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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20

the living tomb Of Bicetre for having
allowed his mind to outstrip the age
in which he lived. Marion de Lorme.
in a letter dater Paris. 1914, tells of
visit to this institution.
I'VE we're crossing the court" she
writes, land I, more dead than alive
with the fright kept close to my COM
panion's side. when a frightful face
appeared behind some immense bars,
and a hoarse voice exclaimed: I am
not mad! l am not mad, I have made
discovery that would enrich the
country that adopted it.
What has he discovered?' asked
our guide.
ooh" answered the keeper, shrug-
ging his shoulders, something trifling
enough; you would never guess it; it
is the use of the steam of boiling wa
ter
II began to laugh.
This man. continued the keeper,
came from Normandy four years ago
to present to the king a statement Of
the wonderful effects to be produced
from his invention. To listen to him
you would imagine that with steam
you could navigate ships, move car
riages; in fact, there is no end to the
miracles which, he insists upon it,
could be performed. The king sent
the madman away without listening
to him. Finally, finding the poor
wretch in his path, and annoyed by
his follv. the cardinal had him shut up
in the Bicetre.'"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20

The wheat farmers Of Umatilla
county who are forced to pay Sl65
per 1OC in tariff charges for their
grain sacks, in addition to paying the
tXtortion Of the jute trust, are Won
dering where the beauty" of the high
protective tariff system applies to
their case. If the tariff charges were
removed Washington farmers would
have secured their sacks this year at
less than cents, through the state
jute mill. The price in Oregon would
have been but a little more than S
cents, whereas under the tariff system
the price TO the oregon farmer was 10
cents and more.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20

How swiftly the big problems force
themselves upon municipality.
When Pendleton decided to pave ii
seemed that the top of the hill, speak
ing figuratiyely, had been reached. It
is but the beginning, however. Levees
parks. more paving, macadamized
streets, city hall, larger water supply
more schools-all demand an answer
within a short time. The work is
never done. Put it IL fascinating tc
make progress.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20

Canada is filled with splendid for
ests. Canadian capital is rapidly de-
veloping the lumber industry and
would ship billions of feet of building
material into the United States to sup
ply the demand were it not for the
tariff charges Of 50 per 1000 feet, s24
to $50 per carload. This tribute to the
lumber trust of the United States keeps
out Canadian lumber, which is actu-
ally needed in the United States. So
with forests awaiting a buyer in Cam
ada, the American homebullder must
pay the trust any price it secs fit to
charge for lumber.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20

reucy got into widespread, rampant
print.
The people We're soon ready to be-
lieve anything about military abuses
So intense was the tempest of COM
plant that nobody could prevail
against the blast. Much of it was true
but, on the whole, we made ourselves
ridiculous as a nation.
AS a matter of fact, our govern
meat, though unprcpared, had re.
cruited, equipped and drilled an army
of S00,000 men in a few months, and
it was one of the best armies that
ever marched on this earth. No such
feat had ever been performed before
in the history of the world, 1t was a
great, splendid army, created in a few
months out of nothing.
Put we all howled our heads off
about the mismanagement until you'd
think the army was flat on tis back,
sick and half-starved. Even when we
saw the mere mobs of volunteers that
had gone out, return as fine, bronzed
sturdy, dashing regiments, we still he
licved that all was rotten. Some of
US do still.
But the mismanagement of the war
department was not at all so rotten as
the unreasonable complaints and.
really, only Omnipotent Providence
could have raised and equipped a bet
ter army out Of nothing quicker than
the United States war department did
it.
The great Spanish war scandal was
an historic instance of the consequent
ces when knocking and complaining
became popular and dissatisfaction
runs amuck. But when the cause
and there was a cause-for the hurri-
cane of complaint was removed; when
the war department cleaned up the
scandalous conditions, the people quit
kicking.
The triumph of the kicker was
complete.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20
TRIUMPH OF THE KICKER.

The Denver Post says Of the kicker
and his mission:
During the Spanish war certain cul-
pabie acknowledgement quickly created
a state Of public mind that made roast.
Ing the war department popular.
Literally a premium was put on
stories Of mismana cement. Every
soldier who had grievance found
eager listeners. Stories that usually
could gain neither credence nor cur
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20
HOW CONGRESS STANDS.

In the present congress the repub-
lican majority in the house Of repre-
sentatives IS ia. In the newt con-
gress the republican majority in the
house will be about so. This change
suggests the ebb and flow Of the po-
litical tides in recent years as shown
by the following table:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20
PENALTIES OF GENIUS.

