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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
SCHOOL BEGINS. SOON
At HERMiSTON
Especial correspondencel

Hermiston, ore, Aug. r29.-Thc
opening of the Hermiston public
school will take place one week from
today. The school house is under
going an overhauling. Nearly all Of
the rooms in the building will be
painted by Mr. Kraft. Mr.. NJ f. Call
beck has a crew Of carpenters at
work resetting the black boards and
arranging the seats in the new rooms
and making all other necessary al
terations. Prof. YeOul is here look
ing after the work, and states that
he Is more than pleased with the out
look for the next school term. All
the teachers have been secured, and
everything will be in readiness when
the term begins. Mr. Crandal the
janitor, has put the lawn into fine
shape, and the trees are all growing
very nicely out Of the grounds he
has worked wonders during the va
cation months. Several dozen rose
bushes have been ordered and will
be set out this fall.
Mr. Walter B. Hinkle and bride
have returned to Hermiston. They
will make their home on the ranch
owned by M. Hinkle, near Butter
creek.
Mr.. ]. Strahm, one of the pioneers
of the Umatilla prOpect, will leave
shortly for central Oregon to make his
home. He has sold his entire interest
in land here under the project He
purchased about 400 acres of land of
DR.. NJ. V Turley of this city, land
which is situated near Gist, Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
HE HAD REAi. NIGHT MARE.
struck wife in Bed When Dreaming
OF NttaClI hN Unrsr-

Anderson, Ind.-Mrs. MoIIie Smith
of this city was painfully bruised and
required the attention of a physician
because her husband, Allen w. smith
a clerk, dreamed that a vicious horse
was trying to bite him. with clench-
ed fist smith twice struck his wife
with about all of the strength he
could command. Mrs Smith scream
ed and awakened her husband, but
she famed before he could explain.
After Mrs. Smith was revived and
told of Der husband attacking her
he recalled that he dreamed a horse
was trying to bite him i'm the face
and to protect himself he struck at
the animals nose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith have always
lived happily and Smith feared his
friends would not understand his ex-
planatiou. He told of having read
the day before about a horse biting
a blacksmith while the animal was
being shod and the news item seemed
to impress him deeply.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
NEIGHBORS
TO SEE DEATH LEAP

New York.-No one knows why
John Barker, who lives on the Shore
road and Ninety-Seventh street, Fort
roof of the four-story tenement at
1862 Richard street South Brooklyn, as
the best place from which to jump
to break his neck, but after he got
there he made sure that the whole
neighborhood should know he was on
the job. He stood right out on the
coping, flapping his wings like an
other chanticler and proclaiming in a
voice louder than megaphone that
in just another minute we was going
to jump.
Watch me go, people, watch me
60" he yelled. i've come to the
jumping off place, and it's off I'm
going"
Barker kept this up until he filled
the windows with mon. women and
children, who joined in a chorus of
pleading that he refrain. They didn't
say it that way. though: they put it
far more strongly and picturesquely.
coupled With commands that he shut
his mouth ana lei decent people en-
joy their peace undisturbed by the
sight of q mangIcd and broken body
underneath their windows.
GO away and jump off some
where else came q suggestion But
Barker replied:
"Nun-no: this is the place from
which / jump, ana I am going in just
a minute"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29

The house of quality. A fine pro-
gram for Tuesdays change:
"The Romance of a Dixie Belle"
Kalem. A story of love and loyalty,
featuring Gene Gauntier as Shirler
Shirley and Nell. school chums vow
eternal friendship. The girls grad
uate and leave for home. Three
years later Shirley meets Norman LO-
gan at a Xmas party and falls in love
with him at first sight. a few days
later Shirley invites Nell to her home.
Soon after her arrival Shirley sees the
mutual attraction between Norman
and Nell and learns what it is to be
jealous. Shirley by chance overhears
Norman vow his love for Nell. Nell
Immediately leaves for home and soon
after they are married. Three years
later on the breaking out of the civil
war Norman leaves for the front
While on a secret service mission he
is pursued and takes refuge in Shir-
ley's home. She saves his life but
her love for the country's flag proves
the stronger. She demands at the
point of a pistol he deliver the dis
patches he is carrying. As refusal
means death he surrenders the dis
patches which Shirley quickly de-
strOys.
"A Fair Exchange" Selig. A sit
uation fresh in moving pictures gives
life to this sprightly melodrama. The
heroine, q fine horsewoman, after a
hard chase, captures the bandits
sweetheart and she is rewarded by
being able to write to the bandit in
substance you have my lover, have
your sweetheart; let's exchange" This
is a thriller from start to finish.
aida" From the opera. Edison
Co. This tragic story is told simply
and clearly by the a'd Of finished
and dignified acting. 1t is feature
film beyond the possibility Of criti
cism
"BilIy's Marr,ago' American
comedy. Billy is in love with law
yer's daughter, Qutwits his sweet
hearts father by eloping with the gir
and marrying her
Monuments and Cascades il
Rome" Pathe. \ beautiful picture o
a most interesting city
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29

