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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
HAY PRICES ADVANCING.
Farmers i'm Alba and Ukiah District
Rustling for Feed for the Unex-
pected Storm.

Alba, March 16.-(Special.) 1.-The
unexpected storm found many cattle
ready to start to the foothill ranges.
The snow is from one to two feet
deep over the southern portion of
Umatilla county and while hay is
plentiful the price is rapidly advanc-
ing. 1t is selling now at from 81 to
IS per ton. Some few stockmen have
but little hay left but there is plenty
in this part of the county to last until
spring and stock will not suffer for
lack of feed.
The first snow which visited this
section this week was accompanied
by sand, which made the snow almost
black and gave the country peculiar
appearance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Incorporate Electric Company.

Walla Walla, March 16.-The COM
mittee to whom was entrusted the
details Of preparing the articles of
Incorporation for the electric line
from Dayton to Wallula by way Of
Walla Walla, met in Walla Walla
yesterday and took up several mat
ters of Importance. 1t has been de-
cided to incorporate the company
with a capital stock Of s3.5OO.0O0, but
the committee states that it will be
several days yet before they can COM
plete their work and file the articles
of incorporation for record.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16

$50 to keep still. He implicated
skipper Hicks as one of the men
in the robbery. Hicks was arrested
at Umatilla and was given a prelim-
mary hearing in the Justices court at
Echo. He denies the charge. The
only evidence against him so far is
the testimony of Lewis
From what they know of the case
against Lewis the officers are of the
belief that he was one of the active
parties in the hold-up. rather than a
mere witness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
FLOODS NEAR FRESNO.
Large Forces of Men Are Combating
the Rising Waters.

Fresno, March l6.-The lower por-
uons of Fresno are threatened by the
waters of Empire canal. a force of
workmen is Strengthening the en-
bankments. The flowing is increas-
ing through torrents from the hills.
and is already coming over the bank.
Many portions of the county are flood
ed, but no serious damage is yet done
Kings river is very high.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Nav CompeI Testimony.

Washington, March 16.-Both
houses passed the bill this afternoon
increasing the powers of the interstate
commerce commission to administer
oaths and compel testimony, but the
house cut the s5O,0oO appropriation
because it declared the commission
needed sl50,000, which will be in
some other appropriation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
AND SKIPPER" HICKS IN JAIL

d. d. Lewis and skipper" Hicks
are now in the county Jail charged
with having participated in the hold
up at Echo Monday night, Both men
are bound over TO the circuit court
under bonds of $1,000 each, which
they could not give.
Lewis was arrested at Echo Tues
day night by the officers at that
place. At first he denied his guilt,
but finally turned states evidence
and declared he had been witness
to the hold-up and had been given
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
INSURANCE MEN
PANIC STRICKEN
Hami|ton's Expose Regarded
as a Possible Preliminary
Confession.
FAMOUS MANAGER OF SIDE
INVESTMENTS DESPERATE.

When Hamilton Appeared Before the
Committee He Asked for Permission
TO Strike His Own Gait, and Hav-
ing IL Proceeded to Fiercely De-
nomce the Trustees Of the New
York Life: Holds Them Response
BILE for Fraud and Challenges Them
to Attempt TO Prove Him TO BE
Anything But Innocent-History of
Misappropriations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Charges of Graft.

Los Angeles, March 16.-As a cul-
mination of graft charges Mayor Nc
man Houghton from office tonight.
Houghton demanded that the mayor
prove his charges, The mayor and
council accuse each other of graft in
connection with the franchise to the
Salt Lake road.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16

Washington, March 16.-The crimi-
nal court this morning overruled the
demurrer to the indictment charging
Representative Binger Herman, of
Oregon with destroying 35 press letter
copy books in the general land Of
flee while acting as commissioner
general. An appeal was asked.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
.B|NGER HERMANN
LOSES DEMURRER
Criminal Court of District of
Columbia Turns Down His
Latest Counter.
COMMERCE COMMISSION
MAY COMPEL TESTIMONY.

