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PENDLETON, OREGON, Fill DAY, JULY 24. 1908.
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Grover Stoffel Believed Elza
Kenison Had Deliberately
Deceived Him.
LEAVES "WARNIXG" TO
YOUXG BOYS AND GIRLS.
Declare Girl Had Broken His Heart
Says His Idm la to fihow Her
That Bho Will Never Fool Anyone
Ekt Insists That Ho In In Hla
Right Mlml Glrl'H Letter Shout
That netiirn of Former 6weetlieart
Was Responsible for Uio 'Change
Toward StofTlo.
When Grover Stoffle killed Elza
Kennlson at Echo yesterday morning
he was crazed with Ignorant Jealousy
and the Idea that he had been de
ceived by the young girl. He plan
ned the bloody deed In advance and
also Intended killing himself. Many
letters were found on his person and
one of these, to the East Oregonian,
.and published below, sets forth his
side of the case.
The letter, written In a scrawling,
almost Illegible hand, Is as fallows:
Echo, Oregon, July 28
last Oregonian:
Please publish this. With a great
1rlal 1 will send you a peace to pub
Use in your paper. It will be a warn
ing to young boy and girls that when
you make a promise far god sake be
falferhel (faithful) and do not de
ceive your Fellow man. I have a
task of -that myself. I was tru m
ever respect until sho broken my hart
he deceived kep me in the dark and
then let me down like that the world
dosent know thla story the way I
do. I am hart 'broken forever and
my Idea Is to show her that she will
never Fool no ne -else, I want the
people to under (understand) Grover
Stoffel In his right mind. I receiv
ed the -fatal Slow this morning she
say no forever she has deceived toled
untru things I am rained forever
without her. I will not mention her
name but all will eoon Knew.
Please pubellsh.
East Oregonian.
Send rto Statesman, Boise, Idaho.
Lochwood limes, Lochwood, Ms.
Tours In oblige.
Grover Stoffel
via
Elza Kennleen.
Wrote Many Leteere.
Aside from the letter to the East
Oregonian the lovesick boy wTOte
brief notes to nearly a dozen relatives
telling them good bye and that he had
ordered plctunrs sent to then.
Two of the longest letters were ad
dressed to hie mother at Miller, Mo.,
and to his nnele, J. P. Stoffle of this
city. His uncle was asked to take
care of his body and he said that he
"would give him a piece of land he
liad in Missouri to cover a debt he
owed him. In nearly all of his letters
Stoffle mentioned hla 'trouble, but
.gave few details.
In the pocket of the dead man was
Also found the letter he had received
from Elza Kenhlson that morning. It
Is as follows:
Dear Friend:
Received your letter. Grover, I
have not changed a' bit. I can't love
you. But remember, the world hasn't
thrown you down. How could you
be liappy with a wife who did not love
yoe? I don't care for anyone but
Linn Elam, as I told you before.
I know what changed my mind.
He changed his mind and that some
how changed me. I didn't know until
today that he still loves and cares for
me. He wrote me a letter asking me
to forgive him. I count him first be
cause he was first. He Is coming up
Sunday so everything will be all set
tled one way or the other.
Grover, I advise you either to go
to your uncle In Pendleton or else to
your dear old mothor. She loves and
cares for you. Anyway If you stay
away some time it will be much easier
for you to forget me. But remember
I am your friend.
I could never be happy with some
What promises to be a unique and
fascinating Inter-state sport is occa
sionally Indulged In between trains on
the O. R. & N. in Oregon and on the
North Bank road across the Colum
bia river in the state of Washington.
Racing at points where the tracks
run close to the Columbia river for
long distances is now Indulged In by
trains on the two roads, and passen
gers are relieved of the tedium of
the Journey by these exciting events.
Yesterday a most exciting race be
tween an O. R. ft N. and North Bank
train took place, but the heavy nine
car train on the O. R. ft N. was handi
one I did not love. And you wouldn't
be happy with me, I know. So I feel
I have answered your letter as best
I Can. Forgive me for treating you
this way. Goodbye.
ELZA KENXISON.
Yesterday afternoon Coroner Balph
Folsom summoned a Jury for the
purpose of passing upon the two
deaths. In the case of the girl a for
mal verdict was given to the effect
that Elza Kennlson had met death
through a shot fired at her by Grove
Stoffle with murderous Intent. Stof
fle's death was attributed to his own
hand.
Those on the coroner's Jury were
C. J. Gulliford, Frank Spikes, Zoeth
Houscr, J. H. Ltezer, F. W. Godfrey
and Louis Scholl, Jr.
The bodies of both Miss Kennlson
and Stoffle are being held at Echo.
