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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22

S. M. Yoran, grand lecturer Of the
Oregon Masonic lodge, returned to-
day over the Northern Pacific from
Helix where he was cordially greet
ed last night by the Helix lodge of
Masons and left for Echo this after
noon where he will visit that lodge
officially tonight. From Echo he will
go to lone and Heppner and from
there to his home in Eugene. Since
the first of July Mr.. Yoran has trav.
eled 1900 miles by stage in Oregon
and has visited every town in the
state having more than 500 inhabi-
tants.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22
WORKING FOR
BETTER ROADS
GOVERNMENT WILL SPEND
ssO,OOO,OOO PER YEAR

Agricultural Department Urges Far
nrers 10 Ask Questions on Road
structiOn-Articles to Appear
in the Fast OregOnian on Road
ConstructIon-Are Now About p
500. 900 Miles of Public Road.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22
O'ConnelI Is Improyine.

Mrs. John O'Connell, wife of the
conductor who was seriously injured
in La Grande some months ago and
has since been removed to a Port
land hospital, is in La Grande today
visiting friends. She reports that Mr..
O'Connell is improving and that hopes
for his recovery are generally enter
tanned. She will return to Portland
soon.-La Grande Observer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22
Has Lost Her Son

Mrs. H. S Smith of S. 512 McClel-
land street, Spokane, Wash, has
written the East Oregonian that her
son, oliver Smith, 20 years OF age,
dark brown hair, brown eyes and slim
build, has disappeared and she has
not heard from him for several
months. She asks him to write to
her If he sees this item, and also re-
quests information from any one
which would lead to his present
whereabouts. She has heard that he
is working in the vicinity of Pendle-
ton
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22
Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate transfers reported to-
day from the office of Livermore Il
Bickers are as follows: Maxwell
Land & Irrigation company to ]. d.
Lowman, four lots in Hermiston,
$500: Irwin z. Watrus to Arthur ].
Watrus, 32O acres, $4,000; Anna
Beard to s. P. Hutchinson, lots and
in block 2S, reservation addition,
Pendleton, 1920.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22
Thanksgiving Game.

Four Portland teams are now en-
deavoring to arrange a Thanksgiv-
ing game with the Pendleton high
school team. Today a message was
received from Hill Military academy,
asking for game.
So far the Portland teams seeking
the honor of meeting the Pendleton
team are the East and West Side
school teams, Columbia university
and Hill Military academy. and one
OF the four teams from the Rose City
will have the opportunity of trying
Pendleton's skill on Thanksgiving.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22

A father never realizes how hard
1t is for his child to learn long divi-
sion until he tries to explain 1t.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22

from you at the earliest possible
moment, and 1 should be very glad
to have any suggestions from you as
TO the best plan of cooperation be-
tween the government and the press
in this educational campaign.
Very respectfully,
L. w. PACE, Director.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22
Knights of Pythias Smoker.

Last evening the local knights Of
Pythias enjoyed a pleasant social
session following the transaction Of
the routine business Of the meeting.
Refreshments were served and the
time was passed in card playing. Sew
eral visiting knights were present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22
VIII Leare for MarshfIeld.

NJ P. Castle, Fred and Dave
Gordon are making arrangements to
leave this city for Marshfield about
November /, to look over that section
of the state with a view to engaging
In business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-22
Eastern Star Tonight.

A regular meeting Of Bushee Chap
ter No. 10, OF the Eastern Star, will
be held at Masonic temple this even
ing, beginning at 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
CLAIMS DAUGHTER.

Patrick Reddy, of Baltimore, inside an
unsuccessful attempt Saturday 10 secure
the custody Of his ten-year-old daughter,
Gertrude. who has been living with her
mother, Mrs. Arthur G. Bradley, who
wss divorced from Mr.. Reddy about
eighteen months ago. Officer Young
found Mrs. Bradley and the child at lib
south Lee street. Upon entering the
house Mrs. Bradley, it is alleged, called
to her daughter to get revolver, and
declared she would blow the officer s
brains out. She later, however, with her
daughter accompanied the officer to the
station house where pathetic scene TOOK
place. The daughter refused to leave
her mother, and subsequently Mrs'
Bradley left with the child. Mrs. BRAD
lev stated that she married Reddy about
twenty years ago in Cecil county, ma;
About eighteen months ago, she sad
Reddy secured a divorce from her with-
ont her knowledge. She claimed that
abe married Bradley her present husband
in Newark, n. j., about a year ago, and
for several months past, she says, she
and her husband had been residing neal
Mount Vernon. About one month ago
she moved to this city. Reddy, 1t is SAID,
has sken legal steps toward securing MS
daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
COUNTY SUPERVISORS.

