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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

But even with the higher levy the
commissioners say the taxes for the
coming year will not be really higher
for the reason that the assessment
this time was made upon a lower ba-
sis that in former years. The total
assessment for the county at present
is S9,S1O,577 which. with a 22-min
levy will provide a revenue of $2l5,-
SS2.
The matter of the tax levy has been
before the court ever since the COM
mencement of its January session.
However, action was delayed last
week through the delay in hearing
from the state. A statement of the
amount of the state tax was not re-
ceived until Saturday evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
THREE THEORIES
ABOUT MOTIVES
DlNAMITER MAY HAVE
BEEN ONE OF SEVERAL
Who Plotted Wholesale Robbery of
the Bank During tie Confusion Fol-
lowing the Eyplosion-Eithcr the
Dynamitcr Mismanaged. or Else the
Nerve of His Associates Failed, or
Both, as the Affair Miscarried.

fhiladelphia, Jan. THE police
nave three theories of motives of the
dNnamiter VINO wrecked the Fourth
street National bank of Philadelphia,
blew himself and cashier Mclear to
pieces and injured 10 others with a
tomb.
The first theory is that Steele was
merely iahatlc or lunauc and that
his act was merely the irresponsible
work OF a crazy man. lhe second is
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Fraud i'm Every District.

New York, Jan. THE Mcclellan
custer suit was brought in the name
Of the state Of New York.
The attorney general charges that
Hearst was rightfully elected, and says
that in every election district in the
city ballot We're lawfully marked and
cast for Hearst, but the inspectors
counted them for Mcclellan. He
charges that in every district men
were permitted to vote for Mcclellan
who had not registered, and there are
numerous instances where men voted
twice
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
MAY COMMUTE SENTENCE.
Movement Also TO Abolish Capital
Punishment In Missouri.

jefferson City, Mo, Jan. Judge
Phillips OF Kansas City. has issued
stay in the proceedings in the case OF
Aggie. Meyer, who was to have been
hanged Thursday.
A resolution is being circulated
among the legislature providing for
the abolition of capital punishment.
Fold intimates if the resolution passes
he will commute the sentences of all
sentenced To hang Thursday, among
them being Frank Hoffman. the Mey-
err woman's paramour; VIM. Church.
who murdered his foster parents at
Warrenton, and William Spaugh, who
murdered Sheriff Polk of Iron coun-
ty
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Compromise Submitted to the Men.

Chicago, Jan. THE interstate
commissioners had a conference all
last nigt with representatives cf fire.
men from the Southern Pacific IN
Louisiana and Texas. This morning
Commissioner Knapp announced that
Grand Chief Hannah and associates
had accepted a compromise subject to
a vote Of the men affected, and said
unless the rank ard file Of the union
objected the strike will he settled
without more conference.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

In unexpected difficulties" and "un-
looked-for impediments" in getting
business.
Bonds Sold to Buy Stocks.
Mr.. Cornish was questioned as to
what became of the $100,000,000 of
convertible bonds, issued In March.
1901, by the Union Pacific Railway
company, but he remembered few of
the details. He said he presumed the
bonds were sold at less than par.
They were convertible into common
stock, an issue of 500, 100000 being
made at the same time the bonds were
authorized.
"As q matter of fact" said Mr.. Kel-
logg "were not these bonds issued and
the money used to enable the Union
Pacific to speculate IN railway
stocks?"
About this time did not the Union
Pacific buy about sS0,00O,O0O worth
of stock in the Northern Pacific rail-
way?"
81 don't know, 1t was a large
block"
at was the majority, wasn't it,"
I believe So"
Did the Union Pacific have enough
money in its treasury to buy this stock
without the issue of the oonds?"
II presume not"
Wasn't the primary purpose of ne
bond issue to purchase Northern Pa
cific stock?"
my remembrance is that the bond
issue had nothing to do with the
Northern Pacific purchase. That was
a matter which came up later"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Governor Deneen ON the Stand.

Chicago, Jan. 7.--Govcrnor Deneen
was called TO the stand in the trial
CT President Shea, of the Teamsters'
union, charged with conspiracy to
wreck the business Of Montgomery,
Ward G. Co. The governor said he
had received a telegram from Shea
during the strike. The court refused
to admit testimony as to its contents.
The defense sought to prove an ef-
fort WAS made by Shea to secure ar
titration.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
CHARGES MALICIOUS.
Printing of False Statements to Pre-
vent a Fair Trial.

