East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, May 31, 1906, DAILY EVENING EDITION, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextDAILY EVENING EDITION WEATHER FORECAST. Fair tonight with light frost; Friday fair and warmer. There la something In Btore for you In every advertisement In the East Oregonlun. Don't fall to read every line. PENDLETON, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1900. NO. 5682 t VOL. 19. DAILY EVENING EDITION 1 BILL REPORTED 5 CANAL Would Be Built by James A, Moore Between the Sound and Lake Washington. WITHDRAWING TROOPS FROM SAN FRANCISCO. Roosevelt and Party Return on tlie Mayflower Senator Raynor Speaks Against Allowing the President to Purchase Canal Supplies in the Open Market on Ills Own Dlscre- Hon to Avoid Necessity of Paying Exorbitant Price Raynor Spoke Specifically for Maryland Steel Com pany. Washington, May 31. The bill for a canal between Puget sound and Lake Washington was reported favor ably by the senate commerce com mittee. James A. Moore, who applied to build the canal, la required to build and maintain It for three years. then turn It over to the government. Withdrawing Troop General Oreely, at San Francisco, reports the practical withdrawal of the federal troops there, beginning today, the local authorities having agreed to the 'plan. Debate Home Market Problem. Washington, May 31. 8enator Ray- ner spoke against the resolution au thorlzlng the purchase of Panama canal supplies In foreign markets If, in the opinion of the president, the domestic markets do not afford the same material except at "extortionate and unreasonable prices." Senator Rayner spoke against the resolution on behalf nf the Maryland Steel company, which wants to fur nish two Bteel dredges which Secre tary Taft proposes to save money on by buying in Scotland. Senator Ray ner, while opposing this particular measure, reiterated his belief In the democratic principle of buying In the cheapest markets of the world. "In this article," continued Senator Rayner, "It is anid that $600,000,000 will be expended In the construction of the canal and Its equipment. The effect of this resolution will be that perhaps 1200.000.000 of money will be wrung as a tribute from the people to increase the profits of our protected industries. This resolution closes to the government of the United States every market In tho world except the home market In connection with these enormous expenditures. We do not know how the president stands In re lation to this matter. It has been claimed all along that he was In fa vor of purrhnslng the material and equipment for tho canal, other things being equal, In the market where they could be purchased the cheapest. It is earnestly hoped that he has not changed his mind In reference to this matter and that he Is not now either tacitly or by active participation lend ing his aid to the passage of this reso lution. Rnml Should Have Expired. "The bond between the protected beneficiaries and the treasury of the United States should long since have expired by limitation. This Is a re newal In a new form of this unholy combination. It Is the Interest of tho American Protective Tariff league, notwithstanding their respectable membership that composes It. repre sents every monopoly upon the Amer ican continent that Is plundering the homes nf the American people." Senator Morgan discussed laws put In force by the president for the gov ernment of the Canal zone, which he declared to be an abuse of power. No member of congress would dare to lntroduco such lows, he said. He mentioned as an Instonce the provls- Ion permitting the governor to banish undesirable persons.. This law, he said, was absolutely necessary to good government, and the canal zono could not be controlled without It. Yet, he said, tho president had exceeded his experience had developed the fact that authority. He said that two years' the canal can never be built under existing laws. Tho affairs of the zone, he said, had been placed In the hands of men who have no boundaries of power. Don't Iiko "Extortionate." Senator Mallory offered an amend ment to the resolution to strike out tha word "extortionate," so that goods -: could be purchased abroad if Ameri can prices were unreasonable. Senator Stone favored the amend ment and spoke in opposition to the resolution. Senator Morgan offered an amend ment making the canal zone a military reservation and providing that all of the income of the zone should be set apart for the benefit of the zone, to be administered for that purpose without having to be converted Into the treasury of the United States. This amendment provided for the pay ment of a duty of 10 per cent ad va lorem on all goods Imported to the canal zone from territory not con- trolled by the United States. The res olution went over till tomorrow. Government Will Replace Supplies. Olympla, Wash., May 31. Gover nor Mead today received a letter from Adjutant General James A. Drain, who s In Washington city on official Bus iness, stating that all tents, blankets and other