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jjgEDlTION UMIYEVENINBEDITIOR i v I ...ml rout rciitfotice ft W'mVi. by carrier ul Eastern Oregon Weather f5C A W j Tonight nml Sunday fair on 1 tinned warmer JDLETOX, USLATILLA COUNTY, OltEGON, SATU1J DAY, AV(1ST 8, 15)03. NO. -IS M. AILY 16. is OUR II METHODS t rL! Herson oi wmuugu Ly Scores Amen ta! System, MAKE CRIMI NALS OF THE YOUNG. ; English System, Where Old Are Separated In Id criminals Find Delight L Boys In Crime Says Methods Are a Disgrace. ane 8. wr, ununoa nun- L Unlvcrfilty of Chlcugo, lent to a growing public H U1U n;mu lllDUlULIuild by, In a lecture upon pris- Ivlteu io auuruHB iuc em- (municipal roform, and It illsirrncofnl thine that Is country in the name of I civilization Is the county sa and bad associations nnd at nubile cost wo ling freo schools of crlmo Ety In tlio United States." Henderson recently re sident of the National (elation. Ho has made a , of crime and criminals. lued several books upon no necessity for tho system," ho . said. "In hers aro kept In separate 6ey aro tried. Hero wo tilths and hardened crim- Ir, and it Is a well-estab- lit many habitual crim- letn delight in toacning aperienced companions tits of criminal practices l;h the experience of king-doing. That such a buld lie permitted to ex- Imc and disgrace to the r Irrigation Products. 8. Senator W. A. lontana, and the Pabst knpany, of Milwaukee, pered $500 loving cups be awarded at tho irrl- and grain fair, to bo Mellon witli tho national pgress, at Ogden, Utah, . to 18. Mr. Clark's for Irrigated fruit and rlze for Irrigated barley. MILES TAKES LEAVE. Shakes Hands Wlthorbin, to Whom He Has Not Spoken for a Year. Washington, Aug. S.-Goneral Miles reached his mco at 9 oock nnd was greeted by the clerks who presented him a silver Ztg c p suitably engraved. A dramatic incident hapened this hlH'"? Sl 10:3' hcn Renp Cor- n , mT1 Y0Uns arrlvCl1- J,llcs have not spoken for E, c" ?. yc'ar-bnt shook hands. Smiles wcro concealed when the oncers saw threo stars on Young's uniform. After all the omcers had paid their respects, 500 clerks of the war. navy and stato departments, filed past each shaking hands. There Is somo comment on Young's adopting the new uniform with such haste. WAS NOT A CONVICT. Ukiah Dentist In San Francisco on a Spree, Mistaken for Howard. San Francisco. Aug. S. Tho polite at 3 o'clock this morning arrested a man supposed to be convict Howard. The suspect proved to be nr. Stagg, a dentist of Uklah, Ore., hero on a spree. Pedestrians thought him to bo the convict, on account of his sus picious actions and notified a police man. The police admit their error, and released Dr. Stagg today. O. R. & N. Shop Repairs. I .a Grande Aug. 8. Extensive re pairs to tho 0. It. & N. roundhouse and machine shops are contemplated. Owing to the Increasing traffic, it be comes necessary to enlarge both buildings to handle the machinery and new engines. NNOGENT II HERTS MR3. MAYBRICK'S ANNIVERSARY LOSES HIS LIFEi ION L Laborer Who Was Mentally Deranged Shot for a Convict. POSSE SHOT TO KILL BE FORE INVESTIGATING. Famous Swindlers Brought Into Court This Morning at Paris. MRS. HUMBERT HAS THE PRISON PALLOR, Unknown Man Was Seen Acting Very ! Railroads Are Treating the Trial as Strangely and the Deputies Mis- a National Holiday Immense took Him for a Fleeing Convict. Crowds Throng the Strcsti Near Identified as a Farm Hand Seen ' the Palace of Justice American, in the Vicinity Deputies Exoncr-' who Assisted Them, Present at ated. I Trial. SPOKANE GAMBLER RECEIVES JUDICIAL SURPRISE. Dietrich, Who Was Arrested for Pur pose of Making Test of Washlnn ton's Law, Will Have to Serve His Time. Idian Yacht Wins. j ug, s. tho Canadian Bay was won hv tho fin. tender, tho Strathconn, pilng tho American yacht P CROP NEWS. Athena Yielding 40 to 50 nhels Per Acre. In the Athena wheat Progressed far enouirh stlmate of tho yield can W tho Athena Pres3. All 'uuuing the big steamers Heading crows hnv lerablo amount of grain "no grain in this nnlch. f splendid quality, in ! ""Io If any wheat that 0. S. Til!, ,n1 l e grades of any of the lurmor years, the grain and ham n.i , i... ir. $ of good 'color. 