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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-13
Seals Switch the Cut on
Oakland Brigade
Two Runs i'm the Seventh In.
ming Break Up Fast
Baseball Game
STANDING OF THE CLUBS

Coast League
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

tions of predatory wild animals and
best methods of eXterminating the
pests the great central storage and
market movement inaugurated by this
association, and II will be well for the
sheepmen to meet at. this time and
let their views be known on these va
rious questions. No wool grower
should neglect this opportunity to eX-
press himself and assist in the forma-
tion of plans for the future. The as
sociation has accomplished much
good for its members and all others
engaged in sheep and wool growing.
but there remains much yet to be ac-
complished.
"The Mid Winter Sheep Show.
which has come to be an important
feature Of the annual conventions, viii
be helded in connection with this
meeting. The cash premiums aggre-
gate $1,000 and a valuable silver cup
bearing the association emblem in
gold will be given for the best ex-
hibit. A number of special prizes
have also been added. More than
four hundred animals are already en-
tered and the show promises to
eclipse all previous exhibitions of this
kind"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
OREGON MEN To NATIONAL CONVENTION

Between 30 and so oregon wool
growers are expected to leave Pendle-
ton on Tuesday, January 12. for Po-
catello, Idaho, to attend the national
woolgrowers' convention. The party
will go In a special Pullman which
will pick up oregon men at all points
on its trip through the state.
Call for the meeting has just been
received by Secretary Dan p. Smythe
of the oregon wiilgrowers' assoca-
tion. and from the character of the
subjects announced for consideration
the meeting will be the most import
ant held in years. Pocatello has pre-
pared handsome entertainment for its
guests.
In discussing the meeting. Presi-
dent Fred w. Gooding in his call
says:
"This meeting is most important to
the sheep and wool interests of the
entire country, because of the posi-
billty of changes in the tariff on wool
and hides. proposed legislation to i'm
prove service. and lower freight rates
on the railroads; discussion of forest
preservation and conservation OF our
natural resources, grazing, depreda-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

Gus C. Moser, grand chancellor OF
the Knights of Pythias. and l.. r.
Stinson, grand keeper Of records and
seal of that order Will be here this
evening for an official visit to the
members Of Damon lodge No. 4.
Both of the grand officers will
reach here on train No. this evening
and tonight they will be entertained
by the local Pythians All Pythians,
local or visiting, are invited to be
present.
In honor Of the presence the usual
lodge work will be dispensed with to-
night and the time will be devoted to
n social session. Addresses will be
made by the visiting officers and dur
ing the evening refreshments will be
served.
The semi-annual election of off
GERS will also be held this evening.
From here the grand officers will
leave for Milton, where they will meet
with Hercules lodge tomorrow even
ing. From there they will double
back to Pendleton and then go to
counties east of this city. They will
visit with the lodges of Union, Baker
and Maiheur county before returning.
A new lodge win be instituted at Vale,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
NEW AGENT At
D. R. & n. DEPOT
+. j. QUINLAN TRANSFERRED
f. f. SCHUYLER SUCCEEDS
Popular Local Agent Takes Leave OF
Absence and Will Make Trip East
Regret Over His Departure-PrOm-
inent i'm Local Circles and Regarded
as Capable. Courteous Official-New
Man from Union.

Frank ]. Quinlan, popular agent for
the o. R. & N. company at this place
for the past two years, has been trans
ferred from this post and his place
is taken by f. F. Schuyler, former
agent at Union. Mr.. Schuyler is now
here and will enter at once upon his
duties.
At this time Mr., Quinlan is not cer-
tain as to where he will be in the fu-
ture. He has applied for a months
leave of absence and will probably
make a trip east before locating
again.
Up to this time no official statement
concerning the change at the depot
has been made by the O. r. & n. peo-
pie and it is not definitely known
what is back of the change.
However. friends of Agent Quinlan
regret his transfer and they are
strong in denouncing the action taken.
During his residence here he has made
scores of friends among business men
and others. He is especially we'll
known in fraternal circles, being
prominent in both the knights of
Pythias and Elks lodges. At this time
he is the chancellor commander of the
local lodge of Knights of Pythias and
holds a prominent post in Pendleton
lodge. B. p. o. f.
An Obliging Agent.
During his time here Mr. Quinlan
earned a reputation as being one of
the most capable and accommodating
agents the o. R. & n. company has
ever had in this city. He was always
courteous and alternative as a rep
'esentative of his company and by his
conduct gined the good will of both |
ownspeople and railroad men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
MOTION DAY IN
JUDGE BEANS COURT

