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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
IN THE HOUSE.
Cleveland Denies That
 Negro Dfned at White House.


 Negro Dined at White House.
 WASHINGTON, March 4-In the house letter was read from Grover Cleveland to Representative Webb of North Carolina denying that c. H. J. raylor, negro, had dined with him kt the White House while he was pres dent, as charged by Representative Ecott (Kan) few days ago. MT. Ecott promptly offered his. apology to he former president, saying he never before had heard the statement which be had made denied.
 The following is MT. Cleveland's let ter to Representative E. Y. Webb:
 Tt is small concern to me that a dr. Scott has seen fit to use my name In display of his evil propensities on he floor of the house of representa-. Hives:
 "In answer to your inquiry, however, have to say of his statement that a folored man, c. H. J. Taylor, took lunch with me at the White House hat 1t is deliberate fabrication out If whole cloth.
 "As far as Mir. Taylor is concerned I Understand, prior to his appointment Is register of deeds at Washington, hat he had served as an assistant in The office of the city attorney at Kan las City. His nomination as register nas confirmed by the senate, and he &erved in that place with intelligence nd efficiency. He has since died. $ome people restrain themselves from Housing the dead.
 My inquiries concerning Mr. Taylor before his appointment, my observa- ion of him during his incumbency and he little have known of him since $atisfy me that his character is very $njustly attacked in the diatribe of |Ir Scott.
 "One charge is made against Mr. Taylor by MT. Scott which he doubly linches with truth when he declares, He was a black negro I am led However, to doubt his familiarity with is subject when he adds, AS black Is you ever saw" @ The house passed the District of Co., fambia appropria tion bill and took up The Indian appropriation bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
w. D. HoweIIs Sails For Enxland,

W. ID. 0E
 NEW YORK, March tt.-Mr. William Dean Howells has sailed, with his daughter, Miss Mildred Howells, on the Moltke of the Hamburg American line, intending to remain abroad six weeks. Mr. Howells goes for rest and will remain in England during the whole of his stay an tho ether side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
x1smarck of County Democracy Dead

S1smarck of County Democracy Dead
 NEW YORK. March John kee- nan, known in the days of the famous ''boodle'' board of aldermen as the Bismarck of the County Democracy" is dead at his home in Hollis, N. Y, He had been living quietly at Hollis for several years with his three chil= dren. John Keenan was head and front of the great "boodle'' conspiracy by which the board of aldermen of 1884 was bribed to give the Broadway railroad franchise to Jacob Sharp. He was the man who held the bribe fund and apportioned the money to the mem bers of the board. He was one of the famous "boodle' colony in Canada, where he lied just before his indict> ment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
State Park Im CatskilIs.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 4.-Prelimt- nary steps to estab ablish a state park in the Catskills were taken when Senator E. R. Brown introduced a bill which sets the boundary of preserve simi- lar to that which the state now con- trols in the Adirondacks. The lines of the new park inclose 575,OOO acres To- cated in Sullivan, Ulster, Delaware and Greene counties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
Corsa's Empress an American.

The empress of Corea is an American. She was Miss Emily Brown, daughter of missionary, and for some time lady-in- waiting to the late Empress Miu, who was mysteriously murdered in 1895. After that event the emperor invited Miss Brown to enter his harem She de- clined. He then offered to make her his empress, and she accepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
EeIMahon, Despendent, Took Poison.

Desp0ndent, Took Poison. TATERLOO, Ia., March 4.-Robert |1cManon, brother of Benjamin Me EQahon of New York and reputed to
 kve been once wealthy, committed Hlicide here by taking cyanide of po-
 ssium He was once political editor fH leading southern newspaper. Pespondency over reverses of fortune |s} thought to have caused the suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05

brooks Gets Eight Years In Prison. ELMIRA, N. r., March ,--.-Albert Brooks, the New York state reforma- 4ory inmate who robbed thensroreroom 1t the institution last fall and obtained revolver, which he afterward used in
 khooting Keeper James H. Gunger- han, was sentenced in county court eight years in Auburn prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
Clever Dog Thief.

