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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
LAND THIEF WAS
MODEL CITIZEN
CHINESE PAPER TELLS
OF HORACE G. MKINLEY
Noted Land Thief Made Many
Friends I'm Ticntsin While Fugi-
hve-Was Generous to Fault and
Helped Many Deserving Americans
in the Orient.

Horace G. Mckinley, who has arls.
en- to public notoriety through his
land-gobbling operations In oregon
and who is now supposed to be on his
way across the Pacific as the guest
OF the United States, occupied some
space in the columns of the Tientsir
Critic few weeks ago, when he wai
captured and placed under arrest. In
the issue of January 3, under the
headline of "Recapture of Horace G.
Mckinley" the Critic gives the fol-
lowing account OF the pursuit and
apprehension OF the fugitive:
Horace G. Mckinley, who escaped
from the Chinese authorities at Muk-
den on November II, and who was
retaken at Kharbin on Friday last
arrived in Tlentsin on the 30th in. GUS
tody OF Vice American Consul Mar
win, and is being held in the jail OF
the British consulate-general, where
he will remain until arrangements
have been made for his departure for
America. He is expected TO leave in
a few days, probably under the es-
court OF Robert Stevenson, United
States marshal there.
Mckinley Is not only wanted as a
witness, but is himself implicated in
the noted oregon land fraud, in
volving a United States senator sew
eral congressman and other men OF
note. over 100 indictments have
been issued, the cases now being up
for trial
There being no extradItion treaty
between the United States and Chi
ma, the American government sought
to establish a precedent in McKinley's
case. to ascertain whether or not
China would cooperate IN extradit-
ing any criminals and adventurers
who sought refuge in her territory,
without a treaty.
Had Mckinley made good his es-
cape It would undoubtedly nave de-
feated this first attempt.
"As China was deslrous OF showing
that she was In sympathy with the
movement. and that the cooperation
could be relied upon, and also be-
cause the provincial authorities sus-
pected their subordlnates OF assist
ing in his escape. a SPECIAL effort was
made to effect his capture. They
offered a reward OF $4,000 for his
apprehension, which has since been
paid, the informer turning out to be
one Of McKinley's confederates.
'He was captured at Kharbin rail-
road station just as he was about to
board the train. He would have un-
doubtedly got away IL his confederate
had not given him away at the last
moment.
Mckinley is a quiet and unassum-
ing man, and during his residence has
conducted himself I'm a steady and
well-conducted manner. He made
large number OF friends and was gen.
erous to a fault, II is said. He put
more than one man on his feet where
others had refused to help. During
the greater part OF the past two years
he has res ded in Tientsin, being en-
ployed as manager OF the Winter
Gardens, and then on their closing
went up into Manchuria."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
Chronic Constipation Cured.

One who suffers from chronic con-
stipation is in danger OF many serious
ailments. orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation as II aids
digestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels, restoring the natural action
of these organs. Commence taking
1t today and you will feel better at
once. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauseate or grippe and is very
pleasant TO take. Refuse substitutes.
Pendleton Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
READY TO BEGIN WORK.
Bridge Construction Equipment on
Hand nc Lewiston.

The construction train on the Ri
paria line arrived about o'clock
last evening and brought up the large
derrcks to be used I'm handling the
heavy timbers and steel for the Clear
water bridge. The steel gang also
came up and the tools and other ne
cessary equipment for carrying on
the bridge work were on the train,
says the Lewiston Tribune.
The working forces have been or
ganized at all points on the line be-
low and with the beginning OF the
work on the bridge tomorrow opera
tions will have been resumed on all
the uncompleted portions of the line
Several loads of the material, which
was stored on the Holbrook island
after work was suspended last fall
were removed to the north bank of
the Clearwater yesterday. where II
will be available for use In starting
on the second span of the bridge
which will be the next one put in. It
is evidently the intention of the con-
tractors to rush the work In order to
get the bridge across the main chan
mel before the high water comes,
whic might impede the progress. Once
across the main channel the swift
current will be avoided and It is
thought that there will be little or no
difficulty encountered in maintaining
the false work should a freshet start
before the bridge is completed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
$12s4 IN BANK RUBBISH.
Telephone Llneman Discovers Neat
Sum Lost I'm Bank Trash.

