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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-20
ART IN THE HOME
BY MRS. WEBSTER

The subject for the art lecture to-
night is "Art in the Home" This is
a subject Of interest to all and it is
presumed that many will avail them
selves of the opportunity. The inter-
est in the lectures has grown steadily
from the beginning and if they were
to be repeated it is safe to. say they
would be attended by twice as many
persons as have heard them this
week.
The lecture tonight is the last of
the splendid series.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-20
SURPRISE PARTY FINDS
GIRL TO BE SURPRISED, DEAD

Bellingham, March 2O.--A few min
utes before the time set for a surprise
party last night the 12-year-old
daughter Of Emil Carson living near
Ferndale, went for a bucket Of water
and IN some manner fen inco the well
and was drowned When the party Of
young people arrived to surprise the
girl they found her dead
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-20
Miniature Auto Parade.

A miniature automobile parade oc-
cured on Webb, Main and Court
streets this morning. Four new cars
which had been received by the Pen
dleton auto company were being
brought up from the Northern Pa
cific depot and two other cars from
the local garage were in the process
sion Two of the new cars are al
ready sold and the other will prob
ably be taken in a few days. One Of
the two was for w. H. Mccormack
and the other for DR.. c. j. Smith.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-20
NINE. MODJESKA
STILL NEAR DEATH

Los Angeles, March 2O.-Mme. Hell
ena Modjeska's condition is un-
changed according to a statement Civ
en- to the United Press today and
there is still no hope for the ultimate
recovery Of the famous actress.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-20
Thursday Afternoon Club.

The Thursday Afternoon Club will
be entertained next Thursday by Mrs.
Bert Huffman and Mrs. A. ]. Owen.
The meeting will be at the home of
Mrs. Huffman, 305 Crosbie street and
the subject will be Historic brldger."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-20
pnnl,c Now a1Ias Been.,,

Los Angeles, March 20.-Billy Pap
ke was defeated in ten rounds last
night by Jim Flynn. Papke now has
a seat m the "has been" club. Fans
doubt II he put up the best fight pos
sible. Papke nearly killed Flynn in
the first round and the remainder
was a sliding under the ropes affair.
Flynn was the aggressor
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-20

]. D. Nelson Of Whitman college,
is over from Walla Walla today in
the interest Of that institution.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-20

Many lives would be a good deal
sweeter II they were not quite SO
sugary.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16

That's strange" Langdon rejected.
81 wonder who it can be?'
II viii see, JOHN Helen told nm.
III be back in q moment
She hurried from the room, and the
.wo left there listened eagerly rs they
heard her footsteps descending the
stairs.
When Mrs Langdon entered the re-
ception room she came face to face
with Horace Faushaw, who held out
his hand and said: How 90 you do|'
Eut Helen retreated a step and stared
at him cOldly.
you do not seem glad to see me"
he said.
What brings you here?" Mrs. Lang
don asked.
We'll. I've had job enough to get
here, and If It hadn't been absolutely
essential that see John I'd have given
up the hunt altogether"
But Helen did not reply.
IT went to the place where YOU used
to live and after inquiriug OF every
one / could find. learned you were here.
But come with the very best Of news,
and I must see John.
What abOut?"
The Spiders Web It's accepted
Mrs. Langdon did not enthuse over
these tidings; instead. she inquired in
the same cold tone: BY whom"
'Kendrick; and I want TO get john
but say, where's your husband2 Can't
see him? ."
Il think So she replied slowly. Il
viii see"
Without another word she turned and
hurried upstairs Wren she entered the
room, there vas a cloud over her face
that Betty realized was not there when
she left
who is it," Langdon querled.
Horace FanshaW," his wife replied.
Betty gave a little start and Lang
don's face hardened as he asked:
What does he wGnt?'
He wishes to see you, John. He says
a manager wants to produce The
SPIDERS Web
Langdon sprang to his feet.
do YOU mean it, Helen?'
THAT is what he said" she replied,
without a trace. Of enthusiasm.
"Then I viii see him"
His wife stepped to his side, but he
waved her away and. picking up the
cane that rested against his chair,
added: II can get down all right You
wait here till return"
81 viii go with you TO the top OF the
stairs" Mrs. Laugdon insisted, and led
him that far, where she stood and
watched her husband descend slowly.
When LangdOn reached the hall be-
low he called, 'HOracei"
Faushaw hurried to his side.
John, old chap, I'm 2 ad 20 see
you ne exclaimed.
Lead me 20 a chair" the other COM
mauded briefly
FaushaW did as requested and drew
one up before his former friend.
Now, what do YOU wish TO see me
about2' Langd0u demanded.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
CHAPTER XXX.
- Irn-rvnrr,TrD CAILER

