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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
NEWS OF H0LDMAN
ENTERPRISING VILLAGE
GETS U. b. CHURCH
Structure Will cost S1500-AIcRae
Store Does Great Business During
Year just Closed-Light Snow In
Holdman Country, But Wheat Is
Considered in Splendid Condition.
(special Correspondence.l J

Holdman, Ore, Jan. THE cold
wave Monday night left us about ar
inch of snow, which is apparently, al
that the weather bureau can do fol
us this time. There is no reason tc
doubt that wheat is still in an excep-
tionally good condition in this local.
ity.
Our enterprising merchant, Mr.
Fred McRae, has broken all records
by doing over 400 per cent greater
business than any prior year. This
has required a corresponding increase
in stock as well as store room.
The United Brethren church has
decided to build a house at Holdman
and arrangements are being made to
begin work upon 1t as soon as the
weather is favorable. Total cost will
be close to $500. Lots are given by
Mr. Ora Holdman and over half the
amount is raised for building, which
is a very good beginning to an enter
prise thought doubtful a few months
before. A revival meeting held dur
ing the ten days just before Christmas
caused the people to take notice" of
their needs with the above results.
The meeting was held by Rev. w. s.
Payne of Weston, who during the
short time mentioned, and as a result
Of his energetic work, added some-
thing like 80 new members to the
church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
son WOULDN'T WRITE
LOSES SHARE IN ESTATE
Especial Correspondence

Athena, Ore, Jan. byron N,
Hawks, the executor named in the
last will and testament of Margaret
Bonifer, deceased, filed the will with
the county judge today. Mrs. Bonifer
recites that it is her wish that her
property both real and personal shall
be divided equally between her daugh-
ter, Clara Duffy of Walla Walla, and
her son, Walter d. Bonifer of Athe-
ra, and that her other son, Chas. Nc
Whirk, a half brother of the heirs
Just named, shall take the sum Of
only one dollar under and by the
terms of the will, Mr.. McWhirk lives
in Montana and has refused for some
time to even write to his mother.
The estate is worth some $4,000 or
$4,000, but is heavily encumbered
with various mortgages which are
leins on the real property.
T. NJ. Taggart, the popular young
groceryman, was a business visitor in
Pendleton yesterday.
B. F. Steen Of Milton, brother Of
former Representative Claude Steen,
was a business visitor in the city to-
day.
Dame Rumor insinuates that num-
Der of the sons and daughters Of Athe-
OF our popular young druggist, Byron
Hawks, and launch themselves on the
matrimonial sea.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
ECHO NEWS NOTES
EASTERN INVESTIGATORS
VISIT WESTERN PROJECT
Bankers Are Much Impressed With
Showing Under Old Hinkle Ditch
Visitors Investigate Alfalfa Mill
Echo Hotels Filled With Home
seekers Who Think Climate Fine
Personal News From City Of Echo.

