davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
DIR. Nate Smith an Inventor.

DIR. Nate Smith, brother of Mrs.
Rose Campbell of this city and for
merly Pendleton man, now located
in Seattle, has just invented a useful
dental instrument which is being in
troduced on the market. DIR. Smith
is a dentist in Seattle and has given
much time and thought to his new
invention, and it is now being intro
duced by his brother, Walter Smith,
of lone, who is on the road with it
at present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS
Skating Race Scheduled.

Another large crowd was out at
the rink last night to see the famous
skater, Monohan, in his wonderful
feats on skates. He will perform this
evening and may possibly stay here
the balance of the week. on next
Monday evening Roy Waltz and Bert
Cook Of Baker city are scheduled to
take part in a race with some Of
Pendleton's best skaters. The race
promises to be one of the best ever
seen at this rink.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
BIC MEETINGS
BEGIN TONIGHT
HAUDENSCHIELD WHIPS
CHORUS INTO SHAPE

Over seventy Persons Attend Pre-
liminaly Practice for Choral Work
-Rev. Haudenschield Is Excep-
tional Singer and Chorus Leader
and Communicates His Enthusiasm
and Vigorous Conception of Hymns
To Choh-Meetings Began This AZ
teInoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22

Parma, Idaho, has an epidemic Of
smallpox. The officers have arrested
a number Of persons who have ap-
peared on the streets broken out with
the disease Special meetings in the
churches have been stopped.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
NEW DINING ROOM OPEN.
Golden Rule Improvements Nearing
Completion-Excelle Convenience
Is Added.

The new dining room at the Gold
en- Rule hotel has been opened to the
public and is highly appreciated by
the patrons of this popular place.
The new room is situated on the
west of the hotel lobby where the
barber shop was. formerly located
and has both front entrance and
an entrance from the lobby. 1t Is
large, well lighted and adds much
to the appearance and convenience
of the Golden Rule.
The Improvements being made in
the hotel are rapidly nearing COM
pletion and will greatly increase the
facilities of the hotel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
BROTHERHOOD REoRGANIzED.
Meetings of Fraternal brotherhood
Held in Secret Society Hall with
3 Good Attendance Last Night.

Pendleton lodge No. 324 of the
Fraternal Brotherhood was reorgan-
lied last night at a good meeting at
Secret society hall and total mem
bership Of "a is now enjoyed In Pen
dleton by this organization. The re-
organization was effected by Deputy
M. I. Chappell Of Portland, who has
been in the city for several days.
The following officers were elected
at last nights meeting for the en-
suing year: A. e. Lambert, presi-
dent; Mrs. Sarah f. Gibson, past
president; Mrs. Pearson, chaplain;
Mrs. Hattie Burnett, vice president;
Mrs. w. C. Kennedy, secretary; Mrs.
Mary Finney, treasurer
Installation will be held at Secret
Society hall on January 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
Married at the Golden Rule.

William Jussera and Miss Mara
Mintala of Helix. were married at the
parlors of the Golden Rule hotel this
afternoon at o'clock. They will
reside permanently in the north part
of the county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
AdmInlstrator Sues for Rent.

Frank Sailing, as administrator for
the estate Of I. e. Sailing, has brought
suit against j. c. Cummings and
Henry Weston to collect the sum Of
$483.6O alleged to be due for rent Of
the building occupied by that firm.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
HOME WAS BURNED
SPECTACULAR FIRE DE-
STROYED II. DICKSON HOUSE

Occupied by James Johns of Hart
man Abstract Company - House
and Contents a Total Loss-One Of
the Prominent Residences in City
Erected by Haldane Dickson IL
Years Ago, But Was Owned by l..
Oldenburg OF la Grande.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22
Marriage License.

A marriage license was issued to-
day to George w. Corse and Irene
Mccullough.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22

II you ride long enough. the seat
on the water wagon will be quite
comfortable.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-22

All the news all the time in the
East Oregonian.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
MARIE coRELLl is I'LL IN BED.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Miss Mars Co
relli, the novelist. is SO i'll that she
keeps TO her bed at her home, Strat-
ford-on-Avon. The dispatches have
told of her narrow escape from being
shot by a weak-minded young man,
for whom the excuse is made that he
lost his mental balance through de
vouring Corelli's books too eagerly
But the attempt on her life, which she
took most calmly, did not cause the
writer's illness. Propped in bed she
continues to write regularly or "vo-
1uminously." according to those who
do not admire her productions.
Miss Corelli will publish soon an
Vher story which is calculated ito
make society squirm," it is rumored
industriously.
Whatever the effect of her books
on society or on the weak minded. the
fact remains that Marie Corelli prob
ably has the largest, steadiest income
from her books of any English novel
ist. Reputedly, she has earned $780,
900 year for the last eighteen years
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
BANK RECEIVER WHO
RETAINED ILLEGAL FEES

