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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
A REGULAR WHITE ELEPHANT.
The Wyoming May Never Be Put Into
Commission Again.

San Francisco, Cal, March 5.-The
Wyoming, which is at the Mare Is
land navy yard, and which is hav-
ing the turrets altered, may not go
into commission again. The Wyom-
ing is one OF the vessels which 1t is
proposed to keep indefinitely on the
waiting list. The navy department
has just approved a survey of the ship
to the extent of $4,000, of which
amount $4,000 will be spent on the
turrets. The remainder is intended
for expenditure in general overhaul
ing; but this amount will not be ex-
pended If it is finally decided that the
Wyoming shall not go into commits
sion at once.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
FOLLOW THE WHITES
CROW INDIANS STEAL HORSES
AND HAVE CONSUMPTION
tuberculosis Kills Three Per Cent of
the Tribe Annually-They Are
Thrifty and Practically Self-Sup-
porting, However, and Spend Much
Money for Farm Implements
Many of Them Splendid Specimens
of Manhood.

THE Crow Indians are rapidly fall
ing into the ways of the white man."
said S. G. Reynolds, agent for that
tribe at Crow agency, who has been in
Helena, attendant upon the trial of
the Howe brothers, who were indicted
by the recent federal grand jury upon
the charge of stealing an Indians
horse, but in which case the jury was
unable to agree, says the Helena In
dependent.
They are thrifty, and as rule
honest, but have yet to learn the value
of a dollar" continued the agent.
They are practically self-supporting.
the government not having issued a
single ration to a Grow for more than
year.
They have yet to learn the necessi-
" of saving their money, however.
Still in this respect complaint should
not be found as practically all of their
money is spent for farm implements.
Last year the Crows raised 10000
bushels of wheat at a good profit, but
of course the principal industry of the
reservation is the raising of livestock.
Several good bitches have been built,
and the Indians appreciate the Won
derful value of irrigation.
tuberculosis is the natural foe of
the red man on the Crow agency as
elsewhere. The loss each year from
this dread disease among the Crows is
8 per cent, although judging from the
specimens of manhood seen here dur
ing the trial one would not Judge this
to be the case"
The last sentence quoted is undoubt-
edly the case, as may be illustrated
by an incident during the Howe broth
ers trial. Among the witnesses was
Turns Black Plenty, an Indian police
man. When he took the stand, atten-
ton was instantly riveted to him, and
even Judge Hunt became interested.
Judge Hunt directed the witness to
the stand, that a better view of his
magnificent proportions might be had.
Turns Black Plenty is only % years
old, stand six feet two inches and
weighs 220 pounds. His complexion
is muddy and he walks with the erect
ness of a trained soldier.
OlIltE NlbACSSCo III tiiS
Howe trial were also splendid speci-
mems of manhood, and includes Old
Alligator, whom Major Reynolds
termed the comedian of the reserva-
ton. Old Alligator is GA years old,
and according to Major Reynolds,
quite full of fun, constantly playing
antics with his tribesmen.
The revolving doors at the federal
building proved a constant source OF
amusement for the Indians although
at first they were apparently incom-
prehensible. One Indian essayed to
follow a citizen through the door, and
both got in the same compartment
Naturally the rear section somewhat
crowded the Indian and he took re.
venge by punching the citizen in the
back with the result. of course, that
the Indian was showed forward that
much faster. Upon stepping into the
corridor of the postoffice the Indiar
gave an easily translated ugh" OF
disgust.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

