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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Two SHOPL|FTERS
CAUGHT BY POLICE

The eagle eye of Night Officer
~ohn Kearney and hole in the
wrapping Of package was the un-
fortunate combination of circum-
stance which brought about the un-
doing of two petty thieves and land
ed them in limbo last night after
they had practiced their game" in
at least two of the stores Of the city.
Their method of working was sim
pie. They would enter a store and
While one engaged the attention of
the clerk by tr.fling purchase, the
other would appropriate some article
OF value. secrete it ABOUT his person
and the two would then depart. They
tried this scheme at the Working
mems Clothing Store yesterday after
noon about $50 but the alert eye of
the clerk saw the disappearance of
q sweater under the coat of one of
the men and it was rescued. after
which the two Customers" We're
uNhered out of the store rather for
cioly.
Ii SO happened that II. II Vessel
mad missed two pairs of corduroy
trousers from his store in the morn
] ng-and had notified the police. They
"e'e also informed of the ATTEMPTED
,"el, "a, ,he Workingmen's Clothing
store and surmised that the same in
alV'duals were implicated in both. but
up until The change Of shifts all search
fdlied to locate them.
N'sht Officer Kearney was apprais-
ed of the facts and before he had
oeen on his beat an hour. noticed a
Stranger carrying package wrapped
III newspaper. In the wrapping was
small mole and through it the off,
Ger tdush1 glimpse Of corduroy and
immediately arrested the man and
ms companion, who later were iden-
titied as the two who had been kicl,-
ed out Of the orkingmen's store
Ihey have been transferred to the
county Ja-l pending the filing of for
maj charges against them
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26

Friends of Judge stephen A Lowen
in this city are inclined to resent the
intimauons contained in a Portland
oregonian story yesterday to the ef-
feet that he is not seriously contem-
plating making the race to beat jon
athan Bourne, Jr.. for the senatorship
at the primaries next April, for they
declare he IS one Of the two men who
have openly avowed their Intentions
thus far.
The intimation Is contained IN
boom article for Circuit Judge Law
renee T. Harris of Eugene as rival
for the senior toga wearer from Ore
gon. In the course Of the story, 1t is
stated that to date Bourne is the only
avowed candidate to succeed himself
but that Judge Lowell some time ago
let 1t become known that he would
like the nomination but recently had
not had anything to say Of his candi-
dacy."
Lowell's friends, who would like to
see him occupying a seat in the upper
national house, point out that he has
not only publicly announced his can
didacy but has circulated literature
containing this announcement and his
broad, general platform throughout
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
MAN FOUND DEAD
TOOK OWN LIFE
DECLARE OFFICERS
First Slashed Throat With
knife, Later Using
a Rope.

That the man fourd dangling at the
end of a rope suspended from hay
rack on the farm of Polydore Moens
yesterday not only was suicide but
had hanged himself after first at
tempting to cut his throat was the de-
cision reached by the authorities af-
ter an investigation yesterday after
noon. All evidences of foul play
vanished after a physician had eX-
am ned the body of the deceased and
after officers had closely inspected
the scene of the tragedy
A close examination of the throat
of the dead man revealed a small
wound evidently made by a knife, and
this leads to the belief that the man
had first decided TO cut his throat
but had lost his nerve" after open
ing a vein, and had secured a rope to
finish his self-destruction. This the
Dry explains the blood on the mans
body and hands and on the rope and
improyised scaffold. The discovery
of a couple Of five cent pieces near
the scene indicates thst the man had
thrown away whaever belongings he
had about his person
1t is practically certain that the
mans name was Kelly and that he
came here from La Graude, follow
ing his Identification yesterday after
noon by prisoner in the city Jail
who declares he became acquainted
with the man while he was an inmate
of the jail last Friday night The
body viii be inferred in the Olney
cemetery this evening at .he expense
of the county
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
PORTLAND REPORT, THAT JUDGE LOWELL
Els NOT SENATORIAL CANDIDATE, DENIED

