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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01

dant, who placed the food in the first
room while the princess hid In the
second room.
The attendant. although serving her
meals daily three times, never saw
the princess during the 20 years she
remained in retirement from the
world. Princess Shachawoskol, who
had taken her whole realizable for
tune into her rooms. paid for each
meal separately, leaving the money
in the other room for the attendant.
Once when the governor OF Moscow
paid a visit OF inspection to the pail
ace for the purpose of ascertaining
what had become of the princess she
shrieked abuse at him from. behind
closed doors of her apartments and
threatened to commite suicide II he
attempted to force entrance to her re-
treat.
The governor thereupon appointed
the Countess Tournay guardian OF the
princess, ana this lady. with the help
of legal adviser. administered the
princess vast estates and kept tho
| remainder of her palace in order.
The princess was found dead SUM-
day and post mortem examination
| showed that death was from starva-
ton. The police found 100000 hid
| den in Q mattress and in other hooks
and corners of the inner room. which
had not been entered by any one in
| 20 Years save the princess.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01

John Cove left last night for Wal
la Walla in response to a telegram
announcing the tragic death of his
brother, Lewis Grove on Blue creek,
thirteen miles east of that city. The
Walla Walla Union this morning tells
the story of the accident, as follows:
Mr.. Crow in company with three
other workmen We're at work blast
ing. making preparations for the ex-
cavation for barn. The men had
loaded two holes So inches with dy-
Mantle to which they had attached
fuses. After lighting the charges they
repaired to the rear of a barn which
stood near the place and awaited the
explosion. After hearing the report,
the men approached the hole to find
that only one of the charges had ex-
ploded. E. D. McGee, who was in
charge of the work together with Mr..
Crow were standing not further than
six feet from the pit after finding
that one of the fuses had not taken
effect. The other two employees had
turned to leave the place while Crow
and MCGEE were making preparations
u again lShIte lHe CHdi Sc VI "S H''
mite. The charge exploded as Grow
was leaning over the hole, a large
D boulder striking him on the forehead.
Nc. MCGEE VINO was injured about
the head, heard a moan from the la
borer and turning. found him lying
on the ground with both hands COW
erng his face. An examination prov
ed that he had suffered a fractured
skull together with numerous scalp
wounds. He did not regain conscious
ness
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Expect sa5. 900. 900 from Tax.

Washington, June l. - Returns
from the corporation tax are COM
plete today. except for few dilatory
concerns that will speedily be
brought to book. and by the first of
next month treasury officials expect
to have collected s25,OO0,OOO from
that source.
Receipts from internal revenues
have also passed the high water mark
the past fiscal year. This is largely
due to the increased taxes on tobac-
co, the increase from that source
amounting to about 100000 a
month. Increased consumption OF
beer has also helped to fill Uncle
Sans strong box.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
VOLCANO KILLS PILGRIMS.
japanese Mountain Belches Forth
Smoke and Lava.

Victoria, B. c., June News was
brought from Japan by the Canada
Mary today that when the annual
festival of the shrine on the summit
of Asamahkasama volcano was held
May s and several hundred pilgrims
who had ascended to the shrine were
returning the volcano erupted and
there was a serious loss of life.
A report, heard at a long distance.
was followed by column of lava and
smoke rising several thousand feet,
and the pilgrims were showered with
molten lava. Some bodies were
found at the summit after the erup-
ton, shriveled by the red hot lava.
The number of the dead could not be
learned up to the time the steamer
sailed, but searching parties found
many bodies.
Villages near the foot of the vol
cano were showered with ashes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
INSANE PRINCESS
DIES OF STARVATION

st. Petersburg.-With 100000 in
bank notes, gold and silver concealed
in her room. the Princess Shachayos-
her palace. She refused to leave them
cent palace at Moscow.
A love affair is said to be the
cause of the princess voluntary re-
tirement from the world. The sud
den death of her lover, shortly before
the date fixed for their wedding, 20
years ago, unbalanced her mind, and
she shut herself into two rooms in
XII died Of starvation in her masnfi-
or admit any one to them.
For the last two decades she lived
like a hermit in these two rooms, re-
ceiving her meals from an old atten
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
snohomish Has $50, 900 Blaze.

