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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
CRIES fire.;
so ARE KILLED
STAN MPEDE IN SHOWHOUSE
Women and Children are Trampled
In Effort to Get Out of Building
Film of Motion Picture Ignites and
Operator Loses His Head-Man-
ager Arrested.

Balboa, Spain, Nov. 25.-A terrible
panic was caused here yesterday by
the cry of fire at a moving pict IRE
show. About so children and others
were killed. The number of injured
is not known as most of them were
taken home by friends.
The scene of the accident is a large
circus, which had been converted in
to a continuous cinematograph show.
AS the price of admission was only
two cents the building was crowded
for the most part with women and
children. The operator of the ma
chine lost his nerve when a film ig-
nited and screamed fire" He was
able to extinguish the flames without
difficulty but the effect of his cry
upon the spectators was instantane-
Gus. Almost every one within the
building sprang up. Police and at
tendants were swept away by the
surging mass which fought its way to
the exit Scores were knocked down
ana trampled upon and many were
crushed TO death in the passages in
the galleries and to the streets.
This disaster caused frenzied
crowds to gather outside the building
and the authorities had great trou-
BILE in carrying on the work of rescue
and extrcating the dead and injur-
ed
The manager and the other EN-
ployes have been arrested and held
pending an inquiry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
CONGRESS MEETS
IN ONE WEEK
SHORT SESSION COMING
VIII BE Last Congress Controlled by
the Republicans-Many Measures
VIII BE Taken Up-SingIe Term
Question Among Those VIII BE
Considered.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Congress
will reassemble week from today for
the last short session of republican
control in national legislation for at
least two years. Comparatively few
senators and representatives have
reached Washington, but discussion
has been active in the last week am
ong those on the scene over plans for
the winters work and the prospects
for the special tariff session next
spring.
While the tariff is not scheduled
for consideration this winter the three
months of the short session will be
crowded by legislative work. In ad-
dition to the appropriation bills, con-
gress will be forces to dispose of a
quantity of general matter left at ad-
journment in August.
In the early part of the session the
house will be busy shaping appropria-
ton bills. while the senate is dispos-
ing of the impeachment trial of Judge
Robert w. Archibald of the commerce
court set to begin December 3.
Several important measures will be
pushed for early action in the senate
among them the resolution of Sena-
tor Works of California, to limit the
president to a single six year term;
the Shepard Kenyon bill, prohibiting
the shipment of liquor into prohibit
ton states and the vocational educa-
ton bill of Senator Page of Vermont.
The bill of Senator Borah creating a
department of labor is scheduled for
early consideration.
The prohibition liquor bill will be
pushed in the house by Representa-
tive sheppard of Texas, who will sue
ceed Senator Bailey in the next con-
gress
Energetic efforts will be made in
the next congress to obtain legisla-
ton amending the Sherman antitrust
law limiting contributions to cam
paign funds
Efforts will be made to repeal a
part of the text of the Canadian reci-
procity agreement,
congressman now in Washington
do not expect any action on currency
legislation in the short session. The
house committee on banking and
currency will proceed with its investi-
CATION of the currency and credit sit
uation with considerable difficulty
and it may be unable to conclude its
investigation early enough to submit
any measures before March 4.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
Defective Wiring Believed to Have
Been CauSe-South and West
Wings Of Pen in Flames.
SPECIAL GUARDS RUSHED
Blaze Gets Good Start and Men are
Delayed Through Hydrant Troubles
-Business in Salem Stops and I'm
mense Throng Goes Out TO see the
Fire-Ioss Great.

Salem. Ore, Nov 25.-Fire broke
out in the west wing of the state PEN
itentiary here this morning and before
the flames were under control, spread
to the south wing of the new audi
torium. All prisoners were taken
from the building and special guards
were lshed to the scene to prevent
escapes. The convicts, however.
showed no disposition to try to es-
cape. On the contrary they took a
hand in helping the firemen and the
regular prison fire department extin-
guish the fire.
The fire at the outset seemed
wholly beyond control despite the ef-
forts of the large force of men fight
ing it. The prison department was
at work within a few minutes after
the blaze was discovered. A general
alarm was sent to Salem and the COM
plete apparatus of the city was soon
on the scene.
Trouble with the hydrants retarded
the firemen in getting their hose in
proper working order and in the
meantime the fire continued steadily
to gain.
While the blaze was practically un-
der control after several hours of Sc
we're fighting, both wings of the build
ing will be total losses.
Fifty officers were sworn in as soon
as it was seen that the fire had gain
ed dangerous headway and they were
rushed to the scene, heavily armed
The men were hardly needed. how
ever, as the convicts were bent on
helping to control the flames Busi-
ness in the city is suspended ana an
immense throng hurried to the peni-
tentiary to see the spectacular blaze.
Poor electric wiring is believed to
have been the cause of the fire. The
loss will probably amount to $4,000.
The blaze ate through the walls. leav-
ing exposed the death chamber and
the gallows.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
FIRE DAMAGES
HOUSE BADLY

