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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29

Little Rock, Ark, May 2S.-The Ar kansas river is on the greatest ram page in years and the predicted rise to a stage of 26 feet seems about to be realized. The crest of the flood will probably be reached some time dur ing the day tomorrow. The stage as estimated at the weather bureau this morning will likely be 25.5 to 25S feet. When the stream reaches this point it may be expected that the riy- CT will begin to fall slowly.
 Private reports of back water from the Mississippi river cannot affect the stream as far up as Little Rock, SC the weather bureau figures may be taken as a reliable criterion of the probable stage to be reached.
 At this point the river is a raging torrent. The stream is full of drift, great trees and logs, boxes, barrels, boats and even the roof of one build ing having been seen floating down the stream.
 Great banks of drift have been formed at the piers of the bridge over the river at this point, and one huge tree which has lodged against a pier of the free bridge has threaten cd damage as it holds a large amount els has d crew of men at work this afternoon in an effort to dislodge the tree.
 So far as reported there has been 4 no damage on the Little Rock side of the river and it is not believed the rise will be sufficient to cause any material damage within the city.
 Crop Loss Millions.
 From points up and down the river come reports of the inundation of thousands of acres of valuable land which was planted to cotton. corn, and potatoes. The heaviest damage reported so far is from the vicinity of Fort Smith, Van Buren, Dardanelle, Morrilton, Conway and other up-river towns, while very serious loss is an- ticipated below Little Rock, between this city and Pine Bluff and below Pine Bluff.
 Up to this time the levees in the vicinity of Pine Bluff have Withstood the flood, but it is expected they will be overfloWed and cut away if the promised rise occurs.
 One Leyee Broken.
 The only levee in Arkansas re- ported broken this forenoon by the flood water is in the vicinity of Nor rilton. What is known as the Woods gin levee broke there during the fore noon and flooded several hundred acres of cotton and corn lands and causing some property loss.
 White and Black Falling.
 Both the White and Black rivers are falling, the former at the rate of foot a day and there is no danger from flood in those sections of the State.
 At noon hour the Arkansas was still rising and there is danger of fur
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29
Every Man Needs One

An extra pair of pants. If you want stylish trousers have them made by Eisenkremer the Tailor, over Citi- zens Bank, Second avenue, corner Pine street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29

The Arkansas will fall at Darda- helle during the next 24 hours; will come to a stand at Little Rock Fri day with stage of about 25.5 tc 25.S feet; will probably come to a stand at Pine Bluff by Saturday even ing, with stage of about 27,5 tC 2S.0 feet. The White will fall.
 J. R. TAYLOR. Assistant Observer, Temporarily in Charge
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29
Fight Expected on
 Currency Bill

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Washington, May 2S.-At the con- c;usion of the session today of the Senate, Senator Aldrich declared that the amended Vreeland-Aldrich cur rency bill would be passed tomorrow. During the day Senators Teller of Colorado, Owen of Oklahoma and Newlands of Nevada made speeches opposing the bill. Developments to- day showed that there will be no fiji buster by Democrats, but Senator La Toilette was conspicuous on the Dem- ocratic side of the chamber and it is
 evident that a hard fight will be made on the bill when it comes up for final passage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29
Grover Cleveland
 Is Recovering

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 New York, May 2S.-Mrs. Grover Cleveland today gave out a positive denial to the report that her husband was suffering from a cancer. She said he expected to be out in a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29
Flood
At the Oracle Farms.

