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It EDITION T Y? Tf . V . 0A1LYEVENINGEDITION Eastern Oregon Wfather Tonight cloudy; warmer Sat urday; probably rnlu or snow. PENDLETON, TJMATLLLA COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVEMliEl? 23, 1902. NO. -1(501 5!!wb -o V OmT Mil via rn.vi.v w m . . redd"" r vm. -v naK- m -m. -iaBmnsab CHARGES .iutthRWR ana IS" MATTHEWS. l:.h Miv hause U, 8. Marshal's in the Sto.y, as 1 HELD UP GAMBLING HOUSE. I A Desperado Makes a Good" Haul In Seattle. Seattle, Wash., Nov. 2S. Mullen's gambling houso, In the heart of thd city, across the street from tho Post Intelllgoncer onlce, was held up by a masked robber at 2 o'clocTt Wednes day morning and relieved of noarly $1000 In coin. Only a few men were In the room, but all obeyed the order or the robber, who held a gleaming slx-shootor In one hand while he raked In the coin with tho other. He worked with calm nerve, and was as deliberate as a 'mart cashing checks from home. Tho masked man was aided In his daring Job by a man who entered the room as a poker player. When his pal came In and gave tho command, ho cried but: "For heaven's sake boys, don't dlsoboy; he'll kill us all!" Both robbers made their escape. and the police woro not notified, as the game was illegal. Nov. 28. The Ore- is preferring department of Jus- .M.lnot rTnltnit UU- SKatllu. w W. F. (Jack) Mat strict of Oregon. It i.din tn nn nffen- UlUbUU " republican state con- uuaij lu fc" Knox. A loilt 1 !- ..rwl trted after tho scalp asman, of Portland. fed tor a woman, an portlasd postofflce, to bad his offensive par- puollC nouru mm ui J .1.1!.. t...1t..n n tnA siarv. an. iwr. i rnHmu tr tn tpll MiitthAWfl at inp nnqinmro wns iween i.in cnairmnii state central com-. p i i . 1 1 sine. Matthews, as has no right to inter- HjrR nc n uniini'.iiLii artlsanship becomes mis utiice. that seems to bo .him in Portland, tirn inR nnnaTiinniii true light, Mr. Mat- office will probably t is tho avowed In- in wnlcn detorm- States marshal's .if flrnfnn tpIII nnaly discussed 1Kb. I r-wan, IV IS UU ft. lkn tffcii removal. tan Vintrn die. have ex- wali01lal rtnvolnn. "tie Invcstiga- f 1ED. yril HI Son Over 1 ... f Je claimed no Mt WOUld turn watemaia author!- ""tor Nf ir r bc i " i several xnicaoo. Francien rental "". Seattle t . . the "i m u-iuoi-S: Military Girl... . a un nn nn em e8t Iol tal- C tho " "KDlb. HERMANN REMOVES RIGHT. Washington Woolgrowers' Associa tion Cannot Apportion Ranges. North Yakima, Nov. 28. Commis sioner Dinger Hermann has taken nway from tho Washington Wool prowors Association the r'j'it to r.p-' portion the ranges on the ualniar for est resorvo. It Is said that this rul ing was made on account of tho vio lations of the reserve regulations by some sheepmen during tho season. A meeting has been called by Superin tendent Shellcr to be hold here next week to .discuss the matter. Appli cation for ranges will hereafter be made to the superintendent. 11 RESULT IN VIOLATIDN OF M MONROE DOCTK England and Germany Sending a Large Combined Fleet to Seize Venezuelan Custom Houses. WASHINGTON OFFICIALS MUCH INTERESTED WILL SEND SHIPS AT ONCE TO SCENE OF ACTION. BUILD NEW CM WH CUBAN CENTRAL OPENED FROM ' HAVANA TO SANTIAGO. Trip of 500 Miles Can Now Be Made in 24 Hours Will Open Up a Rich Mining District. Washington, Nov. 28. A dispatch from Havana says tho Cuban Central railroad, from Havana to Santiago, will lie opened for traffic today. The trip from Havana to Santiago, about BOO miles, will be made in about 24 hours, whereas three days are requir ed by steamboat, the only means of travel heretofore. With the opening of this new roal road Cuba is expected to enter upon a nqw era a career of industrial de velopment and nctlvity which Is ex pected to result in the betterment of the inhabitants, commercial prosper ity and the improvement of internal affairs. Tho main line ot the road is of standard gauge and its bridges are of steel and masonry. The equip ment generally is similar to that of the best American roads, It being In tended to run through sleeping oars between Havana and Santiago. The line runs through the heart of the eastorn part ot the island, where there is much undeveloped mineral wealth in tho mountainous districts, but want of capital has hitherto pre vented its