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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22
(By Warren R. Briggs. }


Note-The author of this articl
is at the present time considered on,
of the country's leading architects
and has his home at Bridgeport Conn
The story of the introduction of any
one of the many features which now
makeup the ball-players' battle re-
gala makes interesting reading at any
time. and therefore, l write this in
the hope that it will be appreciated
by our readers as an authentic piece
of baseball history.
In the year 1896, in a story in the
New York Sun. Howard X. Thatcher,
a practicing physician of Dexter, Me-,
wrote as follows:
'T entered Harvard university in
1874, and in that year played on the
ball team, always catching Henry
Hooper, now a successful merchant of
Boston, used to pitch for me- and he
always delivered the ball overland.
He was very swift, and I always stood
as near the bat as the catchers do
now, though l had no protection for
the face. I could dodge pretty we'll.
and as curves were unknown, l could
judge the ball to a nicely.
"In the winter of 1875, Ernst a
student at the university, thought he
would try a new wrinkle, and started
in practicing the underhand throw,
discovering that the ball would curve.
I had to catch for him, too, and I set
about thinking how I could protect
my face. I used to wear a rubber
band oyer my mouth. but 1 decided
that this was not enough protection
for me. When We played our first
game in the spring of 1876. l put on
mask which I had made from
heavy wire. The edges were wound
with leather. and had a strap on the
chin and another at the forehead. My
chum. Fred Thayer, helped me t.
make it, and 1 confess it was a queer
looking thing. I was ridiculed for
wearing it, because people thought
that a catcher did not need any pro-
lection for his face. Consequently I
put it aside, but Thayer stood by it,
had it painted. and won many lawsuits
against sporting houses who realized
the value of the device, and sought to
obtain control of it."
About a month after this article ap-
peared, the following was sent in by
James A. Tying. who was at the time
resident of Bar Harbor, Me.
"As regards the story of the first
mask, your correspondent was not so
far off in his dates. The first appear
ance was in the spring of 1877, not
1876, as he places it.
81 was at that time member of
the Harvard nine, and Thayer, who |
was captain of the team, wanted me
to fill the position of catcher. To-
this my family were opposed, on ac-
count of the danger, and l suggested |
to him the idea of having a mask |
made that would protect my face. He
my suggestion, and wire
maker in Boston made me a mask
which, although heavy and clumsy
compared with those in use at the
present day, answered the purpose for
which it was intended, and this mask
vas worn by me in the three remain
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22
WhoODing Cough

This Is more dankerous disease
than is generally presumed. 1t will
be surprise to many to learn that
more deaths result from it than from
scarlet fever. Pneumonia often re-
suits from it. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been used in many epi-
denies of whooping cough, and always
with the best results. Delbert Nc
Keig, of Harlan, Iowa, says of it: my
boy took whooping cough when nine
months old. He had 1t in the winter.
I got bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy which proved good. I can
not recommend it too highly" For
sale by all good dealers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
OF LATE III. III. ROGERS

Chicago. Illinois.-At the time OF
his death H. H. Rogers held the fol-
lowing offices in, and connections
with, various corporations:
One of the large stockholders and
vice president and director of the
Standard Oil company.
President and director of Amalga-
mated Copper company, National
Transit company, National Fuel and
Gas company, New York Transit COM
pany, Richmond Light & Railroad
company.
Vice president and trustee of the
Anaconda Copper Mining company.
Vice president and director of the
Brooklyn Union Gas company.
Vice president and director of the
United Metals Selling company.
Trustee of the Mutual Life Insur-
ance company of New York.
Director in: United States Steel
corporation, Atchison, Topeka & San
ia Fe Railroad company, Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway COM
pany, Union Pacific Railroad COM
pany, New Jersey & Staten Island
Ferry company, Rapid Transit Ferry
company, Staten Island Ferry COM
pany, Mutual Alliance Trust COM
pany, National Alliance Trust COM
pany, National Bank of Fairhaven,
N. Y, Carbide & Acetelyn company,
Richmond Borough company, Ten
nessee Copper company, Tennessee
Copper company, Otlas Tack COM
pany, Farmers Loan & Trust COM
pany, Guaranty Trust company.
He was also vice president of the
Coast Electric railway.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22

