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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-23

Seattle. Sept. 223.-Married last
March against the wishes OF her
parents, disowned by relatives, brn-
tally murdered, her body packed in
a trunk weighted with rocks and
thrown into the waters of PnRet
Sound. WIS Ithe fate Of Agnes Nc
wife of Frank ,Covington. The pres
ent whereabouts of her husband, who
is suspected, are unknown. but II Is
thought he recently left for Alaska.
The body of the girl was identified
;at the ,mnrgne by Herbert Robinson.
who said the murdered grid was his
lneice. Her grandmother, two uncles
and an aunt live at 1921 Yeslay way,
Seattle, and her father is at present
on n prospecting trip in the Okano-
gan country. Washington.
The body 'If the girl was found yes
terday morning in a trunk by Stephen
"A. Anderson at Fauntleroy beach. An
investigation OF the trunk revealed
the nude body of the girl, her cloth
ing tucked shout her, covered with
rocks. The weight was not sufficient
to sink the trunk.
'Covington is son of ]. B. Cow
tnSton, q grain dealer of St Paul.
Mimi, and is alleged 70 be the "black
sheep" Of OF a highly respected fam
iiy.
The girl lived in Seattle for several
years prior to her marriage with
CoVtngton. Her uncle, Robert Rob-
inson. is an engineer for the Pacific
Coast Syrup company OF Seattle.
II always knew Covington was
bad,~ said Mr.. Robinson this MORN
ing. land objected to the marriage
After that event Agnes was not rec
ognized by us. Her entire family
was opposed to the match"
A letter OF Covington's which was
found addressed TO his sister, Edith.
said he contemplated trip to Alaska
soon.
Think Covington Guilty.
The police are working on the
theory that Frank Coyington is
guilty, but detectives, unable to find
out where the crime was accomplish
ed. 1t has been discovered that Cow
ington and his wife had quarrelled
and 1t is thought that the couple
were camping out when the tragedy
occurred.
Since Covington's marriage he ha.
worked for ]. ]. Kelley, a liquor
house owner. After his marriage he
is said to have been struck on the
head with a flatiron one day by his
wife and showed an ugly cut to
friends
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-23

Attorney Crane, representing Steve
Adams. has gone to Alaska in search
Of n missing witness in the famous
Steunenberg murder case in Boise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-23

At Norfolk, Major Barty Mahool OF
Baltimore, was unanimously elected
president of the League OF American
Municipalities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-23
Tonight's Band Program.

The following is the program I
, to be given at the fair pavilion I
: this evening:
3 March, ITO the Fair. 80. I
...... Graftula. =
3 2-Overture, America" ...... I
80. Moses on National Airs. I
+ 3-Cornet Solo. selected ...... I
3 ....... Prof. B. F. Driscoll
2 4-Intermezzo, THE Flower
? Girl .............W Wenreich
3 5-Descriptive Fantasia ......
..... Landers I
Z Synopsis.
Z Morning of the battle. In I
fantry is heard approaching I
= with fife and drum. Cavalry I
3 in the distance coming near I
= er and nearer until they I
Z charge upon the enemy. Cav
2 airy, infantry and artillery in I
Z the melee of the battle. De-
Z feat of the enemy, pursued in I
4 THE distance by the cavalry. 1
Z 6-Selection, mariana" go.
Z wallace
4 Patrol. "The Blue and the
4 Grey" ....... aDalbey
= s-Anvil Chorus (from II Trov-
+ atore) ..,........... Verdi
+ 9-March, "Old Faithful .....
+ The program is subject to
+ change.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
HORSES PERISH
IN CHESTER FIRE
Il Animals Dead and Prop
erty Valued at S225, 600
Destroyed

