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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

Next Friday, June IA, is "Flag Day"
and on that date the American flag
VIII be 13O years of age. On June II,
l777, the American flag of the pres
ent day was adopted by the young
nation and the day is now celebrated
throughout the United States by spec
ial observances. No program has been
arranged for this city. but it is hoped
that everyone having an American
flag on their premises will display
the same on that date in commem-
oration Of the birth of the national
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
RUSH FOR LAND
NEAR UK|AH
LINE FORMED AT LAND
OFFICE DOOR AT MIDNIGHT
restoration OF Portion of Forr
townships OF Timber Land Nera
uhiah Caused Entrymen to Lime
Up" Early to Get Choice Tracts
Many Locators Busy in Timber Bea,
In Southern UmatiIIa for Past Few
Days.

number of people went to the
doors of the United States land office
In La Grande at midnight, Mondxy
night, and took their places in line
before the doors, to be on hand at the
opening of the office for business at 8
O'Clock Tuesday morning.
The caue of the midnight rush TO
the office was the restoration OF a por-
ton OF four townships of timber land
ITO settlement In the vicinity of Ukiah.
This land had previously been with
drawn as part OF the Blue mountains
forest reserve. but by a recent order
of the president all that portion of tqae
land not covered with forests, was re-
stored to settlement and for the past
three weeks timber locators have been
busy in the vicinity Of Ukiah and
Alba, locating entrymen on the lands
restored to settlement.
On last Saturday and Sunday about
20 entrymen came In from the coveted
timber belt and left for La Grande.
where filings were to be received ON
Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, at
which time the land was TO be declar-
ed open to entry.
When the doors of the land office
were opened there were number OF
conflicts for first place, but no seri-
Gus trouble resulted and the land Of
flee officials gave orders that but one
would be admitted at time.
As most of the applicants were sup
piled with second choice in case their
first choice went to another there
were but few disappointments and by
noon over 20 applications for timber ,,
land had been filed.
The land restored to settlement was
located in townships 4, 8, 6 and Q,
south, range 81, all in the vicinity of |
Ukiah.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
JOAQUIN MILLER, SENATOR.
Poet OF the SicrTas Comes TO Oregon
to Enter Politics.

W
A dispatch from San Francisco
says:
OFF for Oregon with ambitions to
exchange the n antle of the poet for
the toga CT United States senator,
Joaquin Miller has made ready to
turn northward from his picturesque
retreat in the Olympian Hills of
Kcrkeley. The poet gave farewell
dinner yesterday, entertaining n few
close friends with recital of his
plans to capture a political prize in
Oregon.
Today he came to San Francisco
and will HE himself on his journey
tomorrow evening. After giving a
lecture on July to the students of
the Oregon State University at Eu-
gene, Miller will open a campaign on
his old stamping grounds in Grant
county. where 40 years ago he was
judge. Miller proposes to go on a
stumping tour Of the state and to win
his political spurs under the benefit
cent operations Of the direct primary
law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Kaiser Boxed Hss Dars.

Berlin, June 1.-THE kaiser box
ed the ears of Prince Frederick
Henry Of Prussia. his cousin, and
personally tore from him his orders
and decorations and told him to leave
Germany, never to return under pen
atty of being imprisoned. The prince
lis accused Of being immoral. He
inherited 100000 from his father.
He is on his way TO Egypt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Drowned ut jamestown.

Norfolk. Va. June 12.-Elcyeu
men, including five midshipmen. an
'otiicers and five seamen belonging to
the fattleship Minnesota were lost
"hiic returning in 4 small boat from
a fall az jamestown last night. The
,aunch In which they were carried
Ieft the exposition grounds at mid
nisht and nothing has been seen Of
the men or launch today and 1t is
believed that all went down and were
crowned. Search is being prosecut.
ed by the ships crew today, but no
trace has been found. The bav 60
tilled with old trees and snags and
1t is believed they struck a proiect.
ing snag and sank.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Diverse English Views.