The board of supervisors of Alexandra
county met in regular session Saturday
and received a paper from James E.
Clements, county superintendent OF
schools, in which he asked that vote
be taken on an extra levy of 10 cents on
the 800 for school purposes. The board
decided that the vote be taken Tuesday.
September "a, for Arlington district and
for Washington district.
The purpose OF the extra levy is 10
provide schoolhouses for the growing
communities along the line of the Old
Dominion railroad.
The board heard request from Mr..
Gerry on behalf of subdivisions adjoln-
ing Alexandria city, for the right to lay
water mains along the country roads
The Alexandria Water Company is will
ing to supply water to these suburban
sections. After considerable discussion
the matter was laid over for special
session, to be held on September Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
CORPORATION COURT.

TJudge L. @. Barley presiding
The September term Of the Corpora
ton Court began this morning The
docket was not called. This term was
designated for the trial Of both criminal
and civil cases.
Meade Hsnsbrough Va. @. B. Beales;
OIL suggestion vs.. Southern Railway
Company; judgment for plaintiff for
amount of money in hands OF Southern
Railway Company belonging to defend
ant.
Com. vs.. A. A. Shriver; appeal from
police justice. Order issued and case
nolle pressed.
A special grand jury was ordered to
be drawn returnable tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock.
Com. vs. John Harvey Robinson
and Charles Markell, charged with
grand larceny; jury and verdict OF not
guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
CHARGE AGAINST MATE.

]. A. PoseY, mate of the steamer
Washington, of the Norfolk and Wash
inglon Line, was served with summons
Saturday night to appear before United
States Commissioner BowdeD, on the
charge of having resisted, obstructed and
hindered w. f. Truxtun, of the United
States Customs Service, from doing his
duty in regard to the carrying of an ex-
cess number of passengers on steamer.
Posey was arraigned before the United
States Commissioner Saturday night, but
on application from counsel, William ID.
White IT,, WAS allowed to postpone his
hearing until Tuesday morning at III
o'clock. Posey gave bond for $500, W.
II. White going on the bond. On ap'
plication from the defendant the court
granted Posey the right to continue his
duties on the steamer Washington dur
ing the interval before his next appear
ance in the United States Court Nor
folk Landmark, Sth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
LAST WEEK AT LUNA PARK.

As a fitting tribute to the closing
week. Luna Park will not want for a
novel form of amusements. What
promises to be one of the biggest days
of the season will be German Day,
which will be held today. The day IS
to be strictly American in every sense
of the word, and will be cosmopolitan
in its nature, OF representative people as
other nationalties have expressed their
willingness to attend. n
September 18th will be Teddy Bear
Day. on which occasion the child en-.
tering the park with the largest stuffed
Teddy Bear, will be presented with a
handsome and costly prize.
The 18th will be known as Alexan-
dria Day, a day that will be replete
with speech making and other events
that will make the occasion memorial
Cello and his band, a musical organizs-
ton second to none in the country, will
bring the parks sos'ion to close with
q series of delightful concerts appropriate
for the various days that are scheduled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
ELECTRIC CARS COLLIDE.

The mOtormsn on car No. 1lG, OF the
Falls Church Railroad, reversed his lever
lust SIS his car plunged into car No.
&. of the Washington, Arlington and
Mount Vernon line, Motorman Nc
Welsh yesterday evening. The acct
dent occurred within 500 feet of Ar
lington Junction. The Falls Church
line car carried several passengers, but
they escaped with slight shake~uP.
The other car was almost demolished.
Fortunately no one was injured. The
Falls Church car was approaching Ar
.lington Junction at about $3.50 O'Clock
when the other car came on the line at a
rate of about twelve miles an hour. The
motorman on the first car saw that the
collision was inevitable, and threw on
the air brakes, reversed the motor, and
awaited the crash. The Falls Church
car was the heavier of the two, anc
virtually demolished the other. Re
sponsibility for the accident has not Deer
fixed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
SEPTEMBER SALE
OF FURNITURE
Csc to 50 per cent Below Actual
Value.)

