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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-30

OSSINING, N Y. July 30.--
Charles Becker's three-year fight for
life, which ended today when the big
steel lever in Sing Sings execution
chamber crashed on the current that
drove the life from his body, was the
most bitterly fought in New York
court annals.
Twice had the convicted lieutenant
had his hopes raised only to see them
tumble about his ears. Since June
Is. this year. however. when the
court of appeals that once had saved
him from the chair, refused to grant
a motion to reargue the appeal. he
had been rather resigned to his fate.
although he pofessed hope to the
end.
1t was exactly three years ago
that gambler Herman Rosenthal
made the uterances that sealed his
fate-when he first publicly accused
Becker Of being CRATER. Rosenthal,
in a published statement, swore that
Becker was his partner in the Forty
fifth street gambling house. The po-
lice lieutenant, he said, had invested
$500 with him. Amplifieatlon or
these charges followed daily from
then until June IA when Rosenthal
made an affidavit of his charges.
which was published in New York
newspapers. The next day he agreed
to go before the grand jury the fol-
lowing day and tell what he know Of
New York's police graft.
Shortly after midnight OF the 18th
Rosenthal was eating a late supper
in the grill room Of the Hotel Metro
pole in Forty-third street just off
Broadway. A young man whose
identity was never clearly establish
ed. appeared at the door and beck
oned him Rosenthal was afraid his
enemies would get him." for he had
confided as much to District Attorney
Whitman when he made his atfida-
W.T. but he rose from the table and
went out the door
As he stepped from the door into
the street his frame silhouetted
against the brilliantly lighted hotel
interior. four men standing on tho
tuINt ANed AllNhlNANFeN9iF 4AA WV
gambler dropped 10 the sidewalk. His
death was instantaneous.
The murderers ran across tho
street. jumped into long grey car.
the engine Of which was running. and
we're whirled away while tho crowd
as gasplng Everything was confusion.
but a citizen gllmpsed the number on
the car in the melee. and 8. as on this
thread that District Attorney Whit
man built the case that hs sent five
men TO their death
The next day. vigorously prodded
by the New York papers the police
arrested Willie shapiro and man
named Libby. owners of tho car.
fn..tt.,..a .n -. fteN
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-30

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-30

The East Oregonian has the largest pald
circulation OF any paper In OregOa, east OF
Portland, ard over twice the circulation In
Pendleton o. any other newspaper.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20
SWAT the FLY.

Keep n up.
Swat and swat.
Then swat again.
There's no keeping up with them.
An industrious fly lays 100000
eggs.
Furthermore most Of the progeny is
female.
The eggs require no attention and
they usually hatch.
So here we are with billions Of flies
on our hands.
These flies play dead when merely
swatted by humans.
Or they camp on n dark spot when
we are after them.
After successful swatting a fly one
must catch him and actually crush
him.-waco Times-Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20

Too much stress cannot be laid
upon the farmer6 short course soon
to be held at the A. 4 N. College. II
IL an opportunity no farmer can A.
ford to miss and especially BraEos
County farmers. who are right here
and have the opportunity Of attending
every day. The electric car service
makes II very convenient for the
farmers In the central and northern
part Of the county. They can come to
Bryan. leave their teams here and
10 back and forth on the interurban.
thereby saving the flve-mile hot drive
from Bryan to College. The press Of
the State IL urging the importance Of
this instruction. and the Houston Post
in calling attention to II says:
The sixth annual farmers short
course viii be held at College Station
from July 26 to 81. inclusive. That
will be Just ate. the election on the
constitutional amendments. at which
the friends Of larger usefulness for
the college are hoping that the voters
Of the State will adopt the separation
amendment. Should that expectation
be- realized. the enthusiasm over the
result win no doubt induce a larger
attendance at the school. This short
course the Post regards as a valuable
school in opening up unusual oppor-
tunities to practical farmers desiring
larger information on how to make
farming more profitable and farm and
home life more attractive. Special
instruction viii be given in crops and
soils. terracing and irrigation. all
branches OF livestock. dairying. fruits
and vegetables. the latest types OF
agricultural machinery. the manage
ment OF poultry. and work In agricnl-
tural education for the benefit OF those
teaching agriculture in the public
schools. Special new features will be
included In the course this year. As
the crops will be laid by throughout
the State by that time. every farmer
who can do so should make his ar
rangements to attend the school and
benefit by the special instruction he
will receive"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20
A. & N. College and University enforcement
Pertinent Reasons WIZ Resolution "a Should be Adopted the
Election July 24th

