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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18

Perhaps not since the now hack
neyed phrase was coined could it be
used with more truth and appropri-
ateness than to apply it to certain
phases of conditions obtaining in
Rawhide's affairs; for "forbearance
has ceased to be a virtue relative
thereto, for verify. For months
past the Bonanza has felt that it was
it's duty to publish the truth about
certain mining transactions there
about, to expose falsehood, the de-
ceit and fraud that has besmeared
the records of several companies OPP
Grating there, damning the good
name of the entire camp and injuring
it accordingly; but heretofore has ac-
ceeded to the solicitations of the
timid ones, who feared that exposure
, would work still greater in
jury-an old, fallacious caution.
But forbearance has ceased to be
virtue-not only that, for the for
bearance would be a crime, would
make this paper party to these
frauds, which position it will not as
sumo; hence what follows
Stories of the swindling operations
of several of the minor companies
could be written; but this chapter
must concern itself with the big Of
fender, Rawhide Coalition, which
means the Nat Goodwin company,
which in turn means George Graham
Rice, he of numerous aliases. AL
though the facts make a long dis
graceful story, which must be here
condensed, it will be necessary to
devote some space to explaining con-
ditions, not in Rawhide alone; but
| in all of western and southern Ne
vada as well, that the unnitiated may
be able to comprehend how it hap
pens to be possible that this man Rice
has been able to throw the blight of
his name and record over this and
other camps, arousing public sus-
picion, confirming that suspicion
when investigated, driving away cap
ital and stopping the wheels of pro-
gress. For instance, some days since
Coalition dropped on the New York
curb from 81 to 20 cents within two
hours. Rice did that, and to make
clear the ways and ehows and where
fores the above mentioned explana-
tion is necessary.
In dealing with Rice denunciation
will be entirely eliminated; these re-
marks are to be purely and accurate
ly descriptive. Not even his well
known criminal record will be re-
peated here. further than to men,
tion the fact that every one in these
parts are familiar with. namely. that
he has been convicted on the charges
of both burglary and forgery: and
several terms at Elmira and Sing
Sing therefor; that he has been ar
rested in New York for other Of
lenses; that which conducting race
tipping bureau In New York he was
put out OF business by a postotiice de-
partment fraud order; has had
trouble with the police in both New
Orleans and San Francisco on ae-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
PROPER REGlILATlON
OF SALOONS WILL
KILL PROHIBITION
Speaker at Convention Declares that
Very Few People are Prohibitionists
at Heart.

heart, but voted dry as a protest
against the evils permitted under the
lax laws, and that a solution of the
whole question lies in the regula-
tion of saloons by laws that will be
certain in action, fixed in penalties,
just in their provisions and free from
political influence. Prohibition is
child in fanaticism. but is support
ed by the evils in the liquor traffic
Do away with the evils and prohibi-
tion will die from lack of nourish-
ment," declared Captain Smith.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
VALIDITY OF
SPRECKELS WILL
MAY BE TESTED

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17.-NThe
validity of the will of the late multi
millionaire sugar magnste, Claus
Spreckels, may be tested by his two
sons, John D. and Adolph, who re-
ceived practically nothing under the
will. The other two sons, Rudolph
and Claus A., had filed petition
asking that portion of the PROPERTY
be transferred from them as execu-
tors to them as trustees, and the for
mer two protested today.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
MRS. TAFT IS
TAKEN Ill ON A
YACHTING TRIP
HURRIED BACK TO THE WHITE
HOUSE - CONDITION NOT
SERIOUS.
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, May IL .
, Mrs. Taft was taken ill today .
, while on her way from this city =
, to Mount Vernon on the yacht =
b Sylph with a party of friends .
, and was hurried back to the .
, White House 1t was stated to- .
night that there was no cause =
, for alarm. The president him .
, self prepared a statement that .
, she was suffering from a slight .
B nervous attack. She attended a 4
, throat specialist this morning =
B where Charlie Taft underwent 4
, slight operation on his throat. .
, The excitement, exertion and =
. heat was too much for her. Z
. . . . . . . o y . . . . . . q
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
CAUSE OF The
GRAFT EXPOSE ON
Witness Stand
SPRECKELS GIVES
TESTIMONY IN THE CAL
HOUN ASE.
(By Associated Press. J

