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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
GUARD STOPS CONVICT
FIGHT WITH BULLETS

Walla Walla.-Firing when two
convicts would not>stop fighting at his
command, Fred Staff, a guard at the
state penitentiary, this afternoon shot
and seriously wounded Jack Johnson,
colored, and James Casey, white. The
men were working in the penitentiary
jute mill and became engaged in an
alteration and then went to blows.
Cases, who is more than six feet
and weighs more than 200 pounds,
seized a big wooden spool and hit
johnson over the head. Staff saw
him and ordered the fighting stopped.
Neither paid any attention and Staff
fired, breaking the left leg of Casey
above the knee. Casey fell to the
floor. where he wrlthed in agony,
while Johnson, grabbing up the spool
Casey had dropped, in turn used it
for a club.
Staff again fired, and Johnson fell,
shot through the hips, but not fatal
ly hurt. The two men were removed
to the prison hospital where tonight
the physician says they will recover.
Casey is from Waitsburg, and was
sent up for burglary. He broke Jail
last August, in company with Kid
Wallace of Tacoma, who was receiv-
ed again from Tacoma for a life
sentence.
Casey enjoyed but three hours lib
erty at that time, however. Johnson
was sent up from Yakima for selling
liquor to Indians.
Staff is the guard who, in similar
trouble once before, shot a convict
through the heart, killing him in
stantly, and wounding another,
through whom the bullet went first
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11

Music furnished for all occasions
dances in particular, by the United
Orchestra R, w Fletcher, Mgr.
Phone Main l or Black 1886.
Just received by express, shipment
of new shapes Of ladies and children's
hats The very latest style in black
and colors. Campbell's Millinery.
IF a party signing name as "a
Drummer" will communicate with
Carter & Smythe, Pendleton, he will
learn something to his advantage and
the matter will be treated confiden-
TALLY"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Returning from Conference.

President w. II. Martin OF Colum-
bia college, Rev. H. S. Shangle, pre-
siding elder of this district of the NJ,
e church south. Rev. c. \. ReXroad,
pastor of the church at Milton and
Rev. l.. l.. Seawell. pastor of the
church at Lexington. are in the city
today on their way home from Wing
Vile, where the most enthusiastic
district conference of their church
ever held in the northwest has just
closed. They report a great educa-
tional rally at which the Columbia
College Crusaders movement was
launched. The next district confer
ence will be held at Lexington.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11

the revision OF state land laws, the
creation of wo appointive members
of land board, and provision for
cruise of all state timber lands; the
continuation of investigation Of the
land department; the passage Of law
providing for payment to state of in
terest on land commissioners bank
deposits; elimination of one or more
normal schools; numerous improve
ments at state training school; repeal
or amendment of oil inspection law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
COFFEE AS CURE FOR
RABIES is SUCCESSFUL

New York.--David Steinfield the
official dog catcher of Montclair, N.
j., attributes his freedom from rabies
to the fact that he drinks about a doz-
en- cups of hot black coffee every
day
In the seven years he has been
dog catcher he has been bitten sever
al hundred times, his hands, arms,
face and legs being covered with
scars. Since the beginning of last
December he has been bitten by sew
en- dogs that were afterward declared
to be suffering from rabies. He con-
tends that black coffee is not only a
preventive, but is cure for rabies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Visits Farm in New Auto.

E. C. Smith and family made a trip
to the ranch, 20 miles north of Pen
dleton, yesterday in the new five-pas-
senger 80 horsepower Maxwell tour
ing car recently purchased by Mr..
Smith. Those making the trip were
Mr.. and Mrs Smith, Dr. and Mrs.
Thomas Vaughan and Edgar Smith,
who acted as chauffeur.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
New Hotel at Stanfield.

Mrs. Sarah Neal, formerly of this
city, but who has been conducting the
restaurant at Stanfield for several
months, expects to have her new ho-
tel building completed and ready for
the big opening on May /. The build
ing of the hotel was made necessary
by the rapidly increasing patronage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Looking for Location.