Fire that started presumably from
u defective flue or through the burn
ing out of the flue did damage es-
timated at $1,000 Saturday evening
just after o'clock to a house owned
by Mrs. Nancy Mcmahon at the COR
ner of Willow and Tustin streets and
the contents owned by a family by
the name of Carr. The entire rear
portion of the building and the upper
story was completely destroyed and.
although the flames did not reach
the living rooms, the furniture was
more or less damaged by water.
The family was away from home
at the time and Mr.. Carr stated that
just before he left he put several
large chunks of coal in the stove in
order that there would be fire when
they returned. Fire Chief Vaughan
is of the opinion that the flue was
defective for the room in which the
stove was located was not touched by
fire.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
WIFE MURDERER PAYS
PENALTY FOR CRIME

San Quentin, Cal Nov. 25.-Alex-
ander Szafcsur paid with his life here
Friday for the murder of his wife
Erma, in San Francisco, on April a.
1910. He was hanged. Willis Luis,
a Chinese, also under sentence to be
hanged. was reprleved by the COVER
nor this week until December 6.
Szafcsur was drunk when he shot
his wife. Two small sons by an early
marriage saw their mother killed.
The execution won interest by the
agitation for the repeal of capital pun
jshment. An initiative petition re-
Gently circulated failed of the needed
number of signatures for presentation
November 8, but will be voted on at
the next state election. Governor
Johnson announced recently that the
law must take its course in fuure un-
less good reasons for executive inter-
vention was forthcoming in each case
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
police Court News.

John Cross l.. A. Williams and ].
Payne started for The Dalles last
saturday but they got no farther than
the local depot. Having a liberal
supply of bottled goods in their pos
session, they proceeded to empty a
portion of them and smash the glass
upon the walks. Agent O'Brien pro-
tested vainly whereupon the police
We're called and the trio were Jailed.
Cross forfeited ten dollars bail, Will
liams is laying out five days and
Payne three. Bazel Parr was the
only other offender on the docket
his morning. He forfeited bail of
ten dollars on and charge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
DEBS SAYS IT'S
WORK OF GANG"

Terre Haute. Ind, Nov. 25.-"The
indictments are based on lies. They
are the work of a clique boasting it
would jail us and bankrupt or destroy
the Appeal to Reason. Workmen will
not be asked finally to aid the de-
fense. We defy the gang to do its
worst"
This was the statement of Debs
concerning the indictment of himself
and Fred Warren and E. L. Phiffer,
editors of the Appeal by the grand
jury at Girard, Kansas.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
TWO u. S. CAVALRYMEN
ARRESTED IN MEAlCO

washington, Nov. 25.-The two
troopers of the Thirteenth United
states cavalry who got drunk and
started to invade Mexico all by them
selves will be tried by the Mexican
authorities according to the war de-
partment dispatches. The two troop
ers. whose names are not given IN
the reports, crossed the international
line into the city of San Ignacio, ana
IN a brawl wounded Mexican. They
we're taken in charge by the federal
general Aubert. After the Mexican
authorities are through with them
they will be court martialed on TINS
side Of the line.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
CASE IN
HANDS OF JURY

Salem, Mass, Nov. 25.-The death
sentence will not be imposed on Et-
tor and Giovaneti, according to in
structions of Justice Quinn to the jury
today, who stated that second degree
murder was the only verdict in the
event of conviction.
The fate of the defendants is now
in the hands of the jury. Quinn con-
cluded his charge at 1916. The
prisoners were jailed, awaiting the
outcome.
Quinn's instructions surprised the
court. He directed the jury that Ca
ruso might be convicted of first or
second degree murder. Giovannetti
declared Il general strike in Italy was
possible in the event of a conviction.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
NINE EXPLOSION
TAKES LIVES OF II

