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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
1000 SWEAR THEY'RE ILL.
Make Affidavit and Get Liquor at Drug
Stores.

Bismarck, n. D., May 19.-Temper,
ance Commissioner Murray says that
in the month of April there were 1000
affidavits made at drug stores in this
state in order to secure pints (the
maximum to be had in any one day
under the law of whisky for the cure
of the disease of cold" and disease
of stomach"
The commissioner has been looking
over the affidavit books in the county
court and feels constrained to remark
that he does not propose TO shut up
the blind pigs and then allow the drug
stores TO sell the goods under cover
Of affidavits. He is working out plan
to catch the druggists. Before the
pigs were closed the sales by all the
drug stores showed but 200 or 800 aft
davits per month.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
Crimes and Criminals.

TIVE masked robbers entered a ga
Ion .; Sa;;ese: Mont. and after gag.
ging and binding the bartender. robbed
the cash register OF slice.
B. r. Peter and Cecanus Van Trees,
both from Butler. Mo-. pleaded guilty
In the federal court at Kansas City 10
violations OF the homestead law and
were fined $1,000 each.
The mutilated bodies OF two men IN
the Chicago river have furnished the
Chicago police with a double murder
mystery. The police believe that the
men were murdered and their bodies
thrown into the river.
Angered because her son.in-law.
Frank Albright, had come home drunk
and run the family away from home
by his violent actions. Mrs. Connolly
Of Huntsville. Ala, murdered the man
az he lay in drunken stupor on his
bed
w. r. Fulton of Wichita. Kan. who
Friday night made an attempt on the
life Of his former wife, committed SUI.
eide early Saturday By shooting him
SELF. His body was found in the rail.
road yards four blocks from where he
attacked Mrs. Fulton and shot her
three times. The woman is not dan,
garously injured.
Unknown persons set of charge
Of some high explosive 81 Ruston La,
under The house Of Samuel Cook, a ne
gro. blowing the house TO pieces and
killing Cook and four other negroes
sleeping In q front room. There is nc
clue to the perpetrators.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
From Other Shores.

Grand Duke Nicholas was married
Mt Yalta to Princess Anastasia Of Mon.
tenegro.
Emperor William and Emperor
Nicholas have arranged for an early
meeting on the Baltic sea.
A decree dissolving the Portuguese
chamber Of deputies has been publish
cd. The date of the new general cleo
tions has not yet been determined.
At least 100000 inhabitants OF the
Midi met at Beziers, France, 10 pro.
test against the lamentable state into
which the wine industry has fallen.
Tie French academy has awarded
Henry Vignaud, secretary of the
American embassy at Paris. a prize OF
$500 for his work on Christopher Co
lumbus
II is asserted In well informed cir,
cles in Brussels that the question OF
the annexation of the Congo lndepend
ont State 10 Belgium probably will
come up in the chamber OF deputies
within week.
The British government has acceded
TO the wish OF Australia to rescind her
annual contribution of 100000 to-
ward naval squadron for Australia
The commonwealth will equip and
maintain its own navy.
The French bark Martha Roux has
been in collision with the German
steamer Osiris at Hamburg. and had
her plates stove in and rail damaged.
The Martha Roux will be surveyed.
The damage to the Osiris is believed
immaterial
II is rumored at Melilla, Morocco,
that the army OF the sultan has won a
victory over the forces of the pretend.
or near Marchica. The casualties on
both sides are reported to be heavy
and the government troops are said
to have captured 200 prisoners.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
EUROPEAN WAR IS EVENTUAL.
Franco-Jap Entente TO Contain Clause
Regarding Such Emergency.

ST. Petersburg, May 19.-The Paris
correspondent of the Russ, in a dis
patch published yesterday, announced
that he had obtained information from
authentic sources to the effect that the
Franco-Japanese agreement, now in
course of negotiation, will contain Sc
cret conditions applying to the even
tuality of European war and binding
Japan to place at the disposal of
France 100000 men, while the British
will land contingent of 100000 to
10000 men. Great Britain and France,
II is added, not only guarantee the in
volatility of Japanese territory, but
also engage TO float several loans. The
statements made are received with in
credulity in diplomatic circles here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN fPITOMt
DIGEST OF THE NEWS WORTH
TELLING CONDENSED FOR
BUSY READERS.
Washington Notes.

