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Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

was dressed in white and the two con-
trasting colors made a pretty scene.
The red banner for class P was given
to Allyn H. Barber, who rode pony No.
8. The little boy wore green satin
suit trimmed with silver, with white
stockings and a red sash, and the
pony's buckskin coat showed off well
the red geraniums with which he was
decorated.
Eyes Match Decorations
, Frank Hagan, on pony, class P, No.
9. was jaunty in white suit with blue
trimmings, and his saddle was covered
with a mat of beautiful blue plum
bago, the boys eyes and his suit trim
mings matching exactly the color OF
the flowers. He received the white
banner.
One of the daintiest of the ponies
was that ridden by Julien Wilkes, class
P, No 10. His hoofs and bride were
tinted with silver and his name ana
tail were tied with wide red satin rib
bons, and on his left leg was ribbon
rosette of the same color. Red sweet
peas were combined with maidenhair
ferns on his saddle.
The Judges had hard work to decide
between the little girls, they all looked
so pretty, but the decision was finally
made to give the blue banner to Mel
lie Motz, the red banner to Virginia
Stone and the white banner to Ruth
Brown.
Nellie Motz, class Q, No. 2, was a
beautiful little miss, and all in red
Her head was crowned with wreath
of red geraniums and her dainty
fluffy dress, shoes and stockings
matched exactly the saddle of flowers
which looked brilliant against the
pony's white coat.
Covered with Green
Virginia Stone, riding pony class @,
No. 4, was small golden haired girl
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11
Recognize Postmen
DIVISION EIGHT
Soldier Boys Ride to Music Of Mar
tiaI Band

tlaI Band
Division eight was notable for the
fact that it was the troopers section.
The boys who fight on horseback
and send the thrills through hearts
manly and feminine, had the right of
way here.
Marshal Calvin Hartwell and his
aides followed in the tuneful wake of
Rykerts band. AS befits a troopers
disior none but patriotic airs were rem
dered and they were given with will.
AS the uniforms Of the boys from
Trood D, National Guard Of California,
hove In sight the word passed as If by
magic. The khaki and yellow uniforms,
the raised sabers and the martial riding
Of the men sent a thrill as far as eyes
could see the warlike picture.
Men and women as with one voice
yelled and cheered, and then some
more. Demonstrations followed like
wave after wave bears down on the
shore line.
Spectators who could not see knew
bI the noise their neighbors made that
something stirring would be along di-
rectly and they saved their breath.
From the curb line to the tiers of on
lockers on roofs, from windows, fire
escapes and store fronts the line of
waving color which was merely thou
sands of waving handkerchiefs, ribbons
and flags, showed the troopers how
near to the hearts of the people they
are. The thunder of applause was
soul-stirring.
Ride Like Cavalry
The men in line sat astride their
horses like cavalrymen, erect and
steady They looked neither to the
right nor left. AT word of command
they wheeled or changed formation
with clash of sabers and clatter of
hoofs that was inspiring.
The stern appearance of the men
while marching made thousands in
voluntarily think what would happen
| if these boys were sent to San Francisco
on riot duty.
1t was hard to tell, judged by the
cheering whether the Troop D boys
made the greatest hit with the men or
women on the curb line and beyond
Fairest daughters of the southland and
tourists, Shrineresses with fezzes, all
classes of fernininity, had the martial
spirit. Gray haired men, their sons and
| the boys of tender years showed their
admiration just as effusively, though in
| a louder way.
AS the troopers neared the picture
machine at Third and Main which will
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

a loud and hair-raising tone. The dis.
cordant music put the bands to rout
and all proceedings were forced to stoI
while Jack gave way to homesick long
ings for his quiet little stall.
AS the blue dressed mail carriers
walked by the crowded lines of eager
spectators the cry of There's our post
man" was often heard, showing that
the postman has many friends on his
we'll worn route.
Recognize Postmen
He was as eagerly watched for yes
terday morning during the parade as he
is when longed for letter is expected
by the morning mail delivery and every
step brings the impatient watcher to
the door hoping 1t is the ''postman."
Marching four abreast in parade yes
terday. the. line seemed endless, and
many realized yesterday for the first
time the countless men 1t takes to de-
liver the daily mail.
The special delivery boys formed the
rear guard of the letter carriers di-
vision, and after an interested look at
these Mercuries the crowd forgot the
carriers for the next division.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

