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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09
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SITUATION MORE HOPEFUL.
Forest Fires Being Brought Under
Control.

Duluth, Sept 9.-As the winds
about Hibbing have died out in the
vicinity where the forest fires have
been raging, the situation today is less
critical. 1t is thought that the town
will be saved. The dispatches say
that the fires are raging near sturgis,
Calumet and Norway, Mich. Three
detachments of soldiers from Fort
Mead have been sent to sturgis today
t. fight fires.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09
Will Build at Once.

IN an interview Win Aic iNoSN CiN
gonian this afternoon e. S. Isaacs set
forth the aims of his company as fol-
lows:
II given franchise by the Pendle-
ton council the company will con-
struct an interurban electric line be-
tween Walla Walla and this CITY,
Their company is entirely separate
from the Walla Walla Traction COM
pany, which owns and operates the
Mihon-wa Walla line and the new
line will follow in a general way the
route indicated by the right of way
deeds secured by Messrs. Isaacs and
Drumheller during the past year. The
company now has right of way deeds
and a survey made as far as Weston.
WalIa Walla Men Control.
The company is controlled by Walla
Walla men and while eastern capital
has been secured for the enterprise
the local men will dominate, accord
iLg to Mr.. Isaacs. To develop the
power needed and build the line will
require million dollars and this
amount Is said to be in reach provid-
ed the necessary franchise can be Sc
cured.
Should the franchise be secured the
promoters say that work will be COM
menced at both ends of the line. the
line being extended northeasterly
from Pendleton and southwesterly
from Walla Walla. 1t will be ready
for operation by October /, 1909
The Power Sites.
That the company has two power
sites is stated by Mr.. Isaacs. One Of
these, and the one to be developed
first, is on the Walla Walla river,
while the other is on the Wenaha. 1t
is estimated that to develop the
necessary electric power will require
a years time. But in the meantime
the work on the electric line will also
be under way the entire task being
completed during the fall Of 1909.
Rival for n. w. G. & T.. Co.
According to Mr.. Isaacs his com
pany will not only furnish power for
the operation of the interurban line,
but it will also have power to sell at
rates that are lower than those now
charged by the present electric COM
pany. Presumably the company will
also be open for lighting business.
VIII Build Through Line.
"Do you people intend building the
line directly through to Pendleton at
once, or will it stop Indefinitely at
Weston or Athena, so as to throw the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09
Consented to Kill Him.

Mrs. Rice in her testimony said
DIR. Rustin first asked her to kill him
about two weeks ago and finally she
consented and agreed to shoot her.
self afterward. She said;
"I was to shoot him in his office.
He wanted me to shoot him through
the abdomen, so his family could get
his insurance money
"He thought he could trust me. He
wanted me to give him Nvo or three
days to settle his business affairs be-
fore killing.
"I hardly knew what to say when
he said that. He wanted it done Sun
day at his office (That was August
SO) He thought the noise of the
cars would drown the noise of any
revolver shot"
Mrs. Rice said DR.. Rustin then
said she could kill herself, She said a
cunning scheme to avoid her suicide
being connected with his murder had
been broached by the doctor.
Revolver Wouldn't Work.
DR., Rustin had bought a revolver
at a pawnship, but had no ammuni-
ton. The woman said she bought
some cartridges. but in trying to load
the revolver Saturday night she got it
out of order so that the killing could
not be carried out on Saturday
night rs planned.
The following Friday night she ac-
companied DR.. Rustin to his office
and he loaded the pistol and asked
her to shoot him.
81 lost my nerve and backed out"
said Mrs. Rice. This made DR.. Rus
tin very angry and they debated the
murder and suicide scheme for some
time, finally agreeing to so to his
home and commit the double tragedy
at the barn.
Rustin told her It would make 1t
look like he had been murdered by
some burglar or footpad IL he was
shot at the barn.
"He was to go in the barn and let
me in the back way He gave me the |
gun and l walked up the alley back !
(Continued on page 81
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09
MYERS FAMILY
TROUBLES CROW
Aged Salem Man Again in
Lime Light in Fight With
His Two Sons.
STRONG BOX CONTAINING
VALUABLE PAPERS STOLEN.