No greater genius, certainly no
great inventor, ever lived who was
not supposed to be a little queer by
some Of his fellow men.
Two hundred years before ste.
phenson perfected his is'locomotive, says
the Rosary Magazine, a Frenchman,
Solomon de Caus, was immured in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20

There are several stages of gambl-
ing. The first is the back room kind
where you must muffle your feet and
speak in whispers. The next is the
more daring which opens for business
in front rooms where boys may have
access. The next is the form which
goes out after victims and upon their
failure or refusal to he robbed clan
Iestinely it forcibly robs them, talk
ing everything in sight. This is tn,
highest and most artistic torm Of the
art, but it Is perilously near the en-
trance to the penitentiary. But this
last stage necessarily follows the first
stages. It is all one system of progress
sive robbery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20

The coal situation in southern Idaho
is becoming alarming. Not to exceed
half the supply necessary Is being re-
ceived and should a storm come there
would be much suffering in every
town in that section.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-20

The present congress Is the 59th
and it goes out Of office on March 4
next, at noon, when the congressman
elected week ago go in.-The Com
moner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
Mellen Views New Work.

President Mellen of the Consolidat- cd road and party made another visit to Waterbury today. They came in about 10 o'clock this morning on the Highland division and left a short time later by way of the Naugatuck road for winsted. The party took In the changes being made at the west end and 1t Is hinted that their trip along there at this time had something to do with the row between iiie de pertinent of public works and Thomas F. McMabou. regarding the closing of the lower waterville road. At the last meeting of that board and also at the previous meeting Mir McMahon hinted at trouble and with a view to viewing the whole situation il was decided after a big battle to go over the ground in thorough manner next Tuesday night and invite the railroad engineer to tell Mir McMahon and oth- ers interested how long it will take him to do the work in hand down there and if teams can 20 over the road as usual when they get through. lt IS sur missed that the nabobs of the road deemed the matter of sufiicTent Import ance to have a look at the place be- fore the engineer says anything in public way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
CITY EMpLoYE INJURED.
Trolley Car Jumped the Track Iniur.
 ing Man and Horses.

An accident occurred on South Main street this morning in which a horse belonging to John Caffery of West Main street was badly injured and MT Caffrey himself was some- what shaken up. The wagon was also badly damaged.
 Mir Caffrey works for the city and this morning had his horses and dump cart near the curb on South Main street near Lounsbury street when car came along. Without warning 1t jumped the track and crashed iEto MT Caffrey's horses and wagon. One of the animals was badly injured. The other received only a few scratches.
 Mir Caffrey was hurled from his seat. but not badly hurt. The spot where the car left the rails is one where many similar accidents have taken place. Employees of the South ern New England Telephone com pany were engaged to-day changing some of the wires on Bank street, one of those that were moved across the street being that connected with the police signal system. The reason for, tn change is that the big pole now in front of the Buckingham block at the corner of Bank and Grand streets Is to be removed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
suIliyan-Killoughcy.

Miss Katherine A. Killoughey. a popular employe of the Curran Dry Goods Co, and Eugene H. Sullivan. employed as a roller In the Scovtll Manufacturing Co. were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart church this morning at o'clock. The cere- mony was performed by Father Duni- gan, who also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. The bride was attended by her sister. Mary L.. while Martin Connor was the groom's at tendant. The bride wore a white point de esprite gown trimmed with duchesse lace and carried a shower bouauet of lilies of the valley. She also wore a picture hat. The maid was gowned in white organdie over white silk trimmed with vslenciennes lace. She carried bouquet of roses and also wore a picture hat The altar vas tas;efully decorated for the occasion and many friends of the couple were in the church. The cou- ple were the recipients Of numerous presents, as both are widely known MT and Mrs Sullivan left on a we'd ding trip 10 Atlantic City and on their return Will reside at iss East Main street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
MRS DAILY AFTER MONEY.
She Sues to Have the Divorce Pro- ess ceedinss Annulled.

Mrs Julia Daly, widow of the late Michael ]. Daly. whose reputation as a steam and gasfitter was known all over New England. has started q suit in the superior court in New Ha- ven to have her divorce annullcd in order that she may sue the estate of Mir Daly.
 Mrs Daily claims that she obtained a decree of divorce In 1893 and that in 1898 two of her children were talk on from her by her husband and sent to places unknown to her. She claims her husband sent her to sanitarium in Montreal, Can. and that she had been confined there-som months be- fore her friends found her.
 At the time the divorce was grant cd she alleges that her husband mis- represented to her and her counsel that his estate was worth only $13,- 0OO. she was granted alimony of Sa,- 800. which the law entitled her to. that being one-third of his estate. She claims now that the estate at that time was wllfully misrepresented to her and that its actual worth was great deal more than the amount stat ed, considering that at the time of his death 1t was over x200.O0O.
 She furthermore claims that she never received the amount of allmony allowed her by the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
WALKED INTO TRAP British Soldiers Went to Shoot Pigeons and Were Attacked By Natives
 Near Tantab
THE NATIVES USED BLUDGEONS