profitable production. Cop per mines are of great extent and rich, and water power Is plentiful. Along the route of the main lino are to bo found great areas of land of the richest description, well watered and suitable for raising sugar cane, to bacco, corn, cotton, coffee and all fruits of tho tropical and sub-tropical regions, such as yams, oranges, man goes, pineapples and bananas, .all within a short distance of market. WROTE LIBELOUS ARTICLE. A Special Messenger Sent From England to Germany Birmingham Post Says That the Washington Government Is Not Likely to Be Prepared Under the Present Circumstances, to Suppor1 Venezuela Through Thick anu Thin. Washington, Nov. 28. Officials a'd-j mit mat tno cnanges anu complica tions In the event of Oerraany and Britain landing forces In Venezuela, will be manifold. It Is certain when the official reports ot the landinr; forces is received here several of Dewey's ships now at Culebra will be despatched to the scene of ac'ion. A prominent official this morning said that so long as tho Monroe doctrine Is respected Germany and Britain can resort to extreme measures, vet; actual war to collect their claims. Special Messenger to Germany, Birmingham, England, Nov. 28. The Post says that Count Mattcrnich immediately, after a conference with L.ord Lansdown yesterday, dispatched a long telegram to Berlin regarding the Venezuelan affair. A special mes senger followed by boat to the conti nent last night. The paper says Britain and Germa ny will act jointly in collecting claims from Vonczuclar but also edds that there appears to be hopes that Castro can successfully appeal to America against the action of- the two pountries on theground of vio lation of the Monroe doctrine. "The Washington government," it says "though very tenacious on that sub EXPELLED ARMENIANS. 50,000 Christians Driven From Russln Are Unsheltered In Zero Weather. Vienna, Nov. 2S. Die Information today reports that the czar recently expelled 50.000 Armenians from Rus sia, who were driven ncross tho fron tier by the Cossacks. The Tnrkls'i officers refused them admittance nnd drove them back across tho lino. U Is zero weather and tho mortality Hit Is heavy, as tho people arc unshelter ed. UNIT E PRASE AMERICAN SENTENCED. Former Resident of San Francisco Imprisoned In Berlin. Berlin, Nov. 2S. Merltz I.ewln. alias Koblniwltz, a former resident of San Francisco, was today sentenced to two years' imprisonment for swindling. ject, is not fikely to be prepared under the present circumstances, to support Venezuela through thirk and thin." Much Interest in Washington. Washington, Nov. 28. The capital Is alive with gossip regarding tho re ported concerted action of Britain and Germany against Venezuela. Advices received here say that Germany Is pioparing to rush two more warships, making seven powerful engines of war, in Venezuelan waters, capable of landing a force of 2000 men. Eng land has two strong cruisers there now, and the Charybllsc sailed hur riedly from Halifax last night with secret orders, its destination believed to he Laguayra. Venezuela, It Is claimed, has been persistently violating the rights ot the two countries imposing indignities up on their subjects, seizing their prop erty and money and imprisoning them upon trivial charges. Tho state department has given out no statement, but it is believed that it will not interfere, as tho announce ment ha Deen received from semi official sources that neither country desires permanent acquisition of ter ritory, but will simply seize tho cus toms houso and collect taxes to re imburse their claims. North Texas i eachers. Denton. Texas, Nov. 28. Tho North Texas Teachers' Association began It's annual convention hero today under highly auspicious conditions. Nearly every city and town in tho territory embraced by the association was rep resented when tho gathering was for mally called to order shortly after fl o'clock tills morning. Tho visitors were cordially greeted by Judge J. T. Bottorff and Dr. W. H. Bruce, and to their addresses response was made on behalf of the delegates by Prlnci- J pal P. B. Hughes, uf Denlson. These formalities concluded, tho convention listened to Interesting addresses on school topics by W. M. Taylor, of Donton; .7. C. Tucker, of I'lano. and J. W. Farrell, of Greenville. Pendleton