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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
BOWMAN HOTEL BEEN LEASED.
Will Be Run by Grey Smith, on the
European Plan.

Grey Smith has leased the Bowman
hotel from Purl Bowman, the owner,
and will have charge of the large hos
telry in the future. According to Mr..
Grey the place will be conducted as a
regular hotel in the future, yet a
number of permanent roomers will be
retained. The European plan will
still be followed, no dining room be-
ing established in connection with the
hotel
Mr.. Smith, the new proprietor, is a
Kansas man, and has been in the west
but a few months. He came here
from Moscow, Idaho. Mr.. Smith is
an experienced hotel man, and will
make every effort to increase the
business of the place.
Purl Bowman will move to his resi-
dence on West Court street and de-
vote his attention to looking after his
farming interests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
the coming edition of "oregon, WASH

the coming edition of Oregon, Wash
ington and Idaho" the beautiful de-
scriptive booklet of the northwest,
which the system issues each year.
The coming issue will be larger and
more beautiful than any of its pre-
decessors, and Mr.. Hall is endeavoring
to secure a large amount of infor-
nation concerning Umatilla county to
be used in the general statistics in the
book.
Mr.. Hall has made this beautiful
book what 1t is-a truthful. authentic
comprehensive narrative of the won
derful resources OF the northwest and
his faithful work in telling the truth
about the country has done much to
remove the prejudice against adver-
tising literature.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
3456 REGISTERED
THAT NUMBER ENTITLED
TO VOTE IN PRIMARIES.
OF This Number 21Ss Scored as Re-
publicans, 977 as Democrats and 291
Are Miscellaneous, Divided Among
Prohibltionists, Socialists and Inde-
pendents-Below Is Given the Reg
istration by Precincts-Election
Supplies Are Being Sent Out.

Sheriff Taylor is now engaged in
delivering the ballot boxes to the elec-
ton boards in the 40 voting precincts
of the county. Inside each box is
placed the official registry book of
the precinct and other election sup
plies.
Clark Nelson, registry clerk, has
completed the work of footing up the
registration for the primaries. and the
total by precincts is as follows:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
Surveying Depot Grounds.

Mr.. Worthington and his surveyors
were here the first of the week lay
ing out the depot grounds. 1t is un-
derstood that he has secured the en-
tire right of way from wallowa to
this place, with two exceptions near
Lostine, which will be amicably set
tied in a short time.-Wallowa Enter.
prise (Joseph Corr
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
Vol In Dixie Flat.

Dode Eldridge, of Dixie, who was
in the city today, says there Is great
elation In his neighborhod over the
prospects for oil, says the Walla
Walla Statesman. The services Of an
oil expert from Spokane have been
engaged, and he will make a report
on the conditions. The expert will
arrive in Dixie Wednesday morning,
and Will at once take up his investi-
cation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
SECOND HAND
/. j.. . STORE ROBBED
SHARON !S EDDINGS LOSE
GOODS VALUED AT 800.

Show Cases and Shelves We're Rifled
Of Guns, Watches, Pocket Knives
and Other Observation-Disclosures of
Much Haste and Nervousness-Th
Safe Was Not Molested and the
Money TIL Was Left Untouched
Lodgers Nearby Probably Heard
the Window Break as the Burglars
Gained Ingress.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
House Cleaning
Aids

AS house cleaning time is
here, don't forget where to buy
the necessary articles for clean
ing and disinfecting with. We
can furnish you with anything
in this line at lowest possible
prices. Sulphur, formaldehyde,
chloride of lime, sulphur
torches and candles, carbolic
i'd, turpentine, ammonia, ben-
zine, whiting, etc. We will put
up any Of these drugs in any
quantity desired.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
Hendley's Chances are Good.

Fred Hendley, who is a candidate
for the republican nomination for the
position of county recorder, is con-
Quoting a very vigorous campaign. He
thinks his chances are excellent for
securing the nomination. as he has so
many friends throughout the county
who are putting in good licks for him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
As to Timber Land Rights.

. A decision has been received I
. from the commissioner of the I
. general land office in the case I
. of Joseph Baltezore, involving ,
. the right to timber land on the ,
. Umatilla reservation. BY the ,
decision the department ruled ,
. that where parties have actually ,
settled on timber land prior to I
the passage of the act of July ,
1, 1902, they are entitled to pur- I,
chase as settlers, even though ,
the land be listed as timber ,
land.
1t is said the decision will af- ,
feet quite n number of men ,
living near Cabbage Hill.
=
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16

A bunch of shacks known as "the
Kamm buildings" at the corner OF
First and Washington streets Port
land. were burned the night OF April
IA. Loss, $4,000. The buildings were
erected during the early sos
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
Mohair Sells Well.

