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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16

The slate for the republicans
ticket went through without IN
at the convention in the cou&e
chamber at city hall last nixht a1A
John Pfeiffer was renominafed fur'
alderman-at-large, and John +. ~.
Broeck was named for comptrulleF. !.
amid great enthusiasm on the part oE
the delegates and others present
nearly fifty in all
A lengthy caucus proceeded ~
convention, but the delegates eaf6
afterward that entire harmony az fS
the ticket and platform had prevails
ed in the ante-room.
The convention was called to orfl6.s
at S:5S O'Clock by Ira B. Tice. -
chairman of the city COMMITTEES. NJ
called for nominations for cbafrnas1;
and William p Bradley was named
Charles F. Moore was made secre-
Itary 22
Arthur c. Sofield placed the nan (
of John Pfeiffer in nomination f{Ifs
alderman-at-large and Adolph BroS
ger nominated John F. Ten Broeck
for comptroller. Both were named
unanimously. amid much applause.
The chairman appointed as the
Clark. Adolph Brogger and John NJ
st John. The committee on resolu- &
tions was as follows. Victor w.
Main, j. K. Jensen and d. P. Olm-
stead.
While the committee on resolu-
tions was in the ante-room, Chairman
Bradley called upon the candidate for
surrogate, Frank Crpwther Dr.
h L.. - 49,
iae republican party and what
-ands for and the men nominate
his year. He said that he wouA
fight just as hard next time for til
ticket, whether he wins or loses. hi
favors, he said, a rousing city con-
vention with big crowd. and musid
and speakers, on the principle that
the first blow of the campaign il the
best one. Az
The resolutions were then present.
ed by the committee and read by tho
secretary.
William Hoy. candidate for alder
man in the second ward, won APP
plause when he came out in favor OF
giving local contractors the first
chance, even though their bigs might
be little higher than those of out
of-town men.
Albert Leon was next called on and
spoke briefly.
Cheers for Nominees.
A. notification committee composed
of Chris Rasmussen, Frank H. Gun
kel and Joseph Greiner, was named
and they brought Mr.. Pfeiffer up
from the lower floor. Hearty cheeyS
greeted him. He said he had not
sought the nomination, but he ac-
cepted it because of a sense of pub
lie duty. He declared that the fu-
ture could be judged by the past four
years.
Sewers, he said, are a serious ques-
ton, and will cause much work in
the near future, change in the
whole system being possible neces-
sity. More schools too, he said, will
be needed in the not far distant fu-
ture
The nominee for comptroller was
located and escorted to the hall by
Adolph Brogger. Three cheers greet
ed him, and he thanked the delegates
for the honor conferred on him.
Adjournment was then taken at
8 40 o'clock.
The Platform.
The resolutions adopted were as
follows:
We the republican city delegates
IN convention assembled, offer the
resolutions:
Continued on page 2.l
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16

tennial Commission, a battalion of
United States sailors and band from
the Norfolk navy yard and several
companies of soldiers from Fortress
Monroe will pass in review of Gov
ernor Edward c. Stokes and the dis
tinguished party from New Jersey,
on New Jersey day, October ~
This will be the third appearance
of the men of the deep sea and Fort
ress Monroe boys, only on two other
occasions have they visited the Ter
Centennial in a body, and that was On
the two visits of the President. April
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16
MOHAWK COUNCIL TO
HOLD BALL IN JANUARY

At the meeting of the ball committee
of Mohawk Council No. SO. Degree of
Pocahontas, at the home of Mrs. Hans
Greisen, in Jefferson street, last night
it was decided to hold their sixth an
nual ball in Washington hall Saturday
night. January 25, 1908. 1t was decided
to award $40 in gold that night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16
.EACl lES TO BE HOSTS
TO PARADE VISITORS.

