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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
YELLOW PERIL INVADES
RANKS OF SINGERS

New York. June 29.-Sumiko is the
daintiest yellow peril that ever
threatened the peace of mind of mas
culine theatergoers. she arrived here
today from Japan with musical con-
ductor three maids ana a riskshaw
bearer. and tomorrow she will make
her American debut in the Fifth Ave-
nte theater--the first daughter of the
land of cherry blossoms to sing on an
American stage.
Sumiko is "a and for years has been
studying music at the Toxic conser-
vatory Her repertory ranges from
rag-time to grand opera airs and she
sings in japanese, English and italian
but she speaks only her native tongue
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
Were Looking for Gold.
LARGE Rewards Offered.

Portland, Ore, June 29.-The
postoffice department today offered
a reward of $1,000 each, and the
Southern Pacific Railroad company
$500 each, for the robbers who last
night robbed the oregon Express. The
express pulled into Portland this fore
noon without Mail Clerk Umstead.
who was left at Eugene to join the
posse. to identify the robbers if they
are caught.
Mail Clerk Vangross says the rob-
bers got three pouches of registered
mail that were consigned, two from
San Francisco to Portland and Sc
attle and one from Medford to Port
land. The bandits also opened 100
letters. They lid not enter the eN-
press car but had Clerk Olms tead
prying at the door for time.
Clerk Vongross believes there were
five in the gang. He says he can
identify one. He believes they did
not get much of value.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
Barbour Not n :Wbite Hone =,

Chicago, June 29.-Warran w.
Barbour, Americas amateur champion
boxer and wealthy society man, has
no desire to become a white hope"
or a white lemon" Following ru-
mors that he might box Jack john
son. Barbour declared that he has no
time for boxing and no pugilistic
aspirations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
Say Watson Resigned.

Among many local sportsmen the
idea prevails that when Watson ten
dered his star to Game Warden Fin
ley the state official construed his
action as a resignation.
81 understood that Mr. Watson had
resigned and am quite sure Game
Warden Finley SO understood the mat
te says c. X. Cranston, local men,
Der of the state fish and game COM
mission. 1t is my opinion that in
time Mr Watson will be formally no.
titled that his resignation has been
accepted"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
LABOR TO ASSIST IN
DEFENSE OF MNAMARAS

indianapolis. June ga confer
ence of one hundred officials repre-
senting the National Labor unions
and American Federation of Labor
are meeting here today for the pur-
pose of discussing plans for the de-
Tense of John and James McNamar3
alleged conspirators in the dynamit'
ing of the Times building. Samue
Gompers, Morrison and other labor
officials are attending.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
CITY PAYS FOR LIGHTS THAT DO NOT BURN


o
he
which light
November December 1870 February March April
this service Prior to last November impossible to tell
the
bills monthly
dollars
zee a
A mem of
which audi all bills stated this morning that if the
of
accidents
he
the lights burned r
regularly
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
Brown After the Money.

New York. June 29-Only a $S,-
600 guarantee will bring about a fight
between Tommy Murphy and Knock
out Brown. Murphy was knocked out
by Brown in 40 seconds in their last
bout and it is doubtful whether
another bout will be pulled off if
Brown insists on $4,000 as his share.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
Eight on 2-Cent Fare.

Chicago, June 29.-Railroads con-
nected with the Central Passenger
association today are planning to at
tack the validity of ire two cent fare
laws of Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.
They assert that the laws are uncon-
stitutional and unfair.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
Strike Is Over.

London, June 29.-The first break
IN the seamans' strike came in Glas-
gov today when the Anchor and
Allen lines there and the Cunard
and Southern. Pacific lines here, con-
ceded to a full recognition OF the
union and allowed the demands FOL
increased pay Crews to man thei'
vessels were Immediately furnished.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29