]. E. Van Nuys, brother of Mrs.
Roland n. Oliver and brother of Rev.
w. L. Van Nuys, formerly pastor of
the local Presbyterian church, arriv-
ed today from his home in Franklin,
Indiana, and is guest at the home of
his sister, just west of Pendleton. He
is considering locating in eastern Ore
gon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
MRS. SAYLOR AND MILLER
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER

Watseka, Ills, April 11.-Dr. Will
liam A. Miller and Mrs. j. b. Saylor
were today convicted of manslaughter
in connection with the death of Bank
cr Saylor who was shot to death in
his home at Crescent City i'm July last.
John Gunden, Mrs. Saylor's father,
was acquitted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Housewlyes Boycott Markets.

New York, April 11.-More than a
hundred thousand Jewish housewives
today began a boycott against the
Kosher meat shops because of high
prices. 1t is expected the markets
will be compelled to close.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Former Pendleton Boy Dies.

Miles Durham, son of John Durham
and who was born and raised in this
city, died in Portland recently as the
result of an attack of appendicitis
which he suffered about a year ago.
The father was recently in charge of
the Hotel St. George bar.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Call for County Warrants.

County Treasurer G. w. Bradley is
issuing call for all general fund war
rants. issued during the months of Oc-
tober, November and December. This
brings the county Indebtedness up un-
til the first Of the year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Elliott Remodels Residence

p. o. Elliott has completed the i'm
provements to his residence on West
Railroad street They were made at
a cost of $500 and greatly increase the
appearance of the home.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Former Pendleton Boy weds.

Walter Cadman, well-known in
Pendleton by reason of his having for
merly been employed as salesman in
the Boston Store, was married in
Walla Walla last evening to Miss Eth
el Skinner of that city. They will
make their home in Walla Walla.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Change I'm Business Location.

w. d. Fletcher, the real estate and
Insurance man, has moved his office
from the American National bank
basement to the East Oregonian
building on Main street
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Attention MaCcaheeS

The Busy Bee and Study club of the
l.. o. II. NJ. will meet at the home of
Mrs. Lou Sutton, residence $40 west
Webb street, Wednesday afternoon,
April 13. instead of the regular meet
ing day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Meeting Postponed.

Mrs. John Haley, jr., and Mrs.
Thomas Thompson were to have en-
tertained the Thursday afternoon club
this week but the meeting has been
postponed one week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Not Mr.. payne.

Springfield. Mass, Republican.
1t is a pertinent question-who is
the republican leader of the house? :?
Name him, Il ycG -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
Attention KNIGHTS

Damon lodge No. will meet in reg
ular session this evening. All
knights please attend.
w. l. GADwA, c. c.
r.. w FLETCHER, X. r. S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11
NelOsy Notes
of PendLeton
Marriage License.

A marriage license was issued today
to Alex A. Hamilton Of Spokane and
Miss Agnes G. Hall of this county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-04-11

What do you think of this theory
that the comet will sweep the earth
with its tail?"
Good idea" replied the public
spirited man, "if the comet can be per-
suaded to give some of our streets
special attention"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
HOW DIVINE KEPT PROMIsr
Promises Not to Smoke Tob...
After Finishing Plug He Held
In His Hand.

The story goes that a certain Al
vine, noted for his smoking powAra,
was sent for by the board of evan
liners just before his ordination.
"Mr. Blank" said one of the board
your papers are excellent, but tbers
is one thing we object to-"
Blank asked what it was.
"You are addicted to the evil bab;.
of smoking"
Blank explained that he saw NJ
evil in it, but, taking a large Dino
from his pocket, said:
I'm Difference to your opinion gor
tlemen, l promise you this. As soon
as l have smoked the plug hold in
my hand l will cease smoking for
ever"
They were satisfied, and he was n,
dained the next day
But as he reflls his pipe he chuck
les and tells you:
1--WE kept my word I've got tina,
very plug yeti"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
DRUGGIST is GooD-NATURED
Example of How Dispenser OF Piils
Is Imposed Upon by many
Thoughtless Persons.

