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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
WILSON WILL QUIT
. CONGRESSIONAL RACE
Meanwhile the Pot BoiIs and
Only Witches Know
What is to Be

S. Fred Wilson, Athena attorney
who has been making active bids for
the republican nomination for con-
gress, will withdraw from the race
His formal announcement to this eff
feet has not been made and Wilson
himself refuses to be quoted upon
the subject atthis time. However
the information comes from such a
source as to leave no room for doubt
as to its authenticity. He will not be
n candidate unless some now unfor-
seen situation arises that will serve
to keep him in the race. 1t is barely
possible such a contingency will arise.
in which case Wilson will make a
very aggressive fight to capture the
republican nomination.
With this interesting bit of news
comes further speculatin as to pros
pective republican candidates and
their various chances for landing the
nomination. If Wilson withdraws
there will be only two avowed active
candidates in the field, Speaker Jerry
Rusk and George Cochran, both OF
La Grande.
III is ny CClbdlu Pe'i w"
that. Senator n. J. Sinnott of The
Dalles will get into the race
but Dip to this time no announce
ment to that effect has been made by
the man from The Dalles.
There is also a local rumor to the
effect that Judge w. r. Ellis will en-
ter the race and endeavor to show
he has "come back" abilities. But
along with this report is another to
the effect that the local machine
leaders who formerly gave earnest
support to Ellis, have pledged ale
glance to Cochran of La Grande, re-
garding him as the proper party to
carry the reactionary flag in the race
for congress. Whether or not thi:
report is correct may be disclosed la
ter.
Meanwhile the only thing absolute
ly certain with respects to the east
ern Oregon congressional fight is thai
the pot is boiling and that the exac
quality of the broth is something mo-
yet fully determined.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
.ELKS TO GIVE A
BIGlMINSTREL SHOW

In order to assist in raising funds
for sending a large delegation to the
Portland convention next summer,
the local Elks have taken the first
steps toward putting on merry min
strel show at the Oregon theater on
the nights of February 10 and 16.
Jack Keefe, the musical genius of
Pendleton, and a member of the
antlered herd, has been selected to
direct the efforts of the amateur
troup and the enthusiasm which he
combines with his ability insures an
entertainment of steller magnitude.
Talent in great punches has already
been signed up for the show and Di-
rector Keefe will assemble these ar
fists tomorrow night to instruct them
in their first chorus work. He has
secured a choice selection of comedy
song hits and promises the people
that they will see and hear some
thing new and original both nights.
have two separate programs for the
two nights.
The members of the 1912 committee
of the local B. p. o. E. has been busy
during the past week signing up men,
bers for the special train which will
bear the delegates to and from the
convention and now announces that
they have already secured the names
of over 100 members. They expect to
, increase this number to 200 in order
that a one fare rate may be granted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Boilers Of Columbia River
Steamer Explode Sending
Craft to Bottom.
CAPTAINAND MATEvrCTIMS
Fireman Also Missing and Believed to
Have Lost Life-Other Members of
Crew Barely Have Time to Escape
With Lives.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 19.-As a re-
suit of an explosion of her boilers the
river steamer Sarah Dixon sank in
the Columbia river near Kalama last
night and it is believed that at least
three members of her crew, includ-
ing the captain and first mate, were
killed and went down with the wreck
ed vessel.
The missing men are:
Captain Fred Stinson.
First Mate Arthur Monical.
Fireman Silas Knowles
The explosion was so terrific that
the entire superstructure work of the
steamer was completely torn away,
while great holes were rent in the
sides and bottom of the boat.
The vessel sank Immediately and
the members of her crew who es-
caper the force of the explosion, bare
ly had time to escape with their lives
in small boats, from the rapidly set
tling boat Nine of the crew reached
this city today on the steamer Lur-
line and they are positive that the
three men mentioned above were kill
ed in the explosion.
No cause for the explosion can be
ascertained at this time as the boil
ers had only recently been inspected
and We're pronounced in perfect con-
dition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
ECHO PLAYS BASKET
BALL HERE TONIGHT