KINGSTON, N. Y, Dec. 23.-Accus-
ing his co-receiver of the Brooklyn bank
Bruyn Hasbrouck of New Paltz, of
retaining Illegal fees and charging that
the counsel for the receivers, James
c. Church and ]. Edward Swanstrom,
accepted thousands more in fees than
the statute permits or their contract
stipulated, Charles NJ. Higgins turn
ed back $4,000 from his own fees
and asked Justice Belts 10 discharge
him and cancel his bond. Mr.. Hig-
gins had been allowed $4,000
His application also asked that tie
Illegal and excessive fees be returned
to the bank. The total amount col
lected and disburseS S"as s,2l6.734,
and maximum statutory fees TO the
receivers would have been s30,iIs,
whereas they received $4,000
Mr.. Higgins says the lawyers made
contract to act for the receivers
for $4,000, but that they were allowed
$4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
WORLDS GREATEST LAMP.

London Spare Moments.
One of the principal attractions of
Mount Lowe. famous summer resort
in southern California, is an immense
scar chlight, declared to be the largest
in the world. This interesting search
light is of 100000 candle power. 1t
stands about eleven feet In height
and its total weight Ia 5000 pounds;
nevertheless. 1t Is so perfectly mount
ed and balanced that even a child
can move 1t In any direction. The
reflecting lens OF the mammoth search
light is three and a quarter inches
thick at the edges; while 1t is only
one-sixteenth part OF an inch thick
at the center, and weighs 800 pounds.
It's lens is regarded as a marvel Of
| ingenuity and scientific skill. The
rays are SO powerful that they can
be seen $50 miles away in the Pa
cific ocean; while the beam OF light
is 30 brilliant that a newspaper can
be read at distance of thirty-five
miles from the light. Situated as 1t
is on a hill $500 feet above the leve
OF the sea, 1t has every scope for dem
onstrating its great power. Thousands
who have seen 1t at night have beer
astonished at Its marvellous illumInat
Ing power. When 1t is in operation
1t Is made to flash this way and that
here and there, now darting on th'
ocean. now flashing across the coun
try. lighting up the surrounding noun
tains with q beautiful flood Of ligh,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
Indicted Insurance
President Found Dead

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-FrederIck A.
burnham, former president of the Mu.
tual Reserve Life Insurance company.
was found dead In bed In his home
IN Seventy-eighth street this morning
OF gas poisoning The police think II
was suicide.
The Mutual Reserve Life Insurance
company went into the hands OF re-
ceivers last February. President Burn.
ham. his brother, George Burnham. Jr..
treasurer of the company, and George
ID. Eldredge. actuary. were indicted
on charges of larceny and forgery,
which grew out OF the alleged payment
OF funds OF the company In satisfac-
tion of personal claims against some
officers.
George Burnham. Jr., was tried on
the charge Of larceny. convicted and
sentenced to two, years In prison, but
the appellate division OF the supreme
court set aside the verdict and Burn
ham was released. The case against
Frederick A. Burnham had not come to
trial and II was understood that It
would not be prosecuted unless that
against his brother George was eyentu.
ally won by the prosecution.
A civil suit to collect some funds
alleged to have been paid in settle.
ment OF personal claims partly had
been instituted against one of the
officers of the company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
DISASTROUS FIRE
VISITS aRooxlvN

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-An entire
city block OF closely built apartment
houses was completely wiped out and
over thousand persons we're driven
homeless and half clad into bitter
snowstorm early today by the most
disastrous fire that visited Brooklyn
In years when after fight of hours
the big army OF firemen finally gained
control. and the block between Third
and Second avenues and Forty.fourth
and Forty-fifth streets was q black
panorama of smoking ruins. Twenty
persons we're overcome by smoke, but
no lives were lost and hundreds Of
thousands of dollars worth Of prop
erty destroyed. Only the determined
work of the fire boat Seth Low saved
the great docks. when flames had
swept across the block from Third ave
nut and threatened to leap over SEQ
ond avenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
COUPLE QUARREL;
WIFE KILLS HUSBAND

