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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-12
Smallpox at shelton, Wash.

Shelton, Wash.-An epidemic OF
what physicians believe to be a mild
form of smallpox has closed every
school in this district. All homes are
Quarantined.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-12
Team Runs Down salem Youth.

Salem, Ore.-Earl Homan son of
President Homan, of Willamette Uni
versity, was hurt today when he was
struck down by a team on Chemeketa
street. His injuries will not prove
seriouS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-12

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case Of Itching. Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in to Il
days or money refunded. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
AT THE HOTELS

R. J. Pattersoul, of Mobile is stop- ping at the Florence. .ss
 N. J. Hubbard and wife of Talladega are at the Florence.
 Waiter Leeafe of pemopolis was among yesterdays arrivals at the Flor ence. -e.~.~.~s..s s ; c, II. Hitchcock of Atlanta is in the city at the IIillman.
 A. A. Janney and wife OF Mont somory are stopping at the Hillman
 Dr. Frank Walton of Niulga was ainon q sundays arrivals at the Bir- mingllam.'
 c. c. Gardner of Maxine is in the city at the Birmingham
 $J. w. Has1sins of Patton is at the Birmingham. . u. D. McDohald of Garnsey was among yesterdays arrivals at the Nor ris. e sa,g J. A. Smith of Glenn Allen was al the Morris last night.
 W. J. Webb of Eutaw is stopping at the Morris. 1sh tet
 w. M Parker of Mobile is at the Metropolitan.
 L. Mckinnon of Selma is in the city at the Metropolitan. "t
 II. s. Cox of Talladega is registered at ethc Metropolitan .e't}
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
BIG REDUCTIONS. IN ASSESSMENTS

The city of Birmingham through Com missioner James Weatherly has reduced assessments on city street work from $2OO,000 approximately to about s4+000. ac- cording to statement by MT. Weatherly yesterday.
 The reduction and refunds were caused by actual damage to property and ex- cessive assessment, Mir. Weatherly since becoming commissioner has handled a vast array of assessments, personally. He was importuned to hand over the clerical work to an auditor, but he desired to settle the question with each property owner personally.
 '"The reductions have about been com pleted," said MT. Weatherly yesterday. "and at East Lake, after November 21, they will be discontinued. The people have been advised of that action which is contemplated by advertisements. have acted as judge on the assessments and from approximately s200,000 l have made reductions to about s44,000. They were based upon actual property damage and on the excessive assessments that I was informed of. Each separate case was decided upon its merits and the property owners seem to be generally well pleased with the city's policy in that respect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
WEATHERLY. FINDS
 GOOD MARKET SPOT

In furtherance of his determination to ar, anse g. central city market in Birming- ham, Commissioner James Weatherly will endeavor to secure authority to set aside Fourth avenue between Twentieth street and Twenty-first street as a wagon stand for the truck growers who come to Birmingham. In that block it is planned to stop wagons owned by the pro tlncer for the ultimate consumer to buy the truck. f-t |, Mir, Weatherly Is of the opinion that the cost to the home owners of Birming ham will be reduced 50 per cent by the operation of the city market.
 "-hc establishment of a city market hero where the people may secure the benefits from the purchase of truck at the lowest price is a matter very close to my heart, said MT. Weatherly. "I have dctermined to establish & market, anl | intend to keep after it until 1t is faot. The people Of Birmingham by pat ronizing a city market could decrease their costs 50 per cent in my judgment by buying from wagons centrally located. The middleman and his profits would be smashed I am of the opinion that Fourth avenue between Twentieth and 'Twenty-first streets would be a good starter for the stationing of country, wagons intend to bring up that mat ter as soon as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
MAY BE NECESSARY ID INCREASE RATE OF CITY TAXATION Weatherly Outlines Finan- cial Situation of Great
 CT Birmingham REDUCING FORCES
 SERVES NO PURPOSE Commission Would Not Favor Rate Increase Without Invoking the
 Referendum-Will Detail
 Exact Condition Soon

