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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
PENDELTON ACADEMY PLAY
Is WE'LL RECEIVED

One of the most pleasing and sue
cessful amateur entertainments ever
presented in Pendleton, was when
Polly Went to College" at the Oregon
theater last evening by the Pendle-
ton academy. There was plenty Of
ginger throughout. The acting was
good and the audience was large and
appreciative.
Miss Edith Raley as Polly was es-
pecially good. She showed exception
al ability and is very clever anna
teur actress who would apparently
make good in even a more pretentious
piece, than last nights interesting
comedy.
The production was for the bene-
fit of the Academy library fund and
a neat sum was realized for this pur-
pose.
A good share of the credit for the
success of the affair is due to C. ].
Mitchell. manager of the theater, who
was in charge of the practice work
during the last few days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
HARNESS
MAKER RET|RES

Pendletons pioneer harness maker
retired from business yesterday af-
ternoon, when the partnership Of
Crawford and Powers was dissolved
James Crawford is the man who re-
tired, leaving e. l.. Powers in full
possession of the business.
Mr.. Crawford has been in the har-
ness and saddle business in Pendle-
ton for 23 years, during all of which
time he has been intimately connect
ed with the upbuildlng of the city. He
Ia still the owner OF extensive prop
erty interests in this city and will
probably continue to make his home
here, though his future plans are not
fully matured. Aside from his in
terest in the Smith-Crawford building
he is the owner Of one of the hand
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
PANAMA TRAFFIC. INCREASES.
Much Traffic Results from New Ca
nal Construction,

washington,--Traffic between the
eastern and western coasts of the
United States by way OF the Isthmian
railways and steamship lines
amounted practically to $4,000, ,00e
in value in 1908, a marked increase
over any earlier year, according to
figures compiled by the bureau OF
statistics, department OF commerce
and labor. The railway OF the 18TH
mus Of Panama, 40 miles in length,
is devoted largely to traffic growing
out of the construction OF the Pana-
ma canal; the railway at Tehuante-
pee, 100 miles in length, although
opened only at the beginning Of 1907,
carried during 1907 and 1908 be-
tween $60,00O,00O and $40, eco. .o0O
worth of merchandise between Allan
tic and Pacific ports of the United
States.
OF the merchandise crossing by
way Of the Panama railway. $S,500,-
90 worth moved from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, and only a little more
than $1.000,00O worth from the Pa
cific to the Atlantic. New York and
San Francisco are the chief centers
for this ocean and trans-Isthmian
traffic. OF the s2,750,000 worth OF
domestic traffic passing westwardly
over the Panama line, practically all
originated at New York. and $780,
0Os worth of it went to San Francis
CO. The distance from New York to
San Francisco is: Via Panama, 1906
miles; via Tehuantepec, AIS miles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17

some residence properties in the
North side.
The retiring member of the firm be-
gan his business career in the north
west in 1855.
z. l. Powers, who will continue the
business at the same location came to
Pendleton about two years ago from
North Yakima. During this time he
has made many friends in the city
and county by his upright character
and sterling business methods.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17

remain here for few days in the in
terest of his association.
Mrs. n. W. Mumford and daughter
of Milton, passed through Pendleton
today on their way home from Ogden
where they were the guests of rela-
tives for the past six weeks.
]. f. Parsons OF Portland, repre-
senting the accounting department OF
the o. r. & n. company, is in Pen
dleton on business. in connection with
the maintenance of way department.
C. V. Daniels has returned from a
three months tour OF the southern
states. He says he had a very en-
joyable trip, but is glad TO be back
home. Pendleton presenting an entire
ly pleasant appearance to him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17

A South Missouri man recently was
tried on a charge of assault. The state
brought into court as the weapons
used a rail, an ak, pair of tongs. a
saw and a rifle The defendants
counsel exhibited as the other mans
weapons a sythe blade, a pitchfork,
a pistol an da hoe. The jury's ver-
dict is said to have been:
"Resolved, That we, the jury,
would have given 81 to have seen the
fight. Exchange
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
That Wonderful Discovery. -