Package Disappears in Portland From
Possession of WeIls-Fargo COmpa-
ny-Was Valued at Only $40 When
Shipped-Son's Notes Were in Box
and They Now Refuse TO Pay Them
Interesting Developments Expected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09

II To ask for an electric line franchise
from ,is city half dozen prominent
Walla Walla men, all stockholders OF
the Oregon & Washington Traction
company, are here today, They will
sent their request to the city coun-
ell at the meeting this evening and It
win be one Of the most important
pieces of business the council has had
to handle for some time.
L. S. Isaacs, Samuel Drumheller'
Max Baumeister Gilbert Hunt, c. x.
Holloway and John Smith constitute
the delegation that will be before ~
council tonight. OF these all are aow
here excepting Messrs. Hunt and
Smith. who will come over this even
ing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09
CASE NOW IN SUPREME COURT.
Democratic Fight in Idaho Being
Heard Today.

Boise, Sept 9.-The Anti-Dubois
faction of the democratic party of
idaho today filed in the supreme
court their answer to the petition of
the Dubois faction asking for a writ
of mandamus requiring the secretary
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09
PENDLETON -WALLA NALLA
ELECTRIC LINE ASSURED
WaIIa Wala Men Will Ask Council for Franchise Tonight
Million Dollar Enterprise.

AL Right of Way City for Inter-
Idne-CaptaI Available
Sell in Opposition Company-Wn
Works a Complete October 1909
Party of Now to Appear
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09

Joseph Myers of Salem, is going TO
take charge of the big business house
of Joseph Meyers & Sons and depose
from charge, at least the control, his
two sons, Milton w. Meyers and Hem
ry L. Meyers, who have been the ac-
tive managers for the past year or
more.
This is the latest phase Of the sem
setional family troubles which have
disrupted the friendly relations of
father and sons, growing out of the
recent marriage of Joseph Meyers to
Mrs. Zenaide Du Rette, the Salem
widow Of former asylum attendant,
and the efforts of the sons to have
their father adjudged' insane in order
to prevent the marriage.
Included in the list of grievances is
the mysterious disappearance of the
strong box of Joseph Meyers, sent
through Wells-Fargo express by John
H. Albert to Meyers at Portland and
containing papers valued at S52,600.
Strong suspicion is cast upon the two
sons, Milton and Henry, by the bride
OF their father, who intimates that
the two boys know what has become
of the box.
VIII Take Complete Charge.
Today Joseph Meyers is in Salem,
where he has gone, his Portland at
torneys say, to look after his own in
terests and to assume control of all
those business investments with which
he is concerned. In that city meet
ing of the directors of the Meyers &
Sons corporation has been called for
today, the object of which has been
kept secret, but which is said to be
for business not in the power of the
directors to transact. This meeting
was called by his two sons Milton w.
and Henry L. Meyers.
Meyers senior is also in Salem to
appear as defendant in the case
brought by the sons on petition to de-
clare him an incompetent and secure
the appointment by the court of a
guardian, the guardian asked for by
the sons being Lot L. Pierce, a we'll
known business man of Salem.
The most sensational development
IN the quarrel that has come to light
recently is the alleged theft of the
strong box of Meyers senior. Accord
ing to the story told, Joseph Meyers,
after his marriage in Portland on
August 10, determined to make his
home in Portland. At that time he
was staying at the Portland hotel
with his bride and he accordingly re-
luested his Salem banker John H.
Albert, to forward his strong box, held
Continued on Page So
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-09
Planned With Mrs. Abbie Rice
TO Do the Deed.
NERVE FAILED HER AND
SIZE REFUSED TO SHOOT
Story Told On Witness Stand at Cor
oner's Inquest-AlsO Made Com:
pact With Bank Clerk - Wanted
His Family TO Get the Insurance
Sensational Story Told for First
Time.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 9.-The cor
oner's inquest into the death of Fred
erick II. Rustin. whose tragic death
at the door of his home in this city
has given the police department a
pubzzling problem, developed several
sensations today. The first was the
testimony of Mrs. Abbie Rice, the
woman who was last known to be in
DR.. Rustin's company on the night of
his death She declared that for some
time DR.. Ruain had been talking Of
committing suicide but that he wish
ed to disguise the act so as to pro-
tect his life insurance for the benefit
OF his family After much importu-
nifty he induced her to promise to
kill him and then take her own life
Arrangements TO this end were made
for Friday night. August 2S, but her
nerve failed her. On Tuesday night
following, Dr. Rustin pointed out to
her on the street man, who he said,
had promised to do the deed, saying
it would be done that night.
Later she identified Charles E. Da-
Wis. clerk in a local bank and a
member of a prominent family as
the man referred to by DIR. Rustin.
Davis was placed on the stand and
testified that he attempted to COM
nit suicide on the night in question
by taking drugs furnished him by
DR.. Rustin. but denied that he prom
ised to kill the doctor or that he had
anything to do with the latter's deatIs.
He said the drugs taken made him
sick and he vomited, thus saving his
life. He gave no special reason for
wishing to end his life except that he
had no desire to live He said he had
made previous attempts at suicide.
Davis has not been arrested.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
FIRE CHIEFS WIFE HURT.
Hrs. Croker and Daughter Thro1c1,
from Carrioge IN Rundwau.

