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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
ANOTHER UNKNOWN DEAD" IS
BURIED IN THE POTTEB's FIELD

|, to put the county to the expense of
an inquest which would not leave
anybody the wiser The man had
removed his shoes and stockings and
coat and vest and was lying across
some sticks of cordwood, apparently
indicating that the fellow was sick
when he crawled into the empty
warehouse to die.
AS decomposition had set in, death
had evidently occurred a week or two
ago. No one in that vicinity had ever
seen the man.
He is described by the cononer as
being about 80 years of age, of slight
build and only five feet four inches
tall. His right foot had been injured
at some time. that leg being shorter
than the other one. An old scar on
his chin also told of some injury, but
these were the only marks which
might possibly aid in future identl-
fication.
The body was brought to Pendle-
ton by Coroner Folsom last evening
and was taken on to the cemetery,
where 1t was inferred
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31

Washington, May 31.-Declaring
that he would stand for the protection
of the people against monopoly, Sen
ator Rayner a democrat, of Maryland,
today questioned the constitunality
of the Payne tariff bill on the grounds
that for the purpose of raising reve-
nue. it imposes duties in the main pro-.
hibitive. 1T is not protection of AM
erican Industries, but the protection of
American consumers" he exclaimed
1T is a catch phrase that would do
to conjure with. Excepting La Fol-
lette | have not heard one republic
can insurgent express positively his
willingness to cast a final vote against
the bill. It appears that it would be
better for the democrats to cut loose
and go II alone"
Rayner then announced his unal-
terable opposition to the entire bill
because of the ''prohibitive duties"
II would impose, and to any future
bill Incorporating similar provisions
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31

New York. May 31.-Harriman Is a
true patriot" because he said so him
self today in an interview on the eve
of his departure to Europe. Discuss
ing the losses of the Pacific mail
steamers Hartman modestly admit
ter recently he had an opportunity to
dispose of his water line. but had
been standing the financial reverses
for the pure JOY Of seeing the Ameri-
can flag flying.
He cited the new agreement be-
tween the Union Pacific, st. Paul and
Northern Pacific relative to handling
the traffic north Of Portland as an
example for the other railroads to
follow, saying that while he was un-
able TO promise II as a means to lower
rates 1t certainly would result in bet
ter service.
"The agreement does not mean the
Union Pacific will stop the develop
ment OF tributary lines" he said, 'it
simply means that It viii be unneces-
sary for the road to build a line from
Portland to Tacoma"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
WARNER YOUNG WILL
CASE POSTPONED

This was the day that the hearing
of the contest Of the last mysterious
will to the estate Of James w. Young
was to have occurred in the county
court, but owing to the fact that the
law provides that the day shall be
observed as legal holiday it was
postponed until tomorrow. 1t will
therefore come up for hearing be-
fore Judge Gilliland tomorrow morn
ing.
The principals interested in this
suit, as well as all the witnesses sum-
moned on both sides, were present
this morning.
The will which is being contested
now is the one which Mrs. Warner
declares she received through the
mail about last Christmas from some
unknown and mysterious person in
Walla Walla. Like all the other mys-
terious documents which have ap-
peared, 1t purports to give the bulk Of
the property belonging to the ]. W.
Young estate to Mrs. Warner, niece
and step-daughter of Young. Re-
gardless of how Judge Gilliland de-
cides, it is certain that the case will
be appealed to the circuit court and
fought out there.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
MEMBERS OF /. o. o. +.
AND REBEKAHS CELEBRATE

Bellingham, Wash, May 31.-Over
1900 men and women, members of
the l. o. o. F. and Rebekahs, arose
this morning as the guests of the
city to participate in the annual fes-
tivities coming under the ban of Odd
Fellowship and the various auxiliary
organizations. The keys of the city
were turned over to the visitors This
morning the Officers OF the grand en-
campment elected the following:
Grand patriarch, ]. Carter Smith OF
Walla Walla; grand high priest, C. E.
Lum of North Yakima; grand senior
warden, F. w. Stewart of Tacoma.
grand junior warden. Henry Thomp-
son Of Seattle; grand representative
for one year, Alexander Mckay of
Walla Walla.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
LUNCH ROOM IS
ROBBED Of $500
THIEF is CAUGHT AND
PART OF MONEY RECOVERED
Martin Anderson and Harman Peters
at the Bowman Corner are the Vic
tims-J. a. Warren, a 'Swamper"
OF this Place Admits the Theft
Part OF the Money Found in his
Possession-Money Stolen From
Small Box in Basement.

