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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Found Guilty in 5 Minutes.

Frank Johnson. the Indian who
stole the load of grain from Charles
Reinhart last week and sold it to the
Pendleton FIGURING mills, was this
morning tried and found guilty. the
jury being out but five minutes be-
fore reaching verdict. The prisoner
was defended by Attorney Dan Smythe
but the evidence made a clear case
against him. The case was submitted
to the jury without argument by eth
er side. Johnson was indicted on q
charge of grand larceny the penalty
for which is from one to seven years
in the penitentiary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
KEEN CONCERN FELT
OVER REPORTED DEAL

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The re-
port that Pearson & Son, the great
English firm of contractors and ex-
ploiters, with its significant relations
to the British government itself, had
obtained a gigantic concession for the
exploitations of Colombia's natural
resources, Involving the right to con-
struct docks, quays, railways and ca
nails, arouses intense interest, not to
say keen concern, here
The matter involves the acquisition
by English concessionaries of tracts
of land and harbor works in the gulf
OF Darien, stones throw from the
Panama canal. and special interests
along the Otrato river, a waterway
which forms a part of the site of the
Colombian route for an Isthmian ca
nal
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
INTERESTING SERMON
ON JOINING CHURCH
REv. 5. Il. GRIGSBY OF PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH GIVES SOME
REASONS IN FAVOR

Rev. 5. L. Grigsby. pastor of the
Sfrst Presbyterian church, delivered
an interesting sermon last evening on
"A Question-Why Am Not a Mem
Der of the Church,
The idea that many people held.
ne said, that they should wait for
tsome change in themselves before join
sng the church, was probably one of
She larger reasons rney held back.
but while a conversion was essential
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Will Attend Road Congress.

Dave H. Nelson we'll known farmer
OF this city, will leave this evening for
Detroit, Mich. to attend the Ameri-
can Road Congress which convenes in
that city on September 90. He bears
commission from Mayor W. F. Mat
lock making him the official repre-
sentative of Pendleton. Mr.. Nelson
will be accompanied on his eastern
trip by his wife and two daughters
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Patient at HospitaI Dies

Ten days from the time of her COM
mittment, Mrs. Sarah Duke, A years
old, died yesterday at the Eastern
Oregon state hospital. She was the
wife of ]. H Duke of Union. Recent
ly she had been afflicted with acute
melancholia which caused her COM
mittment to the hospital, and she died
from the exhaustion resultant.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Rain Interreres With Concert.

The rain and wind which prevailed
in Pendleton yesterday interfered with
the sacred concert of the Roundup
band yesterday afternoon Instead of
playing on the court house lawn, the
band had to play from the steps and
the inclement weather kept many peo-
pie at home who would otherwise have
attended the concert.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Jail Is Now Empty

For the first time since the Round
up the city Jail is getting a thorough
airing for there are no prisoners in it
and all of the doors are thrown wide
open. The three men Jailed Saturday
for three days, were allowed to go
this morning after they had scrub
bed the jail and thoroughly disinfect-
ed it, Judge Fitz Gerald and Chief
Kearney both desiring to give the
bastile a chance to rid itself of the
foulness resulting from the Round UP
congestion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Writer and Lecturer

Miss Bonnie NJ. Benton, who lectur-
ed at the high school riday evening
on the subject of Yellowstone Park.
Is also a magazine writer of note. She
is in the west chiefly to get some Ca
madam stories and will go from here
to Victoria, B. C.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Checking Up Irrigable Area

l.. A. Reineman, county water
master, left this morning for Pilot
Rock out from which town he will
spend four days checking up the irri-
gable area of Birch and Mckay
creeks for the purpose of devising
later the best possible irrigation sys-
TEN for these localities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
h. of p. to Elect Delegates.

