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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

Jacob Betz OF Tacoma, who owns
las feet of property on Main street in
this city on the west side of the block
between Alta and Court street. IN
what is now the heart of the city, Is
favorable to street pavement for
Main street and so expressed himself {
while in the city today.
Mr.. Betz owns large property inter
ests in Walla Walla also. and has been
in favor of the street paving built
there, and is now an enthusiastic be-
ing to the attractiveness and wealth
Of a city. Nothing adds so much to
the value of property as pavement, in
the opinion of Mr.. Betz. and he ex-
pressed himself as being emphatically
in favor OF substantial pavement on
Main street.
He owns the buildings occupied by
the Swcaringen. Office and Schmidt
saloons on Main street. and receives
good rents for his buildings and Is
will to make permanent improve
ments, rather than temporary and un-
satisfactory improvements which
must be undone at great cost within a
few years.
While Mr.. Bet1 is a nonresident
property holder in Pendleton and Is
interested in securing the largest pos
sible returns from his property, it Is
significant fact that he favors per-
manent street improvements. Resi-
dent property owners who live in this
city and have homes here will perhaps
be inspired by Mr.. BetZ's sentiments
upon this subject
The question of paving Main street
is not yet abandoned and 1t is pyoba-
bic that n revival will now be expert
cnced since Mr.. Betz, one of the prin-
cipal property owners on Main street
is favorable to the paving.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

The people of Weston are greatly
eiated over the prospects Of railroad
which is said to be In contemplation
and which will pass over the Blue
mountains near that place.
Letters have Just been received By
the postmaster at BhggsUn on Weston
mountain, inquiring as to a feasible
pass over the mountains near tha
place, the elevation of the pass, the
kind of country to be encountered
and the practicabiliy OF building
railroad line across the rnountainA
The same letter was addressed tn
the postmaster at Tamarack, also On
Weston mountain, but as the Tama-
rack pOstoffice has been abandoned
for some f;me the letter was sent tD.
Tanks, the new postoffice in that "
clnity. and proved to be OF the sams
purport as that received at Briggson-
The letter was signed /. w. Dudley,
agent. room b13 Holman block Seattle.
Wash. and written on blank paper,
leaving the postmasters I'm doubt aH ~
whom Dudley represents.
Minute inquiries were made in the
letter as to the advisability of max
ing the survey across the mountains
into Grand Ronde valley at that
point, and as to the general obstacles
in the way Of rock cliff, deep canyons
high bluffs and other natural obstrue-
tions that might mako a railroad cost
ly and impracticable.
While nothing definite is known OF
the intended line of survey, It is ru-
mored in Walla Walla that a SURVEY
ing party will be sent into the Biue
mountains by the Milwaukee road
next spring and that this letter 10 q
forerunner OF such party. The Mil
waukee is seeking pass to the coaa
and is making surveys at different
places in the Pacific coast states.
That favorable pass exists at the
head OF the north fork of Wild Horse
creek Is wen known to all the resi-
dents of that section of the Blus
mountains. A moderate grade can be
secured up the creek until n hixh
plateau is reached, where road
could be easily constructed at mOder-
i ate cost. After reaching the plateau
level stretch of country would be
| encountered for several miles when
the descent into Grand Ronde valley
could be made with comparative ease
Letters answering the Inquiries IN
detail have been sent to Mr.. Dudley.
whoever he is, and the people ays
now anxiously awaiting the outcome.
The rumors in Walla Walla are to
the effect that the Milwaukee will
penetrate the Grand Ronde valley,
from the east, cross the Blue noun
tains at some favorable pass and de-
scend to Portland by way Of the Co
iumbia river, crossing the Columbia
on a monster steel bridge at or neaI
Wallula-
All these rumors are more or less
I part of the railroad talk that La NOW
thick in the air in the northwest. but
Incidents such as the writing of these
letters lend color to many OF the ru.
mors of lines that are seeking a west.
ward route.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
FAvoRABLY RBGARDED.
Question of Finances Relating Ia
Physical Culture Course.

