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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
MORE LUMBER TO ORIENT.
Oregon Will Increase Shipments Dur
ing Year 1908.

During 1908 more oregon timber
is to be shipped to the orient than
ever before, says the Oregon Daily
Journal.
For the purpose of facilitating theiI
purchases in this state an office has
been opened in Portland by Snethlage
& Co. limited, of Shanghai and Ten
tsin. and the China Import e. Export
Lumber company, limited, of central
and north China.
w. Edwards, representing the TWO
English companies. is at the Hotel
Portland, having come to Portland
for the purpose of completing ar
rangements to open the office here.
Mr.. Edwards formerly had charge OF
the companies business in Shanghai,
Within a few weeks c. ]. Butsch
will arrive from China to assume
charge of the Portland Offices of the
companies. Their headquarters are
to be in room $40 in the Lumber EN-
change building.
Heretofore the companies have been
shipping something like 4O,OOO,OOO
feet of Oregon lumber to the orient
each year. This season, however, the
shipments are to be greatly increased
and a great deal of pine timber from
this state will be sent to China to be
used in all kinds of construction
work. Shipments of oak from Japan
to the coast are also to be made by
the lumber companies.
1--WE intend to greatly enlarge our
business" Mr.. Edwards said this
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
RETIRED BUSINESS MAN
FAvORS new THEORY
e. H. Lambert, of Everett, Massachusetts,
Believes Stomach the Seat of Life.

years. Three years ago 1 was told BY
a physician that l had Bright's dis
ease Of the kidneys. l have treated
constantly for this trouble since, with
out results. After reading the article
/ have mentioned, l purchased some
Of this man Cooper's medicine. / have
been astounded by what 1t has done
for me. / was relieved to some extent
within "a hours. Today my health Is
better than for five years, and so far
as can tell, my kidney trouble has
disappeared.
my wife, who had stomach trouble
for some time, tried the preparation
after noting its action in my case,
and her improvement is fully as mark
ed as mine. She now eats heartily
three times a day without any distress
whatsoever. Her nervousness has also
left her. l certainly believe this mans
success Is fully justified, as he I'M
doubtedly has a wonderful medicine"
We will gladly describe the remark
able record made by the Cooper medi-
cines to all who wish to know OF them.
Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
"TO HE'LL IN A HURRY"
Suicide Takes Life In Crowded Store
After Remark Quoted.

well, here's to hell in a hurry"
said l. E. Chase, at one time a pros
porous furniture dealer. as he drained
an ounce bottle Of carbolic acid in the
Vogeli drug store. Hennepin and
Washington avenues, Minneapolis,
Saturday afternoon. The store was
filled with persons waiting for street
cars, many of them being women and
children.
Chase sauntered into the place In
a careless manner and told the clerk
he wanted the acid for medicinal pur-
poses. Receiving the bottle he wait
ed for his chance and then started for
the door. He stopped suddenly in the
center Of the store, tore the paper
from the vial of poison, jerked out
the cork and before clerk or spectator
could interfere, gulped down the con-
tents of the bottle. He sank to the
floor uttering the phrase quoted
above.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10

morning at the Portland, "and for
this purpose we have decided to open
offices here. We find ready sale for
Oregon pine throughout China"
After the arrival Of Mr.. Butsch to
take charge of the new' Portland
branch OF the oriental company Mr..
Edwards will leave for London by
way of Shanghai.
The Snethlage company and the
China Import & Export Lumber COM
pany are owned by English people
who are rapidly increasing their bus
iness interests In the orient.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
DOWNWARD COURSE.
Fast Being Realized by Pendleton
People.

EHSl BtllR INCubNpo ~
People.
A little backache at first.
Daily increasing till the back is
lame and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly follow;
Diabetes and finally Brights dis
ease.
This is the downward course OF
kidney ills.
Don't take this course.
Mrs. Laura Mcclure, living at 1873
Madison avenue, La Grande, Ore.
saws: "I have used Doan's Kidney
Pills off and on for three or four
years and the best possible results
have always been obtained. Any
oyerexertion or the contraction of
cold often served to bring on back
ache and at such times my kidneys
would be weak and would be great
ly annoyed by dizzy spells. I would
be restless and nervous and as a re-
suit of the loss of sleep. would arise
in the morning feeling tired and worn
out. Learning Of the merits of Doan's
Kidney Pills. procured a box and
took them according to directions and
they relieved me at once. I have
kept them in the house since, as
have the greatest confidence in them
When I feel any of the attacks COM
ing on I Immediately resort to Doan's
Kidney Pills and they never fail to
give the desired results"
For sale by all dealers. Price Sc
cents. Foster -Milburn Co.. Buffalo
New York sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
Active Interest.
A Cough Remedy That Cures.