The president has appointed Law
renee Y. Sherman OF Illinois TO sue
coed G. J. Diekma OF Michigan as a
member of the Spanish treaty claims
commission. Mr.. Sherman is now
lieutenant governor OF Illinois.
That the trade of the United States
with Germany and France will proba'
bly, reach about $500, 100000 in the As
Cal year ending June 30 next is pre-
dicted in statement issued by the
bureau Of statistics in Washington.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
Ruef Tells About Bribery.

San Francisco, May Is. - Abraham
Ruef yesterday made good his declara.
ration of Wednesday that he would,
following his change of plea to guilty
in the extortion case against him, turn
states evidence and assist the bribery
graft prosecution in its campaign
against municipal corruption. Ruef,
obeying a subpoena, went to the grand
jury chamber where he submitted to
an examination that lasted from 1920
O'clock anti, after 8 p. n. When the
ordeal was over he said that Me had
promised the grand jury to divulge
nothing
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
SAVES FAMILY IN FIRE.
Man Fights Way Through Flames to
Wife and Baby

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. May I'll
Returning home at an early hour yes
terday morning, John Erickson found
his dwelling III flames. He fought his
way through the flames TO bed room
where his wife and baby girl were
asleep. Wrapping them in blankets
he again broke through the fiery wall
and saved their lives. All sustained
severe burns.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
STANDARD OIL METHODS G.t.
POSED BY COMMISSIONERS
OF CORPORATIONS.
TRUST IS ROUNDly SCORED
DESTROYS COMPETITION BY ITS
+" ABUSE DEMONSTRATION
FACILITIES.

Washington. May 21.-Tbst the his
tory and present operation Of the
Standard Oil interests shows
throughout the past thirty-five years
substantial monopolization Of the pc
troleum industry of the country, De
liberate destruction of competition
end a consequent control OF that in
dustry by less than dozen men,
who have reaped enormous prof
it's therefrom," largely through abuse
of transportation facilities, is charged
in a report just submitted to President
Roosevelt by Commissioner ofeCorpo-
rations Herbert Knox Smith.
Some Facts Withheld.
Certain information acquired is
withheld for the present, in accord
ance with instructions of the presi-
dent, who feels that its publication
might interfere with the prosecution
of the governments suits against the
Standard Oil company and its subsidi-
airy companies
The report contains the net results
of a study OF the petroleum business
during the year 1904.
II is the first Official statement Of
the operations and methods of the
Standard Oil company, by which, the
report states, through "scandalous
railway determinations and other
unlawful devices, il has secured and
maintained an exclusive domination
of the petroleum industry"
Has Monopoly in Oil.
II is stated that in 1904 the Stand
ard and affiliated concerns refined
over 81 per per cent of the crude oil
run through reineries; produced
more than sc per cent of the country's
total output of Illuminating oil; main
tanned similar proportion Of the ex-
port trade in illuminating oil and
transported through pipe lines nearly
ninetenths of the crude Oil of the old
or fields and 9S per cent of the crude
oil of the midcontinent fields"
The report says that the monopoly
enjoyed by the company does not rest
on the ownership of the source of the
oil supply, which amounts to about
only one-sixth of the total but that
it's growth and present power rest pri-
marily on the control OF the transpor-
tdtion facilities"
Discrimination in Rates.
After the railroad rebate was aban-
doned. the report continues, the com
pany was able TO establish a system
Of secret or open discrimination OF
rates in it's favor throughout practi-
cally the entire country Having es-
tablished its monopoly of the pipe line
business, the company substantially
refuses TO act as common carrier"
The report adds that the Standard
controls not only the wholesale but
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
BOMB IN STREET CAR.
Thought to Be Attempt to Blow Up
Car Barn.

