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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
SETTLERS WAIT FOR M|N|DOKA PROJECT

by pumping levels above the gravity
system. There are many others. II
has been deemed advisable by the
leading engineers to hold this part OF
each project in allegiance pending the
completion of the gravity system.
To lift water in the enormous guam
titles required to reclaim these areas
will necessitate the construction of
pumps OF larger size and greater ca
pacity than ever before attempted.
Ordinary business sense DEGREES that
the experiment should not be tried
until a full consideration has been
given to all the engineering and me-
Chanical features.
The statement Of this fact has been
made from time to time during the
past IS months, and intending settlers
have been advised and warned not to
enter land which could be irrigated
only by pumping. On the Minidoka
project II will be practicable in the
future to reclaim the lands above and
near the gravity bitches by means Of
pumping system, the power to he
supplied at the dam now under con
struction.
The area TO be reclaimed on the
south side of Snake river by this
means contains fully $4,000 acres,
while nearly half as much as this may
be reclaimed on the north side by
similar means. The actual cost of
this feature Of the reclamation works
wnuld NOT he lese than 50 600 600 n
sum considerably in excess of the cost
OF the gravity system now nearing
completion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26

ID. A. Bowman of Milton. has just
where he has Investigated the gov
ernment irrigation project at that
place, and Is well pleased with the
outlook.
Two distinct projects will be car
ried out at Minidoka, n gravity and
pumping system. There is no doubt
the gravity or dam system, hut it is
not known just when the pumping
plant will be installed.
Mr.. Bowman says that the re-
clamation service lately has been i'm
portuned by certain settlers on the
Minidoka project to fix a definite date
when water will be supplied to the
lands on the south side of Snake
river above the gravity system.
AZ no time have the agents of the
government been able to state defin-
itely when a pumping plant would be
installed. although the plan of con-
struction of the dam makes proVis-
ions for this feature of the work.
The most that could be stated was
that the installation of the pumping
system would not be undertaken for
several years
1t has, however, been frequently
stated that were Il practicable to be-
gin the installation of such a pump
ing system Immediately, water would
not be available for these high lands
earlier than 1909. a delay OF two,
three or five years would obviously
prolong this waiting period.
The Minidoka project is not the
only one involving the lifting of water
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
VALE ROAD ASSURED.
Citizens Raise Bonus for ~ Mile
Railway Project.

! special from Ontario says The
citizens of Ontario have practically
raised the required bonus which IN
sures for them the terminus of the
Vale & Malheur Valley railroad. This
road win start from Ontario and
cross the Maiheur river below Vale.
II is generally supposed that this
road is 10 be one OF the links in a
through line to the coast. Mr. Car
YER, the president OF this road, has
worked out his plans quietly and has
already let the contracts for sevcra;
miles of the grade. Work win be
continued through the winter.
Beyond Vale several parties OF
Oregon Short Line surveyors are ,,t
work locating n line 10 reach the in
terror without going through Malhcur
canyon. This Is supposed to be the
line from Natron to Ontario, which
has been mentioned So frequently or
late
4 party OF surveyors was reported
at Nyssa, 10 miles south of Ontario.
few days ago. and it was announc-
ed that they would run line up the
Owyhec river. Still another party OF
surveyors is working south of the
Owyhee. having crossed Snake river
from Idaho near Succor creek An
other surveying party IL reported
from Jordan valley.
II is announced that work will be-
gin on the road from Ontario to EN-
met, Idaho, within 60 days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
strikers Returning to Work.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 26.-The strike
is practically at an end in this city,
and has ended in the defeat of the
strikers. Thousands are returning 10
work. the committee being unable TO
support them. Nearly 1000 leaders
are in the jails. The socialists de-
clare they are checked only tempo
rarily and claim to be able TO dupli-
cate the scenes at Moscow.
Whites strength is growing. The
council of ministers has decided tc
send a brigade of picked troops nm
der Orloff into the Baltic provinces
The Bourse ante bank has closed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
DoINGs OF THE PUGs.
Denied That Britt EIoped with Boil
FitzSmmOn's Wife.

