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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
OFFICERS HUNT DESPERATE
RUN ACROSS AGED HERMIT

san Jose Cal. Feb. 1.-Searching
for the bandit Of Alvarado. officers
surrounded rude hunting lodge on
the line between Santa Clara and
Alameda counties today, but found
in it a Frenchman believed TO be a
marquis of the old aristocracy Tho
Frenchman had bullet wound in his
body.
The officers have been beating the
country for the desperado who held
up the railroad station at ANarado
about a month ago. Learning that
there was a wounded man living in the
little shack they rushed it, but found
at once that this was not the man
wanted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Morgans Brought i'm.

Cleveland, Feb. IL. p. Morgan
his son, j. p. Morgan, jr., and ]. p.
Morgan & Co., were charged with be-
ing agents of the Bell Telephone in
terests in their purchase of control
of the United states Telephone COM
pany in a petition filed in court to-
day by Samuel j. Schwer of st. Louis.
Interrogatories addressed to ]. p.
Morgan were attached to the petition
asking If he were not recently the
agent of the Bell Telephone company
in the sale abroad of s125, 900. 900 in
bonds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02

Portland. Feb. 2.-Francis j. He
ney is having his inning today at the
Hermann trial. Beginning slowly
yesterday afternoon. in his cross-ex-
animation of Hermann he took the
defendant through his early career i'm
Oregon up to the time when he be-
gan his service as commissioner of
the land office Then he plunged
sharply into the subject. and during
all the morning session it has been
game Of fence. thrust and parry
between the government prosecutor on
the one side and the defendant on
the other. Candor compels the state
ment that at different times during
the contest Heney passed the armor
Of the defense and drew blood.
Heney has forced two important
points from Hermann, one that he
had general knowledge Of the fact
that school lands could be, and per-
haps were being used for fraudulent
exchange under the lieu land act OF
1910. and the other that, had he made
temporary Withdrawals OF the pro-
posed reserves as soon as the inves-
tigaton into the feasibility of re-
serves was commenced. it would have
served as an effectual bar against
school lands or other frauds. These
two points came into Heney's possess
sion after much parrying between the
witness and the prosecutor. and many
trips about the various details of land
office routine and back again into
the main question which was always
skilfully parried by the witness
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Powder Trust Hearing

New York, Feb. 2.-Uncle Sans
suit against the E. l. du Pont de Ne
mours Powder company, commonly
called the "gunpowder trust" charg-
ed with violating the Sherman anti
trust law, is scheduled to be resumed
today.
At the last hearing Irenee du Pont,
assistant treasurer, testified that the
cash profits in 1903 were So 54S,640,
a percentage of profit of a little more
than 1S per cent. The good will of
the company, he said, was worth
25,000,000. Excluding this he gave
the earnings OF the company in 1907
as $50 per cent. and in 1908 as TO-
A. per cent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
CHERRY NINE REOPENED
AND RESCUERS At WORK

Cherry, ILL.,, Feb. "A great crowd
of survivors of the st. Paul mine dis
aster in which were killed nearly 400
men, gathered about the mine shaft
today to watch workmen clear away
the gases that impeded the work Of
rescuing dead bodies. 1t is believed
that 210 corpses are still under
ground
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Fourteen Believed Dead.

Norfolk, Va, Feb with north
west wind blowing at 80 miles an
hour. the three masted schooner Fran
ces. Captain Coombs. from New
York to Jacksonville, Fla, was wash
ed ashore on the Hatteras coast this
morning and was pounded to pieces.
Fourteen men are supposed to have
been lost before life savers could
reach the vessel. None of the bod
les have been washed ashore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Another Unsolyed Problem.

Benecia, Feb. 2.-Sheriff McDon-
aid after a thorough investigation Of
the mysterious death of Mrs. Mar
garet Mcclure. who was burned to
death At her home here early Monday
announced today he is unable to find
any clew. 1t appears tho.. for want
of any means of probing the mystery
further. it win remain an unsolyed
problem
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
MRS. MAY TALBOT is
ACQUITTED OF MURDER

Reno, New, Feb. Mrs. May Tai
bot who shot and killed her husband,
\. Il. Talbot of this city was given
her freedom today. She was acquit-
ted of the muSler charge after the
jury had deliberated forty-five min
utes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
ROBBERS SECURE HAUL
FROM POSTOEEICE

San Diego Calf. Feb. s2.-Two
robbers cracked the safe of the Ma
tional City postoffice early today and
got about $4,000 in money and SIS
worth OF stamps but overlooked a
package containing 500 in stamps
and $50 i'm money.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
AGED PEDESTRIAN STARTS.
ON HIS LONG JOURNEY

Pasadena. Feb. Edward Payson
Weston today began his long foot
journey across the continent ~
though he walked from Los Angeles
II this city yesterday he declared the
jaunt was merely preliminary to the
canter that today actually begins his
trip Weston is due at Uplands at six
o'clock tonight and expects to reach
san Bernardino tomorrow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Democrat Wins Out.