Martin Anderson and Herman Pei
ters' proprietors of the soft drink and
lunch room establishment in the cor
ner or the Bowman hotel building, are
mourning the loss Of $500, stolen from
their place of business, Saturday
night The thief has been captured
however and is now lodged in jail
while part of the money has also
been recovered.
The man under arrest and who ad-
mits that he took the money is ]. A.
Warren. 'swamper" at the place.
When searched he had more than SEQ
IN his possession and $50 was found
at the Parr brothers near beer sa-
loon, where he had left it for safe
Keeping. What he did with the re-
mainder is not known. as he refuses to
stale whether or not he had any ac-
completes or what he did with the
balance.
The money was kept in the base
ment of the place in small box.
Martin explains that he kept this
amount of money on hand so he would
be able to cash checks for the rail-
road boys at all hours of the day or
night, and not having any safe, he
kept 1t in the basement.
In some manner the swamper dis
covered the location of this money
and when the business was closed up
for the night, Saturday night, Warren
was hid away in the basement. Await /
ing a favorable opportunity he took
the money and opening the night
lock from the inside passed out, lock-
ing the door behind him and leaving
no trace. The money was missed yes
terday morning when the place was
opened up for the days business.
When the officers were notified
hey soon discovered a trail of liber-
ility, which led them from one Joint
o another until they caught up with
Warren. He was promptly put under
lrrest, but 1t was not until this morn
ng that he admitted his guilt. He now
makes clean breast of the affair,
With the exception that he will not
mplicate anyone else or tell where the
'alance of the $500 is.
shorty Sanders, who had some
+ the money on him, was also placed
nder arrest, but Warren declares
anders had no part in the robbery ,
laving been given some of the booty ,
or safe keeping. I
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
ZEPPELIN BREAKS
ALL RECORDS
REMAINS IN AIR 40 HOURS,
TRAVELLING 1000 MILES
Ends His Record Breaking Flight at
Coppingen, Germany-His Great
!Airship Colldes With Tree on Its
Desccnt-COmes Down Once for
Renewed Supply of Petroleum
Passes Over Necker Valley in Ger
many.

Coppingen, Germany, May 81
Breaking all aeronautic records by
remaining aloft for 40 hours and Is
minutes and covering approximately
1000 miles Count Zeppelin's voyage
through the aair ended here today,
when the great airship Zeppelin II
,collided with "a tree and stove in its
bowl.
The count landed earlier in the day
;at Untertueskhein, "a suburb of Stutt-
gart, to get frosh PETROLEUM and i'm
'mediately reascended. starting in the
direction Of Frlederichshafen, where
he ascended Saturday night. In MAX
ing his way over Necker valley he
passed Esslingeniat 9:45 this morning
and .Kercheim an hour later.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31

Brownwood, Texas, May 31.-Two
relief trains sent from here today to
the town of Zephyr, which was
wrecked by a tornado Sunday. Lat
est reports say thirty are dead, five
missing and 25 seriously injured. The
injured are being cared for in tents,
A tornado of great fury struck the
little village of Zephyr, in the eastern
portion of Brown county at 1 o'clock
Sunday morning and left path OF
death and destruction seldom paral-
leled. The death list has reached
total of 80 and the number of serious
ly or fatally injured will reach so.
Nearly so houses were demolished
Lightning started a conflagration
which destroyed one entire business
block. No effort was made to fight
the fire, as the care Of the dead and
injured demanded the attention Of
everyone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
ALL READY FOR OPENING
OF SEATTLE EXPOSITION

Seattle, May 31.-with every nail
driven and practically every exhibit
in place, the exposition today is ready
for the official opening at noon to-
morrow. The occasion has attracted
tourists from every part Of the world
and today the city is oterflowing with
visitors. Seattle itself is a bower Of
beauty Hundreds of private homes
and practically every business house
in the downtown district is decorated
with bunting, flags and the emblem
of the exposition.
The slogan ''The fair will be ready''
has proved to be no idle boast The
opening ceremonies tomorrow will
begin in the natural amphitheater.
Speeches will be delivered by Director
General I. A. Nadeau. President Chill
deers and James Hill, while concerts
by bands, receptions and ascensions
by airships will make up the remain
der Of the afternoons program.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
BATTLING NELSON
RETAINS HIS TITLE