Hickory Bark Cough Remedy. made
by The Hickory Bark Cough Remedy
company. of Salem, Ore, guaranteed
to he pure; guaranteed to curs your
cough, or money refunded. Guaran-
teed to make a friend Of yeu. For
sale by all druggists and first-class
dealers everywhere. Pendleton Drug
Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
Vote ON Commission Plan.

Davenport, Ia, Jan. 1O.-A special
election will be held in Davenport to-
morrow to vote on the commission
plan of municipal government, better
known as the Galveston plan or the
Des Moines system. 1t is believed
that large majority of the citizens
favor the change and that it will be
adopted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
II Does the Business.

Mr. e. E. Chamberlain of Clinton,
Maine, says Of Bucklen's Arnlca
Salve. "It does the business; I have
used it for piles and it cured them.
Used 1t for chapped hands and II
cured them. Applied it to an old
sore and 1t healed II without leaving
a scar behind" 25 cents at Tallman
g. Co.'S drug store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
BRIEF RECORD OF
COUNTY EVENTS
Special Correspondence
ADV|CES
PRUNING OF FRUIT
TREES NOW GOING ON
Orchardists VIII Be Busy Until Bud
ding Time-Business Man Goes
Away on Business Trip-O. r. & N.
and Traction Company Not Yet
Settled Difficulties.

Freewater Jan. 10.-Pruning Of
fruit trees in the different orchards
about here is now going on, and
many of the growers have men en-
gagged pruning the trees at this time.
At the Blalock fruit farm a few miles
from here about 20 men are engaged.
This orchard contains about 400
acres, much Of which is in bearing
fruit trees. AS soon as the pruning
is done in the different orchards
spraying will begin, and the growers
will be busy until budding time.
A. ]. Bicknell has gone to Aluwia,
Wash, where he will remain for
short time on business.
Mrs. George Haven has returned
from a visit to Prosser, Wash.
Mrs. S. A. Pearson, who has been
quite Ill for some weeks. is improv-
ing.
So far there has been no agree
ment made between the Walla Wal
la Traction company and the o. R.
q ~ IcBdIuilB lhS SlOSSiu6 VI lhS
spur at the Peacock mill to which
the o. R. & N. objected. Just how the
matter will terminate is not known.
Active Interest.
The people Of this section are very
much interested in the coming meet
ing of the Northwest horticultural
society, which will be held in Walla
Walla this month. Freewater and
Milton will make a big showing of
fruit produced here. Small farms
will be discussed. Small farms and
more people is the cry. Where it can
be done more fruit should be raised
where so much wheat is being raised
as there is more money in the fruit.
Many Of the leading business men and
fruit growers of this section will take
an active interest in this feeting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
ECHO NEWS NOTES.
Many Cattle VIII Go Out in Next Few
Weeks.

Echo. Jan. 10.-Buyers are now in
the field and many cattle will be
shipped from here during the next
month. Many of those which have
been feeding in the Meadows country
are now being shipped out by the
Frye company and others.
Cattle are in fine condition so far
this winter.
A number of Echo people have
been county seat visitors this week.
The Pavilla Comedy and Musical
company was here for two nights this
week. and pleased good crowds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10

A sure cure, one you can depend
upon. Hickory Bark Cough Remedy.
A sure coure. and Its pure! Use II for
all lung trouble. coughs, colds, hoarse-
ness and sore throat. For sale by
any druggist and flrst-class dealers
everywhere. Pendleton Drug Co,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10

George Dixon, formerly champion
light weight pugilist Of the world, and
one Of the best fighters In the ring,
died yesterday at New York In the
Bellevue hospital from acute alco-
holism.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-10
HOTEL PORTLAND
PORTLAND, OREGON.

PORTLAND. OREGON.
American plan, SO per day and up
wards. headquarters for tourists and
commercial travellers. Special rates
made to families and single gentle
men. The management will be pleas
ed at all times to show rooms and
give prices. A modern Turkish bath
establishment in the hotel.
II. c. BOWERS. Manager.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
Thcory OF the Oocnrrcnoe.
HE SHOWED NO EMOTION
How Fred Cooper Received the News
orthe Wholesale Butchering OF
Hts Family.

