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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
KILLS BEAR IN IT'S DEN.
Intrepid Hunter Braves FerociOus
Black Beast and Successfully Lands

Intrepid Hunter Braves FerociOus
Black Beast and Successfully Lands
II.
Like Israel Putnam of old, who
bravely entered the she VOLTS den to
slay her. Frank Edwards of the Ed
wards Supply company at the Blue
Ledge mine, has just won fame by
chasing into his lair huge black bear
that has long terrorized the Middle
Fork country, and armed only with
a 22-caliber rifle and a knife, Staying
at short range the monarch OF the
Siskyous, says the Medford Southern
Oregon.
In spite of many friendly warnings,
Mr.. Edwards left his home last Sat
urday and, after two days Of uninter-
rupted, laborious trailing with the as
sistance of his renowned bear hound,
he succeeded in rounding up the beast
in IT'S den, inaccessibly located in the
rugged Middle Fork country. Al
though there was no human aid with
in miles, Edwards, without hesitation,
entered the mouth of the dark and
forbidding cavern with the aid Of
rope ladder Nothing would induce
the hound to enter.
Edwards vainly tried the old plan
of dislodging the bear with cayenne
pepper. He then tried fire, but he
to l. 81
by swimming across Middle Fork
creek. Undaunted, he loosened his
dirk and intrepidly felt his way along
the tortuous subterranean passage in
darkness for a distance Of nearly 500
feet, where he was brought to a sud-
den halt by the hot, fetid breath Of
the great brute.
Realizing the danger Of a hand-to-
hand encounter in the darkness, fol-
lowed by vicious snarls, Edwards re-
traced his steps to the mouth Of the
cavern where he had thoughtessly
left his rifle With this he returned
10 face the now thoroughly infuri-
ated animal Guided by the flaming
ewes, he placed the muzzle Of his
rifle within few inches OF the
gnaehing jaws and, without a tremor
pulled the trigger. killing bruin in
stantly
Edw7rds fastened a rope about the
animals neck and began pulling the
enormous carcass TO the open. The
labor Of transporting It through the
almost impossible country cost al
most superhuman efforts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30

Hermiston, March 9O.-Now that
the first Of April is about here water
will soon be flowing on lands under
the east Umatilla project in consider
able quantities, in accordance with the
plans Of the engineers. Water mas
been running on some of the lands
in the past week in the most satisfac-
tory way, and the settlers feel that 1t
will only be short time when all the
land that will require watering this
season can be well supplied.
The work is going on in the most
satisfactory way on the project, and
many hundreds OF acres are now be-
ing prepared for the crops.
Peach and apricot trees are In
bloom in the vicinity OF Hermiston.
on Carl Brownells farm a short dis
tance from here a number Of trees
have been seen in bloom, while in the
Butter creek and Foster section a
number OF orchards are reported to be
loaded with the blossoms.
A teachers institute will be held in
Hermiston April IL. This is the first
Of a series to be held at various places
in Umatllla county.
L. A. Esteb, former mayor of Echo,
was in the city a few days ago shak-
ing hands with friends.
Many New Buildings.
In a few weeks time there will be
many buildings under course Of con-
struction in this vicinity. 1t is under
stood that a number of good resi-
dences will be erected on the west
side of the town, while like number
will be put on the east side. A num-
Der of business houses will also go up.
The greatest Improvements at this
time are being made in improving |
the lands. This will do more for Her.
miston than any other thing in the |
next year. Contracts have already |
been let for several cottages on the
west side.
Many new people are coming into |
the Hermston country looking over |
the country with a view to locating.
Real estate dealers report many |
and sales of late. Land is being |
bought in large quantities in all di-
-ections and Hermiston will be more
han double in its size in another
year The same is true of all of the
west end of the county. Much lad is
being sold in the irrigated districts
about Echo, and there promises to be
/ wonderful growth all about here in
he next couple of years
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
WHY SOME PEOPLE FALL.

Some people fall down in their
daily work because they are physical
ly unable to stand 1t, and because
they do not know that Sexine Pills
will build up the whole body, as well
as the nerves. 81 a box, six boxes
50, with full guarantee. Address or
call the Pendleton Drug Co. This is
the store that sells all the principal
remedies and does not substitute.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
WILL BUILD THIS SPRING.
Great Deal of Interest Taken In the
Melal Contest.