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Dec. 23.-Fred.
erick l.. Peterson was shot and instant
ly killed early today by his wife, Mrs.
Rose Peterson, as they were returning
from a dance. The couple were mar.
ried three years ago. but lived 70.
gether but one yees. {,
Last month Mrs. Peterson nIsd I
suit for divorce but her husband. aim.
Ing to effect reconciliation. last night
persuaded her to accompany him to a
dance. They quarreled while going
home. and he slapped her face. She
drew small revolver and shot him
four times.
Mrs. Peterson when arrested ex-
pressed no regret for her act.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
THE TELLER LETTER
AND ITS RESULT

DENVER, Dec. Ex-senator Teller's
plan of issuing currency based on
silver. which was explained in yes.
terday's dispatches has been received
with wide acclaim by leaders In Colo,
rado. Former Governor Thomas and
Governor-elect Shafroth and Senator
GuggeEheim Join In supporting Sena-
tor Teller's plan. In Washington the
widest interest is aroused by Sena.
tor Teller's proposal The senator
said he was not trying to revive the
silver issue. He said that members
OF the commission who professed sur
prise at the letter to Frewen knew of
Its contents. 1t transpircs that the
Teller proposal came near being in.
corporated us plank of the last Dem
ocratic national platform.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
Plenty Of Money
For Taft Inaugural

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.--If money
mas anything to do with making thA
inauguration success. that of Presf.
dent William II. Taft, March 4 next.
VIII be the greatest this country haS
ever seen. Already Chairman Allies OF
me finance committee has $4,000.
whieh is $4,000 larger than the total
amount received four years ago. and
II is expected before contributions
cease the fund will be considerably
larger.
The chief source of revenue for the
return OF this guaranty fund Is the
inaugural ball which brought $4,000
tour years ago. while the income from
reviewing stands was $4,000.
II is expected there will be 100000
visitors to Washington at Inauguration
time. between $4,000 and 100. 900 of
whom will be cared for outside of ho-
tells.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
Gompers Given Il
Months Imprisonment

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23-The ia.
nous contempt case of the Bucks
Stove and Range company against
president Gompers, Vice President
Mitchell and Secretary Morrison of the
American Federation of Labor was de.
cided today by Justice Wright of the
slpreme court of the District of Co.
iumbia adversely to the federation off.
cials. Gompers was sentenced to
twelve months Imprisonment: Mitchell
to nine months and Morrison to six
months.
lhe case grew out of an alleged boy
colt of the company's products and
the putting Of that company on the
unfair list, and the federations viola
tion OF Judge Gould's recent mandam-
US has attracted wide attention.
The Bucks company prosecution of
the officials of the federation began
in August, 1907. The original action
was test case, wherein 1t was sought
to enjoin labor unions from using the
unfair and I'VE don't patronize" lists
in their fight against firms and indi-
viduals. Justice Gould of the supreme
court of the District of Columbia is
sued an injunction which was later
map q permanent, forbidding the pub
lication of the companys name in
these lists.
President Gompers in an editorial in
the Federationist of January last made
known his intention not TO obey the
courts order, contending that the in
junction issued was in derogation of
the rights of labor and an abuse of
the injunction power of courts Com
pers. Mitchell and Morrison subse-
quently were cited for contempt and
this phase of the case has been before
the court for many months, the pro
ceedings taking form of hearing of
testimony before an examiner and
many arguments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
AGED GUIDE FROZEN
IN SIGHT OF SHELTER

CREEDE. Colo, Dec. 23.-Within
calling distance of ranch house
which meant warmth and food, Will
liam Doty, rs years old, a we'll known
guide and fisherman Of Antler's Park,
was found frozen to death late yester-
day. Doty. who had been caretaker of
Locklin's fish lake. had been in Creede
and started homeward. 1t was cold
and the snow, twenty-four inches deep,
was too much for the old man, and
he struggled for hours trying to reach
a place of refuge.
For more than half miles the elder
ly caretaker left trail of blood where
j. the snow crust had cut his legs, hands
= and arms as he crawled along. And
within a short distance of comfort and
life he had frozen to death. His body
was found by ranchman. The corpse
was covered with blood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
ONE MORE DAY.

And then comes Christmas. While
the big removal Gale now on at Ma
than's will continue why not get next
to one Of those handsome smoking
jackets and house coats. An elegant
line to select from and one-fourth off
regular price. Then q box OF hand
kerchiefs, or half dozen ties make
very appropriate presents to husband.
brother or sweetheart. You will be
surprised to know how far q IS bill
goes at Nathan's cut and slash re-
moval sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
FAos IN HATS.

