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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
J|[TEO LOVER
WAS CRAZED
Grover StoHeI Believed Eliza
Kenison Had Deliberately
Deceived Him.
LEAVES WARNING" TO
YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS.

Declares Girl Had Broken His Heart
Says His Idea Is TO Show Her
That She VIII Never Fool Anyone
Else-Insists That He Is In His
Right Mlnd-Girl's Letter Shows
That Return of Former Sweetheart
Was Responsible for the Change
Toward Stoffle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
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London, July 24.-In the
final pole vault. Cook and Gil
bert, both Americans, tied for
first place, each going over the
bar at IL feet 2 inches, break
ing the record.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24

standpoint, Idaho is to have a new
paper. Articles of incorporation Of
the Democrat Publishing company
have been filed, and 1t is expected
the first paper will be issued about
August 6.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
Jail Break at Fernie,

Five Italians held in Jail as men,
bers of the Black Hand, at Fernie,
B. c., escaped from the Jail early
Wednesday morning. The officers
have trailed them to a timber lot,
where it is hoped to surround them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
Girl Drinks Carbolic Acid.

Because her parents objected to her
marrying the man of her choice,
Catherine Dot Holley committed sui
eide at Seattle by drinking carbolic
acid. Her home was in Oakland, CAL
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
Dramatic Finish.

The finish of the Italians run was
dramatic. He fell five times in the
last stages OF the race and each time
was lifted and urged on by friends.
The fifth time he fell directly in
front of the royal box. Queen Alex
andria rose and wavcl encourage
ment. He was then within ten yards
of the tape. Friends rushed to him,
gave him brandy, iif:el him 20 his
feet and literally pushed him over
the line. where he fell in lead
faint.
When revived he was supported by
Hayes, .Hefferon and Furshaw, and
taken to the royal Dox and introduced
TO the queen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24

The Arlington, a six-story office
building in Portland, was completely
gutted by fire Wednesday evening.
The loss is estimated at $500, 900. The
origin of the fire Is unknown.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
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London, July 24.-John F.
Hayes, of the Irish-American
, club, was declared the winner
+ of the Marathon race this af-
ternoon by the judges, who up
/ held the protest against Doran-
do, of Italy, who crossed the
; line first. Hefferon was given
, second place and Forshaw
; third. II was proved to the sat-
; isfaction Of the judges that Do
; rando was assisted across the
, line.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
Rryan to Chicago.

Lincoln, Neb., July 24.-Bryan left
today for Chicago to attend the meet
ing of the subcommittee Of the ma
tional committee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
TROOPERS DEAD
At GETTYSBURG
LIGHTNING STRIKES
CAMP OF MILITIA.
Three Men Killed in Camp on Famous
battle-ground of tho Civii War
Panic Ensued After Severe Elec-
trical Display-Oamp Flooded and
Wires Down.

Gettysburg, July 24.-As a result Of
a severe electrical storm which pass
ed over the encampment OF the Ma
tional Guard Of Pennsylvania last
night three troopers were killed and
twenty-six seriously injured
Shortly before o'clock this morn
ing Lieutenant Colonel Beatier, or
Philadelphia. a member Of the staff
OF Governor Stuart, came to this place
from the camp and made the official
announcement. Those killed, II is
announced, were;
Carver Of the Tenth regiment, and
Private Morrison, Sixth regiment.
Captain o. j. Cunning Of Warren,
Lieutenant James A. Sanders Of Erie,
Chief Musician Morrison and Drum
Major ChriEtleY OF Butler were badly
injured.
Lieutenant Kennedy of the Tenth
regiment is seriously hurt He says
that every surgeon who has seen the
dead and injured blames the trouble
on the leggings worn by the men.
Considerable steel is used in the leg
gfngs.
Panic Prevails.
The greatest confusion prevails
and the visitors to the camp as well
as many OF the troopers are panic
stricken The field hospital is crowd
ed with injured, and the colonel Of
the Tenth regiment has given up his
quarters to those who are immediate
ly in need OF medical assistance.
The camp is flooded and the tele-
graph wires are prostrated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
ONLY WITNESS
IS MURDERED
Three Members Of Firm Of
Five Have Been Killed.
Fourth on Trial,
OFFICERS SEARCHING
FOR UNKNOWN GREEK.