It was found the other day in Lun- don, that stolen dog, which failed to identify it's owner, had been dosed with aniseed by the thief Aniseed destroys the sense of smell temporarily. The dog did not recover for two or three days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
Two Shot In Dispute, One Dead


 HUNTINGTON, W. Va, March t.-- Thomas Blackburn, who was shot by Solomon Tingler during a dispute growing out of the congressional fight in this district, Is dead. Tfngler, who was also shot, is in 8 serious condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
Smith Has Marrfed Six Times,

SALT LAKE CITY, March 5.-Jo- seph F. Smith, president of the Nor mon church.. is known to have been married six times. His first wife is dead. He married her during his young manhood, but they parted on church doctrine. She was his cousin and, while devoted to her husband, was bitterly opposed to the doctrine of polygamy and refused to countenance the practice. When her husband es poused two sisters, Edna Lampson and Julian Lampson, Mrs. Smith left him and went to California. Here she secured divorce on statutory grounds, naming the Lampson sisters as core spondents. In the meantime Joseph F Smith had secured a church divorce on the ground of mutual agreement" Mir. Smith subsequently, married three women--Sarah E. Smith, Alice Kim ball Smith and Marty T. s. Wartz Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05
by the church as contrary to the law

case ana IS the case now. But l was placed in this position. I had family "a plural family, if you please. mar
 ried my first wife more than thirty eight years ago and my last wife more than twenty years ago. By these
 wives I have had children, and have
 preferred to take my own chances with the law and suffer any conse- quences the law might visit upon me rathers than to abandon those children and their mothers.
 T have continued to live with them ! since the manifesto of 1890, and they
 have borne me children since that
 date I was fully aware of what was doing I knew ] was amenable to the
 law; but, as I say, preferred to face that situation rather than to desert them.
 "I have not Haunted the fact that have acknowledged these wives and
 children as my family. The people of existing fact. Mr. Burrows asked MT. Smith if he had married any wives between the first and last date he had mentioned
 during his statement to the committee "I have,' said MT. Smith. How many?'
 Three"
 "Then you have five wives now Y' said
 MT. Burrows.
 That is correct" was the response. MT. Burrows ruled that the question
 objected to was in order and directed the stenographer to read the question. "How many children have you had l since the manifesto of 1S9OT' was read.
 Eleven since 1S90," said MT. Smith. Continuing, he said, Each of my five
 wives have borne me children Since that tilne?' asked Mr. Bur-
 rows.
 ''Since that time," the witness re.
 added, ''that one of them has had three
 children. I could tell you little later" He said in reply to MT. Tayler that he had attended the dedication exercises
 at the St. Louis exposition and had been
 accompanied by plural wife, Edna
 Smith by name.
 Senator Snnoot had been with them
 on that occasion, when they had been
 photographed in group. In reply to a question by Senator Shoot he said:
 Each of my families has home of
 it's own in Salt Lake City and con- | paratvely near to each other Since
 the manifesto my custom has been to live with my first wife at her home,
 but have visited my other families" He also said, replying to MT. Tayler, l that he had been present at the recep- tion to the president at Senator
 Kearns residence in Salt Lake City
 and that he had had one of his plural
 wives with him, but that she was not the one whom he took to St. Louis. For himself, he had preferred to
 take chances with the law rather
 than to disgrace himself and degrade his family by abandoning his wives
 and the children they had borne him.
 He admitted that he had had children by all of his five wives since the man. ifesto and said he had acknowledged
 them openly without interference or
 disturbance from the people of Utah,
 whom he characterized as liberal and l broadminded. The defense will open
 their case with President Smith as 4rst wknASs. ...-.- Smith Has Married Six Times. SALT LAKE CITY, March 5.-Jo- seph F. Smith, president of the Nor
 mon church., is known to have been
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-05


 WASHINGTON, March <. = AttoH- neys for the protestants i'll the Smoot investigation, said they expected to prove that the defendant is associated with a hierarchy which practices po- lygamy and connives at violations of the law and that his very vote as a senator of the United States Is sub- ject to the wish and command of the Mormon church.
 President Joseph Smith confessed that he himself had continued to CO., habit with his plural family since the manifesto of 1890 and that he realized fully that he was violating state laws. President Smith also testified that Reed Shoot had to get the consent of his associated apostles in the church before he could become a candidate for senator.
 The confession of President Smith was the sensation of the proceedings before the senate committee on privi- leges and elections. MT. Smith said that the manifesto of 1890 had left him and others with plural families in the unfortunate situation of being com pelled to defy the law or desert their families.
 In answer to the question whether polygamous cohabitation was regarded
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16

