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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Salary Raise Bill Killed.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE legisla.
tive, executive and judicial appropria.
tion bill was today reported by the
senate committee. The increase in
the salaries of the cabinet, speaker
and vice-president as proposed by
the house, is stricken out. The Gal
linger amendment increasing the sal
aries of senators and representatives
was not accepted. As reported the
bill calls for $3O.S55,SS3.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11

Secretary Reuben w. Jones stated
today that 20 teams were hauling
coal for the public schools yesterday.
Although the supply for each insti-
tuition is limited, Secretary Jones
stated that there is no immediate
danger of a general closedown.
Delivery of fuel to school build
ings was considerably hampered to-
day because of slippery roads.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
May Modify Order About Negroes.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE presi-
dent may modify his order dismiss
ing the colored troops Of the 25th in
fantry by eliminating that portion
prohibiting a discharged soldier ever
obtaining civil employment under the
government Advisors have Informed
Roosevelt that he exceeded his au-
thority.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Fnel Short Mt Stockton.

stockton, Cal, Jan. 11.-coal deal
ers assert there is not enough coal in
the local yards to last the city two
weeks, and claim they are unable to
get any more. The gas company
says unless they get more ruel within
week the plant will shut down and
the city lights go out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11

Los Angeles, Jan. 11.-John S.
Schirm, president of the Grand Can
yon Lime & Cement company is un-
der arrest charged with receiving
concessions" from the Santa Fe.
This is the first arrest growing out of
the grand jury investigation of the re-
bate evil. Other arrests will follow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
kilICd Mountain Lion.

II. c. Short, who resides near Low
den station, shot and killed a large
female mountain lion yesterday. The
animal weighed about 400 pounds.
and is supposed To be mate to the
one killed in that vicinity last fall by
William Mangs. The lion has carried
off large number of calves. pigs and
cradle in search of it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Leg Crushed nv n RlnSt

railroad laborer named Bronson
was taken to Portland on passenger
train No. l today. He was suffering
from crushed leg received from a
blast while working near Bingham
lie had been at ST. Anthonys hospi-
tai for treatment until today. when he
was removed To the railroad COM
pany's hospital.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Frisco Cannot Entcrtain Visitors.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE director
of the mint today purchased .l0O, 900
ounces of silver at 69.365, for delivery
at Philadelphia.
The state department admits the
Toxic government inquired into the
advisa!iiity of a Japanese training
squadron visiting San Francisco. The
department responded that on ac-
count of the recent earthquake San
Francisco IS mono too well prepared
To emtcrtain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Dubois Will Lecture.

Friends of Senator Dubois of Ida
no, whose term will expire with the
close of congress next March. say
that 1t is his purpose to take the lee.
ture platform in the east early. next
spring and tell the people about the
Mormon question. Senator Dubois
has been forced by political condi-
tion in his part of the country to ac-
quaint himself thoroughly with this
subject.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Evidence of Coal Famine.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Senatcr
marlborough today turned over to the
interstate commerce commission a
number " dispatches complaining OF
coal shortage in the northwest. One
from North Dakota says not pound
of coal is for sale and only one freight
car has reached there this month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11

per cent would fall upon those having
the checks. That he will not stand
for such treatment is declared by Mr..
sullivan, who says he will bring suit
TO compel payment should such be
necessary. To this end he has already
secured the services of Carter, Raley
& Raley and the outcome of the mat
tor is awaited with interest by those
familiar with the affair.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
SEVEN PRISONERS
BROKE FROM JAIL
Overpower, Gag, Bind and
Rob JaiIer GiIpin Last Night
at ProSSer.
FOUR WE'RE RECAPTURED
WITHOUT DIFFICULTY.

Among Those at Large Is Kid Parker,
Generally Regarded as a Desperado;
He Has the JaiIer'S Gun and De-
cIares He VIII Not BE Taken Alive
The Other Two at Large Are
Charged With Horse Stealing-A
Hundred Men Are in Pursuit-Par-
ker Charged With Murder of Mar
shal Glover.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
ARRESTS
At Los ANGELES
Result From First Attempt in
the Southwest to Enforce
the Anti. Rebate Statute.
OTHER ARRESTS WILL
FOLLOW IN NEAR FUTURE.

