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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
BEAR FOUND EMBRACING
CHILD BY FARMER

Walla Walla,-When Ahgelo Lo-
cati, an Italian farmer near Milton,
heard screams from his 2-year-old
son Sunday afternoon he ran into
the house to find the child in the en-
brace of small black bear. A Wig
OF Gus kick caused the bear to re-
,ease its hold. Aside from a few
scratches the child wa uninJured.
The cub weighs As pounds. 1t had
evidently strayed from the hills and
wandered into the house through the
open don:. The bear raided Locsti's
cnIcken coop before entering the
house AID killed five chcKens. To-
cati is keeping the cub unit; he fin Is
buyer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
decorating tie Streets.

This afternoon the work of decorat-
ing the streets of the city in honor of
the knights of Pythias grand lodge
and the fourth of July celebration was
started. Red, white and blue bunting
is being draped across the streets at
every intersection in the business sec
tion of the city. From the center of
each streamer is suspended a red,
white and yellow banner. the emblem
of the Knights of Pythias A string of
electric lights will be stretched across
the street between the intersections.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
Looking for Timber Land.

A party of six men from Pennsyl-
vania arrived in Pendleton last even
ing in search of timber land in Ore
gon. One of the number left for
the Pilot Rock train, having Ukiah
for their destination. Originally there
were II in the party, five having left
the train at Baker City and started
across the country to Prairie City,
Those who came to Pendleton were
NJ L. Carrier Jacob Markell. B E.
Carrier, William Shulls, j. NJ. Porter
and G. B. Jacox.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
LOSES 200 POUNDS
AND WANTS $4,000

New York.-Valuing her flesh at
500 pound, Miss Kitty Plunkette
OF Elizabeth has begun suit in the
supreme court in Jersey City against
the Public Service corporation to re-
cover $4,000 Tor the loss of 200
pounds of 1t in an alleged fall from
a car.
She still has 400 pounds left, but
she contends that it Is not enough to
enable her to earn her living, as she
heretofore has, by her profession as
a fat lady,"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
Second Rink Dance Tonight.

The second series of summer dances
to be given at the big rink on West
Webb street will occur this evening,
lasting from O'Clock until midnight.
The floor has been put in still better
condition, and the ice cream booths
have been constructed and everything
is now arranged for the comfort of
patrons. Hereafter there will be
dance each Wednesday and Saturday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
Fred Vincent Here.

Fred Vincent, son Of DR.. and Mrs.
F w. Vincent and well known for
mer young man of Pendleton, is now
here for visit with his relatives and
friends. Vincent is still upon the
staff Of the San Francisco Call, with
which paper he has been for two
years. He has made good in the San
Francisco newspaper field and has
just been at Seattle to cover the ex-
position for the Sunday Call.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
Many From This County.

In the list of delegates recently ap-
pointed to the Trans-Mississipp con-
gress are the names of several resi-
dents of Umatilla county. Some of
these are as follows: w. L. Thomp-
son, T. c. Taylor, Pendleton; c. A.
Barrett. Athena; Asa B. Thomson.
Echo, and Clark Wood, Weston.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
JANE ADDAMS PRESIDENT
OF CHARITIES CONFERENC CE

Buffalo, N. Y, June 16.-Dr. G. H
Leslie of Los Angeles, Cal, was one
of the principal speakers at today's
session of the National Conference OF
Charities and Corrections. Rev. s.
Friedman of Denver also spoke. His
subject was the sending Of patients
in the advanced stages of consump-
ton to health resorts. He said this
practice was wrong and should be
stopped.
Jane Addams of Hull House, Chi
cago, was yesterday elected president
of the conference.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
VIII Hang Norhstrom Friday

Salem, Ore.-Invitations were sent
out yesterday by c. w. James, super
intendent Of the penitentiary, for the
execution OF Adolf N. Nordstrom, on
Friday, June Is, at the prison. Nord-
strom killed John Peterson in Tilla-
nook county and was convicted on
May 5, 1909.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
Yearling Weighed $50 Pounds.

James Johns has just sold a year
ling grade Durham steer weighing
$50 pounds. The animal was sold to
one of the local butchering concerns
for cents per pound, and Mr. Johns
believes that the price received justi-
flies the theory iias ( pays to keep
good stock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
Women PAY Fines.

