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.MiMiiinnrniTinii VLIIH Ml Ml- rill I II IM DAILY EVENING EDITIOI I LTLIllllUbUII IUJ1 - THE DAILY MP 5c A WEEK. Eastern Oregon Weather Fair tonight, nnd Wednesday warmer. - 1 K PEXDLETOX, UMATILLA OOUXTY, OKEGON, TUESDAY, JUNE IT, 11)02. NO. 4-102 MB Ml V EHS MAY QUIT .... lAnr!incr Man in llnitprl li I , . - - mm States May Be Asked to Assist the Coal Strike. r-i r ,i a t a o A?n iirou X W I VI I J UV DHl Il TO BE ALL OUT. . i i . o.. j. i r i Only uommencea ana i nai nan- rilH Ml 1 IV li MLL1UL1U11 1 5 llilH 1 II 1 H? 1 A nn1nU .1 1 all the mine workers but that r rnmnaimi is iinr. ver. comn fltn . will bo called out if it is found i J-1. ii. i ii. nerlcnn workman n.fniin.rfln with national organization to suspend ilLIUII. I II I LI II tit ! II 11 V H III II KJ I HI ill h ;i i risiN. his would result in tying up the A FIGHT OVER STATEHOOD OPPOSITION TO THE OMNI BUS BILL CROPS OUT. Quay Gave Notice of Motion to Dis charge Committee Which Made Up. favorable Report. Washington, Juno 17. There is a contest in prospect in the senate over the omniuus statehood bill. Quay gave notice this morning that on Thursday ho would move for a dis charge of the committee on territor ies from further consideration of the bill providing for admission into statehood of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The committee which has the matter in charce. recently, hv a majority of one vote, decided the bill should not be reported to the sen ate until the next session. FOUGHT WITH CONVICTS. FEAR A NORTHWEST STRIKE BURGLAR KILLED. at VETS ARE GATHERED. an Fighters Are Swntminn Remi- in&CKiirf k in nnrr nnn i amqii r - nuur uuj .u J. J 1 biuttu -... "WW ( ykuiuitu, UU UltJ lJl'r Ilfrrirnff I I I ivnnrnn ittl coast are holding! their annual frying uays. Aitnougn no one from here about 400 vntnrnnn tieir families are now in Port attendinc the festivities nnri r Al.l 1. 1 1. i 1 1 , utfhiuui.ib v . 1 1. 1 r. iiniiiii in 1 - r- PKK. roll of members was called and e afternoon t'he dull monotonies music. Miss Adella Luce and Anna Ditchburn, two accom ed elocutionists, recited for the lamment or me assemoiy, ana leterans' double male quartet Miss Evelyn Hurley furnished c. widows and everyone is being to feel at home. The sons and evening a musical and liter- rtO' A A 111. v. umbers are growing small as ?ear passes by, the interest and "6ry member makes a snecial w be present. yt 11 I ... . vmu ciuiuuH win lunu yai.i Safecracker Shot by Watchman Nampa, Idaho. Nampa, Idaho, Juno 17. At 2:30 yesterday morning Night Watchman Miller shot and fatally wounded a burglar who was caught in the act of burglarizing the safe of the Cot tingham's lumber office. The officer was making his rounds when he was attracted to the office by the sounds of nounding. As he approached the place the thief ran out and down the Jtroet. Miller called on him twice to Halt. The burglar continued to run and the officer fired. Miller thought he had missed his man, as fbe fellow continued his" "mad pace. After running a short dis tance, however, he fell. It was found he had been shot through the lungs, the bullet having passed almost through his body. He was taken to the city hall. -Up to this time the burglar has re fused to disclose his name .or to re veal the identity of his partner. An other man was soon with him during aunciay. it is believed he was on guard outside the lumber office and gave the burglar a warning signal on the approach of the officer. Tools in the possession of the wounded burglar indicate he is a pro fessional cracksman. Guard at Salmon Creek Bridge Exchanged Shots With the Desperadoes. . Portland, June 17. Word comes from Vancouver that two guards on the bridge over Salmon river, near Orchard, jhad a fight this morning at 2 o'clock with Tracy and Merrill. Shots wcro ex changed. Guard Stcbccker was slightly wounded in the shoulder. It is not known whether the convicts were hurt. Guard Carson is on Ills' way here with bloodhounds to track the convicts. A fight Is imminent, A report from Vancouver, Wash., at 9: -10 o'clock a. hi., says the posse is at the scene of the battle near Salmon creek bridge last night, with the convicts, with bloodhounds, which are now in the bush on a hot trail. Bert Biesecker, the man shot, was only hit through the coat under his right arm. Vancouver, Wash., June 17. 