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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-23
Wouldn't Take Chances.

A prominent New York physician
was sent for by a rich but avaricious
man, who in some way had dislocated
his jaw The young surgeon promptly
put the member in place, and the man
was profuse In his thanks. Then he
asked carelessly:
what IS your bill, doctor?"
Fifty dollars, SIR" was the answer.
what" cried the man, and in say
ing It he opened his mouth so wide as
to dlslocate his jaw a second time. The
surgeon again put things to rights.
What did you say your bill was?'
again asked the patient,
'T said It was $50" replied the doc
tor, "but now It is $100"
The man started to open his mouth
again. but thought better Of 1t and
paid the bill without a word.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-23

In the circuit court yesterday after
hearing evidence following the default
OF the defendant in the divorce case
of Nellie L. VS. Harry L. Trafton
Judge Bean issued a decree as prayed
for by the plaintiff and granted her
the restoration Of her maiden name,
Nellie L. Goodwin.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-23
Gwinn Moves Office.

Owing to his retirement from the
presidency of the American National
bank, Monte B. Gwinn has moved his
office to the basement of the bank
building. where he will occupy por-
tion Of the Pendleton Abstract COM
pany's office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-23

Judge Stephen A. Lowell, president
Of the state irrigation congress has
been in La Grande this week to at
tend the big irrigation meeting held
there by the citizens Of Union county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-23
One Year Was Enough.

Mrs. Alva Mable Albee, who was
married to Rico L. Albee in Decem-
Der, 1907, has brought suit for di-
vorce alleging desertion as the
grounds She asks restoration Of her
maiden name, Alva Mable Hale.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-23
Counter in Water Office.

Water superintendent VIM. Suther-
land is having a high counter made
which will be installed in his office in
a few days. The counter will be used
as a cashiers desk for water pay
ments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-23

Freddle-The dentist tells me-aw
that I have large cavity which
needs filling. Madge-Wkat course OF
study did he suggest for this purpose?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-14
JUDGE SPEER STANDS PAT ON
PROHIBITION.

The United States gauger, in the
Southern District of Georgia, who re-
fuses to answer questions propounded
to him by state grand jury in an eff
fort to protect parties believed to be
guilty of violating the state prohibition
law need not expect any, assistance or
sympathy from Judge Emory Speer.
He must take the consequence of his
own folly. Judge Speer stands fiat
footed on the duty of the federal
court to throw no obstacles in the
way of the rigid enforcement of the
prohibitory law and does not hesitate
to say SO openly from the bench.
Some days ago, it will be recalled, a
gauger in North Georgia was called on
by the grand jury In Judge Fite's court
to tell as what was being done in q
distillery under suspicion of violating
the state law. He refused to testify.
Judge Fite committed him to Jail for
contempt of court and he was after
wards surrendered on writ of habeas
corpus issued by United States Judge
Newman, of the Northern district. The
gauger was then promoted by the ne
gro Collector Fucker, who sustained
him in his refusal to testify. 1t was
in consideration of this case that
Judge Speer advised the grand jury of
his court, and the public of Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-14

going to plant trees it is certainly bet
ter for his own interests, and the in
terests of the community as a whole,
that they should be long lived trees,
trees that are not easily injured, ever
green, If possible, and trees that like
wise conform to. a general plan of
Identification of the especial thorough
fare on which they are set out.
1t is probable that if the city were
to appoint commission of three citi-
zens, men interested in the welfare of
the city, that they could readily devise
some general plan of tree planting
that would secure uniformity and en-
sure development along the best pos
sible lines. Savannah, where greater
attention is being paid to tree planting
every year, and Washington, D. c.,
which will rank among the most beau
tiful cities of The world when the
plans under way are completed, have
done this. Haphazard tree planting is
not permitted. If oak trees have been
selected as the trees for a certain
street all trees put out must be of that
species, must have the proper width
between them, and must otherwise
conform to the regulations provided.
If some other species has been select
ed for thoroughfare then that alone
is to be planted there. This is certainly
the only assured way in which to real
-ly secure the best results at a min
imum of expenses.
Americas might we'll initiate the eX-
ample of the cities referred to. Cit
liens generally are anxious to pro-
mote the appearance of the streets on
which their properties are located. No
one could resent the adoption of a
plan for each street that aimed solely
at the Improvement of its appearance.
There is certainly no sense in having
oaks in front of one lot, syeamores in
front of another, elms in front of an
other, and perhaps magnolias in front
OF another Such medley is not beau-
tiful nor does it appeal to the sense of
orderliness and symmetry that an
avenue of one class of trees does.
Isn't there ample ground for us to try
to do something along this line?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-14
TREE PLANTING IN AMERICAS
SHOULD BE SYSTEMAT TIED.