A most practical display of Furniture of
the better makes, in all the finest woods,
at the loves, prices.
Every individual article of Furniture was
selected by us because Of some especially at
tractive feature that appealed to US, and as
our taste is representative of that Of our pat
rons, these rare values cannot fail to fit their
needs, either decorative or utilo.
The styles and designs, some dainty and
artistic, others solid and substantial, suggest
varied ways Of Frightening and changing
the appearance Of rooms or apartments.
Every opportunity is offered to our patrons
for refurnishing their homes cozily and reas.
onably, and with goods that Will serve real
purpose in contributing to satisfactory home
surrounding,
Sixth and Seventh floors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
.==EV7NnPIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
PERSONAL

Mr.. Courtney Houck, formerly oil
this city, but now of New YORK, Is Oh
visi to his old home.
Mr.. Brawner Mills and his son, Fred
have gone to the jamestown Exposition
Miss Susannah Linthicum ofDurhsm,
N. c., sang at st. PauPs Church yes
terday morning, and at the second
PRESBYTERIAN Church at night. During
her stsy in this city Miss Linthicum Is q
gnast At the home IF Mr.. ]. Edwin Nc
Cav 115 south st. Assph street.
Nh. William O. Bremen, who has
been in Panama for some time, has re-
turned to his home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sommers, Of
Georgetown. have announced the en-
pspement of their daughter Cora TO Mr.
Jos. Bendheim, formerly OF Alexandria.
Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Beverly Tucker
have announced the engagement OF Their
daughter, Miss Maria Tucker, TO NAL
colin Griffin, of Roanoke. Miss Tucker
has many friends and relatives In this
city.
Mrs. Henry Green, who arrived In
New York Wednesday from a three
months trip through Europe, will be
the guest of her brother-in-law, Mr..
Barr, at Pensaukin, N. j., before her
return to her home In Alexandria.
Miss Bena Stratton left Saturday for q
visit to Lynchburg and Nelson county.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Benjamin Aitcheson
are visiting relatives in King George
county.
Mrs. Elizabeth T. McVeigh has re.
turned from The Pains, where she spent
the summer. :.
Miss Gertrude Pickin, of Alexandria, Is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. b. NJ.
Han!zmon, on Park Observation-Disclosures
vile Progress.
Miss Eva Dent and Minis Mary Dent
have returned from visit to Miss Gretta
Mccoy, at Riverton. .
Miss Nellie Wattles, Miss Ruth Bryant
and Miss Marion Bryant have returned
from jamestown, r. l., where they spent
the summer, and Mrs. 7. J. Kirkpat-
rick, with her children, have returned
from BIuemont and is the guest OF her
father, Capt. Herbert Bryant. -
Miss Eva E. Oowling and her little
nieces, Misses Mary and Nettie Ohsun-
cey, are visiting Rev. E. W. Cowling
in Norfolk, and are attending the expo
sition from there.
Miss Hanna E. Henderson is quite
sick with typhoid fever at the hospital.
Mrs. @. E. Bradley left today for New
York.
Mr.. NJ. T. Dryer has gone to the
jamestown Exposition.
Miss Belle Minnigerode is visiting
Mrs. Francis j. Davidson, on south
Royal street. NV,
Mr.. r. E. Thornton, Of Prince VIII
liam, was in the city today looking after
his senatorial interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
NEW GOODS OPENED
AND BEING OPENED:

New Dress Fabrics, black and eolors; New
Laces, New Suits and Coats for Women and
Misses; New Lingerie Waists, New Separate
Skirts. New Goats for Misses; New Silk Petit
coats, New Corsets, New Domestic underwear,
New Outing Flannel Garments, New
Aprons, New Coats and BOnnets for In
fants and Children; New Clothing and fur
nishiugs for Boys; New Hosiery for Women,
Girls, and Boys; New Soft and Stiff Hats,
Suits, Overcoats. Topcoats, Fancy Vests,
Raincoats, and Neckwear for Men; New
Shoes for Women, Girls, Boys, and Babies;
New Upholstery Fabrics, New Lace Curtains,
New Curtain Materials, New Portieres, New
Drapery Materials, New Furniture, New
Table and Toilet Linens, New Rugs, New
Brass and Enameled Bedsteads, New Blankets
and Comforts, New Lamps and Shades, New
Cut and Pressed Glassware, New China, New
Jardinisres, New Toys. New Pictures and
Frames. New Canned Goods, New Fruits,
New Cereals, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
POLICE COURT.
rInstice Il. B. Cation presiding.

