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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
PLANS COMPLETE FOR NEW CHURCH

1t will not be long before Pendleton
people will see actual construction
work begun upon a new church edi-
flee which will be another testimon-
ial that this city is one of good
churches. For the past two years
the congregation of the local Catho-
lie church has been working quietly
to bring about a realization of their
long felt hopes for new building
In which to worship and this morn
Ing the complete specifications
and details were received from Ar
chitect White of Baker so that now
all Is in readiness for the receiving
of bids. Father Durgan stated this
morning the contract for the erection
Of the structure would certainly be let
within the next few months.
In conjunction with the announce
ment of the early consumation of the
plans Of the church, announcement
was also made that the general pub
lie is to be given an opportunity to
assist in the building of the church
by giving support to local talent en-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
WOSAN MURDERS
FOUR -yEAR-0lD son
INDUCED LITTLE FELLOW
TO DRINK CARBOLIC ACID
After killing Child Unnatural Mother
Concealed Body in Swamp-POlice
Think Boy Was Matrimonial Bar.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 14.+Prostrated
by grief and remorse, but not realiz-
ing the enormity of her offense, Edith
Melber, the confessed murderess of
her son George. aged four, was
brought today from Rochester where
she was arrested and where the po-
lice allege she told the story of in
ducing her little son to drink carbol-
ic acid.
The officials urge that her case be
tried speedily and a grand jury was
today asked to investigate the boys
death and return an Indictment. The
body was found in a swamp near
Schnectady
The woman said that after she had
spent a long time in hunting him a
home she gave him the poison. The
lad was thirsty, she said, and she told
him the bottle contained water.
He always trusted me, he believed
me, and drank without question" she
sobbed
The police are acting on the the
ory that she had an accomplice and
are searching for the man whom they
believe she wanted to marry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
LAUNCH LARGEST N|ARSH|P AFL0AT

Camden, n. j., Jan 14.-Slipping
easily down the ways, the battleship
Arkansas, the largest dreadnaught
afloat, was launched by the New
York Shipbuilding company at noon
today. Secretary of the Navy Meyer,
Assistant Secretary Winthrop and a
delegation of Arkansas congressman
attended.
The Arkansas Is a $4,000 ton bat
tleship, 562 feet long and will travel
20 1-2 knots an hour.
The vessel is the first of her size
authorized by congress. She excels
in size any other battleship ever built.
She viii be surpassed, however, by
other dreadnaughts now being built
by other nations. The battleship
Wyoming. a sister ship. will be
launched soon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

The ship will carry an armament of
IL twelve-inch guns mounted in six
turrets. This will complete the en-
tire armament save 20 one-inch rifles
for repelling torpedo attacks and tor
pedo tubes.
Miss Mary Macon, daughter of Rep
resentative Macon OF Arkansas, acted
as sponsor and broke a bottle Of
wine over the prov of the giant ves-
sci. as she said: at christen thee Ar
kansas"
AS the legislature had made no ap-
preparation for the purpose, the state
of Arkansas was not officially repre-
sented, but a number of distinguished
citizens of the state witnessed the
launching of the vessel
The keel Of the Arkansas was laid
year ago and the construction has
been remarkably rapid.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

tertainment which is to be given at
the Oregon theatre on Friday even
ing, January 81. Walter c. Farntn
and his wife, Marion Ward Farnum,
well known to the Pacific coast the
ater world are now in the city and
will have complete direction of the
entertainment which will take the
form of three short one-act plays with
specialties between the acts. Mrs
Farnum has reputation throughout
the entire west as a dramatic reader
and exponent of elocutionary art and
she has been identified with church
benefits in many cities. The Catho-
lie church believes it is very fortunate
in being able to secure the services
of these people, for under their d.
rection and with the great amount of
first class amateur talent available, It
is believed beyond a doubt that the
best entertainment Of its kind ever
given In the city can be developed.
Announcement Of the different fea-
lures Of the attraction will be made
later in these columns.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
KNIGHTS OF PYTH|AS
CONVENTION TONIGHT
DISTINGUISHED OFFICERS
TO ATTEND MEETING
Representatives from Lodges of Coun-
sty to Attend-Local Men Will En-
tertain Outside Brethren - Good
Program and Continuous Lunch.

