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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
WHEN LIGHTS ARE OUT
Ceremonies by High Degree
Masons Last Night.
MAUNDY THURSDAY RITES
Special Exercises Precede the '1ndis-
pensable Banquet
POWER OF THE PRESIDENTS
Theme of Address by Arthur B.
Hayes-Tribute to Blue
Lodge Masonry.
POWER OF THE PRESIDENTS

Evangelist Chapter. No. ]. Knights OF
Rose Croix. A. 4. s. r.. concentrated
last night at Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1907
G street northwest. what is probably the
most solemn festival of the Scottish Rite
Masonic year. Maundy Thursday. when
the lights are extinguished" and the in
dispensable banquet occurs. The cathe-
dral was taxed to its limit, both in the
hall OF ceremony and in the banquet
ROOM and many were forced to stand dur
ing the speechmaking.
Upon the conclusion Of the ceremonies
the members of the chapter and their in
vited guests repaired to the banquet hall,
where the remainder Of the program was
carried out.
The proceedings began with an invoca-
ton by Henry X. Simpson, 32d degree.
knight Commander of the Court Of Hon
or, and a silent toast to Albert Pike. de-
ceased. the head of the Scottish Rite in
. this country was drunk standing.
The POSTMASTER, Jacobus Seneca Jones.
thirty third degree. wise master Of the
chapter. then introduced the first speak
er Of the evening. Mr.. Arthur B. Hayes,
former solicitor Of internal revenue. who
responded to the toast 1.-The President of
the United States" Mr.. Hayes reviewed
the history of the Presidents from Wash
iugtOD TO the present cnle1 executive. Inc
last named, he declared. had made a more
extensive use Of the power OF his Office.
properly and legally. OF course. than any
who had preceded him.
Power Of the Executive.
THE President of the United States"
ne said, under the Constitution has al
ways had more power than the head OF
any other nation in the civilized world,
and while as the head of this great ma
ton this power has carried with it the
highest honor yet since the first creation
of the ONCE II has also carried with 1t
great trials, hardships and responsible
ties. 1t would seem, however. that the Al
mighty has always put forth His hand in
designing and selecting a man peculiarly
fitted for the position and its various de-
mands in the crises through which the
nation has passed"
The speaker then dwelt upon the part
Washington had performed in the crea-
ton and guidance Of the government In
the early life OF the republic; upon Lin
coin. who gave his very life that the
Union might not be sundered: of Mckin-
Fey and his labors before and during the
Spanish war in bringing the
light of liberty to an oppressed people,
with never a thought of conquest or ma
tional greed, and OF Roosevelt. who. he
said. has declared that before the law all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17

LONDON. April l1.-Another disquiet-
ing bulletin was issued at 10 o'clock this
morning i'm Downing street. where CORNER
Premier Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman
is lying at deaths door. The bulletin is
as follows: Sir Henry had Il restless
night and is rather weaker this MORN
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17

NORFOLK. Va. April 1.-THE new
United States battleship Idaho. from the
League Island navy yard. passed in the
Virginia capes early today and proceede'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

Washington, March 3.-There are
shoals and plenty of them in the
course Of any proposed financial leg
islati0n in this congress. A disagree
ment in the house over the rival meas
ures, fhe Aldrich and Fowler bill, is
predicted by careful observers.
Unless some compromise is soon
entered into Speaker Cannon and the
banking committee OF the house will
be locked in conflict that may put
an effectual end to all hopes of leg
islative relief during the present ses-
sion.
Speaker Cannon favors the Aldrich
emergency relief bill. which also has
the Endorsement OF President Roose-
ve1t and It is believed. the majority Of
the senate.
The Fowler bill which is supported
by the banking committee of the
house and which Is more popular than
the people at large, is rapidly gaining
strength in the house and an attempt
to substitute the Fowler bill for the
A1drich measure is almost certain
wfIen the latter is brought before the
representative.
. With the republicans split into two
factions over the measures, the dem
ocrats would be in a position to direct
legislation but the minority is also
racked by disagreement and unable
to take advantage OF opportunity af-
fortied them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
BIGGEST CONCRETE SPAN.
New York to Have Greatest Cement
Arch in the World.