Fan Francisco. Dec. 26.-Willie
Britt this morning said it is joke
to connect his brother Jimmy's name
with the escapades Of Mrs Bob Fitz-
simmons. and that the story was man
ufactured in certain newspapers.
Britt has Just wired he will return
to this city in n few weeks and moi
take a trip to England with moving
pictures. He may have a match In
San Francisco in the near future. All
Britts friends laugh at the story OF
the lightweight's elopement with julia
clifford.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
The "System" Scores Advance.

Boston, Dec. ga sensational
jump of SO points OF Anaconda took
place here, aiding the Standard in the
fight on Lawson. Amalgamated owns
the Anaconda. Heinze stock is
strong on the curb, The advance Is
sympathetic. Lawson says II nc can
hold on until the Standard Is forced
to unload stocks which are now held
resolutely. prices will drop, and there
will be no stopping.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Said 10 lie n Prisoner.

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 26.-It is
reported that Morales is n prisoner in
IRONS in his capital. II Ia said n num-
Der OF provinces have taken up arms
against the government, aiming the
attack principally at the domination
of America in the arrangement OF
collection OF customs General Der
Champs. former vice president Of San
to Domingo. will leave here soon to
operate against Puerto Plata
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
FOUND KISER's BODY.
Young Man Missing for Two sImSa.
Found in willamette River.

Portland, Dec. 26.-The findinE .
the body supposed to be that of o.
car II. I<iser of SAC East Eighteenth
street. near the c. e. Iadd hoatno. Z
yesterday clears the mystery ss--
rounding the disappearance Of shs
young man early in Novembey.
II was believed by many AZ Isss
time that <iser had been murdered
or accidentally drowned. but thsss
was no conceivable motive for rous
play, as the young man was known ..
be popular with all who knew ht.A
and the accident theory was discros-
itcd by the fact that he was Rnu@N
to be a very careful boatman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Big Conflict Imminent.

Moscow. Dec. 26.-Hundreds per-
ished in the conflagaration ut the Su-
tin works. where 5000 workmen were
attacked by cavalry and artillery.
ignlted the building. The insurgents
held the outskirts Of the town. Wire
entanglements were erected and a
stand made. and a big conflict is inn
minent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Predicts Disaster.

London, Dec. 26.-Dr. Dillon. the
ST. Petersburg correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph, declares Saturdays
doings in MOSCOW mark the most i'm
portant manifestations in Russian an
archy." Dillon believes the economic
bases Of Russian finances is now
about to give way with a terrific
crash and that a commercial ana in
dustrial crisis unexampled in tha his
tory nf modern states Is about n he
gin, characterized by farnine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Insureent Gains in Battle.

London, Dec. 26.-Christmas the in
surgents attacked the Kazan and
Nicholai railroad stations, Il lively fu-
silade following. Three hundred rev.
olutionary militiamen arrived by
special train. A crowd of 1000, in
cluding hundreds Of trained local mi
litia, joined the forces, seized an ad-
joining provision store and fired on
the troops in the station. The fire was
returned warmly. Finally the build
ing ignited and burned to the ground
The insurgents now hold two other
stations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
SAN FRANCISCO FAILURE.
II. Brent Mitchcirs Liabilities May
Reach 100000.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.--R. Brent
Mitchell, q web known stock broker.
failed today. HIS affairs are said to
be in a tangled condition, and many
excited creditors have assembled at
the deserted office at 80 New Mont
gomery street this afternoon. Neither
Mitchell nor his office force have
put in an appearance. Mitchell Is
said to be at home sick
The amount OF liabilities cannot be
ascertained, but IL is believed will
reach from $4,000 to $1,000
Creditors admitted they had large
sums on deposit with which Mitchell
purposed purchasing stocks and
bonds
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Fighting ut Moscow.

Moscow. Dec. 26.-Troops partially
control the city, but fighting contin-
ues on the outskirts. Tine revolution
lists appeal for help to other cities.
Patrols are riding in all directions
and shoot without hesitation Al all
citizens gathered in groups Of three
or four
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26

conditions of the government The
telegraphers resumed work today.
The military governor has issued an
order prohibiting the street sales of
newspapers, the singing Of revolution
Al. rs- tho holding Of meetings
an 'lr organizing of professions.
Pc VINO violate the order are
gu 49,. 70 imprisonment for three
months each and fine of $500. The
railroad men today resolved to re-
sume work unless their comrades In
St Petersburg should join the strike.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
VIOLENT sPECULATTNG.
Lawson liz Manipulating Fight Against
Standard ON.