That the financial trouble of Bir~ mingham could only be cured. ill his opinion, by some action more enectlNe than reductions in the working staff of the city, and while he may never advocate tax increase and would most certainly not do so unless tho referendum was invoked, but that something is necessary, was the state ment of Commissioner James Weather ly in the course of an interview on the financial situation yesterday.
 It has been generally known for some weeks that Commissioner Wealth erly has caused to be gathered data as to tax rates in cities relatively as large as Birmingham for the pur- pose, it is thought, of informing the voters of the city as to the whole sit- uation. He has not as yet indicated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
ENORMOUS ENGINE
 HOLDS RECEPTION

The reception held at the Termina station yesterday by a Frisco line Nal lett engine, one of the largest ever con structed, was a huge success. From the morning hours until late in the after noon a continual stream of interested citizens flocked to the Terminal. having read of the proposed reception of the steel mogul.
 Officials of the Frisco line, including A. D. Lightner. general agent, and Cap tain James McGregor of the passenger traffic department, were on hand and they explained to those who looked the engine over, the vastness of it's proportions.
 The Mallett engines have created a great deal of interest since being placed on this division. 1t was estimated last night by the Terminal officials that at least 300 citizens looked at the engine while it was on exhibition yesterday. Birmingham and St. Louis are the only two points on the Frisco where receptions have been arranged for the Mallett en- zines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
FIRE DEPARTMENT LEARNS
 OF DROP IN TEMPERATURE

ner. At los o'clock an alarm came in from Twenty-fourth street between Ave nues II and I. There was no damage.
 At 2:1o o'clock a run was made to Eleventh street, between Avenues B and C. No damage followed.
 The most serious fire of the day oc- cured at S1O o'clock, when the home of Capt. John Summer, of No. 2 station caught fire. The house is located at 905 South Eighteenth street. Tho dam age amounted to S300
 The house at 1221 Iriquois street was the next place, the alarm being turned in at '4:03 o'clock The damage was prac- tically nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
Five Minutes rA .azH'r Sourness, Gas, Heartburn and
 Stomach Distress Will Disappear

Distress after eating, sourness. gaa and heartburn can be quickly relieved by taking one or two MEDINA stom. ach tablets.
 They are guaranteed to banish any case of indigestion, acute or chronic stomach alment no matter what 1t is called or money back.
 MI-O-NA stomach tablets are small and easily swallowed. They are sold by Norton's drug store and druggists ev- cry where for 50 cents & box. They are put up in a neat metal box that can conveniently be carried in the vest pocket. They are especially recon. mended for nervousness, sleeplessness. bad dreams. constipation, dizziness ana biliopspess. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
Mudd and Harris Improve

The many friends of William s. Mudd, the prominent young attorney of this city, will be pleased to know, that he is we'll on the road to recovery from an operation for appendicitis performed at st. vincent's last week. He expects to be removed to his home today, and will no doubt be at his office the latter part of this week.
 George c. Harris, Jr.. who underwen mt nn operation for appendicitis at St. Vim. cents last week, and who was quite i'll for a few days, is very much -frn- proved. He will perhaps be at home this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS
CreatOre's Band

,signor Creatore, an interesting per- sonality in the musical world, will ap- pear tomorrow matinee and night at the Jefferson theatre With his band of Italian musicians. The New York Journal and Amer ican says: "Creatore is unique among. ,bandmasters. He seems to "e The spirit of the music'arendered.s un- consciously ehe acts it. So well does he have his men in hand they seem
 almost in a trance. He electrified bo-h his musicians and his audience and the ovation given him shas not been equalled in this city. rta aa .e.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
Jefferson De Angelis

Tomorrow morning at the Jefferson theatre seats for tne annual engage lnent of Jefferson De Angelis will be
 placed on sale. MT. De Angelis comes to this city for the first time under the manag agement of Frazee. x Lederer, the producers of Madame sherry In his musical comedy entitled "Tne Ladies' Lion" The star has been sur rounded by a cast of musical comedy favorites, tho list including Florence Martin, Annabelle Whitford Ani,a Iaughlin, Hubert Wilke, Frank Rush. worth, Morgan Williams Charles Prince and q singing and ., dapcin g chorus. The engagement is for next Thursday. sr -1aa ae=5 ee.ss, sfSs s-fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23

