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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
MIL WiUKEE fIREMEN
CRASH THROUGH ROOF
SIX OF THE DEAD HAVE
ALREADY BEEN REMOVED
Others Are Still in the Ruins While
Five of the Sixteen Seriously In
jured VIII Die.

Milwaukee, Wis, March 24.-Twen-
ty or more firemen today crashed
through to the basement of the burn
ing Middleton Manufacturing build
ing. The roof fell in. Fire Chief
Clancy was among them.
Without a moments loss the other
firemen cashed into the ruins and
dragged out their companions, one
after another. Within fifteen min
utes fifteen men, including Chief
Clancy, had been dragged out some
feerfully burned.
Torrents of water were then pour
ed in ana at one this afternoon six
of the dead had been removed. Five
of the dead were identified. They
are Captain John Hentz, of Engine
Company No. 8; Lieutenant John
Houlahan, of No. 8; fireman Richart
Burke of No. 8: fireman Edwin HagiC
OF No. Is; and truckman Frank Ca
vanaugh.
At the hospital are sixteen injured
five fatally.
Previous to the collapse of the roo
the fireT4en had rescued 80 panickeC
girls on the upper floor. The cause
OF the fire is unknown. The loss is {
hundred thousand.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
WESTERN UNION MEN
IN THE CITY TODAY

For the purpose of inspecting the
local office and arranging for inn
provements in the connections and
equipment a party of Western Union
officials has been in the city today.
Those in the group are E. Booming,
district commercial superintendent;
h. 5. Jones, district commercial man
ager, w. j. smith district CONNER
cial agent, and y. c. Nelson, private
secretary 10 Mr. Booming. All MEM
bers of the party are from Seattle
and they arrived in Pendleton on
train No. II from La Grande today,
They go on west tomorrow.
I'VE are making a trip of inspec-
uon and to acquaint ourselves with
conditions in this section" said Mr..
Smith to the East Oregonian. I'VE
are all new men and are from the
east and have come here following
the reorganization of the company.
The Pendleton office is to be sup
piled with some new equipment and
the connections with the commercial
centers of the northwest improved"
Mr. Smith himself is a former news
paper man of Providence, Rhode Is
land, and he came west from Provr-
dence but short time ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24

7. G. Montgomery, chairman of the
city interests committee of the cfup,
broached the subject of new the
ater for Pendleton and declared that
in his view the securing of an up
be about the best thing his commit
tee could do for the coming year.
DR.. G. j. Smith.
In responding as chairman of the
committee on promotion and trade ex-
tension, DIR. C. j. Smith, who is also
a prominent member of the school
hoard, congratulated those present
upon the success of the high school
bond issue yesterday and spoke with
optimism for the future of Pendleton.
He also outlined to an etXent the aims
OF the committee on trade extension.
Idaho Men Gallant.
Sheriff George Waters of Weiser,
Idaho, made one of the hits of the
evening with a witty response to a
call to speak in behalf of the visitors
from Weiser. He declared it for
tunate thing for the members of his
party that they had been unable to
leave the city on the evening train
and extended thanks to the CONNER
cial club management for the courte-
sizes extended the party. He COM
mended the spirit of enterprise and
enthusiasm prevalent here and de-
clared that this was surpassed only
by the beauty and the grace of the
ladies who were serving the luncheon
Other members of the visiting par
ty to respond were ]. II. Blackaby OF
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
Eighteen Co!onists Headed
for Hermiston Spending
Day in Pendleton.
MOST OF THEM HAVE
ALREADY PURCHASED LAND
This Band of Immigrants Only Part
of Steady thrush to Irrigated Sec
ton of Umatilla County-Project
Town Is Rapidly Forging to the
F'ront-Electric Service.

