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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16

As the result of n decree given by
Circuit Judge H. ]. Bean this morning,
the Torrens system of registering land
is to be brought into use in this county
and much interest has been aroused
in consequence. Several times In the
past suits of this nature have been
brought in Umatilla county, but never
has one been carried through so as to
require the application of the Torrens
law.
B. L. Sheridan is the party who now
seeks to have his land registered un-
der the Torrens system. Over year
and a half ago he brought suit in the
circuit court, through his attorneys.
Carter & Raley, to clear title to so
acres of land near the mouth of But
ter creek. The land in question is the
north half of the northeast quarter of
section IL, township north of range
IS. For 40 years the land has been
held under a misdescription, the deed
held by Mr.. Sheridan being in reality
for a corresponding piece of land a
half mile south of the place which he
occupied. Through his attorneys he
brought suit to secure title to the land
upon which he has been living, also
to have the land registered under the
Torrens system. By the decree given
by Judge Bean this morning his re-
quest is granted and it is now up to
Recorder Hendley to give Mr.. Sheri-
dan a certificate of title. This morn
ing the recorder was present by ]. R.
Raley, attorney for Sheridan, with a
copy of the decree and requested to
issue the certificate. This he is requir-
ed to do under the law.
What 1t Is.
For a number OF years there has
been a law in Oregon which makes 1t
possible for a freeholder to have his
land registered under the Torrens
system, and in Multnomah, Malheur
and some other counties 1t has been
used quite extensively. The principle
of the system is that the state guar
antees title. A realty owner is given
a certificate of title by the county re-
corder. This answers the purpose of
deed and is recorded. After two
years the certificate is absolutely in
contestable. However, any one hav-
ing a valid claim may sue for judg-
ment, and II the same is allowed the
party is reimbursed from an indemnity
fund held by the state and derived
from money received from those who
secure certificates under the Torrens
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16

system. ! A property owner securing
a certificate of title is required to pay
tax of one mill and the money so
derived is placed in the indemnity
fund. All mortgages or liens upon
the land are required to be noted upon
the back of the title certificate and un-
less so noted are not valid against the
property. When the land changes
hands the new owner is given a new
title certificate by the county recorder.
'The merit of the Torrens system
lies in the fact that 1t makes realty
transfers much easier and safer"
said ]. r. Raley in speaking upon the
subject this afternoon. when the
Torrens system is used no abstracts
are necessary and one may ascertain
easily and definitely how a title lies
1t is especially beneficial in cases
where titles have become confused,
and in connection with heirship lands
upon which latter subject the Oregon
laws are weak"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16
WOMEN AS IRRIGAToRS.
Scarcity of Labor Causes Women to
Don Gum Boots.

Labor conditions in this part of the
great west are becoming something
fierce, as the saying is, says the Baker
City Democrat.
Men for any kind of employment
cannot be had and the man who has
job to do must do it himself If 1t
must be done.
over in Eagle valley, appropriately
called 1.-THE Garden of Eden" wives
and daughters of necessity are forced
to assist husband and father in water
ing the soil. Here is the land of milk
and honey-vast fields of alfalfa and
the apiary. Vast canals furnish water
for irrigation and at this time OF the
year the lateral bitches must be kept
running full of water and the overflow
properly directed over the lands.
Men cannot be secured for love or
money to do this work and perforce
the women must put on gum boots
and carry the shovel. And they are
equal to the emergency. God bless
them. They are always faithful and
true.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16

