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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27

Weston, April 27.-The funeral OF
Justin Read, who died in Spokane
shortly after submitting to an oper-
ation, Thursday, will be conducted
by Rev. Elder John Bonewitz at !
O'Clock this afternoon, from the Ger
man Baptist Brethren church. The
deceased was 21 years of age, and
left father, A. B. Read, and q
brother and sister.
The deceased came to his death
from the effects of a gunshot wound
inflicted some days ago by the city
marshal, who shot him while resist
ing arrest. He was shortly afterward
operated upon by local surgeons, and
about nine inches of perforated intes-
tines were removed. He began to
mend, and 1t was supposed that he
was out of danger until a few days
ago he began vomiting, and he soon
grew worse. He was sent to Spokane,
where he died Thursday.
A number of the young people are
talking of going to Pendleton Sunday
to take in the ball game between Pen
dleton and Walla Walla.
Miss Slaughter, who has been quite
i'll, will be able to leave for her home
in John Day today.
Amateur Minstrels.
This evening at the Normal school
building, the students will be seen in
an amateur minstrel show, devised by
a number of students who are max
ing this year a record one in the way
of novel entertainment. Among the
attractions will be bump the bumps,
heavyweight prize fight, baby show,
etc. The proceeds will go towards
the purchase of a class gift for the
school.
Address Pioneer Reunion.
Invitations to deliver an address at
the pioneers reunion, June Z, and the
memorial address, June s, have been
accepted by Walter NJ. Pierce and T.
T. Geer. Arrangements are being
made for a first-class celebration on
this occasion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27

tration of the Ssth anniversary of
the birthday Of General U. s. Grant
A large delegation from Chicago at
tended the exercises. The orator of
the day was Senator Albert ]. Bev-
eridge Of Indiana, who spoke elo-
quently of the services rendered the
nation by the famous soldier whose
home was in Galena. IN addition to
the anniversary exercises Senator
Beveridge and the other distinguished
guests attended the laying of the cor
ner stone Of the new Felt-Carnegle
library.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27
Doing Business Again.

When my friends thought 1 was
about to take leave of this world, on
account of Indigestion, nervousness
and general debility" writes A. A.
Chisholm, Treadwell n. Y, land
when it looked as If there was no hope
left, l was persuaded to try Electric
Bitters, and 1 rejoice to say that they
are curing me. am now doing bus
iness again as of old, and am still
gaining daily" Best of all tonic med
icines. Guaranteed by Tallman & Co.,
druggists, soc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27

From a report recently compiled
by an expert connected with the o.
II. < N. company, relative to the rev.
enue derived from irrigated and nom
irrigated lands in the Yakima valley,
we gather the following information:
Fifty thousand acres Of non-irri-
gated land produced gross returns
Tor freight shipped over the N. p. r.
r., the sum of 100000, or $3.50 per
acre, while 43,S75 acres of irrigated
land paid $343,687. or 1888 per
acre.-lrrigon Irrigator.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27
Address Pioneer Reunion.
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
If Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the
cough. heals the lungs and prevents
serious results from a cold. Cures la
grippe coughs, and prevents pneu-
monia and consumption. Contains
TO opiates. The genuine is in yell
low package. Refuse substitutes.
Koeppen's Drug Store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27

1t is said that it would take a snail
exactly IA days to travel O mile.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27
The Price of Health.

1.-THE price of health in malarious
district is just rs cents; the cost of a
box Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills"
writes Ella Slayton, of Noland, Ark.
New Life Pills cleanse gently and i'm
part new life and vigor to the system.
25c. Satisfaction guaranteed at Tell
man & Co.'s, druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27
Special
Correspon-I
dence
NEWS OF WESTON
FUNERAL OF JUSTIN READ
TOOK PLACE AT O'CLOCK.

