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The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-15
OFFICIAL VOTE CANvASSED
Congressman C. Reid Gets 6os Majority
 in Faulkner County.

The Faulkner county board of election, commissioners, composed of Judge w. H. Duncan, J. B. Higgins and J. C. Peters, met Sat urday and canvassed the vote of the congressional election held in this county on Nov. 6. The total vote was less than 1000, as compar- ed with a vote of over 5000 cast at the September election.
 Congressman C. c. Reid's ma jor- ity in this county was COS, the vote being as follows:
 C. C. Reid.......... .............. ....--.~78o
 Alonzo Hedges .........,... ----...I8I
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-15
K, of P. Election.

At a meeting of Woodland lodge No. II, Knights of Pythias last Wednesday night, the following officers were elected: R. w. Rob- ins, chancellor commander; Fetch CT Smith, vice-chancellor; C. M. Hancock, prelate; J. H. Pence, master Of the work; w. L. Cathey master-at-arms; T. E. Vaughter, inner guard; G. l.. Banner, master of finance; G. w. A. Wilson, mas ter Of the exchequer; w. H. Dun- can, keeper oi records and seal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-15
VOL. XXVIII. NO. I2
SMALL GAIN IN ASSESSMENT
County Tax Values Increase
 About Four Per Cent.
Abstract of Tax Books Shows Total Val ue of all Property in Faulkner
 County $2,o78,343.

County Clerk ]. H. Hartje has. just completed an abstract of the tax books of Faulkner county, and has the same ready to forward to the state auditor. MT. Hartle was the first clerk in the state to file this abstract last year and will probably have the same honor this year, as no other county has yet been reported.
 The abstract shows the total val ue of real and personal property in the county for 1906 to be 2,o78- 343, as compared with g., ,857,o5o, in 1905, an increase of SI2o,3o3, or A per cent. An increase of $58, 2o8 in the valuation of rail way property in the county is re- sponsible for nearly one-half of the gain this years assessment.
 The real property of the county is assessed at SI, ,78o,738, an in- crease of S74,863 over last year.
 The county's personal property is assessed at $I,Ie7, ,oo5, an in crease of $45,53o over last year.
 The number of poll taxes as sessed was 463o, as compared with 4478 in 1905.
 The total amount of taxes to be collected is $63, S67. 7.or, as com pared with $5e, o96. 52 last year c, ;ro~aoco 0f QQ10 An
 Some interesting statistics may be gathered from the assessment of personal property. From 1t we find that the average value of a horse in this county is nearly $44s the average mule is worth $56; cat tie average about $7.7o per head, sheep and goats $I.o3 and hogs $I.32.
 Only 432 watches, the average value of which Is about $I2, were listed in the assessment.
 The items contained in the ab- stract are given below
 Whole number of acres of land taxed, 4I7,o75.
 Total value of land, $I,I23,825.
 Total value of city or town lots, S345, POO.
 Number of miles and valuation main line railroad track, etc., as sessed by state board as real estate, 1o. 90; $500, 5o5.
 Number of miles and valuation side track railroad, etc., assessed by state board as real estate, 4.67a $II,2o8.
 Total value of real estate, ST. 7So,73S.
 Persons liable to pay poll tax, white, 3,73S, colored, S92; num- Der, 4,63o.
 Horses, number 3,923; S172, ,oAo.
 Cattle, number I3,864; SIoo, ,465,
 Mules and asses, number 3,Ss3; S2I5,125.
 Sheep and goats, number 1s7oS, SI,s55.
 Hogs, number 9,2o4; S25, ,33o.
 Pleasure carriages and wagons, (Continued on fourth pape1
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-15

Price of cotton yesterday, ga c; same date last year, 10 14c.
 Number of bales received during week ending Tuesday, 1858.
 Number received same week last year, 77o.
 Number shipped during week ending Tuesday night, I765.
 Total number of bales shipped since Sept. I, SSH; number to same date last year, 65I7.
 Price of cotton seed yesterday, SII.oo per ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-15
To Attend Convention.

Among those from this city who will attend the Baptist state con ton, which meets at Texarkana tomorrow are tue pastor, Rev. John Jeter Hurt, Pres. and Mrs. w. w.. Rivers, Prof. O. O. Florence, Col. G. w. Bruce, w. R. James, G. E.. Hilliard and Miss Daisy Bruce.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-15
Big Game Monday.