Victim Stabbed Seven Times In Face
and Seven Times in Body, But Bit
Off His Assailant's Finger Before
Dying-This Is Only Clue Officers
Haye-Murdered Man Was Only
Witness Against Former Partner on
Trial for Killing Other Two-An
Are Greeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24

the running too hard at the .'art.
With eighty contestants entered, the
Marathon race started from the east
terrace, Windsor castle, this after
noon at a signal given by the crown
prince of Sweden. King Edward and
the royal family saw the start from
the terrace.
The teams representing America,
England and South Africa were to-
gether at the start and clung together
for several minutes. Then Tom Long
boat, the Canadian Indian, forged
ahead at terrific pace.
Protests against Longboat entering
the race were overruled at the last
minute today. The Americans object
ed to allowing the redskin to COM
pete, on the grounds that he is a
professional
At the start the runners we're
grouped in rows. Among the men
in the first row were A. r. Welton,
of Chicago; Sidney Hatch, of Chic
dBO, Ms LNgdli, VI ANON L VI "hN
Tom Morrissey, of Yonkers N. Y.
There were no Americans in the
second row. In the third were John
F. Hayes, of the Jrish-American Ath-
letic club, of New York; Lewis Tow
inina, of the Carlyle Indian school,
and Joseph Forshaw, of the Missouri
Athletic club.
There were no Americans in the
fourth row.
Thousands lined the course Of %
miles and 3S yards, which extended
from the palace terrace through
Windsor park to High street across
the Thames river bridge into Eaton
past Eaton college, along the Wind
sor road to High street slough, and
then in a winding course to the Sta
dium. where the race ended.
Twelve Englishmen. eleven Canad-
ians, seven Americans four Swedes,
three Australians. two South Afri-
cans, two Greeks, two from Denmark,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24

When Grover StOffle killed Eliza
Kennison at Echo yesterday morning
he was crazed with ignorant Jealousy
and the idea that he had been de-
eeived by the young girl. He plan
ned the bloody deed in advance and
also intended killing himself. Many
letters were found on his person and
one OF these, to the East 0regonian,
and published below, sets forth his
side of the case.
The letter, written In a scrawling,
almost illeglble hand, is as follows:
Echo, Oregon, July 2S.
East OTegonian:
Please publish this. With a great
trial will send you a peace to pub
lise in your paper. II will be warm
ing to young boy and girls that when
you make a promise for god sake be
faiferhel (faithfuD and do not de-
ceive your Fellow man. have a
task OF that myself. / was tru IN
ever respect until she broken my hart
she deceived KEEP me in the dark and
then let me down like that the world
doeent know this story the way I
do. I am hart broken forever and
my idea Is to show her that she will
never Fool no one else. / want the
people to under (understand) Grover
Stoffel In his right mind. receiv-
ed the fatel Blow this morning she
say no forever she has deceived toled
untrn things i am ruined forever
without her. ] will not mention her
name but all will coon Know.
Please pubelish.
East Oregonian.
Send TO Statesman, Boise. Idaho.
Lockwood times. Lockwood, No.
Yours In obllge.
Grover Stoffel
Wis
Eliza Kennisen.
Wrote Many Letters.
Aside from the letter to the East
Oregonian the 1ovesck boy wrote
brief notes to nearly dozen relatives
telling them good bye and that he had
ordered pictures sent TO them.
Two OF the longest letters we're ad-
dressed TO his mother at Miller, Mo-,
and to his uncle, J. p. Soffie Of this
city. His uncle was asked to take
care Of his body and he said that he
would give him a piece Of land he
had in Missouri TO cover a debt he
owed him. In nearly all of his letters
Stoffle mentioned his trouble" but
gave few details.
In the pocket OF the dead man was
also found the letter he had received
from Eliza KennisOn that morning. 1t
is as follows:
Dear Friend:
Received your letter. Grover, I
have not changed a bit I can't love
you. But remember. the world hasn't
thrown you down. How could you
be happy with a wife who did not love
you? / don't care for anyone but
Linn ELAN, as told you before.
I know what changed my mind.
He changed his mind and that some
how changed me. l didn't know until
today that he still loves and cares for
me. He wrote me letter asking me
to forgive him. / count him first be-
cause ne was first. He is coming up
Sunday 90 everything will be all set
tied one way or the other.
Grover. advise you either to go
to your uncle in Pendleton or else to
your dear old mother. She loves and
cares for you. Anyway If you stay
away some time it will be much easier
for you to forget me. But remember
/ am your friend.
l could never be happy with some
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24

