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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

Ten thousand dollars damage is tho
price which John Bergevin asks for
DR.. ]. r. sponogle, the Athena dem
tist, for the ruin of the formers
daughter, which is charged to the de-
fendant in a suit that was started here
today.
The complaint in the case was filed
here at noon by Attorneys Peterson a
Wilson and it furnishes one Of the
most sensational suits ever brought
before a Umatilla county court.
According to the statements Of Ber-
gevin, as shown in the complaint, An
ME Bergevin, his daughter, aged 70
years, had lived with the family af
Athena throughout her lifetime, lead
ing a chaste life until about Novem-
Der last. At that time the PLAINTIFF
alleges that DR.. Sponogle began to
show his attentions to the daughter
with the intention of wilfully wrong
fully and unlawfully injuring, disgrac-
ing and wounding the plaintiff and
the other members Of the Bergevfn
family.
1t is charged that to dishonor the
plaintiff and his family the defend
ant did 'wickedly, wrongfully and
maliciously entice and persuade the
said Annie Bergevin to leave her
home and to have sexual intercourse
with him, the said defendant, and that
he did then and there before having
sexual intercourse with her. promise
to marry her and that by means or
hypocrisy and artifice accomplish hiE
wicked purpose and in so doing di6
then and there debauch and carnaIIy
know her and seduce her under said
promise Of marriage"
1t is further charged by the father
that the defendant persuaded the girl
to take up her abode with him in the
st. Nicholas hotel at Athena. That ne
associated with her there,
'orrupting. debauching and criminaHy
her to the plaintiffs great
damage and to the disrepute Of his
'amily and against his protest.
Because Of the conduct of the de-
endant Rersevin further charges that
lie and his family are now looked up
N with disrepute and they are held in
.issrace and disrespect by the public
generally to his great damage. He
therefore, prays for damages to the
Xtent of $4,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Operator Let News Leak OUT

San Diego. April 4. Wireless
! Operator Jackson of the tender
Yankton, has been confined TO the
brig for five days on orders of Lieu
tenant Gherardi because the naval
officer believed him to be responsible
for the leak" which gave the news
papermen the tip as to the time of
arrival Of the flagship Connecticut at
this harbor.
One of the newspapermen here, who
understands telegraphy states that he
secured the information ny overhear-
ing a message being sent to Jackson
and that the operator was not to
blame.
Jackson was given no opportunity
to defend himself, Gherardfs action
has caused great comment here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
MARKET DAY A SUCCESS.
Large Amount of Property Sold
Ideal Weathcr4-Big Crowd.

Ideal Weathcr--Big Crowd.
With beautiful weather and an ex-
cellent attendance the fourth market
day resulted successfully today and a
large amount OF property was sold.
While the number of stock offered
was somewhat under that offered on
previous days, yet the auctioneer was
kept busy until late this afternoon and
the sales were satisfactory in every
way.
A large number OF visitors came in
from different parts of the county and
trade has been excellent in all lines.
Spring work is progressing satisfac-
torily in all parts of the county and
farmers are optimistic and an excel
lent spirit prevails everywhere.
All those who expressed themselves
on the market days to the East Ore
gonian were loud in their praises for
the plan and hope that the events
VIII continue without Interruption.
A number of prominent stock buy
ers were In the city today and bidding
was active throughout the day.
Manager Bittner is well pleased with
the result Of the sale and hopes to Sc
cure even a larger list of property
for the next event. which will take
place on the first Saturday in May.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
'R|HORN CAUGHT
At T|LLAMOOK
BIGAAnST TAKEN
YESTERDAY EVENING
Former PcndletOn Real Estate Dealer
i'm Hands of Officers on Charge
Preferred by Third Mrs. Rihorn
for -Support-AIleged to Have
Been Married to Three Differer1
Women Without Proper Observance
of Marriage Laws.

