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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-05-09
THE BLACK DEATH.

The origin and nature of the Black
Death, which devastated Europe dur
ing the Middle Ages, has never been
clear. 1t seems that the infection
was brought by ships of certain trad
ers, escaping from the Crimea, where
they had been attacked by the Tar
tars at a town on the River Don,
During the attack the Tartars were
stricken with violent plague, which
caused great loss of life among them.
In the hope of giving the curse to the
people of the besieged town, they
threw the bodies of their dead into
the town. Their hopes were fulfilled
and the defenders were also attacked
by the plague. These traders took
to their ships and sailed to various
European ports, Constantinople, Ven
ice, and Genoa, leaving the Black
Death everywhere behind them.
This Black Death had certain strik-
ing features in comroon with Bombay
plague of India. A careful search in
the records of Indian history has
shown that there had been an out
break of plague in India just previous
to the time of the Tartar siege and the
| introduction of the Black Death into
Europe. These Tartars might very
easily have taken the disease from the
people of India If that is the true
story of the train of events, then the
Black Death of the Middle Ages was
/ the modern plague, a disease which
we know to be caused by certain
specific bacillus.
Efforts have been made to learn the
means by which this disease is car
ried. and what causes lead to an out
break. Certain facts bearing on these
points have lately come to light and
may lead to correct knowledge OF
the means of plague transmission
Rats have the disease and rat fleas
have been examined and found to con-
tain quantities of the plague bacilli
Ordinarily the rat fleas are not found
on man. During epidemics of plague
however, these rat fleas are found In
notable qualities on human beings
and there is no evident reason why
they might not inoculate man by theiI
bites. Doubtless, these things have
, something to do with the spread ol
; plague, although enough is not yeI
known to allow the whole chain o1
events to be made out.-Collier''
Weekly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-05-09
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The crowds are thick. the prizes .
are rare,
. The laughter is rife at the heart .
. of the fair;
A turn of the wheel and there .
. you are. .
. Who sells the tickets, who runs .
the show? .
That is something we never .
shall know. .
. Who'll take chance at Life's .
bazaar? .
But night must come, the lights Q
. are low, .
A turn of the wheel and there .
A coffin and winding sheet all .
must go. .
Darby and Angeline, Jack and .
Joan, .
. And even Edwin who stumbled .
alone. .
OH who'll take a chance at .
Life's bazaar? .
Edith Hecht, in Overland .
. Monthly. .
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-05-09

Lewiston will have a Catholic fair.
to open May 23.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-05-09
SCHEDULE OF
PEN DLETON-UKIAH
Stage Line

Daily trips between Pendleton and
Ukiah, except Sunday. Stage leaves Pen
dleton at 7 a. m, arrives at Ukiah at Q
p. m. Return stage leaves Ukiah at Q Q
m, arrives at Penadleton 5 D. m.
Pendleton to Ukiah, So; round trip, %.
Pendleton to Alba. $275; round trip, IS.
Pendlton to Ridge, 81; round trip, $3.50.
Pendleton to Nye, S1.b0; round trip, $3.50.
o1.BO.
Offies at Brock 4 Mccomss' Drug stora
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
CONFLICT MAKES
 PRICES VARIABLE Spectators Battles Being Felt
 in Stock Market COAlERS IN MOVEMENT
CoALERs IN MOVEMENT
Feeling of Safety in Labor outlook in Coal Mining Industry Due to Harmony of Sentiment.
 Among Leaders.

