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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
GRAND JURY SUMMONS MANY WITNESSES To TESTIFY
AGAINST BLIND PIGS" AND INDICTMENTS ARE EXPECTED

Somewhat of sensation was
sprung yesterday afternoon when II
became known that witness after wit
ness was being summoned before the
Umatilla grand jury, now in session,
TO testify relative to alleged viola
tons of the local option law, AS a
result there is said to have been a de-
cided tightening up and that Pendle-
ton is dryer" today than ii has been
for months. Whether the investiga-
tion will result in indictments or not
is not known. but the opinion pre-
walls that If the men who have been
summoned to testify have told the
truth the jury cannot do otherwise
than return true bills against several
Pendleton men who are said to have
openly violated the local option law.
The liquor men seem to have acted
On the assumption that the district at
torney would take no action until
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16

after the famous detective case was
decided and that he would take no
action then If the decision should be
against him. In this, however. they
seem to have "reckoned without their
host" for District Attorney Phelps
has apparently been doing some OBJ
serving on his own account and while
there is no indication that he has
employed a detective to assist him, It
is evident that he has made good use
of his eyes and ears and is in possess
sion of information which will be ex-
ceedingly interesting to some of the
alleged violators Of the law.
Among those who were called be-
fore the grand jury yesterday and this
morning have been some well-known
travelling men and some of the city's
prominent citizens.
An interesting condition developed
yesterday when w. A. Hardy, the Sc
attic capitalist, was called as a wit
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
ELEVEN PERISH IN
STEAMSHIP WRECK

Capetown, Sept. 16.-Eleven persons
are known to be drowned and four
boatloads of passengers are missing
from the steamship "Umplalia" which
grounded on the rocks at Cape Pernt
in a dense fog. The boat with the
eleven passengers who were drowned
capsized and it is possible that the
missing boats are drifting in the fog.
Later-With the exception of the
five women and six men, the remain
der Of the passengers landed safely.
The other boats we're lost in the fog
several hours before they finally
landed. The Umplalia is feared to
be a total loss.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
BOY COMMITS MURDER
TO GO TO PRISON

Seward, Alaska, Sept. 16.-A re-
markable crime is reported from Ko-
diak, where a fourteen year old ma
tive boy shot and killed an Indian. At
the inquest he said he shot to see
the man fall" 1t is believed, how
ever. that the boy murdered the In
dian after receiving letter from
chum in the Washington state peni-
tentiary on McNeil's Island. in which
the chum described himself as hav-
ing an easy time and that he liked
the life. 1t is believed the boy COM
mitted the crime so he could go to
prison also.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16

Chicago, Sept 1.-THE first lap Of
President Taft's western trip was
made when he reached this city short
ly after IL o'clock this morning.
Thousands gathered at the La Sale
street station when the train arrived
and he was given a great ovation. An
automobile parade was feature. The
route was through Washington park,
where two hundred thousand school
children sang Columbia" From
there Taft went to the Congress ho-
tel for luncheon. Afterward he Wis
tied the art institute. then took in
the ball game and in the evening at
tended a banquet. He is scheduled
to leave at midnight westward.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
ARE TAFT AND CANNON
AT PARTING OF WAYS

Washington, Sept. 16.-Taft's
speeches during his western trip are
being watched closely by officials
here to discover whether he has
come to a parting of the way with
Speaker Cannon. 1t is said opposite
views on the present currency system
threaten rupture between them. The
currency question is expected to be-
come the most impotant issue at the
next session of congress, and the diff
ference of views between the speaker
and president will be serious.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
WASHINGTON ADJUTANT
GENERAL IN JAIL

Olympia, Sept. 16.-Upon repre-
sentation of the attorney, represent
ing Ortis Hamilton, former adjutant
general Of the Washington militia, ac-
cused of embezzling state funds to
the amount Of $4,000, that they need
more time to examine records. Judge
Mitchell today granted continuance
until the November term. Hamilton
is in jail being unable to furnish bail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16

