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Published In Daily Leader June II
1909
LECTION PROCL LAMATION

~ NRNN |fN~sf~fANifN . A1fNs
Whereas. the Mayor and Common
Council OF the city of Guthrie Logan
County. State of Oklahoma, at a resu.
lar meeting held and convened AT the
City Han IN said city on the 6th Dag 0f
June. A. ID, 1908, did authorize and
instruct the Mayor TO issue call Tor
an election by the qualified voterh Of
this city of Guthrie. and for a reria-
tration Of the electors Of said city
who shall be owners of taxable proper
~ lreal or pers naD subject 70 taxa
ton within the municipality and 10
publish said proclamation IN the Ok
lahoma State Capital the Th6 Daily
Leader, the Oklahoma state Register
and the Oklahoma Safeguard for al
least ten 10l days giving notlce'of the
time and place of holding said election
on the f9llpWipg PROPOSITIONS to-wit.
Shall the City Of Guthrie Oklaho-
ma be- authorized.
Fifst. 10 issue tie bonds og said
city for the erection and contraction
of a suitable building for Convention
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AeENrs wANrEp.

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF PAUL
LAWRENCE DUNBAR, the worlds
greatest negro poet, is just out; agents
profits $4,000 a day. Write for free
outfit and exclusive territory. j. L..
Nichols & Co, Memphis, Tenn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
LAUNCHING GREAT SHIP.
Giant Collier Slides Into the Waves
Today.

Vallejo, Cal, Dec. 5.-Thousands of
visitors today witnessed the launching
OF the giant collier Promethus at the
Mare Island navy yard. A great
celebration marked the event, which
was a memorable one for Mare Island
since the record made in the construc-
tion of this s1,50O,0G0 vessel sur
passes that of all other yards The
gigantic collier was christened by the
little daughter of Naval Constructor
Evans. under whose direction the COL
lier was built.
The Promethus is one of the largest
auxiliary naval vessels ever built in
this country. Her dimensions are as
follows:
Length over all, 465 feet inches;
extreme beam, 60 feet 2lk inches;
depth of hold, "a feet: mean low
draft. 1850 tons: dead weight ca
pacity, $500 tons; bunker capacity.
1875 tons. The Promethus will be
fitted with twin screws and vertical
type. triple-expansion engines. At a
pressure of 1S5 pounds these will
make Sc revolutions the minute. The
rig of the vessel will consist of four
short pole masts fitted with six cargo
beams each. Her complement will
include 19 officers and PA men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

San Francisco, Dec. 5.-The author
ities are investigating the sudden
death of David j. Baird, the young
millionaire, whose estate is claimed
by a woman known as "Dodie" VAL
encie. who is reported to have lived
with Baird and to have borne him a
son.
Following a carousal at beach re-
sorts the night preceding his death
at his home have come rumOrs of foul
play These were brought to the at
tention of the authorities and a mys-
tcrious voice over the telephone ad-
vised that Baird's stomach be exam
ined. The organ was turned over to
the city chemist.
The filing of the Nalencie woman's
petition for letters of guardianship
over the child is paving the way for
bitter fight over the million dollar
estate left by Baird.
Upon the completion of the eXami-
nation of Baird,s stomach today.
Chemist Green announced he was un-
able 10 find anything of a suspicious
nature. The condition of the organ
was normal. However the coroner is
not satisfied that the death was natur-
al.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
E[KS To HOLD
LODGE Of SORROW
ANNUAL SERVICE AT
CHURCH OF REDEENIER
Rev. Charles Quincy Will Preach
Memorial Sermon for Antlered Herd
Service VIII Commence at O'clock
Special Music by Episcopal Choir
Officers of Pendleton Lodge.

At the Church of the Redeemer TO-
morrow afternoon the Pendleton Elks
will hold their lodge of sorrow. It
will be their annual memorial service
and the members of Pendleton lodge
NO. 2SS will attend in a body. An in
Vitation to attend is also extended to
the public.
At the church service R. W. Henne-
man, exalted ruler of the Pendleton
lodge, will conduct the ritualistic
service, while the memorial sermon
will be preached by Rev. Charles
Quincy, rector of the Church of the
Redeemer.
Aside from the exalted ruler the
other officers of Pendleton lodge are
as follows: F. ]. Quinlan, esteemed
loyal knight; L. d. Idleman esteemed
leading knight; H. w. Collins. esteem
ed lecturing knight; F. w. Bond, es-
quire; d. B. Bailey. tyler; Mark
Moorhouse. secretary; L. &c. Frazier, /
treasurer; Frank Frazier, Lee Teutsch
and Thomas Fitz Gerald, trustees.
The memorial service will COM /
mence at 8 p. m. Special music for
the occasion will be rendered by the
choir of the Church of the Redeemer. !
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
Gwinn Is Commended.
SHIPPERS IN BITTER
WAR WITH CARRIERS.