Roosevelt Probably Exceeded His
Authority i'm Case of Negro Troops
and is Expected TO Modify His Or
der TO Tally With the Statutes
House Bill Providing for Increased
Salaries Killed in the Senate-Ar-
my Appropriations Bill Passed the
House-COurtmartia OF Knowles
Ordered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
NO COAL. SCHOOLS CLOSE.
Fuel Famine Becomes Serious in
Seattle.

Seattle, jan 11.-One public school
did not open this morning because of
the coal famine. The Lake school
at Lake Washington is without coal
and this morning the scholars were
dismissed until coal can be furnished
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
TOO MUCH WATER,
TOO LITTLE FUEL
CALIFORNIA HAS HER
SHARE OF AFFLICTIONS
Ventura Expected TO be I'm Darkness
hachapi Pass Stops All Southern
Pacific Traffic-Stockton Faces a
Probability of Going Without
Lights. Power and Warmth.

Ventura, Cal, Jan. 1.-THE re-
cent flood in the Ventura river has
completely destroyed the water sup
ply system of the Ventura County
Power company. Apprehension is felt
that the limited supply of water for
the gas and electric plants will be ex-
hausted before night and the city be
in darkness, and without fuel as well.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Big Slide In Tehachapi Pass.

Bakersfield. Jan. 1.-THE contin-
ued rain and snow have dislodged i'm
mense quantities of rock and dirt from
the mountains between here and Te-
hachapi, completely blocking the
mouth of tunnel II. Southern Pa
cific traffic is at standstill. \ big
gang is at work clearing the tracks,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
GRAND JURORS OPINION.
judge Threatens Ach, Attorney foi
Ruef, In San Francisco.

Ruef, I'm San Francisco.
San Francisco, Jan. 11.-JGrand
Juror Livingston, who helped to in
dict Ruef and Schmitz, created a sem
sation this morning when asked by
Ruefs counsel what he thought OF
Schmitz and Ruef, by replying,
"Grafters. He added: Il mean by
graft doing things Illegally and moral
ly wrong. l admit that 1 have told
many people that l thought the
mayor and Ruef were grafters."
Judge Dunno during the examina-
ton of Livingston. again threatened
Attorney Ach, Ruefs counsel, with
punishment for contempt, for insult
ing remarks to the witness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
New Minerals in South Dakota.

Deadwood, $. D., Jan. 11.--Tin.
mica, tungsten and spodumene are
now being produced in the Black
Hills in large quantities. The West
inghouse Electric and Manufacturing
company for the use of their plant
i'm Denver, are taking large quantities
of mica. The other new minerals
are being shipped east.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
TAUGHT USE OF DRUGS.
Spread Depravity Among Seattle Mes
senger BOYS,

Seattle, Jan. lie. Conley has
been arrested charged with conduct
ing II school for teaching youthful
messengers to use cocaine. opium and
ether drugs. Several packages of
drugs were found and the arrest of
several druggists will probably follow.
Investigation discloses fearful deprav-
ity among the messengers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Chicago Wheat Market.

Chicago, Jan. i1.-Wheat opened
I6h. closed the same, corn opened
i3%. closed 43 7-S; oats opened S6h,
closed Sc SIS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Service Pension Bill Passed.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE senate
this afternoon passed bill providing
service pensions fer all survivors of
the Mexican and civil wars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
10 INVESTIGATE.
Charges of Corruption Against Brown
in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Jan. 11.-Democratic Rep
resentative Van Houten this morning
introduced resolution to investigate
the methods by which former Attor-
ney General Brown secured the NOM
nation for United States senator in
the last republican state convention.
1t may only delay his election, which
is set for next week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Tobacco Warehouse Burned

Lancaster, Pa. Jan. 1.-THE ware
house of the :. b. Moss Tobacco COM
pany was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. 1t ignited and destroyed a cigar
factory adjoining. Loss $1,000. 200.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
For Army Appropriations.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house
this afternoon passed the army appro-
priation bill, which carries $70,OOO,-
coo, and Immediately considered the
fortification bill in committee of the
whole.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Shipload of Japs Missing.

Salina Cruz, Jan. IA ship bear
ing 922 Japanese, due to arrive here
January Q, is not yet sighted and
storms are reported.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
= +++++++ + 1. I. + + = =
One Hundred Miners Trapped.