Everyone who can i'll any way manage, should come out Monday when Hendrix and the Arkansas Military Academy will have it out on the "gridiron". The Hendrix team will go to Ft Smith Friday night to play one of the strongest teams in the state and will necessar fly be in poor trim when they re- turn for the game with A. M. A. Monday.
 Come out and by your presence encourage the boys. The game will be called at 5 p. Ill.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-11-15

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WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT.

Up to Tuesday night Conway have bought cotton as follows:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
S1,O0O,0OO IN DISPUTE.
Belonged to John Sullivan, Who Died
Intestate.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 26.-The hear
ing of the claims to the estate of John
Sullivan, who died intestate. leaving
property worth over $1,000, 900, were
commenced in the circuit court of
Kings county today. One of the
claimants is Mrs. Hanora Gemmil of
266 Seventeenth street, Milwaukee. a
first cousin of the deceased. The
three cornered fight for Sullivan's es-
tate began Immediately after he was
buried in 1900.
Sullivan, who was the richest man
IN washington, left absolutely no
heirs, as far as was known at the time
of his death and the fight for the es-
tate promises to be the warmest ever
made in the state, for besides Mrs.
Gemmil, woman named Marie Car
ran of Seattle, Wash, claims she was
Sullivan's fiancee, and is also a con-
testant. The state also claims Sulli-
vans money and contends that it
should revert to the school fund.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26


Gasoline motor car No. s, one of the
largest ana most perfect gasoline mo-
'ors constructed by the Union Pacific
at the Omaha machine shops of the
company ana assigned to suburban
runs IN the vicinity of Portland by the
penaIaton pup'e' ttin WI, pass through
Omaha Er,,,n,, "eh having lett
''''i ''i"s'
ine monster car weighs 10000
pouhus' Is almost as large as a Pull
ma t. ,,,,,,. ps Vhorse power
pi,as nou ho,u 'peeu ol ~
me capacity OF the car will be
aoou' oo people and 1t Will be as
signed TO local runs out of Portland
ui''ii o,her cars OF the same type are
eoi',pieteu' AS soon as number are
reaoy nor service the Hartman peo-
PIE VIII place them on regular runs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
There are eyes OF blue
And brown eyes, too"

lHeTe are eyes OF blue
And brown eyes, too.'
There are about $50 pairs in the city
tocaV aside from those that abide here
regularly and they belong 20 school
teachers that have assembled to at
tend their state convention. During
the day they have passed most of the
time within the Christian church.
where the meetings are held. They
are AL fair and wear pretty hats with
the result that 1t is pleasant to watch
them. 1t is much nicer to attend the
convention than to witness police court
scenes regardless of the gambling
cases that have made the city's court
Of justice interesting of late.
incidentally there are some men in
attendance at the meeting. They con-
sist of the male teachers, principals.
etc, of eastern Oregon and some
noted educators who are here for the
purpose of instructing the teachers in
regard to the methods of their high
calling.
Among the outside men of note who
are attending the session are DR.. A. F..
WnShip. of Boston; Prof. j. s. Lam
ders OF The Dalles; Prof E. B. Conk-
lin, formerly city superintendent here
ana now of Ontario; Prof. ]. A.
Churchill superintendent at Baker
CITY; W. G. Hartranft, of San Fran
CISCO and others. Later on State Su-
perintendent j. II. Ackerman will
come as will also President Campbell
OF the state university. President
French of the Weston Normal. and
some more.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
LANDERS Of THE DALLEs ELECTED
SUPERINTENDENT Of CITY SCHOOLS

Prof. j. S. Landers, of The Dalles.
was formerly elected as city SUPER
intendent of the Pendleton schools at
board meeting held this afternoon.
he has been notified of his selection,
but has not yet formally accepted the
offer, as he wishes first to consult
with The Dalles board regarding his
resignation. Should he accept he will
commence upon his new duties almost
Immediately.
Prof. Landers has been connected
with the public schools of The Dalles
for the last II years. For several
years he was principal of the high
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
higgins Denies Promising.