Everett, Wash, June /. Fire
just before daylight today destroyed
a large part Of the business district
of Snohomish, causing a loss Of $780,
900. Thirty-five business establish
ments were burned.
Most Of the burned buildings were
of frame construction and old. The
telephone office, western Union tele-
graph office, the postoffice and the
Penobscot hotel were destroyed.
Guests of the hotel fled by rear
stairway while the whole front of the
building was ablaZe.
Snohomish is nine miles southeast
Of Everett, Is an old town and Is the
county seat.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
VANCOUVER ARMY MEN
SENT To OTHER PLACES

Vancouver, Wash, June 1.-The
order from the war department, di-
vlding the United States army into
three divisions instead of nine as
formerly, was received at Vancouver
barracks yesterday. Under its pro-
visions the department of the Colum.
.bia will include the army posts in
Montana, with the posts already en-
braced under it's executive head, those
in Alaska, Washington, oregon and
Idwaho. The headquarters of the
western division will be at San Fran
cisco, and this division will include
the department of the Columbia. I'm
der the new order, the officers who
are now compelled to stay in their
offices doing office work, will be per-
mitted to spend their time principally
in the field.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
CARNEGIE SAYS HE
WILL ANSWER GATES

London, June 1-"If he said any
thing worth answering, there will be
time enough to answer him when l
appear before the committee" de-
clared Andrew Carnegie today when
he was asked degrading the testi-
mony of Gates before the congress
sional committee at Washington
which is investigating the steel trust.
"I never had any dealings with
Gates" continued Carnegie, l thiHk
he is simply peddling scandal"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
To Reduce Furniture Output.

Chicago, June 1.-According 10
plans recently agreed upon by the
National Association Of Furniture
Manufacturers, beginning today there
will be a reduction Of one-third in
output and slight increase Of prices
in furniture, this schedule to last un-
til September. The reduction has
been made necessary, it is claimed,
because of trade conditions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
LEAGUE
MEETS AT CHEHALIS

Chehalis, Wash, June 1.-The
Southwestern Development league
met here today for its fifth quarterly
session. It will last three days. Many
delegates and representatives from
the coast cities are attending. Trade
and commerce are the subjects for to-
daYs discussion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Key Poundes Get Raise.

New YORK, June 1.-Nearly all or
the demands made by the CONNER
cial telegraphers in their losing strike
of 1907 have been voluntarily put
into effect today by the Western
Union Telegraph company. The
eight-hour work day goes into effect
today and the wages Of the most
competent men are also raised from
sS5 and s95 to 800 a month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Sewer Bids Received.

Lebanon, Ore.-At meeting OF
the city council last night bids were
received for the new sewer. Thir-
teen bids were opened, but some Of
them are so nearly the same that the
authorities have not decided who
shall receive the contract. There
will be a special meeting of the coun-
ell In day or two, at which time the
awards will be made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
INTRODUCED TO
PROSECUTE TOBACCO MEN

Washington. June 1.-Senator Pom
creme Of. Ohio, today introduced a
concurrent resolution demanding a
prosecution Of the officers of the
oil and tobacco trusts. The resolu-
tion instructs the attorney general to
begin proceedings whenever he thinks
he has sufficient evidence
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01

spot has been picked out for Carl
Morris, the Oklahoma white hope"
to fall on. Jack Geyer OF Denver,
who boxed a few times with Jack
Johnson, is to be the victim of the
devillsh demon from Sapulpa. The
affair will be pulled off here tomor-
row and is scheduled to go fifteen
terrible and bloody rounds. Morris
is expected to win under wraps.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
May Pave Webb Street.

ing paving Webb street for one block
between Cottonwood and Main street
upon the application of George Dar-
veau. proprietor of the st. George
Hotel who is the heaviest property
holder in the district affected. If
the council decides favorably, the
street will be included IN the Cotton
wood street district
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Lots Are sold Cheap.

f. 7. Wade, the real estate man,
opened the sealed bids on lots /, .
and 5 of block IS, Raley's addition,
this afternoon and found that the
S400. c. p. Barnett was declared the
purchaser, having the highest bid.
These lots at one time sold for $4,000
and at another for $175O.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Raise Transpacific Rates.

