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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Investigation Of Bribery
Charges in Illinois Political
Circles Begins.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITE
TELLS WHAT HE KNOWS
District Attorney Probing Bribery
Scandal i'm Connection With Election
of L. S. Senator Lorimer-Belieyed
Many Legislators VIII Be Involved
-Lorimer Brands Whites Story As
False-More Scandal Threatened
BY BIZ Filed Today.

Chicago, May 4.-Investigation of
the bribery charges in connection with
the election of United States Senator
Lorimer was begun today by District
Attorney Wayman and Charles White,
a member of the Illinois legislature,
was the first witness. He was ques-
toned regarding newspaper state
ments which 1t is alleged he made in
which he said he received $4,000 to
vote for Lorimer. Lee O'Neill, DEM
ocratic leader Of the lower house, paid
White part of the sum, according to
the printed statements. 1t is expect
ed the grand jury will probe this.
Today's session is expected to be
a fishing excursion and it is expected
as a result the grand jury will sum-
mon large number of legislators fol-
lowing Whites testimony. Lorimer
returned from Washington today. but
refused to talk except to say that the
White story is false.
After White had been examined,
State Senator Isley and Representa-
tives Shepard and Tippitt testified. In
Whites alleged statement Tippitt. it
is said was present when the Jack
pot" of residue money raised to Sc
cure Lorimer's election, was opened.
1t has not been ascertained' what
Tippitt's testimony was Islsy said he
had been approached but refused to
sell his vote. 1t is believed the grand
jury asked Islsy for the name of the
man who offered the bribe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
MRS. SWOPE ON STAND
IN HYDE MURDER TRIAL

Kansas City, May AIRS Logan
Swope was the star witness today for
the prosecution in the Hyde trial. AS
soon as it was learned that Mrs.
Swope was on the stand a crowd fill
ed the court room. She was much
agitated and spoke so low that both
attorneys were compelled to ask her
to repeat. She began her testimony
with the elopment Of her daughter
with Dr. Hyde.
Mrs. Swope told the jury of the
last illness of the colonel, her broth
er-in-law. She said Hyde had pro-
yided nurse and discussed the terms
Of the colonels will She also said
he had cautioned her against the ap-
pointment of man named Hawthorn
as executor
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
ZELAYA'S BROTHER-IN-LAW
DEFENDS EX-PRESIDENI

New York, May 4.-"Intemperate
Incorrect, vulgar, false, in its foun-
dation," is the Characterization former
President Zelaya of Nicaragua placed
upon Secretary Knox's note severing
relations with Nicaragua, according
to Louis Cousson, zelaya's brother-in-
law. who is here to "vindicate" Ze-
laya. Cousson returned from Madrid
where he arranged for the publication
of Zelaya's book '"The Revolution of
Nicaragua Against the United States,
which reviews the events leading up
to the uprising in which Zelaya blames
Knox for much. Cousson has a letter
purporting to have been written by
Cannon the morning of his and
'Groce's execution.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04

schools in California. There are six
schools in that state and the smallest
institution Of the lot, the one at San
Diego, received last year more money
from the state than has the Eastern
Oregon normal since it was establish
ed.
At the conclusion Of Mr. Proebsters
talk the resolution given below was
introduced by E. B. Aldrch, editor
of the East Oregonian, who moved its
adoption. This motion was seconded
by Senator c. j. Smith, who made an
earnest talk in support of the school
and told some of the difficulties un-
der which the school has labored in
the past. In the course of his re-
marks Senator Smith declared that
as a member Of the Pendleton school
board he had already felt the baneful
effect of the closing of the Oregon
normals
T. g. Taylor also endorsed the res
olution in brief but effective talk.
The Resolution.
The following Is the resolution that
was passed:
Whereas, the session Of the Oregon
legislature Of 1903 failed to make an
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
OUSrED OFFICIALS WILL
DEMAND INVESTIGATION

Juneau, May 4.-Former United
States Marshall D. E. Sutherland and
ex-United States District Attorney J.
J. Boy0e, are aboard the steamer City
of Seattle today en- route for Wash
ington to protest against their re-
They claim they are victims
of political jobbery," and the Gug-
genheim Interests They will ap-
peal to the department of justice and
demand an investigation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
BROOM WILL INVADE
WASHINGTON MILITIA

