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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

McCurdy spoke of money spent for
legal expenses during the three years
following the long fight in 1897 with
Andrew j. Clunie state insurance su-
perintendent of California. II ap-
peared that Clunie attacked the three
companies and prevented the EquIta-
BILE doing business in California for a
short time.
One voucher showed S14, 1866 paid
to Attorney Chickering, representing
the Equitable at San Francisco. At
the bottom of the voucher it bore the
statement It did not include the per-
sonal services of Chickering.
McCurdy said Judge Pillsbury asked
for $3.50 monthly which was paid, sup
possibly, to a brother of the insurance
commissioner. No record that the
payments continued for over three
years.
McCurdy said at the end of 1893 the
California commissioner asked the sa-
ciety about 40 questions. II was i'm
possible TO answer some. He did not
have any like experience in any other
state He said the commissioner
brother did nothing to earn the salary
McCurdy said former Governor
Budd, of California, came to New York
to make an investigation. He spent
his time with Chickerlng. The New
York Life and the Mutual also paid
$3.50 monthly to the brother.
He mentioned that the trouble
which Clunie caused the company by
demands which II enforced would
have driven them from the state
McCurdy said that was the reason
the payments were made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Equal Suffrage a Live Issue.

Woman suffrage is very likely to be-
come live issue in the next Oregon
election. as advocates of the cause are
working steadily in obtaining sigma
lures to the petition. They have al
ready 5000 names and all they need
is 5000 in the state to refer the wo-
man suffrage question by referendum
in June, 1906. They came within 1000
votes of winning woman suffrage in
oregon in 1856. For every 100 names
they secure on their petition, the wo-
men are now paying $500 to solicitors.
The Dalles Chronicle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
COMPELLED HIM TO LAND.
Passengers Dictate to Captain of Long
Island Sound Steamer.

New York, Nov. 17.-After a night
OF terror just above Hell Gate, 200 pas
aboard the steamer Warren,
were landed this morning. They start
ed last night from Fall River. The
broke. The captain defer
red repairing and proceeded. Secret
Service Agent Vessel Of San Francisco
was aboard and told the captain he
was disobeying the law.
An indignation meeting was held in
the cabin and the passengers forced
the captain TO return to the dock. A
terrific gale was blowing, the lights
were out and steam from the broken
boilers was creeping through the
seams OF the decks and created a
panic.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
NEW FEDERAL BUILDINGS.
Government VIII Spend 100000 at
Fort Boise

Boise, Idaho, Nov. l1.-Joseph Tur-
ner, constructing quartermaster Of the
United States army, has received auth
ority TO advertise for bids on % new
buildings AT Boise barracks. They
will include regimental headquarters
for colonel, major. four troops Of cav
airy, a hospital corps, band Of 40
pieces, stables for $50 horses. hOspi-
tai and gymnasium.
All buildings are to be Of brick and
stone with slat roofs and fireproof.
Estimated cost 100000 Complet-
ed, July /, 1906.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Stabbed by Mistake.

Walla Walla, Nov. 17.-Arthur
Sommers was stabbed by an unknown
man last night as he was entering the
Louvre saloon His assailant called
him by strange name and evidently
mistaking him for some one else,
plunged a knife into his abdomen and
fled Sommers recently came into
possession of a legacy of several
thousand dollars and has been doing
nothing for the last two weeks but
spend II.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
.WORK|NGMEN
AFTER RESULTS
Russian ProIetariat Demand
Suffrage and Reform, Not
BenevOlenceS.
EXPRESS SUSPICION
OF PRIME MINISTER

The Mayor of Balxu Says the Pcasantry
Is Ripe for Revolt and Cannot lie
Appeased by Promises Any Longer
and the Land Grant is But Half
Measlre-Witte Issues fearful Ap-
peal for the Support of the Strikers.
Whom He Urges TO Return TO Work,
and Whom He Claims to BE Friend
of-AInerican Cruiser VIII Go to ST
Petersburg at Once.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
MEMORABLE
THE SECRETARY
Managers Of Commercial As
sociation Loyal to the East
UmatlIla irrigation Project.
BROUGHT BEFORE THEM
BY ECHO FREEHoIDERs

Memorial Recounts the Comparative
InexpensivcneSs Of the Project, the
Natural Illchncss of the Soil to BE
Put Under the Water. Rare Trans
pOrtntion Facilities, Danger OF Pro-
crastination, Reasonable Attitude Of
Private Capitalists, Necessity Of Ir-
rlgatiOn and the Fact That Oregon
Money Is tho Core Of the Entire
Reclamation Fund.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
MINERS PASS
RESOLUTIONS
THEY ASK FOR Federal
EXPERIMENT. STATIONS.