AN UNEXPECTED CALLER
~ TOLD the maid you were expect
ing me and came right up
Betty exclaimed bursting INTO
the room. What is the news
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
POLICE ARE PUZZLED
BY MISSING WOMAN
New York DresSmaker Dis.
appears AS If Swallowed
BY the Earth.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-With every
thing I'm her apartments seeming to in
dictate that she had merely stepped out
for few minutes 1.-The Harlem police
are mystifed by the absence since We'd
nesday morning OF Maria Ward, q gown
maker OF COZ West 18th street.
The janitOr of the building. accom-
panied by several Of the wOman's Gus
toners, reported the disappearance, and
sergeant William Curran went to the
place to investigate Miss Ward-she
was single, so far as knOwn-was about
forty-hve years Old and lived alone
m nYe-room apartment on the second
moor, She employed no help, though
apparently prosperous
The key was In the door and the door
OF the flat was unlocked I'm the dark
ness within was white silk gown on
q dummy figure. The bureau and buff
let drawers were all closed, and there
was no disorder, no signs Of burglars.
or Of deliberate departure on the part
Of the dressmaker. Nothing. seemed 10
be missing. On a desk was a letter
from New South Wales signed Your
niece, MOllie."
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
CARDINAL TO HOLD
ANNUAL RECEPTION
After PontifCal Mass Tomorrow
Many Persons viii Greet
Prelate.

After the celebration Of solemn pom
tifiCal mass by his eminence, Cardinal
Gibbons. at ST. Patrick's Church, at II
o'clock tomorrow morning the annual
reception in his honor will be given
in the rectory. Many prominent per
sons, In addition TO parishioners and
friends Of the cardinal are expected to
be present.
When Cardinal Gibbons leaves the rec
tory at 1915 he will have as a guard Of
honor 900 members of the League Of the
Good Shepherd.
In the celebration Of the mass, the
cardinal viii be assisted by the Rev.
Father Joseph Himmel. S. J., president
or Georgetown University, as assistant
priest.
The Rev. Of James A. Burns, c. S. c..
president OF Holy Cross College, and the
Rev, DIT. James n. ellis, G. S. p will
act as deacons Of honor to the cardinal
The Rev. Father Joseph 4. Froehlich, OF
the Catholic University, and the Rev
Father Eugene T. Burke, G. :. c.. Of
Holy Cross College, viii be the deacous
OF the mass.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
Synopsis Of Chapters Already Published