San Francisco, May 31.-Battling
Nelson, the champion lightweight
boxer of the world, retained his title
Saturday by defeating Fighting
Dick" Hyland of Grass Valley, Cal,
in 23 rounds at Colma arena. Nell
son scored his victory after his su-
premacy had been sorely questioned
by his opponent, who was not
Knocked out until after he had lost
all his force and vitality through
punishment of the most sever char
acter.
Throughout a dozen rounds Hy-
land and the champion hammered
each other with vicious swings and
uppercutts that cut short all promise
Of a 45-round contest.
In the early stages of the game
Hyland was master of the situation,
although 1t could not be said that
Nelson was exerting himself. During
the last three rounds, however, the
Dane, disregarding all of Hyland's
efforts, went after his opponent with
out an instant's rest knocking Hy-
land down time after time, and be-
tween times staggering the game Cal
ifornian with binding volleys Of
right and left hooks. varied by an oc-
casional crashing straight left to the
stomach. In the final round Hyland
was almost at the champions mercy
ia
the resistance that he could Nelson
finally sent a terrific left hook to the
pit Of the stomach which ended the
fight.
The attendance was estimated at
5000; receipts, about $4,000, of
which Nelson received $6500 and
Hyland $500.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31

Another addition has been made to
the colony of unknown dead" in the
local Potter's field. and somewhere
relatives will look in vain for the re-
turn of another young man who has
dropped mysteriously from sight. The
latest addition to the mysteries of
Umatilla county is the man whose
body was found in the empty ware
house at Ring station Friday evening
by the sons Of e. Ferguson.
When Coroner Folsom drove out
yesterday to make an investigation
and secure the body he failed to find
So much as bit Of paper or any,
thing that might assist in the identi-
ficatlon. Eight cents in money, a bit
of soap wrapped in a piece of towel,
a needle and a partial spool of thread
were apparently the sole possessions
OF the dead man. From these II was
evident that the fellow was a profess
sional tramp.
AS II was clearly evident that the
man had died from natural causes,
the coroner did not think 1t necessary
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
RACING AUTOMOBILE
WRECKED INJURfNG TWO

Los Angeles. May S1.-Shortly af-
ter the start of the big six hour au-
'tomobile race for the benefit of the
Orphans home at Ascot park. today,
one car was wrecked and two men
miraculously escaped death; one, l..
G. Pattee, the driver of the Cadillac,
was seriously injured The 'Cadiliac
was making fifty miles an hour and
swerved and shot through the outside
fence at the south curve, near the
grand stand, Voiled down a rs foot
embankment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
Chief Cops at Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y. May S1-"Put us
off at Buffalo" is today the slogan
of the cops of the country. and dur
ing the next few days all criminals
will steer clear of this city. The oc-
casion of the gathering of the blue.
cloated clans is the annual conclave
Of the Association of Police Chiefs of
the United States. and the program
will cover the entire week
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
TWO DROWN IN
SHALLOW SLOUGH

Vancouver B. c., May 31.-Driv-
ing over a flooded road, where there
was about a foot of water into a
slough five or six feet in depth, EN-
met w. H. Boldon and Mrs. L. Shep-
herd, Of Bellingham, lost their lives
al Chillawack, B. c., Saturday after
noon. Word of the drowning reached
here today. Mrs. Ballam, who was
residing on ranch near the scene of
the drowning, saw the buggy and
horse disappear and heard the cries
for help. Rescuers found the horse
struggling in the water, but failed to
find any trace of the occupants.
Later the bodies were recovered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
CONTEST FOR PORTLAND CARNIVAL
QUEEN GROWING IN INTEREST

