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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
SHIP WRECKED-CAPT
AND CREW ARE LOST.

London. Oct 29.-Captain Avis and
his crew Of % men of the steamer
Yarmouth, are believed to be lost in
the wreck of the vessel in the North
Sea.
The cause of the wreck Is unknown.
Several bodies have been recovered.
The Yarmouth was bound from
Rotterdam to Harwick with a cargo
of freight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
ATTEMPTED TO BRIBE
ARMY OFFICIALS

Seattle, Oct. 29.-Lieutenant Jacob
Schick of the 10th infantry. is here
today on his way to Fort Gibbon
Alaska, to appear as the principal
witness in the trial of \. G. Vashon,
accused of attempting to bribe army
officers to award him a contract to
supply wood for the fort and also to
be a witness in the $4,000 suit insti-
uted against Vashon.
Vashon and other contractors bid
for supplying wood to the fort
Schick, as quartermaster, awarded
the contract to the lowest bidder, an
other firm. Nashon wrote his Seattle
associates that Shick had iobbed
them and that officer had to stand
trial in a military court Vashon
failed to substantiate his charges.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
MUST AVOID APPEARANCE Of SCREENS

have hitherto occupied the windows
of several saloons must be moved
Everything within, every person, be
he behind or before the bar, must be
plainly visible from the street.
Although the saloonmen were noti-
fled of this order this morning and
1t takes effect Immediately, the sa-
loon men will be allowed three more
days in which to comply with the or
dinance After that
1T may be that we will have to
make some arrests and levy some
fines" said Mayor Murphy this morn
ing but we will do so If the ordinance
is not enforced. We believe that the
ordinance is legal in every respect,
and that it is just, and the council
meant just what it said when It order
ed that the screens must GO"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29

Mayor Murphy sounded the death
knell of screens, as a feature of the
near-beer parlors Of Pendleton this
morning when Chief of Police Tom
Gurdane received orders to proceed
with a strict enforcement of the city's
ordinance providing that all such OBJ
structions should be at once removed,
and that all near beer saloons be pro-
vided with windows through which
the entire interior of the rooms so
used might be seen from the street on
which they are located.
The mere removal of frosted glass
from screens hitherto used will not
be sufficient, according to Mayor
Murphy, the screens Themselves must
go.
And there must be no substitutes
therefor. The business offices which
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
ARRESTED FOR SELLING
BOGUS CLEVELAND LETTER

New York. oct. 29.-Broughton
Rrandenburg, the magazine writer
in connection with the sale
to the New York Times of a letter
rurportinE to be an endorsement Of
Taft by the late President Cleveland,
was arraigned in court at the general
sessions today. The indictment charges
larceny in the second degree. A bond
Of $500 was furnished
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29

san Francisco, Oct. 29.-Two sui
cides, almost identical in the manner
of their accomplishment, were report
ed to the coroner. William Ebken,
a 2O-year-old electrician, left the din
ner table yesterday where his fam
ily were assembled, went to his room
and killed himself with shotgun
Desrai Chozreir, a laborer, earlier n
the day left the table after a meal
and killed himself by shooting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
ALBANY FINALLY TO
HAVE ELECTRIC CARS

Albany. Ore, Oct. 29.-After a de-
lay of many months and much
wrangling, A. Welch this morning be-
gan preparations for the construction
of the First street electric line. Ties
were distributed along the streets and
grade stakes are being made. He
has evidently given up the Second
street franchise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS
APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT.

Boston. Oct. 29-The Woman's
Suffrage association in session here
today sent Roosevelt an appeal, ask
ing that he include in his forthcom-
ing message to congress recommen-
dation for an appropriation of a suit
able sum to be used for promoting
friendly international relations and
courtesies."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
SEVERAL INJURED IN
SAN FRANCISCO ACCIDENT

San Francisco. oct. 29.-Several
persons We're injured today in a panic
when the motorman of Bryant and
Polk street car collided with another
car. The latter car had jumped the
track and was being put back on when
the accident occurred.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
RIOTOUS WOMEN ARE
COMMITTED TO JAIL.