CHESTER. Aug. 1o.--Fire Of unknown
origin was discovered in the stables ad-
joining tho big plant OF the Consumers
Ice Company at the foot OF Edgemont
avenue. at II o'clock last night. and at
midnight the entire plant was in danger
OF total destruction. The flames started iD
the loft OF the stable which was located
in the rear OF the storage room, where
thousands OF tons OF ice were stored and
where. in one section OF which, were the
machines for the manufacture Of the ice.
together with ammonia tanks.
Twenty-one horses we're burned 10 death
The city department was engaged IN the
work OF fighting the blaze which famed
by a suf breeze, continued to gain head
way. the fire communicating with the
roof Of the storage house. To prevent
the danger OF tho ammonia, tanks explod-
ing the ammonia was drawn. and a short
time later Il was necessary to draw the
fire from under the boilers In the engine
room. The loss is said TO be s25o,oOo; part
" covered by insurance.
Brant Mitchell, OF the Franklin Fire
Company was overcome by smoke and
was taken 20 the Chester Hospital
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
II. A. MILLER GETS
NEWARK CONTRACT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Del. Aug. io.-Ihe contract
for furnishing and laying over 6oOO feet OF
four-inch water pipe has been awarded
to II. A. Miller Of Wilmington. His bid
was ss,9Sg.5O. The next lowest bidder was
II. B. Jacobs of this town at A,2oo.
A portion Of the good road leading from
the p, B. and w. station TO this town,
Is completed and the pleasure Of driving
over it is already being appreciated
The Sunday School OF the NJ. f. Church
went on a picnic to cooch's Bridge yes
terday.
This evening a festival and box social
will be held at Harmony school house
near this town.
The "Y" Of this town will hold a So
cial on the lot adjoining the Chinese iaun-
dry. Friday evening, August l6
At the remarkable age Of % years, Miss
Mary Hustler Of this town. is visiting heI
nephew, George Hustler, at Marshallton
Despite the fact that she Is nearing the
century mark. this remarkable woman Il
enjoying fair health and she was anxious
to make the trip to Marshallton.
Miss Marie c. Brehm. field secretary Of
The General Assembly's Committee on
Temperance Presbyterian Church, vii
make an address in the First Presbyterian
Church in this town Sunday evening,
August 49,
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
ROOSEVELT AND
BRYAN TICKET
Says Chancellor Day
Says Chancellor Day.
Trust Defender Bitterly De-
nOunCeS the Action Of
Judge Lands
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire.

SYRACUSE. n. Y. Aug. lO.-Chan-
cellor James r. Day. OF the Syracuse
University. in a slgneu statement TO the
United Press commenting on the fine
imposed upon the STANDARD oil Com
pany, said to-day:
"The question is wider than one corr
poration. n It were only the Standard
OIL, It could be left to that company
and it's successful competitors but the
assault is upon business institutions,
which, under the charter Of the States
have built up the most gigantic COM
merce the world has ever known.
"The most serious feature is the use
of the court and the prosecuting ma
chnery of the country 10 direct the
frenzy created by long and persistent
yellow appeal OF demagogism. given
respectability and increasing force by
the present administration to a counter
political move and strategy.
Plain Enough Case
"The Standard oil case Is plain
enough. 1t was begun by the Presi-
dents attack before Congress to bring
action against the senator's who refused
to pass the Hepburn bill Il has been
dragged before judges appointed by the
President and tried in parts OF the
country notoriously hostile to the trust
assailed by a commissioner in report
untrue to fact as the trial was about
to begin, in utter violation Of common
fairness. sentenced twenty-nine times
more than the capital Of the company
tried.
"The sentence pronounced Is a Nlo-
llent harangue. showing spite and vim
ldictiveness followed at once by another
assault OF the commissioner again un'
true in fact and puerile In reasoning
held back six days, according 10 Mr
Loeb, either by the authorities a
Washington or by a singular and un
heard of lack OF newspaper enterprise
so that It is timed TO the judges De
cislon OF a striking coincidence.
Courts in Politics
"There are some of the startling ele
lments in this remarkable case OF squar
dealing. Some day It win be judged II
the calm Of history. In the meantlm
liz remains for the American people q
say how far they can safely permit IN
courts to be used in the same game o
lpolltics.
If It is the settled determination o
the people 70 harass and destroy IN
lcentres of manufacture and commerc
land the great railway arteries OF IN
country. I propose that we have IN
third term by unanimous acclaim, MI
Bryan for e-President; Mr.. Hears
for Secretary of state; Judge landi
for Attorney General and let the goo
work 20 on TO the rough completion.
"This is the only political issue an
Ian Of the leading candidates Of the dli
ferent parties are agreed upon IT, an
the most violent elements Of the coun
trv are carving their banners"
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
COST HIM "$5 AND"
TO LOSE HIS SHAVE

