts the presen
textbook system was adopted, hu
not until he had made campaign fol
superintendent Of public instruction
and aroused the people to the neees
slty of change.
He was for several years superin
tendent OF the schools in Clatsol
county. and had been In good healtl
until he went to st, Louis, severa
months ago. to take charge of tn
educational exhibit at the fair. II
returned in failing health. and lapse
into a comatose state some time age
and could not be rallied from tn
stupor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
DEFAULTERs CAUGHT.
While the Dogs Are Fighting the
Others Make Way With the Bone.

San Francisco, Dec. 24.-Ted Muir
ply, Eddie Santry, manager and
trainer respectively OF Battling
Nelson, were brought to this city
from Stockton by detective today,
and locked up on a charge of felony
and embezzlement A $4,000 draft on
Murphy, which Nelson claims be-
longs to him, was turned over to the
bank on which 1t was drawn. Muir
ply admits that a portion Of II be-
longs to Nelson. and says he never
Intended to embezzle the fighters
share The court will decide how II
shall be divided when the charge
against Murphy ana santry is decid-
ed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
New Hotel for Astoria.

A meeting of the hotel committee
was held last evening and G. W.
Lounsberry was appointed TO inter-
view the financial interests Of the
town and make an effort to interest
them in a project that has the best
interests of all in the city at stake.
The project. as put forth. has in
contemplation a hotel to cost in the
neighborhood of 100000. to be up
to-date in all its appointments and
such as will be advertised abroad as
a place where those seeking rest
domicile during business, or a place
to stay during regattas. etc, is all that
can be asked.--Astoria Astorian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
NAN PATTERSON
IS DISCOURAGED
SEDATIVE NECESSARY
TO ALLAY NERVOUSNESS
She Regains Her Spirits Under Assur-
anccs From Her Counsel That She
VIII BE Granted New Trial Which
VIII Result in Acquittal-She Is
Receiving Large Number of Let
ters and kilograms Expressing
Sympathy.

New York, Dec 24.-Nan Patter-
son spent a restless night i'm the
Tombs, and is quite depressed in spir-
its today. After she arose at S
o'clock she was seized by a severe at
tack of nervousness. A physician
was summoned and after being given
sedative she became more quiet,
Lawyer O'Reilly, OF Miss Patter-
sons counsel, visited her this morn
ing and told her new trial would
soon be granted, and acquittal is as
sured. This had a controlling effect
upon her. She has received a large
number OF letters and kilograms ex-
pressing sympathy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

To the Citizens of Umatllla County.
We have been requested by many
OF the citizens of Umatilla county
who are interested in promoting the
growth OF our stock and agricultural
resources and encouraginS the raising
of fine stock, fruit and vegetables to
select u suitable location for a county
fair grounds and race-track
After considerable trouble and cx-
pense we selected, In close proximity
to Pendleton, the best location for
that purpose that can he procured A
preliminary survey has been made,
and IA sufficient water supply arrang
ed for. 1t now remains for the people
Interested In such an enterprise
throughout the county to raise the
necessary funds to make It success
We have thought II best to call a
mass meeting of citizens OF the coun-
ty for the purpose of discussing the
proposition.
This is the only location left, and
II this opportunity Is permitted to slip
the county viii probably never be
able to secure another location with
out the expenditure of a great deal
more money.
Now is the time 10 act. II we all
work together and for the best inter
ests of the county we will be able To
secure this beneficial enterprise so
essential to the proper encourage
ment of our stock and agricultural
industries therefore, we have select
ed saturday, December 81, 1904, at
2 o'clock p. M, as the time for hold
Ing the meeting, and the Commercial
\ Association rooms In the city OF Pen
dleton as the place.
Come one and all, and express your
opinion. Every one II requested tc
be present This means you and
your neighbors and friends. Don'i
fail to come You are personally In
terested. Don't leave the work tt
some one else.
FRANK FRAZIER
j. A. FEE,
GEORGE PERINGER,
TOM THOMPSON.
, j. w. KIMBRELL.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
oounler Attaek Renulsed.

London. Dec. 24.-Baron Hayashi
in reporting the capture of Houyang-
shukiu Heights says the Russians
made a fierce. counter attack but
were repulsed. The Japanese occu-
patton is now nearly assured. The
heights are one and one-half miles
south of 2OS Metre hill The bonn
bardment caused great conflagara-
tion to the north of Fort Heitayang.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
DEMURRER ovERRULED.
Certain Defendants Must Stand Trial
for Responsibility.