With the grand chancellor of Ore
gon and other distinguished officials
present the seventh annual district
convention of the Knights of Pythias
lodges of this city, will be held here
this evening. The convention will be
held in the Odd Fellows hall and will
be called to order at o'clock. No.
regular delegates are chosen for the
convention but instead all Knights are
eligible to attendance. Many will be
here from other towns in the county
and the local members of the order
will be present to welcome them and
assist them to enjoy the evening.
Grand Chancellor Yoran of Eugene,
L. R. Stinson, G. X. R. s., and Frank
T. Wrightman, grand vice chancellor,
arrived here yesterday morning from
Hermiston, where they assisted in in
stituting a lodge the evening before.
Aside from these three it is probable
that others will also be in attendance.
However, owing to the severe weather
in other sections of the state it was
not known here this afternoon just
how many will come. Among those
who have been invited are W. NJ.
Cake, Judge r. G. Morrow and Frank
Grant of Portland; Marion F. Davis of
Union and Judge w. L. Bradshaw of
The Dalles.
The convention will be called to or
der this evening by d. B. Waffle,
chancellor c commander of Damon
lodge of this city. The formal address
of welcome will be by Colonel j. II.
Raley. The response will be by a
spokesman of Hermiston lodge. the
newest knights of Pythias organiZa-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
MRS. SHENK HIRED
NURSE TO MURDER

Wheeling, w. Va, Jan. IA Mrs,
Klein testified today that Mrs. Schenk
offered her a thousand dollars to kill
her husband.
She said after gaining her conf
dence she asked Mrs. Schenk why she
didn't kill her husband If she hated
him so Then Mrs. Schenk offered
her $1,000. The nurse demanded five
and the nurse said she agreed to pay
that sum.
Mrs. Klein is the detective nurse"
Her real name is Elnora zorekler and
she said when she was employed to
work on the Schenk case that Mrs.
Schenk told her to secure the keys
to her husbands safety deposit box
in the event of his death.
Mrs. Klein said Mrs. Schenk was
reticent on the first day they met but
the next day she began to worm her
way into her confidence by telling her
that Albert, brother of Schenk, had
a receipt for John to sign. Mrs.
Schenk thereupon is alleged to have
said that Albert was trying to get
John to sign his will ana do her out
of the estate and she intimated she
would stop his efforts IN this direc-
ton.
That Mrs. Schenk tried to purchase
furlined overcoat for Del Philips,
the clubman, who yesterday testified
that he frequently autoed with the
woman, was alleged by the state IN
the woman's trial today NJ Some
born, clothier, was called as a wit
ness and said she called the day be-
fore she was arrested and examined
a number of mems coats, but could
not find a fit,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

in the waters of lake covering ap-
proximately 1000 acres Of the Una
tilla river valley lands which cost the
government another one-half million
but the loss of this tract will be the
means to the reclamation of $4,000
acres of land.
Hermiston is feeling the stimulus
Of this new enterprise already. The
work OF construction Of the new pro-
ject will be tributary to this city and
the government headquarters will re-
main at Hermiston for probably 20
years.
This city is now on the eve of a
quiet boom which may develop into
a very rapid growth. Citizens in gen.
eral predict that the population of
Hermiston will be 10000 in ten years
time. The 5000 population mark will
be reached soon, at the rate the peo-
pie are coming in at the present time.
Several carloads of people are ex-
pected from the eastern states the
latter part of this month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
DO NOT DISCRIMINATE
Is JAPAN'S REQUEST

Sacramento, Cal, Jan 14.-Japan
won't object to an anti-alien law if
aliens from all nationalities are in
cluded, according to a statement made
today by leading progressives in the
lower house who say they got their
information from federal authorities
close to the Japanese legation in
Washington. 1t is understood the
Japs don't like the idea of being sin
gled out. They want to be classed
with Germans, French, etc. If a law
including all is passed, Japan as a
nation will look upon it as a fair law,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
WOULD MAKE ARBITRATION
OF DISPUTES COMPULSORY