A pool Of 500 fleeces of mohair was
sold at Eddyville Wednesday. 1t ag-
gregated in weight about 1000 pounds.
and brought 32& cents pc rpound.
The buyer was William Brown. Of
Salem.-Corvallis Times.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16
TO ISSUE BOOKLETS
LEAGUE
TO ADvERTIzE COUNTY.

Meeting of the County League Held
ON Saturday Evening Authorized
the Expenditure OF $f25 for Print
ing and Distributing BOolSlets-O.
II. y N. Officials Commend the
League-Secretary Willis Makes an
Excellent Report OF the Work Be-
ing Done.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-16

The people of Hungary are rising
in their might demanding that all
who are able to read and write shall
have a vote.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
TO
AMENDMENT
IS PROMISED

Senator Elkins has again shown
his sympathy for the working men a
telegram was received in this city
last evening from him stating that he
would be glad to do as the local or
des of railroads had asked him 10
do a full account Of their soliciting
the Senator's cooperation to stop GER
tain legislation was given exclusive
Iy in yesterdays West virg1nian-
AS was recited then there is an
amendment proposed 10 the Rate Bill
now in Congress which proposes to
make it illegal for a railroad to give
passes to the family ola railroad EN-
ploye- The local orders of Conduc-
tors and Trainmen Immediately te1e-
graph their protests to Senators Ell
llins and Scott as well as TO Repre-
sentative Dovener. The senior Sens-
tor made immediate reply pledgins
that he would oppose the amendment
when it came before Congress.
This is only another Of the thou
sand instances where Senator Elkins
has shown his willingness to stand by
the Iaborer. He is opposed to any
legislation which proposes to deprive
them of any privileges they now en-
JOY. AS result of his telegram of last
evening. the men here this afternoon
are loud In his praise.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Charleston Items
A FEW SHORT NOTES OF INTER
EST FROM THE STATE
CAPITAL

CHARLESTON. ". Va May IL
a charter has been issued to the Ger
tran Garden Club. of Wheeling. to own
real estate. sell and improve the same
to advance the social and intellectual
condition of all stockholders and
members Of the club, to carry on So
cial and literary entertainments. etc
Capital $4,000. Ineorporators. c. H
Henning. Geo. G. Long. Fred Schwer-
der and Andrews Long. all Of Wheel
ing
Democratic county executive. com
mittee in session yesterday called dis
rict meetings for Saturday, June 2S
and convention the following Satur,
day George ByTnes candidacy for
congress was boosted strong
Republican Third district congress
sional committee will meet May Is
The call has been issued by Chairman
Geo. c. Mcintosh. The committee
VIII fix the date Of the third district
convention
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
RAILROAD men RECEIVED TELEGRAM
YESTERDAY WHICH PLEASED Them
Negro Robbers
Under Arrest
Al. CARTER AND CHARLES NC
COY CAUGHT IN SOMERSET
COUNTY, PA.

PIEDMONT. w. Va, May 1.-THE
two negroes who committed the hold
up robbery in the jewelry store here
last Saturday night have been arrest
ed in Somerset county. They are A.
Carter and Charles Mccoy The jewel
er and his clerk who were held up by
them have identified these two men
who are the guilty parties They win
be brought TO this town for trial.
The hold-up was committed last Sat
urday night The ieweler and his
clerk were closing the sroreS for the
day. when strange man walked in
No attention was paid to him But
soon another one sauntered in Then
the first one whipped out pistol and
held the TWO store-keepers under the
muzzle OF it In few moments they
were both gagged and bound The
jewelry store was then rifed The ne
sroes made their escape and nothing
was heard of them until yesterday.
when they We're caught in Pennsyl-
vania- They are also charged with
shooting Officer Spangler.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Rockefeller
INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RE-
SEARCH WAS FORMALLY
OPENED THIS AFT
ERNOoN-

