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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
American Interests Threatened
by Mexican Insurrectos and
Call Goes for Aid.
ONE THOUSAND ARE
ADVANCING NORTHWATD
U. S. Cavalrymen Arrest Prominent
Mexican Caught Smuggling Arms
Across the BOrdcr-Eined 500 and
Given Jail Sentence.

Douglas, Ariz, Jan. 21.-The ex-
citement aroused in Mexico by the
reports that at least 1000 instructors
are rapidly advancing northward
through Sonora, has crossed the bor-
der and affected American mine own
ers, who called on the war depart
ment today to increase the federal
forces now in this district 1t is feared
that the rebels marching northward
from Oaxaca will take the Necozari
railroad, which is depended upon to
transport ores from the American
mines in Sonora. Shipments from
these mines amount to about $500, 600
a month.
The working of these mines is all
ready hampered by the wholesale de-
sertions of workingmen, who are leav-
ing in large numbers and invariably
take with them the mules and burros
used to carry the none products to
the railroad.
United States cavalrymen arrested
Salizar Cantillles here today while he
was engaged in smuggling arms and
ammunition across the border Can
TILES was taken before a municipal
judge here who fined him 500 and
sentenced him to serve ten days in
jail. After completing this term .Le
Mexican will be arrested by the fed
eral authorities on Il cnarge of vi
olating the neutrality law.
In response to urgent appeals of
Laborio Vasquez, commissario of
Aqua Priet, 40 citizens soldiers ar
rived from Fronteras to protect the
Mexican custom house just across the
border from this city.
With a force of so federalists and
200 citizens volunteers, Mayor Chiapas
Of Moctezuma is on mis- way south
ward to engage the rebel which cap
tured the town Of Sahuaripa some
days ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Would Increase Salaries.

Salem. Ore, Jan. 21.-All circuit
judges IN the state OF oregon will re-
ceive $4,000 a year salary to be paid
them by the state. If n bill introduce
ed in the house yesterday afternoon
by w. Lair Thompson of Crook, Grant
klamath and Lake is enacted. At
present the state pays it's circuit judg-
es $4,000 and its supreme Justices
s45OO.
Some counties now pay circuit judg-
es a salary in addition to the $4,000
paid them by the state. Such is the
case in Multnomah county, where
circuit judges now draw down $4,000
year, $4,000 from the state and $1,000
additional from the county of Multi
nomah.
bill to pay the circuit judge OF
the eighth judicial district, Baker
county, an additional $1,000. enacted
by the legislative session of 1909 was
referred to the people and unmerci-
fully defeated by the voters at the
general election in November last.
A bill has also been introduced this
session including the pay Of the two
circuit judges in the fifth district
which is comprised of Columbia,
Clatsop, Clackamas and Washington
counties, to $4,000. Each of the coun-
ties Is to pay each Of the judges $3.50
in addition to the $4,000 received from
the state, If this bill introduced by
Miller of Columbia is adopted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
New York Senatorial Dead
lock is Still on and End is
Not Yet in Sight.
PARKER WOULD AID
In SHEEHAN'S ELECTION
Former Democratic Presidential Can
didate Tries to Throw Strength to
His Law Partner But Legislators
Refuse to be Delivered,

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 21.-The third
joint ballot for United States senator
today showed practically no change
in the rival camps into which the
fight to elect William F. Sheehan had
split the democratic majority.
Put to the test of spending an un-
expected week end in Albany, Mr..
Sheehan's friends remained and voted
except when able to arrange pairs
which left his position uninjured.
But Mr.. Sheehan did not gain a
single vote, although Alton B. Par
ker, his law partner, in a personal
letter to Assemblyman Saunders. So
licited for him the aid of the seven
assemblymen who previously voted
for Parker.
Sixty out of the 201 members of the
legislature were absent today and it
is expected more will take advantage
of the pair" system to go before the
fourth ballot.
Mr. Sheehsn returned to New York.
last night but will be back Monday.
His departure emphasizes the general
belief that the truce will last over to-
days session.
Before he departed re paid his Sec
ond visit to the executive chamber
and made another effort to enlist Gov
ernor Dix's aid. All the governor
would say about his conference was
that Mr.. Sheehan showed him a copy
of the letter written in his behalf by
Mr. Parker. The governor added that
his position on the senatorship was
unchanged. He believed it his duty
to keep hands off
The number of democratic candf-
dates was increased to ten on today's
ballot by votes for Martin H. Glynn,
former state comptroller and Simeon
w. Rosendale, former state attorney
general. Mr., Glynn quickly declared
himself not a candidate.
The result of today's ballot follows:
Whole number of votes 141: neces-
sary to choice II. William f. Shee-
han 60; Edward NJ. Shepard II; John
D. Herman 4; Alton B. Parker 8: D,
Cady Herrick 8; James w. Gerard 2;
Martin H. Glynn 2; Martin w. Little
ton 2; Simeon w. Rosendale 1: Nor
gan j. O'Brien l.; Chauncey NJ. De-
pew (republican) 81.
Assemblyman Saunders sent a re-
ply last night to the letter received by
him from Judge Parker. In this he
said in part:
Il regret that you have thus ex-
pressed yourself and beg to state that
1t is not possible for me to act in
accordance with your advice. I speak
for myself only, although I have no
doubt many of my colleagues will
also fail to accept your view of the
matter"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
WONDER STORE VISITED BY
SMALL FIRE THIS MORNING