Tho Same to BE Conducted in Connec-
tion With the State Schools of Mines
the State Scbools-They Ask for n
Lieu Law for the Relief of Mining
Claim Holders Who Cannot Develop
Their HoldinSs-Drilling Contests
I'm Progress.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Cruiser Ordered to Baltic.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE cruiser
Minneapolis, flagship of Admiral Ches-
ter, is ordered to the Baltic sea to be
ready to put into Kronstadt or 81
Petersburg in case of danger to Amer
leans there. 1t is understood this or
der is made at the request Of the
state department.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

st. Petersburg, Nov. 17.-Mutiny in
the Manchurian army is reported
Linevitch reported revolt among the
troops, only repelled after ticnt In
which many soldiers were killed. It
is said As officers were shot for par
ticipation in a conspiracy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
They Want Justice.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 1.-THE text
of the workingmen's reply to witte
showed all or nothing to be their plea
They express astonishment that Witte
should call himself the workingmen's
brother. They demand suffrage not
benevolence"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Wiue Appeals to strikers.

Witte has made the following ap-
peal to the strikers. which is posted
in all factories: "Brothers:-Dont
listen to evil counsel, but resume
work. Listen to the man who loves
you sincerely, and who will do all pos
sible for you"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
.OL|VER P|ERSON
GUT HIS THROAT
DISTRESSING EVENT
TOOK PLACE THURSDAY

Deceased Was Sweale and Had Re
sided In Morrow County Twenty
Five Years - Was Cheerful and
Talkative Up Till Half an Hour Be-
fore il Is Supposed He Committed
the Deed - Coroncr's Jury Could
Find No Possible Trace of n Motive
Had Talked of Going Into Livery
Business at lone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
EorteSIue Resigned.

Washington. Nov. lit is offic-
tally announced Lieutenant Fortesque's
resignation is accepted. The war de-
partment says it did not ask him to
resign. Lieutenant Fortesque says he
is going into business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
VAST SUMS swallowed BY
LEGAL EXPENDITURES "
POitca Leaders Of Many States Had Pulls at POcyhoderS
investments in the Equitable Society.

Services But Il Is Noted Th" Polite
for Bills for Legal En-
penscs si66
of Pulled Down $3.50
Per MontThe Policy
Holder Money to Conn
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Peasants Ready for Revolt.

St Petersburg. Nov. 17.-Mayor No
vikoff, of Baku. says the car grant
ing lands to the peasants is only half
a measure. The agriculturists will not
be appeased by promises. and are
ready to rebel at the first opportu-
nity
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Alimony Suit Decided.

Cincinnati, o., Nov. 17.-Judge
Swing today decided the alimony suit
of his wife against John f. Madden,
allowing her permanently $3.50 month
ly, and $6500 for court costs and attor-
news fees
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
SUICIDE AT OGDEN.
Victim Despondent Because He Had
Been Tilted.

Ogden, Utah, Nov. 17.-H. T. Nc
Mahon, OF Ontario, Canada, commit
ted suicide this morning by shooting
through the head. He left cert.fi-
cate of deposit in a letter directing his
remains be shipped home for burial.
He loved a woman and she ran off
with another man.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Beet Sugar Destroyed.

Rockford. Col, Nov. 17.-Ten mill
lion pounds of beet sugar was destroy
ed by fire and water this morning.
Loss 100000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
INDORSED THE TYPOTHETAE.
Citizens Industrial Association Re-
Elects c. c. Post.

st. Louis, Nov. 1.-THE Citizens
Industrial association this morning
adopted resolutions indorsing the
United Typothetae's open shop stand.
C. c. Post was reelected president.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
TRYING TO TRUMP.
Hartman said To BE Trying to Out
Scheme Tom Lawson.

