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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
KILLED BY DYNAMITE.
Rev. Street and His Saddle Horse
Blown to Atoms by an Explosion.

While riding on horseback near his
home on the Matolis river in Crook
county, Rev. H. n. Street was blown
to atoms by the explosion of a stick
of dynamite which was exploded by
a blow from his horses hoof.
The body of the minister was en-
tirely torn to shreds by the explosion
and the horse instantly killed, the
body being thrown into the river.
The dynamite had been used by
Rev. Street in blasting stumps and
when he had finished work he hid
the remaining sticks under a log. 1t
is thought that coyotes or rats car
ried one Of the sticks into the open,
where 1t was struck by the hoof of
the horse. The accident happened
in the presence of the wife and chill
dren of the dead man and is one Of
the remarkable fatal accidents in the
history Of the state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03

Washington, April 3.-Binger Her
mann took the stand today in his own
behalf. He told of his early political
career and general acquaintance
throughout Oregon, and said that
when he was commissioner he got
nearly 80 letters daily from his former
constituents.
Among other witnesses, Elliott
Hough, formerly private secretary to
Hermann, told of conversations be-
tween him, Hermann, Rittenhouse an
Mueller, at different times stenog-
raphers to Hermann, in which Her
mann asked if we had preserved note
books. Mueller responded he had not,
whereupon Hermann said he was sor-
ry, for with them he could have
proven to the world what was in the
books destroyed.
Rittenhouse said he had his books,
hut after Hermann left he told Hough'
he had only said this in order to-
worry "Old Hermann"
Hermann resumed his testimony
and said he corresponded with peo-
pie in Oregon who looked to his pos
sible promotion to the senate, and al
so with business conditions.
Hermann said he never had occa-
sion to refer to the letter press copy
books; that his secretary made them
and left them. The witness said the
books were his personal property and
contained only his private correspon-
dence.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03

After a months investigation of the
various applicants, the Oregon state
railroad commission. has selected a
secretary and clerk from half hund-
red anxious aspirants for the two
places.
Yesterday evening George o. Good
all of La Grande, who has been act
ing as clerk since the organization of
the commission, was formally elected
secretary. and f. ]. Miller of Astoria,
was elected clerk and statistician.
Goodall is u capable young man, a
graduate of Oregon Agricultural COL
lcge and formerly stenographer for
Justice T. G.. HALEY of the supreme
court He Is son of o. p. Goodall,
formerly county judge of Union coun-
ty and while having no practical
knowledge of railroad affairs, is con-
ceded to be. one of the best men for
the place in the entire list of appli-
cants, on account of his experience as
stenographer for n number of large
concerns, among them being the Lewis
and Clark. fair commission.
The salary of the secretary of the
commission is $4,000 per year and ex-
penses while travelling and the salary
of the chief clerk is $1,000 per year
and expenses away from home. The
offices of the commission will be at
Salem, where Goodall will have charge
when the commission is away from
the capital.
It is said the commission received
applications from about so eastern
oregon men, many of them eX-rall-
road men, for the position of secre-
tpry
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Oak for Wool Press

Ncagle Rrothers have just receiv-
ed from shiptuilding firm in Port
Ii nd a stick of Siberian oak 14x1s
inches square and eight feet long to
he used in the construction of the
v ool press of the securing mills
This stick of timber was cut by Rus
sian convicts in the wilds of Siberia
and is almost as hard as iron. 1t is
used especially in shipbuilding and
lecause Of its quality was ordered by
Neagle Brothers for the press. 1t is
sal | that a piece of seasoned Siberian
oak will crush other oaks as though
IT were soft wood and If kept dry
this timber will last for centuries.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
MAIN LINE FOR
BOISE LIKELY
FEASIBLE ROUTE SURVEYED
FROM ORCHARD TO CAPITAL
Line Has Bcen Run Three Times by
the Locating Engineer Of the Short
Line, Who Is Now Encamped at
BOise-Surveys VIII Be Submitted
Soon to General Manager Bancroft
and Other Superiors.