10 yield renortnil tn tho r. that comes under 32 "-re. Thlrty-two bush 8 tho lowest yield re- highest. This lat- f aero ramoil frnm tlio acr Johnson, north of !a has shown up bot- (68 of the nrowlntr sen. , .er "eWs, and its extra- Efnon,, i., uiiHiuuruu, IB kill, " "I1U EUW 1110 Identic reports coming 0f grnin in this will not make 30 I...,." r"? win nvorairn frnm ?.Per aero. Thorn is Isbeli Olympla, Wash., Aug. S. The su preme court has handed down an opinion upholding the constitution ality of tho new anti-gambling law of this state. Tho court denies the application for a writ of habeas cor pus asked for by Fritz Dietrich, the Qnnlrnnr. I'nmlilpi' nnrl Order tllG judgment sentencing him to one year in tlio state penitentiary car ried out. nleterirli nlnved a name of "stud poker" in Spokane, June 14, and vol untarily gave himself up to test the constitutionality of the new law. He ...oo r.,.vl,.nrl nnrl KnntnnPOd to tile penitentiary. Senator Will G. (Jraves representing him, applied to me su preme court for a writ of lmbeus cor pus, and gamblers nil over the state have been waiting for the court' opinion with deep interest. j Senator Graves contended that the ...... ,.,,, Invnlld on the ground thnt it is nmendatory of the law of 1873 on tho samo subject and con trary to the constitutional provision that amended acts must make spec ial reference to those statutes which j they aio supposed to amend. i The supreme court falls In sustain this contention, declaring that the new law is an Independent act, and as such is not required to point to ( any foregoing statute. It is expect ed that Dletcrlch, as the martyr to, the cause, will try to secure n pardon from tlio governor. Woodland, Cal., Aug. S. Another ' fatality has resulted In the pursuit of the convicts who escaped irom Fol som prison. An unknown man was killed near Davisvllle last night. I A man was seen acting quoerly near a farm house and when called upon by the officers to surrender, ho ' started to run. The officers tired at him, killing him Instantly. Since his death the man has been Identified as one who had been in the vicinity several days hunting work. Ho was considered deranged mentally. The officers who killed him have been exonerated. I Two Supposed Convicts Caught. ' Stockton, Aug. 8. Local train offle-! lals report two heavily-armed men l were taken off a freight train from j Sacramento at Brighton railway sta- tlon this morning by constables. The ; men aro believed to have been Fa-1 hey and an other convict. Nothing I is definitely known here. ' COUER D'ALENE FIRE. Ten Acres of Lumber Destroyed Loss $100,000. Couer d'Alene, Idaho, Aug. S. Fire broke out In the Coeur d'Alene Lumber Yards this morning and the plaining mill, dry kiln and office aro destroyed. At noon the flames threaten the entire town, unless the wind changes. The Spokane engine is endeavoring to save it by pumping water from the lake. Uartlett Carpenter had a leg blown off by tho explosion of an engine, and two others were seriously injured, fighting the flames. Loss, probably $100,000. Ten acres of stacked lum ber has been destroyed. Entire Town May Be Burned. Spokane, Aug. 8. Tho lumber mills at Coeur d'Alene City are aflame. Entire destruction of the town is threatened. Assistance was asked for from Spokane and a special train left at 9 a. m. with tlio ftro depart-ment. OHIO JAIL BREAK. Paris, Aug. S. The trial of tho Humberts opened today, and the court room was crowded with fash ionables. Shoitiy after noon tho prisoners wcro escorted Into tho room by guards. Madame Humbert camo first, dress ed entirely in black. Sho wns pale, but composed. Her