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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
Determined to Make China
a Republic and Elect
General as President.
MASSACRES ARE MANY
Fifteen Thousand Imperial Troops
Desert and Join Revolution Forces
Americans Reported Safe-Japan
Sends Naval Force to Scene.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 13.-Sec-
retary Williams, who is temporarily
in charge of the American embassy
in Pekin China, sent a cablegram TO
the government here today, stating
that the rebellious Chinese forces
have captured Hankow which they
fired and the town is now burning.
He stated that the reports he has re-
ceived from the town indicate that
all Americans are safe
Fifteen thousand government troops
composing three army corps, have
deserted and gone over to the rebels,
according to the cahlegram and COM
munication with the doomed city has
been cut off from the outside world
Earlier reports received at the Chi
nese capital state that the rebels have
announced their intention to make
China a republic and that their plans
have taken concrete form with the
election of Lai Yuen Hung. the fa-
nous general who commanded the inn
perial army, as president of the new
republic.
Bloodcurdling tales of bloody mas
sacres, horrible incendiarism and he
role devotion to duty by the rebels
are pouring into the capital city from
all parts of the four provinces of
Hujeh, Human, Kainghu and Szech-
uen, which form the greater part Of
the country now. in revolt against the
imperial government.
1t is reported that Nanking has
been the scene of heavy and bloody
fighting with heavy losses on both
sides for several days, and panic
reigns in a wide scope of country of
which it is the center.
Imperial troops are reported to be
en- route to Hankow from Shanghai,
and with their arrival much more
fighting and bloodshed will follow.
Advices received from WI Chang
state that all foreign missionaries
have fled from that section with the
exception of the Sisters of the Cath
olic mission and Mrs. r. A. Kemp,
of the Episcopal mission.
A formidable display of naval
strength by the powers is included in.
the rebellion. according to Consul
General Green, who cabled Washing
ton from Hankow that the rebels hold
Wuchang and Hankang
Great disorder prevails at Hankew,
two American warships, two Japan
eSe, three British, one German and
SIX Chinese vessels are stationed
there.
The rebels seized the provisional
treasury and mint, captured one mil
hon taels (s60O0OO.) The rebels
crossed the river and captured Han
kank.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
At TTORNEYS IN THE
TIMES CASE CLASH
All Morning Taken Up With
One Juror
Admits lie Believes Building Was Dy-
namitcd and Thinks Mcnamara
Did tho Job.

Los Angeles. oct. 13.-Attorneys for
the prosecution and defense in the
Mcnamara trial, clashed as soon as
court convened TODAY. District Attor-
ney Frederick insisted that Judge
BordwelPs ruling allowing the inquiry
into prospective Jurors state of mind
regarding labor unions. means endless
quibbling, while attorney Davis was
examining Nelson. the first venireman
for possible prejudice
After lengthy questions, Attorney
Davis lead Nelson to admit that he
believes the McNamaras guilty of the
Times explosion and that it would
take positive proof 10 dispell this be-
lief Attorney Horton then took up
the questioning, along the same line.
Attorney DarrOw, chief counsel for
the defense, and District Attorney
Fredericks, for the prosecution then
started a skirmish over the ma ter OF
Nelson's qualification for a juror.
District Attorney Fredericks stated
that he knew it would be impossible
to secure jurors who had not formed
au opinion one way or the other, re-
garding the guilt or innocence of the
accused men. while Mr.. Darrow main
tanned that the jurors must be abso-
lutely free from all bias and not just
willing to set aside their private
opinions.
Nelson stated that he believed that
the Times plant was dynamited and
that it would take strong proof to
change his opinion
Judge Bordwell then asked Nelson
If he would be able to follow the
courts instructions, to set aside his
own opinion. He said that he would.
but counsel for the defense objected
and 1t was agreed to argue the mat
ter. The jurymen were dismissed
and argument started.
1t was announced that the grand
jury, which has been in session a
year, will adjourn today, which the
defense says means that Burns ef-
forts to connect California labor lead
ers with the Times explosion has
failed.
The grand jury which investigated
the Times explosion, was discharged
this afternoon by Judge Bordwell,
without returning any further indict-
ments. 1t also failed to dispose of
the contempt proceedings, brought
against Attorney Harrington.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
Steel Trust Blamed.