The editor of the Lufkln (Texas)
Tribune wants more light on a dark
subject. He says:
"a Georgia woman has made the
remarkable discovery that husbands
are human beings after all. We
would like to have full report of all
researches and deductions, for her
discovery is just in line with our own
convictions. and we would like to
have some substantial proof of the
same"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
CITY TRANSFER MEN
ORGANIZE LAST NIGHT

For the purpose Of protecting and
lettering their interests, an organiza-
ton Of the transfer men Of the city
was formed last evening. The meet
ing for that purpose was held in the
basement Of the American National
bank building.
The officers elected were William
Milne, president; Clarence Penland,
secretary; F.. c. Mcconnell, treasurer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
I ASTORIANS ARE AFTER
TERMINAL GRAIN RATES

W. E. Buffum of Astoria has been
in the city today In conversation
with James Johns of the Inland grain
growers association he declared that
Astoria is alive and is out to do every
thing possible to obtain a terminal
grain rate to Astoria. He says an en-
deavor will also be made to have the
Columbia bar deepened to 40 feet at
the mouth, so that the largest ships
of the world may reach the Astoria
docks
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
WILL Is
ADMITTED TO PROBATE

The will Of Ole Thompson, de-
ceased. was admitted to probate yes
terday afternoon. The estate will APP
praise at about $4,000. b. 3. Rich
ards Of Athena was named as admin
istrator with the will attached. VIII
81. Peterson is the attorney
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17

The judges year-old baby had roll
ed out OF bed, fallen on the carpet
and was putting up a lusty howl.
Cans you quiet that youngster,
Maria?" grumbled the judge, half
awake.
"Give her time to have her cry
out" said the wife and mother, gath
ering the infant up in her arms. "You
wouldn't like t If you had fallen out
of bed. What does the poor little
thing know about the laws of gravl-
tation?"
Ignorance of the law excuses no
one?" growled the judge, relapsing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
NEW CLOTHING FOUND
IN CITY GARBAGE HEAP

Two new suits Of clothes, sewed in
a blanket, were discovered on the
city's garbage heap, west of town,
Yesterday by B. S. Waffle, the ex-
pressman. AS the clothing did not
come from any of the local mer-
chants. the finding of the clothing is
surrounded in mystery. The sheriffs
office is investigating.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
The Largest Hat.

Probably the largest hat ever made
on the Pacific coast was last week
turned out by the Philadelphia Hat
factory of Walla Walla. The hat was
made for ]. A. Dunlap and the size
was No. s. Mr.. Dunlap had tried to
get a new hat large enough for him
In many places but was compelled to
wear his old one until he struck the
Walla Walla factory.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17

It is said that one Of the estates
Of the czar covers three times as
much area as New England.
Brazil is to have a new govern
ment department oevoted to stock
raising and agricultural experiments.
Throughout Europe there are 107
inhabitants to the square mile. North
America has but II. Australia has
less than two.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
RESERVATION INDIAN
ARRESTED ON THEFT CHARGE

Joe Williams, a well-known reser-
vation Indian, was arrested this
morning by Sheriff Taylor. at the re-
quest of the sheriff at North Yaki-
ma. It is said that Williams is want
ed to answer to horse stealing
charge. He is a brother Of Lucius
Williams, who came so nearly being
killed when his horse fell with him
on the pavement at the corner OF
Court and Cottonwood streets several
months ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATERS
HAVE RETURNED HOME

Harold Warner, Frank Engdahl
and Roy Rowland, the three members
Of the high school debating team, re-
turned this afternoon from Baker
City where they won laurels last night
by defeating the Baker team. The
boys are now looking forward with
interest to the debate with Newberg
which will decide the state champion
ship. At that time the same subject,
that of the ship subsidies, will be
discussed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
CAYUSE CHIEF BUYS
CROSS CUT SAW

Umapine, chief Of the Cayuse In
dians, today made the purchase Of
cross cut saw while in the city. Dur
ing the afternoon the old chief walked
proudly about the city with the saw
under his arm. However when ques-
toned as to who would operate the
same his only reply was Zone man."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
MILTON ANDERSON Is
INDICTED BY GRAND JURY