New York August 2.-Stocks showed constantly fuctuating tendency today, which was due apparently to conflict of speculative parties more than to con- f1icting forces in the developments of the day. Groups of stock which might be sub ject to a common influence from one cause were affected from time to time but the possible causes for the move- ments were obscure. This was notably true of stocks of companies dealing with the treatment of metals and ores. Smelt- ing, National Lead. Federal Mining and Smelting and United States Reduction showed a notable concord in movement. Rumors have long been prevalent of consolidation of interests in this field of industry, but no immediate news was forthcoming on the subject today. The coalers as a group made up another in- stance of such a movement The high priced closely-held members of the group which move widely on slight provocation from, quite normal causes led this move ment, Delaware, Lackawanna and West ern extending it's brilliant record of new high levels up to 4ss.
 A feeling of safety in the labor outlook in the coal mining industry has been induced by the harmony of sentiment on the subject shown in recently pub lished views coming from the head of the mine workers and frome one of the chief executives of the anthracite companies. The monthly advance on August in the price of anthracite is accompanied by very confident predictions from trade au- thorities as to the volume of require ments for the coming period at the year s maximum price schedule. Such occasional strong points in the days market served partly, but not entirely, to overcome the weakness which was quite general at one period of the day and which maintained a spotty showing in the latter market. A harder tone and a slight advance in the call loan market, spring wheat damage reports and the yellow fever quarrantines were the professed grounds for the sell ing. An effort to attribute the selling to the account of veteran professional of bear campaigns in the past, made some impression on sentiment, but with mix ture of suspicion of manipulative pur- poses
 The Pittsburg coal stocks broke vio- lently as a result of the financial state ment published today, showing result for six months of operation. The rebound was even more violent and indicated urgent requirement. from an over bold snort in terest. Great Nothern preferred and Northern Pacific sold off on insignificant transactions. supposedly by reason of the telegrapher's strike. The June earnings statements of Pennsylvania and Illinois Central showed an expansion in operating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Easy; mddling, 10s4; net re- ceipts. 2S25. gross receipts, 2S25; sales, lOS4; stock, 79,667
 New Orleans-Steady; middling, 1OHs; net receipts, 4O04; gross receipts, 4004; sales, 200; stock, 5697; coastwise, 2000.
 Mobile-Easy; middling, 10a4; net re- ceipts, 295; gross receipts, 295; stock, 4622.
 Savannah-Dnll; middling, i0t2; net re- ceicts, 1200; gross receipts, 12O0: sales, 9O5; stock, 4z77; coastwise, 100 sinfy
 Charleston-Firm middlng, 10ss; net re- ceipts, 199; gross receipts, lss; stock, 450O; coastwise. 337.
 mington-Nominal; net receipts, 47; gross receipts, 241; stock, 61sS; Great Bri- tain 600.
 Norfolk-Quiet: middling, 10 1s-16; net re- ceipts. i751; gross receipts lI5l; sales, 209; stock, 2SzS: coastwise 1167
 Baltimore Nominal; middling. 10W; gross receipts. 127S; stock. SIT; coastwise, 1500.
 New York-Quiet; middlng. 1O.s5: net receipts, b7. gross receipts, eosl: sales, s5; stock. 147, 665; Great Britain. 1l94.
 Boston-Quiet; middling. 1895; net re- ceipts. 404; gross receipts, 2925; Great Bri-
 Phladelphia-Ste middlng. 11.20; stock, 1554
 Deduct l0s bales from new receipts this week
 Total today at all ports-Net, 10,9S2; Great Britain. s559; stock, 377,S56.
 Consolidated at i1l ports-Net. 42,2o3; Great Britain. 32. .3s9: continent 130O4.
 Total since Septtember l at all ports Net. 1O,005, ,ss3; Great Britain. 3,944.926; France, s4f ,075; continent, 3,1s0,36 Japan, 311 ,047; Mexico, 29,332.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
COTTON MARKET
 FAIRLY ACTIVE Close is at a Net Advance of
 10 Points COVERING BY THE SHORTS As a Whole Climatic Conditions Are Considered Good and Southern
 Spot Markets are un-
 changed to f. Lower. 
COVERING BY THE SHORTS

