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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
shoots Three: Kills Ono.

Waukesha, Wis, Sept 19.-After
holding a posse at bay all night by
making a desperate fight. George
smith, aged 60, was captured at dawn
today. He is charged with shooting
Mrs. julius Grabow and daughter Oh
ga, last night. after seriously wound
ing Sheriff Dwinnell. The mother is
dying. Smith is accused of going to
the Brabow house where he attacked
the mother and daughter, aged IA.
He shot the woman in the head. When
Dwinnell came Smith shot him and
escaped.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
ARMY OFFICER TRIES
TO END OWN LIFE

San Francisco, Sept 19.-Fearful
that he would meet the same fate as
his brother. Lieutenant William Mot.
low, who is confined in an asylum at
Washington. ID. c., and whose mind
gave way a year ago. Lieutenant Fe-
lix Motlow brooded over the condi-
ton of his health until he too. lost
his reason and today attempted to
end his own life. Lieutenant Motlow
was found in his quarters at the Pre-
sidio by brother officers in a very
critical condition from loss of blood.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
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HEIR TO MILLIONS
BUT SUFFERS WANT.

san Jose, Cal, Sept. 19.-Too poor
to provide for the education of his
two daughters. and living in want
since the death of his millionaire
father, Charles Lux today filed suit
against his two sisters who. he al
leges. spend too much money in han
ding the great estate left by their
father, Henry Lux, the late California
cattle king. Lux demands his share
in the estate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
Foraker Not Counsel.

Cincinnati, Sept. 19.-Senator For
aker may have drawn a salary for an
appearance in the supreme court of
Ohio for the Standard oil, but if he
did any work to justify that salary
the records of the court do not show
it. The last appearance of Senator
Foraker on the records was when he
appeared before the Ohio legislatures
committee and secured 5O-year
franchise for the Cincinnati Tractioi
company in 1906. Records do not
bear out his assertion that he work.
ed before the legislature and not the
national congress for the Standard
oil
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
NORTH DAKOTA SOON
READY FOR LAUNCHING

Washington, Sept. 19.-According
to reports received by the navy de-
partment work on the North Dakota,
the new battleship under construc-
tion at Fore River, Mass, is nearing
completion and the big boat will be
ready for launching within two
months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
Foraker Now Denies.

Cincinnati, Sept. 19.-General For
aker today issued a statement denying
the charges of w. r. Hearst, who de-
clared that he had received $4,000
from John Archbold of the standard
Oil for his influence at Washington
in favoring the standard oil. Fora
ker says this payment was a loan
made by Archbold when Foraker was
considering the buying of a newspa-
per- The deal fell through, and he
returned the money.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19

Columbus, Sept. 19.-Aaron E.
Price of Athens, O., former admins
tration leader of the house of rep
resentatives, fired a bomb in the For
aker camp on his own account today
by accusing Foraker and the late
Mark Hanna of quashing all anti
trust legislation in the Ohio legisla-
ture in 1900 by working through the
governors office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
Cigarettes Cause Explosion?

Mare Island Navy Yard, Sept. 19.-
Commander ]. S. Phelps has started
an investigation to learn the cause of
the gasoline explosion aboard the
barge of the submarine flotilla yes
terday which resulted in the death of
two and injury of three men. The re-
port is that a cigarette stub started
the explosion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19