With only two more days before the
contest closes interest in the race for
the queen of the Umatilla county
flcat in the big Portland rose carnival
parade is growing rapidly. Though
the number if votes cast so far has
not been large it is believed that the
contestants have been holding them
back and that the finish is to be of the
whirlwind variety.
Wednesday night at $50 in the
commercial association parlors is the
time and the place for the final count
and those who have the contest in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31

charge believe it will be found that
the number of votes for the different
contestants will be boosted from a few
hundred to several thousand.
Hereafter the votes will be counted
every day. Here is the standing at
present.
Eleanor Boynton of Hermiston. SIS.
Deed o'Connell, Umatiua. 50.
Cloe Stanfield stanfeld 2O5.
Hazel RAIDER, Pendleton. 124..
Georgia stewart. Pendleton, 113.
Mamie Jurgin, Pendleton. 1O5.
Helen Gilbert, Pilot Rock, 100.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BOAT RACE TODAY

Seattle, May S1-All is in readiness
for the race between stanford and
Washington universitys eights. 1t
was announced this morning that the
contest viii be held at 2:S0 this after
noon rain or shine. The race is for
the Pacific championship in a three
mile event
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
MRS. 4ANNNIS BECOMES
A VAUDEVILLE ACTRESS

New York, May 31.-Forced by fl
rnancial difficulties to make capital of
her recent misfortune, and the pub
'licity attached to the killing of her
husband, VIM. E. Annis, by Captain
Hams, Mrs. Annis is today a full
fledged vaudeville actress. She
made her first public appearance in
a music ball at Rodkaway beach yes
terday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
Much Damage in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, May S1.-Ten were
killed and property valued at a mill
lion dollars was damaged by a torna-
do which swept Oklahoma Saturday
night, accoring to reports today At
Key West only one house remains.
The deaths reported were at Ar
lington, and it is feared that more
fatalities will be heard from when
communication is restored.
Fourteen persons are known to be
dead at Padem. OKLA, as a result OF
the storm. The known death list
throughout the state is heavy. De-
tails are meager.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
False Fire Alarm,

The fire department made another
short run yesterday morning in an
swer to fire alarm, which was
turned in from the west end. The
boys started down Alta street at
good rate of speed but were turned
back before they had gone more than
a few blocks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
Mfiiers I'm Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wis, May 31.-With
about 500 delegates from the United
States. Canada and Mexico in attend
ance, the Fraternity of Operative Mil
lers OF America convened in this city
today. The government pure food
crusade against beached flour will
doubtless provoke much discussion
during the five days of the conven-
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
Receives $4,000 Insurance.

Mrs. C. r. Cole of this city has Just
received $4,000 insurance money as
the result of the San Francisco fire
and earthquake. This is one of the
claims that has been held up since
the big fire and the final payment of
the sum is all the more acceptable
by the beneficiary of the policy. Mrs
Cole left yesterday for Portland.
where she will be the guest of friends
for some time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
CRISIS EXPECTED IN
PHILADELPHIA CAR STRIKE

Philadelphia, May 31.-A crisis in
the street car strike situation here
is expected within "a hours. About
25 per cent of the cars are running
today. and disturbances are OF minor
character. Memorial exercises were
held despite the strike.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
C0NTrNUE ARGUMENTS
IN iHANLEY CASE

Portland, May 81.--EArguments lin
the governments trial against William
Hanley accused Of illegally fencing
eighty thousand anDes of public land
IN Harney county was continued to-
day. United States dirstrict attorney
McCouSt was arguing when the noon
recess was taken.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31

Washington. May 31.-The senate
will begin night sessions this week,
unless better progress is made on the
tariff bill. The decision was an
nounced today by the finance COM
mittee.
Aldrich provision for duty on
lemons of one and a half cents was
adopted by the senate today by a vote
of 43 to 2S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
SEND FLOWERS TO THE
DEAD OF THE SEA

San Francisco, May 31.-In mem
ory of the men who died at sea in
the service of the United States navy,
200 veterans of the civil and Spanish
American wars today with Impressive
ceremony strewed the waters of the
Pacific with blossoms from hundreds
of rose gardens in this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
POSTAL CLERK KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECK

Newton. Kans., May 31.-One man
was killed and two were injured
when the Ell Paso express on the
Santa Fe road was wrecked near Pea
body, Kansas today The dead man
lis a postal clerk named Thompson
OF Kansas CITY.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
PRESIDENT At
GETTYSBURG
OedicateS Monument Erected
by Congress to Memory OF
Union Soldiers.
HELEN TAFT PERFORMS
UNWILLING CEREMONY