Athena, Nov. 16.-Having out
grown her present water system
Athena is now prospecting for a new
and larger system to meet the needs
of the city.
AT present the water supply is de-
rived from a pumping station. a well
being used as the source of the sup
ply. The system cost the city $l2,-
600. this being the only bonded in
debtedness of the city at this time.
A test we'll is being dug on the
Stewart farm, five miles from the
city where there are indications of
a large water supply, and where a
well will be sunk of sufficient depth
to make sure that 1t is a permanent
supply. If a sufficient supply is
found in this well, reservoir will
be built near the city. and enough
higher to give sufficient pressure.
and an entirely new and enlarged
system will be installed.
1t is estimated that the new supply
can be developed and the system in
stalled at a cost of $4,000 and as
most of the present pipe line can be
used the work will be reduced to a
minimum.
The city council ordered prelimin-
airy surveys of the water sources
made some time ago, and the well
is now down toaa depth of five feet,
where a solid bedrock has been en-
countered-
Work on the we'll will he rushed
however, until it is demonstrated
whether it will furnish a sufficient
supply for tbeacity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
Want Ohio River Improved.

Huntington, w. Va, Nov. 16.-The
tenth annual convention of the Ohio
Valley Improvement Association
opened here 1oday. Many delegates
are in attendance from points In
West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Kentucky and Illinois. President
John L. Vance of Cincinnati, called
the gathering TO order and explained
the purposes and hopes of the as
sociation- The principal matter to be
urged on congress by the Huntington
convention is 'ihe completion of the
survey of the Ohio river from Gin
cinnati 10 Cairo. The construction of
a lock and dam near Henderson, KY,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
COMING EVENTS.

. November l6-2s-National Grange
meeting. Portland.
November 15-lS-National Irriga-
tion Association, Ell Paso. Texas.
November e4-Thanksgiving in the
United States. Porto Rico, Hawaii
Guam and the Philippines.
November 25-27-Oregon Y. NJ. C,
A. state meeting, Salem.
November 25-26-State convention
county clerks and recorders, Port
land.
December lS-15-oregon Good
Roads Association, Salem.
January S0-Inland Empire Sun
day School Institute. Pendleton.
June l, 19O5-opening Lewis and
Clark exposition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR
HORSES

Wanted-One hundred head of un-
broke horses. l am located for the
winter at the Dutch Henry feed yard,
corner of Alta and Lllleth streets.
where conduct first-class training
and sale stable. If you want to buy
a horse will take your order and Sc
lect the best horse for you, or II you
have a horse to sell am we'll ac-
quainted with the best buyers. I am
we'll equipped to break and handle
any horse from the finest blooded
stock to the widest and most desper-
ate broncho. There is no horse but
can be broke and be made to drive
or work nicely IL he be handled cor
rectly. 1 have broke one hundred and
twenty-three head in Pendleton,. some
of which had become desperadoes.
guarantee satisfaction in every case,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
Implement Men Meet.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 16,-The
annual convention of the National AS
sociation of Implement and Agricul-
tural Manufacturers opened in this
city today and will continue until
saturday. The attendance includes
prominent manufacturers from many
parts of the country. Many ques-
tions of interest to the trade are
scheduled for discussion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16

EXPLANATION I CLOSED
STORE JANUARY 1, HENCE
REDUCTION
BELOW COST, BUT AT PRICES THAT
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
Congratulations for Davis.

Elkins, w. Va. Nov. 16.-Ex-Sen-.
ator Henry G. Davis. the late NOM
inee of the democrats for vice-presi-
dent, was the recipient today of
numerous letters and messages of
congratulation on the occasion of his
S1st birthday. Mr., Davis spent the
day quietly among the members of
his family.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
New Hotel for Portland.