No conclusion has yet been reached
by the school board upon the subject
Of employing an Instructor to have
charge of physical culture work.
Since, Miss Young's arrival the matter
has aroused great interest and IL has
been strongly recommended by prom
inent patrons Of the school that she
he employed at least for the balance
Of the present year, so as TO give an
.exemplification of such work.
Also, nearly all Of the directors
have manifested their approval of
giving such work in the schools and
OF employing Miss Young as direc-
tress In view of the splendid course
which she took at the Sergeant Nor
NAL School of Physical Training In
Boston. and the experience she has
had since then she is certainly well
qualified for such a position, and the
board would he fortunate in securing
her 0erviees-
However, there is some question as
70 whether or not the school finances
will allow of establishing the physical
culture course. and until this is ascer-
tanned II Is said no action will be
taken.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

me, as the pressure Of my trouble is
80 hard I couldn't stand il longer.
You'll find my body at Hotel Oregon.
I took n dose of the horrible poison.
cyanide, because II is quick death
without suffering.
zoe Young il the cause of all the
trouble. I am satisfied he is the in
stigatOr of the poisoning of my wife.
which was intended for me, and I
have been very sorry it was not me
instead OF my dear wife.
Chase and Kinney. am sure, got
money 10 leave town and the chances
are they know something in regard to
the poisoning. / ask you to make an
examination of Young and Marshall,
and II possible locate Chase and Kin
ney.
"Since lost my dear wife have
had all kinds Of trouble. which causes
me to do this terrible deed. Try and
locate the murderer. My brother will
help you.
Goodbye, forever.
"KASPAR VAN DRAM"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
MAY bic SOLD UNDER HAMMER
Bee Hive Stock Said 20 Invoice $11,-
900, With About Equal Liabilities.


900, With About Equal Liabilities
II IN probable that the Bee Hive
store will be advertised for sale with
In n short time so as to pay off the
indebtedness incurred by Messrs
Twist and Milne. When the invoice
of the stock and fixtures was complet-
ed u short time ago II was found to
foot up $1,000. while standing
against this are accounts amounting
to about the same sum.
Before the invoice was taken the
proprietors of the store made an as
signment in favor of II. l.. Sabin &
Co, of Portland, so as to protect the
creditors OF these the heaviest one
is Swafford Bros, of Kansas City, who
have an account of $4,000 against the
firm This firm and others having
accounts against the firm are repre-
sented by McCourt g. Phelps. and II
is said they viii be bidders for the
stock when It is placed on sale. A,
present the store is under the charge
of a representative of II. l. Sabin &
Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
Cabinet Fighting Morases.

Washington. Dec. 29.-The stat,
department has had another brief dis
patch from Santo Domingo, under
yesterdays date, confirming the pre-.
ceding report to the effect that Pres.
ident Morales was said to be about 1t
miles west OF Santo Domingo City
fighting the troops OF the cabinet.
Mr.. Jouhert, the Dominican minis.
ter here, called upon Secretary Root
ut the state department today to tain
over Dominican affairs.
In the ministers opinion. the modus
vivendi, under which Dominican Gus.
toms revenues are now being collect
ed by Americans appointed by the
Dominican president for that pur-
pose. would not be affected by Mora.
les retirement for the dominant
party in the cabinet stands strongly
committed to the existing arrange.
ments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
New York, Dec. 2s.--Charles 7
Yerkes died at 2:I5.

Charles T. Yerkes was born in
Philadelphia June %. 1899. He was
educated in the public schools and be-
gan business at the age OF II. At 20
he was a private banker. In 1881 he
purchased his first street railway
stock.
In 1864 he assumed millions OF
Philadelphia city bonds, but failed to
carry out his contract, was indicted,
tried and found guilty. Executive
clemency was extended TO him. Later
the city council released him from all
his debts. which afterwards Yerkes
paid his creditors.
He arrived in Chicago in 1882 and
opened banking house. In 1896
he made his first rallraod venture in
Chicago. and changed horse cars to
the cable system. He was the first
to give the city anything in return for
privileges accorded to corporation.
He gave $4,000 for a telescope to
Chicago university.
In 1901 he left the city of Chicago
with 100000. went to London and
built the underground railway. He
was rewarded with wealth and fame
and outgeneraled ]. Pierpont Nor
gan and associates. who had formed
an American syndicate in London un-
derground lines.
Mrs. Yerkes was not at the bedside
Of her husband when the end came,
and has not been at the hotel since
her husband was stricken. She re-
fuses to give reasons for absentinS
herself
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

