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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Cbampion Huckleberry Picker.

Alex Oliver has returned to Pen
dleton from Meacham and Kamela
and he claims he brought with him
the title of champion huckleberry
picker of the season. During his 26
day stay at the two towns, he says
he gathered 60 gallons of the noun
tain berries and established a record
for one days picking by getting five
gallons. on several other days he
says he succeeded in getting four
Only those who have picked the little
blue berries can appreciate this feat
While he sold a few of the berries
Mr.. Oliver brought most of then
home with him for winter consump'
| ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Would Regulate Marriage.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 15-The
nation wide protest against the ap-
preaching marriage of Jacob Astor,
who is divorced from his first wife, to
eighteen year old Madeline Force.
eliminated here today in the intro
duction of two reGolutions, by Con-
crcs --en Norris of Nebraska, and
Howal Georgia, demanding new
code of laws governing marriage and
divorce n the various states. Both
resolutions provided that Presiden:
raft should request the governors OF
the states to send delegates to con-
gress for the. purpose of proposing, ir
their home legislatures, uniform leg
| islation on the subject
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
PIONEER TO REST
NEAR HIS OLD HOME

The remains of John sylvester, the
Pilot Rock pioneer who died in Ba-
ker sunday Esht as the result Of
complications due to old age, have
been brought to this city and will be
inferred in the Pilot Rock cemetery
tomorrow Immediately after the ar
rival of the train in that town. The
deceased man was one Of the pioneers
Of the county and has a host Of
friends here who will mourn his
death.
He was born in the Azores Islands
of Portugal on the last day Of the
year 1884. being IT years Of age at the
time death claimed him. He came to
the United States in 1853 after spend
ing four years as a seafarer. For IS
years he followed the life of miner
in California, after which he came
TO Pilot Rock and engaged in the
mercantile business. remaining
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
400 PARAsOLS, READS BILL.
Senator Gasps. but Postmaster Gencr-
al Explains Strange Item.

Washington. - Postmaster-Genera
Frank H. Hitchcock and Senator Gill
bert H. Hitchcock of Nebraska make
their home in the Connecticut apart
ment house during the Washington
season. The postmaster general keeps
lonely "bachelor" hall; but Senator
Hitchcock's abode is presided over by
charming wife. Recently, Senator
Hitchcock received a bill which caus-
ed his forehead to corrugate with
alarm.
What on earth do you want with
400 parasols " he asked his wife
-Four hundred parasols?" Mrs
Hitchcock exclaimed, reaching for
the note.
ITS down here in black and white,
said the senator.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
HERE'S PRIZE CANTELOUPE.
Melon Weighing 80 Pounds Placed on
Exhibit at Porteryille.

Porterville.-Wilia Clemens lays
claim to the production of the prize
canteloupe of the season, having de-
livered to the Chamber of Commerce
exhibit rooms yesterday melon of the
Rocky Ford variety which tipped the
scales at 80 pounds The melon was
of excellent quality, the pulp running
down to a paper-thin rind, After
being opened and rid of the seeds the
melon was presented by the the Sec
retary and will be given a place OF
honor in the exhibit rooms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Ancient Art Is Revived.

The making of beads out of spices
and rose petals which was an ancient
art is being revived and several neck
laces of these beads are being worn
by Pendleton ladies, all of them be-
ing manufactured by local people.
The process is said to be extremely
simple yet the beads are extremely ar
tistic and retain a slight aroma that
is very pleasing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Many Watch Girders Placed.

= curious throng has been gather
ed all day at the river near Main
street to watch the workmen engaged
in putting the giant steel girders of
the new bridge in place. Most OF
the day has been consumed in the
adjustment of ropes, hooks and pull
leNs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Funeral of Benz. De vinney.