Jonathan Bourne of Portland has
filed with the secretary of state his
formal declaration of intention to be
a candidate for United States senator
at the republican primaries. In his
platform Mr.. Bourne declares that If
nominated and elected he will favor:
Republican policies.
Amending national constitution
for peoples election of United States
senator's.
publicity of political campaign
expenses.
National control of corporations
in interstate commerce.
Rigid exclusion of Asiatic coolie
labor; good wages make good citi-
zens.
Legal limitation of labor hours
for safety on railroads.
Parcels post, including rural de-
livery.
Pure food laws.
Liberal appropriations for Pan
anna canal, coast defenses, river and
harbor improvements, including Co.
lumbia Willamette rivers, Coos, va
| quina and other Oregon harbors, Ce-
lilo canal, government canal at Ore
gon City.
Fair share of irrigation fund for
| Oregon.
Loyal support of successful can
didates.
Rigid enforcement statement No.
/.
Roosevelt for second elective
term"
Mr.. Bourne has requested the sec
retary of state to place on the ballot
after his name the following declara-
| ton:
II will support President Roose-
velt's determination that justice be
done all men,"
One of the interesting features of
Mr.. Bourne's platform is his advocacy
| of the election of President Roosevelt
, for another term. He is also an ad-
I vocate of the election of United
States senators by popular vote, and
he favors the rigid enforcement of
Statement No. l" of the direct pri-
mary law. He is a candidate for the
Aaii ~ iii VI siN sN"is' =
March 4, 1907 and not for the short
term of seven or eight weeks which
will elapse between the meeting of
the next legislature and March A.
Mr.. Bourne is a New Englander by
nativity, having been born in New
Bedford, Mass, February 20. 1855.
He was republican member of the
legislature in 1885 and in the special
session of 1885. He was one of Ore
CONS delegates to the republican ma
tional convention in 1888, and a men,
ber of the republican national COM
mittee for the four years following.
He was again a delegate OF the ma
tional convention of 1892. and in
1895 he was once more elected to the
state legislature, running as Mitchell
| republican.
Mr.. Bourne has been prominently
identified with the development of
the mineral resources of Oregon and
is said to have expended more than
s1,000,0 of his own money in the
acquisition and development of mines
in the state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
OLD CASE HEARD.
Marriage Customs of the Nez Perces
Told in Idaho Court.

One of the most interesting cases
ever heard in the district court of
Idaho county has just been concluded
at this term of court says the Lewis
ton Tribune. on the calendar the
case is registered as Hallway May VS..
Black Eagle and others, and involves
the ownership of lands left by Hal
Way-May, deceased.
In reciting the testimony the use Of
an Interpreter was necessary, and the
evidence brought out many facts dat
ing back to 1856, or so years ago, and
up to the customs of the present day.
Many OF the witnesses were Nez
Perce Indians, who gave their ages
as so and 80 years, and described the
marriage ceremony and customs of
proposal and the acceptance by the
contracting parties.
The evidence was a review of the
interesting facts that constitute di-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

vorce, and though primitive in its
form is not far removed from the
proceedings taken today by young
Americans, inasmuch as an Indian
who was possessed of a wife, might
leave her and go away with a hand
somer squaw, and by allowing the
fact to become known that they were
living together, the laws of the tribe
declared them man and wife.
This practice is now a thing of the
past with the Nez Perces, but now and
then some ambitious white buck res
urrects this ancient custom by de-
parting from his "siwash."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
HIGHEST RAILROAD BRIDGE.
Colorado Project That is Unique i'm
Many Respects.

Colorado, March 5.-Work was
begun today on the highest railroad
bridge in the world. 1t is to be built
across the top of the famous Royal
Gorge near this city. 1t will be $500
feet above the hanging bridge of the
Denver e Rio Grande railroad and
will be so high in the air that the
roaring of the Arkansas river below
will not be heard and the powerful
stream will look like a mere thread
of silver. The structure will be erect
ed in connection with the plans of a
syndicate of San Jose, Cal, which is
about to establish an interurban sys-
TEN of electric railroads in Fremont
county from here to. Florence and the
top of Royal Gorge. 1t Is expected
that the line to the top of Royal
Gorge will be completed and in oper-
alton some time this summer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
WILL SHEAR OVER 100000.
Sheep, Wool and Shearing Statistics
From Baker County.

