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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
THE POSTAL ARMY.
More Employees In Postoffice Depart
ment Than in the United States
Army and Navy Combined

N-""-
The postal service of the United
States employs more persons than
that of any other government in the
world. The chief clerk of the post
office department has prepared list
showing that 1902 persons are un-
der orders of the postmaster general.
The army and navy combined does
not aggregate more than half Of this
number.
The postal employees are divided as
follows: Postmasters, 69,4S6; rural
free delivery carriers. 30,001; city let
ter carriers, 1854; star routes and
railway mail service, 42,731. of which
12,21f are In the railway service;
clerks, second-class offices, 24,74S,
assistant postmasters In first and
second -class postoffices, 1884; esti-
mated number Of clerks In third ana
fourth class offices, $4,000; estimated
number of clerks paid by postmas-
ters, $4,000. These clerks are PAID
from allowances out of the salaries or
the postmasters themselves
In the postoffice department there
are 1856 clerks and other employees
and 400 inspectors. The figures or
chief Clerk Chance do not include
some 10000 substitute rural free de-
livery carriers and about 5000 sub
city letter carriers. which would swell
the figures to 302,S02 employees.
In point of numbers Of postal en-
ployes, Germany ranks next to the
United States then Great Britain and
France. II Is estimated that the pos
tai employees draw about s16,00o.0oO
a year in salaries.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

st. Petersburg, Feb. 11.-The Man
churian Official Gazette today pub
fishes an order issued by Kuropatkin
to the army instructing the soldiers
to strictly observe Chinese neutrality.
The general defines the frontier line
as Mongolian from the border of the
river Lotheon, thence to Simonton.
thence to Gavarantzi, thence to Vim
gov. On no account must the Chi
nese railroad be crossed.
VIII Investigate Slaughter.
1t is reported that Count Paplena,
a member of the council of the en-
pire, has been ordered to conduct the
investigation into the slaughter in the
streets of st. Petersburg, January 22.
Officially Denied.
The report that M. Bouligan, the
new Russian minister of the interior,
has ordered the house of M. Witte,
president of the council of ministers,
searched and all documents taken. is
denied in an official circular today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
State Fair May he Held.

asp' Feb. ll.-After having re-
y The approval of the commute
|'neh 1t was referred, the bill to
"a The state fair at Salem for the
"Vs, was withdrawn yesterday
|ng upon the request of the
y Representative Settlemier.
does not assure Salem the state
sa similar bill to the one with
by Mr. Settlemler was intro
al the afternoon session by
sentative Newell. This in no
aeahs that the supporters of the
Dn Of the state fair have given
Fr fight, as 1t is simply the
OF the responsibility from one
e to another.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
PRESIDENT AT LINCOLN CLuB.
WIN Attend and Speak at an Annual
Event.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE presi-
dent cleared the decks of official bus
iness today in anticipation Of a days
absence from his office next Monday,
when he is to go to New York to
speak at the annual Lincoln dinner of
the Republican club.
Although the president has been
connected with the republican club
for 20 years, he has not visited It In
number of years, Since his last
visit the club has moved into mag
nificent new home and 1t is reported
that great preparations are making
by the organization for the reception
of its most distinguished member.
The president plans to be absent from
the White House but one day
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
RECEIVE IT'S SHARE
oF THE APPROPRIATIONS.
Pierce Goes Oh Record as
NJ Opposed to All County Di-
Inn schemes This session-By
~, Majority the House Votes
prohIbIt All Forms OF Stock
ImblIng In the State - Senator
|.re and Wilson OF Union Engage
! illcrcation.

Elsm Feb. l1.-By vote of 36
I h in the house and OF IA to IL in
Snate, the Drain Normal school
f, retained on the list of state nor
N Yesterday evening, and will be
|Ided with h~funds according to its
rs
lively tilt with the Portland
Ihine yesterday evening, Senator
he Of ,Umatilla defied the machine
i,tUrs to force him to vote for the
'udOn of Cascade county, Senator
bee being opposed to any county
don at this session.
a vote of 46 for the bill, the
bucket shop bill passed the house
evening Just before the close Of
Rsslon. 1t prohibits all forms of
gambling in the state of Ore
49,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