Seattle, Wash, June 1.-Transpa-
clfic steamship lines today restored
the old rates on wheat and flour from
north Pacific points to the orient
thereby ending the bitter rate war
which has been waged for months.
The regular rates in effect today are
SO to japanese ports and to Hong
kong and 81 to Shanghai.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Mrs. Bowman Wins Ticket.

Mrs. Dan Bowman held ticket
1867 given by the Peoples Warehouse
which entitled her to free round trip
ticket to the Portland Rose Carni-
val. Ticket 1884 has not yet been re-
turned and party holding same can
secure a free ticket to the Rose Car
nival and return by presenting 1t at
The Peoples Warehouse.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
\ Clrcms Day Dinner.

The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church are planning to assist in solv-
ing the problem of feeding the circus
day crowd in the city tomorrow. They
are spending today in cooking up a
large quantity of wholesome etables
and will serve dinner to the hungry
horde in the vacant room next door
To Koeppen's Drug store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Go Back to Lehman.

Harry Mcneil and wife. who had
charge Of Lehman Springs last sum-
mer, are in Pendleton en- route back
to that popular resort to prepare it
for the patrons who will soon be
leaving the cities fo the hot season.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Rank OF Toronto,s Dividend.

Toronto, June 1.-The distribution
of checks today disclosed an increase
of the dividend of the bank OF To-
ronto to IL per cent per annum.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
NelOsy Notes
of PendIeton
WIN WHIT for Circus Crowd.

The Northern Pacific train will to-
morrow remain in Pendleton from
10 a m. until p. m. in order to ac-
commodate patrons who wish to re-
main in the city for the circus.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01
Democratic Conference.

St. Paul, Mimi, June NEARLY a
thousand democrats from the Da-
kotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin. Iowa
Montana, Idaho, Washington and
Oregon are in st. Paul today to con-
fer on plans and projects for scor-
ing a victory in the state and nation
al elections in the northwest next
year. w. ]. Bryan. Judge Alton b
Parker, Gov. Norris of Montana and
Governor Burke of North Dakota are
among the speakers on the program
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01

He can claim but n mite OF phIlo-
sophy who worries about the wealth
er
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-01

Wanted, a weather prognosticator
who can predict surely a year in ad'
vance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
rhinos Girls Should Know.

Freshly cut flowers may be kept nice
for y long time by putting their
sleams in freshly cut potato. Stand
the potato in a vase or bowl and hll
with water
Velvet that has been hastily spot.
ted with rain should not be brushed
dry. Shake the velvet and leave It.
The water will evaporate aud show no
mark unless the yelyet was dutsy be
fore getting raned On. In that case
wipe the velvet while still rain damped
with u clean damp cloth. This will e
move the dust. Then shake well and
leave 10 dry
Lemon iuice and salt spread over the
stains made by ordinary ink and the
cloth then laid IN the bright sun will
erase the stains within few hours
or course this recipe Is for cotton and
linen. bur not applicable TO silk o.
woolens. as the lemon would remove
their color
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
How to Check Slang.

The too frequent use OF slang now
adays has made IL a matter to think
OF because OF the hold II has on the
average boy. The use OF good English
at all times is preferable and should
be encouraged In family where
there are several boys the tendency Is
for them to be very slangy. In one
Brooklyn family where they have at
tempted TO solve Ii they have adopted
an unusual plan. A list is made OF
the members OF the family. and when
ever anybody uses slang word he re
ceiyes n check against his name
Sometimes the father will make n slip.
and IL gives the boys great deal Of
delight TO convict him Of thoughtless
ness In this regard At the end OF the
week the bad marks" are counted mp.
and the boy who receives the largest
number has TO treat the rest The
boys do not object 10 this scheme. and
they are benefited by the check II
puts upon their slips In speech. -
brooklyn Eagle
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
Undoubtedly Genuine.