Cadillac. Mich. July 13.-Fred Coop
er. the only survivor OF the Cooper
family. OF which seven members were
killed n few weeks ago by the wife
and mother. has been told OF the horrl-
bic trngedy which has left him alone in
the world. Fred was the only living
person Of the eight found in the house
when II was entered the day after the
wholesale killing by the insane woman.
He has since been In the hospital
slowly recovering.
When the physicians broke the news
10 him, IL seemed 10 make little i'm.
preston. He did not ask a question.
and accepted the awful statement OF
facts without emontion. His physicians
say that either his brain has been af.
fiicted by rho bullet which passed
through II. or he is an unusual stole.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
NINE Gas KILLS SEVEN MN
Miner Opens his Safety Lamp and Ex-
ptosion FoIiows--Ten Others
Are Injured.

Seven miners were killed and ten In
1ured BY q terrific explosion OF gas In
the Williamstown colliery az the sum.
nit Branch Mining company, In the
lower part of the anthracite coal fields.
The mine was wrecked and set on lire.
The dead are: John Reilly, Arthur
Hawk, Charles Rickert John White
Anthony Frelas, James Bowman and
Michael Smkum. The most seriously
injured are William Melnhart
Charles Parker. Martin Doyle. Ralph
Finley. John Walsh. Isaac Hess, Chas.
Hepler and Monroe Shade.
The explosion occurred In No. SHAFT
OF the colliery. and Is believed 10 have
been caused by one OF the men lifting
the gauze OF his safety lamp Just after
an explosion OF shot which brought
down large body OF coal The expio-
sion shook the entire colliery. The wcui.
Of rescue WAS Immediately begun and
near the foot OF the shaft the injured
were found. they having rushed toward
the entrance only TO fall over uncon-
scious. All ~ the dead were found
short distance from the shaft. battered
and burned into nm almost unrecognlz-
able mass. The doctors ssy that thne
OF the injured may die.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18

quickly. Permanent Chairman Henry
ID. Clayton, Alabama. took the gavel
and made his speech
The adoption of the report OF the
committee On rules. and the announce.
r1ent OF the names OF the new national
committee was next IN order, and that
completed the convention was up 70
the climax of us business. the nomna.
ton of candidate for president OF
The United States. The convention
az this point adjourned ana reassem.
bled nj = O'clock
With the platform written In the rec
ords OF the convention. the way was
clear To take up the nomination OF a
candidate for president IgnatIus J.
Dunn. OF Omaha. Neb., placed Mr..
Bryan's name before the convention.
Half dozen or more states were
heard FROM in second speeches.
Governor John A. JohDson's name
was placed before the convention. Con
grcssman w +, Hammond, OF Mime
sofa. being picked 10 tell the delegates
why the executive Of the state OF Min
nesota should be nominated for presI.
dent.
Judge George Gray, OF Delaware.
was another presidential entry re.
corded In the convention proceedings.
IL was long after midnight when the
nominating speeches were concluded
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
MURDERER FoILs
SHERIFF'S POSSEH
Benton Harbor Man Kills Himself
When Home Il surrounded
Half. Brother Dead.

Benton Harbor. Mich. July 15.--
While his home was surrounded by
sherIff's posse, ordered TO take him,
dead or alive. August Gross committed
suicide. The body OF Fred Gross.
half-brother OF August was also found
in the house by the officials. II ~ not
yet known whether he was killed by
shots from the posse or by his brother
August, or whether be committed sui
eide.
Gross the previous day shot and
fatally wounded James Kirk. coun.
try meat peddler. un road near here.
No reason for the crime Is known.
tiross. who was a farmer. fird into his
house and barricaded the doors and
windows. He fired frequently at tho
posse. and drove OF ths authorities scy.
eral times during thu night Ere.
Quentiy. from some window or door,
he wouh open fire, whilo those from
tnc outside would answer from o safe
distance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
TICKETS FOR ADS ILLEGAL
Judge Kohlsaat EnJoins the Monon
halfway as Vioiator of the In
teratate Law.