one German, one Finn, one Russian,
one Belgian, one Austrian, one Bohe-
mian and one Italian entered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-24
Uay IS Protested.

London, July :4.---A Protest was
filed with the judges that Hayes was
assisted at one point neac the finish.
On account of one of his legs fall
ing, Longboat was forced to retire
in the twe1tie:h mile. He forced
the running too hard at the Fart.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-30

tired to his chair, his eye the buster
since hands must be idle.
He looked about, upon the bar in the
corner, its glittering glass and one
kerosene lamp the only brightness in
the gloomy room; upon the dark,
weapon-hung walls, and the significant
loop-holes that cleaned small and
black against the starlit night without.
Bare floors, rude homemade furniture
it was life more primitive than AL
fred could possibly have imagined ten
days before.
One object removed it from saw
agery, Stella's small cane rocking
chair. 1t queened the barbarous room,
an omen of coming civilization. From
the chair to Stella herself Alfred's eye
wandered, noting her incongruous
dress, a rich lavender silk skirt, once
~boastins a train, though now cut half
shoe short, disclosing costly French
boots, n tor at the side. Her linen
waist was jewel-clasped at the white
neck and belted with a zone of quartz
crystals clear as diamonds. Her comb,
banded with delicate pink coral, held
in place a coronet of glinting golden
brown braids, adjoining but not dis
guising the shapeliness of her perfect
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-30
The Important Part II Plays II
Japanese Life.

Writing from Japan, an American
says: you must come here to ap.
preciate some Of the quaint customs
and usages which contact with other
peoples has not yet driven out. To
read about them gives you only a poor
idea. For instance, did you ever know
what an important thing a piece of
string is here? The children, workmen
idlers, servants. all carry pieces of
string for use in case Of emergency.
with us the emergency would arise
only when a parcel had to be done up,
but the Jap uses his piece Of string as
a first aid to the injured, to repair a
rent in his clothing, to fix a broken
down jinrikisha, to mend tools. to take
measurements and, in fact, tIS ing
Is his universal tool chest.
"The queerest use to which it Is y.
according to my way of thinking,
when a police officer arrests a man,
ties a bit Of string about the arrested
mans wrist and then leads him by the
loose end of the thin hempen fetter to
the lookup. You ask; Why doesn't
the Jap crook treak the string and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-30
CHAPTER III.
Alfred Promises Allegiance.

