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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05

H. E. Bickers of this city, who
once filled very ably the position of
superintendent of the Oregon reform
school, is again a candidate for that
place and mas secured a number of
strong Endorsements to present to
the appointing board, consisting of the
governor, state treasurer and secre-
tary of state after the new officials
take their seats on January /.
Harry Dickers fell victim to the
factional warfare in his party in 1908,
when he was removed for purely po-
litical reasons and was succeeded by
State Senator d. H. Looney, of Ma
rion county. He was selected for the
position by Governor Geer in 1898,
succeeding E. NJ. Croisan, of Marion
county, who had been appointed by
Governor Lord.
Governor Chamberlain voted for
Mr.. Bickers at the time Looney was
appointed, but the two republican
members of the appointing board hav-
ing the power, removed him. although
his administration had been highly
satisfactory to the people.
Mr.. Bickers hopes to receive favor
able consideration from the new Of
ficials who will take their seats on the
first of the year, and on account of his
excellent service while filling the po-
sition and because of him being the
only eastern Oregon candidate for the
place and if appointed would be the
only eastern Oregon man in charge of
state Institution excepting Superin-
tendent James, of the penitentiary,
he has strong chances for appoint
ment.
Mr.. Bickers came to Pepdleton in
1S7. and has made thIs city his home
continuously excepting while he was
at Salem from 1898 to 1903 in charge
of the reform school. His candidacy
is heartily indorsed by the people of
Pendleton and Umatilla county who
hope to see him secure the place
which was unjustly wrested from him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
Write-up for Pendleton.

The Coast Magazine, published by
II. L. Wilhelm at Seattle, contains an
excellent write-up of Pendleton and
Umatilla county in the November
number. The write-up is accompanied
by a number of cuts of Umatilla coun-
ty scenes furnished by the East Ore
gonian. Mr.. Wilhelm was in the city
few weeks ago gathering data for
his article and gives the city an ex-
cellent advertisement. The Coast is
becoming one of the attractive publi-
cations of the northwest and deserves
much credit for its enterprise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
Seeding Postponed.

C. z. Mcclellan, the well known far
mer of Juniper canyon, is in the city
today after supplies, He says that
owing to the dry peather no seeding
is being done north of the Cold Springs
district Farmers fear that If seeding
is done now with the ground so dry
that much of the grain would rot be-
fore sprouting, which would make re-
seeding necessary in many cases.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
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S476 and cost $4,000. He is a fine
animal, having taken first prizes in
the fairs at Salem, Walla Walla and
Pendleton. Mr.. Wattenburger will
leave for his home.
Mr.. Ruby will dispose of number
of Percherons and Shires in this
county during the fall, a number of
stockmen having signified their in
tention to engage in the fine horse
business extensively, owing to the
sharp demand for good horses every
where.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
Murderer to the Pen.

Sheriff James Blakeley of wallowa
county, passed down the o. r. & n.
Saturday night to Salem, where he
went to take John Barr to the peni-
tentiary for life, for numbering
Brick" Johnson ia Enterprise six
months ago. Sheriff Blakeley is
brother to William and Joseph Blake
ley of this city, and is now serving his
second term.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05

HOLIDAY TO VIEW ROAD.

From O'Clock until 3 tOmor-
row afternoon the principal
stores of the city will close and
Il two-hourS' holiday taken for
the purpose of viewing the ma
cadaR road that Is being con.
structcd on Wild Horse jiist casy
} of tile city. Most of the mer.
chants have stated the Intention
of observing the occasion and
allowing their employees to do
the same.
During the afternoon tomor.
row the sample piece of road
will he inspected by those who
are Interested In the same suf,
ficiently to make the short drive
Commissioner Horace Wall<ey
stated this afternoon that thC
cruslIer engine was forced tc
stop today because of the ina.
biliS to secure fuel. However,
II supply will he secured before
tomorrow ana the plant will bt
in full operation for the visit
ors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
Started Steam PlOw.

w. II. Nebergall has just returned
from Nampa, Idaho, where he started
a 3O-horse power eight-gang steam
plow for A. Kunkel. The plow Is the
same size of the one sold by Mr.. Kun
kel last year to Grand Ronde valley
people. Mr.. Nebergall left this morn
ing for Newport, Wash.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
Left for Seattle.

