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Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-07
HENRY BEATTIE MADE
FULL CONFESSION.
His Wife Looked Him Full in
the Face a moment Before
He Fired the Fatal Shot.

ne lTcO Tie L dId1 OAtOI'
He Wrote With His Own Hand
Detailed Account of the Crime
in ALI Its Awfulness, it is
Claimed In it the Wife-Assas-
sin Relates How He Had Con-
templated the Act For Two
Weeks Before the Tragedy One
OF Pal!-Bearers Says He Saw
the Confession.
Richmond, Va, Special.)
1t is no longer uncertain that
before expiating his terrible
crime in the electric chair at the
State Prison, Henry Clay Beat
tie. Jr.. left behind him some
thing more in detail Of the kill
ing Of his wife than the mere
confession given to the world by
his spiritual advisers.
Today the existence Of a sec
ond and more circumstantial con-
fession Of his crime, made by
Henry Beattie and turned over
10 the Rev. Benjamin Dennis, is
widely spoken Of, says the News
Leader. Such a confession IS
said TO have been actually seen
by one Of the pall-bearers at the
Beattie funeral.
In this confession Beattie is
said to have gone at length into
history Of the contemplation
and commission Of the killing.
telling now he had contemplated
the tragedy two weeks before
the commission of the homicide
and setting forth the manner in
which the fatal shot was fired.
Two weeks before the bloody
midnight act was committed,
Beattie had definitely and finally
determined to do away with his
wife. according to the confes-
sion. With this intention he in
duced Paul Beattie to obtain the
gun. which weapon he placed by
the side Of Midlothian turnpike
within easy distance Of the high
way. For a week before the
killing Beattie noticed what he
took to be a great change in the
disposition of his wife, who ap-
peared more placid and less irri-
table. So much was this the
case that on the very night of
the killing, Beattie was almost
dissuaded from a commission OF
the crime By the apparent hap
piness exhibited by the doomed
woman. the confession relates.
Beattic Puts Out Lights.
When he final. fatal auto ride
was begun and that part Of the
turnpike reached at which the
crime Was to De committed.
BeattIe saw that the lamps t. his
machine We're eXtinguished and
brought the car To q stop. the
confession goes on. Leaving the
machine the young husband ad-
yanced into the underbrush by
the side OF the road to the stump
where the single Oarreled gun
was SecTeted.
On returning to the car he saw
Mrs. Beattie about to alight.
She had one foot in the aut0mo-
bile and another on the running
board. Her back was turned to
him. As he advanced upon her
she turned her head and looked
full at him.
1t was at this moment that he
fired, according to the confes-
sion. Her body turned and fell
upon its back in the roadway.
the head striking with some vio-
lence. Beatue denied that he
struck his wife with the gun be-
fore firing at her,
Explains Grit in Hair.
He attributes conclusion at the
base Of the skull to the fall OF
tbs body from the car. 1t was
in this manner that grit and
small particles Of dirt attached
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-07
ASHAMED OF her FACE

IT was ashamed OF my face" writes
Miss Pickard Of North Carolina III
was all full Of pimples and scars, but
after using D. d. D. Prescription for
Eczema l can say that now there IS
no sign OF that Eczema and that was
three years ago"
This is but one Of thousands of cases
IN which D. D. D. has simply washed
away the skin trouble. D. D. d.
cleanses the skin of the germs of Ec-
zema, Psoriasis and other serious skin
diseases; stops the itch instantly, and
when used with D. D. =. soap the cures
seem 10 be permanent. Nothing like
D. D. D. for the complexion
Trial bottle 25 cents, enough to
prove the merit Of this wonderful rem
edy.
We can also give you a fun size
bottle for 800 OF our absolute guar
rntee that if this very first bottle fails
10 give you relief it will cost YOU moth
Ing.
" " PARKER. Henderson. y c.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
Lew Wing GOING OUTSIDE

On the stage leaving today Lew
Wing will be passenger, en- route
for California. Mr.. Wing is an old
timer in the North having been in
the Dawson camp in '9S. He has
been in Fairbanks for about a couple
of years and has made host of
friends. Showing marked histrionic
ability, he has helped materially to
make successes Of local productions
and his place will be hard to fill
1t is possible that Mr.. Wing may
adopt the stage as profession, as
he plans TO take a course of in
struction in this line in the best
California school.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
REGISTRATION VERY Light