ing years that played and caught on
the nine.
"Thayer took out a patent on the
invention, and, according to rumor
made quite sum Of money on it,
though / cannot say this as fact"
Here are the facts as Il know them.
In The spring of 1876 l returned
from my studies in Europe and re-
sumed my position as catcher for the
Beacon team of Boston, at that time
catching Beals. Hooper and some
times Ernst, During the early sum-
mer of that year, the Beacons play
ed several games with the Harvards,
and l heard rumors at Cambridge of
a face protector, or mask, that Fred
Thayer, captain and third baseman of
the Harvard team. was getting up,
and which Thatcher, who was catch
ing for Harvard at that time, was to
use. Naturally | was interested in
the new-fangled protector, and went
to Thayer's room sometime during the
summer of fall of 1875, saw work
ing model of the device, and If l re-
member rightly, made some sugges-
tons concerning it. Soon after this,
either late in the fall of 1875, or in
the spring of 1876. l procured one of
these masks, of whom l cannot re-
member, but think through Thayer,
and 1 used it little during the early
games of 1876. left Boston on the
fifth of July, 1876, and came to Brid-
geport, Conn.,, and have since resid-
ed here, 1 brought with the at that
time the mask to which l have referr-
ed, and have it in my possession to-
day, a relic of the past, and l believe |
one of the first face protectors ever
used.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22

Now is the time TO get rid Of your
rheumatism. You can do so by ap-
plying Chamberlain Liniment. Nine
cases out OF ten are simply muscu-
lar rheumatism due to cold or damp,
or chronic rheumatism, and yield to
the vigorous application Of this lini-
ment. Try 1t. You are certain to be
delighted with the quick relief which
II affords. Sold by all good dealers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22
Won't Slight a Good Friend.

"If ever I need a cough medicine
again know what to get" declares
Mrs A. L. Alley of Beals, Me-, "for,
after using ten bottles of Dr. Kings
New Discovery, and seeing its excel.
lent results in my own family and
others, I am convinced it is the best
medicine made for Coughs, Colds ana
lung trouble" Every one who tries
it feels just that way. Relief is felt
at once and its quick cure surprises
you. For Bronchitis, Asthma, Hem
orrhage, Group, LaGrippe, Sore
pain in chest or lungs it's SUI
preme. soc and $1.00. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by Tallman & Co.
and Pendleton Drug Co.
What time will the clock stop?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22
Call for Warrants.

All general fund warrants regis
tered during the months Of June,
July, August and September, 1908,
will be paid at my office in the coun-
ty court house upon presentation. In
terest ceased upon date of publlca-
tion.
Dated Pendleton, Oregon, May II,
1909. G. w. BRADLEY,
County Treasurer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22

For burn or scald apply Cham
berlin's Salve. 1t will allay the pain
almost instantly and quickly heal the
Injured parts. For sale by all good
dealers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22

We want to dispose Of several cars
in #. lengths. Ask us for price in
any quantity.
OREGON LUMBER YARD.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-22

"The bigger the dog, the less he has
TO fight for his rights"
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
KERN WIS NCn|M Of
SECRET BALLOT
DEMOCRATIC VICE PRESIDENTIAL
CANDIDATE BEATEN FOR
U. S. SENATE
B. F. shively Of South Bend to Re-
present Indiana in Upper House Of
Congress Kern Claims His Defeat
Was Due to Secret Voting -Eleo-
tion Came on Twentieth Ballot.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 14.-The
election of B. +. Shively. of South
Bend, as nominee FOR United States
senator by the democratic members
of the state legislature early today
was followed this afternoon by a
statement from John w. Kern, who
was Shively's strongest opponent.
Concerning the secret ballot against
which Kern made a hard fight, he
says it made possible not only the
betrayal Of constituents by their re-
presentatiyes, but all sorts of treach
cry, double dealing and corrupt prac-
tices. . S.
Shively was elected on the twen-
tieth ballot, after the caucus had
balloted for five hours. The contest
was a hard one. John e. Lamb, who
stodd for the open ballot, tried to
throw his forces to Kern, but failed
In each attempt. Mr.NKern left the
state house, where the caucus was
held, Immediately after the final re-
suit was announced
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
SCOTTISH RITE TO
HOLD a REUNION