Because the barber shop was not
open at the time he expected it to be.
John Todd landed in the police sta,
ton at z3O o'clock this morning, hav-
ing been escorted there by officer
King.
The Datrolman testified in City Court
to-day that he had found Todd lying
on a doorstep near Second and Mar
ket streets in an intoxicated condition
and that he removed him to the police
station.
Todd denied that he was drunk.
your Honor. he said. II was passing
through your city on my way 10
Baltimore ana stopped off for a short
time. Ny whiskers needed shaving
off and / was told that I could get into
a barbershop at seven o'clock. The
barber shop was directed to was not
open and I sat down on a doorstep
and fell asleep. ] did not know that
that man was officer when he awokc
me. 1 assure you ;hat although !
had had few was not drunk"
Five and costs was the sentence.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
NEW INDICTMENTS
AGAINST THE STANDARD

Nv THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
JAMESTOWN. Aug. 10-rhe investiga-
ton Of alleged violations Of the Interstate
commerce act by the Standard OH ana
subsidiarv companies, and railroads over
which oil was shipped, has not by any
means been concluded with the return OF
the Grand Jury's partial report yester-
day finding ten indictments against ehe
standard. the Vacuum oil Company OF
rochester and the Pennsylvania and New
York Central Railroads. Further develop
ments are expected on September .. the
date TO which adjournment was taken 70
allow further examination. In yesterday 3
return there are two indictments against
the standard. two against the Vacuum rs
subsidiary company; two against the rail-
roads Jointly and two individual indiet-
ments against each road.
The total fines assessable under the m
dictments. $4,000 for each count. would
amount to S4. $4,000 against each company
making a grand total liability OF sis,240ooo.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
IMPORTANT POINT
in LIQUOR CASE

Raffeleo Bernardo and Giovanni Ten
gallo we're arraigned in City Court this
morning on the charge OF selling hquor IL
legally, but the case was carried over
until Tuesday morning next
Bernardo conducts a grocery store at
eth and Lincoln streets and together
with his clerk. Tenagio. was arrested last
evening by Police Sergeant Kelleher and
officers James p. Scott and McAteer. Il IS
claimed by the proprietor Of the place that
he is the agent for brewing company OF
Camden. n j.. and that he does not sell
Intoxicating liquors, but that he receives
orders from his friends in Little Italy
and the beer Is shipped 20 them.
The police say orders are made out on
postal cards. these are sent TO the brew
cry in Camden, and acting under these
orders the goods are shipped to this city.
The case will involve the determination
Of an interesting legal point as to the
rights Of agents TO handle and distribute
liquors when such agent does not have a
license authorizing the sale Of liquors.
The licensed dealers are following the
case with interest
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
r-,,r, IotrpNAr,e enoclal wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
MONTPELIER, France, Aug. "
Two determined efforts 70 lynch Mar
celin Albert, formerly leader OF the
Midi wine growers. were made last
night and today by his former Follow
ors. In one attack a mob OF women
made desperate effort 70 hang him
He is now under police guard In ms
own home.
Accused OF being q spy for Premier
clomenceau. Albert has dropped from
the proud position OF idol of the entire
Midi district 20 the point OF uttof
degradation in the eyes of his eoun-
trymen
only released from prison Albert re-
turned home to find his former sup
porters very hostile 90 him. IL soon
became noisod around that he had come
back 70 SPY on his neighbors Last
night great mob attacked his mousse
He was able TO keep on the assaiiah
until the police arrived.
Women Tried to Storm House.
A fresh outbreak was caused TINS
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
AUGUST FURNITURE SALE
Some High Class Goods to 90 Ot Little
Prices This Month.

