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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
is NOW IN SESSION

The board of equalization met at the
court house at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. but did practically nothing owing
to the absence of Assessor strain, who
was unable to reach Pendleton from
Ukiah this morning. Miss Dorothy
was appointed to act by the assessor
in his stead as cleak of the meeting
until his return this afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19
WOMAN DRAWS LUCKY
NUMBER IN LOTTERY

Dallas. Oct. 10.-The first name to
be drawn In the Tripp county land
lottery Is thai Of May A. Meter OF
Kennebec. s. D.. who gets the first
choice of all the lands thrown open
by the government. The drawing be-
gan today after thousands Of appll-
cants had registered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19
No Ministerial Meeting.

Owing to the absence of several
members who were unable to attend
the members of the ministerial asso-
citation this morning decided to post
pone the formal meeting of the asso-
citation and its election of officers,
which had been scheduled for today
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19
Finnell. Finnell is a subcontractor

Finnell. Finnell is a subcontractor
who had the work of lathing on the
new Bowman building at the Main
street bridge and the suit is brought
to secure payment for materials for
that work.
Mrs. Hattie Stoffle through Bailey
and Perry, has brought suit against
James Johns. claiming 500 alleged
to be due for eight months labor at
S12.50 per month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19

John Vert, II. F. Johnson and j. B..
McDnl have returned from Alberta
where they spent several days looking
over the country. They were pleased
with the outlook and have purchased
about five sections Of land.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19

Miss Mary Wilson of San Francis
co, arrived in Pendleton Saturday en-
route home from Alaska. where she
has been visiting. Miss Wilson is a
cousin of w. F. and Cass Matlock Of
this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19

John P. Wilbur, the woolen mill
man from Union, accompanied by his
wife, arrived in Pendleton last night
to meet with local business men re-
garding the reopening of the local
mill
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19

George II. Hines of the oregon his
torical society, was in Pendleton be-
tween trains Saturday while on his
way from Walla Walla to Baker City,
in search Of historical relics and data.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19

William A. Welles, prominent
Walla Walla real estate man. is visit
ing in Pendleton, guest of his cousin,
County Superintendent F. K. Welles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19
CIRCUIT COURT NEWS.
Action for Foreclosure Of Mechanics
Lien and One for Money.

Action for foreclosure Of a mechan-
ic's lien is brought by the Umatilla
Lumber company through Raley,
Richards & Raley against Elizabeth
Bowman. Walter Bowman and W. A.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19
Two Drunk Indians.

Two Indian drunks were up before
Judge Fitz Gerald this morning. The
sentence was IS or three days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-19

R. F. Bicknell oday is shipping
1900 lambs from Heppner to Vale
where they will be wintered. The
stock is said to be of good quality.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

~Tt costs a lot OF money to build and
operate an amusement park on large
scale" says Frederic Thompson. In
Everybody's.
Il suppose that more than $4,000
600 are invested In these parks In this
country. Dreamland on Coney Island
cost about s2.500.0o0. Riverview Park
and the white City In Chicago cost
about a million each.
Luna Park cost $2.400o00. The to-
tai annual expenses. including the cost
OF rebuilding. OF putting In new shows
and the operating expenses. average
about a million dollars. and the season
lasts four months. spent $4,000 on
one show, OF which s6s.000 was for
animals. mostly elephants and camels
1T was the representation OF the In
dian durbar-and lost 100000 on IL
I charged the loss up to education.
and Il was worth It. II costs 5000 a
week to light Luna Park. and $4,000
for the music. The salaries Of the free
performers this season are $500 a
week. And all OF these expenditures,
as well as a good many others, so sim
ply to manufacture the carnival
shirt"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Legal Information
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IH!1V'Iy IIg'IIN'|JI