London, June 12.-England does
not think war in the United States
Is important. The Japanese seek to
get sympathy here.
The Globe says the Japanese have
borne the insults with dignified pa
tencc, and continued: "Conciliatory
attitude on the part OF the United
states alone can avoid the danger"
The Pail Mall Gazette says: ITO
so to war over such matter would
be catastrophe that ought to be
unthinkable."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

san Francisco, June 12.-In antici-
| patton of Ruef taking the stand fully
1000 persons crowded into the Bush
street temple this morning when the
schmitz case was resumed. but many
| Jailed to gain admission to the court
room. Many artists and special writ
ers for eastern publication were pres
ent. Many women were in attendance.
A special detail of police were on
hand to handle the crowd.
Ruef came into the court room ac-
companied by Burns and Langdon
carefully groomed and perfectly COM
posed. Schmitz entered a few min
utes later. He appeared paler than
usual, but was dressed with unusual
care.
campbell began his argument
against the admission of Ruef's tes-
timony as soon as the court was called
to order. Much of the argument con-
sisted of reading from the New York
and California codes. He contended
that schmitz was compelled to testi-
fy yesterday upon matters not peril
hent in the cross-examination.
Ruef Paid Schmitz Cash.
Campbell's argument lasted a full
hoef. AT the close he said. 1.-The con-
tention of the defense is simply that
your honor erred in allowing Schmitz
TO give the testimony he did under
the cross-examination." He then
moved that all of this testimony be
stricken out. This was denied.
Ruef was then called. Did Won
give Schmitz, at his former home, any
money during January or February.
1862" asked Heney. 81 did. I gave
him s2500 in currency. l did not tell
him this was his share of the money
l received from the French restau-
rants, but told him l had received
1t from the French restaurants, and
that / wanted to give him
$500 in currency. / told him l would |
be very glad if he would take it.-
Did you give him any money dur
ng January or February, 1906 ?"
rhe defense objected and were over
'uled. Ruef was very nervous. He
aid, Il cannot state whether it was
n January or February, but about
hat time gave him $500. l told
lin the French restaurants had paid
second installment, and said 1t was
1000 short this time
Schmitz leaned far back in his chair
nd stared at Ruef.
Ruef said he did not have a posi-
i've recollection of giving Schmitz any
more money about that time, but he
elieved he gave him $3.50 or half the
um paid Ruef by Camille Mailhe-
aun, one of the restauranteurs.
The defense then took the witness
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Body Found In John Dav

The body Of James Paul, who was
accidentally drowned in the John
Day river five miles above Spray ON
May %, rose yesterday, on the ninth
day after close to where 1t sunk. and
was first seen by his father, who had
been dragging the river ever since the
accident. The body was recovered
and buried. 60
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
EX-MAY0R PHELAN
CROWS |RON|CA[
Suggests That American La
Dor Disputes Be Hereafter
Referred to the Mikado.
FRISCO CAN SETTLE THE
JAPANESE DISAGREEMENT

'As She Has Already Settled the Chi
nese Observation-Disclosures English
Views in Relation to the American
Japanese Dispute Are Expressed
Leading French Paper Sides With
RooseSelt-Phelan Says $4,000 OF
the Relief Fund Is Yet Unexpended.
Taft Has No Fear OF War.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
$4,000 CASH To
MAYOR SCHMITz
Abe Ruef Takes the Stand and
Iestifes That He Paid Him
French Restaurant Money.
TESTIMONY ADMITTED
AFTER A HARD FIGHT.

forenoon Spent by Defense's Attor-
neys Vain Plea for the Exclusion of
Ruef's Evidcnce-Later Ruef Paid
Him $500 and at Another Time
$3.50, All From the Same Source.
and as Schmitz's Share for the
French Restaurants Privilege to Do
Business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
PRALL FINED 5000.
District Attorney Held Out for vindi.
cation of Law.

William Prall, recently arrested on
a charge of adultery, was brought be-
Tore Circuit Judge Bean today and
after pleading guilty, was fined 5000.
1t is understood that the same will be
paid.
Following Prall's arrest his wife.
who had made the complaint against
MIN, interceded in his behalf and ef-
Forts were made to have the case
cropped. However, the district at
torney declined to do so and the above
fine was imposed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
MEMBERS CABINET OVERDUE.

washington, June 12.-The yacht
dolphin with Attorney General Bona
par'e' secretary OF the Navy Metcalf,
WIG and son, Postmaster General
meyer and wife, and George Wander
dit and wife aboard, Is 1s hours over
due from jamestown. 1t left last night
and Is not heard from up to noon.
feirs are felt for its safety.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Coal Rate Reduced.