San Francisco, May 21.--A satchel
containing bomb was found late last
night in Suffer street car at the
barn at Oak and Broderick streets.
The fuse had been lighted but The
spark died ont before reaching the
powder.
The United Railroad officials believe
that the internal machine was left in
the car by strike sympathizer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
Pre.Iden, coe. to Country.

Charlottesville, Va, May 19.-Presi-
lent and Mrs. Roosevelt and their son
Archie are at Pine Knot. Mrs Roose-
velt's country home In the southern
part OF Albemarle county, where they,
will remain until the middle of next
week
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
Sheriff Destroys LIQUOR.

Independence. Kan, May II. - The
sheriff of this county here yesterday
destroyed $1,000 worth OF liquor in the
street. The liquor was seized some
time ago from saloons in the county.
The destruction was witnessed by an
immense crowd OF people.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
Tells About Bribery.

From Special Agent Burns it was
learned that the only matter in which
Ruef was questioned was the alleged
bribing of Mayor SchmitZ and eight
cen supervisors by the United Rail
roads to grant to that corporation a
change in it's franchise allowing the
electrifying of its ESQ miles of street
railway system in this city.
II Burns understanding of Ruef's
testimony is correct the fallen boss
told the grand jury that Patrick Cal
houn, Assistant to President Thorn.
well Mullalley; Chief Counsel TREY l..
Ford and Assistant Counsel William
NJ. Abbott of the United Railways,
paid or caused TO be paid the sum of
100000 for the provision named; that
SCI 900 of this amount was Ruef's
fee" that $4,000 went TO Mayor
SchmitZ, and that the remaining $780,
600 was handed to the eighteen super.
visors.
Big Guns Indicted.
After the examination of Ruef was
concluded the grand jury remained in
executive session until $50 o'clock.
Subsequently the statement was made
but not officially confirmed, that in
dictments had been voted against four
high officials of the United Railroads
and Schmitz.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
AMERICANS IN TROUBLE.
Charged With Subjecting Mexican
Poems 70 Cruelties

Vera Cruz Mex, May 19.-Charged
with subjecting poems In his employ
TO such cruelties that some of them
lied from the effects, H. Miller, mil
ionaire American has been arrested
in the town of Acayucan. in this state,
and is being held in Jail pending an in
vestigation.
Miller is general manager of the
Miller Plantation company and the
San Juan Sugar company, in both OF
which he is deeply interested. He
threatens 10 make an international
question of the matter
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
Two Children suftoested.

Greensboro. May 2l.-Two children
of John Goodlin were suffocated at
Scott Haven, near here. A lamp left
in the room where the children were
sleeping had exploded, setting fire to
the furnishings.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
Free Mail for watonwan,

Washington, May 21.-Complete ru-
raj delivery service has been ordered
established in Watonwan county, Min
I-esota. effective july i6, with nineteen
routes. of which one, at Lewisville,
viii he new.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
standard Cut, plvidend..

New York. May 1.-THE directors
of the Standard Oil company declared
quarterly dividend of 50 per share.
This compares with dividend OF SIS
declared three months ago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
THE FRISCO DICTATOR, CHARGED
WITH ExToRTIoN, ASTON.
isHEs PROSECUTION.
WHPS As he MAKES PLEA
TELLS GRAND JURY ABOUT HRlB.
ING OF ScHMiTz AND SUPER.
VISORS.

San Francisco, May II. - Abraham
Ruef better known as Abe Ruef, the
acknowledged adviser of Mayor
Schmitz and once the recognized die
tator of municipal affairs in San Fran
cisco. pleaded guilty to the charge OF
extortion in the superior court yester
day. Sentence will be pronounced upon
him two weeks hence.
After a private conference with. his
four attorneys in Judge DUNES cham
beers Yesterday afternoon, and after
they had withdrawn from his case be-
cause OF the resolution he had taken
to change his plea and avoid trial
Ruef. TO the
Utter Advertisement
of the prosecution, arose in court and
announced in a dramatic address that
after long and earnest consideration
he had determined TO withdraw his
plea of not guilty and enter plea of
guilty. He asked that the jury be dis
missed and the trial be abandoned.
Ruef showed in his voice, in the ex.
preston on his face, in his quiet and
gestureless attitude and by the tears
that again and again overfiowed his
eyes, the great emotion and utter hu.
initiation that he suffered.
Scene Was Pathetic.
The pathos of the, scene was com
municated to the crowd that thronged
the court room. Tears sprang TO the
eyaS of yayarap newSnanpr mon who
have been lifelong acquaintance OF
Ruef and whose papers have conduct
ed against him and his political asso-
ciates long and bitter campaign for
the publication Of municipal affairs.
The accused man was several times
all but overcome by emotion AS he
concluded his address he fell back into
his chair, almost fainting. and the
tears coursing down his cheeks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
PLOT TO KILL KAISER.
Shot is Fired at Automobile Preceding
Emperor's Car.