New York. n. Y, Jan. 14.-Reso-
lutions recommending the extension
of the Erdman arbitration act to in
clude all public utilities, particularly
telegraph and telephone companies,
was adopted today at the final ses-
sion of the national civic federation.
The resolutions also recommended
state laws giving the state labor de-
partments power to make arbitration
compulsory in labor disputes,
The session was largely devoted to
a discussion of practical methods OF
preventing strikes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
Military Critic OF lnterhation-
al Fame Says United States
is Defenseless.
CRITICISM PRESENTED
TO CONGRESS TODAY
Says Army is i'm Lamentable State,
Infantry Has Ammunition for Only
One Battle, Militia of no Force and
That We Have Neither a Good nor
Large Army.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 14.-Con-
gresham McLachlan of California, to-
day presented to the house a criticism
of the present state of the national
defense. The criticism was written
for the United Press by Frederick
Huidekoper and declares the coun-
try is practically defenseless and at
the mercy of Japan, Germany or any
first class power.
Frederic Louis Huidekoper is the
author of numerous military works,
and is one of three foreigners who
have been granted access to the secret
military archives of Paris. Vienna,
and st. Petersburg. His book, Mil
itary Studies" is the only work by
uon-military man included in the
International Military Series. 1t has
been placed by the war department
in the war college and at West Point.
The deep study he has given the
general subject, coupled with the fact
that he is not connected with the
army or politics in any way, gives
special weight to his opinion as that
of a qualified expert.
States Prepared for war?" attracted
widespread attention, and William
Howard Taft, then Secretary of War,
wrote an introduction to it, in which
he endorsed its statements and urg-
ed every American who has the de-
fenso of the country seriously at
heart to read it.
EvcaY,,t., from, uuidaI-ona, Statanant
The American people should know
that their army is in a lamentable
state, and that our means of defense,
except for the navy, are virtually nil.
The American army today has only
enough infantry ammunition for one
single engagement. The field artillery
does not possess enough manufactured
ammunition to fight as much as one
battle.
How long would our 80 regiments
Of infantry stand against the 100000
troops which Germany could land on
the Atlantic coast, or Japan on the
Pacific coast, within five weeks after
the declaration of war?
We Americans think our militia
wonderful force. Nothing could be
further from the truth from a mill
tary standpoint.
The location of army posts is most
defective, The war department has
tried to abandon posts worthless from
a military standpoint, but has been
compelled to countermand the order,
owing to political influence.
Washington declared that we "ought
to have a good army rather than a
large one" Today we have neither
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
CHINESE MERCHANTS
ARRESTED FOR SMUGGLING

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 14.-Woo
Kai, and Mai Tick, prominent Chi
nese are in custody here today They
are said to be the first two arrested
of series that will be made in the
coast cities.
Both are merchants and are held
in connection with smuggling Chinese
in to the United States. 1t is under
stood a ring is operating on the Pa
cific coast and the federal agents in
tend breaking it up.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
Especial Correspondence.)

Hermiston, Ore, Jan. 13.-Work
on the west side extension of the
Umatilla project was commenced yes
terday by crew Of engineers sent
out by the United States government.
They were put to work at the site of
the new dam three miles from this
city.
Final surveys were commenced for
the big dam at the north end Of But
ter creek and final surveys for the
construction OF the main canals and
laterals OF the entire project and con-
tour maps will be made on two foot
lines in addition to the already 10
foot contours made by previous pre-
liminary surveys on which $4,000 has
been expended.
The Butter creek dam will be 75
feet high and over a mile long. 1t will
be built with earth with cement base
and will cost about 100000. The
large alfalfa fields at the north end
OF Butter, creek will be submerged
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
TRYING TO REMATCH
JEEFRIES AND JOHNSON

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 14.-Tex
Rickard today said he would try to
rematch Jeffries and Johnson. For
the past several weeks Barney Old
field has been attempting to get the
Jeffries fight again. 1t is believed
Rickard and Oldfield are working to-
gether.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
Senator 5owerman Said to
Be Considering RetaIiatory
Measures.
EX- X-GOVERNOR REPORTED
STRUCK IN TENDER SPOT
Rumored That Friends of Defeated
Candidate for President of Senate
Will Assist Him i'm Getting Re-
venge for Dismissal of Recently APP
pointed Head of Branch Asylum.