Two gold pokes containing $10S4.0t
in melted bricks and nuggets, and
watch chain, said TO be worth 5000
were found one week ago by Richard
I Davis As years old, Sunset telephone
electrician, in pile Of rubbish In q
corner of one Of the vaults In the
/ Dexter Horton bank building, which
had been occupied temporarily by the
Puget Sound National bank, says a
Seattle item.
The small fortune of valuables had
been overlooked by employees of the
bank when the institution moved into
its newly refitted quarters at First
avenue and James street. The loss
was not discovered until when Davis
who was arrested, admitted to Ser
geant OF Detectives Chas. Tenant
that he had found the gold when he
was removing telephone wires from
the bank building a week ago.
Assistant Cashier o. Winifred
Crockett Of the Puget Sound Nation
al bank called at police headquarters
and identified the two pokes and
their contents as having been left by
patron in the custody of the bank.
Crockett said that Davis would not
be prosecuted and he probably will
be released from jail.
Davis was arrested by Policeman
William Donlan when he is said to
have tried to dispose of the gold to a
second hand storekeeper on First
Avenue South. Davis denies that he
tried to sell the gold, but says he was
merely making inquiry to see II 1t was
genuine gold. Davis said the second
hand dealer told him he thought It
was "phony."
Davis declared he had watched the
newspapers to see II the loss had been
reported, and when he could find
nothing about 1t, he concluded to find
for himself the genuineness of the
contents. Later Joseph Mayer pro-
nounced the contents as good gold
and said 1t probably was worth s11OO
or $1,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
A CHEAP FUEL.
Cost Of Operation of the Various
Modern Electric Convenlences.

So much has been said anent the
cost of operating electric heating de-
vices and so few figures have been
actually and authentically given that
one OF the many users OF General
Electric heating and cooking devices
has prepared the following facts:
The family ironing costs four cents
per hour. With the electric six
pound iron one-third TO one-half the
time consumed under the old stove
method is saved, because there is no
waiting for heat or walking to and
from the stove
An hours ironing of laces, ribbons.
handkerchiefs, ETC.. can be done with
the three-pound iron for two and a
half cents.
Raby's milk can be warmed by
steam in four minutes for one-fifth
cent five times for one cent using
the pint heater
One to four eggs can be soft boiled
in four minutes for one-thlrd cent. 1.
e.. ~ soft boiled eggs for one cent.
Three eggs can be poached for three
quarter cents.
Eight cups of delicious coffee in
six minutes (starting with hot wa
ter for one-half cent?
One cup of water may be heated in
one quart water heater for one-sixth
cent.
One pint of water may be boiled
for one-halt cent; one quart for one
cent
"Ten minute cereal" for. four may
be had at a cost of one cent: "20
minute cereal" in "a minutes for one
and a half cents.
An electric cigar lighter will give
400 lights for one cent.
A steak weighing one pound may
be cooked on a broiler in IA minutes
from the turning on of the current:
q two pound steak in 20 minutes; a
three pound steak In 26 minutes, at
a cost of two and one-half cents, three
and one-half cents and four and
one-half cents, respectively.
The electric griddle will serve five
people, four cakes each in 20 minutes
for two cents.
These figures were computed with
electricity at 10 cents a kilowat hour.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18

The editor OF the Memphis, Tenn,
Times" writes: "In my opinion
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
remedy for coughs colds and lung
trouble and to my own personal
knowledge Foley's Honey and Tar
has accomplished many permanent
cures that have been little short of
marvellous" Refuse any but the
genuine in the yellow package. Pen
dleton Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
Neighbors Got Fooled.

II was literally coughing myself to
death, and had become too weak to
leave my bed; and neighbors pre-
dicted that 1 would never leave Il
alive: but they got fooled, for thanks
be to God, was induced TO try DR..
Kings New Discovery. It took just
four one dollar bottles TO completely
cure the cough and restore me to
good sound health" writes Mrs. Eva
Uncapher of Grovertown, Stark Co.,
Ind. This King OF cough and cold
cures. and healer of throat and lungs,
is guaranteed by Tallman & Co,
druggists. soc and 81. Trial bottle
free.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18

are obliged TO place dogs on the tax
rolls Is known as the shortest ACT
ever passed by an oregon Legislature.
II was II. B. 271 at the session of
1907, and reads as, follows: BE 1t
enacted by the people Of the state Of
Oregon; Section /. Dogs are hereby
declared to be personal property"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for
coughs. colds, Group and whooping
cough grows in favor daily. Moth
ers should keep 1t on hand for chill
dren. 1t is prompt relief for Group.
1t is gently laxative, driving the
poison and phlegm from the system.
1t gives immediate relief. Guaran-
teed. Sold by A. c. Koeppen &
Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
Got Them Mixed.