The funeral of Benz. De Ninney,
who died Sunday evening at the home
Of his daughter, Mrs. Laura Nash,
was held from the Episcopal church
in this city this morning at 10 o'clock
and was followed by >interment in OIL
ney cemetery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15

Mrs. Hitchcock discovered that the
bill was addressed simply "Mr. Hitch
cock, the Connecticut"
Then it's up to the postmaster
general" sighed the senator with re-
lief, "but I can't imagine what he
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
LAWSUIT HIS ONLY ASSET.
Theatrical Man Files Bankruptcy Pc
tition With S1,OO0,0O0 in Liabili-

New York.-William F. Beall,
theatrical man, filed a voluntary pc
tition in bankruptcy in the United
States district court, giving liabilities
Of $1,O90,775 and no assets except a
lawsuit fer the recovery of 100000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
nics rrom Rrlght,s Dlsease.

\ man by the name of Tyson, whose
former home was in Echo, died this
morning at the county hospital of
Brights disease. He was member
OF the I. Q. o. f. and the remains
will be cared for by members Of that
order.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
schonI snncrrIsors 10 NLeet.

County school superintendent
Frank h Welles has called a meeting
of the county educational board for
tomorrow afternoon for the purpose
Of instructing the newly appointed
supervisors in their first duties.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
BRYAN Is Grandma.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug ia baby girl
Weighing IA pounds was born to
william j. Bryan, Jr., and wife at
Fairylew Sunday night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Bryan's father. Both
mother and child are doing well.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
900 Acres sold.

BY a deed recorded today, Charles
T.. Byrd of Pilot Rock, has sold to
Frank I. Byrd several tracts of land
aggregating over 500 acres located
near Pilot Rock. The consideration is
not stated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Forest Fires Claim Victims.

san Bernardino, Aug. 15.-Three
forest fires are raging in the noun
tains near here. Rangers admit they
are powerless. Several campers are
believed to be lost.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
wants with 4Co raresols."

wants with iC0 rare5ols."
The postmaster general received the
bill without emotion. The 400 para
soils were "favors" for the dancers at
the cotillon he gave for Miss Helen
Taft.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Funeral TOMORROW.

The funeral services of John Syl-
vester will take place tomorrow NOR
ming from the Catholic church at
$50. All friends wishing to see the
remains are invited to attend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Pope COnvalescent.

Rome, Aug. 15.-Physicians to-
night declared that Pope Uius Is con-
valescent, and expect him to have
completely recovered within a few
weeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-15
Neusy Notes
of Pendieton
one prunk ana Disorderly.

Only one offender appeared before
Police Judge Fitz Gerald this morn
ing and he was assessed ten dollars
lor being drunk and disorderly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
WON SEA DET ~ TWO MINUTES.
Optin,is, on the Caledonia Bet She'd Re
nocked by 8 y. ".

Bad weather in the course Of the Anchor
liner Caledonia inspired two cabin passen
gers with sporting blood and pessimistic
temperament to bet another cabin pas
senger. also with sporting blood and
optimistic disposition, that the ship would
not get into dock before o'clock yester-
dav afternoon. j. B. Averill Of Port
land. Ore. is the Opt mist, The others
are Percy Ferrie and J. b. Macdonald.
They discussed the bet in the smoking
room over cigars and things and the
pessimists offered to put up $50 each
against 500 Of the optimist's money.
The pessimists also wanted certain con-
ditions that the Caledonia must not only
be in dock by p NJ. but that the gang
plank must be down and secure and
that at least one passenger must be on
the pier. Mr.. Avsrili said the terms
were a bit stiff. but he would accept them.
Mr.. Averill began blowing in the money
he expected to get in libations TO Nep-
tune for smoothing the sea. The pessi-
mists acquired optimistic spirits par
taking, and when the liner reached Quar-
antine they expressed wish that the
gentleman from Oregon might win their
money if anybody was going to win 1t.
He won by a margin OF two minutes. az
the first cabin passenger stepped on the
foot OF the gangplank at 4:5s, New York
time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
GOELETS CAR KILLS 4 CHILD.
Fatal Accident TO a Little Glrf In the
Village Of Chester.