New York Dec. 24.-Judge Thom-
as of the United States circuit court
today overruled the demurrer of F. A
Barnaby PRESIDENT; j. X. Atkinson
secretary, and F. G.. DETER director
of the company which owned the
steamboat Slocum, and who were in
dicted for share of the responsible
tv in,the disaster They demurred OF
the ground they were not owners oj
the craft.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

London, Dec. 24.-The Berlin Cor
respondent of the Central News is as
sured by high authority that the czar
rejects all peaceful advices that are
being rendered him. The czar, it is
said. has sent to Paris through the
French ambassador at st. Petersburg
an important letter favorable in tone
with certain reservation, to the ac-
ceptance of mediation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Congratulates Togo.

Toxic, Dec. 24.-An imperial re-
script addressed to Vlce-Admiral Togo
says:
I'VE hear with great satisfaction
that our topedo flotllla engaged in
and did the work required of them
and in so doing had to brave the dan
ger of storms and shells by day and
night. We especially note their brave
and express our appreciation of their
gallant behavior
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
STILL WORKING ON DEMOCRATS
Another Batch of Sentences Ground
Out at Denver.

Denver, Dec. 24.-For participating
in election frauds in the recent elec-
ton, the supreme court today sem
fenced Isaac Goldman and EDWARD
sweeney. democratic election judges
TO four months in Jail, and to pay
zine of s10O;s Clarence Dixon, a DEM
ocratic election officer, gets four
months and a fine of $3.50; W. H.
Hunter. a democratic Judge, has
Jumped his bonds and disappeared.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
pARRIcIDE AT cHEHALrs.
Father and Son Quarrel and Former
Is Killed.

chehalis, Wash, Dec. 24.-Thomas
Brown, aged II, last night shot and
killed his father, on a ranch three
miles west. They had a-quarrel over
horse. The father threatened to
kill the son. The latter secured a gun
and asked his father If he meant
what he said, Receiving an affirm
ative reply. ne shot his father twice.
killing him instantly, The boy came
to Chehalis and surrendered
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

Will take place at the church tomor-
row morning and evening.
The Church of the Redeemer Sun.
day school pupils are present at
christmas tree. entertainment this af.
ternoon. Candies and nuts are to be
distributed among the children.
The Salvation Army will give a din.
ner tomorrow to the poor of the city
ARRANGEMENTS are being made to feed
$50 persons
High mass will be celebrated at St
NMary's Catholic church tonight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
WILL OPEN RESERVATION.
7i5,S51 Acres May Be Filed on By
Settlers Next Spring.

Washington, D. c., Dec. g4.-The
president today signed the bill pro-
viding for the opening of the Yakima
Indian reservation, allotment of lands
In severalty and the sale Of The resi-
due of the lands, amounting to 7I5.-
Sb1 acres The bill appropriates
$4,000 to defray the expense OF
classifying and appraising the lands
and to mark the western boundary of
the reservation. The reservation will
fbes opened by presidential proclama-
tioh some time In the spring.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

Nagasaki, Dec. PA report from
Dalny states the Russians at Port
Arthur have proposed to surrender
to the japanese under General Nogi
ON condition the garrisons and ships
be allowed to return to Russia. The
Japanese rejected the offer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

on by ships of the Russian fleet is
probably nothing more than repe-
tition of similar statements emanat-
ing from HUI and appearing in Lon
don papers the last few days. These
are circumstantial and il would GER
tainly appear that some men of the
Gamecock flcet have made statements
before the Russian consul.
The name Of only one of these has
been revealed. He is the boatswain
of the trawler Ava, and said today
he was induced TO make the state
ment while he was intoxicated. He
admits he received a certain amount
of money. but now says the state
ment he made is untrue. The extra
ordinary tenor of his statements or
any other has not been revealed.
All published reports from Hull
say positively that these statements
were secured by two agents of the
Russian government, but the Russian
embassy in London tonight repeated
! the denial communicated to the AS
| societed Press on December 81, say
\ ing that there is absolutely no truth
/ in the statement that the Russian
| government or anyone in official ca
| pacity has been endeavoring to Sc
cure statements from the Gamecocl
fishermen in support of Russia's posi-
tion before the Paris commission.
Sneers at Russia.
The sensational press of Englan'
directly charges the Russian govern
ment with using underhanded means
by bribing and intoxicants. to secur
false statements from men of tn
Gamecock fishing fleet. The Rus
sian consul at Hull tonight said tn
boatswain of the Ava was brought t
his office, but that he sent him I
the commissioner of oaths, where, tn
consul says, the, boatswain swore h
saw a Japanese torpedo boat with tn
trawlers. The consul says he know
of other trawlers who are ready t
make similar statements, but tina
, they are afraid of consequences.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
chadulck % Face tIle Music.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 24.-Governor
Herriek today issued requisition pa
pers on the governor Of New York
for DR.. Chadwick, who is indicted
in connection with financial opera
tions of his wife. Chadwick Is ex-
pected to arrive in New York front
Europe next week. am
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Kinr Alphonso 70 Marry.