Boise, June 12.-The Short Line
ana Union Pacific have made a re.
auction of rs cents per ton on Goa,
rates with a view TO encourag. 49,
storing OF coal during the summer
ior use In the winter. 1t is under.
stood the strike troubles at the mines
nave nave neen settled and that coal NAV
soon De mao In any quantity desireG
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

Wooster, O., June 12.--David Tag
Eart, a brother OF Captain Taggart
OF divorce notoriety, was found dead
in bed at the home Of his mother at
Oroville today 1t is supposed he
died from an overdose of drug
taken to ease the pain caused by an
amputation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

Eastern capitalists offer to install
a condensed milk factory in Albany,
to cost $4,000, provided the citizens
VIII subscribe $4,000 of the stock.
It is stated the plant will cost $40, 900.
There are a number of these plants
on the coast and they are all reported
to be profitable, not only to the own
ers, but to the patrons.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
SUIT AGAINST COAL CARRIERS.

Philadelphia, Jane ~. The gov
ernment's suit To smash the anthra.
cite coal railroads trust was filed in
court today. Final action axgarding
the proceedings against Hartman will
be postponed until Bonaparte studies
the Interstate conrn&ssaon's reporf.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
$40 FOR AFFECTIONS.
Verdict Rendered Against a Promi-
nent Contractor.

Hammond, Ind, June 12.-The af-
1ections of Mrs. C. E. Coons, now in
Tacoma, are worth $40 according to
the jury's verdict rendered this morn
ing in the case of Charles Coons. who
sued VIM. Parker, wealthy contrac-
tor and pillar in the Methodist church
FOR $4,000 for alternating the affec-
hons of Mrs. Coons. Coons was a
foreman for Parker and while he
worked, his employer visited his wife.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Mayor Grifflths Drouned

Springfield. ILL.,, June 12.-David
Griffiths, elected mayor of this city
In April. was drowned at noon in a
creek near here. He was fishing and
accidentally was thrown into the
slough.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
ANTI-WEED ORDINANCE.
Probable. to Supplement the Recent
State Enactment

IL Is probable that some action will
pe taken by the city council tonight
towards enacting an anti-weed ordi-
nance SO as to eradicate the weeds in
accordance with the state law. BY
the terms of the recently enacted law
II is the duty of all incorporated cities
and towns to see that they are kept
Iree from noxious weeds described in
the law.
There is already weed ordinance
IN force, but as its provisions are not
strong enough, it is thought that an
other ordinance will be framed and
left with the street commissioner for
enforcement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Russian Counts Opinion

ST Petersburg, June IA mes
sage from Count Olster says The
Hague peace conference is only a
disgusting manifestation of Christ
ian hypocracy,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Suggested TO KIN sencrn Ben.
MURDER AND Suicide.
Frank Edison Dcmentod From Money
Wor1ies.

Los Angeles. June 12.-Frank Ed
son, 30 years old. murdered his wife
while she slept by his side last night.
shooting her through the head with
a revolver. He then killed himself
with the same weapon Financial
troubles had made him demented.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
French Endorsemem of Roosevelt,

Paris, June 12.-Roosevelt's stand
In the trouble between the United
States and japan is heartily endorsed
by the Temps
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
DISTRICT FAIR
DATE IS FIXED
Will Be Held September 23-
% Inclusive at the Pavilion
in PendIeton.
FAIR COMMISSION CAME TO
CONCLUSION LAST NIGHT.

Open Immediately After the Close of
the State Fair, With the Expectation
of Portion of the Salem Exhibit
Being Displayed Here-Commission
Purposes Having Better Fair This
Year Than Last I'm Every Particu-
lar-Fitz Gerald Secretary and I'm
Charge Of Many Details. :
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

rms afternoon a civil suit in which
george Darveau and Dan May are the
,iueants' has been on trial before
Justice Of the Peace Joe Parkes. Tho
case arose over differences between
the two men regarding some work
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

Attempted TO Wreck S. p. Train.