Boise, April 3.-"A good line and
a feasible grade for the proposed main
line of the Oregon Short Line through
Boise from Orchard have been Sc
cured"
This was the statement made last
night by c. Strad'ey of Salt Lake,
chief locating engineer for the Ore
Son Short Line. Mr.. Stradley arriv-
cd in Boise couple of days ago on
Il visit to Locating Engineer G. T,
Morris. The latter is in charge of
line and which is now camped in
South Boise, having now almost COM
pleted the third trip over the pre-
liminary run a few weeks ago from
Orchard to this city.
Mr.. Stradley said the country, be-
ing open, offered many advantages
for the construction of the proposed
road, and he gave the important in
formation that the grade thus far
secured was far better even than he
expected. There would be little rock
work.
Further than the foregoing, Mr..
Stradley did not care to make any
statements. He said the work of the
engineers would he completed in a
few days and the result sent to Gen.
eral Manager Bancroft. No one, he
said, perhaps not even Mr.. Bancroft
himself, knows at present for IL GER
tainty whether or not the road would
be built. From newspaper reports,
he added, he thought Mr.. bancroft
had been very frank with Boise peo-
pie whom approached on the subject
while in Boise recently and gave out
statements strongly in favor of the
construction OF the road.
Mr. Stradley was here with his wife
and sister. He recently returned
from a two weeks visit at his old
home in Colorado and left at 145
for Burns, his headquarters in Ore
gon, where he has a crew of survey
ors at work on the Trans Oregon
line.
AS to the lewiston Huntington
road, he said the contracts for the
construction work had been awarded
lnd that work would be rushed with
all possible speed. 1t would be a
fine scenic rouse, he said, but as the
road must be built almost its entire
length through a canyon, its con-
struction would be difficult
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
AFTER THE LUMBER TRUST.
Department of Commerce and La
Dor Begins Investigation.


How many acres of timber lands
have been bought by Frederick Wey-
erhauser, T. B. Walker, the Bradleys,
the Smiths, the Wentworths and the
other vastly wealthy men who have
consolidated the forests of the wes-
tern states in few hands? Who Is
the head o. the lumber trust?" says
Washington dispatch.
The federal government will en-
deavor to answer these questions by
virtue of the authority vester in the
department of commerce and labor
by the Kittredge senate resolution di-
recting that the lumber trust be in
vestigated
At the present time, 20 young men
of the bureau of corporations are
studying the timber and lumber and
sawmill business as faithfully as
though they intended to organize a
corporation to control the business
for the nation.
The original object of the investi-
cation vas to analyZe the reputed
lumber trust. Preparations were
made to begin the inquiry, by Chief
Smith of the bureau of corporations
incidentally, came the proclamation
Of the president Marc h 2, creating for
est reserves from 15,500,000 acres of
timber lands in the public domain.
There was outcry by opponents of
Forester Plnchot. The president
said and Mr.. Pinchot reiterated, that
the c. cation of the reserves was
largely 10 forestall the timber barons
who are gathering iE the forests un-
I'll they have virtual control Of the
future of the lumber industry in a
few hands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
THE GRANGE AFTER L. O.
Referendum OH the Big I'm.
Appropriation.


A correspondent at Albany say. z.
the movement to defeat the app. 9
priation for the University of Orr
gon.
Circulation of petitions calling for
a referendum vote on the University
of Oregon appropriation bill passed
bv the last legislature was begun in
Linn county today. This action was
taken as the result of a conference
Of committee CT the Oranges in this
county here Saturday, which was at
tended by President Campbell, of the
university, and where the whole ques-
ton was thoroughly considered.
Petitions had been printed prior to
the meeting, and the circulation of
them was begun this morning. The
work Is going forward under the
Linn County Grange.
For several weeks this movement
has been forming in this county. diff
ferent local oranges indorsing it. 1t
eliminated in the meeting of Satur-
day afternoon by a committee COM
posed Of representatives from the diff
ferent oranges.
President Campbell was present on
invitation, and spoke for two hours
on the need of the appropriation and
outlining the purposes for which the
money would be expended. He then
answered great many questions pro-
posed by the committee.
State Senator NJ. A. Miller also ad-
\ 1aA
thaat the grange could accomplish
more beneficial results by attacking
other enactments of the legislature
and leaving the university apprcpria-
tion alone this year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03

to prevent the convention plans from
becoming known. However, the per-
formance has been seen by several,
and from reports that are current,
some humor will be handed out that
has never been seen or heard of be-
fore, Among other things It is rumor-
ed that some criticisms will be made
at the expense Of local society" men
and something direct from the reel
Is anticipated.
1t is positively announced that the
removal Of some of the old fixtures
OF the theater will in no wise interfere
with the presentation of the show to-
night as ample scenery is available
and the theater is safer for the
changes made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Suit TO Collect on Notes.