John Langdou. a bO0kkeeper, who Us
Obliged 20 support a wife and child on SIS
E week learns that the play, me
Spiders Web" which he has written IN
collaboration with his lawyer friend H1I-
ace Fanshsw, has at last been accepted
The manager, George Webster, is 70 star
IN 81 a Miss Bowling, an Intimate tTien1
OF Betty NIiIIWard, FanShaWs nanCee-
Owing 20 an accident, however, W.llGh
OCCURS on the opening night, the play IS
withdrawn. and in consequences or Jlls
shock TaaR,iOn's sight. which has been
troubling him for some time, falls alto
gether A specialist tells him that his
optic nerves are paralyZed. and that there
iS little hope Of his recovery.
FanshaW comes upon Betty at W epSIeI s
hotel. where she has gone 20 discuss "lJ1
the MANAGER the question Of the play ana
his misunderstanding OF the sltuaelon
causes an estranEement between nm anu
his hancee. and also between me Two
COllaboTarCTs.
Veeden. the manager OF a small stock
C0mDauv. promises to produce the play
but can offer no royalties. Laugdon, VINO
has Of course lost his position with ms
firm. finds himself without further re-
sources and is obliged 10 accept the nome
offered by his Wife's mother, MIS- Law LI-
son. He applies and obtains the position
of dramatic critic on a new magazine
called Berkeley's, the plan being for him
self and his wife TO so 70 the PLAYS anu
write the articles together
FanshaW interviews manager named
Keudrick who is much pleased WIN
The Spiders Web. The author mar
rdes 10 his collaboration TO carry the eo'd
news.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16

s. DEARAEIo AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS Reserved
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
The Continuation Of This story VIII
BE Found in TOmOrrOw's
Issue of This Paper.
COUNT BONl REVIEWS
FIGHT FOR CHILDREN
Makes bppeal-Merely Seeks to
H Them Taken From
Successor.

PA % Jan. 16-Count Boni de CasteI-
LAM IS Med an appeal. from the judg-
me- of the court granting his former
y the Princess. de sagan, custody OF
.sir children. and viii make every eff
fort to have the decision reversed.
He has dropped all demand for money
and asks merely to have the children
taken away from what he claims is the
evil influence of his successor.
Lawyers I'm general are confident that
the higher court will sustain the iudE-
ment against de Casteuane
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
CANAL ALL RIGHT,
VISITORS BELIEVE
Second Party of Legislators
Returns From Panama
Fully Satisfied.

Members Of Congress who have been
to the Canal zone this winter are COM
ing back TO this country filled with
the utmost enthusiasm as to the pro
gress of the work on the canal In
view of the rumors and reports that
have been adoat as to the ACCESSIBILITY
of changing the canal from the lock
kype to sea-IeveI, the state OF mind OF
members of Congress who have been
visiting the canal zone Is interesting.
Representative Conner Of Iowa, who
was one of the members of the party
who went to the Isthmus with the
Interstate Commerce committee Of the
House. has come back convinced that
the United States is making a success
OF its efforts to construct a lock canal,
He said;
No Danger of Dam.
"I do not believe the objections made
10y the critics recently to the founda-
lions for the Gatun dam are worthy Of
serious consideration. The trouble seems
TO have come from a slide which &C
CURED in hlling-not the dam, but one
of the approaches Of the dam. This
slide was anticipated by the engineers
and further slides are anticipated before
the dam is completed. But there is no
apprehension that any slides viii occur
after the dam is finished
Judge Conner declared that Col. Cor
gas and mis- aides had worked OUT mar
veIous sanitary results. It had been
done largely by driving out the mos
quitoes by the use Of crude oil on the
etagnaut waters and the streams and
ia the regions around.
Hepburn Enthusiastic.
Representative Hepburn, chairman OF
tile House Interstate Commerce Com
mittee, is equally enthusiastic. He de-
clared that nowhere in the world had
from 10000 TO $1,000 men been assembled
together and been so well fed, so we'll
clothed, SO well housed, and kept in
conditions 50 conducive 10 good ny,
Elene. He considered the accomplish
ments in this direction marvellous. Col
0nel Hepburn sees no reason whatever
90 believe the lock canal cannot be con-
structed by January I, 1915.
This is the second party Of members
OF the House who have been on the
Canal Zone this winter In ea"n in
stance they have returned convinced
that the canal work is progressing sat
- isfaCt0rlly and that there is no sound
basis for the idea that q sea-level canal
VIII have TO be constructed.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
ASK UNION OFFICERS
TO MAKE GOOD NOW
Philadelphia Street Car Men MAY
Break Away From Organi-
ZatiOn.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Jan. 18-Uniou
employees Of the Rapid Transit Company
are becoming FESTIVE because Of the
inacron Of their grievance committee
in forcing the matters at issue with
the traction directors The trolley men
insist that there must be q speedy con
clusiOn Of the present negotiations or
they viii refuse TO pay their January
dues.
The employees says that @. o. Pratt.
chairman OF the national executive com
wittee, and Patrick Shea. National Or
ganizer. who have asked for another
conference with Mayor Reyburu, must
show results Iu O few days or many OF
them will leave the union.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16