Alfred studied Gov. Stanford's face
keenly while the latter re-read Mr..
Huntington's letter.
1t said in part: For three years |
have closely observed this young man
and found him, l believe, peculiarly
adapted to business of a delicate ma
ture, for which we shall have growing
need. He is older than he looks and
wiser than his age. His character
does not altogether show in his face,
and few would suspect such a slender
youth of his capacity for the affairs
you may require Of him."
Alfred was gratified at what he saw
in the governors eyes as he looked up
from the letter.
Young man, because of Mr.. Hunt
ington's strong letter we're going to
trust you beyond your years. 1t will
be a varied and difficult task. Do you
think you will be equal to it?"
"All that | can do, sir, is to promise
my best effort and ask you to try me-"
Can you take hectoring good ma
turedly?" asked Mr.. Crocker. you
can't go far on such a shape as you
have out west here; there's too much
Harvard college and ballroom in it,"
The governor spoke at once. 81 be-
lieve Vincent will safely weather re-
marks concerning his shape; he'll be
in cities most Of the time, anyway"
Its not nice work we're putting
you to, Vincent" he continued. You'll
have to meet craft with craft, scheme
with scheme. And some of Cad
wallader's schemes - they're the
schemes of the men behind him, yet
they don't sweeten in his hands-are
far from savory. But we'll not ask
you to do anything for us that's less
than honest"
That's only safe, sir. You'd hardly
trust me if | accepted other terms"
Here's our cipher. Use it as
sparingly as possible. No man can
make a cipher some other man can't
read"
unless he changes it often
enough" Alfred added instantly.
The governor smiled and turned to
the superintendent. Il guess he'll do,
Croker" His face relaxed, and AL
fred caught a glimpse of the genial,
hearty citizen who won men to his
enterprises through his faith--faith in
both enterprises and men.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
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ly poised head. And from all this
misplaced elegance a short red calico
apron screamed at the eye with the ar
rogance of a boor in power.
Calmly unconscious of Alfred's scru-
tiny, Stella was coming and going,
preparing the late supper.
The team, unhitched but not unhar-
messed, was fed, blanketed and tied to
the coach wheels in front of the door;
and Uncle Billy stepped inside and
addressed Vincent and Cadwallader.
Il reckon you two fellehs will have
to take turns guarding that team while
we're gone, if you'd are to get away
from hyah with yo' own hair on. Fiah
two shots, wait a minute and fab one,
If yo're molested."
Gideon came in with an armful of
wood. Alfred saw him answer the
drivers unspoken call, saw both
leave the house without looking at
Stella, though her apprehensive eyes
followed them through the door into
the night.
The simple supper of bacon, bis
cults, potatoes, beans and dried-apple
pie was on the table. Stella pushed
up a short bench and beckoned to
Alfred.
He ros and shook his head. mo,
I'll let Mr.. Cadwallader a first" he
said, and took his gun and disap-
peared.
"Cracky, this is good!" Phineas ex-
claimed as he looked over the table.
Milk, by the eternal"
Eyes, but it's our last, l guess. They
got the COW. +" She stopped abrupt
ly and left the room.
Phineas was at heart a coward, yet
he strove to hide it under bravado;
and he took his turn in the darkness
with a half merry, half contemptuous
badinage that was sufficiently deceiv-
ing.
Alfred ate sparingly, silently, his
mind intent on impending tragedy.
Your hand is hurt, sir" Stella said
as she placed the hot Eacon before
him. Without more words she cut the
meat and buttered his biscuit. 1t was
done quickly, incidentally. She did
not falter, her face was calm. Yet
when she came with old linen and
homemade lotions to dress the angry
burn her touch upon Alfred's hand
was icy cold.
The dressing was barely finished
when Phineas' challenge was heard,
and a white mans voice replied.
That's Curly Joe from Maloney's,"
Stella said. "Sit still and finish your
supper" she added, as Alfred started
to his feet. ITS not Indians; you
won't be needed
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Needless Of her words he followed
her to the door, where she stood look
ing out.
Curly Joe's brought some stock"
she said, glancing over her shoulder
as he came near, some they had a
chance to buy l heard him say. Its
in the nick of time for us"
She stepped back to the table and
poured another cup oe coffee. Have
this fresh cup, sir. You're not needed
now"
Alfred seated himself and she went
to the kitchen, leaving him to ponder
the adverb of time so significantly
spoken.
Stella did not return, though AL
fred finished his coffee and waited,
the minutes dragging with his mac
ton, until the searchers returned.
Stella heard them and fastened to
the door, peering into the darkness.
A whispered parley kept her waiting.
At last Uncle Billy stepped into the
light. Stella gave him a quick look,
read the answer to her mute question
and fed. Alfred saw her white, set
face as she passed.
Duty and love are weapons that af-
Fiction at her worst is compelled to
respect. Alone Stella fought her
quick battle for compoSure; and when
she brought in supper for the two
men her face was less stricken than
Uncle Billy's. He went to her, took
her hands in his own, lifted his re.
luctant eyes to her. Honey, you
you must go-in an houh, less time If
possible"
She met his look brayely, her voice
unfaltering, though words came lame,
ly. But father--I cannot leave him.
Where-where is he?"
Child, we buried him-Gid and me.
We did it-good, and l mapped the
place, so you car find-but not any
Injun. And, honey, you must-must
get ready quick"
Stella's head dropped. Alfred saw
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-30
SAVAGE FLING AT AUDIENCE.
lnebriated Orator Resented Disapprov
al of Hts Condition.

