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ii VENING EDITION DAILY EWNINGEDITJOH Eastern Oregon Weather Tonight nnd Saturday fair; cooler tonight, with frost. ---- r. t(H. AILY ,lllrcri-1 l row, re"';'"'1" ,w. t kIi.iiimi by carrier ill 4 J 5c A WK. PENDLETON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, OOTOKElt 2, 1901). AND VENDETTA Quarrel of Thirty Standing Ends in a .. .it in- ni it C I Mil U 'C "wmw i Served Over Thirty nh Victims of the Badly Injured, But Were 0., Ort 2 The Splvoy caused tho riot nnil at ling at Oxford luHt oven- 1.. I.,.,.,, E CHS, 111 JUII ..V..V,, HMU UUU1J ' , v.if ,;i escaped hanging by rope with both hands up. Us situii wns not reported thin morning, arc broken whore Oct 2 - All tho vie- message was received sayhi'j that friends of as KWlllII 111 nil ElllCUIUl tho Kcntuoklnns come . . - .IK 1 1.1. ..11.. warned not in piuue- latest ilevelopmont In began when many of oi uieni wuio inn. yvi ago to servo warrants on relatives; of the deputy United States Ohio. They were only llir vandetta has been Mr I1SI flT I'll K11ILII H'N slit Ih due to the sopa- mxiiiiurt 01 i lie uiuu- n imii wiirinrn fnp ,ti Hi lnv n'tirn V IIOVH HMOl'C I 1(!V been openly secured nFter n litiwulv linttle l ni in owes lit. i life to the is irmmi inin impiin. 11 .1- .111 1 fill I K HIllinOK- iipru ins nnnus irom ll mnrtt tho fight for rnpr This Ineldent Iconfitalon among the tin' officers Home if wearing no badges, lig the darkness and iSplved cut down bo rc:ill':t d what was with drawn weapons the brothers to jail. irom tho Kentue .y frd a roir;h hout-c n Winchesters. f Splveys have mot nil If thoy have the ctcauf with their to lund in the Ohio McBRIDE'S GOVERNMENT. Election In British Columbia Expect ed to Sustain the Government. Vancouver, B. C, t t. 2. Tho pro vincial campaign which, though short, has been ono of tho most In teresting In tho political history of British Columbia, closed today and tho people arc looking forward eager ly to the election which takes place tomorrow. A caroful canvass of tho situation leads to the conclusion that the present liberal-conservative gov ernment will probably be sustained by a small majority over Its liberal oponents. Tho socialists and the labor party may return flvo or six members to parliament between them, leaving a :iina!l working majority for tho Mc Bride conservative government. The lattcr's rr.ilway policy, which in an important Issue of tho campaign, is understood to be distinctly favorable to tho Great Northern extension by way of counterpoise to the Canadian Pacific quasl-monopoly. DEMAND IMPEACHMENT. Federated Trades Council After Gov ernor Peabody. Colorado Springs, Col,, Oct. 2. Resolutions were adopted by the Col orado Springs Federated Trades Council railing on the citizens of tho state, regardless of calling, to demand the Impeachment of Governor Pea body for sending tho militia to Clip plo Creek during a time of profound peace. In tho spirit of the resolu tions, a cnmm'Jtteo to arrange for a mass meeting to bo hold In this city at an early dnto for tho purpose "f taking action, was appointed. Tho resolutions also denounce the militia mid declare that It is composed if the most undesirable elements In so cloty youths of inexperience and men of low character. ALL THROUGH THE BALKANS Vienna and St. Petersburg War Offices Confident of a General Balkan War. WOULD LIMIT AREA OF WARFARE TILL SPRING. Japan Sending Troops to Korea and Will Fight to Stop Russian Aggres sions In That Peninsula, Realizing That Her Position as a Power Is at Stake. HARRIMAM WILL HOT RESIGN Vienna, Oct. 2. Die Zelt learns from ir court source that tho minis ters of foreign affairs of both Austria and Russia expect war In the entire Balkan region next spring, and are now trying to only keep hostilities confined In a small space, hoping thus to avoid endangering European peace. Japan Will Fight Russia. i London. Oct. 2. Tho Japanese con- sul-gcnoral at London, discussing tho report i.iat Japan has sent troops to Korea, this morning said It the pow ers do not interfere to protect Koi Jnpan will unquestionably fight Rus sia, even If she has to do so single handed. Japan realizes that If Korea Is Russlnnlzed Japan will bo roduccd to a very small power. TROUBLE AT THE HAGUE. PLANS SEVEN-MILE TUNNEL THROUGH SIERRA NEVADA, Steel Bridge Also Projected to Cost Three Million Dollars Eleven Mil Hon Dollars Spent