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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
ROADS IN THE ISLANDS.
Contracts Let for 1885 Miles OF Rail.
way in Philippines.

way III fhIpplHcs.
The bids were recently opened at
the ins,,lar bureau of the war de-
partment for concessionary grants tc
be made by the Philippine government
for the construction of railroads in the
Philippine Islands. as provided by act
of congress
The proposed lines aggregate 1885
miles. Lines are to be built on the
islands of Luzon, Pany. Negroes Cebu,
Leyte and Samar. Speyer & Co., of
New York. offered to build about 425
miles on the island of Luzon without
government guarantee of bonds. This
offer was made in connection with the
existing Manila Railway company,
limited. which now has in operation
over 200 miles of railroad in Luzon.
Speyer & Co, In connection with their
bid, asked for concessions under which
to build branches OF the existing Ma
Mia & Dagupan railway, and IL their
bid is accepted 1t probably will result
in the operation under one manage
ment of 633 miles of railroad on the
island of Luzon.
Morris McMicken, G. Gresskens, G..
Poncin, Jacob Furth and f. C. Hughes
OF Seattle, offered to build 100 miles
of railroad In southern Luzon. Kean,
Van Cortland & Co., ]. G. White &
Co., Charles M. Swift, with whom are
associated Cornelius Vanderbilt, r. r.
Wilson & Co.. and the international
Banking corporation, offered to build
100 miles on the island of Pany, 100
miles on the island of Negros. and 95
miles on the island OF Cebu under a
per cent guarantee for 80 years on 50
per cent of the cost of construction.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
TAFT'S TRIP AIDS CUPID.
Second Engagement Resulting From
Philippine Junkes.

Washington. Dec. 27.-Secretary
Tafts Philippine trip developed a
second romance today when the en-
gagement Of Representative swager
Sherley of Louisville and Miss Mignon
Crltten Of Staten Island, N. Y. was
announced.
Miss Critten is a friend of Miss
Roosevelt and at the iatter's invita-
tion was a member of the Philippine
touring party. When Nicholas Long
worth was showering attentions on
the presidents daughter the brilliant
Kentucky congressman did not neg
lect Miss Critten.
Secretary Taft is pleased over the
engagements resulting from the
trip
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
Fourpence n Grab.

London possesses a curiosity in the
Southwark eel market, which is said to
have been held regularly for over 300
years. 1t is little known except in the
neighborhood where 1t is held-viz,
near Blackfriars bridge. Originally the
cells sold were caught off Blackfriars
bridge, but now they come mostly from
Holland and Scotland. They are not
sold by weight, as is usual. but by the
handful, the price being "fourpeDce the
grab"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27

Echo, Ore. Dec. s7.-Capt ]. II.
Alexander of La Grande, govern
ment land inspector. was in Echo
saturday on business.
Miss Katherine Pooler. one of the
teachers in the public school at this
place. is visiting friends at Pendle-
ton.
The Christmas ball was given Mon
day night at the city hall, the Kirk
man orchestra furnishing the music.
Ninety couples were served at sup
per. and it proved to be one of the
most successful balls ever given in
Echo.
Miss Mona Houser. who has been
attending school in Pendleton, has
accepted a position in the postoffice
at this place, and she will also do
stenographic work for John Dorm.
The Christmas exercises for the NJ.
Is. church were held at the church
Christmas night. and were we'll at
tended and very enjoyable. The ex-
ercises and tree for the Presbyte rians
were held at the l. o. o. F. hall last
night and drew a large crowd. The
children were all made happy.
d Two dances will be given in Echo
New Years night A Hard Times ball
will be. given by the Eagles at the Odd
Fellows hall, and Messrs. Elt Spike
and Oliver will give a dance at the
city hall.
New Paper at Echo.
e. H. Brown OF The Dalles. who
has made arrangements to run a
weekly paper in Echo, has arrived
and IS beginning the erection of a
building in which he will conduct the
business. II will be 22x40. and is
centrally located. Mr.. Stratton of
Pendleton. has arranged with Mr..
Brown for an interest in the paper,
and they will begin publication the
first of the year.
c. r. Lyle. proprietor of the Hotel
Bcho. will add 90 new rooms to the
hotel the first of the year.
Joel Holstead has just completed
the sale OF 800 worth OF lots. He
sold three to Henry Miller and two tC
J. d. PugsIey. Mr.. Pugsley intends
to erect dwelling house on his prop.
erty the first of the year, and Henry
Miller will put up houses for rent
which are greatly in demand at this
time.
Charles II. Gardener. who ha:
taken up $50 acres of land lying un'
der the Butter creek ditch has JUS
made final proof on the same, and
now has one of the best sections o.
land in that district.
Progress on Furnish Ditch.
The Newport Land & Construction
company. which has the contract fol
the work on the Furnish ditch, arr
getting along very rapidly on accoun
Of the fine weather. About $50 mer
and nearly that many teams are EN-
pioyed at this time. There will b'
about 80 miles OF this ditch anC
about 10000 acres will be irrigated
under the ditch. which will be sole
off in small tracts.
II. l. Holgate and X. 3. william
son returned yesterday morning from
PendIeton. where they had beer
spending Christmas. These &c 1tle
men. who have been here some day
attending to the legal work for th'
government in the organization Of tn
UmatilIa River Water Users asso ia
tion. state that the association will
complete about the 10th of January
Mr.. Ho,gate. who is practicing Law IL
Klamath Falls, will return there in
uediateIy after it IL completed an
Mr.. Williamson expects to remain il
this section for the government abe
year. TO attend to the legal affai :
Of the construction work, and othc
affairs in connection with the govern
neRt In this project.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
A bird THAT Like. Pretty rhins..