erect at a prominent place on the
campus a monument upon which they
will inscribe something like this:
Sacred to the memory Of r. NJ.
wynne and o. II. Cooper. authors Of
the law creating the University: the
former, brave Confederate soldier
and wise statesman; the latter. a
scholar and patriot"
Those who have looked upon the
subject OF State higher education In
Texas with lively and deep interest,
and have observed the inevitable
trend OF things. ought TO be thorough.
ly convinced by this time that nothing
short OF complete separation will ever
give the people what they have a
right to expect from these institu'
tions.
The discussion has gone on for sew.
eral years. Complete autonomy for
the A. 4 NJ. College alone will stop Il.
The guardianship OF the A. 4 NJ. Col
lege and the University. the preserva'
ton OF the harmonious intercourse
that should prevail between them. the
fulfilling Of the great object for which
they were created. are all In the hands
OF the voters. the owners and sup
porters OF them both. and II Is their
business and their duty to decide
what Is best. and will be surprised
II they do not agree with all the plat
form demands OF the political parties
and industrial organizations and de
clare that they shall each. for all time
to come, be separate and distinct
There Is no tribunal less than n ma
jority Of the people authorized to set
tie this question. They can write sep
aration In the organic law OF the State
on the cath Of this month and thus
remove all causes Of friction. or they
can vote against the Amendment and
prolong an evil that will grow and
become more troublesome from year
to year as time goes on.
predict that the people will d.
what is right. as they usually do. afteI
hearing all the facts.
The educational campaign. which 4
has been my honor to manage. for the
separation amendment, has been con
Quoted on the highest possible plane
Not word has been uttered or writ
ten that would disparage any institu
ton. or that would. In the least. re
feet unkindly upon any individual.
i The press OF Texas has RESPONDED
most generously In disseminating In
formation which Il was necessary 70,
the people to have before they coult
see the whole truth OF the matter ant
arrive at an intelligent conclusion. Il
has fulfilled every hope and strength
ened my confidence In the most power
full vehicle in the world for good
/ Very truly yours.
i r.. t. MILNER.
Manager Executive Committee for
the Promotion Of Higher Educa-
ton In Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20
TO REBUILD FORD MEN

Henry Ford. automobile manufac-
turer. whose sociologists are rebuild
ing men In his employ who are In
danger OF becoming slaves to the
liquor and drug habit. has sent Ave
young men-three alcoholics and two
morphine users. one OF whom has
been In prison-to private hospital
on Central Park West for treatment.
They are from his Detroit factory.
Mr.. Ford believes no man Is so far
down In the human scale that he can
not be pulled back to usefulness. Ac'
cordingly the quintet Of young men
have been brought here to be cured
Of their habits so that they can earn
more money and treat their families
better.
But the big idea which Mr.. Ford
seeks to work out Is the establish
ment In Detroit Of a ward In his new
hospital for the cure Of the drink,
drug and tobacco habits.
In speaking Of his plan. one Of his
sociologists said: "sIr. Ford looks
upon each man as tremendously more
important than a machine. When
however. a machine goes wrong we
have a mechanic who looks II over
and fixes Il.
"Now. q man Il much more import
ant to Mr.. Ford. He wants to see that
each man has every possible oppor
tunity to better himself. York
Mail.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20