The cold snap put the fire department into action yesterday, by running them to six fire, resultant to the reisndling of the blazes which have been dormant throughout the summer The fun started at 10:H o'clock yesterday morning.
 At that time an alarmsw turned in from Avenue G and Twenty-fourth street. There was no damage, only the soot was burning out of the chimney.
 At 11:45 o'clock a call came from Eleventh avenue and North Eighteenth street. A spark on the roof of the house was the cause of the trouble there.
 Things were quiet then until after din
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23

tive part in the affairs of Harmon in this state. he would be pleased were the Oliioan nominated. 70
 In case the state committed provides for primary, such as was held for Bryan and Johnston in 1908, it Is a certainty that each of the several candidates will open headquarters in Alabama, and that a. spectacular campaign will be precipi- tated. However, it is believed that in case a convention is called the opposition to Mir. Underwood will assume no threatening attitude. Astute politicians are of the be- lief that there will be no primary unless Mir. Underwood makes request that such be held As Mr. Underwood announces that he will not actively be in any fight for the delegation, 1t is not considered probable that he will express a prefer ence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23

tax values and have exclusive use and enjoyment of all taxes derived from prop erty ir such district.
 Ut will be simply proposition of edu- cation wherein the people, are fully in- formed how the city is running and then ask them what is to be done. I will not do it. The commission will not increase the taxes, and cannot do so. for one would not be in favor of doing anything like advising an increase of the taxes, unless the people were fully informed first and then invoke the referendum. The people would either be increasing their taxes or they would be declining so to do. That is manifestly fair and proper. The time may come when this tax rate matter will be put squarely up to the voters. but they will be the judges, instead of the commissioners.
 Those who know me would be far from the opinion that desire to operate the citys affairs extravagantly. I would be far from it. Yet to give the people what they want we must have money. The people clamor in one breath for this service and that service and when we decline it, they cannot see the reason. They clamor for better police, streets. fire service, sanitary and other protec- tion, yet they must say whether the money will be given us to do this work with. It is all 6 matter for the people in the last analysis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
"The Gamblers

For serious drama of gripping in terest Charles Klein's "The Gamblers" has the call on the patronage of play seekers The cast supplied by the
 Authors Producing company is un- usually capable, and the production is one of the most complete ever given n dramatic offering. "The Gamblers" comes. to the Jefferson theatre next Friday matinee and night. ,...s.,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
"The Stampede" At Bijou

Theatregoers who enjoyed strong heart "The Squaw Man." "The. Vir- ginian," and similar shows of the west and the Indianslwili like "The Stam- pede," which is offered at the ,Bijsu this week. The play was written by Cecil DeMille,f author of "Strongheart," and Miss Lillian Buckingham, the star, of the company. It tells the story. of the great land frauds which, were, ex- posed reoenly.tbye the government by which rich speculators sought to rob tn, Indians of their property amount ing to millions of dollars. It is a play full of romance, heart interest and thrilling climaxes.
 , if
 A-TRAINS, DAILY--4 ulsriassn'
 BIRMINGHAM TO ATLANTA. ..a-
 enurrrurl,n N n AII.WAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23


 what that information Is, but it is
 the general surmise at the city hall
 that the data discloses some important
 points which may be put up to the people to decide so far as they may
 apply to Birmingham.
 MT. Weatherly said among other things:
 Tt is obvious to any thinking man in Birmingham that our conditions cannot be allowed to continue as they
 have been doing for many years. Bir- mingham is great city and all thoughtful citizens know that as time passes this city will continue to grow. We can operate a village with the money we now receive but it will be
 & difficult proposition to continue as we are now operating. Instead of 100 policemen that we have our force should certainly be no less than 300 which would be one policeman to ev- cry 300 persons. This is scattered city; we have mixed population to deal with and our police force should be in all respects capable of holding down the situation perfectly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
 NO. 2O25 AND 2027 SECOND AVE. THE ONLY CENTRAL 30 FOOT STORE IN CITY THAT IS VACANT. WILL RENT 25 FEET,. POSSESSION NOs VENEER I. w. B. LEEDY ( co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
Election Would Be Necessary


 srhe city is now at it's bed rock Of operations. From what l can gather we have cut and slashed off and reduced expenses. rather keenly. That Is fine as far as it goes. But it should not blind us to the plain fact that this city Is growing, more people are coming here, greater areas are being developed and eventually we must render unto the citi- zens of Birmingham more efficient public service which is their right. On the other hand, is it not fair for the people to remember that we have a limited amount of money and they are the ones who furnish more if these things are to be accomplished.
 "In order to fix an increase in the tax rate for Birmingham 1t would re- quire an amendment to the constitution voted upon by the people of the whole whole state. Before the commissioners placed into operation that election. would not be in favor of 1t until the proposed increase was submitted to the people of Birmingham.
 "These views are only preliminary sug- gestions as I intend to follow them up with fuller and more elaborate analysis of this situation facing us"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
Service Must Improve

