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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
NEW GOVERNMENT PROSECUTOR
Becker Is Out and Townsend May
Take up Prosecution.

Now that Tracy c. Becker has been
dropped by the government I'D speci-
al prosecutor in the Oregon land
fraud cases on the ground that he did
not come up to the governments re-
quirements, the question arises: Who
will be his successor?
The answer, of course, will have to
be made by the new attorney general
George w. Wickersham, but it is con-
sidered improbable that United States
Attorney McCourt will be left in full
charge Of the case, not because he
could not handle it, but because the
many duties Of his office preclude his
giving exclusive attention to the land
grant suits which involves property
valued at not less than $4,000, 900.
3. d. Townsend Is talked Of locally.
Mr. Townsend has been assistant spe-
cial prosecutor in the land grant suit.
Incidentally, he has done the greater
part Of the work connected with the
case. His was the duty of working
up the vast amount Of detail used in
the argument before the federal court
here, and his was also the duty of
opening the case for the government
In a speech extending over two days.
Mr.. Townsend began work on the
case more than IS months ago, before
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
ALL Of NORMALS
WILL KEEP OPEN
ASHLAND MEETS REQUIREMENTS
OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
All Three Have Now Met the Re-
quirements Of the State Board Of
Normal Regents-All are Now
Provided for Until June-They may
Continue for the Next Two Years
by Popular Subscription-Great
Sacrifices Made.

Salem, Or, March 27-Ashland to-
day completed arrangements with the
state board Of normal school regents
to continue the normal school at that
place to the end of the present SEM
ester. This was the last day set by
the executive committee upon which
contributions for the maintenance of
the normal schools could be received.
Weston and Monmouth have all
ready arrived at an agreement with
the board of regents, all the normal
schools are now provided for until
June. 1t Is also possible that one or
more Of them will continue for the
next two years by popular subscrip-
tion or until such time as II Is defin-
itely settled by the people or by a leg
islature whether they shall exist long
er under state aid.
In reality, Monmouth is the only
school that has met the conditions
specified by the executive committee
Of the normal school board Of regents.
Today Secretary Starr Of the board Of
regents received $500 from the Mon
mouth people. The other schools
nave not yet actually sent any money
but have made arrangements to remit
soon.
A great sacrifice has been made on
the part Of the teachers in all these
schools. At Weston the instructors
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
Noor Dcntb IN DIr Pond.

1t was a thrilling experience to
Mrs. Ida Soper to face death. For
years a severe lung trouble gave me
intense suffering" she writes, "and
several times nearly caused my death.
All remedies failed and doctors said
I was incurable. Then Dr Kings
New Discovery brought quick relief
and a cure so permanent that I have
not been troubled in twelve years"
Mrs. Soper lives in Big Pond, Pa. II
works wonders in Coughs and Colds,
Sore Lungs, Hemmorrhages. La
Grippe, Asthma, Group, Whooplng
Cough and all Bronchial affections.
soc and s1.00. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Tallman & Co.. Pen
dleton Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
FORMER LOS ANGELES POLICE
COMMISSIONER A BRIBER

Los Angeles.-Accused of attempt
ing to bribe Edward J. Fleming the
former city prosecutor in the Cam
paign against vice in the restricted
district Of Los Angeles on September
1, 1907, Samuel Schenck, a police COM
missioner under former mayor Har-
per, is in Jail. He was indicted last
night on charges Of attempted bribery
by the specl grand jury which IS in
officials, and ex-off;cials growing out
Of the recall campaign unable to get
five thousand dollars bond he remain
ed in Jail al night Fleming says
Schenck told him these was money in
it If he would drop his investigation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
ADAMS HAPPENINGS
FARMERS BUY SACKS
FOR COMING SEASON
A Birthday Party at the Home of Mrs.
Winn-Mr. j. Il. Licuallen Is I'M
proving His Home-Casper Wood
ard "a Visitor from Walla Walla-
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale Visit In Weston
Other Personal mentions.
(speclal Correspondence.)