Warsaw, Feb. 1.-THE managers
of the leather factories today granted
their employees a nine-hour day and
increase of 15 per cent in wages.
Work will be resumed in these fac
tories Monday. 1t is thought prob
able that many other factories will
make concessions and a general re-
sumption of work follow in a short
time. Butchers are threatening a
strike, and the bakers are considering
a like move.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

Docs curiosity, or is there a fourth
way out? IF THERE is A FOURTH
WAY OUT, IS THE PATH LIKE
THE FAMED RAINBOW THAT
HAD A POT OF GOLD AT THE
END? AND WHAT, IN YOUR ES-
TIMATIoNi SHOULD BE THE SIZE
OF THE POT? =
These various interests are all pull
ing and am not quite equal to the
task. so let you in to help me just
a little, fact which you will doubt
less appreciate in no impersonal way.
PARDON THE LENGTH OF THIS
MISSIvE AND BELIEVE ME- AM
NEITHER ANXIOUS TO LOITER IN
THIS MATTER NOR TO FOREGO
A GOOD STORY IF POSSIBLE, FOR
THE IRON SEEMS HOT JUST AT
PRESENT.
Very sincerely,
DANA SLEETH,
Tel Editor.
Comment on this letter seems un-
necessary. as the English language
used for the purpose of blackmail
cannot be misunderstood. Those who
conduct legitimate enterprises In the
community will doubtless be surpris-
ed at the bold attempt to extort
money for keeping what this fellow
supposed was a damaging secret.
The Tribune. doubtless having
guilty knowledge of this attempted
hold-up, is hardly in position TO ac-
cuse any one of having dishonest mo
tives in publishing a news story'
which promises no sensational feat-
ures, but which would be a plain mar
rative of facts as recorded IN the
books of the Golconda company, ana
in the current business records OF
the past few years in Eastern Ore
gon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
JUDGE TANNER HAS CONFESSED

Portland l1.-(Special)-Judge Of
the partner
States H recently
grand jury for in connection
made
partnership he
nished for
. within the three months
o to sehood Michelle
fact all received
. to
against Congressman N Williamson
. lamson's
its public indictments public
afternoon
. afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
swaync Hearing Opened.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Judge Pal
mer presented the case for the house.
He read the declaration of the Flori-
da Legislature charging Swayne with
being ignorant and corrupt and de-
clared the collection by Swayne OF $40
per day for expenses ridiculous, and
for judge, contemplate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
Cabinet VIII Resign.

Washington. Feb. lit is an
nounced at the White House today
that the members OF the cabinet have
all rendered their designations for
March 6. All will be'reappointed ex-
cept Wynne, who will be appointed
consul general to London, and Cor
telyou, who will be nominated for
postmaster general.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
Douebter in Dance Hall.

Dalles people will deeply regret tne
circumstances which saddened the
heart of Rev. struble and called MN MN
from this city to his home In Chieago
to look after wayward daugn.er'
left to the care of her mother she pe-
came stage struck and left home, oe-
ing found in a dance hall. Her. fatn-
ar was summoned and left Thursday
,,,,ht The Dalles Chronicle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
low Over County Division.


Ealsm, Feb, 1.-THE bitterest feel
exists among the Union county
legation and the Union lobbyists,
b the defeat of the bill creating
b Lake county.
Encounlerng Senator Pierce I'm the
Pby yesterday evening Frank Will
Of Union county, declared; you
Mcdonald both promised in an
h meeting at Union prior to the
Nm that you would support 'di-
-
lou are an Internal liar" retort-
Fierce, He endeavored to strike
m but was prevented by Senator
|ni and other bystanders.
aag crowd soon jammed the lob
wilson also accused Representa-
cooins of being pledged against
~ division before the session.
HTs denied by Dobbins.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
Want Eight-Hour Day.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 11.-Workmen
in Lessner's, Tnielman's and num-
ber of other factories struck today,
demanding an eight-hour day A
large number of troops of cavalry
are patroling the Vicorg and Newsky
districts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

Toxic. Feb. 1.-THE Russians
bombarded the Japanese center and
extreme left Wednesday and extreme
right Thursday. Several Russian in
fantry attacks Wednesday night were
repulsed. The general situation is
unchanged
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
ROOSEVELT AND
SENATE CLASH
President Protests Against
Senate Amendments to Ar
bitration Treaties.
SENATE SHOWS SIGNS
OF BEING CONTRARY.