Chicago, H., Dec. 5.--A bitter fight
was waged today between the trans
continental carriers and the trunk
line freight association over the
change proposed by the association
IN the method OF delivering Califor-
mia and western fruits to eastern con-
sumers.
Transcontinental roads declare that
- acceed TO the demand of the as
scciation that the original bills of
lading be forwarded to the points
where the goods are delivered. where
shipments are diverted from the con-
tracing shippers to the purchaser
would mean a diminutlon of coast
shipment OF citrus fruits.
The shippers. hitherto have con-
signed the shipments to themselves
and when sold. deliver II to the pur-
chaser without presenting the original
bill Of lading
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

Washington, Dec. ST am glad
to meet you, Governor Chamberlain
and senator-to-be. would have pre-
ferred to see a republican senator, but
am for the people ruling, and they
want you to be senator" In these
words Roosevelt settled all doubts as
to his attitude towards the Oregon
senatorial contest.
He conferred with Chamberlain in
the executive office when the latter,
j. n. Teal of Portland, and Miss Carrie
Lee Chamberlain, called to keep an
appointment.
II am delighted to meet you" said
the president to Miss Chamberlain.
your father has hit me a few licks
from time to ime, but he is mighty
good fellow"
The room was crowded at the time.
Senators Lodge, Carter, Warren, Cum
mings and others being near. The
president spoke loudly evidently pre-
fering TO have his views known to all
within hearing. The whole Oregon
situation had been laid before the
president.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 5.-Running at
top speed two university street cars
collided head-on in a fog this morn
ing at stret corner, fatally injuring
the motorman, Gus Olson, Charles
Boiling and John Elandel, both legs
being broken on all three men. The
motormen were dug from the wreck
age.
A wild panic followed the collision.
Women tainted and trampled upon
each other in reaching places of safe
ty. The cars were partially demol-
ished A half dozen were seriously
injured and 40 slightly.
a misunderstanding of a block sig
nal is supposed to be the cause.
The outbound car was loaded with
workmen to the fair grounds, and the
incoming was crowded with people
going to work.
The accident occurred on a slight
grade. The impact was terrific. The
front vestibules of both cars were tele-
scoped like egg shells and several
seats were torn from their fastenings.
The helpless loads of humanity were
pitched forward in heaps. Several
were cut by flying glass. The out
bound car carried rs passengers and
the other 120.
Passengers with broken legs and
arms were lying in the streets await
ing ambulances. Not a single passen-
ger on the incoming car escaped in
jury.
The cars were running at full speed
In a dense fog.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

That he will likewise increase the
amount Of his investment should such
action be necessary, was declared by
Monte b. Gwinn. president of the
American National bank. AT the
meeting the day previous G. NJ. Rice.
cashier of the First National bank.
volunteered to double his stock pur-
chase should the money be needed
Should Others follow the example set
by Messrs. Rice and Gwinn the work
of financing the mill company will be
made much easier.
Shccpmen Interested.
At the gathering in the Commercial
association yesterday A. A. Cole. the
sheepman, was present. He cypress
ed the interest of the woolgrowers in
the move to keep the mill here and II
Is believed that a number of wool
growers will take stock In the COM
pany. ]. E. Smith has already agreed
to do so.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
REAR ADMIRAL
COGHLAN DIES
LONG AND BRILLIANT
WAR RECORD SERVICES
Graduated From Annapolis Naval
Academy in 1868. Served I'm Civil
War rs Ensign and Rapid Advance
ment FOllowetl-Achicyed Fame ~
Author of "Hoch Der Kaiser