Mrs. Edward F. Croker. wife of the chief Of
the New York Fire Department. and their
daughter We're thrown from a carriage when a
spirited horse they driving away at
Good Ground. Long Island, yesterday Mrs.
Croker was severely bruised about the head and
body and was taken to her home after being at
tended by a physician. Miss Croker received
a few slight scratches.
Mrs Croker and her daughter had driven
about two miles from their home on Tana Bay.
when the horse took fright at a paper in the
road Miss Croker, who driving,
able to control the horse and it at top speed
for half a mile A sudden swerve upset the
carriage, throwing them out. The horse was
caught short distance from the scene of the
accident Mrs. Croker said to be resting
easily last night.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
THE COAL ROADS SUED
Government Begins Action to Test
Commodities Clause.

Philadelphia June 5.-The federal government
began suit to-day against the coal carrying rail-
roads under the commodities clause of the rail-
road rate law by filing in the United States
court here bills in equity and petitions for
alternative writ of mandamus, which were
granted and will be argued June 16.
Seven bills of equity and seven petitions for
alternative writs of mandamus were filed
against the Pennsylvania, the Reading the Cen
trail of New Jersey, the Delaware. Lackawanna
& Western. the Delaware & Hudson. the Erie
and the Lehigh Valley Railroad companies. The
significant question raised is that of the
stitutfonaty of the commodities clause. which
went into effect May l.
The complaints substantially the same,
the only differences being in the names OF the
companies. the designations OF the properties
they control and details to the identity of
certain directors in the controlling and sub
sidiary companies.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
BOYS HELD AS THIEpES.
Sir Caught in Harlem Sliding
DOzcn q TTire.

Six boys. all under thirteen years Old were
arrested last night in Harlem on the charge OF
burglary Detectives McManus and Thompson
of the West 125th street station. say they caught
them sliding down wire from the second story
of the place at No. 25 West 125th street, owned
by l. Davega & Co, dealers in sporting goods
The detectives say that the boys pointed re-
vovers al them. but that when they drew their
own guns and fired in the air the youngsters
were ready to quit When searched at the sta
ton house the boys had revolvers. sweaters
WINNING shoes and other athletic paraphernalia
tucked in their clothing.
The Youthful prisoners were Kirk Schoffer, of
No. 2so West 146th street; Robert McGarry, Of
No. 225 West 1920 street; Howard Powley, OF
No 800 West 147th street; Theodore Seamon. of
No. 275S Eighth avenue; George Tecko. Of No
sO7 West 145th street, and Isador Brown, of No
2756 Eighth avenue
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
FELL $50 FT.; RECOVERING.
Drirer. Three Horses and Loaded
Fan Slip off Palisades.

After fall of one hundred and fifty feet down
the Palisades, opposite Yonkers, James Laid
dine q van driver. is in St Joseph's Hospital on
the way to recovery.
He was driving a van. with three horses at
tached up the Palisades from Alpine. when the
heavy load slid over the rocks The horses were
dragged with it and turned over completely In
their fall to the beach below. The van and the
load of furniture which it contained we're shat
tered Laiddine struck on his head and lay un-
conscious The horses were all badly injured
Two helpers who were walking behind the van
ran to the drivers assistance, and he was taken
TO Yonkers in launch. At St Josephs Hospi-
tai the surgeons found that he was suffering
from two scalp wounds. contusions and posslbis
internal injuries.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
PINNED BENEATH AUTO.
Natal Surgeon GiUes Bail for Speed
ing. Then Car OUerturns.

Arrested for violating speed laws in central
Park and later narrowly escaping death when
a broken wheel caused his automobile to cap
size were the experiences of Dr. Lewis Morris
a surgeon of the United States navy, stationed
at the torpedo station at Newport, r. l., while
in this city yesterday. With his wife and a
mechanic. DR.. Morris returning to New
port after a thousand mile trip TO Delaware
Water Gap, when Mounted Patrolman Steinert
arrested him on the West Drive. He was re-
leased in 500 bail for trial
Continuing on his way. DR.. Morris and his
wife reached the top of Toll Gate Hill, on the
Post Road, near Greenwich, when one of the
front wheels collapsed. Mrs. Morris ana the
mechanic were thrown several feet and received
bruises and several cuts The heavy car turned
turtle mining Dr. Morris under it. He was
slightly injured.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
BURY JEWELRY IN LOT
Policeman Sees Men Dump T1nkets
Into Hole Near BrOdd1cay.