Butler, Mo-, Feb 1.-C. c. Dickin-
son of Clinton, democrat, today de-
feated Philip Griffith of Greenfield
a republican, in the special election
in the Sixth district to select sue
cessor to the late Congressman David
A. DeArmond. 1t is estimated that
Dickinson's majority is $500.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Terminate Agreement

Washington, Feb. 2.-The COM
mercial agreement between England
and the United States and drummers'
samples entering the United King
dom entered into on November 1,
1907, was officially terminated to-
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
ENTERS
ANOTHER MINE
Explosion OF Gas Kills 29
Miners and Injuries a Score
of Others.
NCOVERED LAMP Is
BELIEVED TO BE CAUSE

line in Browder, Ky., is Latest to
Claim Nictims-Accident Occurred
Ycsterday-About 100 Men in Shafts
at Time OF ExplOsion-Many arc
Rescued From Jaws of Dcath-En-
tries are Blocked up-Track Re-
paircr Carried Uncovered Lamp.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Disastrous Fire,

Modesto, Feb. Am entire busi-
ness block of Turlock was destroyed
by fire today, according to message
received here. Ten business houses
were completely wiped out, and the
probable loss is estimated at between
fifty and seventy-five thousand dol
lars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02

In the most spirited election ever
held by the Pendleton Commercial as
ISOLATION, w. L. Thompson was last
night elected president by majority
of nine over his competitor, ]. p. Win
ter. other officers We're elected rs
given above but there were no con-
tests save upon the presidency.
Attracted by the prospect of an ex-
citing election the club rooms were
filled last night and when President
Moore called the gathering to order
a hush OF expectancy settled down
over the meeting.
c. Il. Roosevelt launched the nom
nations by placing the name Of Mr.
Thompson before the meeting as a
candidate for president. He hailed
Mr. Thompson as man well qualified
to represent the business interests Of
the community. In a strong second
ing speech Judge James a. Fee also
endorsed Mr. Thompson's candidacy.
T. c. Taylor placed Mr.. Winter in
nomination after an earnest talk in
behalf OF that gentleman and during
which he referred to the valuable
work Mr.. Winter has rendered the as
sociation.
A ballot was then taken to deter
mine the choice for president, and j..
+. Robinson and ]. r.. Raley were
named as tellers The ballot showed
A votes for Mr.. Thompson and 3S for
Mr. Winter
Young Men Given Control.
Following the race for the presi-
dency the meeting settled down to
the work of electing the remainder of
the officers. Dan p. Smythe was
named by Judge s. A. Lowell for vice
president and this nomination was
seconded by w. L. Thompson The
election of Mr.. Smythe was by accla-
nation. Ben Hill was also elected
by acclamation upon motion of Jack
Huston who had been nominated for
reelection but declined to run. Mr..
Mckinney was named for treasurer
by George Hartman, jr., and his cleo
ton was also uncontested, The nine
managers were nominated successive
" and were elected by acclamatIon.
Practically all the members of the
board of managers are young men
and the result caused some good ma
tured merriment Previous to the
election the young men had agreed
TO ask for several representatives up
on the board, but had not anticipated
they would be given such complete
control.
Good Feeling Evident.
That the best of feeling exists with
in the ranks of the association was in
dicated by the speeches made follow
ing the election. In a short but ear
nest talk President-elect Thompson
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
TYPHOID THREATENS
FLOOD SWEPT PARIS

Paris, Feb. 2.-Several cases
of typhoid fever were reported
to the authorities today. and an
epidemic is feared among s-ose
who have used the water from
) the city's usual supply. This
water has been polluted by the
breaking OF mains and trunk
sewers under the streets, and the
health authorities have issued
warnings against its consump-
) ton. The department vf health
Is urging upon the people the
necessity Of boiling the water
! used for domestic purposes.
} The Seine is falling rapidly to-
; day, and is now practically with
; in it's own bounds. The author
) tiles have permitted the use Of
) most bridges that we're deemed
! unsafe, and traffic is fast re-
; suming its normal conditions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02