on new piece he could pay nothing.
But L was so anxious to have HIM
stage 1t that I willingly agreed to let
him have it for nothing"
Wen, this is an obstacle I didn't an
ticipate running up against" Fanshaw
muttered.
Why, what do you mean2" Langdon
burst out in alarm.
Just this. Suppose Kendrick objects
to taking play that appears in a
cheap stock company a week or so be-
fore the Broadway premiere. Because
am certain he is going 10 give this a
quick production. He has a vacant
theater, you know, and wants a show
to go in 1t as soon as possible"
But why should he object?' the
other inquired fretfuuy.
ASK him. and he would no doubt
give you e. strong reason. I'll tell you
what Wen do. Can you go downtown
with me?"
"Wheu?'
why, now, of course. Wen go TO
HENDRICKS Office. and if we can catch
him Wen explain about this other ar
rangement. If he objects to lt-weI,
what sort of people are these others g'
Very fine LangdOn declared. Mr..
Weeden is a perfect gentleman"
so much in his favor and in ours.
too" Fanshaw said. If Kendrick puts
up q kick"
why, we'll simply explain matters
to Weeden. I think he'll release us
from our. agreement
81 surely hope so, Fanshaw re-
marked. But come. the afternoon is
waning"
Yes, but 1 must speak to Helen a
moment first VIII you Lead me to the
foot Of the stairs?"
F'anshaw took his arm and, placing
Langdon's hand upon the banister.
turned again toward the reception
room.
Langdon assembled the stairs, and.
hearing him approach, Helen met him
at the top.
THE play is takeu" he exclaimed
joyfully. Il knew it would come.
We're going TO sign the contracts now.
Get my hat and coat. Helen"
She did as requested and Langdon
started toward the stairs. Then he
paused suddenly and faced the spot
where he knew Miss MIlward was
seated.
Horace is below in the reception
room. Betty" he said gently.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16

yourseIf-mine came through no fault
of my own"
I'VE cant AFFORD to quarrel. and
you realize it when 1 tell YOU the
good news I bring"
Well, tell it, then, Iangdon directed.
'Ihe play is accepted. Fanshaw
burst out
BY whom" The others voice was
cold and betrayed no great interest In
the announcement
''kendrick. and he's hot after if We
are TO go there tomorrow morning and
sign the contract
rs this true, Horace" There was a
WistIulness In Langdon's voice that
plainly proved he was trying to over
come the excitement the news caused
him.
'Of course, it is. John. We are to be
there about 10 tomorrow"
You really think he means business %
'Of course, he does! He's"
Wait a minute till L tell the women
folks Langdon interrupted. you
know Be" he caught himself and
stammered as he added, Helen will
be overjoyed to learn this.
Fanshaw had noticed the others con-
fusion and cast a puzzled glance toward
him. But Langdon had CONQUERED mis-
-. -'l.,-- ''laL vi excitement and said
mo- .'r,, IuiT'iy. HOW did you DO it2''
eli. i Jusl went there when heard
ms " ali-1eH o. play, ana put 1t up to him.
l ll5 ia" me read II to him, and then
lo.u i"7 ~ Dll"s you 10 his office to-
ca. "a -'-' O. u''1elliy came over Langdon S
60.
- oo'e' lLiIs IS q pretty miN-uD," he
Jul 1 Aad entirely forgotten #
--- INC lllo-llehI. have arranged q
30 -, 80 iD" win manager, TOT"
0i.Slia" glanced questioningIy toward
"i' iiaooIdlOF-
LOU nave. ne exclaimed.
Is. IS.
"l'n "hom?'
L-ausuoh smiled
o. NoI Broadway manager" he re-
pHea.
What do YOU meaug" rba .o+bar
queried yyoDderfngry- '1'-N'
did .-,,, 49, ~
r-y.-.--a., -''''i Ol the East End
last End. Faushaw echoed, the
The Washington times., 1909-01-16

