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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01
r.aehers, ExamIhatIen.

Another examination for teachers
Under the Uniform System will be held
Friday and Saturday, November IL
and II, 1906.
For Marion county, the examination
will be held at Fairmont, in the Nor
nal school building.
All desiring certificates should at
tend at this time as no other examina
ton can be held this year.
The subject of General History viii
be treated in a general way, probably
embracing a little work under each o.
the divisions included in the former
examinations.
CARTER L. FAUST, supt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

Many people are very indignant
over the base attack made on Sheriff
Furbee this morning by the lying anu
degraded Falrmont Times. Nobody,
It seems, escapes Its venomous utter
ances. What it said about Sheriff
Furbee was raw and uncalled for
falsehood and he and bis friends are
incensed at the unwarranted attack
No character seems able to escape
the vile mounting of that conscience
less sheet.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01
BIG OIL GUsHER is STRUCK
IN WASHINGTON COUNTY

WASHINGTON, Pa, Nov. l. The
first oil strike in Washington county
for the last 10 years was made yes
terday morning when the Stewart
Dague Natural Gas Company, of
West Virginia, struck a gusher in East
Finley township about Is miles south
west of here. The we'll Is now flowing
200 barrels a day. Before this even
ing 1000 prospectors and lease-tak-
ers were in the field frantically en-
deavorlng to secure leases.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01
THE FARMERS WANT TO KNOW

Marion county farmers are pleased
with the results Of tax reform and
they have commenced to ask CUES
tions. They want to know whether
Judge W. S. Raymond VIM. 3. Ice
and H. H. Rose, the Democratic can.
dldates for House Of Delegates, would
vote to repeal the new tax laws If
they should be elected to the LegisIa.
ture. The farmers will insist on an
answer to this question before they
cast their votes. Let US have the an
swer, gentlemen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01
Examination Today.

The local board of examiners held
a special examination for special agent
for the bureau OF corporations this
morning at the local postoftice. Those
taking the examination were Clinton
Rich, Of Fairmont; Orla Wilkerson,
Joseph A. Gist. of Morgantown.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

One Of his former friends says 1t
makes the old man "go into the air
10 mention about his wanting to run
for House Of Delegates this year. 1t
would have been n cinch If he had
gotten on the ticket. But the Demo
Gratis we're wise, they didn't want to
make too poor showing,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01
SOME EXCUSE IS BETTER THAN
NONE. MAYBE.

For a little over week the local
morning tax lodging organ has been
Running d puny, sickly looking list
6tpeople whose taxes have been some
What increased from one cause or an
oshes sons due to people having built
NV houses bought property or own
tx hodsss ana lots which had been
sreatis uadeFgalasd 4 former =.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

n ne on The anne properly aJll tltat
ne irefease was Due 10 tie new tax
iawsg ilIeNise Ms. ii. A. Beatty,
whose taxes show en- Increase Of sl2l
So, can easily explain to you why her
taxes are and ought to be rnore. She
owns 6ne coal lands. both surface
and coal and the valuations were
largely Increased. 1t is certainly 9
great blir the Democrats are trying
10 rui on the people.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

1t makes old Mac have the shivers
when he knows Harry Shaw is in
town. Must be afraid Harry will show
that he is Common liar" again.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01
onIx one Prisoner.

Leon Coombs was the only prisoner
in police court this morning. Coombs
was fined six dollars.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

Which is the worst? A common
liar" or an uncommon liar?" We
have both in town fixing up things for
a certain morning paper
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

"Pap" Mckinney seems afraid Har-
ry Shaw will beat him in his race for
clerk Of the House of Delegates.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

Wonder why the Times isn't pub
fishing any more stun on "The Labor
Question:" Been called of, Ell?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Congress,
VIM. P. HUBBARD,
Of Ohio County.
For State Senate,
sB. F. BAILEY,
of Taylor county.
For House of Delegates.
JESSE A. MASON,
j. NJ. JACOBS,
RUFUS E. HARR
Eer County Commissioner,
= W. E. coRDRAY.
Eo Judge of intermediate Court.
EFF. MORGAN.
Eor Assessor, Eastern District,
DUKE BRAND.
For County superintendent Free
Schools,
GARTER l., FAUST,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

See the menu for the chicken pie
supper at Baptist church, Friday night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01
IN THE GEORGIA WOODS.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The snarlin' O the 'possum,
The boundin' o the buck,
Barkin' o the squirrel,
An the rabbits foot fer luck.
Like a fddle's music
When it knows the tune to play,
But rifles ringin' echo
Beats a fiddle any day.
An the whirrin' o the partridge
Then there's music on the air,
An 'possum served for supper
Beats a hotel bill o fare.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-01