the state. They declare Harris is be-
ing pushed forward by the reactonary
element of the party, OF which the
Oregonian IS the mouthpiece.
Judge Lowell bases his candidacy
upon the fact that he has been an ac-
tive worker in the republican party
for many years, has clean record
and Is n citizen of eastern Oregon
which has been represented in the ma
uonal senate by only one representa-
tive since the state was admitted to
the union.
In his announcement he declares
himself as follows:
| am a Lincoln republican and hold
fast to the principles of equality in
privilege and opportunity upon which
and for which the republican party
was founded. 1t Is still the party of
the plain people, and is justly reflec-
tive of national confidence and ma
t'onal conscience. The forces of spe-
cial privilege are retiring from its
councils, and thus relieved, 1t dedi-
Gates itself anew to equal rights, to
divorcement Of business from politics,
to legislation which shall consider hui
manity as well as property, and to the
enthronement of common honesty and
common justice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
IDAHO BANK IS
ROBBED OF $1,000

Priest River, Idaho, Sept. 26.-Two
roboer early this morning entered
the Priest River bank. blew the safe
and made their escape with $500 in
gold coin.
Aside from the indications that
there were two men in the robbery,
the authorities have no clew that
would lead them to establish the iden-
tlty of the men or the direction they
took in making their escape.
The bank was not guarded during
tne night and the robbery was not
discovered until the janitor appeared
TINS morning to clean up the build
ing.
Several posses, composed of citizens
and farmers and ranchmen, residing
near the town, are today out scour-
ing the woods in an effort to find soma
trace of the bandits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT MASS MEETING
POSTPONED TO AWAIT CHAIRMAH'S CALL

lowing to the absence from the city
of the chairman and to the fact speak
ers have not yet been secured to eX-
plain the merits or faults of the COM
mission plan of government the mass
meeting scheduled to be held at the
city hail this evening has been post
poned to wait the call of the chair
man.55
This statement was given this after
noon hy Jack Keefe, who served as
secretary of the mass meeting held
at the Commercial club rooms last
week. In postponing the meeting Mr..
Keefe explained that he had been
urged to do so by a number of par
ties who would be unable to be pres
ent at the meeting tonight and he
also called attention to the fact that
through he postponement of he ses-
sion it will be possible for the meet
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
TAFT EULOG|zES
DECEASED SOLON

Hutchinson, Kas., Sept 26.-An
eulogy of the late Congressman Mad
ison, who died at his home in this
city last week. and a complete avoid
ance of anything political We're the
features of an address delivered by
President Taft here today.
The president paid a high tribute
to pioneers Of the western country
and said that their wrestling of a new
country from It's remoteness had un-
doubtedly impressed their sons the
courage and character of which
marked the westerners.
In speaking of Congre ssmau Mad
ison, the president said:
without knowing him intimately.
knew him we'll enough to appre-
cate his strong qualities Of mind and
heart. his judicial instinct, intense
fairness and his level headedne as
a legislator.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
AIassing Fleet.

London, Sept. 26.-The open de-
fiance by the Turkish government Of
the war threats made by Italy, il
Turkey persists in declining to sur
render the disputed territory of the
colony of Tripoli, has led the Italian
government to mobol.ze a strong fleet
of warships at Palmero.
1t is reported that Italy has pre-
pared an ultimatum which will i'm
mediately be sent to Constantinople,
demanding that Turkey Immediately
make the concessions, which are de-
s.red by the Italian government
The situation is regarded as very
serious in official circles here and
government authorities expect that
war between the two bel.gerent coun-
tries will start soon.
Although Turkey is practically
without a navy to fight the excellent
fleet being mustered by the Italian
government, the Turks believe that
! they VII be able to defeat the Ital-
ian land forces.
That Italy's threats of using force
to secure her demands are not idle,
s attested by the fact that the fleet
at Palmero is being thoroughly
equipped with coal, provisions and
ammunition for long siege.
1t is reported that two Italian bat
tleship are now cruising off the
coast Of Tripoli If the report is true
it probably means that any Turkish
vessels carrying troops to TripoIi will
be intercepted by the Italians, which
would tentatively be a declaration OF
hOstilities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
LAFFERTYS RACE NOT
ON Love RECORD

