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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

Portland, Dec. 1S.-Melville Brad
ley, the railway blacksmith, who shot
and killed Policeman John w. Git
tings at o'clock last evening when
Cuttings attempted to compel Brad
ley to cease shooting his brother-in-
law, J. p. Siviner, in a quarrel over
family matters, has not been captur-
ed this morning.
Bradley had fired twice at Siviner
when Cuttings appeared. Bradley's
third shot struck Cuttings, who then
pulled his revolver and both men
fired several shots.
Gitings then dropped to the side
walk and died. Bradley went to his
home, took his hat, and then disap-
peared and has not been seen since.
The police believe that he is working
east over the Hartman lines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
summoned to walla walla.

Ole Degn, proprietor of the Senate
saloon in this city, was summoned to
Walla Walla today to answer a
charge of selling liquor to minors in
that city. While Mr.. Degn holds a
license in a Walla Walla saloon, yet
he has not been connected with it
and is not guilty of the charge per-
sonally, man named Swartz who
has been conducting his place having
sold the liquor. Because of the IL
cense being in Mr.. Degns name, he
was required to answer the charge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Expected From Germany.

A brother of ]. L. Beckhusen, who
committed suiicde here two weeks
ago, is expected to arrive from Ger
many this week to look after the es-
tate. Henry Lazinka has just receiv-
ed a letter from Germany saying
that the brother had sailed for this
country 90 days ago and if not de-
layed he should be here this week.
The brother, who is to settle the es-
tate, does not know as yet that
Beckhusen suicided. He left upon
receipt of the cablegram announcing
his brothers death, but was not in
formed as to the manner of the
death in the cablegram.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

To meet with local shippers, and
especially graingrowers, the state
railroad commissioners will be here
tomorrow and while here will listen
to any requests or complaints that
may be presented.
From the information received 1t
is understood that only Commission
ers West and Aitcheson will be pres
ent as President Campbell is not with
the party at present. The commits
sioners are now on their return from
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

The track crew on the Pilot Rock
branch which has been in charge OF
Foreman George Ayers, has been
pulled off and only the bridge crews
are at work on the branch line now
The track of the new line is in good
condition for new track and but lit
tie work will be necessary during the
winter. Foreman Ayers will be trans
ferred to some other point on the
system for the winter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
BOARD FINISHES WORK.
Heard Fewer Complaints From As
sessments This Year Than Usual.

At a session held yesterday after
noon the board of equalization COM
pleted all of the business that was
pending and has adjourned for the
year. Complaints regarding assess
ments were much fewer this year
than formerly and the fact is partly
attributed TO the law which requires
complainant to file a sworn state
ment of his property and what he
desires before his case may be. acted
upon by the board.
Now that the board has completed
Its work, any further abatements
will have to be made by the county
court, which has authority to act in
cases that were overlooked by the
equaliZing board
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
SHERIFF TAYLOR LANDS HORSE THIEF

An arrest for which the sheriff's
office has been striving for over
year was made at North Yakima yes
terday by Sheriff T. D. Taylor and
this forenoon the officer returned to
Pendleton with his man in custory.
Robert Pixler Is the name Of the
prisoner and he is charged with hav-
ing stolen horse from Richard Jones
of Echo over year ago. At the time
Jones was running stable in Echo
and one day Pixler hired a horse Of
him, Neither customer nor horse ever
returned.
At the time of the theft descrip-
tion of Pixler was secured and since
then a lookout for the man has been
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

Connelsville, PPa., Dec. 19.-With
a tremendous noise terrific explo.
sion took place at 1880 today in the
main shaft Of the Darr coal mines
near st. Jacobs Creek, IS miles west
of here.
Black smoke began issuing from
the mouth of the mine within a few
moments; later followed by another
terrific crash as the entrance Of the
mine caved in.
Fully 400 miners are en,ombed OF
which at least 100 are Americans. 1t
is not thought that there is much
chance for the rescuers saving any
of the entombed as there is slight hope
of reaching any in time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Heavy Holiday Freight,

One of the busiest places in the city
this week is the o. R. & N. freight
warehouses where an immense num-
ber of holiday shipments are being
handled. 1t Is one Of the most busy
holiday seasons in the history Of the
local offices and the company is
pleased to note the increase in busi-
ness, especially following the alleged
financial trouble. The express OFF,
ces are also busy with emergency
business and the week is closing with
an excellent trade in all lines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Social Season Opens Tonight.