When Patrolman Hagerty, o. the West Tooth
street station. saw three men disappear into
vacant lot behind a fence in Broadway, at lIoth
street yesterday he grew suspicious Then ne
sought a convenient knot hole, though the
fence was outside his beat
The three men were digging hole. After a
while he saw the men begin dumping jeWeiry
into the hole. Then they covered 1t UP.
BY this time Hagerty was on top Of the fence
with his revolver drawn. At his command TO hold
up their hands two of them ran and escaped
but the third was caught. At the station house
the prisoner said he was John Garland, or NO.
3061 Decatur avenue, The Bronx He was held
as a suspicious person.
Among the articles dug up were one gold fop'
one gold pencil a pearl handled cigar cutter.
a gold pin marked "Z B. gold buckle.
gold watch ring, gold breastpin. a double gold
brea stpin marked '1S17,' a gold watch, two
gold collar buttons and d silver cup
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
LORD TwEEDMoUTH BREAKS DOWN.
Commission to Garry Out Duties of President
of the Council.

London, June 6.--Veiled rumors of the physical
and mental condition OF Lord Tweedmouth. Lord
President of the Council, which regarded in
political circles partly accounting for his ndis-
cretion in the correspondence with Emperor Will
lam on the naval policy of Great Britain while he
was First Lord OF Admiralty. now are referred 10
more openly the dark cloud that has swept
down upon him while still in the prime of man
hood" and is announced that he has been ordered
TO take the rest cure in the country owing 10 d
sudden nervous breakdown.
n is understood that Lord Tweedmouth IS not
likely again TO be in the House of Lords ana
is even not In a condition write letter OF resis
nation.
Arrangements have been made to carry ou' ii'
duty as Lord President OF the Council oy COM
mission until the end of the Parliamentary ses-
sion when another reconstruction Of the Caoinet
will occur.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
SHOTS AT A BALLOON
Narro1o Escape for Occupants of
North adams No. I.
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North Adams Mass. June 5.-While the ball
loon North Adams No 1, carrying n. NJ Arnold
of this city, as pilot. and c. De Angels Frua'
who is said TO be an officer Of the italian army
was passing over the village of Poestenkil.
N Y, to-day rifle shots were fired at It, ac-
cording to Mr. Arnold who returned here to-
night Mr.. Arnold says that four shots were
heard and that one of the bullets apparently
passed between him and his companion In the
car as both felt the wind of II and heard Its
whizzing. At that time the balloon was only
about five hundred feet above the earth and
passing over Poestenkill. A little knot OF peo-
pie could be seen gathered in the central street
of the village watching the balloon. but the
men In the car unable to determine the
source of the shots, none Of which penetrated
the bag or the car Of the balloon.
Mr.. Arnold and his companion ascended here
at $3.50 o'clock this morning, and finding an
easterly current of air drifted across the state
line into New York, landing at Greenbush, near
Troy. at 1890 o'clock this afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
rBv Telegraph TO The Tribune J

Chicago June 5-Although receipts OF cattle at
,ba Union Stock Yards are Insignificant packers
said to-day they were getting enough to I'LL their
most immediate wants. None Of them cared to say
ANYTHING about necessity Of reshipping dressed
meat from London Wholesale prices OF dressed
beef took an upward jump OF u cent to 11s cents
a nound to-day as q result Of sharply decreased
supplies In packers coolers and more general de-
rnand for fresh meats Butchers said that the meat
trade was fast recovering from the depression
r.sui,tng from the recent financial stringency, and
,ba, the increase in the consumption OF meats me
cessitated the advance.
In the cattle market beeves the hoof were
seIling at the highest prices since 1906 and receipts
during the last two weeks were the hghtest In
nearly q quarter Of q century.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
sNATcHEs BOY FROM AUTOS PATH.
Pedestrian Hurt by Doctors Machine, Which
Breaks Lads Leg-No Arrests

Andrew Connolly five years old, Of No. 243s
uobth avenue was saved from possible death
early last night by Edward ]. Bassett of No 3ls
East 1s1st street. who jumped in front of an auto
,uobiIe which was bearing down the youngster
at la2d street and st. Nicholas avenue Bassett
tbraw the lad TO one side, but not before the
,oebype had broken the boys leg. Bassett was
bit and knocked down by the automobile receiving
lscerations over both eyes
The autoist said he Dr. w. Walter, of No.
sss Lexington avenue. He was not arrested. bas-
se,t and the boy were taken TO their homes.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
CHURCH SERVICE FOR AUTO PARTIES.
Smoking Will Be Permitted, but Cigars Will
Not Be Furnished.