Echo. Jan. ga committee con-
sisting of Fredrick W. Taylor, who was
chief of the agricultural department
at the st. Louis exposition, but later
he has had charge OF large irriga-
ton project near Denver, Colo; Vic
tor T. Van Slyk, an investigation ex-
pert OF Chicago, and Mr.. Breed and
Mr.. Mcneil, Cincinnati bankers, were
here Monday looking over the West
ern Land and Irrigation project, in
view of it as an investment. They
were well pleased with the country
and climate.
Mr.. Van Slyk remained in Echo a
short time as a guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleaver, while the other members
made a visit to Hermiston and other
points near here.
L. E. McBee and F. L. Beemer, ar
rived here this evening on No. from
Cecil, Ore. They came with the OBJ
ject of looking over the alfalfG meal
mill, as they are thinking Of erect
ing an alfalfa mill at Cecil next
spring. Cecil is a thriving little town
surrounded by alfalfa fields and there
is no FeaseH why it should not be a
successful enterprise there as we'll
as here.
The hotels are full to overflowing
with many homeseekers now coming
in. and while we are compainlns VI
the cold they laugh at US, as they are
mostly eastern people and think this
climate is fine.
At sheriffs sale here the 4th of W..
H. Turner's residence was sold to c.
]. Gulliford for 800.
James Mclaughlin, our former Sec
ton foreman, has returned to his old
post to stay. Harry Minnie, the fore
man in his absence, has gone to HUI
ron.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Hoskins were
called to Pendleton yesterday to at
tend their brother-in-law, Sam Porter,
OF Pilot Rock, who met with a serious
accident by horse falling on him and
breaking his leg. According to latest
reports he is resting easy.
Mr.. Ed Litsy, our local butcher has
been confined to his room for the past
week with severe case Of la grippe.
This is busy time for the plumber
and water superintendent, as all water
pipes in town are frozen.
Fred Page of Portland was here
Monday and Tuesday looking after
his interests at the Page ranch.
W. S. Hoskins has accepted posi-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the President of The In
dustrial and Orphans Home at Ma
con, Ca, who writes: 1--WE have used
Electric Bitters in this Institution for
nine years, It has proved most ex-
cellent medicine for Stomach, Liver
and Kidney troubles, We regard 1t
as one of the best family medicines on
earth" 1t invigorates the vital or
gans, purifies the blood, aids diges-
ton, creates appetite. To strengthen
and build up thin, pale, weak chill
dren or rundown people it has no
equal. Best for female complaints
Only soc at Tallman G. Co. and PEN
dleton Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
DOING THEIR DUTY.
Scores Of PendletOn Readers Are
Learning the Duty OF the Kidneys.

To filter the blood is the kidneys
duty.
When they fail to do this the kid
neys are sick.
Backache and many kidney Ills fol-
low.
Urinary trouble, diabetes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them
all.
Mrs. Putnam Yeck, living In Eigin,
Oregon, says: 81 had known Of the
merits Of Doan's Kidney Pills before
having occasion to use them. When
suffering from an attack Of lame
back, accompanied by pains through
my kidneys, 1 procured box and
began their use. II / sat long the
pains were always more severe and
/ experienced a languid, dizzy feel
ing upon first arising in the morn
ing. Doan's Kidney Pills banished
the backache, regulated the action OF
my kidneys and lifted a great burden
from me. / cannot express my grati-
tude toward Doan's Kidney Pills for
the good they have done me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Bilburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Uni
ted States.
Remember the name-Doan'S-and
take no other. -.. .. ...l.s.-.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08

Wifey-HyW .s the weather out this
morning?
Hubby-Very pugillstic. my dear
Wifey-Very how?
Hubby-Windy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
PEDDLERS' LICENSES
DISPENSED OVER BAR

Chicago, Jan. 7.-Peddlers' licenses
passed over the bar Of saloon be-
longing to an alderman, is the latest
defense to the charge of vagrancy, ac-
cording to Municipal Judge Newcom-
er. The alleged scheme was revealed
when George Thompson was arraigned
for vagrancy. He is in possession of
a license to sell lead pencils on the
street. AS he revealed in court, the
alleged arrangement contemplated
the distribution of the licenses over
the bar to such as enjoy the politi-
clans protection. In spite of his Ii
cense, Thompson was fined $40.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
WOULD FORCE TESTIMONY
FROM COMMISSION WITNESS

Washington, Jan. 6.-President
Roosevelt yesterday sent congress a
special message recommending legis-
lation giving the interstate commerce
commission power TO compel witness
IS TO answer questions. His action re-
calls the case in which Hartman re-
fused to answer questions at the hear
ing in New York and a recent decision
Of the supreme court holding that the
commission had no power to force
him to answer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
Lands Through With Case.

Chicago, Jan. Judge lands an
nounced yesterday that he would not
retry the Standard oil Fine case. He
declares he does not desire to appear
again in the case, and urges that an
other Judge be selected at once.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known +: ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
Walding, Klnnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa
tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
Opie Read In Fire.