If it is true that the character of a
home is shown by the quality of the
guests entertained therein, then COM
pany L, third infantry o. N. G., has
been most fortunate; for at its first
reception given last evening in its ar
mory abode the place was filled with
hundreds of men and women from
among the best people of the city.
That the affair passed off pleasantly
for everyone and was a splendid sue
cess, seems certain from the COM
mandatory remarks that have been
made.
AS previously planned the reception
began at $3.50 in the evening and for
over an hour the arriving guests were
greeted, the receiving line being COM
posed of the six members Of the re-
ception committe, headed by Captain
Kern, and the following ladies', who
served as patronesses: Mrs. T. T.
Geer, Mrs. ]. r. Dickson, Mrs. NJ. A.
RAIDER, Mrs. w. E. Brock and Mrs. q.
P. Marshall.
About $3.50 the assemblage was call
ed to order by First Lieutenant Dan
p. Smythe, who then introduced Cap
tain Kern for a few remarks of well
come. A vocal selection was next
given by Mrs. Anna Selkirk-Norton,
who was compelled to respond to an
encore. Ex-Governor T. T. Geer was
then introduced as former comman-
der-in- chief of the Oregon national
guard, and spoke briefly upon the sub
ject of militia organizations and
prophesied that the hearty support of
the people of Pendleton will be given
the members of company L.
Following the above another selec-
ton was given by Mrs. Norton, and
Judge S. A. Lowell was then intro
duced for a brief address. At the
conclusion of his remarks Mrs. Norton
again sang, and then Johnson's orches-
ira struck UP "The Star Spangled d
Banner" which closed the reception
program.
From 1890 until 12 dancing follow
ed and in spite Of the warm evening, a
very enjoyable time was had.
The success of the reception last
night was very gratifying to the Of
| ficers and members of company L, and
indicates that some very pleasant So
| clay times will be had by the COM
| pany. 1t is the intention Of the COM
pany to give dancing parties frequent
ly and an informal dance will proba-
bly, be given in the near future.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16

On Tuesday evening, May 2s, at
the First Presbyterian church will
he given the commencement pro-
gram of Pendleton academy, at
which time five young people will
finish the work and receive their d.
plomas.
A delightful program has been ar
ranged, the chief feature Of which
will be the graduating address by
Congressman W. II. Ellis of this city.
who will also present the diplomas
to the class.
The graduating class will consist
Of Harold Lynn Blakeslce, Margaret
Myrtle johnson, Ellen Renetta Blue.
Hazel Haw Hamblen and James
Douglas johnson. The program for
commencement is as follows:
Invocation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16
Wool at Ontario.

The first consignment of wool of
the season was received here today
from Barren valley by the Malheur
Mercantile company. E. A. Fraser,
manager of this company, states that
the wool market this season is about
the same as last season, ranging from
IS cents to 20 cents per pound; but,
he says, this price means more mon
ey to the grower this year on ac-
count of this seasons clip being of
longer staple and finer grade, says a
correspondent from Ontario. There is
no break in the fibre this year, be-
cause the growth has been continu-
Gus and strong The superior grade
of the clip is due to the fine condi =
tion of the sheep during the past
winter and spring. The clip is some
earlier this season than usual. Mr..
Fraser estimates a wool product of
about 100000 pounds that will be
shipped from Ontario and Vale to-
gether.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16
ACADEMY Commencement ON MAY %

Piano solo, "L'Alouette," Balak-
rev, Miss Majorie Lyman.
Grafton. Magic Of Today" Harold
Lynn Blakeslee.
Grafton, 1.-THE Wizard Of the
North" Ellen Renetta Blue.
Trio, Down In the Dewey DELL"
Girls Glee CLUB.
Grafton, "Queen of the Air" Mar
garet Myrtle johnson.
Oration,, 1.-THE Invincible Armada" !"
Hazel Haw Hamblen. m
Grafton, Westward, Ho." James
Douglas Johnson. s5I .sir,
1.-THE Song Of the vikings" Acad-
emy Chorus
Graduation address and presenta-
tion Of diplomas, Congressman w.
r. Ellis. rqs 'adt 4o'a o.
"0ood Night" Girls Glee Club.
Banediction.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16
FIRST RECEPTION
OF COMPANY L. WAS AN
UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS

Several Hundred of the Elite of the
City Attended-The Program, Even
i'm Its Formal Phases, Was Delight
full and Unconstrained Dancing
Followed the Program, and 1t Is
Probable That Dancing Parties Will
Be Given Under the Company's Aus
pices.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16
Entertain japanese Sailors.