London. oct. 29.-Twelve women
who participated in the suffragette
disturbance in the visitors gallery in
the house Of commons yesterday, and
one man were sent to prison today
for terms ranging from a week to a
month. Many bruised women appear
ed in court.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
CORONER DISCHARGED FOR
SURPRISING SUICIDE NEWS

Berkeley, Cal. Oct. 29.-Because he
suppressed news of the suicide Of
Miss Ethel Butuner. the Roosevelt
hospital nurse. who hanged herself in
bathroom at that institution, two
weeks ago Deputy Coroner Charles
jameson was discharged today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
Ia GRANDE BANK WRECK
TO OCCUPY A. .et1n'S CELL
j. w. Scrber Fails to Give $4,000 Bail When Arraigned
Before u. S. Commissioner Haley

Foger Brought Pendeton Last Night
Anagned United Mar
Up Hope Keeping Jail When Amount of
His Home Emphasizes HeaIte%ness OF the Peu
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
NOTED INDIAN FIGHTER
DIES IN SALEM

Salem. Ore, Oct 29.-Benjamin
Hayden, aged Sc, one Of the path
finders to California, in 1S49, and
pioneer who crossed the plains to Ore
gon in 1852, died this morning. He
was a noted Indian fighter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29

New York. Oct 29.-Carnegie de-
clared himself for Taft when he step
ped from the gang plank of the
steamer Adriatic on his return from
Europe. He said there is no doubt
OF his election.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
MAN ACCUSED OF
ENIBEZZLEMENT INSANE

San Francisco. Oct 29.-James C.
Tomalty for 10 years head bookkeep-
er in the office of the city treasurer
and now under arrest, charged with
an alleged conspiracy by which $780,
600 were stolen from the funds of
the city, is believed by attendants to
be a raving maniac. Last night he
began to act strangely and his condi-
ton is so serious that an examination
will probbly be ordered.
Modesty is the beauty of women.-
Irish,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29

when | got him to the train. But he
didn't He took 1t coolly. He could
even sleep. When we reached Pen
dleton he paid for a special guard
and We went to room in the hotel
where we both slept. And he seemed
to be as undisturbed as a child.
II have been Is years in this bus-
ness was on the police force in
Baker City. a guard at the penitenti-
airy, on the Portland police force.
was chief Of police at the oaks.
have for years been a detective, but
never before saw a man so nearly
without "A heart as j. w. Scriber.
Was Not Speculation.
"Scriber says it was not speculation
that got him into this trouble. | be-
lieve It is something Of long standing.
/ understand that he was interested
n the Sumpter bank at one time, and
that il got shaky and that that is how
the thing started Since that Scriber
has been taking desperate chances
and hoping for lucky turn on prop
erty he had secured in order to make
good his losses.
"Scrber's is not the only wreck Of
a happy home in that county. There
are many, many others. The failure
Of the bank has wiped out every cent
owned by many people over there.
know of one old man and his wife who
had $4,000 in that bank. and haven't
penny except what they can get out
Of the wreck. There are others, too
Violence Was Threatened.
"In my opinion Scriber is not sor-
~ TO leave La Grande," continued Mr.
Hammersley, "and / am not so sure
but that 1t is a good thing for him
that he did. Each day sees some new
evidence come to light and the people
are highly worked up over the case.
brought him down last evening be-
cause If had waited until this morn
cause that was my original plan, but
after | reached La Grande was glad
had waited until this morning
was told that there .ght very
likely have been big demonstration
of those who had suffered through
his forgeries, a the depot. 1t seems
that only lack Of a leader has saved
Scriber from violence at the hands
OF the depositors so far.
Forged Bondsman's Name.
"Some of the things regarding the
case are unique For instance. O. F.
Coolidge, one of Scriber's bondsmen
who insisted that other charges be
pressed against him, and who brought
an action in the justice court yester-
day, signed the bond Willingly enough
at first, but later discovered that
Scrlber had forged a note in his
name Then he couldn't get the man
locked up soon enough.
Shcriff's Name on Note.
another nervy trick of Scriber's
was when he forged the name OF
Shelf Frank Childers on a note for
$4,000. Childers had been one of the
mans friends and when he was
elected, Scriber had gone surety on
his bond to that same amount"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29