Montgomery. Ala, Jan. Ii
one hundred miners are en-
tombed by cave in at the
Schloss mines in Calhoun coun-
ty. according to telephone
message just received here. be-
cause of defective timbering.
one rescue party had entered.
and another is organizing. There
was no explosion nor is there
any fire.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Ponce Safe at Bermuda.

Bermuda, Jan. 1.-THE long miss
ing steamer Ponce arrived here today
in distress. in tow of the steamer
Wabble.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Russian Was Executed.

Moscow, Jan. l1.-A man was
executed this morning while attempt
ing to kill the master of the house
hold of the Grand Duchess Eliza
beth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Courtmaitial Ore,Ycresi.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE secre-
tary of war ordered a courtmartial of
Corporal Knowles, arrested fer shoot
ing Cantan Macklin
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11

Berlin. Jan. 11.-Twenty-si work
men were burned to death today in a
fire at Geispelsheim. Alsace.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
HOPKINS DEFEND
SM00T IN SENATE
According to the Illinois Man
Smeot is a Mode of Private
Virtues and Civil Standards.
DENIES ANY INTERESTS OF
MORMDNS IN POLYGAMY

More Evidences of Coal Famine i'm the
West Were Presented the Senate
Today by Hansborough of North
Dakota-Govcrnmen Buys 100000
Ounces Of Silver-State Department
DiScouragcs Visit by Japanese
Squadron at San Francisco--Service
Pension RilI Passed Senate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Kansas Earthquake.

Kansas City. Kan, Jan. IA
slight earthquake was felt at 1:45
this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
Buchtci Fears Public Opinion.

Denver, Jan. 11.-John Nc
Garvey. aged 30, will be hanged
before midnight at Canon City
for the murder OF a taller at
Grand Junction, while trying to
escape a sentence for burglary.
Governor. Buchtel says he dis
believes in capital punishment,
} but will not interfere because
he says public sentiment is not
above the law which requires II.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11
GRADERS WAbt5
ARE DISCOUNTED
Complaint is Made Against
the Pacific Coast ConstruC-
ton Company.
TIME CHECKS ARE
DISCOUNTED 10 PER CENT.

Merchants Refuse 10 Handle Checks
Issued to Graders on Pilot Rock
Road-Saloon men Who Have CASH
ted Paper VIII Lose 10 Per Cent
Face Value of Checks Not Paid
Even After Maturity-Suit VIII Bc
Brought TO Collect Full Value.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11

The Presbyterians Of Wenatchee
will build a $4,000 church with a
gymnasium and reading room.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-11

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, 1907-01-11

Snow and warmer tonight; Saturday
snow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-09
GREATEST RECEPTION TO
BRYAN OMAHA EVER GAVE

of the United States under President
Grant, and later minister to Austria
and Russia. Mrs. Taft was attacked
last July with acute Indigestion and a
gradual breakdown of her rigorous
constitution soon followed.
Mrs. Taft is survived by four chill
dren, of whom Secretary Taft is the
Oldest. Two other sons are Henry w.
Taft of the New York law firm of
Strong & Cadwaller, and Horace d.
Taft, founder and head of the Taft
school for boys at Watertown. Conn
The daughter, Fanny L., is the wife
of DR.. William A. Edwards of Los An
geles.
Mrs. Taft was born in Boston Sept
II, 1927, educated in the public school
and at Millbury academy, and after
ward became the second wife of AL
phonso Taft of Cincinnati, Ohio. After
her husbands death Mrs. Taft made
her home in Cincinnati for three years
and then returned to live with her sis
ter, Miss Terry, in the old home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-09
DELAYED BY FIRE
Rescuers Meet With Great Diff
ftcuIties in Work at Monon-
gah, w. Va.
FEW ADDITIONAL BODIES
Mine Officers Assert That Families of
Dead Are Being Fully
Cared For.