What might have been a disastrous
blaze was prevented this morning by
the quick response of the volunteer
fire department to the alarm. AS it
was Despair & Bonney, proprietors of
the Wonder store at the corner of
Main and Court streets, are the losers
of a considerable amount of clothing
by fire, smoke and water.
At about $3.50 o'clock the proprie-
tors suddenly discovered that table
of women's goods which sat near the
stove had caught on fire and the al
arm was Immediately sounded, but be-
fore the hose cart had arrived the
blaze had gained considerable head
way. The firemen carried the nozzle
through the smoke directly to the fire
and soon had the flames subdued.
Then they signalled for the water to
be shut off which act OF good judg-
ment undoubtedly prevented the de-
struction Of many dollars worth of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Uncle Joe's District is Scene
OF Sensational Political
Disclosures.
ATTORNEY CONFTSSES HE
BOUGHT MANY VOTES
Would Call Mass Meeting of Success
full and Unsuccessful Candidates and
Lay Facts Bare-Grand Jury is In
vestigating and Politicians TrembIe

Danville, ILL.,, Jan. 21.-Election COR
ruption apd bribery declared to ex-
ist in Cannon's bailiwick, Vermillior
county, promises to be barred to a
grand jury that is investigating a
statement sent today to newspaper
by a prominent attorney in which he
confessed buying votes in previous
elections. He says he kept records for
a long time but recently burned them
He says he is willing to testify, and
suggests a mass meeting of successful
and unsuccessful candidates in the re-
cent campaign be held at which those
who sold out agree to confess. A
panic has struck the politicians. More
than 100 of them have been summon
ed. 1T is expected many will confess
Monday TO the grand jury.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
REVENUE CUTTERS SEARCH
FOR SMUGGLING CRAFT

Los Angeles, Jan. 21.-With the
coast from the Mexican line to Mon
terey closely guarded the United
States revenue cutters Orient and Bear
with sailors heavily armed, are search
ing southern California waters for a
smuggling craft bearing contraband
Chinese and opium which it is known
is making for an unfrequented part
of the coast, presumably between San
ta Barbara and san Luis O'Bispo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
AUTHORS JOIN MOVE
AGAINST LEGAL HANGINGS

Berkeley, Calf, Jan. 21.-"I have
seen men legally hanged. 1t was sad
but as comical as hell itself. We
might as well execute a physically sick
man as a man who has gone wrong
mentally and spiritually"
With this characteristic idea of its
object by Jack London the anti-capi-
tai punishment league of California to-
day started a campaign to push the
Cattell bill now before the legislature
to successful issue Joaquin Miller
and Ebert Hubbard are among the
league hackers. Miller telegraphed: ::
"The whitest plume in the lara of
California is the fact that she has
never taken the life of a woman and
a man is no worse than a woman"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21