4 y II n F4aAE IL / IL Nr-AA--1
kkr TOLD the maid you were expect
ing me and came right up
Betty exclaimed bursting into
the room. What is the news .
Out with It."
Mrs. I,angdon stepped to the table ana
picking up the theater tickets that lay
there, held them toward Miss MillWard,
know what these are?" she queIled
deIightedly.
They're theater tickets
Yes. but whose
Not yours" Betty said increduiousIy
yes, they are" Helen's race faal-
ated her 10Y. They are second night
seats for the dramatic critic Of Berke-
ley's Magazine.
Then YOU got it?" Betty exclaimed
Mrs. Langdon nodded gleeIully' ana
for reply handed her the letter that
had brought them the good news.
Their caller seized il eagerly and de
voured the contents with remarkable
swiftness, then looked up happily,
II told you I thought you would get
it," she remarked.
Helen advanced to her and took both
hands IN her own,
II know you did, dear, and we are
unable TO express our thanks. But you
know how grateful We are"
Indeed I DO" Betty returned, 'and
7 am glad it was in my power TO bring
you both a little JOY. And you start
in tonisht?''
yes" Langdon replied
And the article must be completed
within the next ten days" Helen added.
Now there's just one thing needed
10 round out our happiness" Betty de-
clared Just one thing"
And what IS that?' Helen queried,
wondering If their visitor could be think
ing Of Faushaw.
"The successful production OF The
Spiders Web on Broadway. Oh, II viii
come. You wait and see"
We've waited so long" Langdon
began.
THAT you can wait longer" Miss
Arllward interrupted.
At thai instant the maid appeared I'm
the open doorway. ana the three glanced
In that direction. Even Langdon-de-
prived Of his sight-knew she was there,
although she had not spoken. His hear
ing was most acute and he was able 70
interpret the slightest sound
"A gentleman downstairs to see Mr.
Langdcu,' the maid announced
Who is it," Helen uueried before
her husband could speak.
II asked his name, but he would not
give it,
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
CHAPTER XXI.
Is THERE A sNAG HERE.

- ANSHAW was plainly taken
- aback by the sort Of reception
he had from his former friend.
and said SLOWLY. LOOK nere,
John, why should we be enemies? Let
us forget the past and be good friends
again. We've both had trouble
"Of a different kind, Laugdon in
terrupted. you brought yours upon
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
ADMIRAL DEWEY BETTER

Admiral George Dewey has so far
recovered from the attack of sciatfcs
winch confined him 10 his home for
nearly two months, as to be able 10
Visit his office and attend to his reEu-
lar duties as president of the general
board of the navy.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
SELECTED AS PRESIDENT.