The mistress observed one morning
that her dusky butler was wearing Il
ring with setting almost large enough
for beacon light. II II had possessed
the proper brilliancy Later IN the day
she CHANGED to hear n conversation be-
tween the butler aud the maid
Am dat a genuine diamont 20 Is
sportin'. jake" the maid asked, sus-
picion and hope about equally balanced
I'm her tone.
Am dis dimontT' rcproachfully
docs yo' s'pose I'd buy anything else
10 gagement ring? Huh. Dis am a
dimont, an II am gold what Il sets in"
'Ef yo' mean yo' bought II TO me
yo' will have to tell the price 10 III
believe It's n dimont. wuz fooled
once wild n brass ring, an don't mean
TO be caught again"
''Cose It's dimont. Lucy. II cost
$3.50"
Well, gimme here. Long az IL am
genuine dimont IN 'cept II TO >
'gagement ring - ouSekeeper.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
Mindina Ones Business.

An old dial in the Temple. London.
bore the queer motto. "Begone About
Your Business The maker. wishing
TO know what motto the benchcrs de
sired for the dial. sent boy TO tind
out.
The lad applied while the benchers
were dining. and one. annoyed az the
interruption. said. "Begone about your
business. The boy. surprising this the
required motto. reported II according
~ 10 his master. who. In all good faith.
inscribed II upon the dial
The United States cent. usually
known as the Franklin cent because
it, maxim was suggested by him. bore
another legend Mind Your Busi
ness" This has very often boon mis-
quoted. Mind your own business
which. ms Is plainly Ia be seen has ~
different meaning
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
| HINTS FOR THE
BUSY HOUSEWIFE
A Convenient Stand For the
House Plants.

A plant stand that can be moved
easily Is always in demand by who
ever keeps flowers In the house in
winter. The accompanying design can
be constructed by any one handy with
tools.
The design shown is two feet nigh.
two feet from front to back and three
feet long at the hack. The shelves are
each eight inches wide and three inch
es deep. The top one is three feet
long. the middle two and one-half feet
long and the bottom two feet long.
These shelves should be covered with
couple OF inches OF sand. in which
the pots are to be plunged. III this
sand Is kept moist 1t will prevent un-
usual drying OF the soil In the pots.
The whole framework should be
mounted on casters. and braces should
be placed at the back and across the
bottom.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
Game OF Trades.

jolly little game for children IL
called THE trades" and is played In
the following manner:
Each participant chooses trade,
which he exercises in according TO the
style OF the trade. The shoemaker
mends shoes. the carpenter saws
boards. the painter paints portrait.
the laundress washes linen In tub.
the cook stirs cake. the locksmith
hammers lock and the spinner turns
n wheel
One OF the party is chosen as leader.
Then all get into a circle either sit
ting or standing. and begin exercising
according 10 their individual voca-
tions When the leader tires OF his or
her trnde he or she quickly takes up
that of the boy or girl seated to the
right and instantly all leave Off Their
own trade and begin initiating the
movements of the right hand neigh.
Dor This throws the leadership 10
the player seated at the original lead
er'S left. who takes up the trade aban-
doned by the first leader. III one OF
the players makes n mistake he must
pay forfeit
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
Moroccan Dinner.

The children ~ Morocco eat with
their fingers. having neither forks.
knives nor spoons When dinner l.
ready they seat themselves cross leg.
ged on cushions IN u circle around the
dish of stew or roast or which they
make dinner. They ARE comnr'l"d to
come Ia dinner with clean hands n
they do not the negro servant hriugs
bowl ~ water and n towel ant they
must wash their fingers ~ table
From HAT. TIM cakes " breed ilirr
break pie rs dir them into thc a'rw
aud carr r'c mn.>'el 20 their niot 49,.
eating ben meat Hsd tread
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
Mineemeat.

-Four cupfuls of chopped meat CbeefD.
eight cupfuls OF chopped apples. two
cupfuls OF molasses. two and a half
cupfuls of sugar, one-half cupful OF
butter or three-fourths cupful chopped
salt pork. three pints OF water that
meat boils in, one tablespoonful salt,
two teaspoonfuls each OF cinnamon
and cloves. one teaspoonful nutmeg,
one pound each of currants and raj
sins, onehalf pound OF citron, one pint
OF boiled cider, one orange squeeze he
Juice and grind the rlnd through the
chopperl
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
Oyster Sauce For Turkey.