Secretary of War Dickinson and
Army Officers From All Parts Of
the United States Attend Services
Monument Erected at Cost of a
5000, 00,00O-President Met at Depot
by Detachment of Soldiers That
Fire Salute of II Guns-Presidenl
Praises Deeds of Soldiers i'm His
Address.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
EARTHQUAKE REPORTED
FROM SOUTHERN GREECE

Athens, Greece. May 31.-A severe
earthquake, causing a heavy loss. is
reported to have occurred on the
peninsula of Morea, south of Greece
today Information is meager and
the loss of life is not reported.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
HARTMAN IS
TRUE PATRIOT
Has Maintained Pacific Mail
Steamers at Loss Merely to
Keep Flag Flying.
POINTS OTHER RAILROADS
TO PORTLAND AGREEMENT

Thinks the New Traffic Agreement
North Of Portland for Joint Use of
Tracks Is Worthy Example for 9th
cr Railroads-Docs not Promise
That Il VIII Mean Lower Rates
Declared That Il VIII Permit Bet
ter Service, HOwevcr-PrOmiscs that
Union Pacific VIII Still Continue
TO Build Tributary Lines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
MANY DEAD
IN TORNADO.
Texas Town Wrecked, With
at Least Thirty Dead-Fa-
talitieS in Oklahoma.
RESTORED COMMUNICATIONS
MAY REVEAL GREAT DAMAGE

Two Relief Trains Sent From Brown
wood to Town of Zephyr-Nearly
Fifty Houses Said to be Demolished
Wounded Cared for in Tents
Million Dollar Damage Reported
From Oklahoma-At Least Ten
Known TO bc Dead in This Section
Fourteen Dead at Padem.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Winslow spent
yesterday in Walla Walla. They ex-
pect to leave Friday for Chicago,
where they will spend several months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
AND PNPKE
WILL FICMT JULY

san Francisco. May 81
'Ketchel and Papke will settle
theh long standing dispute over
the middleweight championship
of the world in twerfy round
! fight at Mission street on the
; afternoon OF ysIly 5th. Articles
were signed last night
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
THINKS PAYNE
BILL ILLEGAL
Senator Rayner Of Maryland
Questions ConStituHonaIity
of Tariff Measure.
SAYS IT IMPOSES DUTIES
THAT ARE PROHIBITIVE

Says the Bill Is not for Protection of
American Industries But for the
Protection of American Consumers
Says he Has Heard Only one Re-
publican Insurgent Who VIII Vote
Against Bill-Names LaFollettc as
the Exception-Rayner Thinks the
Tariff Bill Defective.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31
LNCOLN'S SON UNVEILS
STATUE FOR FATHER

Hodgenville, KY, May 81
Robert T. Lincoln, the son Of
the great emancipator, par
ticipated today in the cere-
monies at the unveiling OF the
bronze statue of his father
in the public square here.
Mrs. Ben Hardin of Louisville.
a half-sister of Mrs. Abraham
Lincoln, unveiled the statue.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-31

n. McCracken Of Milton is a county
seat business visitor today.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-12-17

Gov. Creel is now on his way to
Washington, and it Is said that he
will propose that such a federation
be the object to be sought by joint
representations from the United
States and Mexico. 1t is declared that
Mexico looks to this outcome with
anxious eyes and that Gov. Creel is
prepared to paint it in glowing colors
to Secretary Knox and President Taft
on his arrival.
Mexico expects Acknowledgement
Wickersham to exert his influence in
fartherance of the federation plan.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-12-17
MILLION FOR CANCER STUDY
Perhaps $500, 900, Under George
Crocker's Will

New York, N. Y, Dec. 13.--It be-
c"me known Yesterday that by the
Will of the late George Crocker, young
est son of Charles Crocker of Cali
fornia, who died of cancer last Satur-
day at his home, l East Sixty-fourth
street, the Trustees of Columbia Uni
versity are to receive a fund of about
1900 600 10 be known as the George
Irocker Special Research Fund" the
income from which is to be applied in
the prosecution of researches as to
the cause, prevention, and cure of can
GER.