New York, March S.--New York is
to have the, largest concrete bridge
span in the world, when the proposed
Henry Hudson memorial bridge ovey
Spuyten Duyvil Creek is completed.
The central span of that structure is
to be 703 feet in the clear.
In steel there exists a longer arch,
that OF the upper Niagara span.
which measures $40 feet. The near
est approach in a concrete bridge to
the Henry Hudson span is the Grun-
wald structure at Munich, with a
span of 230 feet. This new bridge
is also interesting from another
standpoint. as it will be the link that
will connect Manhattan with the
mainland.
If 1t were not for the small Spuy-
ten Duyvil Creek. Manhattan would
not be an island. The cost of the
structure wiil.be close to 100000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

That no federal district will be cre-
ated In eastern Oregon at the pres
ent session OF congress Is the candid
opinion of Congressman w. r. Ellis.
who is keeping close watch OF the
situation in Washington.
The following letter from him to
Bert Huffman, editor OF the East
Oregonian. gives his Views OF the
situation and Is the mater OF general
interest throughout eastern Oregon.
the letter is given to the public. Con-
gresham Ellis says:
Washington. d. c., Feb. 27. 1908.
Bert Huffman, Esq.
Pendleton, oregon.
My Dear Mr.. Huffman:-Yours of
the 21st inst. at hand. I note what
you say in regard to the situation rel
ative to the proposed eastern Oregon
federal district, and sentiment in
Umatllla and counties west and south.
have pressed this matter fire.
quently before the chairman and
other members OF the judiciary COM
mittee and have called several times
upon the subcommittee having the
matter in charge; and. TO be entirely
frank with you. 1t Is my judgment
that no legislation in this regard can
be had during the present congress.
am informed that the federal
Judge Of the district Of oregon is not
favorable to the bill and l am also
confronted when talk to the sub
committee in regard to this measure,
with the statistics contained in the
report of the attorney general as to
the number OF cases pending in the
present district. All this taken in con-
mection with the fact that the commit
tee does not look with favor upon
the creation OF q new district unless,
in their Judgment, 1t is absolutely
necessary in order to take care OF
the business.
And, while there are large num-
Der OF districts having from two to
five times the. amount of business
that the district of Oregon has, which
districts are not asking to be divided.
the committee is not 1isposed'to look
with favor upon the project to divide
the district Of Oregon into two dis
tricts.
have pushed this measure upon
every possible occasion and l really
fear I have wearied the patience of
some OF the members OF the commit
tee in regard to 1t and very much
fear that IL l should insist upon
report at this time It would be an
unfavorable one. However, l VIII
keep in close touch with the sftua-
tion and II there is anything that
can be done in behalf Of the measure
I will keep you promptly advised.
Sincerely yours.
w. r. ELLIS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

The sale OF the Hinkle Ditch COM
pany's irrigation project at Echb is at
last practically made, a payment OF
$4,000 ON a 90-day option having
been rendered the company by J. W.
Messner, Of Baker City, representing
Cleaver Brothers of Chicago, and other
eastern capitalists.
Mr.. Messner is transacting the bus
mess personally but Is known to rep
resent other capital and the sale Of
the property now seems assured.
An engineer has been employed by
Mr.. Messner to resurvey the right 1f
way of the ditch and othet work Is
being done by the new proprietor,
and 1t is certain that the payment Of
the $4,000 means the purchase OF
the project.
The property included in the sale
consists Of the irrigating canal, IT
miles in length, which with laterals
make up about 20 miles of ditch, and
1000 acres Of land. The deal repre-
sents practically 100000 and Is made
subject to mortgage of $4,000 held
by j. Frank Watson of Portland, who
recently loaned the Hinkle Ditch COM
pany a sum of money for develop
ment work and land purchases.
The Hinkle Ditch company was or
ganized on March IA, 1903 by J. T.
Hinkle of this city, and o. D. TeeI OF
Echo, who appropriated a portion OF
the water of the Umatilla river and
took over the old Hunt ditch which
starts a short distance east Of Echo.
The property was developed by the
Hinkle company and land was pur-
been completed to a point two miles
west of Hermiston and II miles from
the head gate near Echo, and a body
of 1000 acres of land has been ac-
quired.
About 5000 acres additional can be
ditch and 1t is the intention of the
new company to push development
work and bring in settlers as rapidly
as possible.
The project is both winter irriga-
tion scheme and can also be irrigated
in summer. Water is available up to
July 10 and it promises to be one Of
the most fruitful tracts in western
Umatilla county.
The water right owned by the Hin
kle company was one of the oldest on
the Umatilla river and is recognized
by the reclamation service as such.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
DELEGATION MAY
CHOOSE N COURT
CONSIDERING PENDLETON
MAN FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Especial from Washington Says John
'McCOurt's Name Is Up for Import
ant Post--IIas Not Made Cam
palgn for Position But VIII Accept
It II Selected for the Place-Warm
Personal Friend of Congressman
Elis--Worthy Man for SO Import
ant and Delicate n Position.