Portland, Ore, Sept 26.-Just back
from Washington, Representative Laf-
ferty today opened his campaign for
reelection, with the announcement
that his "matrimony' record had
nothing to do with his official record
which he will campaign on. He said
he favored senator La Toilette for
republican president, and believed
Champ clark would secure the DEM
oCratic nomination.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26

ing to act with more satisfaction ana
deliberation when it is held.
However, it is evident that the post
ponement of the mass meeting does
not mean that the proposition Of sub
mitttng the plan to the people in De-
cember is to be dropped. On the con-
trary sentiment in favor of the COM
mission plan appears to be growing
rapidly as the plan becomes more ana
more understood.
Among friends of commission gov
ernment there is a strong desire to
have the people vote on the subject
at the coming election and it seems
inevitable that the matter will go up
on the ballot. 1t is possible a COM
mission government league or some
similar organization may be formed
for the purpose of conducting a cam
paign in behalf of the new plan.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Attorney Must Talk.

Los Angeles, Calf. Sept. 26.-At-
torney Harrington of the Mcnamara
defense, mustuell the grand Jury what
1t wants to know concerning the Nc
Namara case. An emphatic an
nouncement was made by Judge Bord-
well that no tampering with witnesses
OF either side will be tolerated. Har-
rington was arrested and charged with
refusal to answer question regard
ing the alleged tampering with wifi
nesses before the grand Jury.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
MEN ALIVE STILL
IMPRISONED IN
HULL OF L|BERTE
Amor Plates Being Melted
With Gas to Reach
Prisoners.

Toulon, France, Sept. 26.-Desper-
ate efforts are being made to rescue
several members of the illfated crui-
ser Liberties crew from that part of
the broken hull which is above the
water line, following the fire and ex-
plosion yesterday, which wrecked the
vessel.
There are several men still alive and
imprisoned in this par. of the vessel.
In an effort to reach them before it
is too late, the steel plates of armor
are being burned with high power gas
jets, so as an entrance into the pris-
on of the men can be made.
Dry docks are also being hastily
prepared today for the Vehite, Repub-
liuue and Democratic, which were al
so badly damaged by the force of the
explosion and flying parts Of broken
armor from the Liberte.
An official count of the victims of
the explosion will bring the total num-
ber of dead and injured to i35, is the
announcement made today by naval
authorities.
Twenty-Five injured soilors who had
been placed in hospitals here, have
succumbed to their injuries and it is
probable that many more will die as
a result of their wounds.
There is a growing suspicion that
the destruction of the Liberte, was a
part of plot to destroy the entire
French navy. There have been sew
eral mysterious fires in arsenals and
accidents to war ships, recently
fire which was last night discov-
cred near the ammunition magazines
of the battleship Iahatria, has ar
oused all secret service men to an in
Ivcstigation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26

Iditarod, Alaska, Sept. 26.-The
G25.o3o OF gold dust stolen frum
George Friend and his armed guards
by party of highwaymen last Fri
day was recovered soon after the rob-
berry by a posse which shased the
thieves through the swamps Close
pressed, they We're obliged to abandon
the heavy strong box and the 140
pounds OF metal which it contained.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
SECRETARY WILSON
DEFENDS POSITION

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 26.-Secretary
Wilson, of the agricultural depart
ment, replying to the criticism for his
acceptance of the vice. presidency of
the National Brewers association,
stated today that he accepted the Of
flee, because the convention discussed
the growing of hops and barley and
therefore was valuable to his position.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Heavy Voting in Boston

Boston, Sept. 26.-Heavy voting
marks the first state wide primary
of Massachusetts today Indications
are that Louis rockingham, the re-
publican machine candidate, stands
little show of winning. other candi-
dates are Norton White, insurgent.
and Joseph Walker, near-insurgent.
Governor Foss has been renominat-
ed by the democrats.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
McCts Insnr9cnts. .