Roseburg. Ore, June ga large
posse, under Deputy Sheriff Stewart
left Roseburg this morning to join
another posse under Sheriff Lawson
OF Glendale, to search for three ban
dts who last night held-up and rob-
bed the mail cars of the Oregon ex-
press, north bound, on the Southern
Pacific railroad.
one roBber boarded the mail car
at West Fork, his two pals guarding
the engine crew. They compelled
Engineer Schmidt to stop the train
about a mile away, then uncouple the
mail, baggage and express cars from
the passenger coaches and the de-
tached engine and cars ran further up
the line.
Make Prisoners of Clerks.
While one of the bandits held mail
clerks Umstead, Hamer and Nangross
in corner the others rifled the
registered mail packages and secured
much loot They then compelled the
clerks to try and force an entrance
to the baggage car, making 1t inn
possible for Express Messenger Rey-
nOldS 10 SnOOt. lney were uHplepdieu
to blow the safe, so nothing was TAX
en- from the postal strong box.
They then escaped, compelling the
fireman to run the engine several
miles up Cow Creek canyon. They
did not modest the passengers.
Were Looking for Gold.
The robbers apparently mistook
northbound passenger train No. 16
for a southbound train said to be car
rying a shipment of 100000 in gold
dust from Seattle to San Francisco.
The conductor of the train, as soon
as he discovered what had taken
place went back to West Fork where
he notified Glendale and surrounding
points.
The country where the robbery oc-
Cured is some of the widest and
roughest in the state and is even
more isolated than the district around
Yoncalla, where the Southern Pa
cific's Shasta limited was held up on
June 16.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
Lorimer Unexpected Candidate.
81. Louis Republicans Make Changes

ST. Louis.-Henry w. Kiel, friend
and political ally Of Governor Had
ley, will be deposed as chairman OF
the Republican City committee at
meeting held here today. The COM
mittee will be reorganized to suit the
demands of Mayor Kreismann and
his factotum, Jeptha d. Howe. The
change has caused one of the bitterest
fights in the history of Republican
politics i'm this state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
INDICTED BY JURY

New York; June 29.-The
United States grand jury this
afternoon indicted number
Of subsidiary companies Of the
Steel orporation. The trust it
self was not indicted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
ADJUSTING CLAIMS
IN MEXICO TODAY

Ell Paso. June 29.-Claims
reaching to more than one mil
lion five hundred thousand dol
lars have been filed by the for
eign residents at Torren, Mex,
as a result of the looting of the
city by insurrectos, May 15. The
largest claims are made by the
, Chinese. A committee has been
appointed by Emile Madero and
is adjusting the claims.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29

Washington, June 29.-Edward
Hines, the millionaire lumberman of
Chicago, who Funk swore had real
ised the 100000 Lorimer slush
fund took the stand before the senate
investigating committee today. Hines
is Lorimer's star witness.
Hines reviewed the hardships he
endured in his early life and denied
that he ever drank to excess. He
said he supported Lorimer for con-
gress in the 1906-1907 campaign be-
cause "Lorimer was a protectionist-
republican"
He then reviewed the history Of
events previous to the time Lorimer
went into the senatorial race.
Hines said: ''I telegraphed to Lor-
c. Bartlett of Chicago, for United
States senator.
I'm April 1 saw Mr.. Lorimer and
he said that the factions would not
act together on Bartlett.
Did Not Visit Capital.
ulu not NlSll SpllIS llClu NAili1
the legislature was in session.
''In April I promised Senator PEN
rose to find out, whether or not the
legislature would adjourn without
electing a senator.
81 asked Lorimer, who said the
situation was indefinite but that ne
was going to Springfield that night
and learn what the prospects were"
Hines said he conferred with Sen
ator Penrose because Penrose wanted
all information, as Senator Afdricn
wanted every possible vote to assure
the passage of his tariff bill.
He flatly declared that Funks
story concerning the slush fund was
absolutely false.
Lorimer Unexpected Candidate.
He later testified that on May 20.
1909, Senator Aldrich summoned him
and told him that Lorimer might be
a good candidate to break the dead
lock and that later Aldrich saw Pres
ident Taft, to whom he explained the
situation and returned and said that
Mr.. Taft suggested that Lorimer be
the candidate.
Mr.. Lorimer was surprised when
mentioned the president" said
Hines, and he required that Mr.. Al
drich send him a telegram that he
could show to confirm me. That was
the day tefore Mr. Lorimer was ell
ected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
HINES APPEARS
FOR LOR|MER
Collector otSIush Fund
Gives Testimony Before
Investigating Committee
PRESIDENT TAFT APPROVED OF
BLONDE BOSS AS CANDIDATE

Declares That Accused Senator Was
Chosen for Togo Only After All
Other Attempts at Breaking Dead
lock i'm Illinois Legislature Had
Failed-Decries "Slush Fund" Tes-
timony of Funk, As Absolutely
False,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
WEST NAMES GOOD
ROADS COMMIT TEE
LEON COHEN APPOINTED
FROM UMATILLA COUNTY
Fear of Confusion Over Conflicting
Bills Causes Appointment of Cen
cral Committec-Andrcw c. Smith
Is Chairman.