He came to town and wandered INTO
the big drug emporium without re-
moving the mud from his boots.
do you give four stamped enVe-
lopes for nine cents, mister?'
1--WE generally charge ten. out /
guess you can have them"
Got any sample cough drops?"
Here are a few"
ANY old cigar boxes you don't
want?"
Here's a couple
"All the 1910 almanacs gomez"
Long ago."
But other drug stores keep few
on hand"
I'VE don't"
That's funny. Let me see some OF
your fancy sweet SOAP"
Want to buy box?"
Nope, want to study the french
names. Some of those city college
gals are coming down on the farm to
board and l want to spring FEW
French words on them, that's all.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26

peans and unhappily, by British merchants Inc
sultan, who is under British protection derives a
aarge revenue from it, but although negotiations
with him for its prohibition might require olplo-
wnatic handling owing to his treaty oolgatlons
with at least one other power it is the only etec
tive means of avoiding the outpour1ng OF olood
and treasure the Indian forntlef
At present the efforts of the British navy are
handica pped by the fact that the hydrograpRlcal
conditions of Muscat indeed of the whole III
toral of the gulf, do not allow preventive snlps
to go very close to the coast 1t is this fact Which
enables the gun-running dhoWs to escape the VlsF
lance of British cruisers.
Thus the dhows which put out from Muscat
with their contraband cargoes adopt the simple
plan of hugging the coast within the shalioW-Wa-
ter limits. If they making for koWelt, winch
is the center of the gun trade for Mesopotamla
and western Persia they can proceed all the way
In comparative safety, otherwise they sail just
far enough to be in position to make dash for
Jask or some other port the Makran coast
where their cargoes are received for conveyance
by caravan cia Baluchstan to Afghanistan and
the northwest frontier Khels.
The two most active firms engaged in this
trade are owned by Baluchi and Frenchman.
There are also in Muscat numerous small shops
engaged in the trade and numbers of the agents
are "banias" from India. Mysterious cargoes are
also dropped overheard in the dead OF night INTO
swiftsaing dhows and got away to OBSCURE
places along the eastern coast. 1t Will be lmpos-
sble to check this growing peril to Englands
peace in India without large number or small
draught patrol boats and an efficient coastguard
on the Makran coast.
mo craft" says Mr.. H. Warrington Smyth, IN
Mast and Sail in Europe and Asia, has played
a greater part in the worlds history than the
dhow. The lateen yard is much the emblem OF
the Faith is the Crescent. The true oagsara,
hssala or Arab dhow, the probable parent OF all
the Iateen-rigged offspring. Is now mostly to be
met with in the Red sea and eastward to the Per
sian gulf. Karachi. Bombay, along the Malabar
coast. and down the coast Of Africa to Zanzibar
making its voyages with the fair wind or the mon
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26

and mother-of-pearl and fish also of some com.
mercial Importance The chief port is Muscat 1t
is situated between two hills and looks out to
as shown in the view of the Persian gulf accom-
panying this article.
OOO and consists of several tribes of Arab origin,
merous.
and remained in their hands until the middle of
the seventeenth century, when the Arabs of the
interior secured possession of it. The imams or
quests in eastern Africa, including Zanzibar Nom
bas and Quoa. Oman was at the climax of its
power and commercial prosperity in the first half
of the nineteenth century, when the authority of
the imams or sultans extended over the Persian
territories of Laristan and Mogistan the islands Of
Bender Abbas part of the coast of Baluchistan and
the long strip Of African coastland including Fan
zibar, Mombasa and Quiloa, together with the
island of Socotra. The present ruling family Origi-
mated in Yemen and first established in the
imamate in the person of Ahmed ibn Said in 1741.
The rise Of the Wahabi power in Nedjed resulted
in considerable loss of territory. In 1856, the
death of Sultan Said, his possessions divided
between his two sons, receiving the African
territories and the other Muscat, with the Persian
possessions. These last lost in 1875 Sultan
Thuwany who succeeded in Muscat, assassi-
mated in 1866 by his son Selim. who reigned but
short time and driven out by his uncle. SeySid
Feisal ibn Turk. The power Of the imam Is exer-
cfsed very little beyond the capital, Muscat the
name of which is therefore probably better known
In popular usage than that of the whole state
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
EarIy Habit.