. SAN FRANCISCO, May IL .
. Rudolph Spreckels, who con- =
. tributed 100000 to the graft .
. investigation prosecution, which .
. resulted in the expose of the =
= corruptness of municipal affairs .
= in 1906, was called as a witness .
. in the trial of Patrick Calhoun .
. today by the prosecution. This .
. is the first time he has been .
. summoned in the graft cases. .
= He testified to several meetings =
. with Calhoun regarding the sub .
. stitution of the overhead troll .
= ley for cable on the Sutter =
= street system, which proposition .
= he actively opposed. Spreckels =
= probably will continue his testi- .
. money tomorrow. q
N n n
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
Taft Will Visit the
Coast this Summer

stops will be made in all the cities
and towns of the valley from Sisson,
at the foot of Mt. Shasta to this city.
Hence the party will proceed south.
The itinerary is not yet detailed nor
is it known when the president will
leave Washington, on account of the
session of congress. A reception is
being planned by the chamber of
comAlercc
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
A Warrant is Also Issued for the Arrest
of John D. Spreckels, Owner of the
Paper But He Has Not Been Served.
(Associatated Press }

SAN FRANCISCO May 17-Charles Hornck general man
ager and E. S Simpson, managing
rested today charges of criminal preferred H.
Carth president of the building
union labor politics They
each A similar issued
of the but he
Carthy complains of a political article
He alleges in the complaint that
and with one of William Herrin euenants
an regarding the coming
vide the 4
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
YOUNG CORBETT
LOSES Fight TO
DICK nelson
lBy Associated Press. }

SCHENECTADY IN. ", May II.
Fighting Dick" Nelson defeated
Young" Corbett In ten rounds to-
night. He landed at will and chased
Corbett all around the ring. Nelson
missed two opportunities for a
knockout.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
OF S. F. CALL ARE ARRESTED
At THE
MURRAY SHELTERS
IS DECLARED OFF
(By Associated Press. J

SALT LAKE, May 1.-THE strike
of 500 employees of the American
Smelling and Refining company at
Murray, which began two weeks ago
and put five furnaces out of commits
sion, was ended today. The increase
was not granted The company will
take back the. men who struck.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
(By Associated Press.l

Wy ASSoCIdteu 'IoSS'
SACRAMENTO, May 17.-Con-
gressman Duncan McKinlay today no
titled the Sacramento Valley Develop
ment association that President Taft
would visit the valley during the
summer and stay in Sacramento
three hours. The party will enter
California over the Ogden route and
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
EMPLOYEES OF
Steel COMPANIES
TO RECEIVE RAISE
(By Associated Press.J

PITTSBURG. May 1.-THE an
nouncement was made tonight that
the 1000 employees OF the iron aad
steel companies OF this vicinity will
receive an advance In wages ave 'ag-
Ing 10 per cent about the first OF
June or July.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
p H. Mccarthy Prefers Charges of Criminal Libe-hdreS w.
HOrniCk General Manager and ES SimSOn Managing
Editor, are Taken Into CIStOdy
NATIONAL LOTTERY is
ESTABLISHED IN HAVANA
(By Associated Press. }

HAVANA, May 17.-Congress fin
ally passed today a bill establishin;
national lottery which is eXp /. !
to make up the deficit of $2,OOO.c0l
in this years budget.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
FOURTEEN YEARS
FOR ASSAILANT Of
SCHOOL TEACHER
(By Associated Press. }

REDDING, May 17.-Ledon Daw-
son, who attacked Miss Hazel Nay
den, a school teacher, while she was
on her way to school Tuesday. plead
ed guilty today to the charge Of at
tempted criminal assault, and was
sentenced to fourteen years at Fol.
som.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
(By Associated 2ress)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE
i meeting of the Pacific Coast
Convention of the National Model Ii
cense league was held at the st.
Francis tonight and was addressed
by D. NJ Smith of Louisville, Ken
lucky, the general counsel for the
league. The object of the league is
a regulation of the liquor traffic as
against total prohibition.
The speaker took the position that
few people are prohibitionists at
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
(By Associated Press.l

KANSAS CITY, May 17.-Closing
arguments in the case against the
three Horn brothers, S. H. Snyder
and r. P. May, charged with the il
legal use of the mails in exploiting
,Athe Two Queens" mine in Arizona,
begun late today. The United States
district attorney alleged the defend
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
BRITISH STEAMER SINKS.

CHERBOURG. May II. - The
British steamer Carnmarth ran on
the Auderville rocks and sank to-day.
All on board were saved.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18

Try that draft beer with the free
lunch attachment at the Nevada
Club. 4-16-tf
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18
ENGLISH NOVELIST DIES.
(By Associated Press. !

LONDON. May 1S.-George Mere
dith, the English novelist, died this
morning.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-18

Try the Bonanza job room for up
.o-date printing and binindg
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THE METAL MARKET.
(By Associated Press }

NEW YORK. May l7.-Lead. .
4.3O q 4.S5; copper. 13.125@ =
1875; silver. SO. .
/ a A a a A A = a .
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WEATHER

Fair Tuesday. .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01
JUDGE BEAN s
LAND CONTESTED
FRAUD Is ALLEGED
BY THE GOVERNMENT
Charged that Judge Bean Fraudu-
lently Used a Contract for Water
Which had Been Called in to Prove
up on his Butter Creek Desert
Land Claim-Strong Defense.