'William Morris, a member of the citizens' posse from here was brought to the hospital last night with 'a shattered thigh, by a rifle ball flred by a member of the searching party from Portland. Morris, with a companion, was watching the bridge across Salmon creek when he was mistaken for ona of the convicts by another of the party a quarter of a mile 'away. Two shots were flred with the .result that Morris fell wounded. Morris was sitting in a crouching position nnd the bullet struck in the front part of his thigh, crushing the bone. It Is thought the limb may have to be amputated. Morris is well known here. He is n painter by trade and has a wife and several &mall children. HARRISON AND HOPKINS MADE PLEASING REMARKS. A QUEER DILEMMA. A Curiosity at Milton. J- Mclntyre has a curiosity in "ow -window that is .unique in Its W tho Milton Eagle. He calls Jerusalem" plant. It comes i? of a hen ogS and l00ks DUIlCh Of drifirt fArns TTnon P'aced in water it swells and until u ji i . . want. On bolng taken from tho 1 it Prnt..nli .." """""iiy resumes us ior- dried up appearance. It was 6."t irom tho PMiir,.,. .i i - "H U1B SCnnf la on Uatnato. DPH K,. " M MlUhUDhV -- uugs mat thev will .not. ntjiv sa,e building where one is. 8hlnn nnl r-iti- Miiu ruiiHn. ftlMl vwj tnf tionrAni it. i W Wnrsnun,n. No. i which of soo nrmed with a member- Pledge 4 uuioniais gave MttonnM poat conspicuously vut inno - r .ni m a' i vwu jl .u i .r ii in iiir ...7 U 111 nantn -sJ VUi QTn.. " , r co:; ,u PaD.se calling, on . n uuvn nil nrnn.ia " O'ftlnnl, ' n. 1 1 uii nil mi u v nTin , "'HIS tno OatlV.llr,T.w. A. -s no. - . MullBUUlHnL UL lar rising '.boot- Church Says Woman Must Leave Either Husband or Religion. A queer dilemma confronts Mrs Mary Douthwaite, a prominent soci ety woman of Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs Douthwaite was a widow a year and a half ago, with three children to sup port. Her husband died several years ago and left her with a little means and this the brave woman used for purchasing a little stock of dry goods and took up the battle for a living for herself and children by selling goods. She prospered and at the same time was a prominent member and worker in the Broadway Church of Christ. For 15 years she waB a mem ber of this church and was on"e of the leaders in any move toward further ing the interests of the church. Eigh teen months ago she married Mr. Douthwaite. Now her church says that she cannot continue her name on the rolls because she married a divorced man. The church has issued its ultimatum. Mrs. Douthwaite must leave her church or her husband. The church says it would like to have her continue working with them, but her name will have to be dropped from the roll. Mrs. Douthwaite takes the matter very seriously and declares that she will appeal to the entire congregation and demand an open trial and make tho members wnom sne nas aiaea and worked with take a stand for or against her. A Wild Experience. A man named Jim Lyle, who has recently been working in a sheep camp near Mountain Hme, had a thrilling experience early Wednesday morning, according to the Huntington Herald. He was beating his way o Huntington by riding on top of a pf.ssonger coach, and while the train want crossing a bridge near town he fell from the car into Burnt river 40 feet below. He managed to get,out of-4 he water and in the forenoon was brought to town by the section crew Lyle received a severe shaking up but fortunately no bones were broken He is being cared for by the city au thorities. Sir Sydney Fisher, Minister of Ag riculture for