Pueblo, Colo. Feb. l.-P. F. Dugan
was today elected president of the
board of control Of the Eighteenth Ma
tional Irrigation congress to succeed
]. H. McCorkle who resigned on ac-
count of i'll health. ]. $. Green was
elected to succeed Mr.. McCorkle on
the executive board
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
HINDU WASHERS AROUSE
CITIZENS INDIGNATION

Vallejo, Calf, Feb. 1.-The
attacks upon women and at
tempts to ogle and molest un-
protected girls by Hindu labor
ers employed by the Southern
. Pacific railway have aroused
. the citizens here today to the
. highest pitch of indignation.
City officials have taken action
and warned the orientals that
their misconduct must cease
under penalty of' arrest while
the people of vallejo are talk
. ing of tarring and feathering
the dark skinned ''mashers."
. Complaints of women who have
. been compelled to go abroad at
night that they have been spo-
ken to. interferred with and In
some instances forcibly detained
are growing Officers have been
. forced to take action in the mat
ter in response TO the increasing
wave of protest and complaint
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
New Officers.

w. l.. Thompson, president.
Dan p. Smythe, vice president.
Ben Hill, secretary.
VIII Mckinney, treasurer
Managers.
DR.. G. j. Smith.
w 'E. Brock.
Charles Bond.
VIII Ingram.
A. l.. Knight.
Clarence Bishop
Ben Burroughs.
Harry Gray.
r. b. Aldrich.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Taft Is Improved.

Los Angeles, Feb. l.-The condition
of Henry w. Taft, brother of the pres
ident who is in hospital in this city
suffering with erysipelas, is greatly
improved.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02

County Commissioner II Z. Lee
arrived this morning from his home
near Milton for the purpose OF at
tending the February term OF the
county court, which convened at 10
O'clock
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
MINES EXACT TERRIBLE
TOLL OF HUMAN LIFE.

Primero. Colo. Feb 2.-The
lives of at least S5 men who la I
bored deep in the earth for I
their daily bread have been
snuffed out by explosions and
fire within the last three days. I
In addition to those at least 25
others are missing and it is re- {
garded as almost certain that
they too, are killed Fifty-two
churrei bodies have been taken
from the wrecked tunnels Of the
Colorado Fuel & Iron com
pany's mine at Primero and at
least - are still in the mine.
Thirty three bodies have been
removed from the Broder mine
I'm Drakcsboro, KY. where a ter
ribie explosion occurred yester-
} day. TWO other miners are
) known 70 be buried in the lower
} levels and search is being made
} for Their bodies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
National Banks Must Kenori.

Washington, Feb. 2-The comp
troller of the currency today is calling
for a statement of the condition of all
national banks at the close of bust
ness Monday, January 81
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
HERMANN PUT
ON THE CARPET
Heney Subjects binger to a
Rigid Cross Examination at
the Morning Session.
GAINS TWO IMPORTANT
ADMISSIONS FROM HIM

Prosecutor Has His innings in Her
mann Figure in Sharp Word Duel
Former Pierccs ArmOr of Witness
and Scores Two Points-Binser Ad-
mits He Know Frauds Were Pos
siblc and Could Have Checked
Them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02

thanked the members for the honor
conferred upon HIM and pledged
himself to work for the advancement
Of the city. ]. p. Winter likewise
brought forth much applause by a
manly talk in which he accepted the
result of the election with good grace
and urged all to work hard for the
success of the association and the
welfare of the city.
Additional Traction Workers.
Following the election and after
some minor business had been tran
sacted the subject of the traction
movement was brought up for dis
cussion. r. Alexander and Judge
James A. Fee both spoke in behalf
of the committee and asked for the
naming of ten additional committee
men to work with the present COM
mittee in getting subscriptions to the
fund. Both declared their conf
dence in the final success of the trac-
tion movement
A motion that a committee of ten
be named was carried but President
Moore deferred the appointment of
the committee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
THOMPSON To
Be president 7
Most Spirited Election Held
in History of Local Com
merciaI Association.
YOUNG MEN PLACED
ON MANAGING BOARD

Ten New Members VIII BE Named to
Work on Traction Committee and
TO Secure Remainder of Fund-Fee
and Alexander Reported Success OF
Movement to BE In Sight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-02-02
Good Eccling Evident.