Milton Anderson Of Helix, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon, having
been indicted by the grand jury on
the charge Of attempting to assault
Mrs. Carrie NeTman of that place.
Anderson was released on bail and
will be tried later, probably at this
term Of court.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
PERSONAL
MENTION

Ew. Cater OF Echo is a Pendieton
visitor oday.
George Mansfield is in from Pilot
Rock, today.
A. E. Shaw of Barnhart, is a coun-
" seat visitor today.
J. F. Garrett of North Yakima. is
transacting business in Pendleton.
Representative l. L. Mann is in to-
day from his farm on the reservation.
Mrs. L. Dell and children of On
tario. are registered at the Hotel st.
George.
Ed Dupuis, a farmer and fruit
grower Of Nolin is a Pendleton visit
or today.
Charles Hamilton. the reservation
farmer, is in from the ranch this
afternoon.
Fred Gangier of Pilot Rock. is
transacting business at the county
seat today.
James Potts came down from Ad-
ans last evening to transact business
az the county seat.
Miss Caddie Oleson has returned
from Hood River where she has been
visiting friends for several days.
Oliver Dickinson OF Athena, came
down from that place last evening to
transact business at the county seat.
Miss Sophia R. Fowler, teacher in
the school near Stanton station has
been a saturday visitor in Pendleton.
]. D. Matheson, trainmaster for the
o. R. & y. came over from La Grande
last evening on official business for
the road.
Robert Tharp, a prominent wheat
grower of the Athena neighborhood,
has returned home, after transacting
business in Pendleton.
A. W. Gregory and wife of Ellens-
burg, Washington, were the guests of
Pendleton friends for a few hours
this morning.
]. A. Cobb, formerly proprietor OF
the Big six store, is in the city from
Morgan, oregon, where he is now en-
gagged in farming.
Moses Taylor prominent wheat
grower Of Athena, is in Pendleton,
having been called as a witness be-
fore the grand jury.
Mrs. Forna Nye and two children,
Norwood and Genevieve, Of Pomeroy'
Wash, are now here upon a visit with
a. W. Nye and family.
Major A. z. McFatridge is in from
the agency today, being called as
witness in the trial Of the case of
Polly versus Haddon.
James G. Cutler, assistant superin-
tendent Of the Pasco division Of the
Northern Pacific, is in Pendleton to-
day in an official capacity.
W. II. Musselman, principal Of the
schools at Umatilla, was a caller at
the office of the county school super
intendent this afternoon.
Glenn Bushee, formerly deputy
United States marshal has been in the
city this afternoon from Mckay
creek where he is now ranching.
Miss McEwen Of Athena, is the
guest Of Pendleton friends, having
come down last evening to attend the
production of when Polly Went to
College"
E. H. Brown and wife came up from
Echo last evening for brief visit.
Mr.. Brown is editor Of the Echo Reg
lister and general booster for the west
end Of the county.
W. z. Buffum, manager Of the
Banking, Savings and Loan associa-
ton Of Astoria, is in the city and will
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
FREIGHT TRAIN DERAILED
NEAR GIBBON STATION

A broken wheel caused an extra
freight train TO be derailed near Glib
bon station this morning. One box
car left the track but no particular
damage was sustained. The track
was cleared in time TO prevent the
holding up Of any trains.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17

Kansas City Journal: II Castro only
knew it, his best cue is to come to
the United States and enter the Chau-
tauqua lecture circuit. Men Of less
ability with bizarre regulations are
literally coming money in that field.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
TaIks 1910 Miles by Wireless.