Churches Meet to Return Thanks for Blessings. TWO WRECKS IN THE EAST FIREMAN KILLED IN ONE 12' INJURED IN THE OTHER, LEADER OF BOODLERS. I JUMPED TO DEATH. Charles Kelly Arrives From Europe Will Be Arrested in St Louis and Tried for Bribery and Perjury. New York, Nov. 28. Charles Kelly, tho leader of the St. Louis boodlers' combine, returned on the steamer Celtic this morning and said ho is tired of being sought. Tho statute of limitation expired today. Ho says the death of his son compelled him to re turn and that he has not been In Mexico, as generally believed, but in Europe. He will go at once to St. Louis. St. Louis, Nov. 28. Charles Kelly, wanted here on two indictments of bribery and two of perjury, will be ar rested Immediately on arival at this place. Philadelphia, Nov. 28. Charles Kelly, the St. Louis fugitive, arrived here this afternoon on his way to St. Louis. He said ho was going to mako a clean breast of everything. Thinking That He Had Killed His Lover, New Yorker Commits Sui cide. Mow Ynvk. Jnv 2R. Bfillevinc he had killed Mrs. Julia Gerber, who had refused to elope wun mm, furam Sukawatsky jumped from the window of her apartments this morning to the pavement, seven stories below, and was InBtantly killed. He shot the woman in tho shoulder, causing her to swoon. A Fast Freight Jumps Track In Illi nois, and Passenger Is Wrecked in Indiana. ... Desplalnes, 111., Nov. 28. A Wis consin Central fact freight Jumped the track near here early this morn ing, killing the fireman nnd danger ously scalding the engineer and a brakeman. Indianapolis, Nov. 28. A Big Pour passenger was wrecked west of Dan ville this morning. No one was kill ed. Twelve were injured, none- fatul- ly. HEAD END COLLISION. SENSATIONAL CHARGES. Work Train and Freight Train Collide at Wasatch Fireman and Conduc tor Badly Hurt. Wasatch, Utah, Nov. 28. In a head end collision on the Union Pacific main lino of a work train and a freight, 10 men were seriously injur ed. Fireman Smith and Conductor Bheaburg had their legs crushed and received scalp wounds. WRECK IN MONTANA. Vilest Immorality Exists In the Coun ty J ail 8 of New Jersey. Trenton, N. J.. Nov. 28. Charges of a most sensational nature were mado In Its annual report to tho gov ernor of this state by the charities association. It says that the vilest immorality exists in many county jnils, male attendants wait on the female prisoners and there are no sep arate accommodations for the sexes. Noted Spaniard Said That King Al fonso Was a Degenerate Type. Madrid, Nov. 28. Sonor Macho, the distinguished anthropologist, Is threatened with a -libel suit and the suppression of the publication of his magazine review for nn article relat ing to King Alfonso. Macho In an analysis ot the king's character along physiognomical lines, concludes, with the Inforence that the monarch, pre sents a veritable typ of degoneracy. INDORSE ROQ8EVELT. Negro Methodist Conference Thank President for Consideration Shown Negroes. Norfolk, Va., Nov. 28. The Ameri can Negro Methodist Conference, !n session here today, adopted strong resolutions Indorsing President Roos evolt and tbanklng him for tho con sideration shown negroes as express ed In loiters written to persons In South Carolina. Sugar House Destroyed. Now Orleans, Nov. 28. The Ash ton sugar house, one of the finest in Louisiana, was destroyed by Are this forenoon. The loss will amount o $200,000, The Wheat Market. Wheat Is Gl cents today with no bpyprs or. sellers. The. high prices of the first of the week Jiavo given nway to inactivity, Farmers are In dependent, and seem to have good reasons for exnectincr blchor nrlces In the near future. Bluestem Is quoted at 79 cents In Portland; club at 72 cents, and valley wheat 74. No new developments are shown In coast NOTED PUGILIST BANKRUPT. John L. Sullivan Says His Liabilities Are $2600 and Assets Only $60. New York, Nov. 28. John L. Sulli van tho former cnamnion dukihsi. filed a petition of bankruptcy today in Hip tlnltpd States district court. In the petition ho says that he Is not at present in business. His liabilities are $2000 entirely unsecured, and his assets consist in personal clothing, valued only at $C0. TROUBLE EXPECTED IN HAVANA Indications That a General Strike Will Resume Tomorrow. Havana Nov. 28. Indications are that