husband followed, then camo Itomain and Emll Damilg na, brothers of Mrs. Humbert, jaun tily nrm In aim. All gnvo their placo of residence as tho Conclergerlo prison. The Trial a Holiday. The railways are treating tho Hum bert trial as a national holiday and aro running big excursions at low rates. Public interest is intense as Mad am Humbert promises to produce at ir.. trial, Crawford brothers, Anieri can millionaires, on whom was based t ,p story oi i $20,000,000 dollar In berllance, n which thoy bor jcl $10.1)00100, Highly Dramatic Scene. Madamo Humbert maintained her previous attitude of bravado and continually Interrupted tlio proceed ings with protests. During tho ex amination she frequently turned and plied tho judge with questions from nn angry tongue. Slio denied all charges and assum ed a drumntlc attitude nnd cried: "Wo nro tho most honest people In France, suffering under a false accu sation. I never slept In prison, but always stood clinging to the bars of my cell." She repeatedly asseited that tho Crawfonl millions exist and declared her only enor was in losing her head for a moment and tleclng from France. The spectators greeted each dec laration with roars of laughtor. Tho crowd wishing to enter was so great that a hextuplo lino of military guards are maintained. .Many prom inent people wcro tinned away, in cluding tlio actor, Coquelln. who no he lert, said it would lie tho most dra matic scene of recent years. Begins Fifteenth Year of Imprison ment May Not Be Released. Manchester, Aug. 8. Florence May brick today entered the 16th year of her Imprisonment. The Manchester (iiinrdlan, commenting upon the case, says It is not at all certain that sho will bp released In 1904. If sho Is, it will be n distinct concession on the part of the government. Alliance Between France and Spain. Madrid, Aug. S. Former Premier Silvia, in nn Interview today, denies that an alliance has been formed be tween France and Spain, although their extreme friendliness leads to the Imp" Hint such soon will be. Attacking Fleet Captured. Unr Harbor, Aug. S.--Admiral Sands, of tho attacking tleet. In ma neuvers, after nn attempted strike, last night, came Into liar Harbor, technically captured. Admiral Denv er's licet la now coming In from sea. CONFESSES TO SIX MURDERS Cantroll, Serving Time for Body-Snatching, Tells of Revolting Crimes. HIS STORY CLEARS UP OLD MURDER MYSTERIES. Cardinal Gibbons Improving, Home, Aug, S. Cardinal Gibbons passed a restless night, but sIiowk some slight Improvement this morning. Yachtsmen Coming Over. Liverpool, Aug. S. A largo number of prominent Clyde yachtsmen sailed today on tho Cnmpalna to witness the cup races in America. Carnegie's Offer to Dublin. Dublin, Aug. 8. -Carneglo today of fered tho city $140,000 with which to build n llbiary here. BUTTE'S MORAL CRUSADE MAYOR ORDL S AR- RESTS BY WHOLESALE. Over 80 Deml-Mondes Now In City Jail Bitter Fight Between Mayor and Aldermen Causes the Ultra Moral Crusade. All the Crimes He Mentions Have Puzzled Police His Criminal Inge nuity Unsurpaised Medical Col leges May Be Shaken Up Over the Murderer's Confession. Injured by Premature Blast. Bristol, Aug. 8.-A gang was blasting cold slag in the Bristol ur ace this morning, wnen a premature Wast injured two fatally and six less seriously, One Murderer, Two Horse Thieves and a Forger Gain Their Liberty. Columbus, O., Aug. 8. Lewis Har mon, convicted of flrst-degreo mur der, Keller and Splfflet, horso thieves and Eyling, a forger, escaped from the county Jail this morning by saw ing off the bars. The tools were pre sumably smuggled In by friends. Harmon, a few days ugo. attempted suicide by cutting his arteries with broken glass. Three Captured. Harmon, Eytlng and Keller, escap ed prisoners, were captured by a large posse, near Winchester canal this afternoon. FREE TICKETS FOR POOR. I Pius X Distributes 50,000 Tickets to I the Coronation, I Itomo, Aug. 