Adams, or, March 26.-F. Rogers
came up from Pendleton Monday and
met a number of the Adams farmers
and filled a number of contracts for
sacks for the coming wheat season.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Giess came down
from Walla Walla Monday and are
the guests of Mrs. j. Winn in honor
OF Miss Jerateens birthday, who is
years old today. Mrs. Giess brought
down big cake with 6 candles on it,
one for each year. The little lady
doesn't think her birthday a success
without the cake every year.
The Kidder brothers came down
from Athena, Wednesday. to do some
papering and painting for j. r. Lieu
allen Of Adams.
j. O. Hale went to Athena Tuesday
in his auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Watrus went to
Pendleton Tuesday to do some shop
ing.
Casper Woodard came down from
Walla Walla Monday to spend a few
days on his ranch west of Adams.
F. Brown, one of Umatilla's big
wheat growers. went to Alberta Mon
day on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Hale visited
Weston Wednesday. They made the
trip in their auto.
Jim Chrlstover went to Alberta
Wednesday on business.
j. T. Lieuallen was n Pendleton
visitor Tuesday.
Miss Grace Blake was a Adams vis-
itor Tuesday
T. Rosenvelt from Pendleton, was
an Adams visitor Tuesday
Mr.. F. Blake went to Walla Walla |
Wednesday on business.
Anna Baker and son Harrison, were
Pendleton visitors Wednesday.
Miss Agness Mckenzie was a PEN
dleton visitor Wednesday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
Stiff Neck.

Stiff neck is caused by rheumatism
of the muscles Of the neck. 1t is usu
ally confind to one side or to the back
Of the neck and one side. While It Is
often quite painful, quick relief may
be had by applying Chamberlain's
Liniment. Not one case Of rheuma-
tism in ten requires internal treat
ment. When there is no fever or no
swelling as in muscular and chronic
rheumatism, Chamberlain's Liniment
will accomplish more than any inter-
nal treatment. For sale by all good
druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27

will get no pay for January and Feb
ruary, and have contributed three
eighths of their salary from now until
the end of the semester.
The sum of $4,000 has been contrib
uted at Weston and also maintenance,
including wood, lights and such neces
saries.
At Ashland the people will also pro-
vide for the incidental expenses Of the
schools. The teachers have received
no compensation for February. If
there is any surplus after expenses
of maintenance have been paid it will
be applied to instructors salaries.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
TO CURE ANY DISEASE.
The Cause Must be Removed, Same
Way with DnndruG.

XIII the germ that causes dnndru...
falling hair and badness. you will hav'
no more dandrufr. and your hair nga
grow luxuriantly. Ncwbros HerIic.u,
not only contains the dandruG Pe-...
destroyer, but 1t is also most dei!s -
full hair dressing for regular toilet urn.
No other hair preparation IS On t,h
scientific basis OF destoying tho dandru q,
germs. II stops all irritation. keeps e.,
scalp sweet. pure and wholesome. re
member that something .cll.Ged to 10
lust as good" will not do the work OK
genuine Herpcide. Sold by leading
druggists. Send lOc. In stamps for sam
pie to The Herplcde Co.. Detroit Nicl.
One dollar bottles guaranteed.
A. G. Koeppen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
Bows Tflis7

We offer Cne Hundred Dollars Reward
tor any case Of Catarrh that csnnot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. J. CHENEY 4 Co, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known F. J..
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, Rinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
ectlng 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, 1909-03-27