New York, May 16.-Seven hun
dred Japanese jackies from the visit
ing warships Of Japan are ashore to-
day. Under the guidance of jackies
from the battleshlp Maine they Wis
tied the Bowery and took luncheon
at the Twenty-second regiment ar
mory at noon. They will see the
hippodrome this afternoon, and
many officers visited Coney Island as
guests of American officers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16
TORRENS SYSTEM
OF LAND TITLES
BROUGHT INTO USE IN THIS
COUNTY FOR FIRST TIME.

b. L. sheridan. Who Owns n Tract
Lying Near Mouth OF Butter Creek,
the First to Take Advantage of Its
Peculiar Provisions-System Has a
Foothold in Some Other Counties of
the State-When Its Conditions Are
Compiled With the State Guarantees
Title.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16

During both the reception and dance
last evening the music for the occa-
sion was furnished by Johnson's full
orchestra of eight pieces, and the
playing by that popular organization
had much to do with making the af-
fair the enjoyable success 1t was.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-16
Band Concert Tonight.

This evening the Eagles band will
give a concert at the corner of Main
and Alta streets. The entertainment
will commence at s o'clock as usual
and an excellent program has been
prepared by Prof. Driscoll, leader Of
the band.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

In accordance with the request of
a large number of representative bus
mess men of Americus the associated
banks of Americus have decided to
issue Clearing House Certificates to
expedite the buying and movement
of cotton and otherwise relieve the
temporary financial stringency from
which this vicinity is suffering in
common with the other portions of
the country at this time
OF the certificates the form of which
is given above, 10000 of the denomi-
nation of $5 each will be issued, or
$4,000 in all. If further issues are
required they will be forthcoming.
The four banks have united their
strength for the purpose of further
ing the business interests of Ameri-
Gus and it's trading territory and
will do all in their power to assist the
cotton growers, the cotton buyers,
and the business public generally.
For each certificate issued ample
collateral of gilt-edged character is
deposited with the trustees.
Each certificate issued is as good
as a national note or gold piece
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
COTTON CHARGES
CAN'T BE RAISED
due us.

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. Especial,
An order was issued today by the
Railroad Commission forbidding a
raise in terminal charges on cotton
planned by ship brokers at Sayan~
nah. The proposed advance was Z 1-2
cents per bale, thus doubling the
present charge for the service No
change can be made without authori-
ty of the commission, is the text
of the order.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
LADIES' TAILOR-MADE SUITS AT
SPECIAL PRICES.

We offer for the next few days a
lot Of ladies and misses tailOr-made
suits carried over from last season,
styles perfectly good, fabrics good,
There are a great many people who
want suits for general 'knOck about
wear" and we grouped three lots and
offer them for the ridiculous prices
Of $3.50, $1,000, $3.50. The prices
ranged formerly $500 to $4,000. Some
beautiful school suits for the II and
16 year old girls in the lot. Come
quick If you are interested.
CHAS. l.. ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

