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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-12-08
STEEL INQUIRY COMMITTEE
HEARS MERRlTT's STORY OF
100000 DEAL.
JOHN D. PLAYS CONFIDENCE GAME
6Iames Preacher Emissary for His
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES He Was Not
SchooIed in Ways Of "Money
Trust"

Washington. Nov. 23.-Alfred Mer-
rift of Duluth, first president of the
Duluth, Misabe & Northern Railroad,
who styled himself a lumber Jack"
~unacquainted with the methods of the
money trust" told the house steel
trust investigating committee that
through loans of less than 81, 900, 600
from John D. Rockefeller he had lost
his holdings in the Mesaba iron mines
and the railroad properties now owned
by the United States Steel corpora.
ton and estimated to be worth today
as high as 500, O0O, 900.
Merritt and his brother. Leonidas
Merritt. who will testify. were among
the original mine owners in the Lake
Superior region, and part owners and
builders of the Duluth, Misabe &
Northern railroad. The elder Merritt
declared that he was induced through
F. D. Gates, Mr.. Rockefeller's score
tary. lin charge of his charitable
work" to put up all his holdings as
collateral for loans from Mr.. Rookie
Teller in 1892 and 1898. One loan was
for $l42.0 600. Others were for various
sums.
Gates. he said, was a Baptist
preacher, in whom he had confidence,
and who assured him that by placing
a call loan he would not be pressed
and hat he would be taken care Of.
Rockefeller ForecIoses.
The witness related how, two
lateral with Mr.. Rockefeller, during
the panic of 1898. Rockefeller called
the loan, giving him "a hours to raise
S420.00O; that being unable to raise
the money, he and his brother lost
their property.
offered him an opportunity to buy his
property back within a year. but de-
clared that the oil king told tinanciers
ito keep hands Off and that he was
unable to raise money anywhere.
Dispute as to the nature of the
counsel for the United States Steel
corporation, stated that the Merritts
had made actual sales of their stock
holdings to Rockefeller in order to
raise money, and that they never had
taken advantage of the opportunity to
repurchase within a year
Another brother. Mr.. Reid declared.
had redeemed his stock and secured
his prO-rata share at sos per share
when it was taken over at the time Of
the organization of the United States
Steel corporation.
The Merritts were first parties to a
transaction with Mr.. Rockefeller and
others in determination Of the Lake
Superior Consolidated Iron mines. In
this the mines Of the region and the
Duluth, Mesaba & Northern We're con-
solidated. Out of this. a suit by the
Merritts against Mr.. Rockefeller de-
veloped on the ground hat m~isrepre-
sensations of mining properties were
turned in by the Rockefeller interests.
Subsequently, Rockefeller paid the
Merritts $3.50 600 in settlement for
this.
~. IL. NdrtZ, engineer OF the railroad.
testified that he was forced bv Mr..
Rockefeller to sell his stock in the
road because he was an employee and
that he had been ordered to pad the
cost OF the road in a report TO the Min
nesota railroad and Warehouse com.
mission in order to justify ore rates
charged.
K CAEER u o
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-12-08
The Mean Thinu.

Stella-Jack was on his Bonded
knees to me last night.
Bella-Well, poor fellow, he can't
help being bowlegged.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-12-08
UNDEFEATED CHAMPION OF THE
NORTHWEST.

T. A. Ireland, Rifle Shot Of CoIfax,
WASH, Tells a Story.
Mr.. Ireland is the holder Of four
world records and has yet to lose his
first match-says he: kidney trou-
BILE so affected my vision as to inter.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-12-08

"They tell me Daring likes dead. Is
that right?"
Sure; shot plumb through the
heart"
We'll, I amt surprised, then; his
heart always was weak"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-12-08

Wisdom. like flowers. requires cul.
t~ure.-BallOn.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-12-08

fere with my shoot.
ing became so
nervous I could hard
ly hold a gun. There
was severe pain In
my back and head
and my kidneys were
terribly ~disordered.
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me after I had
doctored and taken
nearly every remedy
Imaginable b
relief. l will give
further details Of my
case to anyone en-
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-12-08

closing Stamp.
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berthe Name-DOAN'S." soc, all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-12-08

Or. J. n. RiNDLAUB (speclaIlst),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo. N. D.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17