Washington, Sept 16.-Secretary
Ballinger has ordered the dismissal
OF L. r. CLAWS, chief of the field d.
vision of the general land office. This
action follows statement issued las,
night by Taft at Albany, n. Y, in
which the president exonerated Bal
linger In the Cunningham Alaska coal
land cases.
CLAWS VIII Not Comment.
After reading Taft's letter exoner-
ating Ballinger in connection with the
Alaska Coal Land cases, declaring
him to be in sympathy with the ad-
ministration, Il. r. CLAWS refused TO
discuss the statement this morning.
He said he would not make any COM
ment thereon as he is still an official
of the government. There is no ques-
ton but that he will make a COM
plete statement when he sewers his
connection with the government.
Unjustly Impeached Officers.
The reason for the dismissal Of
CLAWS as stated in Tafts letter to
Ballinger Is as follows: 1.-THE filing
of a disingenous statement unjustly
impeaching the official integrity of
his superior officers" In this letter
Taft exonerated Ballinger of the
charge made by CLAWS in connection
with the Alaskan cases. Taft also
sustains Ballinger in regard to the
restoration and withdrawal OF pub
lie lands In connection with the al
legations regarding water-power sites
and the so-called water-power trust
at the National Irrigation congress
ter that Ballinger is In accord and
sympathy with the administration
This leaves the impression that mas
much as Pinchot bitterly disagreed
with Ballinger, that the attitude OF
Pinchot cannot well conform with that
of the administration. There is
much speculation as to whether Pin
chot will remain in the service. The
forestry department is not under the
interior department therefore there
is no official connection directly be-
tween Pinchot and Ballinger.
The Presidents Letter.
After making a rapid survey of the
controversy and the different actions
of the contending parties, the letter
goes on to say:
81 have examined the whole record
most carefully and have reached a
very definite conclusion. 1t is impos-
sible for me in announcing this con-
clusion to accompany II with review |
Of the charges and the evidence on |
both sides. 1t is sufficient to say that |
the case Mr.. CLAWS attempted to
make embraces only specters of sus-
picions without any substantial evil
dence to sustain his attack.
Too Jealous to Convict.
"The whole record shows that Mr..
CLAWS was honestly convinced of the
illegal character of the claims In the
Cunningham group and that he was
seeking evidence to defeat the claims.
But 1t also shows that there was de-
lay on his part in preparing the evil
dence with which to bring this with
other claims to hearing and that JUS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16

ness. Hardy has been here for the
past few weeks in an effort to pur-
chase the Interstate telephone COM
pany and when called before the Jury
he declared that the saloonmen had
spotted him as a detective, as soon as
he arrived, and would not sell him a
drink for love nor money. He in
sisted that he had not been able to
get so much as a drink of good beer
since he has been in the city, hav-
ing been forced to secure all his liz
quid refreshments from walla wala.
The result of the investigation of
these cases will be watched for with
much interest. 1t Is understood that
some indictments are now ready to be
reported and that the grand jury will
report these before adjourning for the
day. 1t is not believed, however.
that there will be any indictments
against violators of the local option
law in this first batch.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
GOVERNOR JOHNSON is
SLIGHTLY IMPROVED

Rochester, MINI, Sept. 16.-Gover-
nor Johnson is slightly improved to-
day.
His condition is still regarded as
critical. He was operated on yester-
day for intestinal trouble. He rested
fairly well this afternoon, but is suf-
fering still from gaseous pains.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
KETCHEL- -LANGFORD
IS DECLARED OFF

New York, Sept. 16.-The Ketchell-
Langford fight was called off today
because the authorizes threatened to
raid the club. The fight was sched-
uled for tomorrow night.
The decision to call off the fight
followed a conference between Dis
trict Attorney Jerome, Police Com
missioner Baker and Sheriff Foley
following a telegram from Governor
Hughes. The authorities decided the
fight would be violation of the law
because it would be witnessed by other
than club members.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
BLACK HAND SUSPECT
IN SWEAT BOX

Utica, Sept. 16.-Suspected of be-
ing the murder of Teresa Percopi and
Freddie Infusino, the kidnapped mur-
dered children, Michael Rizzo, an
Italian is being given the third de-
gree" here today by the police. He
formerly lodged with the Percopia
family and will be taken before Fam
ME Infusino who was wounded by the
kidnaper for possible Identification.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
IDAHOANS CELEBRATE
AT THE EXPOSITION

Seattle, Sept. 16.-Five hundred
Idahoans are here celebrating Idaho
day at the exposition. Governor Bra
dy and staff arrived last night. He
was the central figure in the exer-
cises held at the state building on the
exposition grounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
BARON UCHIDA is
NEW JAPANESE AMBASSADOR