proud Often have vast throngs gath
cred to witness their daring feats while
engaged in subduting flames and fight
ing back the fire demon. But yesterday
the boys appeared in new light. In
a light in which they are seldom seen,
but when the eleventh division had
passed those boys had gained new
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11
DIVISION ELEVEN
Firemen Win Applause All Along

the Line
So bedecked with floral decorations
that it's beauty bewildered the eye OF
the spectators and held enchanted the
vast throng which had gathered to wit
ness the parade, the eleventh division
was easily the peer of any in the pa
rade, and as they gazed at its glory
the tired throng forgot the long hours
of waiting and marveled.
Often in the past have the fire lad
dies of Los Angeles showed themselves
as citizens of which our city might be
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

duplicate it's films for hundreds of
theaters and halls advertising the fame
of Los, Angeles, they looked their best.
Because of the uncertainty regarding
the strike situation it was not deemed
advisable to call more boys of the
Seventh regiment into line.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
Gallagher Turns state,s Evidence.

San Francisco, April 26.-The pub
lication in the Call this corning of
the full text of the confession of the
supervisors has created a great sem
sation, as the story of the corruption
is laid bare before the grand jury
made it public, and on the day follow
ing the confessions.
The verbatim statements as publish
ed today completely substantiate the
unofficial statements published March
10.
The principal confession is that of
Supervisor Gallaher, who swore that
all the bribe money with the excep-
tion of that given by Theo. Palsey of
the Pacific States Telephone compa-
ny, was passed to him by Ruef, and
he (Gallagher) in turn passed it to the
supervisors.
One interesting feature not before
published is Schmitz's activity in the
matter of the Home Telephone fran
chise. According to the confessions,
he repeatedly urged the supervisors to
vote for the franchise and both before
and after the supervisors were inform
ed there would be something in it,
for them.
1t is not unlikely the grand jury will
investigate the manner in which
copy of the verbatim statements was
secured by the Call.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
DEVISE UNIFORM
SYSTEM Of LAWS
FOR GOVERNMENT OF THE
BUSINESS THIS COUNTRY
TO the Association-ChiefM Motive for
Recommendation Was the Action of
Certain German Companies After
the san Francisco Fire Which Re-
pudiatc Their Policies-Will Meet
In August To Discuss Matters.

Philadelphia, April 26.-The insur-
ance law committee OF the American
Par association. which has been in
session here devising a system of uni
form laws for the government of in
surance business in this country, has
adopted a series of recommendations
which will be presented to the asso-
citation as embodying its ideas of what
such laws should contain.
Following is list of the recommen-
dations, the elaboration of which will
constitute the report
1.-The appointment of state insur-
ance commissioners for fitness and
expert qualification for the position
rather than as reward for political
services.
2-That all companies created out
side the United States make deposits
in at least one state. The chief mo-
tive for this recommendation was the
action of certain German companies
after the San Francisco fire, which
repudiated their policies.
3-The repeal of the retaliatory tax
laws.
4-The repeal of the valid policy
laws.
5-The creation in each state of the
office of fire marshal.
6-The enactment of federal stat
ute prohibiting the use of the mails
by wildcat insurance companies and
by any company not authorized by
the laws of the state of its origin.
THE apportionment and contin-
gent distribution of deferred divi-
dends surplus on policies now in force,
as precedent to the right to do bus
mess outside of the state in which
the company is created.
The American Bar association will
meet in Portland, Me-, next August
to discuss the suggestions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26

San Francisco, April 26.-Superior
Judge Hebbard today applied for a
warrant for the arrest of Heney on
the charge of criminal libel. In a
speech at Stanford university last night
Heney referred to Hebbard as one Of
Ruef's henchmen, and also referred
to what he termed Hebbard's unfit
ness to sit on the bench, intimating
he was not always swayed by law in
rendering decisions.
In the same address Heney denounc-
ed w. F. Herrin, a Southern Pacific
attorney, as being the real boss of
San Francisco, declaring that Ruef
is merely his understudy.
Hebbard Drunk and Threatening.
The warrant was refused. Heb
bard then went to police headGuar-
ters, where he flourished a revolver
declaring he would kill Langdon II
the warrant were not issued. He
was taken to the chiefs office and a
guard placed over him. Langdon
ordered him arrested IL he. made any
further disturbance. Hebberd was
drinking.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26