This is tree planting time. Going
over newspapers from Washington
down to New Orleans one finds items
telling of the putting out of trees in
the various cities and towns, trees that
are to ornament these places and add
to the camfort and well being of their
people.
No systematic work is being done in
this line in Americas. Whatever is
done is both spasmodie and sporadic.
An individual property owner here and
there puts out a tree or two, or per-
chance even as many as three or four,
in front of his property. He selects
whatever suits his fancy, regardless
as to whether it is in keeping with
trees on other portions of the street.
1t is a case OF every man being a law
unto himself.
Now the putting out of trees by the
individual citizen is very commenda-
BILE. The city apparently has no funds
to expend on tree planting itself But
much better general results would be
obtained if there were certain restric-
tons governing the planting of trees,
if the city were to have definite plans
along which tree planting must pro-
coed. Certain trees are what are pop
ularly termed dirty trees, shedding
leaves constantly and causing much
annoyance. Still others are short 1iy-
ed and easily damaged by drought or
other causes. All such trees GER
tsinly should be avoided. II % man is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-14
Americas, Ga, November IA, 1903.
LET'S WORK FOR TOURIST RATES.

If Americas is genuinely wide
awake it can probably secure tourist
rates for the season after this. 1t is
too late for us to expect to secure
them for the present winter, and we
are not yet prepared to receive and
satisfy the class of travel we are de-
sirous of turning this way But next
winter the city will be in position to
put good foot forward in caring for
and entertaining tourist travellers of
moderate wealth. We will then have
a thoroughly renovated and improved
hotel that will not suffer by compari-
son with the great majority of hotels
in the state. and that will be better in
its appearance, in its Accommodations
and in its menu than host of the ho-
tells through Florida that cater to Wis
itors in the winter from the North and
the West. We will then also have our
country club in operation, with its
pretty and commodious club house, its
golf links, its tennis courts, and it's
other attractions. Everywhere the
country club is made an adjunct to
the hotel life of the city and a factor
in the upbuilding of the place as a
tourist point. While the use of the
country club grounds is not thrown
wide open to hotel guests it is gener-
ally understood that men and women
of character spending some time in
the city can avail themselves of the
privileges of such institutions under
certain conditions. This would hold
good here and in addition to adding
materially to the social life of our
people the country club can be made
instrumental in promoting the general
welfare of the community in materi-
al way.
There is no reason apparently why
we should not have tourist rates in
effect when the season opens next
year, or why We should not get in
on some of the advertising matter that
is previously circulated by the trans
portation lines. Our forte would nat
urally to be to draw upon the west for
travel of this character. Americas has
excellent connections with the West
during the winter season and we
should avail ourselves of the oppor.
tunity this affords to induce travellers
to come here. either for a prolonged
stay in the winter, or as temporary
sojourners en- route to Florida. One
thing at least is certain, the prize Il
worth reaching for. There is every
reason why we should make the effor
to list Americas in the tourist point
class and not single reason why we
should not do so.
If we are going to do this it will be
necessary to get to work at once. L
will doubtless take considerable work
considerable time, and great lot o.
pulling and persuasion to induce tht
interested roads to give US this covet
ed privilege. Here is another work
for the Board of Trade to do. THAI
excellent organization has been sitting
with hands somewhat folded of late
Suppose it bestirs itself and gets tt
work along this line through a really
live committee. A committee of deat
ones wont accomplish anything. A
committee of real live w;res may
bring about tourist rates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-14
"a a. q RIDs THE SYSTEM
SoS)bSb OF CKTARRH

a
of
throughout
receives its nohmnt and kept healthful condition
blood
tissues become diseased and oatarrh oothod the The
uf feeling in the head buzzng noises the
breathing
are merely symptoms and while limitations and other local treat
blood purified OF the exciting oatarrh by cleansing
blood all
ton and attacks the disease at its head and the
blood and allowed heal instead being
Special
aeoicalaoyle free THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. ATLANTA Ca
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-14
is YOUR
MONEY
INVESTED
WELL !?