Victoria, b. C.-Some long distance
flreless telegraphic work was done
from the steamer Tosa Maru, which
arrived last night from Yokohama,
after a good voyage. Communica-
ton was maintained with the Japa-
nese government station near Inu-
hoye until the steamer was 1910 miles
out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
VAN ORSDALL PURCHASES
ROBERT PORTER PLACE

Peter Van Orsdall has purchased
Of Charles Colesworthy the Robert
Porter place, three miles west OF
Pendleton. The consideration has not
been given out
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17
GRAND JURY IS
STILL ACTIVE
WITNESSES IN LOCAL
Option CASES EXAMINED

Investigations VIII Not BE tComplet-
ell Before Next Week-No Indict-
ments Will Me Reported Until All
Evidence Taken-Eviden1 That
Athena Men Are Being InHestigat-
ed-Cirauit Court Tries Paily VS..
Haddon
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-17

No man ever followed a truth far
without finding a task.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-31
SCHOOL ELECTION NEXT

The next thing of consequence
coming up in municipal affairs is tho
school election for district No 6
That is an election but slightly sec
ond to the city election in impor-
tance, and might we'll be considered
as of first Importance. The next
school board may or may not have
the responsibility of erecIing new
high school building. and it is i'm
rortant that only persons of good
Judgment be placed upon the school
board.
Aside from any expenditures of
money that may come up before the
board. there are questions of fa-
greater Importance than this to be
considered. Upon the school children
depends just what our nation shall
be in the future. To paraphrase a
term, the school is the cradle of our
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-31

who mentioned the fact. However,
there is another side to that story
that is just as vital. The councilmen
will use their best judgment in the
selection of men best fitted to the
different appointive offices, but what
of the highly respected citizen who
comes before the council with pc
tition with hundreds of signatures
asking for certain job? That man
making him a good citizen, but may
not know the first practical thing
about street grading, care of water
works, or the city marshal business.
There is a duty up to the general
public quite as much as to the city
council in these appointments. Don't
sign the petition of a man for any
job unless you feel certain that he
is the best man for the position.
You are asking the council to stand
between you and incompetent ser
wants in the city's work, while Just
to be good fellow you may be max
ing it hundred times more difficult
for the council to make an intelligent
choice.
Before signing any petitions. re-
member that the councilmen are
about as well acquainted. personally
with most of the men that would
make good official material as yol
are, and that you probably placed
your own stamp Of approval upon
these men when you nominated them
in mass meeting. Don't, therefore.
make it almost impossible for your
servants to do their duty Remem-
Der that they are intelligent, human
beings, with fully as good judgment
as you have.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-31
MADE SATURDAY
Object Is to Raise the STANDARD Oi
Greeley Spu(ls

The Northern Colorado Potato
Dealers Association was perfected at
the meeting held In Eaton Saturday
and this, together with the farmers
commission. promises to solve the
question OF proper sorting and grad
ing Of potatoes in the future. wit
the end in view OF raising the stan
dard of the Greeley spud. The or
gxni cation of merchants is to promote
the inspe ction. while the Organization
Of growers will be for cooperation
and the settlement of all disputes.
At the Eaton meeting of the mer-
chants. P. E. Boyle was elected pres
ident and MIR. Losey secretary. The
ether officers will not be selected un-
til the bylaws are drawn mp and the
organization in working order. a
committee was selected to prepare
bylaws and constitution. This COM
mittee Is composed of the officers Sc
lected, together with the Messrs. Pat
terson of Greeley. Ross of Eaton, and
Grant of Lucerne.
Every commission man OF Eaton
was present. with q large numb r
from Greeley and from all the sur
rounding shipping points. There ia
no doubt but that the two organic l.
tions will hit upon some plan for the
mutual interest of both and the fu-
ture greatness Of the Greeley potato
district.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-31
PosrpoNEMENT TEMPORARY

1t is with considerable regret that
we note the postponement of the CAM
paign for a Y. nj. C. A. building for
Greeley, though We recognize the
wisdom Of this step right now. There
are too many enterprises on foot for
Greeley at the present time to make
& Y. NJ. C. A. building campaign
anything but the hardest kind of a
fight for something that all the peo-
pie OF Greeley and vicinity should be
unitedly for.
Postponing the campaign does not
at all contemplate giving up the idea
On the contrary. the committee .e-
Gently appointed to handle the mat.
ter will stand without change and
be ready for a whirlwind Campaign
at the proper time. Meantime other
enterprises will be finished ur
dropped and the committee has the
assurance of the Commercial club
directors that the =. M. c. A. shall
be the very next big enterprise for
Greeley, insofar as the Commercial
club can control things.
Right now let us begin to save up
for the enterprise next fall and II
will be all the easier to carry out.
Perhaps only a small minority of
our inhabitants are familiar enough
with the work of the Y. NJ c. a
to fully appreciate it's value in the
moral upbuill of a community Ney.
ertheless. too much good cannot De
said for the work of the association
and Greeley should not delay longer
than absolutely necessary in secur.
ing a building.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-31