In place OF the merry widow hat,
which was SO popular all summer. we
now have the Nell Brinkley, which is
as large and perhaps even larger than
the merry widow. In appearance It
resembles the top Of a solitary mush-
room laid on a big platter. 1t prom.
ises to be Just as popular and "a
short lived. In trimming q hat of this
style use but little material. One
magnificent plume or a large bunch oi
aigrettes is all that Is required In
its trimming.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
ROOT, AS SENATOR, TO
BE GIVEN IMPORTANT PLACE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Secretary
Root to a reasonable certainty will
be made a member of the committee
OF foreign relations If he comes as
the successor of Senator Platt of New
York. In event of the failure of Sen.
ator Foraker to be reelected there
VIII be vacancy on the committee,
but If the Ohio senator should come
back. ii is thought likely that some
member of the committee will retire,
taking place on another committee Of
equal rank, and make place for the
present secretary of state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
TRAINS COLLIDE; FIVE
PERSONS INJURED

CHAFFEE. Mo, Dec. 15.-A local
passenger train on the Chicago &
Eastern railway collided with freigh,
train here, and flve persons were In
1ured. They are: Clark Deming. Low
wasi. Mo, back broken; C. e. Sanders
Garwood. Mo. bruised; J. 8. Pringer
conductor. Chaffee. Mo-; head bruls
ed, Seward Carroll. Caneyville. KY. +;
leg broken; Charles r. Hardin. Edna,
o., burned seriously.
The accident was due to confusion
of signals. Chaffee is fourteen miles
south of st. Louis.
DENVER BUILDING LIMIT
TO BE IL STORIES
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
Missouri Supreme
Court Does Business

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Dec. 2s.-
The supreme court of Missouri handed
down a decision oustins the Standard
Oh company of Indiana and the Re
public OH company from the state,
forbidding them ever again to do busI.
ness In Missouri. and dissolving the
Waters-Pierce Oil company of st.
Louis. In addition each company was
fined $4,000.
The order dissolving the Waters
Pierce OIL company to become effec-
i've Jan. 10 unless the company be
fore that date furnishes to the supreme
court satisfactory evidence that it in
tends to operate as an independent
concern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
DIFFICULTY BETWEEN TWO
COUNTRIES TO BE SETTLED

THE HAGUE. Dec. 23.-Foreign
Minister Van Swinderen made a state
ment in the second chamber this after
noon concerning the affairs In the
Caribbean sea. In which he announces
the suspension OF Dutch hostile ac
tion against Venezuela, and the pros
pect of an early settlement OF all DIFF
hculties between that country and the
Netherlands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
WING MEANS BUSINESS.

VIII Wing dropped In The Herald
office long enough today to say that
prices will cut little figure this even
ing and tomorrow at Richey's. He
says II good goods at bed rock prices
will sell them he will not carry over q
Christmas toy, doll or piece OF china
Drop in. pick out what you want and
Wing will name the price that makes
you the owner of the goods.
And remember a box OF Richey'i
creams for Christmas day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

The above is from this mornings
Democrat. The Herald will give $40
to the Salvation Army If the Demo.
crat will agree to do the same and
leave the decision to the passenger de.
partment OF the ID. & R. G. II the
Democrat is not wrong. Put up or
shut up. or keep squiet and acknowl-
edge you cannot tell the truth, the
habit of lying to- back up your ne.
farious backcapping in the Colorado
State bank affairs, having gotten you
In such rut the truth is not possible.
Here is chance for the Salvation
Army TO get an extra ten dollar bill
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
CASTRO LOSES OUT AS PREsL
DENT OF VENEZUELA

BERLIN. Dec. 23.-Foreign officers
In Holland have received dispatch
from Caracas confirming the press re-
ports Of the overthrow of President
Castro. THE whole country rose
against Castro the communication
said. The government of Juan VI
cente Gomez has been greeted with
much sympathy by the native populace
and large proportion of the foreign
residents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

Messrs. Cooke 4 Leinsr were busy
this morning tieing up boxes Of d
gars ordered for Christmas prsssats.
They know the kind the hubby Or
brother smoke and whom the wife or
sister telephones they do not have To
ask all sort Of question about The a.
ferent brands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

OF ST. Sophia. from the roof OF which
on Thursday last crowds witnessed
the ceremonies attending the opening
OF parliament. This is the third con.
stitutional government organized In
Turkey. the first having been declar-
ed In 1856 and the second In 1876.
The population Of Constantinople is
approximately 1.115,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
PUT UP OR SHUT UP.