The young lady will be burled there,
where she lived for many years and
was educated. It Is not yet known
where Stoffle will be Interred.
Among the people of Echo and also
of this city, there has been widespread
indignation over the tragedy wrought
by Stoffle and severe censure has been
heaped upon his head. On the other
hand deep regret Is expressed over
the death of the girl and her letter is
considered as fully clearing her of
any wrong doing..
T
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LIGHTNING STRIKES
CAMP OF MILITIA.
Three Men Killed In Gamp on Famous
Battleground of the Clvtt' War
ranto Ensued After Severe Elec
trical Display Ounp Flooded and
Wires Down.
Gettysburg, July 24. As a, result of
a severe electrical storm which pass
ed over the encampment of the Na
tional Guard of Pennsylvania last
night three troopers -were killed and
twenty-six seriously Injured
Shortly before 2 o'clock this morn
ing Lieutenant Colonel Beatler, of
Philadelphia, a member of the staff
of Governor Stuart, came to this place
from the camp and made the official
j announcement. Those killed, It Is
announcea, were;
Privates Burt Barber and Milton
Garver of the Tenth regiment, and
Private Morrison, Sixth regiment.
Captain O. J. Gunning of Warren,
Lieutenant James A. Sanders of Erie,
Chief Musician Morrison and Dram
Major Chrlatley f Butler were badly
Injured.
Lieutenant Kennedy of the Tenth
regiment la seriously hurt . He cays
that every surgeon who has seen the
dead and Injured blames the trouble
on the leggings worn by the men.
Considerable steel Is used in the leg
gings. Panic Prevails.
The greatest confusion prevails,
and the visitors to the camp as well
as many of the troopers are panic
stricken The field hospital Is crowd
ed with Injured, and the colonel of
the Tenth regiment has given up his
quarters to those who are Immediate
ly In need of medical assistance.
The camp Is flooded and the. tele
graph wires are prostrated.
Pr. Courtney Arrested.
Indianapolis, Indo., July 24. Dr.
Joseph S. Courtney, a prominent Port-
I land physician, was arrested today at
' the Union station as he was boarding
' a train for Chicago, on a warrant ac
' cuslng him of performing an opera
I tlon on Stella Bennett, aged 15, caus
ing her death. He was attending the
Hibernians' convention here.
CLARENCE KXIGHT SELLS OUT.
Former Pendleton Man Was In Busi
ness n New Mexico.
Clarence Knight, son of Mr. and
Mrs. G. W. Knight of this city, has
disposed of his mercantile business at
Narviss, N. M. He was a member of
the firm of Knight & Searcy and they
sold their general store to S. M. How
ell of Delhart, Texas, for the price of
$30,000.
It Is understood that Mr. Knight
will return to Oregon for a visit and
may relocate here. He was formerly
in the drug business at Helix.
capped in the contest with the three
car train of the Washington road,
and after a spurt of speed for about
four miles the North Bank train
gained so much on the Oregon train
that nothing but the smoke encir
cling the foothills along the Columbia
could be seen by the O. R. & N. pas
sengers. However, O. R. & N. trains are not
so badly handicapped in going down
hill toward Portland, and the North
Bank . trains are "given a run for
their money" In that direction. Pas
sengers now look forward to these
events with much enjoyment.
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CQDKADETIED
Two Americans Break Olym
pic Record in the Pole
Vault.
FORREST SMITHSON
TIES OLYMPIC RECORD.
Two Oregon Roys Top Xotchers.
Among World Athletes Smithson
Winn His Heat of Scmi-Flnals in
Hurdles Wltliout Effort Will Win
Hie Final Race and Break Record
Without Doubt Americans Win
Every Heat In Scmi-Finals.
London, July 24. In the
final pole vault, Cook and Gil
bert, both Americans, tied for
first place, each going over the
bar at 12 feet 2 inches, break
ing the record.
London, July 24. Tying the Olym
pl crecord of 12 2-5 seconds, Forrest
Smithson of Portland, today won the
second heat of the semi-final try out
for the 110-meter hurdle race. The
Oregon boy Is in perfect condition
and is strongly backed for first place
In the final heat. A. R. Shaw of
America, won the first heat In the
same event In 15 3-5 seconds, quali
fying for the finals.
Smithson entered the second heat
and without apparent effort won. Ex
pert trainers marveled at his speed
and declared that if he had attempt
ed he could have lowered the record.
He did not try to use all his sped In
the semi-final.
The speed shown by the two Amer
icans puts new life Into the other
boys from the United States.