At a meeting of the charter COM
mittoe held at the council rooms last
evening, the stamp of approval was
placed upon all the changes suggest
ed by the city council excepting that
one authorizing the issuance of
S125,000 bonds for the establishment
of a gravity water system. II was
feared by the committee that the
amount proposed was inadequate. and
so action in the matter was deferred
until the next meeting of the COM
mittee. 90
The following is the official report
Of last nights committee meeting:
A meeting of the committee ap-
pointed by the mayor to meet with
the members Of the common coun-
ell of the city Of Pendleton to discuss,
suggest and adopt changes in the
charter of the city of Pendlcton was
held in the council chambers in said
city at 1880 o'clock p. m, April 25,
1907, pursuant to the call of the
| mayor.
The mayor heihg absent, the meet
4 ing was called TO order by Mr.. Nc
Court, city attorney. Whereupon
Judge w. r. Ellis was placed in
nomination for temporary chairman
upon motion being declared closed
Judge W. R. Ellis was declared tenn
porary chairman of the meeting. w.
L. Thompson being placed in nomi-
nation TO temporary secretary, the
nominations for temporary secretary
were declared closed. Upon vote
being taken Mr.. Thompson was de-
c|ared temporary secretary of the
meeting The temporary officers
were declared the permanent officers
Of said committee.
Thereupon, the chairman stated the
purposes of the meeting and sug-
gested that the proposed changes in
the charter heretofore made by the
common council be taken up and
acted upon by sections.
Thereupon subdivisions and of
section 2, section 8 and section of
said proposed changes to the charter
We're taken up separately and upon
motion adopted; and thereupon Sec
tion of said proposed changes to
the charter being the amendment of
article 12 of the charter of the city
Of Pendleton was taken up and con-
sidered and the following sugges-
tions and proposed changes by the
common council We're approved by
the committee:
1-Authorizing the issuance of
bonds for the refunding the excess
of $4,000 of levee bonds issued in
1885 over the sinking fund and for
refunding present outstanding war
wants issued for maintenance and
maintaining and repairing the levee,
$67 900.
Issuing bonds for extending the
sewer system of the city of Pendle-
ton in the sum of $4,000.
S-Authorizing the issuance of
bonds foc constructing and equipping
Il city hall and Jail and procuring a
site therefor in the sum of s40,-
900.
4--Authorizing the issuance of
bonds to pay the present warrant in.
debtedness of the city for improve
ment of streets and for the further
improvement of streets, in the sum
of $4,000.
The proposed amendment of the
common council to article 12 of the
charter authorizing the issuance of
Sl25,OO0 III bonds for constructing a
gravity water system after discus
sion thereof was passed for further
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
WHAT CAUSED
CAYUSE WRECK
TWO SPRINGS RUNNING
ONE-HALF MINERS INCH
Undermined the Foundation of the
Roadbcd--Springs are About Is
Feet Apart-Another is Reported
ON the Farm of Judge Thomas
HALEY on the Branch Road-Of-
ficials Bafflcd Over Appearance of
These Springs


The following statement cmhody-
ing the cause of the Cayuse wreck,
is taken from the Portland Telegram
and undoubtedly has its origin in o.
IL Il N. circles at that place. 1t is
OF far more than local or passing in
tereSt;
Two little springs, discharging a
combined flow of half of a miners
inch Of water, caused the wreck on
the 0. r. Il n. main line near Cayuse
station about two weeks ago. The
water oozing from the ground be-
meath the fill undermined the foun-
dation of the roadbed. While the de-
struction was net apparent to a track
walker, No. plunged into it just as
soon as the weight of the train came
on that portion of the track.
The springs are about Is feet apart.
Another spring has been reported on
the farm of Judge HALEY, on the Wal
ia Walla lire. four or five miles above
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26

That Umatilla county presents
some interesting features of land own
ership is shown by statistics compiled
from the records of the county as
sessor's office through the courtesy
and assistance of Assessor Charles P.
Strain.
No other county in oregon, perhaps,
shows as large land holdings as UNA
tilla. In this county are 953,256 acres
of decided land of all kinds. Twenty
five companies and individuals own
23 per cent of 1t, or $40 acres each.
One hundred companies and individ-
uals own 3S1k per cent of it, or 1910
acres each.
One hundred and ninety-four conf
panies and individuals own SO per
cent of the decided land in the county,
In holdings averaging 1865 acres each.
Forty-six per cent Of the decided
land in the county is owned in tracts
of 1000 acres and upward. Ninety
three thousand, two hundred and
forty-four acres are owned in tracts
of from $40 to 1000 acres each.
Aside from the large holdings Just
mentioned, $500 companies and indi-
viduals own 421,S20 acres. These
holdings represent only such tracts of
land as are described in acreage. Plat
ted townsites are excluded from the
list.
The following 1874 companies and
individuals own one-half of the deed
ed land in Umatilla county:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26