MIDDLETowN. n. Y. March 28.-When
returning from inspection Of his famous
dog kennels at Chester this afternoon
Robert Goclet's car. driven by chauffeur.
struck and ran over little Marie Potter
of that village. She died few minutes
eftorward. Goelet picked her up. placed
her in his big French car and drove to
hor parents home. Goelet drove q six
cylinder 20 horse power DIETRICH car
from Manhattan to his kennels. which
ere four miles west Of Chester, this morn
ing Lete this GfternOon he was return
ing to New York to keep m appointment.
the chauffeur driving
When passing through Chester several
children were returning from Sunday
school Some one called Marie, who is
only 3 years Of age. and she darted into
the street directly in front Of the car.
The chauffeur turned the car abruptly,
but both wheels passed over the child e
body The car quickly stopped and Mr..
Goelet fastened back to the PROSTATE
form and took il to its parents. He
waited the arrival OF Coroner Heaton CT
Monroe. who after hearing the stories of
eyewitnesses decided not to hold Goelet
o the chauffeur and they continued on
I New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
INSURGENTS WON'T Caucus.
Latest Bulletin From Albany says That
They VIII stay Out.


ALBANr, March 2o.--Late tonight II
became apparent the insurgents we're
not going into the second Democratic
caucus to be held tomorrow night at
$50 o'clock. After Senator Roosevelt
had talked with Gov. Dix at the Executive
Mansion tonight Senator Roosevelt was
asked II he was going into the caucus.
He replied:
Il will not know definitely until e:2S
o'clock tomorrow My impression, how
ever, Ia the insurgents will not 60 into
the caucus"
After the Roosevelt statement friend
speaking for the insurgents announced
that the insurgents we're afraid it was
planned to have numerous candidates for
Senator voted for but no choice at the
caucus tomorrow night or on Tuesday.
and then by Wednesday II enough in
surgents had been inveigled into the
caucus Tammany would throw it's whole
vote to Daniel F. Cohalan and nominate
him for Senator and then dare the in
surgents not to vote for him in the Legis-
Iature after attending the party caucus.
II was for this reason 1t was announced,
the insurgents we're inclined not to attend
the caucus.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27

loan in city bonds obtained from the
Northern Bank. The Grand Jury doesn't
want to deal harshly with the official In
question. Many persons have come for
ward to speak a. to his good character and
to say that he was used by others. Further
more. the District Attorney believes that
the Official will not be unwilling to clear
up certain points that the Grand Jury
considers essential.
Bank Superintendent O. II. Cheney will
return tomorrow from Colorado. While
he has been away Receiver Egbert and
Lawyer fairfield. In charge Of the collec-
tion Of money due the Carnegie and OF
liouidating assets. have made considera-
BILE progress. 1t is understood now that
the deficit will be under 1900. 900. The
receiver is negotiating for the sale Of the
South Shore Traction franchise and the
Morris Park property held by the Fidelity
Development Company.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
CHINA SCRRENDERS.
Unable to FIght Russia. 50 Accepts All
Demands Of the Czar.

Demands Of the CEar.
Special Cdbie Dispatches 10 THE SrN.
PEKIN, March 28China has decided
not to resist the demands made upon her
in the utimatum sent yesterday from
Russia.
The Chinese Foreign Board notified the
Russian Minister here, NJ. Korostovetz.
to-day that note formally acquiescing
in the demands Of the Cars Gov vernment
will be delivered tomorrow.
Several conferences between members
Of the Foreign Board preceded the notifi-
cation OF the surrender on the part Of
China.
II is Understood that the board was
practically unanimous in the opinion that
China was powerless to insist on her view
OF the questions under discussion.
LONDON. March 27.--The Pekin corre-
spondent Of the Times telegraphs his
paper ridiculing the rumors from Europe
OF the possibility Of war between Russia
and China. He asserts that such an
eventuality is not only impossible but
inconceivable.
He adds that China rather than give
Russia the pretext Of occupying her out
lying and defenceless territory is prepared
to send Russia whatever reply NJ. Korosto-
vetz himself might choose to draft.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
ALICE n. PALMER 4 SUICIDE.
Desconess, Victim OF Tuberculosis. kilis
Herself At Her Fathers Cottage.