Calais. France. Nov. 25.-Twenty-
four men lost their lives when fire
damp exploded in coal mine.
The explosion occurred between
the shifts. Only 3S men We're in the
mine at the time. OF these IA were
warned by the sudden extinction of
their lamps and managed to escape.
Il rescue party found 21 bodies. The
three others are apparently in re-
mote part of the mine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
MCNAMARA WANTED TO DESTROY LOS ANGELES
DESTRUCTION BY FIRE SAYS WITNESS

Indianapolis. Nov. 25,-Sworn tes-
timony that John Mcnamara planned
the complete destruction of Los An
geles and the dynamiting of nom
union jobs on the Panama canal. was
given today by McManigal at the trial
of the labor men here.
Burn the city of Los Angeles off
the may" he swears Mcnamara told
him. make it a landmark like San
Frs cisco after the earthquake"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25

The witness said Mcnamara plan
ned to send several good men" to
Los Angeles to start fires and dyna-
mite the waterworks.
The witness said the motives
prompting my crimes was inflaming
my mind by men like John McNama-
ra and Hockin. did not dynamite
for money. They informed me I
would have everything to win and
nothing to lose" in answer to the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25

first question of the cross-examina-
ton by Senator Kern.
Mrs. Hockin is yet unable to raise
the ten thousand additional bond for
her husband who is in custody because
the judge declared that Hockin could
not be trusted.
The defense denounces the article
in the Bridgeman's Magazine censur-
ing the prosecution. Defense attor-
neys state the defendants do not
sympathize with the article.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
SENATORRAYNER,
MARYLAND, DIES
END HAD BEEN EXPECTED
Maryland Statesman Had Been Ill
for Some THme-His Death Changes
Control in Senate, Giving Demo-
Gratis One More Than Majority
Wilson Expresses Regret.

Washington. Nov. Ex-senator Isa-
dor Rayner of Maryland died at 500
today. His death was expected.
Senator Curtis of Kansas says the
election of one and possibly two dem
ocrats from Illinois and one from
Tennessee will probably break the
senate deadlock.
The death of Rayner changes the
control of the senate vote and gives
the. democrats 40, one above a major
ity. 1t is believed Governor Colds
boro will appoint VIM. B. Jackson to
the vacancy.
Hamilton, Bermuda, Nov. 25.-
Presdent-elect Wilson said today;
II deeply regret Senator Rayner's
death. The country loses an able and
patriotic servant. 1t will be difficult
to replace him"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
STATE PROBES
TRAIN WRECK

Tacoma, Nov. 25.-The state begins
an investigation today in the wreck
of the Seattle and Tacoma interurban
train when runaway box car hit a
passenger car.
State Public Service Commissioner
Jones is conducting the investigation.
]. o. Walker. state inspector of tracks
is assisting. 1t is stated the Puget
Sound Electric company will be fore
ed to show the orders under which
the passenger and freight were run
ming.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
EXPECT CAPTURE
OF GEN. OROzCO

Los Angeles, Nov. 25.-The arrest
of Orozco is expected in few hours.
Federal Marshall Dingle is searching,
1t is stated the rebel leader is in the
city. He is believed to be with his
family
Dingle stated his office had not re-
ceived word regarding an order to
arrest Orozco and he was not inform
ed of his Whereabouts.
Kamloops, B. c., Nov. 25.-Gertrude
Book, a milliner, received telegram
today stating IL relatives had been
murdered at the Book ranch in Pleas
ant valley Mexico, by rebels on Oct,
12.
Washington, Nov 25.--General f.
Z, Steever, commanding the Ameri-
cans on the Mexico border, tele-
graphs the start of General Salazar,
rebel leader, for Casas Granies,
boasting he will occupy the city with
i'm five days
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
Assault Case Being Tried

The case of the State VS.. Bester is
being heard before Justice of the
Peace Parkes today. The charge is
assault Isaac Sims, the prosecuting
witness claiming that the defendant
chased him around cabin with a
rock and then tried to borrow a gun
A number of south end residents are
in the city as witnesses.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25

C. A, Hermann, formerly of Helix,
came over from Walla Walla this
morning and left on the afternoon
train for Helix.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25
Austria Has Issued a Call For All Re-
seNists to Report for Duty
France is Preparing.
GERMANY MASSING ARMY
Stock DepressiOns Indicate That War
is believed Inevitable-Turkey and
the Balkans Reported to Have
Agreed TO Weeks Armistice-Fight-
ing has Ceased.