r. s. Cayou of North Yakima, who
had known Estes seven years, ago,
was asked the same questions that
were put to Short. The same objec-
tions were sustained and the state
ment Of what the defense wished to
prove by the witness was again die
tated aside to the court reporter.
what was his reputation for be-
ing a law abiding citizen?" was ask
ed the witness. The objection to
this question was also sustained.
Character Witness Plentiful.
The defense had a long list of wit
nesses ready 10 prove the character
of Bob Estes and they were sum-
moned.
AS many of the witnesses were not
present in the court room when call
ed, Judge Bean instructed the sher
If to have all the witnesses brought
In and held until needed in order that
periods of waiting might net occur.
A. w. Nye, Garry Judson, Frank
Michael, Burt Huffman, James Beck,
f. $. Curl, Judge Fitz Gerald and
Thomas Thompson testified as to the
honesty of Estes and all gave his
reputation for honesty as being had
The rules of the law did not allow
any further statement of the reputa-
tion than the answer, good" or
bad" when the question was made
az to his reputation for honesty.
A. ". Nye smilingly stated that he
had lived in Pendleton 33 or 35
years and had held various positions
being at the present time librarian in
the Commercial association rooms;
that prior to that he had been a
county commissioner, on the police
force and had been sheriff Of the
county.
Mr.. Nye said that he was acquaint-
ed with Bob Estes and that his repu-
tation in the community for honesty
was bad.
Mr.. Phelps objected to the witness
tcstifying as to what the reputation
of Estes had been some time in the
past as he might have changed, and
used as an illustration that some
preachers that were very good mer
now were bad men in the past.
Garry Judson of Pilot Rock had
heen around Pendleton and knew OF
the reputation of Estes, and verified
the statements made by Mr.. Nye.
Frank Michael of the vicinity OF
Pilot Rock, said he had lived in that
neighborhood for about 23 wears and
had frequently been in Pendleton anf
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26

consideration at the next meeting Of
the committee.
The proposed amendment of sec
tion 13 of article 13 Of the charter
was upon motion approved by the
committee, and section 16 of article
13 as proposed by the common coun-
Gil on motion was approved.
Thereupon on motion, the chair
appointed a committee of three, con-
sisting of Mr.. McCourt, T. C. Taylor
and DR.. C. ]. Smith, to ascertain the
probable cost OF procuring a water
supply bringing water to the city of
Pendleton by gravity system and to
report at the next meeting of the
committee. Thereupon 1t was deter
mined upon motion that when the
committee adjourned that it should
adjourn to meet again on Tuesday,
April 80, 1907, at 1880 p. m. at the
council chambers.
There being no further business be-
fore the committee, upon motion ad-
journment was had.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26

edge of the illegality of the Puter
claims which he passed through the
land office, and of being the paid
tool of Mitchell while commissioner.
Baker declared, "Hermann's pur-
pose in DESTROYING the "a letter.
press books was to cover up his
tracks, not because it would oe eX-
pensive to ship them to Oregon. II
any man of you was fired from your
Job under a cloud, would you have
destroyed the records that would
have proven your innocence?" Baker
closed with a demand for verdict
of guilty and Justice Stafford then
charged the Jury.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
HERMANN CASE HAS GONE TO THE JURY

Washington, April 26.--The Her.
mann case went to the jury at $3.50
this afternoon.
The Closing Argument.
Accusing Hermann of destroying
public records for illegal purposes,
and alleged conspiracy with Mitchell,
Benson, HYDE and Dimond District
Attorney Baker closed the govern
ment's case today.
Standing before Hermann, whose
wife and daughter were beside him,
and pointing his finger at the de-
fendant. Baker characterized him as
a felon. He charged him with knowl-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
ONE EXCEPTION
ONLY WAS TAKEN
Sl25,000 Deemed Irade-
quate for a Gravity Water
System.
AND ACTION POSTPONED
TILL A FUTURE MEETING