New York, Oct. 19-That the de-
velopment of valuable ore property
on the Pacific coast is being blocked
by the Steel trust, is statement
made today by James Moore, a mil
licnaire promoter of Seattle, whose
company is in hard financial straits
Moore is here trying to raise $780,
600, offering as security Pacific coast
lands Of coal and iron ore, which ex-
perts say are worth many millions.
They are being turned down be-
cause, Judge Moore says, THE Steel
trust has tightened its grip on the
money bags, for the purpose of stiff
ing a new competitor and then grab
bing its plant and properties.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13

With 120 members enrolled at the
opening of the session last evening
the second meeting of the Progressive
league was held in the assembly
room of the city hall and proved
very interesting session. Following
the general meeting a meeting of the
charter framing committee was held
and 1t was II o'clock before an ad-
journment was taken. Many of the
principal features of the proposed new
charter were discussed pro and con,
However, owing to the unfinished
state of the work no report has been
made of the actions of the commit
tee.
During the general meeting of the
league several speakers made extern
poraneous talks in explanation of the
commission form of government. The
origin of the commission plan was ex-
planned and the general ideas OF the
league set forth for the benefit Of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
Youthful Pals. of Murder
er Give Information
Leading to Capture.
TAKEN AT THE DALLES
In Sworn Affidavit, Boys Declare
Richard IIoiinbcrg Is Perpetrator
of Revolving Crime, Which Wiped
Family Out Of Existence.

The Dalles, ore, oct 13.-Richard
Holinberg was arrested here. charged
with the murder of the four members
of the Hill family at Ardenwalk, near
Portland, last June. The arrest was
made on the alleged confession of two
young men, Harry Howard and James
Hawkins, who tramped with Holm
berg all summer.
The two young men, aged 10 and
II years. were arrested last night by
John Kindt, rancher near here,
while they and Holinberg are alleged
10 have been stealing potatoes Holm
berg escaping. The boys told their
story to the sheriff and he at once
began search for Holinberg, run
ming him down. Holnberg refuses to
talk.
In affidavits sworn to by the two
youths, before Prosecuting Attorney
Wilson of Wasco county, they had
been in company with the alleged
murderer since early last May and had
engaged in numerous crimes under
the direction of Holinberg.
On June s, the affidavit continues.
they in company with Holnberg.
went to Arleta Ca suburb of Portland)
near the scene of the murders. The
boys affirm that it was arranged that
they were to rob houses. They stayed
UP all night of the eighth. About 4
O'Clock on the morning of the ninth
the affidavit. says. they came to the
house which they later ascertained
was that of the Hill family.
They stated that Holinberg enter
ed the house and soon afterward they
heard screams. An hour later they
declare. Holinberg joined them and
his clothes were bloody. They es-
capped to the hills nearby.
They state they first learned of the
Staying OF the Hill family while at
Troutdale, Ore, ten days after the
crime was committed. The avvida-
Wit says that Holnberg took the news
papers away.
The affidavit then proceeds to tell
of the wanderings of the trio. They
fled to the hills where they allege
they stayed until the next day. Holm
berg compelling them to follow him
and threatening to kill them if they
left his sight TLeir wanderings in
clude they state, Astoria, Ore, Ray
mond, Tacoma, Seattle and Walla
Walla Wash, back to Portland to
Hood River and finally escaping from
Holinberg at Rowena, eight miles
north of here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
EnumcratOrS Arraionp,I

Portland, Oct. 13.-Four census
enumerators indicted by the federal
grand jury July last, on charges OF
making false census reports and for
presenting alleged false claim against
the government as result of the re-
ports, were arraigned before Fedora,
Judge Bean yesterday. Harry DeBord
pleaded guilty to the charges.
Vincent Manning and Conrad Zell-
wegar pleaded not guilty while John
James was given until Monday to en-
ter plea. Zellwegar will be tried
November and Manning, Nov. IA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
TRUST SENDS COAST
INDUSTRY TO WALL
Wheaton Steel Company Is
Bankrupt
Steel Corporation Prevents Loan of
Capital in Order TO GObble VaIu-
able Property.