John M. Oracle, who owns eXten- sive plantations ill the Arkansas val ley below Pine Bluff, in the vicinity of the State Farm, has been at the scene of expected damage for the past three days. - ---~
 Word received from that section today states that while no material damage has resulted up to this time work to build temporary levees and strengthen the present banks is be- ing carried on as rapidly as an army of men and teams can accomplish it.
 Indications are that the river will reach a stage of about 26 feet at that point. in which event untold damage will be done the growing crops, even With the most strenuous work to pro- .ect the land The greatest danger threatens in the vicinity of Hanna berry, where one of the largest farms owned by the Grace plantation is sit uated. The river front at this point is long stretch of low lying banks and much work would have to be done to strengthen the levees to hold the flood water.
 Mr. Oracle reported to his home today that he was still in hopes Of saving a portion of the crops from destruction, but if the river reached the stage predicted he was very doubtful,
 The other farm near the State farm and another further up the river are not ill as great danger as the Hanna berry farm.
 Flood at Wrightyille.
 At Wrightsyille II miles from Lit tie Rock, Ben Dreher reported this morning that there would be much damage to growing crops, in fact hum dreds of acres were under water at the time he left early this morning. About one-third of the overflow land of that immediate section is under water and the flood is rising stead- iiy. There are about 5000 acres Of cropped land subject to overflow at this point, and a stage of 26 feet Will flood about 5000 acres of this. Mir. Dreher said number of plant CTS had done strenuous work on the levees along the river front, but sev- eral of them stated this morning that it had been time wasted as the water was rapidly cutting the banks away.
 A number of the plantations which are all or partially under water this morning are owned by the following parties: F'ourche Plantation Compa- ny, NJ. H. Johnson, G. l.. Basham, Sl- las Vine, R. H. Cunningham, Joe Ash CT. Larry Jones, George Hutson G. A. Dreher and others.
 At this point it is expected that the flood will spread over hundreds of acres during the day which are no% not inundated. The land is cropped mostly to cotton and corn and the financial loss will be very heavy, as much of the land cannot be planted again.
 Sweet Home Bottoms Under.
 Reports from parties arriving in Little Rock from the Sweet Home l,s- ,rict this morning state that the 03i- toms in that section are all under
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29
Dreyfus' Store Talk
Strap Slippers
 40c!!

Pretty low priced aren't they? But that's the Dreyfus way, No half way figures but when we decide to make a sacrifice it's one that's worth while.
 These Strap Slippers are ?, 3 and 1 strap in patent and vici kids turn sole, Louis heel High grades and good qualities that sold regularly at from $1.0O to $3.00. They're remnant sizes and lats, Is to 3s. They go at a Remnant Price .................4 49c
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29

w. N. Wiggins of Dallas, Texas, is expected here Saturday to join his wife, who is a guest of s. c. Alexander and family here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29

water and there will be heavy ,0ss ,o t!CpS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29
ARKANSAS RIVER
 RAGING AND RISING

Large Force of Convcts Working State Farm Levee Woods Gin Levee Br oke Wednesray Night in Conway County-Potat Crop in Sebastian and Crawford Counties and Cotton Crops All Along the River Are Ruined-No Loss of Lives or Live Stock Has Been Reported
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29

John M Oracle, who owns eXten- sive plantations ill the Arkansas val ley below Pine Bluff, in the vicinity of the State Farm, has been at the scene of expected damage for the past
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29
River Forecast,

ther loss before tomorrow mornins
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-29

Both the White and Black rivers are falling, the former at the rate of a foot day and there is no danger from a flood in those sections of the State.
 At noon hour the Arkansas was still rising and there is danger of fur
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
CHEYENNE CLOSED FOR GOOD.
Mayor and District Attorney Join to
Enforce the Laws,

The mayor. in an interview with a
Tribune reporter this morning, put
another clamp on the gambling lid
which was effectively slammed down
last week by County Attorney Watts,
says the Cheyenne Tribune.
The mayor said his position in the
matter had been a delicate one, for
the reason that the city ordinances
only prescribed a light fine for gam
bling and that to fine the gamblers
would have prevented prosecution
under the state law and would have
placed the mayor under the criticism
Of practically licensing the business
under the guise of fine,
Now. however, that the gamblers
had been rounded up and taken the
medicine prescribed by the statutes,
the mayor says that he proposes to
see that. In so far as the police can
dc 1t, the letter and spirit of the law
are to be obeyed.
81 had several of the saloon men
last week here in my office" said
lue HldyoT, ana lOlu lHeHl lHdl L
would not stand for any petty eva
sion of the law by shooting craps
across the bar or any other sly tricks.
at is form of gambling which
the county officers might have diff
ficulty in detecting, so l have told
the policemen to report any gambling
Of that sort that they see, and any
apparent evidence that they can't see
very well will result in their getting
off the force without ceremony.
Under the city charter the city
officers can only punish violations of
ordinances and have no jurisdiction
over state laws. But the police will
give as much attention to apparent
violations of gambling laws as they
do to other offenses under their no.
tlce and will be expected to report
them to the sheriff or county attor-
ney."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
January Flowing in Nez Perce.