Tillamook. April 4-W. P. Rihorn
well known Portland real estate deal
er, and at one time a prominent real
estate man of eastern Oregon, was
arrested late yesterday and is being
held for Portland officers on a
charge of non-support.
The authorities are seeking to hold
Rim on the grounds of bigamy. The
complaint is sworn to by Mrs. Pearl
r. Williams or Rihorn. She married
Rihorn under the name of Williams
at Tacoma, last January and he
brought her to Portland. Rihorn
shortly dropped out of sight. Upon
investigating Mrs Rihorn found her
husband had been married twice be-
fore and in one instance she asserted
he did not get a legal divorce. on
the advice of the district attorney she
filed a non-support complaint
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

Washington, April 4.-Contrary to
the hint that Admiral Evans might be
court-martialed for his remark in re-
gard to the vice admiral commission,
that congress could bury 1t in the
stoke hole of hell" as reported in an
exclusive interview with the United
Press yesterday, it is suggested by
morning papers that Evans is in no
danger of such action.
Naval officers have a perfect right
to express AN opinion Of congress when
they see fit to do so. The general
opinion here is that Evans will not get
tie commission.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
LAUNDRY DAMAGED BY EARLY FIRE

near the stove indicates that it was
the origin.
At the time of the fire there was
but little clothing in the sorting
room, owing to the fact that 1t was
late In the week However, the room
was completely destroyed and the loss
will reach several hundred dollars. 1t
was fully covered by insurance.
The two central fire companies re-
sponded to the call and by reaching
the scene quickly they prevented the
fire from spreading to the main
laundry room. At one time the flames
burst through the door, but stream
of water from within the working
room quickly stopped their progress.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
MORGAN MUST RE-
MAIN IN HOTEL
ROMAN POLICE NOTIFY
HIM OF DANGER.
Trouble With Anarchists and. Work
lngncn Such That American Finan-
cier Who Is Visiting in Rome Must
Not Venture Out--Many Dead and
Injured on Account of Attack on
ThuISIlM--Polioe Suffer Injuries.

Rome. April Al. p. Morgan, who
is visiting here. was warned by the po-
lice today that they could not guaran-
tee his protection If he ventured out
on the streets. due to the excitement
caused by the general strike.
Troops have been rushed into the
city, but serious trouble may come at
any moment If the people and soldiers
should clash.
The anarchisiic element, that Is
swaying the mob, might attack Nor
gan and he is staying close 10 his
hotel today
As result OF the attack troops
Thursday on workingmeM, three arr
dead, four dying and eight seriously
injured. Thirty-one police were in
jured
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
EVANS HAD RIGHT
TO SPEAK HIS. MIND
No Danger of Court Martial
for His Remark Concerning
Commission.
NAVAL OFFICERS CAN
CRITICIsE CONGRESS.

Admiral in No Danger of Trouble Be-
cause of His RemaTk-General
Opinion Prevails at Washington
That Evans VIII Not Get the Com
mission of Vice AdmiraI-Philadel
phla Public Printer Gets Place Va
Gated by Stilling-Germany Is
Worried.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
MANY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO LEAVE JOBs

There is to be an exodus of school
principals from this county this sum-
mer and from the looks of things at
present there will be a half dozen
good vacancies to be filled. These
will be in the schools at Athena.
Milton, Weston, Pilot Rock and pos
sioly one or two other places in the
county.
OF the principals who have ex-
pressed their intentions of quitting
their positions this spring three are
intending to so into business or other
professions for themselves. while two
are intending to take up teaching
work in the Philippines. The two who
are contemplating the instruction of
the young Filipinos are J. H. r.
Scott, now at Athena. and Prof Nash.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Richard p. Hobson. April 1s.

Congressman Richard P. Hobson.
hero of the Me-rimac adventure in
Santiago harbor during the Spanish
war, and a we'll known and popular
lecturer, will lecture at the NJ. &
church in this city on Monday, AprR
lS under the auspices of Pendleton
public schools. This is the last num-
Der Of the lecture course which the
schools brought to the city during
the past winter and deserves good
patronage from Pendleton people.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

e The East Oregonian received a wire
from Conductor ]. B. Smith of the
Pendleton-Huntington passenger run
on the o. R & N, stating that Mrs.
Smith died at Phoenix, Ariz., this
morning. She was takeEro that place
two months ago for her health. but
was too weak. to be benefited by the
change of climate. The remains will
be brought to La Grande. their form
er home, for interment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

A loss Of between 5000 and $500
was caused to J. F. Robinsons Do
mestic laundry by fire that broke
out in the rear OF the laundry about
2:30 this morning. That the damage
was light is due to the prompt and
efficient work Of the fire department.
The blaze occurred in the sorting
room of the laundry, which is the
wooden lean-to directly in rear Of the
main building. How the fire became
started is mystery but It is attrlbut-
ed to heating stove in the room
Though the sorter in the laundry says
the fire was allowed to go out during
the day yesterday, the fact that the
worst Of the fire was in the corner
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
FEAR FRANCOIS POWER.
ExiIed Dictator. Directing Campaign
In Portuguese Capital.