Canada, has appointed Mr. William Hutchinson as Cana dian Commissioner to tho World's Fair at St. Louis. Mr. Hutchinson will have charge of all the prelimin ary arrangements for Canada's big .exhibit at tho Exposition in 1004 His headquarters will bo with the department of agriculture, Ottawa Canada. Hopkins Called Harrison to Time for Saying That He Was Unable to Be Elected Without the Use of Boodle Friends, Intervened. Springfield, 111., June 17. Just be fore the democratic state convention was called to order here today at noon, State Chairman Hopkins and Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, had a sensational encounter. Hopkins demanded to know if Har rison had been correctlj' quoted in the Chicago papers, wbich made him say tnat Hopkins could not be re elected without the uso of boodle Harrison reiterated the statement. Hopkins became furious and called Harrison a damned little pinhead He psid Harrison never came by an honest dollar except through inheri tance, and also accused him of adding to his fortune by extorting money from harlots and gamblers, and sell ing out in franchise deals. It looked at one timp as though the men would come to blows, but friends of each were there and prevented that. 1 CASTRO WILL FALL. President of Venezuela Is Being De feated by the Revolutionists. New York, June 17. Advices from Port of Spain, Trinidad, state that the fall of President Castro, of Ven ezuela, Is momentarily expected. The dispatches state there is an exodus from Venezuela of Castro's followers, and that the government forces have received severe setbacks from the revolutionists. REPUBLICANS AGREE ON RE CIPROCITY BILL FOR CUBA To Run Five Years and Provides for a 20 Per Cent Reciprocity Perkins of California, .Opposed Panama Route for the Canal. Washington, Juno 17. At tho cab inet meeting today it was decided that one or two war shins would bo sent I to Venezuela for the purpose of pro I tecting American interests which are ueuevea 10 ue enaangerea on account of the revolution now progressing in that country. President Roosevelt is worried over tho fact that no answer has been received to a message sent by him to Minister Bowen, at Cara cas. Tho republican members of tho sen ate committee on Cuba this morning agreed upon the Spooner bill .provid ing for a 20 per cent reciprocity ar rangement with Cuba, to continue live years with safeguards whereby the benefits of tho measure are ssured to Cuban planters. The bill is to bo presented to the republican caucus, which meets to morrow night. When the Isthmian canal bill was laid before tho senate today, Perkins, of California, delivered an exhaustive argument in favor of tho Nicaragua route, saying he bejioved that taking noia or tne ranama canai property and attempting to complete the pro ject that from its inception had been marked by gigantic fraud, would in volve the United States In political and financial difficulties that might bo far-reaching. KING IS IMPROVED. England's Ruler Passed a Good Night and Is Feeling Better. Windsor, June 17. The king slept comfortably through the night and is progressing favorably today. His majesty, however, looks weak and weary, and his physicians are pre scribing the utmost quiet. "He will conserve his energies until coronation time. He was greatly dis appointed at not being able to atted the opening of the Ascot races today. The queen and royal family, how ever, attended. SYMPATHIZERS OF WILKES. BARRE MEN MAY GO OUT. Operators Are Afraid That In the Event of a Call for a General Strike the - Northwest Collieries Would Suffer aeattlo, Juno 17.