on Rcconstruc tlon Within a Year. San Francisco, Oct. 2. As near as can bo ascertained, Mr. Haniman will not retire as president of the Southern Pacific. Harrlman at one time did offer tho Southern Pacific presidency of President Robinson, of the Mexican Central, and President S M. Kelton, or 'the Chicago & Alton, which Is a llariiman property. They declined the position. Since then, it is said. Harrimau has taken a docld ed liking to the job and pays himself n salary of ?50.00U a year. Burt Is recognized as an authority on the construction of rallioads In all its branches, such as the building o. tunnels, bridges and roadbed, with or without gradea and curves. If he Is to have anything to do with tho Southern Pacific. It Is thought it may be connected with the building or a sn.OOO-foot tunnel through the Siena Nevada mountains, at a cost of about SIO.OOO.OUO. and a modern steel bridge over the Carquincz Straits, at Port Costa, nt nn estimated coat ot fj.ouu,-000. In tho past 12 montlm over ?ll,U0O,- oiio In reconstruction worn uas ueun Bpout under ICruttscliultt, and tho lattcr's friends think It improbable that Burt will supplant him In any ot his present duties GRAIN MARKETS. MVe -Sentenced. Charles Francis. fclmlnE the title of Nils luday sontenc- hiipriKonnient for (ilng an antonio- P KINDNESS, ' This City Dam ! Treated Them ome. ot this city, who hay from tho cdatighoy, who re- Jniigs, wore nl atiEhoy to occupy "in aosoiit on a boys to t to eniov thi lino fee as they wished. imiiuney returned I ot about a wook, P In n llonlni'iililn (UK fulliiu,- ...i t .. .....D yvuuiil fl. Instead of np- VI ('.'11 M-.I 'el.lltl.ia (I,, I, III! , . -"UUK Ull 11 Htmili&.l In Ij" animal would I u and loft a Pmo, into which minion through cDiiuuion as Ml' Mrnniinliiiv Ml tills treat m'nnl peals brought to Quotations Furnished by Coe Commls- I alon Comuany B. E. Kennedy. Lo- I cal Manager. Pendleton, Oct. 2. Waldorfr. Re view believes In an Improving mar ket, and expresses much conlldenco in tho general outlook and It Is note worthy that this feeling Is reflected by prominent professional traders, who have been bearish for some time. Sentiment favors such Issues as M. P., Atchison, IT. P.. B. & O., St. 1'.. It. t) and Erie. Liverpool responded fieely, which gave our market strength both in wheat and corn. Chicago, Oct. 2. Whcnt Opening. Close. Dec 7S'j 78 May . 70 70- Corn ,,, Dec -15 May 15V V4 Minneapolis, Oct. 2. Wheat Opening. Closo. Doc 7C 77 May 77 78 Liverpool. Oct. 2. sVheat Opening. Closo. lis Sd lis 4K.d REDUCTION OF WAGES. Carnegie 'Properties Will Be Affected January 1. Chicago, Oct. 2.Rumor. Is cur lent In local financial circles that January 1 tho wages of employes In tho Homestead Steol .Mills will bo ro duced IB per cent. Th's reduction, it Is stated, Is a forerunner of slmllor reductions In nil plants bolonglng to tile stool trust. To Unite- Churches. Tho Cumberland branch and tho main church of tho Proabyturlan de nomination aro now making advan ces toward a union nt a meeting in St, Louis tills week. German Envoy Registers Vigorous Protest Against Certain Claims. Tho Hague, Oct. 2. Tho Venezue lan arbitration court opened this morning and at the outset faces nn incident which may he troublesome. Certain disputed English and French claims against Venezuela vcro ad mitted. Tho German envoy Immedi ately registered a protest and in formed tho court ho would consult Jils government about asking for an adjournment of tho proceedings. IMMENSE RACING STAKES. Two Jockey Clubs With $20,000 Each Put Up for 1904. New York, Oct. 2. The Brooklyn Jockey Club today announced tho stake lor the Brooklyn handicap of 1001 will bo $20,000 guaranteed, in stead ot $10,000 added, as heretofore. The Coney Island Jockey Club follow ed wltli an Identical announcement lor the suburban hnndlcap of 1904. HEAD END COLLISION. Brakes Failed to Work One Man Killed and Several Hurt. Kuno, Nov., Oct. 2. In a head-on collision at Beowawo at 7 last night, one passenger, Harlan Harper, of San Francisco, was killed. Grant Pylo, of Oakland, and E. Thorn, of Evanston, Wjo., wore seriously hurt. Tho brakes failed to wort; on tho freight coming west, which met a passenger train. The men who jumiied escaped Injury Pope Wants" to Confer. Rome, Oct. 2. Tho Vatican will convey to the state department u do Biro that the new governor of tho Philippines come to Romo as Tafi did, for the discussion