Charges have been brought against
Judge H. ]. Bean in the land office
at La Grande, on the ground that the
judge fraudulently obtained a con-
tract from the Hinkle Ditch CO., and
had afterwards used this contract to
nrove UP on his desert land claim on
Butter Creek.
According to the testimony Of the
witnesses for the government, who
consisted of the Hnkel Ditch Com
pany incorporators, a contract had
been draw up whereby the ditch COM
pany was to supply Bean with 200
miners inches of water in the months
OF March, April and May, for irrigat-
ing, stock watering and domestic pur-
poses. The contract was drawn to
run for 80 years. 1t was drawn up,
signed by the Hinkle Ditch Co, June
Is, 1904, and sent to the judge for
his signature.
The contract was not signed by the
Judge for year afterward.
1t is claimed by Hinkle that he
ard Mr.. Teel, one of the principle
stock holders, that the contract was
called in by the ditch company and
destroyed. on June "a, 1905. Bean
had this contract put on file and then
proved up his land and as the prose-
cution claims, without authority to
do so.
Mr.. Beams defense will be that the
! contract was illegal; that he did not
know that the other contract had
| been destroyed; that he was acting
in good faith in having the contract
put on record. Later he had COM
paint filed in the circuit court to en-
join the water companies in that sec
ton from stopping his water supply
The evidence for the government
was completed last week and the tes-
timony for the defense will start per-
haps next Friday. Attorney Winter
has been engaged to represent Judge
Bean.
It is alleged by the attorneys for
Judge Bean that he paid the ditch
company the sum of $1,000 and tdrn-
ed over to the company about a mile
of ditch, having received the contract
) in return, which the ditch company
is now seeking to repudiate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01

Once more plans for a new theateA
for this city are being considered.
Whether or not they will mature or
whether the hope of new play house
will fade away like a rainbow, as in
the past, remains to be seen. That a
new opera house will be built and
will be in readiness for use next fall
is the belief OF C. ]. Mitchell, mana
ger Of the present theater.
The proposition now under consid
Grafton is that Of erecting a theater
in the rear of the association build
ing. 1t it a scheme that has often
been presented before and is regarded
by many as highly feasible. Under
the plan suggested modern fireproof
house Is to be erected in the rear of
the Association block. For the thea
ter a Main street entrance is to be
provided through the old McrcHans
Cafes location. An entrance from
court street could also be secured
through the structure now used by
the Pendleton printery.
In connection with the plans for
a new theater is the suggestion that
the local lodge of Elks lease or pur-
chase the second story of the present
opera house building. Whether or
not this scheme will be carried ou.
remains to be seen.
When seen in connection with the
new theater proposition, Mr.. Matlock,
one of the chief owners of both the
Association and theater buildings, dis
cunted the rumOrs that were in cir
culation. He declared nothing defl-
mite had been agreed upon and indi-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01
MANY ATTEND HUZIKER
FUNERAL IN WALLA WALLA

A number of people went over to
Walla Walla yesterday to attend the
Huziker funeral held there today at
2 o'clock. A number also went over
Saturday. These were: Mrs. Sam
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hartman, Mrs. Lawrence Frazier, and
the Mason and Elk delegation, con-
sisting OF Charles Ferguson, VIII
Moore, Royal Sawtelle, Ben Bur-
roughs, DIR. e. A. Vaughan and Arthur
Knight. Rev. Chas. Quincy also
went over.
After the funeral is over, Mrs Hun
zlker and Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Hun
ziker will return to Pendleton to
make arrangements for the dlspo-
sition of the property. No statement
has been made as to what will be done
with the store and residence. but ia
Is understood that the property will
be for sale.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01
NORMAL COMMITTEE
is SEEKING FUNDS

4 committee from Weston consist
ing of Sim Barnes and c. o. Turner
were in the city today in the interest
of the normal school. The committee
had a paper upon which they were
securing subscriptions for the main
tenance of the school for the remain
der of the season.
The committee members report that
they are meeting with success and
had not met with any refusals so far.
The sum of S25OO has been raised in
this manner in Weston and the com.
mittee hopes to receive enough more
to insure the expenses of the remain
dear of the year. About 5000 is
needed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01
PIONEER BACHELOR RANCHER
BECOMES \ BENEDICT

John Grivette of Cold Springs and
Mrs A. C. Bruce of Milton, were mar
ried Sunday afternoon at the Hotel
Bowman, the Rev. H. L. Reeves of
the NJ. E. church, south, performing
the ceremony. Mr.. Grivette is pia-
neer in this county having been en-
gagged in farming here for "a years
He has been bachelor previously.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01