The certificates will pass current
the same as bank notes and will rem
der great assistance in preventing
stagnation of trade which was threat
ened by the contraction of currency
throughout the country.
Merchants generally will receive
them in payment of accounts and
the certificates will pass from hand
to hand with no more question than
silver, gold or greenbacks.
The petition on which the banks
based their action was as follows:
Americus, Ga, Nov. 4th, 1907.
We, the undersigned respectfully
petition the banks, as a whole, of
Americus, in view of the currency
stringency of the market, to issue
Clearing House Certificates to re-
lieve the situation, feeling that this
is the best means of moving our
cotton crop, and assisting all of
Americus and vicinity.
Glover Gro Co., Americus Gro
Co., Johnson & Harold, H. L. Mize,
w. C. Sullivan, Sherlock & Co,
Sparks -Mashburn Co., James Fricker
& Bro, Eldridge Drug Co.. Rylander
Shoe Co., Dodson's Pharmacy, M. S.
Holiday, Hamilton & Co., The Allison
Furniture Co, Davenport Drug Co,
D. F. Davenport, Peter Walker, ]. S.
Bolton & Bro, w B. Hudson, j. H.
Poole & Sons, NJ. B. Phillips, r. j..
Perry, w. E. Brown B. c. Hodges,
w. A. Rembert, W. d. Bailey, j. w.
Russell, Pinkston Co., E. G. Parker,
w. M. Taylor, j. T. Taylor, A. Cohn,
Matt Hart, R. K. Webb w. H. C.
Dudley, ]. w. Wheatley & Co., Geo. d.
Wheatley, Chambliss Warehouse Co.,
]. w Harris, Geo. Oliver, Neon Buch-
anan, The Gatewood Grocery, Sills &
Schneider, Daniels Shoe Store, Chas.
L. Ansley, j. P. Cato, A. w. Smith
Furniture Co., Sheffield-Huntingto
Co., L. G. Council Warehouse Co.
At the meeting of the representa-
tives of the banks to consider the Pc
tition the following was adopted, and
it is under this that the certificates
are being issued.
"At the request of many mer-
chants and warehousemen of the
city of Americas, the Americus Clear
ing House has decided to issue such
certificates which will be received by
all the banks at their face value for
deposit or the payment of all debts
due us.
Planters Bank of Americas,
Americus National Bank,
Bank of Commerce,
Bank of Southwestern Ga
Plains Bank,
Peoples Bank of Richland.
Bank of Richland,
Bank of Stewart County.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
BANK CASHIER DEAD
FROM BULLET WOUND

HUNTSVILLE, ALA, Nov. T.
James R. Boyd, cashier of the Hunts
vile Bank & Trust company, was
found dead in bed this morning, his
life having been ended by a bullet
thought to have been self-inficted. 1t
is said that he was on a great ner-
vous strain for fear of run on his
bank. He leaves a wife and child,
His life was insured for $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
EXCELLENT PLAY
COMES MONDAY

Americus play-goers will witness
the presentation of the beautiful
comedy Under Southern Skies, on
Monday night next. 4Under Sou
thern Skies" is now in its SEVENTH
successful season and has as yet on
ly been seen in a comparatively small
portion of the country outside of the
larger cities The increased enthu-
siasm with which the play is re-
ceived on its return visits, indicate
that the play will be one of the
standard for many years to come
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
GREAT AUDIENCES
ENJOY PICTURES

Another week opened auspiciously
yesterday for the moving picture
exhibition at the theatre and large
audiences attended at each perfor-
nance. Manager Lucas continues to
delight Americus people with the su-
perb pictures, as evidenced by the
rapidly increasing attendance. Last
week was the banner week" Of the
season, seven hundred people at
tending Saturday evening alone, but
the attendance this week already bids
fair to eclipse that of any other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
AS GOOD AS
GOVERNMENT GOLD

The Times-Recorder recognizing
that the certificates of the associated
banks of Americas are as good as
gold, will cheerfully accept same in
settlement of all accounts due it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

Planters Bank of Americus,
Americus National Bank,
Bank of Commerce,
Bank of Southwestern Ga.
Plains Bank,
Peoples Bank of Richland
Bank of Richland,
Bank of Stewart County.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
Sea Island Growers.

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 4.-(speciaD
"A sea island cotton growers con-
vention has been called to meet at.
Lake City, Fla, on Nov. IA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

Economy is the mother Of liberty
Johnson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-09-12
Ex-Negrc Politician a Farmer and
Pleased With His Job.
Statesyille Landmark

Statesville Landmark
In the days of negro suffrage in
this State Abe Middleton, a negro
politician OF Duplin county, was a
State issue. He was prominent in
Republican politics and was an as
sistant doorkeeper in the Legislature
in fusion days. On this account he
figured much in the speeches ofDemo-
cratic orators. At the defeat of fusion
lists and the elimination of negro SUI
frage Abe dropped out of the public
eye. Last week at a meeting of col
ored Odd Fellows in Salisbury Abe
Middleton was an attendant and
some Of the white people who knew
him questioned him about his pres
ent condition. In reply he said:
I'm have been in politics most of
my life. l was first a voter and q
worker in my own township, then a
committeeman from my precinct, rose
to county committeeman, then con-
gressional committeeman and finally
member Of the State executive com
mittee. Since we went out of politics,
[ have had more satisfaction, have
made more money and enjoyed great
er happiness than [ ever did before.
| wouldn't exchange my life now for
ten political lives. have farm of
245 acres, work it with my own labor
and am making money. There is no
race problem in my neighborhood
and | wouldn't swap off my white
friends there for all the white people
anywhere else
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-09-12
RAYS from the New Bern Sun.
Never stop pushing "A good thing.