When No. II pulled into the depot
immigrants descended from the cars
and will leave in the morning for
Hermiston, where most of them have
already purchased land under the
project Most of the colonists are
from Indiana and had become so in
terested in the Oregon irrigated lands
that they decided to cast in their lots
there.
This is only a part of steady in
rush TO the lands in the west end of
the county. Since the colonist traffic
began, there have been many families
located on irrigated tracts near Her
miston and Stanfield and the citizens
of those two towns are kept busy
showing the newcomers over the pro-
jects and apprising them of the vir-
tues of the country. According to
prominent citizens of Hermiston, that
town has averaged an addition of one
family a day since the first of the
year, which average is likely to be
raised by the heavy colonist rush.
l1GFnliStOH ilCdu.
HermistOn is in the midst of steady
progress and each day sees a farther
step in the transition from town to
city. The Commercial club is alive
and active to the needs of the COM
munity and is engaged in a campa -sn
of civic improvement that is re-
markable for club in a town the size
of Hermiston.
The electric plant is now in opera
tion and the business houses and res
licences are rapidly being wired and
connected. Stakes have just been set
/ for the extension of the telephone sys-
/ tenn to the west side of the river. Main
street is to be paved in the near fu-
ture and the city council is now con-
sidering submitting to the people the
proposition for bonding the city for
a water works. At present water rs
provided for the residents by two pri-
vately owned tanks and while the
supply is ample for domestic purposes,
it is utterly inadequate for fire pro-
lection. The stumbling block now is
the matter of securing sufficient pres
sure. Hermiston butte is the natural
site for a reservoir but the butte be-
longs to the government and it would
require a special act of congress to Sc
, cure possession of it and the general
sentiment is that such a procedure
Continued on nage fiye)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
TO START FEDERAL
BUILDING IN FALL
ELLIS SAYS
ARCHITECTS ARE At WORK
Thinks Plans Will BE Started in July
and That Actual Construction VIII
BE Started Few Weeks Later.

That he hopes and believes the
work on the Pendleton federal build
ing will be started by the coming fall
was the declaration of Judge w. r..
Ellis in an interview with the East
Oregonian today.
shortly before leaving Washing
ton" said the judge II called at the
treasury department and found that
the architects were then busy on the
plans for the building at La Grande.
The plans for that building are quite
well along and the Pendleton build
ing is 90 numbers behind the Ia
Grande building. | am of the opin-
ion that they will reach our work
about July and that actual construc-
ton work may be undertaken this
fall. However the building win prob
ably not be completed this winter"
Is 10 Locate Here.
According to Judge Ellis he VIII
resume his residence in Pendleton and
he expects to remain here permanent
ly. Asked If he intended rsuming
the practice of law he declared he
would not do so at once. He has va
l4puS iidAASlS " oNNNhu " NAiAS SUM
mer and If he again opens a law Of
flee he will not do 50 until fall.
The Clubs Resolution.
In endorsement OF the good work
of Congressman Ellis in behalf OF
this city and particularly for his ef-
forts in having the federal building
appropriation enlarged the following
resolution was adopted by the Com
mercial club at its monthly luncheon
last evening:
BE II Resolved, That the Pendleton
! Commercial association hereby ac-
knowledges the indebtedness of the
| first congressional district, and OF
| this community, to the Honorable w
! Il. Ellis, for his untiring labors and
| efficient efforts in congress in behalf
| of the livestock, irrigation, farming
| commercial and other interests of his
! district, and for the splendid results
obtained by him for this community
| and for the state of Oregon; and thai
this body is deeply appreciative Of thC
results obtained in gaining for Ore
gon, and especially for this district
numerous public improvements
which have been a vital force in the
present great development of Ore
gon, and are also a testimoniar o.
the high esteem in which our disun'
guished fellow townsmen is held 10y
his colleagues in congress.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24

Portland, ore, March 24.-William
f. Goodwin. aged i3. and Clyde r.
Goodwin aged years, died between
and o'clock yesterday morning in
the Terry rooming house in Vancou-
yer. apparently as the result of pois-
oning. and an autopsy will be held
TO ascertain whether or not ptomaine
poisoning is responsible for their
deaths. The boys were the sons OF
Mrs Rams Goodwin. a woman having
rooms in the house.
The lads Wednesday evening went
to n Chinese restaurant and bought a
quantity Of Chinese noodles some
chocolate rolls and cream puffs and
these they consumed about O'Clock.
An hour later they became i'll, and as
the night advanced they grew stead
lily worse. until at 2 o'clock their
mother visited the landlady of the
house. telling of the children's illness
but she did not call medical aid un-
til o'clock in the morning, when two
physicians examined the little fellows
but were unable to do anything fol
the sufferers, and they died within
few minutes of each other, between
the hours of and 9 o'clock.
The two children carried industrial
insurance in the sum of 500 eao
In one Of the old-line companies, and
before going for the Chinese noodles
one of the lads called at the home OF
the company's agent and paid the
premium due.
The mother Of the two lads has
been living in the rooming house fol
some time. Her husband has moi
been with her recently. The woman
herself has been in the police cour
several times. She has two children
a son aged Is, and another year:
old.
The physicians scout the theory OF
ptomane poisoning, as this form o
attack Is also accompanied by con
CONTINUED on page five.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
Majority of Nearly Three TO
One in Favor OF New Build
ing,
PROGRESSIVE ELEMENT
WINS DECISIVE VICTORY
official Count on 100000 Bond Issue
Election Gives 315 in Favor and
130 Against-First Accomplishment
in Progressive Program of New
Commercial Club Administration.

