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The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
The Garden of the TransvaaI.

Pretoria, Aug. 24.-The new railroad be-
tween the Rand and Zeerust, which was
recently opened by Lord Selborne, will
open up the Marico valley, the richest and
most fertile part in the TransvaaI. to the
markets of South Africa and eventually
Of Europe. During this season 5000. GOO
oranges have been sent by the Marico
farmers to Johannesburg and other cen
ters.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
GET DIVORCE FOR ASKING.
Swiss Who Disagree Find the Judge
Accommodating.

Geneva Aug. PA Judge who pre-
sides over the court N district Of Berne
has been severely reprimanded for the
manner in which he conducted divorce
cases and granted divorces literally for
the tasking.
A icouple who disagreed went to the
judge, and told their story, and In some
cases even wrote Of their troubles to him,
asking for divorce.
No counsel appeared for the interested
parties, nor were their statements con-
firmed in any way by witnesses. In about
a week after the petition a divorce was
granted in due form.
It appears that this judge holds the
theory that couples who do not agree are
better apart than living an unhappy life
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
SETTLE ASIAN BOUNDARIES.
Russia and England VIII PubIish
Treaty Next Month.

Treaty Next Month.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 2t-Negotiations
are still in progress regarding the Anglo
Russian agreement. and II is not correct
that the document has been signed There
Is an immense amount OF detail TO be
worked out, and this IS the cause Of the
delay. Il is not expected here that tho
agreement Will see the light before Sep
tember at the earliest. As already stated.
It will deal with all points in Central
Asia at which Anglo-Russian interests
might come into contact. embracing
among other matters, Persia, Tibet, and
Afghanistan. II will not IN any way
deal with China OF the far Eastern sit
uati0n
Although the treaty VIII be OF a very
much wider scope than most similar ar
rangements OF recent years. Il will rough
" provide for the maintenance OF ths
status quo while assuring 70 all powers
equality OF commercial opportunity. Co
operation will be provided for only on
modification Of the political situation.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
FEARS WELLMAN WILL FAIL.
Norwegian Explorer Has No Faith
in Balloon to Reach Pole.

Christiania, Aug. 24-Capt. Amundsen,
the famous Norwegian traveller. inter
viewed by the Verdens Gang, expresses
himself very despondently as regards the
success Of Walter Wellman's approaching
fight by balloon to the north pole
He says Mr.. Wellman has only one
chance in a hundred Of getting near the
pole, and this consists in the possibility
of the balloon being caught in a storm
and carried there
Should Mr.. Wellman descend in America
or Siberia, Capt. Amundsen says he viii
perhaps return alive, but never II he
reaches the pole, as his provisions are
totally inadequate
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
Ne,v Life ReIt

Portsmouth, Aug. 2L-The utility of a
new hfe-saving apparatus has just been
demonstrated before the board of admi-
ralty at Portsmouth. It consists of two
insubmersible cushions attached to each
other by side straps. One cushion rests
on the chest, the other on the upper part
of the back across the shoulders, the con-
meeting straps being placed under the
arnpftS
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
Heavy InfantlIe Mortality.

London. Aug. 24-The vicar Of st.
Paurs, Stalybridge, has drawn attention
10 the fact that Stalybridge has the high
est percentage Of infantile mortality in
Cheshire. Exactly one-fifth Of those bur
led from July 2S 1906. to the corresponding
date in the present year were under
twelve months old, and more then half OF
the total number were under ten years Of
age
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
Church as luncheon Room.

Liverpool, Aug. 2l-The Rev. H. W
Boyne Bunting. rector OF Porlock. Somer-
set, complains of vandalism by holiday
mal,ers. Within the last three months he
had TO protest against one party eating
their lunch in his church and against an
oth,T party who chimed the bells.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25

Sudden silence has enveloped events
in Korea. and the outside world knows
little Of the methods resorted to by the
japanese to crush out the spirit of inde-
pendence of the people. japanese cen
sors religiously prevent the passage
Of all news giving a true picture of the
atrocities perpetrated on the Koreans.
and a circle Of steel guards the secrets
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
Lnrge.t Morning CircuIation.