twice a year has been the policy OF
the wilmington Furniture Company
at Ninth and King streets, to show
a strong selling power In their re-
sneotive lines OF goods, which embrace
every article that goes TO make up a
home. The large area space OF TINS
store. to a casual observer seems %
have no ending and every aNallenie
part OF this space is utilized for the
aispiav OF goods The humblest as
we'll as the richest homes can be furn.
ished both as TO price and quality OF
goods The firms advertisements
state that the August sale now De-
ing conducted Is the sale for which
the people have been waiting. They
can II the stock-regulating SALE Civ
ing notice that It is Drimful OF money
savings The store also lays down
its business laws Of one fixed, ran
nrice on all merchandise. with the
privilege OF exchange or a refunding
of the money # goods are not entireiy
satisfactory Many persons may ASK
WHY this firm can under-sell its soous
mis- time of the year Room must be
had for the new fan goods Whicn 'ii'
manufacturers in the large furniture
centers in the West are now preparing
to shin. therefore. the goods now on
the aoors must be sold. irregardless
OF cost.
Exceptional values are the rules oi
ttis sole The management OF the
store has marked the goods at a mucii
lower percentage Of profit than IL
usual I'm furniture trade. This en-
ables the firm to compete with Others
In prices and at the same time oue'
a good grade Of goods. Values quar-
itv. satisfaction and style are iou'
factors Of the stores growth 20 y
the store and look over the goods t'
,,,,,cb ,s attached a round tag. Thes'
are the goods for your buying =
corr Of efhcient clerks win bend ever.
energy 10 seeing that every patreI
gets good service.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
Newark Personals.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Aug 1o.-Francis A.
Cooch was taken quite i'll the first of
the week at his home. He is much
better.
Mrs. Charles =. Lowber and daugh-
ter Louise of Albuquerque, New Mex
leo. are visiting friends here.
Mrs NJ e. Brown and son Francis,
are at Atlantic City.
Mrs. John Field and children OF
Philadelphia, are the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs Charles p. steele.
Miss Emily d. Good, of Wilmington,
is the guest of Miss May Pyle.
Miss Carrie Lutz, Is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
S. ]. Wright and family are at the
Coleman House. Asbury Park, n. ].
Mrs. Addie Ellender is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel zuibery in New York
city.
Rev. DR.. w. J. Rowan, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church, is at Johns
town, Pa. on his vacation.
Mrs. +. p. Williams Of Plainteldi
n. j.. was the guest Of Mrs Agnes
Miller this week.
Miss Ella Marvel, of Wilmington, is
visiting Miss Ella Todd.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
FRENCH WOMEN WANTED
TO LYNCH WINE LEADER

morning when Albort's cousin, a woman
named Marty called on him. She was
Immediately charged with being an
intermediary bringing Albert messages
from Paris Another mob composed
entire of women gathered and tried
20 storm the house. Unwilling 20 use
their clubs the police had a hard time
driving them back.
Alberts fall from grace dates back 20
his former trip 20 Paris to confer with
Premier Clemenceau while the Midi up
rising was az its height. He could
never explain the visit TO the satis-
faction OF the peasants. When l. be-
came known that Albert had accept
ed money from Clemenceau to pay his
expenses to Paris the whole district
turned on It's ex-idol He was turned
over to the authorities and sentenced
to prison.
Today the Argeliers general commit
tee Is considering Albert's case 70 con-
slider what attitude It shall take to-
ward him.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
Porch Party.