From the German Baptist Church
Young Man Was 81 Years of Age
Amateur Minstrel Show by Normal
Students-Proceeds for Class Gift
w. NJ. Pierce and Ex-Governor
Geer Will Speak at Pioneers Re-
union-Miss Slaughter Recovering.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27

ada, Marion Lawrence of Toledo, O.,
and a host of others from America.
Four languages will be used in the
conferences to which the mornings
of the convention will be devoted
French, German, Italian and English.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27

The gafe. certain, reliable little
pills that do not grippe or sicken are
Dade's Little Liver Pills. Best for
sick headaches, biliousness and lazy
llvers. Sold by A. C. Koeppen &
Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27
The New Pure Food and Drug LAW

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affect
cd by the Pure Food and Drug law
as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and We recommend
it as a safe remedy for children and
adults. Koeppen's Drug Store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27
BRIEF RECORD OF
COUNTY EVENTS
HELIX HAPPENINGS
TEACHERS CHOSEN FOR
THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.

Principal viii Be Paid $50 Per Month,
the Primary Teachers $40 Per
Month--Child Badly Hurt by Kick
OF Horse-Mrs. Chaney's Leg Brok-
en- by Fractions Cow-I. o. o. F.
Anniversary Was Celebrated -
Wheat Would Be Benefited by Rain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27

The general conference of the Ne
gro Methodist Episcopal church clos
ed a six-day session at Washington,
D. c., April "a. 1t passed n resolu-
tion unanimously endorsing Senator
Foraker of Ohio, fer president.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-27

Helix, April 27.-The school board
has employed the following teachers
for the next school term, which will
begin in September: B. T. Smith, prin-
cipal; Miss Dorr and Miss Dora Jack
son, Corvallis, for primary. The in
termediate teacher will be employed
little later. The principal will draw
$50 per month and the primary $40,
Prof. Dutro, who has been here for
over two years, did not apply for the
school again. Mr.. Smith, the newly
elected man, has been with the school
since January, in the intermediate
grade.
The wheatgrowers are getting along
fine with their spring work. They
say a little rain would be good for
the grain at this time, though it is
not suffering.
Kicked by Colt.
Jens Terjeson, the 6-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gunder Terjeson, was
kicked by a yearling colt Thursday
and was badly bruised up. but he
is getting along fine now under the
care Of DR.. Griswold.
Kicked by a Cow.
Mrs. Harley CLANCY was kicked by
a COW a few days ago, while she was
milking. Her left leg was broken,
and she was bruised quite badly which
will lay her up for some time.
Lodge Ceremonies.
Helix lodge No. so, I. o. o. F., and
Evangeline Rebekah lodge No. IS, met
at the lodge hall last evening where
appropriate ceremonies were conduct
ed in honor of the SSth anniversary of
American Odd Fellowship.
Evening star., 1907-07-07

back on the proceedings in Seville without danger
for he posed only as the employer OF man who had
glancing at Pillar he could come back in few days
in case he wanted to give evidence.
Thus it was settled. At eight o'clock we had said
good by to Pilarcita and the Cherub softening the
farewell with a hopeful An re00ir''; and with
Ropes staring disconsolately after us we flashed
out of the Plaza de San Fernando.
| drove, with Dick beside me, for there was no
longer need for subterfuge. Carmona knew me for
what was, and | could help Monica more by defy
ing him than by playing the old waiting game, of
which | was tired.
again in the after those fevered days in Seville
With the steering wheel in my hand, the steady
thrum of the motor seemed to say, You'll do it;
you'll do it! I'll help you to do it,!
Save for the gray Lecomte, scarcely motor had
we seen since leaving Biarritz except in Madrid; but
now when tried to decipher the road hieroglyphics
the dust showed more than track. Cars had
come to Seville from Madrid for Semana Santa, and
had evidently out this way for spin more than
once. AS had not Ropes's detective talent, l was
unable to distinguish the Lecomtes tire marks from
others
In sight of the conspicuous church tower at
Utrera, ancient home of outlaws, came upon
dusty. white line divergng to Ecija; Pausing to
question road mender, l remembered Colonel
O'Donnes story of the Seven Men of Ecija, and the
curious bond between them and the Dukes of Car
mona But what brought the tale to my mind
unless it was the name of Ec on the road map and
sign post, or the fact that were now in the real
heart of brigand land, could not have told.
Yes, said the road mender, he had seen auto
mobile go by-a big one, not long ago, steering as
if for Jerez, Was it gray? He would not be sure
but at all events the thing gray with dust
that had there been another color underneath no
one could have it. Ladies in the car? Well, he
not positive, for it had gone by like
ball in a cloud of smoke; but there several
persons inside, and it was the only motor which had
the distance yesterday, but they had turned back
on the Seville side of Utrera.
One automobile big one, apparently gray, and
Evening star., 1907-07-07