Albany, n. Y, Nov. 26.-Governor
higgins today denied he ever promised
to commute Patrick's sentence and
said the case is entirely out of his
hands. Lawyer Patrick was convict
ed of the murder of Millionaire Rice.
Mrs. John Nissen, who has been
visiting in Portland for the past two
weeks, is expected to return home
this evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
CROWDISG REV. HUNT.
Testimony Indicating He is a Seducer
and Rake.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Complaint in
the Sid Bassett divorce case was pre-.
sented to the district supreme court
today. All the testimony was taken in
the various cities visited by Mrs. Bas-
sett, a daughter of former Senator
Rice of Arkansas, in company with
Rev. F. L. Hunt of this city. was
read.
A boarding house servant told how
Hunt was in the woman's room every
day. The record of Johns Hopkins
hospital showed that Mrs. Bassett
bore male child there and the bills
were paid by Hunt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26

st. Paul, Nov. 26.-Hin is before
'he state railroad warehouse commits
sion today He said the Great North
ern aimed to make the lowest rates on
asrlcultural products, believing that
all business rests on agricultural in
'erests and said the farmers showed
no appreciation. He remarked. ITS
hard to help people who will not helm
themselves He also said the com
MISSION Will likely soon be asked to
permit an increase of rates.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26

Kansas City, Nov. 26.--In an at
tempt to hold up and rob ]. Frank
Emery proprietor of the Kentucky
house, a second rate hotel in Kansas
City, Kan, last evening, Emery was
shot and killed and Lee Simons. the
negro porter, was shot in the shoulder
ana slightly injured. Charles Rumble
an iron molder from independence,
NO. one OF the would-be robbers. was
shot in the neck by the officers who
pursued him and Sam Hutton down
the principal street of the city. Both
Rumble and Hutton were placed under
arrest Rumble is not seriously in
jured,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
TRAMP ARRESTED.
Testimony That Indicates Family Dis
cordanceS.

Dayton, o., Nov. 2G.-Dave Rogers,
a professional tramp, was arrested
this morning on suspicion in connec-
tion with the murder of Dona Gilman.
Witnesses, according to the authori-
ties, declared that when Dona's body
was carried into their home Bessie,
Dona's older sister, said to her moth
er Now l suppose you nave her
where you want her" The family
physician says Bessie was subject to
hysteria
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26

Glasgow. Mo, Nov. 26.-The CAP
tive of the officers alleged to have
been'taken in the act of robbing the
passengers of Chicago & Alton train
last night, gives the name of Claud
Randall but papers on him indicate
his name is Trueheart, aged about 21.
his victims, which the trainmen re-
covered.
The bandit says he is a Californian,
and that his brother robbed a Rock
Island train in the same manner No
Vember I.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26

school at that place and of late has
held the position of superintendent.
re Is regarded as strong man in
educational work, and the members of
the board have confidence in his abil-
ity' as is shown by the fact of his Sc
lection He is now here in attendance
at the State Teachers convention.
Since the resignation of Prof. L. r.
Iraver the LEGAL schools have been
without permanent superintendent.
Professor Landers was elected at a
salary of $1,000 per annum, which is
.he same amount paid Professor
Traver.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
MORE CASH. OR ELSE DIE
Mrs. Myers Doomed Unless LAWYERS
Are Paid for More Work

Washington, Nov. 26.-Attornevs for
Agnes Meyers, convicted of the mur-
der OF her husband at Kansas CITY.
NO. must present a brief In the su-
preme court by tomorrow if the wo-
man is to get further respite, the
justices refusing to extend the time
any further. Attorneys say there is
lack of sufficient funds to prepare n
brief before December 2S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
county Boundaries Issue the ov.r
shadowins One.

Guthrie Okla, Nov. 26.-The an.
pointment of the committee on county
boundaries in the Indian Territory 10
oVershadowing everything else in +ha
constitutional convention at the pres
eht time The election contests com.
mittee has disagreed and is asking for
instructions. 1t is believed the courts
VIII settle the contests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
BOY ROBS TRAIN
OF PASSENGERS
Secures $4,000, But Was Cap
tured in the Act and the
Booty Was Recovered.
CONFESSED AND SAID HIS
BROTHER ROBBED A TRAIN.