Four tablespoonfuls OF butter. four
tablespoonfuls OF -four, one cupful OF
oyster liquor. one cupful OF scalded
thin cream or milk. two cupfuls Of
oysters, salt. pepper and celery salt
Wash the oysters and strain the liquor
Put the liquor in a saucepan. bring 10
boiling point and strain Plump oys
ters; put them in a warm sauce boat.
melt butter in a saucepan. add -four.
stir 10 smooth paste and let cook one
minute. Add the hot oyster liquor
slowly while beating constantly. Add
cream or milk and stir until smooth
and glossy. Season well with salt. pep
per and celery salt Pour over oysters
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
FOR The CHILDREN
When His Whip Goes Crack!

our good 81. Nick h on his way:
His prnncing steeds are near
We hear the sound OF the silver bells:
Ills sleigh Is almost here
load OF gifts is stored for all
Securely In his pack
For he travels like the lightning
When his whip goes CRACK.
through all the year with plane and saw
lie worked In his wondrous shop
so much there was for him 10 do
That he never dared TO stop.
But when the gifts were all complete
They made a mighty stack
He viii surely bring them with him
When his whip goes CRACK.
Now. when we light our Christmas tree
On, what a glorious sight
win countless waxen candles lit
And burning there so bright!
our good old friend viii load II down
There will surely be no lack
He always keeps his promise
When his whip goes CRACK.
So hang your stockings. large and small
Convenient I'm a row
For they will look 80 tempting when
They're filled from. top TO toe
our generous saint will never fail
lie has a curious knack
or giving right good measure
When his whip goes CRACK!
st Nicholas
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
LOOKING Ahead

Contractor wish To get permit
TO dig up the pavement on Mann
street "Why. we emit give you that.
There isn't any pavement IN Mlm
street" II know. hut | want the per
init so that We can dig up the pave
ment ms soon ls there Is one Chicu
go Record Herald
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16

Wash and cut into inch pieces one
bunch of celery. boil II in one pint Of
saited water until tender enough to
mash and strain. Melt one tablespoon
OF butter and one tablespoon OF -four
together until smooth and stir into one
pint Of hor milk or cream; then add 10
the celery. with salt and pepper. and
boil oil together for five minutes. A
few drops OF onion juice improves this
dish for some people.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
couah sirun

Thoroughwort one ounce. slippery
elm one ounce. licorice root one ounce.
horehound one ounce. snaI-eroot one
ounce, naxseed one ounce Simmer
together In one quart OF water TN
well cooked. add one pint or moIasses
and one.haf pound OF loaf sugar
When cold add one half ounce OF cs
sence Of anise Take one tablespoon.
ful four times a day for an adult
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
Plum PUDDING For ThanksoivIno.

One cupful of molasses. ne-half cup
full of sugar. two cupfuls NJ cider.
one-fourth pound of suet chopped
fine, one teaspoonful OF soda. one cup
full each OF raisins and currants. one
fourth pound cltFon. one-half teaspoon
full each OF cinnamon. cloves and all
spice, one-half teaspoonful OF salt.
flour 10 make stiff batter about four
cupfulsl pudding. Put mixture into
pudding bag and boil three hours.
Serve with liquid sauce.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
Cranberry jelly.

Pick over and wash one quart OF
cranberries Seed iwo.thIrds cupful
Of raisIns. add 10 cranberrIcS: ada on,
cupful OF boiling water and holl tween
~ minutes Rub through sieve AND
add 10 PUN two cnpfuls ~ sugar Cook
ave minutes. stirring constantly Turn
Into mold previously wet with cold
water chill and serve
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-16
HUMOROUS CUPS
Lines TO a Husband.

las sir John Sucking might have writ.
en- It'll
Why so peevish. married brother
Why 80 peeved and pale7
VIII. IL saying mo" can't move her.
Sulking thus prevail?
Why so peeyed and pale?
Why so mute. YOU stingy sinnerf
Prlthee, why 90 mute2
wiil when reason cannot win her.
Saying nothing do't7
Prithee. why so mute7
Quit the sulksl Twill get your goat
IL fooilshly you let IL.
IL she wants Persian coat
You may safely bet Il
That In the end shell get a.!
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