Like many a statesman of the
past" said Senator Beverage, "he
drank too much. And one Fourth OF
July morning, on a platform hung
with flags and flowers before the
courthouse of a country town, facing
an audience of farmers and their fam
lilies that had come from miles around,
the statesman arose to deliver the In,
dependence day Grafton in a slightly
intoxicated state.
He was not incapable Of an ora.
ton, but his unsteady gait, his flushed
face and disordered attire spoke i'll
of him, and the audience Kissed.
He held up his hand. They were
silent. Then he laughed scornfully
and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, when a
statesman of my prominence consents
to appear in such a little, one-horse
town as this, he must be either drunk
or crazy. / prefer to be considered an
inebriate.' Washington Star.
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"You'd Hardly Trust Me If | Accepted
Other TERMS"

squareh man-his wife's even squareh
he'll deal you a straight game, little
one. There's Sally B., too, she's white,
and can motheh a whole brood like
you and not let one chick get a cold
toe"
And I'll follow as soon as l can slip
this" Gideon added, his glance sweep
ing the shadow-peopled room.
I'm coming myself, honey. I'm
coming to be nea you, and to watch
that Sacramento four tackle the big.
gest lab Of building since Babel"
Uncle Billy rose and went out.
Soon all was ready. Stella waited
by her trunk for the coach to swing
round.
ooh, Gideon, how can l leave your"
she sobbed as he came to her side.
But / wouldn't go unless you stayed"
"All aboard, honey" called the
drivers kind voice from the dark.
Salt Lake City in ten hours!"
Gideon caught her in an embrace
she long remembered. 1t was not fare
well, but appropriation. Goodbye,
Moppett," he whispered, "Tll come
soon."
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her throat throb, her hands tighten
convulsively on Uncle Billy's.
But the station, and the company's
property mustn't leave that till"
She lifted her face; her lips twitched
pitifully.
"Gid, you tell her you amt a boy
-yo're a man, and brave enough to
stay hyah and keep the station till
they send some one from Maloney's."
Yes, Stella, you must go. Uncle
Bills the boss. I'll stay, as he says,
till the stations manned again; then
I'll follow you TOTO wherever you go
always"
Stella gazed alternately at her two
advisers, dumbly striving to adjust her
| grief-stricken mind to this hard ext
| gency.
"Oh, Gideon, I can't let you stay
alone! /"
Uncle Billy laid a tender hand on
her arm. Honey! Can't O buck
up to the game just a mite? Wouldn't
yo' paw tell you to-"
She nodded and turned aside. Both
men looked at her intently, one with
a passionately yearning gaze. In a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-30
THE GARDEN SPOT OF THE EARTH
Many People Planning to Go to
Southwest Oklahoma.

The removal of restrictions on In,
dian lands in the Indian Territory por.
ton of Oklahoma, is creating great in.
terest throughout the nation among
capitalists looking for investments and
planning to establish manufactures, as
well as among the tillers of the soil
who hope to better their condition.
Chickasha is situated in the WASH.
ia valley, the center of the choicest
Of the Indian lands, and to that city
will go those who study the situation
intent on reaching the vantage point.
Seven railroad lines diverge there.
Water plants will furnish to manufac,
tories cheap electric power.
Chickasha ships more corn, more
cotton and more live stock than any
other point in Oklahoma.
The modern built business district
in the valley and beautiful residence
portion on hills make q veritable
dreamland. The imposing churches
and modern school buildings are mon
uments to the character of the citizens
who erected them.
The country for which Chickasha is
the market center ranks with the most
productive in the world. Corn, cotton,
wheat and alfalfa are grown with
equal success to that of either crop
In a one crop country, Garden truck
Ing is to be one of the most profitable
pursuits. Fruits of all kinds grow and
produce luxuriantly. In fact, Grady
county, of which Chickasha is the
capital, is the garden spot of the
earth.
C%hickasha has a live Commercial
Club which promptly answers letters
OF inquiry regarding the section to
which the eyes of the nation are Just
now directed.