When the grand jury Is called Mon
day the state OF Oregon, In the person
of District Attorney Phelps, will COM
mence upon a crusade OF prosecution
such as has never been witnessed here
before. The state now has evidence,
gathered by Thel detectives. suffic-
lent to furnish several hundred in
dictments and over 100 witnesses have
already been summoned to testify
against those who sold them liquor.
They will tell the truth or be charged
with perjury.
An Interesting Glimpse.
Up to this forenoon District Attor-
ney Phelps was reticent to divulge
any OF the states plans, but when inn
portuned this morning to disclose
what he has up his sleeve he decided
to let the public into his confidence.
when the prohibition law was
adopted by the people OF this county
I said that the law would be inforced
and It will be-" said he. and the set
OF his Jaw showed that he meant what
he said.
Detective Was Busy.
For the past three weeks" declar-
ed the prosecutor. II have had Thiel
detective at work in this county Dur
ing that time we have gathered suf-
flcient evidence to justify the return
ing of hundreds OF indictments. Rep
utable parties were with the detec-
tive when liquor was purchased so
that his evidence will not go before
the grand jury 'unsubstantiated.
parties who have been purchasing
Illicit liquor are known and they will
he called upon to testify before the
grand jury. Over 100 such witnesses
have already been summoned and
the grand jury will probably call
more. These witnesses must tell the
truth before the grand jury or they
will he subject to prosecution for per-
jury"
Net Is Full.
Thus II will be seen that the net
which has been spread for The blind
pig OpeTHloTS ~ dlitduN lull' Ni''"-
er or not there will be any escape
for those'now in the meshes will be
up to the grand jury and his honor
Circuit Judge Bean.
The detective employed by Mr..
Phelps has been in the service of the
county and ne Is not a prohibition
league secret service man as many
have supposed.
Girls Were Drunk.
A feature of the cases now in en-
hyo is tine fact that the cvidenc
shows that In numerous instances
liquor was sold to minors, sometimes
to little girls. One instance is known
where several girls Of tender years
were provided with liquor and became
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
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FABULOUS WEALTH IN
OREGON GOLD LEDGE.

8 Burns, Ore. Sept. 19.-In-
: tense excitement prevails here
!. as the result Of fabulously
: rich strike made by o. J. Darst,
& a prospector in Gold gulch, who
: discovered a ledge of rock as
: saying from $4,000 to $4,000 per .
: ton. The ore contains gold and
+ silver and the ledge is located
Z so miles from a railroad. 1t is
+ planned to stage the rock to
+ Austin or Vale and ship by rail
; to salt Lake or Boise smelters.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
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WRECK MAINS AND KILLS
ON CHESAPEAKE ROAD.

+ Richmond, Va. Sept. 10
4 Scores of passengers were injur-
+ ed and 1t Is believed that some
4 are killed as the result Of a
4 wreck on the Chesapeake &
4 Ohio near Newport News today.
+ All wires are down and no par
+ ticulars Of the accident can be
Z learned here. The wrecking
= train with surgeons and nurses
. have left for the scene of the
Z disaster.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
LIQUOR [AW VIO[ATORS CAUGHT
BY CLEVER THE|L DETECTIVE
State Has Basis for Hundreds of indictments and Over 100
Witnesses Have Been Summoned

Public His Confidence and Tells of
Detective COuns Service, De-
UnsusTecng Who Bought Liquor
Juy-wnl Tell Truth suf
Perury-NIcn During Raid
Examl
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
WOULD HARNESS POWER
OF MOUNTAIN RIVERS

Milwaukee, Wis. Sept. 19-Hun-
dreds of thousands of dollars in OPP
Grating expenses will be the saving
effected by the deterioration of the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
BRYAN IS MAN
FOR F|L|P|NOS
Brown Brethren at Islands
Don't Want Former Gov
ernor Taft.
REPUBLICAN CLAIM
REFUTED BY CABLE

Leader of FilipinOs Answers Inquiry
Of Boston Men by Showing That
NatiOnal Party Endorses Demo-
cratic PlatfOrRi-Taft Not SO Well
Loved as Was Claimed-Foraker's
Services With Legislature Not Of
Record.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
BIC STICK FOR
ELECTRIC TRUST
Indictments Likely for Heads
of Big Manufacturing and
Distributing Concerns.
ROOSEVELT TAKES HAND
IN FIGHTING COMBINE

President Directs an Investigation
Which May Lead to Indictment OF
Leaders in Electric Trade-Govern-
ment Possesses Evidence Which May
Prove Illegal Combine-Defendants
Control Electric Trade and Prices
Charged.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
DAY
SEES BIC CROWD
EVEN Bon CARS USED
TO HANDLE TRAFFIC
Big Crowd Attends Farmers Gather
ing and Agricultural College Was
Much In Evidence Professors,
Graduates and Students Hold Big
Reunion-Program of Night Gath
ering Devoted TO Farm Topics
Results of Racing.