Mrs. Judson-Have you ever noticed
the polite consideration Mr.. Blysterre
shows other people? At the dinner
table, for instance, he never puts a
morsel into his own mouth till every
one else has been helped and is eat
ing
Mr.. Judson-Oh, what you term his
consideration is only an illustration OF
a force of habit His wife used to do
his cooking for him and he learned at
that time it was always wise to let
some one else test the food before
tackling 1t himself"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
One Good Turn,

Tittsworth-Hurts has sued his wife
for divorce on the grounds of cruelty
and the poor woman can't afford to
hire lawyer.
Turner-Oh, yes she can; I've sent
her a check for $1,000.
Tittsworth-You sent her a check
What interested you in the case?
Turner-Why, l wanted to express
my gratitude to her. She did me a
great favor short time before she
was married to Hurts.
Tittsworth-What favor was It?
Turner-She refused my marriag
proposal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26

sud Waziris and others exhibiting
signs of increasing turbulence, but the
frontier territories from one end to
the other are already full of modern
arms and ammunition, while more is
pouring into them every day by every
secluded track leading through Balu-
chistan and the Afghan hills.
In addition to this, the present
fAmeer, abandoning his fathers policy,
has allowed thousands OF modern RI
f1es manufactured in the arsenal at
Kabul to reach the hands of his own
tribesmen, and the probable co-opera-
ton of the latter in a frontier war
against the Indian Raj may easily in
volve the British government with At
ghanistan as well.
All this, as every Indian officer
knows, is involved in the continuance
of the persistent gun-running which is
marking the growing war fever on the
Indian northwest frontier through the
Persian gulf 1t is not too much to
say that the peace and safety of India
depend upon the suppression of this
trade, and yet, owing chiefly to the
paucity of British naval resources
there, she can do little or nothing.
Muscat, at the entrance Of the gulf,
is the chief center of this nefarious
traffic. which is carried on by Euro
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26

ly open The rig consists y ~ u ~ =
generally of main and
mzzen lateens. The main
mast is big spar stepped amidships, with a great
rake forward"
correspondent from India writes that the
British gunboats in the Persian gulf have been
very active in suppressing the traffic in rifles and
ammunition. The arms were being landed on the
Makran coast and thence were carried by
for sale to the tribesmen the northwest
frontier Of India, to be used against the Brit
ish troops when the next trouble The
navy men are reported to have been very sue
cessful, and made several good hauls of rifles and
ammunition. To reduce still further the gun-run-
ners' chances of profit four companies of the
Fourteenth Sikhs sent from Quota to inter-
cept caravans in the neighborhood of Robat. One
of Illustrations depicts the entraining of some
of the transport camels at Jaccbabad in Sind en-
route to Nushki, whence the column marched to
Robat.
AS rule when camels are entrained they are
loaded on open trucks, but on this occasion it
thought advisable to make Of closed cars.
The "oouts" strongly objected to being loaded, but
with rope behind the hooks and steady, per-
suasive strain on the nose rope they were event
ually hauled or pushed in Once in the car the
camels were made to kneel down in the sand
which had been spread on the floor their knees
were then tied so that 1t was impossible for them
to straighten out their forelegs.
The cars were each loaded with six camels.
three in each end, facing inward. The space in
the middle utilized for saddles and fodder for
the Journey. Two camelmen also travelled in each
car 1t may be remarked that Brahuts differ from
most people in that they do not notice that the
camel has particularly offensive odor. The
camels dubbed and protested while being load
ed, but they soon settled down and began to eat
the fodder provided for them. 1t took five hours
to load the first train OF 100 camels. Only one
camel that had an unusually large hump could
not be pushed through the door. and he was
trussed like chicken and carried bodily in by
about Is men.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
Definition.

Tommy-Pa, what is an equinox?
Pa-Why, er-it is-ahem! For
goodness sake, Tommy, don't you
know anything about mythology at
all? An equinox was tabled animal,
half horse. half COW. It's name Is de-
rived from the words equine and
COX" 1t does seem as if these pub
lie schools don't teach children any
thing Observation-Disclosures.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
a Social Function.