Now campaigning in the Second
Congressional district in the interest
Of Hon. Geo. c, sturgiss,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
I. D. TAYLOR IS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

of sheriff, l have to say, that I shall
endeavor in all cases to comply con-
scientiously with my oath of office
and to enforce the laws of the state
1 approvingly quote the language OF
my worthy opponent: MY oath of Of
flee, and the statutes of the state,
shall be the standard of my official
duty"
Respectfully,
T. D. TAYLOR.
This statement from Sheriff TAYLOR
insures law enforcement sheriff for
Umatilla county, and his many
friends are delighted to know that he
has responded to public sentiment in
this manner.
Sheriff Taylor is strong candidate
for reelection and while third
candidate on law enforcement plat
form might have drawn somewhat
from him, 1t Is believed by his friends
that he would have been elected not
withstanding the third candidate.
They are now enthusiastic over his
prospects and feel that there is not
the least doubt.
His we'll known qualifications for
the office, his wide acquaintance and
friendship in the county and his sue
cess as an official combine to insure
his election.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
Cuniberlands VIII Protest.

Evansville, Ind, May 16.-Attorneys.
Menzies and Judge William Resiter
left here yesterday morning for Deca--
tur, ILL.,, where they will today file
a petition for an injunction to prevent
the general assembly of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church which
meets in Decatur Wednesday, from
voting to for ma union with the Pres
byterian church.
The attorneys will claim that the
constitution of the Cumberland Pres
byterian church confers no rights or
powers upon the general assembly
to form an amalgamation with any
other body.
The general assembly wifi. ON
Thursday. 1t is expected. hear a re-
port of the church union COMMITTEES
appointed at Fresno, Cal, last year
to report this year. The report OF the
committee, it is authoritatively given
out, will be IA to 1 in favor Of tke
proposed amalgamation with the Pres
byterian church. The Injunction. n
granted, will have the effect OF re-
straining the assembly from voting to
adopt the report of the committee.
The opposition to the union Gomez
from churches in Indiana. Kentucky.
Mississippi, Tennessee and Oklaho-.
ma. -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16

Slowly but surely the council is
carrying out its plans for street paw
ing, and according to Councilman
Rem, of the street committee, all now
seems serene ahead. At the meeting
tonight an ordinance will be passed
providing for the paving of the busi-
ness portions of Main and Court
streets, and also directing the record
er to advertise for bids upon Warren's
waterproof bitulithic pavement. This
is formality that will require 10
days, and IL no time is lost the bids
should be opened two weeks from to-
night, and the contract let.
After the contract has been let the
cost of paving will be assessed to the
abutting property owners. Then those
who desire to secure time for making
payments under the provisions of the
Bancroft law may petition for such
within 10 days after the contract has
been let. BY so petitioning they may
secure the right to pay for the i'm
provement in 10 equal annual INSTALL
ments. per cent interest being paid
in return for the time granted.
Those who do not petition for the
10 payments privilege will be requir-
ed 20 pay their entire assessments in
cash within 30 days after the work is
completed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
They Suspicion" He Was Inspired the White House, But
/ Hope Not" Eight FaIsehoods in the Article"
Story Tnnn Bailey Opposes
Legislation Secey-Chandlers in
senate-The a
BILL
feated

Washington, May 16.-Bailey, in the
senate, declared the dispatch to west
ern newspapers saying that Bailey was
secretly opposed to railroad rate leg
islation, is an unqualifiedly malicious
and deliberate lie. He said the cor
respondent is close to the White
House, and denounced the correspon-
dent, and the man who gave him the
information as an unqualified, mali
cious and deliberate liar, no matter
how high his station, or what office
he holds"
Tillman then jumped to the floor
and demanded that the entire story be
read. During the reading Tillman's
face was a study. The story held
Tillman up to scorn and ridicule, as a
senator who by stealth sought indi-
rectly an interview with the president
after a dinner invitation had been
withdrawn.
Tillman had counted "eight false
hoods in the article concerning him
SELF" and said he never had lost faith
in Bailey. He said the correspondent
Is muck raker."
Bailey arose and said the suspicion
was reused that the story had pro-
ceeded from the White House. He
hoped not from the president himself
who ought to take steps to prevent
senator's from being slandered." The
miserable wretch" he continued
''who communicated such information
to the papers in an effort to slander
me, no matter how high his office
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16

Although the nominating petitions
for w. A. Bannister, as an independ-
ent candidate for sheriff have been
ready to file with the county clerk,
they were today withdrawn and Mr..
Bannister is not a candidate.
The withdrawal of Mr.. Bannister
from the race for the sheriff's office
was assured today by the signed
statement from Sheriff T. d. Taylor
that he will enforce the laws of the
state IL elected sheriff. Such a state
ment was also made by E. ]. SOM
merville yesterday, and today when
Sheriff Taylor declared even more
emphatically for the observance OF
the laws of the state, the third candi-
date movement ceased entirely.
The strong and direct statement OF
Sheriff Taylor sent to N. A. Davis,
chairman of the Law Enforcement
committee at Milton, today, is as fol-
lows.
Pendleton, Ore, May 16, 1905.
N. A. Davis, Esq,
Milton, Oregon.
Dear Sir: In reply to your letter
Of recent date, requesting me to ex-
press to you for public use during the
present campaign, what my attitude
as a public officer will be In the
event Of my reelection to the office
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
TWO RUNAWAY BOYS.
The Younger Is Detained Awaiting
Advices From Relatives.