on Thursday evening Miss Marie
Iutmann entertained several Of her
friends at a porch party at the home
of Mrs. William H. Ely, No GOO West
Seventh street. Those present were:
Misses Marie Luttmann. Myrtle
Hirons. Mayme Jennings, Carrie
Leach. Madeline Beacon, Bessie
Ward. Reba Brown. Lizzie Walker,
Bessie Beacon. Katherine Kane,
Mary Lafferty. Florence Blackwell,
Alice Blackwell, Annie Jones, Nellie
Belts. Elizabeth Lafferty. Messrs
Thomas Jackson. Hazsl Lane, Lee
Knox, George Spicer. Joseph shepard,
Rovd Primrose, William Stevenson,
William Conlyn, Harry Hemping, Mr..
and Mrs Ortman. Mr.. End Mrs. Nc
Monigle and son. Mr.. and Mrs. slant
Master Ernest Stanr. Miss Edith
slant and Mr.. and Mrs. II. Ely.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10

WTsbIs Damask, So inches wide,
bleached Damask; bargain price
23c. value 35c.
Table Linen, in ends of ~ to ~
yards; 41c to ST.. as for the piece.
Turkish Towels, unbleached. large
size. extra heavy; value II lie,
bargain price l0c.
French PercaIe, SO inches wide,
pure white; special 15c yard.
White Lnene, "a inches wide; l5c
a yard, value 1Sc.
Pillow Cases, bleached, 45x5t
inch. elegant quality, 1oc; value zoe.
Bolster Cases, bleached. 42x72
inches, 50c; value 35c.
Shaker Flannel, unbleached, extra
heavy; bargain price 7c.
Bsachsd Canton Flannel, extra gooc
quality, 10c; value IL lie.
India Linen, 40 inches wide; bar
gain price IL 1-2c yard.
Embroidered Belts, good quality
gilt and pearl buckles; worth up tC
$1.00, bargain price 1oc.
Combs, lot Jeweled Back Combs
we're SOC and 75c qualities. reduced
to 19c.
Dress Shields, lot of summe
weight Shields. were 25c. bargain
price 7c.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
AUTO CRASHED
INTO A FENCE
One Man Fatally and Six
Others Seriously Injured
in Derby Accident
av NE IoURNAL's speeIal VIZ.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Aug. l0-One man was
fatally hurt and six others badly in
iured, when big car, in the lnterna-
tional Endurance Derby of twenty
four hours duration, crashed through
The fence at the Brighton Beach track
to-day and tore its way through a
crowd of spectators.
IL was only one of almost continuous
accidents which have Kept the surg
cons busy since the contest began at
10 o'clock last night John Wadda-
love. %. a chauffeur. was standing
close to the fence with a crowd OF
other spectators when the car driven
by Louis Strang. suddenly darted TO-
ward them. Before they could move
the machine crashed into the renee
upsetting dozens of people beside the
seven men who were crushed
The injured:
John waddalove. arm and les
broken: several bruises and internal
injuries; is dying.
Robert Lenthe, arm broken.
Robert Senple. both arms and one
leg broken.
John GILES, arm broken.
Earl Radcliffe. left side crushed.
John w. Nelson. badly bruised and
cut.
T. ]. Reilly. severely bruised.
Strang patched up his machine and
re-entered the race.
The Frayer-Miller car. driven by Fl
II. Knepper. was far in the lead wher
Il carried away two sections OF the
fence and lost its position.
The prize is a trophy for the owner
and $1,000 in gold for the drivers lw'
men alternate on most Of the cars
There are fifteen contestants.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
KEEP LIQUOR FROM ITS MEN
3. & o. to Ask Legislation to Remove
Temptation From Workers.