Through the efforts of Manager
ClaytoN Strain, basketball fans of the
city will be able to see one more
game in the old high school gymna-
SUM before it is sacrificed to pro-
gress. Tonight the crack Echo high
school team will meet the second
team of the local high in battle royal
and it is expected the contest will be
fitting one with which to mark the
abandonment of the scene of so many
terrific struggles.
The Echo team defeated the sec
ond team of the high school last year
and has been making a great record
for itself this year. Several weeks
ago it administered a defeat to Art
Means famous railroad team of
Umatilla and expects to return to its
native haunts in the morning with
the scalps of the local tossers.
The second team of the Pendleton
high, however, is but a fraction of a
point lower in the scale of efficiency
than the first team and is experience
ing no quakes over the approaching
battle. The lineup will see Claud
Hampton at center. Hinderman and
Finnell at the guard positions and
Sturdivant and Mcdonald forwards.
Ferguson and Cecil Hampton will be
on the sidelines in battle apparel to
relieve any who should fall in the
fray
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
LOCAL GIRLS TEAM
MEETS WALLA WALLA

Eight girls of the local high
school constituting the girls basket
ball team left this morning for Wal
la Walla where tonight they will play
their first game of the season with
the high school team of that city.
They were accompanied by Miss Ruth
Wise, who has been coaching them.
The game will be the first in which
the Garden City girls have partici-
pated this year also and both teams
are, therefor, more or less of an un-
known quantity.
In the past few years the Walla
Walla girls have held the champion
ship of this section of the country
and are out to maintain their reputa-
ton this year However, the local
team is stronger this year than for
several years and expects to give the
Washington aggregation an interest
ing time.
The following will be the high
school lineup tonight; Forwards s
Muriel Sailing. Ella LaZinka and Lii.
liam Gulliford; centers, Clairs Raley
and Zella Thompson: guards, Ila
Sturdivant, Edna Coutts and Loi.
Hampton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
indianapolis Grand Jury Re-
ported to Have Found that
Number.
DARR0W AGENTS QUIZZED
Investigators Anxious to Ascertain il
Famous Lawyer and Assistants
Knew Anything of Dynamite Plot
More Activity at Los Angeles.

Indianapolis. Jan. 19.-Information
that thirty prospective indictments
against labor leaders have been pre-
pared as a result of the activities of
the United States grand jury, became
public today. Indications are that the
federal probe is nearing an end and
most of the evidence is in. Local
witnesses testified today regarding
the transportation of dynamite out of
the state by the McNamaras.
That the jury is investigating the
activities of Attorney Clarence Oar.
rows assistants during the McNa-
mara trial was indicated today when
several investigators employed by
Darrow, including C. P. Cooney Of
Chicago, testified
This turn in the investigation, 1t
is reported, was made on Darrow's
assertion, when the McNamaras con-
fessed, that "In view of developments
there was no other course open"
The probers are anxious to ascer-
tain if Darrow's agents know any
thing that would connect labor Off
cials with the alleged dynamite plots.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
AMERICAN NATIONAL
INCREASES CAPITAL

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the American National
Bank of this city just held, a resolu-
ton increasing the capital stock of
the institution from 100000 to $780,
600 was adopted, thus making it the
heaviest capitalized bank in eastern
oregon, according to its president, w.
l. Thompson. This new stock was
all taken by the old share holders.
Besides increasing our stock" said
Mr.. Thompson this morning, 1--WE de-
clared a stock dividend of $122,000
in addition to a cash dividend of 20
per cent. The past year has been the
best one for the bank since its or
ganization and our business demand
ed an enlargement of our capital
stock. With our new capitalization
of 100000, stockholders liability
of another 100000 and surplus and
undivided profits of 100000, we now
claim larger margin of security
than any other bank in eastern Ore
gon."
At the, meeting all of the old Of
ficers and directors were reelected,
as follows: president, w. L. Thomp-
son; vice-president, F. E. Judd, cash.
ier, ]. B. MCook; assistant cashier,
w. S. Bailey; directors w. L. Thomp-
son, F. E. Judd, A. d. Sloan, Thomas
Thompson, R. N. Stanfield, ]. n. Bur-
CESS and j. B. M'Cook.
This afternoon President w. L.
Thompson of the American National
bank received wire from the comp
troller of the currency announcing
that the increased capitalization OF
the local bank is approved.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
DRUNK |NVADES
S0UTHS|DE HOME
Badly Frightens Lady Before
Capture is Ef-
fected