Chicago. Dec. 29.-Secretary Shaw,
accompanied by several local bankers,
tramped the streets in driving snow
storm in this city this morning. on
what is said to be an effort to save'the
financial situation. He regards the
condition Of Wall street as grave
enough To enlist the most strenuous
efforts. He departs for Washington
this evening and until then will de-
vote every moment to avert further
serious consequences.
Shaw denounced the newspapers of
Chicago. charging them with distort-
ing his statements He declared 1t Is
not the first time he has been be-
trayed by Chicago newspaper men.
and said that hereafter he wiz deny
himself to them. He denied having
declared that Walsh would not be
prosecuted because OF practicing vio-
htlons Of the law. which have become
customary with bankers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

was taken to the hospital from the
little house back OF the Furnish res
idence in which he had been staying
OF late.
During his life here Tong was pop
ular with the other Chinese residents,
and II is expected a big funeral will
be held over his remains However
up to this time no definite arrange
ments had been decided upon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
EXTENSIVE sIDEwALKING.
Supported Concrete May BE Laid OH
Large Scale.

II present plans are carried out,
some very extensive sidewalk paving
viii be done on Main street during the
coming spring. The matter of con-
crete walks for both sides of the
street between Alta and Webb has
been considered for some time, and 1t
now appears that :he improvement ls
likely to be made on one side, if not
both.
This morning George Darveau
owner of the Hotel st. George. stated
that he and others owning property
between his corner and the John
Schmidt building were considering
the improvements, and he thought the
work would be taken UP about March
or April. While all of the property
owners have not yet agreed to have
the work done, most of them have
done so, and 1t is thought the entire
block will be paved.
When the Improvement Is made, a
concrete walk win be built along the
Webb street mde of the Hotel st.
George also. At present there is such
a walk only in front of the annex to
the hotel. Also, II is Understood that
a supported concrete walk will be laid
almost the entire distance. as there
are Easements under nearly all Of the
buildings on that side of the street.
Messrs. Howard & Swingle are agents
for a house handling supporting steel,
and they are canvassing the owners
on both sides OF the street with the
intention of getting a large shipment
Of steel should all of the work he
undertaken IN the spring.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
ooURThARTIAL CONCLUDED.
Tr4aI of Midssrpman Decatur ImmeIi
atEay Followed.

Annapolis, Dec. 29.-The Coffin
eourtmartial concluded its delibera-
tons shortly after noon and the find
mgs were forwarded to Admiral
Sands. There is conflict of opinion
as TO whether Sands, as the conven-
ing authority, rs empowered to re-
view the findings. Sands intimated
he would send the record with recon-
mendations, 10 Washington.
The trial Of Midshipman stephen
Decatur, jr., commenced this after
noon. He is accused OF hazing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
BUSCH-SCHARIsER
A German VIII Marry FHmous Brew
cr's Daughter.

st. Louis, Dec. 29.-Theodore
scharrer. aged IS. n wealthy hop
dealer OF Stuttgart. Germany, is an
nounced today to marry Wilhelmina
Busch. daughter Of Adolphus Busch
ut the latter's home, on New Years
day.
Wednesday the couple drove To
Belleville, H., and registered at a
hotel IA man and wife, then went for
n license. The office was closed and
they returned to St Louis. Adolphus
Busch says he does not know Of any
contemplated marriage, and does not
care. He says the registration at
Beilevlle is Scharrer's German idea
Of joke. Scharrer says the wedding
will be quiet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
STRIFE Growing Stronger.

Warsaw, Dec. 29.-The strike is
growing stronger. None Of the news
papers appeared today. all printers re
fusing TO work. Traffic on the Vien-
ma line Is Interrupted.
Little news has reached this city
Of occurrences in other parts of the
empire. The latest in Poland from
Moscow says the Cossacks are gain
ing ground against the peasants.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
FaS1 Train Dcrailcsi.

FL Paso, Texas, Dec 29.--The Rock
Island Golden State Limited was
wrecked early this morning, 40 miles
north of El Paso. Officials of the
company report no one being injured.
The entire train left the track. but the
coaches remained upright. Previous
to the accident the train had been de-
layed "a hours by snow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
Found an Ural Republic.