Lisbon, April l.--Both conservatives
and radicals are alarmed at the Ill
concealed danger. Of the return Of
Premier Franco To Portugal. There
Is no doubt but that he is directing
the campaign from Genoa and thai
his followers viii be powerful fac
tor in the election.
II he meets with moderate success
he will probably return ana upon his
arrival he Will almost undoubtedly
precipitate a struggle among the fac
tions for control.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

Washington, April 4.-The bureau
of navigation today announced the
itinerary of the fleet between Mag
dalena bay and San Francisco. The
fleet will leave Magdalena bay April
II and will reach San. Diego on the
l4th.
They will reach San Pedro bay on
the 18th and Santa Barbara, the 25th.
and Santa Cruz, May /. Will reach
San Francisco May G, entering the
Golden Gate at 2 p, m. The grand
review will be held Nav Z
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

principal of the Pilot Rock school
Homer I. Watts, now at the heaa
of the Athena schools, is said to be
intending to take up the practice OF
law. 7. NJ. Bowman. principal af
Weston, is to go to Portland. where
he will go into business. F. B. Per-
mock principal at Milton. will go To
farming in the west end of the couu-
".
All of the positions to be vacated
have been drawing good salaries dur
ing the past year. none of the teach
ers receiving less than 500 pey
month, But seemingly the attrac-
tons OF other callings have been toe
great for the gentlemen named above
and so the different districts VIII
have to seek new men In the fall
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
BANKER KILLED IN HOLY LAND
Kansas Traveller Victim OF Accidental
Shooting by Young Siberian

Washington, April 4.-Ambassador
Leushmann at Constantinople, has
cabled that B. Warkentin OF Newton,
Kansas, was shot and killed on a
train from Damascus and that he is
making an investigation. The shot
was fired by young Syrian who says
j was accidental. Warkentin is a
banker at Newton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

TROUBLE EXPECTED IN
PORTUGUESE CITIES.

Lisbon, April 4.-Due to the
expectation of trouble here to-
morrow, election day, troops are
being concentrated in Lisbon
and all large cities in the
kingdom. The rural districts
are left to care for themselves,
as the trouble is looked for
where the voters are thickest. =
sOeseesoOoSOOSO
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Germany Wants L. S. to Help.

Washington. April 4.-German lr-
ritation at the continued misrule of
Hayti is finding expression in frank
wish that the United States would
take advantage of the situation to step
in and apply the big stick"
Complications growing out of the
Reibold claim against the Haytian
government has excited the interest
of the nation and the prospects Of
more trouble are held to make the sit
uaiian intolerable
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
"sLICK YANKEE TRICK. ("
IIackcnschmldt Says Gotch Massagcd
Body and Was Too Slippery.

Chicago, April 4.-Hackenschmidt,
the Russian Lion" who lost the
championship world wrestling match
with Frank Gotch last night, by sur
rendering after over an hours at
tempt to throw the Iowa man. today
declared he lost because OF Slick
Yankee trick"
He declares that Gotch took body
massage Just before the bout and that
when Gotch's body became heated the
massage cream poured out OF the
pores and made his body so slippery
that he could not get a hold
Chicago sports who saw the bout
laugh at this and say the Russian
merely met his match.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

Boston, April 4.-Credtors OF C. r.
King the Boston financiar and brok-
er who recently disappeared, will ap-
pear before the Suffolk grand jury
on Monday and prefer charges OF ir-
regularity in stock transactions. It
Is alleged that the missing broker has
misappropriated thousands of dollars
worth of stock placed in his care.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

RUFF HOPING AGAINST HOPE.
Wants Supreme Court to Rescue Hin
From Trial Next Week.