New York, August 2.-The cotton mar ket was not more than moderately active but ruled steadier on covering of shorts in preparation for the governments crop condition report tomorrow The close was at net advance of 1odD1S points. The opening was steady at an advance of one point on May, but generally 1QS point lower with near months leading the de- cline under bear pressure and liquidation inspired by lower cables and favorable weather reports from the suoth. There was active covering by shorts at the de- cline which carried October to 10.5S or about AT points under the high point of Monday, and while there was considera- ble cotton for sale on the way up, promot- ing frequent reactions. the market show ed an advancing tendency in the main, during the afternoon. A report that a southern spinning association had esti- mated the condition of the crop at 73 per cent, and claiming a reduction in acreage of 22.5 per cent, including 5.1 per cent for abandonment of lands, helped the market toward the close. which was steady and within a point or two of the top. Sales were estimated at 250,000 bales. There was some further talk of high temperatures in Texas. but generally speaking climatic conditions were con- sidered good and southern spot markets were unchanged to Ac lower, according to official reports.
 Estimated receipts at the ports today. Il 600 bales, against 17.690 last week, and 514 last year. For the week (estimated). 5000 bales. against 10o.967 last week, and 7s11 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans 404 bales, against 266 last year, and at Hous- ton, bl39 bales, against S7 last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
smolIen 6 Co.'S Market Letter.

The stock market was very active dur ing the early morning but towards the noon hour business fell off and the trade was very light during the balance of the session. There was a lower opening, fol- lowed by further decline of F to 2. per cent. This was checked however, on shorts covering and some new buying One of the heaviest dealers In the street sold stocks in large blocks during the morning, mostly in Union Pacific and St. Paul Union Pacific dropped to 1291h, decline of E per share. our advces on this stock having been correct for the last two months. and our friends will do well totake advantage of this particular stock. Illinois Central sold as low as 170z to. day. Shelters was again very active and rallied to 126. The close of the market was steady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
ov.m,n & CO., Market Letter.

New Orleans, August 2.-The undertone to the market was much better today for while the opening was little lower than yesterdays closing. October 1O.6l against 10.76 slight reaction took place, October advancing to 10.7S on reports or a better feeling in the spot market and the continuance of high temperatures in Texas. Both sides have evened up pretty well, and if the bureau report of tomor- row shows a lower condition than Is gen orally expected. 15. the. market Is in good position to advance sharply as the long interest has been about liquidated as result of the extensive selling in all markets during the past few days.
 The last but not the least important preliminary report on the probable con dition of the growing crop was issued by the National Ginners association this af ternoon, 1t being the maiden estimate of the new and Influential organizations. The condition of the crop is placed at 73. the reduction in acreage at 176 per cent, plus 5.1 per cent for land abandoned, which hings the total indicated reduction in acreage this year up to 22.7 per cent, and in an unofficial way 1t was reported from the same sourse that ginners were not buying much baggng, which would tend to prove that the crop is a short one There was less talk of Lancashires threatened strike, the days gossip being favorable to the market, Liverpool cab ling: We have a favorable opinion of the market. Manchester improving slow ly. Think strike unlikely"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Cotton Seed oil.

New York, August 2.-Cotton seed oil firm, prime yellow, ao@sOAc. Petroleum steady; rosin steady; turpentine steady.
 Memphis. August 2.-Cotton seed oil: Prime crude oil, 221sc; off crude nominal; prime summer yellow, 251ac; off summer yellow nominal choice cooking in less than car loads nominal seed by river nominal, seed by rail nominal. Prime meal $22 50; off meal. $21 50; prime cake, s22; per pound, 9%@5l4c.
 New Orleans, August 2.-Cotton seed oils steady; prime refined in barrels, Sisc; off refined in barrels, 27lsc; prime crude loose 23c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Southern Railway c1. Schedule In Effect July 23. 1e05.