Salt Lake. Nov. 17.-Oregon Short
Line employees are being questioned by
officials as to whether or not they car
ry insurance and in what company.
The order is said to be general over
the Hartman system. Ii is believed
to be an effort by the Hartman inter
ests to secure proxies to offset Thomas
I,awson's effort in that direction.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Cnnal Decision Soon

Washington. Nov. 17.-The full
board of consulting engineers met this
morning. 1t is expected final decis-
ion as to the type Of canal will be
reached soon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

Last evening the board of managers
of the Commercial association adopt
ed a letter to the secretary of the in
terror In which that official Is asked
TO favor the undertaking of the east
Umatilla irrigation project as recon-
mended by the reclamation service.
The matter was brought before the
board by ]. F. McNaught, A. C. Craw-
ford and o. ID. Teel Of Echo, all of
whom are Interested IN lands lying un-
der the project.
After listening to statements from
the three gentlemen II was decided
by the board to address a letter to
Secretary Hitchcock. and the follow
ing, drawn by Judge s. A. Lowell, was
read and signed by each member pres
ent:
Pendleton. ore. Nov. l6. 1905.
To the Honorable Secretary OF the In
terror. Washington. d, C.
We. the undersigned constituting
the board of managers of the Pendle-
ton (Oregon) Commercial association.
an organization existing for the pur-
pose, among other things. of assisting
and encouraging the development Of
Umatilla county and the country trib-
utary to the city of Pendleton, re-
spectfully urge the approval OF the
east Umatilla project recently recon-
mended by the engineers in charge Of
the federal reclamation service In the
state OF oregon.
We believe that we reflect the sem
tlment OF the people Of the state when
we urge that the following reasons
entitle the project to favorable con-
sideration.
1. The project is comparatively
small one and requires a minimum APP
propriation of reclamation funds.
z. That the section of country
covered by the survey possesses soil
OF marvellous fertility and a climate
almost semi-tropical in its character.
thus assuring the early settlement of
the lands. the easy cultivation of the
soil. and abundant yield in crops of
all varieties possible to produce in
temperate zone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Grnnh nnke Adolf Is Dcad.

Hohenburg, Nov. 17.-Grand Duke
Adolf, reigning sovereign of Luxem-
burg. died today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Transportation Available.

3. That the land is in easy reach
Of established lines Of transportation,
to-wit: the Oregon Railroad a. Navi-
CATION company rail lines the Colum-
bia river and the lines Of the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific rail-
roads at present in process OF con-
struction on the north bank OF said
stream, thus assuring to settlers easy
and rapid transportation for the fruits
of their husbandry upon the land to
be reclaimed.
4. That there is probably no project
which has been submitted for consid-
Grafton which presents so many feat
ures favorable to a fair test of the
reclamation work in the northern tier
of states, and for this reason we re-
gard Immediate approval OF the pro-
iect as wise I'm order that practical
demonstration of the government en-
terprise along the lines Of the recla-
nation act may be assured, In n
comparatively short time and for a
comparatively small sum of money
there can be given here such an object
lesson as will in the future silence
all criticism of the work Of the recla-
nation bureau and align behind II all
the influence interested In the devel-
opment of the great west.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

At Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Elizabeth
Heaton, a niece of former Minister to
China C. II. Conger, took the part
of Blind Bertha In n dramatization of
THE Cricket on the Hearth" She is
90 years of age and her eyesight was
perfect until three days after the play
was presented, when she was stricken
totally blind while walking on the
street
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Minneapolis at Cherbourg.

Cherbourg, Nov. 1.-THE Minneap-
oils arrived at this port today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Bryan's New Grandson.

Denver, Nov. 17.-Bryan's daughter,
son last night. 1t is her second child.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

Brussels. Nov. 1.-THE count Of
Landers. brother of King Leopold. died
this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
To Divorce Congress.

Butte, Mont, Nov. l7.-GoV-
ernor Toole. i'm response to the
request Of Governor Penny
packer, of PENNSYLVANIA, has ap-
pointed George T. Shelton, Of
Butte w r. Pigctt, of Helena.
w. NJ. Johnston, of Billings. as
delegates To the uniform di-
vorce congress at Washington,
February ~ next. The CON
gress was first proposed by
Senator Kyle, Of Dakota.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

An entirely new steamer line has
been inaugurated between Boston and
China, Japan and the Philippines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Montana Acquires Land.

Butte, Nov. l7.-By decision
OF the general land office at
Washington In the case of John
A. Bachus ct al. affecting title
to timber lands in the Flat
head country, the state of Mon
tana will secure timber lands
valued at about 100000. The
precedent established affects
numerous tracts under the pub
lie buildings grant.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17
Danger I'm Delay.