Seattle, Wash. oct 19.-The
Wheaton Steel company operating a
plant at Irondale, was thrown into
bankruptcy by the court on a petiti-
on by the Metropolitan Trust COM
pany, which holds a 100000 claim
against it. The companys attorney
says the concerns assets are $37,-
100000 in various iron. coal and tim
Der claims in the Northwest and Cam
ada. The trust companys expert es-
Inmates the assets at about 100000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
LAKES TO GULF WAY
CONVENTION IN SESSION

Chicago, Oct. 13-The Lakes to
Gulf Deep Water Ways convention
opened here today Governor Eb-
erhard of Minnesota, the principal
speaker, urged the building of a wa
terway to connect the lakes and Gulf
of Mexico. via the Mississippi river,
as the only means of securing to the
United States the full value of the Pa
mama Canal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
twenty-five Addresses In
"a Hours, Leave Organ
In Bad Condition.
INVADES CALIFORNIA
In Speech Delivered at Sacramento,
President Again Puts Up Defense
for dollar Diplomacy, Lauding
Method of Forcing Payments.

Aboard Tafts Special Train. En-
Route, Sacramento, Oct. 1S-Invad-
ing California for the four most
strenuous days Of his forty-six day
trip, President Taft was joined at
the state line today by Governor
Johnson and his staff. The presidents
throat is poulticed, owing to the strain
Il the twenty-five speeches he made in
twenty-four hours in Oregon and
Washington. II is expected that he
will be all right by the time he reach
IS san Francisco tonight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
NEW GOVERNOR
GENERAL SWORN IN

Quebec, Ont, Oct. 1S.-Amid Cam
non booms and the cheers of thou
sands of Canadians the Duke of Con-
naught arrived on the Princess of
Ireland today and became the first
governor general of royal blood. He
was sworn in Immediately at the par
lament building in the presence of
the conservative cabinet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
OWEN WISTER. NOVELIST,
DIES IN WYOMING

Cleveland, O., Oct 13.-While his
wife was speeding on a special train
in an effort to reach his bedside,
Owen Wister, author of the celebrat-
ed novel, The Virginian.' died last
night on a ranch in Wyoming, ar
ound which was laid the scene of his
most popular work and where he had
gone seeking health
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
LINDSAY Pleased.

Denver, Colo, oct. 13.-That the
triumph of woman suffrage in Cali
fornia is a triumph for the progress
sive movement all over the nation is
the opinion expressed today by Judge
Benjamin Lindsay, the noted juvenile
criminologist and active worker for
equal suffrage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
Italians Going Inland.

Tripoli, Oct. 13.-Preparations are
today under way by the Italian fore
es in this city, to invade the interior
of the province with the view of en-
gaging the Turks and their Arab al
lies. 1t is reported that a large Turk
ish force is encamped within a few
miles of the city, with thirty pieces of
artillery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
SCALPERS RUN WORLDS
SERIES TICKETS UP

New York, oct l3.-Thousands of
angry baseball fans are unappeased
here today by Secretary Gray's offer
of $500 reward for anyone who can
prove that he knowingly sold Worlds
Baseball series tickets to scalpers
who have come into possession of
thousands of tickets and are demand
ing treble the regular prices.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
EOMlCr TO Try A~nin

Los Angeles, Calf, Oct. 1S.-Avi-
ator Fowler who failed in an attempt
to cross the Sierra mountain range
in proposed flight across the con-
til ent, has announced that he will
soon make another attempt in a new
machine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
To Decide on War Soon.