ssntial requirements In lacking, they
cannot live, and the decay Of timber
|Nill not take place. Wood constantly
|submerged In water never rots,
simply because there 10 an sufficient
supply of air. This condition accounts
ror the soundness of the old Baltic
.aQes on the other hand. II wood
an be kept air-dry II will not decay
pecause there will then be too little
moisture. The timber used by the
Ecyptians will last indefinitely so
Tong rs it is bone-dry.
There are a great many cases. how
over. where is II impossible to keep
wood submerged in water, or in an
.absolutely air-dry condition. In fact.
large percentage OF the timber
which is used Is exposed to the
Weather. and is subjected to decay
simply because 1t contains enough
air and enough water for the decom-
posing organisms to get foothold.
Decay is most serious where the at
mosphere is warm and damp. be-
cause these conditions are most fav-
orable for its deve. .opment. In the
coal mines OF Pennsylvania timber de-
GAYS in two or three years because
the temperature ia warm and con-
slant and the air is damp. And in
the south. the warm. humid atmos-
.nhere often causes the timber to rap
idly decompose.
De cay may be prevented by two
Nv ha
wood with antiseptices. thus poison
ing the food supply OF the organisms
which cause decay and by treating
il with oils which render it water
proof combination OF these two
methods is most commonly used, as
when wood is treated with creosote
which fills up the pores in the timber
powerful antiseptic.
The United States government con-
siders the Investigations OF the pre-
servative treatment OF timber Of
such Importance that the business OF
one group of men in the forest SER
vice is given over entirely to the work
of experiments In cooperation with
railroad companies and individuals
in prolonging the life of railroad ties.
mine props, bridge timbers. fence
posts and transmission poles. Ad-
vice and practical assistance is furn-
ished all who request this advice of
the district forester at Denver. The
OF life OF timber means
the saving OF thousands Of dollars
annually through doing away with
the heavy expense OF labor and cost
OF material for renewals.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-31
FRIGHTENED BY RAlLROaD rx
CINE AND BOLT UP STREET
SMASH EXPRESS WAGON
nad Mixup for Two Teams. Two
Wagons and Bicycle RAck-the
Street Crowded and Pedes.
trians Have Miraculous
Escape from Death

The most vicious runaway which
has happened In Greeley for the PAST
year occurred Saturday morning and
was only miracle that no one was
hurt. Four horses were used ua
badly. two wagons smashed and two
sets OF harness ruined.
A large gray team attached to =,
heavy farm wagon and driven by two
Japs was left standing In front of
the depot while the Japs were load
hg on trunk. The team became
frightened by the cars and started
ap Ninth street at a tremendous
pace. They tried to turn north at
Eighth avenue. but their momentum
swung them into the curb in front
OF the Elite billiard hall. where they
sollided with team OF ponies hitch
ed to Stevens express wagon The
team OF grays went clear over the
express wagon, horses and all
For several minutes the mixup was
the most exciting and spectacular
Imaginable. Four horses. two wag-
ons and big bicycle rack were all
piled up in heap. with the horses
all on their backs groaning and kick
ing to extricate themselves. The
harnesses were literally cut to pieces
and the demolished wagon pulled
from the top of the animals.
The express team was tied at the
corner when the runaway came by,
and the Japs will no doubt be held
responsible for all the damage done.
The horses. while badly cut. had no
limbs broken. although 1t looked as
II all their legs had been wrapped
around wagon wheels and tongues.
In making the turn on Eighth ave
nue. the farm horses narrowly missed
two pedestrians. and as the horses
struck the curb they came near fall
ing upon a woman.