Col. II. G. Newport of Hermiston,
was among the Sunday visitors in the
city. 4 =
G.. NJ Hays Of Freewater was down
from the east end Of the county yes
terday.
R. A Reese of Echo, spent yester-
day in the city.
John Durham. hotel man Of Athe-
ma, was a Pendleton visitor yester-
day.
Mrs. G. w Coutts, Mrs E. F. Aver
i'll and abby daughter went to Mea-
cham yesterday where they will spend
the hot months.
Lee D. Drake, advertising manager
of the East Oregonian, and w. c.
Dunbar, local agent for the Buick
cars, were among those who motored
to Wenaha yesterday.
A. Fl. Cox, manager of the Oregon
Lumber Yard and r. w. Fletcher, cir
culatlon manager of the East Orego-
nian, spent yesterday at Wenaha
Springs, making the trip in the for
mer's auto.
Irwin Brooks Of Portland, fresh
man last year at the University of
Oregon, arrived in the city this morn
ing and will work during the remain
der of the summer at the First Ma
tional mank to take the place made
vacant by the resignation of A. c.
Hampton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
IN POUND.

The following described animals
have been taken up by the marshal
of the City of Pendleton, 'to-wit:
One bay mare weighing 900 pounds,
branded 10 on left shoulder reached
name.
One gray horse weighing about
1000 pounds, branded N on left
shoulder, reached name.
If said animals are not claimed
by the owners or those entitled to the
possession of them, costs ana ex-
penses against them paid and they
taken away within ten days from the
date hereof, then at 2 o'clock p. m.
of the 26th day of July, 1911. the
said animals will be sold to the high
est bidder, at public auction, for
cash, at the City Pound, in the Ore
gon Feed Yard, in said City of PEN
dleton, the proceeds of such sale to
be applied to the payment of such
costs and expenses of making sale.
Dated this 18th day of July, 1911.
TOM GURDANE,
City Marshal
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
RESULT OF EXAMS
ARE ANNOUNCED

The state board of examiners have
completed their task of grading the
papers Of the many applicants for
teachers certificates and have given
the list of successful ones out for pub
llcation. Nmatilla county applicants
did especially well according to Sup
erintendent Frank X. Welles, who was
a member of the examining board
The following is the list of those who
passed from this county.
Primary Certificates.
Mrs, Augusta Moule, Pendleton.
Five Year Certificates.
J. A. Cavanaugh, Freewater; Ot-
mer Cannon, Echo; II. NJ. Gum, Her
miston; Mossie Mettie. Ukiah; Albert
White, Milton; S. f. Johnson, Nolin
One Year Certificates.
Minnie Baker, Stanley Wright
Kyle Mcdaniel, l.. w. Keeler. Geor-
gia Wright, A. E. Bensel, Nellie Mark
man, Clay Hiser, Anna Waugh, Flora
Morris. j. A. Duff. Bessie Hammitt
Elfie Norman, Minnie Ghormerly, Bu-
lah Baker, ]. ID. Harrah, Saloma Ka-
vanaugh. Alma Barnett, Clara Bry-
ant. Della Boyle. Mrs. NJ. Campbell
Ida Narkaus, Amy Phillippi, d. p
Boyle, Maude McReynolds, Rugh
Clark, Emma Richardson, Nelly Ami
bal, Francis Simmons, Mamie Ross
Nelly Darr, Katherine Sharp, Velma
Wilkinson, Mabel Mcintyre.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
LOCALS
ls lsssssessssessseesessssss

See Lane q Son for signs.
Pastime pictures please all.
Dutch Henry for coal Mair ITS.
Wall paper. paints, etc. Lane & Son
Wanted-Two Mattresses at Hotel
Pendleton.
Springs coalZeither lump or nut. II
burns clean and goes further.
For rent-Alexander residence on
Water street Inquire r. Alexander
Phone Platzoeder for fresh meat
and lard. Main 446.
Men with combine want job cutting
grain. Etter & Son, Pilot Rock.
Everybody goes to the orpheum to
see the best and the clearest pictures.
Buy your chickens for Sundays
dinner at the Central Meat Market
Phone Main 3a.
Everything that's good to eat, In
meats and groceries at the Cash
Market. phone Main 101.
Special rates TO horses boarded by
the week or month at the Commercial
Barn. e2O Aura street. Phone Main 13.
Experienced woman wants posi-
tion as cook with harvesting crew.
Address 701 Thompson street, Pen
dleton.
Wanted-Man and wife want job
with harvest crew. Man prefers to
sew sacks, wife TO cook. Call at 500
West Webb.
II you wait to move. call Penlai.
Bros. Transfer, phone 1891. Large
dray moves you quick. Trash hauled
once week. CAT Main street.
Passengers to Portland can save
money and at the same time have an
enjoyable river ride by taking boat
from The Dalles. Str. Bailey Gatzert
leaves daily. except Friday and Sun
day at $3.50 p. m, arrives In Port
land s:30. Fare s1.00.
Meat! Meat! Meat! II it's on the
market, It's here. Farmers Meat
Co., Conrad Patzoeder, manager
224 E. Court street, phone Main 446
Oldest volunteer corps in the world
Is the Honorable Artillery company
of London which dates from 1887
during the reign OF Henry VIII.
For Sale-Black Percheron Stal.
lion Socrati. Full blood, to the high.
est bidder for cash, or bankable note
for six month at eight per cent in
terest, on Saturday, July 29, 1911. Tt
be sold in Pilot Rock at Q o'clock
Cart and harness also goes with thu
horse.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENT

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received by the common coun-
ell Of the city OF Pendleton at the
office of the city recorder up to July
10. 1911. at o'clock p. m, for max
ing the fill with earth or gravel at
the north and south ends of the new
steel bridge on Main street All bids
to specify the price per cubic yard
for making such fills. Estimates OF
the amount of such fills will be fur
nished by the city surveyor. The
common council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids or parts OF
bids.
Dated this 9Th day of July, 1911.
THOS. FITZ GERALD,
City Recorder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17

made application" she said. They
told me- could get the desired train
ing at Jermond's school in Phila-
delphia.
II went to Philadelphia and had
been there only a short time when l
became conscious that Mrs. Jermond
was jealous of me, and I decided to
come back TO New York.
ION the pretext of having me sign
G. contract, Mrs. Jermond got me into
her private office with her husband
and herself. She accused me of hav-
ing accepted attentions from her hus-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
NO MONEY STRINGENCY
IN CROP MOVING TIME

Washington. Preliminary esti-
mates made by treasury officials in
dicate diminishing probabilities of a
money stringency during the crop
moving months this year In July
the banks of the center reserve cities
will finance dividend and interest
payments and about s30000,000 for
the corporation tax. Treasury Off,
cals think this financing may result
in some hardening of money rates,
but they look for no tight money
In addition to the trade balance,
which aggregates s515,000,000, ac-
cording to last estimates, 100000
coo more is considered available from
Europe on account of the sales of
American securities
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
GIRL WHIPS WASHER,
BUT FAILS ON WIFE
Young Woman Who Startled Broad
way With Her Punch is Beaten by
Jealous Spouse of Theatrical Man.

Jealous Spouse of Theatrical Man.
New York-Although she thrashed
a masher on Broadway and thereby
secured not little fame. Miss Cert
rude Coomer found it different when
she went against woman, especially,
as she says, the woman was jealous
OF ler AS a result of her new en-
counter, Miss Coomer, who is beau
tiful girl from Birmingham, Ala, is
in q serious condition at the Hotel
Caly ert and has been under a ply
sician's care several days. She eX-
CTS to be able to leave her room
this week. Her lawyer, S. ]. Karlin.
las instituted two suits for damages,
Miss Coomer is a mass of bruises
from head to foot from the beating
she says she received at the hands
and feet of Mrs. Ada Jermond. wife
of { theatrical instructor in Phila-
delphia.
| Two months ago Miss Coomer was
employed as a cashier in a restaur-
ant and her beauty attracted atten-
ton wherever she went. While
walking down Broadway she was ac-
costed by a masher and he received
the surprise of his young life, for, in
stead of hurrying to avoid him, Miss
Coomer turned, swung a right on his
jaw, dropped him on the sidewalk
and then pommeled him some more
Because of this notoriety she lost
her position and was advised to gC
on the stage.
81 went to a theatrical agency and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17

band and basely slandered me. 1 was
too Mortified to reply at first, but
when I recovered my speech 1 de-
MED it.
This infuriated her so that she
attacked me, pulling my hair and
beating me on the face and head. She
knocked me down, kicked me and
threatened to kill me.
when 1 managed to get out of
the room she pushed me downstairs.
When 1 recovered half an hour later
was in cigar store with six men
ministering to me-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
WELL KNOWN ADAMS
WOMAN DIES TODAY
Especial Correspondence.) }

Adams, Ore, July l7.-Mrs. Charles
Carpenter, well known resident of this
place, died at 1915 today at her home
in Adams. She was 66 years of age
a the time of death and came to this
county from southern Oregon in the
early days. She was formerly Mrs.
Labadore and she is survived by her
second husband and three children
by her first husband. The children
are Louis Labadore of Helix, Mrs.
Agnes Marsette of Adams, and Alice
Labadore of Adams. The funeral is
to occur here at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
Patton's Barber shop.