Its Powers Much Increased by a Bill
Which Passed Both Houses of Con-
gress-The House Refuses to In
crease the Commissions Expendi-
turc Fund-The Jolo Battle Is
characterized by Jones, of Virginia,
as Massacre-Taft Refuses to Ac-
cept an appointment to the Su-
preme Court.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Called Jolo a Massacre"

!, Washington, March 16.-The Jolo
Battle was described In the house to-
day by Jones, of Virginia, as mas,
sacre." Bacon, of Georgia, in the,
senate, hoped the slaughter would be
proved justified. Lodge declared:
at is not time vet to condemn the
American soldiers"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16

Los Angeles, March 16.-The action
of Mayor McAleer in vetoing the or
dinance prohibiting boxing contests
excepting in certain sections of the
Eighth ward, removes all legal bar
riers against holding the Gans-Sulli-
van fight, and the match will be pull
ed off at the Chutes baseball park, as
scheduled.
The fighters will weigh in the
park, and both will probably make
the 142-pound mark. a referee has
not been selected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
WILL BUILD COPPER SHELTERS
Vicinity of san Francisco Scene of
Great Activity.

San Francisco, March lett is an
nounced authoritatively that the Sell
by smelter concern will soon COM
mence the construction of big cop
per smelter near this city, probably
at 'anbruno or Ocean Shore.
Guggenheim, as already announced.
will build a SS,5OO,O0O smelter at Port
Costa. Daniel Guggenheim will be
here tomorrow in connection with the
plan.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
NO RESTRICTIONS
UPON FIGHTING
CANS AND SULLIVAN WILL
BATrH IN Los ANGELES

No Legal Barriers Now Against Prize
Fighting In Any Portion of That
City-Los Angeles Officials Are I'm
Wrangle: the Mayor and Council
men Accusing Each Other OF Graft
ing i'm Connection With Granting of
Franchise TO the Salt Lake Rail-
road.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16

New York, March ls.-When ques-
toned concerning Hamilton's speech
and what action he would probably
take. District Attorney jerome would
say nothing. today. There is panicky
feeling among insurance officials.
They are afraid of what Hamilton
may yet tell IL hard pressed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Reform Bills VIII Pass.

Albany, March l6.-Disap-
pointed insurance officials say
that Hamilton's speech has
practically killed all opposi-
ton to the proposed Armstrong
bills.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16

District Attorney Jerome has asked
Mayor Mcclellan for $4,000 Through
the city councils ways and means
committee) with which to conduct
special prosecutions of insurance
swindlers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Motion TO Quash Indictment.

Boise. March 16.-In the dis
trict court at Caldwell this
morning the attorneys for the
Western Federation of Miners
filed motion to quash the in
dictment against Meyer, Hay
, wood and Pettibone, charged
with the murder of Steunen-
berg. The pleading is lengthy
document, giving numerous
+ reasons for setting aside the in
dictment. Attorneys for the
prosecution asked for time to
prepare an answer to the mo-
tion, and the case was continued
till tomorrow morning.. The
; health of Meyer is greatly i'm
proved.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Milford, Utah, Burning.

Milford, Utah, March 16.-Driven
by strong wind. fire will probably
wipe out the entire town west of the
railroad tracks. The hotel, three sa-
looms and several residences are al
ready consumed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
ONE LONE DRUNK.
Would Have Frozen Had He Not
Been Discovered,

Had not the night officers found a
lone drunk last night 1t is probable
there would have been work for the
coroner today. He was a Swede, and
was found lying in the street in the
west end Of town. Had he been al
lowed to remain there all night there
is little doubt but that he would have
frozen to death.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Crime and Mobs at Omaha,

Omaha, March 16.-There is
eNcitment over large num-
Der of hold-ups and murders,
IL having taken place recently.
\ mob gathered at the Jail
shortly after midnight and de-
manded three negroes who, 1t is
alleged, confessed to the hold
up and shooting of Edward
Flury, a street car conductor
who died yesterday. The riot
call brought 40 policemen who
quickly put the mob to flight.
There We're some sore heads.
but no arrests We're made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Fo,,,,wed Ills wife's Advice.

Albany, March 1s.-Andrew Ham
ilton says his wife advised his, at
lunch yesterday, to go before the
investigating committee. He says: Il
took her advice; guess it's good"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Fifty Dead, 25 Injured.

Florence, Col, March 16.-Of-
ficials present estimate the dead
At so and injured at %.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET.
Quotations From the Greatest Wheat
Center I'm the World.