"Miss Edith" asked a young man,
may l ask you, please, not to call
me Mr.. Durand?"
But" said Miss Edith, with great
coyness, "our acquaintance is so short
you know. Why should I not cah
you that"
We'll" said the young man,
Chiefly because my name is Dupont"
Youths Companion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
Howe Thico

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa.
tion,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18

To stop that pain In the back. that
stiffness of the joints and muscles,
take Pineules. They are guaranteed.
Don't suffer from rheumatism, back
ache, kidney trouble. when you get
30 days treatment for 81. A single
dose at bed time proves their merit.
Get them today Sold by A. c. Keep
pen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18

+ Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
acts gently but promptly on the bow
els. 1t stops the cough by soothing
the throat and lung irritation. Sold
by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18

Petition Blanks for Candidates.
petition Of Candidate" and Elec-
tors Nominating Petition" blanks for
either party, are now printed and on
sale at the East Oregonian office.
, 1908-03-25
IT IS ALTOGETHER DIFFERENT.

The democratic Cheyenne Leader
condemns the endorsement of Taft by
the republican state committee and OPP
poses like action on the part of the
republican state convention, but 1t
seems inclined to favor democratic en-
dorsement of Hon. William ]. Bryan.
At least II does not d~isapprove of the
action of the democratic state commit
tees in making such endorsements as
they are called in session. A number
of democratic committees have taken
such action and the Leader has not
condemned them. II only condemns
republican action.
Recently the chairman Of the demo-
cratic state committee, MI. Ross, gave
1t as his opinion that such action on
the part of political organizations was
entirely proper and that he believed
the republicans of Wyoming were right
in endorsing Mr.. Taft, If he was the
candidate of their choice.
The old Leader Is getting a trifle
light on this subject. 1t evidently does
not understand that it is not running
the republican party of Wyoming, how
aver much 1t would like to. Before it
gets through with the campaign this
year, it will doubtless find that it Ia
incapable of running even the demo.
cratic party.
, 1908-03-25

Sheridan, Wyo., March 25.-Sheriian
Is experiencing IN epidemic of suicide,
four persons having taken their own
lives here within six days. The first
were William Duncker and Herman
Hanses, young men who had shipped
here from Iowa to work in a tie camp.
Both committed suicide in the same
room, apparently without cause, as
each had money, good clothing and
were in the best of health.
Shot Himself Through Head.
The third was William Evans, who
had also ONE west to work al the Nc
Shane tie camp. Evans, without any
apparent reason, deliberately shot him
self through the head.
Severed Arteries In Arm.
The fourth and last thus far in the
gruesome list was Gus Sanford, owner
of a hotel and asloon at Clearmont, a
small town east of this city. Sanford's
body was found in the outskirts OF
Sheridan, the arteries of the left arm
completely severed. .
Used Pocket Knife.
He had deliberately slashed his
wrist with his pocket knife and calmly
laid on a pile of straw until he bled
TO death. Sanford's affairs were found
to be in good shape and there seems
to be no reason for his act.
, 1908-03-25
APPRENTICE WANTED
IN THE MINT SERVICE.

The United States civil service an
nounce an examination On May 6, 1908,
for apprentice in the mint and assay
service at Philadelphia, New Orleans,
Denver and San Francisco, at $3.50 per
day for the first year, 81 for the sec
ond and $3.50 for the third, it being nc
necessary for applicants to appear at
any place for examination. The sub
jects will be graduation from technical
school Of recognized standing, 90
points; thesis upon some topic re
lating to metallurgy, mechanical engi-
neering or chemistry, rs points, ply
steal examination, rs points. Age lin
it, Is to "a years. inclusive. Appli-
cations will be accepted only from
graduates in metallurgy or mechanical
engineering, and in chemistry, from
technical schools of recognized stand
ing, or from those who are soon to be-
come graduates.
, 1908-03-25
r