Virgil Cloude Wells, indicted by the
grand jury for completely in the rob-
berry of the East Side bank, turned
states evidence, says the Journal.
Later he entered the plea of guilty
and was given an indeterminate sem
tence of from one to seven years by
Presiding Judge Gantenbein. He will
probably be released at the end of the
first year, it is said.
Today Wells occupies a cell in the
penitentiary at Salem, where he was
taken this morning by Sheriff stevens
and a deputy, with a contingent of
three other prisoners. He was hand
cuffed.
From all information given out by
the authorities. Wells merely gave up
n losing fight and threw himself upon
the mercy of the court. His confess
sion made to the sheriff and John
Stevenson, counsel retained by his
wife and sister, reads:
Text of Confession.
"I. V. C. Wells, being first duly
sworn, depose and say; That 1 reside
at Portland, Or.
THAT l am n citizen of the United
States and over the age of 81 years.
THAT on the seventh day of Decem-
Der, 1908, one Slim Reynolds came
to my house in Portland, Oregon. and
delivered into my hands about $2S09
or $3.50 in currency.
THAT in this package of currency
there were two $500 bills and IS S1O0
bills, and as nearly as l can remember
nine 81 bills.
THAT the said Slim Reynolds told
me at the time that the money there
given me was stolen from the East
Side bank in the robbery of the eve
ming of December I, 1908.
THAT 1 took said sum of money
and few days afterward enclosed ap-
proximately S24OO thereof in a news
paper and addressed the same to the
name of Charles Price at Ogden, state
of Utah.
(Signed) "V. c. WELLS"
Can Recover Money Now.
Wells statement, or so-called con-
lOoSlol VIII dlIuW SHeIHl STEVENS 10 |
recover for the bank the package OF
bills received by Charles Price, the
Ogden Plasterer, through the mails.
That he has made a full confession TO
the authorities is known.
Information which he gave to the
authorities which may lead to the cap
ture of Martin and Coffman the two
eastern criminals who are known to
have planned and executed the most
part of the robbery, is with
held for fear that the two may take
alarm and flee from the country.
Pinkertons declare that they know
the whereabouts of the two men, and
now that Wells has himself implicated
them nothing remains but their ar
rest, which may follow within
week. Mysterious "Slim" Reynolds,
who figures in the affidavit as go-be-
tween between the real perpetrators
and Wells, Is known under another
alias in Portland. He is a bartender
and was one of the first suspects
picked up by the police in connection
with the robbery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
Simple Remedy for La Crime.

La grippe coughts are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumo-
mia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only
stops the cough but heals and streng-
thens the lungs so that no serious
results need be feared. The genuine
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
harmful drugs and is in yellow
package. Refuse substitutes Keep
pen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
TEXT Of WELLS
FULL CONFESSION
EAST SIDE SELF CONFESSED
BANK ROBBER GETS I YEARS

Has Implicated His Pals Who are Ex-
pccted TO be Caught ut Once-Con-
fession VIII Allow the Recovery of
the Money That Has Been Found
Detectives Declare That They Know
the Whereabouts of the Other Men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27

For the first time in many years
there is no Ohio man in the cabinet.
Some compensation probably win be
given the Buckeye state by the presi-
dent when it comes to the allotment of
foreign appointments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27

II. Role went to Athena Wednes-
day.
f. Curl went to Pendleton Thurs
day.
Mrs. f. Boiling visited the city Of
Pendleton Thursday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
Notice To PnhIic

will not pay any bills contracted
after February 22, 1909. by my wife
Mrs. Emelia NJ. Lyons, she having left
my bed and board without any Just
cause. II. w. LYONS,
Nolin, Ore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27
Money TO Loan.

C. C. Hendricks. agent for the Ver-
mont Loan & Trust company, will
place loans on Umatllla farm lands.
For particulars call at room over
Taylor Hardware company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27

PILES CURED IN 8 TO IA DAYS.
PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case Of Itching, Blind.
Bleeding or Protruding Piles In 6 to
Ii days or money refunded. Soc
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-27

A chestnut sometimes demonstrates
the fact that worm Will turn when
bitten upon.
Evening star., 1909-06-06

in Cairo Why l might have written those letters
myself! Little intimate details that make my blood
boil to think of another mans knowing! Little tricks
she has didn't think anyone else had ever noticed
It's amazing"
Are YOU home much of the timer" Astro asked
stacking the letters into pile on the table
Not much: that is, until lately. I'm a busy man,
outside work have den down next to my library.
and often spend the whole evening there I've been
trying to get together lot of information the his
tory of Wall Street coups, and it takes about all my
spare time All the relaxation l get, really. is in
bridge at the Percentage Club Why?" He stopped
and darted look at Astro
"Oh, only wondered how much time your wife
had to herself
Stellery wheeled on him : See here! hope that's
no nsinuaton My wife is above suspicion. you
derstand that Good Lord! why should she show
these letters if she wasnt?"
"Oh. my dear sir said Astro suavely don't
take it that way! l wondering if anyone
watching her. following her Nevertheless | should
Evening star., 1909-06-06
Drawings by George Brehm