Fresno, June 12.-An attempt E,
to wreck the Southern Pacific
"Owl" three miles east of here
was discovered in time last night
to prevent a terrible accident.
A spike and bolt were driven be-
tween the rails, spreading them !
apart. They were discovered :
by a trackwalker a few minutes
before the "Owp' was due. A I
Korean named Korlan was ar I
rested on suspicion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Chicago Wheat darl,et

Chleago, June 12.-wheat onensd
% - closed 80 Ia; corn Opened "a
- closed SO; oats opened a. clos
ed ~. 49, CLOS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
One or Two American Cardinals.

Rome, June 12.-Bishop
Stariha of Lead, s. D., has been
informed by the pope that one
and perhaps two American car
dinals will be appointed at the
september consistory. Burke
Cochran is credited with bring
ing this about by urging its i'm
portance in influence in Amerl-
can politics.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Scouts Idea of War With Janan

Des Moines, June 12.-Secretary
iaft In a speech today secuted the
idea of the United States and Japan
going to war
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

LONDON, June I'm. Buriskevitcb
d conservative leader, said TO-DAY tbo
fortnight. "''iiih
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
MRS. ADAMS SAYS
ORCHARD IS A LIAR
Did Not Give the Adamses a
Penny During the Winter of
'04!05 al Denver.
WILL TAKE THE STAND
LATER ON FOR DEFENSE

Orchard AdiSres Consistently to His
Original Story About Attempts to
Assassinare Gabbert and Peabody,
Emphasizing and Reiterating that
Haywood and Meyer Were In Both
flots--Also Testifies That Petit
bone Suggested Killing Bell During
Sununcr OF 1905.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
Roosevelts to OYSTER Raw.

Washington, June 12.-Rooseyelt
and wife left for Oyster Bay at $3.50
this morning. They will return in
October
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

hga' Russia, June 12.-Eight no.
s s,.,eai prisoners Were executed to-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12

Boise, June 12.-"OT|chard lies
when he says we had lots OF money
in Denver in the winter OF '04 and 'O5.
We NEARLY starved to death He
lived with us and he didn't give us a
penny"
In the above words Mrs. Steve
Adams declared this morning that Or
'ohard was not telling the truth when
he asserted on the stand that herself
and husband lived comfortably, with
everything they wanted. She will
take the stand for the defense.
She absolutely asserts she never
accompanied her husband and Or
ehard when they tried to blow UP
Judge Gabbert.
For an hour today Richardson
Vainly tried To confuse Orchard rel
'ative to his story OF the attempt to
'assassihatc Peabody, but he stuck
to the original and declared abso-
'iutely the attempts were inspired by
haywood and Meyer. He had heard
both say that II Peabody was
bumped OFF, there would be 1000
: just as bad to take his place. but m
sistef he should be put out of the
way, past the persccntion OF union
men.
suggested TO KIN Gencrm Ben.
Bcise, juno 'l2---Orchard declared
that Moyer and Haywood went to
Chlcago In the summer OF 1905. their
purpose being to form a new orepn-
ization tc take the place OF the Fed
he
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-06-12
FLOUR 10 THE ORIENT.
F1ft, ,-five Thousand Sacks Being
Loaded at Byers' Mill for China
Trade.

Fffty-five thousand sacks OF flour
are now being loaded at the Byers.
mills for the China trade. The flour
will be shipped from Portland next
week and will be consigned direct to
Hong Kong. Other shipments are to
be made soon and Mr.. Byers looks
for an excellent export trade this sea-
son.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-04
Must Elect New Senate

New York, July 3-The attorney general has directed the secretary of state to call an election for No- vember to elect an entire new state senate. He alleges that the pres ent body is an illegal one, not be- ing properly elected
 Seattle, July 3 - Lipinske was yesterday acquitted of the charge of killing Kruger
 Seattle. June 3-The sailing of the Yucatan for Valdez has been delayed, the vessel sailing again for Nome today with so pas sengers. and a full carge. The steamer Portland is now entering the straits from the North.
 NOTE-As we go to press a message arrives saying. that the statement above rega' ding the Iucatan was an error. She sailed for Valdez instead of Nome this forenoon. The mis state- ment was an error on the part of our correspondent
 Seattle, July 3-It is the belief of many that Niccolai is in hiding here in order to create the impres- sion that he was murdered, thus working up a feeling agalnst the l.ouor mems association at Sunny side.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-04
SChmitZ Will Run Again