The primal parent bower bird was
born with vain streak. This remark
able bird decks Its home nest with all
sorts Of ornaments, feathers, bits Of
wood, etc, and when 1t is in captivity
any objects which its keeper may
throw in the cage are utilized for or
naments = pieces Of cloth. glass and
other rubbish.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27

rhe season Of indigestion is upon
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for Indi-
z suon and Dyspepsia will do every
ling for the stomach that an over
oaded or over-worked stomach can
OF do for itself Kodol digests what
YOU eat-gives the stomach a rest
elieves sour stomach. belehing. heart
burn, indigestion. etc. Sold by Tall
man & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27

Millions rush in mad chase after
health, from one extreme Of faddisn
to another, when. II they would only
eat good food. and keep their bowels
regulated with DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. their troubles would all pass
away Prompt relief and quick cure
for liver and stomach troubles, Csc. al
Taliman & Co.'S and Brock & Nc
Comas Co.'S drug stores; guaranteed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27

She-How is 1t you were not at the
Westends' reception? He-I stayed
away on account Of personal matter.
She-May ask what 1t was? He-Will
you promise to keep II secretf She
Yes. He-Well, they failed to send me
an invitation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
Doubtful.

Chent-Is there a cause SO bad or an
Individual so infamous that your serv-
ices could not be obtained? Lawyer
(thoughtfully)-l cannot say offhanc.
What have you been doing2-London
King. .ar
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27

Joseph Roberts. a very old man.
was burned to death in his home at
Colville. Wash. He had come home
drunk. and the fire started from un-
known causes. while he was alone in
the house. which was completely de-
stroyed. lie had lived in Washington
so years, coming to the northwest in
1S45, an employe of the Hudson
Bay company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
ECHO NEWS NOTES
NHN PAPER WILL BE
ISSUED JANUARY 1,

Two Balls VIII BE Given New Years
NiSht-Win Enlarge Hotel Echo
Real Estate is Active-Rapid Prog
resss on the Furnish Ditch-Rapid
Completion OF the Water Users
Association-EugSley and Miller
VIII Put Up Houses for Rent-A
Great Demand for Houses.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
BEECHAM rs
PILLS

and all annoying symptoms will
soon disappear. They settle the
stomach, regulate the liver and cx-
crcise the bowels. Their good ef-
fccts are felt Immediately.
Bcecham's Pills mingle with the
contents of the stomach and make
easy work OF digestion. The nour-
ishing properties of the food are
then readily assimilated and the
residue carried off without irrita-
ting the intestines or clogging the
bowels.
Beecham's Pills should be taken
whenever there is sick headache,
firred tongue, constipation, sallow
''j1 or any symptoms that indi-
rte IN inactive liver
sold Everywhere In nov 0c. and sc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
Rough skin and cracked hands are

not only cured by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. hut an occasional appli-
cation will keep the skin soft and
smooth. Best for Eczema, Cuts,
Burns Boils, etc. The genuine De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve affords i'm
mediate relief in all forms Of Blind,
Bleeding, Itching and Prstruding
Piles. Sold by Taliman 4 Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
A Boon
to the Bilious

Are you compelled to deny your
self many wholesome foods because
you think they make you bilious9
Do you know that your condition
IS more to blame than the foods?
Your liver and stomach need at
tention more than the diet. When
you find yourself suffering with a
bilious attack, take
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27

Do not he afraid Of night air. Fresh
night air II better than stale bottled
day air
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
LIFE ON SNAKE FARM.
Peculiar and Strenuous Occupation In
Wisconsin.