with several persons inside, had gone by at tre-
mendous pace not long before! That sounded as if
the we chased could not be far away. Our eyes
searched the telltale dust, and found sleek,
straight trail in the midst of wobbling tracks
We had only to follow that straight trail, then, 1
said to come up with Carmona and interfere with
his plans.
Now racing through wide region of salt
marsh where within Enclosures grazed hundreds of
fierce black bulls or later die in the
The country became desolate and curiously sad
We met no more peasants carts or laden donkeys
as the road began to undulate among the foothills
of distant mountain ranges.
What ideal place forsa band of Colonel O Don
nels bandits!" said Dick; then drew in his breath
with sharpness that cut the sentence short, as
whrled round a hummock at a turning of the road
Evening star., 1907-07-07
CHAPTER XXXIII.
The Seven Men of Ecija

TLOSE in front of us was drawn up large auto
~ mobile, its front wheels mounted barrier
of rough stones built across the highway. Rolled
in the dust lay leather clad chauffeur, limp in
Inconsistencies death; and with their backs
to the car two young men stood bravely defending
themselves against seven
So suddenly did we burst upon the scene, and so
furlously had to put the brake. that | only
Evening star., 1907-07-07

bride, Don Ramon; and as for you, Senor Warng-'
As for me-" repeated Dick anxiously Am
/ not to come back before that
YOU to come back when you like, and-papa
will be glad to YOU she answered, just as any
conventional little senorita might have answered
But at least she had the kindness to blush; and
would have moved away to give Dick last chance
if at that moment the Cherub had not out of
his room.
Instantly Pillar dashed into explanations, and be-
tween the three he had the history of events
No earth looks less practical than the
dreamy eyed, soft voiced Cherub yet it he
who thought of practical details which we had for
gotten. He it who reminded that it would
not be prudent to take Ropes away from Seville.
AS the who said he had discovered the bomb,
his evidence would be wanted and if he disappeared
it would look mysterious His real connection with
the Marques of Casa Triana might be unearthed by
the police and because of that miserable affair at
Barcelona, whose consequences continually
cropping up, some hdeous story might be concocted
and believed.
Dick and 1 unhesitatngly decided to take the
Cherub's advice and leave Ropes behind. He was
engaged in getting the ready, and would
doubt be disappointed to hear that he was to be
temporarily abandoned; but he would see the
wisdom of such a course and might be trusted to
guard my interests. As for Dick, he might turn his
Evening star., 1907-07-07

already wounded got another souvenir of the en-
counter, and out of the seven only four could get
to their saddles: One limped in the rear but he
had lost his carbine sat where his comrades had
flung him in their flight; and the last of the seven,
stunned by my stone lay breathing stertorously in
the road.
After them-after ther!" one of the young men
who had fought so brilliantly shouted now to the
civil guards. Z" Don't let them get away!'
For the first time looked at him with seeing eyes
Then. could hardly stihe exclamation. 1t was
the King.
He gave me back look for look smiling that brave
and charming smile which has magic in it to trans
form enemy into loyal servant
had my cap off now, and SO had Dick, who wore
the aunty air l had seen him in than one
battle
Il have to thank you both" said the King; "and
not for the first time. Our cars, well ourselves
have met before Wasn't it near Biarrtz?"
felt the blood stream up to the roots of my hair
d" Your Majesty has Kings memory for faces" l
stammered.
There are faces one doesn't forget" said he
s. But we'll talk of that presently. Now have
work here
The Kings companion already down
one knee by the side of the chauffeur, pouring
aguardiente from flask into the mans half open
Cortirasd page l5
Evening star., 1907-07-07