Constantinople, Oct. 13.-Whether
the war with Italy will be continued
by the Turkish government, or sur
render the concessions that are de-
manded by that country, will prob
ably be determined when parliament
meets here within the next few days.
The Young Turks party which want
to carry on the war to the bitter fin
ish, claims a majority in parliament.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
SUFFRAGETTES WIN
IN CALIFORNIA

San Francisco, Oct. 13.-With re-
turns in from 291S precincts, out of
1921, the vote on woman suffrage this
morning stood, 121,016 for, and 49,
2O9 against the amendment This
majority of over two thousand makes
certain the amendment has carried
and California has adopted equal
franchise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
Commits Suicide.

Seattle, Wash. Oct. 13-Edward
Wandt stranger of apparent refine
ment, whose home is believed to be in
Seymour, Wis, committed suicide in
a down town hotel here by cutting
his throat with a rozor. eWdnt was
about So years old. No explanation
for the suicide could be found by the
police, the only possible clue being I
letter from a brother, Arthur, mailed
from Seymour.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
Chemist Wiley Slated for Cabinet

Washington, Oct. 13.-Dr. Harvey
w. Wiley, the pure food man, is slat-
ed for distinguished position in the
United States cabinet, according to a
report here, that if n department OF
public health is created by congress at
its next session, DR.. Wiley will be
placed at its head.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
,Japan Alarmed

Toxic, Japan. Oct. 13.-Reports of
the revolution in China are of such
grave nature that the Japanese gov
ernment has dispatched the third di-
vision of the naval squadron to the
scene of trouble to take care of ia
pans interests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
TnkCn 10 BOrlla nd.

Portland, Ore, oct 13.-Richard
Hnebetg. who was arrested at The
Dalles in connection with the murder
OF the Hills family. near here, was
brought to this city today and lodged
In Jail
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
Bath Tub Trust Slapped.

Baltimore, Md, Oct 1S.-United
States Judge Rose handed down a de-
cision here today declaring the Bath
Tub trust Illegal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13
Wister's Death Doubted.

Cheyenne, Oct. 1S.-Reports Of
owen Wister's death are not believed
here. He was last heard of hunting
in Jackson Hole.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-13

Mrs. Asa b Thomson OF Echo is
among the people from over the
county spending the day in the city.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-27

come to see me once a month for fear
l grab you by mistake-on suspicion"
ITO - with you!" snarled Avery,
turning away and facing the warden.
I've got the regular state allowance
for released prisoners comm to me,
amt u"
Yes" answered Handler, "and you
take it and get out of here, you
crook? Here, sign this" Che showed
him a paper), IF you can write. If
you can't, why, make your mark" The
warden handed over a bill.
The departing man scanned the
greenback deprecatingly.
Five dollars" he cried, land this
stable could see the Sing Sing tag on
in the night! Pretty good for eight
years and ten months work, eh? And
you guys are my friends! For Gods
sake, let me get out Of here, where
there are men who don't live on the
mistakes of some one else" He
wheeled toward the door and disap-
peared.
There's one more we've got to keep
track Of" commented Doyle.
Hell be at work in week." said
Handler laconically.
Yes, and I'll nail him and give him
back to YOU"
u don't want him. the warden put
in hastily. Il just might make it
tough for him If he was sent back.
thought he had come to his senses and
would help you against Valentine, but
he's just plain fool"
And all alike-all blaming us for
their fall" The detective seated him
self as he spoke. He can't work now;
he's too old The game as he knew it
was the yegg game"
Handler also had resumed his seat,
and he leaned over his desk and said
significantly: $50 you're afraid Valen-
tine will get a new trial, eh? There's
smoke" The prison master held out
a box of perfectOs, from which Doyle
gratefully extracted a weed.
Thanks" mumbled the detective.
This Valentine is the only high class
crook | ever knew that | couldn't
reach and put away for keeps. There's
| something of a mystery about him.
He'd get away with the Raffles game
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-27