New York, Dec. 26.-Speculation in
copper was resumed this morning on
violent scale. which gave rise to
many interesting but unverified
stories. Anaconda continued pyro-
technic and advanced 245 or 81
points over Saturdays close. Anal
gamated jumped three points or to
103 Ia. Lawson's position is prob
lenatical.
The Anaconda company declared u
dividend of 81 l-2. payable January
IS, at n rate OF $3.50 per share per
year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26

certrated at Oreschoffsueff northeast
Of Hcscow, and will soon be- ready to
march to the city's assistance. The
latest report is that both sides were
exhausted al midnight when the fir
ing ceased. The streets were in abso-
lutte darkness except for the search
lights in towers behind barricades.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
HOLIDAY Continued.

The president appeared In his Of
flee In riding costume this morning.
Loeb didn't appear at all, awaiting an
interesting incident at home. There
was little official business. The presi-
dent his son Theodore, and the lat
ter's chum. took horseback ride.
The family are planning trip to the
country tomorrow. The boys will take
their rifles and expect to bag some
game. A number OF callers Mt the
White House today were disappoint-
ed the president being away.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Married nj puIstS.

Paris, Dec. 26.-The clvi, rnaITiass
of Count Jules Bonvouloir and Tyinr
cess Rianaca Stlglano-Colonee. grand
daughter OF Mrs John w. NacAay,
was performed in the mayors Ofssos
in the Passy suburb today and win -
solemniZed at church tomorrow
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
SAN DOMINGO
HAS A REVOLT
President Morales FIees From
the Capital, and Order and
Government Are Lost.
OTHER REPORTS SAY HE
IS'fIaSoNER IN IRONS.

Immediate Civil War Is Probable,
With the Usual Anarchlstic Result
Several Provinces Said to Have
Joined the Revolt, Which Is Aimed
at American Domination The
President Goes on Duty in Riding
Oostume-May BE No More Taking
OF Evidence In the SmOot Case,
Though Moro Could Re Adduced-
Appropriation Recommended for
New Columbia River LAghtship.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
CLAIMS POLICE
cor HIS MONEY
Grave Accusation Made BY
August Sigmund Against
COfman and MeekeE.
sIGMUND SAYS THEY
ROLLED HIM WHEN DRUNR-

He Employs an Attorney tO Lob
After His InterestS-CasD A@almm
Sigmund. Charged With Befsag
Drunk, Has Been Continued UnGD
TomoITow-Slgmund Says He Spesas
Very Little Money-Others Say m
Spent Freely and Threw Much OF =
Around Promiscuously-Cof CofnmA
and Meeker Declare SignrnnAAs
Claim Is Falsza
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Want u New Lghtship.

Washington, Dec. 96.-The depart
ment OF commerce and labor will ask
congress to pass AN emergency appro-
priation for a new lightship to sue
coed No. so. at the mouth OF the Co
Tunbia river
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
New Japanese Ambassador.

Washington, Dec. 26.--The state
department is informed that Viscount
seugo Acki will be the first Japanese
ambassador. He is a member Of the
privy council and Order of the Ris-
ing Sun. The government may soon
announce the American ambassador
to Toxic He may be Leishman, en-
route home to Turkey
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Mrs. Corey is Obdurnte-

pittsburg. Dec. 2s,-Mrs. cpssS
will see her husband In New Ycrs
next week. but according TO retafr~sr
she will not listen to any propOsiri"s
Cor reconciliation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26

Philadelphia, Dec. 26.-Louis N.
Megargle. publisher of Seen and
Heard, one of the best known news
paper men OF the country. died at s
o'clock this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
STRIKING WORKMEN RETURN
To WORK BY THE THOUSAND
This is the Latest From ST. Petersburg and Moscow But
Fighting Goes on Uninterruptedly in Both Cities

Making Unusual Outskirts
IIoreru-spe,iaI 9
Decided Gain in Fighting in outskE of St Petersburg.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26

Moscow. Dec. 26.-Twenty-t
thousand strikers have returned to
work In this city. In a skirmish one
policeman was killed and seven strik-
ers hurt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
CHICAGO WHEAT MARKER.
Quotations From the Greatest wbeaa
Center I'm the World.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Wheat cIoso%
today at SO is, n slight decline iss
the beginning of the holiday ssansA
Corn closed at a.. and oats and 80
3-a.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26
Warsaw Strike Ended.