Springfield, Jan. Fire starting in
the Baldwin theater destroyed the
building and left the Colonial hotel,
and the Nixon building partly ruined.
Total loss s250,000,
opie Read, the playwright, was
among the guests of the Colonial who
escaped. Six firemen were slightly
hurt. Origin Of the fire is unknown.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08
Good Business Opportunity

For Sale-Hotel and Millinery Store
at Helix, Ore. Hotel has just been
renovated throughout. Doing good
business. Good reasons for selling
Inquire Of Mrs. Frank Myers, Helix
Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08

ton with the railroad as freight rust
Ter, succeeding Mr.. Harvey, who has
resigned.
X. R. Seufert left yesterday for
his home at Waterloo, Iowa.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
1t fails to cure. e. w. GROVES sig
nature Is on each box. 25c.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-08

Gus La Fontaine has just received
fresh lot Of crawfish, crab and oys-
ters in the shell at the Quelle.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
SECRETARY ROOT TELLS STORY.
Retiring Official illustrates Difficulties
of His Position.

There are days when the secretary
! Of state finds his friends smuggling vi
| with a view of taking care Of other
friends who are holding down berths
in the foreign service. The diplomat
lie and consular services are in a
way under the aegis Of the civil serv'
ice, that is, a mans record on other
missions helps him more than the help
| Of powerful friends. But a word from
the retiring secretary Of state about
the efficiency of a certain diplomat or
consul will go a long way toward
smoothing his way through the Knox
administration.
Mr.. Root is not an approachable or
genial man, but he has his moments
of relaxation. He is president Of the
Metropolitan club, and during the
Christmas recess he made several
visits to greet his old friends before his
official status changed. He listened at
tentiVely to some chums who talked
up this ambassador AID pa, il q
word for a friend in the consular serv-
ice. Then he said: Il will try to re-
member all this, and l will do the best
| can. Which reminds me of a tale
which the late Lord P~auncefote told
with great gusto. Lord Pauncefote, as
all who were privileged to know him
will recall, suffered greatly from rheu-
matte govt in his later days, and he
walked stif1y and sometimes had to
use two Scanes. He went one after
noon to make a call, and he remained
quite a long time, so long that the
horses got FESTIVE and the groom
walked them up and down the street.
When Lord Pauncefote left the house
the carriage was not in front, and
thinking there was some mistake in
his orders, he started to walk to the
embassy, which was only a square or
two. But he had twinges of his old
enemy and the pavement was icy. He
was a large, heavily built man, and
he feared a fall. While he was pom
dering over his dilemma, along came
a young man in working clothes, and
the British ambassador, after a cour.
teous salutation, asked: My friend,
will you walk beside me and help me
home? 1t is just a short ways, but
am afraid Of falling. l shall greatly
appreciate it The young man
looked him over and said, thickly:
old gent, l am pretty full myself,
but III do the best l can, the
very best I can That's my di-
lemma," ended Mr.. Root. Il am
pretty full of promises already on file,
but III do the very best / can"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
WOULD KEEP SENIOR oUEsADA.
Cuban Minister Popular with the Au-
thorities at Washington.

While there can be no expression on
the part of any official of this govern
nent, there is a ve-y strong feeling in
all circles in Washington that the re-
ported intention of the new Cuban
government forming to transfer Mr..
Gonzalo de Quesada, the Cuban min
ister, to France and Spain, and substi-
tute some one else for him, will not be
carried out. It is no exaggeration to
say that members Of the American
congress, including some of the most
prominent leaders, say that instead Of
Mr.. Quesada's usefulness here being
at an end, it is at its height. He has
been in Washington many years, hav-
ing in the first place been a member
of the famous Cuban junta which did
so much for the Independence of Cuba
under the most trying circumstances,
and at a time when the influence Of
the Spanish legation here was para
mount in the counsels of the senate.
He has served his country as min
lister from the formation of the first
government of the Republic OF Cuba,
and he has done so with much ac-
ceptability. He has been very close
in his relations to President Roosevelt,
and will be in a similar position with
reference to the Taft administration,
should he remain.
Senator Aldrich, recently at the
White House Offices, meeting Mr.. Que
sada, expressed the hope that he
would not be succeeded by another,
adding: "You can get anything for
your government you ask for from
the congress of the United States-"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
TOTAL LOSS OF Half
Seemed Imminent-ScaIp Was Very
ScaIy and Hair Came Out by Hand
fuIs-Scalp Now Clear and
New Hair Grown by cutieura.

