East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, September 29, 1906, DAILY EVENING EDITION, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextTEt PAGES. PAGE SIX. DAILY EAST CT. GONIAN, PENTrtiETON, OREGON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMTRF.R SO, 1908 Jlotel St. George GEORGE DA1IVRAU, Proprietor. S Mm, I BLAMED INDIAN AGENT PERHAPS EXCEEDED AUTHORITY. What Might Haw Been moody Af fair Was Narrowly Averted at North Yakima Kdunrris Threatened to Handcuff a Dcpnty Sheriff V'n peasant Affair Will lie Cnrrlcd to Indian Department. From a further investigation of the arrest of Major Edwards, Umntilla In dian agent, at North Yakima, It is learned by the Yakima authorities that Edwards perhaps exceeded his authority and at least acted In a man ner entirely unbecoming to his posi tion. After giving the details of the trou ble netwen the hopyard people at Yakima and Major Edwards, the Re public of Thursday evening says: There is a possibility of Indian Agent Oliver C. Edwards losing his position with the government, if some of the charges preferred against him are proven true. It Is the consensus of opinion among the local author!' ties and those connected with the af fair which led to the arrest of Agent Edwards by Sheriff Grant, that the su perintendent of the Lmatllla reBerva tlon was entirely In the wrong. It is said that Edwards represented himself to he a high officer In the em ploy of the government with power to arrest the chief of police, all of his deputies the sheriff of Yakima coun ty, and all of his deputies. In fact. Sheriff Grant states that Edwards told him that he (Edwards) had power to arrest any one In the United States, and that his police authority was un limited. When Edwards arrived here Mon day afternoon he was, according to all reports, a very angry man. He was told of the trouble, and ft how the local police had taken away from his subordinates a number of Indian chll dren that were to have been returned to the Umatilla reservation. Straightway Agent Edwards went out to the hopyard of Harry Coonse, assessor of the county. Mr. Coonse In talking about the trouble that oc curred out there said that Edwards was drunk, or acted like a crazy man He ordered W. C. Dodds to make a number of arrests, and because he re fused to do eo, Edwards plact him under arrest and threatened to hand cuff him. Dodds stepped'back In a command ing position and said with firmness in his voice. "Don't put your hands on me. old man." and It Is said that Ed wards ctopt. Dodds, who was a depu ty sheriff at the time, was well arm ed, and the probabilities are that had the Indian agent not halted when he did there would have been a bloody affair out of the encounter. Edwards Is alleged to have gone so' far as to manacle the Indians he arrested. Mr, Coonse, Frank Sinclair and others who are acquainted with the history of the whole affair, say that Edwards assumed authority that he had no right to assume. The prosecuting attorney says that from what investigation he has so far made, he Is of the opinion that Ed wards was entirely to blame In the whole affair. 100 YEARS OP KANSAS. Cenetenary of Zebulon Pike's Discov ery Is Celebrated. It seems only a few years ago that American newspapers recorded the fact that the first white child born In Kansas was still living there, says the New York Sun. And now Kansas is to celebrate, during the last week of September, the 100th anniversary of her the unfurling of the American flag on her soli. This commemoration will be held at the old Pawnee village, In Republic county, where, according to his diary Zebulon Pike on September 29. 1306, held a grand council with Pawnee chiefs, at which were prezent some 400 warriors. The Indians were wav ering as to whether they should show allegiance to Spain or to the new gov, ernment which had so recently con eluded the Louisiana purchase; and when Lieutenant Pike arrived he found a Spanish flag floating over the chiefs door. After some argu ment the flag came down and th Mars and stripes went up. This unfurling Kansas Is to cele bra to. Wednesday, September 28 will be "Woman s day. and from o'clock In the morning until late In the afternoon addresses will be made and dlscusst by delegates reprezent lug organizations Interested In good citizenship, equal suffrage, temperance