AS announced by an East Oregonian
special yesterday evening, the progress
sive element Of Pendleton won de-
cisive victory yesterday when they
voted by almost a three to one ma
Jority to bond the district for $780,
600 for the construction of an $S5,-
coo high school and the building OF
a $4,000 addition to the Lincoln
school building. The total vote cast
was asa and there were 345 in favor
of the proposition and 139 against it,.
The news of the outcome of the ell
ection was received with general de-
light last night and coming just be-
fore the holding of the first big boost
er banquet of the Commercial associ-
alton, it served as a stimulus and was
as much responsible as any one ele-
ment for the unqualified success of
that affair. 1t was the first accom-
plishment in the progressive program
outlined by the new administration
of the club and il was a good omen for
the general advancement planned.
Members of the board who follow
ed closely the election yesterday had
no fear foI the outcome after the first
hour of voting. The great part of the
| opposition voted in a body and was
| among the first to cast their ballots
The leaders of the knockers" sent
their henchmcn out early and by the
time the polls were opened, had gath,
cred quite a large number at one of
| the Main street cigar stores who
marched UP in a body to register
| themselves as enemies of the publ,
schools. Friends of the measure, who
were watching the polls, were alarm
| ed at this demonstration of strength
on the part of the enemy and feared
lest another large squad was being
| kept in reserve until the last moment
| These fears, however proved to be
unfounded as the ballots showed in
the counting that the remainder of the
| opposition consisted only of stragglers
! Up until the counting of the first
/ lunch of votes put in the box, the vote
stood five to one for the bonding.
school Board Happy.
Members of the school board are
! happy today, for the votes of the tax
payers have vindicated their judg-
ment. As expressed by Chairman
/ Tallman this morning, the outcome
of the election has stamped Pendle-
| ton as a friend of education. while
/ at no time was ! in doubt as TO VIC
! tory" he said, II did fear lest our ma
jority would be small AS it was, II
is most significant as it shows beyond
a question that the great number OF
the citizens of Pendleton belong to the
progressive class, and the news that
this city has gone on record as favor
ing good schools will rebound to hei
credit. Speaking for the members ot
the school board, l can say that TO,
the past four years We have consid-
cred that the improvements voted
yesterday We're badly needed but We
did not consider that the time was
Continued on page eighty
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24

''The best affair of this sort ever
held in Pendleton." This is the way
loal people are speaking today of the
first monthly Commercial club
luncheon held last evening at the
Eagles -woodmen hall. The luncheon
was attended by 200 and from start
to close the gathering was character
lied by good will and enthusiasm for
Pendleton Much OF the success of
the luncheon was due to the good
work OF the entertainment commit
tee, which committee under r. NJ.
Sawtelle as chairman. managed the
affair. Great credit is also due the
ladies Of the Civic club who provided
the luncheon and who were assisted
in serving the same by number of
young ladies of the CITY, The United
orchestra likewise enlivened the. oc-
casion by playing during the seating
Of the guests and until the speaking
program was taken up.
The Speaking.
Owing to the presence at the
luncheon of the party from Weiser
and of representative people from
other parts of the county, the local
program was cut short in order to
hear from the visitors. Dan p.
Smythe, president of the association
acted as toastmaster and started the
ball rolling with n brief but enthu-
siastic talk regarding the work of the
club.
w. L. Thompson.
Aa oho M tho m IN foo
public policy, w. L. Thompson, for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24

MILLIONAIRE MUST
GO TO PRISON

Cincinnati, Ohio, March "a
Harrison, the millionaire, con-
victed of using the mail to de-
fraud was sentenced to serve
three years in the penitentiary
and pay a fine of a thousand
dollars. He fraudulently adver-
tised his vacuum cleaner
throuhg the mails.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
BALLINGER GIVEN DOUBLE
WELCOME TO SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash, March 24.-Orrfcral
Seattle will welcome Balinger home
tonight and will repeat the welcome
tomorrow night in a public reception
at the Hotel Washington. The cham
Der of commerce will control the re-
ception
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
TWO ATTEMPTS TO INJURE
FIRM WITH DYNAMITE

