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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
MEXICO TO FEED POOR.
Free Christmas Feast for First Time
in the City of Mexico.


City of Mexico, Dec. 24.-Follow-
ing American charitable methods,
the poor Of Mexico City will for the
first time be given a free Christmas
feast on a grand scale. The project
was Initiated by the Daily Record,
the leading English newspaper and
has secured the support of Ell I'M
parcial, Ell Popular, FL TEMPO and
other influential newspapers, as
we'll as officials and leaders in the
foreign colonies. A considerable
fund has been raised for this purpose
and great enthusiasm has been
aroused in the project.
The week of holiday festivities in
the American, English, French and
other foreign colonies of the capital
has already commenced and numer-
Gus social affairs and entertainments
have been arranged by members Of
the diplomatic corps and others.
President Diaz is the recipient of
many valuable gifts from all over
Mexico and from the United States,
South and Central America and Eu-
rope.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
Catarrh Cannot BE Curnd

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS 10 tho
cannot reach the seat ot the diseabo -
tarrh Is blood or constitutional tfseaSs
and IN order to cure It you must tnE. ia
terual remedies. Halls Catarrh C1rR 4
taken Internally and acts directly % tn
blood and mucous surfaces. HSipa "a
tarrh Cure Is not quack medicine
was prescribed by one Of the best physl
clans In this c untry for years and Is
regular prescription. Il Is composed Of
the best tonics known, combined with tn
best blood purifiers, acting directly on tn
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients Is what produce
such wonderful results In curing Catarrh
Send for testimonials free
+. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Props, Toledo, o
Sold BY druggists, price T5c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
A Dangerous Deadlock,

that sometimes terminates fatally
is the stoppage of liver and bowe
functions. To quickly end this con-
dition without disagreeable sensa-
tions, DR.. Kings New Life Pills
should always be remembered, Guar
anteed absolutely satisfactory in
every case or money back, at Tall
man & Co.'s drug store. rs cents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
Freewater Notes.

Freewater, Dec. 24-Mrs. Roy Had
ley, who has been quite i'll with ty-
phoid fever. is much improved.
There will be a grand ball at the
Badgero hall tonight, which prom
ises to be we'll attended.
Verne Johnson, son of w. Johnson,
has been quite seriously i'll for some
days with inflamatory rheumatism.
Miss Edith Barron of Wapato,
Wash, is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Johnson for short time.
John Woodell of Susanville, has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
c. Mitchell for short time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Hotel st. George.

]. F. Lacey, Portland; S. Lee
Portland: ]. A. Allison. Portland: A
B. Parker, Cleveland w. B. Bolton
st. Joe; ]. A. Hendel, Portland: d. d.
Carrin. Milton; C. B. Miller. Milton;
Lula r. Lorenzo. city; John Clancy,
Portland; F. w. Evans, Chico; Geo.
McGilvery, Spokane; Karl Vieregg,
Spokane; E. c. Allen, Portland; C.
C. Wright, Sumpter; ]. p. Deegan,
Portland; C. d. Farrell. Portland; j.
NJ. Butler, Adams.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
Public Speaker interrupted.

Public speakers are frequently in
terrupted by people coughing. This
would not happen If Foley's Honey
and Tar were taken, as 1t cures
coughs and colds and prevents pneu-
monia and consumption. The gen.
uine contains no opiates and is in a
yellow package. Pendleton Drug
Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
Note for Saie

A five year note for $500 bearing
per cent Interest paid annually
Secured by mortage on real estate
worth $500. Enquire at Wonder
rtore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24

Pinesalve Carbolized acts like
poultice, draws out inflammation and
poison. Antlseptic healing. For
chapped hands, lips, cuts, burns.
Sold by A. c. Koeppen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24

Grand ball, Tuesday night, Decem-
Der "a, Christmas eve., armory hall,
Johnson's orchestra, everybody in
vited, admission rs cents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
BRIEF RECORD OF
COUNTY EVENTS
Special Correspondence
BRIEF RECORD OF
Special Correspondence
NEWS Of WESTON
EXERCISES AT NORMAL
AT CLOSE OF SEMESTER

Wei Known Young Lady Visits Her
Folks in Weston-Friday Night
Lecture by Grand Master Scott
Editor Clark Wood Back at Desk
Big Increase Expected mt the
Normal After First of Year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
Farmers Pleased.

The farmers have been wearing a
broad smile over the favorable
weather for fall wheat. the late
snow and rains are just what was
needed and prospects are very
bright
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
HELIX NOTES.
No City Election at Helix This
Year.