about two years ago I was troubled
with my head being scaly. Shortly
after that | had an attack Of typhoid
fever and l was out Of the hospital
possibly two months when first mo-
ticed the loss of hair, my scalp being
still scaIy. / started to use dandruf
cures to no effect whatever. l had
actually lost hope of saving any hair
at all. l could brush it off my coat
by the handful. l was afraid to comb
it. But after using two cakes Of Cuti-
cura Soap and nearly a box Of Cutf-
cura Ointment, the change was sur
prising. My scalp is now clear and
healthy as could be and my hair thick
er than ever, whereas l had my mind
made up to be bald. w. F. Steese, 5812
Broad ST., Pittsburg, Penn, May 7 and
FL, 1908"
Potter Drug & Chem Corp, Sole Props, Boston
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
HItchcock Il N-oncommlttal.

Frank H. Hitchcock is as noncom-
initial on any subject as was the late
Senator Allison, of whom 1t was re-
lated that when some one said in the
senate in discussing a bin to remove
the snow from the streets OF Wash
ington that 1T Will snow again." the
senator remarked: II win not go that
far. ! will say it may again.
Hitchcock was besieged for news
when he returned here from Atlanta
the other day. Everysluestion brought
an evasive answer. ltnally one news
paper man said: "W1l you tell us
whether YOU like 'psssum meat?"
goFl M ne
Il have always made a rifle not
NJ reflect on anybody, not V :
'nA<sNm."
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
A Business Letter.

1t is supposed that business let
ters are deficient in humor. Still,
there have been exceptions, and the
latest, sent by a member Of the well
known wholesale soap making firm OF
(let us say) Cake & Son, is one OF
the most brilliant. A retail dealer
in a small way had sent for a con-
signment Of their goods: Gentlemen"
Che writes), "wherefor have you not
sent me the sope? Is 1t bekawse you
think my money is not so good as
nobody elses? Dam you, Cake &
Son; wherfor have you not sent the
sope? Please send sope at once, and
oblige, your respectfully, Richard
Jones. p. S.-Since writing the
above my wife has found the sops
under the counter"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
wiley Run. into Bad Chicken.

DIR. H. w. Wiley, the c~onservatog Of
good food, almost broke up a dinner
party on a dining a that IL run be-
tween Washington and New York. The
car was well filled when he entered,
and seeing that roast spring chicken
was the headliner on the menu, he or
dered 1t. When it was brought On he
examined IL carefully and then call
ing ths waiter to his side said in a
voice that carried throughout the car:
This chicken has been in cola stor-
age eight months, three weeks, four
days and five hours. 1t has Bonassa
umbellas. Take ii away" The din
Ing car conductor took DIR. Wiley's
name, reported the incident to the gen.
erai superintendent of the dining car
service, and an order was subsequent
ly issued that nc cold storage fowls
should be served on that railroad.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
Contrary Ways.

'They say Hansum's rich, elderly
wife makes him show her unrestrain-
ed affection. How does she manage
it?"
by a simple paradox"
"How is that?'
every time he gets demonstrative
she encourages him by giving him a
check"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
THE DIARY OF AN INFANT TOWN.
Records Made When Kansas City Had
a Voting Strenqth of 67.

Records Made When Kansas City Had
a Voting Strength of 81.
The early history of Kansas City is
quantity told in the city clerks office.
The official records of the municipal
business of the old Town of Kan
sas,' on Westport landing, and of the
old town of Westport, were inscribed
in books that could be carried con-
yeniently under the arm. The covers
are loose and dusty now and the
pages yellow with age. But the writ.
ing, doubtless done with quill pens,
Is still readable and tells a story of
informality and a complete absence OF
red tape in the transaction of the
city's business. II the mayor and al.
dermen CHANGED to be on the leyee
TO witness a steamboat arrival and Ii
occurred to them ,aat some public
improvement vas necessary, It was
ordered forthwith and a record was
made OF 1t when 1t became convent.
ent.
The record of the first election OF a
mayor of the town of Kansas is the
acm eof simplicity:
April is. 1853
Total vote cast.
William s. Gregory. elected mayor SO
Benoist Troost. candidate for may
or ....27
SCdtttTiHS z
Nothing is said as to who got tho
two scattering votes. As this accounts
for only sixty-five votes. II is suspect.
ed the other two may have been PADS
ded for some alderman.
In these same old records ii is re-
vealed that Charles c lSpaulding. the
man OF prophecies and author OF "The
Annals Of the City Of Kansas and the
Great Western Plains" was a busy al.
derman way back in 1859. The rec.
ord Of the council proceedings IN 1853
and 1860. when Spaulding was an al.
dermans is occupied almost entiiely
By bis activities.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16