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn circulation circula-
ton in Washington larger by thou
sands than was ever before attained
by any morning newspaper at the
Capital. Its books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25

at Tarn-Yang, where ar irsurrectiOn
Of the natives against japanese rule
had taker place. In this instance,
three Koreans were arrested simply
because they had approached a. rail-
way line being constructed by the Jap
anese and. without a trial, were con-
demned to death. They were placed in
the form of cross and then served as
targets for a firing party that opened
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25

Of the Hermit Kingdom, under the
strong hand Of the invader. But oc-
casionally tidings are waited to the
outer world of the working of that
regime. and not infrequently photo
graphs of actual occurrences pass
through to the countries OF Europe.
The above photograph of one of these
events was sent by the correspondent
Of a French newspaper. It was taken
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25

fire about sixty yards away and then
gradually advanced, emptying their
rifles as they did So The officer in
charge recorded IN a notebook the re-
suit of each volley. and when he gave
the order to cease firing. there was
scarcely q particle of the victims that
was not shot to pieces Such Is one
instance Of the atrocities Of the Jap
aness in Korea
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25

London. Aug. 24-London is at present
entertaining one Of the most interesting
personalities in Europe-the crown prince
OF servia, formerly known as the Bad
Boy Of Europe" and His highness the
Hooigan."
Prince George Is travelling incognito.
and since his arrival has been sight
seeing Ike an ordinary tourist.
Country cousins visiting the Tower Of
London yesterday puzzled their heads
over the identity Of the enthusiastic for
.elgn-loozing youth with close-cr6pped
hair. prominent nose. and swarthy face.
who wanted to see everything IS quickly
as possible" lie wore Panama nat. a
lounge suit. and brown boots. and he
might have passed for an ordinary for
eisn tourist but for the fact that the
three men who accompanied him showed
him a certain Difference.
Seeing the Sights.
Little did the vidtors guess that he was
the Representative. Of that Karageorge-
witch dynasty which again ascended the
Servian throne after that terrible coup
d'etat of June 1893. when King Alexander
OF Servia and Queen Draga were ruthless-
" murdered at Belgrade.
Il was only natural that the crown
prince. who is now twenty years of age,
should visit the EarIs Court exhibition.
He has become more subdued Of late, and
although he took a childish delight in
the water chute-which he declared should
he twice as steep-and insisted on his
suite being photographed with him on
picture postcards, he made a very fav-
orable impression on several Servian gen.
tlemen who are not favorably disposed
toward the present dynasty.
One Of these said yesterday that the
young prince had undoubtedly begun TO
recognize his responsibilities. Although
as restless as King Alfonso of Spain, and
stin very excitable he has a frank. sim
pie manner and a capacity for enjoyment
which arouse a certain amount of admi-
ration
Some of His Franks.
Formerly he led his tutors an uneasy
life-Maj. Levasseur, a French discipli-
marian. who had the honor Of Instruct
ing" the prince for q time, was consider
ably damaged, mentally and physically,
by the time he had finished with him.
On one occasion King Peter was 50 in
/ censed over the gross Insults which the
unruly George had offered his tutor that
he sentenced his@ son to ten days impTis-
onment in a fortress. But the prince es-
capped by scaling a wall and later on
broke q bottle over his tutors head
The princes escapades al music halls
and theaters and his wild doings gener-
ally have caused many scandals in Bel
grade, but every one is now agreed that
he is turning over new leaf.
There is no question Of state in con-
nectiorr with the amiable young princes
visit 10 England.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
TITLED SHOPKEEPERS
Members of British Nobility
in Many Lines of Trade.
COUNTESSES ARE MILIINERS

Two Noble Ladies Are ''Beauty Doc
tOrs' and Several Raise VioIets for
MarlKet-LRdy Warwick Deals in
Lingerie and Others Manufacture
Furniture and Clothing.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
SEEKBEAUTY'SQUEEN
European Papers Would Out
do the United States.
ENGLAND STARTS THE CONTEST

PrettIest Woman Of the Island to
Have Her Beauty PerDetuated by
Many other Countries Take I'd
ChaIIenge-Miss Frey an Entry.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
SEESLONDON "INCOG"
Servian Prince Leads His
Suite at Rapid Pace.
BAD BOY" IS COOLING OFF

Orce Known as His HiEhness the
HOOIIgan," He Is Beginning TO
Realize HIS ResponsibiIities-Ha
Good Impression Even on His
Fathers Servian Enemies.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-25
Countess Sells Furniture.