The Committee of Perth Amboy Aerie.
Fraternal Order of Eagles. has COM
pleted preparations for the reception
of visiting Eagles tomorrow The
lodge rooms will be thrown open to
visitors today and will be kept open
until Friday morning. The committee
will be on hand early tomorrow morn
ing to receive the wives of the mem
bers who would like to view the parade
from the windows of the lodge room
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16

JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION, Vir-
ginia, Oct. 16:-United States Dlle
Jackets and band from the Norfolk,
navy yard and all the troops from
Fortress Monroe, in addition to the
regular and state troops now en-
camped at the exposition, will par
ticipate in the New Jersey day exer-
cises tomorrow.
Through the efforts Of United
States Senator John kean. of Eliza
beth. New Jersey, and Charles c.
Breckenridge, of Bergen county, and
president of the New Jersey Ter-Cen-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16

The next regular meeting of Branch
No. l, District No. s. st. Patrick's Alli-
ance of Americt, will be held in the K.
OF c. hall ON Friday evening. October
rs. l. c. DALTON, Rec. Sec.
l206l lG -l6-ItsI
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16
Gave An Address

Rev. r. Halvorsen, of Norway, gave
an excellent address in the Danish NJ. f.
church last night on the subject of
What is Christian"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16

26, opening day, and Georgia 10y.
Great enthusiasm is manifested
throughout the United States over
the elaborate program for that day,
and the prospects for the banner day
in attendance to the exposition is an
ticipated
Over a h'lnlrel prominent New
Jersey men have accepted the invita-
tion to attend the ceremonies Oh. he
ex-MosquitO States day at the ex-
position, and up to the hour of writ
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16
MADISON'S
TAX APPEAL
HEARD TODAY
That Township Says Reduction in
RunyOn Property Assess
ment Was Too Great.
HEARING BEFORE STATE BOARD.

I The state board of equalization oi
taxes sits at New Brunswick today to
hear arguments for and against the
| appeal Of the township of Madison
from the decision of the Midlesex
county tax board. in the reduction of
the assess ment of the land at Run
yon owned by this city
The original assessment in 1906
was $25, 900. This year the local
water board asked for a reduction of
valuation to $1,000 The county
board reduced it to $4,000.
The township authorities of Madi-
son allege that the reduction was ex-
cessive, and ask the state board to
restore the original assessment.
State Senator George S. Silzer rep
resents Madison township, and City
Attorney c. c. Hommann is the coun-
sci for the water board.
Special to the EVENING NEWS:
NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct 16:-After
hearing arguments on both sides of
the matter of assessing the lands at
Runyon owned by Perth Amboy. the
State Board of Equalization of Taxes
decided to allow the assessment to re-
main at $4,000
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-10-16

Continued on page 81
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17

Pendleton's prospects for securing
an armory now seem bright, and II
sufficient interest is shown by the
county court and the people, there is
little doubt but that the building will
be forthcoming within the year.
While on the recent encampment
Captain NJ. S. Kern took up the mat
ter of an armory with Adjutant Cen
eral FINER. The captain urged the
erection OF such building so as to
save the state the heavy expense now
incurred in renting the present COM
pany quarters. At present the $780,
600 appropriation for armories is held
UP while waiting an opinion from the
supreme court regarding the legal
ity of the referendum petition recent
" filed by the state grange. Should
the supreme court uphold the decis-
ion of the circuit court the money
will then be available at once. Other
wise the matter will have to be pass
ed on by the people at the next state
election.
Should the money become availa.
BILE for use in constructing armories
the Pendleton company is practically
assured of building. While no Of
fetal action has been taken by the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
PROSECUTE ON
MURDER CHARGE
CORONER APPEARS TO HAVE
SUPPRESSED INQUIRY,
Prosecuting Attorney Declares Mrs.
Magill Was Murdered and Cites
discriminating Facts in support of
HIS Theory-NIagill's Relatives Are
to the Defense Fund.

Clinton, H., July 17.-Coroner
Jones, who conducted the inquest,
says Mrs. pet" Magill committed
suicide. He declares he permitted
Magill to practically conduct the in
quest inquiry, and adds:
when called Magill home, let
ter written by hrs. Magill was hand
ed me. She wrote she had commit
ted suicide, saying her husbands
mother caused all the trouble. Ma
gill feared Objectionable men might
be selected as jurors. An unobjec-
tionable jury was selected. and l di-
rected my clerk to read the letter at
the inquest in a low voice. wanted
to save the family from notoriety.
would do differently now"
Attorney General Stead is prepar-
ing an opinion on the question OF
exhuming the body. If the body is
| exhumed the organs will be taken t.
Chicago for examination by Prof
Hines of Rush Medical college. At.
torney Mitchell says the remains vii
show arsenic poisoning and no
chloroform in the lungs.
Magill's fate depends on the au
topsy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
DIR. Taylor Appointed Mayor.