Mrs. John r. Dougall, son Lathrop,
daughter Dorothy, and maid, arrived
Sunday from Fort Wayne, Ind, and
will be at home at 1900 West Railroad
street in a few days. For a time
Mrs. Dougall Will entertain her moth
er, Mrs. f.. L. Lathrop, who is here
on a visit.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01
MAN ESTABLISHES
NEW STORE AT PASCO

J. a. Cobb, proprietor of the big
six" store in Pendleton has returned
from Pasco, where he made arrange
ments to put in a new store. He will
place a manager in charge of the es-
tablishment there, retaining his bus
mess interests in this city at the same
time. At present Mr.. Cobb has his
main store on Court street, with a
branch establishment in the associ-
alton building on Main street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01
PERSONAL.
MENTION

f. L. James of Umatilla was in the
city yesterday.
Bert Johnson is in town from his
place south of Pendleton.
Joe King of La Grande. was in the
city Sunday, visiting friends,
l.. Dunlap, the contractor, has just
recovered from a brief illness.
J. w. Lenox was a visitor in the
city from Umatilla, yesterday
Dick Barnes of Cabbage Hill, was
a Pendleton visitor this morning.
w. j, Wattenburger, prosperous
farmer of Echo was in the city sun
day.
r. Alexander is confined to his
home with severe attack of Rheu-
matism.
j. A. Lieuallen was a visitor in
Pendleton from Walla Walla Satur-
ray and Sunday.
Frank Spofford of Tacoma, Is in
here buying heavy draft horses for
the Tacoma markets.
Attorney S. d. Peterson of Milton,
is in the city today on business be-
fore the circuit court.
Judge Laycock of John Day, is in
town on his way to Portland with a
shipment of beef cattle.
c. G.. Olsen of Athena, has ben Wis
lting with his parents here today He
is employed in the Preston Parton
mill.
Rudolph Martin, formerly of this
city, came up from Portland this
morning to attend to business inter-
ests.
f. Y. Judd is expected to arrive In
Pendleton in day or two for the
purpose of buying wool for the firm
in the east.
Attorney C. T. Goodwin of Milton
and Freewater is in the county seat,
today, this being motion day in the
circuit court.
j. w. Fox is in the city from Wal
la Walla, in the interest of the hust-
ling real estate firm of Spencer, Fox
& Gregory.
S. B. Calderhead of the Northern
Pacific passenger department, came
over on the forenoon train from Wal
la Walla today.
C. ]. Mitchell, manager of the Ore
gcn theatre, left yesterday for Day.
ton, Wash, where he is to remain
for several weeks.
DIR. H. E. Pinkerton of the federal
bureau of animal industry, went to
Pilot Rock this morning, where he
will inspect sheep.
T. Dickson of Cayuse, has moved
to Idaho for his health. He has a
little daughter also who will go with
him for the same reason.
The Misses Orswell of Eugene and
Miss V. NJ. Wilkinson of Athena, came
down from Athena Saturday night to
attend the Boys OF Company B."
Walter Guild, formerly of the local
o. r. & n. force. but now private
secretary for General Manager o.
Brien. visited with friends in the city
yesterday.
Jim Neil of Lincoln street, Is pre-
pairing to move his family to Hedmis-
ton, this week, having purchased an
acreage tract there and will make
that place his home.
Drs. S. W. Mcclure and w. II. Ly-
tie fent to Vale last night to attend
the meeting OF the wool growers OF
Harney and Malheur counties, which
/ meets today and tomorrow.
George Foster, formerly of Athena
but now living at Corvallis, is visit
ing friends and transacting business
! in Umatilla county. His wife is the
guest of relatives at Union and both
will probably return to the valley ear
L. this week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01
OPERA COMPANY
PASSES THROUGH PENDLETON

Lombardrs Opera company passed
through here yesterday on their way
to Boise, where they are to give eer-
formance. The company which is a
musical troupe are all Italians and
are making a tour Of the West. They
played last at Spokane and after Wis
ltlng the principal cities in the West
will return to the East. There are a
large number in the troupe so that
special train is engaged to carry
them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01

Gated his belief that there would be
nothing doing"
But Others assert that Mr.. Matlock
has taken more than a casual inter-
est in the scheme and they say there
is yet hope tina the proposition will
be carried out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01

Desertion is given as the reason for
asking for legal separation.
The parties to this suit were mar
mied in Evansville. Indiana, July 81.
1907, and the husband is alleged to
have deserted soon thereafter. There
are no children.
Peter West is the attorney for the
plaintiff.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-01

Attorney 5. F. Wilson, the Athena
member of the firm of Peterson &
Wilson, of Pendleton and Athena, re-
turned home yesterday noon, after
transacting business at the county
seat.