Helix, Ore, Dec. 23.-Helix will
celebrate Christmas in the usual way
this year. There will be a union
Christmas tree at the Baptist church
for the Baptist and Christian
churches, and there will be trees in
many of the homes. Everybody ex-
poets to have very merry Christ
mas
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-24
No Election.

There was no election here this
month as there should have been,
owing to he fact that it was not ad-
vertised, and in this case it is neces-
sary that the old officers hold over,
which seemed quite satisfactory to
the people.
Many Of the Helix people have
been county seat visitors of late.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
MRS. GOURAUD AGAIN A BRIDE
Woman Who Was Sister-in-laW to
Her Own Mother Is Welded.
Peculiar Matrimonial TanGIes Fart
ly Solved by Recent Marriage
of Young Woman.

New York. Nov. 30.-Gladys Ashe-Gou-
raud, divorced wife Of Powers Gouraud.
who by her marriage 20 the latter be-
came the sister-in-law Of her own mother,
whose husband is Jackson Gouraud.
aroused the interest Of society to-day by
the announcement Of her marriage 20
Louis Hooper. who was named in the
divorce suit brought by her former hus-
band Hooper until recently was stage
manager for the Shuberts It is said
that Powers GOuraud received S00O00
from the Crocke- family for not contest
ing the divorce.
Mrs. Jackson Gour2ud, mother Of Mrs.
Hooper. who lives at 539 Madison avenue.
is a daughter of the late Charles 3.
Crocker. a Californian OF great wealth,
from whom she Inherited 10000 10
Slog0.Glo. At seventeen years Of age.
Gladys Ashe eloped with Powers GOuraud.
and the pair was married IN London. But
after six months had passed the young
wife returned 10 New York and has not
seen her husband since
At this time. Jackson Gouraud. a broth
or OF Powers. was the husband Of Gladys
mother which made the young vile the
siSter-iu-law OF her mother and the
caughter-in-law OF her brOther-iu-Iaw
Mrs Jackson GouraGd also has had a
remarkable experience in the matter OF
tangled relationship. Her first husband
was Porter Ashe. a san Francisco lawyer.
and Gladys IS his daughter. Mrs. ASH
got "a divorce and married Harry NJ
GIllig. VINO was then commodore of the
iarchmont Yacht Club She got a divorce
from Mir Gillig iu 1901. and was married
shortly afterward 10 Jackson GourauJ
son of Col. g. +. Gouraud. q man OF
many business schemes. one Of which was
his assumption Of the position Of execu-
tive officer for Jacques Leb3udy En-
peror OF sahara"
jackson had a career rs a song writer
Six years ago he married his present
wife. who has an income Of 10000 a
year. Powers Gouraud once went on the
stage for experience" il is said
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
SOCIALISTS CAUSE OF RIOTS
Stir Up Trouble Among Miners,
Who Accept Payment by Checks.
Illinois Central Removes Its Cars
and Mines May Have tO CIeSc
ns Result of Clash

Clinton Ind. Dec. Ian Investigation
into the causes of the numerous riots
that have followed tho payment by checks
I'm the mining sections has resulted i'm Sc
curing evidence showing that the So
cialists in the miners organization are at
the bottom OF all the trouble
Ever since notice was first served by
the mine owners that payment would be
made by checks. agents of the Socialists
have been NJ work among the foreigners
in the mines. telling them that il is a
scheme to stop cash payments altogether.
that the mine owners then intend to cs-
tablsh stores and ultimately force the
miners 10 trade out all their wages M
these stores.
The riot here last week, i'm which tvyen-
yy-two miners. who had accepted checks
and We're starting 90 work. were assault
cd and badly injured. and the riots i'm
Green County. following the tender of
checks and leading to the closing of the
mines. have been traced to Socialisti. in
fiuences. and agents Of this class are al
work in every county where foreigners
are employed.
Owing TO the destruction Of its cars.
the Illinois Central Company has removed
its remaining cars from this field and re-
port that they Will not be returned. II Is
feared that the company will remove its
sidings leading 10 the mines. and r. this
is done coal-mining viii have TO be abau-
doncd
No arrests have been made i'm conuec-
uon with any of the rioting or destruc-
uon Of cars. as every one is afraid 10
testify against the rioters.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
SOCIETY WOMEN AS GOSSIPs.
Philadelphia Wife Hears Facts
Which Result in Divorce.