Wheeling. Jan. 21.-When the
Schenk poisoning case was reaumed
today 1t was predicted the defense had
an ace up their sleeve. 1t was. an
nounced that Mrs. Schenk would not
take the stand. Attorney O'Brien
said the woman would not plead in
sanity and that Albert Schenk, a bro
ther of Schenk would not be put on
the stand in an effort to prove Mrs
Schenk a victim of a family conspir-
acy. Nevertheless the plea of a con-
Ispiracy against her is to be a defense
District Attorney Handlan TODAY de-
clared the attorneys for the defense
mad threatened to call him to the
stand. He said he was willing to tes-
tify, but warned the defense he would
tell all he knew and said pointedly
the defendant had made damaging
admissions the night of her arrest.
During the early part of todays trial
a long line of experts was introduced
to show that Schenk could have been
suffering from natural ailments hav-
ing the same symptoms as poison
ing.
Mrs. Hedges a ranchman wife test
flied for the defense saying Albert
Schenk showed an intense dislike for
Mrs. Schenk. One time Albert said
John got Laura an aut-- wish
every time she rides she'll break her
neck. The cross examination produce
ed nothing new.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
FIRE AT CLARKSBURG
DESTROYED ONE LIFE

Clarksburg, w. Va, Jan. 21.-One
person is believed to have met death
under falling walls and a financial
loss of 100000 caused in a fire which
destroyed last night the Traders ho-
tel block and the Grand opera house.
The fire started in a servants room
Of the Traders hotel and spread rap
idly When the blaze was discover
ed, the fire department was fighting
small fire in another section of the
town, Before apparatus arrived at the
fire it had gained serious headway.
The walls OF the hotel collapsed
and at least one employe is thought
to have been caught in the debris.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21

goods.
The owners of the store are unable
as yet to estimate their loss but figure
that it will amount to a good sum in
asmuch as many women's suits and
coats were destroyed. However they
are very much pleased with the man.
ner in which the fire boys handled it.
They are at loss to account for the
origin of tho fire unless a gas explos-
ion in the stove was responsible.
While engaged in fighting the fire,
Charles Bonney, one of the proprre-
tors, had both of his hands burned,
the right one so severely that skin
grating may be necessary. The burns
were dressed Immediately by DR.. I.
U. Temple who says tnat 1t cannot
yet. be determined whether the skin
is dead Charles Despair, who is
working in the store. was so badly
overcome with smoke that 1t was nec-
cessary to lead him from the build
ing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
BATTLESHIP EXPLOSION
INJURED ARE ENSIGN

New Orleans, Jan. 21.-An explo-
sion of gas in the bunkers of the bat
tleship Kansas, now at Portland, Eng
land. is reported by private cable to-
day. Ensign Theodore Wilkinson was
severly injured. Eight sailors were
testing the bunkers when the explo-
sion occurred. All were burned
slightly, but the vessel was not dam
aged
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Fire in Athena.

According to S. f. Wilson, the
Athena attorney and banker, the res
idents of that town were aroused early
this morning by the changing of the
fire bell. It seems that the Methods
minister had arisen early, started a
fire and then crawled back beneath
the covers until the room was warm.
ed. For some reason the fire did not
stay within It's proper confines and
soon had the room in a blaze. The
fire department responded quickly
and quelled the flames before much
damage was done.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
WASHINGTON MAY CRUISE
ALL SCHOOL LAND

Olympia, Jan. 21.-A bill will be in
troduced during the coming week by
the committee on school lands ask
ing for a complete cruise of all the
lands owned by the state. 1t is esti-
mated by the committee that the state
has lost s12,000,O00 through the past
methods of handling these lands. The
committee estimates that there is still
$SO,000,O0O worth of timber on the
school lands or sufficient to support
all schools and do away with school
taxes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
SECRETARY NORTON
SEEKS RETIREMENT
MARTIN EGAN WILL
BE HIS SUCCESSOR
President Would Handle Press
Through Services of Former Jour-
nalist-Egan Has just Returned
From The Philippines.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The fact
tnat Charles D. Norton, secretary to
the president, would retire from that
position in the near future and re-
turn to private business in Chicago.
was disclosed today in connection with
the proposal to increase the salary Of
the position from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year.
1t was said in the subcommittee Of
the senate committee on finance, that
while Mr.. Norton strongly urged the
increase in connection with the re-
organization of the White House staff
he had declared that he would not
himself get the benefit of the in
crease.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Better Highway Advocates,
Led by Judge Webster, Will
Take Senate by Storm.
BRANCH ASYLUM MEN
HERE NEXT FRIDAY
Committee win Invite Experts to Ac-
company Them-Bill Up To In
crease Salaries of Circuit Judges
Albee VIII Seek to Have Oregon
System Endorsed.