"And now that / have described my
symptoms" said the languid lady IN
blue, tell me of your ailments"
II have no special ailments" re-
sponded the brisk lady in brown. I
thought was attending an afternoon
tea. / didn't know it was to be pic
mic"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
No Mistake,

Don't you think you made a big
mistake" l said to my friend, Charlie
De Millions, when you specified thar
the elevators in your new 150-story
building should run only as high as
the fiftieth floor?"
mo-" he replied, in the prompt
manner of a man who has studied and
thoroughly mastered a subject, q
made no mistake. All the floors
above the f1ftieth are restricted to
the use Of tenants who maintain air
ships"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
Dangerous Game.

The beautiful girl turned pale.
Keep your distance!" she scream.
ed.
But the young man heard her not
Keep your distance! There! knew
ft!"
There was a splash and both went
overheard.
N. Bit IS dangerous to kiss cir
in a canoe
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
WHY He Was Thankful.

Weigler-You seem to have a won
derful friendship for Turner.
Gausley-I ought to have; he saved
my life once.
Weigler-How did it happen?
Gausley-He jumped into the river
after me.
Weigler-How came you to be in
the river?
Gausler-Turner had rocked the
boat.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
She Hadn't Noticed.

Isabelle (congratulating Elizabeth
on her engagement to Clarence)--Oh'
oh, on. I'm so glad! And how did he
propose, dear?
Elizabeth really don't know,
Belle; l was so anxious to do my part
that I didn't notice what he was do
ing
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
a Wonderful Breed,

a wonderful breed of laying hens?
Ashley-You bet l have They beat
anything I've ever seen. They don't
need roosts.
Seymour-Don't need roosts?
Ashley-No, sir; they're laying
night and day.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
Invisible.

First OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES your gar
len, old man?
Second Suburbanite-It's simply out
of sight.
First Observation-Disclosures good.
Second Suburbanite-It's anything
but good. The grass and weeds are
foot high all over it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
Not Awkward,

Canfield-Bunyan can't take a step
without treading on some ones corn.
Naylor-He must be exceedingly
awkward.
Canfield-Oh, no, no, he isn't; he's
merely unfortunate. The corns he
treads on is on the bottom Of his own
foot.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26

the peninsula OF
Arabia. 1t reaches
along the Persian
gulf, the gulf OF
Oman and the
Arabian sea from
Ell Hasa to the
Hadramaut region.
The area is about
$4,000 qu a r g
miles. The region
along the coast Is
very mountainous,
rising in it's high
est peaks prob
ably to about TO-
900 feet. Behind
the m o u n t a | n
chains the coun-
try gra d u a y
passes into the
great desert Of
Arabia. The most
favorable part of
the country is in
the central val
legs, which are
characterized by q
temperate climate
and rich vegeta-
ton. The chief
products are dates,
which constitute
the main article
of EXPORT, and 9TH
or fruits. Pearls
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
Would Cause Much Writing.

Bacon see it is said that all the Russian rail-
way stations keep complaint books where passen-
gers may enter various protests.
Egbert-If that plan adopted in this coun.
try fear writer's cramp would be far more COM
mon than 1t is now.-Yonkers Statesman.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
His Mistake.

What have you got there?
"a statement of my bank account
and real estate holdings"
What are you doing with them"
Going to send them to my doctor
He told my wife that I couldn't stand
an operation for appendicitis, and
want to show him that he is wrong"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
The Fatal Cake,

Mrs. Newed-Oh, John, baked
cake this morning and set 1t on the
window sill and tramp came along
and stole 1t. feel like crying.
Newed-Oh, don't cry. One tramp
less In the world doesn't matter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
Accordinu to Measure.

Eyes," said the man with the au-
burn tie, as he lit the stump Of a cigar,
81 have bushel and half of chill
dren. My name is Peck, and l have
six
That's pretty good" rejoined the
man behind the corncob pipe, "but
I've got a mile of them. My name is
Furlong, and I'm the father Of eight"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-08-26
On the Alert.

THAT handsome doctor at the hotel
seems to be an object of interest to
the young ladies'"
He claims to be investigating the
theory of germ transmission by kiss
ing"
"Well?"
They're hoping he'll call for vol
unteers."