Washington, Dec 19.-The formal
opening OF tne social season at the
capital WIFI be marked tonight by the
cabinet dinner at the White House.
Besides the president and wife, the
cabinet ministers and their wives. a
number of distinguished men in
Washington have accepted invita-
tions. The president may make
brief address.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Insane Negro Caused Trouble.

Two state insane asylum guards
passed down the o. r. & N. today
in charge Of an insane negro from
La Grande 1t required four men to
handcuff and place him on the train
at La Grande and several times in
coming over the mountains 1t was
necessary for the guards to secure
help in pacifylng the negro who be-
came unruly and defied the attend
ants and trainmen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
PUTS INIPEACHING QUESTION.
DarTOw Still Continues nl-Iwo New
Witnesses Arrive.

Boise, Ida, Dec. 1S.-Harry Or
chard was placed upon the stand in
the ePttibone case this morning and
asked the impeaching question by
Edgar Wilson for the defense.
Clarence Darrow is still too i'll to
take his place in court. Orchard de-
MED making threats against Steunen-
berg's life in a number of conversa-
tions in answer to Wilson'S inquiries.
Charles Neville and Mrs. Toney, the
latter Orchards second wife, arrived
today to testify this afternoon. Neith-
er of these witnesses were called in
the Haywood trial.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

maintained by the sheriff Several
days ago it was learned that the long
looked-for man was at Yakima and
Sheriff Taylor went there to pick
him up. With the aid Of the North
Yakima officers he succeeded in find
ing him yesterday. When taken Pix
ler admitted his identity, but denied
he had stolen the horse.
Aside from the charge against him
here the prisoner is also wanted by
Sheriff Childers of La Grande for
stealing horse from man at Kamela
last spring. He is said to nave stolen
white mare which he rode to Pen
dleton and sold. getting away before
his presence was learned of here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Snow Causes Rejoicing.

The snow that has been falling to-
day is generally welcomed by far
mers because of the moisture 1t will
provide for the growing crops, They
rejoice that the ground was unfroz-
en- when the snow began and say
that nothing could be more favor
able than to have several inches of
snow remain upon the ground for a
few weeks. The fall sown wheat is
now above ground and with the
ground soft and a mantle fsnow 1t
would continue to grow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
ASHLAND GOES DRY"
Southern Oregon Town Adopts Pro-
hibition by a Large Majority I'm
City Election.

Ashland the leading railroad CEN
ter in southern Oregon. was voted
dry" in the city election held there
on Tuesday of this week.
The total vote cast was $50 and the
majority for the dry" ticket was
over 100. The last two elections have
gone wet" owing to a divided sem
timent in the city, but this year de-
cisive victory was won and the pro-
hibition policy will be enforced
strictly.
The town is largely made up of
Southern Pacific railroad men who
are almost unanimously in favor of
prohibition. An effort will now be
made to carry the entire Jackson
county by the prohibition forces. The
victory in Ashland has stimulated in
terest throughout the county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
RETURN TRIP VIA sUEZ.

Wireless Message Says Fleet Has
Been Ordered to Return That
Way.
Washington. Dec. 19.-The report
that Roosevelt has ordered the fleet
TO return by the way of the Suez ca
nal cannot be confirmed here,
The report is based upon unoffic-
ial wireless dispatches from Louis
lana and seems to have gained wide
circulation. Secretary Newberry and
Admiral Brownson disclaim all
knowledge TO the route by which
vessels may return.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
TRIED TO STEAL $50, 900,
Express Car Inspector Makes Attempt
TO Make Big Gold Haul.

Philadelphia. Dec. 19.-William A.
Hewitt has been arrested here on a
charge of making an attempt to
break into a car Of the Buffalo ex-
press containing 100000 in gold bull
lion which was being shipped by the
government to Buffalo.
Hewitt 1t is said. has been employ
ed as an inspector of express cars
and was familiar with the practices
Of express companies and the con-
struction of cars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
STATE RAILROAD commission COMING

Nyssa, Malheur county, and have been
at La Grande today
In a letter received yesterday by
Judge S. A. Lowell the commission
ers expressed a desire to meet with
the grain shippers while in this city
and it is understood that the main
subject for consideration will be the
grain freight rates,
The commissioners will hold their
sessions in the rooms Of the Com
mercial association.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
co,one, Crooks Remains East.