Frieslassing. Germany, Nov. 25,-It
Is reported that Austria will send an
ultimatum To Servia this week on
account OF the unsatisfactory reports
TO the Austrian notes. The announce
nlcnt was read In Vienna cafes and
theatres, calling out the reserves.
Thirty thousand additional Austrians
have reached Gravesa, the Austrian
Adriatic port. Sixteen thousand are
expected today. The Servians are va
eating Monastir and Prlsfriend.
Berlin, Nov. 25.-Vague rumors that
war has been declared between Aus
tria and Servia are causing the mar
ket 70 slump. The origin of the ru-
mors is not learned.
Constantinople, Nov. 25.-The TX
dam, Constantlnople newspaper,
says Turkey and the Balkans have
agreed to weeks armistice.
London, Nov. est is not expect
ed that Greece and Servia will send
reinforcements to Constantinople. The
lkdam's announcement indicates the
war is ended. Fighting at Tchatalja
is suspended
London, Nov. 25.-Lloyds Is quoting
shipments to and from Turkey as low
as one per cent in many cases. The
Greek rate is three fourths of one
per cent. This indicates the possibil-
ity Of a clash in the Adriatic, Berlin
and Vienna Bourses are greatly de-
pressed. The British market Is un-
affected. Vienna business is demor-
allied.
Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 25-
France has ordered her reserves to be
ready to join the colors. The rail-
roads have been directed to assemble
ears at strategic points.
Belgrade, Nov. 25.--King Peter pre-
sided at meeting of the cabinet to-
day. 1t was announced later that the
government had notified Austria II
was unable to outline an attitude be-
fore peace with Turkey.
Berlin. Nov 25.-It is reported that
Germany is mobolizing two army
corps on the Russian frontier. Bank
depositors are withdrawing their funds
fearing war.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25

Constantinople, Nov. 25.-The TX
1am. Constantinople newspaper,
says Turkey and the Balkans have
agreed to weeks armistice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25

London. Nov. 25.-It is not expect
ed that Greece and servia will send
reinforcements to Constantinople. The
lkdam's announcement indicates the
war is ended. Fighting at Tchatalja
is suspended.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25

Berlin, Nov. 25.-Vague rumors that
war has been declared between Aus
tria and Servla are causing the mar
ket 20 slump. The origin Of the ru-
mors Is not learned.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25

Geneva, Switzerland, Nov rs
France has ordered her reserves to be
ready to join the colors. The rail-
roads have been directed to assemble
ears at strategic points.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-11-25

TO ADVERTISERS
The East 0regonian has
the largest paid circulation
Of any paper In Oregon, east
Of Portland and nearly
twice the circulation In
Pendleton OF any other
newspaper.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-05
DEATH HIS inheritance.


The body Of Frederick Moser. forty
six years old, of No. sos South Main
street, New Britain. Conn. who disap.
peared on June IS after coming to New
York to receive an Inheritance OF 5000
from the estate OF an aunt who died
last March. was found In the East River
at the foot OF Thirty-seventh street to-
day. Mrs. Moser. who u the mother OF
Ave children. has been In New York
Since her husbands disappearance, ana
when informed OF the discovery OF the
body. with no valuables in the clothing,
declared he had met with foul play.
Coroner's Physician Leblanc performed
post norton at the morgue. but
could find no suspicious marks.
Moser came to New York June q to
attend the probating OF his aunts will.
On June 81 his coat. vest and hat were
found on a pier near where his body
was discovered to-day. Mrs. Moser de-
clared he had no trouble To lead him 10
suicide. but the police say there Is moth
ing to indicate foul play.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-05
CHARGED WITH ARSON
WHEN FAMILIES FLEE FIRE.
Youth Held After Fire Marshal
Declares He Found Stairway
Oil-Soaked.