-Tho coal opera tors of tho ontlro northwest foar a strike agitation In sympathy with tho Wilkosbarrc struggle. Only 25 por cont of tho union miners are employed at the great col lories but it is believed a call for a general coal strlko from tho east would bo responded to by a comploto tie-up of the northwest. Miners in many Holds are roported to bo holding secret meetings nnd dis cussing tho events. NEW YORK MARKET. Reported by I. L. Ray & Co., Pendle ton, Chicago Board of Trado and New York Stock Exchange Brokers. Now York, Juno 17. Wheat was dull today tho weather conditions be ing somewhat improved and cables unchanged. Tho weather map is tho main Influence in tho market at pres ent. Now York oponcd 709:1 and clos ed 70. Chicago closed 71. Closed yesterday, 7!1A. Opoiiod today, 70. .Ttnngo today, 7G7G!.1. Clcsod today, 7G. Sugare, 1271,.. . Steel, 38. St. Paul. 173. Union Pacific, 105. Wheat In Portland. Portland, Juno 17. Whoat Walla Walla, 0G; blucstoin, 07ya; valley, G7. Wheat In Chicago. Chicago, Juno 17. Wlieat 7272 Wheat In San Francisco. San Francisco, Juno 17. Wheat $1.12 4. Hi ARRESTED Chief Executive of Minneapo lis Placed Under- Arrest on Grand Jury Indictment. 4' CHARGED THAT. MAYOR AMES OFFERED BRIBES Promised Two County Commissioners the Sum of $5000 Each to Vote for His Candidate for Sheriff, to Suc ceed a Man Removed by the Gov ernor. Minneapolis, Juno 17. Tho local police scandal culminated this morn lug in tho arrest of Mayor Ames on nn indictment returned by tho grand jury, charging him with offorlng a bribe. Tho ehargo Is that tho mayor prom ised County Commissioners Sweet and Nash $50d0 each to voto for Tom Brown for sheriff to succeed Phil Mcgaardcn, after' Mogaardon had boon roinoved by tho governor for alloged Irregularities. Tho mayor was arraignod soon r.ftor his arroBt. BALD MOUNTAIN. RESERVATION OPENED. Thousands Joined In the Rush for Mineral Lands. Pocatello, Juno 17. Fort Hall res ervation was opened for settlement at noon today and thousands of home seekers and miners joined in the rush for the ' mineral deposits sup posed to exist on tho reservation; The Iowa educational institutions are organizing for the purpose of sending an All-Iowa team of ath letes to participate in the athletic games at the World's Fair in 1904 The matter is in the hands of a com mittee appointed at the Btate field meet recently. Iowa, Ames and Drake colleges i-re represented on the committtee. Nelson-Llod. Miss Efflo Nelson and Henry Lloyd were united in marriage Monday at the home of the bride'a parents, Mr and Mrs. James Nelson, seven miles northeast of Pendleton. Rev. Q. W. Rigby officiated. Several friends were present at the wedding and many presents were received by the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd came to Pendleton Monday evening and remained at Hotel St. George over night and tbi3 morning left tor Milton, where Mr. Lloyd's parents live. There they will remain a day or two before going to Moscow Wash., where they will make their home. SOUTH AFRICAN WAR ENDED, BOERS HAYING ALL SURRENDERED London, Juno 17. An official dispatch from Lord Kitchener says tho surronder of the Boars in the Transvaal is now completed. The Orongo River colony surrenders will be completed .tomorrow. There aro only 150 more to come in from Cape Colony. t It Is an Extinct Volcano, Crater now Filled with Water. It is well 'known that Bald Moun tain, tho well known land mark noar Sumptcr, contnins nn extinct crator This crater is filled with wutor and is known as Bald Mountain lake It is evident from surroundings that at somo remote dato Bald Mountain was an active volcano, but it must have been nt a timo when man was not known in these parts. FIshormon who have been out on tho lako have tried to find bottof of tho crator, but in vain. One man is known to have let a lino with a rock at tho end of it down COO feet, nnd then did not find tho bottom. While nono of our citizens have any fear that "Old Bai dy" will repeat tho oxporionco of Mount Poleo and La Houirriore many freely express tho opinion that it is in tho lino of possibilities. The oistanco from Sumptor to tho crator of tho mountain is ton miles. Discussing Philippines. Rome, Juno 17. Tho committee ot cardinals appointed to discuss Philip plno mattors, met In tho Vatican to day. Tho dohato was strictly socro: GIFTS TO WHITMAN. NOTHING TO HOPE