The hundreds Of bushels OF rotting
tomatoes over the county are crying
out for n market. A cannery would
solve the problem. Not only that. but
II would furnish q market for all the
tomatoes our farmers could grow as
well as many other vegetables. vege-
tables are a safe. sure crop and would
give our farmers a supply Of ready
cash at a time when there Is but little
money in circulation.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20
A TALK TO THE
VOTERS OF TEXAS

VOTERS OF TEXAS
am glad to see the alumni OF the
University declaring their intention to
vote for the proposed separation
amendment. II forebodes an era OF
genuine good feeling among the
friends Of higher education In Texas.
and the adoption Of the amendment
on the cath OF this month will restore
harmony In our State educational sys-
TEN and insure patriotic tone upon
the part Of the people toward the
future maintenance OF these schools.
All discord and confusion which have
arisen between these institutions
have resulted solely from the fact
that one is a branch OF the other
only technically. Il Is true-with the
ever.present dread. however that one
might seek undue advantage over the
other. During the years since d.
vorcement proceedings have begun.
the domestic tranquility OF both
schools has been constantly disturb
ed. and the great object for which
they were created has been dimmed
by the dissensions growing out OF
constant agitation and heated argu-
ment.
That II Is imperative that these dis
sessions should cease and that har.
mony and good will should prevail. 10
obvious to every sober.thinking per-
son. The only Just and philosophic
view to take Of the whole matter is
the one most practical under all cir
cumstances. and we believe that sep
aration furnishes the only solution Of
the trouble. A constant broil between
the two schools can only result In
injury TO both and destroy the plight.
ed faith Of our fathers. and the dis
appointment OF the millions Of tax.
payers In this State who have a right
TO expect good. and only good. TO
come from these institutions. I be-
lieve that ! reflect the sentiments Of
the opponents OF Industrial education
throughout the State when I say that
am a friend OF the University. The
State feels the full force and import.
ance OF a great University. There
can never be profound intellectual
force permeating the body polite Of
the State. reaching down through all
the avenues Of society. until the Uni
versity shall be asle to supply every
need and meet every demand Of those
Who desire to drink deep from the
foundation Of knowledge. We need
to conduct our higher institutions Of
learning on a plane that win be SC
Just and honorable and circumspeci
that they win appeal strongly to the
minds OF our people. The young mer
who 20 out from them must neces
sarily constitute the political and In
dustrial force OF the commonwealth
and maintain and perpetuate the prin
ciples that should govern society ant
make for the advancement Of all thai
is best In civil. political and industrial
life.
l would be recreant to the traditions
and principles Of my people should
do anything that would impair the use
fulness and progress Of the Univer
sIty. The authors Of the Imperish
able act. carrying out the plans o
the fathers as to university OF the
first class" were citizens OF my coun
~. and some day the patriotic stu
dents Of that great institution vii
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20
PAVING WORK DELAYED.

The paving OF the Main street in.
terseetIons Is being delayed for a
short time on account OF damage to
the engine Of the mixer caused BY a
cylinder head blowing on yesterday
afternoon. The work win be resumed
as soon az the damage Is repaired
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20

The Galveston News observes that
a man can get rid OF his fish much
quicker than he can his chiggers. The
News might also have added that the
chigger catch Is always larger and a
dingbusted sight surer than the In.
gathering OF the fishes.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20

because OF recent developments Il
begins to look like the only safe way
for an American to get to Europe and
back. would be to walk and carry a
white nag. Either that or not 80.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20

But why 20 on wasting postage,
Brother Miner? II won't be neccs-
sary to count the noes" on the sepa.
ration Of the two big schools.-waco
TimesTIerald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-07-20

Rev. 3. y. Disss. colorsd. pastor d
the New Chapel Baptist Church. col.
ored Of this city. is being compliment
ed BY his congregation and brethren
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
PadereWski's "PupiI."