In spite of the fact that the cleo
ion occurs a week from tomorrow
and the registration books will close
next Friday the registration is as
yet very light. This IS accountable.
Of course, from the fact that very
little interest has been aroused in
he election, so far. After the meet
Ing to be held tonight it is altogeth
er probable that an impetus will
be given to the registration
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
SMALL fire ON SATURDAY

At $50 on Saturday evening the
ire department was called to the
residence Cf Harry Bentley, at First
and Dunkle a small blaze had start
ed from a spark which had alighted
II the roof and this was quickly sup
pressed by the chemical engine The
damage will amount to but a few
dollars,
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
WONDERING HOW HE DID IT

How man can freeze his tees
without moving more than six feet
away from a warm stove, and there
by render himself unable to work,
is a question that is veXing the
minds of a number of Chatanikans
just at this time. The point at is
sue has been raised in The case Of
a man who has on several occasions
been advanced enough money tC
purchase a good outfit for the Beaver
country. On every occasion he has
seen fit to blow in the money for
booze and neglect the prospecting
trip, and his latest excuse f-r stay
ing around town was that he had
frozen his toes. As he is not known
to have ventured beyond the warm
ing rays of a certain saloon stove
the boys are wondering if the por-
ter inadvertently permitted the fire
to die cut for few hours.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
FAREWELL DINNER.

In honor Of Mr.. Lew Wing who
leaves today for his home in San
Francisco. Mrs. j. Harmon Caskey
entertained at small dinner party,
Friday evening. Those present be
sides the host and hostess were Mr.
Wing Mr.. Walter Rowson, Mr.. Ken
Meth FinlaysOn and Mr. Harold c.
Green
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
PICTURE SHOW ON THURSDAY

On Thursday night there will be
another of the popular Martin &
koon picture shows put on at the
Auditorium, at which, as usual, en-
irely new pictures will be shown.
1t is understood that the pictures
which have just arrived are a par
ticularly fine lot and are sure to
please The old popular prices of
% cents, 80 cents and Is cents will
prevail, and the tickets may be OBJ
tanned at Halls Bookstore.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27

Washington, March %. Taking
cognizance of the dispatches to the
effect that four American have been
executed at Chihuahua and four
more shot to death at Aqua Prizes
ia, the state department today or,
dered a drastic investigation of the
alleged outrage.
Chicago, March 25.-The recruit
ing stations here are doing big
business. The only trouble they
have is to get men who fill the ply
steal requirements.
Ell Paso, March %. - The in
surgent forces are nearing Juarez,
where the federal forces are await
ing them.
The junta officials take a rather
pesimistic view of the peace out
look.
Mexico City, March %. 1t is re-
ported that President Diaz is on
the verge of a nervous breakdown
Finance Minister Limantour stated
today that he will soon have ready
for presentation plan for arbitra
ton which he believes will meet
with the approval of the insurrec-
tiOniStS.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
A Roast From Old Enuland.

As a gentleman was having his
luncheon in the coffee room of
Birmingham hotel he was much an
noyed by another visitor, who, during
he whole of the meal stood with
his back to the fire warming him
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
American Girl Suicides.

Naples, March "a A young
woman who came here with a man
who registered as Alfred Vanderbilt
Meserole, yesterday threw herself
from the balcony of a local hotel
dying from her injuries today with
out assigning any reason for her
rash act. She gave her name as
Cornelia Vanderbilt, but this is
thought not to be her right name
The man with whom the fair
suicide came to Naples has disap-
peared and it is feared no solution
Of the mystery can be found until
the whereabouts of Meserole can be
determined, and the erstwhile COM
panion of the girl Intercepted.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
JOE MATHEWS FOR CLERK

Joe Mathews has decided to run
for the office of clerk of the school
board. This action he has taken be-
cause he has been requested to do
so by $50 of the voters who signed
a petition calling on him to get into
the game.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27

self and watching him partak # his
repast.
At length, unable 70 endure it any
longer he rang the bell and said.
Waiter kindly turn that gentle
man round; | thing he is done on
that side.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27

For the past week the neighbor-
hood of the court house looks like
section of Sullivan creek there
are so many visitors from the Hot
Springs district interested in the
legal goings on.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27

WANTED-Man or woman partner
in a roadhouse business; one Of
the best locations on the Val
DEE trail A snap for cash. Ad-
dress R. E. Shanklin. care of Sum-
nit Roadhouse, Valdez trail.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27