That there shall be no uncertainty
in the matter Of its employees observ-
ing the rules OF sobriety laid down for
them by the company and that all
temptation tending TO a disregard OF
such rules shall be removed. the Bal
timore & Ohio, It is said. win ask for
legislation In various states prohibiting
hotel keepers and bar keepers from
furnishing or selling liquor to rail-
road men while on duty.
The companys legal advisers bel.evo
that the request viii be granted, and
that a further guarantee Of protec-
tion 70 life and property will obtain.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
228-23O KING STREET.
JAPANESE AND KOREANS
AGAIN FIGHT IN COREA

= Soldiers and civilian rioters have
driven the japanese police from Sit
eung and are organizing 70 resist an
expected attack by the japanese inili-
tary. In Wonju the entire japanese
population was driven 10 the hills
by Korean rebels. Two companies of
reinforcements have been -ushed to
this point from Seoul but as yet the
Koreans are holding their own. The
Japanese military force in tho country
lis SO small that it is poworless 10 re-
sist a widespread outbreak and 1t is
feared the revolt may gain serious
proportions before reinforcements can
reach here from Japan.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
nolI Carnival at sheIIpot.

Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
next win be doll carnival days az She'll
pot Park, and the management invites
an Of the little folk TO enter their dolls.
There will be no cost for entering, and
ten prizes will be given. There will be
a first and second prize for the largest
dolls: a first and second for the best
dressed: one each for the smallest, the
prettiest. the Oldest and the most hu-
morously dressed. and one each for the
largest and smallest Teddy bears. II is
hoped that several hundred children
viii take part in the contest
Evening journal., 1907-08-10

Pearl Buttons, all sizes. worth Sc,
1Oc and 15c. Bargain price, Sc,
Sc and 10c.
Cloves, 16-button, white and black
silk Gloves. all sizes from S to Sl-2;
special price Sl.50.
Stamped Shirt Waists on fine linen
finish costume lawn, all new pat
terms, 89c; value 81. so.
Embroidered chstteIains Bags,
special price 25c.
Stamped Belts and Collars, another
lot new patterns for tonight and
Monday selling, &c.
Llnene, "a inches wide, in checks
and dots, II 1-2c; value lSc and
18c.
Linen, natural colored linen. 30c
and CSC yard; value 40c and 45c.
coIored Linens, 80 inches wide,
blue, pink and lavender; reduced to
39c, value SOC.
Cravenette, 80 inches wide cotton
cravenette for skirts and boys suits;
we're 15c, reduced to II lie.
Lawns, about 1000 yards colorsd
lawns and Swisses; we're up to l9c
yard. reduced to &c.
Stamped Corset Covers, our OWL
stamping on sheer linen finished
lawn; actually worth 75c, special
/ C0c
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
MiIford Wharves sod.

DOVER. Del, Aug. lO.-The two
wharf properties in North Milford
owned by DIT Robert Y. Watson. have
been sold 10 O. w Davis. OF Easton,
Nd. Possession Of the property all ex-
cept the granary situated on the prop
critics. will be given at once. but the
granary. is reserved until January l.
Mr.. Davis will probably build large ac-
commodation stables on the property
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
By THE JOURNALS Special Wire.

SEOUL, Korea, Aug. 1O.-Fighting
between the Japanese and Koreans has
again broken out, this time in the
Interior The conflict when threatens
TO become general followed Che Jap
anese demands for the disarmaraent
and disbanding of the provincial gar-
risons of the Korean army. At sever
al points the Korean troops have left
their barracks and are securing the
country for,recruits. planning a move
ment TO restore the deposei emperor
TO the throne.
Drive Out Japanese.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
HE DIDN'T KNOW
IT WAS LOADED

Charles Barnes, aged ten years, living
at No. 26 East Twenty-fourth street
was shot In the knee yesterday by
bullet discharged from a rifle in the
hands of Harvey Grantland, aged 10
years, of Twenty and Market
streets. The Grantlands boy did nr.
know that the weapon was loaded and
while showing it to his companion it
went off. The injury is not serious.
Evening journal., 1907-08-10
Tinsmiths Hold a smoker,

In Irish American Hall last evening
members Of the insmiths Union held
smoker and a large attendance was
present During the smoker a COM
mittee Of the Central Labor Union
called upon the members and spoke In
reference TO the coming Labor Day
celebration in September ?, which will
mark the opening of the Grangers'
Fair The tinsmiths were enthusiastic
about the matter and procured large
number Of tickets for the affair.