Madrid, Dec. 24.--It is anticipated
the announcement will shortly be
made of the marriage of King Al
phonso and Princess Victoria, daugh-
ter of the Duke OF Connaught King
Edwards brother. The wedding, IL
is said. will occur in June.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
DIED AT PUEBLO.
Mrs. James Hartnett Of This CITY
Dies at Pueblo While En- ho"'e

Dies at Pueblo While En- Route
Home.
Mrs James Hartnett died TINS
morning at 7:15 o'clock at Pueblo
Col Mrs. Hartnett is the daugn.er !,
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Laing OIL snis ,,
city Yesterday they received a uls-
match saying their daughter was seri, l.
ouslv IN. Her brother, Fred ana her
sister, Mary took last nights Tram -, ~
he with her. This morning uis-
notcb arrived saying she died at ''I'
his morning. Mr.. and Mrs Har.. .,
nett we're on their way home from tue
81 Louis fair when Mrs ma ne zee
was taken sick and they stopped oli
Of pueblo. Mrs, Hartnett was mar
,,ied in this city about six years aso, M
She leaves little daughter yeais ,n
old and a baby boy six months U'u' |
Thi. IS a peculiarly sad blow to the .,t' pe-
reayed relatives as till yesterday tnes ne,
had no intimation that she was ho'
n her usual health.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
NEW RACE TRACK |
|: SCHEME ON FOOT
Responsible Business Men
Stand Sponsor for Practical
/ Working Plans,
URGE THE IMPORTANCE
10 BUSINESS INTERESTS.

All Branches of Agriculture Would he
Benefited Equally With That OF
Raising Iiorscs--N Mass Meeting
of Citizens VIII Ito Held December
81. at Parlors OF Commercial Asso-
citation to Discuss and Adopt Plans
-Signers Have an option on suita-
bile Location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Mother wan.s ner chIldren.

Berlin, Dec. 24.-Former Crown
Princess Louise left LeipsIc en- route
to Florence. 1t Is reporter from
Rome that she has engaged rooms for
her children. whom she says she in
tends to have brought TO Florence at
all costs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Jnps cain New Positions.

Toxic, Dec. 24,-The Japanese yesT
terday stormed and now hold the
heights east of Houyangshukou at
Port Arthur. The prisoners reported
that the Russian generals Kondra-
tanko and Lima had been killed, and
general Fock is among the wounded
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

London, Dec. 24.-The publication
in st. Petersburg of the statement
that Hull fishermen have voluntarily
deposed that foreign torpedo boats
were among the trawlers off Dogger-
hank when the latter were fired up
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Sheriff Arrested,

Butte, Mont, Dec. 24.--War-
rants for the arrest of Sheriff
Charles Benner OF Cascade
county have been issued for
uttering numerous forged
checks. Benner has gambled
heavily. A number Of Spokane
people are said to have been
victimized. Benner's official
records will be exported.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

Tangiers, Dec. 24.-The British
minister has Instructed the British
consul and all British subjects 20
leave Fez 1t is believed the other
legations have received similar in
structions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Nihlllsts Win Get Rnsy.

Brussels, Dec. 24.-It is learned
that the Russian nihilist committee
met here Tuesday and decided to
recommence terrorist activity in Rus
sia unless the czar grants certain re-
forms within month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
schooI Dis,rIct VIII BORROW.

The county school superintendent
has been notified by the clerk Of the
school board at Pilot Rock that they
have secured authority to solicit a
loan of 1920 for the erection Of a
school house.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

In police court this morning Hen
ry Pond and Francis, two Indians,
were sentenced to three days each for
drunkenness Thomas Claire was
sentenced to three days for vagrancy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Tipped Alphonso Ont.

Madrid, Dec. 24.---While driving in
an auto yesterday King Alphonso
had a marrow escape from injury.
The wheel of the car broke and the
car was overturned.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
pIa Not Make Peace oyertures.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 24.-The re-
por! that the czar has made peace
overtures through France, is official
ly denied here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
At Congregational Church.