San Francisco, July 3-Schmitz from his retirement in jail, makes the announcement that llo will again be a candidate for mayor, and will rehabilitate the Ruef machine.
 Seattle, July 3--Fred Arthur, an Englishman in the employ of the Denny Clay Works, was over come bv the fumes while working over an ash pile yesterday, and falling into the fire was broiled to death. His remains were secured, but the body was almost entirely destroyed.
 Chicago. July 3-The executive board of the telegraphers union has wired to President Small ask ing for authority to call a strike in Chicago.
 Seattle, July g. The yacht Seattle Spirit won the 5000 Dunsmuir cup from the British Columbia defender Alexandria yesterday, coming in half length ahead. The race was over 15 mile course.
 Elegant Soap and Toilet articles at the Red Cross.
 Fresh Mint Julips at the Northern
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-04
Investigate GuggenheimS

Washington. July 3-The gov ernment has finally decided to make thorough investigation of the Guggenaeim Smelter trust, and also oi the reported attempts of that concern to oppose railroad con- struction in Alaska until they have an opportunity to corrall all the great copper deposits of the in- terior Copper river country. This investigation has been ordered by President Roosevelt, and he is de- termined to get to the bottom of all of the reported attempts to hln- der the development of Alaskan resources. The name of the com mission who will make the inves- tigation has not heen made public.
 Washington, July 3-Ambassa- dor Aoki states that Japan is not in the least offended with the United States because of the in- crease of the Pacific naval squad ron.
 Dallas, July 3-A tornado this morning destroyed the town of Rochester and devastated many outlying farms. No lives are re- ported lost so far.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-04
Railroads Warning.

The launch Pioneev came up from katalla yesterday, bringing news that the rival railroad companies of that place are on the verge of n big Gglt over tho possession of Il strip of right of way. The ground in dispute is ir possession of the X. P. R. X T. Go and the Gugg"nheim forces are en. deavorug to oust tEc present occu pants and get tEeir tracks across the ground. So far they have ieeu uns'lr- c"ssful, but as they have begun posting s ned forces of men in camps all around the tract and have erected an cd fashioned block house fort near ths scene, tho Hruner people are be- c ming alarmed, fearing that If the Gugaenheius precipitato fight, there will be considerable loss of life. The Bruner people are now endeavoring io have soldiers sent to katalla to pre- serve ofder.
 A novel method of preventing tres- rass on their ground has been adopted by Supt Dwyer, of the Bruner forces. 4 go devil bas been arranged across the right.of way, and attached to n donkey engine. in such manner that heavy rails can be swept fcrcss the disputed ground with sufficient force to tear out any piling or other work done by the opposing forces.
 IL was reported by one of yester- I ty's arrivals from the scepe of troutle that Foreman Mike Sullivan, of the Guggeuheim forces, was to lead an att tack on the Bruner people last night. It Is said that g. per hour is being paid to lighting men by the Guggenheims, md an additional bonus of several iunIred dollars is offered the first nan who succeeds in getting through the Bruuer dsfenses and opening the disputed ground.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-04
Still Alter JChn Dough

New York. July 3-The govern ment has posted sentinels at Rock etcller's houses at Pontico Hills, Plttstield and Cleveland. and will use every mean. of securing ser vice on the millionaire and force him to appear in court to answer to the summons recently issued IL Is rumored that at one o'clock this morning Rockefeller was spir- lted away in an automobile. but this Is not known to be q fact All of his houses are now in a state of siege.
 San Francisco, July 3-Burns says that he Is ready for any kind of a fight that Squires may want, although he is not quite up to the size Of the Australian.
 Manila, July 3-The registration for the insular election, which takes place July 9, only numbers about four thousand, or one for every hundrel and fifty inhabi- tantS,
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-04

Mrs. James Fish entertained a mum 1er of friends yesterday afternoon at Ter home Cards furnished amuss- aent for the guests, Mrs. J Y. Ostrsn- er winning the first prize and Mrs. Vhitloy the second.
 Full line of ladies' and children's III wool and best lisls underwear, also infants Ruben shirts at Cameron's
The Alaska prospector., 1907-07-04

X new supply of films and raper for kodaksra. Owl Drug Compauy-De- penda ble Druggists.