IJustice II. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed of
this morning;
John Penn, charged with stealing
brass from the Southern Railway Com
psnv. had his case continued until to-
morrow.
Eliza Bryant, colOred, charged with
interfering with an officer in the discharge
of his duty, wss dismissed. ,
Ashley Williams, colored, charged
with drunkness and disorderly conduct,
forfeited his collateral by failing to ap-
pear.
A man, charged with allowing his horse
10 roam in the streets, was dismissed.
Patrick Ovens, charged with improP-
er conduct, WAS dismissed.
James Brown cOlored, charged with
escaping from the chain gang, had 20
days added to his sentence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

The democratic primary for this sena'
toriaI district for the nomination OF q
candidate for the State Senate will take
Mace tomorrow. The polls will be
opened at the usual places in the city at
Z. sc a. m. and will be closed at 6:2O p. M.
The voters will be divided among three
candidates, Messrs. L. Fl. Machen,
present incumbent; A. j. WedderbuFn
and Il. Ewell Thornton. The arrange
ments for the primary election have
been completed and spirited contest Is
anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
COLONEL MARYE.

Colonel Morton Marye, auditor OF
public accounts, is today Saturday re-
ceiviug the congratulations Of his many
friends on bis birthday. He is hale,
hearty and vigorous, chatting as merrily
and gaily as though he were a man who
had Just attained his msjOrity. But he
has been a voter for several years-in
fact. before the war. Asked by friend
how old he is, Colonel Marye replied,
with a laugh; 81 sm old enough to
know my duties and am young enough
to attend to them" - Richmond News
Leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
THREW STONE INTO CAR.

When the last electric car from wash
ington reached Arlington Junction Sat
urday night a negro who had been eject
ed for refusing to pay his fare threw q
heavy stone through one OF the windows,
smashing the glass and scattering the
fragments over several passengers. 1t
failed to strike any one. AS soon IS he
hurled the stone, the man disappeared
in the darkness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The West End public school will
open Monday Sept. 16.
Though the mercury did not quite
reach the So mark today, the weather
has been oppressive, owing to the intense
humidity.
The schooner Peri, for Coles Landing,
the Water Lily and Ruth Ella, for Plney
Point, loaded with lumber by Smoot
& Co., have sailed.
Mr.. w. Z. Balm has commenced the
erection of a commOdious warehouse on
the east side of Fairfax street between
Queen and Princess streets.
The R. P. Andrews Co., Of Washing
ton, will give their second compliment
ary outing to the school children OF
Washington, Alexandria and Alexandria
county tomorrow at Luna Park.
The George r. Hill Memorial Hall,
now being erected by the congregation
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, will, it is thought, be ready for
dedication in December.
In Washington on Saturday evening
Mrs. B. @. White identified the colored
man who recently snatched her pocket
book from her hand and ran of while
she was in a hotel in that city.
There was a collision between two
buggies on the road east of the new
freight depot of the Washington-South-
ern Railway last night. One Of the We
hicles was smashed, but the occupants
escaped injury.
Messrs. Machen and Wedderburn
smoke at Fredericksburg on Saturday
night while Mr.. Thornton spoke al
Herndon. The two first named will
wind up their canvass for the State Sen
ate at the Alexandra county court house
tonight. -.
The report current on the streets II
that as large vote as possible will b
secured 10 this city for Mr.. Thornton In
order that this can be used as an argu
ment against the friends Of Mr.. ]. N
Johnson who are urging him for the cir
cult iudgeship.
In most of the churches yesterday ser
mons we're delivered before fairly large
congregations by the regular ministers
who have recently returned to thei
charges after spending their vacations
Rev. J. j. Lloyd preached at Chris
Church in the morning.
Ousters fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans
| II = II L. Olnw. fb Hrnaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
SCHOOL PERMITS.

The clerk of the City School Board
began this morning at the Armory Hall
issuing permits to pupils to attend The
public schools and during the day issued
$40 permits, 27l to white boys and $40
to white girls. On the corresponding
day last year CS7 such permits we're
issued, SS5 to white boys and 352 to
white girls. Permits will be issued
again tomorrow and on Wednesday to
white pupils and on Thursday and
Friday to colOred pupils.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
CHARGED WIrH ASSAULT.