The right TO move a building along
a public street upon which an electric
railway har been lawfully constructed.
to the serious interference with the op-
Grafton OF the cars and the wires By
which they are operated. is denied
A law absolutely giving to the occu-
pant OF lower berth In sleeping car
control. at bis option. OF the upper be. tn
In case OF its not being occupied IL
held at be an unconstitutional appro-
priation OF the property Of one for the
benefit OF another.
Prohibiting the sale OF theater tick-
cts at an advance over the price at the
box Office. and prohibiting the establish
ment OF agencies fer such sale. are held
not to be within the police power Of the
State, but 10 be an unconstitutional de-
priyation OF liberty and property.
An unconditional discharge OF pa
tent BY the authorities OF State hos
pital is held to put an end 10 his judi
cial commitment thereto. In the abb
sence OF a statute; and his confinement
BY them afterwards without judicial
proceedings. when not from temporary
necessity, is held to be illegal
A stranger who goes to a hotel which
IL run as a summer resort for short
stay. without any prearrangemenf as to
terms or time. IL held to have right
to hold the proprietor to the liability
OF an innkeeper for property stolen
from his room. although he pays board
by the week at reduced rate.
The right OF a municipality to au-
thorize the maintenance at Fixed place
in a public highway Of lunch wagon
for many consecutive hours night after
night. In such a manner as to make,
during the time II is In place. a prscti-
cal appropriation OF the street to the
business OF the owner. is denied
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

BY throwing into the sea 1,052 cases
of so-ealled "egg yolk" the collector
of customs in New York has decided
the long-standing controversy between
importers and the government A great
quantity Of this material has been i'm
ported into the United States from
China for a number Of years It is
nsed in making eustards, pies and other
PRODUCTS Of bakeries. Three years ago
large consignment was held up by
the authorities under the pure food
law on the claim that excessive guam
titles of borax was used in it as a pre-
servative. Since then none has been
allowed to land The importers fought
the department decision, but the city
health department has now condemned
the egg yolk held in storage here,
and it has been given to the fishes
Eli Grocer and General Merchant.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10
One of the
Essentials

OF the happy homes OF to-day Is q
vast fund OF Information as 10 the
best methods OF promoting health and
happlncss and right living and know
ledge OF the worlds best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained 20 world
wide acceptance through the approval
OF the Weli-Informed OF the World:
not Of individuals only. but OF the
many who have the happy faculty Of
selecting and obtaining the best the
world affords.
One Of tho products OF that class,
OF known component parts. an Ethical
remedy. approved by physicians and
commended by the WelLInformed Of
the World as a valuable and whole
some family laxative Is the weli-knoNn
Syrup OF Figs and Elixir OF Sienna. To
get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine. manufactured BY the
California Fig Syrup Co. only. and
for sale BY all leading druggista-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Rverybody's Magazine tells Of a Jer-
sey farmer who went 20 the circus for
the 6rsi time. and stood before the
dromcdary's cage. eyes popping and
mouth agape AZ the strange beast. The
circus began and be siill stood, looked
aud wondered, NATL fully hfteen mia
ufes had passed. thea turned away,
spat on the ground disgnstedly. aud
said: s'Helli there ain 4 no such AMI
nal. - To this the American Grocer
adds. There are thousands Of readers
and advertisers who know they can
derive great benefit and make money
hy reading trade journals. They have
noted that their compositions who
subscribe for their trade paper some.
how were more alert. npto-dafe and
prosperous. but they had no time for
such things. and not being able 70 re-
flute the argument. they were like the
Jersey farmer. they say. sslIeli, there
ain I no such good IN a trade journal. -
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

How an Ola Banker Got MIA Of an
UnweIeome Visitor.

How an ola Banker Got Bfd of an
UnweIeonae Visitor.
A group Of his friends were dis<uss-
ing William winslow Sherman. the old
banker, who died not long ago. says
tho Kansas City Star.
"He had the coolest nerve Of any
man know" said one. Three or four
years ago. when Sherman was an old
man and partially crippled By reason
OF fall from a horse. he entered his
bedroom late al night to find a masked
burglar ransacking f.
The thief had a big gun trained On
Sherman In a minute. The banker just
waved II aslcs with tired hand. Put
that away ss said. irritabIy. Let Us
discuss this matter like gentlemen
The burglar was so surprised be laugh
ed Now. you could hurt me II you
wanted TO. and might get away Win
some little knick-knaclEs.' said Sher-
man. But you might be caught and
there's slight probability that you could
dispose OF my toilet articles prontaoly.
What would you consider a fair cash
proposition 10 go awayr They talked
1t over in all peace.
'The gurglar thought he ought TO
have $40. but Sherman. after inquir-
ing into the mans habits. said 50 vas
enough. You see.' he said. you're a
known thief. II this were your first
offense I'd pay you your price. but now
the police have your picture you ought
TO be glad to accept any fair compro'h-
Use and run no risk
'sThe burglar finally agreed TO take
IS. Sherman pulled a $40 bill. Give
me 50 change said be. And he got II
before he paid"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