San Francisco, April To-day
Abe Ruef is looking to the state su-
preme court to come to his rescue
with all the fervency of a dying man,
grasping at the proverbial straw.
Unless this court grants him a writ
of prohibition asked for, he will have
to go to trial Tuesday on a charge Of
offering to bribe Supervisor Jennings
Phillips. in the Parkside trolley fran
chise case.
Judge Dooling made the ruling late
yesterday afternoon in spite of a
flood Of affidavits, objections and
technicalities put in his way to the
defense. The decision of the court
of appeals is not expected before
Tuesday. The examination of ju-
rors will begin on that day
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Returns to Crook County

j, N. b. Gerking, the former pio-
neer of Athena. who now resides at
Laidlaw, Crook county, passed
through the city this morning on his
way home from Athena, where he at
tended the funeral of his brother-in-
law. W. II. II, Scott, the pioneer of
that place, who died in California two
weeks ago
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

Salem, April A.-Declarlng the
sheepmen of Oregon lost between
100000 and Sl,5O0.OOO from the
ravages of coyotes last year the board
OF sheep commissioners asked the
state to put up bounty on animals
In report filed today.
The board declares that war
against the scourge has been conduct
ed by means Of pamphlets to sheep
men showing how the coyotes can be
killed. but believes that nothing eff
fectlve can be done until the state
puts a price or the heads II declares
the loss is not only among the sheep,
but colts. pigs and calves suffer az
well.
The request for the bounty law is
embodied in the report OF Dan p.
Smythe secretary Of the sheep COM
mission which has Just been filed with
Governor Chamberlain Aside from
the question n coyote bounty. The
report also tells Of the fight waged
by the commission against scab. their
difficulties with the sheepmen OF
Washington and other things of in
terest.
According to the report there were
250.0O0 scabby sheep when the sheep
law went into effect Now there are
but 176 scabby bucks in eastern Ore
gon. while there are a few isolated
cases Of scab I'm the valley.
ShccpmCn Have Prospcred
Regarding the general status OF the
sheep business the report says:
'The season OF 1907 has been
banner year for the woolgrowers. The
highest prices ever known in the state
during the past 30 years prevailed for
wool and mutton. Range conditions
were exceptionally good, consequent
ly the year was happy ana prosper
Gus one for the Sheep owner.
"Oregon had IN 1907, 1.SO0, 900 sheep
OF shearing age and about 1000. 600 |
lambs, with an approximate total value |
OF S9.5OO. 600. The wool clip aggre-
gated 15.SOO,o6o pounds valued at
s3.121.2OO. the average weight OF the
Oregon fleece being 8 y pOunds-the |
highest average al any state IN the !
Union The shrIukage was 20 per
cent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
''sS"S.s"sSssss'
To REBUILD CLIFF HOUSE
AT COST OF $50, 900.

San Francisco, April A.
The famous cliff house will be
rebuilt at a cost Of $4,000.
This was made possible today
by a court order allowing that
amount to be taken from the
sutro estate for that purpose.
OOOO
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
REFORM ARMY ORGANIZATION
President Appoints Special Commits
sion 10 Bring Up Efficiency

Washington, April 4.-Roosevelt
started a campaign to reform the
army organization today when he ap-
pointed a special commission TO draw
up complete plans of reorganizatlo
The commission was appointed at
the suggestion of General Bell. The
presidents wish is to bring the eff
cheney of the army up to the Ger
man standard.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
SAY FARMERS HINDERED.
Italian Car Drivers Found no SYM
pathy in American Farmers.

San Francisco, April 4.-Members
of the Italian car en- route in the
New York to Paris race, complain
bitterly of the .Aeatment sustained by
them from farmers and others along
the route.
They declare that whenever the
car was caught in a mud hole or
otherwise, the Americans would not
only refuse to give help. but would
attempt to detain them as much as
possible. The car is in good condi-
ton after the long hard run across
the continent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Lcech Appointed Public Printer.

Washington, April John Leech,
.plbhc printer of Philadelphia, was
today appointed public printer at
Washington. He succeeds Stilling
who engaged in a controversy with
the typographical union over the ques-
ton OF closed shop.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04

Suit to collect the sum of $500
claimed to be due upon a note was
filed here today by Attorney G. w.
Coutts in behalf of T. f. Moffit, the
defendant being William Shull ct al.
The note was given to Mrs. NJ. S. Will
kinson and was transferred to the
plaintiff.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Weeder Inventor Tere

c. W. Barzee of The Dalles. ih-
ventor of the weeder and sub-souer
which was exhibited in this city some
time ago is now here for the purpose
OF delivering a number of weeders
to purchasers in this county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
BANKERS SCORE FIRST.
Ross and Associates Gct Change of
Venue In Figm Tor Liberty.