a general strike will be resumed tomorrow and many lnaustnes win ue effected. Much trouble Is expected. Tim rnrnl euardsmen are being rush ed to Havana from all over the Island. Science Convention. rn1iinihuE n Nnv. 28. The Ohio State Association of Science began its 12th annual convention in uoiumDus inlav with lfmrilntr educators and scientists In attendance from all parts of the state. The proceedings, which last two days, consist of papers, ad dresses and discussions on important scientific problems and recent dlscov nrica in h field nf science. The presiding officer Is William R. Lazen- by, of Columbus, ana tne secretary of the convention Is B. L. Moseley, of Sandusky. WANTS NECKLACE BACK. Revenue Officers of New York Took $26,000 Worth of Jewels From Mrs. Dulles. Washington, Nov. 28. The treas ury department has been Informed that Mrs. Ida Harrison Dulles will ask tho court of appeals to return a $26,000 necklac" recently taken from her by revenue officers on the New York pier. Admiral Beresford Relieved. London, Nov. 28. Rear-Admiral BereBford will be relieved from the command of the Mediterranean squadron and will be assigned to i.n' other command. He Is said to bo un popular with the admiralty board. This !s given as a reason for tho Noted Educators Confer. Cleveland, O., Nov, 28. Taking ad vantage of the Thanksgiving recess, noted educators from many parts of Ohio. Pennsylvania, Indiana and Michigan are gathered at Western Re serve University to take part In an important conference dealing with matters relating to collegiate and sec ondary school Instruction and man agement. It Is the third conference of the kind to be hold here. The bobsIoiis will begin this evening and continue through tomorrow. The questions for discussion are: "Prob lems in Secondary Schoi 1 Administra tion," "Problems In College Adminis tration," "Professional Training of Secondary School Teachers," and "How Can the College Improve In struction In Secondary Schools?" Teat of Constitution, nlrlimnnd. Va. Nov. 28. The 0U68- I tlon of the validity of the new state constitution or Virginia came up lor argument today In tho United States district court. The case Is In the na ture of an application for an Injunc tion restraining the state hoard of canvassers from Issuing certificates of election of the 10 congressmen, on the ground that the constitution, un der tho franchise clause of which elected. Is unconstitution al and void, Freight Trains Collide Near Missoula One Killed, Five Injured. Butte, Mont, Nov. 28. Two freight trains on tho Northern Pacific col lided two miles west of Missoula this morning, killing an unknown tiump and sprlously Injuring five trainmen. Educators at Baltimore. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 28. Tho lOtli annual convention of tho Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Mlddlo States and Maryland, began at Johns Hopkins University today with a largo attendance of em inent educators. At tho first session held this forenoon tho gcneial topic for discussion was "Should Admission to Collego be by Examination or Cer tificate (diploma)?" Papers wero presented by Dean Russell on "Tho Educational Value of Examinations bb the Culmination of Preparatory Courses": by Professor A. S, Whit ney, of tho University of Michigan, on "The Method in Uso In Accrediting Schools," and by Mls3 Brownell, of Bryn Mawr, on "Tho Effect of Col lege Entrance Examinations Upon the "Secondary Schools." Tho ses sions will be concluded tomorrow. GOOD CITIZEN8HIP A HAPPY THEME" Baptist Church Filled to Overflowing at Thanksgiving Service Able Ad. dresses by Mayor T. G, Halley and Rev. Robert Warner. The Baptist church was crowded to its full seating capacity, last night, at tho union Tlmnksslvlng service held In the Interest of good citizenship. An appropriate program had been ar ranged, consisting of Riithrnis, scrip ture readings nnd nddrnsses. Judgv) W. H. Ellis presided and In a brlot nnd comprehensive manner stated 'ho object of the meeting. Some ot tho most pointed truths relating to tho subject of citizenship were brought out by Judge Ellis In his remarks lie emphasized tho fact, too often over looked, that tho Inactivity of tho cit izen, his failure to make known his x)Hltlnn In great public questions and his failure to put his hellers