Freewater, Mar. SO.-The gold
medal contest held Friday evening by
the Women's Christian Temperance
union was largely attended and was
a great success. Miss Anna Stuart
won the medal from four other con-
testants.
There will be great deal of build
ing in and about Freewater this
spring and summer. A number Of
neat new cottages will be erected and
also some business houses.
Farmers have spring work we'll un-
der way and improvements are being
made to the lands in all directions:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
No Use TO Die,

81 have found out that there is no
use to die of lung trouble as long as
you can get DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry" says Mrs. J. P. White, Of Rush
boro, Pa. II would not be alive today
only for that wonderful medicine. 1t
loosens up a cough quicker than any,
thing else, and cures lung diseases.
This most reliable remedy for coughs
and colds, la. grippe, asthma, broncti-
It's and hoarseness, is sold under guar
antee at Tallman & Co.'S drug store.
soc and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
Best Healer in the World.

Rev. F. starbird, Of East Raymond,
Maine, says: Il have used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for several years, on my
old army wound. and other obstinate
sores, and find It the best healer in
the world ! use it too with great
success in my veterinary business"
Price 25c at Tallman & Co.'s drug
store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30

be built all along not only that 400
miles but for the 200 miles of main
canal and the thousands of miles Of
lateral until eight or ten million acres
of land are placed within the grasp
Of the people who are seeing and feel
ing the need of che return to the
farm?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30

The Matching season is now open
and I am prepared TO furnish settings
OF full blood. single comb white leg
horn eggs TO the trade in any guam
tity desired. 81 per hundred. For
further information phone Main 49,.
"A. Nolte.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30

The National Bank of Commerce,
the Big Kansas City institution which
failed several weeks ago, has been re-
opened with Comptroller Ridgely as
president of the institution.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
Notice TO Public.

Having disposed OF my Implement
store in this city. all parties knowing
themselves indebted 10 me please
call and settle their accounts.
FRED WEBER.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30

petition Of Candidate" and Elec-
tors Nominating Petition" blanks for
either party, are now printed and on
sale at the East Oregonlan office,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
BRIEF RECORD OF
COUNTY EVENTS
=, Special Correspondence
BRIEF RECORD OF
HERMISTON NOTES
WATER WILL SOON FLOW
ON MUCH OF THE LAND.

Hermiston Continues to Grow, Many
New Buildings Golng Up-Peach
ana Apricot Trees Are I'm Bloom
Many New Buildings VIII BE Con-
structed During Spring and Sum-
mer-Good Real Estate Sales Being
Made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30

The old Pennsylvania Dutch Dunk
ars recommended Hickory Bark
Cough Remedy" Guaranteed to cure
your cough. and guaranteed to be
puSe. Made from the bark Of the
she'll bark or white hickory tree. For
sale by any druggist and all dealers
everywhere. PendletOn Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30

Dewitts Little Early Risers. small,
safe. sure little liver pills. Sold by
Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
NEWS OF MILTON
LAND SALES BEING
MADE ABOUT HERE
Mostly Fruit Lands Are Being Pnr-
chased-Many Attend Columbia
River Confercnce-Debate Was En-
joyeSl, Negative Side Winning-New
Drinking FOuRain Is Being Put
Upon Main Street.

Milton, Mar. S0.-A number OF
land sales are being made in the east
end of the county this spring, most OF
1t being fruit land, though some wheat
land has also been sold. Many sales
have been recorded in the last three
weeks.
Two sales were made in the last
few days, r. H. Wellman having sold
TO Howard Evans 40 acres in the
Vincent chapel vicinity for $4,000. w.
Z. Russell has sold to Herman
Schmell 6ls acres north Of town for
S250O. Land is constantly growing
in value in the Milton and Freewa-
ter country.
A number of people from here
have been in Weston attending the
East Columbia river conference Of the
NJ. E. church.
Negative Won.
Saturday evening in the second Of
q series of debates for the gold med
al offered by NJ. Mosgrove for the
best debater the negative side won,
the question being, Resolved, That
the government should own and con-
troll the railroads" The last of the
series will be held in a couple Of
weeks.
So far the fruit trees in this section
of the county are looking fine, and
unless something unusual happens
another big crop is being looked for.
A number of Walla Walla people
came over yesterday to spend the
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-30
Mrs. seIkirk Norton. Teacher of Voice

MIS-. HeJktfk NoFtOH- ledcHcr vi bOiCe
Is open for engagements for con-
certs, oratorios teas. receptions. club,
public and social functions For
terms apply at studio, Room 10
Schmidt building
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21
SIGHTING THE FLEET.
Prime Minister Sending Cordial Mes
sage Of Welcome.