story from Salem says that in or
der the cause of good roads in Oregon
may not be jeopardized by the con-
fusion Of too many initiative bills,
Governor West at the request of many
prominent citizens and organizations
of the state today named a commit
tee representative Of every county in
the state to meet at an early date
and frame a bill which will suit the
people OF the state. Leon Cohen is
committeeman from Umatilla coun-
ty. DR.. Andrew c. Smith of Portland,
was named chairman of the commit
tee and he is to call a meeting at an
early date.
In view of the fact that the state
grange has a good roads committee
appointed, the members of the grange
committee were placed on the gov
ernor's committee with the end in
view of gaining the cooperation of
the grange in this general state wide
committee. The oregon Development
lague is also working on the roads
league is also working on the roads
asked to cooperate with the state COM
mittee in framing a good roads meas
ure which will meet with the general
approval of the people. Whether this
committee shall initiate a bill or sub
nit one to the next legislature will be
left to the committee. In the event
an appointee is unable to attend the
committee meeting he will be asked
to name someone to act in his stead.
The personnel of the statewide COM
, mittee follows:
SO Men on Committee.
Claude McColloch of Baker county;
Richard Giger, Benton; C. E. Spence,
Clackamas; ]. f. Gratke, Clatsop;
W. D. Plue. Columbia; r. f. Bedillion,
| Coos; f. b. Thrift, Curry; j. NJ,
| Baldwin Crook; Dexter Rice. Doug
las; j. e. Laycock, Grant; Edward
Dunn, Gillian; ]. f. Malone, Harney;
A. 1. Mason, Hood River; w. 1.
Vawter, Jackson; r. G. Smith, DO
| sephne: Judge Baldwin, Klamath;
b. Daily, Lake; I. II. Bingham, Lane;
! ]. +. stewart, Lincoln; c. L. Shaw,
| Linn; V. w. Thomlinson, Malheur; j.
II. Albert, Salem; Sam Van Vavtor.
Morrow; A. c. Smith, l.. r. Webster,
w. c. Bristol c. L. PraI and L. s.
| Bates, Multnomah; II. Herschberg
Polk; II. w. Strong, sherman; Rollie
W. Watson ,Tillamook; Leon Cohen
Umatilla; DR. Hall, Union; Jay Dob
bin Wallowa; T. j. Cooper, Wasco;
w. S. Hollis, Washington; James VIII.
son, Wheeler, and II. e. Geiss Yam.
hill.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
THREE BANDITS HOLD-UP AND
ROB OREGON EXPRESS TRAIN
SECURE REGISTERED MAIL FOR MANY TOWNS
Engine Crew and Mail Clerks Made Prisoners = Govern
ment and Railroad Officials Offer Large Rewards


Determncd-Gy
press nyandPa Nothing by the Theft.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29
NTIMENT IS
AGAINST WOMAN
Authorities Weaving Evidence
About Step Mother, Accused
Of Hanging Helen RumaI
Defense WILL REQUEST
POSTPONEMENT Or HEARING

Younger Sister Tells authorities She
Too Was Punished for Sympathiz-
ing With Mistrcatcd Girl. While
Brutal Treatment Was Being Adj
ministcrcd by Stcp-Parent and
Brother.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-29

Eureka, Cal, June 29.-Working
on the hypothesis that only a sud-
den jerk a strong arm could have
broken the neck OF Helen Rumbal
the 13-yaar-old girl whose dead body
was found in the home Of her step
mother, District Attorney Jones and
Sheriff Webber who are today seek
ing evidence for tomorrow's prelim-
mary hearing, declare that murder
mas been done. ~
If physicians statements are cor
roborated a charge of murder, al
ready made by the coroner's jury,
will be placed against Mrs. Rumball
and her brother Archie Lewis both
of whom are under arrest.
The District = Attorney intimated
that he has found evidence, tending
tc show that either Lewis or the wo-
man broke the girls neck by jerking
the rope while the child was bound
hand and foot and unable to maintain
her balance. 1t is believed the two
left the attic, realizing that the child
was dead.
The defense is already preparing
for bitter legal fight and will prob
ably ask postponement of the pre-
liminary examination.
Public Indignant.
Public sentiment is bitter against
the accused twoi who show no feel
ing. The girl will be buried by pop
ular subscription.
More evidence concerning the bru-
tality that caused the death came to
the police from the lips of a younger
sister Of the dead girl. This child
told the officers that while Helen was
III the sitting attic where her life
less body was found her cries of pain
were heard by the sister, who pleaded
with her stepmother, Mrs. Emma
Rumball, to be allowed to go and
comfort the sufferer. These pleas
according to the child We're rebuffed
and the woman made her go to bed
In the late hours of the night Mrs
Rumball wakened the girl and her
brother and told them that Helen was
dead.
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29