Warsaw, Russian Poland. Dec. 26.--
1890 p. m.,-The strike of the post
and telegraph employees here is at an
end. The strikers have accepted the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26

New York. Dec. 26.--It is rumored
that Mcclellan will appoint General
Joseph u. Wheeler as police commits
Rioner
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26

American Consul General j. H..
Russell Parsons Is dead at Mexico
City Mexico.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-26

The Salvation Army furnished a
free dinner to $4,000 persons in New
York City and about 100000 in the
Uritci states outside Of that place,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
THE BOILER BURST
A Man Buried Under
Wrecked Buildings.
The Explosion Occurred at the Hilton
Lumber Companys Plant. Viii
mington Shaken as BY an
Earthquake.
Special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, y. c., May CIV. II.
Corbett, a colored fireman, was in
stantly killed and his body buried
beneath the debris of two brick
buildings wrecked early this morn
ing by a boiler explosion at The plant
of the Hilton Lumber Company in
this city
The engine room and saw mill with
the machinery in both were almost
completely demolished, causing loss
of upwards of $4,000, which is par
TALLY at least covered by insurance.
The shock of the explosion was felt
all over the city. a distance of two
miles, and buildings were shaken to
such an extent that many people
thought it was an earthquake.
The cause of the explosion is not
known
Fortunately the day shift of en-
ployes of the mill had not gone to
work in the mill, else the loss of life
would have beer great. as one of the
six large boilers was blown from its
brick foundations and crashed down
on it's end through the mill build
ing
The fire department was called out,
but the explosion was so complete
that the fire from the furnace did
no damage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
woMAN's HOME MISSIONARY.
End of the Annual Convention and
Election of Officers.

Wilmington. n. c., May 27.-The
annual convention of the Woman's
Home Mission Society of the North
Carolina Conference came to a close
here tonight with a memorial service
to members who have died during
the past year
The conference assemblies next year
at Fremont, Wayne county.
The following officers were elected.
President, Mrs. w II. Shaw, Whining
ton: First Vice-president, Mrs. C. l..
Minis. Durham; Second Vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. A. P. Tyer, Elizabeth City;
Third Vice-president, Mrs J. A.
Spiers Selma; Corresponding Secre-
tary. Mrs. S. H. Scott. New Bern;
Recording Secretary, Mrs G. p. Je-
rome Pittsboro; Treasurer, Mrs. T.. l..
Prince, Wilmington; superintendent
OF Supplies. Mrs. n. e. Edgerton,
Selma; superintendent of Literature
and Press, Mrs. r. O. Burton, Raj
eigh District Secretaries, Raleigh,
Mrs. b. r. Dixon. Raleigh; Durham.
Mrs. S. /. Harrell, Durham; Whining
ton. Mrs. y. NJ. Watson, Wilmington;
New Bern. Mrs. A. r. Miller Kinston;
Washington, Mrs. r. c. Craven, Tar
boro: Warrenton, Mrs. I. Y. Wilkins.
Weldon; Elizabeth City Mrs. c. w.
Hollowell. Elizabeth City. Rocking
ham and Fayetteville districts to be
supplied.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
Has Oyama's Plans Changed?
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
St. Petersburg. May 27.-The news
from Manchuria indicates that Field
Marshal Oyama's offensive has come
to halt. The transport service be-
tween Japan and the mainland of
Banchuria is believed to have been
suspended. Although the Japanese
accumulated re-inforcements and
large quantities of supplies on the
mainland since Admiral Rojestvenslly
appeared in Chinese waters the die
tates of prudence or the decision Of
Admiral Togo against the ad Stability
of accepting an open bal with
Rojestvensky, may have luced a
change in Oyama's plans.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press at the Russian headquarters
confirms the theory of a. change in the
japanese plans. He telegraphs that
the japanese are retiring before the
slightest pressure on their right or
center and are shifting eastward seem
ingiy with General Kuroki developing
a turning movement against General
Linevitch's left for the purpose of
screening General Kawamura's army
which is reported to be still farther
east presumably ready to march on
Vladivostock. The Japanese move
ments however. apparently, are await
ing the result Of the sea fight The
correspondent also says the eyes Of
the whole Russian army are centered
on Rojestvensky.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
Toxic Waiting Breathless.
CRy the Associated Press