The Roundup Barber Pole. OPP
posite Alexander's store. Plenty OF
hot water, clean towels, and the place
whre they don't shave Cinnamon, In
dians or Japs. Five BARRIERS working
all the time. No long waits In this
shop.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
pend,ctop,s East Express.

For light or heavy transferring Of
all kinds, phone George Stangier at
Gritman Bros. Main 511. Furniture
and pianos moved promptly and care
fully to any part OF the city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
Wanted.

Team and light wagon or heavy
hack. suitable for mountain trip, Au-
gust /. Inquire this office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
RAIL FATALITIES ARE MANY.
Thirty Accidents Daily Average Re-
ported Under New Orders

DOrttu UHucr NOW Ofucrs.
Washington The appalling toll of
human life exacted by American rail-
roads is reflected in the fact that the
Interstate Commerce Commission re-
ceives daily from officials of inter-
state carriers an average of 80 tele-
graphic reports of accidents involv-
ing the loss of one life or more.
The reports are made in response
to an order of the Commission, which
became effective July 1. Gradually
the railroads are complying with it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
Attention. knights,

Damon Lodge No. 4, K. of p, win
meet in regular session this evening.
All knights please attend.
D. B. WAFFLE, C. C.
r. W. FLETCHER, K. R. s.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17
Lost.

Three Modern Woodmen of Ameri-
ca receipt books, letters and money
orders. Return to this office or Hen
ry Henning's cigar store for reward.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-17

Hypocrisy is pardonabie in those
who appear to be cheerful when they
are sad
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-11

widge's stylish high stopper. The awards had been made, and there was nothing to be one. Another entrant was also late. Mr. Ledwidge was disappointed over the mattert and ordered the whole of his stock and equipment withdrawn from fu- ture shows.
 Class F-Runabout Class-Horses, mares or geIdings to runabouts. The horse to count 50 per cent: runa- bout and appointments 50 per cent. Horses to have conformation, style. all around action, pace and good man. ners, and must stand without being held.
 Dave N, and Leddie first an sec- ond prizes. Owned by Cooper Broth CTS. Other contestants were Dr. Duke. Qtella, Hilhurst. Gypsle Queen,l Sadie Wilkes, Nady Light
 foot. Grhy Eagle Ned and Robin Hood.
 Class H--Four- -1n- -Hand-To be shown to park coach or break. Wheelers to have substance, confor- nation, good all around action and manners. Leaders to have good ac- tion and manneHs. Appointments, 50 per cent, and horses 50 per cent. style
 First prize to Cooper Brothers, no others being exhibited.
 Class CC-High stepping horses for pairs) -Stallions. mares or geld ings, to be shown before proper ve- hicle' horses alone to ibe considered.
 First prize to Sam Y and Dave w. owned and handled by simon Cooper. Second prize to Star Point CT and Starlight, owned and drove by Dr. J. P. Randolph.
 Class Q-Best pair of road horses, trotters. To be driven to light road bike wagon or matinee cart. To be judged for style, second and dur ability.
 First prize to Queen Wilkes and Lady Wilkes, owned and handled by Roy Levi. Second prize to Phalo- zane and Wildcat, owned ard handled by Simon Cooper.
 Many Congratulations. There were many congratulations showered yesterday on Mesdames Westcott and Edsall the prize win- ners decorated automobile contest Of the opening day. The effect creat- ed in the black and yellow rose decorations. with Mrs. Westcott, as pilot, in yellow gown matching the yellow roses, and Mrs. Edsalj in 3
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HOW THE TRAINS RUN
IRON MounTAIN TIME CARD.
Depart.

Depart.
 No. 2 leaves Hot Springs at 6:3t a. m., runs through to Pine Blun, mak ing immediate connection at Benton with through 'raiLs northbound for Gitti, Rock. Kansas Inty. Memphis, St. Louis and eastern connections 7outhbound for all Texas points.
 No. leaves Hot Springs at 10:50 a. m. for Benton, making immediate connection for Little Rock, Pine Bluff and local points north.
 No. 6 leaves hot springs at S:45 ?. m. for Benton and all intermediate local poirts.
 No. IS leaves Hot Springs at 5:3g D. m.. running through to St. Louis ard Chicago In connection with tho famous Alton Limited, and makes i'm through service southbound to Texal and California points.
 Arr;ve
 No. IT arrives at i0.05 a. Ill. fron Chicago. St. Louis, Little Rock ant Texas and California points.
 No. arrives at 2:3O D. m, iron local points north and south of Ben ton.
 No. arrives at 6:35 D. m. from Pine Bluff. Memphis, Little Rock and local points north and south of Ben ton.
 No. 3 arrives at 1O:15 D. ID. from Pine Bluff, St. Louis. Little Rock and Texas.
 Trains Nos. IT and IS are equipped with the hanisomest dining cars in the country. carrying observation cars and elegant red sleepers in connec- tion with the Alton Limited between Chicago and Hot Springs without change. All trains arrive and depart
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-11