Yesterday afternoon a very youth
full wanderer was turned over to ].
w. Scheer acting chief of police. The
he is 13 years of age. He was deliv-
cred to the officer by an o. r. & II.
brakeman who picked the lad up at
North Fork.
The boy was turned over to the
sheriff, and in the latter's office he
told his story in the presence Of the
sheriff, district attorney and Officer
Scheer. According to the little fellow
his father is Soren Hansen, and lives
six miles from Salem. They moved
there recently from Moscow, Idaho,
and the boy admits having run away
once while in the former town.
When asked II he thought his par
ents would want him sent home, the
boy said he thought his mother would,
but had some doubts concerning his
father. He does not like the latter
because he is cranky and whips him
when he says what"
Although youthful and small in
stature, the lad shows considerable
brightness and sufficient grit for one
much older than himself. The auth
critics at Salem have been notified,
and it is probable the boy will be sent
home at once.
As a partner on his trip from Port
land to Salem the little fellow had
Early Heigly, a boy who is older than
himself. Owing to this fact Earl has
not been taken in charge yet. As no.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
DISCUSS CELEBRATIONS.
Decoration Day and Fourth OF July
VIII Be Observed.

At a meeting of the Business Mems
association held last evening general
matters pertaining to the work of the
association were discussed, but moth
ing of Importance was transacted.
Among other subjects brought up
were those of observing Decoration
Day and the Fourth of July. The
committee having charge of the Dec
Grafton Day program reported they
had not yet secured a speaker for
that occasion. However, they expect
to secure one who will be worth hear
ing and drawing card for the cele-
bration.
No committee has yet been ap-
pointed to have charge OF the Fourth
of July arrangements. One would
probably have been named last eve-
ming had President Taylor been pres
ent. He is now upon a trip through
the interior. and in his absence R.
Alexander presided last night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
GRAIN SACKS WILL BE HIGH.
San Francisco Fire Destroyed I'M
mcnsc Supplies for the Northwest.

Several million sacks were destroy
ed in the San Francisco fire, much OF
this immense quantity having been
destined for the wheat belt Of the
northwest, and as n result of this loss
II is thought grain sacks will be very
high in this section this year.
While there Is no sack market in
Pendleton now, quotations range oil
the way from to 10 cents each, with
a possibility that about Q cents will be
the actual cost of grain sacks when
harvest season arrives.
In Walla Walla the same prices
prevail and the same conditions exist.
The local supply made at the state
penitentiary Is exhausted and Walla
walla will depend upon other sources
for her sacks.
Sacks 9M Cents In Tacoma.
message from Tacoma received
this afternoon, in reply to n request
for a price on grain sacks, says that
sacks in quantities Of 10000 will be
sold at 91s cents on telegraphic or
ders II sent Immediately, but that this
price is only temporary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
HALL PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Snyder, Confessing Partner, Held as
Witness Against Him.

In the circuit court this afternoou
George Hall, who was arrested sew
eral days ago near Bingham by Sher-
IF Taylor, on charge of burglary,
entered plea Of not guilty. Ths
case will accordingly be held until the
June term Of court.
Charles Snyder. the partner OF
Hall, pleaded guilty to the charge yes
terday afternoon. However, sentence
has not been passed upon him yet ~
the district attorney desires him to BE-
held as witness against Hall. H.D
asked that H. f. Collier be appointed
by the court as his attorney.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
NEW WRITING MATERIAL.
j. ii. Yost Has Probably Started a
Public Fad i'm Frisco

]. H, Yost, formerly of Baker and
well known here, who is now in San
Francisco, has started a new fad in
the way Of letter writing material,
which, promises to become quite pop
ular, says the Baker City Herald.
Mr.. Yost writes a letter from Frisco
to Andy Anderson, telling all about
the conditions down there. The let
ter is written on a semi-laundered
collar doubled in the middle and
neatly nailed together. The address
is on the outside, as is usual with ad-
dresses, and also the back is covered
with hieroglyphics which are easily
translated by any one who is familiar
with Mr.. Yost's handwriting. Mr..
Yost gives his address as, "Open Lot
Across From City Hail."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
ARTISANS IN SESSION.
District Convention Held at Secret So.
ciety Hall Last Evening.