A New Yorker died aud went 70 his
eternal home.
This man walked AROUND growing,
~ most New Workers do, lnding fault
with everything aud saying that be
eonldn'f SEQ that heaven MAS much
better than New York.
ssWhy, say" be observed 70 q shade
who happened 10 DO near, tthis place,
Is all undermined with dynamite. just
like New York, and when you re not
being blown up you re being ground
10 death in some salphurons subway or
other. / don Z sec the use u coming
10 heaven, anyway.
Excuse me, my dear boy" sid
the shade 70 whom DO Was talking,
.syon have made = slight mistake. This
IL not heaven.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

in a post, way out in the country,
Pat was chosen one night 70 do the
duty of sentry. Near his post was an
old sun-diaI- During the night the
guard had been informed that some
lights had been seen near where Pat
was posted When they went TO see
what II was they found Pat standing
over the sun-dial with a lighted match
in his hand
s'What are you doing there, Patti"
asked the officer.
f.Sure, your honor, i was only try
ing to find out what time Of the day
it was" was his reply
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

An obliging young parson was driv-
ing home one evening after making
has pastoral calls when he overlook
a young woman Of his congregation,
the maid-of-all work, at farm which
he would pass, SO be offered her place
in his carriage. The offer was gladly
accepted and they chatted pleasantly
all the way to the farm gate.
'fThank you, sir, sne said, as she
got down
fDon I mention it, my dear girl
Don I mention il, I" he told her Po-
litely.
NO, indeed won t." she assured
him
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

A supposedly confirmed old bach
eior had lately fallen deeply in love
and might be seen almost any day
passing aud repansing the house Of his
isdyiovc. One day be picked mp a
small thimblc. which bad suddenly
rolled down the steps lie stood a
while rnediiating on the beauty Of It's
owner and looking NJ the thimblc low
inriy. Then he pressed Il to his lips,
sayine. "oh. that Il were the fair
check Of the wcarcrin As he finished
hc looked upward. hoping for a glimpse
of her. but instead. from the second
story window n big negro woman
looked ont.
"Boss. - she said, 'spleaso TO toss up
dat 6mbie Of mine. wants to 90 on
sewing"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Il was on the Third avenue ele-
waited, and the ave figures Of this tale
were riding uptown.
I'm bet you ave dollars" said
Brown, "thaf that old chap over there
in the corner is a Pole. -
lie pointed 10 q long whiskered for
eigner sitting opposite, with a ped.
der 3 pack ~ his feet.
ssITl 20 you." said smithers. s'Iive
got ave dollars that says he's an Ar
menlhn.
ssl.et me Ia on this.f said Phillips.
''Five one dollar bills in convention
assembled In my vest pocket decree
that be Is 4 Russian. -
"And ! will build that pool up 10
20 bones that be Is 4 Hungarian, put
IN Robinson.
"Donei" cried the others; aud Rob
Jason. being the neryiest member Of
the party, WIS delegated 20 pat the
question a. 70 bis nationality 10 the
old man himself
ssVoff Mefv said the object Of their
Interest. on hearing the question. ''Not
am n W. ! vass an Amcrrigan-I only
shoost toog OVID dher bapers. -
judge
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

After having been faithful de-
voice Of the automobile two years or
more, Mr.. Brsgdon suddenly was
seized with violent fancy for mo-
tor'boats "a beautiful river runs
by this town." he said "Why not
have some enjoyment out Of III In
motor-boat you don't have 10
dodge policemen and rural con
stables
SO be bought one, took a days in
struetion in the art Of managing IL
and keeping the machinery in run
ming order, and started out on his
first trip with IL one bright morning
in July.
IL was late in the afternoon when
he returned home. He came in by
the back way. His clothes were
water soaked, and he had a generally
limp aud bedraggled appearance.
For PHYS sake, Alfredi" ex
claimed his wife. What has hap
pened to youf Did the boat up
setf" W
"No, Lucy be answered. "Don Z
say anything about IL, and IN tell
YOU. The boat = 81 right. but when
had been out on the water an hour
or two something went wrong with
the motor -
"Wellf"
"Well, before I-er-knew what
was doing ] was over the side Of
the boat and trying 70 get under IL
70 Ok the thing"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