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marks, who are
occupying the old Wiley Frazier home
in the southwest part of the city, had
an experience several nights ago
which they do not care to repeat. A
man, insane with DIR nix, entered their
hou without so much as "by your
leave" and before he was arrested
by the off GERS, had succeeded in
throwing great fright into the fam
lily.
1t was rather late in the evening
when the door opened and the un-
welcome visitor entered. Passing by
Mr.. Marks who was sitting in the liv-
ing room, he made straight for Mrs.
Marks in an adjoining room, Here,
where are you going?" yelled the hus-
band. "That's her, that's the woman
who stole my money" cried the ine-
br.ated one, and continued on his
way
Mrs. Marks retreated and her hus-
band caught the man before he could
reach her. Seeing his condition. Mr..
Marks succeeded in persuading him
that he was mistaken and offered to
take him to hotel and put him to
bed. The man. apparently pacified,
walked away with Mr.. Marks and
manifested no belligerency until they
reached the railroad yards when he
suddenly demanded where his con-
ductor was taking him. "To the no.
tel" answered Mr.. Marks. mot
much" declared the intoxicated one
and swung on his companion with his
fist. Mr.. Marks responded to the
treatment with a club, which his
wife had thrust into his hand as the
two left the house, but, after deliv-
ering one blow, he became fearful
of the mans violence and ran to a
neighboring house from where he
called the police.
The man was located. by the Off
GERS after a short search and locked
up, and for the past few days has
been doing penance in the city bastile.
Hisename is given as John Doe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
ACTRESS OF As SUES YOUNG
BACHELOR; BREACH OF PROMISE

Seattle, WASH, Jan. 19.-An en-
barrassing episode of the past arose
today for Frank Steetson, clubman
and wealthy young business man of
this city. The episode is crystalized
in the form of a $4,000 breach of
promise sut, filed by Miss Cherry
Samson, one of the stars in the Mad
anne Sherry company.
She alleges she and he, while mem
bers of the same theatrical company,
became engaged.
Il never promised to marry her. We
were just good friends. 1t occurred
fifteen years ago. She must now be
forty-five and I am thirty-three years
DID," he said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Death Expected Soon

Atlanta, Jan. 19.-Physicians at
tending Charles Morse the New York
bank wrecker, whose sentence was
commuted yesterday by President
Taft, through his wife's efforts, say
today that he won't leave Georgia
alive. The war department today
permitted his remaining in Fort Nc
Pherson military hospital until his
condition, which is critical improves.
Mrs. Morse is en- route here from
Washington.
- Morse's pulse is reported far below
normal today, but the patient was
greatly cheered by the news of his
pardon and insists he will recover.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
WAITER NOT TO MARRY
GIRL SINCE SHE is POOR

New York, Jan. 19.-Jack Vlewne,
a waiter for whom fifteen year old
Violet Buehler forfeited $1O0,O 900
legacy and her palatial home in Chi
cago, denied today the girls state
ment that they are engaged. He said
he did not know whether he would
marry her or not The child is now
In detention home. Her foster
mother refuses to take her back.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
UNCLE SAM WILL NOT
INVADE CUBA NOW

Washington. Jan. 19.-Following
the receipt of an official statement
from American Minister Beaupre at
Havana, which said that all political
activity there on account of the Vet
erans' Movement had ceased. state
department officials announced today
that the United States would not in
terfere in Cuba now and no further
developments are expected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
King GeOrCe To Visit IL G

London, Jan. liking George and
the queen of England are contemplate
ing visit to the United States. 1t
is reported they will visit New York
and Washington, after his visit to
Canada at the opening of the new
transcontinental railroad in 1914. He
will be the first British monarch to
touch American soil.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Wife Is Happy.

Washington, Jan. 19.-Jubilant ov-
er the pardon extended her husband.
Mrs Charles Morse is speeding south
ward oday from here to the side of
Banker Morse who has been confin-
ed in prison here two years for mis-
application of his banks funds. AS
soon as his condition permits she
will take him abroad. she says. De-
partment of justice officials say Pres
ident Taft would have pardoned
Morse two months ago when physi-
clans said his case was hopeless, but
owing to the mans prominence he
feared criticism.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Is Still silent.