Everything seemed to be coming
the way of the American contestants
when Rand carried off the third heat
of the 110-meter hurdles and Gilbert
added another victory to the United
States list by winning the combined
sections two and three In the pole
vault with 12 feet, which Is six Inches
hlgher than the record made by
fGouder of France at the Olympic
games at Athent in 1906.
Garrels of America, ' captured the
fourth, heat In the 110-meter hurdles
In 11 4-5 seconds.
Cook, of America, qualified for
semi-finals in the pole vault by win
ning the combined sections four, five
and six. America captured the third
heat In the 1600-meter relay race
from England.
Judge Don't Mind Teddy's Criticism.
New York, July 24. Judge Gross
cup, who read the decision reversing
the decision of the big fine against
the Standard Oil, when asked what
he had to say about Roosevelt's re
mark that if weaker it would have
been punished, said: "If a good, all
'round lawyer had said that I might
have been disturbed, but the comment
from the president does not disturb
me."
Fourth Regiment Win.
Salem. Ore., July 24. The team
from the Fourth regiment won the
governor's trophy In the regimental
shoot this morning by a lead of about
fifteen points over the Third regi
ment The trophy is a handsome gold
lined sliver cup, presented by Cham
berlain. The complete score is not
yet figured up.
Storm Sixills Regatta.
Tut In Bay, Ohio, July 24. A ter
rltlc rain and wind storm on Lake
Erie has played havoc with the Inter
lake regatta. The Stella II. was cap
sized and her crew rescued after hard
work. Many boats dragged their an
chors. nendqunrters for Clileago.
Chicago, July 24. Taggart, of the
democratic national (committee, ar
rived here this morning, and Tom
said the headquarters for the com
paign would be located in Chlcgao.
John H. Atwood, of Kansas, Is In the
lead for appointment as chairman of
the national committee.
Bryan to Chicago.
Lincoln, Neb., July 24. Bryan left
today for Chicago to attend the meet
ing of the sub-committee of the na
tional committee.
Girl Drinks Carbolic Add.
Because her parents objected to her
marrying the man of her. choice,
Catherine Dot Holley committed sui
cide at Seattle by drinking carbolic
acid. Her home was In Oakland, Cal.
Sandpoint, Idaho ,1s to have a new
paper. Articles of incorporation of
the Democrat Publishing company
have been filed, and it is expected
the first paper will be issued about
August 6.
AMERICAN MS
MARATHON RUN
Italian Helped Across Line in
World's Greatest Race and
is Disqualified.
EIGHTY ATHLETES COVER
TWENTY-SIX MILE COURSE.
Thousands of Cheering People Line
the Course Dramatic Finish Ital
lan Falls Five limes When New
ing Tape Urged on by Queen Al
exandria, Plied With Brandy and
Literally Pushed Across the Lino
Judges Declare John F. Hayes Uio
Winner.
London, July 24. John F.
Hayes, of the Irish-American
club, was declared the winner
,ot the Marathon race this af-
ternoon by the Judges, who up-
held the protest against Doran-
do, of Italy, who crossed the
line first. Hefferon was given
second place and Forshaw
third. It was proved to the sat-
isfaction of the Judges that Do-
rando was assisted across the
line.
London, July 24. Dorando of Italy,
today won the great Marathon race
of 26 miles, defeating 80 contestants.
Dorando's time was 2 hours 54 min
utes and 36 seconds The Americans
have protested his victory, alleging
the crowds closed in on the tracks at
the finish, and that he was actually
assisted across the line.
John F. Hayes, of the' Irlsh-Amer
lean club was second; Hefferon, of
South Africa, third, and Joseph For
shaw, of St. Louis, fourth. A big gap
separated these four from the next
group, which was headed by Beel, or
England, followed by Longboat.
The Marathon race at Athens In
1906 was won by Sherrlng, of Canada,
in 2 hours 51 minutes and 23 3-5 sec
onds. Dramatic Finish.
The finish of the Italian's run was
dramatic. He fell five times In the
last stages of the rice and each time
was lifted and urged on by friends.
The fifth time he fell directly in
front of the royal, box. Queen Alex
andria rose and wavoJ encourage
ment. He was then within ten yards
of the tape. Friends rushed to him,
gave him brandy, ;if:el him 10 his
feet and lltcrn.ly pushed him over
the He, where ho fell in a lead
faint.
When revived he was supported by
Hayes, .Hefferon and Forshaw, and
taken to the royal nox and introduced
to the queen.
ll.iy .-s Protested.
London, July Tl. A irotst was
filed with the judges that Hayes was
assisted at one point near the finish.
On account of one of his logs fall
ing. Longboat was forced to retire
In the twoiMe.h mile. Ho forced
the running too hard at the 'art.