Two suits We're filed today by ]. II.
Koontz against Leora Hunt. c. w.
Hunt, ct al, both being for the col
lection of accounts said to be upon
notes. In the first suit a personal de-
cree against the defendants for the
sum of $3.50 and $500 attorneys fees
is asked for. In the second suit the
sum of s1240.5O and s125 attorneys
fees is requested. Both of the COM
plants were filed here this morning by
Colonel ]. H. Raley, attorney for the
plaintiff.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
WRECK CAUSED DELAY.
Portland Train Did Not Arrive Until
Late This Afternoon.

Because of freight train wreck
which occurred near Summit last
night, No. 6, the Portland morning
train, did not arrive here until late
this afternoon. Several freight cars
were smashed up and a crew worked
all day and a part of last night in
clearing up the wreck and opening
the track.
Because of the delay to the passen-
ger train this morning it was rumor-
ed during the forenoon that the big
strike had been declared and that
the train would not arrive.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Wallowa Gamblers Fined.

Judge Crawford held a special
term of court at Enterprise this
week, commencing Monday.
The gambling cases of A. A. Hall,
4. H. Stone and Sylvester Milla-d. all
Of Enterprise, was disposed 0f Mon
day as follows: A. H. Stone fined
5000 and costs, or 100 days in Jail;
Sylvester Millard fined $50 and
costs, or rs days in jail.-Joseph
Herald.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
OLD MAIDS CONVENTION HELD TONIGHT

Tonight the "Old Maids Conven-
ton" will be held at the Frazer and
from all indications the performance
will be greeted by a crowded house.
At noon today the greater portion of
the lower floor had been taken, thus
promising large attendance. How
ever, many desirable seats were still
untaken and may yet be secured.
This afternoon the. last dress re-
hearsal was held at the Frazer and
the finishing touches were applied to
the performers. Consequently all is
now in readiness for the convention
to assemble tonight.
During the practicing for the en-
tertainment absolute secrecy has been
maintained as far as possible in order
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
No Postal Department Frauds.

Washington, April 3.-Carter of
Montana, called at the White House
today to talk to the president about
leaks in the postoffice department.
Carter is member of the commits
sion to investigate the business meth
DDS of the department and inject bus
iness methods into the present faulty
system.
"In this charge" said Carter, that
the money order department loses
l am unable to substantiate the
charges
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03

New York, April "a big assem-
blage of alienists was on hand when
the Thaw lunacy commission resumed
its sessions this morning. Thaw en-
tered early. He looked well and ap.
parently unworried at the prospect Of
facing the board in the private ex-
animation later in the day.
DR.. Diefendorf, the first witness,
testified that in his opinion Thaw Is
incapable OF understanding the pro-
ceedings against him or of advising
with his counsel.
Diefendorf testified that Thaw's let
ters TO the newspapers during the trial
indicated insanity, particularly In the
one which he said the prosecution is
backed by blacklegs." At this point
Evelyn entered the court room. Josiah
was the only other member of the
family present.
The gist OF Diefendorfs testimony
was that Thaw is medically insane,
but legally responsible. He was inter-
rupted by the passage of an Italian
funeral. The cortege was led by a
brass band playing a funeral dirge.
All except Thaw smiled.
The commission at 1915 went into
executive session for private exam
ination of Thaw.
Mcclure secretly cross-examined
Diefendorf for about 20 minutes. Law
yers grouped themselves about the
witness stand, and questions were ask
ed and answered In whispers.
DR.. Wagner took the stand when
Diefendorf was released. He said
there is not the slightest doubt in his
mind that Thaw is capable of under
standing his position, the nature Of
the proceedings against him, and OF
advising his counsel.
Wagner made a strong point Tor
Thaw when he testified he talked with
the defendant today about White ana
found him perfectly rational. Il ask
ed him." explained the doctor, IF ne
, still considered himself an agent or
providence in killing White. The pris-
oner answered NO. saying he had
come to see that 1t was not so. ! ask
ed him IL he understood what his po-
sition was and II he thought II serl-
Gus. He answered that he thought his
case serious, but that his attorneys
had put up good case.
oI also questioned him about the
financial arrangements with ms at
torneys. He said he had made ar
rangements with some; the others pe-
,ng nersonal friends he did not think
i, ,,aoossar,, IN make terms before the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Mrs. A. A. Roberts Better.

