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llMLYEVENlHGEDlT10;il ' yS jfjv to save money on your purchases. sjL0gSm V . fmm X r?? ; . DAILYEVDllliGEDlTIDH WEATHER FORECAST. Fair tonight and Sunday. VOL. 18 PENDLETON, OREGON, SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1905. Iff 'g NO. 5382 NEGOT ATIOFIS ARE UflOEfl WAY Japan Agrees to Roosevelt's Suggestions, and Russia is Not Antagonistic TAKAHIRA STRONGLY FAVORABLE TO IDEA. ) Believed That Japan U111 Uold Out for a Heavy Indemnity to Cover the Cost of the War, Estimates of Which Vary Widely -The Oxar Will Not Receive ItepreuentiuJvea of the Zt'itutvo, Though They Will At tempt to Secure an Audience on . June 12 Council of Mill Inters Is Considering National Assembly. Toklo, June 10. Japan has agreed icto Roosevelt's suggestion to appoint ; plenipotentiaries to meet the Russian . plenipotentiaries. , Doth Favorably Disposed. London, June 10. It Is stated on good authority here that both Russia and Japan look favorably upon Boose Walt's suggestion for peace, and that a meeting of representatives of the .two powers Is now being arranged. Favorable Replies Expected. .Washington, June 10. Sec. Loeb declined this morning to either affirm or ideny the report that a ' formal answer to the president's peace note has. been received, but favorable re plies are believed to be on the way from. Japan and Russia. The general opinion here Is that assurances were given the president before he sent the note, that the suggestions would be Accepted. Will Meet In Washington. Washington, June 10. It Is learn ed from semi-official sources that It Is practically settled the representa tives .of Japan and Russia for tie de termination of peace terms will hold sessions In Washington. .Russia Will Negotiate. St. Petersburg, June 10. It Is stated on excellent authority that Russia In ready to discuss peace with Japan. Roosevelt s urgent exjires slons In favor of direct negotiations exclusively between the belligerents, points straight to the battlefield of Manchuria as the scene of negotia tions. Diplomats here generally en tertain thevvlew that Russia and Ja pan must settle the quarrel there. beyond the range of possible outside Influences. Takahlra Pleased. Washington, June 10. Referring ito the president's note on peace Mln lister Takahlra said today: "It Is the most admirable state pa iper ever knwn, based upon a noble Idea for humanity and civilization. Ut must be regarded as a bright light ito be followed In International trans . actions In the future. He Insures ithat the suggestions made In- that manner by the president will be jpromptly accepted by Japan." WIU Want Indemnity. London, June 14. It Is understood Japan is prepared to stand out for tinnemnlty. On this (point it Is believed Roosevelt will urge leniency on Ja pan. In financial .circles it Is be lieved the demand for Indemnity will (bettor $1,000,000,060 it Is estimated Japan has spent that amount since the war began. Other .estimates place the expense of the war at not over 1100,000,000. Japan Is In No Hurry. London, June 10. It is stated In authoritative quarters today that Ja pan is not desirous of negotiating peaoe Just now, believing It to bs mock better for the lasting nature of a peaoe agreement If hostilities do not end until After the next land battle. Japan is confident Oyama will be able to administer a decisive defeat to Linevltch, which will enabU the Japanese to enforce more advantage ous terms. Including the disarmament of Vladivostok. Proclamation Expected. St. Petersburg, June 10. The coun cil of ministers today considered the proposition made by the minister of the Interior to establish a national assembly. It Is expected a proclama tion will be Issued establishing the "Imperial duma," as such a body. 'l Zemstvo Tnmed Down. St. Petersburg, June 10. It Is stat ed on reliable authority the czar has decided not to receive a deputation from the semstvo's congress at Mos cow, selected to present the address adopted Thursday. The deputation was to endeavor to secure an audi ence Monday. Oen. Henry Van n ess Boynton, fa mous as a soldier, Journalist and cor respondent, Is dead at Washington, P. C. C1NCILIN ILLS The East Oregonlan presents the taxpayers and citizens of Pendleton with a cut of the bill presented to the city council by Councilman Wells, for street sprinkling, for the month of April. It will be noticed that although this bill is ostensibly made out by "Jonnle" Kellers, yet It is In the hand iwrltlng of Councilman Wells, who "O. K.'d" the blE, in his own hand-writing In order to secure payment upon iit. This bill should have been passed upon and indorsed by Street Commissioner Brown, wlie was In charge of all street work at that