ly recommended, and l do not see how
he possibly could have substituted
the paste necklace for the real one"
Neither do l." agreed Britt. Did
either Mr.. Sands Or Mr.. Griswold eve
have opportunity to Ass through
Miss Holcomb's room?"
Not that i anu aware OIL" replied
Mrs. Missioner.
Britt eyed the woman impressively.
1--WE must bear in mind" he said,
that whoever stole the jewels must
have been in possession Of the real
necklace long enough to have a du-
plicate made. Either that, or he must
have been so familiar with every
stone in the setting az to enable him
to have duplicates made from desortp-
ton. The only reasonable superstition
Is that the duplicate wal made direct
ly from the original. It Is barely pos
sible. however. that some other means
were employed"
That is the most puzzling feature
of the theft" said Mrs. Missioner.
How long have you known MI.
Sands?" asked Britt.
From girlhood."
"And Mr.. Griswold?"
About five years."
Both saw the necklace on you fire.
quently?"
Every often"
After several thoughtful moments,
Britt remarked:
"The only one who could have taken
the necklace out of the safe without
your knowledge was Miss Holcomb.
One of the original diamonds was
found in her room. 1t is absolutely
clear to me that she is innocent"
do you really think SOL" the wild
DIV asked eagerly.
ct is as certain as that someone
stole the necklace" answered Britt.
Then we must get her out of Jail
at once!" exclaimed the widow.
1--WE must do nothing Of the kind"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29
CHAPTER TX.
Word From louan.

Word From Logan.
A week Of agonized suspense in the
Tornbs seemed drawn into an eternity
Of suffering to Miss Holcomb. Con-
scious of her own innocence, she had,
nevertheless, ceased to struggle
against the relentless fate hat mark
ed her as its victim. Her sensitive
nature recoiled from contact with the
miserable creatures into whose midst
she was suddenly thrust. No longer
could she find solace in tears, for the
long drain had exhausted the supply.
The gloom of her surroundings pene-
trated the innermost sanctuary of her
soul.
Doctor Fitch was in the reception
room.
A groan, as Of physical pain, came
from Fitch as he beheld Miss Holcomb
in the war light hat filtered through
the window. Her distress reacted on
his sensibilities; he could utter no
word Of encouragement.
1T is awful" he moaned, as he led
her into a corner Of the room.
and they all believe me guilty."
she asked despairingly.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29

corrected the detective. 1--WE must
allow all suspicion to be directed to-
ward her"
But 1t is cruel, it is inhuman, to
keep her in prison." protested Mrs.
Missioner.
at is necessary" assured Britt.
my dear madam, don't excite your
self. My laundering colleagues have
done all the harm they can possibly
do to Miss Holcomb. Far more i'm
portant than the recovery of the neck
lace is the establishment of her In
nocence In the eyes Of the world.
With all the suspicious circumstances
Of this case woven about her, your
mere belief in her innocence will not
clear her. Therefore, you will have
to leave this entire matter In my
hands"
The widow bowed submissively. A
shade of sorrow crept over her face
as she contemplated the plight Of her
secretary.
May I go to the Jail and assure her
of my belief in herr" she asked.
THAT would be fatal" replied the
detective.
Then what can I dol must do
something for her." groaned Mrs. Mis-
sioner.
THE only thing we can do for her
is to find the real thief" said Britt.
Kindly give me the addresses Of Mr..
Sands and Mr.. Griswold."
He wrote the addresses of the two
men on the back Of a card and left.
Britt headed straight for Headquar-
ters and entered the Office of the
Chief. He threw himself YEARLY into
a chair with the air of one vainly
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29