like to know. also. just whom she sees, and where
and how. You have given difficult task, Mr.
Stellery and you must forgive me if seem curious
But presume shall get it all better in my way
You don't mind my calling on Mrs Stellery. 1
imagine?"
Why, of course not. She'll be glad to see YOU
suppose You know what | mean Of course It's
delicate matter, and She naturally sensitive
Very good Astro rose, tall and handsome A
veil seemed to be drawn before his eyes, masking all
expression; if, having learned all he could of his
client, he anxious to be alone to solve the prob
lem.
Stellery seemed to feel the change of atmosphere
He reached for his hat. shook hands, and left the
studio.
HOW do you diagnose him, Valeska2" Astro asked
- his assistant who had overheard the talk
"A clever man. absorbed in business bit cruel
at least inclined to be cold and unsympathetic.
and yet honorable and loyal at heart I'd hate to be
in love with him! He'd make suffer. And you?''
Astro smiled graphically, You work from your
feelings; from my facts he said Fort unately,
often come out in the same place But. speaking
Of facts, try and what you make of these let
ters It's amusing complication, and varia-
ton of the anonymous letter"
Vaeska sat down and looked over the pile AS she
examined them by and threw them into
heap to begin again, she kept up running
mentary Mostly stamped at the Madison Square
branch postotfice few at Station E-that's
West 32d-st isn't it One two at Times Square
branch, and one at Station / o5th-st All but that
mailed IN the early afternoon. Written
Remington typewriter; pretty old one, should
say. for the alignment is bad All the small O's reg
lister below the line and all the capital Ms above it
A1I ch @b0
Evening star., 1909-06-06

It's queer that man who processes
to admire her so much doesn't have the
courage to tell her so, isn't it," He
watched Stellery between half closed lids
You don't know her My wife is
very proud woman She'd not stand for
it minute, I'm sure of that This chap
has some romantic notion. or he wants
to make trouble 1t seems to me the
letters are bit too literary in style, as if
he was used to composition And what
he says is true. too! How does he know
my wife has dimples in her shoulders. by
love? How does he know how she looks
in an Egyptian scarf She hasn't worn
one since her honeymoon when got one
Evening star., 1909-06-06

star believe Queer this chap has picked up the
same idea though"
1t was on Astro's lips to say that the simie
old as woman's love and mans but he did not He
turned to another letter typewriter like the other
You like little gray | wonder If there any
lurking devil you for evoke With your gray eyes
you look demurel Are you really quiet SEEM
I'd like to have talk with you alone and see'
She has devil in her. all right" remarked Stel
lery and delicious enoug h one, tool Oh she can
be charming, that mouse! It's very evident that the
fellow who's writing these letters doesn't know her
very we'll That's satisfaction
Astro took up more
saw you the opera last night You had more style
apparent culture caste. than any woman IN
the house Once you looked full at and wondered
what it would seem like to have wife like To own
YOU and be owned by wonderful creature How proud
I'd bel
Il remember that night Mrs Stellery does look
we'll when she's dressed up But curse such audac-
ity! Writing to my wife like that It's outrage
bY love! You'll see why don't to 60 to the
Evening star., 1909-06-06

</OUR wife must be a beautiful
i woman, Mr.; stellery;m said Astro.
rassed He pulled his blond mustache
thoughtfully. Why -ah yes; |
used to think so. when first married
her One gets used to face, you
know"
Il see. Still, she must be charming
At least, her anonymous correspondent
seems to think so He is certainly
very complimentary See here" the
Seer picked up one of the letters from
the bunch on the table, opened 1t, and
read aloud:
1t may sound banal to say you re pretty.
and vet every woman likes to know that she
is You're far more. you have an original
type of beauty One watches for your
smile hoping it will come soon And that
constellation of dimples in your cheeks
Stellery laughed family. Just about
the way I used to talk" he acknowl-
edged when | first courted her |
was quite poetical about those dimples,
-o,,,ol offor 1ifforanf
Evening star., 1909-06-06