time, but who absolutely refused te "O. K." this bill since it was such a dishonest impo sition upon the taxpayers. Out of the $148 for which the bill Is made out. and which amount was paid by the -city; to Wells, Street Commissioner Brown found Jess than 120 bona fide work rendered the cliy, and Indignantly x 7 y a -i :l r . y c)-Ju4 i '' So, t M refused to ecome a party to such graft by signing his name to the bill. In Indorsement Rather than bo thwarted in his purpose to secure the full amount Wells "O. K.'d" his own bill, presented it to the council and secured pajrxoent upon rt The cltF ordinances prohibit any member of the city council from taking a city contract, or drawing money from the city on any labor or service, yet this bill n Well's own handwriting, "O. K.'d" by himself, is evidence that hls .erdlnanoe Is being violated 'knowingly. And not only Is the ordinance violated by paying Wells, a member of the council for street sprinkling, but he is allowed to run In "padded" accounts and se cures payment upon them, by his own Indorsement, according to the tate ments of former Street Commissioner Brown, who absolutely .refused to Indorse Wells' bill. A member of the city council has declared that Wells will secure the sprinkling again, as other bidders r the work have been scared away by the statements that they will be foroed to work on the street and do odd Jobs In the sprinkling contract, tin order to put in full time, although the cull for sprinkling bids does not specify thla OFFICERS AFTER. PARR. Pimmcd by Marshal Griffith and Glenn Bastaee. This morning a party constating of Deputy U. S. Marshal Griffith and Glenn Bushee left for the reservation for the purpose of arresting Joe Parr for the shooting of his brother Ell. The warrant for Parr was issued by the Unified States district attorney at Portland, at the request of Commis sioner John Hailey, Jr., and Deputy Griffith arrived this morning from Portland. The capture of Parr Is regarded as problematical! as he Is known to be a hard one to (take, should he have his mind set upon resisting. However, It is thought that If he can be found he can be persuaded Into surrendering by Glenn Bushee, with whom he is well acquainted. As there now seems to be little doubt but that Ell will re cover, the only charge against the fugitive may be assault with a dan gerous weapon. FUNERAL OF MBS,' HAMPTON. Largely Attended and Interment In Olney Cemetery. The funeral of the late Mrs. Stephen Hampton occurred this morning at 10 o'clock from the Congregational church, the service there being con ducted by the pastor, Rev. T. R. Eg erton. The deceased was a member of that church and also of the Women of Woodcraft. The latter attended the funeral In a body, and the services at the oemetery were conducted by the members of Daphne circle. The pallbearers were V. Stroble, F, A. Swingle, Phil McBrlde, Mr. Greg, Mr. Palsldore and D. K. Bell. The Interment was In Olney ceme tery, and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives of the dead woman, triers being also an unusual floral tribute. INDORSES HIS Oil SPRINKLING BILL i If f 7 If Jay if, T COURT AND GRAND JURY LOOKING INTO KILLING OF FJ.JJS NEAR WESTON. Dr. CaxhHtt Was Fined f 75 for Iwslt and Battery, While Dr. Turley Was Released Louis Hughes Sentenced to 18 Months la the Penitentiary tar Stealing Clothes Grand Jury Expcctrd to Conctade Its Delibera tions Tonight. In the circuit court today the case of Harry Gibson versus Lee Kennard, appealed from the Justice's court, was tried, but up to S o'clock no verdict had yet been returned by the Jury. At 12 o'clock no true bill was re turned by the grand Jury against W. C. Kent, for assault with a dangerous weapon, nor against Dan Hart for larceny from the person. Several in dictments were voted during the day by the grand Jury, but up to 4 o'clock had not been presented to the court. and It could not be learned against whom they were returned. In the Moses Taylor case a demur rer has been filed by the defense, In which It Is maintained that the in dictment Is not sufficient The de murrer will be argued Monday. According to District Attorney Phelps It is the desire of the grand Jury to finish Its labors tonight, and consequently some very interesting reports are liable to be filed with the circuit Judge this evening. Up to this time no reports have been made In the Martin case, nor have any been , ' i s J 7s I CIRC n of i S f SO i made in regard to '.the gambling cases In regard to which. numerous witnesses have been brought before the Jury during the past -few days. Yesterday afternoon a number of witnesses from the Weston country were brought before the Jury to testi fy concerning the killing of young Ellis on Weston