Toxic, Sept. 16.-The foreign office
decided today to appoint Baron Yas-
uya Uchida, present ambassador TO
Austria, successor to Baron Taxa
hira as japanese ambassador to the
United States. Takahira is now in
Japan. Baron Uchida was formerly
minister to China and is a leading
diplomat Of Japan. Mrs. Uchida is a
graduate of Bryn Mawr. and has
spent much of her life in America.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
WEALTHY WOMAN DIES
IN PARIS HOSPITAL

Chicago, Sept 16. = Cablegrams
received here state that Mrs Nelson
Morris, widow of the late Chicago
packer died at Paris hospital this
morning from injuries received in an
automobile accident in which she was
badly mangled, She had control of
twenty million dollar estate. She
leaves two sons and two daughters
who are fastening to Paris.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
HARTMAN LEAVES

New York, Sept. 16.-The will OF
f.. II. Hartman was prObated today,
and he bequeaths all of his real and
personal property to his wife, Mary.
The will was dated June 8, nineteen
and three. He names his wife as ex-
ecutrix.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
BALuNER IS EXONERATED FROM
CULPAB|L|TY IN COAL LAND CASES
Long Impending elimination to Famous Controversy
Brought About by Action Of President Taft

Presidential Silence Fals-Reason
Assigned Unjusdy mpeaching
Official Superior Writes Long Letter to
Balnr SanciOning
Cunningham Cases Also sustatns
Balngr Regard
Sympathy the Administration
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR
MURDER OF HUSBAND.

Nanaimo Sept. 16.-As n re-
suit Of an inquest into the death
of Gus Carlson, who was mur-
dered in his own home Mon
day night presumably by rob-
bers, his wife was Jailed today,
charged with the crime. The
position of the body and cir
cumstances attending the sup
posed robbery directed suspi-
cion her way. although she tells
an apparently straightforward
and unchanged story.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
FOREST FIRES SWEEP
ALL BEFORE THEM.

} Oxnard, Sept. 1.-two forest
} fires which have been raging In
} the mountains near here met to-
day and are sweeping down
Balcombe canyon. The ex-
} hausted fire fighters are maxi
ing an apparently futile stand
} against the flames. Bardsdale
oil wells are in the direct path
OF the flames. Several wells are
burning, making a spectacular
sight. Scores of fighters are
overcome and have been
brought here for medical atten-
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
CHIEF CLAWS Of FIELD DIVISION IS
DEPOSED BY SECRETARY BALL|NCER

this administrations attitude in fa-
vor of the conservation of national
resources.
Sincerely yours,
"W. H. TAFT.
Hon Richard r. Ballinger, Secre-
tary of the Interior, Washington,
d. G.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16

San Diego, Calf, Sept. 16.-One life
is lost. and hundreds of cattle are
dead, and great area burned by fires
in different parts of San Diega
county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
Flour DrODs 6Oc.

Walla Walla, Sept. 16.-Flour Drop
ped sixty cents per barrel here to-
day, from six dollars to five forty. Re-
tailers announced the reduction.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16
WINDY CITY,
HON0RS TAFT
Thousands Of People Assem-
Bile in Chicago to Greet
Nations Chief Executive.
100000 SCHOOL CHILDREN
SING COLUMBIA

Citizens Join in Monster Ovation to
the President-Automobile Parade
Is Feature of Day-Taft Luncheons
at Auditorium Annex-Sees Game
Between Cubs and Giants and At
tends Banquet in Evening-On TO
the West.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-16