Chicago, March 16.-Wheat closed
today at rs SIS; corn at 43 SIS. and
oats at % S-4.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Fight POSTPONED.

Los Angeles, March 16.-The Cans
Sullivan fight is postponed until Sat-
urday night because of rain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
FIFTY PERSONS BURNED
AND CRUSHED TO DEATH
Result Of Headon Collision Between Two Passenger Trains
at Adobe Station, Near Florence, Colorado

Nine Members of One Family Lose Their Lessad BE Mis-
carriage of Orders Division
Slight
a
Escapes
Fl
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
Taft Declines Judgshin.

Washington, March 16.-Secretary
Taft declines the supreme court JUS,
ticeship. ....i ,r
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
LOCATION FOR DIPPING VAT.
Step Reported Taken by W. & c. II.
Officials,

Several days ago the officials of
the w. < c. r. were here for the pur-
pose of looking over a location for a
proposed dipping station. The site
being considered is on the company's
propery on West Webb street. How
ever, Walter Adams, local agent for
the w. Il c. r., states that he under
stands no definite plans have vet
been made for installing a dipping
vat, and the plans may not be car
ried out.
Under the federal quarantine now
in force, sheep cannot be shipped out
OF any state west of the Mississippi.
excepting Idaho. without first being
dipped three times so as to prevent 4
possible spreading of the scab.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16
DOUBLE WINTER
IS YEARS SINCE
FURIOUS BLIZZARD FELL
FEBRUARY TWENTY-FOURTH

Feed Was Scarce and Thousands of
Head of Stock Were Caught Out
Upon the Insufficient Range and
Perished-Losses Were 25 Per
Cent by w. j.. Furnish i'm the Ear
lier Stages of the Storm-Hay De-
livered From Pendleton to Butter
Creek Cost $50 Per Ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16

The annual western congress Of the
officers of the Salvation Army is in
session at Chicago, with an attend
ance of nearly 500.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-03-16

Read the advertisements in the
East Oregonian. They come from
the most enterprising citizens.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
City Council.

The city council met Wednesday
evening and considered favorably the
report Of Prof. Roberts relative to the
new water system. A few routine
bills were allowed. The council ac-
copied the new addition recently
plated by the state and ordered the
city attorney to draft an ordinance
making it part of the village OF Troy.
Attorney Oversmith, E. E. Bellomy,
and Mayor Duthie were appointed a
committee to canvass Troy and deter
mine the amount of stock in the new
water system can be sold. In adj
dition to $4,000 voted in Troy eight or
ten thousand dollars will be raised by
stock subscriptions to put in dams and
pipe the water to the town. Most Of
the funds are already available. Troy
will have the best water system in the
northwest, and the quality will be ex-
cellent.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
Do You Want 1t?

The Troy News has arranged with
the Moscow Business College to give
away a scholarship, valued at $45.
The plan is to offer this scholarship as
a prize to the young man or woman
who will get the largest number Of paid
in-advance subscribers for The Troy
News during stated period to be an
nounced later. In addition to the
prize a commission will be paid on
each subscription sent in so that those
who do any work will be paid for their
time. The scholarship can be taken
up at any time up to and inc luding
the first of next January. Watch for
announcement. For particulars adj
dress this paper. We want live So
licitor in every precinct in Latah
county. Here is chance for some
one to get business course absolute
ly free. The school has been i'm
proved and the course offered is ex-
cellent. Do you want it2
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
Driscoll Ridge.

The cold weather during the past
ten days has done considerable damage
in this section. Chickens stopped
laying, potates were frozen in the eel
lars, house plants were frozen, stock
required more feed and the frost has
penetrated the ground about 6 inches.
Mrs. P. Anderson's eleven little
chickens, which came off three weeks
ago are still alive and doing nicely.
David ]. Trout has been engaged in
the wood business the past few days.
A lively little dance was enjoyed at
the home Of Walter Driscoll last Satur-
day night.
A. E. Halliday is doing fine job of
woodsawing with his two-horse wood
sew for Bud Pumphery.
I. w. Sly was looking for seed po-
tates last week.
Joe. Woods was out from Moscow
viewing his DriscolI ridge farm last
week.
John Driscoll will build about ID
mile of new fence as soon as the
weather will. permit.
M. o. Webster and family were
Driscoll Ridge visitors last Monday
and finally went home with their minds
made up that the American Ridge soil
was the best on earth.
Philip Strhom is preparing to build
an addition to his house.
Patriae Anderson has a $145 sis
octave organ for sale or trade. Viii
trade for good 1150 OF 1900 ID horse
Organ is a fine tone. pure walnut case
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
BrickaviIIe Items.