The granting OF transportation upon
railroads as payment 60 newspa-
per and magazine publishers Cor adver.
Using space is Illegal and contrary 10
the objects OF the Interstate commerce
law, according 10 decision hy Judge
G.. g. Kohlsaat In the United States
circuit court. Judge Kohlsaat found
In favor OF the government In the civil
suit for injunction against the Chlca-
60. indianapolis and louisville railroad
(the Monon and issued an injunction
restraining the railway company from
further granting passes In exchange
for advertising space.
The case was sued on a stipulation
OF facts concerning the granting OF
transportation TO Frank A. Munsey ia
exchange for advertising space In Mum.
sey's magazine The dispute was over
the meaning of the law. The govern.
ments contentious were upheld by the
Judge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
FILIpINos KILL AMERICANS
4. X. wakeicy Murdered ~ath r.. q.
Everett White Studying No.
gros Natives.

A cablegram to Clacngo from
Manila. reports that the bodies of I.
r. Wukeley. OF this city. ana r. u.
Everett. OF New York. who vure killed
by hill tribesnen in the Island a Ne
gros about June ~. hgve been found
and are ON their way IN Manila In
charge OF Lieutenant L1sanrfsrn. Mr..
Wakeley, who was superintendent OF
the native schools Of the Nessros ISL
ands, was graduate OF the Engle-
wood High school and of the Uni
verslty OF Chicago. He WINS a son OF
Ebenezer Wakeley OF 6G33 Prairie ave-
nue..
The two started ont 10 study the nm
tives and the commercial possibilities
OF the interior and were killed Ever.
EFT had charge of forestry matters in
Panay. Negros. Cebu. Bohol and one
other Philippine island He had al
most completed his three years term
OF service.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18

nearly 2 o'clock when the convention
was called to order by Permanent
Chairman Clayton and the states
called upon for nominations for vice
president.
Charles A. Towne was placed IN
nomination by Thomas. OF Colorado.
Thomas r. Marshall named John w.
Kern. Of Indiana. Archibald Mcneil,
Of Connecticut. was placed In nomina.
tion by John J. Walsh.
Clark Howell was placed In nomIna.
ton by Mr. HILL Kern's nomination
was seconded by Governor Folk OF
Missouri.
Towne and Howells withdrew their
names and seconded the nomination OF
Kern.
A ballot WIS then taken and John
w. Kern was the unanimous choice OF
the convention. After the usual mo-
lions and voting OF thanks the Demo
cratic national convention OF 1908 ad-
journed sine die
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
CONFERENCES AT FAIKvIEw
National Craftsmanship 60 n subcom-
mittee-C Campaign Fund Publicity.

Nhttonhi tnhirmansntp TO SuDcOm-
mittee-Campaig0 Fund Publicity.
The appointment OF subcommittee
OF eleven 70 meet at the Auditorium
Annex, Chicago, on July %. TO name a
chairman OF the Democratic national
committee, and the adoption OF n reso-
luton providing for making public
contributions were the principal &C.
compllshments OF the national commit.
tee meeting with Bryan and Kern AZ
Fairview. Democrats the country over
were called upon TO form clubs In
n'cdiately 70 aid the campaign work.
Lincoln Is extremely happy because
the formal notification OF her foremost
citizen that he has been chosen as the
Democratic standard bearer wifi take
place In his home town. The date set
was August IL. The Official notlficat ton
Of the vice presidential nominee. Kern.
will take place at indianapolis AT
date 20 be determined upon later. pro,
badly by the time the subcommittee
meets at Chicago.
When the conference went into SEES
sion, Bryan read statement in which
he expressed his appreciation OF the
honor done him. his satisfaction with
the platform and also with his running
mate-a man lin whom I have entire
confidence" declaring that with Kern
rs vice president--in case Of their cleo.
ton he would not be afraid 10 die
He then outlined his views on the rub
licity plank OF the platform. declaring
himself and Kern in hearty sympathy
with the plank. He declared for these
propositions: No contribution from cor
porauons; no contributions over $40.
600; NIL contributions over 500 no 10
that date 70 be made public October
l5--thereafter immediate publication
to be given: contributions under 500
not 70 BE- published; no money 10 be
received after November 1.
These suggestions We're promptlv
adopted. together with another 10 pnb.
llsh a complete list within thirty DAYS
after the election. Among those pres.
ens was Roger &. Sullivan. ~ Illinois:
Taggart. Indiana. VI. j. Wade.
Iowa; Edwin o. Wood, Michigan; 7. E.
Ryan, Wisconsin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
Deaths from the Heat.