San. Francisco, July 17.-Dr. Ed
ward Taylor, physician and lawyer,
dean of the. Hastings law school of
the University of California, was last
night elected by the board of SUPER
visors to be mayor of San Francisco
and by an open avowal of further
prosecution of the graft cases the So
called reign of the big stick" came
to an end.
The induction into office of Taylor
is mot definitely arranged, but 1t Y
likely he will take the oath late this
afternoon. BY Taylor's special re-
quest the oath will be administered
by Superior Judge seawell. an old
friend of the appointee.
Taylor announced this morning he
had no plans formulated for the re-
moval of the present board of super
visors, police and public works COM
missioners.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
PROSPECTS FOR ARMORY ARE BRIGHT

military board, yet the needs of the
company here are so well known to
the board and the Pendleton company
has been so successful that the town
stands an excellent chance of secur-
ing a building.
Must Provide Site.
However, the adjutant general says
that with the limited funds to be-
come available the site for the armory
will have to be provided by the
county, or the people of the city.
Under the state military code county
courts are authorized to purchase land
for armory purposes and to erect
buildings where needed. In the Pen
deton case It is hoped that the coun-
ty court will assist to the extent OF
providing the site. or at least mater
tally assisting in paying for the same
In return for the expense incurred
the county would be assured of hav-
ing national guard company con-
tinuously. This is something that has
been found extremely useful to coun'
ties at times, as in the recent case
at Roseburg, when the company there
was called out to control some riot
ing Greek railroad laborers.
Aside from providing quarters fol
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
NEGOTIATIONS
DECLARED OFF
SMALL GOES
TO CHICAGO VERY SOON.
A Conference Will BE Held There
Next Tuesday With Onion Leaders,
and Nothing Decisive Will Be Done
One Way or the Other Before That
Date-Clowry of the Western
Union States Terms

Oakland, July 17.-President Small
announced today that the peace ne
gotiations regarding the telegraphers'
strike, are off.
Mr.. Small leaves for Chicago with
in the next As hours. and says moth
ing will be done toward an extension
of the strike zone until he holds a
conference tere Tuesday with some
of the more important leaders of the
local unions in the east.
Miller Of the Western Union, speak
ing for Clowry in answer to request
from Commissioner Neill that sug-
gestion be made as a basis for settl-
ing the strike, declares the company
is willing to reinstate all but a few
strikers who are unduly prominent in
the union.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17

Clinton, ILL.,, July 1.-THE mother,
four widowed aunts of Magill, his
sister and Mrs. o. NJ. Pond, repre-
senting $1,000, 900, decided at coun-
Gil this morning the banker is inno-
cent and that he needs their financial
support. 1t is reported that other
leading members of the family decline
to advance defense money.
Prosecutor Mitchell says he will
prove Magill's guilt On Mrs. Ma
gill's bed the coverlet was tucked un-
der the mattress on all sides. Mitchell
SAYS It was impossible for Mrs. Ma
gill to do this
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
Ten Persons Killed in June.

Salem, July 1.-THE state rail-
road commission yesterday gave out
its monthly report containing sum-
mary of accidents for the month of
June. The report shows that there
were two dreaidments, one of pas
senger train annd the others of
freight train; one mixed train coll
lsion; 10 persons killed, one passen-
ger, two emplayes and seven "other
PERSONS" nine injured, one passen-
ger, six employees and two "other
persons" The estimated damage to
cars. engines, tracks, bridges and sig
nails was s65,325, and the estimated
damage to other property s4oo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
$4,000 LAND TRANSACTION.
w. j. Furnish Sold Property II
Western Part of the County.

w. j. Furnish Sold Property in
Western Part of the County.
An instrument that will be of in
terest to many was filed with the
county recorder last evening. 1t is
an agreement wherein w. j. Furnish
and wife agree to sell to Roy Rev,
land In the western part of this coun-
ty for the price OF $4,000. 1t was in
connection with the big deal made a
year or more ago wherein Mr.. Furn-
ish disposed of big block of land in
the vicinity of the Prospect ranch.
At the time the price was not made
public, but was understood to be in
the neighborhood of $4,000.
Under the terms of the agreement
Just filed Mr.. Furnish agreed to sell
to Mr.. Rev the following described
land: The northwest quarter of Sec
ton 10, the southwest quarter OF Sec
ton 20, off OF section 80 township
north of range 81; also the south
east quarter of section 10; the south
east quarter of section 90; all of Sec
tion "a and the north half of section
rs. all in township north of range
80. f. w. NJ. BY the terms Of the
deal $4,000 was paid in cash. while
the remaining $4,000 was to be paid
in annual installments derived from
the sale of wheat raised upon the
land.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
Trial of Glass in Progress.