Issue Is Fairly Made and Finish
Fight May BE Seen-The Cabinet
Members VIII All Resign March Q
and All But Two BE Reappolnted
Arbitration Treaty With Japan
Was Signed Today-Wynne win
BE a Consul General and Cortelyou
Postmaster General.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
Killing Off Ironworkers.

Lodz, Feb. 11.-According to the
governors report the casualties as
result of the fighting of troops and
strikers at the Kathrine Iron Works
Thursday were 33 killed, and S6
wounded.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
Buried 5000 RussInns.

London, Feb. 11.--Baron Hayashi
issues a report from Oyama. stating
that up to February 10 the Japanese
buried 1000 Russian \corpses in the
direction of Heikoutai
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

Portland, Feb. Ill. w. .
Smith, a prisoner in the city jail .
} jail, was found dead in his cell .
} this morning. having apparently .
} been murdered. Ten other pris- :
} oners occupied the cell with .
, him. none of them being able TO :
, sit or lie down, on account OF
the crowded condition. Smiths .
head was crushed. Coroner .
J Finley is investigating.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

correspondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph reports that in collision be-
tween strikers and soldiers at Lodz
today, IL were killed and 100 wound
ed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
GRAIN MARKETS.
Quotations From All Points Hahoiine
UmatiIla Products.

chicago. Feb. 11.-May wheat
opened today at s1.16% and closed at
si.16H. Barley, AZ to 46. FLAX
s1,1s July wheat opened at s1.oo q
and closed at S1.01A. Corn. 40 %'
oats, 30&.
San Francisco-s1.b6
portIand-Walla walla, Sc, valley
81. ana
Liverpool-May wheat os IL a u
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
ITALIAN WOMAN SHOT.
Fruit Vender of Portland kilied oS
Jealous Suitor Last Night.

Jealous Suitor Last Night
Portland, Feb. 11.-Amelia siriti-
nj. a young Italian fruit vender OF
Front street, was shot and instantly
killed last night by Joseph F1orepei-
10. an Italian, who had been paying
attention to Mrs. Siritini who was
widow.
He called at her fruit stand ABOUT
10 O'Clock, and after a short CONVEX
sation. drew a pistol and shot her
twice in the head death being instah-
taneous. Fiorebello fled and so lar
has not been captured.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
Rich Haul of JeMelrY.

Montreal, Feb. 11.-Burglars early
this morning blew the safes in the Of
flee of Ives & Lavales, jewellers, and
secured $4,000 worth of diamonds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
Arbitration With Japnn.

Washington, Feb. 1l.-An arbitra-
tion treaty with Japan was signed
at the state department this morning
by Minister Takahira and Secretary
Hay
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

M. .'nston. Del. Feb. H.
II. Meserve, of the New
\ l, sounty work house. flog-
N, 'eral prisoners today.
t,ls~ fostel, who stole three
A,,,,s received 10 lashes.
! d. cnlprits spent an hour
h rpnlory before being flog-
,', mere is a rapidly grow
!, !" ,4ment here against flog-
htss any offense but wife
and cruelty to children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
'emanent Mineral Exhibit.

n W. permanent mineral exhibit
'umpter is preparing, is be-
considerable enthusiasm up
% The securing of a big va
4alng Just the thing for such
%cely located, and the appro-
" the city council of $3.50
'eu others. Harry T. Hen
h gwen them $3.50 and some
as operating and flotation
In. expected to do equally as
@ter City Herald.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
|YlsTs ARE LEAVING TOWN.
eating Committee is Making II
Hot for Boodlers.

ma KAN, Feb. 11.-A majority
legislators have gone home to
tAh their constituents about
n oil legislation. The Doodle
sanon committee has announc-
WI extend its inquiries to all
suons = having a lobby here, as
u me Standard Oil. Several
7" left town tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
CHINESE NEUTRALITY MUST
Be OBSERVED BY RUSSIANS
Kuropatn Issues an Order to That Eec-Chances Of Con-
tinuation of the War Advance Fifty Per Cent

Renal
sMadea Warsaw to Shorter
Wages-More Petersburg
Inquiry slaughter January
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
Peace by April 80.

London Feb, 11.-Lloyd's today is
sued policies against a declaration of
peace in the Far East before April
so, charging so guineas per cent pre-
MUM. This is SO per cent increase.
which is due to a belief in well in
formed circles that the war is nearing
its last stages.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

The prize duelist of Paris, NJ Rou-
zier-Dorcieres has fought In ~ com-
hats and arranged lis for others.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
FRENCH WAR OFFICE EXCITED.