military equipment belong ing to the national guard of Washing ton and sent by Governor Mead to Han Francisco at the time of the disaster there will be replaced by the federal government with new goods to the same number. General Drain writes that he has Just completed arrangements witn Quartermaster General Humphrey by which the latter Is to order the return Immediately. One advantage of this Is that the exchange for the old style white tents sent to San Francisco, the state will receive the new style khaki colored tents and In exchange for the old blue blankets, the new style khaki colored blankets will be sent. As a whole, the national guard Is consider- by Governor Mead to have profil ed by Its generosity at the time of the disaster. The value of the goods to be exchanged Is about 311,000. Roosevelt and Party Return. Washington, May 31. The presi dent and Mrs. Roosevelt and party returned this afternoon, on board the Mayflower. The trip was without. In cident. Statehood Committee Stalled. Washington, May 31. The state hood conference committee made no progress today regarding statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. FLOOD IX COLORADO RIVER. Santa Fe Ewrbie Ditched and Engin eer Scalded to Death. San Bernardino, May 31. Reports from Imperial county are that the flood In the Colorado river ran the people out of their homes in Calexlco. They took refuge on the levee. The water Is three feet deep In the rail road depot A Santa Fe local engine la ditched near Needle, and Engineer KUIIllea was scalded to death. Sixty-Five Were Drowned. Rlaa. May 31. Sixty-five were drowned yesterday, when an unknown steamer sunk In the Gulf of Riga. GLITTER AND PARADE OF SPANISH PRETENSION. Thousands of Spectators Attended and tho Event Wan Made. Much of I'rlile and Groom Rode hi a Golden Couch They Will Remain In Ma drid Till June 8 and Thcri Start on Their llnuoymimn Was u Church Affulr Strictly. Madrid, May 31. King Alphonso and Princess Una were murrtcd at noon today In the Songeronlue church, In tho presence of thousands of per sons from the chief countries of the world. Cardinal Snnches, Catholic primate of Kpnln, assisted by high primates, performed the ceremony. The princess drove from El Pardo Villa early to the ministry of marine, where she donned her wedding gown and met the queen mother. In the mother of pearl carriage. they drove to the church. The streets were lined with soldiers. Alphonso, escorted by officials, drove to the church, where the bride and groom met. The church was crowded with Jeweled women, and men In court costumes. Ena wore a white duchess satin gown, princess style, the body trim med with white d'Alencon lnce, em broidered and Intertwined with silver rose wreaths and orange blossoms that fell from shoulder to elbow. She wore a white satin mantle oranged same ns the dress. The gown had a court train. After the ceremony Al phonso gave his wife the gold pieces according to ancient custom. The couple then registered In tho cloister. The orchestra played the Te Deum wedding march. The wedding procession returning to the palace was a most gorgeous spectacle, which thousands awaited in the streets. The king and queen rode In a golden coach, bowing to the people. Ronib Thrown at Bridal Couple. Madrid, May 81. A bomb wa thrown from a balcony which killed two horBea of the king's carriage, and a child. A boy was arrested in con nection with the bomb thrown. Courtmartlol Rojcstvcnsky. St Petersburg, May 31. It Is officially announced that Ro Jestvensky, with others In com mand of the fleet defeated by Togo, will be courtmartlaled, charged with surrendering the torpedo boat Bledvoy. LHONSO MARRED HEAVIES T Adjacent Property Much Damaged, Thpugh Not So Badly River Began to Decline at Noon Yesterday. Story of the Later Features of the Flood: Dead Line Established Last Night O. R. & N. Traffic Suspen ded Wexton Badly Damaged Only Mall Train, on W. & C. R. Rescu e of Valuuhle Library Much Criti cism That There la Nq Flood Gat c at Intake of Race Boll the Water Used in Cooking and prinking Lights Off for Possibly Thirty Days. After having gone wild for 38 hours and flooded nearly a third of the city, the Umatilla river has been subsiding since noon yesterday, and the water is now several feet below the hlghesi mark. That all danger of a further rise Is past seems assured, and all en ergies are now being turned towards repairing the loss Inflicted. Consid ering the force of the flood this has been remarkably light and Is so widely distributed that but few will be hurt seriously by the disaster. The dominant feeling at present was expressed by Mayor Fee this morning, when he urged the council to take steps for repairing the streets that visitors In the city a few weeks from now would not know there had been a flood. This morning the water had large ly receded from the flooded district In the west end. and a more accurate estimate of the damage was possible. Considering the size of the flood the property loss will "be remarkably light. With a few notable exceptions the loss to