Brother. Maurice Josephus, formerly
vice president of St. Johns College, OF
Washington. has been selected as
president of Rock Hill College. He
succeeds the late Brother Abraham.
Brother Maurice has recently been
professor Of higher mathematics and
moral philosophy at Rock Hill.
The Washington times., 1909-01-16
WILL ENTERTAIN
AT INAUGURATION

Approval has been given the temper
AIRY home for soldiers and sailors. Third
ard C. streets northwest. by Porter Car
risou, Army and Navy Union,
Members Of the union. who visit Wash
IugL9u during the Inauguration are 90 be
well cared foI by the local garrls0us.
plans having been made last night 10
secure suitable quarters for them
The Washington times., 1909-01-16

zsI4sCsIy Appointed Equpas 80
For All Occasions
You VIII md our livery service all the most
exact.uF could desire iu every particular.
Our eQllDases resemble private couEeyauces
rather than those hired.
Special prices quoted for exclusive monthly
or season seTEIse-
PORTLAND STABLES,
J. ~, PEAEE, Prop,
1855 New York AYe.s Ph0ns Main I8gS
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-11-29
MANY CITIES
WANT FIGHT
Between JeffrieS and Johnson
and it May Take Six Fig
ureS TO Land il

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-On We'd
nesday bids for the privilege of hold
in the fight between James J. Jeff
rics and Jack Johnson for the world s
heavy weight championship will be
opened.
From the west and even from Au-
stralia have come many sealed pro
proposals, but their contents are no.
known. Judging from many tclc-
graphic bids, an offer of six figures
will be required to get the mill The
latest of the telegraphic variety was
received today. 1t said:
The Great Falls. Mont. Athletic
club offers $115,O00, purse for tho
coming Jeferics-Johnson fight We
have assurance of protection from
authorities Can start on arena n
once"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-11-29
Mills Visits
New Hatchery

George Mills returned on yester-
day mornings passenger from Reno
While away he visited the State Fish
Hatchery at Verdi and reports the
new hatchery as being nearly COM
pleted and ready to receive the spawn
that has been collected during the
past several months from the various
streams of the state and which is at
present being kept in the local fish
awaiting the completion OF
the new institution. Mr. Mills is very
pleased with tAe way every thing has
gone forward at Verdi and says that
tn" state will have a hatchery second
to some in the entire country when
ii is completed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-11-29
Mother of Sen.
Geo. NixOnDead

Mrs John H. Nixon, mother of
Senator George S. Nixon, died at her
home in Loomis. California, on last
Friday at the age of 81 years. The
aged lady has been in poor health
for some time past and her death
was not unexpected
Senator Nixon, who has been tour
ing on the continent, is on his way
homo at the present time and the
news of his mothers death has been
flashed to him by wireless AS it
will be several days before he arriv-
rS at New York the funeral services
were held at Loomis yesterday. Sew
oral relatives of the deceased live
in this state and nearly all were at
the bedside of Mrs. Nixon when the
final summons came.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-11-29
Work Nearing
Completion

The county commissioners have Il
crew OF men at work in Empire
ploughing and scraping up the road
through that place and today the road
roller was sent there to complete the
work. The road from the city limits
to the second crossing over the rail-
road has been nearly completed ana
the teams that aave been hauling
rock ON this stretch have been laid
on The work that is to be don" thl'
winter has been practically completed
and there only remains a week or :"
&C. vnrk for the road machine and
work viii be discontinued in this ltn'
until sprinl. COmmissoricr Randall
+ looking after the work that is be
ing done at the present and when ne
has his stretch Of county road com
ulctnd Ormsby County will hay" NV"
of the finest highways in the entire
state
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-11-29
Another Trial
At Auburn

AUBURN. Cal Nov. 29.-Instantly
and the unwritten Jaw again are 10
be invoked in behalf of an accused
murderer in Placer county. They
will be pleaded by the defense at
the trial. which begins here neXt
Monday, of Jeff Lewis, charge with
the murder of Bon SweZey at Penryn
on August % of this year,
Lewis alleged that Swezey's rela-
tions with his daughter was the
cause of his wife leaving him.
Finding Swezey in a saloon, Lewis
fired six shots at him, with fatal re
suits.
BY some it was though that a plea
of s"lf-defcnsc might be made.
After the killing of SWeZey. Lewis
and his wife became reconciled.