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in a careful, conservative
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of
fnance-but can also give you valua-
BILE aid and advice about investments
and securities. Open an account with
the
BANK OF SOUTHWESTERN GEOR-
GIA'S SAVINGS DEPARTMENT
and enjoy the advantages that accrue.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05

Some Excellent Bargains
 Tn Black Goods
 A soc Shadowed Stripe Mohair for. ...29c yd A 50 in Black Mohair, 75c grade for. 49c yd A A in Shadowed Stripe Mohair for. 49c yd A AZ in. Worsted and Mohair Suiting usually
 $1.00 yd., for this sale. .69c yd A 42 in Silk and Wool Crepe de Chene, S1.25 quality, for this sale ...75c
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
Parasols

Parasols F.. Even during this Parasol time there's big savings on good shades. Three lots to choose from.
 Lot 1 at 50c, values up to $1.50. Lot at 98c, values up 10 $250. Lot at $1 98, values up to $3. 50 and $40.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
Wool Dress Goods

May seem warm for now-youll need them later then the prices will be higher. It will pay you to buy and lay aside until you do need them
 12 styles pretty plaids 30 inches wide, good 35c quality, for this sale 15c. Whats left of our soc colored Mohairs, plain and shadow stripes, for this sale 29c.
 Serges and Prunella Cloths, the 59c grade in- cluding self stripe effects, for this sale 35c.
 One lot of Wool and Mohair Suitings, the kinds shown at 75c, ,85c and $1.0O values, for this sale 39c
 30 inch Cream Mohair, quality sold at 59c hereabouts for this sale 39c yd
 A inch Cream Mohair in plain and self-stripe, a good 85c grade, for this sale 65c yard.
 54 inch Panama, this is extra wide and ex- cellent quality at $1.25, for this sale 76c yd.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
SKIRTS

oIAIN | O
 A maker of Skirts-Silk' and Sateen-closed out big lot to us at special low prices for this August Clearance Sale. You are making money at the under prices we are selling them for Taffeta Silk Skirts with tucks, bands and shirred lounce, the best skirt for the money We ever put out. .-a .. #...~...s 2 .e..a.
 At $3.19 instead of S4.5O, at $39S instead of $5. 50. r. #. a@
 Rightly made Satine Skirts at 69c instead of $1.OO at 89c instead of S1 .25, at $1.00 instead of $1.50 and $1.75 #.. ...- ..
 Wash Skirts are selling cheaper than you can buy the material and have them made, In check and stripe, seersuckeIs, Bates Ginghams $1.00 quality selling for. or..................79 Sl.Zo ......... .....,.....S SOC $L75 ".................$1.2b 20
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
Neckwear, Handkerchiefs
 and Aprons

about which there's nothing heavy, not even the price. . 25c Linen Collars. 1Oc, for 2bc 25c Lace and tailored stocks bows, etc. .... Sc 50c and 75c stocks chemisettes collar sets. 25c Maribas ] usual price,
 SIS Capes and Stoles effect. t..............$ $500 s16.50 Capes for. ..........~............$ $8.25 Sl5 Capes for. Sl.oO Formerly $12.20 $10, $7.50 now .$6, $5, 375 Ladies' all linen hemsttched handkerchiefs,
 also dainty patterns in scalloped edges soc
 and 75c quality for. ....3oc White Aprons home made brand, extra wide
 The $1,50 kind for. or................:..95c 95c,
 The S10 kind for. r...................69 69c. Extra Wide Apron with Bibs,
 $1.25 quality for. ....................o oSc
 $1.5O and $1.75 quality for. .95c Less than half price for Children's Caps and Hats.
 25c Boys Caps for. .loc 50c " ....................19c .19c
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
In the Daylight Basement