wonderful little child actress in the
title role. A young wife eloped with
another man, who, in turn, left her.
She managed to support herself and
child till a fire destroyed her home,
and worn out she died Her hus-
band in the meantime had married a
widow with one child. The little girl
reached a city and while watching the
children playing was invited to take
part in the games and later the little
girl took the shabby stranger home
with her, where she found her father
and happiness.
"The Pony Express" Neston-
Simpson, a highwayman, posing as
rancher, tried to win the love of
Jacks sweetheart Polly. Simpson at
tempted to hold up the pony express
but was defeated by Jack. Later the
outlaw learned that the pony express
would carry a large sum of money
and laid for it, but again was fooled
by Jack and captured. Jack got the
consent of Polly's father to their
marriage.
Just for Her" Imp. Gerald and
Wilbur bank clerks, both love Grace,
and Wilbur finally wins her Later
some money IS missing from the bank
and Wilbur confesses to Gerald that
he took it and to shield Grace, Ger
aid shoulders the crime and served
a term in prison. Wilbur finally
killed himself, first writing letter
confessing his guilt. \ pardon was
secured at once Gerald was reinstat-
ed in the bank and married his old
sweetheart Grace.
"The Sea Vultures." Yankee. The
| wreckers having lured a ship on the
rocks by false lights. are surprised
/ to find a child in the wreck which
| the leader adopts. Years later the
| girl persuades her foster father to re-
form and when the gang IS captured
| by the revenue men after a terrible
/ battle among the rocks, she and the
young officer in command fall in love
at first sight, while her adopted faith
! er is happy in the knowledge that he
has escaped the fate of his compan-
! ions
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
WED ON TELEPHONE LICENSE.
Bridegroom Had Lost official Docu-
Incnt on Way Home.

Carversyille. PA telephone mes
sage had to serve as the marriage Ii
cense of James Hagen, aged 10. and
Elizabeth y. Bustard, aged 40, when
the pair presented themselves before
Rev. George a. Roemer. Hagen had
procured license all right, but un-
fortunately he lost it. on his way
back from Doylestown
In this dilemma, not wishing to de-
lay the happiness of the couple, the
minister telephoned TO the orphans
court clerk to have the granting of the
license verified before performing the
ceremony.
This is Haeen's fourth matrimonial
venture, his first wife having died in
1852. the second in 1871 and the
third in 1909 The new Wife has never
before been married.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
NEWS NOTES FROM
WESTON AND VICINITY
Especial correspondence

Weston. ore. Aug. 29.-Clarence
Rexroad and family spent Sunday
with friends and relatives in Milton
Miss Viva Warren and sister Faye
were in Pendleton On a business trip
during the week.
Mr.. James La Lande and wife came
down from Cold Springs Saturday
and Mr. La Lande will resume his
work as clerk in l.. l. O'Harra's.
Rev. w. a. Nichols, presiding eld-
er of the United Brethren church,
preached Sunday morning and eve
ming at the United Brethren church
al Weston.
Mrs. Lowell Rogers and children of
Adams were in Weston Saturday and
Sunday visiting friends and relatives.
Clyde Stages and brother, George
Stages, were down Sunday from the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
STORE" TEETH; NO TAXES.
Connecticut Farmer Offers Queer
Plea for Exemption.