police with these letters. But they
must be stopped, and l must find out
who's doing-it!'
How long has this thing been going
on?"
For two months, now l have a
bunch more of 'em at home that my.
wife gave me-
The letters on the table were all writ
ten on telegraph blanks and inclosed
in Government stamped envelops
'All typewriter like these?"
mo; the first ones were crudely
printed in pencil, as if child had done
them"
And all of them complimentary"
Everyone of them.
How often do they Gomez
Every two or three days Mrs.
Stellery has been away visiting in
Philadelphia the last three weeks, and
they followed her down there She
brought back a whole lot of them to
show to me.
Did she show you the first one
when it came?'
mo, not for sometime, not till she
had received several, in fact At first
she didn't want to worry me. she said;
then she decided that ought to know
about them, anyway. Some OF the
first ones were left in the letterbox.
but most of them have been sent
through the mails.
Does Mrs Stellery seem to be much
worried at receiving them?'
Decidedly Of course. it isn't as if
they were as unpleasant as anonymous
letters sometimes are. But she didn't
want me to go to you about it. and
thought that they'd stop coming after
awhile In point of fact, she hasn't
had any this week, but l want to find
out who's responsible for them and,
from what I've heard Of you. you're
the one to do it."
Il see" Astro let his chin fall into
his palms and stared at the table in
silence for sometime
CTELLERY walked up and down,
- examining the furnishings of the
studio. He picked up gold stiletto
and fingered it, walked to the wall and
looked at an antique bit of tapestry.
smiled at Astros white lizard IN its
cage, and returned to the Seer. who
looked up to saw:
Evening star., 1909-06-06

Astro in the Role of Family Peacemake
BY ALAN BRAGHAMPTON
Evening star., 1909-06-06

writer Is not In love with
her, only pretending "
How do you make that
OUT" Astro smiled curl
ously.
Il can feel it.
Too literary"
"Oh, l can't explain it
Only, | know if | got letters
like this I'd throw them in
the fire. Your graclle
hands. s.'-bosh!"
Yes, / noticed 'gracile.
1t seems to be his pet word
Also 'jlmp.' Queer love let
ters-I agree with you.
Love lettersl They're
deeper than that"
You're right, and there
is small possibility of finding
the author unless we DIS
cover the motive first.
There are thousands of per-
sons who might write these
letters What l have to
decide is, Why should any
one of them do it: 1t may
be a mere practical joke
If that S so, it would be done
by some one who can watch
the effect upon her. In any
case. take 1t that it must
be some one who knows
her, What good could it do
a Stranger"
What good could It do a
friend or an acquaintance"
"Flatter a woman with
all sorts of intimate. original
compliments. not spoken,
so that she would have to
blush. deny, and reprove:
but written, so that she
could read and reread them
in secret as often as she
liked, arouse her curiosity,
a powerful ally; her sense
of the romantic, a still
stronger one, and finally
unmask yourself as the
adorer:-I don't know that
it's SO bad a way, after all
UNLESS you try it on a
woman who shows all the
letters to her husband"
said Valeska dryly.
Yes. but how's he to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-16

the boardroom Of the municipal building
this week Recommending adoption. En-
gineer Commissioner Judson sent to the
board of Commissioners the new building
regulations, as modified as result OF the
public hearing and suggestions made by
letter Working for clean and sanitary
restaurants, Health officer Woodward
suggested to the Commissioners that issu-
ance of licenses to lunchrooms be condl-
tional on sanitary conditions. The first
session of the fourth annual convention
of the Social Order of Moose was held.
A. Leftwich Sinclair, chairman OF the
Chamber of Commerce committee on the
aviation meet, addressed letters to the
Secretary of War and the Secretary OF
the Navy, formally requesting their aid
In securing the international aviation
meet of 1910 for Washington. -Four en-
ployes of the bureau of engraving were
dismissed for hazing. John Ward Sturgis,
missing bookkeeper Of the National De-
post and Trust Company. Is wanted Tor
the embezzlement of more than $o,oOO
Two policemen caught in poker raid
were fined $25 each. Eugene r. NC
Kenney and Theodore Baer both commit
ted suicide. Among those who died were
Commander Frederick c. Bieg. Gen. Amos
S. Kimball, DIR. G. G.. 8. Simms and John
F.. Henry.