Individuals will be small, con sisting of damages to walks, fences, yards and some household goods. Property owners will also have to ex pend much In repairing the streets ad joining their property. The flooded district in the west end comprises the entire area west of Main and between Alta and the river. While many places on the south side of Alta were flooded, the damage on that side was comparatively light. The heaviest loss fulls upon those living on West Court street, below the break at the LaDow place. IjiIov Lwmch Heavily. The home of G. I. LaDow Is ruined, and altogether Mr. LaDow will suffer a loss of about 18000. The residence, which cost 13500, must be rebuilt en tirely, and practically all of the fur niture is lost. The range, bath tub and several other heavy pieces broke loose and crashed through the side next the river when the house tipped yesterday afternoon. The piano, which was. placed upon a table just before the levee broke, was wrecked and floated about tho room this morn ing. The Isaacs place this side of La- imws, us mm, uamagra co"sia?r-iat )east two or three day8 before any bly through the outer foundation wall", reBUiar g,.n.ice Is established. being washed away. However,' the house Is otherwise unharmed. ' On down Court street all of the nice little homes were flooded, and the walks, streets and yards are badly damaged. In a few lusatnees houses were nearly torn loose from the foun dations, but none went oit with the current. The house occupied by Bird Llvermnre was held to the spot only by the plumbing connections. How ever, nearly all of the houses In thnt section have stone foundations, and this prevented them from going out. During the forenoon yesterday those living In that section tore up their carpets and placed pianos upon tnbles or chairs so as to be above the water. In dozens of Instances this action served to prevent loss, as the water covered the floors In that district. That the loss on lower Court street was light Is largely due to the manner In which the LaDow house blocked the current. By standing against the stream that house prevented a heav ier torrent from passing through the breach, and below the LaDow place several barns and wood sheds col lected and formed a bulwak which prevented tho water from rushing through with the force It would have otherwise had. River Fulling Since Noon Yesterday. .All yesterday afternoon the river continued to fall slowly, and by 8 o'clock It had gone down a foot or REFUSED FEDERAT Bolic, May 81. When court opened at Caldwell this morning the attorneys for the prosecution presented a mo tion for a continuance of tho Moyer and Haywood murder cases on the grounds that the habeas corpus pro ceedings are yet undetermined in the supreme court of the United States, which has made It Impossible to pro ceed. Judge Smith granted the mo tion, which was excepted to by the defendants, who insisted the grounds for the. court's action were Insuffi cient, as he could not take judicial G. I. more. Also, the backwater on Main street had receded, making the side walks and streets easier for travel. As the weather was pleasant during the evening hundreds came downtown to see the effects of the flood, and for hours a crowd stood on the Main street bridge watching the water bat tling against the residence of G. I. LaDow. After standing for several hours without being apparently dam aged on any scale, the outer founda tion of the big house gave way and the building tipped toward the river, threatening to collapse Into the stream. The outer foundation wall of the Isaac place adjoining, went out, but the house stood firm, nevertheless. Dead Line Established. About 6 o'clock last evening, by or der of Mayor Fee, a dead line was es tablished to prevent people having no business in the flooded district from trespassing among the deserted houses.; Mounted officers rode up and down tjie streets announcing that after s'.'veo o'clock no one would be allowed west of Garden street, and between the railroad and the river, ex cepting those having special business in that section. The above precaution was taken to prevent depredations In the flooded district, and the action of the mayor met with general approval. Night of Sleep and Peace. As the river was gradually falling last evening and all signs pointed to a further fall, little uneasiness was felt by residents. Consequently most i people went to their homes early and to sleep, after the strenuous day's work. Many had also been up nearly all the previous night, this being true especially of those living In the west end. Some of those in the west enl hav ing homes high from the ground re turned to them for the night, but the majority remained in the temporary quarters secured during the day. Traffic Suspended. Traffic Is suspended on the O. R. & N. east, west, north and south of Pendleton, While it Is impossible yet to estimate the time at which trains will be run Into the city from any di rection, It Is thought that it will be General Superintendent M. J. Buck ley arrived on foot yesterday evening