and other matters Interesting to th wives and daughters of the Sunflower state. Thursday veterans of the civil war will listen to speeches by prom Inent members of the grand army, while Friday will be devoted to the historical side of the celebration, those taking part telling of the early days of Kansas, of the Indians, the first settlers, etc. Hy order of the state superintendent of education the 300,000 public school cnildren will that afternoon have spec lal Instruction concerning the story of Pike and the flag. The closin session, on Saturday, will be devoted to Pike himself, to the part he has played In American history and to the United States In general. Catarrh Cannot Be Cored with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as tbey can not reach tb. scat of th disease. Catarrh la a blood or constitutional disease, and In order to core It too most tak. Internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cur Is taken In ternally, and acta directly on tba blood and neons surfaces. Ball's Catarrh Core Is not a quack medicine. It waa prescribed dj one oi ids ocai pnjsicians in mis conn try for Tears and Is s reaular raacrlDtlon It la composed of tba best tonics known. combined with the beat blood nnrirlem. art. Ing directly on tb mneoos surfaces. The perfect combination of tb two Ingredients la what produces each wonderful resulte In curing catarrh. Bend tor testimonials free. F. J. CHUNKY CO., Props, Toledo, O, Bold by druggists, price Toe. Tak Ball's Family Pills for constipation. Alex Sinclair's hophouse. and con tents buriied at Yakima, Loss between 13000 and 14000. No Insurance. ' WE WILL HAVE ON DISPLAY DURING FAIR WEEK, THE FINEST aD MOST COMPLETE LINE OF PIANOS AND ORGANS EVER SHOWN IN THE INLAND EMPIRE AT OUR SALES ROOMS, 813 MAIN STREET. ALL FAIR VISITORS AS WELL AS OUR IjOCAL FRIENDS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO CALL AND INSPECT THE LATEST HMHI MODELS IN THE FOLLOWING FAMOUS MAKES: - ' Weber, Chickering, Kimball, Hobart M. Cable, Schumann, Baily, Marshall & Wendell, etc. THESE GREATLY PIANO IN EVERY PENDLETON HOME, EASY PAYMENT PLAN. filer's Piano House Largest HISTORY AND OREGON'S Oregon is rich In thrilling histori cal Interest, and while It seems to the younger generation that the state Is very old, yet there are men living to day who helpt start the first wheels of organized government In the new territory 63 years ago. F. X. Matthleu, who was one of the first constables ever elected In the new territory, is still alive In Willam ette valley. Moses Lore, now over 100 years old, who remained at home with his Indian wife, four miles from Chanipoeg, on that memorable day In Champoeg. May 2, 1843, when it was decided by a majority of but two, to organize a territory, Is still living at his home on Catherine creek, In Union county, linking the prezent with the romantic pnt. Lore In his heart favored the Amer icans In the organization of a govern ment, but he was a (faithful Catholic and rather than vote against the Americans he remained at home. In conversation with the editor of the East Oregonian recently, he said that he started several times to get his pony to go to Champoeg while the meeting was In progress, but when about to do so, he would remember the priest's words warning him to vVte against the Americans, and he finally went In and closed his punch eon door and pouted at home the re mainder of the day. Umatilla county Is bound to that memorable day by living links of kin ship. At Weston live two daughters of one of the three first provisional governors of Oregon territory. After the "Wolf Meeting" on May 2. 1843, had elected a legislative committee of nine, authorizing it to report on July 5, 1843, this committee met and de liberated for several days, In an ola granary at the Methodist mission near what Is now Salem. The report of this committee em bodied the first code of laws ever for mulated in the new territory and by the recommendations of that commit tee three provisional governors, or an executive committee of three was named for a head or executive author ity for the territory. David Hill, Af nnson Beers and Joseph Gale compriz ed this committee and thus became the first provisional governors of the territory of Oregon. Mrs. Edwin Simpson, of Weston, and Mrs. T. P. Page, who owns a fine farm on the Umntilla rezcrvntlon, seven miles from Weston, are the only living daughters of Joseph Gale, this first provisional governor of the new territory. Gale was employed at the Methodist mission as a day laborer when, elected as member of the ex ecutive committee. He married, later, a niece of Peu-peu-mox-mox, tho Wnlla Walla chieftain, and lived a long and useful life In Oregon,- dying in Eagle valley In 1881. His wife. A Fine Piano makes Home, "Sweet Home" WILL GO FOR A REDUCED PRICES, SHORT TIME AS WE WISH INVESTIGATE OUR Terms to Suit Purchaser. Piano Dealers in Northwest. 