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in producing any greater seating capa- city.
 Adequate accommodat tions for the sessions of the committees on resolu tions, credentials, permanent organiza- tion and rules not having, been provid- ed in the new auditorium, arrange ments were made today to have these committees meet in the building of the Fraternal union. That organization to- day proffered the use of the rooms to the committee on arrangements, and the tender was accepted
 Chairman Taggart of the national committee has been charged with the responsibility of letting contracts for the establish ment of a hospital in the auditorium building for emergency pur- poses. MT. Taggart inspected the hos pital in the Chicago Coliseum imme- diately after the adjournment of the republican national convention, and was greatly pleased with the complete ness of the establishment. The hospital here will be patterned after the tenn. porary hospital at the Chicago Coli scum.
 Secretary Woodson of the national committee, who has ben elected secrs- tary of the convention. today announced the appointment of the following as 
 Assistant Secretaries: Charles &. Northen. Atlanta, Ga; M, c. Richmond, Fremont Neb.; C.. A. Nash, Perry, Ia |; Edward Cahill, Springfield, Ill.,; Will Reid. Rawlins, Wyo.; Frank B. Ross, Indianapolis, Ind.
 Reading Clerks: William McEniry. Rock Island, Il.s T. F. Smith, New York city; William E. R. Byrne, Charleston, w Va; c. J. Gavin, Den yer, Colo; Rees P. Hossocks. Little Rock, Ark: and Joseph l. Reilly, h. dianapolis. Ind.
 Tally Clerks; Ruby Laffon, Madison ville, Ky; V. Albert Langdon N. D.: E. E. Murphy, Leavenworth, Kans. i; Thomas H. Loyelace. St. Louis Thom., $ B. Collier. Memphis, Tenn, and c. C.. Ernest, Decatur, Ind.
 Messenger to Secretary: W. V. Rich ardson, Danville. Ky
 Messenger to Chairman: Ernest Bras ley. Sullivan. Ind.
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Troops Leave San Antonio.

San Antonio. June 30.-In compliance with orders received from the war de- partment, two troops of the Third cav airy formerly stationed at Fort Clark left San Antonio by rail for Del Rio st o'clock tonight. The troops were under command of First Lieutenant D. Cullen and Second Lieutenant A. Boona.
 In all there were six officers and S9 enlisted men. They carried with them rations for 10 days.
 In accordance with instructions re- ceived by Lieut.. Hunter Harris. now in charge of the quarterma de- partment Fort Sam Houston, in tine absence of Chief Quartermaster Stew ems, who is located at Leon Springs reservation. arrangements have been made for rations for as many troops as may be sent to the border by Gen eral Meyer. In all probability the abandoned battalion posts along tn Mexican border. which are in a gokd state of preservation. will be gar2 b. oned by troops during the summer
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Fight With Insurgents.

San Antonio, Tex, June 30.-A special to the Express from Eagle Pass. Tex, says:
 Information was received that on yester- day afternoon across the river opposite Comstock, Tex, three Mexican gendarmes encountered 16 insurgents and that fight took place in which the officer in charge was wounded.
 The insurgents affected their escape. Be- yond the fact that several of Del Rio report that during the night firing was heard at intervals. the situation at Las Nacas remains unchanged.
 Two troops of the Third cavalry hay, arrived and will patrol the border in der that neutrality laws be strictly ob- served.
 company of 130 rurales arrived from Mexico City yesterday and left today for Las Vacas.
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who has the proxy of John Y. Terry, the national committeeman from that state. Mir Heifner announced emphatically that the Pacific coast, and particularly the state of Washington, was opposed to the adoption of such a plank as was presented at Chicago by Samuel Gompers and other officii <, of the American Federation of Lab,r.
 Heifner's Statement.
 .sThe adoption by our party of such d plank would be a transparent sop to union labor which would be repugnant to voters .i all sections of the country. It would be a promise that no lawmaking body would be willing to fulfill. It would not help. but injure the democratic party at the polls" MT. Heifner believed the vice presidency will go to the east, but he was not ready to say how hls delegation will vote.
 The coming of MT. Heifner with his statement of the sentiment on the Pacihc coast against the proposed antl-lnJunc- ton plank and the announcement in the east that Martin w. Littleton of New York will come here to make fight against the insertion of such a plank m the platform easily makes this question the most important under discussion. New England is said to be opposed to the plank and New Jersey and Pennsylvania also are accredited with pronounced an- tagonism to such resolution. If the New York delegation stand againt 1t, the ngnt W would assume formidable proportions. it is not believed here that the proposition of Sullivan of Illinois and Taggart or Indiana means that the entire delegations from these states would oppose MT Bryan's wishes. Most of the central and western and southern states, 1t is said will be lined up to support whatever pro sramme MT. Bryan's friends present
 Tickets to the Show.
 The question of tickets continues to di- vide the members of the committee on convention arrangements and the commit tee of Denver citizens which is looking sfter the Denver end of the convention. LAs is usually the case the local people would like to get a greater number Of fckets than the committee feels that 1t Nn spare
 tThe members of the committees spent
 feral hours tos'J in going through 1 \ conventional but did not srseed
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CoIer Goes To Denver.