Omaha, March 24.--Two charges Of
dynamite in different parts of the
$l,000,000 court house were exploded
this morning, damaging the building
slightly. Blood hounds are being US
ed in pursuit of the dynamiters who.
are known to have sought to inJure
the contractors Caldwell & Drake OF
Columbus. Indiana.
Columbus, Ind, March 24.-The
offices OF Caldwell & Drake were
wrecked with dynamite here today.
mails
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
COAL LAND CASES.
Trials VIII Probably Not Occur Until
SeDtember,

Spokane, Wash, March 24.-Argu-
ments on the demurrer filed by the
defendants in the cases charging them
with intent TO defraud the government
o. 10000 acres of Alaskan coal lands
heard in the federal court here, were
concluded today. 1t is almost a GER
tainty that the cases won't be tried
until September, as Judge Rudkin has
taken the matter under advisement.
The defendants are Raymond Brown
and William Dunnek of Spokane;
Charles McKensey Of Seattle; Harry
White of Los Angeles and former May
or of Seattle Donald McKensey of
Washington.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
War Departments Significant
Orders are Received in
Chicago.
RAILROAD DIRECTED TO
HOLD CARS IN READINESS
RecruitinS Officer Directed to Let
Down Bars to Applicants-Blanket
for Immediate Use Being Purchased
in Oregon-Looks Like Plans for
Winter Service.

Chicago, H., March 24.-Indica-
tions that Washington still expects
trouble as the outgrowth of the Mex
lean situation were seen here today
in a message from the war depart
ment ordering the railroads to hold
every available tourist and baggage
car for instant use. a second order
was TO Captain Kenny, in charge OF
the recruiting office and authorized
him to accept men applying for en-
l!stment even though they are short
on requirements. somewhat.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
GHOULS ROB RODIFS OF
YELLOW FEVER VICTIMS

Memphis. Tenn, March 24.-The
arrest of the ghouls who broke into
the family vault of w w. Whitset to
rob the six coffins of jewelry sup
posedly buried with the family who
died of yellow fever, is expected hour
ly. Important clews have been found
and the place is swarming with de-
tectives.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
BOLD ROBBERS HOLD
Up RANK AND ESCAPE

Springfield, H., March 24-Two un-
masked robbers held up the First Ma
tional bank at Mound, Ill, this after
noon and escaped with s2500 cash.
The bank is in the heart of the city.
Posses are trailing them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
ALL UNMARRIED MEN pay.
TO AID NEEDY CHILDREN

Oconto, Wis, March 24.-To sup
port orphans and other needy chill
dren, the city council has adopted. an
ordinance imposing tax of Sc upon
all unmarried men residing in the city
between the ages Of II and so years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
CALIFORNIA ADOPTS

Sacramento, Calf, March 24.-The
next senator from California will be
elected BY direct vote. Young's direct
primary bill which today is ready for
the governors signature gives Califor-
MIA the Oregon plan OF Statement
Number one which pledges the can
didates for state senator to vote for
the senatorial candidate receiving the
highest number Of votes, preceding
the general election.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
FRIEND OF WOMAN
UNDER ARREST

Portland, Ore, March "a
Rowley Moon, n bartender, was
arrested here today and taken
to Vancouver, Washington
where he will be held while the
police investigate the death of
Edwin Goodwin, aged IS, and
Glide Ransome, aged 10. both
sons of a widow. Mrs. Edwin
Goodwin. Moon is said to be
close friend OF the woman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
SALEM HAS TWENTY
THOUSAND DOLLAR FIRE

Salem, Ore, March 24.-The VIII
Iamette Manufacturing company's
building was practically destroyed by
fire last night. The loss is 100000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
THINK MOTHER
IS MURDERER
Two Boys Succumb After Eat
inc Chinese Noodles and
Cake.
PTOMAINE Is DOUBTED
BY ATTENDING DOCTORS

Mother, Separated from Husband
Has Police Court Record I'm Home
Town-Boys Carried Small Amount
of Insurance-Prcmium Paid Up
Few Minutes Before Fatal Meal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
Buying Oregon Blankets.

Washing, d. c., March 24.-The
fact that the government has order
ed a large number OF army blankets
from Salem, oregon, and Napa, Calf,
woolen mills and from near Portland,
oregon, is taken to indicate that there
is a possibility that the government
plans TO have winter maneuvers along
the border also
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24
Taft's Attitude Praised.