Judge Bean held a Hague Tribun-
al in the circuit court this morning
and many cases were settled and
wiped off the docket. The following
matters were taken up:
a. Andrews VS.. ]. A. Cresswell.
Central Meat Market VS. Jas. Snyder.
II. Alexander VS.. J. S. Mason. Slater
and Hinkle VS.. II. c. Willis. /. L. Tenn
pie VS.. j. Snyder, Pendleton Iron
Works vs.. ]. c. Wright. First Nation
al Bank VS. Conard Platzoeder and
A. Kunkle, Pilot Rock Mercantile Co.
vs.. Henry Wade, Nichols Sheppard
Co. VS.. f. Brotherton, all settled and
ID. G. Smith vs.. Hannel and Griffen
dismissed r. r. Johnson was ap-
pointed referee to take testimony in
the divorce case of John Niemi VS..
Soft Niemi.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
s..s.ssesss..sss,
EXPERT
TRACK THE MURDERER

San Francisco. Dec 7.-Handwrit-
ing expert Kytka reported to the po-
lice this afternoon that there was no
doubt that the letter written to Harry
Boas, accompanied by the stomach
powders" which killed BOas, was in
the handwriting of John Walter Will
son, employed by Boas in the electric
al business Kytka says the attempt
to disguise the writing was clever, but
only served to emphasize the peculiar
tiles of his handwriting. Wilson is
under arrest. Police have announced
they will file a charge of murder
against Wilson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

property, and the bank. in 1S9S s1'I
it by warranty deed to Nose Taylor.
who has since farmed the tract
The complaintants say that the land
mas, since being in Taylor's possession.
produced more than the value Of the
original debt and that Taylor has.
since being i'm possession. harvested
$4,000 bushels. or S59.15O worth OF
wheat therefrom. purchasing 800
acres of the Desire st Dennis land
with the proceeds
Judgment giving the plaintiffs title
to the land. reimbursing the bank on
the debt through the proceeds OF the
land under Taylor's management. and
giving the plaintiffs a fair and prop
er rental for the time it has been in
Taylor's possession is asked.
The plaintiffs are heirs OF Zebulon
Fawcett.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

Washington, Dec. 7.-Appropria-
tions aggregating 1924, 4,4OS, 94S.O1, es-
timated by departmental heads, were
reported to congress today by Cortel-
you, as necessary for the operation of
the government during the coming
year.
The biggest appropriations are:
War, s234,O93, 1910; navy, $1S7,
51O,3S7.99; interior, 5000 532,151.O5;
treasury. 19O,9S6,645.11; agriculture,
$1S,S17626; eg.slative, $63,17S,177.-
95; executive, s415,51O; state, $4,S2O,-
39472; post office, $1,711,O4O; COM
merce and labor, $13,O43,S45; justice,
$9,S90,020.
Among the important individual es-
Inmates under the increase i'm the navy
budget of S23,S40,79O are: The navy
ordnance, $7,O20,405.79; transporta-
tion for navy, five millions; navy
yards and stations, $9,S11,730; PEN
sion budget, S161,01S,OOO; fortifica-
tions and other defenses, s17,263,251;'
rivers and harbors, S41,943.19S.
Among the appropriations for the
northy est are:
Mouth of the Columbia river, quar-
ter of a million; improvement of Ia
coma harbor, forty thousand; Tilla-
nook bay, Ore, $4,000; Clatskanie
river Ore, $500; Coos river, $1,000;
Willamette and Yamhill rivers, s40,-
600; Columbia river and lower vii
annette below Portland, 100000; Co..
lumbia at Three Miles rapids. 81, ,OOO.-
600; Upper Columbia and Snake riv-
ers. SS5. 1000; Graysc Harbor and Che
halls river, Wash, $1,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 7-Charac-
terizing his enemies as character
assassins and declaring them to be
the worst enemies Of the labor move
ment, President Lewis of the United
Mine Workers Of America, I'm a state
ment today to the United Press an
nounces his intention of exposing
them before the delegates Of the next
national convention.
He says: "Too much time must be
spent in building up the miners or
gan.zation 10 permit selfish, prejudice
and personal enemies TO destroy it.
The mine workers will know the facts
In due time. Those attempting to in
jure my name and reputation will pay
the penalty"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
SUIT FOR POSSESSION Of WHEAT FARM