Mr.. Miller, yclept the Nugget
Nightingale, who in his spare time
takes hand in the management
i the Nugget saloon at Chatanika,
was in town during the week.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Kelly cele
brated their first wedding anniver-
sary last night by giving a small
dinner party at which Mr.. and Mrs.
J. J. Thornton and Mr.. and Mrs.
R. S. Mcdonald were the guests.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27

THOROUGH BRED Collie. Pups for
sale. Registered pedigree. Inquire
H. C. Davis, Garden Island.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27

One CT the finest displays of the
Northern Lights this winter was
seen last night.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-03-27

! publican districts where there arr
no public buildings and quite
number of creeks that haven't beer
dredged yet Economy Is nv watcl
word. OF what use is a battleshij
| in Winona. Mimi, | ask you. Non,
| whatever"
After Senator Beyeridge." VII,
relieved himself Of an oritorical out
| burst. Speaker Cannon" was intro
| duced as that sturdy cid faker-
no. mean fighter-"Uncle Joe"
He spoke fer half n minute. wher
he was interrupted by a member
who said there was something wrcne
with the speech.
What do you mean" asked the
real president of the Gridiron club
Il mean" said this member. "that
Uncle Joe has been talking a min
ute and he has not vet said III
the last analysis or hell"
II was just coming to that" ex
/ planned the make believe Uncle Joe
AS | was saying. Mr.. President. in
| the last analysis what the he'll would
we do without the Gridir0n club
pause for a reply There IS Nc
| answer. Hence I desire 10 saw that
in the last ANALYSIS the GridirOr
| club is success"
ce-President sherman" smoke
briefly and then Senator Bevcr
idge" availed himself reluctantly OF
another opportunity. He was fol
| lowed by a make-hclieve Cham
| Clark. and the speaking was ended
Later there was a sketch on r."
| iprocity. A club member entered
/ the banquet room carving a rol
of parchment. To an INQUIRY as t.
who he was and as to his business
he replied:
| Mr. President. the Canadian reel
! procity agreement with Canada has
| been ratified by the hou: of repre-
| sentatives without change and | an
| taking it over to the senate for &c
| tiCn.
The man with the parchment un
der his arm then left the hall.
Loud explosions and shouts ont
side. and the member appeared 6
moment later with his coat in tat
ters and the parchment scarcely
RECOGNIZABLE.
who are you and what do YOU
want?" inquired the president.
I'm the man who took the Can
adam reciprocity agreem nj to the
senate for action" was the dolefu
reply.
A club member dressed as Cunif
| brought in some valentines. Here
| is the one for Secretary to the
| President Norton:
! II you of seCretaryships
The mystery would unrayel
You must avoid all verbal slips
! And be quite fond o. travel.
Unto Moroccos distant shore
Young Carpenter we saw go,
But Norton will not thus explore
He'll get off at Chicago.
This is the one that was given &c
! Vice President Sherman:
| All. Meester Nice-a-Prt sident;
Fer heem deeS valentine is meant
| He gotta sunny disposcesh;
| All gooda luck for heem We Weesr
Some time. by gosh, he cast a vote
He speeeka it right out da throat
He busta tie, dat sunny Jeem.
1t all-a-yOu We likea hCem.
Postmaster Hitchcock was honor
ed with this Song:
Youse gwine to get some thing that
you don't expect,
1t amt no money and it amt nc
check
1t might be a library to make YOU
| wise,
! Or something that is equally a GLAD
| surprise.
Youse gWine to get feather from
| the dove of peace;
Youse gwine to get in -rouble tina
will never cease;
! Youse gwine to see some rainboWs
that will fade, by heck
Cause yCuse gWine to get some
thing that you don t expect.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
ORDERS DISSOLUTION
OF POWER TRUST

Wilmington, Del, June 22.-The
United States circuit court for the dis
trict of Delaware yesterday handed
down a decision declaring that the
alleged powder trust which is domin-
ated by the f. l. Dupont de Nemours
company, is a combination in restraint
of interstate commerce, and decree
ing that the combination shall be dis
solved.
The action against the powder trust
was begun by the government in
1907 and was directed against 43 cor
porate and individual defendants. The
suit as to 15 of the defendants was
dismissed because some of the con-
Germs are out of existence or it was
not shown that they were parties to
the combination.
In an interloctory decree the court
fixed October 16 as the date to hear
both sides as to the nature of the in
junction to be granted and consider
a plan for dissolving the combination
ito the erd that this court may as
certain and determine upon plan or
method for such dissolution which
will not deprive the defendants of the
opportunity to recruit, out of the ele-
ments now composing said combina-
ton, a new condition which shall be
honestly in harmony with and not
repugnant to the law"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22