At the regular meeting of Damon
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, this even
ing, delegates to the state grand lodge
which will convene in Portland on Oc-
tober IA, will be elected. At the
close of the meeting, social session
Tor the members will be held and re-
freshments will be served
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Five Are Killed

CAMDEN, N. j., Sept 22.-Five
were killed at Gibbstown. N. J.. by
the explosion Of gelatine mixing
plant owned by the Dupont Powder
company. Every window in the town
was broken fnd the plant Was totally
wrecked.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
FATHER or DIR. STEINER
is DEAD AT SALEM

SALEM, Ore, Sept 22.-Gideon
Steiner, 70 years old, the father of
DIR. Lee Steiner, superintendent of the
state hospital for the insane. died here
today from paralysis.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
ALL STEEL TRAINS
CRASH; 20 INJURED

NEW YORK. Sept. 22.-Two all
steel electric cars on the, Long Island
railroad eoIIided headon at College
Point today Three trainmen were
killed and 20 passengers were injur-
ed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Another New Walk.

w. E. Brock has taken out a per-
nit for the construction of a cement
sidewalk In front of his residence
property on the corner of Main and
Washington street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Wilson 10 Vote

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-Presi-
dent Wilson will leave Washington to-
morrow for Princeton to vote in the
state primary election.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
Realty Transaction

Rhoda Carmichael to Walter B
Brooke, lot %, block 81. town of
Freewater.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
SNOW FALLS ALONG
SHORES OF SUPERIOR

DULUTH, Mich, Sept. 22.-Snow
fell in northern Minnesota today ant
along the shores of Lake Superior.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22

Fortunate Is the man who falls In
love at first sight-if he never gets
another look.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-09-22
.Newsy Notes
Of Pendleton
Rounclng Baby Boy.

Bouncing Baby Boy.
A twelve pound son was born this
morning to Mr.. and Mrs George j.
Stangier of 201 Perkins avenue.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-08
PERSONALS.

Miss Marie Boquet has returned
from a weeks visit ait Nauvoo where
she visited relatives and friends.
Mrs. John Stewart OF Des Moines Is
visiting Miss Lillian Perkins.
Miss Lillian Matthias has returned
to Minneapolis after a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Parsons.
Mrs. v. COPYRIGHT and Mrs. DeSou-
Chef OF Chicago are the guests OF Mrs.
H. r. Miller. The ladies are former
residents, being daughters OF the late
DR.. seidiitz.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hughes Of Hud-
son. H., near Bloomington are In the
city visiting with her sister and other
relatives and friends.
Mrs. A. c. Haslanger Of Kankakee,
I'll. is visiting in the city with her
mother Mrs. John Menu. Mrs. Has,
LANCER was formerly Miss Ella Menu
of Keokuk.
Miss Elizabeth Dunlap of Chicago
arrived In the city last night to be
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. @
Howell, COS Grand avenue
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-08
CITY NEWS.


81.--Adv.
Ewers Mccarthy COS 20 per cent
reduction sale is now on.-Adv.
Keokuk was the second hottest
city on the map yesterday with the
thermometer at 1o1. Kansas City had
1o2, but no other points went over
the century mark
You'll find choice spring chickens
at Jos. Haubert's, 700 Main.-Adv.
Where shall go for choice
spring chicken or roast2 Marley IS
Adv.
Marriage licenses have been
granted to Otto Earl Pope, "a, and
Hazel Merrell, IS, both of Carthage,
and Albert j. Krdel, ~. of this city
and Jenestelle Malone. az, OF Ledonia,
| Mo.
| Phone 81 for q case Of Leisy
| beer when you're out.-Adv.
Remember Ewers Mccarthy Co.'s
20 per cent reduction sale.Ady.
In the report of the Iowa Fire
| Prevention association committee
which visited this city 1t is stated
! that the cleanliness OF the streets
and alleys is far above the average
but that the condition Of Easements
in business blocks is not 80 good and
suggests that there be cleanup
| day for the business districts and
congested areas.
ALI suits included in Ewers Nc
Carthy Co.'S 20 per cent reduction
sale-Adv.
Order spring chicken for Sunday
or any other day from Keokuk Mar
Iket & Produce Company, Twelfth and
johnson ADV.
DIR. O. w. Rowe and wife will go
to Stockport, Ia. tomorrow to attend
| the funeral of their niece, Miss Pearl
Rowe who died yesterday at tina.
place. Miss Rowe who was about ~
years OF age, had been Ill for the last
two months. She was the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. q. 3. Rowe and haa
lived all Of her life near Stockport.
The funeral will be held Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock.
!. u
beer when you're out.-Ady.
Mothers take advantage OF Ewers
Mccarthy Co.'S boys suit sale; reduo-
lions range from 20 to so per cent
Adv.
"A runaway caused considerable
excitement this morning and scatter
s ed vegetables over about half the
south side. Albert's team ran away
from the rear Of his home, PA Ex,
change street, and was stopped when,
it ran into a telephone pole, leavins
! the front end OF the wagon up in the
air Watermelons and vegetables
were scattered for blocks. The wagon
was damaged but the horses we're un
hurt
"A pleasant drink and one that y
.. healthful is Puritas beer made In Kec
; Ekuk. Call 13s for case today. ADV
Sherwood, the harness man, fol
. everything in the line OF harness
!. buggies and delivery wagons. 70s
Main street-Adv.
Supervisor D. A. Young went Il
TT. Madison today to meet the mem
beers OF the state highway commits
sion. The survey OF the Lee county
roads has been progressing rapidly
and the highway commission will con
/ fer as to the best method OF begin
ming the work OF permanent improve
ment and offer advice. The STATE
highway commissions rulings are gu
preme authority in practically al
matters pertaining to the roads.
-Puckechetuck lodge No, 43 meet
every Friday night at o'clock. Al
; members requested to be present. B.
order OF noble grand. Geo. Immegart
J secretary. Initiation. Work in third
degree.-Adv
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-08

