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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
OFFICERS AND THUGS
IN FATAL BATTLE
SEATTLE PATROLMAN KILLED
AND TWO BANDITS WOUNDED
IIighwaymen Under Guard in Hos
pital-One May Die and One VIII
Recover Say Physicians.

Seattle, Feb. 24.-Patrolman FJud-
son Davis, aged S3, is dead; Alex.
Mss, aged 81. an alleged hold up man
wounded and John Ford a second BAN
dit is reported to be dying this af-
ternoon, as a result of a duel last night
in the Capital Hill residence district.
Patroleman Herbert Smith captur-
ed the two men wounding both of
them after having shot down Davis
and escaped. The officers wore plain
clothes and met the men on a corner
The latter Immediately started fir
ing.
The two bandits Ford and Miss were
taken to the city hospital where they
are under guard. Ford who was shot
above the heart Is not expected to
live. Miss will recover.
In the last few days there have
been several holdups in the residence
section and last night Chief of Police
Claude Bannick sent several addition
al patrolmen in civilian clothes into
the infested district. Patrolman Da-
Wis and II. G. Smith were scrutinizing
passersby in the neighborhood Of
Boylston avenue and Dennyway when
they came upon the two highwaymen
who had been skulking in the dark
ness.
The policemen started to question
them when the bandits drew their
revolvers and opened fire. Davis fell
dead at the first shot with a bullet
through his head.
Standing alone, Patrolman Smith
returned the fire, shooting Davis as
sailant twice. The man fell to the
ground and Smith turned his atten-
ton to Miss, who had also opened fire.
After several shots, Miss turned and
ran, stopping several times to shoot at
Smith, who followed, firing as he ran.
Smith emptied his revolver and lost
his quarry in the darkness on a va
cant lot near Harvard avenue and
Dennyway. The policeman returned
to the scene of the death of his COM
rade where large crowd had gath
cred. A searching party was organ
lied and Miss was soon found, lying
wounded in pit into which he had
fallen when Smith lost track of him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
MANY TALKED TO
AGRICULTURE CLUB
PROF. SCUDDER WAS
THE PRINCIPAL GUEST
Students Perfect Organization by
Electing Officers and Voting i'm
Honorary Members-Louis ANGER
son Is President

With Prof H. D. Scudder as the
chief speaker and guest of honor the
high school agricultural club had Its
first meeting at the Commercial club
rooms last evening. If all subsequent
meetings are as well attended and as
enthusiastic as last nights session the
success of the organization is assur-
ed.
Owing 10 the fact that the students
had not yet elected their officers.
Principal a. C. Hampton of the high
school presided at the meeting. He
called upon Superintendent Landers
as the first speaker and in a brief
manner Mr.. Landers told of the in
stallation of the course in agriculture
in the high school and of the success
with which the course is meeting. He
paid a high compliment to Prof. Le-
roy Breithaupt, who is in charge of
the agricultural work in the school
and has aroused much enthusiasm
over the subject.
Prof Scudder spoke informally but
entertainingly on the general subject
of the study of agriculture He oe-
clared it a great subject for investi-
cation and one in which the students
cannot fail to become enthusiastic
when they once appreciate the mag
nitude of the field. Prof. Scudder
congratulated the students upon en-
tering the high school agricultural
course and upon forming their club.
He advised that within the club they
take up a few subjects but that they
look into the details and thoroughly
master such problems as they do un-
dertake.
Others to speak during the evening
were Prof. Breithaupt, Judge S. A.
Lowell, DR.. c. ]. Smith, c. c. Connor,
VIII Moore, ]. H. Gwinn. c. P.
Strain and E. B. Aldrich. Mr.. Con-
nor who is farming near Helix, and
was formerly president of the coun-
ty farmers union gave some inter-
esting facts regarding experiments he
has carried on upon his ranch. BY
his work he has shown that diversi-
fled farming may be carried on here
with success.
At the conclusion of the open meet
ing the students held a business ses-
sion and perfected their organization.
Louis Anderson ws chosen as presi-
dent of the association. Chester Fee
as vice president and Claud Hamp-
ton as treasurer.
The following honor members were
voted into the association last eve
ming. DR.. c. j. Smith, DR.. 1. U.
Temple, J. S. Landers, Will Moore,
C. c. Connor, Lee Teutsch, James A.
Fee, H, d. Scudder, J. H. Gwinn, e.
b. Aldrich, w. A. Hyatt. Stephen A.
Lowell e. L. Smith, c p. Strain and
\. w. Nye.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
LARGEST LUMBER.
CONCERN IN WORLD