From $4,000 to $4,000 will be
paid in Baker county this spring for
the shearing of sheep, says the Baker
City Herald. 1t is estimated that
there are more than 10000 sheep in
the county and shearing prices will
run from I cents for hand shearing,
to IL 1-2 cents for machines, and
double those prices for bucks.
Shearing in this county does not
commence until about May 20, and
the crews of men who are already
working in Umatilla county will not
arrive here until after the clip is fin
ished. There will probably be two
machines operated here this year and
something more than 100 men who
shear by hand will be at work. These
men work from one county to another
throughout Oregon, Washington and
Idaho and nearly the same crews do
all of the shearing for the sheep
country of the three states.
Present prospects point to excellent
prices for wool this year. Nothing
has been sold so far, according to ac-
counts, and many OF the woolgrowers
have refused as high as is cents,
which is considered a good price. 1t
is understood that exceptionally high
prices will prevail and the growers
are holding off for the higher figure.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

If you are troubled with Piles and
can't find cure. try Witch Hazel
Salve, but be sure you get that made
by E. c. Dewitt & Co., Chicago. 1t Is
the original. If you have used Witch
Hazel Salve without being relieved 1t
is probable that you got hold of one
of the many worthless counterfeits
that are sold on the reputation of the
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

Washington, D. c.. March After
this date there are SO vacancies in the
naval academy to be filled by United
States senator's and 1876 by represen-
tatives and the members Of both
houses, who have such vacancies to
fill have been notified to send in their
mountainous. The number Of vacan-
cies is nearly equally distributed over
the different sections of the country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
OXFO RDS

of magnetic and meteorological con-
ditions and study of the Esquimaux
of Wollaston land.
Captain Mikkelsen will try to pur-
chase staunch ship in this port but
If he should be unable to find what
he wants, he will probably visit some
of the other ports on the Pacific
coast.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
Fined for Selling IdauOr.

G. W. Hopper, who was reported by
the Telegram to have been arrested
last week for selling liquor in Hood
River. was fined $50 at The Dalles.-
Hood River Newsletter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

The Willamette river was 26 feet
above the low water mark Sunday
and many stood on the banks watch
ing its volumes of water swiftly rush
ing onward to the bitter moon-mad
ea.-Independence Enterprise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
1T SAVED MY LIFE"
PRAISE FOR A FAMOUS MEDICINE
Mrs. WilIadsen Tells How She Tried Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound lust
In Time,

Mrs. T. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham =
az can truly say that you have saved my
life, and l cannot express my gratitude to
you in words.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05
BOURNE PLATFORM
PORTLAND MILLIONAIRE
WOULD BE SENATOR.

Glittering Array of Words I'm His
Declaration of Principles-Favors
Strict Adherence to statement No.
T." for the Election of United
States Senators-Bourne is a Can
didate for the Full Term of Six
Years, From March, 1907.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-05

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The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
Entertained Her Pupils.

Miss Ella b. Fisher teacher of the
First Grade in Stafford school, provided
very pleasant enter ainment for her
little pupils at her home on West Fiji
teenth street, Thursday afternoon
Fortyfour little girls and boys were
present and enjoyed her hospitality
greatly. Games were played on the
beautiful lawn and refreshments were
served consisting of ice cream and
cake. Miss Fisher Is very popular
with her little pupils, anyway, and
this event will remain long in their
memories. She was assisted in her
rather arduous task by her aunt, Miss
Copeland. and by Misses Mary Butler
and Katherine Wing of the Seventh
grade.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
KILLED BY A TREE
Well Known Citizen OF The County
Loses His Life While Fishing
in Clear Creek.

Thebes Star: While fishing In Clear
Creek at Mcclure yesterday (Thurs
day. John Willard, aged about 65, was
instantly killed by at tree falling or
him and MASKING his head in two on
a line with his mouth.
The terrible accident happened yes
terday afternoon about O'Clock. The
unfortunate man was sitting along
side fallen tree beneath a large ash
tree which overhung the creek. The
ash tree was green but he base had
been burned until only a shell of the
trunk remained. A strong breeze
caused the trunk TO give away and
with crash the huge tree fell on the
man beneath catching his head on top
of The fallen tree by which hes was
sitting and seyering II completely al
lowing the body to roll into the creek
the body to roll into the creek while
the upper portion Of the head and
brains were mashed to a pulp
The deceased was about 65 years
old, and was Civil War Veteran, be-
ing member of the Mcclure G.. A. r.
post. He is survived by wife nd
several children, two sons being in
California.
Some boys who were fishing near
saw the accident and notified citizens
who summoned Conorer McManus
from Cairo. he passing through here
last night for Mcclure In company
with J. ]. Jacobs. News of the acct.
dent was brought here late yesterday
evening by Fred NJ. Pool, of Mcclure.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
General Conditions Friday A. NJ.