Tt is plain to all at the city hall that our sanitary department should grow as the city grows. We should
 have more inspectors, no chances shou-. be taken of running into an epidemic of contagious diseases. Our sanitation should be most thorough as we continue to grow and prosper, as we VIII surely do.
 Our street department, under Frank Gafford, is now being run at a far smaler figure than ever in its his. tory since Birmingham discarded its nussery dresses Some of our team have been sold off; we are not making any Improvements and our forces are notoriously below the usual and some say it will become inefficient. If we are to continue to grow these things must in all seriousness be corrected. Our fire department Is in excellent shape and we are favored by @ most capable organization In that depart
 ment, from President Exum who has charge of. it to the last man in the whole outfit. Yet we have a vast area of country here that is clamoring for
 fire protection, water plugs and such
 like, which we cannot grant. The park
 proposition invokes my most intense
 uneasiness as. I can't contemplate it
 without thinking that Birmingham,
 with all its riches and greatness, must
 look with utter disfavor upon the pres
 ent conditions. We have other and
 sundry situations facing us which are
 needful of improvement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-23
Tax Increase Feared

ITO cure this situation, we cannot is- sue bords continually. If We ask for a crematory issue we would perhaps get it. If We wished to buy 8 park we would have to issue bonds; if. we want to do any street improvement the citizens must pay forrit and so it goes. It is obvious that the people will not continue the is- suing of bonds indefinitely. We cannot continually plead poverty and seek from the people continuous performance of a drama that should be closed in one act. %
 There is something which must be done and a tax increase seems to be approached with q misgiving or feeling of intense fear that the people will not stand for it. The solution may be in the increase of taxable rate values l may never advocate such thing, but if | do, it will be purely to show the people how we stand and ask them to give the commission, their representatives. the power to correct the situation. My mind is open as to the best method of obtain ing more revenue. Some think that the best way to get at it is to have a con stitutional amendment, making Birming- ham separate and Independent taxing district, so that 1t may assess its own
The Sentinel=record., 1911-05-10
A Home That Is a
.Home--725 Quapaw-av.

One of the finest residences in Hot Springs; ideally
located finished in finest of woods compacy built Own
ers leaving the city, Terms and prices to suit Ask
about it.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-05-10
Would You Buy Real Bargain at SOC on the S !
116 Carlton Terrace

Three-story frame dwelling rooming house of 20
rooms, composition roof, brick and concrete basement
furnace heat Toilet and bath each floor Every room
has hot and cold water avatory Hand tinted walls Lot
large enough to build three cottages Price SO 500 150O
cash, balance and two years.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-05-10

Fourteen within three blocks Central avenue
fine location ideal home where country life, freedom
and city life environments be enjoyed together Pro
perry worth $4,000. Price at this time $500.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-05-10
2O2 Harrell St.

Lot 15Ox150; six frame residence; furnace
heat An ideal home water and electricity House cost
to erect than we are asking Lot cheap at 81 800
VIII sell if taken at once $500.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-05-10

Every One Should Own a Home

We have for sale the three incest cottages in
eighborhood in the whole city
The Sentinel=record., 1911-05-10
SIG, 523. SIS Prospect Avenue

Lot 5Oxl20, sidewalk and curb five rooms, BATH
water, sewer, gas and electricity.
You could not duplicate these houses for price asked
regardless of lot
For one week the owner has made a price of 81 $50
Take choice $3.50 cash. balance $25 per month and
interest
The Washington herald., 1911-09-08
BY c. w. SWAN.