Salem, Sept. 19.-"Roll up, tumble
up any way to get up" the old coun-
ty fair slogan was in evidence yester-
day when the surrounding towns
swelled the attendance of the state
fair to $1,000 and made "Agricul-
tural Day" one of the big events of
the session.
So eager were the people from
points south to attend the fair yes
terday that the morning Southern
Pacific Cottage Grove local picked up
a boxcar at jefferson, which was fill
ed with people glad of the chance to
take advantage of that sort of accom-
mediation rather than miss the fair.
From almost every niche that could
be utilized a pennant or streaming
ribbon appears to be floating and the
grounds are alive with the colors of
the college. Whenever groups of
students. who are here in force, come
together the college yell resounds.
The weather continues grand and the
crowd will average up well with the
past three days attendance, or about
5000 The principal features of the
days and evenings program are Civ
en- up to the O. \. C.
The stock parade was repeated this
morning and was viewed by hundreds
of people
The evenings program in the pa
vilion was composed of special fea-
lures provided by the O. A. c. facul-
ty, students and alumni. There was
a college reunion in the pavilion dur
college songs We're sung, college yells
were given, and a good old football
jolly-up held. Among the numbers on
the evening program We're an address
by President Kerr of the O. A. c.:
"Relation of the College to the Dairy
man." by F. H. Scribner, of Wiscon-
sin; "The College and the Horse
man. by Professor w. ]. Rutherford,
Winnipeg; "The Sheep from the Col
lege Point of View," Professor w. L.
Carlyle, Colorado A. G.. "our Course
in Domestic Science" Miss Julia
Greer, o. A. c., and "The College
and It's Environments" an illustrated
lecture.
Salem, Ore, Sept. 1S--Results at
Lone Oak.
2:OS, consolation pace, $1000-Deli-
lah won, Lord Loveace second, Bon
ME NJ. third. Time, 2:07A.
2:O5 pace. S1000-Leland onward
won Mona Wilkes second. Time,
2:05h. Only two started.
Running, SlS furlongs $10O-Tlm-
Der Jim won, Lady r. second, Bill
Short third. Time, :42k.
Running, furlongs-St. Albins
won, Sallie Goodwin second, May
Pink third, Time 1,O2 1-S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19
Dies Ear From Home.

Vancouver, b. c.. Sept. 19.-The
body of A. NJ. Webster, sheriff from
Athens, Ohio, arrived here last night
on the Imperial limited and was sent
on to the officers former home in the
east today.
Sheriff Webster was at North Bend
en- route to Seattle on an important
case, when he was seized with a
hemorrhage and died in spite of the
efforts of the physicians. He was a
prominent Mason and an Elk.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19

Miss Irene Rippey, one'of the teach
ers in the Echo schools, came up from
that place last evening to spend Sat-
urday and Sunday in Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-19

A feature Of the cases now in en-
hyo is tine fact that the cvidenc
shows that in numerous instances
LIQUOR was sold to minors, sometimes
to little girls. One instance is known
where several girls Of tender years
were provided with liquor and became
The Forrest City times., 1908-07-24
ARKANSAS HORSES TRAINING
At 0akIawn for the State Fair-Will be in Readiness for the Races,
 October 18th to 11th.

The Arkansas State Fair ASS0ciI- tion has gone 10 considerable expense for the benefit of Arkansas horsemen. The track has been placed in condi- tion and the grounds, Kitchens. and stables opened to the horse owners and their trainers, so that the Arkansas stock may be in it condition for the State Fair which will occupy the six days from Monday morning until Sat urday night, October l2 to r.
 There are many fine horses owned in this State, many of them bred in Arkansas, both running and harness animals. By throwing open the splen- did mile track, excellent box stalls with water connection and first class kitchens for the accommodation of horsemen and trainers, the best op- portunity of many years is given for the development and testing of all the fine horses in the State, and the greatest encouragement is afforded those who have interests and invest ments in valuable horses.
 All the splendid accommodations at beautiful Oaklawn Park. the half million-dollar fair grounds at Hot Springs, are given free to the horse men, and all that is necessary is to make application to the Arkansas State Fair Association at Hot Springs.
 Full information will be gladly given all who may inquire with regard to any department of the State Fair and Industrial Exposition of Arkan- sas, Third Annual, at Hot Springs, October l2 to r. inclusive.
The Forrest City times., 1908-07-24
ROwland-F ferguson.

Quite a surprise was created on Tuesday morning, July 2lst, when it was announced that MT Thos. J. Rowland, Jr and Miss Lula May Fer guson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at 7:30 o'clock at the residence of the bride, Elder W. II. PaSlay officiating, Thus another fair flower has been plucked from the beautiful galaxy of young ladies which makes Forrest City so famous and at tracts so many young gentlemen in search of mate to seek residence in our town
 The above enter the arena of mar ried life with fair prospects before them, and their many friends join their congratulations and prayers that pleasant breezes may wait their bark of connubial bliss smoothly over the sea of life, and finally land them into the haven of eternal safety.
 w H. P.
 Mir Thos Rowland is the son of MT Thos. Rowland, ST. so well and favorably known in St. Francis coun- ty He is a young man of fine busi- ness qualities, sterling integrity and genial manners. and is at present em- plOyed with Brandon, Baugh & Go.
 Miss Lula Ferguson is the younger daughter of MT. W II. Ferguson, de- ceased and has just recently finished her schooling. She is most proposes sing and cultured young lady, whonum- bers her friends by the score, and is well equipped to be helpmate to the man to whom she has given her heart and hand.
 Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple drove to Old River and joined the large fishing and pleasure party who are spending several days delightfully."- at the head of the island
 The Times desires to join their many friends in all good wishes and congratulations
The Forrest City times., 1908-07-24
FESTIVE PISTOL AND KNIFE
Three Negroes Stung and Several on
 the Run.

At EdmondsOn, on the Rock Island Railroad. about thirty miles east of Forrest City. resides a negro named Geo. White. He keeps a store at thar place, and for his services to various officers, was about to receive a deputy ship from the sheriff of Critteoden county. He naturally incurred fba displeasure of the tough element of his race. On Friday an unknown negro drew down" on him with I II the ball entering in front and tearinp its way through his body. carrying away the buckle on the rear of his pants in its exit. He came to Forrest City and was treated by Dr. 10 Rush, who was wonderfully surprised that the negro was able to move. He will get well. His assailant escaped.
 On Friday morning a general mix up among the colored folks on the Jno. Young place. near Grav's Store In the bottoms, occurred A quarrel dloot diuOIlS some women Tn regard tO some children being slapped. A gen. eral mixup ensued, resulting in two women being cut-one on the head and shoulder, and the other in the side-the latter being seriously iniur. ed. The men continued the fight and race, Deputy Sheriff Chess Osborne. (also negro) leading in the race with Hezekiah Watson. close second. ac- celerattng the deputy's speed by shots from Winchester, until the next county line was reached. Dep uty Sheriff Lamar went to the scene the same day, and returned Saturday With two of the beligerents who were released on bond. Watson came in voluntarily and gave himself up. and being unable to give bond, is now in jail
 And Forrest City added one to the catalogue On Saturday afternoon on Washington street, negro named Robt. Brown seriously cut Marcellus Richardson, another negro. The city marshal arrested the parties. Brown was turned over to the jailer, and Richardson over to the care of Dr. Alley, who has taken charge of him.
The Forrest City times., 1908-07-24
Arkansas School for the Blind.