j. w. Scriber, the La Grande bank
wrecker, this morning gave up the
fight to keep himself out of Jail, and
unable to procure the $4,000 bal
demanded by United States Commits
sioner HALEY at the hearing this
morning when the peculating cashier
was arraigned in this city upon a
second charge one Of forgery, pre-
ferred by Deputy United States Attor-
ney w. II. Evans. Scriber was taken
on No. this afternoon to Portland
where he will remain in custody oi
the United States officials, in Jail.
Bondsmcn Were Scared.
Although Scrber's shortages, ac-
cording to the report of the bank ex-
aminers, will amount to more than
100000, until last evening the bank
wrecker was out on bonds of $4,000
the amount having been fixed at a
time when 1t seemed quite ample to
cover all shortages. Later. when the
vast sum concerned in the pecula-
tions became known, O. +. Coolidge
one OF the bondsmen, brough action
in the justice court in order to in
crease the bond for his own prOtec-
tion. or to get Scriber behind the bars
This failed, the suit being dismissed
yesterday and last night Scriber was
arrested at his home and brought TO
Pendleton to be arraigned on the new
charge preferred 10y the governments
attorneys.
Scribcr Gives Up.
When the amount OF bail demanded
was made known, Scriber this morn
ing declared that he would make no
effort to furn sh such a sum. He de-
clared that should he do so addition
al charges would be preferred, and
more bail demanded with each recur-
ring success in providing bonds, and
that Il would simply be impossible
for him to keep out of jail by pro-
viding bonds. He declared that he
had given up all idea of keeping out
OF jail.
Wrecks His Own Home.
Although the failure of the Scriber
bank brought saster into hundreds
Of homes in La Grande and Union
county there was none more pitiful
than that of Scrlber's own home, brok-
en- up last evening by Deputy United
states Marshal f. +. Hammersley
placed the bank wrecker under ar
rest.
Mr.. Hammersley, who was present
at the leave taking between Scrber
and his children declares that in all
his Is years service as an officer he
never saw anything quite like the pitt
iful sorrow of the mans family.
But Scribcr Smiled.
81 thought | was steeled against
such things" said the officer this
morning. but couldn't stand that
had to turn away, and l had to hur-
ry him up-to keep from breaking
down myself. 1t was awful to see
the way those children suffered. They
say he had always been kind, in
dulgent father to them. It was pite-
ous-it would have melted the heart
or any man.
"But It didn't feaze Scriber. That
man smiled through 1t adjust a
heartless, cynical smile-and every
one else was crying. I found tears in
my own eyes.
He didn't seem to worry He
didn't seem to care. He just smiled
through It all-careless like, but cy-
nical.
Scribcr Has No Heart.
"I thought he would break down
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29

by a fine of not less than s. and not
more than $780, or imprisonment in
the city Jail for not more than 20
days, or both fine and Imprisonment" +"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
Rain Don't Stop Brynn.

Schenectady, oct. 29.-Bryan ad-
dressed employees of the locomotive
works and the general electric COM
pany today in a drenching rain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
FOR |NTERURBAN
Way Now Clear for Electric
Line, Work on Power Plant
Under Way
MONEY ALREADY SECURED"
SAYS T.. s. ISAACS TODAY

Granting Of Franchise by Walla Wal
la Council Removes Big Obstacles
i'm Path OF Project-COmpany Now
Busy With Preliminary Plans-No
ton Work VIII Commence Upon
Electric Line-The Franchise
Changes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29

After you have read
the ads in today's East
Oregonian, yau are
ready to go shopping.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-29
Now Developing Power.

I'VE have had men at work for the
past two weeks developing the COM
pan,'f power site, said Mr.. lsaacs'
AS TO just when construction work
will be undertaken on the electric
line l do not wish To say at this time.
We are now busy with the prelimi-
nary work"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-27