Suit for the possessin of ESQ acres
of land, now held by Nose Taylor un-
der warranty deed from the Far
mer's bank of Weston, was brought
in the circuit court this morning by
Susan Porter and Saydie Haynes by
her guardian ad litem, X. II. Haynes
against J. f. Kilgore. the Farmers
bank of Weston and Moses Taylor.
According to the complaint Zebulon
Fawcett. deceased was owner of the
land through whom the plaintiffs
claim their rights. Fawcett. II says.
owed the bank certain sum of mon
ey and to secure the same gave ]. F.
Kilgore a deed to the land in ques-
tion. to be held in trust as security
to protect the bank until the debt was
paid. Kilgore. it alleges. afterwards
gave the bank a warranty deed to the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
Improve Navy Yards.

Washington, Dec. THAT con-
gress will be asked to make special
provisions for improved facilities at
the Puget Sound and Mare Island navy
yards on the Pacific coast so that bat
tleships of the deepest draft can dock
at either place for repairs, was made
evident today when the report of Rear
Admiral w. l. Capps, chief construc-
tor of the navy, reached congress. He
recommends that big sums of money
be granted for repairs and improve
ments in both yards.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
JUDGE FIIZ GERALD
THREATENED WITH GRIPPE

If Pendleton were not dry town
this might have been a very fine day
To get drunk.
Not that n proper souse or sozzie
would be the less reprehensible for
being on Monday-which is the day for
''blues', but because Judge Fitz Ger
aid held no court today, being confin-
ed to his home by slight indisposi-
ton. Judge Fitz Gerald is threatened
with the grippe" but expects to be
be out very soon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
LONELY SOCIETY WOMAN
ENDS HER OWN LIFE

Bristol, r. l., Dec. 7-Ema r.
Chesborough one of the best known
society women in Rhode Island, and a
chum of Mrs. John d. Rockefeller Jr.
suicided this morning by shooting
herself twice in the head. Loneli-
ness and sickness is the cause Her
husband Albert 5. Yacht, designer
is in Europe
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
, o OOoo osO Os9
} MARK PATTON MUST s.
) RETURN DH p FD

. Mark Patton must re-, 4 Jim
. Washington the two diamonds
. which the negro gambler left in
. his possession before being taken
o to the asylum at Salem, or must
. pay the value Of the stones,
. which the court has set at s175
. for the ring, and $3.50 for the
. stud-such was the edict of the
. circuit court Saturday when
. judge Bean rendered a decision
. in the case of Patton VS.. Wash
. ington.
. Judge Bean found for the de-
. fendant in the suit which was
. brought to secure title to the
. stones as payment for debt.
. The verdict also declares that
. the negro must pay "A cigar ac-
. count which Patton has against
, him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

San Francisco, Dec. Theodore V.
Halsey, the indicted publicity" Off
cial of the Pacific States Telephone
company has been denied a continu-
ance of month in the case against
him, although the physicians stated
he is suffering from tuberculosis.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

DARING ATTEMPT
AT BANK ROBBERY.