ssYou say you are looking for
workf'' said the man at his gate.
yes, sir replied the seedy-look-
ing traveller.
ssWell, didn I you see that sign down
the road. Fifty Men WantedP
eyes, ! saw it. -
ssWell, where are you going thenf
ssOh, I'm going TO see if / can get
the other 1917
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Mother (viciOnsly sernbbing her
small boys face with soap and
water)-Johnny, didn I ] tel you never
to blacken your face with burnt cork
againf Here ] have been scrubbing
half an hour and it won I come of
Boy (between. gulps-I-uehl-ain Z
your little boy-uchi Use Nose, de
colored lady's boy--Judge-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10
now 60 I'm Up Holes In wood.

II sometimes becomes necessary to
an up cracks or dents In the fine wood
work. furniture, floors. etc. The fol-
lowing il the best way Of doing It;
White tissue paper is stepped and per
fectly softened In water and by thor
ough kneading with glue transformed
into a paste and b. means Of ochers
(earth colors) colored ms nearly as pos
sIhle to the shade Of the wood. To the
paste calcined magnesia is then added,
and Il Is forced Into the cracks or
very firmly to the wood and after dry
ing retains its smooth surface.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Lang--I see you keep the lid ON down
here Sundays.
strang-yes; about the only Sab
bathbreakers are the waves.-Boston
Transcript
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

rsT0 ST. VIfus Dance and Nervous Dis
kil\ eases permanently cured by Dr.
Ill u Kllne's Great Nerve Restorer Send
f'r FREE 81 trial bottle and treatise Dr.
r. H. Kline. Ltd, 9s1 Arch ST.. PhiIa-, Pa
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

pat-oi saw in tn paper some.
thin about a felIy thot wor afther
bcin blase. Phwat's tn meanin OF
blase, OF dunnof
Mike-Blasc do be Oh feelin' thot
comes q n man afther he gifts so lazy
thot loafn is hard wcr.urk, Oh m
thinkin'.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

HOWARD r. BURTON. Assayer anc
Chemist, Leadvilie. Colo. Specimen prices
Gold. silver. lead. 500. gold. silver. 75c
gold. zoe: zinc or copper. 81 cyanid'
tests mailing envelopes and full price llsi
sent on application Control and umpirf
work solicited References Carbonate Ne
tional Bank
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

For the first time in history a blind
how has entered Cornell. His namo IL
william II. Moore, and his home is In
BROOKLYN.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

.sLet JOY be unconfned,' said the
master Of ceremonies.
ssI'm pulling the cork now" an
swered the keeper Of the goods
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Every man longs to get rich, aud
then puts Off until next month his de
to save more money.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Mr.. subbcrton Cycling to kitehenl
-sawduss and milk crusti Adam and
Eve on a raft and wreck 'emi On the
cantcioupcl Draw oncl Make IL three
all round.
Mr.. Townley--Great,- how
pardon me, old chap, but what's IL all
about
Mr.. subberton-' shl Yves got a
former restaurant cook--a peachl--and
we have TO order that way to keep
her on the iobi-Puck.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Sitting In chambers a Western judge
saw from the piles Of papers in the law
vora hands that the arst case was Ike
" 70 be holly contested. He asked;
what IL the amount IN question:
1.-TWO dollars" said the plaintiff :
counsel. am pay Il. said the judge,
handing over the money; "call the next
ease. ,, He had not the patience Of Sir
william Rant, who, after listening for
two DAYS to the arguments Of counsel
a. 70 the construction Of a certain act,
ouietlv observed when they bad done:
THAT act has been repealed"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

Paul, at the age of 4, was asked
one morning by his papa: "What is
the name of the first meal of the
dayf'
ssoatmeal," responded little Paul
promptly
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

We couldn't moneyback
tea, if our tea weren't bet
ter than tea as you knowit.