Philadelphia. Dec. Society women
were the principal detectives employed
by Airs Newbolj Welsh Frazer daugh-
ter of the late John Lowber Welsh. in
pr0curinE- the evidence which she RiH use
in a divorce suit which has been begun
against her husband. Persifor Frazer. jr.
II was the gossip OF the society women.
Mrs. Frazer admits. that first led her 10
consider divorce proceedings. Then for
Two months they kept her in touch with
the daily programme of Mr. Frazer.
The Information which Mrs. Frazer en-
bodies in the divorce papers was obtained
by her two months ago. She charges
that it was then that she learned that
her husband was uufaituruI 10 her and
attached 10 another woman. Well known
in society
II has been agreed by both sides 10
eliminate her name. In the papers filed
n court Mrs Frazer calls a spade a
spade and sets forth the cause Of her
application Tor divorce under the blunt
title of "iufidelty
The case VIII be tried before a master.
AMI every effort Will De made 10 keep the
proceedings secret
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
HEALTH IN OUR ARMY POOR
Worse Than That of European Ma.
tions, Says British Medical Man.
Number of Hospital Gases Also Great
est in This COuntry-German
Death Rate Lowest.

London. Dec. lin his annual report to
the war Office the director general of the
medical division Of the British armies. ac-
cording 10 the latest available figures. tax
ing all diseases. finds that the United
States army heads the list with the
enormoum admissions to hospitals Of
l,250 per thousand This. of course. means
that many patients have been admitted
several times during the year. After this
come the French. German. and Austrian
armies, all above coo. Fifth in the list is
the British army serving in the United
Kingdom, and the lowest Of all is the
Russian army. with a figure Of 32i admis-
sions per thousand.
The report states that the high rate Of
admission in the American army is due
in part 10 the fact that the admissions in
clude all soldiers who have been excused
from any part of their military duties
As regards death rates. the American
army leads with a ratio of GA per 900
The British and French armies come next
with the figures about half, and the low
est Of all is the German army.
rs regards enteric fever The French
army suffers by far the most of all
armies. its admission rate Of I4I per
1000 being not much below that Of the
British army in India. The Russian and
American armies come next with 3S and
3.51 per 1000, respectively
The British army occupies the lowest
place i'm cases Of tUbercUle of the lung
France and America head the list. while
England and Russia come together with
ratios less than one-half.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
CHINESE MOURN MANDARIN
Funeral of Low Chow Most Pictur-
esque Ever Seen on Coast.
Man Who Dropped Dead After Being
Called Liar H0nOred By HIS
FeIIOn-cOuHtrym

san Francisco. Dec. 1.-The tguera. to-
day of Low Chow Wan. president Of the
Young Wo Association and mandarin OF
fifth rank was the largest and most pic-
turesque ever seen in the Oriental quar-
ter. All Chinatown wore blue and white.
coIors OF mourning. and every association
was represented among the mourners.
Low chow dropped dead in the consuTs
Office early last week after the consul
mad called him liar" and the incident
started bitter feling.
The result Of this was that The consul
did not attend the funeral evidently fear
ing an attack. and pleaded illness. He
sent the vice consul and slx attaches in
his stead.
As the remains lay In state the most
impressive feature was when some Chi
nese Of the old school dressed in silks.
approached the bier and called out TO The
dead their grief over his passing.
ModeTnized Chinese in American clothes
simply raised their hats I'm tribute. -Four
American bands and SIX Chinese orches-
tras Were in the procession. The coffin
was in a hsarse drawn by SIN black
horses. Preceding At was an open ear
riage containing a portrait OF the dead
man and behind was an old white horse
supposed 10 be- the dead mandarin 3 steed.
Following came a long line Of bearers
with banners which cNtolled the deeds OF
the dead. Then marched the modernized
Chinese in American costume and behind
them the older Chinese in silk robes. \
long file OF carriages brought up the rear.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
SEEKS TO LEARN STATUS
Woman Twice Welded and Divorced
from Same Man III Dilemma.
May Now Have 10 Become Bride of
Her AHinity-Wants to- Know
III Her Marriage Was Legal

SpJyia! 20 The Washington Herald
Wheeling. W Va. Dee Married and
divorced and married and divorced again
from one husband, and now welded 10
another. Mrs. Ellsworth Fortney, of Pres
ton County. is in doubt as 90 whether she
is legally married at all
Three years ago Mrs. Fortney. then
Miss Daisy Wolfe became the wife of
Edward p Wilson. She deserted him
after a few months. and went unlawfuIIy
with Fortney. Her husband was granted
divorce afterward.
The couple became recOnciled a few
months later and remarked. Things went
smoothly for "a while. when her old love
for Fortney returned. and she went with
him again.
Learning that her husband intended
bringing the second divorce proceedings.
she called up the clerk by phone and he
finding the first decree on the books. ln-
sWcrcd 10 the affirmative
He was sincere. but 10 was a mistake.
and no second decree had been granted
BeleVing that it had. the woman mar
ried Fortney. and then Wilson applied
Tor the divorce. alleging bigamy Now
the woman wants 10 know il her mar
riage is legal or whether she will again
have 60 become the bride OF her affinity
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
Nr. Goddard Appointed.