Portland, April al Thoburn
Ross. T. r. Burkhardt, j. e. Altchin-
son and G. G. Hill OF the Title Guar
antee and Trust company, charged
with fraudulently handling the funds
of the suspended Title Guarantee and
Trust company, won the first round In
their fight for liberty to-day when
Judge Cleland granted the bank Off
cials a change of venue.
The case will be heard IN Marion
county probably either by Judge Bar
nett or Judge Galloway.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Frcnch Car Breaks Down.

Bakersfield, Calf, April 4.-De-
dion, the French car, left here early
this morning for San Francisco, but
broke down at Upton and will be de-
layed there until Sunday morning,
when the trip will be resumed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Auto Trip to Helix

n. B. Gwinn and z. L. Smith made
trip by auto to Helix yesterday. The
ride was made during the heavy wind
storm that prevailed during the az.
ternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
SAEEPMEN ASK
FOR BOUNTY Law
Report of Commission to
State Contains Plea For
Protection.
PAMPHLET WAR ON PRE-
DAToRY ANLMAl!s FAILS.

lReport Says Sheepmcn Lost Between
$1,000, 900 and $1,SooDOO Through
DepredatIons OF Coyotes During
Past Year-AIso says Colts, Pigs
and Calves Suffer as We'll as Sheep
--Scab Has Been Eraalcatcd-Past
Year Banner Year Tor Growers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
WANTSs10,00OFOR
DAUGHTERS RUIN
Sensational Damage sub
Filed Against Athena Den
tist.
JOHN BERGEVIN SAYS EN-
TIRE FAMILY HUMILIATED.

DR.. j. Y. SpOnogIe Made Defendant in
Most Sensational Suit Filed IN
Umatllla County in Many YearS-
Plaintiff Declares Daughters Char.
acter Ruined and Entire FUNNY
Suffers Disgrace Because Of LeclA-
erOus Wretch's Deed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
NELSON TO MEET CANS.

will Try Negro I'm 20-Round Go al
San Francisco.
San Francisco. April E--Articlee
for a boxing match have been signed
by Battling Nelson and Joe Cans for
a GO-round snatch in this city. The
fight will take place next month.
Nelson appeared as his own manager
and Ben Sellg for Cans.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
HORSE THtEvEs MAKE HAUL.
Number of Valuable Horses Stolen
From WaIIa WalIans.

Walla Walla, April 4.-Returning
from town about o'clock Thursday
! r. A Stockdale saw a horse with
reins thrown over his head. wandering
loose in the street He did nor rec
/ tried To catch him. Az the horse
sidled away and was not easily caught
ne thought perhaps II was the prop
erty of some one who had left IL
there for a few minutes. A minute
later he saw a man coming down the
street with face averted and hat pull
ed down, going after the horse The
horse seen answers fully the descrip-
ton OF the one taken from the Morse
barn.
Raid StOckdalc's Barn.
When Mr.. Stockdale went out TO
his corral his four mules were gone.
The two old ones were found near
the euclosure in Lemons addition,
but the young pair was nowhere to
be found. Il is thought that there
are three thieves, one probably taxi
ing the bunch away while the others
remained in the city.
The mules We're young. one black,
the other bay and both were valuable
young animals The sheriff's office
and the police force are working on
the case and it is hoped to land the |
thieves and stolen animals.
Steal PoIiccman's Nag
While watching over the city's
safety at police headquarters Ser |
geant Morse was relieved of horse.
saddle and harness, taken from his
barn during. his absence The total
value of the property missing is 5000,
The horse is dark brown animal
With four white feet and a white star
'n his nose, branded on the left flank
with the number IS. The horse was
evidently taken by someone well ac-
luainted with the habits of the fam
ly for the theft was timed when no |,
'ne was at home. Descriptions of
he animal have been sent to all
lc1ghboring places and an effort will
'e made to capture the thief
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
Cambrldse ayins Boat Race

London, April d.--The Cambridge
eight defeater Oxford in the annual
boat race today by three lengths.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-04-04
RAILROADS WILL
FIGHT FOR RIGHTS
Action Of Oregon State Com.
mission ArOnseS Corpora
tons to Action.
WILL LOCK HORNS IN LEGAL
BATTLES IN MANY STATES

Vigorous Fights Will BE Started
Against attempts OF the State
Commissions to Reduce Either
Freight Gr Passenger Rate-To
Start War on Illinois Two Cent Fare
Law-Say Roads Will BE Bankrupt
by Commissions.