NEW YORK. May 1.-THE Rocke-
feller Institute for medical research
in this city will open this afternoon
with appropriate ceremonies It is
expected that Mr.. Rockefeller. who
gave three millions to the building
and equipment of the Institution viii
be persent- Among those to deliver
addresses are Nicholas Murray Butler.
president Of Columbia University.
Doctor William welch. president of
the Board of Directors, Doctor Luther
Holt. secretary of the board and Chas.
W. Eliot. president Of Harvard Uni
versity- The Rockefeller Institute
for medical research will be the first
of its kind in the United States
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Commencement
at Buckhannon
SPEAKERS WILL BE
PRESENT AND a GOOD TIME
GENERALLY Planned

"A visit to Buckhannon at this time
will show a very rapid recovery on
the part of the Wesleyan University
of West Virginia from the effects of
its recent fire The new building has
been completed throughout and oc-
cupied. The grounds have been clear
ed of debris. graded and sraSSed. The
whole campus has beautiful appear
ance- The large flag recently precent-
ed to the school by the coming Sradu-
atinS class of the Seminary depart
ment floats daily from the tower of
the new building.
The coming commencement viii be
one of unusual interest 1t viii mark
the completion of the new College
building. the recovery OF the school
from recent fire and its elevation to
full college rank The exercises of
the occasion will comport with these
facts. Among the speakers OF the oc-
casion will be governor of our State:
DR. W. C. Smith, editor Of the Chris
tan Advocate. PittSburg: DIR. Jesse
Bowman Young, ex-editor Of the Cen
trail Christian Advocate: President
Purinton, of the University and DR..
Hyer D. Clark. of Charleston Besides
the speakers there win be an exhibit
ton of the Art Department. concert
by the conservatory of music, the
presidents reception. meeting Of the
board of trustees and the board of
visitation
President wier has male call to
the alumni to make special showing
at this commencement occasion He
desires as many Of the graduates as
possible to come from the very foun-
dation Of the schoal until now The
alumni of this institution have grown
in size and in influence. and have am
pie ability to be of much practical
aid to the institution Special rail-
way rates win be given during the
week and it is expected the commence
ment will be the largest and most in
.teresting in the history Of the school.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Coat Of Snow
MOUNTAINS ARE
wHITE-HEAvY FALL
BEVERLY 3s5s3,

CUMBERLAND. Md. May - -
Snow continued to fan here yester-
day morning making the fonrth day
of snow in this locality Growers say
that the rain which was mixed With
the snow and the wind have probably
saved the fruit and early yesetation-
The atmosphere continues cold and
growers say should the low temper
ture prevail and the sky cIearup the
resultant frost would cause great
damage The Allegheny mouutains
are covered with snow snow les on;
the ground at FrostburS and at points
along the West Virginia Central Al
Beverly the snow fan was considera-
ble
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Two UpTo-Day
MAYOR METED OUT THE. USUAL
TO TWO PLAIN DRINKS.

There has been a slump in business
at the city hall for the last few morn
ings, but it raised serera! points this
morning There we're t-so prisoners
before the mayor. One negro and a
white man
the co1ored man. Officer Ridgely
found him feeling upwards for the
ground on Washington street He was
fined six dollars.
Richard Fines filed u, with bad
whiskey and was paradjns on Jack
son street when officer Ross took him
in. Six dollars was his Eae.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
PEOPLE TERRIFIED
OVER DANGEROUS FIRE
At M. E. Church
SCHOOL RALLY WILL BE
HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON
ALL WELCOME

Next Sunday at O'Clock in the
First NJ. E. Church Of this city, viii
be held rally in the interests OF Sun
day school education. Every school
in the city is expected to have a good
representation and join in a friendly
rivalry for large silk flag 22x42
inches
During the week the General Secre-
cary. Mr. W. c. Shafer. OF Wheeling,
and Prof. r. A. Armstrong Of the
State University at Morgantown, have
visited Severa1 towns in the interest
of better Sunday schools The rallies
that have been held in the city OF
Wheeling have been productive OF
great good and the benefits have been
apparent in larger attendance, high
er averages and training classes in the
schools.
Because of these successes the
State Sunday School Association has
planned series OF rallies in at least
a dozen towns and one OF these meet
inSs will be held here on the evening
mentioned above. Prof armstrong
viii deliv1r his address. The Bible
as Text Book ,'.and also present the
merits of the School of Methods at
Morgantown- West Virginia has led
the world in this feature of education
and whe should justly be proud Of
such an opportunity for help at so
small cost
Mr. w C. Shafer viii present
Training Work Adopted to the Large
and Small Schools Inside OF two
months eight schools Of Wheeling have
organized classes and report most sat
isfactory results.
There VIII be two sessions during
the day. One in the afternoon at 2:3o
for county and district officers. when
the work for the year VIII be planned.
and conference conducted by Mr..
Shafer. In the evening viii be the
general rally and the flag contest.
The public generally are welcome
and cordially invited.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Prof. 2 ost lead
TEACHER OF sacTERfoLoeYsAT
TIE STATE uNIvERsIT
DIED THIS MORNING