mountain last fall. It has bean known for some time that the sheriff's office and others have been working on a clew In that case, bin. nothing has been -given out as to the Identity of the suspected party or parties. Ten or 12 witnesses In all were subpoenaed In the case. In the case f Drs. Caahatt and Tur ley for assault and battery upon Dr. J. A. Best, the former eatered a plea of guilty and was fined $75, while Turley was released. Louie Hughes, colored, who stole some clothing from the Hennlngs ci gar store the day after being released irom toe county jail, was given a sentence of-18 months In the penlten tiary, having pleaded guilty to the charge. BIGELOW PLEADED GUILTY. Sentenced to Ten Years on Each of Ten Counts. Milwaukee, Wig., June 10. At 1:80 this afternoon Frank G. BIgelow, for mer president of the First National bank, appeared In federal court and pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of $1,500,000 of the banks funds. Judge Quartes sentenced him to 10 years at hard labor. Bigelow pleaded guilty to 10 counts and was sentenced to 10 years on each count, but sentence was suspended on all but one count He will leave for Fort Leavenworth at 4 this afternoon. Street Railway Sold. Portland, June 10. The Portland Consolidated railway was sold to E. W. Sells-man of New Tnrk unit V. w Clark of Philadelphia, for $3,000,000. ( S tin I . ANGES. Sumpteri egon Town Demand- ,' Decrease. Wa8hh!Bt. C. June, 10. These changes In the salaries of Oregon postmasters weer announced today: Increase Albany and The Dalles, (2200 to $2300; Arlington, Burns, Condon and Elgin. $1200 to $1300; Athena, Monmouth and Myrtle Point, $1000 to $1100; Corvallls, $1800 to $1900; Dallas and Forest Orove, $1, 6Q0 to $100; Independence, $1300 to $1400; Junction City, Lebanon and Milton, $1100 to $1200; Klamath Falls, $1300 to $1500; La Grande, $2, 100 to $2200; Mount Angel and Wood burn, $1200 to $1400; Newberg and Ontario, $1400 to $1500; Oregon City, $2000 to $2200; Wasco, $1100 to $1, 300. Decrease Sumpter, $2000 to $1, 700. DHhcoU Will Testify. Chicago, June 10. John C. Drls coll, former secretary of the Coal Team Owners' association, whose name figured largely In the graft charges made by the labor leaders. Shea and Toung returned to Chicago last night. Driscoll denounces the stories that he acted as a go-between to those who attempted the bribery of union officials, as lies. Driscoll has agreed to talk. He will appear before the grand Jury Monday to testify In the graft charges. Rio Grande la Rbdng. El Paso, Texas, June 10. The Rio Grande has risen a foot in 24 hours A still greater rise Is reported com ing. The street car bridge connect, ing El Paso and Cludad Juarex is In dangerous conditfon. Traffic across the bridge' Is abandoned, and the river front dwellers are fleeing to the hills for safety. Railroad traffic Is badly handicapped. The Rio Grande is higher than at any time since 1884. Factories Burned. . New York, June 10. Fire at Wil liamsburg this morning destroyed tle large plant of the Vogel Tinware company, -Brooklyn Casket company, and several residences, causing a loss of $300,400. IS OF FROM THE CABINET TO INSURANCE BUSINESS. Paul Morton Is Now at the Head of the Equitable Society, Declaring That He Will Be Actuated In Its Management by Desire to Promote the Interests of the Policy Holders Hyde Sella His Stock to Thomas V. Ryan Grover Cleveland Is One of Three Trustees of the Ryan Hold ings. New York, June 10. Paul Morton, the new head of the Equitable board, had a conference, had a conference! this morning with Thomas F. Ryan who purchased the Hyde stock, and later went to the Equitable office. When asked what his policy would be, Morton said: "My watchword In connection with the society is. The best interests of the policy holders. don't wish to reflect In any way upon the former management, but shall take things exactly as I find them and devote every effort to conduct the affairs to a successful Issue." Morton has determined not to go abroad In view of his election to the Equitable presidency. Brayton S. Ives, a director and member of the Frlck committee, has tendered his resignation to Morton expressing his good wishes for the success of the society. Grover Cleveland today accepted the appointment as one of three trus tees of the Ryan stock. CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET. Quotations From the Greatest Wheat Market in the United States. Chicago, June 10. July wheat opened at 86 5-8 and closed at 85 7-8. Corn closed at 52 1-4 and oats closed at 31 3-8. Lockout In Sweden. Stockholm, Sweden, June 10. general lockout of Iron and metal workers .is declared throughout Swe den. One hundred factories and 10, 000 men are affected. Alfonso