DR.. e. A. Vaughan this morning
received telephone message from
La Grande saying that Mrs. A. A.
Roberts is improved today and some
hope is row entertained for her re-
c,vcry Mrs, Vaughan and Mr.,
end Nrs T. w. Ayers are still at her
bedside. DIR. Vaughan returned home
yesterday Afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Removed to Coos County.

c. w. McLyman and family and
Floyd Heathman, a brother of Mrs
McLyman, have gone to North Bend,
Coos county, with the intention of
making their home there, at least for
some time to come. Mr.. McLyman
will organize a band at that place,
and he and Mr.. Heathman will be q
valuable accession to the musical cir
cles of that place.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03

Chicago, April 3.-Late this after
noon Commissioner Neill addressed the
labor delegates, repeating the propos-
ais of the managers. He asked the
men to accept, or present a counter
proposal, and stated he believed the
railroads proposal fair, and the best
the managers would advance. The
government would be pleased If the
men would accept it and avoid a
strike.
The delegates then went into execu-
tive session to consider the proposal.
Garretson and Neill deny having
knowledge of the progress toward
settlement of the threatened strike. Ia
message having been received by New
York the strike was settled.) Garrett
sen slid: mot only has there been
no settlement, but nothing now indi-
Gates there will tie a settlement"
The report sent out and referred
to above is as follows:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
DIR. Hoisinston. O. d., Returned

DR.. G, F. Hoisington, the oste-
opath, arrived home this morning
from Ohio, where he was called two
weeks ago by the serious illness Of
his father, who subsequently died. DR..
Campbell, who had charge of DR..
Hoisington's practice in his absence,
has returned to Walla walla,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
HOTEL SARANAC ON FIRE.
Guests Were Frightened and in Great
Danger for a Time,

New York, April 3.-The guests of
the Eotel Saranac, one of the most
fashionable of upper Broadway,
were thrown into panic late this af-
trrncon by a fire On the seventh
i1loor. Men and women climbed
down the fire escapes and jammed
the stairs and ccrriGors in efforts to
escape. The flames gained great
headway for a time and spread to the
ear of the Building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Brewers Strike Ended.

st. Louis, April 3.-The brewery
workers unions this morning decided
to return to work at terms offered,
by the owners before the strike. The
strike is practically over, but the
Unions will Ger tinue their efforts to
secure the CLOSED shops"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Van Fleet Appointed Judge.

Washington, April 3.-The presi-
dent today appointed Judge w. C. Van
Fleet as judge of the United States
circuit court of California.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Mother ana Child Crcmated.

Milwaukee, Wis, April a.
Fire in an Italian boarding
house this morning resulted In
the death Of Mrs. Cinan Corag-
gle and her 6-year-old daughter.
Nine others were injured. The
husband may die as the result
Of an attempt at rescue. Fire
was the result OF explosion Of
a rusty gasoline stove.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
. Open Towns for Alaska.

Juneau. April 8. Municipal cleo
ticn IN this city, Douglas and Skag-
way Yesterday resulted in victories
FOR all the open town candidates.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
sHOr THROUGH THE HEART.

Spokane, April 3.-M Everman
recd 10, was shot through the heart
last night while sitting in park by
the side of Mrs. Ernest HOosrer, a
married woman with divorce suit
pending. Her husband is suspected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Captein Swift Suspended.