Gossip over the summary removal
of DR.. j. d. Plamondon, Bowerman
appointee, as superintendent of the
new eastern Oregon insane asylum, by
Governor West and State Treasurer
Kay has turned to the effect that 1t
may have in legislative circle, says
the Journal. 1t is known that Bow
erman has been hit in a sore spot by
the removal of Plamondon, and he is
expected to retaliate at the earliest
opportunity.
During the three day session of the
legislature this week Bowerman, usu-
ally prominent, did not once address
the chair, even to introduce a bill.
This quietude of the man from Gill
liam, who so recently held the rein
as governor and was deposed as pres
ident of the state senate is thought
TO be the forerunner of storm.
The removal of Plamondon may not
become a subject of early debate,
since il is not the purpose of Cover
nor West to name any one in his
place until the asylum buildings are
erected, perhaps two years hence. But
no one doubts that Plamondo-I will
long remain in the Bowerman mind,
and it may likewise add fire to the
rhetoric of Senator Barrett of UNA
| tilla, father-in-law of Plamondon.
Bowermans appointment of Plamon-
don was generally regarded as clinch-
ing the vote of Barrett in the fight for
president of the senate, and Bower
man received the vote of both Umatil-
la senators when the roll was called
last Monday.
Bowerman has a compact body of
supporters in the senate, who may be
expected to stand behind him in any
policy he may adopt, If he gives the
word his followers will try to ambush
the progressives at every turn. Bow
erman is expected TO seize an early
occasion in which to hand out the
| compliments of the OLD guard to the
controlling wing.
Gave Legislature Hint.
In his message to the Legislature
| Bowerman suggested that the law
makers would do we'll to confer with
DR.. Plamondon as to the needs of the
| new asylum. At that time he knew
| the removal of Plamondon was COM
| ing, although he may not have expect
| ed the ak to fall so quickly. The mes
sage is now thought to be significant
in laying the groundwork for some
| pointed remarks when the recommen-
dations of the new state board are re-
| ceived in the senate.
In addition to otner tribulations,
Continued on page five.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
PLAN TO SHORTEN
WASHINGTON BALLOT

Olympia, Wash, Jan. 14.-Wash-
ington will have the shortest ballot of
any state If the bill introduced by
Representative Wright of Seattle, is
enacted. Wright's bill provides that
only the governor, and supreme court
judges shall be elected, that the gov.
ernor appoint all other state officials
and the governor be subject to a re-
call.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
Stalled Trains Released.

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 14.-Trans
Conti1ental trains stalled in the Sier-
ra Nevada's by storms during the,
past few days have been released and
the officials say they will reach the
coast tomorrow. The snowsheds that
were wrecked have been cleared away
and the tracks are now open.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

Spokane, Wash, Jan. 14.-Great
Northern trains numbers three and
twenty-seven stalled with over eighty
passengers since Monday in Montana,
were reached early today by snow
plows. The trains will reach Spokane
this afternoon, according to Supt.
Brown. The railroad officials say the
passengers did not suffer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
Billiards Abating,

Kalispell, Mont, Jan. 14.-After
nearly week of billiards, Montana
weather shows signs of moderating to-
day. Snow has ceased falling and the
temperature is rising while the winds
have lessened. 1t is predicted that
stalled train service will be resumed
by nightfall.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
CHINESE REBEL Is
FOUND GUILTY

Oakland, Calf, Jan. 14.-George
Fong, member of the young China
party, was found guilty of assault on
Prime Tsai Hsun, uncle of the Chinese
emperor, in Judge Wells court today.
He will be sentenced on January II.
Fong was arrested when he pulled a
pistol from his pocket while the re-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

has accepted the office. The duke has
already decided on a number of ap-
pointments to his staff. His military
secretary is reported to be Major Ce-
ell Lowther of the Scot Guards. Low
ther has been close companion Of
the duke for years. He will probably
arrive in Canada in September.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
Fifty-Two Below Zero.

