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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25
WHERE TROUBLE ARISES.

The evil consequences that follow
the practice of making the tariff a
political issue are shown to an extent
in the present business situation.
THE volume Of trade is less than
year ago and many enterprises are
held in suspense pending more favor
able general conditions says Henry
Clews, the financial critic. Uncer-
taiRty regarding the supreme court
decisions and the tariff are largely re-
sponsible for this state Of affairs
Concerning the tariff there is perhaps
more apprehension than is warrant
ed. The three schedules most likely
have not yet been attacked, and
both parties show a disposition to
handle them cautiously, if not to post
pone action altogether until the next
Presidential campaign. The tariff, 1t
must be remembered, always furnish
es exceptional material for political
agitation. and practical politicians
may easily consider it good tactics to
put public opinion to sleep by effect
ing moderate changes at this session
OF Congress and taking up the tariff
question more earnestly after the SEN
timent OF the country has been tested
by another national election. Present
indications point TO this congress sit
steel trade relatively few orders are
being received for the reason that big
buyers are economizing and deferring
purchases as far as possible. Some
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25

That was a sweeping decision rem
dered by Judge Wolverton in the
Southern Pacific land grant case. The
case is remarkable for the vast am
cunt of property at stake and because
OF the issues involved. The main
point involved has to do with whether
or not a great corporation to which
land has been granted by the govern
ment for certain purposes must abide
by the terms of the grant. The
Southern Pacific was given 2,50O,OO0
acres of land in western oregon on
condition that the land be sold to
settlers at prices not to exceed $3.50
per acre. The land was sold for
higher prices and so the government
brought suit to recover title to the
land. Judge Wolverton sustains the
governments suit at every point and
unless the supreme court reverses his
decision the railroad company will
lose property valued at about $75,-
100000. Whether the government
OF private purchasers of the land will
be chiefly benefited does not seem
clear from the published reports of
the decision. 1t may be taken for
granted however that the rights Of
purchasers will be fully respected.
Since the grant required the railroad
company to sell the land at $3.50 per
acre it would seem that purchasers
are now entitled to the difference be-
tween the sum of $3.50 per acre and
the prices they paid the company for
the land.
However the main point of inter-
est about Judge Wolverton's decision
is the fact that the government has
won out in a suit against great cor
poration. There has been a growing
impression Of late years that big COR
porations are not amenable to the law
and Judge Wolverton's decision shows
this impression is not we'll founded
with respects to oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25

of the railroads are reporting large
declines in gross earnings. which they
are seeking to offset by rigid econo-
mics In every direction. In the textile
trades dullnes still prevails. Many
cotton mills are suffering diminution
of profits owing to high cost of pro-
duction, as we'll as to the impossi-
bility of securing satisfactory prices
for their product. Consumers are
economizing, while distributors seem
bent on carrying light stocks and con-
filming their operations to those of Il
hand-to-mouth character. The bright
est element in the business outlook
is the crop situation. All advices re-
ceived concerning wheat and cotton
are of very satisfactory nature.
Acreage is large, condition of the soil
good and plants generally are promis-
ing"
AS far as the tariff is concerned
disturber of business. If this coun-
try had a tariff commission and made
changes in the tariff on businesslike
basis-giving ample notice in ad-
vance TO both producer and consum.
er-no trouble would result But peo-
pie may be pardoned for moving
lcautiously when the making of tariff
schedules is placed in the hands of
men who are moving more with an
eye to political advantages rather than
to the commercial and industrial well
/ fare of the country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25
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SOMEBODY DID IT.

When the building of the Los An
geles Times was dynamited the whole
country was Mortified. Scores of in
nocent people We're killed in that
damnable outrage and the deed ac-
complished no good. The crime
worked grave injury to the cause of
CI ganized labor for the natural in
ference drawn was that labor union
lists had done the work.
If the men who committed the deed
or who are responsible for the crime
have been caught then the law has
nc punishment too severe for them.
Whether or not the McNamaras are
guilty is a matter for a court and a
jury to determine. Press reports in
dicate there is damaging evidence
against them and it is also apparent
that the two men will have ample
funds ana ample legal talent for their
defence. 1t is only to be hoped now
that when the trial is held the guilt
or the innocence of the men will be
thoroughly proven so there can be no
question about the matter
Outrages like the dynamiting of
the Los Angeles Times constitute an
archy in the worst form and there is
no reason for anarchy in this repub-
lie
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25