The Christmas exercises of the
|Eongregational Sunday school will he
Pea tomorrow evening at the church.
ihe regular services will take place
n the morning. The local Odd Eel
|loSs lodges will be present in a body.
Following is the program to be rem
|fered in the evening:
organ voluntary; song. welcome
re Happy Day recitation, "Wel-
|feme, Gerald Garrett; Scripture
ltadlng; prayer by the pastor; recita-
|lon "a Christmas Carol" Cora
|rarner; song, 20, World, Be Glad!'
|reellation, "A Christmas Hymn
naud Follett; recitation. THE Three
fnss y Harold Mccully; Scripture
sadlng; song, ''Shine Out, o Blessed
|f1r'' Hazel and Wilmina Egerton
'ellation, To-day" Emma Dix; rec
tauon, "a Christmas, Thought; song
~, Christmas Night"; recitation,
christmas Bells" recitation, For
sp'es Sake" Hazel Egerton; song,
long Ago" Stanley Egerton; recita-
~ Babe Jesus Lay on Mary's
~ Florence Warner; exercises
Alle Stars for Jesus; song, Slit
Stars primary class; exercise,
ane Light of the World; song, Jay
awards; recitation, Gifts to Jesus;
ras "'Tis True; offering. pastors
9u'ess and song, ''Beautiful Star"
Services at Other Churches.
Al the Methodist Episcopal church
children win be treated to an en-
s''a'nment this evening. A chimney
Andy box bricks with Santa
sus VIII please the little ones. The
C'mces tomorrow will be held al
peach.
~, AZ the Presbyterian church the
Ma,lary department is enjoying q
's'mas tree this afternoon. Services
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Dinners for the Poor.

Dinners for the poor are at the Sal
walton Army quarters, 610 West
Railroad street this afternoon, and
viii be delivered this evening by ex-
rressmen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

The Homestake mine in the Black
rms has been operated over p years
and has not missed a dividend in
rearly 26 years, DURING, WI wn'cn. 'i's
n has paid over s1s,OOO.oOO.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
.,,.ntion ODD Fellows.

All members of the ODD FeiioWs
lodges and visiting members al. ars nau
ouested to meet at odd Fellows nan spn
tomorrow morning at 10 O'CLOCK iOt Ot
,,,a nurnose of attending service a'
Congregational church
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
||L LCHURCHES TO
| OBSERVE THE DAY
|aO4th. Anniversary of the
Birth OfChrist Appropriately
Celebrated
narlnLA COUNTY HAS
THE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT

,,.hor,te Programs Please the Pub
!. and ProTusion of Presents and
BEAUTIFULLY Decorated Trees and
sleighs to Delight the Children
p,erswhere-special Services VIII
pe A,tended by the l. o. Q. II. at
,he Congregational Church Tomor-
nu-White Christmas.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

The Pendleton Savings Bank has
gotten out one Of the handsomest
New Years greetings that has come
to our desk.
80 ese
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Marriage licenses.

Frederick W. Beck and Lula Edna
Rankin; Peter De Young and Myrtle
Waters. ri
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
CONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF
PORT ARTHUR BEEN PROPOSED
The Japanese Refuse TO Accept CaptuIatouon the Terms
Desired by the Russians.
Japanese Capture New and Importanll

japanese Capture Position Arthur
and Hold it Against Counter AaeScar Conservatism obdur
aoSikado Admiral
Been Approached by Russian Emssaries.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24
Twelve We're Killed.

~, raris, Dec. 24.-Twelve were
ieo and 40 injured in wreck
~ Lilo last night. The Lilo
press crashed into the express
r l soulogne, and both trains
/ e,',, 1ele demolished. The dead in
, ps Sues the celebrated chemist,
! rs'nelet, and a son Of the
encn senator, Cuvino.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

-christmas, the day of all days, not
IN tete day of a petty nation. but
I.sbrated alike in all countries
|nAsre the light of civilization glim-
n,, is tomorrow In this country,
EO natter whether one be churchman
1 sinner, believer or agnostic. there
A, something in his heart that
|.oIekens when he thinks of Yuletide
|.hser and there is a feeling of happi-
hss and good-fellowship that mel
|bvs his soul when the time comes
In the celebration of the birth of the
avour.
In Pendleton there are scores of
|,oung men and old, who are away
|tom their homes. Many of these, If
he distance is not too great, will
make the journey so as to be atstheir
|,Wn fireside when the yule-log is
|lghed. Others must remain in the
Ihnd of strangers and these are the
tnss who have the pangs of melan-
|tholy on Christmas day, for to be
|aNay from home on Christmas is TO
1 u lonesome.
In pendietun all the churches will
CELEBRATE with services and some kind
4 " entertainment for the children and
Sunday school pupils,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-24

A. d, stinman returned last night
from Denver.