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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01

Tonight is the time for the regular
monthly meeting Of the Commercial
association and from appearances It
will be a meeting OF more than ordl-
nary interest. This partly from the
fact that no regular meeting has been
held for two months and partly for
other reasons.
During the past few months life in
the association has been at a low
ebb. The association rooms are never
used to any great extent in the sum-
mer time and the membership always
drops off somewhat during the hot
weather The situation at present is
no worse than usual at this time Of
the year.
At the meeting tonight IL is proba-
bic ways and means of keeping the
association alive will be discussed,
and 1t may prove to be one OF the
best meetings held for months.
Because of the important matters
to come up for consideration, a good
attendance is desired for the meeting
tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
HERM|STON|AN
FRU|TGR0WERS
TEMPORARY SOCIETY
FORMED LAST NIGHT
Association Discusses Problems of
Fruit Culture-Grapes and Peaches
Lead in Favor-Nearly 10000
Trees TO Be Set Out Soon.

A fruitgrowers association was
formed at Hermiston last evening and
# is an organization that promises to
do much good for that section in the
future,
The organization meeting was held
in the office of A. c. Crawford and
Mr.. Crawford served as temporary
chairman. 1t was decided to meet
again Saturday night for the purpose
of forming a permanent organization.
Last night much of the time was
devoted to a discussion of the best
classes of fruit to raise upon the cas-.
Umatilla project After much dis
cussion it was mutually agreed that
grapes and peaches will be the most
profitable fruits to raise though some
apples may be raised with profit.
During this fall scores of orchards
and vineyards will be set out in the |
Hermiston country. 1t is estimated |
hat between $4,000 and 10000 trees
Nill be started.
A committee composed Of Messrs.
Oodd, Foude and Dishon was ap-
pointed to draw up plans for the per,
nanent fruitgrowers' organization.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
BUTTE MAN ACCUSED
OF WIFE MURDER

Butte, Sept. belle Gilchrist
over whose death in Nome, Alaska,
L. II Johnson, her former husband,
was arrested in Seattle, was well
known in Butte, where she owns a
mine. The police is investigating
here.
Tt is learned that Johnston made
several attempts to get her property.
Johnston is accused of killing his
wife and burying her in Nome after
cutting the body in pieces and burn
ing II, Friends of the woman do not
believe she committed suicide and re-
quested the husband to bury the re-
mains as Johnston states.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01

Chicago Sept. SENATOR Joseph
NJ. Dixon of Montana was today ap-
pointed by Chairman Frank H.
Hitchcock Of the republican national
committee as director of the speakers
bureau tof the Chicago headquarters
The bng service of Senator Dixon
as a member of the house Of repre-
sentatlves and later of the United
states senate has equipped him for
the position for the reason that he is
familiar with the qualifications of
members of congress for active cam
paigning
He has a wide acquaintance also
among leaders of the republican party
in the western states who will be call
ed upon to fill speaking engagements.
Chairman Hitchcock began his po-
ltical conferences today within 10
minutes after he reached the city. He
proceeded directly to headquarters
and disposed Of large amount of
business brough before him by Sec
retary Hayward and other officials
of the western campaign force.
He conferred also with Senator
Dixon and Fred C. Upham. the asss,
tant treasurer of the national COM
mittee.
1t was announced today that Mr..
sherman would make his first cam
Daign speech in this city, probably be.
fore the Hamilton club, on Septem.
GER 2S.
He will continue speaking in the
state for the next three days. Rep
esentative Mckinley, chairman of the
committee, is expected
lere tomorrow to confer with Chair,
nan Hitchcock, and they will then
make up Mr. Sherman's itinerary as S
ar as they can. 1t will be arranged
o as to aid as far as possible the con-
ressional campaign.
Senator Hemenway and State /
hartman James p Goodrich of In 5
lana, were callers at republican f
today. The former ex- d
reSsed the opinion that Indiana
ould give from $4,000 to 10000 plu- l!
'lity for Taft and Sherman and the L
ntire state ticket would be carried Il
= the republicans. Il
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
NEW OIL & N. TRAIN FOR FRUIT MEN

Walla Walla. Sept Robert
Burns, district freight and passenger
agent for the O, r. & N. railway COM
pany, in this city announced yester,
day that an extra freight train will
be operated by his company out of
Walla Walla daily except Sunday,
commencing at Grange City Junction
with No 90, the Spokane through
freight, for all points north.
The extra will leave walla Walla
at o'clock in the afternoon, arriving
at Grange Junction in time to con.
meet with the Spokane though feight
which arrives in the Falls City about
noon the nexvt day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01