Paderewski arrived in a small west
ern town about noon one day and de-
cided to take a walk in the afternoon
While strolling along he heard a piano,
and, following the sound, came to a
house on which was sign reading:
Miss Jones. Piano lessons 25 cents
an hour"
Pausing to listen he heard the young
woman trying to play one of Chopin s
nocturnes, and not succeeding very
we'll
Paderewski walked up to the house
and knocked. Miss Jones came to the
door and recognized him at once. De-
lighted, she invited him in and he sat
down and played the nocturne as only
Paderewski can, afterward spending
an hour in correcting her mistakes.
Miss Jones thanked him and he de-
parted.
Some months afterward he returned
to the town, and again took the same
walk.
He soon came to the home of Miss
Jones, and, looking at the sign, read:
Miss Jones. Piano lessons 81 an
hour. pupil of Paderewski. J"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
GOT OUT OF HIS DILEMMA
Truly lceman, as He Remarked to
Himself, Had Profited by Night
School Education.


Fritz, the iceman, was in perspira-
ton (for it was the hottest four o'clock
in the morning in II years., and
dilemma (for he only had one small
block of ice left, and there were still
ten customers left unserved, each of
whom took ten-cent piece.
L know!" Fritz cried to himself. Il
know a way out. l didn't go to night
school for nothin'i"
And he cut the block into ten tiny
pieces and put one piece in front Of
each of the ten gates.
Then climbing over one of the
fences, and filling a bucket full Of wa
ter, he poured water over each of the
tiny ten, so that each was jim the mid
die of puddle.
Clever Fritz!
What, you don't? Well. let him ex-
plain it himself, then:
"Haw, haw!" chuckled Fritz. Nov
when they find the pieces they'll think
the ice went and melted on 'em!"
Shortly afterwards ten good house
wives opened their gates and got a
slant at the tiny ten.
You know the rest if you never had
it happen to you.-Detroit Free Press.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Physician of Eminence.

Dr.. Richard Pearson Strong, having
quelled the epidemic of typhus fever
In Serbia, thereby saving countless
thousands of lives, now returns to this
country to resume his place as pro-
lessor of tropical medicine at the
Harvard Medical school. He had pre-
vious plague experience in the Phil
ippines and China. Doctor Strong
was born in Fortress Monroe, Virginia
March IS, 1872 1t is said that even
as a child he was attracted to medicine
as profession, and that the medical
officers at the fort were his chosen
friends. He graduated from the nedi-
cal school at Johns Hopkins, winning
his M. D., in 1897. Then came a wear
as resident house physician at the
Johns Hopkins hospital. He entered
the army July %. 1893, as assistant
surgeon. After his splendid work in
China he was induced to attach him
self to Harvard university, where he
has operated along research lines.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Painful Truth.

Miss Singwell had been a member
of the choral society ever since 1t
had been in existence, and it was I'M
doubtedly true that her first youth
had waned, but the choirmaster was
astounded recently by the news that
she had resigned her membership.
Resigned" he gasped. But what
ever for?''
We'll, | don't know exactly" said
the secretary, "but it strikes mo that
It may have something to do with the
solo we picked for her at the next
performance
why? What is it?"
Don't you remember? 1t begins, 7
once was young, but now am old.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
MalaYan Rubber Industry.

Since 1897 developments in the rub
Der industry in Malay have been enor-
nous. In 1897 about $50 acres were
planted to rubber Year after year
more jungle was cleared and the acre
age increased rapidly. A tremendous
development was felt in 1906. De-
mand for rubber the world over taxed
the supply and spectators rushed to
put land under cultivation. It is stated
that in that year alone 10000 acres
were alienated for rubber cultivation.
In 1912 there were 621, 621 acres under
rubber, and at the end of 1912 there
were 1,055 rubber estates of over 100
acres in extent, the average yield per
acre being 260 pounds.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
KENOSHA EDITOR
DIES OF PARALYSIS
EUGENE r. HEAD, STRICKEN
WITH AN ACUTE ATTACK,
SUCCUMBS QUICKLY.
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS
Member of Masons, Elks, Sons of
American Revolution and Served
on City CounciI-Born
Nov. is, 1866.