Portland, Nov. 15.-Charles Swee-
ney. of Spokane, has purchased for
s9l,125 a tract of land 100 feet square
at the corner of Morrison and
Seventh streets and will erect an ele-
CANT hotel building there. 1t is to
be one of the most sumptuous hotels
in the West.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
ATHENA SEEKING
NEW WATER
CITY WILL INSTALL NEW
AND LARGER SYSTEM

Present supply VIII Soon Be Inade-
auate TO the Growing Town-Wen
VIII BE Dug and Reservoir Con-
structed-old Pipe Line Can Be
Used-Present System Cost $1s, 900
This Bring the City's Only Debt
New System Can Be Installed for
$4,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
Lee Kennard
Expert Collectors

We have located branch office In
Pendleton, and will make collecting
defunct bills speciality. No ac-
count too old for us to handle.
Our plan Is: "No. collections. ne
charges. Suits instituted, judgments
advertised.
The Van Alstine- Gordon q Co., Mer-
camille Agency, II. v. Lipe q
Co., Mgrs.
119 E. Court st. Telephone Main 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
Alaskan Band Coming to Portland.

Portland, Nov. l5.-The Metlaka-
tlah Indian band, an organization OF
native Alaskan Indians. will come to
this city for an engagement in the
near future. 1t is the only native
Alaskan musical organization in exis-
tence.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j,
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable In all busi
ness transactions, and financially able to
carry out any obligtion made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16

The awarding of the only prize for
Indian Robes, Indian
Shawls and Indian Couch Covers at
st. Louis to the Pendleton Woolen
Mills adds but very little to the fame
of ;his celebrated line of goods, but
Inc circumstances surrounding the
go IDS sent to the Fair show that this
line really merits all the honor as this
was not a prepared exhibit
1t is usual for manufacturers to
prepare something especially fine for
exhibition purposes, but these goods
were packed on a "hurry-up" order
direct from the shelves of the stock
room and are the exact qualities that
are being shipped all over the coun-
try to customers.
Christmas trade has commenced to
come in already, showing that there
is going to be greater interest all
over the country in these Robes, Etc,
for holiday presents.
Pendleton people should bear this
In mind. Nothing pleases friends in
the East more than one of these
robes. They not only advertise the
City of Pendleton, but are the most
appropriate souvenir of the Great
West now obtainable.
THE SMOKING JACKETS bid fair
to soon outrival the robes in popu-
larity as orders are coming in from
nearly all the points where samples
have been shown.
They are without doubt the SWELL
est thing and the latest novelty in
Smoking Jackets. By the way,
HAVE YOU SEEN THE SMOKING
JACKETS?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16

A Bank of England note measures
five inches by eight inches.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-16

and the raising of the dam at Louis
vtiie will be urged.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-08
Whatton-Rid

Tuesday evening a; O'Clock, Aug.
ust 81, 1901 Joseph Wharton and
Ethel Lynn Riddle were Joined in
wedlock at Riddle, Oregon, by Rev.
j. a. Townsend Of Roseburg The
wedding was solemnized at the home
Of Mrs. Will Langlois, sister Of the
bride The ceremony was performed
out on the lawn, the bride and groom
standing on the yeranda and the
guests seated under the trees. The
lawn was illuminated with japanese
lanterns which gave a charming as
pect to the whole scene.
Promptly at s O'Clock, the bride
and groom came out Of the house,
and before the numerous asseu bled
guests were joined in marriage by
tho ring ceremony, which was very
impressive.
The bride was attired In lovely
gown Of tan voile, trimmed with in
sertion and ribbon, over tan silk,
and carried boquet Of white lilies
tied with a bow Of blue ribbon.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom threw the bouquet, which IL the
usual custom. Miss Anna Wharton
caught the brides bouquet and when
thrown by the groom, was caught by
Fred Winston.
a delicious lunch Of ice cream,
shcrbet, cake and lemonade was
served on the lawn.
4 great many useful and pretty
gifts were received.
The Riddle band gave the bridal
couple serenade which was greatly
enjoyed by all.
The guests departed about 10
O'Clock wishing the happy couple all
the Joys Of a long welded lite.
Mr. Wharton Is salesman for the
Hair-Riidle Hardware Co., OF
Grants Pass, and his bride is the
daughter Of Hon. and MrA g. W.
Riddle Of Azalea, Douglas county.
Both are popular aud worthy young
people whose success 10 life seems
well assured. -Roseburg Review
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-08
THE CITY SCHOOLS OPEN
With Efficient and CaPa BILE Corps
OF Tea chers.