Into exe cution, often have a depressing effect upon thn progress of law and ordo nnd the ultlmnto 'achievements of good citizenship, aR tho actual oppo sition of tho man who breaks tho law. Inactivity of the good citizen la n stiynbllng block In the path ot in uf;i uttn. t Music Highly Appreciated. The anthems chosen, wtire highly appropriate to tho still It of the occa slon and their rendition was equal In overy way to tho artistic tnsto exer cised In their selection. This por tion of tho program was directed by Itev. W. E. I'otwlno nnd tho rhnlr con sisted of a number of Pendleton'"! best known singers, Mayor Halley's Address. The address of Mayor T. G. llallny wns wide In Its scope, yet most perti nent to the timely nnd appropriate subject discussed. Beginning with tho basis of our government, ho re cited the many stops In Its progrosa, laying stress upon the fact that ol survanco ut organic law Is tho surest safeguard of liberty and tho founda tion of good citizenship. Ho pointed out. tho self-sacrlficp of early pioneers of this slate, and touched a respons ive chord In overy heart when ho said that present alum of good citi zenship should be to make this stato and nation equal to their high Ideals. He rnumeratcil thn many reasons why Oregon and Umatilla counLy should he thankful nnd closed by quoting part of an oration doltvcrcd by William McKlnloy, in which bo stated a truth that Is an 'Amorican clusslc: : "Llliorty to niakp our laws Is not tho Uccqho to break them " Rev. Warner's Remarks, tn a touching picture of Plymouth and Its first Thanksgiving day, Rov. Robert Warner brought home U a 20th century community, surroundel by every luxury, the meaning of r--llglous program as applied to the achievement nf n groat nation. Tho privations of the colonists and their strong love of principle should make ua more nppieclntivo of the blessings of liberty which we enjoy. Tho cause for Thanksgiving arc Innumerable Tim light of freedom Iiiih brought out the hidden Jowol of thn nation, and the lowliest citizen can aspire to tho highest position In tho government. Dairy Course at Agricultural College. Corvallls, Nov. 28. A course of dairying has been adopted by tho outhorltlcs of the Oregon Agricultural College. The dairy course will bo open to all persons, both male and fe male, who are 18 yoars or more of age, and who have a good common school education. No entrance ex amination will be required, but It la expected that those seeking Instruc tion will bo able to understand lec tures Intelligently, take notes and perform a small amount of text-book work. Tho only cost Incident to this course will be a deposit of $2.60 by each student doslgncd to cover break age In tho laboratory, and In case no breakage, this fee will be returned. Fatally Shot Ogden, Nov, 28. Fred McCabe, a young musician, was held up last night and fatally shot by two high waymen disguised as CUJnamen. Carnegie Better. London, Not". 28. Andrew. Carne gie Is progressing nicely and sails Wednesday. Visit of General Vlljoen, Now York, Nov, 28, Among (ho passengers arriving on tho American liner St. Louis today, was General Hen Vlljoen, tho ox-Boer commander During the latter part of the recent war In South Africa, Ocncrul Vlljoen watt ono of the most prominent mili tary figures on the Boor side. As a young man ho was a policeman In Johannesburg and later became edi tor of a nowspauer and a member of the national legislative assembly. In the lcglslatlvo chamber his Hpcochoa were always moderate In tone, but when hostilities became Inevitable he was ono of tho first tn organize 3 command and proceed to tho front? Though one of the youngest comman ders, Iki spocdlly gained distinction on the field and was wircesBful In a number of Important engagements. Ills purpose In coining to America Is to deliver a series of lectures for tho benefit nf tho Boer relief fund. CKACKIW CKHfjK PACTS Tlie vulue of Hie Company' operat ing on the mother lodo Is follows, bated on the mmy capital as Koutli Pl Columbia $1 per sbare E. and E, 00o per sbare North Pole $5 per sbare Golconda started at 10c now sell log at COo and worth more Sooth Pole ia starting at lfJo The time to buy Is on tho 11 interfil ing of stock mid profit by u!J wlvancxi, Gahagan at Hartuisn's abstract, pfllee, markeU today, transfer