day IS awake. But so 1t IS. The Duke, whom
have seen in other years has gone away in an auto
mobile with his honorable mother and two other
ladies'"
You are sure it was he?" l asked, completely
taken aback.
Sure my senorito. The car was large gray
And his face grew sly squirrels, Il can
tell you where it is going, if you would like to know"
u want to know all you can tell. y | said
Well the gray car arrived little before halt-past
six, l should think In it there only the young
who drives dressed in leather What is going
to happen? l asked myself. 1t seemed better to
wait and see than run to the hotel to say, There
an automobile at the door for the Duke, and perhaps
find it gone no could tell where, when got back.
But l do not sleep my feet. There are always
ideas running in my head pretended to be stroll
ling past and stopping for look at such a fine
machine. Perhaps | had matches in my pocket,
perhaps not; in any case | asked the young man in
leather to give light for my cigarette. He did,
make early start | said He nodded. Going
far?'-'To Cadiz to-day, by Jerez That is all,
honored senores; but tell it for what it is worth.
A few minutes later the grand people out, and
the automobile shot away.
Il Did they put luggage! p! L asked.
All the automobile would hold
by Jove" exclaimed Dick. "Carmona has
thrown sand in our eyes this time. Who would have
supposed he would have turned tail and away
like a coward in the midst of the Holy Week show,
with the King still in town.
Il fool not to expect the Unexpected L
said. IF anyone except Colonel ODonnel's man
had told me, should have been between two minds
whether to accept the story not. But . Donnel
called him trustv fellow; and he served me well
last night If wait to verify his story by the
time find out it is true the gray will have got
too long start. | don't like Carmona's stealing
off. 1t looks as if there was something up
He showed last night that he was desperate,
said Dick. | guess we had better get on the road
before much grass grows"
You are the best of friends said l. And paying
the verger we'll for his services, hurried back to
the hotel to find Ropes and have the car got ready.
1t was still very early, and the Cherub and Pillar
Evening star., 1907-07-07

a wild picture of determined faces pale above flash
ing blades fierce faces under red peasant caps, and
CarbIneS used as clubs Then Dick and were out of
the Gloria and instead of two there four
against
Where were the revolvers we had bought by Don
Cipranos advice at Madrid for Just such an erner-
gency this? In suit cases at the Cortijo de
Santa Ruflna, forgotten from the moment of pur-
chase until this moment of need. But as by
accord each seized jagged stone which had rolled
from the barrcade, and before we had had time for
two consecutive thoughts We had joined the stran-
gers, and all four were fighting like demons.
Oddly enough, the seven red caps did not fire
their carblnes and had apparently directed all their
efforts to disarrnng or stunning the automobilists
But at sight of us their tactics changed Surprised
at first, their astonshment was burnt up by rage
Four of the seven turned upon and snatched out
knives, but quick as light | had wrenched of
them out of brown hand giving its owner smash
ing blow between the eyes with my stone. Down
he dropped like and | was ready for another;
but the blade of third would have slid between my
ribs had not one of the seven cried out sharply,
Stop! red cara red car! These are the men
we want! Disable them!' yelled another voice:
but it easier said than done. The seconds
pause which followed the warning shout saved my
skin. The brgand's knife flew; and he got side
blow the temple which sent him spinning
We were four against five; but already the
right arm of another red cap spouted crimson from
the blade in swordstck which was flashing blue
lightning and another wore red spot on his shirt
"a spot which spread and changed it's shape
There time to look at faces l scarcely
the features of friend foe, and could not have
to the identity of man had nv life
depended upon it But knew that two beside whom
we fought were brave beyond the common that they
worth fighting for and with. We were all four
shoulder to shoulder now backs against the car,
though how we had won through to that position
could not have told.
Another red cap had gone down on one knee,
curslng, and there was fresh blot of crimson
dark stained shirt We four had the advantage
now, for had to harm but few
bruises and aching head or two, when suddenly
there was howl from the fellow last down. Ell
,t''
Evening star., 1907-07-07