New York, June 30.-June 9.-Bird $. Coler. president of the borough of Brook lyn, left today for the national demo- cratic convention at Denver. Mir Coler is the head of the Brooklyn delegation, elected by the state convention, but his seat and those of his associates Will be contested at Denver by P. H. McCerren MT. Colcr expressed confidence in the victory Of his delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-01
sherman will Go Home Soon.

Cleveland. O., June so.-It has been def initely decided that Congressman James president who Is recovering from ten days illness here. will leave for his home in Utica, N. Y., Thursday morning next. MT. sherman has almost entirely recov- cred his strength and Expresses himself as feeling in good health again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-01
Bio Race Is Arranged.

Readville. Mass. June %.-Announce- ment was made tonight that a sweep stake for d purse of S25o0 would form a
 card for July at the Readville race track, to take the place of the free-for-all which was called off few days ago by the withdrawal of Sonoma Girl. In the sweepstakes there will compete Major Delmar Q:59 3-4). Sweet Marie (202) and Wilkes Pearl l2:06 1-4). The race will be for the best two in three, one mile heats.
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CASE OF SHERIFF SHIPP
 TO BE REOPENED TO-DAY

subject No one probabl will know who has caused the United States supreme court to reopen the case and to send Com missioner Maner here from Washington to preside until after court is called to order tomorrow morning and the wit nesses are called in to be sworn.
 Rumors today had it that the two men who were named as the new witnesses have been accused as actual members of the mob. Furthermore, it is said, the two witnesses volunteered to turn United States evidence on the basis of immunity promised by some agency admitting they were members of the Johnson mob. and thus contradicting what they said under oath at the former hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-01

Chattanooga. June 30.-The hearing of the contempt case of Sheriff J. F. Shipp, growing out of the lynching, Ed Johnson, will be resumed before United States Com missioner Maher here tomorrow. District Attorney James R. Penland of Knoxville will represent the government.
 The reopening of the case today is for purpose, it is said, of examining just two witnesses This testimony will be offered by the government in the prosecution fl the cases against Matt Galloway and Tom Taylor. Just who these witnesses are no one seems to know definitely. The de- fense is very much in the dark on the
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Postal Changes.

Washington. June O.-tSpecial.)-Post- masters appointeds Ionnie, conecun coun- ty, Henry P. Jacobson; Shelby springs, Shelby county. Wiley A. Patrick John A.. shehan Is appointed regular Henry ~ Caldwell, substitute, rural carrier, Route 2 at Bessemerl
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lnE[IcATE yITUt
 PRESERVED IN hiISG
 10 PRESERlt-
General Myer Has oispas IT Troops of Cavalry From the Post at San Antonio To Keep
 Along the Rio Granoe !
 River lntTexas.
ATTACK ON POST.

Fl Paso. June Revolution- ists today attacked the Mexican
 post at Palomas. Chihuahua, 100 , miles west of El Paso. and were
 repulsed after a battle with the
 garrison. According to advices re- ceived by the El Paso and South
 western railroad, their foreman at
 Mimbres, N. M. Is a prisoner In the hands of the revolutinnists. Im- migration and customs inspectors have been called in for duty at Columbus. N. M, across the border
 from Palomas.
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Military Balloon Tested.