The storm that was central in North
Dakota yesterday morning. has moved
northeastward and now centers north
Of Minnesota, with continued severity.
1t has, within the last "a hours, caused
showers and thunderstorms in North
Dakota, Minnesota, eastern Missouri,
and northeastern Illinois. Very light
showers have occurred in western
North Carolina, and In the middle At
lantic and New England states. A sec.
ondary disturbance cen,ers this morn
ing in the extreme southwest. Press
ure is highest along the New England
coast. The temperature has fallen
In the middle Atlantic states, and in
Colorado; elsewhere the changes have,
as rule, been very slight. The indi.
cations for this locality are for partly
cloudy weather with conditions favor
able for local thunderstorms tonight
or Saturday. 1t will be slightly cool
er Saturday
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
Birthday surprIse Party.

Mrs Fred w. Cox. of i0l Walnut
street, wa, he victim of a pleasant
surprise Thur day evening. by a well
organized party of friend-. II was her
birthday anniversary and large
number of thoe who knew and as
teemed her determined To make il a
memorable event for her Mr. Cox was
taken into their confidence and aided
them in their design. The party met a
the home Of Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Porter
where they made their plans and
whence they descended in a body upon
the home Of Mrs. Cox. where refresh
ments. music and pleasant talk served
TO pas the evening delightfully."-.
Among those who participate cd in the
musical program we're Tho. Haynes.
Mrs. Horace Conant, MI. Fred Cox
and Master Leonard Cox. Several val
liable presents were received by Mrs.
Cox. Among those present were:
Mes-rs. and Mesdames T. J. Porter,
Thos. Haynes. ". T. Charles. G. r.
: Pennebaker. J. u. Newman. G.. A.
Hilburn. Max Robertson. Fred T.
Cox. Jane. Sproat. Ross Blanchard
and Horace Conant and Mrs. Cant
well and Mrs. Yocum. Mrs. Conkle
and Thompson Misses Ida NJ Den
ncy. Kathryn l.. Elliott. Ruby sam.
uels. Of Columbus. KY. Catherine or.
Alice Mcknight. Ruh Pennehaker and
Helen Griffith and Messrs. Geo. Ort.
John Gholson. Edward Cantwell and
leonard Cox.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
BOUGHT A BLOCK
On Upper Washington Avenue and
viii Have Fine Residence Erect
ed in Near Future.

A big real estate deal has been in
the air for some days past. by which
block So in the First addition TO Cairn
is to be transferred to John T. Lynch.
better known as stormy" Lynch. The
block lies on the easterly side Of
Washington avenue and on Thirty
third street. just north fthe block
owned by Barney McManus, Jr.. and
others. Mr.. Lynch has bought this
block for $4,000. 1t is said and in
tends 10 have it filled to grade. There
are 40 lots in the block He viii oc-
cupy a large part of 1t with a fine resi-
dsnce which he viii have erected
for himself and family, since the home
he now has. on Fifteenth street is be
ing negotiated for ny the Cairo &
Thebes railroad company. The block
is owned BY A. s Fay. nonresident
Part Of It IS high beng on natural
ridge which runs through that part OF
the city Mr. Lynch viii probably place
On the market the lots he does not 90
eupy himself
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
Movinu to Cairo,

The Dahlgren Echo Of this week
contains the following concerning the
removal from that place to Cairo, of
r. w. Aydt, son-in-law of Mrs. Chas.
Gayer OF this city;
In the removal of r. w. Aydt to
Cairo, Dahlgren loses one of her lead
ing business men and one of her best
families. Starting in a small way here
fourteen years ago, Mr.. Aydt, by his
methods soon won the confidence Of
the people as a fair and conscientious
merchant and his trade has continued
to grow until he accumulated stock
second to none in the county with
business of the same magnitude. He
has always been recognized as lead
err among our progressive merchants
and though he is moving his family
will not close out his business as you
see by his advertisement elsewhere"
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
Rare Church Treasure.