gNdrdfd CfC1te!
1t was true Out of the distance
rode two men, dashing toward us
from the direction of Jerez Far away
still, their white, black, and red uni
forms caught the sun; and, guessing
from the knot of forms swaying
round a motor car that something
was wrong, the pair spurred their
horses to a gallop.
It's too hot for usl" painted the
brigand | took for the leader. He
growled an order; and supporting two
of their fallen comrades who were
able to help themselves, the uninjured
pair made off toward a small wood
where | now saw horses tethered
After them we went; but they prompt
ly left their half disabled friends to
shift for themselves, and loaded their
carbines-so lately clubs-with quick
ness almost Incredible An instant
later two black muzzles covered us;
and the tide of battle might after all
have turned disastrously, had not the
shrill ping of a bullet warned the
enemy that there was no time to
waste upon reprisals.
One of the civil guard had fired
from a distance, but with precise aim,
as a veil of pain announced. A man
Evening star., 1907-07-07

had not had many hours beauty sleep;
but we could not leave for an indeti-
mite absence without bidding them
good by; and we were on our way to
knock at Colonel O'Donnels door
when Pillar appeared from the room
adjoining.
A moment, and she understood
everything. You will follow!' she
exclaimed, without waiting to hear
And I'll go with him." said Dick,
looking wistfully at her; for he had
not had his answer yet, and who could
tell when he would have it now, or
what it would be when it came2
"Of course. | knew you would"
Pillar replied And light leaped up
in her dark eyes. If it meant nothing
warmer, it meant approval. You
will want to go at once. Oh, am
sorry you will miss the fair! You
don't know what a fairyland Seville
is, with miles of streets and park
rooted in with arches of colored lights,
like jewels; and papa has tent in
the gayest place, where we stay all
day and see our friends, and it is such
fun visiting the booths and sideshows!
But maybe next spring you will
come back for the fair with Your
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
FAIRBAEKSCOUNSELSCAUTI
Deprecates Hysteria in Dealing witt
National Crises.
Would Substitute Rational Judg-
mcnt of Men for Prevailing Con-
VictiOn of Dishonesty.

indianapolis. oct. 5.-In an address last
night before the Marion Club. a Repub-
Hcan organization, which held a recep-
tion in connection with the dedication
of its new building. Vice President Fair
banks took a shot at hysteria and made
plea for business integrity. He said,
in part:
we will be obliged TO face many ques-
tions in the future, questions which 60
10 our social our industrial, and our
political welfare. It is essential, there
fore. that this club should study the
problem which lies in our pathway
we are a progressive people; our
progress, the measure of it, depends
upon the degree with which we shall
exercise a rational and deliberate judg-
ment. II We progress. il shall not be
because we are moved by hysteria. but
because we adhere to rational and whole
some principles. The measure of our
future advance is to be limited only by
our capacity 10 seize upon the great
problems which lie at the foundation OF
our progress and TO solve them intelli-
gently, patriotic2lly, and we'll We should
shun the counsel of demagogy,
There is abroad more or less OF crit
icism. more OF less of the impeachment
Of men and of the motives Of men. There
is more or less a spirit of distrUst in
the virtue of men of business The men
charged with governmental affairs we
should hold to this conviction, that the
people are essentially sound. that they
are essentially patriotic; that they are
devoted 10 as high ideals as ever in all
the matchless history Of the republic. 8"
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
Root AMBASSADORS GUEST
Entertained by American Represen-
tative in City Of Mexico.
First Sees Lake I'm Which Ancient
Aztec Capital Stood-Has Not
Answered Plea.

Mexico City. Oct. 5.-United States AM
bassador Thompson entertained Secretary
of State Root and a large gathering Of
American residents or Mexico at the Cha
pultepec Hotel this evening
The Secretary and HIS party visited
earlier in the day the lake famous for
containing the floating islands in the
middle Of which the Aztecs laid the foun-
dations Of the first city Of Mexica, called
Tenochtitlan.
It is ten miles from the city, and the
local authorities received the visitors at
the waters edge and escorted them on a
canoe trip about the lake
Secretary Root has as Yet made no re-
ply 20 the committee OF forty Cubans who
presented q petition last night asking
him to make public statement concern
ing Cubas future, 10 "dispel the distrust
that viii be felt by all Latin-Americans
should the United States adopt one policy
for Cuba and another for the stronger
nations" ana suggesting that President
Diaz be consulted concerning Americas
Cuban plans.