Ellensburg, Wash, Dec IA
daring attempt was made by an
unmasked bandit to hold up the
First National Bank in this city
this morning, shortly after open
ing. The bandit demanded the
stack Of gold and silver in front
Of the assistant cashier, who re-
fused to comply. The bandit
fired a shot at him, the bullet
piercing the arm. He escaped,
waving his revolver. A posse Is
pursuing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
LABOR LEADERS
IN MORE TROUBLE
Internal Strife Threatens to
Rend the United Mine
Workers of America.
PRESIDENT LEWIS HAS
HARD NAME FOR ACCUSERS

Charactcrizes Men Who Dare TO As
sail Him As Character Assassins
and the Worst Foes Organized la
bOr Has TO Deal Witll-AnnOunces
His Intention of Exposing Oppon-
cntS and Declares Masks VIII BE
Snatched Off at the Next Annual
Convention.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
CONGRESS IS
NOW IN SESSION
FinaI Session of Sixtieth Con-
greSS Was Convened This
Morning in Both Houses.
ADJOURN OUT OF RESPECT
TO DECEASED MEMBERS

Speaker Cannon Greeted With Noisy
Demonstration - Touching Refer
encc 10 the IaGc Senator W. B. Al
Ilson by His Fellow Senators-Rep-
rescntatiye Townsend of Michigan
Comes Out As Candidate for Can
mons PosltiOn-Many Deceased
Members of the Lower House,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

! A special agent is now investigat-
= ing the account of A. A. Roberts of
the land office at La Grande and it
is admitted that the accounts are in
muddle. However, friends and rel
atives of Roberts insist there is moth
ing criminally wrong, nor will there
be a shortage.
! The following dispatch from La
! Grande to the oregon Sunday Journal
tells of the investigation now being
made.
d. \. Dunning. special agent of the
government land office, is in La
Grande checking the accounts of A.
A. Roberts. receiver of the local Of
flee Roberts accounts are badly
mixed. 1t is thought that the inves-
/ tigation will uncover Irregularities Of
extensive scope. Roberts is probably
worth 10000 He could make good
shortage of that amount. He has
! lived modestly since his arrival in La
Grande and is we'll liked by the pat
rons of the office and the employees.
Admits Accounts are Mixed.
When questioned by the Journal he
said:
"The accounts are mixed. 1 do not
know where I am. fear some short
age, but believe it will be small. When
l took the office 1 receipted for about
100000. We have been handling
a million and a quarter year. The
office has been behind with its work
especially since July l, when the new
system of accounts were established.
As soon as found | could not myself
straighten the books, l asked for a
special investigation. Mr. Dunning
was sent here in answer to the re-
quest"
Mr. Roberts is i'll today. He spent
the day in his room at the Hotel Fo-
ley. most of the time in bed.
Reported Suicide Threats.
He was in Portland during the week
as a witness for the government in
the case of the United States against
Louis Kohlhagen, on trial on a charge
of perjury. While in Portland it is
understood that he intimated that he
might kill himself. because of the pre-
dicament. His friends heard of his
threats and talked him out of the idea,
After his return to La Grande sever
al days ago he is said to have again
talked of suicide.
1t is said here that there are no
entries the books which
nigh be used against Roberts in the
event that the government should ever
decide to prosecute.
Roberts is a half brother of Con-
gressman William r. Ellis, through
whom he received his appointment as
receiver. Mrs. Roberts died some time
ago.
"All Is Well" Says DR.. Vaughan.
That his brother-in-law. Roberts,
has not made wrongful use of gov
ernment funds and that there will be
no shortage in his accounts was de-
rlared this morning by DR., F. 4.
Vaughan OF this city DR.. Vaughan
vas at La Grande yesterday and spent
he afternoon with his reltives.
"Mr. Roberts is nervous wreck
over the death of his wife and the
confusion that exists regarding the
standing of his accounts" he said.
But he has never taken any of the
government money and if there is
Continued on Page Eight)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

Mrs. Retta Wombaugh has return
ed to her home in Pendleton after an
absence of several months in Port
land.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
SECOND SESSION OF
SIXTIETH CONGRESS.