That the best of feeling exists with
in the ranks of the association was in
dicated by the speeches made follow
ing the election. In a short but ear
nest talk President t-elect Thompson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-15
A DRUNKEN ROW
Ends With House Being Set on Fire
and Ono Arrest.

Henry Majoux, with the reputation
Thursday evening on the Plains by
Officer Pooler and was locked up in
the small station on the Plains He
is charged with intoxication, disturb
ance and resisting an officer. He was
the participant in a drunken row in
the house of Evelina Majoux on lower
Water street, early in the afternoon,
at which time the house was set on
fire.
About O'Clock MajouX and party
or others went to the Plains and to the
Majoux house, where it seems that they
proceeded to enjoy themselves. They
started to build fire in the kitchen
stove. but one of the party evidently
poured TOO much kerosene on the fire.
There was small explosion, which
frightened the party so that they all
hurried to the scene and with pals and
other contrivanceS managed to eX
tinguish the blaze, which had worked
itself partly through the roof. In the
meantime Hose No. 3 was summoned
and laid hose. Their services were
not needed.
Later in evening Majoux again show
ed up alone and when accosted by the
officer threatened him with all sorts
of violence, but the officer. drawing his
club. stood ready and managed ~ So
cure him. With great effort he was
taken to the small station, from where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-15
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FORGET SELLS STOCK.
War for Control Of Nova Scotia Coal
Co. Is over.

Halifax. N. S., July 1.-The war that
has been waging for the past six
months for control of the Nova Scotia
Coal Co., is at an end and President
r. r. Harris, Halifax. and his associ-
ates have come out on top.
WHAT was known in financial par
lance as the Forget-Osler group of
Toronto. which had acquired a great
deal of stock and which was defeated
at the battle of New Glasgow. has
ceased to exist and for cause. In 9TH
er words. Rodelphe Forget has sold
out his 10000 shares to President Har-
ris and his associates for about 50 900. :
600 and thus gets out of Scotia" af-
fairs altogether. Three hundred thou
sand dollars is the profit said to have
been cleaned up by the Forget fac
ton The deal was completed in Mon
treal today. and as a result of the set
tiement there was considerable activ
ity on the Montreal Stock Exchange
scotia" opened at 81 and closed at
Sc on large turnover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-15
Old Folks Day
At the Big Fair

Friday, Sept. will be Old Folks day
at the Central Maine Fair and Mrs
Anna Pulsifer, who is in charge of this
department has a fine entertainment
planned for them. Many prizes have
also been offered.
folks will take place in the Rest
Booth" in the Coliseum. A competent
committee of ladies and gentlemen will
be in attendance where the old people
viii DE received and evry attntion pos
sible shown them.
The mana cement desires to make this
a gala day of the entire fair and all
persons aged Is years and upwards
will be admitted free on this occasion
by applying at the window of the treas
urer, stating name and age.
Special prize from Hon. w. j. LAM
gan, who offers IS in gold to the couple
registering at the fair "Old Folks day
who have been married the longest
time.
Special prize of S. in gold will be pre-
scented by Proctor Il Bowie Co, Wins
low, dealers in hardware, lumber,
paints, oils, etc, to the oldest lady reg
istering on old Folks" day at the fair
Sept 2.
Special prize of 50 will be presented
by A. f. Purinton to the oldest gentle
man who registers on "Old Folks day
of the fair, Sept. 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-15
EMPTY PEWs
In Illinois Church When Minister Had
To Apologize For Act.

Rockford. H., July 14.-Rev. Clyde
L. Kuhn, pastor of the Cherry Valley
Methodist Episcopal church, this city
made an apology at the close of the
morning service recently. but he made
it to empty pews. All the members of
the congregation, with the exception
Of the church board of five, had left
the church out of loyalty to the min
lister in order that he might be spared
the humiliation Of apoiogiZing before
them for an act which they cOnsid-
cred justified
Several days ago, after heated
meeting of the church board, Gilbert
Traveller, former superintendent Of the
Sunday school. attempted to take a
punch at the nose of Rev. Mr.. Kuhn
because of some differences they had
in the meeting. For this the preacher
had him taken before Justice OF the
peace the following day and fined.
lraVe."r retaliated by filing charge
z "ainst ttv. Mig Fuhn OF 'malad
1d'rsSh lts-i/in reaJins and execution
CT church Laws"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-15
FOREST FIRE RAGING
Near West Fain,outh-Wind Would
Put Village in Danger.