Washington, April S.-Captain
Swift, commander Of the Connecticut,
has bon sentenced to suspension for
nine months for grounding his ship
near Porto Rico, January 13.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
QUESTION
UP IN THE AIR"
Labor Delegates in Executive
Session, Considering Re-
quest of Commissioners.
NELL ADVOCATES THE
RAILROADS POSITION

Asks the Men to Accept 1t or Present
Counter Proposal-Labor Leaders
Issue Statement Which Contains
a Denial of an Early Morning Re-
port. That a Settlement Had Prac-
tically Been Reached - In Their
Opinion There Is No Prospect of a
Settlement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Walter Wellman I'm New York.

New York, April 3.-Welter Well.
man reached America this morning.
He expressed confiderce of success
for The exploring expedition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Five Burned TO Death.

Passaic, n. j.. April 3.-An .
entire family, except the father,
were wiped out by a fire which
! destroyed a tenement here this I
, morning. Michael Salupo's wife
and four children were the VIC
tins. The mother died while
trying to rescue the children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03

Chicago, April "a hurried sum-
mons for the assembling of railroad
labor chiefs was sent to union head
quarters this morning. Immediately
the committee of 1872 met and prepar-
ed to acceds to the wishes of Knapp
and Neill, who will appear before
them
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Walsh Trial October Is,

Chicago, April S.-John r. Walsh
today pleaded not guilty. His case
was set for October Is for trial.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
NAVAL MECHANICS
Twill Be DROPPED
Union Iron Works Claim They
Have Lost Money on Cali
fornia and South Dakota.
WILL ACCEPT NO MORE
WARSHIP CONTRACTS

Large Part of Their
Troubles TO Organized Labor and
Uncertainty of the Labor Market
brewery Workers at ST. Louis to
Work on the Owners Terms, End
ing the Strike, Though Not End
ing Efforts TO Secure the Closed
Shop.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
NO AGREEMENT
BY THE EXPERTS
Testimony by 0iefendorf and
Wagner, both AIieuists, is
SquareIy Contradictory.
PREDICTIONS FAVOR
THE THEORY OF SANITY.

DiefendOrf Cites Letters Written by
Thaw Since Trial Began, as Evil
dnce OF Insanity, Yet He Claims He
Is Legally Responsible - Wagner
Cites Conversation With Thaw To-
day to Substantiate the Other The
ory-Commission Then Went Into
Secret Session With the Defendant.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
Chicago Wheat Market.

Chicago, April S.-Wheat closed to-
day at 76 SIS, corn at 45h and oats
at AN
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
G0ODALL CHOSEN
FOR SECRETARY
RAILROAD COMMISSION
FILLS TWO PLACES.

George o. Goodall of La Grande, Is
Appointed Secretary and E. j. Mil
leT of Astoria, Chief Clerk and Sta
ustician-About so Applicants for
Position of Secrctary-Goodan Ia
Very Efficient But Has Had No
Railroad Experience.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03
HERMANN HAS
BEGUN DEFENSE
Himself Takes the Stand With
a Denial of All Accusations
of Guilty Conduct.
EXPLAINS DESTRUCTION
OF LETTER-PREss BOOKS.

Declares They Contained Only His
Private Correspondence, Yet They
Afforded Evidence Which Would
Prove His Innocence of Wrong
Doing-Carter Of Montana, Declares
That Charges of Leaks I'm Postal
Department Cannot Be Substantial
ed by the Investigation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-04-03

Isn't 1t better TO know things about
prices than to guess, wonder and
fret? Then it's worth while to
read the ads. gn
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-17
a New Firm.

DR.. J. H. Alderman, for many years
a dentist OF more than passing note,
who is known not only in Gainesville
but in several other sections. has
taken into partnership DR.. Harry L.
Pearce, recently graduated from the
Atlanta Dental College, one Of the
leading institutions of the kind in the
United States.
Dr. Alderman is so well known in
this. city and section that it is I'M
necessary to make references to him,
except to say that for several years
he has enjoyed the most lucrative
practice in this section Of the State.
DR.. Pearce is a young man well known
here, having been born and reared
in Gainesville. His graduating papers
were Of the very highest order, which
is the best recommendation when
could be given him.
The business will be continued at
the same stand occupied by DR.. Al
derman, over the Dutton bank. and
It is needless to add that the new
firm viii enjoy fine success.