813 Main Street. ROMANCE OF BEGINNING the mother of Mrs. Page and Mra Simpson, died on the Umatilla rezer vation three years ago. These two daughters of one of Oregon's first governors, link Umatilla county with the most romantic period of the state's history. The first land low ever formulated In the northwest, hy the settlers of this region, was framed by tills legislative committee. The law regulating land claims was one of the most important in the new territory. Settlers wer. coming In rapidly. Settlement was rapidly reducing tha bounds of the wilderness Therefore the law by which land w is to be acquired was of the utmost importance in the new country. collected from settlers, who affixed Oregon territory, the work of this leg islative committee appointed by the American settlers at Champoeg on May 2, 184!), provided that each claim ant to!anI would be required to de scribe :he land to be entered, by natural boundaries, of course, thers being no government survey at that time, the claim to be recorded with the territorial recorder within 20 days from the time of making entry. No one claimant was allowed to take more than a section, 640 acres of land, ami no claimant could hold two entrlos at the same time. Each en- tryman was to improve his claim and make rezldence upon It within one year. By this first code of Oregon, which was adopted on July E, 1843, and con sisted of 10 articles, Oregon territory was divided into four districts, or counties, extending from California to what Is now tho northern boundary of Washington and from the Pacific ocean to the summit of the Rocky mountains, and Included the present slates of Oregon, Washington, Idaho nnd part of Montana. The first coun ty was called Twallty, (now Tualltln, the second Yamhill, the third Clack amas and the fourth Champoolck, an old way of spelling Champoeg. The first taxes ever levied wera by recounting from time to time some their names to a subscription pledging a certain sum for the expenses of gov ernment. These wcip the beginnings of the great Beaver state of Oregon, how one of the most productive, Inviting and progressive In the Union, and the East Oregonian hopes' to nrouse an Interest in the history of the state among the pupils of Oregon schools by recounting from tlcm to time some of the thrilling Incidents of pioneer history. Wanted Competent salesmen to represent factory on the road. Posi tion permanent Address Dept. 42 1010 Atwood Bldg., Chicago. ONLY AT TO PUT A 25000 IN Purses and Premiums. Six solid days of racing from the auspices of the Walla Walla County Fair Association Two harness events and at least three running races dally. PREMIUM SHOW OF FANCY LIVESTOCK. Big Fruit Fair In connection Open day and night De Caprlo's famous band gives concerts afternoon and even ing. Morphy sings . to beat , tho band afternoon and evening. Reduced rates on all rail ways. T. H. BRENTS, Pres. A. C. VANDE WATER, Sec. ; Pendleton : I Marble Works : H. WRAY, Prop, j Manufacturer and Dealer In All 4 Kinds of Domestic and Im- , ported J MARBLE, GRANITE ft STONE WORK. e J Carload of Red, Blue and Gray Granite Just received from 4 Scotland. I can furnish you with anything J from a small slab to a large 4 J monument. Estimates given ! on application. . Court and College Sts. s Pendleton, Oregon. 