The Countess of Kenmare's furniture
shop and arts and crafts school at KIlar-
ney. in the fair Kingdom of Kerry"
where carved furniture OF every descrip-
tion is manufactured under her direction.
are also additional proofs. If such were
needed. Of the business instincts and en-
ergies Of the flower of the British aris-
tocTecy.
Lady Gore-Booth's Needlework School
AT romantic Lssadell, In County Sligo
dmmortalized by the Irish poet Yeats IN
one Of his poems), and the knitting indus
try started by Winifred. Countess of Ar
ran, now Owing TO her kindly zeaD grown
10 such dimensions that the socks and
stockings s-hand-knitted in perhaps the
widest region OF the West of Ireland
have a large sale in London, and also In
France Italy. Russia, and other parts of
the Continent
The latest recruit to society shopkeepers
Is Lady Auckland, who has Just started
q business IN Baker street as house dec
orator.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
GRAFT SCANDAL AT VICTORIA.
Cabinet Member Said to Have Receiv-
ed s37, 900 Bribe.

Vancouver. B c., Feb. 5.-Proceed-
ings are now pending against the
late minister Of lands and works,
Hon. Mr.. Green, who will be charged
with having received bribe of s37,-
600 shares in the Transcontinental
Syndicate of which Sir Adolph Caron
is one Of the chief promoters.
I: Is alleged that the former min
lister in exchange for favors granted
by the department, to the syndicate,
WAS asked to name suitable person
to hold shares for him in trust. The
syndicate, it is alleged, became dis
satisfied with the way Green treated
It and exposed the transaction to the
executive council. Despite this
knowledge of corruption, which the
government is said to have in May
last, it allowed Green to retain his
cabinet seat till last December. Doc
utnents dealing fully with the case
are now in possession of the authori-
TICS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05

Washington, Feb. 5.-A Chicago
paper wired the Japanese minister of
foreign affairs asking the attitude of
the japanese in the present situation.
The mieister referred the paper to
the japanese ambassador at Washing
ton, and ordered Aoki to convey Ito
the American people and the Japan
ese in America the governments dis
avowal of all inclination toward war,
and belief that all differences are
susceptible of pacific treatment"
Aoki directed the counsellor TO the
embassy to say, "All stories that Jap
an has made any demands or deliv-
ed any ultimatum to the United States
are without foundation. There has
never even been a clash of opinion
between japan and the United States
and the state department from the
start has conceded that the exclusion
OF japanese children from the schools
in San Francisco was in violation of
the treaty. We leave the matter
there, as resting with the federal
government"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
FLOOD DAMACE SUIT IS PROGRESSING

The taking of testimony in the flood
damage suit against the city was
commenced at the court house this
morning and during the forenoon five
witnesses were placed upon the stand
by the plaintiffs They We're ]. 7.
Brown, j. f. Brown, S. l.. Morse, F.
w. Hendley and II. w. Fowler. The
first two gentlemen testified regard
ing the taking of water from the
Byers mill race by the city, while
the other purport of the testimony
given by the other three witnesses
was to show that the city used the
tail race for sewer purposes.
During the examination of the wit
nesses legal swords were frequently
crossed by the lawyers, and the va
rious points in the testimony were
gone into very carefully.
While upon the stand H. w. Fow-
Ter proved a guarded witness and
much difficulty was had In getting
his testimony, d. w. Bailey conduct
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
Not FraudulentIy Invoked.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The supreme
court today in the case of the city of
Chicago against d. o. Mills held the
jurisdiction of the federal court had
not been collusively and fraudulently
invoked in the attempt to prove un-
constitutional the city ordinance fix.
ing the price of gas at rs cents.
Mills as stockholder In tho Peo=
plcs' Gas company of Chicago. sued
OF the ground that the state courts
alone had Jurisdiction.
The senate committee on military
affairs today began investigation in
70 the brownsville affair. Former
Sergeant Harty was the first witness.
He said he was sleeping at the time
the firing began. His company fell
in and all were present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05