In speaking of the additional SER
vice, Mr.. Burns said yesterday that
this train was all his company lacked
t. give Walla Walla service equal to
that of any inland city in the north
west.
1t is our purpose, he said, to give
shippers of all perishable goods every
advantage possible in marketing their
products without loss. 1t is expect,
ed this freight will handle all business
tor the Coeur d'Alene and adjacent
points.
The round trip from Walla Walla
tc Grange City Junction will be made
by one crew, the return schedule be-
ing 8 o'clock. in the afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Ten Thousand Passengers Are
Caught in Blockade on Ac-
count of WaShoutS.
OVER TWENTY TRAINS
ARE MAROONED
Half Dozen Cloudbursts Wash Out
Canadian Pacific Tracks Between
Winnipeg and Thunder Bay-WiIl
BE Many Days Before Tracks Are
Cleared - Railroad Company Is
Feeding the Crowds and the Work
OF Opening Tracks Goes On.

Winnipeg, Sept. 1.-Ten thousand
passengers on the transcontmental
trains of the Canadian Pacific are
blocked today between Winnipeg ana
Thunder Bay-Over 20 trains are in
the blockade on account OF washouts
It will be days before the tracks
are restored to a normal condition.
There were several cloudbursts lass
night The railroad is feeding the
The telegraph and tele-
phone wires are down.
Heavy rains are falling throughout
eastern Canada and outlook for open
ing the lines this week, is gloomy.
All the available construction force
Of the system has been rushed to the
scene OF the washout.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Local Business Property Must
Pay More Money tor Pro-
lection.
RATES ADVANCED FROM
is TO 80 PER GENT
Insurance Companies Demand Re-
wiring and Increase Rates Unless
Their Requests Are Granted-Few
Rewired Before Advance Occurred
Tardy Owners VIII Be Given Re
bates When Electric Wires Are
Safeguarded.

Insurance rates for the business
section Of Pendleton have been ad-
vanced from 10 to 80 per cent and
the new terms are now in force for
practically the entire town. As a re-
suit insurance is now costing mer-
chants and property owners about 2S
per cent more than in the past.
Some months ago it was ANNOUNCE
ed by the insurance companies that
rates would be advanced unless build
irgs were rewired. This caused many
owners to contract for the rewriting of
their premises and j. L. Vaughan has
had force of electricians working
constantly for some time past. How
ever, 1t has been impossible for him
to cover the entire town before the
new rates went into effect
For many local policies the new
rates went into effect July 2S and
August IA. But a few days ago no.
tees were received here giving the
advance on much other property
Some idea of the advance that has
been made in insurance rates may be
had from the following concrete
cases.
Odd Fellows building, corner Main
and Alta streets. The former rate
on the building was 1876, the new rate
160. The former rate on the contents
Of the lower floor was 1862. The new
rate is 100. The former rate on the
lodge hall was 1872 and the new rate
s 165.
The Matlock- -Brownfield building.
The former rate on the building was
rs and the new rate is 256 The
I'D rate on the contents was 224,
md. the new rate is 267.
In some cases where buildings have
Deen rewired the insurance has been
educed. This is true of the Bow
nan hotel, for which the building
ate has been reduced from 224 to
OF and the rate on the contents from
20 to 215. However. other things
lso influenced the reduction of rates
. this case.
1t was announced by the insurance
len that in cases where owners re-
ire premises after paying their in
Irance premiums at the increased
ltes a rebate will he made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
OLYMPIA MAYOR
SOLD CIGARETTES

Olympia, Sept. 1.-W. A. Hage-
meyer mayor Of Olympia, who con-
ducts two cigar stands in this city, to-
day pleaded guilty to selling cigar
cites In contravention to the Bylerly
anti-cigarette law passed by the last
legislature
The mayor was arrested on war
rant sworn to by w. H. Davis, a
leader Of a local reform society, who
recently secured the conviction Of
several local saloon men for selling
liquor to minors and for Sunday VI
olations.
The mayor was fined $40 and costs
by Milton Giles, justice of the peace,
before whom he appeared.
Mr.. Hagemeyer was elected mayor
last December on what was known in
the campaign as the wide open ticket.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01

Kicked in the head Thursday morn
ing, Alfred Cole, the 12-1year-old son
of Mrs. Olivia Cole of Bothell. died
within an hour without recovering
consciousness. The boy with his little
dog, ran into the barn, where, un-
known to him, neighbor's horse had
been placed The theory OF the moth
er is that the horse kicked at the dog
and accidentally struck tho child.
Physicians operated on the boy in
vain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Inquiry KS to Wreck of Cruiser.