Work of the Orphans Court.-In the Bal
timore County Orphans Court this week let
tiers were granted on the following estates:
On the personal estate of John McGinnis to
James McGinnis, executor.
On the personal estate of James r. Warner
to Anna Warner, administrative.
On the personal estate Of Mary Jane Kelly
to e. W. Scarborough, executor.
On the personal estate of John e. Crout to
Sarah f. CrOut. executrix.
The will of Mary Jane Kelly has been pro-
bated. She gives to Clara E. Stafford, of Ham
lin, Brown county, Kansas, $25. and the resi-
due of her estate to Mary Ellen Kelly, of Cock
eysville, and Alice s. Scarborough, of Balti-
more, equally.
One of the shortest wills ever recorded in the
Register of Wills Office was that of John Nc
Ginnis, who leaves his estate to bis sisters,
Sarah McGinnis and Annie Philbin. 1t con-
tains only 81 words.
The will of Laura J. Hoffman was filed for
probate last Monday and at the same time
notice of caveat was filed by Attorney a. How
ard Isaac, on behalf of Elmer D. Getzendanner,
nephew, and Mary Eugenia Ricketts,, niece
of Mrs. Hoffman. By the terms of the will,
which was executed January Goth last Mrs.
Hoffman leaves all of her property to her hus
band, Charles H. Hoffman, and be and Will
liam s. Keech are named executors
By the will of John E. CrOut, formerly OF
Reisterstown, probated on Tuesday, his estate
is left to his widow, Mrs. Sarah F. Crout. At
her death. according to the provisions, it is to
be divided among his children.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-27

many automobiles which follow the good roads.
They damage roads and are taxed to help keep
them in repair. A State law limits other auto
mobiles in the time they can enter the state"
Mr.. Crowther studies his occupation to make
the best out of the farm and to grow his crops
with the least expense and the smallest effort in
the way of labor. The land shows improved fer
tility, which is encouraging for better crops.
His dairy herd makes good showing and his
stables have been whitewashed. The garden
presents good appearance and the prospect is
for plenty of vegetables and fruits. Melons and
canteloupes are being grown.
Mrs. Crowther did we'll her part in providing
splendid supper and refreshments. Her mother.
Mrs. George W. Navy, Misses Mary Bradbury, L.
Price and Page Crowther assisted her in serv-
ing it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-27
LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION"

SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION %
monday, June 20. by Maurice Ritgert, attorney.
on the premises, leasehold dwelling No. 35ll
\. East Baltimore street, Baltimare.
monday, June 20. by Samuel Bosley,a at Monkton,
household and kitchen furniture, farm i'm
,r PIGMENTS, etc.
Thursday, July 2. by Pattison Gahan auction
GERS. on the premises, country residence
~ on Southern avenue. near Hartford road.
monday, July 8, by w. Gill Smith and John s.
Ensor, trustees, on the premises, near B0r-
Ing, 4th district, the valuable real estate
n known as the Upperco property.
tuesday, July Z. by @. Alex. Fairbank, Jr.. as
slgnee, at the Court House door, suburban
= car line.
Wednesday, July Is. by Harry E. Mann, attor-
ney. etc.. on the premises, two building lots
=. IN Denmore Park. Sd district.
monday, July 20, by John H. Duncan, assignee,
at Ruxton Station, N. G. r. R., 10 acres of
land and improvements on RuxtOn road.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-27
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Those having business with the Bal
timore County Orphans Court where
in the publication OF Notices to Credi-
tors and other advertising is necessary.
are requested to leave positive orders
with the Court when they wish such
advertising to appear in THE BALTr-
MORE COUNTY UNION. If they fail to
give such order the business may be
divarfad into ofhor ohannaIa
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-27

Damage Suits instituted suit in which
1000 damages is claimed for alleged injuries
has been brought in the Circuit Court here
against the Federal Distilling Company by
and Whitman. Mr.. Rogers says his arm was
broken because of the negligence of the
company.
Two suits by titling for s., 900 damages each
have been filed in the Circuit Court against
Samuel Brooks dairyman at Canton. The
plaintiffs are Harry ]. Baker and r. L. Hutch
ms and they are represented by Attorney J. J..
Johnston.
James N. Tier, through Attorney J, Thomas
Morris, has filed suit by titling against Henry
Lentz, trucker at Liberty road and Mont
gomery avenue, West Forest Park, claiming
$40, 900 damages.
james Henry Kelley, by Attorney James j.
Lindsay, has filed suit against John e. Erwin
claiming $4,000 damages for alleged assault and
battery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-27