Prime Minister Sending Cordial Mes
sage Of Welcome.
Sydney, N. S. w, Aug. 20. s a. M
The American feet has just been sight
ed from this port.
Alfred Deakin, the prime minister
Of Australia has forwarded q message
Of welcome to the American feet in
which he says:
The crimson thread Of kinship, our
chief bond Of union with the empire,
extends throughout the great republic,
whose sailors we are about to welcome
as guests, and the honored representa-
tives Of this mighty nation Z thrice
welcome as blood relatives"
Continuing, the premier says that
for months the hosts OF people of New
South Wales have throbbed with pleas
ureable anticipation Of the visit which
this commonwealth was honored, when
President Roosevelt consented to the
proposal that the b%attleship feet Wis
it Australian shores; and he express
|es the hope that the visit will be
fraught with the blessings OF peace
and tend to the ~indissoluble union Of
the English speaking race"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21
NANAlMAo, 3. c., THREATENED
BY BURNING OF FORESTS.
PEOPLE FIGHT FIRE
Million. Of Dollars Worth Of Timber
Has Been Destroyed AIready-con-
Migration Said to Have Been Start
ed by carelessness Of Tramps.

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 19.---Fferce for
est fires causing damage to timber
worth millions OF dollars are reported
from several sections Of Vancouver is
land and a wireless telegraph message
from Point Grey says q large fire is
ranging on the east side of Bowen is
land.
Nanaiamo, q coal mining city OF
5000 people is surrounded by fires IN
the immediate vicinity Of the city.
which have kept the fire brigade con-
stantly at work since last night. A
blaze took place in a large section OF
brush which was, not extinguished I'M
til the department and a local force OF
volunteers had worked for several
hours.
Two tramps are alleged to have
started the blaze. The city was saved
only by a fortunate shift Of the wind.
On Mount sicker and in the Govt.
chan valley between Kohsilah and the
|Koweihan river and in the woods be
tween the II mile and 20 mile posts,
great areas Of timber are being de
stroyed. The telegraph wires have
been Frustrated by the fires.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21
YOUNG TELLS OF DROP IN TEMP
ERATuRE OVER STATE.
CoPlo,us RAINFALL
weather Bulletin for Past Week Says
First Few Days Were Clear, But
Last Few Days cioandiness Pre-.
vailed-MInimum Below 10 degrees.
Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Section Director Young Of the Mon
tana section of the Chronological ser
wee says in his report this week end
ing August Is, that while the first
three days Of the past week we're
moderately warm. the week as q
whole was considerably cooler than
normal, except in the extreme west
uortion, owing to a change to abnor-
NELLY cool about the middle of the
week.
Maximum temperatures above 80
degrees were recorded in most sec.
tions of the state but from the
twelfth to the fifteenth, inclusive, the
day temperatures were generally be,
low 60 degrees. The minimum for
the week was below IS degrees over
the greater portion OF the state, and
IN a few Localities temperatures az low
+ as 40 degrees were recorded. Light
local frosts occurred in the northwest
! ern portion.
The early part of the week wal
clear but during the last few days
cloudiness prevailed. A trace OF
more Of rain fell practically over the
entire state and In the central and
eastern portions there were copioua
| showers.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN MAN
HOLE MINE, At wleAN, ENG.
ANXIOUS VIGIL KEPT
Thirty Bodies Recovered Yesterday
impossible for Rescurers TO Get In
to the Workings Of the Property, on
Account Of the Dangerous Fumes.

N--hE In KY L&4E AE
Wigan. Eng, Aug. 19.-The worst
fears have been realized about the ex-
plosion which occurred in the Mayhole
mine yesterday. The entombed min
ers numbered about 20 and it is i'm
possible that any Of them car have sur
vived.
Efforts at rescue, however, continue.
Thirty bodies we're discovered today
in the workings, but the fumes pre-
vented the rescuers from reaching the
others which undoubtedly are lying far
down In the mine.
A few bodies were brought to the
surface today. but all 9 blackened
and mutilated, and identification was
impossible.
At midnight an enormous crowd was
still keeping sorrowful vigil at the pit
mouth.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21
HOLLAND HAS NO CLAIM, BUT A.
MATTER OF HONOR TO PROTECT.
uLTIMATIIoN IS READY
Is Not a Matter for Arbitration-Line
Of Procedure Has Been Decided
Upon to Meet Any Possible Con-
tingeney, and Action Will Be Taken.