Winnepeg, Jan. 14.-Intense cold
from the great lakes to the Rocky
mountains still prevails. At Edmon-
ton, Alberta, last night it was fifty
two below zero, the coolest since 1879.
At Prince Albert the thermometer reg
istered fifty below. A bitter snow
storm continues in the Crows Nest
pass where trains are tied up. Parties
are leaving Fernie to carry assistance
to any who may need it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
CONNAUGHT is GOVERNOR
GENERAL OF CANADA

Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 14-All doubt
as to whether the Duke of Connaught
Will be the net governor-general Of
Canada was dispelled today by the
arrival of the English mails bearing
formal notice that the Kings uncle
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
Jeffries Won't Fight.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 14.-Jef-
fries stated this afternoon that under
no circumstances would he re-enter
the ring. He said no offers of Rickard
could make him change his mind.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
Kipper Saws Nay.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 14.-Jack
Kipper Jeffries' partner said Jeff
would not return to the ring under
any circumstances. Jeffries was
asleep and could not be disturbed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
One Drunk i'm Court.

One drunk. William Higgins, ap-
peared in police court this morning
and he was given the customary sem
tence. Frank Doylen, a sheepherder,
was fined $40 yesterday for carrying
a concealed weapon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

ception of the prince was in progress.
Fong wanted to rid the country of
the Manchu dynasty and assist in the
establishment of a republic.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

in Montana is moderating and snow
plows are clearing the tracks rapidly
now that the wind has abated./ Stock
is suffering heavily.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

George Done, the village black
smith of Pilot Rock, was in the city
yesterday and returned to his home
this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
SNOWBOUND TRAINS AND
PASSENGERS SAFELY RESCUED
INTENSE COLD STILL PREVAILS IN CANADA
Mercury Goes to 81 Degrees Below Zero tn Edmonton
Coolest in More Than 80 Years.


Aid SufferngWeaher MOderatng
Of WorkW Pows Possbe-Peu-
Has O Season
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14

Moderaing in Montana.
Helena, Mont, Jan. 14.-Weather
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-14
CONSTRUCTION WORK STARTS
ON WEST UMAT|LLA PROJECT
GOVERNMENT ENGINEERS MAKING SURVEYS
Big Butter Greek Dam Will Be Scene Of First Real Building
Operations,

High More Than One Mile
MANY valuable Be
Iake-Damage VIII Amount Mnion-sxty
to Be Reclaimed
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1UeUzs AxujlIEGEADes

Vapor espalol Catalina. Saldra de
Barcelona, Ell II del presente para es-
TIA hacienda las escalas intermediaS.
ConGgnatarios. 9o6elnss q Isguaar-
do y Go.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-05-18
Protest Of Millions

Washington. D. C.-The protest
of millions has been heard in Wash
Iington.
| Robert L. Henry, chairman of the
House Committee on Rules has no.
tilted Representative Berger, the So
: cialist member OF Congress, that
, the committee will at its next meet
! ing consider the Berger resolution
providing for Congressional in
Vestigation of the kidnapping of the
Mcnamara brothers.
Since the introduction of this
resolution, hundreds of letters and
resolutions from all over the coun-
try have been received by Henry
and other members of Congress,
urging an investigation of the In
dianopolis outrage.
On May IL, Berger wrote the fol-
lowing letter to Chairman Henry:
AS you probably know, the ar
rest and extradition OF John J. Nc
Namara has aroused great indigna-
ton throughout the country. / may
say that L have now on file formal
resolutions protesting against this
action and demanding an inves tiga-
ton. signed by the representatives
OF probably one million men. The
urgent Importance of this matter
prompts me to ask you if the Com
mittee on Rules has considered it.
and ii there is any Likelihood that
the Committee will arrange a hear
ing, wherein the circumstances OF
the episode may be fully invcstigat-
ed
To this letter. Henry replied on
May 13, as follows:
Permit ME to acknowledge re-
ceipt OF your letter of the 18th in
stant relating to the resolution in
troduced by you for an investigation
of the Mcnamara affair. AT the
next meeting of the Committee /
shall lay this matter before the
members for such action as may be
deemed advisable. There will pro-
badly be a meeting of the Commit
tee at some early date next week"
1t is advisable to continue send
ing Endorsements Of the Berger reso-
luton until the Committee has form
ally decided to report out this
measure. Let the protest cease only
when favorable action is taken by
the House. These letters and reso-
buttons should be sent to Chairman
Henry of the House Rules Commit
tee and TO your respective members
of Congress.