San Francisco, July 1.-THE morn
ing session of the Glass trial was de-
void of sensational evidence. num-
Der of minor officials of the telephone
company were examined by the pros
ecutfon in an effort to fix the duties
of Halsey. 1t is merely process of
elimination in order to place the guilt
either on Halsey or on Glass.
thinner is still in Jail and gives no
intimation that he will consent to tes-
tify.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
BIT sHACKLEFORD'S NOSE.
Wilbur's Tantrum Probably Due to
Too Much Booze.

]. ]. Wilbur was brought up from
Umatilla last evening in what was
believed to be an insane state. Dur
ing the day yesterday he had been
violent at Umatilla, and in the course
of his rawlings bit Mark Shackleford,
the trainman, upon the nose. He was
accordingly taken into custody and
lodged with the sheriff last evening.
Today Wilbur has shown marked
improvement, and 1t is believed he
will be all right soon, his trouble
having been caused by too much
drinking.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
ELKs COUNTING THE VOTE.
May Be Another Vote to Choose a
Grand Trustee.

Philadelphia, July 17.-Beyond the
victory of John Tener, nothing Is
known this afternoon about yester-
days election of the Elks. The con-
test is SO close the tellers are pro-
ceeding slowly and there may be
new vote for grand trustee. 1t Is
said that hundreds of ballots were
simply marked McNulty. Benjamin
F. McNulty of Texas, is one of the
trustee candidates.
The elected so far are: Fred c.
Robinson Of Dubuque, Ia, grand sec
retary; Bayard Gray of Frankfort,
Ind, grand lecturing knight; Edward
w. Leach OF New York. grand treas
urer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17

San Francisco, July 17.-Eugene
schmitz today announced he refuses
to recognize Taylor as mayor and as
soon as any vacancies occur in mu-
nicipal offices he will fill them. He
claims he has already made up his
mind as to the men he will appoint to
succeed the present supervisors
should they resign. He says the APP
pointment of Taylor in no way al
fects his standing, and maintains ne
is the only legal mayor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17

Nora Wade, the 1s-year-old daugh-
ter of Henry Wade, living IA miles
south OF Pendleton on Little Mckay
creek, committed suicide at her home
at 10 o'clock last night by swallow
ing carbolic acid.
She had a violent quarrel with her
father and hired man named Wal
ter Adams and rushing into the house
she swallowed the contents Of a
small bottle of carbolic acid which
was purchased June IS at Pilot Rock
for the purpose of doctoring
horse which had been cut on a wire
fence. After swallowing the acid she
threw the bottle In Adams face and
expired within 10 minutes in terrible
agony.
Miss Wade was the youngest daugh-
ter OF Henry Wade, who is a well
known character in this vicinity, and
kept house for her father on the
farm. They had resided in Pilot
Rock all winter, where Wade con-
Quoted a livery stable, and only
moved to the ranch about 10 days
ago.
Wade is a widower, his wife haV-
ing left him several years ago, and n
divorced daughter older than the de-
ceased. also lives with him.
Adams, the hired man. brought the
news to this city early this morning
when he came in after a sister of the
dead girl, Mrs. Hatton, who has been
employed as domestic in the home
of DR.. and Mrs. f. A. Vaughan for
some time. However. Adams did not
notify either Coroner Folsom or Sher-
If Taylor, but left with Mrs. Hattor
Immediately for the ranch. Conse'
ouently details of the affair are
meager today
Miss Wade was n noted horse
woman and had ridden in bronchc
busting contests in this city and a
Pilot Rock and on the Fourth of Jul!
was in this city on horseback.
She visited Pendleton last Satur
day on horseback and was wei
known to many people In the city
Her father. Henry Wade, is wei
known here, being engaged in haul
ing wool and in freighting to tn
Mckay creek district much of tn
time. A sister, Mrs. NJ. B. Seevey
also lives on Little Mckay creek.
VIII Hold Inquest.
While Coroner Ralph Folsom ha
not yet been notified of the suicid
of Nora Wade he will hold an In
quest when the remains are brough
to this city for the funeral, whic'
will be held tomorrow.
He stated this afternoon that h
would not go to the expense Of goin
out to the Ware ranch to hold the ir
quest. since the funeral will be hel
here, but that he deemed an inque'
necessary and will consequently hol
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17