Berlin, June So.-A new military diri- gible balloon designed by Major Gross, chief of the balloon corps of the army, made it's first ascent at Tegal today. The ship. which is 200 feet long and 8 feet in diameter is propelled by two mo- tors of Io-horsepewer each. The trial trip todGy lasted for Nne hour and a half and vks highly succe&sful. The experiments Mill be continued!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
Finding a Horseshos.

There is a man who has very poor
idea Of the horseshoe as a brlnger OF
good luck.
81 found one In the road some time
ago." he remarked. "As matter of
fact, another old gentleman found 1t
also about the same time. We both
wanted 1t, and there was a tussle for
1t.
81 got the shoe, black eye, a torn
finger from a rusty nail In the shoe
ana n summons for assault and bat
tefy.
III wasn't a very good start, but |
thoCslt I'd give II fair trial. or
course In mailing the shoe up above the
front door | managed to smash my
thumb and fall from the stepladder.
"Then | sat down and waited for
the luck to begin. That shoe seemed
to be endowed with the power to at
tract trouble In every form.
"Duns, bailiffs, the landlord. measles
and poverty were rarely out of the
house, and my faith was shaken.
"Then one day, when the rate col
lector was standing on the top step,
that shoe came down with n crash
"Ahw interrupted the sympathizer.
Luck at lastr'
mot bit Of It," sighed the unlucky
one. ut missed him by foot."-Lon-
don Answers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
This Makes Il Very Plain.

The meaning Of the word "swastika"
is 1T Is WELL" or good luck. The mean
ing Of the symbol is more complex.
Some folks trace It to the sun.
'The emblem is the sun In motion" I"
argued Professor Max Muller. "A
wheel with spokes was actually re-
placed by what we now call swastlka.
The swastika is, in fact. an abbreviat-
ed emblem of the solar wheel with
spokes in It, the tire and the move
ment being indicated by the cramprus
''It is the summary in few lines Of
the whole work Of creation" said Nine.
Blavatsky; sis evolution. as one should
say, from cosmotheogony down to an
thropogeny, from the indlvisible un-
known to materiallstic science, whose
genesis is as unknown to that science
as that of the all Deity itself. The
swastlka Is found heading the religious
symbols of every old nation"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
The Way Of Womankind.

Women are indefatlgable In their
analysis of conduct. A man accepts
white ray of light for what 1t is; a
woman passes 1t through prism and
resolves 1t into Its component rays. II
| pass Mrs A. in the street without
saluting her she conjectures a dozen
painful motives to account for my alb
sentmindedness. If she passes me
conclude that she is shortsighted or ab-
sentmlnded.
If say to my niece Molly that and
2 make 4 she consents, but is uncon-
vinced. But II show her this little
formula-1ha+1A u +1A+A=4-she is at
once all alive with interest and sits
down to work 1t out and proclaim in
triumph that 1t is so. From hard
and dull statement Of the fact 1t has
become problem and an intrigue, and
here she is In her element.
That is the way of womankind in all
relations to llfe.-"Comments Of Bag
shot"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
The Sons Answer.

After his sons great success with
the "Dame aux Camellas" Alexandra
Dumas wrote to him as though stran-
ger, congratulatlng him on the book
and expressing desire to make the
authors acquaintance. Il myself am a
literary man. said he in conclusion,
"and you may have heard my name as
the author Of Monte Cristo.'"
Dumas fills was equal to the occasion.
He wrote Immediately In reply, ex-
pressing the great pleasure he would
have in making bis correspondents ac-
qualntance, principally on account of
the high terms In which he had always
heard his father speak Of the author of
Monte Cristo."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
STORY OF THE OLD SANTA r TRAIL