just like thou
sands of others.
Mr.. Martin says:
II think I have
had kidney dis
ease ever since the
war. During an en-
g a 6 e m e n t my
horse fell on me,
straining my back
and injuring the
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16

kidneys. | have been told l a q
floating kidney. / had intense pain
in the back, headaches and dizzy
spells, and the action of the bladder
very irregular. About three years ago
I tried Doan's Kidney Pills and inside
of a comparatively short time was en-
tirely rid of kidney trouble"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a pox.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
SICK DOCTOR
Proper Food Put Him Right.

The food experience Of a physician
In his case when worn and weak
from sickness and when needing nour-
ishment the worst way is valuable:
An attack of grip. SO severe it came
near making an end OF me, left my
stomach in such condition / could not
retain any ordinary food. / knew of
course that ! must have food nourish-
ment or I could never recover
II began to take four tablespoonfuls
Of Grape-Nuts and cream three times a
day and for 2 weeks this was almost
my only food; IL tasted so delicious
thar / enjoyed 1t immensely and my
stomach handled 1t perfectly from the
first mouthful. 1t was so nouKishing /
was quickly built back to normal
health and strength.
"Grape-Nuts is of great value as
food ITO sustain life during serious at
tacks IN which the stomach is so de-
ranged 1t canno digest and assimilate
other foods.
4 am convinced that were Grape
Nuts more widely used by physicians,
ic would save many lives that are 9TH
erwise lost from lack Of nourishment."
Absolutely the most perfect food In
The world. Trial of Grape-Nuts 10 days
proves. There's a Reason
Look In pkg. for the little hss,k @yha
Rpag orwollvirlev
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
A Winters Tale.

Nine. De Navarro praised at a
luncheon in New York American wit.
1T was horribly cold the other aft
ernoon," she said. "a bitter wind
~whirledNthe dry snow through the air.
The policemen had red, swollen faces.
and all the teamsters, as they drove.
kept slapping their poor ~frostbitten
hands against their breasts.
Getting into my hanson | said to
the driver:
This is real winter weather, isn't
itg
The driver nodded and smiled grim
iy.
Il give you my word, ma'am,' said
he. I amt seen a butterfly all day.,"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16

After losing a ease a lawyer is will
ing to try, try again"-as long as
his client is willing to pay the freight.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
HARpsHIPs or ARMY LIFE.
Left Thousands OF Veterans with Kid
ney Trouble.

The experience of David w. Martin,
a retired merchant of Bolivar, Mo-, is
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16

The Lord doesn't recognize the char.
ity OF the man who grunts avery time
he gives.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16

Evcv read the above letfers A new
one appears from time 10 tlme. They
are genuine, true. and full OF human
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-20
FLAMES BREAK OUT
anew AT MESSINA
.0dor Of Burning Flesh Mingled
With the Smoke.

Messina, Jan. 20-A serious fire
broke out here among the ruins Of
the earthquake wrecked city. The re-
mains of the Pennesi palace fell in
and added to the conflagration. The
flames are spreading in spite of the
work of the soldiers to control them
and the situation is serious. An odor
of burning flesh is mingled with the
smoke and it is feared that persons
still alive are being consumed.
The flames had their center in the
Pennesi palace, but soon spread over
the ruins of the city hall and the
Bank of Italy.
The heat was very great. The alarm
was sounded on bugles, while the war
ships in the harbor blew their fog
horns and soldiers and sailors were
hurried to the scene in large numbers.
No victims of the flames yet have
been reported.
The Duke of Genoa made an heroic
rescue of demented woman who in
sisted upon forcing her way into
burning pile of ruins to save her hus.
band; whom she declared was being
burned alive. He dragged her back
from the flames and eyewitnesses de.
clare he almost lost his own life in so
doing.