Read the Daily Gate city. u
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-08
MEDICAL EXPERTS
OFFICES CROWDED
Many From Out Of Town Call to See
the Doctor.

AS early as 9 O'Clock yesterday
morning the waiting room of the Med
ical Experts Office at 420 Main street,
in the Monarch building. was COM
fortably filed. Many people who had
heard Of the many cures affected by
this Medical Expert and bloodless sur
geon were there, some coming from
the nearby towns. 1t was a busy day
for the doctor and 1t was long after
the regular office hours before he
had seen and examined the last pa
tient. The Medical Expert has on file
at his Offices many letters and testi-
monials from grateful patients. In the
testimonials can be found many cures,
some bordering on the miraculous.
ssee~sfsssa +
No lncurabIe Cases Taken for Treat
nnent.
An incident occurred yesterday at
the Medical Experts offices which
shows the character of the man.
Brought by kind and anxious friends,
ia woman suffering with an incurable
disease, one WAS examined ana Wnen
the Medical Expert discovered her
disease was incurable he then and
there told her SO. and did not accept
her case for treatment. No false hopes
were promised and no promises impos-
sible of fulfllment were given. The
truth was told and the case refused
The Medical Expert says, TELL the
truth" This Is why he has built up
his reputation for honesty and integ-
rity, He will be glad to explain his
theory and treatments to all who call
during his office hours which are
from 10 to 10 a. M, to 1870 p. m. and
II to evenings. He charges nothing
for consultation or examination.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-08
PERSONALS.

Mrs. D. W. McElroy has returned
from visit with her sons in the
east
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry frost OF OF
tumwa are guests of Mrs. Trost's par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. D, F. Miller.
Mrs. John D. Rubidge viii arrive at
home this evening from Dubuque
where she has been the guest of her
sister Mrs. Samuel Edwards.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
JAPAN rs '.ALL HET
UP" OVER ALIEN BILL.

Toxic. May 1s.-Not since the wal
with Russia have the masses Of the
Japanese population been so pro-
foundly moved as they have been BY
the agitation now going on among
them with reference to the anti
alien legislation In California. The
spirit OF protest is universal: and
the feeling that a gross injustice Is
to be perpetrated upon their fellow
countrymen in America, rankles ev-
erywhere. Chambers of commerce,
peace societies, both native and for
eign, and, in fact, every organization
and society of any Importance in
the empire. have been holding meet
ings Of protest, while the press has
been unanimous in crying aloud.
OF course, the imperial govern
ment and the more thoughtful
among the people remain calm, and
express confidence that America will
see that Justice is done in regard to
the menace in California. But the
appear obsessed with an APP
prehension that unless the protest
Is definite and strong, the nations
:ause on the Pacific coast will be
hopeless.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
CENTER OF U. 8. LIES
IN SMITH COUNTY.