Detroit Mich, July Bone man
died from heat prostration here
and three boys seeking relief from
the torrld temperature. were drowned
while bathing. The dead are: Frank
Raths. Felix Borden (aged fourteenl.
Charles Woodward. Jr.. and John
Chapman. The dead outside OF Detroit
include: Paul Richter. nineteen years
old. at Ann Arbor: Frank woodeyart.
sixteen. at Holland: Stanley Kulesa.
at Saginaw: Mrs. Louise
Harrison. It Grand Rapids; Miss Sarah
Thompson. nineteen. OF Durand. at
Flint; VIM. Spence. sixteen. at Al
pena.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18

Flanagan. OF New York broke all
existing Olympic records with the
hammer, az London, throwing Il ITO
feet "a inches. easily bestlng all the
contestants In this event. This throw
also broke the British record. Anoth.
er American. McGrath. also took q
hand In the record smashing. throwing
the missile i6T feet III inches. lie
finished s@pnd. Walsh. or Canada.
was third.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
DROWNED DURING A STORM
Five Men known ca Have Been Lost
and Three Women and
Man are Missing.

Five men are known 20 have been
dorwned and three women and man
are believed TO have met like fats
when very severe wind and rain
storm passed over the hartor 90 Baltr
more on Sunday. Eight men In
row boat were endeayoring TO
reach Fort McHenry when one
Of then. Peter DIETRICH. terrified ny the
storm. while attempting 20 leap over
board. upset the boat. lie. William
Deiacour, Joseph Lohmliler and Ed
ward Simmons. were drowned.
The Others tgbted the boat aud
reached the fort safely.
The overturnng or boat In the
Spring Gardens brought death by
drowning 10 John Harrington.
The finding OF an overturned row
boat In the Potomac river In which
three women and man were seen
shortly before the storm leads % the
belief that all four were drowned. A
woman's hat was found in this boat
with another floating near by. None
OF the bodies has been recovered.
Reports ara coming from various
points In Maryland showing damage
by lightning and rain during the storm
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
Election In Panama onie,.

Elections throughout the isthmus OF
Panama passed of without disturb
ance. Senior Don Jose Domingo de
Obaldia. formerly minister TO the Uni.
ted States and acting president dur.
ing the absence OF DIR. Amador. was
elected president The supporters OF
Ricardo Arias. who recently with.
drew bis candidaly. decided not 10
vote. and as a consequence. no oppo-
nent 10 Senior obaldIa was placed In
nomination.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
"Brigh," SON or n M,n,.,.r

Edmore. Mich. July l6-Accused OF
holding up Sol Hendenlong In a lonely
spot near Cedar Lake. William Matth.
ews, hfteen-year-old son OF Cedar
Lake minister, Is under arrest. Hen.
denlong alleges young Matthews at.
tackled him with n club and that when
they grappied the boy pulled a revol-
yer. He, says he then yielded $500
He afterwards hurried 10 a farmhouse
and teiephoned 10 the sheriff and young
Matthews was captured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18

Aged vetevan Banned In Hts De>ipe TO
Take Unto Htmsalf .
Win.

Grsud Rapids. Mich. July i6.--Cu.
pid and Judge Jewell are Struggling
with the problem Of how to make
happy Abraham Jones. an aged wter.
an OF the civii var. Cupid has a prop
osition ON his hands because 20 bring
about the union OF the lonely soldier
and Afrv. Sarah r. Smith q will be
necessary TO rempve TIN guardian at
present looking after the welfare OF
JUups.
II appears that the children OF the
odd soldier do not take kindly 20 the
marriage OF their father. They feel,
II is suid. that n would not be for his
best interests The old man, who has
seen sixty-five years OF life and has
but one eye. feels on the other hand
that he should be permitted TO wed
the woman who he believes would
make him happy for the rest Of his
lie. His guardian refused permission
and Judge Jewell was appealed TO.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-18
Partner OF Cochran a su,o,de.

Charles III. ostrander. for twenty FIVE
years counsel for the westchester Fire
Insurance company and formerly a
partner OF w. Bourke Cochran, com.
mitted suicide by inhaIing gas at his
home In Chester Hill. N. Y. He
was executor OF many large estates.
He was repufed 10 be very wealthy.
Recently his health was bad and M
times he became melancholy. IL Is
supposed that In a remorse moment
he took his life.