MoRGANTOwN,Ma May 52sz5s
o'clock this morning Prof "A Post
died at the City hospital IN this cttysosl
pleuisy- He attended his classes IN
the university on Monday On Tues
day he was taken suddes:ls N and
went to the hospital. About oscIocks
yesterday afternoon the disease be-
came suddenly worse. and the end
came IL hours later.
He was a native OF HARRISON connsy.s
and has been connected with the urii-
versity for about two years.
He was educated at JOHNS Hopkins
university previous to coniins aEor-'
Santown.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
WEST NIRGI
SENATOR GETS
TELEeRIE

WASHINGTON. d. c. May H.
President Roosevelt extended his
hearty personal congratulattorst To-
Senator Elkins on; what he told the
West Virginia Senator was great.
victory in the passage of the arnend-s
ments offered by him IN the Senata
porhibiins railroads from mining coal
and transporting the same In Inter
state commerce.. and requirirg ra.:-s
roads TO provide reasonable switch
facilities TO shippers of'fnterstate COM
merce. He assured Senator Efidns
that in view of the stern opposfIon
of the anti-revfsionists his victory
was great one. The Senator has re-
ceived teIegrams from an parts or
the United States congratulating him
upon the success of his samendmengsz
delegation of OHIO people called
on the President and invited him to-
attend. the unyeiling of Tablet At
Marietta commemoratinst the estab
lishmenr at that town of the capitol
of the Northwest Territory He sad
he would hardly be abIeSt be pres
ent though Mrs. Longvportn has sig
nifed her intention of5auending Sen
ator Elkins and Representative wood
yard also accompanied thesdeiegatsons
They want him to visit Parkersburg
to celebrate the advent OF AaronsButr
into that territory. z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
PlNcHEO ON BOARDWALK
HAS NO EXCUSE TO OFFER.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j. May IL
Arthur. NJ Gross Of New York, visi-
tor at one OF the prominent hotels,
was accused in the police court by
several women with having pincaed
them while on the boardwalk and Po-
Hceman Beach said he had person
prisoner gave no explanation for his
strange conduct. He was fined SIS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Senator German
Reported Better
HIS CONDITION is IMPROVED
MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY
ARE SaNGUlNE-

WASHINGTON, May Il--Senator
German has rallied and his physicians
report his condition as improved. The
Senator is kept absolutely quiet, al
though he is allowed to read the news
papers and keep himself posted on
current events He had a good day
today, and tonight is resting easily.
Members Of the Senator's family are
Exceedingly sanguine regarding his
condition and viii not entertain for o
moment the suggestion that he is
very sick man. They look forward to
removal to his country home. near
Laurel, as soon as the weather be-
comes settled and real Nay days be-
come a fixture in the weather calen-
dar Despite the Senator'S recent re.
slapse. Mrs German and her daughter.
as wen as state Senator A P. German.
look forward to pleasant days in the
county They suggested the trip to
the South, suggestion which the
Senator turned down saying that he
was far more comfortable II home than
he would be elsewhere
"A gentleman who saw alr. German
recently says he looks surprisingly
wen for an invalid He is cheerful
and expects in time to resume his
seat in the Senate. He peruses care
fully each day the proceedings of Con,
ness and recently had n chat with
senator Bailey relative to the Rate
Regulation BIZ now pending in the
Senate
Whether Mr. German viii entirely
recover from his present attack IS not
known by those most familiar with his
condition. They admit. however, that
his illness Is Of most serious nature,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
BRYAN STILL IN RACE
VIII Accept Another Nomination j
Circumstances Demand It

viii Accept Another Nomination If
Circumstances Demand It.
ST. LOUIS. May 11.-From Cairo.
Egypt. William Jennings Bryan has
written a letter to Colonel NJ c. Wet
more. of St. Louis, which contains a
reference to his attitude toward the
Presidency The text of the letter
follows:
CAIRO. EGYPT, April 1e.
Ny dear Colonel Wetmore:
am always glad to hear from you
7 am satisfied with things have been
fighting for are growing, but who Will
be most available in 1908 IS a ques-
ton that cannot be answered now 1
shall not do anything to secure anoth-
er nomination and do not want it un-
less circumstances seem to demand
it-dme alone can determine that 7
appreciate your deep interest In the
matter and shall want to see you as
soon asI get home. -: -. ~ - 5;.5ss
tSigned) BRYAN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Saloon Closed
JACKSON DRINK SHOP WENT
sTEMPoRARILY OUT OF SUSl.
NESS TODAY.