Returning Home. London, June 10. King Alfonso left today en route to Madrid. The visit has revived talk of the possible marriage of Alfonso to Princess Pa tricia of Connaught. Won Swimming Championship. Cambridge, England. June 10. C. M. Daniels, ' the American amateur swimming champion, won the quarter of a mile race In the university match today, by 60 yards. Several persons were slightly In jured by the wrecking of a through train on the Grand Trunk railway. near Davidson, Mich. No on was killed. MORTO HEAD EQUITABLE TD STUDY SOIL OF T Arthur P. Stover, Winter Irri gation Expert, Will Estab lish Two Stations. AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT INTERESTED IN OREGON. Subject of Winter Irrigation Will Be Studied In a Scientific Manner, Both on Butter Creek and on the Dry Bench Southwest of Echo Results of the Work Cannot Be Forecasted Object of the Government Is to Investigate Feasibility of the Opea Canal Scheme for Umatilla and Morrow County Arid Lands. That the United States government will study, In a scientific manner, the question of winter irrigation In the Echo and Butter creek district, Is now an assured fact. Arthur P. Stover, an irrigation en gineer and expert from Berkeley,' CaL, has been assigned to the Echo dis trict by the department of experi ment stations, and arrived here thla morning to make preparations to be gin his work. Mr. Stover will establish at least two experiment stations In the Echo district one on Butter creek, when winter irrigation is now practiced successfully, and one on the bench three miles west and south of Echo, on the driest portion of the' arid dis trict. These experiments will be designed to test the evaporation, quality of the soil, and the different conditions of the soil In different seasons of the year, and will be most thorough. Mr. Stover has been employed In the same work In other portions of the West, and will study the soli condi tions of this county very carefully. The chief of the department of ex periment stations Is P. H. Fortier, of Berkeley, Cal., who visited Pendleton several weeks ago, and promised the people of the Echo district to estab lish stations In that district, to test the question of winter Irrigation and the coming of Mr. Stover Is the re sult of Mr. Fortier's visit here. The object of the agricultural de partment in making these tests Is to encourage and supplement the work of the reclamation service In carrying out projects In the arid districts, where the soil and climatic conditions, the amount of water necessary to ir rigate arid land and the means of dis tribution of water may be In doubt, and the tests In Echo will lead up to the question of building an open canal to irrigate the Echo and Morrow county land lying under a proposed canal route from Barnhart, westward. What the result of the tests will be Is not to be forecasted In any manner. and time only, can demonstrate whether the open ditch Is feasible. In the estimation of the govern ment." DEFENDANTS WILL BE PRESENT Unusual Privilege Granted in Land Fraud Cases. Portland, June 10. Federal Judge Gilbert today ruled that the defend ants In the land fraud cases will have the opportunity to be present when the Jury panel Is drawn. This unusual privilege is granted at the request of Senator Thurston, attorney for Mit chell. Demurrers on the Mitchell case will be argued Monday. SHAN IK O WOOL PRICES. Higher Than Here Because of Better Freight Rates. "Two million five hundred thousand pounds of wool were sold at the Shan Iko sale at prices ranging from 21 to 26 cents per pound," said Charles H. Green, the well known sheep buyer who returned last evening from Shaniko. Of the above amount 1, 000,000 pounds was purchased by Mr. Green for his house, Koshland Bros., and another 600.000 pounds was bought by Pierre Nutte for the Lafa yette Worsted mills. The prices paid at Shaniko were a little higher than was given here, and this difference Is said by Mr. Green to have been caused by the difference In the freight rate, which Is favora ble to Shaniko. The rate from that place to the east Is 35 cents per 100 cheaper than It Is from here, that amount being the difference in the Pendleton and Shaniko rates to Port land, from which place the freight la routed. Koshland Bros, have been by far the heaviest buyers of wool In this section this year. Mr. Green stating that 11,000,000 pounds In all have been purchased by his people In the Northwest during the season, and of this amount 4,000,000 is In Eastern Oregon and will be baled at the Pen dleton warehouses for shipment east. To attend to the shipping of the wool Is the purpose of Mr. Green's present visit here, practically all of the wool now being out of the growers hands. DISTRIG