New York, Dec. 5.-Rear Admiral
Joseph b. Coghlan, retired died sud
denly of heart disease at his home in
New Rochelle, ~ Y, today.
COghlan was born in Frankfort,
Ky, in 1874 and was graduated from
the naval academy in 1862. He serv-
ed in the civil war as ensign and in
1868 was promoted to lieutenant COM
mander and attached to the training
ship Portsmouth.
His rise was rapid. He was elevat-
ed to rear admiral in 1902 and made
second in command of the north At
lantic fleet for two years.
Coghlan won national fame when
he composed and recited at ban
quet the ballad entitled, "Hoch Der
Kaiser"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

ing certain instructions from Mana
ger Mitchell of the theater by whom
he was employed. Incidentally he
was standing directly in front of Ne
ro's cage.
The cage should have been turned
with the animals head toward the
wall but it wasn't and no one noticed
that "Beany' steod gust in front of the
bars.
The boy had absolutely no warning
before he was caught from behind
and jerked up against the animals
cage with sudden force that knock
ed most of the breath from his body.
Nero had caught the boy from behind
In the claws of one powerful foot,
jorked the boy back with such force
that 1t tore his clothing off. Manager
Barnes Of the circus. Immediately se-
cured a pair OF trousers for the boy
and sent him home happy over the
escape. oddly enough, although the
youngsters trousers and underwear
were torn out, the cats claws did not
give him the slightest scratch.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
WO0LEN MILL PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN

There Is now more money promis-
ed for the woolen mill corporation
than there has been any time since
the movement to retain the mill was
first taken up. Furthermore, there is
now a livelier interest in the matter
than there has been at any time and
prospects for the success of the move
are correspondingly better.
No formal meeting was held yester-
day afternoon as the principal interest
centered in the securing of individual
stock subscriptions However. a half
dozen or more Of those behind the
movement gathered in the CONNER
cial association rooms at o'clock
and their hopes were high.
In the discussion OF the prospects
for retaining the mill all of those
present expressed the greatest optim-
ism. r. Alexander. president Of the
Commercial association. is now more
hopeful than ever in the past.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
MONEY SAYS SENATE
MUST R.ATTFY NEW TREATY

Washington. d. c.. Dec. 5.-Senator
Money of Mississippi, is today con-
fering with his senatorial colleagues
regarding action to enforce the right
of the senate to ratify treaties and
pacts of the United States. Money
contents that the agreement recently
reached by Secretary Root with the
representatives of Japan is virtually a
treaty and that until the senate has
ratified IT the pact has no validity
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
DIR. WILEY. DEFTES
PACIFIC COAST FRUITAIEN

Washington, D. c., Dec. 5.-Dr.
Wiley, chief of the bureau of chem
istry in the departure Of agriculture,
who aroused the wrath Of Pacific
coast farmers and shippers by criti-
cising the sulphuring Of fruits, de-
clared today that he will continue TO
speak and write against the practice
A referee board has been appointed
by Roosevelt to investigate the case.
Wiley says he does not care what the
board decides he insists that the
presence Of sulphuric acid in fruit is
injurious to health.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
TO DETERMINE
MURDER OR SUICIDE.

San Francisco. Dec. 5.-Theodore
Kytka, a handwriting expert, has been
called by the San Francisco police to
decide officially whether the hand
writing of the doctors" letter which
accompanied the deadly stomach pow
der which killed Harry Boas, was the
Of Boas. This will de-
termine whether Boas sent the pow
Ter to himself.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
LION TEARS TROUSERS OFF LOCAL BOY

How would you like TO be seized
from behind by a real live lion. and
though loosing the seat of your trous-
ers-(not to mention the unmention-
ables( escape with your life-unin-
jured.
That was the experience of Ches-
ter Beam this morning and while it
will live long in the youngsters men,
ory it was not an experience to be
relished.
Think of the scare it threw into
the boy-likewise think of the pants.
Chester's little affair with the lion
occurred at the New Oregon theater.
where the Barnes Animal circus is
playing. The lion in the affair was
Nero, the animal who rides on the
pony Denver in the last act of the
show. Nero is not, strictly speaking,
a bad animal. but his behavior to-
wards strangers is classed as eccen-
tric-to say the least. And Chester
was a stranger.
The boy was not trying to play Dan
ie in the lions den, but was receiv-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
REPRESENTATIVES, PATTON
Is AFTER SPEAKERSHIP

Hal d. Patton, state representative
from Salem, who is candidate for
speaker of the house, was in Pendle-
ton yesterday in conference with Rep
resentative C. A. Barrett and other
members of the local delegation to the
legislature. regarding his candidacy.
Mr.. Patton is making a tour of the
state and visiting the various legisla-
tors for that purpose He is the senior
member Of the Patton book store firm
at Salem, and statement No. 1 men,
her of the legislature.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
GUN SLIPS AND TWO OF
MANS RIBS SEVERED