Kenosha. Eugene R. Head, publish
er of the Kenosha Evening News and
the Telegraph Courier, died suddenly
at his home here following an acute
attack of paralysis of the heart.
Mr. Head had been a leader in the
business and social life of the city for
more than twenty-five years. Born in
Kenosha Nov. 16, 1866, he had spent
his entire life here. His father, the
late George d. Head, was prominent
in the lumber business in this section
for many years, and his son began
working life in the same business. At
the time of his death he was vice
president of the Kenosha Lumber COM
pany. He began his career as a pub
Usher twenty years ago when he pur-
chased the Evening News and Tele-
graph Courier.
He served as a member Of the COM
mon council and of the board Of water
commissioners; was charter member
of the Kenosha Chapter of the Wis
consin Society of the Sons of Ameri-
can Revolution, of the Kenosha Coun-
try club, and he held membership in
the Kenosha Lodge of Elks, various
Masonic bodies and other fraternal
organizations in the city.
He is survived by his widow, one
daughter, Miss Bertha Head, and two
sons, Clarence E. and Robert L., all of
Kenosha.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
BEST ANIMALS TO BE SENT
Wisconsin to Exhibit State Fair Prize
Winners at Panama Ex-
position.

Madison.-If the plan being consid-
cred by the committee in charge of
Wisconsin's Livestock exhibit at the
Panama-Pacific exposition is adopted,
the state will be represented by
"handpicked' display. 1t is proposed
that first consideration be given to an
animal which wins first prize at the
state fair. In case an exhibitor owning
an animal which is not placed at the
state fair decides to enter it in the
San Francisco show, and wins an
award, the expense Of transportation
will be met. IT, after meeting the
transportation expense of prize win
ners, there should be money left in the
fund, this would be pro-rated among
the owners of animals which received
favorable consideration from the
judges at the Panama-Pacifc exposi-
ton.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
CATTLE WIN
Receive Highest Award at the Iowa
State Fair-To Exhibit at San
Francisco Show

Fairwater.-Notice has been receiv-
ed by e. B. Bruins that his exhibit of
Jerseys has received the highest
award at the Iowa state fair, the first
prize for exhibitors herd in that class.
In addition the eight cattle shown
were awarded prizes for first champion
and grand champion bull, first aged
herd, and two other first prizes, be-
sides four seconds and a third
The same cattle are to be exhibited
at the San Francisco fair. The Jersey
class presents the keenest competition
at the Iowa show Chances seem to
be excellent for Wisconsin breeders
to secure recognition among the top
notcherS at Frisco.
The State Jersey Breeders associa-
ton, of which Mr.. Bruins is president,
will assist in making the California
exhibit. The cattle are in charge of
Mr.. w. S. Dixon of Brandon.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
S4.174.o47 in State Fund.

Madison.-The balance in the gen
eral fund of the state treasury on Sept.
1, was $4,174, 047.22 and in all funds
$4,000, 627.33 according to State Treas
urer Henry Johnson's records. On Aug.
1 in the general fund was $3,074, 200.75
and in all funds $3,S14, 1855. The
treasury has been augmented during
the month by over 100000 in rail
road taxes.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
THOUGHT BOSS WAS RIGHT
And Many People, When They Read
This Tale, Will Agree With Plain
Opinion Expressed.

young real estate man met an &C
quaintance of his wife who was in
the lumber business the other after
noon. After greetings and a trihing
invitation extended and accepted, the
real estater said to the wood sales
man-just to make conversation:
We'll, how's the lumber business?"
Il don't know. The fact is l resigned
from my job last Saturday"
Is that SO? Didn't you like the
work."
We'll, | liked it pretty we'll"
Wasn't the salary big enough?'
We'll, it was a pretty good salary.
But the boss insulted me-"
Huh! How did he insult your
He said l was a fool
And you quit just for that? Didn't
get fired or requested to resign? The
boss called you a fool and You up and
left a good job?"
Yes
We'll, by gosh, the boss was right"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.