Marshall Brown was arrested Satur-
day by Constable Payne charged with
assaulting a man named Baker with a
with pistol in Fairfax county. Brown
was brought to the station house in this
CITY and later taken before Justice Trip
lett, who imposed fine and bound the
accused in the sum of $500 to keep the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
GENTRY RhO TIERS SHOWS.


The Gentry Brothers famous shows
arrived at 7 o'clock yesterday morning,
when no time was lost in erecting the
mammoth tents at the exhibition
grounds at the head of King street:
Hundreds of people of all ages viewed
tbe parade along the line of march this
morning and were delighted and amazed
at the gorgeous and glittering free spec
tacle. The gilded band wagons with
their two military bands, with golden
chsriots, the magnificent cages hled with
comical monkeys and other animals, the
beautiful little Shetland ponies, the
trained dogs marching and riding along
and plainly approaching the applause
which greeted them, the funny clown
baby elephant, the comical monkey
Jockeys mounted on dogs and ponies to-
gether with long array Of talented and
magnifcently costumed performers, all
combined to present on OF the grsndest
psrades of the kind ever seen here. A
performance was given at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon and another will be given at
8 o'clock tonight. The Gentry Brothers
have this year exceeded the lavish pro-
ductions of former years which made
them deservedly famous IS public en-
tertainers and instructors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
.uISTORIO ALEXANDRIA

Mr.. J. T. Preston, Secretary OF the
Chamber of Commerce of this city, has
received the following communication
from Mr.. NJ. V. Richards, Land and
Industrial Agent of the Southern Rail
way in reference to the distribution OF
copies of "Historic Alexandrio," a
beautifully illustrated book descriptive
of this city
Washington, d. c., September 6, 1897.
Mr. J. q. Preston. Secretary Chamber Of
Commerce. Alexandria, Va:
Dear Sir: In one of our local papers We nave
noticed couple of articles with respect 10
distribution Of Mr.. A. j. Weddefburn s
hooks "HistOric Alexandria" 5000 copies
- ,rbicb vour city officials have secured,
INIT have no funds appropriated for tn If dis
tributiop. II you think they would favoraDly
consider turning over to this department Tree
ofcbaroe n supply of the booklets, we would
he clad TO send them TO our exhlDt al the
jamestown Exposition for complimentary
distribution. The books could be fofwa d,1
TO me here By Southern express and we Woulu
then forward them to jamestown, lhereDy
relieving your city officials OF any expense
whatever in express or freight charges. hs
Won thoroughly understand qnt appreciate our
;nterasf in sucb matters and our desire to DO
ali we can 10 properly advertise and promote
fbe welfare of Alexandria, if you think the
above proposition would likely receive favor
able consideration would be pleased to have
Won take it up and let me know the decision
reached. With best wishes am,
Very truly yours,
NJ. V. RICHARDS,
Land and industrial Agent, Southern Rail
way Company,
The city authorities will comply with
Mr.. Richsrds's suggestion and will turn
over portion of the edition to him, re-
tanning a sufficient number to meet any
future demands f. he book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
JEWISH NEW YEAR.

Rosh Hashonsh, the first day of the
month Tishri, the Jewish New Year, was
observed last night by special services in
the synagogue in this city. They we're
conducted by Rabbi A. Blum, OF New
York. Today has been observed IS a
holiday among the Israelites OF this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
THE NEW AUTUMN
FASHIONS and FABRICS

The store is interesting and grows more 80
daily. Our several foreign payers have re-
turned and the beautiful new fashions and
fabrics for Autumn and Winter are coming in
by every steamer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
THE WOODSTOCK FIREMEN.

THE WOODSTOCK FIkEmEN.
The Shenandoah Herald says: Inc
boys we're loud in their praise OF Newport
News and the treatment that they re-
ceiyed while in that city, but were loud
er in singing the praise of thei fremen
of Alexandria, who met the team from
this place and the Strasburg boys. on
their return, at the boat. Headed by
the Reliance Drum Corps, they were
marched through the principal streets,
which we're lined on both sides by thou
feands of people who greeted them with
applause, to the Columbia engine
house, where an electorate banquet was
rendered the winners of every cent OF
race money that was offered at Newport
News. The banquet hall was decorated
with national cOloTs and flowers and the
hospitality of Old Virginia was never
so noticeable as on that night in Alex
andria, which will ever be remembered
by the Woodstock 6remen."