Sending Troops TO French East India
rs Precautionary Measure.
Marseilles, Feb. 1.-THE govern
ment has ordered the rushing of 5000
troops with supplies to Tonkin, French
Cochin-China. The cruiser Latoechet
Reville will sail tomorrow with the
first detachment of 500 artillerymen.
and the remainder will follow on
chartered steamers Sending of
troops Is due to the disturbed condi-
ton in the Far East
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11
FIRE STARTS IN
ELECTRIC PLANT
LOSS TO THAT COMPANY
WAS 25OOOO DOLLARS.

Gas Tank Exploded Spreading the
ConrIasaration and Some Extens-
i've Manufacturers and Mercantile
Firms Were Burned Out With an
Aggregate Loss Estimated at S6OO,-
OOO-Intensc Cold Made Trouble.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

n Az Of s52.OOO,ooo,oOO passed
4, me London Clearing house
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-11

More Laborers Killed.
London, Feb. 11.-A st. Petersburg
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-06-02
Clifford Items.

A jail and pound site has been pur-
chased and the erection of a building
will he started in the near future.
j. F. Gwinn has been engaged secur-
ing fine collection of grains and pro-
duce the past week to exhibit on his
trip through the eastern states.
The best ball game witnessed on
the home grounds for some time was
played Saturday between Garden Gulch
and the local team. The visiting team
was composed practically of Indians,
and kedduck. one of the best Indian
pitchers on the reservation. threw for
Clifford. Score. to 4 In favor Of the
home team.
Saturday marked one Of the busiest
days experienced for some time in the
local trade. all stores doing a thriving
business. A big auction sale followed
by good ball game were the drawing
features OF the day and the farmers
were taking advantage Of a day of to
do their trading as well.
Alva Boyer had the foundation laid
for fine farmhouse last week. and
carpenters began work today. Mr..
Boyer is an extensive hog raiser but
believes In improvements as well as
hogs
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-06-02
HOSTS OF HOME HUNTERS
Salmon Snake River Country Settling
Up Rapidly.

John T. higgins, one Of the proprie-
tors of the Allison Creek hot springs,
was in the city the last of the week,
finishing up his settlement with the
county assessor, says the Grangeville
Standard. Mr.. higgins was deputy as
SCISSOR for the Salmon and Snake river
country and reports having assessed
500 people in that locality, very large
increase over any previous assessment.
He reports that the whole Of the Jo-
seph and Doumac plains country is be-
ing taken up by homesteaders, and
that practically all OF the summer
range is now a checkerboard Of farms.
The cattle men must face the fact that
the old methods are this year put
clear to the bad, there being no more
open range for summer feed.
Mr.. higgins is very enthusiastic over
the question of opening the Salmon
river road, from Golf to the Old state
bridge, a distance Of 81 miles. OF this
there Is at least miles where not
even a furrow will need to be plowed to
make 1t a fine road. The remainder Of
it is estimated will cost $1,000 mile,
or SIS, 900 The state road commission,
which was in to the Thunder mountain
country a short time ago, came up the
Salmon river. to get in to Warren and
the South Fork country. AS this route
will give a fine water grade most Of
the way. there being only one COM
paratively low range to cross between
the Salmon and Resort, as compared
with the 5000 foot elevation of Secesh
summit on the road from Meadows d.
rect to Warren, the route apparently
favored by the road commission. Mr..
higgins seems to have all the argument
on his side. He says that the open
ing of this road from the mouth of
the Little Salmon up to connect with
the old state road at the state bridge
would be the biggest boon the state
could possibly give the Thunder noun
| tain country.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-06-02
Items From Melrose.