Bellingham.-A dispatch from
Blaine says that the physicians who
examined Ed Carsley, the young man
who was accidentally shot yesterday
at Semiahmoo and who walked two
miles to telephone for assistance. had
two lower ribs seveed by the lead
The man says he was standing on a
log when his gun slipped from his
hands, the triggers striking the log.
and one of the barrels being discharg-
ed. Carsley will recover. for aside
from the severed ribs only ugly flesh
wounds resulted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
FLOOD
is STILL RAGING

Pine Bluff. Ark. Dec. 5.-A store
and handsome residence near the
bend I'm the Arkansas river fell into
the water today and others are threat
ened by the rising flood. The high
est point was reached today. Hope of
saving the court house has been aban-
doned
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
ENGLISH LORD MYSTERIOUSLY
DISAPPEARS IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Mystery surrounds
the disappearance from the Auditori-
um hotel of a man giving the name
of Lord Herbert Russell. of Bridge
port. England whose wife is said to
be a former society girl of Spokane.
She sent a letter to the local police,
saying her husband carried much
money when he disappeared.
Russell was in America looking af-
ter investments Englishmen. His
wife returned to Spokane. fearing pub
licity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
HERE FOR
THE DALLES OFFICERS.

Charged with the crime of larceny
by bailee and wanted for the alleged
theft of clothing upon which the
charge is based, j. NJ. Brock of The
Dalles, was arrested by the sheriff's
office in this city last night and turn
ed over to Sheriff Levi Chrlsman of
Wasco county. who sent his deputy
for him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
COMNIANDERY
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

{. E. Roosevelt was last night
elected eminent commander of Pen
dleton commander No. I, Knights
Templar at the annual election of that
body. Other officers chosen were
Lot Livermore, generalssimo: w. L.
Thompson, captain general: Rev.
Charles Quincy, prelate; ]. R. Dick
son, treasurer; Joe H. Park6s, record
er; c. J. Bellinger. S. w; ]. A. Best.
j. W.; T. ]. Tweedy, warder, and w.
f. Brock, sentinel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
DAILY PAPER FOR
SEATTLE EXPOSITION.

San Francisco, Cal Dec. SIS. H.
Stevens. publisher of the Gold Dig
ger, of Nome, Alaska, today announc-
ed he had received notice from the
managers Of the Seattle exposition,
granting him permission to publish
a daily paper on the fair grounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
TEN NEAR BEER
LICENSES ARE ISSUED.

Ten licenses to sell near beer were
issued by Judge Fitz Gerald yesterday
and it is expected that the one re-
naming place to which a license was
granted Thursday night will take out
the proper permit within a few days.
As result of the issuance of the IL
censes the city is richer by $50 per
license.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
ENDLESS CHAIN WARSHIPS
BUILDER Is DISCOVERED

Ithaca, n, Y.-The identity of the
person who recently disturbed the
navy department at Washington by
starting a post card chain of contrib
utors of stamps to be applied to a
fund for building a s16,0OO,00O bat
tleship to be called the United States,
has come to light in Ithaca. He is
Early w. Cooper. a son of manu-
facturer and inventor. Cooper said
that he realized the impracticability of
his plan"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
MELVIN BUCK RELEASED
FROM JAIL ON BONDS

On bonds of $3.50 Melvin Buck was
released from custody of the sheriff
today pending a decision in an appli-
cation for a writ for suspension of
Judgment in his case. Buck was con-
victed of cattle thefts at the recent
term of court
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05

At the annual election of that or
der held last night. Arthur Gibson
was elected worthy president of the
Pendleton Aerie. F. o. f. James
Hines was chosen W. V. p. Jesse
Vaughan w. chaplain, b. L. Bur-
roughs secretary. DIR. II. $. Garfield
Thomas Smart inner guard,
Charles Eggert outer guard and Ar
thur Seibert, A. c. Koeppen and V.
Stroble trustees.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
BATTLE WITH
DESPERATE OUTLAW

Literal, a deputy sheriff. and "Bill"
Ninson, an outlaw, were killed today
ip a battle between posse led by
United States Marshal Cunningham
and 20 outlaws who had barricaded
themselves in Wilson'S home, sever
M outlaws were captured.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-05
NOT GUILTY OF
SWEARING FALSELY

Portland. Ore. Dec. 5.-Louis Ko-
hagan of Roseburg, accused of swear
ing falsely when he took up timber
claim on which man named Jones
had filed a homested. was acquitted
late yesterday.
j. b. Mead, accused of similar Of
fense, committed in Baker county, is
now on trial.