from Milton, having abandoned his train at that place. He Is In charge of (he repair work In this city and has a large force of men at work repair ing bridges and making ready to run trains Into the city. About 40 passengers, who arrived here Wednesday evening on Xo. 2 from Portland are being kept at the expense of the O. R. & X. at Pendle ton hotels, and will remain In the city until the road Is opened. All telegraph lines Into the city are down except the Starbuck wire, by which all the work on the local O. R. & X. offices Is transacted. This morning Operator Jackson received tt long message from La Grande, by way of Pocatello and San Francisco, a distance of about 2400 miles. The message was received here almost two hours after It was sent from La Grande. It gave the Information that heavy rains had been experienced all along the lines and that three passen ger trains were tied up there, the ho tels being overrun with guests. The wires over the Blue mountains are In bad condition, trees having been blown down, carrying the wires with them In many places. ! For a few moments last evening it was possible to talk with Operator Swart at Blnghom Springs, who said at that time that about 40 people from 11 MEN, 10 ASK EARLY TRIAL notice of something not in evidence. Application was renewed for ball for Moyer, Haywood and Pettlbone, and refused. This was excepted to. Attorney Richardson for the de fense, stated the supreme court had set October 9 for the argument on the habeas corpus appeal, and that three or four monil.s must elapse before a decision and asked for the continu ance of the present case. The court said it would not adjourn the term until the case was tried, if possible to avoid such action. Pendleton and vicinity were encamped In the O. R. & X. depot at that place, and were running short of provisions. Supplies were also short among the ranchers In that vicinity. Weston Badly Damaged. I The town of Weston was damaged to the extent of about $6000 by the high water of yesterday, and Individ uals were also damaged about the the same amount. One large bridge over Wild Horse creek In Main street was washed away as well as three smaller bridges. The water mains were broken and the city Is without water until they are repair ed. Three small bridges are still standing and the streets are not badly washed out, the water being confined to the creek banks. Three shoos were washed Into the creek by the flood, those of Allen Garrett, harness shop; J. M. Ashworth, carpenter, and M. A. Baker, paint shop. The large mercantile stock of Sim J. Cully, valued at $10,000. was moved from the building in the rain and was badly damaged In the mov ing, although the building was not in jured. The Pioneers' picnic has been called off on account of the damaged con dition of the city. It will probably not be held this season, although there Is a sentiment In favor of post poning It and holding It later after re pairs have been made. A heavy rain Is reported from all the district surrounding Weston and small damage Is reported to crops and gardens In the Weston Mountain dis trlct. Many county bridges in the mountain districts are washed away and roads are badly damaged. Only One Mall Train. The only mall train now running In or out of the city Is the regular W. & C. R. train which Is running on schedule time. The local postofflce has made arrangements to send all mall destined for points west of Uma tilla by way of the W. & C. R. to Wal lula, from where It will be taken by the O. R. & X. train to points west All mall destined for points east of La Grande, will be sent out by way of the W. & C. R. to Spokane, and from there will be brought to eastern Oregon points by way of Butte, Poca tello and Huntington. All the stage lines out of the city are In operation and by sending mall from this city to Athena on the W. & C. R., It Is thought that most of the postoffices In the east and north end (Continued on page I.) IS POSTPONED DEMOCRATS WILL NOT HOLD RALLY TONIGHT. Saturday Night at Music Hall, tlie Advertised Rally Will Be Held Honed That Governor Chamberlain Can Re Present It Will Be Attend ed by All the Local Candidates, and Probably by Many Out-of-Tov.il Visitors. The damage to railroad tracks and the suspension of traffic has made it necessary to call off the democratic mass meeting which had been called for this city tonight. This morning It was announced by Manager Will Moore, that no attempt will be made to hold a meeting tonight. On Saturday night, however, a moss meetlnjr will be held at Music hall, and If possible to reach the city, Gov ernor Chamberlain will be present at that meeting as advertised. Anyway, the meeting will be neia and all the candidates will be present. It will be the closing mass meeting of the highly successful campaign conducted by the democratic candidates and a large attendance Is anticipated. By thnt time It Is thought the branch line of the O. R. & N. will be In oper ation and people from up the line will be able to reach the city. The candidates feel well pleased with the