previous to the shooting, and Thaw's
manner and remarks after the kill
ing. He asked Wiley II, in his opin-
ion, man who committed such act
was sane or insane. my opinion Is
the man is inca" "I object" shout
ed Jerome. The battle of alienists was
now on.
The doctor finally answered that in
his opinion a man who acted as Thaw
had after the shooting was undoubt-
edly insane. Gleason asked. "If you
knew that hereditary insanity was in
the family would that knowledge aid
you In this connection 2" The witness
said, II think 1t would"
Jerome then began his cross-ex-
animation. He asked, you do not
know what laws the gtate provides
in excuse for crime by an insane
MANI" The witness said. 81 cannot
say do"
Jerome forced the witness to admit
that he had formed an opinion on a
Hypothetical question from what he
was told were the facts in the case,
and what he had observed on a car in
Pittsburg in 1906.
Now as expert" began Jerome, but
Wiley interrupted, 81 do not know
that l am an expert"
$40 you mean you are not an ex-
pert?" asked Jerome. "I have had
some experience in insanity cases,
and believe I'm considered an expert"
replied Wiley.
What do you believe you are?"
asked Jerome. 81 have knowledge of
the subject" replied the witness. do
you mean to tell me you came here
and on mere assumed facts you tes-
tify as an expert and give answer to
that hypothetical question ?" yes"
Gleason asked the witness IL he
thought 1'haw knew at the time of
shooting that the act was wrongful
and knew its nature. He did not"
replied Wiley.
After a wrangle the court, upon
Jerome's motion, ordered the answer
stricken from the record. The an
swer was not in accordance with the
rules of evidence laid down by the
court OF appeals IN opinions on hy-
pothetical questions.
Gleason tried to get an answer to
the same hypothetical question which
would he in accord with the rules.
Wiley answered he believed the act
TO be that of an insane man.
Again Jerome went at the witness,
asking him what he believed.
'I believe he was suffering from a
delusion," said Wiley. "of what ma
ture'" asked Jerome. 'They were
impressions reached by my conclu-
sions," said Wiley.
"Do you know anything about
Christian Science?" asked Jerome.
81 have some friends who believe in
it." do you believe them insane?"
mo"
Then Jerome and the witness wrest-
led with the medical difference be-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
WORKING ON
CHENEY SUMMIT
OF MEN WILL BE
At WORK BY FIRST OF MAY,
The Big Cotton Steam shovel Has
Been Started-D. A. Rankin Has
Charge of This Piece OF Work, Con-
sisting of 10 Milcs--Banks Have
Been Established and Dirt VIII
Soon BE Flying.

Cheney, Wash. Feb. 5.-The big
Cotton steam shovel was started on
the Portland-Seattle line near Mar
shall Junction a few days ago. The
outfit consists of two trains of 15
cars each and two 16-ton locomotives.
d. A. Rankin har charge of this piece
of work, consisting of 10 miles, from
two miles this side of Marshall, to
Spokane.
Martin & Welch, who have the con-
tract for the hig cut over Cheney
summit, have established camp two
miles east of Cheney. In this camp
an air compressor will be installed
and will he used to operate the Bur-
leigh drills. These contractors will
have charge of the heaviest work on
the whole line. The big cut through
Cheney summit will be between three
and four miles In length and will be
will be all rock Several hundred men
will he employed.
p. Welch & Co. are daily receiving
large quantities Of material and camp
supplies Mt their warehouse west of
here, which in turn are being moved
tc their various camps along the line.
G. f. Leslie, the resident engineer of
the company, is still at work with a
large force cross-sectioning, which
work will continue for some time.
IT is estimated that by May l, be-
tween 5000 and 1000 men will be en-
gagged in railroad work in the vicin-
ity of Cheney.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
GLUT OF COCOANUTS.
Prospects Favorable for a Declining
Market.

New York, Feb. 5.-Those who
have watched the arrivals of cocoa
nuts into the several Atlantic coast
markets have begun to wonder at
what previse period the imports will
diminish and the situation assume
normal shape. In spite of low prices
and the market forced out of line
with profits and other healthy feat
ures that make for healthy conditions
the receipts from all points still con-
tiauc heavy. There are arrivals daily
on the regular traders from Forto
Rico and Trinidad to say nothing of
large arrivals at outports from San
Rlas and West Indian points.
Prices st present are $50 per 1000,
but the principal manufacturers of
SHREDDED cocoanuts are said to be in
the market for lots, and this feature
seems to afford the only favorable
prospect for the heavy laden import
ers at the moment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
England and Packing House Scandal.

Washington, Feb. 5.-Great Brit
aims demand for American canned
meats was seriously effected by the
packing house scandal. Exports of
canned beef in 1906 from the United
States to the United Kingdom show
drop OF 2o.7O4,s42 pounds compar-
Ell with @S,1iS,761 in 1905. British
ers buy most of the exported bacon
and ham. OF the former they took
last year s27,50O,OO0. and of the lat
to: $16,500,0OO worth. The approx
innate value of bacon exported by this
couatry was sS4 100000, of ham s19,-
100000. Nearly all of the fresh beef
exported hy the United States annu-
ally goes to Great Britain. The value
of such exports last year also was up
ward of S22,O00,0O0.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05