New York. Jan. 7.-Attorney Glea-
son, representing Thaw, today in op-
posing the motion of Jerome for
special venire to hear the case June 2,
said:
80 many false statements are at
tributed to the defendant by the press
1t is doubtful If an impartial jury can
be obtained. These statements are
apparently maliciously false, and
printed with the intention of prevent
ing the securing of a fair trial"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
c GOV DENEEN ON
= fitness STAND.
Defe' 5 ught to Prove That
Shea Besought Deneen to
Secure Arbitration.
SHEA'S TELEGRAM NOT
ADMITTED AS EVIDENCE.

Interstate Commerce Commissioners
and Representatives OF the Striking
Southern Pacific Firemen Arrive at
Compromise, Terms of Which VIII
BE Submitted TO u Referendum of
the Men Affected-An the S. P.'s
Firemen in Louisiana and Texas Are
on Strike and viii Vote.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
RECORDS WE'RE DESTROYED.
Prevents Any Further Indictment of
DOugherty.

Peoria, Jan. THE records in the
case of n. C. Dougherty, former super
intendent of schools at Peoria, now
serving a sentence in state prison for
embezzlement, were destroyed last
night when burglars blew safe con-
tanning them. BY the destruction the
bondsmen are affected and any future
indictment of Dougherty is prevented.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
NOT SUBJECT TO STATE TAX.
Smelling Company's License Stands I'm
Colorado

Washington, Jan. THE supreme
court today held that the ''silver trust"
is not required TO pay az annual state
Colorado brought a suit to have the
franchise of the American Smelling
& Refining company forfeited unit.
the tax is paid Fuller, Harlan,
Holmes and Moody dissented.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
CONTEST UNDER
STATE STATUTES
BROUGHT BY ATTORNEY
GENERAL OF NEW YORK.
According to the Custer Proceedings
Brought by Him Hearst Was Count
ed Out as Mayor of New York City.
Frauds i'm McClelIan's Interests Be-
Ing Pelpetrated i'm Every Election
District i'm the City i'm 1905.

New Lork, Jan. Attorney Gem
eral Jackson today brought suit i'm the
supreme court to oust Mayor McClel-
Ian on the ground that Hearst was le-
gally elected mayor of New York.
Mcclellan was served with notice in
his office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
REPUBLICANS LEFT IN POWER
Federal supreme Court Has No ,Iuris-
liCtiou i'm Colorado Row.

Washington, Jan. THE supreme
court today decided the Colorado elcc-
ticn cases. declining 10 assume iuris-
6iction. The decision of tile supreme
court of Colorado therefore stands,
which is in favor of republicans. Civ
ing them title otthe city offices of
Denver, in question. The court do
cided no federal question is involved.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Hurt in Il Sword Duel.

Paris, Jan. Il Essuere. of the
consular service, and Robert Zevaco.
the author, fought duel this morn
ing with swords. l.. Fssuera was Sc
riouSly hurt
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Lodge Defends Roosevelt.

Washington, Jan. SENATOR
Lodge today defended his amendment
to the Foraker resolution, upholding
in a strong speech the presidents ac-
tion in discharging negro soldiers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