Your grocer returns your money i you do1t
Ike Schillings Best. Ne pay him
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-31

servants Of God of this place. Attor-
ney G. M. Torrance I especially wish
to recommend to anyone who is in
need of legal advice, and all others
who have interested themselves in
my behalf, of Bemidji. Also Mr..
Dahl and Johnson, who did nothing
but their duty in a most gentlemanly
manner; and Mrs. Julia Dahl for her
kindness. I especially wish to
thank the Honorable Judge McClen-
ahan of Brainerd for his justice and
mercy. Attorney E. D. Clough of
Crookston has my thanks and
best wishes for all he has done for
me. Rev. A: II. Bondahl of Black
duck and his young friend, Mr..
Pearson, who is studying for. the
ministry, thanks to them. The
people of Thorp, Wis, have my heart
feft thanks for what they have done
for me and are still willing to do,
especially Mr.. J. M. Norton and
Attorney Geo. B. Parkell.
Trusting that at some future day
the truth may be known.
May God reward them all for
what they have done ~ 49, .
Truly yours,
Merton S. Num-"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-31
FRESH REPORTER WRITES
UNTRUTHFUL NEWS item
,sz.--s.a.sEc-as ~ ISL
A Minneapolis Tribune Representative
Tells There Was Fear Mathieson
Would Suicide.

Sheriff Thomas Bailey is incensed,
and rightfully so, over an article
which appeared in the Minneapolis
Tribune of Wednesday morning
concerning Peter Mathieson, who
was recently taken to Saltwater, to
begin serving his term of life impris-
onment for having killed Johan
Johanson.
Some unreliable reporter of the
Tribune wrote for that paper, a SEN
sational story concerning Mathieson
and his removal to the penitentiary.
In the article, the Tribune says:
"Shtriff Bailey notified the jailer
at the city lookup to keep a close
watch on Mathieson during the
night as it was feared that he might
make an attempt on his life. The
sheriff said Mathieson had on sew
eral occasions tried to commit suci-
eide in fit of desperation. Accord
ingly frequent visits were made to
his cell last night to see that he did
not harm himself, aud he was de-
prived of all articles of clothing by
which he might have hung himself"
Sheriff Bailey stated that the
rep.rter had no occasion to make
any such statement as that above, as
Mathieson has never contemplated
suicide; on the contrary, the Dane is
fully convinced that he will receive
absolute pardon in few years, and
that he will yet have many days of
freedom outside the prison walls.
Suicide has never entered Mathie-
sons head, and he never made the
slightest move to indicate self
destruction.
Again, the reporter quotes Math-
ieson as saying: \......-. "
If they had hanged me, an inno-
cent man would have been sacrificed
for the crime of another. The COM
mutation of my sentence is a step
toward my final release, for when a
more thorough investigation is made
have no misgivings the real muir
derer will be apprehended and l will
be set at liberty"
The above shows the active imagi-
nation of the reporter, who was
under the impression that Mathieson
had nothing whatever to do with the
killing of Johanson, and that another
man did the shooting and that
Mathie son is a martyr.
Such rat as is printed by the
Tribune sSisnot only absolutely un-
truthful butts ina measure viciously
! perverted.
Ia ~ #zs
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-31

In addition to the regular game
between Warren and big Bemidg,''
the boys team of the Fosston high
school will play against the boys
team of the Bemidji high school
The Fosston players arrived in
the city on. the noon train today,
and are in fine fettel. lThey are
accompanied by: Prof. c. S. Yeager,
superintendent of the Eos o n
schools, and will play in the follow
ing positions this evening:
Ingwald Jesness, Ruud, forwards;
Walter Cumber, center; Oscar Jes-
ness, Dwight Lohn, guards.
The Fosston boys are fast and
aggressive players, and have not
lost high school game this season,
among their winnings being a game
from Bemidji high, recently. .~
| The Bemidji high boys are deter
mined to even up for their recent
defeat by Fosston, and are putting
the following strong team in the
field: ~>.-. -
Gould and Lycan, forwards; Peter
son, center; Hondrom and Kruse,
guards; Dryer, sub. 80
The high school game will begin
promptly at $50, and the first half
of the big game will be called at 9.
Tomorrow evening the Big Be-
midg" and Warren teams will play
their second game in the champion
ship series, and the girls team of
the Fosston high school will play
the Bemidji girls, between the halves
Of the big game.
The Fosston girls team is per-
haps the fastest and most scientific
bunch of girl players in the north
country.f They recently defeated
Bemidji, Ii to 4. The Berhidji
girls, however, have improved won
derfully since then, and it is ex-
pected that they will give the visit
ors very close contest. ~.