of a settle ment of the pending ecclesiastical questions. NEW SAFETY DEVICES. O. R. & N. Erecting "Tel-Tale" Warn ing Slgnal6 Over Bridges and at Tunnels. The brldgo and building depart ment of the O. II. & N. is now about ready to begin the ereutlqn of "toll tale" signals at all overhead bridges, tunnels and obstructions that would likoly to strike trainmen In pass ing. . nua HlminlH consist ot high frames across tho track, from 200 to CQ0 feet on either side of bridges and tunnels, with small ropes hanging I'm. rmnnii tr, tmir'li trainmen 1IW1T1I l- ,0. nn tin. hBini nuil shoulders, and warn tliom of the dauger ahead. These signals are Inexpensive ana are ..ii- r.f enfotv fni- trnlnmnn. who Ull UUW! Ukl HI "'-', .... -, ,.n I,,,-. nf btirl rnrs. fiticndllifr to tholr duties. In going down moun tain grados, the brauemon aro very busy watching tholr brakes, and often have need of some warning before passing through a tuuncl or under a bridge These ropes striking them, remind them to bo on tho lookout, and aw improvements that will bo appreciated. NOTES FROM WASHINGTON General Tyner Under Fire for Alleged Postal Department Frauds. ACCUSED OF COLLUSION WITH THE GET-RICH-QUICKS. Grand Jury Is After Others Supposed to Be Directly Implicated Senate Committee Will Recommend That the Government Build Highways In Alaska, the Money to Be Repaid. Chicago. Oct. 2. A Washington special to the News says tho federal grand jury is devoting Its closing days to considering tho sufficiency of the evidence against Tyner, formerly assistant general attorney for tho postoftlce department and several otners directly interested with him. The result will be known definitely Monday. The investigation has to do with a clean bill letter for the St. I-ouls got-rlch-qulcks. Wants Highways Built. Washington, Oct. 2.- Senator Dil lingham, of Vermont, called at the White House this morning to report the tesult of the Alaskan trip by tue senatorial committee. Tho otficlal re port will bo made to the senate. Mr. Dillingham's view indlcntch that a strong plea will be mado for better tiansportatlon facilities in Alaska. Ho believes the government should furnish all the money needed to build good highways and maintain them, and says such an action would bring Immense returns. The money can be paid back at any time, as Alaska Is able to pay for all her needs and Is willing to do so If tho government will do the work. Tho money advanced would Ik- in no bense n gilt. BAY STATE REPUBLICANS. In Convention Todny to Nominate a Full Ticket. Boston, Mass., Oct. 2. Tho repub licans of Massachusetts nssomhled In state convention In Tremont Temple this morning and wore called to or der shortly after 10 o'clock by Sam uel J. Towers, of Newton. After roll call the usual committees wore pnlnted and adjournment taken to permit the committees' to prcpnro their reports. The convention will name a full ticket, headed by W. Curtis Guild, the present lieutenant-governor, to be voted for In November. Former Governor W. Murry Crane is chair man of the committee on resolutions. The report .of this committee will strongly Indorse the Roosevelt administration, Will Be Burled in England. Havocs Platz, Oct. 2. The family of Minister Herbert loft here for London this morning. The body will be sent to England tomorrow mid be buried nt Wilton, near Lord H.ills-bury, King's Health Improving.' London, Oct. 2. Wold from Bal moral today nnnounres that King Ed ward's health Is again excellent, and his majesty contemplates a long mo tor trip. England's Argument Closed. London, Oct. 2. Counsel Carson finished tile argument fur England m the Alaskan case this morning and was followed by Dickinson, who be gan the final nrgutnen; for America. SOLD A GUNBOAT. Old Side-Wheeler Bought by Chinese Government. Washington, Oct. 2. Commodore Evans, commanding the Asiatic squadron, today notified tho navy department of the sale ot the old side wheeler gunboat Mouocacy for $11,- 300 In gold. Tho Mouocacy waB sent to Chinese waters to protect Amerl can Interests before a squadron was assigned to that duty. Zledger Stakes Won. London, Oct. 2. The .ledger stakes were won today at Newmarket by W. ('. Whitney's Uncle ' Reggy, Danny Alaher up. NEW PHASE OF ICE QUESTION CLAIMS IT IS SETTLED DOWN IN TENNESSFE. Shifting Commands. Washington, Oct. 2. General Shaf ter was today lelleved of the com mand of tho department of the east and assigned