Hutchinson, Kas., sept. &c 1t was
necessary for a troop of the Thir-
teenth cavalry to clear the way for
President Tafts auto here today. the
people surged So closely around his
machine, Ten thousand were in the
crowd and cheered much on the way
20 the fair grounds. Governor
Stubbs and Senator Bristow, both in
surgents, met Mr.. Taft here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Masked rs Man .. Years.

Albany, Ore, Sept. 26.-Only af-
ter she had been ordered committed to
the state insane asylum by the Linn
county court, was the discovery made
that Ray Leonard, 50 years old, an
old resident of lebanon, has for %
years been masquerading as man.
During this time it had never been
suspected by the woman's friends that
she was not a man.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Is IMPRESSED With Cit,

w. Q. Arnold, representative of the
Minion Trust Co. of Vancouver. B. c.
has been in the city for the past few
days on business mission and has
been wonderfully impressed with the
opportunities which the contiguous
territory offers, but, like many 9TH
ers, h believes that the full develop
ment will not come until water is
more generally utilized.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
ITA[Y 7,.lBIDS TURKEY To
Ah09[ !.'0.E TROOPS I'o0I 6, IN ULT|MAT|ON
WILL ACCEPT SUCH AS ACT HOSTILE TO ITALY
Sunny NatIoo Coang Fleet an Providing Equipment tor
Siege Italian BatIeshp Sent 10 Intercept
Turkish Troops in TripoI'

Rome Italy, Sept. 6.-(Bulletin.)
THE italian charge d'affaires here
today notified the Turkish govern
ment at COnstantinople that any at
tempt to send Turkish troops to re-
inforce those already at Tripoli, would
be accepted by Italy as hostile
move. This is generally regarded as
3 virtual ultimatum and should Tur-
key not heed the warning war will
probably start before time is had for
a formal declaration Of host.lities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Gomners Alarmed.

San Francisco, Cal Sept 26.-
Money is badly needed for the Nc
Namara defense fura." said Samuel
Gompers today, regard ng the report
that the fund is now less than S15,-
coo, TO defend the alleged dynamit-
ers. ITS up to us TO raise the mon
ey and we will do it somehow The
prosecution has unlimited funds. and
the defense will need a vastly greater
amount to combat it."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26

Detroit, Sept 26.-Driving his 11o
Horsepower Benz car, Bob Burman
established a new worlds record of
20 miles over a circular dirt track at
the Michigan state fair grounds yes
terday afternoon. His time was 1851
20, an average of 53.S7 seconds per
mile. The former record was 1904
held bY Oldfield.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
LEGISLATURE
HILLS PROGRESSIVE NEASIrRE,

Hartford, Conn, Sept 26.-The
connecticut legislature adjourned sine
uie to-day. The progressives declare
the session made poor record. It
ueIeated the workingmens' compen-
sauon, home rule for cities. refereu-
dunn and recall bills. 1t is charged
that money was used to emasculate
'he public utilities measure which
passed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Ordered 10 Strike.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Sept. 26.-All
yard and office clerks of the south
ern freight division of the Illinois
Central extending from East st. Louis
II New orleans, were ordered to strike
today according to a telegram receiv-
ed here from President ]. J. Carrigan
of the International Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Nnothcr NEnrder Chnrre

Port orchard, Wash. Sept. 26-
Amended information, against Mrs.
Hazard, the fast cure specialist. has
been filed, charging her with the
murder Of Miss Claire Williamson. a
wealthy young English woman. who
it is alleged, died under her treat.
ment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Follow Closely Upon Walkout
BY Clerks OF Memphis
Offices.
ARMED FORCE GUARDS
COMPANY PROPERTY
Labor Leaders Predict That Harri-
man Lines Shopmen VIII Follow
Suit-May Decide on General Strike
Today--Changes in Officers.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 26.-Follow-
ing the action of the Illinois Central
clerks, who yesterday evening declar-
ed a strike and walked out fifteen
hundred shopmen, members of the
Illinois Central Shopmen's federation
at this place today laid down their
tools and struck.
A large force of armed guards has
been provided by the railroad com
pany and today are patrolling the
company's property, to prevent any
damage being done
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
NEW JAP MINISTER
FRIENDLY TOWARD L. :

Seattle, Wash. Sept. 26.-Viscount
Uchida, former ambassador to the
United States from Japan. sailed for
Toxic today to take his new post of
minister of foreign affairs. At BAN
quet last night, Uchida said he was
leaving the United states feeling that
all difficulties were settled and that
he would work hard to make the feel
ing between the two countries even
more friendly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Hartman Men to Follow.