Manager Hal Chase. OF the New York
Yankees, will have a conference with
AL HandIboe, the crack local outfielder,
some time to-day in regard to Al join
ing the team at once.
When asked last night as to whether
he would take Al to New York with
the team at the conclusion Of the pres
ent series with the Nationals, Manager
Chase said that he would not know un-
til tomorrow. II is more than likely
that Al will go to the Big Town with
the Highlanders to work out, and should
that be the case, he will carry the well
wishes OF almost every amateur fan OF
the District.
Handiboe is about the best outfielder
IN the District Fast on the bases. a
good sticker. sure fielder. and possess
ing knowledge OF the game. AL stands
q good chance to make good with a
little experience. Al is a willing worker,
and with the Highlanders he will be
given ample time to get the nervousness
out Of his system.
Yum" Moreland, the former crack
outfielder Of the Cornell and Ninth
teams, is back in town after a sue
cessful season in the Tri-State League
Yum" went to Wilmington from the
The Washington herald., 1911-09-08
FRAGMENTS OF THE ERaY
B. AS SEEN FROn. "a
LIZ TIE PRESS BOX s

Hard luck for walter-we were all pull
ipg for him.
Jack Knights homer did the business.
Dixie Walker may twirl to-day. Come
on out to the park.
Walter famed eight Yankees, and
walked but one. He also smacked out
pair of safeties.
1t took three Yankee hurlers to land
the game Warhop was chased by Per
rIne. Vaughn didn't look good to Man
ager Chase, and Russell Ford held US
helpless. Pretty tough.
After fouling about six balls, Bert Dan
iels slammed the ball into left field for
double, but It went for naught, as
johnson put 1t on Hemphill and Hal
Chase for strikes.
Jim SaffeI paid a great deal Of at
tention to q young brunette in the
grand stand. wonder why? Jim refused
to talk.
Germany's first appearance at the bat
brought forth some cheers for Dutch.
Everybody is strong for our genial first
sacker.
And maybe Jack knight didn't slam
that pill over the right field sign, Well
l guess.
Perrine called Red Walker out at first
in the second, when he looked TO be
safe. Knights throw pulled Chase OF
the bag.
Uol
bat in the third inning, the crowd gave
him the glad hand, and Walter promptly
tripled to left center. It was some clout,
believe me.
And they say Germany can't run. Ask
Mr.. Warhop.
Jack knight failed to hit the ball his
second trip to the plate. Walter tanning
him with ease.
Caldwell made a pretty catch OF Cess
Ier's short fly in the fourth, coming in
at a fast pace and taking the ball be-
hind second base.
Germany pulled the banner play Of the
day, when he stabbed Conroy's peg of
BIair's grounder and held the pill by two
fingers. Needless TO say that Dutch lifted
his lid.
Mcbride followed this with a classy
stop and throw of Daniels drive, beating
Bert to the bag by inches, Germany
made nice catch of the peg.
Warhop famed the side in the fifth,
Conroy, Street, and Johnson dying on
strikes.
"Dorf' Ainsmith was still the old pep
per box on the coaching lines. Eddie Is
in the game all the time.
After the Kid had received his second
slam in the ribs with the ball. Blair
| called for a wide one, but EIberfeld
beat the ball to second.
Mr.. Warhop seemed rather peeved at
Bill Dineen's decisions. Well, maybe
there was a reason.
Capt. Mcbride killed our hopes twice
| in the fourth and in the seventh. Each
time Mac hit into a double play, after
| Red Walker had got on.
Walter famed the side in the eighth
Daniels, Caldwell, and Hemphin missing
| three.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-08
COOMBS EFFECTIVE
AGAINST RED SOX
Boston Beaten by Athletics
in One-sided Game.

Philadelphia, Sept. 7.-Coombs' effective
pitching gave the Athletics an easy VIC
tory over Boston to-day. Only eight
scattered hits were made OF the delivery
of the Colby coIlegian. The Athletics
got to Pape for ten safeties, and were
also lucky to profit by some poor fielding
on the part of Lonergan and Janrin.
who succeeded him at third.
Two passes, a single and a sacrifice
fly gave the Athletics a run in the opener.
In the third with the bases full, Mclnnfs
grounded to Longeran, who made wild
throw to first. Collins and Baker count
ing. Barry singled and sent home Muir
ply. A pass to Lord, Oldring's out. and
Collins single to right gave the last
Athletic run in the fourth.
Boston achieved it's sole tally on single
and a steal by Speaker and Henrick-
sons single. Score: