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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21

ATHENA HOTEL, LEADING Ho-
tel in the city. s1.oo to $3.50 per
day. H. p. Millen, proprietor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21

HELIX HOTEL. UNDER NEW MAN
agement. Good meals and clean
beds. II you come once you will
keep a-coming. Only white help en-
ployed. Especial attention, given to
commercial travellers. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. p. Navin, proprietors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21
BoARDrNe AND noDGrNG.

THE ALTA HOUSE. OR THE
Working Peoples hotel, corner Al
ia and Mil streets. First-class ac-
commodations; reasonable rates; clean
beds, neat rooms; feed yard in con-
nection. s. c. Bitner, proprietor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21
VETERINARY SURGEONS.

VETERINARY SURGEON-DR. D
C. McNabb. Office at Tallman's
drug store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21
INSURANCE AND LAND BUSINESS

]. M. BENTLEY REPRESENTS THE
oldest and most reliable fire and ac-
cident insurance companies Office
with Hartman Abstract Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21

JOHN HALEY, JR., U. s: LAND
Commissioner. Specially made of
land filings and proof. Insurance
and collections. office in Judd build
ing, room 16.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21
FOR RENT.
ENGRAVED CARDS.

WANTED-TO BUY A GOOD ROAM
mare, weight about 1850 or more.
Call on Harry Bartholomew.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21

H. VoLP, A. M, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon. Office in Hotel Bow
man.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-21

E. A. VAUGHAN DENTIST. OF
flee in Judd building. Phone Ret
1411,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
LOOKS TO TEXAS
 FOR HONEST MAN Secretary Wilson Wants One Who Knows Cotton AND HE MUST BE HONEST As Yet the Secretary Has No Eligible Names on His List, But He
 Has Hopes of Finding
 Man.
AND HE MUST BE HONEST

Washington. August 23.-(Special) )--Sec- retary Wilson is In the market for man to look after the gathering and mak- ing up of cotton statistics for the depart- ment of sagriculture, but his search is confined to one region. That region is Texas.
 To representative John Wesley Gaines of Tennessee, who called on him today to discuss the tobacco situation, Secretary Wilson said he wanted a cotton statisti- clan from the cotton section of Texas who knew the situation, and whose work could be relied upon. The secretary said he did not have before him the names of any men eligible for the place, but he would like to find a good Texan for the Job.
 Recent events in connection with the statistical work of the bureau of statis- ties of his department have convinced Secretary Wilson that there may be few men In the south who have slight acquaintance with the general subject of cotton. When Richard Cheatham first told him what was going on in his depart ment he laughed. His views have changed and now he looks to the south for man to do clean work for the bureau of sta- tistics by travelling all through the cot ton country and getting a reliable grip on the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
ONE MAN KILLED
 IN ATLANTA STORM
LIGHTNING STRIKES IN SEVERAL PLACES AND HUNDREDS OF TELEPHONE POLES ARE PUT OUT oH BUSINESS.

Atlanta. August 23.-(Special.) )-Follow- ing the heat of the last two days a terrible rainstorm burst upon Atlanta at Ii o'clock this morning. and for few minutes 1t looked as if everything would be flooded.
 The lightning played havoc around the city and several buildings were struck.
 James McDaniel. a white man. aged IS, was killed---The lightning struck a tree and the current was conveyed by a wire clothes line which he was hold ing. He was killed instantly.
 One lightning bolt hit the state capitol. broke a skylight and let flood of water into the building.
 chimney on the Kimball house was struck and several brick were knocked off Into the street. Similar damage was done at the city hall. and at various other points in the city.
 About 2oOQ telephones belonging to the Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph com pany, were put out of business. and tho Bell company was also heavy sufferer, though to what extent the officials could not state,
 One lady tainted. but no one was se- riously hurt
 The rainfall within few minutes amounted to 1.01 inches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
GATHER
 AT NARRAGANSETT
FEATURE OF THE FIRST DAY IS THE ADDRESS BY HENRY ST. GEORGE TUCKER OF LExINo- TON, VA.

Narragansett Pier, R. l., August 2s.-Be- tween 200 and 300 leading members of the par' representing nearly every state in the country, and including Justices White, Brown. Peckham and McKenna of the supreme court of the United States, were present at the first session of the twen- tieth annual meeting of the American Bar association which began a three days conference here today Others among the jurists included many members of the teaching staffs in the law schools of the great universities of the country.
 The principal feature of the days pro- ceedings was the address of the presi- dent. Henry St. George Tucker of Lex inston, Va. which was comprehensive review of the noteworthy changes which have been made in the statutes by the national Congress, and by state legisla- lures during the past year. A general counsel was elected with a number of changes from the body elected at last years convention In St. Louis and forty eight lawyers were elected to member ship. The bill brought up by the United States Attorney General to provide for the extradition of criminals from one district to another In the United States and authorizing issuance of special bench warrants in certain criminal cases, was referred to the committee on Jurispru- dence.
 In the evening there was an address by Harvey M. Shepard of Boston on 'The Jury Duty in place of a paper by Thom- as J. Herman of New Orleans who was unable to attend
 Thirty-flve new members were admit ted. Judge Samuel Baldwin of New York was chosen delegate to the International Bar society which meets soon at Chris- tiana, Norway
 The executive committee directed a committee in charge of the law studies in schools to make an examination of the courses which are required to secure de- grees in order that uniform scale may be attained throughout the country and proposed several amendments to the by laws. The report of the treasurer shows receipts during the year of $i6.296 with disbursements of sl1,784, leaving balance of s4111
 The general counsel elected, includes the following: Alabama, w. H. Thomas. Montgomery; Arkansas. John Fletcher. Little Rock; Florida, w. R. Williams. Tallahassee; Georgia c. D. Meldin, At lanta; Indian Territory, g. T. Bledsoe, MuskoSee, heilul1hy, iiiaiii II. His Greer Covington; Louisiana, E. F. Lorence, Baton Rouge; Maryland, George Whitelock, Baltimore; Mississippi J. D. Bowers. Bay St. Louis; Missouri. William Lehman, St. Louis; North Carolina, J. c. Briggs, Durham; Oklahoma, Ernest E. Blake. El Reno; South Carolina, T. M. Mordecai Charleston; Tennessee, J. San ford. Knoxville; Texas, Charles Worden, Wentworth.
 Late in the afternoon the section of. legal education held meeting presided over by Lawrence Maxwell of Cincinnati, president of the section. A paper on the subject, '.Some Admission Requirements Apart from Educational Standards" was presented by Lucien H. Alexander of Philadelphia, followed by general dis cussion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
MILLS ARE TAXED ID THEIR UTMOST Steel Corporation is Using 20,000 Ions Daily BASIC ESPECIALLY STRONG Sellers Think Strength VIII Be MaIn- tained Even If Corporation Does
 Not Make Expected
 Purchase.
BASIC ESPECIALLY STRONG

Cleveland. O., August 2.-(special)- The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Although the volume. --new business entered during the past week has not been as large as in some previous weeks, conditions continue sound and mills are taxed to their utmost capacity especially on building materials and rails. The most interesting development of the pig iron market was the holding of informal con- ferences by representatives of the Besse- mer association, with United States Steel corporation officials. concerning the pur- chase of Bessemer iron for September de- livery.
 The corporation Is now using It's sur plus iron at the rate of 20,O0O tons per day. and officials agree that 1t will be soon necessary to make a purchase. It Is understood that there Is slight diff ference of opinion on the part of the corporation officials and makers of Besse- mer, as to the price which should be paid. but 1t is not thought that there will be any serious difficulty in reaching an agreement and It Is probable that the purchase of about 40000 tons will be announced before the first of September. The market for Bessemer and basic Is showing greater strength which sellers believe will be maintained even If the corporation does not make the expected purchase.
 Basic is especially strong, as indicated by reports from numerous manufactu- ring centers. The usual quotation for ba- sic and Bessemer and No. foundry is $14.50 at Ohio furnaces. In addition to the orders placed last week for a large car ferry and two large steel freighters. it Is expected that within few days contracts will be let for the construction of five more huge frelghters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
GEN. CORBIN SUGGESTS
 NECESSARY CHANGES
Thinks Inauguration of New Presidents Should Be Heralded Throughout
 American Possessions.

Washington, August 2S.-The report of Major General Corbin. commander In chief of the United States army in the Philippines, for the fiscal year 1905 in part says that greater efficiency, har- mony and economy could be obtained if the division commanders were members of the commission, and in addition to their other duties perform those of sec retary of the military affairs to the gov ernor general, thereby placing all the military forces, army scouts and the constabulary under one directing head. The result would be more union of &C., ton than has occurred in the past. Di- vision commanders should be selected with view to their special fitness for this duty on the commission. and should always be persona grata to the governor general.
 Major General Corbin thinks that the inauguration of President should be hcralded throughout the possessions of the United States. He recommends that the army regulations be amended to pro- vide for firing of a national salute at noon on inauguration day at every army most. He recommends reconsideration of t,le ruling of the chief of staff of the army that no more colonels with civil war records be promoted to permanent brigadler generals, and cites many cases of many colonels who are deserving of permanency. the service being entitled to their knowledge. He prophecies that the Philippines will in the near future not only furnish their own coal supply but will compete with Australia and Japan in the markets of Singapore.
 Governor General Wright expects to be present in Washington when the bids for the construction of railroads in the Philippines are opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
DISPENSARY SHOWS
 SOME SENSATIONS
INVESTIGATION IS BEING MADE IN SOUTH ROLlNA-MANUFAc TuRERs OFFER BRlBEs TO GET PART OF THE BUSINESS.

Columbia, s. C., August 23.-The legislar tive committee which Is conducting an in yestigatlon Into tho affairs of the South Carolina dispensary. resumed It's sessions here today. Commissioner Tatum. who was on the witness stand yesterday, was recalled and testified that case goods In bottle were not analysed, and that there was opportunity for fraud as to them The law requiring all goods to be analysed was an absurdity. the witness said, as every bottle would have to be opened.
 Sensational evidence was given by F.. M Nixon, who was commissioner in 1895, two years after the law went Into effect. He testified that he demanded 5 per cent rebates from every whisky coneep from which he purchased liquor During hls eleven months incumbency he said these rebates amounted to s20.0oO. which was turncn over to the state treasurer. When ask,t what Inducements If any had ever been offered him to by certain srands of whisky, the witness said several houses had offered him bribes to favor cer- tain goods. Witnesses were Baltimore firm. which had offered him s30,000 for portion of the dispensary business for his firm. Nixon also testified that q Cin- cinnati house had offered hlm $iO.oOO for hIs patronage, which he also refused to accept.
 When called upon to produce letters with the firm of J. w. Kelly & Co. of Chattanooga. whom he has been repre- senting in selling corn whisky to the dispensary. Nixon declined to give them up. After considering the matter the committee decided that the letters must be produced or Nixon be imprisoned for contempt. Witness asked to be given un- til tomorrow morning to consult counsel. promising not to dispose of or put the letters beyond the jurisdiction of the committee. The request was granted. The committee adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
Peckham In Jall.

Saratoga, N. Y. August 23.-Fredertck A. Peckham, indicted for complicity in the department of agriculture cotton crop report scandal. was arrested here today and arraigned before United States Com missioner Charles M. Davidson, who or dered an adjournment of examination un- til tomorrow. In default of s120o0 ball Peckham was lodged in the Saratoga jail at Ballston.
 Peckham was arrested at inc Grand Union hotel. The adjournment of the ex- animation until tomorrow was to allow time for the arrival of United States Att torney G. B. Curtis of Binghampton. Tho defendant has retained County Judge Redwood as counsel. Two indictments were found against Peckham in the Dis trict of Columbia and bench warrant against him was Issued by Chief Judge H. M C1abaugh of the District of Colum- bia supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
NOT ENOUGH CHAIRS.
insufficient Accommodations Provided
 On Steamers for Immigrants.

New York, August 23.-Capt. Sylvis Cosudch of the steamer Bray, which arrived Saturday from Trieste, was ar rested by United States marshal to- day and held under ball on the charge of not having provided sufficient tables and chairs for 200 steerage passengers. Three other commanders are under bonds on similar charges.
 The arrest followed the investigation by the department of commerce and labor and treasury department on com plaints that accommodations for i'm migrants were not provided by several ocean lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
rhree Hours With Emperor.

St. Petersburg, August 23.-Mr Meyer, American ambassador. had an audience with the emperor at Peterhof this after noon which lasted three hours. Presum- ably the matter of peace was discussed at length, but nothing can be ascertained at present regarding what actually took place, as the embassy declines to give out any statement.
 It Is known. however. that a long cable has been sent to Washington giving the results of the conference.
 MT. Meyer left St. Petersburg at o'clock in the afternoon, arriving at Peterhof later and returning to St. Petersburg shortly before o'clock. The emperor attended the maneuvers in the morning and returned to Peterhof just in time to receive MT. Meyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
MIR. ROOSEVELT HAS MADE
 ANOTHER DESPERATE EFFORT.

Mir Roosevelt himself tonight may know more about how the Emperor feels than M. Witte. and be able to act upon the informa t1on conveyed to him by his am- bassador. The report is industriously cir culated here that Emperor William is re- sponsible for the attitude of Emperor Nicholas. and everything Is traced back to the meeting of the two Emperors on board the Hohenzollern In the Finish gulf. In support of this, 1t is positively stated that after tho interview, M. Wttte's in- structions were made stronger and more unyielding The following authoritative statement of the Russian position with regard to the phase of the negotiations created by the presentation of the Japa- nese compromise today is made to the Asanciated Preas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
No lmprovemen. In Battle Situation.

St. Petersburg, August 23.-The situ- ton in the Baltic provinces is not im- proving. Several political murders have been reported. Official advices show that the disturbances are fostered and directed by thoroughly organized social revolutionary committee, with headquarters at Riga, the emissaries of which defy the best efforts of the police. The intelligence department of the committee supplies warning of the movement of troops. Four of the lead- CTS were arrested recently. One of them was a woman. The social revolu. tionaries are very strong at Riga, Reyal
 and Libau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
SAYS RUSSIA WILL
 NEVER CONSENT TO THE
 PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Japan Agrees to Withdraw Indemnity, But Wants Russia to Pay 1,2oo,- 100000 Yen for the North
 ern Half of Sak-
 halln.

Portsmouth, N. H., August 23.-The Jap aEese penipotentiaries at the conclusion of the afternoon session of the peace conr ference threw the cards upon the table. It was the dramatic moment-the moment to which all the previous meetings of the conference had led. The protocols invoi- wing agreement upon eight of the twelve conditions originally presented by Japan had been signed One side, or the other must make move or the plenipotentiar- les had reached the parting of the way.
 The adversaries faced each other across the table. Of course 1t was well under- stood what would happen, but that in a way made 1t more dramatic. Figurative- ly President Roosevelt suddenly entered the conference room.
 M. Witte sat in silence and the move in the great diplomatic game passed to Japan. Baron Komura in a few words explained that Japan in her great desire for peace was ready to make certain notifications of the original articles in which Russia would find 1t possible to ac- cept He then presented in writing to M. Witte the compromise proposition which President Roosevelt had suggested. HALF OF ISLAND
 FOR 1,2oo, ,ooo, ,ooo YEN.
 It was concrete and specific and 1t fol- lowed the outlines in these dispatches. It offered to withdraw article 9, providing for the payment by Russia of Japan's bill for the cost of the war. on condition that Russia would accept article 5. which provides for the cession of the Island of Sakhalin, so modified as to include an ar- rangement for the repurchase by Russia of the northern half of the island for 1 200. 100000 yen. In addition 1t offered to withdraw entirely articles Il and 12, sur render of the interned warships and limi- tations upon Russia's sea power in the far east.
 It was President Roosevelt's eompro- mise and M Witte knew It's contents as well as Baron Komura. The question or whether he had been "bluffing' was put to the test.
 Without a moments hesitation M. Witte explained that the modification proposed was merely a sham. change Of phraseology, a diplomatic attempt to 'dorer la pilule'' and ask Russia to pay war tribute under another name He could not accept it. He told Baron Ko- mura Russia wanted peace. She had given the proofs in the acceptance or every article involving the Issue upon which the war was fought, but she could fight and money for tribute she would not pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
MISLEADING STATEMENTS
 HAVE BEEN CIRCULATED.