]. W. Reading writes the following
interesting article on the "old Santa
Fe Trail" for the Locomotive Engin-
GERS Journal for August:
While the Spanish were pushing
their dominions northward the Pill
grim fathers and those who succeed
ed them were pushing out westward.
AS early as 1911 the young American
republic resolved to spend a large
sum of money TO open up a wagon
road from Cumberland, Nd, to St.
Louis. a distance of over 700 miles.
Though never fully completed. this
road gave to st. Louis the paramount
position of being the great collecting
and distributing center between the
east and the west.
Thus the line of civilization reach
ing northward and eastward from
Mexico was nearing a similar line
sent westward from the Atlantic, but
between the two there was a vast
expanse of forest land, which was
not to be effectually bridged over
until in the nineteenth century the
railway accomplished its benificent
mission.
Already in the early days Of the
century some adventurous spirits had
crossed the intervening plains and
mountains, and. whether by chance or
design, had come upon the Spanish
settlements Of what is now New Mex
ico.
The first trading expedition from
the east was sent in 1912. Owing to
the political troubles then prevail
ing the merchants were loked upon
as American spies; they were de-
prived OF their goods and thrown into
prison. Another expedition sent out
the same year met with such serious
disaster on the waterless plains that
but few of the party reached their
destination. Later other expeditions
were organized. these being more sue
cessful. They secured such large
profits from the goods sold to those
early Spanish settlers that perma-
nent trade was soon established.
The supplies furnished by the
American traders were so much
cheaper than those brought up from
the City of Mexico that 1t resulted in
putting the Spanish trader out of bus
mess.
Down to the year 1924 all the mer-
chandise taken TO Santa Fe from the
east was conveyed on the backs of
mules, but in that year a new de-
parture was made in the introducing
OF wagons drawn by both oxen and
mules.
Shortly after the year last named
the point Of departure had shifted
from 81. Louis to Westport, or Inde-
pendence, near to what is now known
as Kansas City. The merchandise
was sent up the muddy Missouri" to
the towns named, the effect of which
was to lower the cost Of transporta-
ton. Fort Leavenworth easily be-
came a distributing point, particu-
larly for military supplies In 1924
the value Of goods thus transported
across the plains amounted to $780,
900. The number of wagons en-
ployed was 20, and the number Of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
The Defect In His pre ssina.

The professor Of surgery in one of
England's universities has the reputa-
ton of being one of the most painstak-
ing aad delicate operators In Britain,
thoughtful of the patient and careful
In the clinic One day in the course of
a clinical demonstration he turned to
a student who had just commenced his
studies with the question:
"Now, sir. can you tell me what is
wrong with my dressingW
The ingenious youth turned red and
preserved a discreet silence. The pro-
fessor, however, was not to be put
off and repeated the question. After
long pause the youth stammered out
in fit Of desperation:
"Well, sir, If you insist on my telling
you. | should say your tie is not quite
stralght." Globe
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04

men in the various caravans number
ed about 100.
BY 1S43 the value OF merchandise
transported had increased to $780,
000; the number Of wagons to 230,
and the number of men $50. The av-
erage time taken to move a wagon
train loaded was about so
days. The average time of return
ing with wagons empty was 40 days.
The journey out ward was not
only a tedious one but very dan
gerous one as well. While the "Pu-
eblo" or village Indians were well
disposed toward the traders there
were tribes of savages who were
ready at any time to attack any
small party of travellers, not only
plundering them of their goods but
numbering them in a manner most
atrocious
Many of the early traders gave up
their lives to the hostile Indians, and
many more massacres were only
avoided by the formation of large.
we'll armed caravans. 1t was the
custom at night to form in a circle
the wagons constituting the caravan,
thus forming a temporary fort, the
men in charge being obliged to take
turns in regular guard or picket
duty. As the merchandise carried in
creased in value the temptations Of
fered to the bands of Indian maraud-
ers became greater, and the attacks
became alarmingly frequent; so much
So in fact, that appeals were made
to the government for military aid.
The request for protection resulted
in the sending out of caravans in
charge of troops, and in spite of
these precautions disasters were quite
frequent.
The principal route followed by the
caravans was across the Ration Pass,
and 1t is this route that early became
known as "the Santa Fe trail"
After a gradual rise all the way
from the Missouri river the trail here
began to rise rapidly over the noun
tain pass, which had an elevation of
$500 feet. A long-headed American
citizen Of those early days conceived
the idea of homesteading this pass.
He improved the roads and then lev
led a toll on every vehicle that pass
ed through what he was pleased to
regard as his own property. Such
toll was collected until the Santa Fe
Railway company bought up their
right of way. 1t is said that the re-
mains Of the old toll house may yet
be seen alongside the line.
In the course of time the caravans
Of the merchants along the Santa Fe
trail were followed by stage coaches,
which made the entire journey from
Kansas City to Santa Fe in II days
Regular stopping places were organ
lied for meals and the change Of
horses, but the travellers had to sleep
as best they could; and for the en-
tire fortnight there was no chance
of going to bed.
While the Spanish settlers had ear
ly welcomed the American traders,
who had materially lessened the
prices on supplies. yet as late as 1865
the prices on various commodities
ranged about as follows: Lamp oil,
IS gallon; 100 pounds OF flour, $50;
coffee, $3.50 per pound; sugar, 81; a
single box of matches cost 80 cents.
1t was the people In general who suf-
fered from such exhorbitant prices.
The merchants ran their risks. Of
course. but there is no doubt they
found their business very profitable.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
STEVE ADAMS WIFE QUITS.
Spouse Leaves Him-Now in Denver