! a special from Washington, D. c.,
to the East Oregonian this morning
says that the Oregon delegation in
congress today considered the names
uf John McCourt of this city and f.
r. Bryson of Corvallis, as suitable
candidates for the position of United
States district attorney in place of w.
G. Bristol.
Mr.. McCourt said to the East Ore
gonian this afternoon that he is not
making a campaign for the place,
but that inasmuch as his friends have
presented his name and are urging
his candidacy he will accept the
place if rendered him by the dele
cation.
Congressman Ellis. who is a warih
personal friend of Mr.. McCourt, has
presented his name as a suitable man
for the place and 1t is believed by
Pendleton attorneys that because OF
his sterling qualities and peculiar fit
ness For the place that he has an ex-
cellent chance for appointment.
mSSoull 10 OF years VI age, is Il
native of Canada, and has practiced
law for 12 years, four years in Salem
and eight years in this city. He is
at present city attorney of Pendleton,
deputy district attorney OF this ju-
dicial district, and a member of the
firm OF McCourt and Phelps and
stands high as an attorney and as a
citizen and is highly qualified for the
place.
He has been peculiarly successful as
a prosecutor and is free from all fac
tional bias and is considered one of
the ablest attorneys in eastern Ore
gon.
While the position of district at
torney for Oregon is now most
delicate position, owing to the land
fraud ramificatlns and the political
pressure which is being brought to
bear upon it, yet having the utmost
confidence in the ability of Mr.. Nc
Court, Pendleton attorneys say that
he is able to handle the position
gracefully and with extraordinary
ability.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
HOT WORDS FLY At
TACOMA MEETING
EXCITED PARTTSANS HEAR
SIZZLING SPEECHES.
Democratic Candidate Says Mayor
Wright Accepted $4,000 Bribe From
Barber Asphalt Company-Mayor
Refutes Charges - Drury Dares
Mayor to Sue Him for Libel-Ex-
City Attorney Substantiatcs Accusa-
ton and Is Likewise Dubbed Un-
truthful.

Tacoma, March 3.-Charges of
graft were hurled at Mayor Wright
last night when Charles Drury, candi-
date for the democratic nomination
for mayor, in opposition to Wright
faced 1900 excited partisans and as
serted that Wright had accepted a
bribe from the Barber Asphalt COM
pany two years ago to further the
placing of a paving contract.
Wright was in the hall when Rrury
made the charge and took the plat
form when his accuser finished and
declared Drury to be a ''liar" and
asserted that he had never taken a
cent of graft and that Drury's charges
could not be proven.
Drury dared the mayor to sue him
for libel. EX-City Attorney Anderson
also spoke and stated that he believ-
ed Wright to be CRATER.
The mayor answered his attack as
he had Drury's, clubbing the attorney
a liar and declaring that he had lost
his position as city attorney because
of incompetency.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
USE OF CIGARETTES INCREASES
Paper Smokes Have Become More
Popular Throughout East.

New York, March 3.-While the
fight goes on in many sections of the
country against the smoking of ci-
garettes, the latest figures reveal the
fact that the coffin tacks" are in
creasing in popularity in New York,
while pipes and cigars are on the
wane.
One reason advanced for this is the
greater convenience of the cigarette.
1t has been noticed also that at a
number of fashionable 'istag" din
ners this winter, that cigarettes have
been very popular. A few years ago
1t was customary at these dinners to
give out a few cigars, and lay a ci-
garette at each plate. But 1t is now
the practice to give an entire box
of cigarettes to each person, the
entire contents Of which is smoked
between the different courses.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