Fall grain Is in splendid condition
and the ground in excellent shape
for plowing. is the report brought to
the city by T. o. Cr6zier, who is ex-
tensively engaged in farming on the
ridge between Lapwai and Cotton
wood creeks
Mr.. Crozler states that he has had
his teams in the field for three days
this week and that hundreds of acres
Of land have been plowed and are in
readiness for seeding. The spring
seeding will be much earlier this
year. and the outlook is considered
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
SOME BIG SPUDS.
Three Picked at Random from CroI
Half Fill so Pound Flour Sack.

Polk county last season produced
some of the largest potatoes ever
grown in Oregon, and ii is doubtful
If any other section OF the country
can show anything near those grown
here in size and quality. says a Pick
real, Ore, item. On the j. s. Cooper
farm. this side of Independence, the
crop of Burbanks was of exceptional
quality and in size the tubers are re-
markable.
Mr.. Cooper passed through here
yesterday afternoon on his way to
Portland, having with him few sam
Piles of his prize spuds. Three OF
them half filled a 50-pound flour
bag and each of the trio was fully a
foot in length and of a girth in pro-
portion. He expected to place them
on exhibition in Portland, to show
what Polk county soil produces when
II is given a half chance. The three
potatoes. it was stated, were taken
out of a lot of several bushels OF
equal size, being selected at random
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
FARMERS HOLDING WHEAT.
c. A. Rhea OF Heppner, Says Wheat
rnlser,s Refuse Is Gents.


"Sheepmen will sell their wool
when they are offered a. good price
for 1t. but wheatraisers hold off for
still higher offers, and run the risk
of getting less" said C. A. Rhea.
president Of the Heppner National
bank, today, says the Portland Tel
egram. He has just returned from
eastern Oregon after disposing Of his
7O0-acre wheat crop, at what he con-
siders good figures.
but many of our farmers have re-
fused to sell when they could get 10
cents bushel," he says, "and now
the buyers are not offering so much
Fully two-thirds Of the wheat crop OF
Morrow county is still in the ware
houses. unsold. the farmers being
we'll heeled with cash and entirely
out of debt.
"The county will realize fully 81
SOC. 900 out of the 1907 wheat crop
at going prices. and this will render
the present good times even better
than they are. The whole prairie
region around Heppner, that used to
be utilized as sheep pasture, Is now
under cultivation, and even the
steepest hills are being .plowed up
this season to SOW with wheat latel
on.
"At the same time there are still
100000 head of sheep within the
boundaries OF Morrow county, al
though the farmers have taken uT
such large proportion of the for
mer pasture. At one time we had
900, 900 sheep in the same area, bu
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
ELECTRIC ENGINES FOR G. n.
Cascade Tunnel Equipment With
Modern Motive Power.

The Great Northern railroad has
recently placed orders with the Gem
eral Electric company for four 100
ton electric locomotives to be used in
handling its trains through the Cas-
cade tunnel. This tunnel is bored
through the Cascade mountains east
of Seattle. The tunnel is three miles
in length and on a two per cent
grade. 1t is to obviate the nuisance
and danger from high temperatures
and locomotive gases that the electric
service is being installed.
The installation is attracting the
universal attention of engineers, be-
cause II is the first to employ three
phase motors for railway service in
this country and, although a number
of three-phase railways have been
installed in Europe, the Great North
ern locomotives are much larger and
more powerful than any in use on the
European roads.
Each locomotive will be equipped
with four motors, rated at 325 horse
power, or total of 1900 horsepower.
The driving wheels are 60 inches in
diameter. Current will be supplied
to the locomotives at $500 volts at a
frequency of 25 cycles. Each loco
motive will be capable of hauling a
1000 ton train at a speed of Is miles
per hour on two per cent grade.
The motors will be used for "brak-
ing" down grade as well as hauling up
grade; that is, the motors will be used
as generators on down grades, assist
ing the air brake system of holding
the train and making additional cur
rent for the line.
The flexibility and cleanliness of
electric power makes it ideal for tun-
mel work and the railroads of the
country are rapidly installing elec-
trical equipment wherever locomo-
tives become a dangerous nuisance,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
-auv ImDroyements Planned.