Salem, Ore, Jan. 21.-Tuesday the
legislature will be stormed by boost
ers for good reads throughout Ore
gon. Three highway bills will come
before the senate and the senate will
resolve itself into a committee of the
whole to listen to explanations as to
the purposes of the bills. The dis
cussion will be led by Judge Lionel
Webster, chairman of the executive
committee oregon good roads asso-
citation. The association is advocating
the passage of five bills.
Governor West today strongly en-
dorsed the good roads movement in
an interview. He caunseled econo-
my and a definite, uniform system of
construction. The legislature ad-
jouned yesterday until Monday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
EGan as Successor

Sacramento, Jan. 21.-Martin Egan
mentioned in the Washington dis
patches as a probable successor to
Norton, as private secretary to the
president is a former San Francisco
newspaper man. He arrived five days
ago from Manila, where he was edi-
tor of the Manila Times. He came
at the urgent request of the president.
Egan was much associated with Taft.
Norton wants to return to private life
Taft wants particularly to handle
press through Egan who occupied a
number of high journalistic positions
and is popular. He is SS years old.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
SHIP AFTRE HAD
DYNAMITE ON BOARD

Vancouver, B. c. Jan. 21.-Consid-
cradle excitement was caused on the
water front today when a fire was dis
covered in the hold of the ship Ham
bline, carrying thirty tons of dyna-
mite, enough to blow up the city.
Risking their lives the entire fire
department turned out and extinguish-
ed the blaze.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
CROOKS TRIED TO BUNCO
SIR THOMAS Upton

London. Jan. 21.-Only his adroit-
ness saved Sir Thomas Upton, the
yatchman from the hands of a dan
gerous crook today. The man called
over the telephone saying a man from
Scotland yards wanted to speak pri-
Vately. Later the man arrived in a
small boat alone and demanded mon
ey saying he would get it, Upton left
and telephoned for the police who ar
rested the fellow who is believed a
maniac.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
ImnOrts Increase.

New York, Jan. 21.--Imports of
merchandise and dry goods at the port
of New York for the week ending
January Il, were valued at $780,
$40. Imports of specie for the port of
New York for the week ending today
were s116,145 silver and s562.5e0
gold.
Exports of specie for the week were
s940,694 silver and s10,950 gold.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
NICARAGUA WILL MAKE
AMENDS FOR MURDER

New Orleans, Jan. 21.-News that
the Nicaraguan government in expi-
alton for the execution of Leroy Can
non, an American filibuster will be-
stow large pension on his relatives
comes from Nicaragua by Colonel
Paul Mason, of New York, who ar
rived in this city today. Mason said
prompt action will be taken in this
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Eighth Grade Exams.

Eighth grade examinations were
conducted throughout the county
Thursday and Friday and the manu-
scripts are pouring into the office of
County School Superintendent welles
today. The examination board, con-
sisting OF Mrs. Mary Harvey and Mrs.
Frank X. Welles will pass upon the
papers Monday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
b. +. Shoemaker is Dead.

County Recorder Burroughs this
morning received a telegram from
Fred H. Shoemaker from Hood River
stating that his father, B. F. Shoe
maker had passed away in that city
at midnight, The deceased man, in
partnership with his brother, ]. H.
was formerly in business
in Pendleton and had many friends
here who will mourn his death.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
CAPTAIN OF SLOCUM
MAY BE PAROLED

New York; Jan. 21.-A parole may
be granted to Captain vanchack. the
famous ex-master of the Steamer Slo-
cum which sunk near New York with
thousand excursionists aboard six
years ago. The president of the pa
role board in Washington Is interest
ing himself in the case.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Reading Sells Bonds.

Philadelphia, Jan. 21.-From semi
official sources it was learned today
that the Reading company had sold
$50 100000 of its general mortgage
four per cent bonds to New York
bankers to provide for the maturing
of S1S,S11,000 of six and seven per
cent 5onds which mature in June.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Light Vote Today

Albany, Ore, Jan. 21.-In the be-
lief they cannot break the deadlock
the legislative members are general
ly absented themselves today. The
vote for senator today showed Sheehan
is; Shepard II; Parker q Glynn2;
Littleton s; Herrick 3; Herman 4;
Obdien /; Depew l.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
METHODIST CHURCHES MAY
AT LAST BE UNITED

Cincinnati, Jan. 21.-The amalga-
nation of the Methodist Episcopal
church south, with the Methodist
protestant churches is predicted here
today following the adjournment of
subcommittee of three members
OF each organization who have been
working out plan for action. The
committee will make final report in
May. Bishop Cranston admitted a
working agreement has been reached
but declined to give details.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
MRS. SCHENK WILL NOT
GO upon THE STAND
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS HAVE
CARD UP THEIR SLEEVE
District Attorney Threatened With
Call as Witncss-Says if Called He
VIII Give Testimony Injurious to
Woman.