Chicago, March 3.-one more ar
rest has been made as the result Of
the anarchistic attempt upon the life
of Chief of Police Shippy and his son
and driver.
Isadore Maron, a Russian Jew, was
arrested at the home Of Lazarus
Averbuch, the dead would-be assas-
sin. The police believe that he
knows the details of the plot against
the life Of Shippey
Olga Averbuch, sister OF the dead
man, who was arrested early last
evening, and who identified the body.
is being held at the Harrison street
police station in the care of the ma
tron. At times she is hysterical.
She has told the police that her
brother was deeply respondent and
greatly influenced by a bitter speech
recently made in Chicago by Anarchist
Lucy Parsons.
He became wildly wrought up over
the attitude of the police towards the
proposed demonstration OF the unem-
ployed by Ben L. Reitman. and she
thought about that time he'd ha made
up his mind to kill Shippy.
The direct incentive to the attack
was Shippys order suppressing a
meeting at which Emma Goldman
was scheduled to speak.
Five suspects are now under arrest
charged with completely in the anar-
chistic plot to kill Chief of Police
Shippy.
They are: Isadore Maron. a Rus
sian Jew, aged 80 alias the curly
haired boy" Erward Berman, cob
bier, 573 West 18th street; Mary Ad-
ans, saloonkeeper, $40 Canal
street; Tony Kormiora. a boarder in
the Adams house, and Olga Averbuch.
sister Of the dead man.
Official bulletins from Augustana
hospital state that the chief and Fo-
ley. the driver, are improving, Both
spent a good night and slept soundly.
Harry Shippy has a good chance
for recovery. He slept well and
awoke refreshed.
The police are not certain that any
of the arrested people were accom-
plices of Averbuch. Maron was his
companion at an anarchistic meeting
on Sunday afternoon. At this meet
ing the police were denounced.
Rosie" the sweetheart of Aver
buch, is being looked for, but has not
yet been captured. Three hundred
suspects are being watched and many
will probably be placed in the GUS
tody of the police before the end of
the day
These will be put through a search
ing examination which may lead to
complete exposure OF the activities
of the various anarchistic groups in
this city
The police have decided to establish
a rigid censorship on red" literature
nnd prevent much of it from being
freely circulated in Chicago.
They have also Necided to break up
the meetings of the violent anarchis-
tic circles as they tend to promote |
Grimes such as was attempted yes
terday.
Averbuch was a devout Jew and |
spent hours praying in his closet pri-
or to the assault.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

New York, Mar. S.-Miss Cornelia
Hartman, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
z. H. Hartman, and Robert Living
ston Gerry were married today in
Grace church. In many respects the
wedding was the most brilliant of the
social season just closing, the guests
included scores of men and women
whose names are familiar in social
and financial circles throughout the
world. A reception in the Hartman
house, S74 Fifth avenue, followed the
church ceremony.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
FORMER RESIDENT D|EO IN PORTLAND

Word was received here this morn
ing Of the death OF Hiram B. Griffen
which occurred in Portland this
morning after an illness of several
months duration. The remains will
be brought to this city for burial and
will arrive on the local train Thurs
day Short services will be held at
the cemetery preceding burial.
Mr.. Griffen is a pioneer OF Umatil-
la county and is the father of Mrs
F. r. Clopton of this city and Mrs
L. S. Carter of Portland. He was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
Defend the Navy.

Washington, Mar. S.-Commander
Fletcher, Lieutenant Commander
Chase, Philip r. Alger, professor of
mathematics in the naval academy,
and Lieutenant Commander Strauss
were witnesses before the senate ma
val committee today.
They declared the dangers from
huists was exaggerated. The real
dangers are being eliminated. TheS
declared that the gunnery at Santiago
was good. The standard of the world
has been raised since then.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

born in New York state and came to
this county many years ago. For
many years he was located at weston
where he was we'll and favorably
known. About eight years ago he
left Weston and located in Sumpter
Oregon, where he was in the hotel
business until recently. He also en-
gagged in farming for many years in
the neighborhood of Pendleton.
He was member OF the Masonic
and Elks lodges and the funeral serv-
ices on Thursday will be In charge of
these orders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
Hosscthisf Bound Over.

Walla Walla, March 2,-E. A. Nc
Mean, charged with horseSea11ng
was released from Jail. this morning,
having. deposited a $500 cash bond to
insure his appearance at the next
term of the superior court. The dep
osition of William Clark, the boy who
accused him OF the crime, was taken
this morning attorneys agreeing that
in case the boy does not appear as
witness his testimony shall be ad-
mitted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

Wilmington, Del, Mar 3.-As the
result of an operation for appendi-
citis, Wilbur Steele, champion buck
wheat cake eater of Delaware, has
been forced to relinquish his title.
His latest feat was the consumption
of 25 cakes, each the size of a plate,
and two pounds Of butter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
REDS ARRESTED BY
CHICAGO POLICE
Five Suspects Taken as Access
Sories to Crime-PIOt Dis
covered.
SHIPPY's AsSAMANT
IDENTIFIED BY SISTER.