Seattl, May 4-The Washington Ma.
uonal Guard is to have a house clean
ing Adjutant General George E.
Lamping will have charge and this
probably means he will seek the resig-
nations of Captain Maurice Thomp>
son. Colonel Otto A. Case and their
followers. At conference last night
Governor Hay decided to end the con-
troVersy which threatened to split the
guard SO he gave Lamping a free
hand. In the reorganization. it is un
derstood Case the insurgent leader. is
slated for removal but will resign VOL
unfairly. The governor said. THE
National Guard has been playing poll
tics and that is not the object of the
militia. | want military efficiency"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
GUILTY OF MURDER
IN THE SECOND DEGREE

Tacoma, May 4.-Prosecuting At
torney ]. L. McMurray, said TODAY he
would insist that Weller get a life
term when sentenced in a few davs
weller was convicted of second de-
gree murder for staying the mother
of his divorced wife, Mrs. Henry
Schulz. on a lonely road near Gig
Harbor, Wash He then fled to San
francisco where he was captured.
The verdict was returned at midnight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
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Washington, d. c.. May 4.-Repub-
lican regulars are today blaming
President Taft for having, as they
charge, wrecked his legislative pro-
gram. They are enraged because of
his seeming Indifference to the con-
gressional situation. The men who
fought for the Taft program in both
houses intimate the president hasn't
o sense of responsibility of the re-
publican party. 1t is understood the
leaders intend to read riot act to
Taft when he returns to Washington.
They believe he should have remained
in Washington and fought for his bill
instead of going on a pleasure jaunt
at critical time,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
ARTIST SUES ESTATE OF
MILLIONAIRE HORSEMAN

Los Angeles, May Al. Cross. an
artist, brought suit against the ex-
ecutors of the state of z. j. Gucky)
Baldwin, the late millionaire horse
man, for $22,150 He alleges he has
been painting horses, dogs and ami
mails for ten years for Baldwin, but
could not finish them before he died.
The executors declare they have no
knowledge of the paintings.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
GO1IL MURDER JURY
TO BE PICKED BY NIGHT

Montesano, Wash, May 4.-The
work of examining jurors in the Gohl
murder trial is slow. A few per-
emptory challenges are left on both
sides. 1t is believed the jury will be
CHOSEN by night. Mrs. Gohl denied
the rumor that she has been attempt
ing to prevent witnesses from testify
ing The prosecution says witnesses
nave been approached and told not
to talk
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
KING EDWARD VII IS
SEVERELY ARRA|GNED
ALL ENGLAND DISTURBED
BY MAGAZINE ARTICLE
Unknown Writer CausticalIy Criticizes
King for Present Situation-Pre-
diets End TO Monarchy-Says Ed
ward Prefers Dinners and Races.

London. May 4.-Publishers of the
Contemporary Review have created
sensation in England by the dis
favor aroused in consequence of an
article severely criticizing the king.
The writer, his name unascertained.
lntimated that the king failed in his
duty by allowing the struggle between
the lords and commons to reach its
present strained state, and predicts as
result an end to monarchy unless a
peaceful settlement of the dispute is
reached. 1t hints also that the king
Is indifferent to public affairs and
prefers dinners and the races.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Colfax Postmaster Arrested.

ColfaX, Wash, May 4.-Information
reached here yesterday that govern
ment officials assisted by Sheriff
Chrisman of Wasco county, Ore, ar
rested William Hobson. postmaster OF
Texas City, Whitman county. at The
Dalles, Ore. yesterday Hobson de-
serted his office last week. Hobson's
bond of $4,000 has been made good
by c. E. Ray and William Stuart,
father-in-law Of Hobson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
REGULARS" ENRAGED
At PRESIDENT TAFT
SAY HE HAS WRECKED
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
Leaders Especially Inccnsed Because
of His Absence on Pleasure Jaunt
at Time When Pet Measure Is Up
Before Both Houses
"GOOD BILL OR NO BILL
AT ALL" SAYS BIG BILL.

st. Louis, May 4.-"We're GO
ing to have a satisfactory rail-
road regulation bill, or not have
any" declared President Taft
today upon his arrival Taft
wouldn't discuss the slaughter
OF the bill by the two houses
yesterday. 1t is believed he does
not intend to submit to the
action of congress in chopping Z
out sections of his pet measure. 4
While. breakfasting, Taft de-
clared he is satisfied with the
the progress of the work on the
Panama canal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Must StOn Wasfa

Chicago, May 4-"Enough energy
and money are wasted by rivalry and
overlapping of the different denoml-
nations In America to preach the gos-
pei to the entire world. We must get
together and stop this waste" Bish-
op Charles p. Anderson of Chicago
made this declaration to delegates to
the great mems national missionary
congress yesterday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Exposes White slave GANG

New York, May A number of
arrests among whom it is expected
VIII be prominent men, are expected
in the white slave cases following the
story told by Harry Lovinson. the con.
iessed SLAYER to District Attorney
whitman. 1t is said Levinson's story
exposed an organized gang Of slavers
IN New York and gave the names OF
those working.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Railroad for Tillamook.