"On the night of the opera, who was
with you when you put on the collar
ette?"
Miss Holcomb, Mr.. Grtswold, Mr.
Sands, and Miss March," the widow
informed him.
Did any of those present help you
place 1t about your neck?"
NO. Mr.. Sands had taken the col
larette from the table, and was look
ing at 1t. I took 1t from him and
fastened it myself"
After you took the co%llarette from
the safe on those two nights, did any
servant enter the room?"
THE footman, of course, announced
MI. Griswold and MI. Sands. l re-
member, too, that my East Indian
servant brought my new dress"
do you believe Miss Holcomb Is
the thief" suddenly fired Britt.
Il cannot believe her capable of It,"
she said.
Then If we eliminate her." Britz
retorted, I'VE must look for the thief
among Mr.. Sands, MI. Griswold, the
footman, and the East Indian servant.
Miss March, of course, is out Of the
question"
$50 are Mr.. Sands and Mr.. Girls
wold," came in positive tones from
Mrs. Missioner.
Britt made no comment. His eyes
moved restlessly about the room, fall
ing finally in a steady gaze on the
widow.
How long has the footman been
in your employ?" he asked.
More than fifteen years." she re-
sponded promptly.
"And the other s~ervant?"
about a year He came very high
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29
Librarians Requirements.

81 want the book about the load.
hunters said the young woman to
Miss May Greiner, who Is in charge
of the Burrows Bros Book club.
"Without a moments hesitation
Miss Greiner handed out Colonel
Todhunter OF Missouri" the book writ
ten by Rip Saunders of the st. Louis
Post-Dispatch. Miss Greiner isn't a
professional mind reader, she says,
but she does know books and titles.
One young woman asked for a
book. the name Of which she'd forgot
ten, but at had to do with a lock, or
a latch, or something" THE Bolted
Door" was the name Of the book h
wanted.
80. when another patron inquired
for THE Green Umbrella" Miss Grein-
ar had not a moments hesitation in
handing out the required volume,
THE Purple Parasol."-Cleveland
Leader.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29

and was obviously embarrassed. After
a moments talk he got away, and the
colonel's well-padded sides shook.
Kinks is one of EN-" said he. I'D
just landed in town when Kinks came
up to me one night in the hotel. He
had met me in Texas. he said. So
and-so had introduced him. / didn't
remember him, but the name he men,
toned was that Of q good friend Of
mine, and I thought maybe my men,
DRY was ut fault. BY and by he
opened the trap. He told mi Of the
good thing he had under cover, and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29

that the proportion Of Indian meal in
brown bread must not exceed one
half The use of Indian meal in bread
is mentioned In the seleotmen's or
der of October 30, 1872. Apparently
the use of Indian meal as a substitute
for wheat -four was due to poverty.
Or is there any evidence to show such
a use Of Indian meal in the seven
teenth century? The term brown
bread" is medieval, but had nothing
% do with Indian meal. it seems, un-
til Major Thwing acted In 1747. he
was q famous man.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29
Unfortunate Man.

A tourist in the mountains Of Ten
nessee once had dinner with a queru-
lous old mountaineer who yarned
about hard times for Is minutes at a
stretch. why, man. said the tour
list, you ought to be able to make
lots of money shipping green corn to
the northern market. Yes, l o%rter,"
was the sullen reply. You have the
land, l suppose, and a get the
seed" Yes, l guess So" Then why
don't you go into the speculation"
NO use, stranger" sadly replied the
cracker; the old is too lazy
to do the plowin' and plantin'."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29

trying to discern a glimmer OF light
in the enshrouding darkness.
IT'S going to be hard work. he
said.
Il expected it would be when I put
you or it," the Chief replied.
Britt %recounted the Information he
had gathered from Mrs. Missioner
and then walked into his own office.
Summoning two subordinates, he d.
reoted them to go to the Missioner
house and trail the footman and the
East Indian servant. Two other men
Q assigned to shadow Sands and
Griswoh.
That's all I can do today" he MUIR
INJURED.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29

that I could make a million dollars II
I'd just put in q few thousands. It
was a gold mine, and he had the
gaudiest maps and pr~ospeotuses I
have ever seen. I listened to him un-
til he got through. Hinks,' said I,
Just between friends, I've got a gold
mine Of my own that wan: 70 sell.
Now, I won't buy q mine. but I'll tell
you what I'll do, I'll draw cards with
you, the winner take both. That's all
either is at for" Colonel Green got
another good laugh out Of 1t. There's
. free masonry among these fellows,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-29
GREEN'S SPORTY OFFER

a correspondent. It may be, too, that
the colonel's breezy candor kind OF
coaxed the boys along a bit He will
talk on any subject when he feels like
talking. with a frankness unusual in
the banking fraternity. Here's my old
friend, Mr.. Hinks," said the colonel
the other night. at his hotel, grabbing
at . well-dressed man. who wa walk
Ing by without speaking. His old
friend. Mr.. Kinks. shrunk into himself