Bandits Hold Up Kansas City Hotel
and hill the Proprietor-Both Are
afterward Captured During Run.
ming Fight With the Police-The
Negro Porter Was Shot and Both
the Robbers Were Woundcd-Inci-
dent Took Place in Most Congested
Portion of the City.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Grand Jury After Trusts.

st. Louis, Nov. ga federal grand
jury was empaneled today and in
structed to investigate alleged rebat-
ing and other violations of the anti
trust and interstate commerce laws.
railroad men from all parts of the
country are here to testify.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
MAYOR JOHNSON SUES.
'airis to BE Libelcd by the Chicago
journal.

Chicago. Nov. 26,-.Mayor Johnson
OF Cleveland this morning filed a suit
for 100000 damages against the chi.
Caso Journal alleging libel by the pub
Icatloh % an editorial on November
~ criticizins Johnson for alleged in
reference in Chicago traction affairs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26

Frank X. Welles, county superinten.
dent, is the president of the associa-
tion, and ne called the convention to
order at o'clock this morning. The
program opened with a discussion up
on the subject Of section work and
Following the same some music was
furnished by chorus from Miss Sadie
Baum's class in the local school.
In behalf of the BOYS and Girls
Aid Society of Portland. Mrs. C. F.
Colesworthy, chairman of the Pendle
ton branch committee, spoke for a few
moments. She called attention to the
work that is being done by the organ
i%ation for the homeless children of
the state and asked that something be
done for the society by the school
children. Local contributions will he
received by II. E. Collier at room IL.
III the Association block.
DIR. Winship Lectures.
Following a recess of a few mo-
ments, DIR. E. A. Winship of Boston,
ana the principal speaker of the con
Ventton, was introduced. He was
greeted by a ripple of applause.
The school as an investment" was
the subject of the lecture this morn
ing, and in opening his remarks the
speaker said that in reality his audi
ence should be composed exclusively
OF taxpayers, but that in the absence
OF Sueh he would make the most of the
situation. He spoke for half hour
or more.
Ehis evening nr. Wnship will lee
lure at the Thompson Street NJ. E.
upon the subject of "Bovs as
a Liability
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
DROWNING NOT INDICATED.
Physician Testfics Girl Was Killed h,
Blows on Head.

Herikmer, n. Y, Nov. 26.-Dr.
Douglas testified today that Grace
Brown died of conclusion of the brain
caused by blows on the head before
she wac thrown into the lake. He
said symptoms of drowning were COM
pletely lacking.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
+ + ++++++.s + + = . =
Grand Jury Hot After Schmitz.

San Francisco. Nov. 2s.-
+ With the return of Schmitz the
= grand jury turns its attention
TO the franchises granted the
= United Railroads and the Home
+ Telephone company. Schmitz
+ will be subpoenaed as soon as
= he gives bond upon his arrest
+ on the charges of extortion, and
= VIII be asked by the grand Jury
+ what he knows about the al
= legged bribing of city officials
+ by two corporations. Leases
= made by the city for temporary
+ quarters for municipal officers .
7 will be investigated. An alleged .
= great graft has been discovered .
7 in connection with them. .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26

IVW uIy5.-Il JWIIIB 10 Ihe ClfCum-
stances of his case the boy was al
lowed to come down town one day to
get some medicine from a drug store,
and while away doubtless ,ught the
saws. He is now securely locked up
and faces a penitentlalY term for hi,
rashness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Charged With Murder.

Pittsfield, ILL.,, Nov. 26.-Eugene
Pietzman was placed on trial TODAY
accused Of numbering DR.. John War
ner when the two were passengers a
year ago on train for the west 1t
is alleged Pietzman was intoxicated
and without warning shot Warner
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Roosevelt Almost Home.

cape Henry. Nov. 26.-The louisa
ma was sighted With her concort. the
tennessee and passed in at the Capes
at this morning. The Washington
is disabled and will not enter the
Capes until this afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
MAGNATES ARRAIGNED
Accused of Filcline From NIutual Re
serve Live Insurance.