Detroit, Jan. 19.-Before leaving
here for Grand Rapids, where he will
speak tonight in his campaign for the
democratic presidential nomination,
Governor Wilson of New Jersey, was
asked for statement, concerning his
reputation of Colonel Harvey's sup
port in Harper's Weekly. but he de-
clined. He also declined to confirm
the report that he had endeavored to
square" himself by writing Harvey a
private letter, apologizing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Want Minimum Wage Law.

Fresno, Jan. ia state wide
campaign for a minimum wage law
and eight hour law for all employed
men, women and children, the mini
mum wage being SO a day. was au-
thorized by the convention OF the
State Building Trades council. They
will bring the matter to vote under
the initiative law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Bic pugs Want Advertising.

Los Angles Jan. 19.-When told of
Jack Johnson's opinion published Of
him, saying he acted like yellow
cur in their Reno fight, Jim Jeffries
today said: 'I have a porter's job
down at my cafe which pays good
money and is open to Johnson. Leave
big blank space in the paper to
represent my opinion of the negro"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
ACCUSED MINISTER STARTS
To FACE HIS ACCUSERS

Greenville, Tenn, Jan. 19.-Guard-
ed by Detective Lutz Reverend Nc
Farland. pastor of the United Pres
byterian mission here. left today for
Pittsburg, Penn, to stand trial on
charges of performing criminal op-
erations on his privae secretary, Miss
Elsie Coe who died January 8. The
minister is anxious to face his accus-
ers and waived extradition. He said
he could easily prove his innocence.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
CAR STRIKES HOODLUM
WAGON INJURING SEVENTEEN

Oakland, Calf. Jan. 10.-Three
policemen, two civilians and dozen
petty prisoners were injured in
large wire enclosed van conveying
them from the city prison to the rock
quarries today, when street car
,struck their wagon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Bankwrecker Thought Dying
in Prison, Says He Will
Soon Be Well.
WIFE SECURED PARDON
Taft Would Have Given Famous Con-
vict Liberty Several Weeks Ago If
He Had Not Feared Criticism, say
Officials.

Washington. Jan. 19.-President
Taft last night commuted to expire
Immediately the 15-year sentence for
violation of the national banking laws
under which Charles w. Morse, the
New York banker and "ice king"
has served two years in the federal
penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Attcl Defeats Brown

New York, Jan. 19.-Abe Attell
bested Knockout Brown in a ten
round fight at the National Sporting
club last night. The bout was a one
sided affair, Brown being unable to
land to any advantage. Attell had
Brown groggy in mixup in the
tenth round.
Brown forced the fighting
throughout, but Attells defense was
impenetrable. all of Browns blows
going for naught.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
MANCHUS FAIL TO AGREE
Younger Princes Would Keep Up
Fight for Chinese Throne.

Peking. Jan. ia bitter dispute
between the younger Manchu princes
who want to continue the fight and
the older ones who wish to submit to
the republicans, is on today. The
Manchus' inability to agree has dis
gusted Premier Yuan, who may re-
sign.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
bandits Loot Monasteries.

Shanghai, Jan. 19.-Canton dis
patches say bandits are looting the
temples and monasteries and destroy
ing the holy shrines in southern
Kwan Tunk province. A volunteer
corps has been organized for protec-
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
5000 HEAR WILSON SPEAK
Still Refuses to Discuss Harvey OF
WattersOn Clashes.

Ann Arbor, Jan. 19.-Three thous-
and heard Governor Wilson speak
here at noon. He visited President
Emeritus Angel, of the University of
Michigan, and left this afternoon for
Grand Rapids.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
Active at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Jan. 19.-Unusual
activity around the offices of District
Attorney Fredericks today strength
ened the report that he may arrive
here before night Attaches won't
talk. The county grand jury, inves-
tigating matters outgrowing from the
Mcnamara cases, will resume work
this afternoon. 1t is reported that
Fredericks' return means probably
more indictments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
HONOR CONVICTS PURSUE
THREE ESCAPED MATES.