East Orange, n. J., June (SpecaD.-Social
church services at which automobile parties Will
find accommodations will be opened on Sunday at
the Hyde Park Reformed Church here Wnle
smokers will not be excluded cigars will not be
furnished.
The service will held at $50 o'clock on the
church lawn at Whittlesey avenue and wilcox
pIace The leaders of the meeting Will stand on
the church steps.
The Rev Frederick B. Pullam the pastor, says
~. seryces have been arranged that those who
come in carriages automobiles may sit tn their
vehicles and hear what Is said
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
O. H. p. BELMONT BETTER.
Physicians Report Slight ImproUe-
ment IN the EUening.

Hampstead. Long Island. June (SpeciaD.-A
slight change for the better in the condition Of
O. H. P. Belmont reported tonight While
Mr. Belmont is still critically Ill here. follow
ing his operation yesterday for appendicitis
his physicians are encouraged DR.. A. J. Nc
Gosh remained with the patient last night.
The operation proved successful. but peri
tonitis developed Mr.. Belmonts heart action
grew exceedingly weak. and 1t was feared that
he would die Immediately. DR.. Lanehart is
with Mr. Belmont tonight
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
eomss BY THE eUsHEr IN INDIA.

Boston June 5.-Reports Of unrest in India
brought by returning missionaries were augmented
today by information that quantities OF bombs
amounting TO bushels were found in the Pun1ab'
India Just before tbs departure for this country OF
,bs Rev a r. Vinton a missionary Of the Ameri-
con Pan,jst Missionary Union, who arrived here
today The Punjab country. said tho Rev. Mr.
y1nton. is flooded with anarchistic literature. and
,hera IA general dissatisfaction with existing con
difions.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
CHILDREN HELPING THE STRIKE.
Ice Cream Sandwich Makers Have Enlisted
Them in Their Cause

The leaders In the strike OF the Ice Cream Sand
With Makers Union reported yesterday that they
were getting the cooperation of the little boys and
,rIs who buy ice cream sandwiches from the street
stands and of pushcart venders
rha agents of the union have been addressing
xoa,,nos Of children when they could. and getting
their little auditors to promise to take Ice cream
sandwichss only from boxes which have the union
,.ha, The children have so promised in most cases
from the very novelty of the idea.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
NEW YORKER SHOOTS MAN IN PARIs.

paris. June "a New York coffee merchant,
vino gave his William stackbech became
,nvolved to-day in quarrel with man and
onan chance acquaintanoes. and. believing him
=. q. dsnper drew his revolver and fired. slightly
,,oup6,ng the man in the shoulder He was held
an bail FOR trial
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
AMERICAN MEAT SENT BACK HERE.
Large Shipments from England-oplnlons
of Chicago Packers.

london June a-It is reported here that 10000
pounds of American meat which had been stored
tn Landau Glasgow and Liverpool. was reshipped
o. s.v trr fast steamer to New York owing to the
shortage of meat IN America.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
Continued on third page.

1"e to for summer f. always a perniehiht
4, ''' The Summer Resort Number of The Irfpune
,.n Tow viii guide you. Order II at once as thefe
Big demand for It.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06

uL.r. ., ro for the summer IL always a perplexinK
..,.,, The Summer Resort Number of The Tribune
to-morrow will guide Order 1t 1t sace. there
vtu be q big demand sSs 4
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
FATAL EXPLOSION ON
CRUISER TENNESSEE
roJrR SAILORS DEAD AND
TEN INJURED.
po;lsr Tube BIoscs Up on Flagship
of Rear admiral Sebree, Who
Nmroscly Escapes.
our oF The PREVIOUS EXPLOSIONS
!. THE UNITED STATES NAVY.

,,cton-san Diego. Cal. July 81, 1905. Six
= liucd seventy-four injured
,,,,ri-Pensaoola. Fla. April Is, 1904. Thirty
IiIled ten injured
Observation-Disclosures Island Navy Yard. Phil
.d.lphla December Is 1904 Three hihod' se'en
injured. III n ,ooo rh
killed. five injured ,oo,
a.. lircd three injured.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06

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