The Barnard college girl Expelled
for having falsely stated her G had
enough ~precedents, unless she added
a few years.
Justus A. Trout, a prominent manu-
facturer, died in New Britain, CT, of
heart disease. Mr.. Trout was one of
the leading inventors of the country,
having been granted over 700 patents.
AS a memorial to her late husband
James A. Bailey, the circus man, Mrs
Ruth L. Bailey has contributed 500,
900 for a memorial hospital at Mount
Vernon, N. Y. She will also endow the
hospital.
For the relief of an ailment from
which he has suffered for more than
a year George Crocker, one Of the heirs
to the ~s30,0OO,00O Croker estate in
San Francisco, underwent an operation
Saturday at his home in New York.
The reported panic in the European
diamond trade, owing to the prospect
of a slump in prices due to an over
stocked market, will strike sorrow to
the hearts of individuals who have in
vested heavily in gems for the sake OF
supposed future profits.
Many strange adventures were en-
countered by Boyd Alexander in dis
recent journeyings in Africa. In one
famine-stricken village young girls
were offered to the party for food,
Elsewhere the people, fleeing before
IT.. .Iro-. rn h,hiAs in fhn hlna
of staying their anger and so stopping
the white mems advance.
The supreme court of Missouri de-
clares that the St. Louis ordinances
against loafing is unconstitutional.
Abridges the pursuit of happiness"
Lobster cocktails nearly ended the
lives of three Cleveland m They
were tippling amateurs. Experienced
tipplers stick to stroigst goods, with
an occasional cherry for decorative
purposes.
1t is reported at Honolulu that the
crown prince of Japan will make his
long contemplated tour of America and
Europe this summer. Prof, Beltzlong
has ben recalled from Germany to &C
company the crown prince.
An freshman in New York celebrated
st. Patrick's day by appearing at the
tax Office and asking to have his per-
sonal tox assessment raised from $15,-
900 to $4,000. The tax officials COM
piled with the request when they hal
partially recovered from the nervous
shock.
Eastern papers note the arrival at
Harvard of a distinguished western
visitor, Colenel Dick Plunkett,a Wyo-
ming sheriff, who wears a frock coat
and a plainsman's hat" Curiousity
was dulled, however when the visitor
failed to draw a gun and shoot a few
holes in the atmosphere.
, 1908-03-25
For a Real Yachting Trophy.

There is much earnest talk among
prominent yacht owners of providing a
new trophy to represent the supremacy
of American yachting and holding it up
to invite the challenge of the yachting
world, but on more liberal terms and
conditions than the arrangement now
existing. The medicine that repre-
sents supremacy in the American home
today is the celebrated Hostetter' )
Stomach Bitters. Through it's ability to
effect cures is has progressed so rapid
ly that now no one ever questions or
doubts its intrinsic value. 1t will re-
store the appetite, aid digestion, keep
the bowels open and thus curing and
preventing sick headache, bloating,
heartburn, vomiting, dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, biliousness, colds, grippe, spring
fever, general debility or malaria. Try
a bottle today and see for yourself what
a wonderful medicine it is.
, 1908-03-25
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS
Don't Mistake the Cause of Your Trou'
bles.. A Laramie Citizen Shows
How to Cure Them.

Many people v suspect their kid
neys. If suffering from a lame, weak
or aching back they think that it is
only a muscular weakness; when URN.
airy trouble sets in they think it will
soon correct Itself. And SO it is with
all the other symptoms of kidney dis
orders. That is just where the danger
lies. You must cure these troubles or
they may lead to diabetes or Bright's
disease. The best remedy to use is
Doan's Kidney Pills. 1t cures all ills
which are caused by weak or diseased
kidneys. Laramie people testify to per-
manent cures.
]. A. Foster, 709 south Seventh
street, Laramie, Wyo., says: 1.-THE re-
suits obtained from the use of Doan's
Kidney Pills in my family Justify me
in speaking most favorably of this
medicine. l procured a box of Doan's
Kidney Pills of the Laramie Drug com
pany and gave them to my son. In a
short time they relieved him from
backache. My wife used a few with
the same beneficial results. Doan's
Kidney Pills act up to the representa-
tons made for them"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
, 1908-03-25
DOCTORS MISTAKES