Toxic. May 27.-2.45 p. m-All
Toxic is eagerly awaiting advices Of
an engagement between the naval
forces of Admiral Togo and Rear Adj
mfra1 Rojestvensky. 1t is believed that
the fleet of Russian vessels seen at
Saddle Islands comprised the main
fighting strength of Rear Admiral
RojeStvensky's forces and that after
coaling there tfge Russians bravely
headed for Tsu Islands electing to give
battle in the event of meeting the war
ships under command of the Japanese
admiral.
The fact that Rear Admiral Rojest-
vensky appears to have used the
FormoSan channel has created sur
prise. as it was generally expected that
he would pursue a course eastward of
Formosa. This increases the belief
that the Russians are anxious to give
battle.
1t is rumored that the Russian fleet
divided into two squadrons as they
approached Korean channels today.
The Navy Department refrains from
confirming or denying any of the score
of reports circulated through the CAPT
tai today, and has promised to advise
the public in good time of any develop
ments The people have received the
news of the prospective fight with
elation, SO great is their confidence in
the prowess of Admiral Togo. While
it is thought a portion of the Russian
fleet is certain to reach Vladivostock,
it is believed that Admiral Togo is
bound seriously to cripple the main
fighting ships of his adversary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
BOYS TAKE CRUMP
Wounded By Them and
Brought to Old Fort.
The Two Lads, Walter Porter and
George Lyle, Receive the Reward
Offered For the Desperado's
Capture.
lsnecial to Now 40 Ohserver.l }

Especial to News and Observer
Old Fort, n C, May 27.-Nat
Crump, the outlaw that shot Clay
Grub in Davidson county last Mon
day morning, was wounded and cap
tured last night at l a. m, near Swan
nanoa tunnel and brought to Old Fort
by Walter Porter and Geo. l. Lytle.
two strips of boys. The wounds are
serious but not necessarily fatal.
Something like one hundred shot PEN
ctrating the arm and body
4 party Of sheriff's deputies, chiefs
Of police and Clay Grub arrived at
1870 p. m, paid the reward Of two
hundred and fifty dollars, and started
at $50 p. M for Lexington with
Crump in the baggage car.
Excitement over the matter has
been nigh here for three days The
prisoner was without food for that
time, he says. previous to his capture
He was an old railway employee and
was endeavoring to make his way
along the line of railway that he knew
but made a mistake by attempting TO
pass through Mcdowell county He
was fully identified by II. Clay Grubb
as his asSailant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
DEATH OF MISS MINNIE BEST.
One of Goldsboro'd Most LovabIe
Young Women Passes to Rest.

Goldsboro, n. c., May 27.-The sad
intelligence was flashed over the wires
this morning from Richmond Va, an
nouncing the death of Miss Minnie
Best
Some eight weeks ago this lovable
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs M.
j. Best, was taken to Richmond to
St Luke's Hospital to be treated for
appendicitis and a double operation
was performed and she seemed to
grow better until yesterday, when it
was decided that another operation
was necessary. This was performed
at $50 O'Clock last night and she
Immediately began to grow weaker
until this morning when she passed
away.
Miss Minnie was born June 10Th.
1879 and was the eldest daughter of
ner parents, and was educated at
which institution she graduated in
May, 1900, with high honors, being
at the head OF her class.
Miss Minnie is survived by her par
ents three brothers, Messrs. Will H.
John L., Paul w, and one sister, Miss
Mary +. Best, all Of this city. All of
these were with her in her last hours
She joined the Methodist Episcopal
church i'm her childhood and was an
earnest and devout Christian all the
days of her life.
The remains. accompanied by the
sorrowing family arrived here this
afternoon and were taken to her late
beautiful home on South John street
From here they will be taken at $3.50
o'clock tomorrow afternoon to st.
Paul church, where her pastor. Rev.
w. l.. Cunninggim, will conduct the
funeral. Her body will be laid to rest
in Willowdale cemetery.