huuI = AeNAAAACAs
Within the next few days or as
soon as the weather will permit, ex-
cavations for many new buildings in
Baker City will be commenced, and
the prospects for the year in the
building line are that it will be a
lively one, says the Baker City DEM
ocrat
The Sisters Of St. Francis have their
plans drawn and accepted by the
Mother Provincial for a new St.
Elizabeth hospital to cost upwards Of
100000, a modern structure In
every way. Excavations for the site
will begin shortly. The old hospital
building will remain where It is and
will be used as an orphanage for the
future.
About the first of April excavations
for a new county court house will
begin.
About the same time the Citizens
National bank will begin the erection
of building on the corner OF front
and Washington streets, where Girls
wold's store now Is. the bank having
purchased that property a year ago.
It is understood that the building will
be a handsome one.
On the site of the present parish
house Bishop O'Reilly is planning the
erection Of a $4,000 residence OF
stone. Such a residence Is greatly
needed to meet the necessities and
comforts of Bishop o'Reilly and his
able assistants.
Before the year Is out II is expect
ed the 100000 appropriation by con-
gress for a federal building, the site
FOR which the government already
will be available and construction
commenced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
Elk Tooth Necklace Stolen.

A necklace Of 113 elk teeth, val
ued at $500, has been stolen from the
collection of Indian curlos exhibited
by E. L. Wlggin, and diligent
search Is now being instituted in the
hope of recovering the property.
The collection is said to be one Of
the best ever exhibited in the city and
Mr.. Wiggin has offered a reward Of
800 for the return of the property
or such information as will lead to
It's recovery.
The teeth were in the usual place
as late as o'clock yesterday after
noon, and the theft was not noted
until this morning.-Lewiston Teller.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
Range Stock Doing We'll.

Despite the fact that little new
grass was grown on the Snake river
ranges last fall because of the alb
sence of rain, the 10000 sheep now
wintering there are in splendid or
der. This is the report brought to
the city by r. r. Steen, a prominent
stockman of the upper Snake river
country. Mr.. Steen states the old
grass has furnished good feed dur
ing the entire winter, and unless a
long spell of bad weather prevails
the sheep will be in good condition
when spring grass constellation
Teller
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
PEN DLETON-UKIAH STAGE

Daily trips between Pendleton and
Ukiah. except Sunday. Stage leaves
Pendleton at I a. m. arrives at Ukiah
al p. IN. Return stage leaves Ukiah
at p. m, arrives at Pendleton at s
p. m.
Pendleton to Ukiah, $500; PEN
dleton to Alba, s2.75; Pendleton to
Ridge. SO; Pendleton to Nye, $3.50;
Pendleton to Pilot Rock, 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

SUBSCRIBERS TO MAGAZINES, II
you want to subscribe to magazines
OF newspapers In the United States or
Europe, remit by postal note, check
or send to the EAST OREGONIAN
the net publishers price OF the publi-
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sent you and assume all the risk OF
the money being lost in the malls. II
will save you both trouble and risk
II you are subscriber to the EAST
OREGONIAN. in remitting you can
deduct 10 per cent from the publish
er's price. Address EAST OREGON
IAN PUB. CO. PendletOn. Ore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
nnarkable.

Counsel for Buck Stove & Range
Co. has arvised the company to bring
suit for contempt against Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation OF Labor, for his editorial
criticising the findings of the court,
in case In which the company was
interested.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
Elehtv Pounds of Pnre cold.