Weather fine. crops growing nicely.
Mr.. George Richardson and family
moved from Lewiston to Melrose last
Monday.
Mr.. Pratt passed through town one
day this week.
DR.. Hunt has located in Melrose.
The saw mill has nearly completed
the spring run and now has any kind
of lumber on hand that Is needed.
Joe and Charley Scott are hauling
logs to the saw mill
Mrs. Pilgrim departed this life the
31st day of May, Burial in Melrose
cemetery June l.
A large crowd attended the auction
sale in Melrose Saturday, May p.
Another one will be held Saturday,
June 10.
There is still an opening here for
good hardware store. This is one
of the best trading points on the res
ervation.
Mrs. Skow was business caller in
Melrose one day this week.
Fork on fishing trip Monday. We
suppose the people will be well supplied
with trout.
Mrs. G. w. Jones is living on their
farm In the vicinity Of Melrose.
We understand there was quite a
bit of dissatisfaction at the ball game
in Clifford last Saturday.
F. w. woodin was transacting bus
mess in this section this week.
We have not heard the whistle on the
new railroad yet.
! John Dau was caller in town this
week.
Mrs. Alice Stamper is in Lewiston
| this week.
| Mrs. ]. S. Sanders came up from
Lewiston this week.
| A. ]. Dickinson was moving Briggls
& Cave to Lewiston.
There is lots of room for a general
merchandise stock in this town.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-06-02
Found Dead.

Matt Newman was found dead at his
cabin about two and one hilf miles
from Westlake Wednesday. He had
been down to Morrow and is reported
to have been drinking quite heavily and
later was taken home by Morrow par
ties. A few days after he was found
by the two Nichols boys lying in his
cabin door with life extinct The boys
reported the fact to G.. Q. Denham,
who in turn notified Coroner Vassar,
who after learning the circumstances
surrounding the death of Newman con-
cluded that no inquest was necessary,
it being apparent that death had re
suited from excessive drinking. The
deceased. was a foreigner and so far
as known has no relatives. He left a
will giving his property consisting OF
a ranch and some live stock, to Mead
Maynard, who resides on Salmon river,
and Banker Bowles' son, Of Uniontown.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-06-02

II. A. Stewart is in Culdesac on bus
mess.
William Olson returned from visit
at Moscow and Kendrick.
Miss Flora f. Prelps has accepted
the appointment as goddess of Liberty
on the Fourth.
Judge c. A. Phelps is kept busy writ
ing out fish and game licenses.
Miles s. johnson has been secured
as speaker of the day at Summit on
the Fourth
Rev. Mr.. Dix is recognizing the
choir at Summit to carry on the exer-
cises on the Fourth.
Mr.. w. S. Crank, proprietor OF the
Summit Hotel, informs us he has three
or four suites of rooms engaged by
Seattle tourists.
Professor Phelps is using every ef-
fort to put the Summit Cornet band IN
shape for the Fourth Of July exercises
Mr.. Walker, OF Seattle, is expected
soon to locate in Summit and put In a
full line OF saddles. harness and a gen.
eral repair business.
William Olson and John Sanderson
were in Lewiston Wednesday and
Thursday making final arrangements
on the large posters and programs
which will be printed Immediately.
After June Is the Summit Hotel will
give a special course dinner on Sum
days. The Summit orchestra has beer
secured to furnish the music on tina
day.
C. A. Phelps has disposed of his res
idence property in town and is lookint
for a business proposition in Summit
About $50 gallons Of cream is shipped
from around Summit every week to tn
Commercial Creamery company.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-06-02
DATE SET FOR FILING
Now Townships in Kootsnai County to
b Opened July 10.

Register Dunn. Of the Coeurd' Alene
sand ONCE. says the surveys Of Is
towns and parts Of towns In that dis
trict have been accepted at the general
land Office ana that plats will be sent
on at once and placed on file. says the
Rathdrum Tribune. Several OF these
towns are on the Little North Fork
Of the Occur d'Alene river and include
claims that have been settled upon
for some time by parties from Occur
d'Alene. Some OF this Is included in
the land, that was withdrawn from set
element about year ago to form part
of forest reserve.
The following is a list of the towns
the surveys OF which are accepted
at this time.
Township IS north range 4. east
Township IS north range s. east.
Township 81 north range 2, east.
Township So north range 1, east.
Township So north range 2. east.
Township SO north range 3. east.
Township So north range 2. east
Township Sc north range 3, east.
Part Of township A north range 1,
west
Township ~ north range 8. east.
Township 4s north range s. east
Township ~ north range 4. east
Section SO. township 4s north range
4, east.
Part Of township 40 north range 1.
west.
Sections 3, 4, and 6, township 81
! north range east.
The register and receiver have fixed
the date upon which filings will be re-
ceived, which will be, an and after
+. July IS. 1905. IN