quite shaver" to use Mr.. Weeks
words, his parents moved to New
York. and it was in the public
schools of that city that he was ed
ucated.
Weeks graduated from the College
of the City of New York, then he
took a post graduate course in law
at Columbia university. He has been
prominently identified with, many
prominent patriotic and athletic as
sociations in the country. He has
been commander-in-ch chief of the Sons
of Veterans of the United States and
president of the National Amateur
Athletic Union.
Col. Weeks is prominent in the
councils of the democratic party. In
1898 he was candidate for state sena-
tor of the democratic ticket, but was
defeated. Col. Weeks is also one of
the most prominent lawyers in the
country. He is not regarded strictly
as corporation lawyer, but much of
his work has been done for the great
firms of the country which are re-
garded as influential corporations at
least
Col. Weeks is a man of rather COM
manding appearance, although he
does not measure up to the physical
proportions that one would expect
under the circumstances. Perhaps
there is no man in the country who
has done more for amateur athletics
than he has done. He is always
ready TO foster some meet and helm
finance some contest among young
sters who have more ambition and
ability than prowsss.
He is also greatly interested in
| charitable enterprises.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25

the king and country who had be-
come his ally
1576-Treaty between Holland and
Zealand, being the first two provinc-
es that united for their liberty.
1775-The Baltimoreans received
the news of the battle of Lexington
and Immediately seized upon the
provincial magazine containing 1900
stands of arms, etc.
17S1-httle of Camden in which
the Americans we're defeated.
British under Arnold and Phillips
entered Petersburg, Va.
1S04-Mr. Livingstone, American
minister ito France, requested that
he be recalled.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25

Organized labor should not rally
to the defense of the McNamaras
Neither should organized capital Of
Ter money for the trapping of the men
who dynamited the Los Angeles
Times. The enforcement of law rests
with the government and after the
crime was committed the case became
one Of the government versus MUIR
derers. The capital versus labor figh
should be kept out of the trial.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25
APRIL 25 IN HISTORY.

6S-St. Mark, { the Evangelist, died
at Alexandria.
12S4-Edward VII, born at Caer-
navon and styles "the Prince of
Wales the first to receive that ap-
pellation.
152O-Ferdinand Magellan, the
Portuguese naviator, killed in one of
the Philippine islands, fighting for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25

John p. (Jerry) Rusk is very
popular and aggressive sort of citi-
zen and he made good as speaker Of
the house of representatives. If he
should decide to run for congress
rom this district he will be a factor
with whom other aspirants will do
well to reckon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25
ToDAY'S BIRTHDAY SKETCH.

Barlow Sumter Weeks, the New
York lawyer and patron saint of am
ateur athletes, is fifty years old to-
day. He first saw the light on April
25, 1861, in Round Hill, Conn. When
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-25
MERELY DUST.

} The Universe is very vast,
, And we are very small 4
, Mere Microcosmic Dust, broad
cast,
D Upon a little ball!
, We rise in clouds and sink
, again,
, or singly sink and rise,
, To settle, finis, grain by grain, 4
What time Fate's zephyr
, Gies.
The giant suns go whirling past
Nor see such specks at all
} Mere Microcosmic dust, broad
cast,
Upon a little ball!
Gerald Rutledge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
OH HA! AA!
Hold Your Sides And Read
About This Joke

Columbus. o., October 23-One OF
the most amusing Confidence"
games perpetrated in some time has
been played upon the citizens of Col
umbus.
For the past week or more fre-
quent query has been, "Have you got
any dimes?" The newest victim
searches himself and usually brings to
light one or more of the silver pieces.
The Query is, Have you got one
with the letter IL on it?' Another
search discloses the fact that the ten
cent piece has the mint letters s o
or ID stamped upon it.
"Shucks," remarks the first person,
II want one with the letter IL on it.
I've got the others, When I find one
with Il on 1t will be able to spell
Sold, and when 1 send them to Wash
'ngton the Government will pay me
$40 for the set.',
Local Federal officers express the
belief that dimes. are not minted with
IL" for mint mark. They also state
that far from paying $40 for dimes
that spell "Sold"tthe Government will
not pay $40 for 900 pennies.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR

4
Jackson, Miss, Oct. '2S-on the eve
of the opening OF the mississippi
State Fair all signs point to the largest
and most complete exhibition of the
kind ever given In this state. The
last OF the exhibits was installed to-
day and everything is In readiness
for the opening ceremonies tomorrow
Every department Is well filled. but
especially notable will be the dis
play of live stock and horticultural
and agricultural products. The annual
conventions OF the State poultry as
sociati,n, live stock association. bee
keepers, swine breeders and other or
CARNATIONS are expected TO add large
ly to the attendance Of visitors dur
ing the week.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
To Deliver Up $3.50 10
Cash And Gold Watch
Sheriff And Deputy Tracked
Men To Woods
Ind Then All Trace OF
Them Was Lost

John Dunn, residing on the Critch-
field farm, east OF Mt. Vernon, was
held up by two unknown men at
point about mile and half east OF
the city, Sunday night at $3.50 O'Clock
and was robbed Of $3.50 In small
change and watch valued at $15.
Dunn had been in Mt. Vernon during
the evening and was returning home.
AS he reached dark spot In the road
near the Marshall woods, two men
stepped out from the darkness and
one of them grabbed the horse by the
bride, while the other went to the
side of the buggy and thrusting
big revolver in Dunn's face demanded
that he get out of the buggy and de-
liver I'D his cash and valuables. Dunn
obeyed and gave up the highwayman
$3.50 in change and the watch and
chain valued at SIS,
After securing the money and the
watch the robbers disappeared in the
darkness. Dunn went to the Critch-
field home and notified Sheriff Parker
of the hold-up by telephone.
Sheriff Parker and Deputy Sheriff
Woolison hurried to the scene and sue
ceeded In tracking the two men to
the woods where they found the chain
lust at the edge Of the woods. Here
the officers lost track of the two men
Dunn gave the sheriff good des
1ription of the men and 1t is believed
their identity is known. Consequently
arrests may be made within shor
time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
Young Mems Natl,nal Union
Holes Meeting

washington, ID. G. Oct, 2s-The cap
ital today welcomed several hundred
delegates to the thirty-seyenth annual
convention of the Catholic Young
Mems National Union. After attend
ing mass at st. Paticirs church this
morning the delegates marched TO
Carroll Institute for the initial busi-
ness session. The afternoon was CIV
en- over largely to seeing the sights
of the city and tomorrow the delegates
will make a trip To MT, Yarnon after
completing the business OF the con-
vention.
The Catholic Young Mems National
Union was organized in 1875, and has
branches in all the Eastern and mid
die Western States. It's purpose Is
80 establish a club for the young men
of eacn parish under the direction of
the pastor. The organization has es-
tablished department known as the
Catholic Amateur Athletic League,
which ls affiliated with the Amateur
Athletic Union. IL has also establish
ed literary committee. which con
ducts national and sectional essay and
elecution contests and debates, a lee
ture bureau and literary exchange
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
ljUMM !
Operated by Electricity Gives
burglar Fight

San Francisco, CAL, October "a
An unknown burglar, who jimmied
his way into the bachelor apartments
Of Police Judge A. b. Treadwell late
last night, had desperate hand-to-
hand battle with dummy man. oper-
ated by an electric burglar alarm,
which the judge had devised.
The dummy was no match for the
burglar and now lies wreck with
his head crushed, but from the ap-
pearance of the room the electric man
put up hard fight. Chairs we're over
turned and one was broken. The
weapon with which the burglar won
the battle was heavy window weight.
The Judge lives in cozy fat. In
an alcove, just at the head of the
stairs, stands, or rather stood, we'll
designed figure of a man made of plas.
ter Of paris and metal. 1t was full
sized and represented an elderly man
reading paper. 1t was really work
of art and most lifeless.
In the hollow head of the machine
made man was an electric light, which
was connected with the house electric
current, so that when anyone stepped
on the top step of the stairs the cur.
rent was turned on and the man NOV.
ed.
When the burglar stepped on that
step he thought his time had come
as the man seemed ready for him
When he stepped from the step the
light went out, but like brave thiei
he went at his enemy in the darl
using jis window weight as club.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
HOME BUILDING AND LOAN COM
DANV MT. VERNON, o.
Esta blished 1883.