Salem, May 4.-The Astoria and
Southern Railway company with a
capital stock of half a million dollars,
filed articles of incorporation with
the secretary of state today for the
purpose of building a railway from
Astoria along the east bank of Youngs
Bay and river south into Tillamook
county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Suicide Is the Theory

Denver, May 3.-Miss Idelle Phelps.
daughter Of A. C. Phelps and promi-
nent for several years in Denver So
ciety, was found dead in her room to-
day from the effects OF poison, kaken.
1t is presumed. with suicidal intent.
She had been in ill-health.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
wrecked Steamer Disappears

Seward, Alaska, May "A wreck
ed steamer has disappeared from the
reef in Llimna bay and the hulk is
probably carried to sea by the ice.
News of the disappearance of the
wreck was brought to this city by
Captain McGillvery of the steamer
Bertha.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Speakers of the Day.

The speakers of the day at
the different places visited were I
as follows:
Athena-For Athena, Presi-
dent b. B. Richards OF the 4
Commercial club, and for PEN
dleton, Attorney Will NJ. Peter
son. The meeting was held in
the middle OF the street.
Weston-F. A. Barnes, Mayor
Turner and Editor Clark Wood I
for Weston; w. L. Thompson
and T. C. Taylor for Pendleton. y
A woman's band also participant
ed in the meeting.
Walla Walla-For walla wal
la, ]. C. Scott. Mayor Tausick
and Attorney f. A. Gsrrecht. 4
For Pendleton, w. l.. Thompson 4
and Will NJ. Peterson.
Judge Lowell will speak at
Milton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Jeff Joins His Wife

Oakland, Calf, May 4.-Jeffries'
wife returned to Dowardennan today
from this city where Jeff came to
get her following her recovery from
an operation at Merit hospital. Last
night Jeff visited a number of friends
and looked excellent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
PRESBYTERIANS TAKE NO
ACTION TO STOP PUGILISM

Vancouver, May "A special cable
from Sidney says the Presbyterian
general assembly of Australia tabled
a motion urging Premier Fisher to
pass law prohibiting prize fighting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Boodler Indicted.

San Francisco, May A. X. Dit
willer, indicted in connection with
the Home Telephone bribery of the
san Francisco boodling board, will
be arraigned tomorrow. He returned
yesterday and was voluntarily releas-
ed on s1SO,000 bail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
MANY PENDLET0N BUSINESS MEN AND
THEIR WIVES JOURNEY To THE EAST
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FIRE DESTROYS
JAPANESE CITY.

Toxic, May Hundreds are
injured and a score are misss
ing from a fire which destroy
ed seven thousand homes in the
city of Aomori yesterday after
noon. The fire wiped out prac-
tically the entire city. Troops
were rushed to fight the fire
and they rescued hundreds of
terrified people. Official dis
patches say food and clothing
Is needed as there is great suf-
fering among the 10000 inhabi-
tants.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
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(staff Correspondence.l