The remains of Colonel William
Crooks, who died in Portland Tues
day night, were shipped to st. Paua
TODAY over the Northern Pacific, for
interment. They were accompanied
by John s. Crooks of Portland, and
Miss Julia s. Crooks of st. Paul, son
and daughter of the deceased.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Mining Officials Hear News.

Indianapolis, Dec. 19.-President
Mitchell of the United Mine Workers,
and President Taylor of the Pitts
burg Coal. company, received the frs.
news of the disaster at Connellsville
from the United Press dispatch.
MY God, boys, this is awful"
cried Taylor to the group of operators
about him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
CITY MAY HAVE
LAWSUIT ON HAND
Disagreement Over Settle
ment With Warren Con-
StruCtiOn Company
MAYOR FEE OFFERS SER
VICES FREE TO FIGHT CLAIM

Construction Men Claim Balance
Due Of 1891 for Street Crossings
Difference of Opinion Among
Council Members Over Correctness
Of Claim - Mayor Fee Grows
Wrathy Over Attempt to Push Al
lOwance and Speaks His Mind
Harden Gets Contract.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
FUNSTON LEAVES GOLDFTELD.
Says Conditions Are Peaceful But
Troops MUS Remain at Camn.

Goldfield, Dec. 19.-General Fun
ston, accompanied by his aide, Lieu
tenant Hornsby Evans, and Major
w. w. Bethel, who is judge advocate
of the department of California, left
this morning for San Francisco.
Before leaving General Funston
said that conditions were peaceful,
but that the troops should not be
entirely withdrawn from the camp.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
TOTAL TAX LEVY
WILL Be 4 MILLS
Increased Valuation of Prop
erty Reduces Levy for Next
Year.
FIVE AND A HALF MILLS
FOR COUNTY AND STATE

Total Valuation of Umatilla County
Property on Full Valuation Il
$42, 1855, $3.50. .4S-On This Valuation
5a Mill Levy VIII Raise $215,-
SO6.37 for State and County Taxes
-PendletOns Total Levy, Accord
Ing to Estimates, viii be But II
Mills.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

B. F. Swaggart, the we'll known
pioneer horseman of Heppner, is in
the city, having come over to attend
the funeral OF his father, Nelson
Swaggart, who died Sunday morning,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
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: ZIMMERMAN WILL
. QUIT UNITED STATES.

+ Dublin, Dec. 19.-Multi-m
+ lionaire Eugene Zimmerman,
i the Duke of Manchester's faith
I. er-in-law, may never return to
+ Cincinnati to live. 1t is said
I. that he plans to transform him
+ self into an Irish country gen.
+ tleman.
+ He is quoted as saying that
I. the political conditions in Amer
1. lea were now such that exist
4 ence in the United States was
+ uncongenial to men Of wealth
+ and endangered American Sc
I. curities.
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
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I'olsIIT uoSaJo IN OohMil Hilo'

+ Washington, Dec. 19.-In the
4 house committee assignments
T. today Ellis Of oregon, is plac-
4 ed on the irrigation and naval
4. affairs committees; Hawley on
+ agricultural claims; Jones of
+ Washington, on rivers and har-
I. bors; Cushman on interstate
4 commerce and private land
4 claims; Humphrey on elections,
4. education and merchant marine
T. and fisheries. French Of Idaho,
4 was placed on the immigration,
4 public lands and mines com
Z mittees.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