Lazarus Ayerbuch Is the Man Who
Attempted TO Slay Chief and Shot
Chiefs Son and Driver-Was De-
spOndedt and Greatly Influenced by
Recent Anarchist Speech Delivered
by Lucy Parsons-Wildly Wrought
Up Over Police Altitude Over Ben
Reitman's Followers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
Driving Reds From City.

Chicago, March S.-The police
claim to have unearthed an anarchist
plot in which the lives of Mayor
Busse, Chief .Shippy and Captain
O'Brien of the detective department,
were marked for death.
Today the Chicago police have plan
ned a roundup of every red" in the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

washington, Mar. 3.-Unele Sam
needs $50 horses for his artillery and
cavalry. and bids for this number of
equnes will be opened today in sew
eral Of the prominent horse markets
OF the west. The bids will be for
warded to the war department for
final action. This is the largest num-
Der of horses advertised for by the
government since the spanish-Amer-
lean war
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03

SHORTER DAYS FOR
TELEGRAPH OPERATORS.

. Owing to the fact that the
. nine-hour day for telegraph op-
. orators in the United States
. goes into effect tomorrow,
. March 4, the third operator
. will be added to the o. r. & N.
. offices everywhere and Agent
. F. J. Quinlan expects the extra
. man to arrive in this city to-
. night to begin work tomorrow.
. At present operators work IL
. hours each, but hereafter, un-
. der the federal law the day will
. be divided into three shifts Of
. eight hours each.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
Can't Find Hidden Fortuno

Monmouth III, March 3.-Unsuc-
seccful attempts have been made to
uncover the 100000 in gold believed
to have been buried near the home
II the late Benjamin Scull an &c
centric citizen of this county. Scuu
lost the power of speech before his
death and was unable to tell where
his fortune was hidden.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
AN INTERESTING LECTURE.
Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis Delights Au-
dience With Lecture on PhrenOl-

MIS-. jean MOTIFS Ellis Delights Au-
dience With Lecture on PhrenOl-
ogy.
Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis gave a de-
lightful lecture at the First Christian
church last evening on phrenology
and the lecture was listened to by
good sized and attentive audience.
Mrs. Ellis is an expert in her line of
character delineation.
At the lecture last evening Mrs.
Ellis. by charts and portraits, dis
cussed the distinguishing and char
acteristic points of the features in
the head and face. At the close of the
lecture four persons were nomonated
for character reading and the clever
work of Mrs. Ellis caused no little
merriment in the audience. Tonight
Mrs. Ellis will lecture on "The Top
Rung of the Ladder and How to
Reach It."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
t.+++++++++*+++%+'
POLICEMAN HELD
FOR SHOOTING SHAFER.

+ Portland, March 3.-After 10
+ minutes deliberation by the cor
+ oner's jury, Policeman Nathan {
4 Sultter was held for the shoot
4 ing Of Herman Shafer, long
4 shoreman, Sunday night
4 He will have fair trial on a Z
+ charge OF murder in the sec
I. ond degree, according to Dis
+ trict Attorney Manning. He Z
+ was arrested, his star taken
4 from him and he was placed in
4 cell In the city prison.
= SuItter shot ShafeT while at I
+ tempting to quell a disturb
+ ance at birthday party given
& by Shafer in honor of his wife. :
n n \. Il a a. z. Z. 7. = a = -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
MAY NOT CREATE
A NEW DISTRICT
Congressman Ellis Finds
Chances Slim for New Eas-
tern Oregon Court.
FEDERAL JUDGE OPPOSES
PROPOSED MEASURE.

Committee Presents Statistics When
Matter Is Brought TO Attention
Say Business Docs Not Warrant
Creation Cd Court - Committee
Thinks New District Unnecessary
Congressman Ellis Fears 10 Push
Matters Too Much Lest the Bill
Should Be KILLED Entirely.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-03
sUFFRAG1sTs PLEAD CAUSE.
Appear Before Congressional COM
mittees and Ask for Constitutional
Amendment.

Washington, Mar. Women
suffrage leaders appeared before
committees from both houses today
and asked for constitutional
amendment by which women would
be allowed TO vote.
They were lead by Mrs. Elsie
Clews Parsons and Revenna Shaw.
The committee also received many
protests from women against the
movement. Senator Owen, OF Okla
homa. addressed the committee in
behalf of the suffragists.