black gown in keeping with the black effect of the decorations, was largely responsible for the verdict Of first approval that came from the judges
 in this event. The dsmantling. of the automobile did not take place until after 1t was photographed, and the photos will be lasting reminders of as prettily decorated auto as has been shown at any of the fairs in this section of the country.
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MANY MORE
 EXHIBITORS
Continued From Page one.l

ment at the State Fair Is far il af- vance of the exhib,:an of last year In textiles there are more than l,5G0 exhibits, while 'he cndaavy depart ment shows I,JGG entries. Not only are the exhibits more numerous, but they show finer class, and there is no single exhibit which re- Quired elimination by the judges.
 A large exhibit came from Stutt- gart, which is under the charge of Mrs. l.. H. Lentz, and another from Conway, also containing several hun dred specimens of handiwork, which is under the care of Mrs. W. H. Martin of Conway.
 A wonderful collection of rare old viollns was entered by Judge John ment.
 w. Howell of this city, some half a dozen. Several of these are almost priceless, and expert violinists who have examined them declare their eagerness to obtain thm.
 A collection of fans attracts the attention of all who visit this depart
 They are entered by Mrs. S. l.. Steer, and range in age from fifty years to 300. They show Japanese, French. Spanish, English Portuguese and Italian designs. Some are ivory some are inlaid with silver and gold, some are hand-painted. some are carved. and there is great variety of these tiny and beautiful weapons of Cupid.
 An exquisite pearl shell is shown containing natural pearl just as 1t is found in the oyster. It was giv-- en to Dr. Steer when he was in the Philippines by the Sultan of Sulu. An attractive feature of all the exhibits is that they are described briefly in a manner to enlighten and entertain the visitors
 The Treasure Trunk Of George Washington Is shown. This is a small box of wood and sea-hog hide not much bigger than a cigar box. In 1t was kept the money to pay off the soldiers who served under Wash ington, according to the information furnished by the exhibitor. This trunk was given to William 4. Lof-
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ton by the Father of our Country, and MT. Lotion was a grandfather of Richard Ozman who lived and died in Arkansas. The exhibit is made by his kinsman from Rosie, Ark.
 Among the collection of curiosi- ties is the first medal given by the Father Matthew Temperance Society in Ireland, several cups made from the empty shells of cartridges used on Admiral Dewey's battleship sn Manila Bay at the beginning of the Cuban War. There is vest con- taining a coat of mail, which was taken from a Federal officer at Pitts burg Landing on April ', 1862. There is a handsome burnt wood exhibit made by Mrs. Heaslip and Mrs. Glass; also fine collection of hand painted china done by the Sisters of the Mercy in Little Rock, Mrs. Hea- slip, Mrs. Wm. Moon, and Miss Zena Horner, all of this city.
 The fancy work and embroidered work are surpassingly beautiful. and wonder and surprise and pleasure follow in quick succession as the ladies behold the fascinating handi- work on articles used in domestic service. Each specimen is treas ure of art but the wealth of magni- ficence almost bewilders the mind of layman.
 The Horse Show.
 The horse show at night continues to attract the usual interest, the en- ries and competitors in all classes being so we'll known locally and throughout the state that there is a keen rivalry for the honors. There was a misunderstanding last night on the course which caused the with drawal of the entrants from the Chris Ledwidge stable. The incl dent took place in the contest for first honors as gentleman rider There were ten horses carded to bear riders and but five appeared on the track when the event was called The judges had no notification that others were to come, and the con- test was On !. W. McClersh. rid ing Montgomery Star, was awarded first prize. and Roy Levi riding Ted dy. won the second honors. The oth- CT contestants were Ernest Simms on Stella; Simon Cooper on Wal ter Sammon's Knox: Dr. E. l.. Thompson on Lewis "Colonel'' Af- ter the awards were made Mir. Hite rode on the course nChris Led