Monongah, w. Va, Dec. O. Fire
which broke out in the No. mine yes
terday was walled in this morning and
the work of recovering the bodies of
the victims of Fridays explosion was
resumed. Up to 10 o'clock the list
still stood at So.
Fire Again Starts.
MOnongah, w. Va, Dec. 9.-Fire
started again yesterday afternoon in
mine No. and stopped temporarily the
work of recovering the bodies of the
victims of the explosion in the shaft of
the Fairmount Coal company.
But SO bodies had been recovered
when darkness closed over the little
town of Monongah last night Fifty
six hours had elapsed since the ex-
plosion and the majority of the bodies
brought to the surface were in con
dition to necessitate almost immediate
burial. 1t is now believed the number
of dead will not be over 400.
Inquiry TO BE Thorough.
A thorough Investigation was made
by the company, and it was discovered
| that many miners believed to have
been entombed escaped because they
had not gone to work on Friday after
Thursdays holiday A score or more
of these men reported to the officials
during the last "a hours.
Clarence Hall of Washington, a gov
ernment mine expert. with Chief Mine
Inspector j. p. Paul of West Virginia
spent the entire day at the mines He
will remain here until he can make 9
thorough investigation of the disaster
| President c. w. Watson of the Fair
mount Coal company issued a state
ment which said,
! There have been numerous reports
that the families of the dead men are
destitute These reports are wrong
| The Fairmount Coal company is TAX
ing and will take care of all these fam
lilies. In addition to this. the womer
of Monongah, Fairmount and othel
places have organized relief measure.
and are rendering effective assistance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-09
ARREST FLEEING
BANKER ON TRAIN
President of Failed California Deposit
and Trust Company and Two
Others Held.

San Francisco, Dec 9.-David F.
Walker. president of the California
Deposit and Trust company, was
found speeding south on a Southern
Pacific train last night when he was
supposed to be at his San Mateo
home. He was placed under arrest
and taken from the train at Santa
Barbara on instructions of Assistant
District Attorney Heney.
j. Dalzell Brown, banker, and Wal
ter J. Barnett, vice president of the
Western Pacific railroad, were arrest
ed yesterday in connection with the
failure of the California Safe Deposit
and Trust company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-09
COPPER MINES ARE
CLOSEDIN MONTANA
AmaIgamated Throws 10000 Men Out
of Work by General Suspension
of Activities at Butte.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 9.-Pursuant to
orders from New York, all the mines
of the Amalgamated Copper company,
with the exception of several operated
by the Boston and Montana company,
are being closed down.
Work also was stopped at the
mines of the Butte Coalition and
North Butte companies, the ores from
which were treated at the Washoe
smelter in Anaconda The latter
plant will be closed indefinitely and
about 1000 men will be laid off there.
The Amalgamated mines that are be-
ing closed employ about 1900 men.
For several months the Amalga-
mated has been producing about one
fourth of its normal copper produc-
ton 1t is stated that the output Of
the Boston and Montana mines will
be somewhat increased as result of
the suspension of other properties. Its
ore is treated at Great Falls.
Already about 1000 men have been
laid off at the Butte mines and smell.
ters and the new order will add nearly
1000 more to the number of idle men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-09
Twelve Hundred Present
at Dollar Dinner
by Club
TO BOOM CANDIDACY
Commoner Repeats Previous
Statements and Predicts
Victory.