London, Eng, March 24-Lauoa-
tion for Ta1ts determined attitude IN
mobilizing the army and navy or the
United States is voiced editorially to-
gay by the Express. 1t says it is now
apparent that the mobilization played
the part of peaceful diplomacy. That
he made clear that Americ will pc.
NIT Of no infringement OF the Mon
roe doctrine.
I'VE cordially welcome this proof
Of his determination and sincerely be-
lieye the Monroe doctrine makes for
the worlds peace"
Department Denies Trouble.
Washington, d. c., March 24.-The
war department this afternoon denied
that recruiting is being rushed be-
cause trouble is anticipated. 1t y
said the orders to enlist able bodIed
men is merely to bring the army
strength up to the normal.
Refugees Are in Need.
san Diego, calf, March 24.-More
than 100 Mexican refugees at Tia
Juana and Tecarte in Lower Califor-
nit, are near starvation. They also
need clothing, according to army Of
ficers, who appealed to the san Diego
Red Cross society today. 1t is said
they need something Immediately or
that serious sickness will result. e.e
Red Cross will Immediately set about
soliciting funds.
Brands Rebels as Murderers.
San Diego, Calf, March "a
Francisco Salinas, the insurgent lead
er, now has a price or S400 on his
head, according TO Ensenda advices.
The Mexican government, tiring of
the border warfare, proposes to brand
the revolutionists as murderers and
outlaws. 1t is proposed to take out
eXtradition papers to get them from
the United States. Just what stand
will be taken on the eXtradition by
| the United States authorities is un-
known.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24

Continued on page five.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24

CONTINUED on page five.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-24

As chairman of the committee on
public policy, w. L. Thompson, for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-29
AND RELEASES
ARE APPROVED BY LYNCH

of the National League. announced The
approval Of the following contracts
and releases:
Contracts With Boston. Herman ].
Young, " n. Jones; with Chicago. W.
S Collins, c. G. Curtis. Wilbur ,ioode,
George F. Graham; with New York NJ
J. Donlin; with Plttsburg, Ensign $.
Cottrell
Releases-Ry Brooklyn to Louisville
(American Association. Charles Miller;
By Chicago to Danville a. ID lSerr
nard J. Coss; to Louisville a. a Her
bert. V. Juui by Cincinnati to Denver.
" l. Barney Schreibcr by New York.
Internationally. George Schle!; by
Pittsburg 20 Boston GA. L., Walter
c L. Burroughs: by ST Louis to Louis.
Vile "a. AZ. Edward Zmich and b.
Heard (optional a greements).
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-29
FOLL|E LEVY Wins
FROM FAIR FIELD.
Let Out in Last Sixteenth and
Crosses Line Three Lengths
in Front.

Latonia. June 2s.-Follie Levy won
the feature event at Latonla to-day
from fair field of spr!nters. on well.
set the pace 10 the last sixteenth. when
Glass let her out. and she won easily
by three lengths.
The track was fast and, as a rule.
the fevor!tes succeeded in rewarding
their hackers. Summarizes:
First race-purse $500. selling. two
year-old allies, Ave furlongs-Rose OF
Jeddah $500. straight). Merode (s9.s0)
second, Alpine $3.50. show third.
Time 1900 3-5 Mamita, Belle Hamp-
ton. Sauce and Iristown ran.
Second race--purse $500. selling,
two year-old Allies. i've furlongs-
Salesia t3lfe0) FIRST Syrlnga (s3.4O)
second, Camellia (s2.50) third. Time,
100 So Brig. Commoners Touch.
Mollie Pitcher and Sister Florence ran.
Third race-s5oo. selling. four-year-
olds ana up. six turlongs--Oxer (S3.30)
FIRST, Inclement cs3.so) second Peter
Fender $500 third. Time. 1914 La
sa in Austin Sturtevant. Athanio and
Henry Hutchison ran.
Fourth race-purse $500. three year
oids and up. six furlongs-Follie Levy
tsS.l0) first. John Griffin H. $500
second. Hazel Burke E2a0l third.
Time. 1912 35 Messenger Boy. Grover
Hughes ana Ralersh p u, also IAN.
Fifth race--purse $500. selling. four
year-olds and up six furlongs--High
Range (s5.o0) FIRST, Toison Dor (s2.2o,
second Tony W. (s2,so) third Time.
1913 2-5 woodiander. Hiram and La
veno also ran.
sixth race-purse $500. selling,
three yearolds and up. one and six
teenth m!lcs--John Reardon (s370)
first. Earl OF Richmond $500 second.
Ben Lasca Cs2. 20) third Time. 1916 is.
Altaroc and Camille ran.