Hunting rattlesnakes for their
skins has furnished a new and haz-
ardous occupation for many men
who reside among the hills and rocky
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27

Headstrom & GreenawsId. shoe
makers at ,Teutsch's Department store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-27
Washington &
Columbia River
Railroad
TAKE THIS ROUTE FOR
Chicago, Sc. Paul, st. Louis, Kans..
City, st. Joseph, Omahn and
ALL POINTS EAST AND SOUTH
Portland and Points
on the Sound.

TTAfB CARD.
Arrive Monday, Wednesday and FRI.
day, I2:1b p. m. On Tuesday, Thur
day and Saturday, 1915 a. m. Leave
at 8 y. m. daily.
Leave Walla Wslla s:I6 D. m. Tor
east
Arrive Walia walla at . q. m. ron
west.
For informatioa regarding ratss aas
accommodation. call ON or address
W. ADAMS. Agent,
Pendleton, Orsgss
g. D. GALDBRHBAD, @. p. A,
Waiis Walia. washingtoG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
BASE BALL NOTES.

Tne Nationals had little luck yesterday
ar any rate; they lost Anderson. but Roth
geoe was FOUND and that means a great
Case Patten looked bad the last time ont
and many thought his arm was gone. but
the clever southpaw demonstrated yester-
day that he IS as good as ever
RothGebe has been warming the bench
quite a while. but his day Gawned yester-
day. His fine single resulted in run. and
ne pulled down two flies in right. one a
beauty, as he had to run almost to the tnul
line to complete the cater.
The spectators appeared to be glad to see
Rothgebe and he was given something of
an ovation when he came to the bat the
hrst time. He stood up to the bat like Il
real sticker. and when he lined out the
beautiful single to left center the general
verdict was that he Will do.
Umpires Kelley and Mccarthy naI their
troubles once more. Two of the decisions
the former gave against Cleveland would
have created a riot last year, bu. this set-
son Lajoie anu his companions ara attend
ing Strictly TO business and taking their
medicine Mccarthy lost several balls and
strikes.
Little George Mil hasn't ple yed third base
for quite while, but he caught the crowd
by his earnestness Notwithstanding his two
errors. All the crowds Walt j. hat the
players do their best and cut out listiess
work.
Patten got out of quite a big ho.a in The
sixth. Latoie led off with a single and went
to third on BraGley's single INTO left Tur-
ner tried to sacrifice, but Case Patten got
the ball, put HIM out on the line and held
the big fellow al third. StovIu then shot
fast one 10 Nil and the iatrers throw to
kittredse uried Lajoie back, and he was
finally put out at the plate. Buelow closed
the inning with an easy one a. iir=t.
In the sixth inning Nil started off with 4
slow grounder toward second Turner came
in on his toes and fell as he VAS picking the
ball up 1t seemed as though he .h-ew the
ball standing on his head. out the sphere
went on a line into StoValfS hands as tie
shortstop sprawied on the grass.
Knobs triple in the seventh was a beauty
and demonstrated just how fast Charley
Jones is on the bases. The pail went few
feet short of the spot where Jones seRt out
a home run some time ago. Knoll ma 1e
third easily, but he would have persisted
had he kept on to the plate.
The loose-jointed Mr.. Bradley made a
stop In the last inning for which he has
secured a copyright. The ball was certain
ly speeding through safe territory when he
unjointed himself, reached forward his long
left arm and, gathering in the ball in the
neatest fashion, quickly threw Knoll out at
first. 1t was the last play of the game or
he would have received ovation for It.
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Quinter, w Haynes, II. Pattison, c. F.
Snyder p. Schneider.
North Presbyterian-P Moran. A Morse,
G. FURNACE. r. II. Moran.
Fourth Presbyterian-H. Henry. A. Miller,
c. willis, G. Hodges.
Mount Pleasant won with ease in minute
and seconds
Intermediate High Jump.
In the intermediate high jump the follow
ing contested:
]. B. McComas. Hamlne; C. A. King
Gurley; w. e. Dick, Foundry; p N. Kings
ley, First Congregational; De w. Ellsworth
Fourth Presbyterian; ]. c. Rosemond,
Christ Church: w Middlekauff, Brookland
Baptist; T. Fl. Young, Guriey; c. F. Boss,
Douglas Memorial
This proved the most interesting for the
spectators The jump was placed alongside