"Statements have appeared in prominent American and English papers which while eloquent, studiously moderate and well in- tentioned are unhappily calculated to mis- lead the world as to the prospects of peace, and the general character of Ja- pans so-called new proposal with which 1t Is contended Russia can close without loss of dignity. The regrettable mistake into which the representatives of these journals have undoubtedly fallen. Is obviously the result of misleading data leavened with real but secondary facts. Thus 1t is quite true as those papers pre- dicted. that the envoys of Japan came for ward at the days sitting with proposal which is new in form but old in s1b- stance. It is equally true that the proposal lacks the two contentious clauses stip- ulating that Russia shall surrender to Japan her disarmed warships aud limit
 
 (contInued on EIdhth Paoe.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
Passes DIsmasted Schooner.

Charleston, s. C., August 23.-Cap- tain Deveraux, steamer Chippewa. at this port from Boston, reports having nassed in latitude 39:50 north, longi- tude 7O:37 west. the schooner E. l.. Warren, dismasted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24
Makes His Appeal Direct to
 Emperor Nj sIas
MIR MEYER 2a, THE GAR
 o.S
Spends Thre Lrs at Peterhof, Going Over Every Phase of the Negotia- tions In Behalf of
 Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay, L. I. August 2s.-President sation of hostiities in the far east is almost dramatic in its extraordinary in- terest
 Through George von l.. Meyer, the American ambassador at St. Petersburg, he has made an appeal to Emperor Nich- olas to permit the adoption of such meas ures In the peace conference as will ter minate the war. A long cablegram was sent to Ambassador Meyer by the Presi- dent late on Monday. It contained in- structions for representation on behalf of President Roosevelt to be mNde direct to the Russian Emperor. There Is req son for belief that those representations were communicated yesterday to the Russian envoys at Portsmouth through the Presidents message.
 Nicholas Receives Meyer.
 As a result of the Presidents instruc- tions he received Ambassador Meyer as chroniced In an Associated Press dis patch from St. Petersburg, had a special audience with Emperor Nicholas today at Peterhof palace. What conclusions were reached at the conference Is not known here as no intimation has been given of the receipt by the President of Ambassador Meyers reply The report received from Assistant Secretary of State Peirce at Portsmouth that the peace en- voys had adjourned their sittings until next Saturday was a source of satisfac- tion. It Is distinct assurance that eff forts being made with increasing possi- bilities of ultimate success to compromise on the crusal points of difference among the conferees. It Is regarded as certain that every hour gained in the time of the conference makes for a peace solution of the differences.
 Has Gained Ills Points.
 Thus far the President has gained his points, one after another. It Is due to his efforts that the conference did not break up finally last week, and his further im- portant suggestions prevented final dis solution of the conference on Monday. He has carried his appeal for peace straight to the Russian emperor, an ap- peal, too, which can be said to have had the support of the great neutral powers. It is stated late tonight that the Japa- nese have proposed to Russia that the question of indemnity be waived prncti- caIly, and that Russia agree to purchase a portion of the Island of Sakhalin for six hundred million dollars.
 Final decision of the proposition made by the Japanese will rest with Emperor Nicholas Even should it be neglected 1t Is almost certain now that 1t will be suc- ceeded by another proposition looking to ultima ta agreement of the enyoys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-24

another movement. He has sent Ann bassador Meyer direct to the Emperor. and they were together, according to advices received here. for three hours today,