emperor NdF.
Berlin. May 10. - According TO the
Mittag Zeitung, what may have been
an attempt to shoot the kaiser occur
led. in the neighborhood of Wiesbaden.
An automobile was running between
.wo villages when revolver was fired
at 1t. The bullet passed harmlessly
over the heads OF the occupants. Ten
minutes later the kaiser's car passed
It is assumed that the person who
ired the shot mistook the first car for
hat of his majesty.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-05-23
Probe Police Affairs.

Kansas City. May ls.--Charges Of
police corruption will be taken up ac-
..;.ciy siieexxt. ir;s;sstiay. frfiiiis was an.
aounced yesterday by the board Of 20
iSe commissioners.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23
FOREST RANGERS IN DEMAND.
Salaries Range From $3.50 to $4,000
for Superintendents.

Washington, D. c., July 23.-The
civil service examinations to be held
today for the position of forest rang
er in the United States forest reserve
service afford an excellent opportun-
ity for young men to get a start in
new profession suitable as a life
business. The profession of expert
forester is rapidly assuming a high
importance in this country and no
betted opportunity to learn 1t thor
oughly can be found than in the govi
ernment service. The position of for
est ranger offers the additional advan-
tage that a man can earn living
salary while learning the business.
The forest rangers are the men who
actively patrol the different reserves
and protect them from fire and de-
probation. The pay for the beginner
is 1920 a year. Out of this salary he
is required to furnish his own horses
and feed them. But the policy of
the department is to promote the men
who show an aptitude for the work
snd thus the salary gradually goes
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23

Nice modern dwelling to rent, 31S
Cosbie street. Inquire Livermore &
Bickers.
Modern five-room cottage for sale
or rent, 71O Lilleth street. Enquire
Bowman Photo Studio.
The Insurance Gasoline Oil Stove is
safe, simple. durable and economical.
A trial will please the purchaser. Sold
by Goodman Hardware company.
Chase G. Sanborn Coffee and Teas.
the best line of Groceries for less
money. Lowest price. courteous and
obliging is my motto. Give us a call
and inspect our goods. We make the
price. C. Rohrman.
Bingham Springs Summer Resort.
Better than ever. Excursion tickets
from Pendleton, s2.75 for round
trip. Stage fare included. Good for
80 days. Stages meet Nos. 2 and 6
trains, o. R. & N. railway. See~dis-
play ad. James Cornfield, manager.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23

UP until the best ranger gets as high
as s1,400 a year. They live in cabins
in the woods and are allowed to have
their families with them If desired.
A candidate for ranger must be in
good health and able to take care of
himself ana horses in regions remote
from settlement and supplies. He
must have knowledge of trail build
ing, construction of cabins, riding,
packing, ETC.. and must know some
thing of surveying. estimating and
scading timber, logging, land laws,
mining and live stock. And in Ari-
zozna and New Mexico he must also
know enough Spanish to do business
with Mexican users of the national
forests. Working under the direction
Ct the supervisor the rangers duties
include patrol to prevent fires and
trespass, estimating, surveying and
marking timber, supervising Of cut
ting, and similar work, all of which
man thoroughly familiar with for
ested regions and possessing a fair
education ought to fulfill. Expert
ence, health and sound knowledge Of
forest conditions are sought by the
government rather than book educa-
tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23
Vancouver's First Flour Mill.