the seats and the spectators cheered Justify
as their favorite cleared the bar. F. H.
Young finally cleared the bar at feet 8
inches, and 1t was not equaled. ]. B. Nc
Manus was second, one inch behind the
leader, and W. e. Dick was third by one
inch.
The senior running high jump went to C.
r. Butler, who cleared feet " inch with
the grace of a hound. He hailed from
Gurley. F. P. Hartsell of Mount Vernon
was second with feet II inches to his
credit There was no third.
Junior Quarter Mile Relay
Two teams took part in the quarter-mile
junior relay race. They were:
Gurley-J. s. Rose. N. Landreau, r. Moor
man, ]. l.. Denham.
Mount Pleasant Congregational-W. A.
Pate, II. Zeh, w. Holmes. l.. McLachlan.
Gurley won. Time, LEO So.
In the one-half mile relay, intermediate,
the following took part:
Brookland Baptist-E L. Jackson, w.
Middlekauff, J. f. Lawrence, P. H. Watson.
North Presbyterian-J Bernstein, w. J.
Mount Pleasant Congregational-C. B.
Hamilton. G. Kinds, w. l.. Thompson, A.
S. Haynes.
Mt Pleasant won handily, with Brookland
second. Time, 1.52 2-5.
Senior Mile Relay.
The last event on the card was the Sc
nior relay at one mile. The Fifth Baptist
and Gurley teams withdrew and the First
Congregational ran under protest, the
members named to start being substituted
by others at the last minute. Those who
started follow:
Ephphatha--P. H. Erd. C. Stevens, D. d.
Tomtinson and A. Kutzleb.
First Congregataonal-H. y. Bradley, A.
]. Decker, c.. C. williams, A. r. ouantrifl.
Mount Pleasant CongreGAtioual-C. b.
Hamilton. D. B. Taylor. b. Cleveland, A.
II. DeReimsr. n. n. Moore and J. A.
Fisher.
The boys from Kendall Green simply san
away with the race. There was no stage -
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J. Edwards. Metropolitan NJ E.; A. H.
Janus. New York Avenue Presbyterian; J.
b. McManus. Hamline: F. Dom, Metro
politan Baptist. ]. B. McManus cleared the
bar at feet II inches and won, with A. II.
Janus second and Paul Noll third.
Boys Standing Broad Jump.
Geo. Welland, Calvary Baptist: A Miller,
Fourth Presbyterian; r. H. Moran, n. Pres
byterian, contested for the prize In this
event. Welland winning by jump of 6
feet inches Moran was second and Miller
third.
Junior Standing Jump.
There were eight entries for the junior
standing broad jump follows: J. Owens,
Epiphany; Z. F. Morl, Concordia: P. Noel.
Metropolitan Baptist; A Howard. Christ
Church, Georgetown; ]. 8. Rose, Gurley; A.
H. Janus New York Avenue Presbyterian;
w. Berkeley Hamline, and c. r. Williams.
st. Johns Georgetown. Janus went feet
inches and won; Berkeley did Z feet 3
inches and was second, and Noel, with
jump of feet IL inches to his credit. was
third.
Putting the Shot.
The intermediate shot put was next on
the program and the following reported
for trials: A. H. Janus. New York Avenue
Presbyterian; J. B. McManus. Hamline C.
D.
tional; w. E. Dick, Foundry NJ. E.; p. N.
Kingsley, First Congregational; H. NJ.
Brooks. Metropolitan Baptist: De w. Els
worth. Fourth Presbyterian: e. l.. Jackson,
Brookland Baptist: P. Taylor, Church Of
the Covenant, and w. E. Seaver First Con-
gregational. Kingsley and Taylor tied for
first place and in the extra innings Taylor
won with 81 feet inches to his credit.
Kingsley did 81 feet and came second.
while Hamilton was third with 20 feet to
his credit.
In the senior shot-putting contest another
tie had to be putt off. The contestants
were C. Stevens, Ephphatha; J. e. Balm
ger, Mount Pleasant Congregational; F. c.
Witten, Gurley; c. r. Butler. Gurley; r. L.
Schroeder, First Congregational; A. B.
Evans, Fifth Baptist
Stevens, Ballinger and Butler tied with 35
feet 3 inches. Stevens in his first try did 35
feet IL inches, and neither Ballinger nor
Butler could equal 1t. Ballinger took his
old score and was second, while Butler
was third.
Boys Quarter-Mi1e Relay.
One OF the most exciting events Of the day
was the quarter-mile relay for boys, carded
as the fifteenth event.
Teams representing Calvary. Mount
Pleasant Congregational North Presbyteri-
an and Fourth Presbyterian contested. The
teams were:
Calvary M. Ell Osborne, r. NJ. Rowzee,
L. Ettfnger, r. r. Kohr.
Mount Pleasant congregational-H. n.
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Seventy-Five Yards Run.