Walla Walla. Wash. May 4.-This
city Is in the hands of a friendly en-
emy today Pendleton has taken full
possession, the penitentiary not ex-
cluded. The trip OF the Pendleton
business men and their wives up
through the east end of Umatilla
county was one triumphal tour. En-
thusiastic scenes were enacted at
every town visited and the excursion
lists added to their numbers at Adams,
Athena and Weston so that nearly 200
people were crowded into the three
coaches and buffet car composing the
special train when 1t pulled into this
station
About 140 people were on the train
when ii left the Pendleton depot this
morning at O'Clock, Is minutes be-
hind the schedule. The first stop was
made at Adams and the train was
met at the depot by a goodly number
Of the inhabitants of one of Pendle-
toms nearest neighbors. The Pendle-
ton band played, publicity ribbons
were distributed, a meeting was held,
brief speeches were made and then the
visitors left for Athena.
Cordial welcome Accorded.
A full hour was spent in this place
and 1t was here that the largest
crowd of the entire trip thus far, with
the exception of Walla walla, was
found. The reception accorded the
visitors by the Athena Commercial
association and the citizens generally
was cordial and enthusiastic in the
fullest sense of the word
1t was after 10 o'clock when the
train finally pulled out of the Athena
yards for the Weston spur where the
last stop was made before walla
Walla was reached. A meeting was
held in the opera house and Pendle-
tons support of the Eastern Oregon
state normal school was pledged anew.
AS at Adams and Athena so here
there was no mistaking the cordiality
Of the welcome extended. The resi-
dents of the normal school town turn
ed out en- masse.
So pleasant were the stops at each
place and with such difficulty did
the visitors take their departure that
II was noon when the big train with
the banners Pendleton-Publcity for
All" pulled into the Garden City de-
pot. Again 1t was demonstrated that
II was no surprise party for Walla
Walla was ready and waiting for the
Invasion.
Walla WalIa Enthusiastic.
Chairman T. M. Hanger of the re-
ception committee had everything in
readiness for the visitors and a large
delegation of Walla Walla business
men were on hand to extend the glad
hand of good fellowship. A parade
was formed with the Walla Walla and
Pendleton bands both in line and the
enthusiasts were escorted to the Odd
Fellows Temple where the banquet
was served by the Woman's Park
club. Everyone seemed to be making
a special effort to outdo the hospi-
tality of the Pendleton people on the
occasion of the Walla Walla excur-
sion, April IL.
The weather man had threatened
to spoil the day and It is said that II
was due to the prayers and entreaties
OF Publicity Manager Meacham that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
Towns Along Road Thrown
Open to Peaceful invasion

PendlctOn Boosters, 40 Strong, Make
Excursion Into East End of County
and On Into Walla Walla-Adams
Athena and Weston Give Warm
Welcome to Junketers-Walla Wal
la Entertains Party With Royal
ReceptOn-The Trip Proves An
Enjoyable One.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-04
OF UNITED
STATES INCREASES 15,121,O36

Washington, ID. c., May 4-The
census office unofficially announced
today that the estimated increase of
population since 1900 was 15.121,O36.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-13
COLLIERY EXPLOSION
KILLS 137 MINERS
Warning Had Been Published
That Accident Was Probable

MANCHESTER. Eng. May 12.-In an
explosion today in the Wellington coal
mine at White Haven 137 miners lost
their lives. Rescue parties succeeded
in saving four men, but fire has broken
out in the workings. leaving practically
no hope for those still entombed.
Throughout the day rescue parties
made considerable progress in the mine,
but their work was stopped tonight by
the collapse of the roof. curious fact
is that colliery warning was pub
lished in many of the newspapers in
the mining districts of the kingdom
yesterday to the effect that unusually
high barometric conditions made fire
damp explosions probable.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-13
ANTl-VICE MANIA
LEADS TO KILLING
Crazed Seattle Youth in Single
Handed Crusade Shoots
Gambler

SEATTLE, May FAC. B. Bussell.
father of Wallace A. Bussell. % years
old. who went single handed on cru
sade against vice shortly before day.
light this morning and killed Joseph
Bonner, manager of the Monte Carlo
saloon and gambling house, said that
he will clear the young man of re-
sponsibility for his acts. The elder
Bussell is one of the richest men in
Seattle, owning much tide land prop
erty, and Wallace is his only child. The
father said today that he had been
dreading violent act by the youth
and had been planning to send him to
central Oregon in two weeks, where he
hoped the rough outdoor life would i'm
prove his mental condition. Busseu
continued:
For some time my sons mind has
dwelt on the vice and crime to be found
in cities and he has read every scrap
of information furnished by the maga-
zines. He has recently associated him
self with a secret society whose pur-
pose is to rid Seattle of vice. He has
paid hundreds of dollars to this society
and has promised thousands more. He
has been very bitter toward the pres
L
doubt that it was this mania against
vice that sent him down to that place
last night and into all this trouble"
Young BusselPs attention seems to
have been directed to the Monte Carlo
saloon by raid made upon the place
last week. when a number of men
found gambling were arrested. bit
ter fight against the policy of Mayor
H. C. Gill in establishing district in
which gambling and other vices are
tolerated has been waged for the last
month, and the "Clean city association"
has been organized, backed by men of
means and with able attorneys, to
clean the city. The names of the
politicians who own or lease property
used for unlawful purposes have been
obtained and steps to prosecute them
under the state law have been begun.
Bonner, who was Al years old, came
here Is years ago from Martinez, Cal,
where his father lives. Before he died
he asked that his estate of $4,000 be
divided, half to go to his father
and two sisters and the remainder to
Grace Anderson of San Francisco who
is said to have been Bonner's wife.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-13
CAR BANDITS SECURE
$500 AND JEWELRY
SaIoonmen Are Relieved of the
Nights Receipts