W. B. Gray filled the pulpit instead
OF J. G. Carrick last Sunday at Bethel.
Sidney Jennings of Lenore was here
among relatives and friends visiting
and returned the IS.
Henry Roberts of American Ridge
and G. w. Brica spent a week at
Myrtle over on the Clearwater. in re-
vival services. There were several
conversions and IS at the alter the
last night they were there.
Faith Hearland went to Cedar Creek
the 10, and returned the 10, making
Mrs. Parkins visit.
Mrs. Ecu Kreisher, of Walla Walla,
Wash, is visiting her father, c. w.
Jockey.
Born, to Robu. Parkins and wife a
girl the 10.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
Petition TO Divide District.

The patrons Of the south half of dis
trict 81 have filed a petition asking to
have our school district divided, and
if the petition is granted Troy will
loose the south half Of the district.
The new district will include all the
territory on American ridge. The
petition has been signed by about all
the freeholders in the new district.
The News would like to see these
people have the best possible school
accommodations but cannot see how
the petition can be granted without
seriously crppling the Troy schools.
The matter will come up for hearing
at the April term Of the county board.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23

The Odd Fellows of Troy will cele-
brate the Sc anniversary of the order
on the Dc of next month. A BAN
quet will be served.
Buy a piano direct from the factory
and save money. Call at once Hotel
Rietman.
When you buy direct from the fac
tory it costs no more to own a standard
high grade piano than it does to buy
cheap inferior prano from some
dealers. Call at once to see samples
Hotel Reitman.
WANTED-1OO0 men to smoke
Ricketts, cigars. blue Tops" Angel
Belle" troy Fashion and Favor
tie" are all good smokes.
The name tells the story-every
body knows it; everybody likes it;
everybody uses it. w. HARPER
whiskey. Sold by c. w. Tompson.
ROOMS TO RENT-One furnished
and one unfinished. Inquire at Jo-
hanson house, rear Of Nelson's.
It pays to Trade In Troy
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
Doctors are Puzzled.

The remarkable recovery of Kenneth
MoIver, of Vanceboro Me-, is the sub
Joct of much interest to the medical fra
ternity and wide circle Of friends. He
says of his case: lowing to severe in
Examination of the throat and congestion
of the lungs, three doctors gave me up
to die, when, as a last resort ! was in
duced to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
and l am happy to say, it saved my life.
Cures the worst coughs and colds, bron-
chitis, tonsiltus. weak lungs, hoarseness
and lagrippe. Guaranteed at G. V.
aonsons drug store. SOC and 800
Trial bottle free.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
Troy Got 1t.
March 9-April 10.

The local factory of the Troy lum-
Der & Manufacturing Co., were given
a contract amounting to $4,000 for
mill work, for the new buildings to be
put up at the state university at Mos
COW. This firm were also the success
full bidders for a contract on the Theo
Johnson residence at Moscow, requir-
ing one thousand dollars worth Of fin
ishing material.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
LOCAL NOTES,

H. A. Densmore installed anew re-
saw at one of his saw mills this week.
Charley Johnson, Filing Toskey,
and Harry Hays returned Wednesday
from Quincy, Wash. Each succeed
ed in locating on a quarter section Of
good land. There is little vacant land
left in that section.
Buy a piono direct from the factory
and save money. Call at once Hotel
Rietman.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
Announcement.