8. St, Peter's is closed wlillo preparations for tho cor onation next Sunday aro proceeding. Popo Plus X has expressed a dcslro to iiavo as mnny of tho hurabio mom I bers of tlio faith as posslblo admired j and 00,000 tickets will bo dlstnnuted, tlio remainder of tho scats to bo ro j served for distinguished guests, j Thousands aro already leaving tho Venetian provinces to attend the cor ' Dilution of 'Their Popo," I AIR SHIP SINKS IN CHESAPEAKE BAY aty ar eolng over 40 I the b. . or 11,0 Union aa CLflscnl ye""-. " -"ve or $3,187,989 GRAIN MARKETS .t. enrntshed bv Coe Commls slon Company-B. e. tenncU, cal Manager. Cliicaeo Aug. S. lteports from Northern Solorado say that wheat oats ami alfalfa have been damaged $600,000 by hall. Stock market remains firm, ah liea y buyers look for further uiiin emipted revival tto recent nervousness. A heavy i drhe of CI. stocks failed to Ing out lonh toe from any quarter and the bltuatlou m dlcatcs strength. seri- w ? seprr j Widowater, N. J., Aug. 8. Tho initial test of Langley's airship was made this morning. Tho track ou which tho launching car ran, pointed toward tho Maryland shore. At a given slgunl tho car was .imw.i hack 30 feet, the powerful springs were released, propelling tho model into space at a velocity of nearly 80 feot per second. After leaving the track tho airship sailed ou a level with tho housetops about 100 yards, towards Maryland, when a, sharp turn to the right and south was mado. It had traveled not over 600 yards In this direction before the model struck the water and Immediately sank. For fully 60 yards beforo It disap peared, tho model pursued an un even, wavering course. When this became noticeable to tho u-itclilni. RrlnnllRta tliev Immediate- I ly dispatched a tug and small boats to me rescue. i., ,r,lnr to rpcnvnr It when It sank a lino wire had ben attached to tho model, ono end being retained at tho houseboat. By following this wire they were enabled to ralso the ma chine with tho aid of liooks. When It was brought to tho sur face It presented a dilapidated ap pearance, the wings wero torn from the body and tho fino steel frame bad ly damaged. Butte, Mont., Aug. 8, As a result, of tho long and bitter coulllet bo tween Mayor Pnt MiiIIIiih, Helnzo's successful cnndldnto in the recent mayoralty election, ami eluven followers of tho Clark faction over tho question of confirming a long list of tho mayor's nominations, a move was made lust night which bids fair to rid But to of its scores of Im moral fairies, occupying Ited Light, and infesting many of tlio blg,blockH of tho city. During tho clash In tho chamber last night over tho qiiustlon of con-j Urinations an alilermaii Introduced n resolution authorizing tlio closing of bawdy Iioubcs, accusing the mayor of failure to do his duty, and threaten ing Impeachment of tlio chief of po lice. Mayor MiiIIIiih completely lost his temper when tho resolution wns an nounced, nnd rising to his feet loudly shouted lie would give the aldermen alt the morality they wanted. He it t onco ordered tlio police to raid every house, dance hall, lodging house nnd blocks In tlio city. Tho tip was given: un alarm soon spread among the demi-monde, nnd scuntlly-nttlrod fe males could b seen dashing wildly down alleys and side streets anxious to escape tho police. Ah It was, the officers caught over so. nnd the crowding of the city Jail to overflowing with soiled doves mado further arrests out of tho ques tion. Tlio arrested will bo required to give a bond of $26 before being released. Tho mayor declares that today ho will round up scores more of women iKislng as respectable, hut plying their Immoral trado In blocks of tho city. Indianapolis, Aug. S.