SEATTLE, May 12.-The police be-
lieve that the gang of three young
men who held up South Park trolley
car at / o'clock this morning, taking
more than $500 in money and jewelry
from it's passengers and conductor.
were the men who robbed an Alki
Point car at almost the same place sew
eral weeks ago. The men chose a time
for the holdup when the motorman
was obliged to leave the car, and also
selected car on which saloon keepers
were returning home with the proceeds
of their night sales
The heaviest loser was E. s. Derry. a.
liquor dealer, who yielded $3.50 in
money and jewelry. Howard McShane
surrendered $270 and Herman Schroeder
gave up 500.
One passenger. when searched, was
found to have three loaded pistols in
his pocket, as though he had been pre-
pairing against the holdup. The bandit
confiscated the pistols. the passenger
submitting meekly. The 20 passen-
gers were stood UP in line and none es-
capped searching.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-13
BARRY GOES south
TOINSPECT TROOPS
Department Commander Leaves
for Monterey Preside With
His Wife and Aide

General Thomas H. Barry left yes
terday for the Presidio of Monterey to
inspect the troops stationed at that
post. He was accompanied by his
wife and his aid, Captain Robert c..
Davis. They will return to the city
Sunday night. The troops at present
stationed at Monterey are in command
of Colonel Charles w Mason, and con-
sist of the entire Eighth Infantry.
companies K and L of the Thirtieth
infantry and the school of musketry, in
command of Major George w. McIver.
The transport Logan will sail to the
Philippines Monday, June 6, instead of
June 5, the regulation sailing date,
which falls on Sunday.
The troops of the Thirty-fift COM
pany, coast artillery corps, which ar
rived from the Philippines yesterday,
departed last night for Fort Monroe,
Virginia, in a special train
A board of officers has been ordered
to meet at the Presidio at once to
conduct the preliminary examinations
of suoh enlisted men as may be or
dered before it to determine their ELI
gibility for the final examination for
advancement to the grade of second
lieutenant The board consists of Major
Leon S. Roudiez, Captain Isaac Erwin,
Lieutenant Benjamin r. Wade, Lieuten-
ant John M. Hewitt and Contract Sur
geon Norman D. Morgan.
The following officers registered at
department headquarters yesterday:
Captain William P Woodan, Medical
corps, staying at the Argonaut
Captain P Courtney, Philippine
scouts, at the Stewart
Lieutenant o. r. McCord, Medical re-
serve corps, at the Jefferson.
Lieutenant w. V. Carter, Sixth cav
airy, en- route to Des Moines, staying
at the Stewart
Lieutenant Arthur C. Delacroix, Med
ical reserve corps, en- route to Boise
barracks, at the Arlington.
Lieutenant H, Roache, second in
fantry, for treatment at the general
hospital at the Preside.
Captain J. E. Castner on his way to
join his station at Fort Mcdowell.
Captain P. L. Boyer, Medical depart
ment, at the ST. Fratcis.
Lieutenant F. S. Macy. Medical corps,
joining station at the general hospital
at the Preside.
c. J. Long, dental surgeon. q. S.
army, at the st. Francis.
Colonel F. A. Strong at the Jefferson.
Colonel E.V Glenn, Twenty-third in
fantry, on his way to join his regiment,
at the Palace.
Lieutenant H c. Bierbower, Medical
reserve corps, at the Stewart.
The Bedford will sail to Seattle June
16, en- route to Alaskan ports.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-13
.EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS ARE DROWNED
Six. Girls and Two Boys Lose
Lives While Rowing

wILKESBARRE, Pa, May 12.-Eight
high school students, six girls and two
boys, lost their lives today while
boating on the paper mill dam at
Huntington mills, about 20 miles be-
low this city.
Twelve students of the Huntington
high school secured two boats at the
noon hour and started for a row. The
dam is nearly half mile wide. and
when the two craft had reached the
center it was noticed one of them had
sprung a leak. The two boats then
pulled together by the young men in
the party and an effort was made to
transfer the girls from the leaky boat
to the safer one. The last one of the
party had scarcely set foot in the
boat when 1t began to sink
The girls were helpless and the boys,
who, with the exception of one, were
expert swimmers, struck out for the
shore, which they reached In safety.