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EDITION DA1LYEVENIH8EDITBI A A Arft Eastern Oregon Wjjg i TonlRhl anil Friday fair; coot-, cr tonight with light frost; -warmer Friday. 4 PENDLETON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, THVHSDAY, MAY 14, 1903. X0.4743. ARBITRATION labor is Gaining Stages In the Struggle it Chicago- ft DISPOSED TO SHY AT STATE BOARD. , Vet involve All the Or- jUbor Industries of tne wiy i . Uau Re t Yards -Emp'" j out Next. Mr h.-b morc lalin: lite signed the wage Leon resumed uimi"- ----- w The unions rciieriueu lut" .. .nhmlt their grievances to juate board of arbitration. Prcsl- 6vnisonald they were urea 01 ,taeoed by arbitration boaras. L.iii lev men arc empower- L settle strikes they ignore equl- .ni broke insult, as in the case C- preacherf who recently t the millionaire packers wero Utortopajr & decent wage scale b their engineers. enrineers and waiters' griev- . .nisi the hntnls and restau- l ml other members of the Em ,' in-htlnn u-hirh is made It basis ol a demand that union la r than strike against nil organized bjen, will be submitted 10 me I labor Union Sunday. A M lso be taken to decide t i rmpral strike in the stock i ud down town industries will balled. At state board of arbitration has a ordered to remain here by Gov- MTitM hnt thora Ik Tin nrnRtinpt Iks bringing together auy of the sing elements. IR SUPPOSED DYNAMITER. That a Chicago Man Made the Infernal Machine. B. liar 14. Detectives urn bay traclne the movements nf unlerlous stranger who mado Mernal machine in this city, is supposed to be the one used ihtlle attempt to dynamite the ate Cmbrla. Nn tnnirllile re- IS Tet oht&inprl. nlthmiMi nn it descrintion of his nersonnl nce has been secured. Jobbery and murder. Hijhwaymart Kills a Man Who RM'iti Robberv. , la. May 14. A masked op me waiters and pat- t restaurant nn Woo t t v . tali morning. One person made forward nni ntn,.i.j in. from th h'Ebway- uooer snot. Instantly fcZ.,B? cntlnued the hold- xureq Z5 and escnped. Starving Crew Rescued. entire ong. uertha Gray, ?. wrtion of the hulk far j was wrecked In a 6RA'N MARKETS, llahed b Co Commis- . .Tn- Boulter, Local d) COurt CI,... Wis. Mtv 7lth iii?mi WIeat In " heaif 7 weaker cab,oa cted the .Vf" 01 receipts. 5e r JSS?1 8tarte1 ott "hi L t ather conlltlons ' Komi.:':? Pt. 24 . wank. ' BU" 'urther Z,.cbl y that 8 t)Cen done t uCr-,,The m"ket Opened, 6854 45 Closed. 76 C9 SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Largest Attendance In the History of State Conventions. Portland. May 14. The state Sun day school convention now in ses sion In this city, la very largely at tended from all sections of the state and many of the most prominent Sun day school workers In the United States are taking part In the pro gram. Among tho active Sunday school missionaries present are Mrs. J, W. Barnes, of Newark, N. J chief of the primary department of the Interna tional Sunday School Association, and Mrs. V. C, Pearce, vice-president and central committee member of the same association. Noted singers, evangelists and teachers from every large city in tne United States are present and the meeting Is tho most successful In the history of the state. The session will close tomorrow night with a grand choral service. The officers of the state association are as follows: President, A, A. Morse, Portland; vice-presidents, Mrs. Stephen A. Lowell, Pendleton; and Mrs. G. W. A. Cramer, Grant's Pass; secretary, Merwln Pugh, Port land; financial secretary and treas urer, B. Lee, Paget Portland. JEW BAITING IN RUSSIA. More Race and Religious Persecu tions by Fanatics. London, May 14. Despite official denials, dispatches received here this morning confirm the report of an anti Semitic outbreak at Graspol, similar to the recent outrages at Kishlneff. Large numbers of Jews, the dispatch states, wore killed. The officials at St. Petersburg have started an In quiry Into affairs. Very Careful of Shamrock III. Gouroek, Scotland, May 14. The Shamrocks did not leave their moor ings this morning because of unfavor able weather. The chnllenger's can vas sets so satisfactorily It is thought best not to expose her sails to the rain. Florida Flood Receding. Jacksonville, Fla., May 14. The flood is receding slowly and It is be lieved the worst is over. The damage will reach $350,000. IN MANCHURfA FOR KEEPS RUSSIA WILL EXPLAIN WHY SHE MUST REMAIN. Chinese Invasion of Siberia to Be Prevented at All Hazards Will Hold the Territory In Self Defense. Birmingham, England, May 14. A special from St. Petersburg says Rus sia is preparing to issue a circular to the powers defining her position In Manchuria. It will explain that Rus sia has been brought to the place where she must face the "yellow peril" which threatens to absorb even Siberia. MASONIC TEMPLE COMPLETE. Magnificent Scottish Rite Cathedral to Be Opened Mav iU. Portland, May 14. The new Scot tish Rite Cathedral, corner of Morri son and Lownsdale streets, has been completed. The building Is In all re spects a credit to the city, and in Its thorough fitting and elegant furnish ing is on a scale and of a quality never before attempted In this city. The main auditorium and balcony will comfortably seat 1,000 persons, and the dancing floor contains over 5,000 square feet. Each part of the building contains every equipment for the comfort and convenience of the large audiences which will throng Its halls. The building will be open ed on Tuesday evening, May 19, with a grand concert and ball. WRECK IN OHIO. Two Trainmen Killed and Several Passengers Injured. Washington Court House, O., May 14. A Baltimore & Ohio passenger train was wrecked near Blooming burg this forenoon. Tho rails spread and the engine "left the track. The onglneer and fireman were killed. The mall car overturned. No passengers were killed, although some were slightly injured. Lewlston a Closed Town. Lowlston, May 14. Tho edict to the effect that gambling must stop, sent forth by the county attorney and sheriff, has been rigidly obeyed and for tho past five days there ban been absolutely nothing doing in tho green goods llnd. Many of the gamblers have left town and others are pre paring to follow them to soma moro congenial place. Thoy all express tho belief that the "wldo-open" day Js a thing of the past In lewlston. BEEF FAMINE ON THE SOUND Unprecedented Shortage Is Because of Dearth In the Entire Northwest. PRESAGED BY SHORTAGE IN t THIS COUNTY WEEKS AGO. Situation to Be Relieved by the Im portation of Cattle From Texas Most Remarkable Cattle Shortage in the History of the Coast. Tacoma, Wash., May 14, Tacoma was on the verge of a meat famine yesterday morning, and that one was not experienced was due to tho Paci fic Cold Storage Company, which came to tho rescue of tho wholesale markets of the city. As a matter of tact, the concern just mentioned Is the only concern in the city having on hand a supply of meat or cattle. The meat the company Is willing to dis pose of. The cattle they will not sell, for the animals were bought some time ago for the Alaskan trade, and are to be sent to Nome on the first vessels to leave for the North. Both tho Frye-Bruhn Company and the Pacific Meat Company have cat tle coming here from Texas, and It Is hoped that somo of this stock will reach here by tomorrow at the least. Otherwise there will be another scarc ity of beef, for by that time the sup plies that are now held by the cold storage company will have been dis posed of, and then there is no way to turn for relief. Beef cattle are scarce in the state of Washington, and have been for some time. In speaking of the matter a representa tive of the cold storage company said: "We have the only beef cattle In the state of Washington, and I am sorry to say that we cannot sell them. We bought up our herd during the winter months, when cattle were plentiful, and we picked the kind of beef tve wanted to ship to Alaska. At Toppenlsh we have a herd of 270 head of magnificent steers that wo could leadliy dispose of to butchers at fan cy prices, but we would find great difficulty in getting others to take their places. We must have the ani mals to ship North on May 2fi, to fill our government contracts." The scarcity of cattle was felt here some time ago, and It Is not long since beef was advanced a cent a pound. It Is not unlikely that there will be another rise In prlcea should the scarcity continue. VANDALS IN FRANCE, Attempt to Wreck President Loubet's Special Train, Fontainbleau, May 14. The b.ral papers today report an attempt to de rail President Loubet's special train near Montereau Monday lar A stick of timber and a ro.M; were placed on the track In a position to cause a wreck. The engineer observed the obstructions and tin'' were removed before any damage was done. ROBBERS' RICH HAUL. Four Masked Men Hold Up Games at Helper, Utah. Helper, Utah, May 14. Tho sheriff and posse arc hot on the trail of four men who held up the Rooney saloon and gambling hall here early this morning. As all are armed, a battle is expected. The robbers lined up the patrons, shooting William Everet through the ribs twice. They secured 11.800 from the tables, safe and slot machines. Patrons contributed 400. Tho big haul was occasioned by it being Rio Grande payday. SPEECH AT A DEDICATION "In Time of Peace Prepare For War" President Roose velt's Motto. LAUDS ADMIRAL DEWEY AND COMMENDS THE NAVY. Adheres to the National Policy of Building Up the Navy Advocates Non-Partlsanshlp In System of Ht Maintenance. San Francisco, v..u., May 14. In ac cordance with program the third and last day of President Roosevelt's stay In this vicinity Is given over largely to a visit across the bay. At 10 o'clock this morning tho president presided at the ceremonies attending the dedication of tho naval monument in Union Square, anil immediately after tho conclusion of the exercises he embarked on a special ferry for Berkeley and Oakland. This after noon the president Is to bo the guest of honor at the commencement exer cises nt the University of California. This is in response to nn invitation extended by President Benjamin Ide Wheeler, for whom Mr. Roosevelt en tertains a high regard. After the visit to Berkeley Is concluded there will be a drive through Oakland and possibly a brief speech before the party returns to San Francisco. Hero, as a gand finale to the presuient's visit, there will oo an elaborate ban quet under the auspices of the Union League Club. Advocates a Strong Navy. At the dedication of the Dewey Vic torian monument this morning, Presi dent Roosevelt said that In no branch of our government are tho people so Interested as In the navy, not merely the people In the seaport cities, but citizens everywhere feel a thrill of emotion at the erection of this monu ment commemorating tho naval vic tory of Dewey, which added a new page to the honorary roll of American achievements. This dedication would be a foolish thing if we abandoned our national policy or building up the navy. It Is not safe to impoverish the navy, but it must bo built up in times of peace. The war at sea was two-thirds settled In advance by the victory at Manila because the ship builders In congress for 15 years be fore had been preparing for such a possible struggle. Our fleet wns suc cessful In 1898 because under both political parties had been the resolu tion to build an adequate fleet. It will bo three years before tho effect or the present navy appropriation will be seen. Tho shots that count In battle aro tho shots that hit, and our marksman'3hlp is ill right. Ho con cluded by congratulating tho navy, officers and men. END OF THE LAST REBELLION. Wholesale Capture of Revolutionists Restores Peace and Quiet. New OrleanB, May 14. The steam er Victoria, with all the leaders of the Nlcaraguan revolution aboard, has been captured by tho Nlcaraguan gov ernment forces. This means an end to the conflict. Further Details. Nicaragua, May 14. The Victoria, a passenger steamer, was recently belzed by the revolutionists and fit ted out as a gunboat. Advices say a battle has occurred on lJko Nicara gua, but tho details aro meagre, though It Is supposed that Nlcaraguan gunboat No. 93 effected her rapture. One