| tice TO the claimant required more
speedy action than the department
through Mr.. CLAWS seems TO have ta-
ken.
Mr. CLAWS seeks by quoting from
single telegram in the department
TO show that at one time the depart
ment wished to delay him in his in
vestigatlons of the Alaska claims and
at another time unduly to hurry him
and he attempts to prove these two
circumstances by citing kilograms and
correspondence, which he knew or
held under his control and which
show an entirely proper reason for the
action which in each case was di-
rected to be taken.
Dismissal Is Authorized.
'In your answer you request au-
thority to discharge Mr.. CLAWS from
the service of the United States for
disloyalty to his superior officers. in
making a false charge against them.
When a subordinate in a government
bureau or department has trust
worthy evidence upon which he to be-
lieve that his chief is dishonest and
defrauding the government it is Of
course his duty to submit that evil
dence to higher authority than his
chief. But when he makes a charge
against his chief founded upon mere
suspicion, and in his statements he
fails to give his chief the benefit OF
circumstances within his knowledge
that would explain the chiefs action,
he makes 1t impossible for him to
continue in the service and his imme-
diate separation therefrom becomes
a necessity. You are therefore au-
thorized to dismiss l.. r. CLAWS for
unjustly impeaching the official integ-
rity of his superior officers.
Charges at Spokane.
"In the first place 1t was charged
on the floor of the irrigation conven-
ton at Spokane by former Governor
Pardee of California that you had
restored to the public domain for set |
tlement certain lands which had been |
withdrawn by the last administration |
for the purpose of conserving water |
power sites and that after complaint |
had been made thereof you subse-
quently had withdrawn some of the
lands again from settlement; but that
in the meantime between the one act
and the other an opportunity had
been given to the so-called water
power trust to file entries and obtain
vested rights in valuable water pow
err sites in Montana.
when the facts are examined II
will be found that the persons re-
sponsible for the circulation of these
charges have done you cruel injus-
tice."
In conclusion the president says:
"In my judgment he is the best
friend Of the policy Of conservation
who insists that every step taken in
that direction should be within tho
aw and buttressed by legal authority,
"Inslstance on this is not inconsist-
snt with wholehearted and bona
tide interest and enthusiasm in fa-
'or of conservation. From my con-
ference with you and from everything
know in respect to the conduct of
,our department am able to say
hat you are fully in sympathy with
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1909-08-27
BELIEVES ORCHARD LIED.
San Francisco Gas Company Gives up
Flight In Celebrated Case.

San Francisco. After ave years OF
litigation the San Francisco Gas and
Electric company has accepted the
eonfe-.,~s ot Navy orchard, now
serving a life sentence for the murder
Of Ex-Governor steunonberg. as a per
jured statement. and on Thursday tho
corporation paid TO Attorney Walter
II. Llnforth $1,000 for damages In
nloted upon his property ON washing
ton street in November. 1904.
During his trial In Idaho. orchard
told OF having attempted to Kill Fred
W. Bradley. an enemy Of the Western
Federation OF Miners. boy blowing him
up with dynamite. Al the time men
toned by Orchard. Bradley was living
In one Of Linforths fats, The cNplo'
sion. however. was attributed to de-
fcctlye gas fixtures, and Liniorth
brought suit FOR SiO.S0O. obtaining
Judgment for that amount
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1909-08-27
RATES IN WEST TOO HIGH.
Such 10 Statement OF Chairman Knapp
Of Commerce Commission.

Washington. Railroad ratios east
Of the Mississippi river are generally
fair and satisfactory 10 the shipper
while west NJ the river they ate zen.
orally high and tho cause Of comp aiut
on the part " the shipper, according
to statement made on Friday by
Chairman Knapp of tho Interstate
commerce commission.
In the iutormountain Nates and In
nearly all Of the states on tho Pacific
coast" said Chairman Knapp, there
IL great dissatisfaction with the rates
now imposed by common carriers. In.
qulry dlscloscs that only In isolated
cases has the new rate Law brought
r,lr. the intoruouu'lin region and
states Of the Pacific coast. In fact. the
whole northwest. have witnessed great
development during the past few
years. industries have grown mp with
great rapldity and population has in
creased by leaps and hounds.
Naturally II would he assumed that
such n condition Of affalis would also
result in a decline In the cost Of trans
pOrtatlon. Such has not been the
case Tho rates have remained sta.
tionary. foT all practical purposes, and
the storm center In the agitation for
reduced rates Is west ~ the Mississip
pi river. In order that the commits
sion may secure evidence at first hand
IN this matter Il will make q trip
through the intcrmouniuiu country
and the Pacific coast states the com
Ing fail. Hearings will boz held nj
spokane. Seattle. and In an probab /
ity NJ Salt Lake.
when the commission returns 10
Washington In November the evidonc
collected will he digcsted and rulings
made that IN all probability viii AFFORD
great roller 10 H. shipping publ IN
the two sections under consideration.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1909-08-27
WOMEN START RIOT
POLICE RESERVES CALLED TO
STOP FIGHT IN WHICH MEN
AND WOMEN ENGAGE.
Scores Of Men and Women BADLY
Beaten and Bruised In Row
Raised by Striking Neekwear
Employees In New York

New York Eightynyc men and
women spent Thursday night In the
Emergency hospital. following one Of
the most exciting riots Broadway has
ever Witnessed. Ncckwcar str kcrs
decided to call out employees ~ a
arm at Thirteenth street and Broad.
way A fight started In which more
than 200 women. men and girls took
part Police reserves were called.
Womon's and girls waists were
Torn into shreds and scores ~ men
and women were badly beaten and
bruised. A horse ran away. dashng
into d Lexington avenue electric ear
and was so badly injured that the po.
lice were compelled to shoot a. 4
OF shots were fired. and this
led TO rumor that the police were
fring on the crowd and caused In.
creased confusion. Broadway WIS
blocked to trafIic for half an hour The
bring OF the shots dispersed the
crowd, which scattered In all dlrcc'
lions.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1909-08-27
MOSES THATCHER DEAD.
Former Member Of Quorum Of
Twelve Apostles Ends Life's
Labors.