Never stop pushing "A good thing.
Most summer vacations cost as
much in hard work az they do III
hard cash.
The Cortelyou boom is one OF the
can't-tell-yOu sort.
A "society war" is the latest at
traction added to the jamestown
Exposition
And now abideth power, patriot
ism and pie; but the greatest of-these
is pie.
If you can't get as much pie as you
want, dumping and butter sauce is
mighty good.
The thing the gentlemen are really
looking for is the biazed path to the
executive office.
The chief prosperity agent OF the
country now is Grover Cleveland s
former stenOgrapher.
There is plenty of brunswick stew
and pickles, and what the country
really needs is more barbecue,
Speaker Cannon's assurance that
he is not in the race for the presi-
dency was entirely unnecessary.
1t is better to pick out something
good and hold to it than to try to
grasp everything and lose it all.
Why not try Judge Parker again?
He has only made the race one time,
and is entitled to another trial.
The feet OF warships which Rear
Admiral Evans will take around the
Horn is described as the "fist OF the
nation"
The prize pumpkin at the State
Fair is destined to have q lonesome
old time this fall since Mr. Bryan is
to be there.
The reason the knocker is never
discharged is because his occupation
requires no brain work and carries
no salary with it.
1t is said that BARRIERS trust is
to be organized. What is the use OF
that when the barber is trusted every
time he shaves a man?
1t is reported from India that the
indigo crop will be very short this
year; but mark it, people will man
age to have the blues somehow.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-09-12
Good Manners.
Thomasvlllc Charity and Children.

Thomasvilc Charity and Children.
No word was ever more abused,
perhaps, than the word pOliteness.
We all remember the Charlotte "gen-
tIeman, who is serving a term iii the
penitentiary for murder. The real
gentleman has no reason to tag HIM
self Good manners are learned at
home in the family relation. The
fellow who is churIish with his Sis
tiers but is exceedingly and distress
ingly polite to other girls, has not
the real thing at all-it is simply
veneer. True politeness is a thing OF
the heart, anyhow, and springs from
unselfish regard for the rights and
feelings OF other people. The polish
that is acquired in college is all well
enough in its way, but back of it all
must be that fineness ofspirit that dis
tin9uishes the real gentleman from
the rough rider. 1t is a thing that
can be cultivated, to be sure, but the
principle must be within, and it can
not grow except in gentle natures.
Bows and smiles and genufiexiOns
are not necessarily the sign of polite
ness; but u warm and generous heart
has IL language that everybody can
understand.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-09-12
HE'LL GATE.

The next place l visited was one |
had hard time staying away from
the day before-not that | imagined
it would afford me any particular
pleasure-but because l expected to
have an experience that would afford
me a new sensation.
This, in spite of the fact that |
have alwaye hoped to avoid Hell's
Gate. Those were the words en-
blazoned across the top of the spec
tacular front, and | entered and took
one OF the conveyances which whizzes
you swiftly down the dark river. and
you meet huge snakes and a variety
OF reptiles you never saw before, I'M
less you are so unfortunate as to be
an extensive drinker OF that which
inebriates. But as you pass on
down through the several circles you
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1907-09-12
Jamestown Exposition
Amusement Features.
ATTRACTIONS ON THE WAR
PATH.

Features of the Big Show Discussed
at Length-A Month Would be
Required to Take in Everything
is This Line -Destruction Of San
Francisco, the Klondike, Merri-
mac and Monitor Fight, Battles
Of Gettysburg and Bull Run Some
of the Things to Be Seen and
Enjoyed The Night as Well as
the Day Has Its Spectacles.