The Grants Pass public schools
opened Monday with a good enroll.
ment, although it is expected that sew.
eral hundred more will boz added dur
ing the month, when tho hop picking
and vacation seasons are over. On the
first day the names Of 20 pupils who
had never before attended the Grants
Pass schools were recorded. The
three schools are under the efficient
charge Of Superintendent K. Il.
Turner who recently arrived from the
east.
The corps Of instructors is as follow.
Supt., Il. r. Turner
Bigh School Principal NJ. ", Dav.
enport.
Asst Principal, Miss Astella Goodin.
Eigth Grade, Miss Mae Bishop.
Seventh Grade, Miss Minute Tufts.
Sixth Grade, Miss Lucy George.
Fifth Grade, Miss Blanche Crane.
Fifth Grade, Miss Alta Schnridor
Fourth Grade, Miss Mary Day.
Fourth Grade, Miss Francis McWil-
liams.
Third Grade, Miss Stella Paddock.
Third Grado, Miss Winifred Cutter.
Second Grade, Mrs Mollie Beldirg.
Second Grade. Miss Edna Parker.
First and Second Grade, Miss Callio
Heslin.
First Grade, Mis-. Alice ". Pool.
First Grade Miss Lillian Hogan.
At meeting Of the school board
held Monday evening it was decided
to ft up the Easements Of each Of the
three school buildings 10 be- used a.
lunch rooms, where the scholars may
spend the noon horr during the winter.
The general recesses have been dont
away with. The high school viii
have no recess. The other grades will
have recesses one or two rooms at a
time 50 as 10 avoid the confusion
which follows II the entire school Il
let out at one time
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-08

Frank Colyig went to Ashland Mon.
day to remain for few days
G.. Karg Of Mt. Reuben was In town
W ednesday on a business visit
Mrs II. W. Akin ana children left
on Monday evening for Blue Earth
City MINI.
The business OF Clink is now con.
Quoted by Clink 4 Stevens. Roy
Stevens buying the interest Of Mr.
Cobb.
W. +. Kahler, a merchant Of Sump-
ter, visited here this week with the
families Of NJ. W. Wheeler and Il. n.
Gilallan. Mr. Kahler Is an sold time
resident Of Southern Oregon and is a
brother Of the late @. W. Khhler Of
jacksonville.
In the list Of the Josephine county
hop yards, published In the last issue
Of the Courier, the acreage Of the lar
gest yard, that Of John Ranzau, was
somewhat underestimated. Mr.. Ran.
Eau has 81 acres Of bearing hops and
ls employing this year about 800 pick
eFs
At Newman NJ Il. church next san.
day, September II, there will be
preaching at II a. m. by Rev. L. B.
Akerz. In tho evening Hon. J. NJ.
Glass Of Pasadena. Gal. will deliver
an address In the interest OF the tenn.
pcranco cause. A large attendance is
desired.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-08
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
New Sunday Ordinance Fails to
Become Law.

The Grants Pass council held its
regular meeting on Thursday evening,
September 1st, with members all pres.
ont except Hair and Trimble. The
petition of O. ID. Welter and others to
have street opened from Second TO
West street, Raj lroad Addition,
graded, and for bridge across Oil.
bert creek, was referred to the Street
Committee.
The petition of Eclus Pollock and
others for the establishment of grade
and granite walk on west side of
Fifth street from G to ID streets was
allowed.
The city engineer was instructed to
establish initial points for the survey
of Miller & Company's Addition.
Also to complete the map which was
prepared by B. McCulloch for the
city. Auditor and police judge was
instructed to procure tho necessary
supplies for registrations and Decem.
bor elections
The city engineer. in conjunction
with the Light Committee. was in
struoted to draft specifications for
lighting the city. The saloon bonds
of o. D. Williams s. Company and
w. S. Woods were approved.
Ordinances assessing the cost Of
lateral sewers to the adjacent
property read first aud second times.
On motion the ordinance repeating
2l2, prohibiting gaming on Sundays,
was taken fron table, read second and
third times and placed on its final
ballot and failed to pass.
The following bills were allowed