The Scottish Rite Masonic bodies
of Aberdeen will hold their annual
reunion for the comforting Of the
degrees from the fourth to thirty
second on Jan. 1S to %. One Of
the largest classes in the Valley of
Aberdeen will take the degrees and
there will be undoubtedly large
attendance of visiting Masons.
The committees in charge Of the
reunion are:
Finance Carol f. Easton, j. L.
Browne, a. @. Witte.
Foreign correspondenceE. T.
Taubman. S. H. Jumper, ]. e. Ad-
ans.
Executive Ivor D. Davis, A. G.
Wftte, ]. w. Taylor. .. Ashley.
Entertainment and banquet-C. j
Hute, I. D. Davies, C.. N. Harris.
Music #. ]. Macarthur, N. II. Wen
dell, A. w. Voedisch
+ Work will begin Monday evening
Jan. 1s, with the conferring Of the
fourth degree, and will continue with
very little intermission. The thirty,
first and thirty-second degrees vii
be conferred Jan. 22, beginning al
9 o'clock a. m.
The membership of the Aberdeen
Scottish Rite bodies already is fal
in excess of 400, and the coming re
union will greatly increase this mum
ber
The presiding officers Of the, differ
ent bodies are: Edward Ashley
aaster Of kadosn; August c. Witte
commander; John w. Taylor, wis
master; Iyor D. Davies, venerabl
master. Walter G. Jacobs in regis
ltrar.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
MINI. MURDERER
.CONFESSES CRIME
Androic Gombac Admits That He
Shot August Bayer at Keegan's S
Lake-Admits Robbery Was Cause
Detectives Catch Him After a
Thrilling Chase.

Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 14.-The
man who shot and killed August Bay
er, aged "a, of Herman, Mimi, near
Keegan's Lake Tuesday, was appre-
hended in peculiar manner today
and when arrested confessed to the
crime. He gave his name as An
droic Gombac.
In touring car two detectives
had been scouting the outskirts of
the city when the machine broke
down. Going to the home of a far
mer nearby for assistance, they were
told by the farmer that he had just
given man of the description of the
murderer a ride. The detectives
promptly abandoned their machine
and ran down the road and from a
hill spied their man just as he was
turning into another farm house.
The officers entered this house and
accused the man Of the crime. He
made clean breast of everything.
He said robbery was his only motive
and that he had shot Bayer when
he had tried to get away from him.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
GURDSS OPPOSES
RETURN Of Nc. BONDS
BROWN COUNTY SENATOR WOULD
DIVERT USE Z, ,czEDs
TO sCH0v S
g.
Senator Dillon of County
Champions Return ir Pro-
'ceds to North Caro- Matter
Will Be Argued FuA-avr To-day
Democrats Name Lee For U. S. Sen
ator.

Pierre, S. d., Jan. 14.-The Dillon
bill, which provides for the return
to North Carolina by South Dakota
of the proceeds of bonds given to
South Dakota for the purpose of es-
! stablishing the validity of an issue of
bonds by North Carolina, was warmly
argued in the senate today. Senator
Dillon said the deal had its inception
in Wall Street and smacked of taint-
ed money.
The fight came up over an amend
ment to the bill which proposes to
give the proceeds of the bonds to the
school fund. Senator Ira O. Curtiss
of Brown county led the fight in fav-
or of the amendment and Senator
Dillon led the opposition. The de-
bate consumed all the afternoon and
will be resumed tomorrow under spe-
cial order. Senator Byrne, chairman
of the senate appropriation commit
tee, will at that time enter the lists
in favor of the amendment, it is said,
and others will participate in the de-
bate. The fate of the resolutino
seems to be doubtful.
Important bills were introduced in
the senate today, among them being
Byrne's train crew bill, bill to guar
antee bank deposits and to regulate
insurance.
In the house Mr.. Taylor introduced
two bills, one to prevent transfer of
property to defraud creditors and the
other to make all taxes due on March
list, each year. Mr.. Bruce introduce
ed bill to make the sale Of $4,000
acres of state lands optional with
the commissioner and also bill am
ending the primary law.
The democratic members of the
house and senate caucused tonight
and nominated Andrew e. Lee of
yermillion, candidate for governor at
the last election, for United States
senator.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
PAS|OR-kURD[R[R
VICTIM Of INSANITY
AUTOPSY SHOWED THAT REV.
CARMICHAEL SUFFERED
ACUTE MANIA
Physicians Testify to Congested Blood
Vessels Of Brain, Which Explains
the Murder Mystery-Dea Minis
ter's Funeral Will Be Held To-
day.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 14.-The brain
of Rev. John H. Carmichael, who Kill
led Gideon Browning in the Rattle
Run church and committed suicide
at Carthage, ILL.,, was examined by
four physicians here tonight. At the
conclusion of the autopsy, the ply
,sicians stated tnat they had found
unmistakable evidence of insanity.
1--WE find that Rev Carmichael had
been sufferer from acute MANIA
said the physicians. "The blood YES
sells of the brain were all congested.
There was an adhesion Of the cover
ings of the brain to the Uranium,
which showed an anaemia of the
right side of the brain, and we found
granulations Of the superior posterior
surface of the cerebrum. It is evil
dent that Rev. Carmichael h adsuf-
fered several attacks of acut inflama-
tion Of the brain"
Rev. Carmichael's funeral will be
held tomorrow morning at Romulus,
Mich, in the, Methodist church, Rev.
G. B. Steele, presiding elder Of the
Port Huron district, officiating.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
LAD SHOT IN HEAD
FULLY REC OVERS