Rowland X. Goddard whose parents
live in Washington. and who FIRST on
tered the Secret Service department Of
the government 40 confidential secretary
to Chief John Z. Wilkie. has been re-
Warded by the latter by appointment as
operative in charge OF the Denver dis
trict of the Secret Service. The territory
includes Utah, New Mexico. Wyominc.
Montana, Arizona. and Colorado. Mr..
Goddard succeeds the late Joseph 4.
Walker, who was assaSsinated near Du-
range, Colo..a month ago while collecting
fraud evidence against corporations con
victed OF coal land frauds
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
BANK CLERK TRIES TO DIE.
BOOkkeeper i'm Jenkins Trust Con,-
pany Seeks to Avoid Testffying.

New York, Dec. Erich Schumann. a
boollleeper in the jenkins Trust COM
pany, Brooklyn. attempted TO commit sui
eide to-day by taking Illuminating gas in
a furnished room house at 254 Gates ave
nue.. Schumann was subpOenaed on Satur-
day 10 appear tomorrow before the
Kings County grand jury I'm connection
with the affairs Of the trust company
He WAS wanted merely as a witness To
explain certain entries that had been
made in the books in regard 10 the loan
transactions which resulted in the indict-
ment last week Of the three Jenkins
brothers
\ maid in the house smelt gas this
afternoon and traced il 10 Schumann's s
room. She pushed open the door and
found the bOokkeeper lying on the bed
partly conscious A rubber tube was con-
nected with the gas jet and one end was
IN his mouth
Schumaun was taken 10 the Kings
County Hospital. where it was said that
he viii recover. He came 10 this country
several years ago from Germany. and has
said that he is q second cousin Of the
well-known composer Of that name
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
NEW YORK Cables TO STRIKE.
Many Thousands Threaten To Quit
Unless Wages Are Advanced.

New York, Dec. Ia general strike of
the 5000 members OF the Liberty Dawn
Association of Coach Drivers is scheduled
for tomorrow against the livery stable
owners association for an advance i'm
wages from 81 to SI7.5o e week and .t7velve
hours of out OF every tw-uty-rour. Iu-
stead of ten hours as nj present.
This strike. if it goes into effect will
tie up the cab service of the clubs ard
hotels. Several conferences have taken
place between the Representatives Of the
union and the livery owners. The latter
say that the demands are prepposterous
i'm view of the fact that trade has fallen
of during the last three months. and "a
number of men have been discharged
The employers refuse 10 grant the de-
mands. but proposed 10 continue the pres
ent wage of Slf week. and II the present
conditions are not satisfactory 20 refer
the matter TO arbitration. This PROPOSE
ton the union rejected and the employers
are preparing for strike when il comes.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
BOILER BLAST KILLS TWO.
Two Heavily Loaded Passenger
Trains Have Narrow Exeape.

Brunswick. Ne. Dec. l--One Of the two
boilers used 10 heat the Maine Central
Railroad station here exploded with ter
rife force early this morning. nearly de-
molishing the building, killing two peo-
pie and injuring three others. Three
minutes before the explosion two heavily
loaded passenger trains departed. Many
Of the passengers on these trains had
been waiting in the station.
William B. Woodward. the night has
gaSemaster and Walter Harris, q car
Inspector, we're instantly killed.
\ coroncr's jury. after examining the
wrecked building to-day. was unable to
ascertain what had caused the expJo-
sion
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
GO TO JAIL FOR A DOG.
Couple Suffer Imprisonment Rather
Than Surrender Collie.

London. Dec. After a series of po-
lice court actions over the possession of
collie. in the last Of which they were
yesterday ordered 10 give the dog Ia
another claimant, William Smith and his
wife decided 10 disobey the magistrates
orders and go TO jail instead
When the magistrate signed the order
to send the couple TO prison for CONTEMPT
Of court, he remarked 1T is preposterous
for a man 10 go 10 prison for the love
Of a dog. and not like the action Of a
rational human being
Smiths wife didn't think so. saving
no martyrdom could be SO painful as the
loss OF a good. Christian collie
Meanwhile the dog has mysteriousIv
disappeared, but the Smiths say they will
serve their time with satisfaction know
ing that the dog is Co be- cared for dur
iuS the term OF their Imprisonment. The
claimant whose right 10 the ownership
OF the dog was upheld by the court. was
equally attached 90 the animal
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
WILL ASK STATEHOOD.
New Mexico tO Send Delegation tO
Washington tO Make Request.