Esta blished 1883.
p .ears oi successful business
udas aever failed to pay full semi.aD
NINA dridends
tides H,n'dng and Loan Gompan,
In rits part Of the State
I've ,r' OF saving is 20 begin and
continue. alihol gh the amount may be
sMs1l fA ~.
gtus company receives Subscrin
ttne NJ stock az suall as one dol
la PEI month.
Hundreds OF It's Stockholders have
'eA"errn"ed e 10y of accommodating
"a roIu'or'"hIe surplus. and of having
II ready 20 ~ ,et emergencies.
YOU c'n -uDscribe for the stock OF
th's '"rpHn, any time
Banner NJ. Allen. secy
81 Pablic Square
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
RICHESON READS
BIBLE IN PRISON
Accused Murderer Also Listens
to Female Evangelist.
HIS CONGREGATION IS DIVIDED

Members Of Flock Unable 10 Decide
Guilt or Innocence Of Pastor--un-
able TO Explain Purchase Of cya-
nide Of Potasslum--Returns Slow
Coming In, but Indications Point
to Fact That He Held Rseord In
Matter OF Engagements.
Boston, Oct. 23.-Professor Charles
Bennett OF the New England Con-
servatory Of Music, who was Miss
Avis Linnell's voice instructor. was
interviewed by police at headquar'
ters. The Rev. G. v. T. ,Richeson
spent the day quietly In his
cell In the Charles Street Jail,
reading the newspapers and his
Bible. N. e. Hewes Of Cambridge.
who attended the Emmanuel Baptist
church, called at the Jail. but said
he had no particular reason for try
ing to see Richeson except to assure
him OF his confidence that he would
be acquitted. During the day a
woman evangelist, accompanied by a
boy violinist, were admitted to, the
Jail, and Richeson as well as the
other prisoners heard her sing half a
dozen psalms, accompanied by her
self on the piano, while the boy
welded the bow.
Did Not Mention Crime.
The Rev. DR.. George Cross. profes'
sor of systematic theology with the
Newton Theological seminary, where
Rlcheson was educated for the min
lstry, occupied the pulpit at both the
morning and evening services in I'm
manuel. DR.. Cross said nothing dur
ing the services which could by in
ference draw the attention of his
hearers to the predicament OF the
regular pastor. There was no un
usual crowd at the church. Many
stopped after the service TO discuss
Ricbeson's case. Some expressed the
utmost confidenceeinth the clergyman's
innocense, while there were others
who admitted that they were entire
iy at sea In the mater, not being able
to reconcile his alleged Ill treatment
OF the Linnell girl with the duties o.
a Christian man or to understand
why he should have purchased
cyanide of potassium. as Druggis
Hahn says he did.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
HAD THE HABIT BAD
Richeson's Record One Long String
Of engagements.

Richeson's Record One Long String
Of engagements.
New York, Oct. 23.-The Rev. Clar@
ence v. r. Richeson was reported to
be engaged to a young woman In or
near Haverhill. Mass, two years ago.
according to the story told to Miss
Helen Margaret Crosby, a junior at
Barnard college and close school
friend OF Avis Linnell. A young
woman from the neighborhood OF
Haverhill and also Barnard stu.
dent. on meeting Miss Crosby at the
college one day and learning that she
was from Hyannis, asked II she knew
Richeson. Miss Crosby said that she
had met him few times as the
fiance of her friend, Miss Llnncll. The
other student then told Of Richeson's
coming to Haverhill for two or
three weeks stay two years ago and
of his meeting there, or In George
own, near by. young girl. The two
became very close friends, according
to the story told Miss Crosby, and
when RicEeson left after his short
stay 1t was understood by the young
woman's friends that she was en-.
gagged to be married to the minister.
| Young Men Jealous.
| There was considerable interest
shown In the good-looklng minister
when he first came to Hyannls. par
tlcularly among the younger women.
He was extremely affable, particular
| ly to the women of the town. Miss
Linnell was one OF the popular girls
In the neighborhood and was In
much demand by the young men
when there was any social function
afoot These young men did not take
II at all kindly when the new minis
ter began paying such marked atten-
lions to Avis Linnell. for one reason
because they considered him too old
for her; for another, because they
did not consider him good enough for
her; and naturally because the af
fair threatened to take from the
younger set OF the township one OF
It's most popular girls. The young
men and women friends OF Miss Lin
nell considered Richeson an outside,
| and nm Inlruder
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
The Mloratorv Flea.