3. That there Is danger that delay
In approving this project may result
necessarily in its ultimate abandon
ment, for the reason that private en-
terprises which are now willing to
give way to the government will of
necessity be compelled to resume their
operations and incur In many in
stances large expense in order that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

Work will begin at once on the in
terurban electric road between Che
halls and Centralia. Wash.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

they may comply with the terms OF
their contracts with settlers as to the
furnishing OF water for their lands,
and when this has been done 1t is
hardly reasonable to be expected that
they will again be inclined to yield the
field to the government operations.
6. The gentlemen who represent
the many private interests have been
willing and are now willing TO sub
stantially abandon their enterprises In
the interest OF the reclamation serv-
ice with the understanding that they
could make arrangements with set
tiers to fulfill their contracts with
them through the government bitches,
and, with the full expectation that the
project would be approved and work
begun Immediately, they have suf-
pended operations for several months
last past, in order that no additional
expense might be incurred for the
government TO assume, but they are
now confronted with such an element
of uncertainty that neither they nor
the settlers who depended upon them
for water can longer continue -the
present status.
Water Is Necessary.
I. We are advised that the greater
part of the land covered by the pro-
posed government enterprise is al
ready in the hands OF entrymen and
we know that II Is practically all a
sagebrush plain and valueless with
out water. and under such circum-
stances 1t is absolutely necessary that
the settlers shall early secure water
either from a government ditch or
from the canals owned by private in
terests. and under such circumstances
1t will be essential that unless prompt
action is taken, the present arrange
ments with the government must be
abrogated, and these companies must
proceed to extend their works and
the lands.
Oregon Liberal Contributor.
s. We do not need TO call the sec
retary's attention to the fact that
notwithstanding Oregon has been the
most liberal contributor of any of the
states to the reclamation fund, she
has received substantially nothing in
return except the Klam math project
which Is quite as much "A California
as an oregon project. We are aware,
of course, that there h.s been an al
| lotment of funds made % the Malheur
project, so-called, but no construction
work has been begun, and the reports
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-17

The calibre of a mans business
is shown by the size OF his ad. A
big advertiser is never graSping.
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
SHE IS NY WIFE" /"
ANNOUNCE MORSE
BEFORE THE COURT
Millionaire Ice Man Sen
sational Witness in
Hummel Case.
DODGE DIVORCE PROPER
Magnate Expresses Faith in
Marriage and Ignores His
Uncle jim"
DODGE DIVORCE PROPER

NEW YORK. Dec. lS.-"she is my
wife. .
In these four words Charles W. Morse
today solved for himself. at least. the
mystery which studied silence and nv
Rad legal tangies have for five years
thrown about the famous Dodge Morse
case.
Under oath. in court in the trial of
Abe Hummel. the president OF the Ice
trust, owner Of a string OF banks. pro-
moter, and millionaire. Charles w
Morse. proclaimed his belief that Mrs.
Clemence Dodge Morse is his legal
wife
Almost in the same breath he avowed
the faith that is in him in defending
her name and fame against the impu-
tations OF Capt. James Morse. the I'm
Gle jim" of the romance.
When did sou marry your second
wife, Mr.. Morse was asked
In June 1904 "
And you are still married to her?'
Yes, sir; I am.
And then later it was brought ont
that Uncle jim had said TO District
Attorney Jerome, IN the presence of Mr..
Morse. that Mrs Dodge's divorce was
not proper one.
He was about the only man on
earth" interjeeted Counselor Stanch-
field. for Hummei, in whose presence
you would have permitted thar TO be
said
4 wouId not permit II second time
in his presence, cried Mr.. Morse in a
ringing voice
The effect OF NJ Aior<e's avowal was
pronounced. Sil.e The seginning OF the
noFse- Dodge scandal ~ legal status
OF ifise woman In the s'.,s has bsenzthe
one paramount issue sS8p; which the
whole world of society ana snssice has
wondered. Was she Mrs Dodge. AIRS.
Morse or had the manifold twists which
a score OF LAWYERS gave To the pro
ceedings deprived her Of the right to
both the names and left her the plain
Miss Clemence Cowies that she was be-
fore she embarked upon The rempes-
tuous sea OF matrimony?
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
BOLD COLORED MAN
KILLED BY GIRL
NOtan Threatened TO Kill
Young School Teacher.
BODY THROWN INTO RIVER
Indications Are That Pretty Miss VIII
kinson Will Be Exonerated
From All Blame.
BODY THROWN INTO RIvEF