Some of the most wonderful Bargains are to be found, even without looking for them. They stare you in the face. Don't fail to visit the basement
 Closing out at 2596 discount our line of I'm ported Enamelware. The Celebrated ''Strausky'' Steelware.
 All of other lines of ena meed and galvanized prices.
 During the August Clearance Sale all Cut Glass 1O% discount. All our Rogers Silver ware 1925 discount.
 To reduce our Dinnerware Stock we offer 112 piece sets, three patterns to choose from, at the remarkable price of $19.95. Actual value S29. .95. Rayo Nickel Lams complete with white dome shade, August Clearance Price S129
 Barrels and barrels of Plumbers for this Good Table Plumbers 19c dog. Thin Blown Table Plumbers, value 65c doz, for 49c doz .. ... ..z Colonial Glass Table Plumbers, value S1.20 doz., for 69c dog.
 Jelly Plumbers in this August Clearance Sale 25c dog.
 Keep your sleeves clean-straw cuffs Dc pair
 Joss Sticks we sell you for Dc bunch.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05

In the Art Department
 Fancy Goods are Cheap 25c Lace Doilies for Sc 10c, 15c and 19e Cushion Covers tor. ....... 5c 50c all linen Damask Tray Cloths for. ... 35c 25c all linen Tray Cloths small sizes for . 121c 50c Stamped Pillow Covers K 25c Tapestry Pillow Covers = A00
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
Notice What the Carpet Department Has to Offer

Every yard of carpet has reduced price and every carpet sold during this sale will be sewed free. #....@
 We've 100 Reversible Rugs size 30x60 to sell at 79c.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
August Clearance Sale Tn
 Silks and Dress Goods

If we could take these goods quietly and show them to you instead of shouting with large type about them in this page advertisement we don't think they would last long. It might be good idea to come here first to see just what you can save on silks and dress goods
 We commence by selling Striped Rough Shautung Pongee, plaids and changeable silks at 45c yard. Values S5c and $1.00
 Satin Foulards in dress lengths, new patterns this season, the 85c and $1o0 grade for 59c.
 24 inch Black Surah Silk with satin finish A regular 75c grade for 45c.
 21 inch Black Taffeta, good StO0 quality, soft finish, for this sale CSC.
 32 inch Black Taffeta, an extra good quality, regularly sold for sI25, sale price 95c.
 Full 96 inch Black Taffeta, considered good value in some stores at $l 35 yd. Sale price $1.
 Raiah Silk, all colors in shades most called for 27 in wide, regular S5c quality sale price 59c
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
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E. P. HUNT & CO.'S STORE
E. P. HUNT & CO.'S STORE
E. P. HUNT & CO.'S STORE
THIS IS THE DAY we Enter Upon Our Annual Midsummer Clearance Sale Of Value Giving

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Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
Among the Cotton Stuffs

We never expected the price would get so low. Look and see the quality.
 small lot of Colored Batiste worth 10c, Apron Ginghams worth Sc, Indigo Blue, Silver Grey, Mourning and Shirting Prints all go in for this sale at Dc yard.
 Holly Batiste and fine Lawns, worth 12c, B in. Ginghams and Madras are included in assortment to sell at Sc yd.
 40 inch Linon de Inde, French organdies, Silk Muslins and Flaxons, worth 17c to 25c, for this sale 125c.
 Crepe Beatrix in black, white and all colors Early in the seasons price 39c For this sale 15c - Silk Crepes and Suesine Silks reduced from soc to 19c yard
 Satin Checked Chifons, Imported Pongee, re- duced from 50c to 25c..
 Rare luck in White Goods-38 inch White Madras and Striped Lawns reduced from l9c and 15c to 9clyard.
 Dotted Swiss, satin stripes and checks, reduced from 35c and 25c to 15c yard.
The Washington times., 1909-04-07