the use Of company L, good armory
in Pendleton, so it is held. would be
Of much benefit through providing
a large auditorium in which conven-
tions and other large gatherings
could be held.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17

superintendent has just filed with te
superintendent a copy the number
general the situation shows ha
financial
county in 55 while in 1907 the
IN
teachers shown by the report
the facts contained
the superintendents report,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17

az IiS invstigation of the cir
S'gS ao,O surrounding the young
"a death. The funeral will be
= ii from the RAIDER undertaking
parlors tomorrow afternoon, accord
ing to present plans. Charles Wall
of NJ. a. RAIDERS establishment, went
out this afternoon to take charge Of
the remains and will bring them TO
The city tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
= + :. + + = = : : ++++ 80


+ The Hague. July 1.-THE 4
+ United states won a victory
+ over England, Russia and
+ France combined today, when
+ the American proposal provid-
T. Ing decentralization for private
+ property seized at sea during :
+ war was adopted by the COM
+ mittee to which it was referred.
+ The committee vote was 81 to
+ II. Germany Austria and italy
I. supported the United states. 1t
+ 1t doubtful If the international
+ conference will approve the
+ proposition. owing to the oppo-
+ sition of the three big powers.
Z England thinks the proposition
+ limits her activities in war.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
Left Government Service.

L. r. Jones. who conducted an in
vestigation in land matters in this
city for about seven months, recent
ly has retired from the government
service and is now engaged in the
lumber business at Billings, Mont.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
Broken Wheel Delayed Train.

A broken wheel on a dining car of
the Oregon Short Line, delayed No.
/, the westbound o. r. & n. train.
for over an hour today. The diner
was on the rear of the train and the
break did not cause any further dam
age.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
NEW YORK SUSPENSION.
Followed Closing Down OF Yucatan
Firm of Creditors.

New York, July 1.-THE brokerage
firm Of Thebaud Bros. suspended to-
day with liabilities of s1,500,o00. The
failure followed the suspension Of E.
E. Scalante & Son., OF Meridia.i Yu-
catan, one of the firms strongest
creditors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
Perjury Suits by the Defense.

+ Boise, July 17.-Richardson Z
4 announced this morning he
+ wanted Sheriff Rulan of San 7
+ Miguel county, Colorado; David I
+ C. Scott, detective for the I
+ Florence-C Cripple Creek rail- I
+ way, and Willis Dewey held I
+ within the jurisdiction of the
4 court. While no explanation is I
4 made, 1t Is stated the defense is
+ investigating the evidence of
+ these witnesses with the expec-
+ tation Of starting perjury pro-
+ ceedings against them. The
4 Colorado outbreaks again held
Z the attention of the jury today,
= dozen witnesses being exam
= ined. Nothing new was brought
+ out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
Telephone Man Pleads Noe Guilty.

San Francisco. July f7.-Halsey
this morning pleaded not guilty to IA
indictments charging bribery of su-
pervisors in the telephone case. The
trial will be July %.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
SCHM|1z INSISTS
THAT He IS MAYOR
Refuses to Recognize Taylor,
and Frames Up List Of Ap-
pointmentS He Will Make.
NEW MAYOR is DEAN OF
THE STATE LAW SCHOOL.

Change Throws the Machinery Of the
City Administration Into the Hands
of the Langdon-Heney Crowd, and
Prosecutions VIII Be Followed to
the Bitter End-Grand Jury Is
Looking Into Alleged Jury Tamper-
ing-Telephone Official Pleaded
Not Guilty to II Indictments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
The Grnln Market.

Chicago. July 17.-Wheat opened
92k, closed the same; corn opened
81 7-s closed 50 is; oats opened
IS "a, closed 3S 3-S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
Looking Into Jury Tampering.

San Francisco. July 1.-THE grand
jury today began investigation into
the alleged tampering with the
Schmitz jury.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
sUPT, WELLES' ANNUAL REPORT
IS FILLED WITH INFORMATION
Financial Support of the Public Schools More Liberal During
the Past Year Than Ever Before

Average Purposes 1907 Than
Amou Inceas
Library Books Now Hand
Teachers Wages During the Past Year
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-17
May Be Legally Exhumed.

Springfield, ILL.,, July 17.-Attorney
General Stead says Coroner Jones
must exhume the body II the charges
warrant an action.