]. A. Bjorklund wishes to announce
that he has disposed Of his implement
business in Troy to Smith Bros, and
asks for them the support Of all of his
old customers. Mr.. Bjorklund will
pay all outstanding bills and collect all
accounts due.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-03-23
TAXES

Taxes don't bother the farmer
who trades in Troy, provided
he does that trading with Lar
son. Why? Simply because my
prices are reasonable, and my
merchandise of so good quality
that my customers can save, on
their years trading, more than
enough to pay taxes. This is
based upon facts and the actual
experience of my customers. 1t
will pay you to fall in line and
Trade with
The Washington times., 1906-07-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Frank MaHonee and Daisy r..tts.
both Of Laurel. Nd.
William 7. Wilson, Atlanta Ga, and
Linda Waite, District of ColumbiI..
James Rucher and George JACK son.
Eppa H. Handbook and Annie NJ.
Ayres,
Thomas F. Sweeney and Barbara C.
Beck
Arthur Major, District Of Columbia,
and Martha Jones, Alexandria, Va.
Arthur Johnson and Minnie 5. Wash
rgton.
Landon Whitfield and Mamie Thorn
lOn.
Harry Q. Kipp and Martha c Walsh,
both Of Baltimore.
Andrew D. Dabney and Marion
Archer. both Of Manchester, Va.
Percy Hill and May Larkins
Clarence S. Lewsford and Katie Z.
Layne. both OF Richmond, Va.
Albert Johnson, District Of Colum-
bia. and Edna L. Kobe. Davidsonville,
Md.
Walter Lucas and Julia Taylor.
W II. Craig and Virginia L. Gar
land, both Of StauntOn, Va.
Michael ]. Driscoll. Macon. Ga. and
Florence c. Barber. Raleigh, n. c.
Harry NJ Spiller and Rose d. Adams
both Of Richmond, Va
Clarence A. Phelps and Susie r. Muir
ply.
The Washington times., 1906-07-18
CLAIM OF LONGEVITY
STARTLES THE JUDGE

How long have YOU been iL Washing
tou?" asked Judge Mullowuy IN the PO-
lice Court today, OF Robert Singleton.
who was charged with creating disOT-
DERBY conduct in Henry Park southwest
last night
Three hundred years was the as
founding answer Cf the prisoner.
The Judge, who had been lOliing back
iu his ChaITs sat up and took notice,
Clerk Harper p-ered over his gold-rim-
mod glasses and paused ia his writing.
the haililfs craued their necks 10 get a
glimpse at the three times over cen
teuaTiaH.
According 10 Hoy,e," said the Judge.
you must have been here when Wash
lugton was vacant lot with naked
Indians running around it."
'lOur honor speaks the truth said
the prisoner with great dignity.
How many times have you been CON
yicted In this court for disoTderly con-
ductg' QuiZzed the Judge
Now, your honor. began the prisoner.
you are asking me for statistics about
something on which ] have made abb
SOhIely no note" he continued
c. ERIK Harp~y V0uchsafed the infOTma-
ucI that the prisoner had made about
10 pIgTimageS 20 the Police Court
oh. / see 10 all now exclaimed the
Judge You got your age and your
visits 90 the Police Court mixed
think III send YOU down for an eXami-
nation as TO Your sanity continued the
judge, and the commitment was made
out by Harper
The Washington times., 1906-07-18
Guatemala Salvador
Peace Commissioners

Guatemala has appointed three peace
commissioners with d secretary TO the
commission To meet commissioners Of
Salvador on board the United States
Cunb1at Marblchesd and arrange an
suicabIe settlement of the differences
between the TWO republics. Senor
Munoz. the Guatemalan minister. was
az the State Department this morning
and reported his fact TO the Acting
Secretary of State.
IL is expected that the Gautemqlan
commissioners viii board the Marble
head tomorrow at San Jose. Guatemala.
and that the little craft OF the United
States Navy, On whose decks peace be
tween the warning republics Of Central
America is destined to be made viii
return to Ia Libertad. Salvador. and
take aboard United States Minister
Merry and the three peace commits
sloners Of he Salvadoresn government
The Marblehead will then put 10 sea,
getting beyond the three-mle limit in
order that the negotiations may be car
ried on in strictly neutral waters.
According 10 a cable report received
this morning from Guatemala by SenOr
Munoz the armistice between his coun-
try and Salvador began this morning
at o'clock The Guatemalan minis
ter was much perturbed over the press
report from Salvador, printed this
morning that the Guatemalan troops.
Notwithstanding the agreement for an
armistice. had made two attacks on the
forces Of Salvador, tntimating breech
of faith on the part OF Guatemala Sc
nor Muuoz called attention 10 the fact
that the aTmisJiCe. under the agreement.
did not begin until o O'Clock this morn
ing and that therefore there has not
been any violation OF international law
by his country.