Wheeling, Jan. 21.-Without a
chance to hear from the lips of Mrs
Schenk her version Of the poison af-
fair or a refutation of charges She
administered arsenic and lear to Saer
husband. the defense this afternoon
rested its care
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
HAYTI AND DOMINGO
MAY HAVE WAR

Port Au Prince, Jan. 21.-A
battle is expected at or near
Saltrou, Hayti within a few
hours between a force from
Santo Domingo which crossed
the border at Grand Groseier
and is making toward Saltrou,
and Haytlan troops. 1t looks
like the two republics are going
to have war. The trouble has
been brewing some time.
British and German residents
are trying to prevent trouble.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Committee Here Friday.

Salem, ore, Jan. 21-Thursday next
the legislative committee named at
the governors request will leave Sa-
lem for Pendleton TO view the site Sc
lected by Bowerman for the branch
asylum. The committee will un-
doubtedly invite the committee of
medical experts to accompany them
They will select such engineering
and medical experts as are deemed
advisable to advise them relative to
the site. The purpose of the junket
is TO advise the Legislature whether the
site chosen is suitable or whether
more lands should be purchased.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
L. s. AND CANADA
To HAVE RECIPROCITY

Washington, Jan. 2t.-Reci-
procity between Canada and the
United states has been agreed
upon. The state department to-
day announced satisfactory
agreement has been reached.
The terms will be given out
simultaneously at Washington
and Ottawa probably Thursday.
The negotiations have been un-
derway- several months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
GRAND JURY RETURNS
THREE INDICTMENTS

Three more indictments were re-
turned yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock by the grand jury, one against
r. w. Jillett for obtaining money
under false pretenses, one against
Thomas Kerwin for receiving stolen
goods, but the third person indicted
is not made known for the reason
that he has not yet been arrested.
Jillett and Kerwin were arraigned last
evening and the latter pleaded not
guilty this morning. Jillett, who says
he was a railroad engineer running
out of this city 22 years ago, was al
lowed until Monday to secure an at
torney. He is charged with having
passed a check on II. F. Peters on
Jan. for 5000 drawn upon the
American National bank and with the
signature Of Twohy Bros. forged. The
check was made out in favor of c.
w. White and that was the name that
Jillett is alleged to have endorsed
upon the back.
Attorney S. A. Newberry was this
morning appointed by the court to de-
fond William Reno, charged with
sodomy, and the trial was set for
Tuesday morning. Robert McCumber
who was indicted for stealing a COW,
pleaded not guilty and was allowed
his liberty on $500 bonds. He as well
as Kerwin is being represented by
Attorney VIM. Peterson.
Demurrer is Filed.
Attorney James A. Fee represent
ing Ralph Nolen and H. H. Nolen this
afternoon filed a demurrer in the
damage suit in which Mrs. Mamie
Nolen is the plaintiff. The court all
lows thirty days in which the attor-
neys may file their briefs. Raley &
Raley and d. w. Bailey are represent
ing Mrs. Nolen.
The grand jury was excused this
afternoon until Monday morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
Bnul Morton Rlrind

New York, Jan. 21.-Without pomp
or ceremony the Morton funeral was
held this afternoon at the Episcopal
church. Immense crowds viewed the
remains.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21
MOTHER BURNED WHILE
SHIELDING HER CHILDREN

Trenton, Ont, Jan. 21.-Mrs. Percy
Brooks, wife of sthe manager of the
Fairbanks Scales company of Toron-
to, and her four children We're burn
ed to death early today. A servant
girl. Violet Martin was badly burned
and was taken to a hospital The
home was practically destroyed. A
defective flue was responsible. The
woman's body is almost unrecogniz-
able and indicates she used herself to
shield hAr two young children from
the flames. Brooks is visiting in Chi
cago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21

]. M. Crawford of walla walla is a
guest Of one of the local hotels.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-21

F. b. Henry Of Adams has been in
the city today.