 Trans leave Brnnsham as follows: GAO a. m.-No. Ss, for Atlanta, Washing ton,, Baltimore. Philadelphia New York and the East. Pull man Drawing Room Sleeping Car. Birmingham to New York Dining car, Birmng- ham to Atlanta. s.2o a. m.-No. ID. for Montevallo. Ma. plesviiie, Selma and way sta- tons.
 i2:2s p. m.-No, s6 fo~ Columbus. West Point. Winona, Greenwood and Creenville: also Shenield and Florence and North Ala bama points.
 $40 D. m.-No l5, for Cordova, Oalxman Corona and way stations: also Blossburg. b:45 a. m.-No. 22 for Anniston, Heflin mud way stations; also Rome. Ga. 6:50 D. m.-No. 36 for Atlanta. Charlotte. Richmond Washington. New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Richmond, Va. 4:05 p.m.-No. 24, Anniston. Atlanta and way stations: also for Jack sonville, and all Florida points also Talladega. Ala. Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Brunswick, Ga. 10:20 D. m.-No. S7. for Columbus. West Point Winons. Greenwood and Greenvi.le. Pullman Ora w. ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Greenville. 10:35 D. m.-No. 21 for Selma. Mobile and way stations Pullman Draw Ing Room Sleeping Car Br- mingham to Mobile. 11:30 D. m.-No. 9s, for Atlanta, Anniston and way stations Pullman Sleeping Car. Birmingham to Atlanta Sleeping car can be occupied at Union station s:so D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger offIee. Morris Hotel Building. Telephone 3o67 Bell and 6i7 Peoples.
 l. N. HARRISON Dist pass. Axt-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans August 2.-Spot cotton in good demand but offerings scant. Buy CTS secured the market. first bidding board quotations, then raising their bid to sn advance of one-eighth and finally to- ward noon they were bidding three-six- teenths higher than yesterdays figures without securing the desired supplies. Sales 300 bales, including 300 to arrive. Board quotations up an eighth.
 Futures opened steady with the active positions unchanged 10 points lower than the closing of yesterday This was a sur prisingly good opening on a Liverpool market that was 3 points down when 1t was due to show decline of only 4 points The weather map did not especial ly favor the bull side, but nevertheless the opening call saw some good buying that came chiefly from the wire house. In the trading October opened points down at 10. 6S, sold down points and finally advanced to 10.80; December opened 1 point lower at 10.74. lost points to 10 Il |. and then advanced to 10S5. The marke f closed strong at the top, with net gains of to II points.
 New Orleans August 2.-Cotton futures quiet and steady; August, To- 56a10. 61 Sen tember, 10 .66410. 80; November, 10. s1N10. Sa December, 10.s50i0 .s6: January I0 sq6, 10.s1; February, Io.s1Q1O.s3; March, II O2M 11.04.
 New Orleans August 2-Cotton steady sales, 500; ordinary 13-16; good ordinarv g: low middling. SIS; middIinx. 10x. vood middling, 10 1916; midding fair 1ln. re- ceipts, 4004: stock. 56975.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
THE LOCAL MARKETS

No changes occurred yesterday In spot cotton prices Local quotations were loAc for good middling 9hc for low middilng.
 Meats and leaf lard are quoted a few points up
 Morris avenue produce trade is very good with prices generally unchanged. Cabbage, potatoes. onions, beans and other seasonable vegetables have ready market Peaches are rather scarce, with a sharp demand. Apples are coming on the street more freely the past day or two.
 Candled eggs are up 1e on the dozen.
 No changes occurred in poultry or in diary products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Interior Movement.

Houston-Tone, quiet; middlins. 10 9-16; net receipts, 5139; gross receipts. 5139 ship ments, 5279; stock, 20,6SS.
 Augusta-Steady; middlng, 10ss; net re- ceipts, IT; gross receipts. IT; shipments, 345; sales. 40; stock. 10.052.
 Memphis Quiet; middling. 10Ia; net re- ceipts. 270: gross receipts. 3s5; shipments, 95; sales. 150; stock. 125l6.
 St. Louis-Quiet middling. 10ss; net re- ceipts. 300; gross receipts. s07; shipments. 145: stock. 24.226.
 Cincnnati-Net receipts. 599 gross re- ceipts. 599; shipments. 250; stock, Il, 454.
 I,ouisville-Firm: middling. 10ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03

epenses larger than the growth in gross earnings with resulting disappointing re- suit in the portion available for distri- button. The price of copper underwent sharp reaction in London The easing of the London market with the month-turn, was checked by withdrawals by the Jap anese government. The heavy ton re- cured in the latter market and the clos ing was easy
 Bonds were firm on a well diversified demand. Total sales, par value. s2.1400o.
 United States bonds unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03