Cairo, Egypt, June 14.-Captain s. c. Bull of the Sixth (Inniskilling) dragons, was killed and four other British officers were badly injured by natives near Tantab, yesterday, dur ing the march of a detachment of British troops from here to Alexan- dria. The five officers, apparently on the invitation of village official, went to a hamlet to shoot pigeons. The villagers surrounded the party, deprived the officers of their guns and attacked them with bludgeons, with the result that Capsain Bull was killed, another had an arm broken and others were badly injured. The affair appears to be the outcome of the recent Pan-Islamic campaign car rted on during the Anglo-Turkish dispute over the Tabah boundary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
Five Mon Were Instantly Killed and .s Number Were Badly Injured
 This Morning
BODIES BLOWN TO PIECES
The Vessel Had Just Returned From . Trip to Philadelphia Bar
 rel of Naptha Exploded.

Liverpool, June 14.-Five men were instantly killed and about forty were wounded as the result of terrific explosion this morning on board the British steamer Haverford, of the In- tenational Navigation company. The vessel. which Is commanded by Cap tain Neilsen, arrived yesterday from Philadelphia, June 2, landed her pas sengers and proceeded to Huskisson dock early to-day in order to unload The stevedorcs were in the net of l0osening the steamer matches when suddenly most violent explosion oc- cured. It blew off the matches, rent the decks and hurled dead and wound ed men in all directions. Several bod ies were dsmembered and the deck resembled the floor of q charnel house. The explosion, which was heard for many miles and was. according to ru- nor. caused by an internal machine, was followed by the outbreak of fire. The cargo, consisting of iinseed oil cake. in hold No ? and hold No 3. was soon blazing fiercely. Bremen and po- lice hurried to the spot and the in- jured were quickly taken to neigh boring hospital. while inc work of searching for further possible casual ties proceeded with vigor, in spite of the fierceness of the fire, which soon
 assumed alarming proportions. owing to the infiammable nature of the car go. Hut, after two hours hard fight ing. the firemen obtained the mastery of the flames.
 Later it was said that the disaster on board of the Haverford was appar- ently caused by the explosion of q barrel of naptha.
 The death list now totals nine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
Are Growing Pessimistic.

St Petersburg, June 14.-Such shrewd judges of the situation as Prof Milukoff. leader of the consti- tutional democrats. are growing more pessimistic daily. The radical elements in the lower house of par liament are getting more and more out of hand and events in the in terior are marching so rapidly that people almost doubt whether the surrender of the government to the demand for a responsible ministry would now not come too late. The leaders consequently are preparing for eventualities.
 The authority of parliament Is growing constantly in this country, and if the extreme elements can be held in check little longer the lead CTS hope that when the crisis comes the government will realize the futili- ty of resistance. On the other hand |tfie agrarian movement. which is now extending in all directions. threatens parliament as we'll as the government. and 1t is increasingly manifest that the troops who come from the villages are siding with the
  cruited. Even the Cossacks are be- ginning to rebel against the odious work of holding the people in sub jection. M. SvesshnikofY, Cossack member of the lower house. claims to have received thousand letters from Cossack soldiers saying that they are tired of playing the role of oppressors of the people and adding that the time honored name of Cos sacks, formerly synonymous with brave protectors of the' country against the ravages of savage hordes on the border lands. was now anath- ematized, and they desire to right the wrongs they have been compelled to infiict on the nation.
 The oficial inquiry into the death of Father Gapon has resulted in a verdict that Gapon was murdered by Rutenberg and two accomplices. The government has formally demanded the extradition of Rutenberg from Switzerland. whence he fled from Finland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
FARMER GOT HIS HORSE.
Thief Sold Outfit to George Minor of
 Southford.

Perry Smith, the Middlebury far mer who lost his horse and carriage while in town on Tuesday. circus day, has received word that George Minor Of Southford has his property.
 Smith drove into town Tuesday and on the way to the big show in the afternoon left his turnout in the Farmers Home in the eastern sec tion of the city. When he returned at 5 o'clock the animal and wagon were gone. The police were notified, but receive no word from ,hp mis..- i"x cutfit unil Nr Minor walked into the police station this morning and said that he had the property that was stolen. He bought it from a fel- low and in payment gave check. but has ordered the Seymour Trust company to stop payment on the same. The horse Is good one, as is the wagon and MT Smith is fortunate that they fell into the hands of alr Minor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
BRYAN LISTENS ID
 RUSSIAN DEBATE Held An Interesting Conversation With the Leader of the Peasant
 Workmen
SEATED IN DIPLOMATIC BOX
Radical Element in Parliament Get ting More Difficult to Control
 As Each Day Passes.