A district convention of the Order
Of United Artisans was held in this
city last evening, the meeting includ-
ing an initiation, public meeting and
banquet
The convention was held at Secret
Society hall and the principal address
of the evening was made by DR.. w
o. Manion, of Portland, who has been
working in the interest of the order
In eastern Oregon for several weeks
Judge s. A. Lowell welcomed the vis-
iting delegates with a few appropriate
remarks and a brief literary and mu-
sical program was rendered.
The presiding officers of the con-
vention were as follows:
Mrs. w. f. Warren, Weston, master
artisan: c. NJ. Hogue, Pendleton, su-
perintendent; w. p. Williamson, Pen
dleton, inspector: Mrs. L. F. Lampkin.
Pendleton, secretary; w. II. Rahe,
Pendleton, conductor; Ethel johnson,
master Of ceremonies, and Henry
Thompson. Pendleton, Junior con-
ductor.
The following candidates were ini-
tiated: From Walla Walla-Charles
p. Dixon, Mary f. Smith, Nettie E.
Davis, Grace Boswell, Della Norman,
John Morrison. Mary B. Ireland, Iva
Johnson. Gertrude Kelly, Eva A.
Brassfield. Hattie Engle. c. Peterson,
U. f. Brassfield and Anna C. Wolfe.
From Ukiah-Mr. and Mrs ]. H.
Gibbs and daughter.
From Pendleton-H. A. Anderson,
Claud ]. Engle. Ida Ragen, s. w. Ra-
gen, Hattie Mallory and G. w. Jones
There were about 80 visiting men,
bers and a most delightful meeting
was enjoyed. After the public meet
ing and program a secret session was
held at which the limitations took
place and afterward the banquet was
held.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
ChandIer's Letter Made Public.

Washington, May 16.-Tillman has
made public letter he received to-
day from Chandler, replying to the
presidents charge. Chandler reaf-
firms the essential truth of the state
ment he made to Tillman, which Till
man repeated in the senate. He re-
views his conversation with the presi-
dent, and ends by saying:
II ought to consider myself fortu-
nate II the old imperialistic days hav,
been fully revived at the White House.
One whom / consider the best CT my
friends, Lodge, upon demand would
have cut off my head and taken il
to the president on a charger. Now
at least, have the power of speech,
but / shall never use 1t again as a
missionary from the president 10 the
democratic party" Tillman had the
letter read in the senate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
Building Restrictions.

San Francisco, May 16.-The build
ing and laws committee today finally
decided that all structures are not to
exceed two and one-half times the
width of the streets upon which they
face: to limit class b to 102 feet: and
class c to 10 feet II metal laths are
used, and so feet II wooden laths are
used: frame buildings to As feet, both
A and b, and shall be of incombusti-
bic material, A to have a steel frame
which shall carry weight on all floors
and walls.
Certain parts OF the city south OF
Market and on the north beach to be
set aside for manufacturing purposes,
in which wooden and frame buildings
covered with corrugated iron may be
allowed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
STANDARD OLD DEFENSE.
Declares the Company Has Never
Violated Any Statutes.

New York, May 16SThe STANDARD
OIL company, through Its publicity bu-
reau, has issued a reply to the indict-
ments brought against the trust by
Commissioner Garfield. The state
ment, whichiis addressed to }the stock
holders. goes at length into the
charges Concluding It says:
Garfield is unable to show that the
company has received rebates on any
interstate shipments. 1t is a palpable
absurdity to call the company a mon
opoly when at least 1875 rival refin-
cries are in existence. Our prosperity
is not traceable to illegal or reprehen-
sible methods"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
Des Moines. May 16.-The General
Assembly Of the Presbyterian church
opened today. 0n.s
Proceedings I'm Court.

Decatur. ILL.,, May 16.-The attor-
neys representing the union and nom,
union factions of the CumberIafn,
Presbyterian church have agreed upon
an application for an injunction re-
straining the general assembly which
meets Thursday from voting to merge.
with the Presbyterian church.
Court proceedings will begin FRI
day in the circuit court. Arguments
Will be made so a decision may be
reached during the meeting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
Harris Was Fined.

In the recorders court this after
noon Leonard Harris, manager of the
Garden City company's local shop,
was fined SIS by Judge Fitz Gerald,
for disturbing the peace. Before the
time for trial Harris attorney, ]. P.
Winter, and City Attorney McCourt
agreed upon a compromise whereby
Harris was to plead guilty and receive
a light sentence.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-16
Yellowstone Trim.

Miss Anna De Lateur Of this city,
who is making the contest for the
Yellowstone trip offered by the Port
land Oregonian, now has over $4,000
votes and is very hopeful of represent
ing eastern Oregon on the trip. This
district is Joined with Eugene and
Salem, which makes the territory DIFF
ficult to cover. Miss De Lateur ia
working energetically for the place
and Pendleton will probably be repre-
sented by her.