C. f. Colesworthy and son Joseph
left for Seattle Saturday night over
the w. e. c. r., where they will join
Mrs. Colesworthy and daughter who
are now there, on a few days visit.
Mrs. Colesworthy went from the meet
ing of the federation of women's clubs
in Portland to the sound city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
.B|CKERS FOR
REFORM SCHOOL
ONCE HELD POSITION
MOST CAPAIa,N

ii. f. Bicl<crs, Who Was Supcrinten-
dent Of Oregon Reform School From
1898 TO 1908, Under Governor Gecr,
Would Take the Place Again-Has
Strong Endorsements From Many
Prominent Men-Was Victim of
fractional Marfare.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
Dayis-Tuck.

William L. Tuck and Miss Susan l.
Davis were married at $3.50 this morn-
ing by Judge Thomas Fitz Gerald at
the office Of the city recorder, the
couple is from Walla Walla and fol-
lowing the ceremony they left for that
CITY on the 0 O'Clock train.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
PURCHASED STALLION.
william Watenburgcr of Butter

william Wattenburgcr OF Butter
Creek, Buys Fine English Shire Of
A. G. Ruby.
William Wattenburger, the well
known stockman Of Butter creek, has
Just purchased from A. C. Ruby
fine English Shire stallion, for his
Butter creek ranch.
The horse purchased, by Mr.. wat
tenburger was Mohtford Othello NO
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
Marriage License Issued.

A marriage license was issued today
To Helen Fairfax McNaught Sayer and
Edward Hamilton Geary, both Of this
county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-05
Mrs. C. c. Van OrdaIl Here.

Mrs. C. C. Van Orsdall, grand
guardian of the Women of Woodcraft,
is in the city from Portland for few
days on business.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29
DANA HAD FESTIVAL
Annual Holiday Event for Members
and Children.

The Dana Relief Society held their
annual Christmas festival and ball
last night in Washington hall. About
three hundred members and children
were present. During the early part
of tn evening the children played on
the floor About 10 O'Clock each child
was presented with bag containing
candy, apples and oranges. Each
child was also given coffee and cake.
After the children had received their
presents, Axel Christensen delivered
an address. Shortly before | o'clock
dancing was commenced by the men,
bers, which lasted until early this
morning.
The committee of arrangements
were: r. P. Laursen, chairman; S.
Knudsen, N. P. Knudsen, A. G. Koyen
and e. J. Olsen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29
SERMON OF
FAREWELL.
Rev. Or. SOIOmOn's Leaving Great
Iy Regretted by Himself and
Congregation Beth MOrdecai.
GOES TO NEW YORK SYNAGOGUE
DIR. Solomon Addressed Members of
Congregation at Temple Last Night
and Feelingly Expressed His Sor-
row at the Severing of The Ties
Between Himself and Them-Meet-
ing to Name Successor Tomorrow.

Rev. DR.. Elias l.. Solomon, rabbi of
the congregation Beth Mordecai.
preached his farewell sermon in the
synagogue on Hobart street last
night.
DR.. Solomon spoke with much re-
gret at his leaving, and urged the
congregation to remember his teach
ings and to rear their children in the
way of God. Dr. Solomon told of the
many fond memories that he would
always cherish when his mind revert
ed to this city, and he thanked the
members of the congregation for
their kindly treatment of him during
his service in their midst.
DR. Solomon said this morning
that he had received a call from the
synagogue Kehilath Israel, Jackson
avenue, near 167th street, New York,
about two months ago. and that he
had accepted it because it offered bet
ter opportunities. DR.. Solomon will
officiate at the wedding of Miss Ida
Mintz on Sunday and will leave this
city.
AS. yet Dr. Solomon's successor is
not known, but a,number of applica-
tions have been received and a meet
ing of the congregation Is to be held
tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29