The door at Handlers right opened.
He half turned and glowered at 4
trusty who shuffied in, carrying a bot
tie of drinking water.
It's pretty soft for YOU around here,
eh?" grunted the warden.
The convict hastened to place the
bottle in the holder at the sound of the
officials voice. He then hurried Il
ward the door, mumbling n faint Yes,
sir" as he went.
Suppose he'll be tryin' the west wall
next" commented Handler, poundi IS
his fist on the desk. But I'll trim 'em
all yet. I'll"-
"A visitor for you," announced his
secretary, Smith, entering. His name
is like a roll call in the German navy
He handed Handler a card.
The warden took the pastebOard.
"Blick- en- dol -fen-baCh," he read
slowly. "A man with name like that
has no right on the outside of a prison,
Whats his graft?"
He has a letter from the state board
of prisons. He has invented a lock,
believe, that
Lets have him."
The secretary ushered in an earnest
looking man with long, wavy black
hair. He was short and thin.
Il am Gustavc Blickendolfcnbach
the great inventor" said the visitor tc
the warden. Il have a lock for YOU to
inkeep the prisoners nit" He bowed
to the warden and rubbed his hands
complaccntly.
SO l hear. Your lock can't be
picked, ch?"
The inventor raised his hands il
horror at the suggestion.
Picked. Picked" he calculated
MY lock picked? The whole world il
haff tried it-Germany, France. Eng
land-and even the clevcrest thieves ir
Naples. The whole Vide world it all il
haff not open without they the KEY
haff"
SO I've heard, but still it might b.
picked at that"
1T is maybe, l don't understand
pickcd-you mean open NIT not IN!
key"
YES: with wire Or
"A vfre." exclaimed the inventor
My lock open-that l haff spent fou"'
teen years to perfect? Nrin. 1t i!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-27
"Why, certainly" responded Han

why, certainly" responded Han
dler
Avery, voicing his thanks, seated
himself at the warden's table.
Doyle came close to the old man.
There's one thing you want to do,
Bill, above everything else-keep out
of bad company" he warned
Avery hesitated. He glanced from
the detective across to the warden.
I'm getting out of bad company to-
day." he replied briefly.
Doyle started forward.
Yes, and it's a good thing you are.
for you're getting away from Valen-
tine"
"Valentine?"
yes" insisted Doyle. 1T doesn't do
you any good to know a man like
that. I suppose you know he killed
Cotton so he wouldn't have to divide
his head decisively.
II don't know anything about it."
The detective now spoke sharply.
"And what's he got against you?
He sent out word that"-the question
er suddenly shifted-"what message
did he give you to take out to-to'-
Avery drew back involuntarily.
HE didn't give me any message"
he cried out in positive tones.
Then both the officials noticed that
the ex-convicts eyes slowly dropped
and became directed to the floor.
II could do you a good turn-if you
trailed along with me-" suggested the
detective.
The released criminal brushed aside
the invitation. He rose stiffly from
his chair.
I'm on to you, Doyle. If you're to
be my friend I know that I've got to
be a stool pigeon, eh? Well. I'm old,
and i don't know where I'm goin'
when 1 leave here. But I'll take the
river out there" pointing over his
shoulder with his thumb, "for mine
before I play that game. tell YOU
the old mans voice rose to an indig-
nant pitch-"it's only fly guys like you,
Doyle, that's too lazy or too ignorant
to do their work themselves that has
to have stool pigeons on your staff to
do your work for you. Why, you
couldn't nab twelve-year- ar-old dip If
you didn't have some poor nerve bro
ken sucker of stool to go out ahead
and make the job easy for you"
Both Doyle and the warden, enraged
at the old man, lunged viciously at
him to wreak vengeance upon him for
his denunciation.