Vancouver, b. c., Feb. 24.-The
largest lumber concern in the domm-
ion of Canada, to be known as the
British Canadian Lumber Corpora
tion," and which is capitalized at
$40, 100000 has just been launched.
The headquarters of the corporation
will be in Vancouver.
British, Canadian and American
capitalists are interested in the pro-
ject. The company has many large
timber claims scattered throughout
the provinces and it is said the total
amount of timber controlled by it ex-
ceeds $4,000. 100000 feet This is A.
600, 100000 more feet than the tim
Der which is controlled by the South
ern Pacific railroad in the United
states, one of the heaviest timber
holders in America.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
Corporations VIII Fight.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 24.-The
railroads of this country are prepar-
ing to appeal from the commissioners
decision on rates. The appeal will
DE made to the court of commerce
before March 10 and an Injunction
will be asked to nullify the decision.
The railroads hope thus to reverse
the decision.
They must appeal before the 10th
as the commission announced it will
fix the rates itself if the proposed tar
ifs are not withdrawn then. The
leading railroad lawyers concur in
the determination to fight.
Progressive members of congress
declare the decision is a great peoples
victory. Louis Brandies said he did
not believe the railroads would fight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
BURGLARY EPIDEMIC
CONTINUES UNABATED

Two revolvers and a watch was the
booty secured last night by burglars
who broke open the Thacker grocery
store on West Webb street. The pro-
prietor discovered his loss when he
opened up his place Of business this
morning and reported it to the police
but the marauders had taken good
care not to leave a clew by which
their identity might be discovered.
They had gained entrance through
the front door and evidently knew
what they were going after, for the
groceries were not touched, only the
aforementioned hardware being ta-
ken.
This is not the first burglary COM
mltted in this community during the
winter, the Lang grocery, which rs
next door to the Thacker establish
ent, having been broken into twice,
the robbers each time taking a good
ly supply of eggs which at that time
were worth almost as much as gold
nuggets.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
Inter State Commerce Com
mission Decision Has Wide
Effect.
STOCKS SLUMP FOR TIME
But QUICKLY RECOVER
Corporation Attorneys Prepare to
Appeal to the Court of Commerce
Must Act Before March 10 or
Commission VIII Fix Rates-Ship-
pcrs Rejoice in Victory.
MEANING OF INTERSTATE
COMMISSION DECISION

Disapproves of the advances i'm
freight rates in the official classifi-
cation of territory which the rail-
roads estimate would bring in $27,-
100000 more annually.
Declines to approve the increases
by the railroads in the western trunk
line territory and the proposed ad-
yanccs In commodity rates.
Orders carries in both cases to
Orders carriers in both cases to
before March 10 and restore their
former rates, those now in force.
Serves formal notice that unless
the advanced tariffs are cancelled a
formal order suspending them and
putting the existing rates into oper-
alton for at least two years will be
issued.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
WORLDS MOST FAMOUS
MEN WILL RACE

Indianapolis, Feb. 24.-America's
and Europe's most famous drivers in
Europe are to participate in the 500
mile automobile race to be held at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May
80, according to the official an
nouncement just made. Among them
viii be Ralph De Palma, Johnny At
kins, Joe Dawson, the Chevrlot
brothers, Eddie Hearn and Jack
Fleming.
Entries are being made daily. Af-
ter February 2S it will cost $3.50 to
nominate a car. The rate at date is
$500 No car that cannot show a
speed Of at least rs miles an hour Is
eligible. The winner of the event
will receive q prize of $4,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
CALIFORNIA WILL HAVE
COMPLETE RECALL LAW

Sacramento, Calf, Feb 24.-The
senate almost unanimously passed the
Gates recall measure early today, in
cluding the recall of the judiciary.
The indications are that the house
will also pass it when it will be sub
mitted to the people to decide wheth-
er it shall be amended to the consti-
tuition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
JAPAN CLASSED
AS Favored NATION

Washington, D. c., Feb. 24-That
Japan, under the new treaty, will en-
ter 'the most favored nation" Grass
as regards the United States, was re-
vealed here by the publication of the
tariff paragraph of the treaty which
says that import duties from either
country will be regulated by special
arrangement or by internal legislation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
Slump i'm London Also.