BAY HEAD. \. j.. March 2e.-Alice H.
Palmer, 40 years old. the daughter OF
Walter Palmer Of New York. killed her
self in her fathers cottage here to-day.
Miss Palmer was a deaconess and inter-
ested in settlement work Her hoalth
gave out several months ago and tuber-
culosis developed. Mr. Palmer and his
wife accompanied Miss Palmer to their
Bay Head cottage, whore they hoped
tha. the air would he Of benefit to Miss
Palmer.
Miss Palmer was in charge Of Miss
Ida Maxson, trained nurse. This
morning. after sleepless night shee
complained Of feeling worse and asked
for drink OF water, While tho nurse
was out Of the room Miss Palmof shot
herself in the head with revolver which
she had managed TO hide beneath tho
bedclothos. Neither OF the parents OF
the women hea ID the shot fired. and
it was not until Miss Maxson returned
that Miss Palmer was found dead
Coroner Shoemaker OF Point Pleasant
took charge OF the case.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
rRY. MT. M'KINLEY IN 1917.
Parker and Browne Will Tackle Northeast
S,Cie-Tnink Lloyd Made summit.

"
Side-Tnink Lloyd Made summit.
TACOMA, March 2e.-Prof. Herschel G..
Parker OF Columbia University and Bel
more Browne. the Tacoma mountainecr.
will head another expedition up Mount
Mckinley in the spring OF 1912. Browne
and Parker will be accompanied by Merl
Lavoy and Arthur Aten. Alaskans. who
were with them on their attempt to reach
the summit year ago.
Browne will leave here next May for
mining properties that he and Parker
located in the Valdez district. Prof.
Parker will join him in July. They will
wait until February. when they will leave
for the Mount Mckinley district via Cook
Inlet.
According to present plans they will
reach the base OF the mountain in March,
1912. and then begin their assault on its
icy slopes. They expect to be on the
mountain month or six weeks. They will
attempt to ascend the northeast side.
Belmore Browne now speaks in high
terms of Tom Lloyd. the Alaskan. who
headed the famous Fairbanks expedition
I'D the mountain. Both Prof. Parker and
myself feel there is good ground to be-
lieve that Lloyd reached the top said
Browne. but the first reports published
OF his expedition were so full Of mistakes
and contradictions that an explorer could
not make head or tail Of them.
"In 1900. when within twenty-five miles
of the mountain. we started for the north
east side. but then swung OF 70 the south
side. Many persons wanted US to try
the northeast side. but Prof. Parker and
myself were urged by societies interested
in exploration to clear up the mystery
of the south side of the mountain. a rugged
labyrinth Of great cliffs and giant gla'
ciers whose course had not been traced.
In consequence We went to the soutf
side, impelied partly also by the contro
versy that had arisen regarding DIR
Cook 3 claim to the conquest OF the ma m
moth mountain. We desired to find ou
what he had done. He alleged that HI
climbed the mountain from the soutl
aida
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
MARY ANDERSON WRITES A PLAY
Actress, Now Mime. dc Navarro. Drama
tIzcs "Garden OF Allah" with Kitchens.

.sptciai Cdbis Despatch 10 TEE SUN
LONDON. March 28.-Mme. Antonio de
Navarro. who was known on the stage a.
Mary Anderson, has written in collabora-
ton with Robert Hichens a five act play
founded on the la.ter's book The Garden
OF Allah" The play is TO be produced
at an early date by George Tyler. who has
secured both the American and the Eng
lish stage rights.
Nine. de Navarro and Mr.. Hichens are
both visiting at Biskra. an oasis in the
desert OF the Sahara. where some OF the
scenes Of the play are laid.
1t is hoped that Forbes Robertson will
consent TO appear here in the original
production.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
COUNTRY BOYS ENCEL.
Show Up Better Physically Than Those
From the Cltles.