death Wednesday night at the Smith
street crossing, after being out TWEEN
ty-five minutes yesterday afternoon,
returned a written verdict placing
the blame upon the Central Railroad
Company of New Jersey, through the
negligence of the company's employees
for not having the headlight on the
engine lit and for not lowering the
gates while the train was passing
Smith street.
The men in the jury were: George
F. Reynolds, foreman; James Grow
ney, Albert Leon, Walter H. Dey,
Ambrose P. Kennedy and Leo
Schwartz
Prosecutor George Berdine, the
Market and Smith streets gate ten
ders, the train crew and about two
dozen witnesses were present at the
hearing The lawyer engaged by
Feigin's relatives to bring suit, Joseph
Strickler. was present.
Witness Says He Saw No Light.
The hearing commenced at 2.3O
o'clock, when Coroner Harry o.
Bishop called the first witness, James
Anderson. Mr. Anderson testified
that the engine bore no headlight at
the time of the accident He claimed
that no bell was rung nor any whistle
blown while the engine approached,
prior to the accident.
The next witness called was Theo-
dore Erickson, who also testified that
no whistle or bell was sounded, and
the engine bore no headlight.
Chief Burke on the Scene.
Chief of Police Patrick ]. Burke
was next called. Chief Burke said
that he was at the scene of the acct
dent short time afterward, and
questioned a few eyewitnesses.
Hans Larsen, an expressman, was
next called, but he testified that he
did not see the accident, as he was
near Market street at the time.
August Morrovosko, of 1853 Elm
street, was the next witness called.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29
TROLLEY MEN WILL
GET WAGE INCREASE
To Receive One Cent An Hour More
for Services Beginning With
the First Of the Year.
new GENERAL MANAGER NAMED

NEWARK. Dee. 29.-Beglnn'ng
with the new year the conductors
and motormen In the employ OF the
Public Service Corporation. about
5000 in all. will receive an advance
in wages, amounting on the average
to about five per cent. of what they
now get This was unanimously de
cided upon at a meeting OF the d.
rectors. and will go into eifecs Janu-
airy /. The directors also made Al
bert II. Stanley. the general suparin-
tendent of the northern and central
trolley systems. general mauager Of
the corporations entire trollev. sys-
TEN, position that has not been
filled since Walter w. Wheatley re.
signed, about three years ago. Mr..
Stanley will begin his new duties
January /.
The action of the directors IN rails
ing wages was voluntary and not in
response to any demand from the
men. 1t is said the news of the in
employees, and the new schedul- puts
the Public Service men on higher
standard of wages than the Philadel-
phia street railway men.
The First Increase.
Soon after getting control of the
street railway systons of northern
and central New Jersey the Public
Service directors raised the wages Of
the, conductors and motornen. The
schedule which went into effect In
June. 1903, provided that during the
first and second years a motorman or
conductor would receive nineteen
cents an hour; from the thiri 10 the
sixth year twenty cents; from the
sixth to the tenth year twenty-one
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29
CORONER is
CALLED TWICE
Two Infants Die Without Medical
Attendance No Suspicious
Circumstances Found.

BENJAMIN Franklin Smith. two
years old. died yesterday afternoon
at the home of his parents at Kenne-
dale Park without medical attend
ance
Coroner Bishop was notified this
morning, and, after a thorough in
vestigation, found that the child
who had been ailing for some time.
died of whooping cough. Since the
child had been i'll since no physician
had been called. and for this reason
a coroner's permit was necessary. A
permit was given to Undertaken j. j.
Flynn to remove the body to be bur
led today
Adam Yanchi. one day old. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Yanchi. of 263
Fayette street, died last night. unat-
tended by physician. Coroner
Bishop was called and after investi-
eating the case, gave permit to I'm
dertaker Zylka to remove the body
and prepare it for interment
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29