London, Feb. 24.-The leading Am
erican railroad stocks slumped dam
gerously at the opening of the mar
ket here today as a result of the in
terstate commerce commissions de-
cision against the railroad rates in
the United States.
This afternoon the worst of the
slump was over and the stocks are
rising.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
Shippers Elated.

New York, Feb. 24-Elation by
shippers all over this country and a
corresponding detection by the rail-
road managers is expressed today in
kilograms received here as comments
on the rate decision of the interstate
commerce commission.
1T is a peoples victory" is the
general expression of shippers, while
the railroad heads threaten a reduc-
ton of expense, curtailment of con-
struction and an appeal from the de-
cision.
Hill of the Great Northern said
they would continue in business but
there would be less improvement and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
SENATE GETS BILL
WITHOUT RECONINIENDATIO

Washington, d. c., Feb. 24.-The
senate finance committee today re-
ported the reciprocity bill without
recommendation.
The members of the committee
voted UNANIMOUSLY not to report for or
against the measure. This puts 1t
up to the senate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
WOULD
SCARE TAFT OUT

Washington, D. c., Feb. "a
Threats of n continuous session or
congress until the next presidential
election are being voiced here today
by Representative Ollie James (Ken-
lucky, democrat).
IF Taft calls an extra session."
said James, 1--WE will stay here until
the election. We will pass fifteen tar
iff bills, put nine investigating COM
mittees at work on the federal de-
partments. the steel trust and pork
barrel. We will give Wickersham and
Ballinger something to think about"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
Stocks SIunp,

New York, Feb. 24.-The stock
market opened with losses averaging
four points in standard railroad stock
as result of yesterdays rate decis-
ion by the interstate commerce COM
mission.
The entire list of stocks for the
first fifteen minutes showed losses
from l to 6 points then slowly began
recovering as the decision showed the
Dig railroads financial conditions
were excellent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
Many battles Bought.

Laredo Texas, Feb. 24.-Passeng-
ers arriving here today brought re-
ports of many battles in Mexico and
the burning Of a bridge by the in
surgents near Torreon. Battles were
fought at La Mancha, Cueneama, san
Juande, Guadalupe, Vellardena, AS
arce, Cruces and san Antonio it is
reported. Both sides lost heavily at
Lamancha.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
American VIII Re Shot.

San Diego, Calf, Feb. 24.-It is
Officially stated that Harry Dill, the
american has been taken to Ensen-
ada, tried on suspicion of being a reb-
el conspirator, is held there and will
be shot to death regardless of the
present state department investiga-
ton if the rebels attack the city The
Mexican government is rushing SOL
diers and cannon to Ensenada from
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
AND
AMERICAN TO MEET

London, Feb 24.-Jimmy Clabby,
Of Milwaukee. who is en- route to Lon
don from Australia, will meet Harry
Lewis. the Philadelphia scrapper in
a twenty-round battle at Hugh Nc
Intosh's club on March 1. Clabby
won four out of five bouts in Aus
tralia.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
Governor Vega Removed.

san Diego, Calf, Feb. 24.-Anger-
ed by the humiiiating defeat of Gen.
eral Vega in the recent battle at Mex
icali, President Diaz has ordered the
removal of Vega as governor of Low
er California Immediately. His sue
Cessor takes office Monday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24