Are the political enemies of Frank
Davey making an effort to defeat
him, through disreputable methods,
in his fight for the speakership of the
house?
This morning a message was re-
ceived at this office from Portland,
saying that Davey had disappeared
and could not be found. The infer
ence was that he had been enticed
away from home by political enemies
who were making an effort to cause
his downfall through drink and thus
defeat him for the speakership.
This afternoon the East Oregonian
received a message from friends of
Mr.. Davoy's in Portland saving that
he had not mysteriously disappeared,
but that he is in Clatsop county, ac-
cumpanied by his wife, campaigning
, for the speakership among members
of the legislature fiom that county.
1t is known that there is an organ
lied effort in Portland TO defeat JON
athan Bourne for United States sena-
tor. Davey being a Bourne man,
would naturally be the object of their
attacks ami it is thought that this re-
port has been sent out over the state
TO discredit DSvey, if possible, and In
this way weaken him as candidate
fer speaker, and thus defeat the
Bourne interests in the organization
of the legislature.
The oregon Sunday Journal says Of
the movement to defeat Bourne for
the senate.
Opposition to Jonathan Bourne, jr.
in the oregon Legislature is not dead
or sleeping, and the scheme concoct-
ed some time ago by those who oppose
his election to the United States sem
ate has not yet been abandoned.
While the idea that such a scheme
would succeed is secuted in public
on all hands, at the same time among
those who will so up to Salem a week
from Monday there is an uncertainty
| of suspense and in many instances an
admission of inclination which gives
| encouragement to those seeking to
compass Rourne's defeat.
That plan to defeat Bourne was
well formed and under good headway
month ago or later is well known
and admitted. but since the Haines
boom for president of the senate has
assumed such formidable and defi-
uite proportions in the immediate past
it has been generally believed that the
anti-Bcurne movement had died d
| natural death from lack of noursh-
| ment. And at this time it is not be-
| licved in any quarter, according to the
statements of those legislators who
will discuss the matter that such q
Plan can succeed, but at the same
time these people admit that the op-
position does exist and would break
out into active agitation should op-
portunity be given.
Petitions to Voters.
Some time age, Il month or more
perhaps, it was reported that certain
men from southern Oregon had told
cf movement there against Bourne's
election by the legislature. 1t was
also said that this movement would
spread. or had already extended to
practically all parts of the state. The
plan was that petitions should be cir
CUlated for signatures of voters set
ting forth that in the belief of the
siguers Mr. Bourne was not the choice
of the majorNy Of the republicans OF
the state and praying the members
of the legislature to consider them
selves absoNed from any ALE glance
to statement No. l, ana therefore free
IN f,,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

Houston, Texas. Jan. 7.-(Special)
The Southern Pacific firemen's
strike was officially declared off at
o'clock this afternoon, and the men
returned to work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
W. Dean Hayes Killed.

Cheyenne, Wvo., Jan. w.
Dean Hayes, a banker and lead
ing politician or Metectsee,
Wye, was instantly killed this
morning in a duel with l.. Simp-
son, an attorney of Meteetsee.
\ feud of long standing preced-
Cd the tragedy. Hayes has beer
democratic nominee for gover-
nor, congress and state treasur-
er during the past 10 years. but
recently announced himself as a
supporter of Roosevelt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
EMMA GOLDMAN HELD.
Charged With Advocating Anarchy In
New York.

New York, Jan. Emma Gold
man was heidi today i'm $1,000 bonds
to answer the charge of advocating
anarchy. which is felony an this
state. Borkman was held i'm $1,000
bond.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Summer Weather in Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. "A temperature Of
60, with April showers and alter
mating sunshine, with thunder claps
and flashes of lightning make up the
phenomenal weather in this city to-
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
NOTHING TO CHARITY,
President Cassatt Left $4,000. 900 To
Wife and Children.

Norristown, Pa, Jan. T.-Cassatt's
WILL disposing of a s1O,OOO,OOO estate
was filed today. II goes to his wife
and children, and none to charity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
CHICAGO MARKET REPORT

Chicago, Jan. Wheat opened
75E, closed 75% corn opened SAX.
closed 4S SIS, oats opened So closed
the same.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Murdered Girls Brother Rcarrestel.

Dayton, o., Jan. 7.-Faynet Gilman
was rearrested this afternoon charged
with completely in the murder of his
sister, Dona.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

New York, Jan. TN the inter-
state commerce hearing of today many
things of interest were made public in
relation to the declaring of dividends
last August by the Southern Pacific
and Union Pacific. 1t was shown that
the dividends were declared at Mr..
Harriman's suggestion, and announce
ment deferred also at his suggestion.
Stock Deal With With Rockefeller.
From the minutes of the oregon
Short Line executive committee is was
disclosed that in March 1903, Mr.. Har-
riman sold to william Rockefeller
800, 900 shares of the oregon Short
Lines holdings OF Southern. Pacific
common stock. A letter from Mr..
Rockefeller referring to their "agree-
ment' as to the stock was next placed
in evidence. Mr.. Rockefeller In Mo-
vember, 1903, asked Mr.. Hartman to
take back the stock at the time instead
of waiting for the expiration of the
agreement in the spring Of 1904. The
minutes OF the Short Line showed
that the stock was bought back from
Mr. Rockefeller and 1t was further
shown that he was paid a commission
of S1S7.5OO. Todays witnesses knew
nothing concerning the agreement be-
tween Mr.. Rockefeller ana Mr.. Har-
riman.
Alexander Millar, secretary of the
Hartman companies, was recalled
and directed to read from the minutes
of the executive committee of the
oregon short Line an entry to the ef-
feet that Chairman Hartman re-
ported that. pursuant to authority
conferred upon him." he had con-
tracted to sell 100000 shares of COM
mon stock of the Southern Pacific
company. His action was ratified and
confirmed.
rs there any previous record au-
thoriZing that sale?"
The witness remembered, none.
Nov. on April s. 1908, eight days
later. the records show the Short Line
still had 100000 shares of southern
Pacific. Where did It get it,"
I don't know"
1T appears also thatton November
-, 1903. the 300, 900 shares of South
William Rockefeller. Is that so?"
Mr.. Milar read such an entry from
the minutes. II included letter from
William Rockefeller written Novem-
Der s, 1908. to Mr.. Hartman. saying
that pursuant to their agreement of
March 30 1908, as to 100000 shares
of Southern Pacific common stock, he
would be glad to have Mr.. Hartman
take over the stock at that time in
stead of waiting for the expiration of
the agreement i'm May, 1904. II Mr..
Hartman would do so, Mr.. Rockefel-
Ter said he would reduce the rate of
commission he was to receive.
do you know what the agreement
between Mr.. Hartman and Mr.. Rock
efeller was?"
II do not"
Paid Rockefeller Commission
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
FRANTIC EFFORT
TO BEAT OAVEY
Report Sent Out That Candi-
date for Speakership Had
Disappeared From Home.
FOUND WITH HIS WIFE
CAMPAIGNING IN CLATsoP.