During the council meeting last
night there was fought the first round
in a contest that will likely be carried
into the courts for settlement It is
over the claim of the Warren Con-
struction company for a balance OF
1891, which they allege to be due
them on their paving contract. On
the other hand, Mayor Fee and sew
eral members OF the council declare
the company has no claim against
the city.
AS attorney for the paving COM
pany, Judge S. A. Lowell presented
the claim for the 1891 balance. In
doing so he submitted statements
from the three councilmen who had
constituted the street committee when
the paving contract was let. A joint
statement from Messrs. Rem and Ell
fully upheld the Warren company in
their contention while a separate
statement from Councilman McCorm-
mach also held the claim to be a
valid one.
The point in dispute is the price
charged for paving the street inter-
sections. 1t is claimed by Mayor
Fee and those who uphold him that
the company offered to pave all the
intersections for the lump sum on
100000, which amount represented
the extent to which the city could is
sue warrants. On the other hand.
the company claims that the excess
over $4,000 was to be paid from
money then in the treasury. IN
Councilman McCormmach's statement
he held that the treasurer's reports
will show that sufficient funds were
in the treasury to make the payment
After reading the claim Of the COM
pany and the statements OF the
committee. Judge Lowell submitted
the matter to the council for actloh-
"That is not my recollection OF the
matter" instantly declared Mayor
Fee with some feeling. He held that
the company had agreed to pave an
the intersections for $4,000 and de-
clared that the proposition would
stand on that basis until the courts
settled it. He further added that un-
I'll the dispute was settled his services.
free of cost, were at the disposai OF
the city.
When Judge Lowell requested that
some acton be taken by the counch
the mayor quickly replied that no ac-
ton was necessary as the company
could proceed under its contract II
they wished.
motion to adjourn was then
made and carried, with Councilman
Renn voting no. Last night was the
first time Mr.. Rem has been present
for several weeks.
w. L. Archambeau, representative
of the Warren company was alsO
nresent at the meeting last night.
What the company will now do has
NOT been announced, but. it is inti-
mated that unless a settlement IS
made by the council suit Will DO
brought to force payment.
Harden Gets Contract.
A second bid for improving WASH
ington street between Jackson ana
Jefferson was submitted last night BY
A. Harden. The bid was about 50
per cent lower than the previous one
and was accepted by the counciL.
Tho claim OF DR.. w. G.. Cole for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Cars Ordered to Pilot Rock.

Agent Quinlan of the o. r. & N.
in this city, has orders to send two
box cars per day to Pilot Rock for
grain shipments until the wheat stor-
ed there is moved out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

Pat Quinn, we'll known woodsman
Of Aberdeen, WASH, is missing and
his friends suspect foul play. He
had $500 on his person when last
seen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
TWO GO TO PENITENTARY.
Judge Bean PronOunces Sentence OF
Two on Larceny Charges.

TWO OF EtTCVHy OIIngVS,
At criminal session of circuit
court this forenoon Judge Bean con.
signed two prisoners to the peniten-
tiary for one year each. They were
Kasper Clinton and Dopovitch, a
Greek.
Clinton was arrested by the night
police several weeks ago for having
robbed man In the Crescent saloon.
He plead guilty as did also the Greek,
who had stolen hat from George
Clarke of the Clarke grocery store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

Born-At st. Anthony's hospital, to-
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Bitney a IA
pound son. Mother and babe are do
ing well.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

The man who never has any trou-
BILE is always willing to advise, don't
worry"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
BRADLEY MADE
GOOD HIS ESCAPE
MURDERER OF PORTLAND
POLICEMAN AT LARGE

Railway Blacksmith Shoots Down Of
flcer Gettings and Gets Away Be
fore Police Make Arrest-May be
Working East Over Hartman
Iines-DeadIy Battle When Brave
Police Officer Tries to Arrest Man
and Prevent Killing OF Brother-in-
law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
ANOTHER AWFUL
NINE DISASTER
-Four Hundred Miners En-.
tombed With Slight HOPE
Of Rescue.
BLACK SMOKE FOLLOWS
TERRIFIC EXPLOSIONS

Darr Coal Mines Near Connellsville,
Pa, Scene OF Latest Mining Disas-
ter-Of 400 Men Entombed 100
Are Americans and the Others For
eigners-There Is Little Chance of
Rescuers Saving Any OF the En-
tombed Men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
FOR PEACE AMONG
NATIONS OF WORLD
HobSon'S First Official Act is
Introduce a Peace ResOlu-
tiOn.
HERO OF THE MERRIMAC
WOULD ABOLISH TREATIES

Would Let Hague Tribunal Have
Jurisdiction Over Such Glass Con
troversies That Powers Wish 10
Have Transferred to Field OF War
Advocates Establishment of In
ternational Congress TO Assemble
Periodically 10 Change Laws.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Petition for Burial in Noted Place.