WATER BOARD READY
TO CONDEMN SPRINGS

From appearances at this time the
city water commission will be forced
to bring suit to condemn the land
and to acquire title to the springs at
Thorn Hollow desired as a source of
supply for the new water system. Up
To this time the members of the board
have sought to purchase the springs
by private. However the two squaws,
We-niX and Wel-al-at-sa mi, who own
the land have been urged to "hold
up" the board and the liberal offer
OF the board has not yet been ac-
cepted.
According to Chairman Brown of
the water board We-niX was offered
$2500 for the spring on her place and
for &c acres of land adjoining it. 1t
is considered a very liberal offer.
However the Indians have not yet ac-
cepted their terms but on the other
hand have employed Attorney II. I
Watts of Athena to represent them
in the case.
Unless an agreement Is reached at
once a condemnation suit will be
started within a few days, according
to Mr.. Brown,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
NEW LIQUOR LAW
CLAIMS FIRST VICTIM

The new law passed by the last leg
islature prohibiting passengers from
being intoxicated aboard a train,
claimed its first victim today when a
nan ana woman who were taken off
No. 6 were taken before Justice of the
Peace Joe II. Parkes for a hearing.
They pleaded not guilty, being unable
to raise their fines and are standing
trial this afternoon.
The complaining witness was Con-
ductor r. NJ. Boyd. He declares that
the woman, who chooses to go under
the name of Jane Doe, came out of
Portland and was joined at The Dalles
by a travelling man who wants to be
called John Doe, although he is no
relation to the woman. The two be-
gan drinking. he says. and became
loud and bosterous Upon remon-
stration from him, he was met by
abuse. the woman being the principal
offender and he was unable to si-
lence them. Accordingly at Umatilla
he telegraphed for the Pendleton po-
lice to meet the train This was done
and the unruly couple taken into Gus
tody.
The woman was a large, striking
woman and when she faced Judge
Parkes was very brazen in her bear
ing. After a consultation with At
torney Robert Slater and Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Pruitt, however, she
lost some of her bold assurance and
was very meek when she appeared
| to plead.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
Intermountain Good Roads.

Pocatello, Idaho, June 22.-To
spread the glad gospel of highway
improvement throughout Idaho, Wy
oming, Nevada Montana and Utah.
an enthusiastic assemblage of men
met here today in the second annual
convention of the Intermountair
Good Roads association. In the past
these states, being largely up ana
down" nave not been noted for the
excellence of their roads. but much in
the way of improvement has been
accomplished by the boosters of
the association during the last year
One of the important projects be-
fore the convention is a movement TO
extend a national highway from the
extreme southern part of Utah,
through Wyoming and Montana, to
the Canadian border. Utah has re-
Gently taken up road work in earnest
and law has been passed permitting
the use Of convict labor in road
building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
Thugs Knock Down Proprietor
and Make Their Escape
With Valuable Jewels
LOS ANGELES is SCENE
OF BOLD HOLD-UP TODAY
ii. T. Reid Is Beaten Into Insensibil-
ity by Thugs-WilI Probably Die
Jewels Taken Are Valued at S2O.-
OOO-WalI of Room Covered With
Blood Stains.

Los Angeles, June %. - Knocked
down by thugs as he turned to open
the safe door. H. T. Reid Of the firm
of Reid & CO., diamond importers,
was beaten nearly to death shortly
before noon today.
After iaating him into insensibility
the rcaS.rs scsoped up several trays
of diamonds, opened the cash regis
ter. then locked the door and escaped.
The pc @ heard groans and later
opened the door. Reid was taken to
the hospital and will probably die,
The police say that jewels valued al
100000 were taken. Blood stains
covered the wall showing that the
fight was desperate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
God save King George!" rang out