The three women who were arrect-
ed Sunday night in the raid on she
Columbia lodging house have paid
their fines and been released from
jail shorty Saunders is the only one
of the six people arrested in the raid
who is yet in durance vile,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
KIDNAPERS ASK FRUIT
DEALER FOR $13O,OOO

Evansville, Ind, June f6.-Michael
Fasniano, a fruit-dealer, yesterday re-
ceived mysterious letter demanding
$130,0O0. The letter threatened the
KIDNAPPING of Fasniano's daughter. 1t
was mailed at Mexico City on June
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
Wilson VIII Go East.

S. F. Wilson the Athena lawyer who
was here upon business today, win
soon be travelling with the big farm
ers of the Athena section. He has
placed an order for a Franklin auto
and is now anxiously awaiting the ar
rival of the same.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16

s and directs that the money be
sent to a man in Kansas City. Postal
authorities and detectives are at work
on the case.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
pn,ry VIII Have Auto.

j. B. Perry, the local attorney, has
decided to join the automobile brigade
and has ordered a White Steamer
which he expects shortly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-16
In and About
Pendleton
Asslstnnt PASTOR Arriyes,

A son was born Saturday evening
t. the wife of Rev. w. L. Van Nuys,
pastor of the first Presbyterian
church,
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dergast bad believed II 10 be Hugh.
So had the town. for the body had
been found on his ground But on the
night when the real murderer came
again to the cabin perhaps It was his
coming that had brought back the lost
memory. Hugh had known the truth.
In the light of this superstition, bis
strained manner then. his present de-
termination not to speak. sli stood
nlain.
What had he meant by q debt OF his
past that be had never paid? He could
owe no debt to Harry SandeTson. IL
he owed any debt II was TO his dead
father. thousand times more than the
draft he had repaid. Could he be
thinking In his remorse that his father
had cast him of. counting himself
nothing remembering only that Harry
Sanderson had been David Stires' IA
vorite and St James. which must be
smirched by the odium of its rector.
the apple OF his eye?
Jesslca had snatched at a straw. be-
cause IL was the only buoyant thing
afloat in the dragging tide Now with
blind fatuousness she Rugged Il
tighter to her bosom One purpose
possessed her-to confront Harry San
derson What matter though she
missed the remainder OF the trial?
She could do nothing Her hands were
tied. II the truth lay at Aniston she
would find II She thought no farther
than this Once In Harry Sanderson's
presence. what she should say or do
she scarcely Imagined The horrify-
ing question filed her thought TO the
exclusion OF all that must follow its
answer. 1t was surety and self con
vict!on she craved. only TO read In bis
eyes the truth about the murder OF
Moreau.
She suddenly began 20 tremble.
Would the doctors let her gee him9
What excuse could she give? N he
was the man who had been In Hugh's
cabin thar night be had heard her
speak. had known she was there lie
must not know beforehand OF her COM
ing lest he have suspicion OF her er-
rand Bishop ludlow. he could gain
her access to him. Injured, dying
perhaps. maybe he did not guess that
Hugh was in jeopardy for his crime
Guilty and dying. II be knew this. he
would surely tell the truth But II he
died before she could reach him7 The
paper was some days old. He might
be dead already. She took heart. how
ever. from the statement Of his i'm
proved condition.
She sprang TO her feet and looked at
her chatelaine watch. The eastbound
express was overdue. There was no
time to lose. Minutes might count
She examined her purse. She had
money enough with her
Five minutes later she was at the
station. n scrubbed note was on its
way TO Mrs. Halloran. aud before
swinging red lantern the loug incom-
ing train was shuddering 20 stop
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Weddina Invitatlon Plates-

IL has been supposed that brida!
souvenirs. SO far as the inventive fac.
ulty OF man or woman is concerned.
had been exhausted. says a Paris let
ter TO Vogue. a great trouvaille.
which is bound TO be great fad. has
been found in the copper wedding in
vitation plates and imitation card
plates The copper plate is first bur
nished like red gold 4 match piece
OF copper is hinged on cleverly. and
this additional side is wrousht
into a single or double frame. in
which the brides portrait is placed.
This idea is also elaborated by plac-
ing the engraved copper plate in the
middle. with copper frames TO match
on either side. one holding the por-
trait of the bride. the other OF the
groom. The invitation card plate an
swers also for small frame, having
TO correspond.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-13