LOGAN. W. Va Dec IG-Herrnan
Notan. a colored man living at Afarn.
Logan county, was today shot and
killed by Miss Daisy Wilkinson, a popu-
lar young scnool teacher Of the coun-
~.
The shooting occurred on The highway
running through a woodland near the
Guyandotte river and there was not
an eyewitness a. the shooting.
Miss Wilkinson was viking 10 her
school and was overtaken by the bold
thug lie made advances toward her
and threatened 10 KIN her Fortunately
the young woman had with her a re-
volver as she realized the dangers that
might befail her. and the negro reflIs-
ing 10 cease mis- advances, AIiss Wilkin-
son shot him through the brain The
girl. not the least excited. walked to a
farm house. told the story and soon
hundreds OF the Inhabitants OF the COM
rnunity had gathered at the sceEe. The
mans body, after lying in the road
several hours. was carried by the cfu-
zens and thrown into the river.
The girl has not been arrested and
the indications are that she viii not
be
Miss Wilkinson Is but twenty years
old and from one Of the best families
In Logan county. She boarded more
than half a milo from her school and
friends Of hers advised her 10 ALWAYS
carry q pistol Us that section Is one OF
the widest in all West Virginia
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
Another Steel Magnate
Uncovered in Scandal
drew Carnegie, Is Sued by Widow for
Breach of Promise.

him East. and on many OF these trips
Ms Vetter was his companion. Il is
afeeed that about two. years ago AIR.
Packer made the proposal OF marriage
70 her when they were in Philadelphia
She accepted, as she alleges. bat no
definite time was seS fer the marriage
10 take place.
Then the defense. Il Is sajd. also has
made Il known, il VIII assal{ the char
atcer OF Mrs. Yetter when the sI:lt
comes 70 trial Allegations Of a sen
sational and grave nature have been
made. and II any effort is made at es-
tabiishing them in court. the trial will
be repiete with sensations
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
TWENTY MEN KILLED
IN NINE MAGAZINE
One Blown to Pieces and Number of
Houses Demolished in Explo-
sion at Vancouver.

VANCOUVER. 3. G. Dec I6-Be-
tween fifteen and twenty workmen nre
believed to have been killed or in
jured by the blowing up OF the powder
magazine Of the Wareage and Center
Star mines. Ex-Chief or Police J. s.
Ingram is missing. and thought 10
have been blown 10 pieces.
The explosion was so terrific that
windows were broken all over the city
aud all houses in the vicinity Of the
mines wore demolished
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
Courtship of Eight Years.

Mrs. Vetter became acquainted with
Packer about eight years ago, and Il is
alleged that he had been paying at
tentions to her from. that time until
last February. lt Is also alleged that
M Packer fitted up a palatial home for
Mrs. Netter on Homer street. East End.
and called on her frequently. Being
solicitor for the Carnegie Steel Com
rany, Mr Packers business often took
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
Looks Like Dodge.

Far more important To the prosecution
than Sweetser was Charles *. Harbich.
The man who looks like Dodge. who Is
alleged by the prosecution to have been
used by Iummel To confuse Sweetser
and shake his Identification Of Dodge
1arbich Told exactly what Rand said
he would. His appearance on the stand
created Il mild sensation. In point Of
fact, he does look like Dodge, and there
was something very convincing in the
subject matter Of his testimony
Nathaniel Cohen found him. III said
and asked him 10 call at his office
Presently Hummel came bustling in. He
CONTINUED on Page Thlrteen0
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
Decision Expected Soon.

The Attorney Generals opinion T. cx-
pected 40 reach Secretary Ronaparte
early this week II II should be re-
ecived Mouiay and state that sum
lconupued - EsaaL Psse)
The Washington times., 1905-12-17
Mild on Salaries.

with reference 10 the sBiaries." said
Mr.. CElbersou. j wish To say while
sonie pf them seem 10 bc TOO large, ap-
preaching the sxtrsgagant and the eX-
orhiufnt, the conditions at Panama are
different from what they are here. ana
may I'm a sense Justify larger salaries
there than under ordinary conditions
here AT the sanpc time. Il ought % b.
i,cIas in mind that these salaries are
higher than are paid or have been paid
BY the Government I'm any other OF its
Continued On Second Psse)