Mr.. Morrovosko, who had tried to
cross the tracks just before Feigin,
had very narrow escape himself.
He was an eyewitness to the tragedy,
he said, but ne could not swear to
the burning or non-burning of the
engine light He swore that the
gates were up when Feigin was
struck
Prosecutor Takes u Hand.
John McMurray, hackman, who
was in the Central station at the time
of the accident and was looking out
of the north window, was next called
as witness. Up to the time of this
witness examination, Coroner Bishop
and members of the jury had been
questioning the witnesses. When
Mr.. McMurray was called, County
Prosecutor George Berdine COM
menced questioning him.
Mr. McMurray testified that he
heard no whistle or bell before the
accident, but he did hear a short
whistle directly after the accident.
Carl Nelson, the gate tender at
the Smith street crossing on the night
of the accident, was the next witness
called. Mr. Nelson was closely ex-
amined and he swore that there was
no headlight of any sort on the en-
gine Wednesday night when it struck
Feigin. He said his gates were up, as
he did not have time to lower them.
He says he shouted as loud as he
could to Feigin, but was not heard.
He swears that no bell or whistle was
sounded prior to the accident, and for
those reasons did not hear nor see
the train in time to allow him to low
er his gates
Miss Marie Strauss, of South AM
boy, was next called. 1t was later
found that Miss Strauss had been
witness to the accident
Engineer Says Light Was o. X.
Engineer Herbert r. Ayres, of the
engine which killed Feigin, was next
called. He swore that his engine
light was in perfect order and burn
ing when he left Jersey City. He
testified that it was also burning at
Elizabeth. He swore' that his bell,
which rings automatically, on We'd
nesday night rang from Jersey City
until his stop just north of the Rari-
tan Copper Works, where he stopped
1t himself. He said the engine light
was out when he stopped after the
accident, but could not tell how long
1T had been out. He was closely ex-
amined by the coroner and prosecut-
or.
Fireman Corroborates Engineer,
The fireman of engine No 1926,
which killed Feigin, Stanley Henry,
was next called. He testified, as had
the engineer, that the engine light
was lit when the train left Jersey
City He told how few seconds
after the accident he told the engi-
neer that they had struck something,
and the engineer seemed to be ignor-
ant of the fact at that moment that
he had hit anything.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29

cents. and during and after the
eleventh year of service twenty-five
cents an hour Previous to that the
wages had been sssnteen and q half
cents an hoar COR he first six months.
a cent more fof the seeoaI six months
ani twenty cents an hour thereafter.
The directors at the meeting yes
terday fixed the lowest rate of COM
pensation at twenty cents an hour,
which will prevail for the first year.
From the second and through the
fifty year the pay will be twenty-one
cents an hour; from the sixth to the
eleventh year, twenty-five cents, and
during the eleventh year Of service
and thereafter twenty-three cents an
hour.
Expect Better Work.
The directors figure that their ac-
tion will result In getting better work
from the men, and also to attract the
highest class Of trolley labor to their
employ.
Mr. Stanley's promotion Is said to
be a reward for work done during the
last three years. He came here from
Detroit. where he was general super
intendent OF the street railway de-
partment In and about that city.
Frederick Evans. secretary of the
Public Service Corporation, said to-
day that there was nothing to add to
the formal statement issued by the
company. He wished, however. TO
emphasize the fact that the increase
was made voluntarily by the direct
ors. With the increase voted. h6'
added. the Public Service would pay
its motormen and conductors more
than the Philadelphia companies pay.
and as much as was paid In Brooklyn
The company will still be a little be-
hind New York In wages paid, but the
net difference Is said TO be not very
large
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29
Children All Over
City Garry Out
Programs.
GIVE PRESENTS.

A number of the Sunday-schools
of the city held the annual Christmas
festivals last night, and happy chill
dren could be seen vending their
way to and from the churches by the
hundreds.
Simpson NJ. Il.
An excellent program was rem
dered by the pupils of the Simpson
M. e. church Sunday-school at their
Christmas celebration in the church
last night, under the direction of
Mrs Jennie Pemberton, superintend-
ent of the primary department of the
Sunday-school. The exercises were
in charge of s. r. harrington, super
intendent.
The usual distribution of candy and
oranges to the children took place.
Twenty pupils were each given a
book for attending every Sunday dur
ing the year.
First Baptist.
The First Baptist church, in Fay
cite street, was crowded last night
with the children of the Sunday
school and members of the church.
Rev. w. P. Hill. the pastor presided.
He was assisted by w. w. Davis. The
musical part of the program was in
charge of Ernest Hilsdorf Harvey
Dey, as Santa Claus, created amuse-
ment.
The opening address and prayer
were made by Rev. Mr. Hill. Mr..
Davis read the lesson and scripture,
after which a program, consisting of
recitations and carols, was rendered
by the pupils of the Sunday school.
The distribution of presents took
place after the program from the four
large Christmas trees which had been
arranged in the church. The pastor
received many gifts. The church
gave his a telephone in his study; the
Young Mems Society of the church
presented him with a lamp: Sunday
school teachers, house jacket; Mrs
A. Johnson, superintendent of the
primary, book of poems; the Mirror
confectionery, a five-pound box of
candy Each pupil was given candy,
books and toys.
Keasbey Mission.
About twenty members of the First
Presbyterian church, of this city, at
tended the Christmas tree celebra-
ton in the public school at Keasbey
last night. A program, consisting of
recitations and carols, was rendered
by the pupils of the Sunday school at
the Presbyterian mission in that
place. The school, which was decor
ated with green's for the occasion,
was crowded. A large Christmas tree
was on the platform. Miss Ruth
Hancock, organist at the mission,
opened the exercises with a piano
solo.
Rev. J. H. Northrup made an ad-
dress. e. w. Barnes read the scrip
ture and offered prayer. A Christmas
carol was sung by six little girls.
There are about one hundred pupils
in the school and each one was given
candy, oranges and book. Miss
Ruth Hancock was also remembered
by the pupils of the Sunday school.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29