Denver, Col, Aug. Mrs. Steve
Adams, wife of the man who was
tried for the murder of Arthur Col
Inns at Grand Junction two weeks ago,
who was acquitted of the charge
is in Denver and has left her husband.
RumoI had It at Grand Junction dur
ing the trial that Mrs. Adams was at
tending the trial only at the instance
of the Western Federation of Miners
and that she intended to leave Adams
as soon as the trial was finished. I'm
mediately after the verdict was rem
dered Steve Adams went to Baker
City, Ore, with his uncle. A dispatch
from Baker City when Steve Adams
arrived there, stated that his wife
was with him, but she was not, having
gone to Mc.frose, Col. and then COM
ing here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
Japanese Cross the border Line.

Thirteen Japanese coolies slipped
across the international border near
Blaine, Mont, Monday night, and IL
are now at liberty on this side, max
ing their way southwark. Immigra-
tlon inspectors at Blaine received
word from the Officers stationed at
Cloverdale. B. c., too late to inter-
cept them at the border. Inspectors
at Blaine. Custer, Ferndale and Bel
llngham are searching for the con-
trabands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
A Boon to Elderly Peonle.

Most elderly people have some kid
ney or bladder disorder that is both
painful and dangerous. Foiey's Kid
ney Remedy has proven a boon to
many elderly people, as 1t stimulates
the urinary organs, corrects irregu-
larities and tones up the whole sys-
TEN. Commence taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy at once and be vigorous.
Pendleton Drug Company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04

Hundreds OF people who suffer
from backache, rheumatism. lame
back, lumbago and similar ailments
are not aware that these are merely
symptoms Of kidney trouble. Pin
eules for the kidneys act directly on
the kidneys. bringing quick relief to
backache and other symptoms OF kid
ney and bladder arrangements. 80
days trial 81 and guaranteed or mon
ey back. Sold by A. C. Koeppen q
Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
,Rsfor. eoinn Elsswhsrs.

Good morning, Mr.. Highpricew
greeted the friend, entering Mr.. High
prices furniture store. 81 saw your
ad. in the newspaper saying that you
would be pleased to have your friends
call In on you before going elsewhere
to buy, so I thought I'd call"
"very goodr' returned the apprecia-
tive Mr.. Highprice, rubbing his hands.
"Now, what can sell you"
Nothing. told you ! was going
elsewhere. ."-Pearson's.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04

No one is immune from kidney
trouble, 80 Just remember that Foley's
Kidney Remedy will stop the irregu-
larities and cure any case Of kidney or
bladder troubles that Is not beyond
the reach Of medicine. Pendleton
Drug Company. a. r-,. r.,sr
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
A Foruetmenot.

Citiman-You ought to know some
thing about fora and that sort of thing.
Tell me, what is a "forgetmenot"
subbubs-Why. It's a piece Of string
that your wife ties around your finger
when you 60 In town on an errand.-
Philadelphia Press.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04

Nine buildings in the restricted dis
trict at Aberdeen. were destroyed by
fire Wednesday afternoon. George
Griswold, Of Montesano, was found in
his bed In the New Brunswick hotel
after the fire had been extinguished,
his body partly incinerated. The
total loss was about $4,000 and the
insurance $4,000. .....
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-04
Conceded Fitness.

This Gates Ajar' design is q hand
some one," said the tombstone man.
TT Is Just what want" said the
widow. He never shut door in all
our married life without being told."-
indianapolis Journal.