Chicago. August 2.-Cattle receipts 1s.ooo, including 600 Texans and 100 westerns' steady to 10c lower; good to prime steers, s5 .2505. .so poor to medium. ss.7bde lo stockers and feeders, s2 .25d4; cows. s2. .bom 4.5o; heifers. s2.S5@4ss5; canners, s1.5o@ 24o; bulls, B .50df4; calves, $S@7; Texas fed steers, 8. 75@5 western steers. B. .S04 490.
 Hog receipts 2ooo0 loc higher; mixed ana butchers, s5. 5Gd6. 20; good to choice heavy, s5. 95016. .15; rough heavy, $5 .50d5 .S5; light. So s0a6 25; bulk of sales, 5.75Q6. TO-
 Sheep receipts 10000: sheep 1Oc higher; lambs 15c higher; good to choice wethers, s4. .50Q4.S5 fair to choice mixed S4@4 50; western sheep, s4Qi4.7 75; native lambs, $50 7.50; western lambs, s 50M7. 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Naval Stores.

New Orleans, August 2.-Naval stores steady; pitch, S2.25; pine tar, $4.75; coa tar sS.5O Rosin, per barrel of SO pounds A, B, c, 8. 30: D. s. 45; E. s3SO; F, ss.s1h G, ss .s5; H, s4.O5; I, $40; K. @lei M s4. 30; N, s4.45; window glass, s4.S5; water white, 8. 10. 1urpentine firm at 5ehc
 Wilmington, August 2.-Spirits Of tur- pentine firm at 57Ac: receipts. no casks RosIn firm at ss1O bid; receipts, s77. Taf firm at s2 bid;' receipts. Al. Crude turpen' tine firm; $2. 50. s4 and s4.25; receipts, s4.
 Savannah. August 2.-Turpentine firm al 57Ac; sales, 696; receipts, 5S7 shipments 1s46 Resin firm; receipts, 1922; shipments 14s; sales, 3490. Quote: A. B, c. sS sOa 8 3s5; D, s4. 45a4. .471a; E, sS.S0Q3 SPA; F 8. .s71sI3 90; c. 8, ,95d3 .971s H. $4 .06q4 .o1la l, s4 10; K. $4.15; M, s4.90; N. $4.4o; win dow glass, $4S5; water white, $5.1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Chicago Change.

Chicago, August 2-Decreased receipts in the southwest caused the wheat mar ket here today to close firm. The net advance for the day however. was small, 1Mc for September. Corn shows a gain of 1bG15sc Oats are up ssc; provisions are a shade to 71ac higher.
 ,che leadini flltures N re a. follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Metal Market.

New York. August "A further advance was made in tin in London today. spot a151 los: futures. f150; firm locally at 32. .Soa33. .25.
 Copper lower in London at f6s 6s Sd for spot and a6S los for futures. Unchanged in New York; lake and electrolytic. 15.31z 015.5O casting, 14.S71sG15. 121z.
 Lead firm at 4.6oq4.7e in the local mar ket and higher at f14 in London.
 Spelter advanced to f24 in London and remained firm at 5.60Q5.70 in New York.
 Iron closed at 49s 4d in Glasgow and at 46s 41zd in Middlesboro; locally un- changed;, No. foundry, northern, $l6 .26Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03