Mitchell, s. D., Jan. 4 Two lit
tie sons of G. P. Gibson, who live on
a farm, in Hanson county. did stunt
with a 20 rifle few days ago, which
nearly cost the life Of one Of the lads.
One boy is years old and the other
La year younger. The older boy, In
handling the rifle, shot his younger
brother through the head, the ball
passing through the brain and com
ing out at the back Of the head. The
little fellow walked into the house
and told his mother what hda hap.
lpened. A physician was summoned
from town and medical aid rendered
Although ten days have passed bJ
since the: accident the little boy Il
lstill alive, and the chances seem tt
favor his complete recovery.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
.TILLMAN ADDS TO
ANANIAS CLUB

Washington, D. c., Jan. IL. The
-Ananias club was discussed in the
senate today by Senator Tillman,
who declared that statements made
by Attorney General Bonaparte and
Postmaster General Meyer in regard
to his reply to charges made against
him by the president in relation to
his contemplated purchase Of Oregon
timber lands made them eligible to
membership in that organization. He
again defended his action and said
in fighting the "uncrupulous men"
who are determined ito destroy MIN
he was prepared for anything, even
assassination."
The bill to establish post savings
banks and the omnibus claims bill
were under consideration during the
day.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
PRESIDENT OF ROAD CAN NO
LONGER RIDE ON PASS IN
MINNESOTA
Accepts Position on State Highway
Commission and Thus Bars Himself
From Riding on Pass in the State
Even on His Own Roads a Good
Roads Enthusiast.

st. Paul, MINI, Jan. 4.-Louis
F. Hill, president Of the Great North
ern railroad, will pay fare on his
railroad hereafter when travelling IN
Minnesota. He informed Governor
Johnson today that he would accept
an appointment as member Of the
state highway commission and his
name will be sent to the senate to-
morrow.
The attorney general has ruled
that persons holding any kind OF
state position are barred from ac-
cepting free transportation even II
they are railroad officials This op-
inion is also held by the Great North
ern legal department. Mr.. Hill is
a good road enthusiast and anxious
to serve on the commission, so he
says he will pay his fare hereafter
for the privilege Of holding the APP
pointment.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
NEW YORK HEIRESS
WEDS ENGLISH EARL
Miss Jane Mills Married to Eighth
Earl Of Granard Bride Is Grand
daughter Of Famous Financier D.
Q. Mills Roman Catholic Cere-
mony.

J. 4 & ( ! I, ~
New York, Jan. 14,-Miss Jane Bea
trice Mills. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ogden Mills, and granddaughter OF
the well-known financier, D. o, Mills,
was married to the eighth Earl OF
Granard today thus becoming a Brit
ish peeress. The marriage took place
this afternoon at the city home Of
the brides parents. The ceremony
was performed by Bishop Thomas j.
Cusack Of st. Stephens Roman Cath
olic church, in the presence OF $50
relatives and guests. Because OF the
difference in the religious faiths OF
the bride and bridegroom great
church wedding was dispensed with.
This avoided the stupendous crush
at such affairs, but the ceremony new
.ertheless was conducted amid scenes
of splendor.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
LONG AND FAMOUS TRIAL CAME
TO DRAwN-oUr END YES
TERDAY
Jury Retired at 4.55 O'Clock Yester-
day Afternoon, but Up to Early
Hour This Morning No Verdict Ha4
Been Returned Physicians at
Hand to Care for Juror Walsh.