Organized Movement in Portland to
Defeat Jonathan Bourne for the
senate-Thought the Report of DaI
yey's Disappearance Was Sent Out
to Discredit Him and Defeat Bourne
in the Organization of the Legisla-
tme.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
GEAR|N ON THE
JAPANESE ISSUE
In a Speech in the Senate He
Takes Direct Issue With
Roosevelt.
INSISTS UPON EFFECTIVE
EXCLUSION OF COOLIES

In His Opinion Peace With Japan
Cannot Long Continue Without an
Immediate and Clear-Headed In
derstanding as 10 the Present
Treaty-A New Treaty Should BE
Framed-Is Defiant of All Tempo
rars Disadvantages Incurred by EN-
Guiding the Coolies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

Washington, Jan. THE su-
premc court today in the case
of Warren Wilson. seeking an
Injunction to restrain the sccre-
tnry of the treasury paving
S50.000,00o to the French Canal
company, decided the United
states has dominion and control
Over the canal zone. Clark, of
Montana, this afternoon, intro
duced a resolution to appoint a
joint committee to investigate
the causes of all kinds of wrecks
on railways doing interstate
business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Paid Rockefeller Commission.

do you know any reason for any
agreement by which Mr.. Hartman
should turn over in March, 1903,
about $3O,000,000 worth of Southern
Pacific stock to Mr.. Rockefeller and
then take this stock back IN Novem
Der and pay Mr.. Rockefeller a COM
mission of $1S7,000 on that transac-
tion?"
Mr.. Millar said he knew nothing of
the conditions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
SECRET DEAL IN
100000 SHARES
Hartman Sold Shares, Then
Bought Them Back, Paying
S187,500 Commission
EXPLANATION OF DEAL
WAS SECRET AGREEMENT

The Terms of Which Cannot BE
Learned Until Hartman Is Put
Upon the Stand-Union Pacific
Bonds Sold to Raise 100000, 900,
and the Commissions Inquisitor In
sists That the Entire Amount Was
Used to Speculate With by Buying
Northern Pacific Shares.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
DIR. MCCLURE HAS ARRIVED.
FEDERAL Inspector Has Offices in the
Bowman Building.