ITHACA. March 2s.-Students from the
country districts show up better physi-
cally than those from the cities, accord
ing TO a compilation made by men in
the department OF history and political
science at Cornell Universi ty. From
the measurements Of i.723 students who
entered In 1908 and 1900 the statistics
we're obtained There were Soi men
from the country and 7s2 city bred stu
every place with a population Of $4,000
va considered city The statistics show
that the country bred students were
ha,f an inch taller. three and a half pounds
heavier and had slightly greater chest
expansions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
PORTUGUESE ARMY PLOT.
High Omccrs and Prof. AEuiar Accused Of
COnsp Tracy to Restore King.

Special CdbIe DfspaIth 10 The Sun.
LISBON. March 28.-ln consequence
OF the discovery Of military conspiracy
against the republic at the town Of Vizeu
three hi gh army officers have been arrested.
as we'll as Prof. Aguiar OF the Uni
yersity OF Coimbra, who Is accused OF
completely in the alleged plot,
Tho authorities say that large quantities
OF arms and ammunition have been seized
at Vizcu, A search has also been made
of the military school in this city,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
DRIFTED ASHORE AND DIED
Had Managed to Keep Anoat After FAN
inS On FerrybOat.

Dennis l.. O'Brien. q building con-
tractor OF 1885 Third avenue. fell over
board from the ferryboat Manhattan
while on q trip from Long Island City
to East Thirty-fourth street early yes
terdsy morning.
O'Brien was not seen again from the
boat. but he managed to keep afioat until
he drifted into the foot Of East Forty
second street and was pulled out Of the
water by Charles KLEIN. captain Of the
canal boat Neil Doyle.
Kiehn sent in . call for an ambulance.
but O'Brien died shortly after DR.. Kent
arrived.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
Chicagos Candidate fer Mayor Badly
Hurt In Auto Accident.

CHICAGO. March ?6.-ChArles e, Mer-
riam. Republican nominee for Mayor OF
Chicago. was badly injured in an auto
mobile accident tonight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27

Antediiuvian whisky Ia distilled from care
fully selected grains Every process Of lis max
Ia r insuTes is medicinal purity .-Ads.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27
One Old W0man's sorrow.

There was an old woman who shambled
in during The afternoon looking for her
dead daughter. The mother found the
girl in the third coffin she looked into
She didn't cry. but for long time the
old woman gazed at her girls face.
Her name is Violet Sohochep, and she
lives-lived with mo at 7i0 Fifth
street the mother said calmly to the
policeman and nurse who were s,eadying
her with their arms She turned about
slowly and then slipped to her knees from
the protecting arm Of the nurse and
tainted.
They laid the old woman out on bench
and revived her, The policeman stood
beside her until she revived and helped
her out to the street. mumbling about
Violet as she walked away, As the old
woman and the policeman passed Coroner
Holt 1hauser the Coroner. 81 he told THE
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-27

Continued on Fourth Page,
Belding banner., 1911-05-11
500 Firms Face Fines Of $4,000
Each

Michigan corporations failing to
file corporation tax statements with
the local commissioners of internal
revenue face an aggregate fine ut
$l5,000,000. According to the state
ment made by Commissioners Nal
colin j. Mcleod more ttsn l,5O0
Michigan corporations failed To file
their statements before March |, the
last day such petitions were received
at the Office
Under the present law all corpora
tions neglecting to comply with the
notification 10 fi'e corporation tax
statements are liable for fine OF
from 81 900 TO 10000. In the latest
government report from the revenue
department at Washington is con
tanned the decision of the supreme
court, sustaining the validity OF the
corporation tax. The case mentioned
was that of Stella p. Flint. as gen
era guardian OF Samuel y. Stone.
minor, appellant VS.. Stone Tracy Co,
of Vermont. This case was cited
along with IA others.