Plain Drunk. One drunk donated $5 to tho city government in Judge Fltz Gerald's court this morning and was discharged. DRANK POISONED WHISKEY. One Man Dead and Five Others Very III. Cincinnati, May 14. Three victims of tho poisoned whiskey sent here through an express company nro In n critical condition this morning. Benjamin Flckor died last night. Tho fifth victim will survive. Memphis Domestic Arrested. Memphis, May 14. Lizzie McCor mlck, n domestic, was arrested horo today charged with sending the pois oned whiskey which caused the death of Benjamin Flcker at Cincinnati last night. When arrested sho wns found In a cheap restaurant. Tho pollen say Rho has been living with n saloonkeeper named Pell. Both Pell and tho wo man admit they know Mrs. Nobbo, of Cincinnati, to whom tho poisoned whiskey was sent. Tho girl Is a young and very handsome brunette. Sho wns jailed, awaiting the arrival of the Cincinnati police. Whiskey Not Intended for Victim. Cincinnati, May 14. The poisoning case promises to rival the Mollneux ense In Its developments here to night. Benjamin Flcker and four other express men were unloading an Adnms express car and accidentally dropped a package containing a quart bottle of tine whiskey directed to Mrs. Kato Nobbo, of this city. The expressmen said It wns too good to waste, so caught a portion of the contents In a dinner pnil and drank It. A few minutes later all wero writhing In convulsions. Flck er, the last to succumb, told of thu occurrence at tho hospitnl to tho phy sicians, and died a few minutes later. Two others are In n critical condition at noon, whllo two nro out of danger. Tho physicians nro puzzled over the poison used. Thoy think possibly It was blchlorldo of mercury. When Airs. Nobbo was acquainted with tho facts, sho accused Elizabeth McCor mack, of Memphis, who lives with Snloonkeopor Poll, ostensibly ns his housekeeper. Pell Is Mrs. Nobbe's brothcr-ln-law. Nobbo also Identifies tho handwriting on the package as Miss McCormack's. It is said to bo tho second attempt to poison Mrs. Nobbe. Miss McCormlck strenuously denies sending tho poisoned whiskey, but admits a quarrel with Mrs, Nobbe. FIFTY EXTRA DEPUTIES TO KEEP PEACE Omaha, May 14.-Thero Is more disorder on the streets today than at any time since the strike was inaug urated. There are small riots in sev ora sections. It is tho belief that the teamsters aro taking systematic action as tcores of teams have been nn! itched and wagons overturned. The non-union drivers are terrorized and one has been severely beaten. Fifty additional deputy sheriffs nr.. mwii in a a business men's secret meeting this afternoon, and It h Bald to be the purpose to call on the governor for troops. The laun drymen's Association will start their places Monday with non-union help. Five Thousand Locked Out. New York, May 14. Five thousand employes of the Hecla Iron Company are locked out because of a threaten ed strike for a Saturday halt holiday and an Increase In wages. NEW ENGLAND FOREST FIRES CONFLAGRATIONS IN THREE EASTERN STATES. Maine, New Hampshire and Maita chusetts In the Tolls of Flame Much Property Destroyed. Bangor, Me., May 14. Down In Maine grout forests tiros uro raging In tho woods of Sebols. A wall or (lames Is now sweeping toward Toddy Pond. As to New Hampshire. Stratrord, N. H May 14. Tho for est fires which started a week ago aro now beyond control. All tho largo lumber plants are shut down and are rushing forwnrd to light tho tlnmos, Massachusetts Fires. Sandwich, Mass., May 1 1. Forest fires now threatening thu town, strong winds aru driving the flames at a tor rifle pace. 8AVIOR8 OF SAN JUAN. Explanation of Prominence Given Colored Troops at San Francisco, San Francisco, May II. Tlio uni versal comment upon General Mac- Arthur's appointment of a troop of colored cavalry as a personal escort for thu president hero, is that It Is sufficiently explained whon It Is re membered that this troop Is thu samo onu that saved thu Rough Riders from slaughter at San Juan hill. 8TILL INVESTIGATING. Exhumation of Body to Make an Ex