The Hague, Aug. 19.-After a nine
hour session during which the dis
pute between the Netherlands and
Venezuela was canvassed exhaust
lively in all Of its phases, the cabinet
dispersed shortly after midnight and
Minister of Foreign Affairs Van
Swinderen preceded to the Royal
chateau at Hetloo to acqueint Queen
Wilhelmina with the result.
The terms Of the Netherlands an
swer to the letter OF president Cas-
tro Of Venezuela were July discussed
and It is understood that the actual
text. as we'll as the broad INES of
action drawn up to meet any possible
eventualities. were agreed upon.
In diplomatic circles mere the idea
is entertained that the present diff
ticulty between Holland and Venezu'
ella is of a nature not to be settled by
arbitration and in explanation it il
pointed out that the dispute is MOI
of a private commercial character like
the difficulties that have arisen be
tween Venezuela. Germany and Amer
lea.
In these cases the governments II
question sought satisfaction fol
claims, but Holland has no claim fol
Venezuela. It is maintained that thu
present question is rather one OF
sovereignty and national honor. mat
ters which are not susceptible OF solu
ton by arbitration.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21

day, the sermon being preached by
Rev. Timothy Hickey. vicar Of the
diocese OF Alton. Father Hickey is
credited with great influence among
not: only members Of the Roman Cath
Ole church IN his diocese, but among
the laboring classes generally, and
his plea to those present was thought
fully heard.
1t was authoritatively stated TO-
night that an appeal to Governor
Deneen and the action Of the business
men calling On all good citizens for
information which would lead to the
conviction OF those guilty Of rioting
bore quick fruit. A surprising num-
her Of persons called on States At
torney Hatch and gave him informa-
ton which would be Of value in guild
ing the actions of the g1and jury.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21
THE CRITICS,
Those Observers Were Wholly Pa
sonal In Their Judgments.

Those Observers Were Wholly Per-
sonal In Their Judgments.
THE critical faculty is rare" said
an editor and critic at a Philadelphia
art club. 1T must be tmpersonal. But
most Of US incline to be wholly per
sonal in our criticism. The fact was
brought home to me at n Of the exhi-
billions at the Academy Of Fine Arts.
Passing from picture to picture. I
overheard many criticisms. Thus a
lady In a rich gown said:
What a superb portrait Of q young
girl! It should certainly win the Car
negie prize. 1t il easy to e that the
gown was made by Paquin.'
"a fat. red nosed man in a fur lined
overcoat halted before a picture emit
tied The Luncheon
"'This still life,' he exclaimed, is
the most admirable I have yer seen.
Terrapin. canvasback, champagne, lob.
ster. ever Perigord pie-ah. what q
genius
"'1n this historical painting I heard
m antiquary say. the costumes are &C.
curate in every detail. The painter is q
second Raphael
THAT horse there said Z young
polo player, lis exactly like my Poda.
sokus. It's the best picture In the ex.
hibi1on.'
IAN athlete uttered a cry Of delight
before q daub called The Gladiator
'What shoulders! What arms! b
said. I bet anything the. jury gives
this painting the highest award
"And half the throng, departing. said
The picture In the last room IL the
best. No. we didn't zee it-couldn't gel
10 It. in fact-but It draws far and
away the biggest crowd
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21