Equal to the Emergency.-By skillful
management the Hartford Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company escaped heavy loss by fire last
Friday, and DR.. VIM. B. Platt, of Baltimore,
saved his country residence near Upper Falls,
Baltimore county, says the Belair -Ggis.
Preparatory to moving out for the summer q
man from Baltimore was sent out to overhaul
the plumbing and among other things he COW
cred the inside of the tank with coat ofparaf-
fine. Holding light near the surface to ex-
anime it, in moment the highly intammaole
substance was sheet of flames.
Water is pumped into the tank by horse
power and plowman nearby, approaching the
situation, hastily hooked his team to the sweep
and pumped with such vigor that the house
was saved. Five mattresses were destroyed
while smothering the flames and the third
story was thoroughly smoked.
In exactly the same way the residence of Mr..
J. H. G. Watts was destroyed by fire some
years ago.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-27

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-The teachers of Sunny brook and Sweet
Air public schools are very much pleased with
the record made by their pupils all of whom
made good averages in their examinations.
This shows faithful work and attention to
duties that must be very encouraging to their
parents, as it assuredly is to the teachers. The
exercises on the closing day were more than
usually interesting. Good things were provi-
ded in abundance and these were much enjoyed
by all.
The members of st. Johns Lutheran Church.
near Sweet Air, are preparing for Children's
day service 10 be held on Sunday, July 5th
when an interesting program will be presented
Rev. 0. K. Swinehart is pastor of the church.
Harvest time-the busiest season of the year
with farmers-is now at hand and the CHATTER
of the reaper can be heard in almost every di-
rection. The hay crop generally is reported
good and the corn is now making excellent
progress and the outlook for the tiller of the
soil is encouraging. We hear some talk of
"blight' in the wheat, but do not think any
serious damage has resulted. The hot days Of
this week have been very trying on the farmers
and their stock
DR.. Thomas Hall Emory, who has been very
sick at his home at Manor Glen, is in an i'm
proved condition. This will be good news for
his many patients and friends who hope for
his speedy recovery.
Mrs. Dixon Connolly and son RAYMOND,
who had been visiting relatives at Walbrook,
Baltimore, have returned to their home at
Baldwin. Raymond's health was much inn
proved a 1y I the change E anu ON.
of Long Green Valley.
Rev. Mr.. Craig preached an able sermon at
Chestnut Grove Church last Sunday. Next
Sunday mornign at IL oclock'a new minister
will preach at this church and 1t is possible that
he may receive a call to become pastor of it.
ALI should turn out to hear him.
Miss Ethel Baker, who had been visiting her
- 1scw TO-
hood, has returned to her home in Hartford
county.
Mrs. Rose Genackle of Walbrook, is visiting
Mrs. John w. Smith, at her home near
Sunnybrook.
Miss Mamie Snitker, of Baltimore, is visiting
Mrs. Woodruff of Salem, N. j., who had
been spending some time with Miss Ida Bald
win, of Long Green Valley, has returned to her
home.
friends at "Long Branch" Hartford county.
Miss Margaret Zinkhan, of Baltimore, is
visiting her parents and other relatives in this
neighborhood.
A number of young folks from Jacksonville
enjoyed the fresh mountain breezes at Pen
Mar last Sunday. 1t was the first excursion of
the season.
The fine barn being erected on the property
of Mr.. Walter Bork will be completed in q few
days. Messrs. Joseph Lins & Bro. are the
contractors.
Mr.. John c. Lins will make number of
| improvements to his property, including an ad-
| dition to the house he erected last summer.
| The Sunday school of the First Reformed
| Church of Jacksonville will hold its Children
| day service on Sunday, July 18th. commencing
| at 8 P. M. All will be welcome.
Mr.. Galbreath, of Baltimore, made an ad-
dress at the meeting of the Young Peoples G.
E. at Chestnut Grove Church last Sunday
night. M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-27

Heavy Receipts from Licenses.-The re-
port of Mr.. William P. Cole Clerk of the Cir
emit Court for the quarter ending May 81, as
compiled by Chief Clerk O'Hara, shows that
he issued /, iS2 yearly licenses during the month
of May, as follows: Female traders licenses,
452; traders licenses, 357 saloon licenses 81 /;
cigarette licenses, 40; exhibition licenses, IL /;
pooD table licenses, 1 foot peddlers license, 1.
Ofthe proceeds the State receives as its share
S38. O82 98; the county $8S, 1856 90, making to-
tai of S126 98, which is $48 961 .88 more than
was paid the State and county for the same
quarter for the year 1907. The difference is due
to the increase of the cost of liquor license
from 5000 to $500.