finals started The race was won by J..
b. McManus; A. II. Janus, second, and
w. Berkeley, third Time, 6 % seconds.
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finals started. The race was won by j:
w Berkeley, third. Time. % seconds.
Seventy Five Yards Run.
The next race carded was intermediate
dash of seventy-f1ve yards. for boys seven
teen years and under. The results by heats
were as follows.
Ashton, st. Paul's: c. 3. Hamilton Mount
Pleasant Congregational; w. E. Dick. Foun-
dry; p N Kingsley, First Congregational;
J. Bernstein. n. Presbyterian.
This heat was holly contested Several
of the boys broke before the pistol shot
and were penalized. p. N. Kingsley won,
with w e. Dick second. Time seconds.
Second heat-W. J. Fumage. n. Presby-
terrain; c. F. Boss. Douglass; II. M. Brooks.
Metropolitan Baptist; G.. Kinds, Mount
Pleasant Congregational; Dew. Ellsworth,
Fourth Presbyterian; l.. Crook, st. An
thongs.
w ]. FURNACE beat the start in this
race and won as he pleased from L. Crook
in 4-5 seconds.
Third heats. S. Banner. ST. Anthony =;
W. l.. Thompson, Mount Pleasant Congre-
gational; J. G. Rosemond. Christ Church,
Georgetown; A. S. Haynes, Mount Pleas
ant Congregational; c. A. King. Gurley.
The third heat went to A. S. Haynes, who
had all he could do to beat S. S. Banner in
8 10 seconds.
In the finals W. E. Dick won by small
margin from P. n. Kingsley. A. S. Haynes
got third place. The time waS AS seconds
The 1oo-Yards for sepiors.
Then came the best raca-f NsNay. She
100-yard dash for seniors This also WAS
divided into heats: |
First heat-C. Collins, Mount Pleasanf
Congregational: A. A. Henderson, HamlDe:
A. r.. Quantrll. First Congregahapa p.
II. Erd, Ephphatha; w. F. Carter/Fifth
Baptist.
p. II. Erd captured this heat fro'a A. r.
Quantrill In the fast time of II seconds.
Second heat-W. T.. Dick. Foundry; C.
Stevens, Ephphatha; +. II. Nolte, Mount
Vernon; H +. Bradley, Gurley; c. a. Best,
Sixth Presbyterian; A. Kutzleb, Ephphatha.
This was won handily by A. KutZleb, who
was never headed and won as he pleased.
In the finals 1t was anybody's race to the
tape, when c. Stevens showed first. P. II.
Erd second and A. kutzieb third, all men,
bers of the Ephphatha Sunday school of
Gallaudet College.
The fifth event carded was the running
high jump for boys. The contestants were
G. A. Willard, Calvary Baptist; @. W. Sis
bee. Calvary Baptist; A. Miller, Fourth
Presbyterian. G. w. Sisbee cleared the
bar at feet 10 inches and won first prize
G. A. Willard was second.
Junior Burning High Jump.
The junior running high jump brought
out the following contestants: John Owens,
Epiphany; Paul Noel. Metropolitan Baptist:
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The Glenwoods Win.

The Glenwoods yesterday defeated the
Garfield Athletic Club in a close and excit-
ing game. score ; to 1. Tho features of the
contest was the pitching Of Walsh and the
fielding and batting Of Murphy. both of
the winners In the absence of several
regular players. Henry Cord. Glenwoods
mascot, filled in at right field He
played good game The winners lineup
Is as follows: Sweet. catcher: Walsh, pitch
er: Scott first base; Lewis second base:
Miller short stop: GrowI, third base;
Sweth. left field; Murphy. center field;
kipp right field. and Henry Cord. mascot
Teams desiring games with the GIenwoods
please address Manager Frank a. Murphy,
III Seaton street northeast.
Umpire JohnstOne says PuIliam has for
hidden his Indicator handlers to be photo
graphed. This is the limit.
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Success of the Mutes.

Ephphatha athletes deserve the distinc-
tion of winning everything they started
after. In the senior 100-yerd race her en-
tries ran one, two, three. scoring all nine
points They won the senior twelve-pound
shot put and the one-mile senior relay.
Her winnings were protested by the First
Congrega tionals and the Mount Pleasant
Congrega tionals. on the ground that they
did not represent regularly organized
Sunday school.
Ephphatha is the name of a Sunday school
connected with Gallaudet Institute. Repre-
sentatives Of the school claimed at the
grounds that the Sunday school was regu-
larry organized and registered. The A. A.
L. will pass upon the protest.