New Britain, Conn.-Is a man with
false teeth exempt from poll tax?
This question will be decided by
the Connecticut courts this winter,
having been brought up by a claim
for exemption filed by a New Brit
ain farmer.
Under a curious law which has
been on the statute books since the
Civil war a man with false eeth is
not liable to military duty. The far
mer claims exemption from the per-
sonal tax, which is levied in lieu Of
military service.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
KING OF GUNS FOR CANAL.
Sandy Hooks SiXtecn-inch Defender
to he Transferred to Panama.

Sandy Hook, n. 1.-THE big sixteen
inch gun at Sandy Hook may be taken
away by the War Department to be-
come a part Of the defenses of the
Panama canal, according to advices
received by army officers. The gun
has been shown by official tests to be
the most powerful piece of ordnance
In the world. 1t will send 2,400
pound projectile through the thickest
armor known to naval construction
and then explode a charge equal to
140 pounds of the highest explosive.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
HEALTHY
MOTHERS

Women who bear children and re-
main healthy are those who prepare
their systems in advance of baby's
coming. Unless the mother aidI
nature in its prenatal work the crisis
finds her system unequal to the de-
mands made upon il, and she is often
left with weakened health or chronic
ailments. No remedy is so truly a
help to nature as Mothers Friend.
and no expectant mother should fail
to use it. 1t relieves the pain and
discomfort caused by the strain on
the ligaments, makes plant and elas-
tic those fbres and muscles which
nature IS expanding, prevents numb
ness of limbs, and soothes the inhatu-
nation of breast glands. The system
being thus prepared by Mothers
Friend dispels the fear that the crisis
may not be safely met. Mothers
Friend assures a speedy and complete
recovery for the mother, and she is
left healthy woman to enjoy the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29

A well known Des Moines woman
after suffering miserably for two
days from bowel complaint, was cured
by one dose of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For
sale by all dealers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
At THE PICTURE SHOWS
OrnllCmIlI.

Fine program for Tuesdays change:
l. During Cherry Time" Lubin,
A novel love story in which sweet
hearts and lovers were shifted twice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29

Tiles were first made in England
in l246. and were taxed in 1884.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29
MOTHERS
FRIEND

ant mothers which contains much
valuable information, and many sug-
-estions of helpful nature.
ERADFTELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Gr.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-29

rearing OF her
child. Mothers
Friend is sold at
drug stores. .
Write for our free
book for expect
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02

stroyed, including wearing apparel,
etc. The loss amounts to about $4,000
and is only partially covered by insur-
ance.
M. j. Bethune, the pioneer turpen-
tine operator, has taken charge of the
turpentine business for the Bond Lum-
Der Co. here, which will be one of the
largest enterprises of its kind on the
G. & S. |. R., and as he is an old hand
at the business, all look forward to his
success.
Deputy Williams has about gotten
over his scare, as the mob assured
him that he would not be hurt if he
would keep quiet, but that being i'm
possible, he got pretty badly fright
ened.
Busienss is opening up and mer-
chants look for the New Year to be
one of the most prosperous years in
the history of Bond.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02

THE OLD IND THE NED

new government; new form Of
government and new he helm.
cumbersome The outgoing bve
the could
they were working under and the denressed business d @
times While satisfactory either
to themselves public benefit
realized have the consolation Of ng without
stain smrch efforts
to the public
speak lack of familiarity with their
official records but with Donald
The News has this Hattburg
ever will have patriotic
to contend against the disorgane
The country since the
fall Of 1907 have pressed particularly hard
a family has not been entirely harmonious
parayzed
his best intentions Tattesburg
under his administration state and
has received from him quite
ad IN It's history Considering the fractional opposition
block his with waiting at any
suggestion he might mke numbered
not e best ne could but well as any man could and he
from his iabos with
greatest respect of the best citizenship of this
The work under fewer
number consequent less
of friction but they have task before perfect
m their purpose to give their time their energy and their best thought
to the service of this We believe Hatteburg
business administration We believe they
experience ability They though investigation and
harmony between them They right way
agreeing They gone at it, They
have made resolution
into their confidence They going things broadly
and open
there is of detail requires tact and
skill ability municipality right and few there
collectively
people wish them we'll Nobody believe will
their Everybody believe helping they
offered suggestions they will be
cised it will be friendly criticism;
friendly differences argument honest
friendly criticism believe derived
from sullen, silence.
The News extends its best wishes
sioners
pohces IN the presentation of their
defense their criticism by The News or from
other them shall be the
of The News all
community
cous beginning and wish them
have been called peaceful prosperous happy
New
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
ENFORCE Law IS
TO BE HIS Theme