Washington, Sept. IA court of
inquiry to investigate the accident to
the cruiser Colorado convened this
morning for three weeks.
The entire crews were assembled
on the deck and asked If they had
any complaint to make in regard to
the navigation of the cruiser. Navi-
eating officers are giving their tes-
timony today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
FOUR ARE DROWNED
ON AN EXCURSION

London, Sept. -Four persons
We're drowned in the scramble for life
boats today when 100 passengers
were rescued from the excursion
steamer Queen, which was disabled
in a terrific storm off Kelsey. The
crew refused to leave the vessel until
all the eXcursionists were saved.
The passengers on an outing when
the gale swept down, disabling the
engines the storm increasing in dan
ger the boat being swept upon the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
BANKER sURRENDERs SELF.
william Carlson Is Held Under S1O,-
900 Bonds.

Los Angeles, Sept. William II.
Carlson, president of the defunct Won.
solidated bank, surrendered himself
in the Justices court today and was
arraigned on a charge Of making a
false entry on the books of the lnsti-
ti.tion.
Bail was fixed at $4,000 and was
furnished, the preliminary examina-
ton being set for September II.
Carlson failed to put in an appear
ance at the morning session Of court
and adjournment was taken until the
when his arraignment was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
SUICIDE STARTLES
SAN FRANCISCO CROWDS

San Francisco, Sept. I'm the
presence of a crowd at jefferson
Square, A. C. Beljkovich a Slav,
fired two bullets into his head and
died instantly. He was despondent.
A man was noticed acting strange,
ly walking up and down and gestic-
rlating wildly and screaming. When
the policemen arrested him he fired
the fatal shots.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
GIRL DEAD AS RESULT
OF RANK MALPRACTICE.

san Jose, Cal. Sept. DIR. S. s.
Abbo, a physician, and alleged drug
fiend, is behind the bars while an in
vostigation Is being made of the death
of Miss Halle Hatch, aged 20, the
beautiful daughter of a prominent
orchardist near here. Abbo was ar
rested on the confession of the girls
lover that he performed an operation
on the girl. Death was due to blood
poison.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
To Boost the Fair.

At the meeting of the association
tonight the matter Of lending every
possible aid TO the coming district
fair viii be considered by the associ-
alton and President Alexander re-
quests a good attendance to greet the
officials of the fair who Will be pres
ent.
The preparations for the fair are
progressing satisfactorily and the best
event yet held in the district will be
witnessed here this fall and it hopes
that the commercial association will
lend every aid to the fair.
The fair officials will be present
at the meeting tonight to discuss the
subject with the association. Every
citizen of the city who is interested
in the success of the district fair is
urged to be present at this first meet
ing OF the association for the fall,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
WILL PAY 100000
FOR AEROPLANE.

Lemans, France. Sept IA .
contract was signed today be- .
tween M. Weller and Wilbur .
Wright by which WELLER agrees .
to pay Wright 100000 for an .
aeroplane II 1t is able to make .
two flights. 1t is believed that .
. WELLER is representing the .
. French war department. .
The contract specifies an .
aeroplane to carry two assist
. ants and an operator; to ac- .
. compllsh two flights of so kllo- .
meters each within a week. the .
machine must fly against the .
wind at IA miles an hour; .
. neither flight to require over an
. hour. o
1t also stlpulates II a French .
. inventor can produce a machine .
. meeting the requirements of
. the contract before Wright can, .
. the contract with the American .
. will be abrogated Sl
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Kermit VIII Practice shooting.

oyster Bay Sept. ARMED with
rifles, shotguns and cartridge belts.
Kermit Roosevelt left here today for
a short practice preparatory to a hunt
in the African expedition with his
father. With guides he will pene-
,rate the widest parts of the Maseba
range.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Incendlary Is In Jail.