Chicago. H., Sept. 26.-It is the
general belief, among labor leaders
in this city. that the strike of the
Illinois Central shopmen at Memphis
Is the beginning of strike of the
federation Of shopmen on the Harri-
man System OF Railroad lines. Pres
ident Kline OF the Blacksmiths' union,
today said that the men cannot be
held back and that they demand rec
ognitlon Of the federation by the rail-
road companies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26

New York, Sept 25.--A flat denial
that Judge Lovett is to retire in fa-
vor of julius Kruttschnitt was made
today at the Hartman offices, al
though it was admitted that certain
changes are to be mde. Lovett Us to
stay on his job is the claim.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
May Decide Today.

san Francisco, Calf. Sept. 26.-
President Reguin, Of the Hartman
System Federation of Shopmen, to-
day stated that it would probably be
decided before nightfall, whether
the Hartman men would walk out,
to aid the Illinois Central men who
went out this morning at Memphis.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Mny Sec,1re. Communication

Richmond Va, Sept 26.-An ef-
fort is being made to obtain a com
mutation of the death sentence inn
posed upon Henry Clay Beattie, Jr.'
for the murder of his wife on the
Midlothian turnpike on the night of
July IS. If the appeal to the supreme
court for a new trial should not be
successful.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
FRISCO'S MAYORALTY RACE
BEING DECIDED TODAY

SAN Francisco, Calf, Sept. 26.-
with the weather ideal to bring out
the voters, one of the heaviest votes
IN the history of the city is today be-
ing polled in the mayoralty election
mere. The supporters of Mayor Nc
Carthy are out in full force. but
Rolph is still heavy favorite
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Snow Prevents EIirht

Emigrant Gap, Calf. Sept. 2s.-
Snow today on the summit of the Sier-
ras made 1t impossible for Aviator
Fowler to start today in an attempt
to fly over the mountains. He VII
try again tomorrow. he says.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Hartman Official Changes.

New York, Sept. 26.-AccOrding to
plans which were announced a year
ago, Judge Lovett is expected to re-
tire this week from the presidency
of the Hartman Railroad system and
will be succeeded by julius Kruttsch-
nitt, at present vice-president and
general manager Of the Hartman
lines. Judge Lovett Will become
chairman Of the board of directors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
IS NagOniStaS Killed

Brownsville, Texas. Sept 26.-Fif-
teen Magonistas We're Eilled and four
were captured in a battle with Ma
derista force which began Saturday
at the Santa Rita ranch near Colurn-
bTus, Mexico,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26

Davenport, Ia, Sept 26.-The In
ternational machinists' convention to-
day unanimously voted strike bene-
fits for the federation OF shopmen Of
the Illinois Central and Hartman
system, generally. 1t is believed
that this. coupled with the action OF
the Illinois Central clerks and shop
men who are already out. may be q
signal for general strike.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
Mrs. ,Jcrrries Dies

Los Angeles, Sept, 26.-Mrs. Re-
becca Jeffries mother of James ].
Jeffries, died last night at her home
in this city, aged "A years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26

London, Sept 26.-The government
has decided to appoint a board Of
trade commission empowered to arbit-
trate labor disputes,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-26
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PRICE OF SUGAR
TAKES \ DROP

New York, Sept. 26.-Fearing
a boycott on refined sugar the
trust today lowered the price
from 81 to $6.25 Other sugar
men hastened to follow suit.
, Brokers say the consumption of
sugar has declined considerable
, since the price was advanced
recently.