Portland. Me-, July IA crew of 100
men with picks. shovels and axes. under
the direction Of the selectmen are guard
ing the roadway which separates West
Falmouth village from the tract of wood
land which has been burning since
Wednesday forenoon. Already about $50
acres have been burned over and the
flames have not reached the roadway.
When they do, the men expect to be able
to stop 1t there unless a high wind should
spring up. In that case the village.
which consists of q church. public hail.
store and 20 dwellings. would be in peril
An effort was made last night and this
morning to stop the fire In che woods but
no progress was made and the selectmen
decided to let 1t burn TO the road.
The fire has destroyed a considerable
quantity of small growing timber which
would have become valuable in few
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-15
P|TTSF|ELD.
EIRlI I'll

Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Libby Thursday
went to Moose pond, where they will
occupy a cottage during Mr.. Libby
vacation.
Miss l.. Helen Haskeli will pass Sat
urday and Sunday at Moose pond. a
guest of Mrs. H. F. Libby.
Mrs. NJ. A. Huff went to Burnham
Thursday for a weeks visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. g. F.. Stevens.
Mrs. Mary j. Bagley Of Troy is VS.
iting for two weeks at the home OF
= Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Baeley
Mrs. H. j. Hackett and daughter,
Miss Maud Bracket, returned Wednes-
day from a visit with friends in SHOW
hogan. Mrs. Bracket and daughter
will leave the first Of the week for
Ocean Park, where they will be guests
of Mrs. A. P. Durham Of Portland.
Edwin Childs and family Of this
town, VINO are occupying their cottage
nj Moose pond. are entertaining MRS
Child's sister, Mrs. Joseph Snodgrass
and daughter Of Franklin, Mass.
william E. Mcneil, professor al
Queens College, Ontario, and Mrs NC,
Neill. who have been spending severa
weeks with her mother. Mrs. Dyer
Libby. plan to leave July % FOR va
cation trip abroad
Friends Of Elton Quinn of this town
NJ. C. l., '06 and Bates, 10, Will ne IN.
teres:ed 10 learn that he has received
the appojntlnent OF assistant chem1S
at Princeton University, his duties u
begin with the fall term.
Mrs. Kate Nash and daughter, Mar
ion, who have been spending year d
Springfield, Mass. are spending IL"
weeks at their home here. before re-
turning to Springfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-15
A Delightful Lawn Party.

delightful Lawn party was held
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs.
Dana u. Clement of upper Main street
in honor of the members of Canton
Halifax: No. "a, Patriarchs Militant
and the ladies. The hostesses of the
occasion were Mrs. d. y. Clement, Mrs.
A. B. Clement and Mrs. II. j. Toward.
over so persons were present to enjoy
the festivities of the evening. The
lawn was brilliantly lighted with Jap
anese lanterns which were suspended
in a square. A bountiful supper was
served the first part of the evening,
consisting of salads and other de-
licacies. After the supper boards were
laid on the lawn and to the music of a
graphapone. dancing was enjoyed by
all who desired. Whist was INDUCED
in and later in the evening refresh
ments were served. 1t was delight
full gathering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-15
At the Coliseum.

The much talked of roller race be-
tween Fred Goggin of Gardiner and
Forest Hamilton, Names champion,
will take place tonight at the Colise-
un and the question is and has been,
"Will Goggin be in condition" For
the benefit Of the doubtful ones it can
be truthfully stated that Goggin went
three miles in the Coliseum Wei2es-
day night in thirteen minutes He in
tends to keep in condition and if So,
will make any racer in New England
do his best 20 beat him. Seats are now
on sale at the Johnson Opera house for
the race. The first row in balcony and
the first five rows on the stage Will be
reserved at ten cents extra. Admission
ten cents. ScateS including admission
to the race, twenty-five cents People
purchasing skate tickets Will be per-
mitted to remain on the lower moor
during the race. The big race Will De
called at 3 o'clock. A ladies race VIII
take place in short time at this place
of amusement Special cars VIII DC
run to Augusta and Lewiston. SRal-
ing from to 8 with good music. Cog
gin win wear garnet tights while the
little rcd-top fellow Will wear hght piue
and sash Of stars and stripes.