Medford. ore, Jan. 10
Twenty-four honor convicts, en-
camped without guards at
westville, due to Governor
Vests clemency. this afternoon
are securing the country, try
ing to capture three convicts,
all in for petty larceny, who es-
capped Thursday night. Snow is
on the ground and 1t will be
easy to trace them. 1t Is be-
iieved they can't escape. The
prisoners are wrathy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19
SWEEPING FREIGHT RATE
REDUCTIONS ORDERED.

Salem, Ore, Jan. 19.-That
orders, completed this after
noon by the state railway COM
, mission are to contain sweep
ing reductions on the South
ern Pacific and O.-W. r. & n.
, railroads, materially favoring
eastern and southern Oregon
shippers, was the statement of
, commissioner Campbell They
will become effective March 1.
The following rates were or
, dered on a basis of hundred
, weights; Fifty miles, 2S cents;
b 100 miles. fifty cents; $50 miles
, 62 cents; zoo miles. 72 cents;
, ESQ miles. SO cents; 800 miles.
, 81 cents; $50 miles. s1.01, and
, 400 miles, s1.10.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-19

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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-20
REPOSITORY FOR SEED CORN
Details Of Rack That ls Mouse
Proof and as Each Ear ls Separate
They Dry Out Quickly.

Here is very useful rack for saw
Ing and drying seed corn. To make
1t, take two pieces of 2x6, feet long.
for the bed pieces, and two pieces Of
3x4, feet long, for the upright posts.
Gain the posts on to the bed pieces
and bolt and nail them securely, says
the Farm and Home. Then take two
six-Quart milk pans and place the end
OF the post In the center of the pan
and mark 1t.
Cut two Sits cornerwise across the
place marked on the pan, turn up the
points and slide the pan down over
the post to point 20 inches from the
bottom and nail 1t to the posts. Now
take 1x12-inch hardwood boards of
whatever length you wish to make
the rack and nail them to the posts
11A inches apart.
With pair of dividers set to 2%
inches, commence at one end Y inch
from the lower edgs of the bottom Of
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-20
MANNER OF GOING TO SLEEP
It Is Gradual Process, Senses Sinking
OF Ono at Time Until All
Are Unconscious.

Did you ever think of the way in
which you fall asleep?
1t is a gradual process. the senses
sinking off one at time until they
are all unconscious. The first to be
affected is the eyesight The eye
lids culver and blink, and you say that
you are drowsy. After the sense Of
sight is fast asleep often you will con-
tinue to hear and feel for some time
Taste follows sight to sleep. and then
come smell and hearing, and finally,
last Of all, touch. Touch never sleeps
very hard unless you are worn out
with fatigue. Frequently, as you
know, II you so much as lay your fin
ger on friend who is asleep, up he
Will jump. wide awake. The quickest
way of arousing a sound sleeper Is to
lay cool hand on his forehead.
With cats. however, 1t is different
Sight, hearing, taste and touch may
all go to sleep and sleep very sound
ly, but the cats sense of smell never
sleeps. Some of you who have pet
cats will find lots of fun in expert
menting with them. When puss is
fast asleep get a Juicy bit of meat or
a mouse and very quietly place It
near her nose. Instantly her eyes will
pop open and she will be ready for
dinner.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-20
A Compartment for Each Ear.

W. .aS' Sats
the board and space up to the top of
the boarding. Space up the same ON
the other end and with chalk line
strike lines from end to end.
Then set the dividers at IN inches.
and commencing " inch from the in
side of the post space lengthwise on
top and bottom Of boarding. With a
straightedge or chalk line make per.
pendicular lines. With 11-64 bit or
drill bore hole at each intersection,
and drive 20d spikes from both ways
as illustrated. This will give 3-inch
circle for each ear of corn.
If you cannot get a 1x12-inch hard
wood boards for this purpose, get 2x
IL plank and use BOD spikes. A
space 21h feet square, using both
sides Of the rack. will hold a bushel
of corn. The rows at the bottom of
the cut show the heads Of the spikes.
This rack is mouse-proof and as each
ear Is kept from coming in contact
with the others, the corn will quickly
dry out.