Dr. Il. w. Mcclure. newly appoint
ed chief of the federal stock inspec-
tion in the northwest, is now here
ara has entered upon the duties OF
bis present position. He now has
headquarters in the Bowman build
ing ani since his arrival from Mon
tana has devoted most OF his time to
becoming acquainted with local stock
men and his fellow workers in the
government service.
That permanent office quarters will
soon be secured in this city was stat
ed this morning by DR.. Mcclure. From
the office the work of the department
in the states of Oregon, Washington
and Idaho will be directed. A per-
manent office man will be stationed
therein and will care for routine af-
fairs during the absence of DIR. Nc
Glure, who will spend much of his
time at other places in the territory.
As to his plans and purposes for
the future the new chief evidently
prefers to make them known by deeds
rather than by words This morning
he declared there was little that could
be added to the previously published
stories Of the creation of the new dis
triot. He declared the purpose of the
government was to work for the bet
terment of the stock industry and that
he proposed doing so. Further than
than he could say but little at this
time because he had not been in the
field long enough yet TO decide upon Il
more definite policy.
That he is interested in the passage
of the proposed scab law for this state
is admitted by nr. Mcclure. He evil,
IDENTIFY regards the measure as bene-
ficial one from stockman's stand
point. and says that information pos
se&sed by the government regarding
scab conditions in the state will be
gladly furnished when the bill is be-
fore the legislature.
at present the work of the federal
inspectors consists entirely in inspect
ing sheep that are billed for shipment
TO other states. While the federal
quarantine is on it is required that
sheep be inspected and dipped at the
point of shipment, To this end depu-
! ties arc stationed all over the north.
west as they are here.
StOckmen Rejoice.
That the creation Of the new dis
/ trict out of the northwest states will
result in much good is believed by the
I local sheepowners. Especially are they
/ iubilaut over the fact that the head.
/ quarters office will be here. with the
'esult that the department may keeI
in close touch with conditions in east.
crn Oregon.
That he has confidence in the abil.
ttN and zeal of DR.. Mcclure was stated
this morning by ]. n. Burgess. presi-
dent of the Oregon Woolgrowers' as
soc!atiop, after having consulted al
length With the new chief. He de-
ciared the department was apparent
~. acting in a practical and earnest
mcnncr for the welfare of the stock
men and he predicted much benefit
as a result of the new deal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Hartman Made Difficulties.

The witness read from recent an
nual report he had submitted to the
Rio Grande stockholders in which it
was stated that Union Pacific control
of Southern Pacific lines had resulted
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07
Petitions to Voters.
Some time age. Il month or MOI
arhaps, it was reported that certai
zen from southern Oregon had tol
movement there against Bourne
cctlon by the legislature. 1t wa
so said that this movement woul
Md ~ hnl n nlrnn.l,. nNt.-..-I-.l 4.

Continued on page s.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

For the best goods, the best bar
gains, the most progressive and wide
awake merchants, read the East Ore
gonian advertisements.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

in unexpected difficulties" and "un-
looked-for impediments" in getting
| 4.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-07

Snow flurries and colder tonight;
Tuesday fair. continued cold.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-16
$40 Dinner Sets, $S.75

Complete toopece of quality of
white semiporcean fancy designed
pattern In pink blue
Sets all strictly first quality
sPec'a' curing hs sale at $875 the Set
SLID Ladder Chairs highly vanished ex
extended make Sl19
&c Tumblcrs Large heavy clear
crystal; lave smooth rim bottom
SLID Screen Doors Csc Frames
closely wire netting, size
complete with fixtures; worth $i19;
a9c Window Screens 33c Frames
fine wire netting size 2ix3G special
Petemans Discovery Discovery
tho best known can
S9 Family Scales Ole Platform
nave i've inch porcelain dial
pounds; worth $l9; special ut
S2b White Mountain Freezers.
IAN feezers triple action,
minutes; at .,ch
9c Sleeve
sng arm; Just the thing for ironing Shirt
1Oc
5c Chamber Pals SIC pals in llue red aud
esn nave aed handle with wood grip tight
MOTH BALLS
2pc Electric Bulbs Sc Your candle nower
scy IFS. quality worth 25c; special
oc WATER Pncher Zoe Good large
ou 'crt nave pain handles
50 White Plates lie of White Semi-Porcean Dinner
nu soup fEes good heavy grade worth
y25? water Cooler $99 Three
panned
ltis mas; worth S23a
5c Carriage Cans lac Good Garbage of
hNy galvanized iron have ailcd
guaranteed not to Leak worth 4c each
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-16
Silk and Dress Remnants

large lot desirable
all different lengths,
the light and dark effects
they being sold S
Silk Eones o
plain and the with silk inches
39c Cnshmercs,
weight finish full 3G inches
$l0O Black Voles
fun A inches wide worth $100
80 inch Black Moar
finely smooth inches wide;
Dress Goods selection
choice selection of pads and stripes
shades 3G inches wide worth 2c special
SOC Dress Goods soc beautiful selection
the fancy mixtures plaid designs
DUG
soc Dress Goods 26c small lot
shades the dot design inches
bOc Cream Wolfe a9c Several pieces Cream Voic
fine finish full yard
Cream Dress Goods soc fine selection
several different including Mohas
lans etc full wide yard
inch Twinc
heavy weight plain black 81 inches wide yard