Salem, Or, Feb. 24.-The COVER
nor's AK fell again yesterday on nine
bills, which failed to meet his ap-
proval. The vetoes and the reasons
for them are attached to the bills,
as follows:
H. b. 3O1-Provldng for the ap-
pointment of a state immigration
commissioner to serve for a term OF
four years whose duties are to CO.
operate with the department of COM
merce and other publicity organiza-
tions. AS this bill carries an appro-
priation Of $4,000 to cover the cost
OF defraying the expenses OF the work
the appropriation to be spent under
the direction of the immigration agent
without any restrictions, the COVER
nor attaches his veto. He explains,
however, that he is highly in favor
OF an appropriation OF limited
amount by the state for carrying on
publicity work. but contends that ap-
propriations made by the Legislature
should be surrounded by such safe
guards and restrictions as will insure
economical expenditure.
S. II. 6.-Making it the duty of
every local agent in charge of a pas
sengcr depot to publicly ANNOUNCE
the arrival and departure OF trans.
The objection is that the bill throws
no burdens whatever on the railroad
company, but causes an employe to
suffer when he can only give such in
formation as is given him by the chief
dispatcher. Furthermore the rail-
such matters.
II. b. 119.-Making 1t the duty of
the owner of land adjoining n hrgn-
way TO keep the same free from
weeds and thistles. The veto says
the bill is discriminatory, in that
abutting property owners must bear
the burden not borne by the entire
community,
S. b. illuminating the five days
In which n purchaser of real property
has to file deed. The objection Is
that such a law opens the way to
fraud and that there Is no demand
for the amendment.
8. B. 123-Providing travelling eX-
penses at the expense of the board OF
regents of the Oregon State Normal
school, for students residing within
100 miles of the school in the state.
The governor cannot see any good
reason why the state should pay trans
portation of students.
II. b. 305-Providing for the ap-
pointment Of a bee inspector For the
reason that no appropriation is made
for the maintenance of an inspector
other than providing that expenses be
paid out of the fund of the Oregon
agricultural college, the objection
arises in that 1t will work hardship
on the college and cause a deficiency.
s. b. 264-Providng for the estab-
lishment of a trout hatchery on
Spring Creek, klamath county. car
ryng an appropriation of $4,000 to
defray the costs.
II. b. 36S-Providing for the es-
tablishment of an experiment station
in Morrow county There is no de-
mand for expending the appropriation
of $4,000 carried by the bill, says the
governor, for the reason that the
Sherman county experiment station
district takes in Morrow county.
H. B. 159-Providing for an addi-
tional justice Of the peace in the city
Of Portland. Governor West attach
es his veto to this bill on the follow
ing theory: Many have given their
Endorsement to this bill, because they
were led to believe that the 1urisdic-
ton of the Justices courts was to be
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
ELASTICITY OF CONSCIENCE
MAY DETERMINE FATE

Washington, Feb. 24.-The fate Of
the Canadian reciprocity treaty may
depend upon how far the conscience
Of Senator Hepburn Of Idaho will
stretch. Asked what he intended to
do about the presidents pet bill,
Hepburn said: "I will oppose the
agreement by every square means, as
far as my conscience allows" Hey
burn would not say whether he would
filibuster.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
WHITE SOX WILL
TAKE UP TRAINING

Chicago, Feb. "a. - Comiskey's
White sox will depart Monday, Feb
ruary p, for Mineral Springs. Texas,
for the spring grind. Twenty-Five
players will leave in the first squad.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
GARDNER BURNED
TO DEATH IN CABIN

Berkeley, Calf, Feb. 24.-Edward
Hall, gardener at the white prepara-
tory school here was burned to death
today in his cabin on the school
grounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24

Carl Engdahl, manager Of the far
mers' warehouse at Helix. came in
on the early train this morning from
Athena where he had been to attend
dance in that town last night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
KID MCOY PROMISES
FRIENDS TO COME BACK

Philadelphia, Feb. 24.-"Kid" 10
Coy today is promising his friends
that he will "come back" He Is
matched to meet Billy Berger, local
middle weight scrapper in a six
round bout.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
NEVADA NINE
c. CLAIMS VICTIMS

Tonopah. New. Feb. a.
With eleven dead bodies re-
ported to have been recovered,
the fire in the Belmont mine
Is practically extinguished to-
day and there we're strong hopes
} Of rescuing the five men who
} are still in the mine. There is
} considerable gas at the HOO
} foot level.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24
Governor West Kills Measure
Which Was Formerly Fa-
vored by Himself,
APPROPRIATION OF S25,OOO
NOT SUFFICIENTLY GUARDED
State Will Have No immigration
Commissioner With Large Sums 10
Spend at His Own Discrctlon--Two
Measures Fathcred by Umatilla
County Men Are. Among the Dead.

Salem, Feb. 24.-Asserting that the
state treasury would be poorer by
100000 as a result OF appropriations
passed by the Legislature for the bene-
fit OF county and district fairs, Gov
ernor West has vetoed three already
and will veto all others.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24