Omaha, Neb, Dec. William ].
Bryan was the chief guest at dollar
dinner given Saturday night by the
Dahlmann Democratic club, at which
about 1,200 persons were present Fol.
lowing the banquet the galleries were
thrown open to the public and about
5000 persons availed themselves of
the opportunity to hear the speeches Of
the evening. When Bryan arrived he
was given the greatest reception he
has ever received i'll Omaha.
Other speakers besides Bryan were:
Mayor James c. Dahlmann of Omaha,
on Municipal Problems;" Henry G.
Richmond of Fremont, Neb., The
Country Press in Politics." James
Manahan of Minnesota, THE SYSTEM"
James A. Reed of Kansas City, The
Attitude of Missouri" NJ V. Cannon
of Davenport, Iowa, "The Occasion and
the Man." Colonel r. c. Hoffman, ok
lanoma'
Bryan Last Speaker.
Bryan was the last speaker and ad-
dressed himself to present day issues.
He followed the line of argument pur-
sued in his speech at Washington, add
ing to the things which he stated in
that speech were borrowed from the
democratic platform, new suggestion,
contained in the message of the presi-
dent to congress, Tuesday. This addi-
"a o1 r. h.
mendation of the president for the Ii
cense system for trusts. Bryan also
endorsed the presidents suggestion in
regard to appropriating money for cam
paign funds, saying that, while it was
an original suggestion for which the
president should have credit. it was
democratic in spirit and purpose.
Spirit of Hope.
He spoke of the spirit of hope that
pervaded the party, and said the DEM
ocratic party would enter into the next
campaign with an army of volunteers,
and that the volunteers were fighting
because their hearts were in the work
and that they would be more than a
match for any troops that might be
''marshaled for the defense of monopo-
lies and special privileges
i. Democrats in Illinois Solid.
| Chicago, Dec, 9.-Echoing William
Jennings Bryans plea for democratic
harmony, Roger c. Sullivan, democrat
ic candidate for national committee
man from Illinois, declared that there
would be no dissension among the
members of the party in Illinois in the
coming campaign.
His declaration makes the union OF
all democratic factions under the Bry
an banner complete.
To all practical purposes it assures
the instruction of the Illinois delegation
for Mr.. Bryan's nomination for pres
4 ident. Bryan's own harmony plea, dem
v ocrats are agreed, will make it impossi
= BILE for any of his friends to renew The
Y fight on Mr.. Sullivan which rent the
= party in Illinois year and half Ego
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-09
retary Metcalf in the senate"

Secretary Metcalf in the senate"
A Japanese wrestler, a game of
dice and an aggregation of "undesir-t
able citizens" were all jests aimed at
the White house and were productive
of much merriment.
The new state of Oklahoma made
its appearance with democraticf sena-
tors and representatives and an elec-
toral vote for Bryan. Chairman New
of the republican national committee
was required to think it over" and
then pranced in on hobby horses a
squad of equestrian tested army Off.
GERS.
For the Next President.
I'VE will now drink to the next
president of the United States" sol.
emuly announced President Blythe.
after he had got to their feet Vice
President Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon
| Secretary Cortelyou and Senator
Knox. Then was sung a ditty which
conjured with the names of all the
presidential possibilities. The song
told that Governor Johnson. Mime
sofas democratic governor, had met
Bryan face to face and therefore he
no longer had presidential boom.
The menu souvenir was collection
of clearing house certificates issued
by authority of the "Gridiron Clut
Clearing House association" -sTher,
was a certificate for each course ant
!. each set forth bit of humor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-09
If MONEY TALKS; PRESIDENT IS RICH
EST Man INW0RLD; ;CRID|RON CLUBJOK

Washington, Dec. 9.-The Gridiron
club began Saturday night its winter
season of funmaking dinners by a
lively entertainment of 200 men. prom
inent in politics, diplomacy and bust
ness.
When President Samuel Blythe lit
up the huge electric gridiron i'm the
banquet hall the absence of the pre-
liminary cocktail was emphasized.
Vice President Fairbanks bore the
brunt of this stunt, for in front of
him stepped Gridironer and sang a
ditty about an Indian dinner where
cocktails were served with subsequent
regrets. Fairbanks was then allowed
a ration of buttermik.
Nature Fakes.
The class in nature taking, through
questions and answers, developed the
logical connection between octopus
and Wall street, also that if it is true
that money talks, President Roose
welt must be the richest man in the
world"
The story that George Washington
/ threw a dollar across the Potomac wa!
, declared not to be nature fake be
cause Secretary Cortelyou had thrown
] $40 100000 to Wall street.
solve Naval Riddle.
"Why are the battleships going t,
! the Pacific?" was answered in man,
ways, chief among which was to sea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-09
FInds Hidden Rlaes.
CODY HAD S5O,OOO OFFER
Buffalo BIl' Says He Refused to
Testify in Gould Case.

Denver, Dec. 9.-"MisS Helen Mar
was paid so much a word for her testi-
mony in the Howard Gould divorce
case when she testified against Mrs.
Gould in New York." said Colonel Will
liam F. Cody yesterday. after the
lawyers for the defense are through
with her the evidence she gave will
not amount to anything. AS for the
reports concerning Gould's offer to
me to testify against the character OF
his wife, | was offered not $4,000
but $4,000 to testify and l refused
the offer"