Are said often to be buried six feet under
ground. But many times women call on
their family physicians, suffering, as they
imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from
heart disease, another from liver or kid
ney disease, another from nervous pros
tration, another with pain here and there,
and in this way they present alike to
themselves and their easy-going or over
busy doctor, separate diseases, for which
he, assuming them to be such, prescribes
his pills and potions. In reality, they are
eII only symptoms caused by some uterine
disease. The physician, ignorant OF h
cause of suffering, Keeps up Entertainment
until large bills are mSde. ,T8e Suffering
patient gets no NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
wrong treatment. but probably worse. "A
proper medicine like DE- Rlerce,s EaYarlla
PRESCRIPTION, directcd to the cllisc- Would
By disperTmg an those DISTRESSING symp-
toms, and instituting comfort instead Of
prolonged misery. 1t has been well said.
that "a disease known Is half cured"
DR.. Picrce's Favorlte Prescription Is q
scientific medicine, carefully devised by
an experienced and skillful physician,
and adapted to woman's delicate system.
1t Is made Of native American medicinal
roots and Is perfectly harmless In
effects IN MIH91QNm IEmaR
As a powerful invigorating tonic rFa-
vorite Prescription" imparts strength to
the whole system and to the organs dis
tinctly feminine in particular. For over
worked, Wworn-out," rundown" debili-
tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, ~rshop-girls," house-keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gem
orally, DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Is the greatest earthly boon, being I'M
equaled as IN appetizing cordial and re-
storative tonic.
AS a soothing and strengthening nerv-
inc rFavorite Prescription " is unequaled
and is invaluable in allaying and sub
DUNG nervous e~Icitability, irritability,
nervous exhaustion. nervous prostration,
dance, and other distressing, nervous
symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease Of the
uterus. 1t induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets ~invigorats
the stomach, liver and bowels. One to
three . dose. Easy to take as candy.
, 1908-03-25
VIII Marry STEM Brother.

New York, March 25.-Somewhat pc
culiar circumstances attend the en-
gagement of Miss Mildred Barnes 10
Robert Woods Bliss, secretary of the
American legation at Brussels, just an
of Mrs. William II. Bliss, second wife
of William Fl. Bliss, who is the pros
pective groom's father. Some years
ago the elder Mr.. Bliss, then a widow.
err with n son married Miss Barnes
mother, after the death of the brides
father,
, 1908-03-25
DEPUTY ASSESSORS
NAMED BY HOUSTON.

County Assessor C. l.. Houston has
nemed T. S. Garrett of Garrett a. the
deputy assessor in the northern part of
the county and F. B. Kern for the city.
he having charge of the remainder OF
the county himself. The deputy as
SCISSORS will begin work about the first
of April.
, 1908-03-25

or even an entire board Of trustees,
The school is a permanent institution
and should live as long as the stat
endures. Presidents and boards will
come and go, and unless their inter
ests are the schools interests, the
sooner they go the better"
, 1908-03-25
AFFECTS MARRIAGES.
Chicago Judge Decides That Marriages
of Divorces is Illegal

Chicago, ILL.,, March 25-Judge Car
penter Of the circuit court today rcn
dered a decision declaring tina; me
marriages of divorced Illinois residents
within the forbidden time in the sta
tutes Of this city, are illegal in Illinois,
even when performed in other states
The decree will affect Ilany marriages.
which have taken place since the en-
actment of the Illinois law.
, 1908-03-25
Terms Of Subscription.

President Roosevelt is hitting the
anarchists in a vital spot. If their
seditious u%tterances are prohibited
from entering the United States mails.
they will be deprived of the greater
portion of their power, which is never
used in the Of justice or civil
ArntInn
, 1908-03-25
PREACHER MARkSMAN
race MI n nj

Rev. Trout of the Methodist church
late yesterday afternoon from
a little hunting trip to the country
bringing several brace of wild, ducks
and his trusty gun. The reverend
sportsman is a good wing shot either
in the pulpit or afield.
, 1908-03-25
SCARCITY OF SNOW
IN CENTENNIAL HILLS.

w. A. Ralston of Centennial, who
came to the city yesterday to ecure
some finishing lumber for the residence
he is erecting in that village for him
self, informed Superintendent Clark
Pelton of the Boston and Wyoming