Eyes, the bride insisted upon Icing
married with her pet dog In her arms"
Didn't the bridegroom object"
"No, but he's sorry he didn't. He be-
gan to jump and slap himself almost
before the ceremony was over
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
FLORIDA LAUNDavFEN

Tampa, Fla, Oct. Members Of
the tlor.da Laundrymen's Association
gathered in Tampa today TO transact
the business of their annual meeting
and to discuss plans for new organ
ization that will embrace In its mem
beI ship the laundrymen Of the entire
South President ~. s. Payne of Jack.
sonville presided at the initial ses.
sion at the DeSoto hotel today.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
CONDITION
Of Val Durbin Is Reported
Very Critical

Mr.. Val Durbin, who was injured
several days ago by being kicked on
the head by a horse, b still in a very
critical condition at the. Mt. Vernon
hospital He is still in state ef un-
consciousness and has been In that
condition ever since the accident
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
Not TO 30 Bosssd.

"But, mudam," says the surgeon aft
er the woman has recovered conscious
ness In the hospital, why didn't you
stop when the crossing policeman held
up his hand2 Then you wouldn't have
been struck by the automobile"
"Whatl Me stop when Jim Meginnis
holds up his hand2 I'd let you know
I'm his wife. an he never saw the day
when he could boss me!''-Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice IL hereby given that the up
'ders'Gnrd has been appointed and
qualified executor of the estate ,ol
JOSEPHINE s. KERR
late NJ Knox county. Ohio. deceased
by the probate court OF said county.
OCTOBER 2Qth, 1911.
WILSON s. KERR.
Executor OF Josephine y. Kerr, decd
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
FoR MAIL IN THE FOOT

Horses and cattle are liable 10
blood poisoning from stepping on
rusty nails. For such an injury apply
Hanford's Balsam and get it into the
bottom of the wound. It will kill the
poison germs. Always have bottle
in your stable, because you will fina
different uses for It.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
"flRST UNITED STATES
MAIL BY AEROPLANE'

Shown for the first time here, at
the Princess theatre tonight Don't
miss it. Also showing: "The Yarn of
Baby's Shirt, Comedy, Headline
Acrobats," "The Pioneers Mistake" /"
Thou Shalt Pay" Tomorrow a grand
show--"The Temptation of a Great
City" All for 5 cents.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24

A western man is reported to have
purchased three railroads for less
than 5000. This might look like a
pretty thorough case of looting.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24

The Pennsylvania woman who had
her blind husband arrested for non
support, should have kept him at home
by stuffing cotton In his ears.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-10-24
Chicago, Oct. 23-John r. Walsh,
former banker, recently pardoned
from the federal prison at Leaven-
worth, dropped dead this afternoon.
Vatron Names Several
Women In Divorce Suit

PtttSburg, Pa, Oct. 23-Andrew j.
Hopkins, wealthy real estate dealer
Of this city, has been sued for divorce
by his wife, Mrs. Florence s. Hopkins,
now residing at her former home in
Salem, Ohio. The suit is filed In Lis
bon, county seat of Columbiana coun-
ty, Ohio.
Mrs. Hopkins names two alleged CO.
respondents. Miss Clara Hughes of
this city, and Mrs. Nora Howard, form
erly of this city. but now resided in
New York.
Besides this she alleges cruelty,
failure to provide for her properly,
and says Hopkins has sought to an
noy her by having detectives shadow
her with the supposed object of alb
Quoting their two young children.
Following the filing of the divorce
suit the two women named as CO.
respondents have filed suits for $25..
900 damages each In the Federal Court
in Cleveland charging libel. based on
Mrs. Hopkins allegations. Both wo-
men are well known in Pittsburg and
bear unblemished regulations.
Mrs. Hopkins was Miss Florence
s. Bonsall. daughter of Charles Bon
SAIL of Salem. Ohio, who was candi-
date for Governor of Ohio on the Peo.
pies ticket about 10 years ago. Hop
lins has been maintaining hand
some home for her and the children
In Salem. He has continued to reside
here. making frequent trips to Salem
Mrs. Hopkins demands $4,000 ali
mony.