to be first assistant on tho general staff, relieving General Corbin, who at his own request, Is placed In command of t.ie department of tho east. ST. LOUIS NOT IN DANGER. Drainage Canal Bacteria Cannot Reaoh That City. Chicago. Oct. 2. In the hearing in the drainage canal case uxiay, rro I'lputni. slty, testified that, a long series of bacteriological ewnucmnis suoweu tliat while Chicago sewerage Is dead ly poison, the bacteria dlsapui'iUH be fore tho waters of mo uraiiuigo eanai teacli the moittU of the Illinois river CARRIED CONCEALED VEAPON8 Organization Effected. Last night a mooting was hold at Labor Hall and a union ot tho heavy formed. Davn ROCCrS was elected president and George Hawoa socretary. The next meeting will ho hold on next Tuesday, Tho nfunnhnilnn wnR effected bv tho ef forts of tho eommltteo on organiza tion or the yoturni -j roues aim i.auui Council, President of the Miners' Unton Fined Fifty Dollars, Cripple Creek, Oct. 2.-Prosldent Kennlson, of the Miners' Union, one of those who was releuscd from tho bull pen and turned over to Sheriff Robinson, was today fined .ri0 for carrying joncealcd weapoiiB. Gen erals Hell and Chase coutlnue to ro fuse to accent capiases for their ar rest. All civilian officers are being kept away from the sentry Hues Tillman Had Threatened. LoxliiEton. S. C. Oct. 2, Iu the Tillman trial today witnesses testi fied tepeatedly to threats by 'liutnan to kill Gonzales, dating back nuiny weeks prior to tho tragedy. Slightly Improved, iintiimorn (let 2. Arnhblslloli Kaln Is slightly Improvod this after- nocji, MRS. LONEY DEAD. Most Acute in the Northern States, Where the Negro Has More Social and Political Privileges Tennessee Negroes Work. Portland. Or., Oct. 2. Dr J P. Tab cotl, of Knowlllo, Tenn., who Ib touting the Northwest States, Is In Portland lor a few days, and says ho finds the "race wat" question moro life In the North than in the Soufli. "We have no nice question In Ten nessee," the doctor said today, "as social conditions are settled there. We have no double with our work men, because the negioes have been taunht to work, while In the North they teem to consider themselves above It. In Knoxvllle two-fifths of the population Is colored. We have different schools and liiurcheB for whilo and black. The negro would never think of entering tin; white man's church or school In Tennesson, whilo In tho Northern niaten both rnccs attend tho same Institution." Dr. Talcotl wns asked If tho sena tor from his slate, Mr. Cnrmack, was not nbout to Introduce nn amend meat to the constitution illsfrnnelils lug the negro, and he said not. "Senator earmark has no Intention of UHsiimlng the Initiative in this nintter, and he exports some henator from the North to open the debate next wuiier. We tnlnk the race troubles have been thus far confined tn the North, mid thai the while neo- plo of the North are sicker of negro siiiiragn limn nn aro." ForWr Resident of County Died I Tuesday In Canada. Xntullla, Oct. 2. Word has Just berti received of the donth nt Toron to. Canada, of Mrs. David Umey, for nntly for lo r '2 voars u resident of Ithls county jjlvs. Loney wns seized with a can corpus affection two years ugo which, although relieved temporarily, could noli ho cured, and coiibcious or tho approaching end of her Illness, re turned to her old homo In Canada In (June, where she died ou Tuesday. WARBORTON-THOMPSON. Marriage" "Last Evening of Baker City Man With Pendleton Bride. Wednesday evening at C o'clock, in mo panors or the Golileii Rule hnlol Rev. O. W. Rlgby, of the MothodlBt church, united In rmirrmgc Tliomin V. A. Thompson, of Baker City, and Miss Meliuda I. Warhorton. of this city .Mr. Tboiiiiison is the travollnu rep resentative of tho Poorless Tiiieshlng Alachtne Company, and Is we and where ho has lived and been In busli noss for sumo time. Mr. and Mrs Thompson will visit with ft lends in tho city for a few days, and will then return to Buker City, whore they will make tlielr tuturo home. ANARCHISTS ARRESTED. Plot Exposed to Assassinate King of Italy. Marseilles. Oct. 2 The police to day arrested four anarchists, thus frustrating what Is believed to bo a real plot to assassinate the king of Italy, on his approaching visit to Franco. Correspiindeuco detullliii; tho plot was loimi on the persons of the men lllieIO(l. Tobacco h Lane County, A few specimens nf Whlto Burley tobacco aro on exhibition nt tho