St Petersburg. Dec. 29.-Ziatoust,
a town OF 1900, in the Ural m2uu-
tains, is under "a republic form of
government established by the rebels
Red flags over the government arms
factory and the officials are imprls-
oned. The Cossacks are told IL they
charge the officials will be killed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

United States Life, told OF the opera
tions Of his company.
Mum produced statement that
the company's real estate holdings
shove r '0'1l book value of $725,-
40S, :.f,.. H.! 1T $S70,250. The net
incom, cron this property is 325.276.-
90.
Mum III insured for $25,00O in his
own company. He said no official Of
the company ever received rebates on
policies. He said he in insured in the
Mutual for 100000. and received the
agents commissions the first year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
BRITISH ASK
PROTECTION
Complications Between Russia
and Germany May Be De.
yeIoped by the Kaiser
THE LAT'TER THREATENS
SEND WARsHIPS To RIGA

A Town in the Ural Has Founded a
Republic, and Holds the Govern
meHl Officials az Hostages Beneath
the Rcd Flag of RebeIIion-StrikG
Mt Warsaw More Formidable Than
Ever: !ln Newspapers Have Sus-
pended for the Time Being, and
Traffic TO Vienna Is Interrupted
Tho RevoIution Is Being Suppressed
in Poland and Troops Pour IntO
Moscow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
ONE LIFE LOST IN FIRE.
Two Badly Burned and Fifteen Ofhcrs
Injured.

Minneapolis, Dec. 29.-One is dead
and two badly burned. and Is OF more
injured or overcome by smoke as n
result Of the cutting of the Higgins
tenements by fire this morning. Twen-
ty-seven families were rescued from
their beds and sent shivcring and half
the thermometer indicated 10 degrees
aboV zero.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
CHARLES YERKES
HAS PASSED AWAY
Greatest Street Railway Mag
nate of America and Later
of Great Britain.
CAREER HAD MANY AND
GREAT VICISSITUDES.

Was "a Private Banker at the Ago Of
20-When 25 Years of Age He Was
Handling Philadelphia Bonds and
Got Himself Indicted and Found
Guilty, But Escaped Punishment by
Executive CIemency-Later lie
Paid All CrcdItors-Createda Sem
Sation in London, Where He Out
SciicmeCl j. Picrpont Morgan--Rev-
olutloniled Street Traffic In Chicago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
RAGGED EDUE OF
PANIC IN SIGHT
Secretary Shaw and Chicago
Bankers HustIing to Save
the Situation.
WALL STREET THE ORIGIN
OF GRAVE APPREHENSIoNS

Strenuous Efforts Necessary 10 Avert
Further Serious Consequences
Shaw Evades Discussion of Finan-
cial Issues by Abusing the Newspa-
pers OF Chicago, Charging Them
With DIstorting IIis. Statements
Hereafter He VIII Not Allow HIM
self to Re Interviewed by Chicago
RepOrters-Dcnics I'm Toto That He
Said Walsh Would Not lie Prose-
Cutcd for Violations Of Law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
JACOB BETz FOR
STREET PAVING
HE OWNS 1876 FRONT
FKnST ON MAIN STREET.

Is a Large Property Owner in waiIa
WaIaa and as Such Has Always Ia
vored Policy Of Progression There
In Relation ho Street Payirg-Hc
unhcsitatingiy Gives Cogent Itea-
sons Why the City and Taxpayers
Should Unite In Favor of Substan-
tial Paving Instead of Temporary
and Unsatisfactory MakcshiTts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
DEAF MUTE INSTANTLY CURED.
Remarkable Result OF Practical
Joke on Dave Milhr.

stockton, Cal. Dec. 29.-Daye Mil
Ter, n deaf mute, who came here n
few days ago from Salt Lake CITY
was cured in remarkable manner
One night this week his bed-relfoy
pulled all the covers off him. Miller
awoke, angry and nearly frozen. He
made such an effort to curse his bed
fellow, that something in his head
snapped, and he has regained both
speech and hearing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
WESTON ELATED
OVER RAILROADS
Postmaster at BriggSon Re-
ceives Inquiries as to Feast
biIity of Mountain Pass.
INQUIRIES MAY HAVE KEEN
MADE BY THE MILWAUKEE

Rumored That This Line VIII Pene-
rate Grand Ronde Valley, Cross the
Blue Mountains at Some Favorable
Pass and Reach the Coast by Way
OF the Columbia-A Practicable
Pass Is Found at the Head OF the
North Fork of Wild HORSE Creek
Letters Written by L W. DudIeY, q
Seattle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
sToCKBRoKERs FAILURE.
Boston Firm Goes to the Wall, But
May Pay Out.

boston, Dec. 29.--H. II. Leighton &
Company. stockholders. made an as
signment today for the benefit Of
their creditors. Liabilities are $780,
900, caused by the failure of debtors
to meet their liabilities. They will
probably realize on assets enough to
pay out
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
Locomotive Exploded.