Flushing, NJ Y, Jan. 14.-The
jury in the case Of Thorton J.. Hams
retired at 4:55 o'clock this afternoon
to determine whether the indictment
charging him with being principal
Wit hhis brother, Captain Hains, in
the killing of William E. Annis, was
proved or not. The jurors had de-
liberated about fifty minutes when
they went out for supper, returning
to the jury room in less than half
an hour. The case was given to
1.-THE jury after Prosecutor Darrin had
completed his argument and Justice
Crane had charged as to the law and
reviewed the evidence.
Justice Crane sent word to the Jur-
ors that he would remain up all night
to receive verdict. BY arrangement
with counsel, physician remained
near the. jury room to minister to
Juror Walsh, should his injuries de-
mand it. A sofa was placed in the
jury room. Three cots were also
placed in the roo mfor the convent
ence of the jurors.
The large crowd that filled the
trial roo mduring the day gradually
melted away during the early hours
of the evening, when it was seer
THAT the jury had not reached a yer.
dict soon after retiring.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
HURON LAD GETS
ELECTRIC CHARGE
THRU HIS BODY

i i ~ , Z &
Huron, S. d.. Jan. 14.An even
ing or two since, son OF Hon. G..
A. Blake received a severe electric
shock. He stepped into the BATH
room and with one hand took hold
of the faucet to turn on the water
and with the other reached UP to
turn on the electric light. In an
instant a current of electricity went
through his body. He fell to the
floor unconscious, but his groans
brought the family to his assistance
and he was soon restored. Forum
ately, the electric current was not
strong enough to produce fatal re-
suits and Mr.. Flake is entirely re-
covered.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
TEARS ARE SHED
AT BANKER s TRIAL
Accused Bank Wrecker Of Waynes-
burg, Pa, Cries Piteously as His
Attorney, With Tears Streaming
Down His Cheeks, Begs Jury in His
Behalf.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. The trial
of ]. B. F. Rinehart, accused Of
wrecking the Farmers and Drovers'
National Bank of Waynesbnrg, Pa,
came to a fearful close today. Rine-
hart cried piteously as Attorney w.
S. Anderson pleaded with the jury
to consider his intent, which the at
.torney urged, was to serve the best
interests of the bank In the. COM
mission of acts upon which the CHAR
ges are based.
Tears trickled down the cheeks of
the attorney as he spoke and there
was weeping throughout the crowded
court room as reference was made to
the bankers wife and little boy who
today appeared in court for the first
time.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
BROoKINGs HERE JANUARY j, 90

Manager Smith Of the Normal bas-
ket ball team Announces that the
next game scheduled for his team is
q contest with the boys from the
South Dakota Agricultural college Of
Brookings This game will take place
at the Normal gymnasium IN Aber-
deem on the night Of Saturday, Jan
nary 23rd. This will probably be
the only game before the locals leave
for their North Dakota trip.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
Accused of Fixing Jury

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. IA. George
W. Warley. brother-in-laW of j. B.
F. Rinehart, accused of wrecking the
Farmers and Drovers' National Bank
of Waynesburg, Pa, whose case is
being deliberated upon by a Jury
tonight, and James Z. Smith, a pro-
minent business man Of Waynesburg,
were arrested tonight by United Stat
es secret service operatives on a
charge of attempting to tamper with
the jury. It is alleged that they at
tempted to reach one OF the jurors
in the Rinehart case, but it is un-
derstood were unsuccessful.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
MILWAUKEE, 10 ERECT
BIG CAR SHOP HERE

Although the decision was made
some few months ago the first defin-
lite announcement was made yester-
day that the Milwaukee road is to
erect a large car repair shop Just
west Of the new Ice house, the con
struction Of the building to be be-
gun next spring. The shops will en-
ploy about 12o men.
This is a direct result Of the Pa
.ciflc coas. extension. At present Alb
erdeen becones the Headquarters for
a large number of passenger coaches
and the repair ork is being done out
lof doors.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
GAMBLE NAMES
ADAMS RECEIVER
U. S. LAND OFFICE

A telegram to the American last
night from Senator Gamble at Wash
ington, D. g., announced that he mad
recommended the re-appointment Of
John E. Adams receiver of the United
States land office in this city. Mr..
Adams present term expires on jan
uary 18th. His Endorsements were
the only ones before Senator Gamble
at the time he made the recommen-
dation.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-15
WESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

The stockholders of the Western
Mutual Life Insurance company OF
this city held their annual meeting
yesterday. Reports showed an in
crease Of 40 percent over the year
previous. The company has been in
business about four years and its
groth has been consistent from the
start.
The only change made in the orga,
nization Of the company was the cleo,
tion Of r. H. Angel to the board Of
directors to succeed H. Ellerman. re
signed.
The old officers were all reelected