Opens December Z, noon.
Closes March 4, noon.
Senate: Republicans 81; DEM
ocrats 81; total 80.
House: Republicans 221;
democrats 100; vacancies 2;
total 39l.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

LAND OFFICE
Special Agent Exporting Ac-
counts of Receiver Roberts
at La Grande.
NOTHING CRNINALLY WRONG'
SAYS ROBERTS RELATIVES

Admitted That Accounts Are In Mud
die. But Friends Maintain Roberts
Has Used No Government Money
l. In Position to Secure Ample
Money TO Meet Any Shortage
Reports of Threatened Suicide De-
nied-Is Nervous Wreck from
Worry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
NEAR BILLION IN
APPROPRIATIONS
This Sum Recommended by
Departments as Necessary
to Run Government a Year.
WAR BUDGET Is LARGER
THAN ANY OTHER ONE

Request from InteiOr Department Is
Second While Navy Estimate Is
Among the Largest-COngress Will
BE Asked TO Make Special Provision
for Improvements for Puget Sound
and Mare Island Navy Yards-Ar-
range TO Accommodate Largest
Ships.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

Washington. Dec. with a series
of resoundlng whacks of a mahogany
mallet, welded by Uncle Joe Cannon,
and three gentle taps Of an ivory gav-
cl in the hands of Vice President Fair
banks. the house and senate opened
today for the final session OF the
sixtieth congress.
whereupon the solons formally got
ready for the business of deciding
how Uncle Sammy best spend a bill
lion odd dollars next year.
An hour before the beginning Of
the session the galleries were pack
ed. \ large majority OF spectators
were women, and they were arrayed
in the latest fashions. Their presence
and their fInery were due to the fact
that custom has made the capitol on
opening days OF congress. a show
piaCp
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
CHIEF PYTH|AN
HERE TONIGHT
GRAND OFFICERS WILL
VISIT LOCAL LODGE

Gus G. MOscr. Grand Chancellor. and
H. II. Stinson, G. X. II. & =. VIII BE
Entertained by Lodge Knights
Are Upon Official Tour of State
At Milton Tomorrow Night-Will
Also Visit In Union, Baker and
MaIhcur.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07

retire on March 4, was early on the
scene, He was all urbanity and
smiles. After the opening prayer by
the venerable chaplain. Edward Ever
EFT Hale, and the roll call. the three
customary resolutions which mark
the beginning Of new session were
adopted
The first fixed the hour Of the daily
meetings at noon. The second direct
ed the secretary to notify the house
that the senate was In session. and the
third authorized the vice president to
appoint a committee to join the COM
mittee appointed by the house to no
tify the president that the congress
was ready to receive any message he
might wish to send.
In Memory 10 Allison.
Senator Dolliver then rose In
simple words he depicted the grief
which he and the other members of
the Iowa delegation felt at the death
OF his colleagues. He offered a reso-
Continued on Page Five)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
last Duty for Many.

At least 10 senator's are starting to-
day upon their last term of duty.
On the other hand there are nearly
twice as many who are receiving con-
gratulations on the apparently sure
indications that they would be re-
elected or upon the accomplished fact.
Amid all the handshaking the ex-
change OF congratulations or condol-
ence. It was evident that the senator's
keenly felt the death Of one OF their
number This was brought prominent
" to their attention later when a reso-
luton was offered and adopted in
memory of late Senator William h.
Allison Of Iowa Those senators who
are probably beginning their last term
today are:
Ankeny Washington; Foraker,
Ohio; Fulton. Oregon; Hansborough,
North Dakota: Hemmenway, Indiana;
Kittridge, South Dakota; Long Kan
sas; McCreary, Kentucky; Plat, New
York; and Teller Colorado.
Old Senator's Reelected.
Those whose reelection has already
been accomplished or seems sure are:
Brundegee. Connecticut; Clarke.
Arkansas; Clay, Georgia; Dillingham;,
Vermont; Gallinger New Hampshire;
Gore, oklahoma; Hepburn Idaho;
Hoskins, Illinois; Lattimer, South
Carolina McInerny, Louisiana; New
lands. Nevada: Overman. North Car
olina; Penrose, Pennsylvania; Smoot,
Utah: Stevenson. Wisconsin; Stone, |
Missouri, The latter and Brandegee
have a fight on their hands
Vice President Fairbanks. who will
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-07
In Memory 10 Allison.

Continued on Page Five.)
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