God save King George! rang out
in unison from the loyal subjects.
Then the trumpets sounded, and the
ancient ceremonials of the crownins
OF Britain's kings went on and on,
while outside the patriotic millions OF
modern London howled themselves
hoarse, corgetful for the moment Of
tn spirit of democracy which is
abroad in the land and which has
reduced the king and his noble u the
status of puppets.
King Takes Oath.
Following the litany, the intro
and the sermony the king took he
oath, which was as follows:
"Win you solemnly promise and
swear to govern the people Of this
United Kingdom of Great Britain ana
Ireland. and the dominions thereto
belonging, according to the statutes
in parliament agreed on, and the re-
spective laws and customs of the
same. VIII you to your power cause
law and justice, in mercy, to be exc
cuted in all your judgments? Will
you to the utmost of your power main
Ndlu lilt laws VI Nfpu' NilS NluN PiNA''
sion of the gospel, and the protestant
reformed religion established by law ?
And will you maintain and preserve
invlolably the settlement of the
church of England, and the doctrine,
worship, discipline and government
thereof, as by law established in
England, and the doctrine, worship,
lisciDlIne and government establish i
ed in England, and to the churches
there committed to their charge, all
| such rights and privileges as by law
| do or shall appertain to them, or any
of them? ?''
Then the king, the sword of state
carried before him, proceeded to the
altar, and, uncovered, his right hand
upon the great Bible, took the oath
Next came the amounting with oil
| The king was divested of his crimson
robes and four knights of the Garter
held over him a pail of cloth of gold
while the choir chanted:
"Zadok, the Priest, and Nathan
the prophet, anointed solomon king
and all the people rejoiced and said;
Long live the king, May the king live
| forever. Amen. Hallelujah."
King Is Anointed.
Taking the sacred ampulla and
spoon from the altar the Dean OF
Westminster poured some of the holy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
REDUCTION WILL Be MADE IN
LIGHT RATES FOR PENDLETON

A material and general reduction in
the light rates for the city of PEN
dleton will be forthcoming by August
1. according to DR.. f. w. Vincent,
manager of the local branch of the
Pacific Power & Light company
Neither Walla Walla, North Yakima,
Kennewick or any other city in which
that corporation has plant will have
better rates than this city for COM
mon schedule will be adopted for all,
SO Manager Vincent asserts.
THE Pendleton schedule has not
yet been announced" he said, but
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
Commencement at Cornell.

Ithaca, y. Y, June 22-Cornell
University celebrated its forty-third
annual commencement today, when
degrees and diplomas were confirmed
upon the members of the class of
1911. The class of II is celebrating
its fortieUh anniversary, and there is
also a large attendance of the class
of 'S6, graduated twenty-five years
ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
KEEFE TO GATHER DATA ON
LIGHT AND POWER CHARGES

AS result of instructions given
last evening following a meeting of
the committee on city interests Sec
retary Jack Keefe of the Commercial
club is now at work securing data
regarding the electric light and power
rates and the gas rates in this city
as compared with similar rates in
other towns of the northwest.
As announced in this paper last
evening Il meeting Of the city inter-
ests committee was held at the club
rooms last evening. Chairman T. G.
Montgomery served as presiding Of
ficer In addition to the members Of
the committee President Smythe and
Secretary Keefe were also in at
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22

Detroit, Mich, June 22.-Under the
auspices of the Wolverine Automo-
bile club, a long procession of motor
cars left Detroit today on what is
called the first annual affiliation
tour" Today's run is to Toledo, \
distance of lis miles. From that city
the tourists will proceed to Cleveland,
thence to Buffalo. to Niagara Falls,
to Hamilton. Ont, to Toronto, to Lon
don, Ont, and thence back to this
city. The trip is expected to occupy
seven days. The total distance to be
covered 4s S29 miles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22


Discussing the subject informally
the members of the committee mu-
tually agreed that an earnest effort
should be made towards securing low
er rates on electricity and gas in
Pendieton and the impression pre-
vailed that Pendleton has not had fair
treatment as compared with Walla
Walla and some other Washington
towns served by the Pacific Power &
Light company.
1t was decided to open the cam
paign for better rates by first secur-
ing accurate data as to the prices
charged for electricity and gas in this
city and ether places similarly located.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-22
CONTINUED from page five.l
Mercer of Church Societies,

posed merger of the Epworth League
the Baptist Young Peoples Union and
the Christian Endeavor society will
be considered during the convention
of the state organization of Endeavor-
ers opened today in this city. Lead
ers in the Baptist union favor a un-
ion with the state Christian En-
deavor society, but expressions of dis
sent from leading Methodists indicate
that the Presbyterian will encounter
difficulties in trying to absorb the
Epworth League, the young peoples
society Of the Methodist churches of
Michigan.