Washington, May ia point
ten miles north of Smith Center
Kan, is the geographical center OF
the United States. This fact has
been established by experts of the
geographical survey. The calcula-
ton was made at the request of Of
ficials of the census bureau, who
had determined the center of popu-
lation to be in Monroe county, Ind.
The geographical center was ascer-
tanned by determining the center of
gravity of a map of the United
States. This map which was on
paper Of uniform thickness, was so
cut ase to present an exact outline
OF the geography of the country.
Then by the application Of system
Of line intersection it was ascertain
ed that the geographical center was
IN Smith county. That point is the
center Of continental United States,
as the calculation did not include
he territory of Alaska or any out /
wing possessions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
DIVORCES FEWER
UNDER NEW Law
Proctor Measure Stops Hurry Up
Suits.
FEE IS TOO HIGH FOR SOME
Great Falling Off in Cases Brought
n In State Since New Statute
Took Effect--Cash Must
BE Paid.

Topeka, May 1.-THE Kansas di
vorce proctor law apparently hal
caused decrease in the number Of
divorces throughout the state. Some
figures compiled from, the newspa.
lpers received at the Historical So
ciety indicate a marked falling off
of divorce business in practically all
the large cities of the state.
The month of May Is more than
half gone and only three divorce
cases have been filed in Topeka
since the new law became effective,
April 80. The average for this coun-
ty is three hundred divorces a year,
about twenty-five a month.
Two reasons are given by attor-
neys for this falling off of divorces.
In some instances the people that
want divorces know that the case
will not stand investigation and in
other cases they have not the $40
lee which must be paid in as court
costs to go to the divorce proctor
who investigates each case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
U. 9. HANDLES THIRD OF
POSTAL BUSINESS OF WORLD.

Washington, May 19.--In connec-
ton with speculation as to whether
Postmaster General Burleson will
urge extension Of the postoffice sys-
tenn to include the telegraphs of
the country, the fact is brought out
that the United States postoffice
system already is larger than that
of any other country, even including
those where postoffice telegraph sys-
TENS are in operation.
The department has 100000 en-
ployes and handles one-third of the
aggregate postal business of the
world. How to keep this vast ma
chine running smoothly forms one
Of the biggest tasks of the national
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
SHERIFF OPENED COFFIN.
Thought it Contained Liquor But
Was Salesman's Samples.

Muskogee, Ok, May 19.-Sherifl
J. F. Ledbetter and one Of his dep
uties got shock today when they
seized a steamer trunk at the Mid
land Valley depot and took 1t to
the jail where they opened It to
confiscate liquor they supposed it
to contain. The first thing that
greeted the sheriff when he lifted
the lid was funeral emblem which
stated that Mary had died and was
resting In peace.
The trunk belonged to a salesman
representing a Memphis undertaken
house and he had to go to the Jail
10 get his trunk of samples before
ne could call on the trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
Will GO TO
PANAMA NEXT
President Wilson to Do Some Tour
ing Soon.
NE PLANS a NEW GOVERNMENT
VIII Inspect the Work Of Canal
Builders and Then Retire 20
His Summer HOmo-Trip
In August.

Washington. May 21.-President
Wilson will go to Panama as soon al
congress adjourns. 1t is expected be
will be able to get away about the
middle Of August.
A battleship will transport the
president to and from the isthmus.
The start will be made either from
New York or Hampton Roads. Re-
turning the president will go to
Newport and from there to Cornish.
N. H., his summer home. The pres
emit plans may be changed to include
Mrs. Wilson and, possibly, one or
more Of the Misses Wilson ON the
trip to Panama.
While at Cornish the president
will take up the question of q new
form OF government for the canal
zone. Prior to coming to Washing
ton the president went over the mat
ter with Colonel Goethals, chief en-.
gineer of the canal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
FILE CAR SHORTAGE KICKS.
Utilities Commission Wants All the
Complaints Now.

Topeka, May 19.-An application
has been filed by the railroad COM
panies whereby they are seeking an
order of the public utilities COM
mission of this state for an Increase
in the minimum weight of car lot
shipments OF grain products and
seeds. A hearing on this applica-
tion will be held at the office of
the commission in Topeka on May
20, 1913, at 10 a. m.
1t is the intention of the commits
sion at this time to investigate the
car shortage situation, always pre-
Talent during the. crop moving sea-
son, in connection with the hearing
on this application and the commits
sion will greatly appreciate any as
sitsance or information that can be
given them in the consideration of
these questions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
MURDERER TOOK HIS
OWN LIFE IN JAIL.