grateful to Mrs. Robey and family, tor
the use Of their ample grounds. and
the polite attention accorded them.
Mrs. McKlbben who was visiting
Mrs. Sol Smith was called to her
home in Iowa. by the serious illness
OF her father.
The. Ballantine church board held q
meeting at the home Of Robert Bry-
son Wednesday afternoon. There was
a full attendance, and much business
relative to church matters was accom-.
plishsd.
The Ladies' Aid Of Ballantine
church will hold their next meeting
at the home Of Mrs. Alcorn, Wednes-
day, August 9Th.
A large delegation from Ballantine,
attended the social at Mrs. Robry's,
Saturday evening. Many from Hunt
ley also were present.
Mrs. Lawrence OF Huntley, Is OF on
q pleasure trip to the Hood river val.
Icy.
MI. Savage is looking after a recla'
nation project on the Canada line.
this week.
Miss Haw is building q nice resi-
dence on her lawn, at Riverside.
The people Of Riverside are much
pleased with the location of theil
new school house.
The infant daughter Of MI. and Mrs
Bert Clark is very sick.
Mrs. Bowen and baby are on the
sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. w. DAILY Of Huntle,
were assisting at the Osborn socta
Saturday evening.
Mrs. DIR. Wilson expects to spent
the winter at her old home in Texas
Miss Bertha Mack has completed he
visit with her friend Genevieve Wal
Ter, and returned to Billings.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21
A MILLION PEOPLE
GREET FLEET AT SYDNEY
Population Remains Up Half the Night to
Witness Coming Of Battle Ships.

No evolutions were lndulgeA il O
account Of the heavy s.eas during this
period, but this abateti the follow
ing day, when the slips were about
1GG miles from port
Speed was then increased to u
knots an hour and although the hos
pital f1ir Relief wa, Left behind, the
others reached the coast on schedule
time. The Americans ore ~ anxious
as the Australians to participate o.
the reception and the fetes which the
latter have prepared for them.
IN perfect alignment, the flagship
Connecticut leading. with Rear Ad-
miral Sperry on the bridge. the war
ships am out Of the horizon at first
q little smoke showing and then the
hulls, low down in the distance.
Passing in through the Sydney head
in double column, at intervals Of 400
yards, the big ships looked to have
a world Of speed and power under
their g~listening sides. The heet was
attended by convoy steamers and was
greeted with a roar Of salutes from
the forts 40 1t steamed slowly along.
The thousands ashore and afloat ad-
ded their cheers to swell the noisy
welcome and countless British and
American flags were flung to the
breeze and were still waving long aft
er the anchors had been swung from
the sides.
The American ships doomed forth
q salute to the port, and as soon as
they were safely moored at their an
chorage, Official visits were ex-
changed.
&ALLG ~
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-08-21

Sydney, ". s. W., Aug. 19.---Early
this morning q thin wall OF smoke
on the horizon signalled to the watch
ers on the coast the approach OF the
American warships and at 5:35
O'Clock the notifications was sent out.
that the fleet mad been sighted.
It vas 20 miles outside the sydney
harbor, but this word, which had.
been awaited eagerly by tens OF
thousands, stirred Australians like q
call to arms, and almost instantly
those who had not left the city to
take up points Of vantage along the
bay, were moving in groups to line the
quays. roof tops and other places on
the harbor front, to watch the coming
Of the g%uardships from the new
world.
The day broke bright and clear and
so intense was the interest in the
American ships OF war that natt tn.
population remained awake the en-
tire night, and long before the night
was over thousands upon thousands
were on their way to the hill tops
outside of the city limits, where they
we're congregated seemingly in un.
broken lines along the coast from
Bondi Beach to Manly.
1t is estimated that hardly less
than half a million people assembled
to give the visitors q royal welcome
Sydney harbor, with its innunaer'
able bays and coves. never looked
more beautiful nor did the American
sailors ever witness a more inspiring
sight than that which met their eyes
as the white ships came through thu
channel, past the great headlands. in
to Port jackson.
A. hundred Thousand people, the
greatest single assemblage Of all thA
ages, gathered on the South Heads
where a magnificent view OF thu
whole scene was uhU. 11uAISIAU ~ -
craft Of all kinds moved up and down
even at that early hour, All the VA
ers with the exception Of the Fair
way and The Anchorages. being do
ted with little and big vessels. deco
rated in every conceivable nnanne
with flags and bunting.
The fleet left Aukland at 8:15 Sun
day morning, and with the excepttoa
Of one day, had fatr weather all th
way to Sydney. On Tuesday the wal
ships encountered heavy winds, whicl
threw up a stir headsea, greatly *
tarding their progress. Throughou
Tuesday night the high seas cause
the larger Of the ships to roll ct leas
tn enty degrees while the auxilfarie
suffered even more severely.
There was considerable discomfo1
for all the men and the intervals b
, tween the vessels were increased t
: 500 va:ds. The formation, however
was not changed.