Last night Noodle" informed
his readers that the San Juan
Durango train leaves Denver at Z
p, m. NOW. This has been the
schedule since some time in Au-
gust.
P. S.-The Herald is a newspa,
per.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

An easy upholstered or leather chair
or rocker is always a suitable Christ
mas present and at the same time =
useful and ornamental piece Of furni-
ture year In and year out. Call 1t
Morelock's and he will quote you ssr-
prisingly low prices.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

DENVER, Dec. 23.-The supervisors,
after passing the twelve story build.
ing ordinance by unanimous vote,
adopted a resolution last night with
view to revising existing building
laws SO as to insure more adequate
fire protection in buildings less than
ten stories high.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

Nathan was the FIRST in the west to
drop 80 cents box on hole-proof sox
The big magazines for January viii
announce the reduction. Nathan leads
In all things pertaining to mems wear.
ables. Get next to the big removal
sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

The Fulton market lie surely figur-
ing on feeding all Durango Christmas
week. judging by the way corn fed
turkeys. ducks, geese and poultry are
piled up in the windows and counters.
It's about the finest line Durangoites
have had to choose from. Telephone
your order and Mr.. johnson will do
the rest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATEs.

The Colorado 4 Southern will make
a special rats Of one fare for the
round trip to all points In the state.
Tickets on sale Dec. - and rs and
Jan. 1, and, In addition. from all
points to Denver and return Dec. 27th
and 28th. Final limit Jan. 4.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24
CHRISTMAS MAIL DE-
sTRoYED IN BURNING CARS
CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Dec. 23.-Be-

cause of the burning of large amount
OF Christmas mail in two cars de-
stroyed west Of Cheyenne. Sunday and
Monday. The Union Pacific has put
fire watchmen on all mail trains and
will maintain them until after the
holiday rush has been handled.
The destruction Of the two cars oi
mail will have echo in Colorado. as
much OF the mail destroyed consisted
Of Christmas presents destined fol
residents Of that state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

Morelock is quoting prices ON sps
cial pieces this week that should land
one OF those handsome leather and
upholstered chairs in every house IN
Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-24

SONtioH vi tue Stdte WIN uFe times the
population.
As president of the Provident Saw.
ings Life Assurance company, A. E
Rittenhouse will receive salary of
$4,000 a year.
An 1S-year-old girl is under arrest
at Cripple Creek charged with killing
the hired man working on the place
The girl says It was accidental, she
having playfully pointed the revolver
at the man.
Denver city officials are flooding
many small ponds for use of children
skating. At very little expense the
same amusement could be furnished
Durango children without them risking
their life on the Animas.
A 3-year-old youngster at La Junta
concluded to strike out and see some
thing of the world, 30 left home.
boarded the first passenger train that
came along as big as life. The town
was first searched before the real facts
were ascertained.
Mrs. Philip B. Jennings, manager OF
the City Loan office at Trinidad, a
bride Of five weeks, is engaged In a
search for her husband who deserted
her the day following the wedding and
who is alleged to have taken $1,000
of his wife's money.
The trial balance of the cash books
Of the state of Colorado shows that
at the present time its actual indebted
ness is 1884. .919.34. It owes a to-
tai of $4.218,056.66, but 1t has cash on
hand and collectable assets amounting
to $1,583 1882. leaving the above
amount as It's actual Indebtedness.
Tuesday morning the Great West
ern Sugar company paid the growers
in the Greeley, Windsor and Eaton
districts $415,000 for beets delivered
since Nov. Is and with the payment
made Dec. for beets delivered from
Nov. l to Nov. Is which amounted to
1906, 900 for the three factories, the
sugar company has put into circula-
tion in the Greeley district among
the beet growers $715.000 this month.
All but the sliced portion Of the crop
has been made into sugar. Jan. 10
over s250.000 will be paid for sliced
beets. This will make a total of ap
proximately 100000 paid to the beet
growers In the Greeley district this
season. Employees Of the company
will have received $250.000 during the
campaign. All beets will be delivered
by Dec. 28 and by Jan. is the cam
paign will end for this season. The
Durango Democrat advised La Platt
county farmers not to sign up for G
sugar factory.