(Continued ON page eight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-24

CONTINUED on page eight.)
The Washington times., 1911-09-28

The gardener told Mrs. Fisher two of
the rose bushes were broken and as the
children were playing near them she
asked Rose and Elsie If they had broken
them.
Rose answered first and said she did
not do It. and from the way she replied
Mrs. Fisher told her II she found out
she had done 1t she would send her
back to the Home the next day.
IT did 1t, mother" said Elsie. II ran
through the bushes and broke them.'
You and Rose have been told not to
play near those bushes" said her moth
er, land 1 shall punish you. Go to your
room, you cannot come to the supper
table. and you must stay in your room
all day tomorrow"
Elsie's eyes filled with tears, but she
went to her room.
Mrs. Fisher was sure that both little
girls had told wrong stories, and that
Elsie was trying to save Rose from be-
ing sent back to the Home, and had
taken the blame for the broken bush.
Rose begged to take Elsie her supper.
but Mrs. Fisher said mo, Elsie had
been disobedient, and must be punished -
When bedtime came Rose cried and
begged to be allowed to kiss Elsie good
night, but Mrs. Fisher was firm and
would not let her see Elsie, Elsie
would not say anything excepting. Il
did 1t, mother" and all her mother 8
pleading could not make her say more.
Mrs Fisher could not sleep, for she
knew both little girls were unhappy,
and she was perplexed as well as un-
happy.
The Washington times., 1911-09-28
New Type of Table
Pad Is Much Liked

Table pads are a necessity. but like
many necessities in this world they
are not always satisfactory.
There is a new type of table pad now
which appears to justify its claim of
superiority.
It Is constructed on scientific priII-
ciples with a waterproof top and bot
tom covering. which makes ii heat and
moisture proof. This Is a most import
ant feature, as every fastidiOus hostess
will at once recognize. Nothing Is more
dishguring than the ugly white stain
that Is often left when a very hot or
cold dish has been resting on a table
pad. On mahogany tables. In particular,
these stains are very often seen.
The coverings are cleverly designed
so that the pads cannot slip out and
are neatly finished with scallopi1g.
All sizes are made. from the small
individual ones to those covering the
entire table.
They can be doubled without the
slightest danger of breaking them, and
can, therefore, be stored away in buffet
drawers of anv size.
Free from paste, glue or cement they
can be easily cleaned at home either
with French chalk or washing ard are
guaranteed to last a lifetime.
The Washington times., 1911-09-28
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S Stories
ELSIE'S SISTER (Par. ~

by and by she saw a little white fg-I
ure standing In the. doorway OF her
room. What Is it?" she asked.
1t was Rose and she ran to the bed
side and threw herself on the floor.
sobbing. Please, please let me 20 To
Elsie she said. Il am a bad, wicked
girl; / broke the rose bushes runnina
after the kitten, and Elsie knew It.
"Oh, dear; oh, dear, I wish / were
dead, 1 am so wicked"
Mrs. Fisher picked her up and held
her In her arms. Don't cry" she said:l
tell me all about It,"
Il didn't think Elsie would say she
did it." said Rose. Please let her 70
out tomorrow and make me stay IN my|
ROOM
Are you sorry you told faIsehood?.'|
asked Mrs. Fisher.
Il am so sorry that I am sick here
said Rose, putting one little hand over
her heart, Let me go to Elsie. please.
please" she pleaded.
Mrs. Fisher led her to Elsie's room.
Are you awake?'' she asked Elsie.
Yes, mother" Elsie replied.
Rose ran to the bed and put her arms
around Elsie and Elsie Rugged her close
to her.
II am sorry L am sorryH Rose cried
land l didn't think you would say you
did it, but / know II was because you
did not want me to go away, and am
bad and wicked, for 1 let you be pun
ished. L wish l were dead"
Don't cry" said Elsie; II forgive
YOU, and you won't tell another story.
will you Rose? Please don't
II never will as long as l live" an
swered Rose.
The Washington times., 1911-09-28
Mrs. T. Nick Laughlin, Mrs. Tafts
Sister, Is Visiting Her At Beverly
Mrs. Aleshire and Daugh-
ters Sail Saturday for
a Year Abroad.

Mrs. Aleshire. Miss Marjorie Aleshire,
and Miss Dorothy Aleshire, wife and
daughters of Brig. Gen. ]. B. Aleshire,
U. s. A, will go to New York tomor-
row, and Saturday will sail for a years
absence abroad. They will be accom-
panied by Mrs. George Goethals. wife
of Colonel Goethals, U. S. A, now in
Panama, who will remain abroad with
them until after the holidays.
Miss Dorothy Aleshire will spend the
winter in school in Paris, and Mrs.
Aleshire and Miss Marjorie Aleshire
will spend the greater part of their
time in Paris. too, with occasional triSe
about the continent.