Eighty POunuS OI fure OOiu'
In the vaults of the First National
bank there is something like 80
pounds of pure gold which has just
been brought in from the famous
Rainbow mine in Mormon Basin. w.
e. King is the manager of the mine
and states that the gold is a cleanup
of about 21 days and is worth $685.
900, says the Baker City Herald.
=, The mine Is grinding steadily away
night and day with IA stamps and has
an unlimited amount Of ore in sight
that will keep 1t running for years to
come. The Rainbow is one Of the
real mines of this section and is one
OF the steady producers that is CIV
ing eastern Oregon its reputation as
mining country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
AMONG THE EXCHANGES
OF THE
INL AND E IA PIRE

favorable for a good yield. There ia
less moisture in the ground than
usual, but with heavy spring rains
large yields will be insured.-Lewis-
ton Tribune.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
FRATERNAL ORDERS.

PENDLETON CHAPTER No. 80
meets second and fourth Friday
evenings in regular convocation. at
Masonic hall.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

LET ELECTRICITY DO YOUR
work-It's clean. reliable and con-
venient. Electric Sad Irons, guaran-
teed. S5.25. Electric Hot Water and
Curling Iron Heaters, Electric Coffee
Percolators, etc. A complete stock Of
Gas and Electric Fixtures. First-class
wiring OF homes, etc. ]. L Vaughan.
1872 w. Court street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
HELP WANTED.

WANTED - MEN. WOMEN AND
families to take advantage OF our
fine premium offers, given to old or
new subscribers to the Daily, Weekly
and Semi Weekly East Oregonian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

PENDLEON IRON woRKS-RE-
pair work on all kinds OF machines.
structural iron work and machine
castings. Junction Of Court and Alta
streets. Marion Jack. Prop: A. F.
May. manager.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
Want Advertisements
WANTED.
smith shop

VIOLIN TEACHER--A. H, JOHN
son, leader OF Johnson's orchestre,
will accept a limited number OF pu-
pills for instruction on the violin.
Residence COL Post street; phone
black 2852.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

CHINA NOODLE RESTAURANT.
ing D. Goey, proprietor. Drop in
of an evening and get hot bowl of
noodles. Alta street, back Of Tall
inan's.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

PENDLETON LODGE No. SO, A. F.
and'A. M, meets the first and third
Mondays of each month All visiting
brethren are invited.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

the sheep are gradually disappearing
before the advance Of the plow."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

one line. one time ............ 1Oc
One line one week ........... 25c
Four lines one month ...... $1.00
Each line over four lines 25c per
line per month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

ENGRAVED CARDS. INVITATIONS
and announcements, all the latest
styles Of stock and type faces. Leave
orders at East Oregonian office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

. You are not really Stocking
. for it, unless YOU are advert1s-
. ing for IT,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
FOR RENT.

LEGAL BLANKS OF EVERY De
scription, for county court, circuit
court, justice court, real estate. etc.
for sale at East Oregonian office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27

go OOSO OOOO OSOOS .
II It 10 not advertised here. .
. advertise for It. .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
SECONDHAND DEALERS.

V. STROBLE, DEALER IN SECOND
hand goods. II there is anything
you need in new and secondhand
furniture, stoves. graniteware and
crockery. call and get his price. No.
212 Court street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-27
LIVERY AND FEED STABLES.

CITY LIVER STABLE, THOMPSON
, street. Carney & Kennedy. Props,
Livery, feed and sale stable. Good
rigs at all times. Cab line In conec-
tion. Phone main 701.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-09

fairy like lace, is assuredly the happiest a-blaeS
choice imaginable for young fair haired girl.
Among the little details of the toilet few of
the novelties which have appeared lately are the
enormous egg shaped hatpins, upon which some
women have their monogram set in jewels. and
the sunshade handles, with heads OF little animals
BIRDS some OF which open to disclose powder
puff or bonbonniere. Gloves mostly in suede
peau de SAKE. Many of the waist belts
shaped to form sort of corselet, and the pref
test are in velvety leather, with bauble de-
signed purposely for the wearer In fact
it is one of the admissible refnements of
dress nowadays that woman who has the
time and money should wear any ornament +
that has not some especial significance, either Il
because Of its pure artistic beauty or for its Nv
combined beauty and usefulness.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-09

I IS not too early 70 begin planning the
fall school clothes for boys and girls, for
the small children. also for the older girls,
some OF whom viii attend schools or uni
versities In their home town, and others
who are going away to boarding school or
college. No mistake will be made II sim
plicity is the keynote in design chosen