there can't be such an awful lot of
them-and inquire about a red auto
mobile owned or hired by a tall. dark
man with a beard"
THAT is a good idea. Stever' exclaim-
ed the detective enthusiastically
We're not by any means certain Of
success; but at least the plan Is well
worth trying. Well go uptown right
away
They visited a score of garages on the
upper West Side and at each place in
Quired about the man with the dark
beard but their efforts were not crown
ed with success.
Detective Peabody produced his po-
lice badge and the sight of that en-
blem of authority inspired the men thev
interviewed with willingness to give
them all the help they could; but none
of the garage keepers or their employees
was able to tell of red car owned
by tail bearded man.
1T looks as IL we're I'D against Il,
Steve" the detective growled at length.
What a pity it is that when you saw
that automobile you didn't note the
number on the license tag. Our job
would have been easy them
"Huh!' exclaimed Clayton indignant
~. Give me credit for possessing some
sense, Peabody. I did look for the IL
cense number of the car. of course,
when those fellows were trying to carry
off the girl in II outside Hamilton s
house, but there wasn't any number
there. That fellow was cautious enough
TO remove the plate and take chance
on being arrested for violating the law
by travelling without a number"
While they were thus conversing they
were standing on the sidewalk of upper
Broadway.
Suddenly Clayton gave vent to an ex-
cited exclamation. clutched his COM
panion's arm and pointed up the road
way.
4 big red touring car Containing
man and two women dashed past where
they stood.
The machine was going at the rate Of
forty miles an hour. and the cloud OF
dust 1t stirred Up from the dry roadbed
almost enveloped II.
But, despite the speed and the dust,
Clayton was able TO recognize the man
at the wheel.
IT'S the man with the beard" he
cried excItedly And that girl Laura
Hamilton is with him"
The Continuation of This story VIII
he Found I'm TOmOrrOw's
Issue OF This Paper.
The Washington times., 1909-04-07
CHAPTER Xxx.
AN EXCITTNG CHASE.


I(% HE finding Of this printed sheet
quite convinces me that this
fellow Moroso-or whatever his
real name may be-is the muir
derer OF Frank Darlington" said De-
tective Peabody earnestly. II had some
slight doubts on the subject before;
but now they've ali gone.
of course, It might be only a coin
cidence that he should have been in
terested in the subject of noiseless re-
volveTs to the extent of obtaining a
set OF printed directions on how to use
one; but taken in conjunction with the
other facts, I feel that it amt a coin
cidence.
"Tll stake my reputation as a de-
tective that that fellow with the beard
stood at this very window and fired at
Frank harrington through the window
across the air-shaft with one Of these
new-patent noiseless guns
II am glad to hear you say So" ex-
claimed Clayton jubilantly. THAT
means, OF course. that you no longer
suspect my friend, Wilbur Leslie. of
having had anything TO do with this
crime
mo, I no longer suspect him. re-
piled the detective SOM what sheep
ishly. I'm man enough % admit my
errors. 1 owe him an apology for the
trouble I've caused him, I reckon. But
you amt in any position to criticise
me, Steve" ne added with a chuckle,
for you've been doing some wrong &C
cusing yourself. How about Arthur
harrington now2 II amt such long
time ago that you was willing TO swear
that he killed his brother. You owe
him an opology, 1 guess"
Yes, 1 must confess that 1 did him
an injustice" said Clayton. with a
sure that he was the murderer before
these other facts came to light"
Then there Is that girl, Laura Ham
ilton,' went on the detective, relent-
lessly. only yesterday you were
equally positive that she killed Barring
ton. I reckon you owe her an apology,
too, don't your
Yes. I guess I do. Frank BY the
way. talking about her, 1 wonder what
has become of her. Now that we have
practically cleared her of all connec-
ton with this murder It is difficult TO
account with her disappearance"
Yes. it's mighty difficult" agreed
Peabody.
do you think that the tall. dark
man with the beard has anything to do
with it?'' asked Clayton.
L think It's possible. very possible. -
replied the detective slowly. And IL
that fellow is responsible for her dis
appearance II amt much use looking
for her." he added grimly.
why not?"