Coffee-Green. iod1sc: Arbuckies. Porto Rico. sl4.05
 Meat--Dry salted ribs, S67c; dry salted rib bellies, Sc; extra clears. S.17c: hams, fancy, 127sc; medium. 1lssc; bacon bellies, 10c.
 Lard--Leaf SEC Compound lard--5hc. Molasses-CentrifuRal i5d35c: sugar. house. 40c: Georgia cane 35c. Beans-Navy, 2.66 per uushei; Lima, s1sc per pound.
 Pearl Grits-92 pounds. s1.60.
 Feed Stuff. Corn, No mixed nr white, CT Q bushel sacks, 73M75c. Oats. No. mixed, 44c; No white 45c. Wheat bran, 80 or 1d0 $2l Cotton seed feed meal. s22; prime, s2S.5 Purina food, s26. Corn chops, $1 .22 Corn hearts, $l9. Shorts, 100 pounds, s2f. Hulls. sack, 321k0I40c. Hay. choice timothy, s16.50: No. timo- thy. $i5 50: Johnson grass. s12: clover. slc.
 Fruits and Produce. Lemons-Per box, extra choice s6.25g 6.50 50: basket BOG.
 Peaches s2M2.50. Apples-N Northern grown, per barrel. s35C to $4.0O.
 watermelons. 1Oa15c; extra large, 2eD 25c
 Cantaloupes-Per crate si.OOa1-5o; dozen. 50G75c.
 Lines, per 100. sI. 00d1.2J. Bananas per bunch. 15cn1.25. Peanuts-Fancy. yer pound. 6c; No. 2. 5izGGc.
 Pole beans. 75c@si per bushel. Cabbage, 1ssc pound. Potatoes-IrIsh potatoes new, 50G60c. Eggs-Per dozen. case count. 1iMl5c: candled, i7m1Sc.
 Hens. BOG; chickens, 10Q20c. Butter-Fresh. sQ10c renovated. 20c; creamery. BOG.
 Alabama Tomatoes-Per bushel, 50d75c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Dry Goods.

New York. August 2.-Condtion. in tha dry goods market are unchanged as far as nrmness of sellers is concerned, and yet buyers are not particularly active except for spot goods. which are wanted badly, but which are difficult to get. Further advices have been noted and many lines are regarded as too high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Coffee Market.

New York. August 2.-spot Rio coffee steady; No. invoice, sss; mild quiet' Cordova, 1O@13.
 Futures opened steady, unchanged, 10 points higher on moderate demand. in- spired by light estimates for the August movement and increased confidence in reduced crop reports. European markets were rather disappointing if anything, but offerings here were relatively light and the market improved somewhat dur ing the session. The close was steady. net unchanged to 10 points higher. Sales. ,s2, 800 bags. including September at 6s5Q z: October. 7.05G710 December 7.25; March. .45d7 50; May, 7.55@7.65.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpoor. August 2.--Spot cotton in tn. creased demand; prices points lower
 American middling fair. s.s2d; good mid. ding 6.06d; middIing. sgd; low middIins
 5.76d; good ordinary. 6.6sd; ordinary. 5. 42d
 The sales of the day were 5000 bales ot which 600 were for Speculation and ~ port, and included 4S00 Amertcsn De ceipts, 900 bales. no American. F,,t,,rs. opened easier and closed steady. Amer; can middling c. o. C.: August, 5.So: An. gust September, 5.7s; september-o october
 6-so; october-N November, 5.s1: November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-03
CARROLLTON SHORT LINE r.ML.
 WAY COMPANY.

SCHEDULE
 Effective June l5, 1905. No. 1. No. g 3:4y D. m. .Lv.. Reform, Ala. Ar. .12 25 D. m. 40. D. m. .Lv..... Stanse .....Ar. .12:05 D. m. 4:2S D. m.. .Lv.. Carrollton ..Lv. II :50 a. m. 4:43 p.m.. .Lv.. Carrollton Al III :35 a. m. 4:5S pm. .Lv.... Dillburg ....Ar. II :15 a m. b. pm. Ar. Aliceville ...Lv. II :0O a. m. First-class passenger trains meet and connect with al. main line Mobile & ohis traina
 For further information apply to
 JOHN T. COCHRANE.
 Pres. and Gen'l Manager,
 Carrollton. Ala