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 2.-Governor
Noel left last night for Ripley, where
he delivered an address at the open
ing of the Tippah county circuit court
term. On Tuesday he goes to Iuka
on similar mission.
The theme of the governors ad-
dress at both places will be law en-
forcement. His present trip is in
pursuance of a determination an
nounced several months since to de-
vote as much of his time as possible
to a discussion of this subject with
the people of Mississippi, and to pont
out to them the vital importance of
implicit obedience of the written stat
utes.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
new YEARS DAY
Al WHITE HOUSE
DRAWS CROWDS

10Y OHloH ASSoCIdteO freSS.)
Washington, Jan. president and
Mrs. Tafts reception at the White
House today is expected to be more
brilliant function than usual, owing to
the recent debut of Miss Helen Taft
their charming young daughter. A
large number of young people have
signified their intention of attending
the reception, and this will add to the
splendor of the affair, as the younger
element has not been conspicuous al
the White House since the days OF
Miss Alice Roosevelt.
The reception is from II a. m. to
1870 p. m. The brilliant costumes
and official dress of the diplomatic
corps and officers of the army and ma,
Wy always adds to the picturesqueness
of the New Years reception.
President Taft Will stand near the
door on the receiving line to be the
first to receive the visitors. At his
right will be Mrs. Taft. assisted by
her daughter, Mss Helen. Owing to
the uncertain condition of Mrs. Sher-
mans health, it is doubtful whether
she will be able to assist, but the 9th.
er ladies of the cabinet will be in at.
tendance.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
CIGAR CAUSES
new YEAR FIRE

Following the usual blowing of
whistles and the ringing of bells by
which the New Year was ushered in
the fire department had a run to Main
and Newman streets at / o'clock Sim.
day morning. A small blaze in the
office of the w. A. J5nnson Grocery
company was soon subdued. A cash
register and other office furnishings
were injured to the extent of $500,
partly insured.
No cause could be assigned save
that some one had dropped a Gig
arctic or cigar in a waste paper bas-
ket, the blaze spreading to a box of
papers nearby and thence to a desk.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
SUPREME COURT
At WASHINGTON

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 2.-The SUI
preme Court reconvened today after
a recess for the Christmas holidays,
during which time most of the Judges
have been out of the city, spending
the time at their homes. On recon
vening the court took up the criminal
docket to hear those cases in which
requests have been made for oral ar
,gument. This completed it will be-
sin on the docket for the Northern
district.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
GROOM IS Il
and BRIDE 50

Scranton, Pa, Jan. Aaron Au-
gustus Chase, who years ago was edi-
tor and proprietor of the Scranton
Daily Times, also a prominent lawyer
and politician, was married at his
farm, in Fleetville, to Miss Hattie
Claire Mosier, nurse, of Stroudburg.
Mr.. Chase is aged II and his bride
is 35. This is the fourth matrimonial
venture of Mr.. Chase. He sought SEP
aration from his third wife by divorce
but failed. Shortly afterward she
died.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
IS YEAR OLD Girl
SAVES BROTHER

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 2.-Fire drove
the Turchi family from the third floor
of their house on South Eleventh
street. Anthony, an infant boy, was
left asleep in room near the fire.
He had been forgotten.
The fact that he was among the
missing, was discovered by Felice, the
16-year-old daughter. Despite the
suffocating smoke and risk to be met
facing the fire, she dashed back into
the burning building and succeeded in
reaching the cradle where the baby
lay. Selling and hugging it close to
her body, to shield it from the heat
and smoke, she reached the street in
an exhausted condition.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
SUCCESSFUL EVANGELIST
PASSES THROUGH CITY