This institution is maintained by the State for the education of the blind children of the State. It is the public school for the blind children.
 The purpose of this institution is to give the blind children such train. ing as will enable them to become self-supporting. self-respecting, inde- pendent citizens.
 As the public schools are free to the seeing children, so is this school free to the blind There is no charge for tuition, treatment or board. The only necessary expense is for clothing and railroad fare, and even these are paid by the State for those who are not able to pay them for themselves
 The benefits of this institution are not only for the totally blind. but for those whose eye sight is so defective that they are not able to attend a seeing school The legal age limit is from six to twenty-six years.
 Pupils who are eligible to this insti- tuition are taught the literary branches included in our public school courses. Every pupil who shows any musical ability is given a thorough training in instrumental and vocal music. Be- sides this the girls are taught sewing knitting, and other handiwork that equip them for lives of usefulness in their homes, and the boys are taught some trade by which they may be- come self-supporting
 The school is thoroughly equipped with all the necessary appliances. The children are well cared for and provid- ed for; and every precaution is taken to safeguard their health. and to give them the best mental, moral and physical training.
 There are many blind children in our State whose parents do not know of the advantages provided for them here. We are making every effort tC reach these pupils and appeal to every citizen who knows of such children to help us to locate them. Please send us the age, parents name and post office address of any blind or partially blind person in your community.
 There is separate department foi the negro children.
 Yours respectfully,
 s. D. LUCAS. Supt.
 Little Rock.
The Forrest City times., 1908-07-24
Sold and Recommended by
 J. T. SANDERS.
Dr. Porter Graduates.

Ye editors beg to acknowledge re- ceipt Of an invitation to attend the graduating exercises of the class of 1908, of the Louisville & Hospital Medical College, of Louisville, Ken lucky, which will take place on July 30th. by courtesy of Dr. T. G. Porter, of Palestine. Dr. Porter is member of the class, and while he does not claim to have been an "honor stu dent" he finished we'll up with the head of the class of over one hundred students, and had charge of the department of clinical work, and was greatly benefited by the same, getting the practical part of tho teachings, under two of the very best of teachers and specialists on ped iatrics. Dr. Porter will return to his practice at Palestine the irst week in August, and will then be ready and glad to serve all of his old friends and the public generally, who may need the services of physician. Dr. Porter re- grets that he had to be away from
 his practice for so long a time, though
 he feels that he has been greatly ben etited by the course Of lectures and
 trusts his future patrons will also re- ceiVe the benefits of same The class to which he belonged has been given a very through training in every re- spect. All the final examinations were completed last week, and were thorough in every respect. Dr. Porter is greatly interested in his profession, and in a private letter to friend saps: "The more l learn of the pro- fession, the more interested and de- termined l am to further my studies of same in the future; and the more I learn, the more l find yet to be learn ed, as it is an endless study for one
 who is really and sincerely interested in their profession of the future as | certainly am We congratulate our friend Porter upon his successful year at school and commend him for his earnestness and determination to seek the top rung or the ladder of success.
The Forrest City times., 1908-07-24
Dem ocrat Times.
Health Is yerY gnnd.

Health is very good.
 Crops look very promising through out this neck of the woods.
 A very nice rain fell here last Sun day and Monday and the farmers are all smiles again
 Our road oyerseer is working the public with all his might, running q double crew most of the time.
 Turnip planting is now in order and everybody should plant at least, a large patch of turnips for winter use.
 This part of the country has the finest corn and the most of 1t. that 1t has ever had lately, and the seasons have been almost perfect.
 The finny tribe takes the bait freely and all parties return full handed and report tine catches being made.
 A new firm has started up at Heth, under the name Of Wright, Cook & Bruce Company, keeping everything that is fresh.
 Sunday school at this place Is pro- gressing very nicely to the delight of everybody, with prayer meeting on the side.
 We authorize the Skidoo Frog Pond correspondent at Round Pond to advise the crack croquet players at that place that if they will just pay Democrat a visit and play croquet, they can tell their people at home that they got the worst drubbing they ever had at the game.
 Mrs. Lillie Wallace passed through here enroute to Heth, last Monday returning Tuesday.
 Old Brother Dickence has had a very bad case of the g0at, but we think he will be better very soon now, because he has his crop laid by, and he always gets better when there is no work to do.
 II, T. Mitchell, our deputy moon tixer, is about through with his crop and now he will put in his time look ing after the hoot owls in his locality.
 Pat Murphy and Sambo have been digging potatoes this week so they claim, but from the looks of their work, they must have been digging fish bait.
 J. M. Gunter and Riley Pool, Of Sand Ridge, were in this locality Sat- urday of last week, and report that crops are very fine.
 SILVER BILL.