London, Dec. 19.-The dean OF
Westminster Abbey has been petition
ed for permission to bury Lord Kel-
win in the noted edifice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19
Harden Gets Contract.

A second bid for improving Wash
ington street between Jackson ana
Jefferson was submitted last night by
A. Harden. The bid was about 80
ner cent lower than the previous one
and was accepted by the council
The claim of DR.. w. G. Cole for
$500, two years salary as city ply
sician, was presented and allowed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-19

Pendleton stores are filled with at
tractive goods at the most reason
able prices ever to prevail In the
inland empire. Read the adyer-
tisements for particulars.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-09-30
CONDITION OF BUSINESS
THROUGHOUT COUNTRY
Mercantile Agencies Report That the
Outlook Is Most Promising.

New York. Sept. 29.-Reports from
mercantile agencies show that busi-
ness generally throughout the country
is very good and collections generally
fair Never in the history of New
York have so many buyers been in
town at this season of the year. They
all talk most hopefully Of trade con-
ditions for the next year and are buy
ing on liberal scale.
The stock market continues to be
irregular and prices a shade higher
4 similar fact in connection with the
recent slump i'm the stock market is
that generally business has not been
affected to any appreciable extent. It
has been estimated that the shrinkage
in values of all classes of stocks
amounts to s1.725. .OO0. 900 since the be-
ginning Of the year. OF this stagger-
ing amount s555. 900. 600 represents the
loss in American railroad shares:
$3.50. .000 represents the shrinkage
i'm English railway securities. With
this phenomenal decline it is almost
miraculous that trade conditions re-
main as they are. II shows beyond
all question that this is naturally the
richest country in the world.
a receiver for the Ryanized traction
interests i'm New York is only a ques-
tion Of days. Accountants who have
been to work upon books for the pub
lie utilities commission announces
that it is impossible to continue the
payment Of dividends on the over
sf00.0OO.0W Of watered securities
There is talk of friendly receiver.
whatever that may mean. II should
be borne in mind that this $500 600
000 of capitalization does not represent
all OF the water in which this help
less street railway wreck is now float
ing. There are bonds and stocks in
subsidiary companies to be taken into
consideration. The fact Of the mat
ter is that no one knows what the
capitalization Of this huge swindle is
All they know is that many men have
become multi-milionaires through the
manipulation Of this street railway
stock. Many politicians who are
handed stock in payment for services
rendered or who are used To buying
upon the advice Of Mr.. Ryan. or Mr..
Belmont. are now broke. They are
loudly clamcrinE for vengeance.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-09-30
The DEDICATION TODAY
OF M'KINIEY MONUMENT
Canton Is Prepared to Entertain a
Crowd of 5000 Visitors.

Canton. o.. Sept. 29.-Canton ex-
poets $4,000 visitors tomorrow when
the president and many other distin-
guished visitors win be present to par
ticipate in the witnessing of the ded-
ication Of the Mckinley monument.
More than fifty special trains will
be run carrying United States iafan-
try and cavalry, Ohio national guards
men. civic organizations. and citizens
who come i'm groups. singly. from all
parts of the nation. Word has been
received from all the trustees of the
Mckinley National Memorial associ-
alton that they will be present. The
vice president. cabinet officers. sena-
tors. congressman. governors and for
eign representative and other nota-
bles will also be there. The city is
elaborately decorated.
Here the president will deliver an
address dedicated to McKinley's mem
ory. From Canton the party leave in
the afternoon for Keokuk. Iowa. which
is the starting point of the presidents
triD down the Mississippi as the guest
of the Inland Waterways Commission
After leaving Canton he Will deliver
several speeches. the first at KeOkuk
on Tuesday. On Wednesday he will
speak at ST. Louis; on Thursday at
Cairo and Friday at Memphis. from
which place he will start for the cane
brakes Of Louisiana. on his return
trip to Washington. where he is due
October %. he will deliver an address
at East Vicksburg and Nashville.