ed the examination for the plaintiffs,
and Messrs, Fee and McCourt for the
city, frequently objected to his tao
tics
HE is an unwilling witness and the
questions should be permissible" re-
torted Mr., Bailey in answer to one
objection. At this a smile passed
around the room and Mr.. McCourt
replied:
"He is simply unwilling to testify
to something that he knows nothing
about"
At 10 o'clock an adjournment was
taken until 1880 when the plaintiffs
again resumed the taking of testi-
mony. The evidence for that side
will not be concluded by this evening,
and there is prospect of the trial con-
suming couple of days more If not
longer.
Yesterday afternoon the selection
Of the jury was completed by the
acceptance of Charles Cahney, II. w.
Voget and ]. B. Kennedy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
Local Option Their Theme.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 5.-The local
option fight is the chief topic of con-
sideration before the Pennsylvania
Anti-Saloon league, which began Il
two days convention today at the
Grace NJ. E. church in this city. The
league, with the aid of other temper
ance and religious bodies throughout
the state, expects to have little diff
ficulty in preventing the enactment
of the Murphy bill, which would
authorize the sale of liquor on Sum
day in certain hotels.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
Later From Pilot Rock.

The following report of the
, condition at Pilot Rock was
given the East Oregouian at 3
o'clock this afternoon by Mr..
Chapman:
"Phone reports received here
. from Butter creek show that
. stream higher than ever before.
. At James Nelson's place the
. water is up to the forks of the
. trees iu the orchard and some
. of the buildings are flooded,
. though located $50 yards from
. the creek. However, a report
o. from Frank Chapman's place,
. farther up Butter creek, show
. the stream to be falling there.
. "In Pilot Rock Birch creek Is
. about two feet from the top of
Q the town bridge. 1t raised a
. foot between . and 8 o'clock.
. "At the Owens sheep ranch
on Bear creek this morning,
. 1900 sheep, were gotten off an
island Just in time to prevent
. their drowning"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
ACCUSED OF CHECK FRAUD.
Complainant Said TO Be Mrs. NJ. f.
Hearst of san Francisco.

Chicago, Feb. 5.-The police an
nounce the arrest 20 days ago of E.
w. Emmons by request of the San
Francisco police by Detective F. n.
Bunner of San Francisco, 1t is al
legged Emmons purchased the Drum
mer Boy gold mine in California and
gave n worthless check. He came to
Chicago and offered the stock for sale
at 81 share.
The complainant is said TO be Mrs.
NJ. F. Hearst of San Francisco, who
was among many who bought freely
of the stock. Emmons is held in
$500 bail and is fighting extradi-
tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
tuberculosis Conference.

Minneapolis, Feb. 81 The Western
tuberculosis Congress and the Min
nesota state association for the study
and prevention of tuberculosis began
Joint conference in Minneapolis to-
day. The gathering is being held in
conjunction with the tuberculosis eX-
hibition which opened last week,
Many prominent physicians, health
officers and others are attending the
gathering.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
STANDARD AGAIN
THE DEFENDANT
As Well as Several Railroads
in Hearings at Kansas City
and Wichita.
NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL
BANK NOW HAS RECEIVER.

Suit Brought to Prove demonstrations
ality of Chicago Ordinance Fixing
Price of Gas at IS Cents-Senate
Committee Has Begun Investigation
Into the Brownsville Riot-A Ser
geant Testifies That All of His
Company Answered to Roll Call
and Could Not Have Taken Part in
Any Disturbance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
CHINOOK SWEEPS
HILL AND PLAIN
Streams and Canyons Carry
ing Great Volume of Water
to the Lower Lands.
BRIDGES UNDER WATER
STAGE LINES HELD UP.

Situation Is Threatening In Many Lo-
calitics, and a Certainty of High
and Perhaps Destructive Water
Confronts Nearly Every Locality
Foothills Are Already Denuded Of
Snow-For Week Past the Rail-
roads Mail Service Has Been Either
Poor or Entirely Out of Business.
%. II. & n. Blockade.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-05
ADMINISTRATION
WITH JAPANESE
Latter Given to Understand
that Exclusion from Schools
is in Violation of Treaty.
NO INCLINATION TOWARD
WAR BY JAPANESE NATION

Absolutely No Foundation for Report
That the Japanese Government Has
Issued Anything in Nature of an
Ultiinatum on the Question, Says
the Japanese Ambassador at WASH
ington-Unreservcd Expression of
Opinion Was Made at the Request
OF Chicago Newspaper.