Des Moines. Sept. FOLLOWING a
narrow escape from lynching. Julia
Moon is confined in the Jail at Clay
ton today with the family of VIM.
smith, whom she implicated by con-
fession, that she fired three stores
and the Central hotel here today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01

Because he endeavored to stop a
drunken brawl in the Sixth infantry
camp, at American Lake, Private
Rose, of company f, is in the field
hospital with several knife cuts. His
condition is not serious. but there is
a deep cut across the left cheek and
another on his right elbow. The men
implicated in the affair are in the
reglmental guard house.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Reed Chairmnn al Boise.

Boise, Sept. 1.--Major Fred r. Reed
was today elected temporary chair
man of the republican state conven-
tion which convened this morning.
After a keynote speech and the ap-
pointment Of the committees. the
convention adjourned for the day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Crew of Schooner Drowned.

London, Sept 1.-The British
schooner Amazon was wrecked near
Port Labotte on the coast Of Wales
today, and 23 members of the crew
were drowned.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Nebraska Primaries On.

Omaha, Sept. 1.-The first state
wide primary is being held in Me-
braska today and there are prospects
for heavy vote, Governor Sheldon
has no opposition for denomination.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Laborcr Is Heir to Thousands,

Astoria, Sept 1,--Haie Singh. a
Hindu laborer, was informed by let,
ter today that he is heir to $4,000.
through the death of an uncle, a rich
cotton grower in India.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
REAR ADMIRAL GLASS
is IN SANITARIUM.

Paso Robles, Cal, Sept Rear
Admiral Glass, retired, former COM
mander OF the Pacific fleet is here
with his family as a last resort to
have his life Two months ago he
was stricken with stomach trouble
at his home in Berkeley. An oper>
alton was necessary then to save his
life
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
= + + + + + + + + + + + = =
+ MEXICANs START BOOM
: FOR PRESIDENT DIAZ.
CITY of Mexico. Sent

+ City of Mexico, Sept l. 1
+ citizens of the city of San 1
+ Luis Potsi began the first boom 1
+ in the campaign for President 1
+ Diaz. They have issued a proc 1
lamation urging other states to 1
appoint delegates to a national {
convention for the purpose OF {
pressing upon Diaz the necessity Z
for him serving another term. I
He has served five terms, or 30 .
years. The election occurs in {
) 1910. 4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01

Santa Cruz, Sept 1.-Robbers to-
day entered the Southern Pacific
railroad stations at Seabright and
Capitola, and rifled the registers, but
little was taken.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Chafin In Seattle.

Seattle, Sept. 1.-Chafin, the prohi,
bition candidate for president, arriv-
ed here today He was given a recep-
tion by the commercial club.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01

rocks and sunk. Women and child
rem were nearly insane with fright.
The greatest difficulty was had in
getting them into the lifeboats.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
Labor Day Proclamation

Salem Sept. 1.-Governor Cham
berlain today issued the usual labor
day proclamation setting aside Mon
day, September Z, 1907.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
DIXON TO PICK
TAFT SPEAKERS
Montana Senator Will Direct
Speaking Campaign for the
Republicans.
ACTIVE WORK OF THE
CAMPAIGN OPENS

Chairman Hitchcock Is Now "Tn the
Harness" at His Chicago Offices
Sherman VIII Begin Speech Max
Ing Tour at Chicago on September
2S-SenatOrs From All Over the
East Look for Big Victory for Taft
The Campaign Begins With the
Brightest Outlook.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-01
ASSOCIATION WILL
BOOST THE FAIR
First Meeting Of Commercial
Association for Fall Season
Will Be Held Tonight
SUMMER REST PERIOD
OVER, WORK BEGINS.

Rousing Meeting Is Urged by Presl>
dent Alexander-Ways and Means
for Supporting the Association VIII
BE Dlscussed-Durlng Summer
Months Meetings Have Been Sus-
pended-Renewed Activity WIN
Mark Bar season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-23