The little Roman church of Conaues.
lost in the FOUNTAINS Of Aveyron. IS
possessed Of a treasure which was en-
view al TIE exhibition Of 1900. # was
Of such marvellous beauty that a syn
dicatc r art dealers offered fer II the
sum Of 32.oo0.oo0 francs $3.50. o00). I.
contains the finest e1sme,s in tho
world. reiiquaries ciren BY the early
kings Of France ana Roman statues IN
gold and silver. Fortunately for France
the att syndicate dii not bug IT,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
TWO FOR MURDER
Negroes Arrested in Cairo Killed Men
Of Their Own Race in Ten
nessee.

Two negroes accused Of murder were
arrested in this city. one yesterday
and the other day or two before.
who are wanted in Hickman, Tenn,
for killing other negroes. Bob Shelby
was arrested by Officer Wade Tuesday
and yesterday Andrew Walker was ar
rested by Officers Davidge. Wade
Bradley and Lipe Walker was located
by the first named officer in the house
f his brother and there were two or
three others with him who would prob
ably have made re Is ence. II there
had been only one or two Officers.
When Walker saw that be stood no
chance In resistance. he ran into
back room and hid under a bed. where
he was caught by the officers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
X. Of p. Elect Officers.

At their meeting Thursday night AS.
Gallon Lodge K. of r. elected officers as
follows: Chancellor Commander, John
A. Miller; vice commander, Charles
Glass master of works, w. c. Taylor;
Prelate, G. NJ. Wells; master at arms,
Arthur Scoville inner guard, II. s.
Blolley; outer guard, G.. L. Smith;
master of exchequer. II. S. Antrim;
master Of finance, s. G. Richardson;
keeper OF records and seal j. r. Alex.
ander Installation will be had on
the first Thursday in July.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
In the County Court.

In the county court yesterday, with
Judge Cofer on the bench, the case of
the Cairo & Thebes railroad VS.. the
VIM. Lonergan heirs was on trial all
day 1t was 3 p. m. before the jury was
obtained and then the taking Of testi-
mony was begun, which had not been
concluded when court adjourned till
this morning. The jury is composed of
the following
w. p. June, Edward A. Buder, Jr.,
Samuel Halliday, j. b. Warner Thee
dore Webster, j. ]. Webster Ira Lutes
w. N. Durham, Milton Brown, Smith
Bfliingsley, G. z. Gull, b. Il. Livesay.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
Founding Of CARTHAGE.

Carthage is said to have been found
Cd nearly 500 years before the Chris
tian era by Dido. with a colony o. Ty-
rians. The government. at arst mon
archical. became afterwards republic
an, and it is commended by Aristotle
as one Of the most perfect Of an
tiquity. The two chief magistrates
called suHetes. OF judges. were elected
annually from the first families. The
religion was a cruel superstition. ana
human victims were offered in sacri-
Zee.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
A FREAK AT TAMMS.

Tamms correspondent Thebes Star:
Mr.. and Mrs ID. T. Walters of this
place have a daughter II years old,
whose heart is on the right side of her
body instead of the left, something
not often met with. She had an attack
Of illness some time ago, and the at
tending physician in making his ex-
found the heart located as
stated.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
The WEATHER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Forecasts For Today.

Cairo and vicinity: Partly cloudy
weather with local thunderst orms;
slightly cooler.
Illinois: Generally fair except 10.
cal thunderstorms; continued warm.
Kentucky and Tennessee: Fair and
continued warm.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
WILL RUN TWO STORES.

Elias Bire has bought out the store
Of Henry Hasenjaeger, at Fourth street
and Commercial avenue and will con
tinue to run it at the same place. He
had already successful businegs at
Fifth and Commercial which he will al.
so continue, keeping both stores well
stocked and conducted in a manner to
please the public.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-09
WILL NOT LEAVE GALE.

The Gale correspondent of the
Thebes Star says: "Onicials of the Hi
nois Central assured their employees
here this week that they had no in
tention of moving any part Of their
work or force to Thebes. as they
owned no properly at that point. and
had no intention of purchasing any. A
great many changes Of tracksge plan-
are now on foot to be made here to
meet the heavy fall and winter busi-
ness over the bridge"