amination. Klyrla, O., May 14. Tho body of Agatha Rlchelln was exhumed this morning and Is being examined to as certain whether death was duo to choking or crushing of tho head. Hold-up at Huron. Meacham, May 14, Tho night "P erator at Huron experienced rathor a unique hold-up last night. Two men compelled him, at tho point or a pis tol, to purchase a new pocket book from them, for tho sum of f 1.25. Tho operator happened to have the money. Railroad Wrecks in Arkansas. Hot Springs, Ark., May 14. Tho Choctaw and Memphis passenger train was wrecked a mile from hero this morning. The fireman and several passengers aro reported killed. ASSESSOR FIXES 0.R.& N. VALUES Company Owns Property In the City to tho Amount of $96,827. INCREASE OF SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND OVER 1902. Property Was Valued on Same Basil at Adjoining Real Estate Assess ment of the County Will Soon Be Completed. County Assessor C. P. Strnlu has about completed tho O. It. & N as sessment In Umatilla county, and while It Is not yet possible to give the totnl valuo of tho company's pioperty In tho county, tho following vnluntlon has been llxed on tho prop erty In this city. It Is worthy of nnto to mention tho manner In which Mr. Strain arrived nt the values placed upon tho real estate of the O. R. & N. In tho city. Ho took tho entire body of real estate, owned by tho compnny, and occupied by depot, warehouses .side tracks and conl sheds, and divided It Into lots equal In slzo to thoso be longing to prlvatn Individuals adjoin ing tho railroad pioperty, and then valued this total amount or real cstato as so ninny tutu adjoining It would be valued. Mr, Strain has exorcised the utmost on re In placing vnlucs upon tho rail road properly. Ho has spent a great amount or time In comparing values or ndjncent properly, In order to be scrupulously Just In his estimates. There are three and thirty-one hundredths miles or O. R. & N. track In tho city limits. Ho hnu valued this road lied at 112, 000 per mile. Thu Items or thu as sessment In tho city are as follows: Depot grounds and lots $30,000 Improvements 10,000 Rolling stock, $075 per mile ror 3 30-100 miles 2,227 Rondbed, 3 30-100 miles at $12,000 ntt.COO Rolling stock and roadbed... 15, IMC Totnl $30.2)0 Tho material named In thu assess ment consists in tho stock of sup plies kept constantly on hand in tlm distributing stores In this city, rails, fixtures ami nppllnnces ror tho me chanical depnrtmont and other arti cles which represent n money value, and nro part or tho properly or the company. Tho assessment In the city on tho same property In 1902, was an rol Iowb: Depots and lots $ 8,000 Improvements 7,000 Rolling slock and roadbed.... 15,000 Tolnl ,..,.$30,4 Mr. Strain and his force nf doputles nro working energetically upon thu assessment rolls and tho bulk of the) work Is now dono, Ho far, thu values nf city property fixed by Mr. Strain nro o-itlroly satis factory, SIGNERS NOT VOTERS. Referendum Petitioners Are Not All Registered, Solum, May 14. Potltlons to In voke tho referendum on three differ, out bills enacted by the last leglsln turo have been In circulation In this county and havo been filed with tho county clerk for tho purposo of secur ing tho certificates of that offlclul be fore thoy aro presonted to tho secre tary of stato. Tho dork's research has developed tho fact that quite n few or tho signers or the petitions nro not registered as voters, In one caso tho percentage of these names being onu-firth of tho signatures to the petition, and these, of course, cannot bo certified to by tho county clerk. Tho potltlons In Clerk Row land's hands, together with number of bona fldo signatures and those re jected, aro: Iewls and Clark Exposition Reg istered voters signing petition, 35; not registered, 7 , 1'ortuKO railway Registered voters, 31; not reRlsterod, 3, Amending section 3,039, Ilolllner' Codo, amendment to exemption act Registered voters, id, not register ed, 4. Dlggs Ho's kopt pretty busy, I sup pose, but you might sond him your address, Chicago Dally Nown,