To Refund Levee Bonds and Out.
standing Warrants, to Extend the
Sewer System, to Expend $4,000
on City Buildings and Site, to Ex-
pend 100000 on the Street Indebt-
.cdncss and Extension of Improve
ments Were Measures Endorsed as
Explained In Detail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
Garments Strike Probable.

san Francisco, April 26.-Represen-
tatives of the Garments union and Of
ficials of the United Railways went
into a conference at noon to consider
the demands of the men for SO per
day and eight hours work. Prectd-
ing the conference President Calhoun
of the railways, announced he would
not grant the demands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
1874 PEOPLE OWN
HALF OF UMAT|LLA
Statistics From The Assessors
Office Show Large Land
Holdings.
PEOPLE OWN
90 PER CENT, $40 ACRES EACH

Forty-Six Per Cent of the Decided Land
OF Umatilla County Is Owned I'm
Tracts of 1000 Acres and Upward
One Hundred and Ninety Four Com
panies and individuals Own so Per
Cent I'm Tracts Averaging 1875 Acres
Each-List of Owners With Acreage
Given Below.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
Negro Charged With Stabbing.

Alton, ILL.,, April 26.-The police
arrested Richard Sims, aged %, a
glass factory employe, because he
answers the description Of negro
who attacked Violet Spencer, aged
Is. The girl is recovering from a
knife wound across the abdomen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
Insurance Man Pleads Guilty,

New York, April 26.-Wm. A.
Brewer, president Of the Washington
Life Insurance company, indicted on
two charges CT perjury and misde-
meanor, today pleaded guilty to the
charge of mlsdemeanor. The court
will impose sentence Tuesday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
CHARACTER
TESTIMONY
Judge Bean Ruled That Estes
Reputation for Honesty
May Be lmpeached,
IN OTHER REGARDS DEFENSE
LOST THEIR CONTENTION

Were Not Allowed to Introduce Tes-
timony Which They Allege Would
Prove Much Discreditable to Estes
Aside From Mere Question of Hon
esty-Ntuch Parleying and Debat-
Ing Between the Attorneys, Who
Argued Many Objections Pro and
Con-Many Witnesses Examined.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
AFTER HENEY FOR
CRIMINAL LIBEL
Judge Hebbard and W. F.
Herrin Roasted in a Speech
at Stanford.
'RUEF AN UNDERSTUDY
OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC"

Supervisor Gallagher Of San Francisco
Makes Sweeping Confession Which
Is Published I'm Full in the Call Of
That City-Implicates Ruef and
Schmitz and Telephone Officials
Call Subject of Investigation by
Grand Jury-More Labor Troubles
Ahead.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
SHOWING AT CHICAGO.
Followed Month of Warm, Spring
like Weather.

Chicago, April ga month OF
unsea asonably cold and wintry wea-
ther was broken IN this district yes
terday by a spring day with tenn
perature above 70, followed by a
storm and sudden drop Of 40 degrees
before morning. 1t is showing to-
day here and throughout the lake
country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
S3,OOO.OOO Suit Settled.

Boston, April 26.-It is announced
today the suit Of the Copper Range
Consolidated company against Ar
thus Burrage, Thomas Lawson and
others was settled during the night.
Three million dollars are involved.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
Continued on Page 81
Valliva Buried by Volcano.

. Santa Dechile. Mexico, April
. 26.-Arother volcano threatens
. 20 complete the havoc begun by
. the volcano Villarica. 1t is
. pouring forth vast clouds OF
. ashes which are fast burying all
. the towns in the district. VAL
. divia is now completely over
. whelmed and under many feet
. of ashes and lava and dust.
. One hundred thousand people
. are driven from their homes
. and ere now living in open
. fields, subsisting on roots and
. wild fruits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
Conference Had No Results.

San Francisco, April 26.-The
street car conference broke up this
afternoon without conclusion be-
ing reached and no arrangements for
further negotiations. In all proba-
bility strike will be voted
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
Warrants Out for Trades Council Men

San Francisco, April 26.-War-
rants for the arrest of Gus Bart, Geo.
Russell, Gus Smith, Harry Sullivan,
Jack Ycung, Jack Norris and NJ. H.
Carmo6y. members of the electrical
workers recently expelled from the
building trades council for ordering
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-26
Contest Over Butte Mayoralty

Butte, April 25.-Jerry Mahoney,
the defeated democratic candidate
for mayor, has begun contest
against Mayor Corby, alleging frauds,