Logan. Utah.-M1ses Thatcher for
mcrly member OF tho quorum Of
twelve apostles Of the Church Of
Jesus Christ Of Initcrdly Saints. died
nj his home In this city on Saturday.
August II.
Moses Thatcher was born In San.
CANON county, Illinois. February 2,
lSi2. With his father. Hezekiah
Thatcher. he came across the plains
by OK team In ls47 and lsis. Mr..
Thatcher Joined the church In Cali.
fornia and later returned TO Utah TO
make his home. being ordained an
apostle In 1879 and has always been
prominent In ecclesiastical affairs
In 1896 Mr. Thatcher was n candi.
date for United States senator from
Utah. but was defeated. and In 1898
though he was rendered the senator.
ship by majority Of the legislature.
he declined to accept II.
Since that time Mr.. Thatcher has
not been active In public life. Ills
health has been poor and no has de.
voted his time to his business In.
lCrCRts In Logan.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1909-08-27
cLARk's SLAYER coNressss.
Man Arrested on a Minor Charge Ad.
mlts KILLING Deputy sheriff In Utah.

Omaha. Ncb The local police have
In custody n man giving the name OF
Charles Olsen. arrested on a minor
charge. who confessed Wednesday
night To having KILLED Deputy shern
Clark. eight miles from ogden, Utah.
last November
Olsen says he and another mar.
were rohhlng a railroad box car aud
were interrupted by Deputy Clark and
an assistant. who drove up in a
wagon 4 revolver was fred aud OF.
sen says that one Of the men In the
wagon fell, seriously wounded Tho
robbers next day learned that Clark
had been Killed.
The confession was brought about
the police say. by threat made By
Olsen IN which he said: "a have
killed one policeman ana hope / nav
live to XIII another
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1909-08-27
MILES OF TRACK WASHED OUT
cloudbursts Add to Devastation Of
Floods In Colorado. Wreeklng Ral
roads and Threatening Towns.

Denver a second cloudburst Al
Four Mile creek near Canon CITY
Wednesday night. made more disn
fruus the hood In the Arkansas river
valley which since daybreak wcdnss
day threatened adjoining towns. wash.
ed out railroad tracks ana tod up
many trains containing tourists. The
cloudbufst was one OF the heaviest
Ia that section. aud soon the river
swollen By mountain torrents. neal
Canon CITY. had risen eight feet. sli
inches.
officials OF the Denver A. Rio
Grando road here state that forty.ny,
miles NJ their track between here and
sallda. distance OF 100 mllos. II
washed out aud that It will be al
least q week before trnfio can be r.
sumcd.
Tho picturesque Royal Gorge
where the Arkansas river rusho
through canyon 1000 feet deep. wa
scene OF Wild fury. The water Ia,
reached the level Of tho famous Hans
ing Bridge. although the bridge ltsrl
IL intact Many Of the nearby cat
yona were washed clear OF tracks. n
pucbio the water was upluuhing ORR
the lcyce at the state asylum gronds,
and with a slXlnch raise the grounds
Of the asylum. as well as a large por'
tlon Of the residence section nearby
would have been under water
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1909-08-27
INHALED DEADLY FUMES.
Salt Lake Editor Meets Death In
Peculiar Manner.

Salt Lake city Corydon w Hlg'
gins. associate editor OF the Salt Lake
Mining Review. was instantly Killed
ON Tuesday by inhnllng poisonous
fumes from room that was being dis
infected ut his apartments, on North
Temple street The lifOloss body Of
Mr.. Higgins was found lying ON the
door Of the room NJ $40 p M
There was no one with MIR Higgins
At the time Of his death, but It Is pre-
sumed that. not knowing that the
room was being fumigatcd Mr. llir'
gins opened the door and entered, aud
that he was Immediately overcome 10y
ihn flmoR.