Jefferson Lodge No. PA. l. 0. o. F., met last night and conferred the second degree on one candidate.
 If suffering from tonsilitis avo,d diphtheria by using Pneumo Emol- lient; at :ll druggists, 50c and $1.00. |9 Il Inn
 Ladies novelty neckwear make ideal Christmas presents. Just re- |ceived new lot. Pine Bluff Mercan- title Co. 12-22-3t -1he annual Christmas tree of Trinity Episcopal Church will be dis |played at Trinity church Thursday evening at o'clock
 The Elks Christmas tree for the destitute and poor children of the city will be held at II o'clock Xmas morning at the Elks Theater. Plenty of Christmas cakes, candy, rolls and bread for the holidays at T. H. Skidmore's, HOP w. Second Ave, Old phone 57S. 12-1S-6t U. w. E. Mullken's department store who has been critically i'll for the last week was reported better last night.
 The fire boys were called to the home of J. C. Heirschspeil's home early yesterday morning to extin- guish burning flue. No damage was done to the property.
 FOR SALE-Six yoke we'll trained logging oxen in fine order. two log wagons and all necessary chains. One pair extra fine young logging horses and harness. M. s. Hastings. l12-17-6t
 Christmas exercises are to te held this morning at 10 o'clock at Miss Callie Jones' private school on West Sixth avenue. All the parents of the children are invited to be pre- Isent.
 County Judge James Gould heard more evidence in the matter of the three-mile petition Monday. The talk. ing of testimony will continue until Thursday afternoon, when the case will probably be decided.
 Santa Claus is at the store O the Ryland Queensware Company anf
 will be glad to talk to all the little people in this city over the old phone |Ring him there little folks and he vii lconyerse with you. 12-22-3 l Things for the boys-Air Rifles I$1.00 to $1.50; Velocipede $1.75 up Express Wagons S5c to $1.5O; Tool
 Chests 35c to $100, and many othe lnice things at Cleveland-Matthew'
 Hdw. Go.
 FOR SALE-Stole and dwellin: lon Sixteenth and Maple street. Ex cellent opportunity and fine localit. for grocery and meat market Will sel
 at a bargain and on liberal terms Tracy Mills of R. H. M. Mills & Sons |No. PA West Barraque street. 12-S In
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-23

--Base Burners, Hot Blast and Oak Heaters at 10 per cent cash discount at Cleveland Matthews Hdw. Go.
 Many people are taking advantage of the Special Stove Sales at Cleve- Matthews Hdw. Co. If you want a bargain now is your chance.
 -LOST-One Gold bracelet set with three diamonds. Reward for its return to R. H. Stearns X Company. |12-1S-3t
 NOTICE--Special sale on toile. sets and cut glass. Ask for dis counts. Ryland Queensware Go. l12-1S-Gt
 You need have any fear of dying with Pneumonia if you will use Pneumo Emollient it gives immediate relief. At all druggists d If
 ROOM, OR ROOM AND BOARD Nicely furnished, large front room, fire place, electric lights, everything modern. Exceptional opportunity for married couples. Call 704 W. Barra- que or Phone 139. 12-16-3t NOT1CE-special sale OH toilet sets and cut glass. Ask for dis counts. Ryland Queensware Go. 12-1S-6t
 -nhe many friends of Mrs. Maggie D. Wilbourne will be glad to learn that her condition is much improved She was critically ill for several days I There are not many things that are good for Whooping Cough but this is one. Pneumo will give youl child quick relief. Your druggist has it. d t
 FOR SALE-Rabbits of all kind! and colors, Gray. White, Black Brown, and spotted. Call and SCI them F, Barthet, 1721 East Soul street. 12-22-3
 Mason & White, wood and Coal fo sale, also all kinds of hauling done All kinds of dry wood and shaving which we deliver to any part of tn city. Office 1516 West Fourth. Ol lphone 1000.
 Observation-Disclosures Hdw. Go have a world of useful and beautiful Xmas Presents and will be open ever night until Xmas. It will pay you t lvisit them.
 -WANTED-Salesmen of abilit land neat appearance to call on al merchants in their territory; elegan side line, convenient to carry; goo commissions; prompt remittance. Bel Cmont Mfg. Co.,, Cincinnati, o. l12-13-16s
 -LOST-Near Dansby's grocery O West Sixth avenue, ladies purse con |taining John Holland fountain per post office receipt for $1.50 and |small amount Of silver. Reward fo return to Clark's Music Store. 21 West Barraque street 12-22-S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-23
BEAUTIFUL SONG
 SERVICE REPEATED

The beautiful song service program offered at the Trinity Episcopal Church last Sunday night will be repeated. The music was among the most beautiful heard in this city in years and included many Xmas num- bers. The program, which will be- gin at 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening. is. being repeated by request. If you miss 1t you will miss rare musical treat
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-23
JEWISH LADIES SERVE

Dinner and hot lunches served Dy the Ladies' Temple Society Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Dec. 22. g, "A, at 110 Main street in Sweet land stand.
 from twelve to two o'clock, price soc. Lunches Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday, from twleve on through out the afternoon at reasonable prices. 10 20 1t