efterward his secretary OF state. One
thing that can be said for Seward is
that he was man enough to ackncwI-
edge Lincoln's greatness when he saw
<. He refused TO plot against his
chief. as di6 some OF his fellow men,
bers Of the cabinet He was n wise
counselor and unselfish statesman. He
had enough foresight 10 buy Alaska
when the public scOffed NJ him for the
act. The truth about Seward Is that
he was Of very high type. but not
withsIanding bis height was over
Swallowed
great divisions-that preceding the re-
peal OF the Missouri compromise and
the formation of the Republican par
" and that following these twin
e-ents. His one term I'm congress was
the last important public service in
the first period. Following this were
five or six years OF law with little or
10 politics. In congress Lincoln had
gained reputation as story teller
and wit. had made one or two cam
paign speeches. had introduced
trict OF Columbia and had refused TO
ssy shai the Mexican war was right
eous. Following his term he had ap-
piled for the office Of land commi sion
CT, to which he had not been appoint
ed. and had been offered the governor
ship OF Oregon. which he declined In
1850 he refused another nomination
60 congress and I'm 1852 delivered a
eulogy on Henry Clay. II was I'm 1854
that he really re-eatered politics. be-
ing stirred thereto by the repeal OF
the Missouri compromise. That wear
he was elected 20 the legislature. but
refused 20 serve. lie was also a can
didate for United States senator. com
ing within n few votes of winning
With rare unSelfshness he threw all
his strength TO Lyman Trumbull and
elected him. For Lincoln TO go 10
,gs'T5;;;;;'snll. who had but handful IL
supporters. was like the tail wa-gins
the dog. but IL prevented the election
of proslavery man.
In 1856 Mr.. Lincoln participated I'm
the formation Of the Republican party.
making his great 'loSt speech" nj
Bloomington. He also received 10
votes for vice president I'm the Repub-
lican national convention and ran Tor
elector on the Fremont ticket. Two
years later came his great debates
with Douglas which were held a: OF
tawa. Freeport. Jonesboro, Charleston.
GuiesDurg. Quincy and Alton. As
result he had a popular majority. but
was beaten by holdover senators and
gerrymander
Following the struggle with Doug
las Mr.. Lincoln made speeches I'm Ohio.
Kansas, New England and the famous
address In Cooper Union. New York.
Early in 1890 the Illinois state conven-
ton instructed for him Tor president.
and In the national convention that
met at Chicago. May 1919. he was
nominated on the third ballot. In the
following campaign Mr. Lincoln re-
NAMED at home ana declined TO make
speeches. The Democratic party split
on slavery, which made his election
possible. Following the announcement;
OF the result many OF the southern
states seeded. but the president elect
refused to be drawn into any public
utterance as TO his policy ON Feb. IL.
1851, he started 20 Washington. max
Ing few short addresses on the way
and secretly passing through Balti-
more because OF runOrs OF possible
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-13
HE WAS SURE OF III.

The trate parent preserved himself
before the cUlprits. Young man." de-
manded he, with the utmost stern
ness, have / caught you kissing my
daughter?"
II by this he expected TO plunge
the young visitor into confusion. Il
must be confessed that the old gentle
man was greatly mistaken. inasmuch
as the young visitor evinced the great
est calmness.
Il hope. sir" he said. there is no
mistake about IL. The lights are none
too bright, and I would be much morti-
fed TO learn that, after all. was kiss
ing the housemaid."
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and OF laughter. He. the babe that
came here OF parents poor and almost
illiterate, Is the reason for the temple.
for the crowds and for the oratory.
lie is likewise the reason for the ma
ton existing at all In its present form
SO these humble acres are not all un-
productive. even though they cannot
grow crops. for they brought forth a
great soul 10 lead people from bond
age and TO place before mems eyes a
type of charity aud forbearance that
will make Us all tenderer aud better
for having seen.
The Lincoln farm, after passing out
OF the ownership of Thomas Lincoln,
belonged for many years 90 Il family
Of the name of Creal, after which II
was bought by New York capitalist.
a Mr.. bennett who made some i'm
prOvements on il with the idea OF
changing IL into IA national park. This
was abandoned, however, because OF
business reverses. The farm became
tied up in the litigation of the Den
nett estate and for years was neglect
ed. At last 1t was sold at public auc-
ton by the authorities OF Larue coun-
~. Ky. when il was purchased by
Richard Lloyd JoneC as n representa-
tive OF Robert j. Collier. 4 Lincoln
farm association was formed. with
Governor Folk Of Missouri at its head
and various distinguished men on Its
directorate. TO this body MT. Collier
turned over the farm, popular sub
scriptiODs were raised, a memorial
building was erected. and other i'm
provements were made. AS a result
the Lincoln birthplace farm on Feb.
IL viii be opened To- the public as a
national park. From a scenic aspect
it is a beautiful spot Near TO the
plaza fronting the memorial building
is the famous rock spring, and not far
distant is picturesque creek. on the
banks OF which the boy Lincoln play
ed.
In addition to the dedication OF the
farm, a statue of Lincoln will be un-
yelled In HOdgenville. More important
still, IL is now practically certain that
some form OF memorial will be erected
at Washington. step that should
have been taken long ago.
ham Lincoln is held precious by the
American people. His birthplace and
his tomb, his acts and his words. tine
people with whom he associated, all
are objects OF popular interest such
as has been aroused by few men In
the history of nations. Compared
with Lincoln's simple greatness most
OF the characters grouped around him
suffer by contrast. This is true even
OF ms FAMILY. For one 1 feel that jus
tice has never been done Mrs. Lincoln.
She was not without prophetic quail
ity in divining her husbands future
eminence, she had spiritual insight,
she suffered many sorrows. and de-
spite her difference from Mr.. Lincoln
In temperament and inherited manners
and beliefs she was loyal TO him
throughout
One other character has been mini
mized much In the same way-Wnliam
II. Seward, Lincoln's chief competitor
Tor the presidential nomination and
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To prevent the hair from falling out
wet it thoroughly once or twice a
week with a weak solution of salt
water.
A solution that sometimes will aid
the hair in curling is half a pint OF
strong tea, dissolving in IL IL grains OF
carbonate OF potash. The hair is wet
with this while dressing, laid in waves
and held so while drying.
Bathing with equal parts OF witch
hazel and water is restful 10 the eyes.
Another plan is TO battle the eyes with
warm water in which are dissolved a
pinch of powdered borax and two or
three drops OF spirits of camphor.
When travelling do not fail to pu.
a cup in your bag. Many a person has
suffered from using the drinking Gun
which is public property on the train.
Folding paper cups may be had for a
small sum. They can be thrown away
at the journeys end. They have tho
strong point in their favor of not IA
king up much space.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-13
HINTS ON MENDING
SOME POINTS OF MORE OR LESS
IMPORTANCE.
When the 6uttonhoie Tesrs-Patehina
the Corset cover-sest Way
70 Fix Up Prayed
Silk Waist