The saloon run in connection with
the Jackson Hotel closed temporarily
this morning For some time the
business relations of the proprietors
have not been without friction The
breach widened as the days went by
and resulted in the closing of the
doors. It IS thought that in few
days matters viii be adjusted and
an WIN be moving on as II nothing
had occurred to- mar the feelings Of
the men conducttng the place.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
HELP IS CALLED
FROM MANY
NEARBY TOWNS

SUTERvLLE. Pa. May u.-Fire
broke out at eiGht-thirty this morning
In Kelly Bros general merchandise
store, Main street. and sperad SO rap
idly that it paralyzed the efforts OF
the local fire fighters. The fire jump
ed the First National Bank. burned
then to the residence of John Keegan
and doomed the fruit establishment
of a. Francatti and Doctor Pears resi-.
Sdence The buildings are right in
the heart Of the town The conflasra-
ton threatened the whole town The
authorities. telephoned Connellsrille,
.AfcKeesport, Braddock and Pittsburg
for help The Baltimore and Ohio
made immediate efforts to run en-.
Sfnes from the immediate towns as
soon as. the equipment was ready At
ten o'clock the fire was burning with
undiminished vigor- Excitement pre-
walls. The. people made hurried prep
arations to leave their homes The
streets are filed with household goods
piled In heaps square from the fire.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
TWO EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS ARE
FELT in The STATE OF. INDIANA
SHOOK VIOLENTLY
AND PEOPLE LEAPED FROM
THEIR BEDS.

PETERSBURG, Ind May 1.-Two
distinct earthquake shocks were felt
here at tweIve.ffsy this morning.
Buildings shook violently and people
leaped from their beds A second
shock followed after the lapse of forty
seconds. a vivid flash similar to
lightning and a low rumbIins noise
from the west preceded the. first
shock
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Trolley Car
: : WAS STRUCK BY PASSENGER
TRAIN THIS MORNING KILL
ING TWO MEN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May Ii
A Chattanooga Southern passenger
train ran into Lookout Mountain
trolley car this morning at five
o'clock. Contractor Rankin and Fore
man Derrigo. Of the Central Manufac-
turing Co, were killed Fred Fry. a
1aborer. and five other passengers
were more or less seriously injured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Mrs. Jeff Davis
is QUITE ILL AT HEB HOME IN
NEW YORK-HAS SEVERE
ATTACK OF GRIP.

NEW YORK. May 11--It is stated
this morning that Mrs Jefferson
Davis, widow of the President Of the
Southern Confeieracy, passed com
night Mrs. DaIs is suffer
ing from a severe attack sseFEip and
it is feared by reladFes,irfends and
doctors; on account Of her advanced
age. she may not trecoyer. isss.s2ssS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Frisco Banks
WILL OPEN READY FOR eusI.
NESS MAY 21-vAuETs ARE :
BEING EXAMINED.

SAN FRANCISCO. May-1L-on
May twenty-ore all the commercial
banks of the city viii open for regular
business. Although the announce
ment has not been made officially, it
is known that the final agreement has
been reached and the savings banks
Will likely resume business the same
day. An examination OF the bank
vaults is being made. SO far all are
in good condition and the banks could
reopen Immediately if they had suita-
Bile places
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Called to shinnston-

Dr. C. o. Henry was called to the
home of E. E. Ribhter, at Shinnston.
yesterday afternoon In consultation
with Drs. Wyatt and Maloy. who are
treating Mr. Rghter,s daughter. Miss
:Righterhas severe attack Of erysi-
peIas insthe face
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Laundry Burned.

EVANS CITY. May 11.-2Ietzgar's
laundry burned to the ground early
this morning Ererythins was con-
sumed-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-11
Flames are Checked.

Suteryile, May II. 1-55 P. M.-Tae
estimated loss OF this mornings fire
Is 800 900. The flames were checked
before noon by the formation OF a
bucket brigade to the river