Alta Vista. May 19.-Paul Rob-
erts, who murdered Anthony King
at Alta Vista several months ago,
will never go to prison for the crime
he committed. He took his own
life by swallowing poison while
alone in his cell in the Wabaunsee
county jail at Alma. His dead body
was found this morning at o'clock.
Two hours later. the verdict was
read, and 1t said Paul Roberts was
guilty of murder in the first degree.
The Jury reached the verdict at
1880 o'clock but it was sealed and.
the fact that Roberts took his own
life without knowing the verdict is
proof of his own conviction.
For the past two weeks the trial
had been In progress. The state
charged Paul Roberts with having
murdered Anthony King. The case
was bitterly fought and attracted !
state wide attention. The case was
argued Friday afternoon and 1t went
10 the jury at $3.50. At 1880 the
Jury brought in a sealed verdict. It
was not read until o'clock, two
hours after Roberts dead body had
)een found In his cell.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
WILL CHOOSE A NEW NAME.
Suffrage League No Longer Needed
~as They Have the BALLOT.

Lawrence. May 21.-With Mrs.
". r. Stubs in the chair, the thir-
tieth annual suffrage convention re-
sumed business here. The meeting
consisted entirely OF addresses on
different phases of political activity
In which the women OF Kansas en-
pect to participate in the near future.
At late hour a short intermis-
sion was held to prepare for the cleo
ton OF officers. Mrs. Yagge OF
Hutchinson was mentioned as prob
able candidate for the office of pres
ident. Many of the delegates favor
a tender Of the office to the present
president, Mrs. Lucy B. Johnston.
as compliment and recognition OF
her services but 1t is thought that
she VIII not consent to be named as
a candidate.
When the constitution came up
ior consideration today, "a great deal
of discussion arose as to what
should be the name of the organiza.
'ion. 1t is thought that q change
should now be made. as they have
Inc ballot. Many suggestions for
names were made. but none have
ret been definitely decided upon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
TAFT TO LEAVE OHIO.
VIII Take Up Residence in New
Haven, Connecticut.

New Haven, Conn, May 21.-
Prof. William H. Taft is preparing
to transfer his voting residence from
Ohio to Connecticut. He will have
mis- name put on the list Of voters
to be made" and in September the
board admitting votes will pass on
his qualifications after an examina-
ton, which will include the appli-
cant's reading, as usual, of any sec
ton of the constitution of the United
states that the board may select.
AS Mr.. TAFT must live in the state
one year before he can vote he will
not be eligible for the city election
IN the fall, but will be qualified for
The state election in 1914.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
M. U. GRADUATION EXERCISES
WILL BE HELD IN A TENT.

Columbia, Mo-, May 1.-THE sew
entieth annual commencement of
the University OF Missouri win end
with graduation exercises in a large
tent. Attendance at the exercises
this year will be SO great that the
auditorium of the university will
not be large enough.
The tent will be pitched on the
large military parade ground used
by the university cadets and will
have capacity of about three
thousand. This is the first time that
the auditorium, with a capacity of
only fifteen hundred, has been dis
carded, although there has often
been need Of more room.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-05-22
NOT MUCH HOPE FOR
MORGAN AS WARDEN.

Washington, May 19.-Thers
seems at this time to be little hope
OF any Kansan landing an appointive
place in the federal service outside
the state. The Kansas Democratic
congressman were at work last week
in behalf Of T. w. Morgan of the
Ottawa Republic, for appointment
as warden of the federal peniten-
tiary at Leavenworth, but they met
with little encouragement, even
from Secretary Bryan, on whom they
called.
1t was not a hopeful case from
the start, for the reason that the
attorney general had let 1t be known
that he would recommend for the
place no man who was not exper-
fenced in prison management and It
was also understood that he had
his man picked. For this reason It
was known to the congressman at
the outset that Morgan's chances
were not good. The next effort of
the delegation will probably be to
land Kansan in the department of
Justice. One of the assistant attor-
neys died recently and the Kansas
congressman will go after this place
Tor a Kansan, very probably Sam
Hale of La Crosse. Hale was back
ID for place of this kind left va
ant by the death of John Q. Thomp-
on of Kansas, but the appointment
vent to another state.