- -Cnntrell, the giavo robber now serving time, lias confessed under oath to six mur ders, The local police are Itru'stl gathering and believe the story to bo tntlrely true. Evidence Is being collected to bo placed before tlio grand jury. Ills victims are: William Wntursou, In dianapolis; Walter Jolinnon, Now nrk. murdered nnd rubbed of $300; ft Pittsburg man whose first name was Claude, tho last name lielng forgot ten, WiH also robbed of $300; Carrie Selvage, of IndlnuaiHills, whose dentil was uIho a mystery; Charles Jordan, a negro of Indlnuapolls, and Kenneth French, of llcllefontnlue, O, All the bodies wero sold to medi cal colleges, The confession comes like a thun derstroke to tho local iiulhorltloR, who had not accredited Cnntrell with being such a monster, All the murdeis lie names have been recalled by the police, and while some of tlio cases have been cleared up to tho satisfaction of the authori ties, It Is believed t tin t tho wrong persons linvo been held mid that Can troll Is guilty. The death of Carrie Kelvage hus long piuzlcd police circles and the confession proves that the criminal Ingenuity of Cnntrell Is the most ro mnrkable in tlio history of modern crime. Tho authorities will secure all the facts In regard to tlio delivery of the bodies to tlio medical colleges and the ease promises to develop somo highly Hcusntlounl features. HAULING WATER. PASSING OF PIONEER. Frederick Stelwer, Pioneer of 1850, I no More, At 10:30 o'clock Friday morning Frederick Stelwer, a prominent resi dent of Salem, and a pioneer of I860, died at lils homo No. 313 Llborty fctrect, nfter an Illness of only four days, says tho Sulem Journal. Deceased was a natlvo or Germany, born In 1828, and camo to tho Unit ed States when u more child, settling with his parents in Illinois. In 1860 ho crossed the plains to Oregon com ing In t)ii same train Hint brought "Uncle illlly" Miller to this coast. Mr. Stelwer at onco loratod In Murlon county, In tho neighborhood of Jef ferson, and lias Keen a rumuuni ui Mniion county over Hlnro, a porlod of 53 years, He dovoted his energies to farming and stockralslng. and was very successful In his efforts, accu mulating u handsomo competency, and for many years ho was onu of tho loading agriculturists and stock breeders, and at one tlmo, In 18t0, ho sold over 2,000 fino cattle, giown by himself. W. 4 C, R. Furnishing Water to Qraln Haulers at Fulton. Two lank cars mine In today from over tho W, & C. It. to bo tilled with water for tho warehouse men lit Ful ton. It tins been tho custom of the W, & C. 11. for Mineral years to hnul water to the farmers along tlio lino ut the northern end, hut tho loads from this end of thu lino are some what of an Innovation. The water taken from hero Is not used for tho farniH mid along tho way as It Is on tho other end, but Is for tho men and thu tenuis that are haul ing wheat to tho warehouse ut Ful ton. Tho supply takes about four carloads In tho week. Tho tanliB nro as largo as the bottom of the car and me about four feet in heigh! UKIAH CROP8 GOOD. Hay Harvest Now In Prog' and the Yield Fair. J. T Huston, tho stock muii, of Uklah,' wus In tho city today on u short huulnesH visit. Mr Huston Iiuh Just begun to harvest his hay and will have a good crop. Tho yield Is clean and freo from wirdB or for eign growth of liny kind and Is heavier than was at first expected. All of tho crops In that part of the county nro good and will average better than In many other parts Unit have always been the pride of the county. Wheat All rirtt-Clats. All of the runners coming into the city fioin the northern portion of the county aro bragging ou the quality or their wheat, though limy have not so much to say about the yield Tho quality Is bettor than er before, though tho yield U not moro than two-thirds of a crop The flohU arc spotted mid run ull the way from 8 to 36 bushels, lint even lnio there Is hardly onuiigh grain In a Hold to pay to cut, what Is harvested Is full, huril and heavy ami freo from Mom .i flrt.,.iriuu ,ii uvurv way. uud In ovidiilico of this the mill'1 paying thorn 70 entH for what thoy bring in to tho city.