New York, Nov. 26.-Frederick
burnham president, George Burnham
vice president and George Eidridge.
second vice president of the Mutua,
reserve Life Insurance company
were arraigned today on charges of
grand larceny and forgery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
ALMOST OUT Of
COUNTY PRISON
Prisoners in Upper Cells Saw
Through Walls and Drop to
Lower Floor.
RECENT REPAIRS MADE
NEXT STEP DIFFICULTY

sawed Through Bar of an Outside
Window, But Could Not Bend II
Sufficiently to Afford Egress-Prls-
oners Undoubtedly Worked All the
Night and Did Not Have Time TO
Carry Out Their Scheme-Saws
Purchased Down Town by Trusty
Sent for Medicine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
GOmpers Charges Electoral Frauds

Washington, Nov. 26.-Samuel
Gompers whites in the December Fed
erationist charging general fraud in
the recent elections. He says it is
clearer now than ever before that cor
p"rate interests dictated some con-
sressional elections.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
VIII Build Memorial Shaft

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 26.-Daugh-
ters or the American Revolution today
received bids for the erection of a
shaft to the memory of George Rogers
Clarke and his men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Cuban Outlaws Active

Washington, Nov. 26.-Magoon
wires that rurales captured a band of
e'sht outlaws, disarmed them and
TOOK tho prisoners to Cienfuegos to
answer charges of disturbances and
plotting against the government.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Children Burned to Death.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Mrs. Sophia Pre-
sezckie's two children, aged and 8
years, We're burned to death this
morning. The mother had locked the
house while she went marketing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Were Drinking.

10th Rumble and Hutton were in
toNicated. The pair entered the hotel
office. which was on the second story
and demanded money. Emery said he
mad nore and told them to clear out.
Ihey staggered toward the door. an
parently to depart, when Rumble
oraclng himself against Hutton
turned ana fired two shots at Emery
lhey then ran down the rear stairwav
Where they encountered Simon. Rum.
Die fired at the porter hitting him in
the shoulder, aud the robbers boItad
lor the street. The police station is d.
rectlN across the street from the hotel
ana the Officers, attracted bv tba
sno'ung. Tele or the scene vbap
rumble and. Hutton left the pIace
Ihey save chase and fired as they
ran one If the bullets striking Rum
Die n slaE2ing blow on the cheek
causing him to stagger and fall. Hut
ton stopped running when he sav
Hutton fall Neither Hutton Sir,or
nor Rumble we're seriously hurt Hrt-
toh' 1t is thought, was forced to ioin-
IN the holdup by Rumble. The two
mad been in each others comnarv an
day drinking.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Plumber Arrested,

Dayton, o., Nov. pa man giving
the name of jeremiah Cronin, aged
40, plumber, with face lacerated and
hair torn out, was arrested at Spring.
field this morning as a Gilman sus-
pect
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
SAYS FARMERS
ARE |NCRAT TES
j. j. HILL SAYS THEY DO
NOT APPRECIATE FAyORS

fede1al Grand Jury Conycncs at ST
Louis to Look Into Charges of Re-
Dating and Other Forms of VIOLA
lon OF the Antitrust Laws-Wa-
ters-Pierce Oil Company on Trial i'm
Texas, Endeayors to Have Case
Continued.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Waters-Picrce Co. on Trial

Austin, Texas. Nov. 26.-The case
of the Waters-Pierce Oil company,
charged with violation of the anti
trust laws, was called this morning.
The defense is endeavoring to obtain
continuation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Chicago Wheat Market.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Wheat opened
~ rs, closed 7S S-S; corn opened
AZ S-S, closed AZ rs: oats opened SsA,
closed same.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26

Ihe total Insurance on the Dis
helmer residence at Baker City-the
building and contents-was sS5Oo
Inc total loss was at least $4,000
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
Football Is Yet Murderous.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Eleven
dead and 104 severely injured,
as against IS killed and 159 Sc
verely injured last year. is the
record of the football season of
1906, according to the Tribune.
These figures show that "de-
brutaliz"d" football has a record
of only about 40 per cent fewer
fatalities to its credit, with an
entire week of the football sea-
son yet to hear from.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26
GREATEST EDUCATIONAL EVENT
IN THE HISTORY OF PENDLETON
Some Notable Educators Now Here and Others Are Coming
Frank K WeIes is President

d. a. T. "lnship Who Lectures a
e superintendent Ackerman President the
Nty and President the Normal
Program Today Was All Attending Feel That Il,
BE There-Work of the BOYS and Girls A., s ,, ,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-26

The contract has been let for a new
city hall at Caldwell, Idaho, to cost
$4,000. 1t will be of brick and stone.