l.une county fair this wee''. Tho plants aro over two feet hi' h with loaves 12 Inches aciot i auc iui t! vlfty as any growth Jn the Utsl or South. State Associt on for Idaho. A State In I; lo .issoclutlon will be formU'd at Uolsi rlly next week. The delegate front I mv stute to tho nntional qont.esK at Ogden last wook, called 'the meeting and appoint ed delegates. PENDLETON IS PROF TABLE Nearly $1,000 Surplus From One Quarter's Receipts of This Postodice. ONE OF THE FEW PAYING OFFICES IN THE STATE. Heaviest Receipts Were From Stamp Sales and Heaviest Item of Expense Was the Salary List Surplus Will About Equal the Expense of the Star Routes, The third quarter of the current year has Just closed and the olllolals nt the po.stollleo have been busy for several days preparing their reports for the department at Washington. By those reports It is shown that Pendleton , not only has one of' the few olllees In the state that navs its own expenses, but is able to turn In to the department a surplus. i nc intni stamp receipts for lm quarter were $2,577.08. The postage received fiom the newspapers rt th- pound rates amounted to $rS.30, tho box rent was $:i:!S,t'..rp. making a total of $2,1171.12 received In the olllee dur ing the three mouths Just closed. Nearly $1,000 Surplus. Thi' expenses of the olllco amount ed to $1,071.01 This amount In cludes tin- salaries of the olllclals, be v 'r nf ff ' 'oPv-V tcm aim the geneial expenses of Hut olllco, Raving a total gain of $000.11 Tho uiiroiuu over the oxpeuaua ot the olllre will ho remitted to the de partment at Washington, and will bo credited to the olllco bete. From the amount of the business of the different olllces the standing or gr.ido of tho olllco Is determined. The $000.11 over nuil above ex pense!, that the olllco here will send to the i.epartment will Just about pay for the star routes i tinning out of tho city There are three of thom: one fiom i.eie lo IJklnh. ono lo .Mc Kay and one lo lloliuan. Thus from Ihe report ul tho olllco it will be seen that the work here In trowing, and I In cltj ts I'lift hiereas big In m,i) service CLOSED PROMPTLY. First Night of Early Closing Finds a Prompt Rctponse Among Merch ants. Lust night the stoies of Pendleton closed nt r, o'clock, and the clerks and iiiorchautH aro unanimous In their pralfco of ihe plan. Tho elurks fool especially grateful for tho kind eon sldoriithm shown by the piogrcsslvo men-limits or this city, In wanting this request. Tho plan gives the employe and tho employer more rest and recreation, uud tho same volume or business will be transuded as hefoio. All tho cltlos of tho coast are adopting- the plan, and when IiiisIiiosm once he comes adjusted u It, tlin puldu- will find It as convenient to tiude hufoin (io'cloek as utter, and It will relievo some of the weaihioine burden from tho mercantile elasnus, whose hours aio long nt best. BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL. Bentley and Hartman Sell $l,000 Worth of Property Yesterday Evening. The enterprising ion! estate firm or lleiitiy & Hartman yesterday oven lug elofccii two land deals agMregatlng $21,000. J. W. McCoiiiimiich. through this busy firm, Mild to l(uiis Strove tho oast half of Miction 11, townub.p 3, noith range :)2. 13. W. .M., for $12.- 000, and Mrs. Hollo Murphy, or North Yakima, sells to J. w. McCormmaoli the west half or section 2C. townshln 3 north, rnnge 32 K. W. M.. for $11.- 760. Both doiils wore iiiailn on a cash basis and It Is the In must land trans action recunlod in tu.s city since tho Spurgnr duct nt Maxwell was soul. some two months ago. Production of Coke in 1002. Tho production or coke In tho Unllod Hlntes iu 1002. accordlnii lo the teport now In press prepared by Mr. E. V. Parker for the ' Unltcu States Geological Burvey, exceeded that oi any year in our history The product, which Includes tho output from retort or by-product ovens. amountBil lust year to 25,101,730 short tons, as compared vIth 21,705,883 short tons In 1001, and with 20.B33.3 18 tons In 1000. The Inorouso in i-M'i over 1001 amounted to 3,005,817 short tons, or 10.0 i.er cent, nad this In crease would Jiayo boon much lurger had the' transportation facilities boon comroenBiirote with tho demnnd for coke and witn tho productive capa city of Ihe pyens. Three million pesos nave just boon shipped from the San Francisco mint to the Philippines. It is the equiva lent of about $1,500,000.