1 . PASTIME PARLORS A quiet orderly plate for a (am of pool, billiards or a little exercise In bowling. ia:r dricks basement. Corner Main and Webb Street. If European plan. Everything first- class. All modern conveniences. Steam heat throughout. Rooms en suite with oath. Large, new rnmplo room. The Hotel St. George Is pronounced one of the most up-to-date hotels of the Northwest. Telephone and fire alarm connections to office, and hot and cOjlil running water In all rocms. ROOMS: $1.00 and' $1.50 Itlork ami a Half From Depot. See the big electric sign. The Hotel Pendleton BOLLONg & DROWN, Proprletfls The Uoti 1 lYinIli'U n has been re filled and refurnished throughout Telephone and fire alarm connec tions with all rooms. Baths en suite and single rooms. Ilrixhimirlcr fur Traveling Men Cninnioriloii Sample Kooma. FREE 'BUS. Rates, $2, $2.50 and $3 Special Rates by the week or month Excellent Cuisine. Prompt dining room service, rt0(l.)(( IIIO.ll S).'.I WJ1, AIIQ IIOIIJaiMlO,) IIIIMI! IMIIIHIil pilll JU ALTA HOUSE The Working Man and Farmers Hotel Dining room and Free Employment bureau in connection $1.00 PER DAY Cor. Alta and Mill Sts. j The Hotel State MRS. MABEL WARNER, Proprlctrlss. . A Clean, Quiet Rooming House. . First-class accommodations, electric lights nnd free baths for J regular roomers. Reds 2Gc up to M 00. Corner Webb nnd Cottonwood a. Streets. : . t ............ HOTEL PORTLAND - OF PORTLAND, OREGON. American I Ian, (3 per day and up ward. Headquarters for tourists ami commercial travelers. Special ratei made to families and single gentle men. The management will be pleas ed at all times to show rooms am) give prices. A modern Turkish bat stabllshment In the hotel. H. C. ROWERS. Manager FOR. SALE HELIX LIVERY BUSINESS. Only one In this section. This without doubt one of the best paying propositions In Umatilla county. In proportion to amount In vested. tVIII sell at a bargain and It will pay anyone wishing to engage In this bus iness to Investigate this offer. Must sell at once; for pr.lce and rea son for selling,' call on or write BUR JOHNSON, II KMX, ORB. IP OREGON SNOWLINE ano UftlON PACIFIC TWO TRAINS TO Till: EAST DAILY ThrouKh Pullman Standard au4 Tourist Sleepers dully to Omuha uod Chicago; tourist sleeper dally to Kan sas City; through Pullman tourlsl sleeping cars (personally condusted), weekly to Chicago; reclining chair, cars (seats free) to the east dally. TIME SCHEDULE FROM PENDLE TON. EASTBdUND. No. 2, Chicago Special, arrives 5:41 p. m.; deports 5:40 p. m. No. 6, Mall & Express, arrlven 5:01 a. in.; departs 6:06 a. m. . WESTBOUND. No. 1, Portland Special, arrives 8:11 a, m.; departs, 8:65 a. m. No. S, Mall & Express, arrives 10:r p. m.; departs 10:60 p. in. SPOKANE DIVISION. No. 7, Pendleton passenger, arrives 6:35 p. m.: connects With No. 1. No. 8, Spokane pascnger, departs 9 a. m. WALLA WALLA IRANCIL No. 41, mixed, arrives 1:40 p. No. 42, mixed, departs 5:50 - m.; connects with No. 2. SNAKE RIVii. -Hlparla to Lewlston Leave Rlparia dally, except Saturday, 4:05 a. m. Leave Lewlston dally except Frl day, 7 a. m. tt. C. SMITH, Ag- nt. Pendleton. Washington & Columbia River Railroad TAKE THIS ROUTE FOR Chicago, St. Paul, St. louls, Kansas City, St. .lost-pit, Omalia, and ALL POINTS EAST AM) SOUTH. Portland nod Pol. Is 011 the Sound. ' '. ME CAItl). Arrive Monday. Wednesday and Fri day. 12:15 p. in. On Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturduy, 10: to a. m. Leave at 5 p. m. daily. Leave Walla Walla, 0:16 p. m. rot east Arrive Walla Walla nt 9 a. m. fr.m west For Information regarding rates and accommodations, call on or ad dress W. ADAMS, Agent, Pendleton, Oregon. S. B. CALDERHEAD., Q. P. A., Walla Walla. Wash. CHICAGO ANOTHC EAST When purchasing ticket to Chi cago and the East, Sf-8 that it reads via the Chicago & North western Railway. Choice of routes via Omaha or via St. Paul and Minneapolis. It is the route of The Overland Limited and the direct line to Chicago from th Coast Four fast dsllr Chicago trains make connections with all transconti nental trains at St Paul anil Minne apolis. The "Best of Everything, All agents sell tickets via this one. For further Information acmlv to . vAotOtS. eMIVI gM, o. a. sxr. IS Tlr SI.. PORTLAND, 0t. YOU WILL BE SATISFIED WITH YOITR JOURNEY If your ticket rends over the Den ver & Rio Orande railroad, the "Scenic Line of the World." BECAUSE There are so many scenlo attractions and points of Interest along the line betveen Ogdon and Denver that the trip never becomes tiresome. If you are going East, write for In. formation and get a pretty book thai will tell you all about It W. 0. M IIUIDE, General Agent, iZi Tlilr.1 Street, j0m I 1mr -J-ii-"" Portland, Oregon . 11 3 V V:';"-',-"' . W KI " r :