Dominic Cuccia. twenty-one years old
was arraigned in the Gates Avenue
Court to-day before Magistrate Manner,
charged with arson In the second degree.
Cuccia lives at No. @9l0 Avenue ID, Flat
bush. The house Is a combination store
and bootblael< shop and has two living
floors above. Yesterday at $50 A. NJ, fire
was discovered I'm the bootblack shop. and
before II was put out $1,000 damage had
been done and two families with eight
children driven to the street. When
Cuccia, who had been away at the time
of the fire. arrived at $50 he was ar
rested by Detective Brlerton of the Flat
bush station on evidence secured by As
sistant Fire Marshal Eugene Shields.
Shields claims that the store and stairs
were saturated with gasoline and that
there was so much OF the mud That II
STRAINED out into the street.
Cuccla, who says he, Is a pressman,
was put through an examination by
Shields, but refused to say that he had
anything to do with the blaze. Accord
ing to his story. he went to New York
for q car ride the evening before and had
not returned until afternoon, lie said
no had received several black hand let
tiers and was going away over the
Fourth to avoid death, When he was
asked about insurance he at first denied
there was any on the building, but later
admitted he had insured 1t for 5000
on June Is He was held In 5000 bail
for examination.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-05
BOY BEATEN WITH BELT
FOR LOSING A QUARTER
Every Time He Hit Ne the Buckle
Cut" Says Nephew of
Butcher.

Charged with numerically beating
his nephew. Abraham Sokel aged
fourteen, with the buckle end OF
strap. INJECTING eighteen severe cuts
on the child's body. Jacob Sokel. a
butcher. OF No. +o7 Cherry street. was
arrested to-day by officer Tobin OF the
society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
to Children and locked up In the Tombs
superintendent Moore Of the society
received word to-day that the boy had
been terribly beaten. oricer Tobin.
who Investigated the case. got this
story from the child: My father IL
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-05
AMERICAN citizen
SENTENCED As SPY
BY GERMAN COURT
Leopold Eilers, Who Lived in
New Orleans, Accused as
a British Agent.

LElPSlC, July 5.-Leopold Eilers. a
native of the German Island OF Helgo-
land hut naturallzed citizen OF the
United States, was sentenced to-day by
the Imperial Supreme Court to four
years In penitentiary and six years
los1 Of civil rights on a charge Of being
an army spy.
The President of the court heard be-
hind closed doors the charge against
talers. which Is one of espionage in the
Rhir., district.
Eilers is thirty-two years old and a
farm hand. lie resided in America from
1902 to 1909. the latter part Of the time
; In New Orleans. where he married a.
American woman, Matilda Dittmar
who has since d.ed.
lie was accused Of attempting to oh.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-07-05
DOLEFUL MARCH
Of SEAMEN FAILS
TO TIE Up SHIPS
Longshoremen and Teamsters
Jeer Strikers, Who Admit
Cause Is Lost.

About nine hundred striking seamen
ana FOUR hremen paraded through West
street to-day in last pathetic effort %
persuade tfC longshoremen and team
sters toi5oin their cause and tie IN the
coastwise shipping of this port. No
more dismal demonstration of the kind
mas over been witnesses in the city,
for the rongshoremen and team
stsrs, instead OF cheering and expressing
their sympathy. jeered the marchers
every inch of the way and sent them
back to their headquarters at No. 200
West street with bowed heads, acknowl-
edging that they were beaten, and that
me strike had practically failed.
The union leaders had not provided
any band and their demonstration was
dolefully silent one from start to nm
isp' A permit to parade had been OBJ
tanned from Mayor Gaynor and a force
OK lO policemen formed into line In front
OF the union headquarters. Twenty
policemen. were at the head of the pro-
cession and another score of bluecoats
closed up the rear. Thanking the ranks
OF strikers on each side was a force of
sixty policemen. with Inspector John
Daily and Capt. Rohric In charge.
The men had listened to lmpassoned
speeches In their headqua rters and there
was some cheering before the parade
was formed. But once II got under way.
shortly after noon, the demonstration
became as dismal as funeral march.
Hundreds of longshoremen. of duty for
the noon hour, assembled at the West
street curb and Jeered the strikers. The
teamsters Joined In the >jeering and
throughout the march not Il word Of
sympathy was expressed.
At the offices of all the steamship
companies IL was said that the strike
had degenerated into farce and that
no ship was being hampered in loading
or sailing.