III buttonho,e tears out lay a piece
OF closely woven tape back OF IL. stitch
nrmly in place. hem the old buttonhole
TO II neatly and then cut and work in
the tape new buttonhole of the prop
er size. An extra fine way is to rip
the band apart and take out the
threads of the old buttonhole. stitch
the tape on the inside Of the back
fold OF the band. stitch up the latter
In its original shape and proceed as
before. When buttons have torn ont
1t is comparatively easy TO squeeze a
small square OF good tape through the
hole. lay IL fiat i'm the proper position
between the two folds of the band and
stitch IL in place. Hem down the rag
ged edges on both sides and sew the
buttons to the tape. Any button or
buttonhOle that. is to bear strain
should be stayed with tape when the
garment is being made. the stay tapes
for both buttons and buttonholes be-
ing placed in the band before it is
stitched
The corset cover comes next I'm or
der. One way 20 make Il is to cut il
from the shirtwaist pattern which fits
you. making il round OF square neck.
as you like. and with a peplum to
avoid fullness over the hips. When II
comes TO mending ordinary corset
covers patches are put in ike those
in drawers. all the way to the waist
band IL IL seems worth while other
wise round or square ones with the
corners carefully inferred. Circular
corset covers are little harder to
patch. since the place where holes
come most quickly-nder the arms
is on the bias. Combination corset
covers and drawers. or corset covers
and skirts are being more and more
adopted. The former combination is
better. because drawers and corset
covers are worn about the same length
of time. whereas corset covers soil
much more quickly than skirts.
Mending silk skirts is almost hope
less. When pinked RIFLES fray out cut
away the saw-edged points Just above
the pinking. Sometimes new narrow
rufiles are needed and often only a
new dust rune. When a favorite silk
skirt is too far gone 20 fuss with 70 is
sometimes possible to make from IL a
Finch rufiie which may be put on
sateen foundation or fastened to the
inside OF the skirt Il matches. Cir.
cular skirts will not stand the weight
OF such a ruhle. but the plain-plaited
ones Will. Make the silk nounce as
deep as you can. then sew Il TO a strip
OF thin material and attach Il to the
skirt at the seams. This plan has. for
stout women. the particular advantage
OF giving support TO the skirt without
any extra material over the hips
White skirts with plain hens are
easily mended around the bottom
Without ripping the hem. insert the
finger or a paper knife az some hole
and separate the two parts along the
frayed edge. Now turn up each loose
part about half an inch or possibly
more. according 10 the height OF the
worn places. haste the edges together
and stitch. This gives a neat. solid
edge again
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was unable to make enough from the
place TO meet the taxes. just as the
earliest one of record. certain farmer
carpenter OF the name of Thomas Lin
coin, failed to get enough out Of the
barren acres TO pay for them
let this stony. unproductive spot OF
earth is now one % the worlds
ashrines. ON Feb. u presidents. gov
ernOrs. judges. cardinals and cabinet
ministers foregather there TO crate and
dedicate these rocks and sterile soil
patches to the people for all the days
to come. ON one Of the hills white
memorial hall patterned after a Greek
temple viii likewise be consecrated
and left as a Mecca for future genera
lions the temple inclOses an old one
room log cabin. with a stick chimney.
one door. one window and no floor ut
all. In this cabin was born man
child whom the world has taken TO fits
heart-A hraham Lincoln. war president
and liberator. man Of meekness and
mercy. strange compound OF sorrow
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-13

Young Wife (mournfully)-I am
afraid, doctor. my poor husband with
this wretched cold will cough up his
life.
Young Doctor tstartied)--Oh. trust
not. my dear madam: at least not un-
I'll he coughs up my bilI.-Baltimore
American.
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Lessons from the Past.

Hannibal was preparing to cross the
Alps.
But how" asked his chief OF stan,
ARE We going to get all the baggage
over7"
We Will carry it, gloomily an
swered the great general lin the
trunks of the elephants"
Which merely shows how ancient
the gag is.-Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-13

assassination. After his Inauguration
his history became that Of the country
in her most gigantic struggle The su-
preme events OF his administration as
they affect his fame were the issuance
OF the emancipation proclamation on
Sept. %. 1862, and its official promul-
cation on the list OF January following:
Vicksburg and Gettysburg on July
IA, 1868; the Gettysburg address on
No1-. IL. 1868; the second election to
the presidency and second inaugural.
and the assassination on ADril a,
1867. Eve deys after Appomattox.
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SATURDAY. FEBRUARY IS. 1909.

she insisted fercely "You will not ad-
NIT Il. but J know. There can be no
Justice or right In that. II Harry San
derson is all you think him. If he
stood here now and knew the whole.
he would say II was wicked-not brave
and noble. but wicked and cruel"
He shook his head. and the sad
shadow OF bitter smile touched his
lips He would not say So" he said
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Qualifications

Editor-Have you ever done any
work On newspaper?
Applicant for Position-Yes. sir; for
nearly six months | contributed to a
column In our home paper under the
head of For the Uplift of Mankind"
Editor-Go to the office of the build
ing. on the top floor. and see il they
want an elevator man.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-13

WO miles from
HodgenvilIe. KY.
is a one hundred
and ten acre
farm shat raises
little except pa
triotism. The
crops on It are
for { n c IN o : {
part stunted and
have a discOur-
aged appearance.
Pes 81 =. : is tisis ue-
lection CO IN Q 5
from d "a gin &
about to miss
the rocks or FROM
trying 60 find
fertility in the
soil. u hopeless
task. Whatever
the c a sc, the
fact remains that
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Man with the Bulging Brow
Glubbs lets YOU severely alone" does
he? What precise shade OF meaning
do you Intend TO convey by that?
Man with the Buibous Nose--He
never asks me to driak with him..
Chicago Tribune.