Santa Fe, y Mex, Dec. I.-At a conven-
ton delegates from every part of the ter
ritory adopted the following resolution.
Whereas the people II New, Mexico have been
chatting under a territorial form Of government for
more than half century;
Whereas srch form Of government has become
ntolcBble: and 4
Whereas IL Is believed that the American peoult
are inherently in favor of home uc and are un-
willing 10 have 10000 legal. intelligent and crer-
Getic citizens Of the United States government as
mere subiCCtg. now. therefore. be 10
Resolved. That the Congress of the Uuited States
he. and is hereby rctiti0nod 10 pass an enabling
act permitting the territory Of New Mexico 90 ask
for state government; and De il
Resolved. That representative committee be
appointed by the governor and the chairman Of the
convention. whose duty it shall be 10 present our
cause 60 the National Congress and request beg.
pray. and demand that New Mexico he admitted TO
statehood.
Gov. Curry conveyed assurance that
President Roosevelt will help the state
hood movement. 4 strong statehood
league was formed.
Gov. Curry and President Hopeweu viii
appoint a nOn-partisan delegation Of
twenty to go 10 Washington
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
GUARDS AT WOMAN's BED.
ElOpinE Wife i'm Hospital Forgive
Nan Who shot Her.

Cleveland, Dec 1.-The sheriff has
placed guards ar the bedside OF Mrs.
Matte Wsdker. the Young wonsau shot
Tuescay by Herbert Friend. with whom
she cloped, leaving her husband and TWO
two children in Lehighton. Pa. She VII
be called before the grand jury as "a Wit
ness "a, soon as she RECEIVERS.
Rev. Jackson Everett. her father visit
ed Friend at the Jail and told him he was
forgiven. N6ther Mrs Walker nor auv
ct her family, Friend SAYS he was told.
desire him punished. though she will be
forced % testify.
a woman VIII get a man into "a lot of
trouble sometimes" said Friend. ruefuuv.
IN his cell last night
Pm glad that what happened turned
ont as well as IL did. I've learned my
lesson, and 81 ! get free ] Will have moth
Ing more 70 do with her"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
HOLD DRUCE'S IDENTITY.
Documents la London Office Give
Data Long Sought

London. Nov. 31.-It is stated that docu-
mentary evidence has been discovered Of
hcially establishing the separate Identities
OF It. G." Druce and the Duke of Port
land. The census returns for 1861 have
been searched. with the result that il was
found that the return delivered at Har-
c9Urt House reads:
Scott Portland. 81. unmarried born
London while the return made In No.
~ Finchley road reads Thomas G..
Druce. 81. furniture upholsterer's ware
houseman. born Whitney. Oxfordshira
Wife. Annie Druce. 36. two daughters
Florence Maria. II, and Bertha Marian.
O.
Lloyds Weekly claims official authority
for Stating that the above particulars are
contained i'm documents which have never
left the registrar generals custody AZ
Somerset House and that there is no
reason 20 doubt their accuracy. There
IS every reason for believing that IT. G.
Druce's father was Thomas Druce. Of
Whitney. who, in 17S5. married Rcbecca
Jackson.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
WANTS TO PROTECT TOMB.
Spanish Woman Asks Permission to
Prevent Vandalism at Grave

Paris. Dec 1.-THE authorities have
received request from "a Spanish wom-
an residing here for permission 20 place
glass covering over the tomb in the
Montmartre Cemetery of Alphousine
Plessis, who is generally known as
Marie Duplessis. the original Dame
Aux Camelias"
The woman who makes the reqUee, has
often visited the tomb, which IS the
Mecca of many weeping girls. and
washed frcm it numerous Inscriptions
many unCompiimcutary- and some repre-
henSibie- She now desires 20 protect il
from such vandalism
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
KILLED BY BLACK HAND.
Italian Contractor Found Dead in
Road Near TucLahOe

Tuckahoe. y Y. Dec. Michael Cira-
sella, young contractor OF Tuckahoe.
was found dead early this morning with
a bullet hole i'm his forehead.
His body was discovered in California
road. near Tuckahoe. and it is believed
that ne WIS killed by Black Hands. He
had refused TO contribute to the society.
For several weeks he had been bounded
by agents Of the secret society who de-
manded 500 Of him or else suffer death.