According to Consul L. Edwin
Dudley, of Vancouver B. c., the first
flour mill in that city commenced
work on June 10. and turned out $50
barrels a day during the first six
days. At present the mill is grinding
only the No. Manitoba hard wheat,
making frst-grade flour. 1t is ex-
pected to make at least four differ
ent grades; the intention being to mar
ket the first-grade locally, shipping
the cheaper grades to China and jap
an. The mill has a capacity of 500
barrels day, and the owners antici-
pate increasing the output to that
amount shortly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23
CITY BREVITIES

wanted-Bell boy at Bowman hotel.
Try Hansen's sundae at Donald
sons.
All kinds OF good dry wood. See
Minis.
All kinds of fancy drinks at Don
aldsons soda fountain.
See MinnIs for good. dry wood that
burns. Lots Of 1t on hand.
Leathers Transfer Co. All kinds Of
dray work. Phone main 511.
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms
for rent. Enquire at this office.
New Knox sailors for summer and
outing. Mrs. Campbell's Millinery.
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms
for rent in the East oregonian build
tng.
1000 feet Of new film and two new
illustrated songs tonight at the Star
theater.
For Sales w u of 1S T 8, N. R.
80, including 1-3 crop. Price $4,000.
Terms. E. T. Wade.
Save big money by giving Coutts &
Bittner your insurance. Call John
Schmidt block or Alta Hotel.
Fresh country butter sweet and
clean, per roll. soc. The Peoples
Warehouse. where 1t pays to trade.
Stage for Lehman Springs leaves
every morning from the Alta House
at o'clock. See Lehman Springs
display ad.
Stage for Hidaway Springs leaves
every morning from the Alta House
at 41o'clock. Hee Hidaway Springs
display ad.
For Sale-Ten-mule team, all gen.
tie and broke to the line; weight
1875 to 1900 pounds. Address d. e.
Gilman, Heppner Ore.
For Rent-Seven-rnom modern Z
room house, steel range connected
with hot and cold water. Close in
Enquire Mark Moorhouse.
Campers outfits, in the way OF
tents, camp stoves and granite dishes
can be had at Goodman Hardware
company's at very low prices. A 22
caliber automatic rifle with plenty OF
ammunition. should not be overlooked
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23
Umatilla Indian Hurt.

Leo Thomas. an Indian from the
Umatilla reservation near Pendleton,
while on a visit here, accidentally
shot himself through the right foot
yesterday afternoon while handling
small firearm. The bullet, Of 20
calibre, was extracted from the sole
of his foot.-La Grande Morning Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23

Golden Rule Hotel.-Dan r. Brown
la Grande; Charley Lightfoot, Win.
son. DR.. f. r. Swnburn, City; George
Penyor, Portland; F. Coney, Port
land; d. Doffrin, Portland; C. F
Storm, Portland; James p. Ash, Sar
Francisco; H. Z. Peletear, San Fran
cisco: ]. NJ. Cathcart and wife, Cook
Nebr.; w. c. Cathcart and daughter
Brock, Nebr.; Mrs. Waddell, Prescott
Wash: Bertha Ellenberger, City;
Joe Kerhan, Omaha, Nebr.; T. B
Keeney. City; Godfrey Schwab, Spo-
kane; J. A. Mclaughlin, Gurdane;
H. NJ. Fisch, Pocatello, Idaho; ]. ]
Craner, Kansas City, Mo-; G. H
Blanchard, Pasadena, Cal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23
Two Trains Late.

No. 8, the westbound o. r. & N.
train, due here at 1915 last night,
did not arrive until about 6 o'clock
this morning, meeting No. 6, the
Portland train here at that time, the
Portland train also being two hours
late. The passengers of No. took
breakfast here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-23

Why not get the best bread? You
deserve it. Buy from first hand and
save two profits. Get the best for
your money. You should get Rohr-
mans bread, it has that creamy taste
and 1t is even better than mothers
bread, Buy from baker and get the
best. Our shop is open for inspection
at all times. C. Rohrman.