St Petersburg, June 14-3:1O p. m.- William J. Bryan was an interested spectator of the proceedings in the lower house of parliament to-day. During the agrarian debate, which continued throughout the morning ses- sion he occupied seat in the dipIo- matic box, as the guest of Ambassa- dor Meyer and during the recess Mr Bryan discussed the situation with some of the leaders of the house. who appeared anxious to explain their views to the distinguished American. Among others Mir Bryan talked with NJ. Alladin. leader of the peasant workmen group, which is now dcnom- mated the group of toll and Is the most radical element in parliament.
 The group of toll has decided to carry the fight against the decision of the district court in the case of NJ. Ulianoff, who has been indicted all though member of parliament and therefore exempt from political prose cution, to the floor of the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
MinIban Wants Damages.

]. IT. Minihan of New Haven. was in Waterbury today and laid plans to have a tilt with the trolley com pany for damages to his wagon on the night of the circus. Mir Minihan Is dealer In garden produce and was out east circus night near Calvary ceme- tery when a trolley car hit his wagon and knocked 1t Into kindling wood Mir MInihan was thrown about thirty feet in the air. but fortunately he land e,i i'm a soft spot and escaped without serious injury. The horses also came out of the mixup unhurt. NIT Min'han states that the trolley came on so sud denly that he had no time to get out of the way. He isn't looking for trou- bIe. he says. hut he does wsnt the damaged wagon repaired at the ex- peuse of the company
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
WAS A GOOD WORKER.
But When He Got Chance He Went
 Through the House.

Circus day Mrs Cecilia Mccoy of North square engaged a man to do some work about her house. He seemed nice fellow. was obliging. and anxious to earn his money. He seemed as though he could not do enough work or as If he was anxious to get his name in the hall of fame as hustler. In this way it did not take him very long to win Mrs Mc- Coy's confidence. He had free &C., cess to every room in the house and while she was at the store the hustling unknown made a rapid and fruitful investigation of the contents of the place. He came across several pieces of jewelry. money and check for $10. He did not wait for the pay he had seemed so anxious to earn. No doubt he considered what he had found sufficient.
 A search for the man left no doubt that he had fled the town. But he was not as bad as he had painted himself by his actions, for yesterday while Mrs Mccoy was wondering what to do her door bell rang and when she appeared at the door a let ter carrier handed her a letter. It was from the hard working man. He had fed to New York and he wrote that he was very sorry to have taken the check and hoped she would ex- cuse him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
CITY NEWS

Mss Louise Holohan. student at Trinity college in Washington. has re- turned home to spend the summer vacation with her parents. Mr and Mrs Patrick Holohan of Union street.
 At the regular meeting of the la dies auxiliary. \. Q. H. this evening. The election of a physician will take place. Every member is requested to attend. Those who have tickets and who have not been interviewed by the committee are expected to attend.
 Flag day never had such a general observance in Waterbury as on the present occasion. This of course IS due in a measure to the preparation be- ing made for the big German blow out to he held here next week. and for which decorations are already being made.
 The employes of the city yard had a small sensation this morning but it didn't last long The tar in the side walk department started to blaze and fearing that it might get from under control. q still alarm was sent to the Iseavenworth street engine house and the boys hurried fo the scene. but be- fore they got there the men at the yard had succeeiei in clubbing the flames into submission
 Annie E. Parsons. owner of the American Printing and Engraving Co of New York. had some business relations with the Gafney Jevelry Co some time ago. The business in- volved a contract to supply the jew elry company with --cufs" for sdrer- tising purposes. There vas a mis- take made somewhere and dispute resulted This brought about law suit. the New York concern suing for s17f- The case vss heard to-day before . iury and Judge Pezsley in the district court Attorney T. T. OFNeilI appeared for the plzinff8 and Attorney Csrnody for the defence Tke-jsry gave the pIainfik . verdict Ger t1lk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
Report Is Complied.

Washington, June 14.-Colonel w. .C. Gorgas, the chief sanitary officer on the Isthmian canal zone. has com piled report for the lsthmian canal commission on hospital expenses, which shows that the average cost of caring for a patient on the Isthmus is S1.5l a day. This includes all ex- penses such as food. wages of em- ployes and salaries of physicians, but does not include any interest allow ance on the money invested in the equipment.
 At present the number of patients in the Isthmian hospital is only about 800. The total capacity of the hospitals Is 1900.
 As compared with expenses in Bellevue hospital and other we'll known institutions in the United States, Colonel Gorgas says the ex- pense of caring for patients in 18th milan hospitals is low.