CON T|NUE.
Odd Fellows and Daughters Of
POcahontas Name Officers
for Ensuing Term.

Lawrence Lodge. Odd Fellows.
held well-attended meeting last
night and after the regular routine
business. elected the following OH
GERS, who will be installed on January
II: William Murdock. noble grand:
William Rankin. Vice grand: Jacob
G. Germs, recording secretary: VIII
liam r. Duncan, financial secretary.
and X. II. Barnes. treasurer.
Daughters of Pocahontas.
Mohawk Council. Daughters of
Pocahontas. met last night and after
few minor matters had been dis
posed of. elected the following Off
GERS Mrs. A. Greenleaf. prophet:
Mrs j. Dingler. Pocahontas; Mrs.
William Gilman, of Woodbridge.
Wenona. Leonard Cosgroye. Powha-
tan: Miss Lulu Harrington, trustee
for eighteen moons: Mrs. } Drifte,
keeper of wampum. and Mrs. August
Farlander. keeper OF records. Tho
foregoing officers will be installed &C
the first meeting in January
Begin the New Year at Trainers
School and be happy.
5SO6-i2-i9-22-2f-26-zs-3i+
Tho NEWS Ofvaa thu uaHa whon N
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29
ERIE FERRYBOAT
PATERSON SUNK
BY A LIC \ Err.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29:-The Erie
ferryboat Paterson of the Twenty
third street line was rammed by a
lighter this morning and sunk. All
fifty passengers and the members of
the crew were rescued Thirty-six
horses were drowned
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29
Physical Culture Pub. Co.
,cidt 10 the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. 20
Physical Culture Publishing Com
pany, Physical Culture City, has been
Incorporated here with capital of
100000. The incorporators are:
Charles P. Rogers, Vincent X. Smith
and James A. Hayes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29

Have you a friend who should
learn reading and writing? Send us
his name and do him favor. Train
er's Private School
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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-12-29
FIX RESPONSIBILITY
FOR FEIG|N'S DEATH
Finds Fatality Wednesday Night Due
to the Absence of Headlight
and Uncovered Gates.
SEVERAL TESTIFY AT INQUEST.


VERDICT
We the sitting the inquest in the of
Fegin, night Wednesday, De.
street crossing of the Central
Jersey o city, David
the
Railroad Jersey through employees providing
lowering Smith the
George Reynolds, foreman. 4
Leo.
Walter ii.
A. p. Kennedy
Leon,
Gowney.
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NOTICE.

Grand opening Fritz Sperr's Cafe,
50 New Brunswick avenue, on, New
Years. Free HasseRfeffer and re-
freshments.
6Oo2t12-29-1t*
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The jurymen sitting at the cor
oner's inquest inquiring into the
death of David Feigin, who met his
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The annual Christmas festival of
the Sunday school of st. Peters
parish was held in the church last
night Carols were sung, the prlm-
airy class under Miss Hart making
a splendid showing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30
SEALED PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS ARE INVITED
FOR THE PURCHASE OF $4,000 OF
PER CENT. 3o-YEAR BONDS or
THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG. VA.
BONDS ARE ALL or $500 DENONu-
NATION
Bids. accompanied by certified check
must be made on blank forms furnished
by the city. and must 10 IN the hanjr> IT
r. NJ Lee. clerk OF the Council. before
noon. October y. 1906.
Fun particulars can be had on app'ica-
ton. 7. ". LANE, SR.
IT. s. BIRD.
II d. COLE.
Finance Committee OF the city of WI
hamsburg.