cnnvnss made by them and although It will be a disappointment to cancel the meeting here tonight. It Is hoped by them to have renewed Interest In the Saturday evening meet ing, i :' ,w Keen enthusiasm Is felt along the line and the campaign is closed with the feeling that It has been conducted on high lines, with little bitterness and less mud-sllnglng and that principles have been presented which must ap peal to voters. Several small outside meeting have been cancelled on account of the storms, and keen regret Is felt every where that the pioneers' picnic at Weston is called off, as the people of the county, aside from the candidates had anticipated a delightful meeting there this week. Five Were Drowned. Detroit, May 81. The steam er Cowie collided with the steamer Erin in the St Clair river this morning, almost cut ting the latter In two, drowning two women cooks and three men. MASS MEET NG STEEL PRIES BADLY SPRUNG Structures Supposed Earth quake Proof Are Damaged and Must Come Down. DISCONCERTING STATE OF AFFAIRS AT 'FRISCO. Split Has Taken Place In tlie Adjust ing Bureau of Underwriters, Over the Terms of Settling Losses, and It Is Expected That Only a Portion M ill Be Paid In Full Sharp Earth quake Took Place This Morning at Snnta Rose Mayor Schmltz Writes Appreciative of the Services of IT. S. Soldiers. San Francisco, May 31. I' devel oped today that the Mills building, a fine office s iucture .v'ni: although gutted by fire, appeared to be In fairly good condition, will have to be torn down, as the earthquake sprung th steel frame. The same Is also tfuo of the big tower of the ferry building. It is feared close Investigation will show other, steel buildings now stand ing to be In the same condition. I'nderwrlters Cannot Agree. San Francisco, May 81. A split has occurred In the adjusting bureau ot underwriters, and will undoubtedly result In an open rupture, which ex plains the cessation of assignment of losses.. It is stated those companies which favor paying losses in full will appoint a committee for the adjust ment of their losses separately. Quake at Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa, May SI. A sharp earthquake shock at 6:55 this morn ing alarmed the residents. Many rushed from their houses. No dam--age was done, . I '. . Schmltz to Roosevelt. ' . Washington, May 31. Mayor E. E. Schmltz. of San Francisco, has writ ten to President Roosevelt testifying to the excellent service rendered by the United States troops during tha fire and earthquake that devastated the city. On behalf of the stricken city the mayor extends to the presi dent and the nation sincere thanks for the prompt and loyal action taken to relieve the suffering incident to tha calamity. Mayor Schmitz's letter was made public at the White House today, tha text being as follows: "San Francisco. May 20, 1906. My Dear President: It was with great pleasure that I received your esteemed communication of the 16th Instant, relative to my telegram of the 13th Instant. I am pleased to note that you have taken the matter up with! the speaker of the house, and hope that something may be done at thls session cf congress. "The people of San Francisco have shown a remarkable courage In the hours of this great calamity. The de termination which each and every one exhibits to build a better and greater San rFanclsco speaks well for the true American spirit centered in the breast of every Callfornlan. Our people know not what it Is to be discouraged and with God's help, Mr. President, within the next five years we will return to the nation her greatest seaport on her western shores. "In the name of the brave people whom I am proud to represent. I ex tend to you my sincere gratitude for the prompt and loyal action that you have taken In endeavoring to help to relieve the suffering of our afflicted people "Let me at this time say a word for the United States troops. Just after the earthquake, on the morning of April 15, 1906, the United States troops stationed here were put under the con trol of the municipal authorities by General Funston. He acted nobly and with General Greely, who took charge a few days later, has exemplified tha standing for which the members of our army have ever been noted, and exhibited an ability to cope, under any and all circumstances, successfully with great emergencies. I can not speak in too high praise of tho mag nificent help given the municipal au thorities by the United States troops stationed here, or too highly of the In defatigable work, and I might say, de vated assistance of Major General Greely and General Funston. Mr. President, as an American citizen. I am proud to be able to certify to their work, and I am proud that we have men of such caliber In the ranks of the United States. Sincerely yours. "E. E. SCHMTTZ. "To the President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt." Peace Conference Mot Yesterday. Lake Mohawk, N. T.. Majt 81. The Lake Mohawk peace conference, which Is endeavoring to establish universal peace, met here yesterday. John W. Foster Is presiding.