FOR. The Troubles of a Man Who Is the Victim of Inherited Wealth. Sitting under tho purplo awnings of his splendid yacht, tho Valiant, as she steamed into Southampton water August 22, 1001, M. W. K. Vander hilt thus blttorly inveighed against his fate: "My life never was destined to be quite liapi.y. It was laid on llnot that I could foresee almost from my earliest childhood. It has loft mo with nothing to hope for, with noth Ing definite to Beck or strive for. InheriKd weaitn is a nig nanui can to happiness. It is as cortaln death to ambition as cocaine is to morality. If a man makes monoy, no matter how much, ho nnds a certain happiness In its possession, for in tho desire to increase his business no nas constant use for it; but the man who inherits woalth has nono of this. "Tho first und tho greatest f atls faction, tho building of tho founda tion of a fortune is denied him. Ho must labor, if he does, labor, simply to add to what may bo an over-sufficiency." Alphabets from 12 to 15 Words, Letters n tho alphabets' of tho dif ferent nations vary in number. The Sandwich Islandors have 12; the Bur mese. 18; Italian, 26; Bengali, 21; Hebrew, Syrlac, Chaldeo and Samar itan, 22 each; Latin, 25; Greek, 21; German, Dutch and English, 26 each; Slavonic, 27; Arabic, 28; Persian and Coptic, 32 each! Georgian, 35; Ar menian, 38; Russian, 41; old Mosco- vite, 43; Sanskrit and many of the original languages have 50 each. The College has Received $G5,000 In the Past Year. President Penrose in Ills report speaking ot tho gifts to Whitman collogo this year says: "At tho be ginning of tho year, Dr. Poarsons, tho great bouefactor of tho college wroto that ho would givo $50,000 for further andowmont provided that we secured $25,000 for tho girls' dormi tory, plans of which ho proposed to Bond. Whon tho plans arrlvod Mr. N. F. Butler, who superintended tho construction of both tho Memorial building and Billings hall, figured that tho proposed dormitory coulfl ho built within $15,000. 1 wroto Im mediately to Dr. Poarsons aBklng 1C ho would consider that wo had mot tho conditions if wo oroctod a dor mitory practically according to the plans which ho furniBhod. Ho wrote back that If wo would have the first story of tho building up and paid- for by the 15th of Juno ho would send big chock for $50,000 boforo July lut Whon thof letter was presented to the executive commlttoo Mr. Ankeny at once volunteored to givo tho amount noccssary to- pay for tho first s'ory,' which was estimatod at $6000, and wo at onco procoodod with tho con struction of tho building, Within a fow days afterwards the Reverend and Mrs. E. L. Smi'.h of Seattle wroto that thoy would give $6000 to wards tho 'proposod dormitory on condition that Dr. Poarson's gift for andowmont was paid, and havo re quested that t Ii o building bo named "Itoynolds Holl," in honor of Mrs. L. J. Reynolds of Walla Walla and the services of her sons to the college. These gifts make possiblo tho erec tion ot tho much needed dormitory and tho obtaining of Dr. Pearson's $60,000, Mcney for Columbia. Captain Langfltt was all smiles Saturday, says tho Portland Tele gram, Tho presldnt, having signed tho river and harbor bill, tho head of tho Unitor, Engineering Corps is now in a position to go ahead with the plans for Improving tho Columbia river basin. A good deal of work Is to be dono at tho mouth, including tho oxtonsion of the jotty. Tho cap--taln has boon anxious to get started on this work, and had thoro boon much moro delay in getting the bill jmsped it would havo been Impossi ble to accomplish any telling work this season. Now there will be time to do something. Pon't Use Too Many Words. Multiplication qt words Increases the expense and decreases the, effec tiveness of advertising, say .what you have to say In as few words as It can be told then stqp. By so dojps you can set what yoii'want to Bay la larger typo, so that will coramM the attention of more readers, .ts would u wordy, discourse. st. fSsaM type.