DIR. M. C. McComb. evangelist of the
home board of the Southern Baptist
convention, located at Atlanta, Ca,
was guest at the Hotel Hattiesburg
last night. Drs McComb has a num-
Der of friends Id Harrisburg and was
raised in this county. He has just
closed successful evangelical meet
ing at Lynchburg, va, and left today
for Louisiana, Mo. where he will con-
duct series of meetings. Yesterday
II. preached a mission sermon at Gin
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
CITY BREVITiEs.
!" *******""*" /. . !. :

nc iea'ure piio'o ply at the Lomo
tou"y 10 el'i'ieu' A Cowboys Vim
a,'"'io"' "n in'ense dramatic story.
nc pio' oeh'ers about four important
characters, two brothers ono aood
D0 o'nei oau' = ro Nan, dissolute
IaNoe mail "oiiian' and a gambler.
The story points moral in = ,.oo,..
entertaining way. Another eno dra.
"' AN HAiie Love" Geo. E. Stan
~ w." 'ins neie this week; he
comes very we'll racommordod s.ox,
''e SCHUBERT lhedtre in New Orleans
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
COUPLE FROM oLOH
WE'D IN COURT HI n

Mr.. ]. e. Lucas and Miss JESSE 9ob
ertson, both of Oloh, Lamar CON ~
Miss, were united in marriage ue
afternoon in the circuit clerks OF q
by Rev. L. E. Hall, formerly pastor !,
the Fifth Avenue Baptist church. ii
couple was unaccompanied, but there
was a good audience present, inelud-
ing county officials, clerks and out-of-
town people here attending court.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
CLUB TO GIVE
ANNUAL SMOKER

Plans are being completed today for
the annual smoker of the Commercial
Club, which will be held on Thursday
night, Jan. 10.
1t Is probable that all Of the tray
cling men making headquarters in
Hattiesburg, will be guests' the club.
An interesting program is1being ar
ranged.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
BLAZE AT NOON.

A defective flue caused a small hlazo
at the Mabel street home of Pastor
NELL, of Broad st. M. E. church at
noon today The damage to the roof
will amount to several dollars
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
BANK STATEMENTS LOOK GOOD

First of the
published elsewhere in this They
mighty fine advertisement Haiesbug
These statements show, the
M dollars deposit That
looms up ropoion, will compare
Another striking
AZ lars cash in the this
And another striking of
A rediscoun money
Mighty money bank and all
belonging
towards building up Hateurg and Forrest
should
though
home
have faith that
and cultivate
likewise With
but by the
Foreign capital
organization and the right spirit and
The greatest thing
'uns hpins4 effort to do it."
nm excipse distinctions,
hH N - 111lards seriously the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
STRANGE SECT SENDS
PREACHERS TO SOUTH

Natchez, Miss, Jan. 2.-Five street
preachers, wearing long hair and
beard and flowing robe, are drawing
crowds. The men came from the Ben
ton Harbor, Mich, colony of the Is
raelite House of David, where 500 per-
sons live in community village. The
men preach the immortality of the
body.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
LEAF RIVER CAMP, w. q w IN.
STALL NEW OFFICE as TONIGHT

Every member of Leaf River camn
No. %, W. O. w, via install its
new officers tomorrow night
TUESDAY at 1870 at the uo1, ouor
W rvs oinoe' Deiesate 5 to Head
""i " eieo'eu aC tils meeting.
All visiting Woodmen invited t at+end
no A"e ooen d prosperouS ear for
the Camp.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
INDIAN SQUAW
ll5 YEARS OLD
by Associated Press.)

Calumet, Mich, Jan. Mrs. Mary
Beniche, widow of the late Chief
Beniche of the Chippewa tribe, is dead
here at the age of 115 years. 1t is be-
lieved the squaw was the Oldest wo-
man in Michigan.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
BANK WRECKERS
GET $4,000 CASH
by Associated Press.)

Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 2.-Robbers
early Saturday blew open the safe of
the Citizens and State Banks at Wa
terville, Kas., and escaped with $4,000.
The buildings were wrecked. Five
men were in the gang. They escaped
in an automobile.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
y RALLY DAY AT
re COLUMBIA BAPTIST.

lr.esponse to a circular letter sent
to mSnbers of the church large con-
gregac ION on yesterday morning greet
cd DrJ Solomon, the new pastor of
Columbia st. Baptist church. 1t was
rally Aday" for the church and plans
for thu Ney Year were discussed.
Many 10 .se.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02

WANTED-Carpenter work to do. Re.
pair or building; day or job work
Also furniture repairs. Write nos.
tai. will call. j. B. Watkins. CITY.
PIT
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-02

If you have lost pointer pup, see w
A. Lovett. 2.2t