Judson, Ind. Dec. IA
freight locomotive exploded this
morning and killed four train
men. destroyed 100000 worth
Of fancy meat and killed 100
head Of cattle, on the Erie rail-
road en- route TO New York from
Chicago. The cause OF the ex-
ploslon Is not known.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

London. Dec 29.-British merch-
ants in Russia have asked the foreign
office for protection.
Reports of complications between
Russia and Germany over the kaiser's
proposal TO send warships to Riga, are
confirmed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
DEATH OF ENG TONG.
Had Suffered for Year Past With
COnsumptiOn.

Eng Tong, for II years cook in tho
household OF w. ]. Furnish, died at
the hospital last night from the ef-
fects of consumption. Tong had been
suffering for about a year from the
ravages OF the disease, and had re-
fused offers from Mr.. Furnish to be
sent to a sanitarium. Yesterday ne
ee - . . . 80 .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
Killed by u Caye-in.

Washington. Dec. 29.--An excava-
ton for bank building caved in this
morning. Eleven workmen were
buried. Three were taken out. one
dead. It is believed four are still
buried.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

Van Dram formerly resided In PEN
dleton, where he conducted Hotel
Pendleton, in partnership with a
brother, George Van Dram. who now
resides In Albany, or. About two
years ago the Van Drans left Pendle-
ton, Kaspar engaging in the saloon
business in Portland. Mac Monueth
Of Pendleton. is brother OF Mrs
Van Dram
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
Daring Broadway Robbery.

: New York. Dec 2s.-The
: Schwartz Brothers jewelry
. store display window, on Broad
Z way was smashed while the
: street was crowded this morning
= and $4,000 worth OF rings,
= watches and jewelry stolen.
= The thieves, who escaped, are
, believed to have been IA woman
, and two men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
.KAsPAR VAN DRAM COMMITS SUICIDE

Portland, Dec. 29.-Kaspar Van
Dram, whose wife was poisoned Aug
ust IL hast, under circumstances in
dicating murder, committed suicide Mt
10 O'Clock last night, by swallowing
cyanide, the identical poison with
which his wife was killed. HIS body
was found this morning.
Much mystery surrounds the death
of Mrs. Van Dram. The case was
never fully solved. On May 2, before
her death. j. w. Young, who owns a
saloon two doors from Van Dran's
place of business, went into Van
Dran's saloon and shot the latter
five times.
Van Dram was in a hospital two
months and recovered. Young was
tried and convicted of assault to COM
init murder and sentenced to six
years. He appealed the case
Van Dran's suicide was terrible.
swift and carefully planned, and de-
liberately executed. The body was
found in room in the Oregon hotel
at 10 this morning. 1t is believed
that he died at IL o'clock last night
There is no trace of the means by
which he died except his statement
that he used cyanide.
Left Letter.
He sent. the following letter to
Deputy District Attorney Gus Moser:
MY Dear Friend Moser:-This viii
be the last message you will get from
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
a-oors Pour Into Moscow.

st Petersburg, Dec. 29.-Troops are
pourin ginto Moscow, putting down
fhe rebellion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
MORALES IS A
BACK NUMBER
san DOMINICAN RULER
At OUTS WITH CABINET.

The American Government VIII Rec
ognize Whichever Element Ii in
Control, Re II the Morales Faction
or the Cabinet, Which IN Seeking
TO Overthrow Him-Both Factions
Are Strongly Committed Do tho
American lseceiyership, and wasal-
ington VIII Not lie Drawn Into Any
Controversy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 29.--The teamer
Alabama reports having passed the
Dewey dock 25 miles south of Solo
mons island, making two miles an
hour. At this rate 1t will take 10
months to go to Manila.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
UltImatum Denied.

Paris. Dec. 2s.--It is formally de-
MED that France has sent an ultima
tum to Venezuela.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

The debts OF the defunct Merch-
ants Trust company, OF Memphis are
$4,000. 900; the total Of assets is ST.
n0O. 900,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29
CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET.
Quotations From the Greatest Whea,
Center I'm the World
Dewey Going a. Two Miles Per uou,

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Wheat closed at
So l-2; corn at so. and oats at 30 ia.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-29

The woodburn tax levy is: for the
city, 10 mills; for the school district,
s mills