With eighty contestants entered, the
Marathon race started from the east
terrace, Windsor castle, this after
noon at a signal given by the crown
prince of Sweden. King Edward and
the royal family saw the start from
the terrace.
The teams representing America,
England and South Africa were to
gether at the start and clung together
for several minutes. Then Tom Long
boat, the Canadian Indian, forged
ahead at a terrific pace.
Protests against Longboat entering
the race were overruled at the last
minute today. The Americans object
ed to allowing the redskin to com
pete, on the grounds that he Is a
professional. '
At the start the runners were
grouped In rows. Among the men
In the first row were A. R. Welton,
of Chicago; Sidney Hatch, of Chic
ago; M. J. Ryan, of New York, and
Tom Morrissey, of Yonkers, N. Y.
There were no Americans in the
second row. In the third were John
F. Hayes, of the Jrish-American Ath
letic club, of New York; LewU Tow
inina, of the Carlyle Indian school,
and Joseph Forshaw, of the Missouri
Athletic club.
There were no "Americans In the
fourth row.
Thousands lined the course of 25
miles and 38 yards, which extended
from the palace terrace through
Windsor park to High street across
the Thames river bridge Into Eaton,
past Eaton college, along the Wind
sor road to High street slough, and
then in a winding course to the Sta
dium, where the race ended.
Twelve Englishmen, eleven Canad
ians, seven Americans, four Swedes,
three Australians, two South Afri
cans, two Greeks, two from Denmark,
one German, one Finn, one Russian,
one Belgian,, one Austrian, one Bohe
mian and one Italian entered
WARRANT OUT FOR
COUNTY TREASURER
Shortage of Pasco Official Who Fled
July 3 Is $2,3 J I.
Pasco, Wash., July 23. On the
charge of embezzling the county of
Franklin out of 12,344. a warrant for
the arrest of E. C. Brayford, bounty
treasurer, was Issued on the com
plaint of Prosecuting Attorney Schutt
yesterday His books were examined
and found short at a meeting of the
board of county commissioners yes
terday evening. It was learned last
evening that Brayford left Pasco on
the evening of July 3. He was later
seen at North Yakima and on July
10 Mrs. Brayford received a letter
from her husband from Spokane,
stating that he would return In a
few days.
CROCKER GETS FUNNY.
Says Hughes Belongs to Salvation
Army and King Edward Is Most
Popular Man In World.
New York, July 24. Richard
Crocker, the former Tammany chief
tain, says that in the Interest of the
coming campaign he hopes . Bryan
wins. In an Interview granted at his
home in Glencalrn, Ireland, he asks
who Kern' is and when told said he
ought to be able to carry Indiana.
He said America does not want any
more Roosevelts. He declared Gover
nor Hughes belongs to the Salvation
Army. He says King Edward is the
most popular man in Christendom,
and that if there is ever an election
for president of the world, Edward
will be elected.
ENTIRE TOPULACE AND
THOUSANDS OF VISITORS
Famous Plains of Abraham Take on
Appearance of Early Days Pictur.
eeqne Costumes of Early Traders
and Indians with Flaming Blankets
and War Bonnets Prince Reviews
15,000 Troops.
Quebec, Canada, July 24. The most
magnificent scene ever presented in
Canada was presented today on the
Plains of Abraham, when the Prince
of Wales reviewed" fifteen thousand
Canadian troops.
Ten thousand sailors were in the
pageant, and 'practically the entire
population of Quebec was present,
besides thousands of visitor Hun
dreds appeared on the streets attired
In the historic dress of the time In
the early days of Quebec All through
the crowds were painted lnd'ans In
brilliant blankets and war bonnets.
When the prince emerged from his
quarters at the citadel this morning
he found the streets do3orted. Ev
erybody had gone to the plains.
After the parade the prince dedi
cated tne Quebec battlefield and re
turned to the citadel to prepare for
the grand official ball tonight at the
parliament house.
Frisco Will Exliiblt.
San Francisco, July 24. San Fran
cisco merchants and manufacturers
are today making preparations to
gather exhibits for the Alaskan-Yukon
exposition. At a meeting of the
general executive committee of the
commercial organizations. President
Briggs, of the state board of trade,
authorized the appointment of a fi
nance committee of one member from
each commercial body to raise funds.
Thugs Will Hang.
San Juantln, Cal., July 24. John
Siamsen and Louis V. Dabner, the
famous gas pipe thugs, sentenced to
hang next Friday, this morning
marched from their cells to the death
chamber, which Is within a few
steps' of the gallows. Siamsen is
showing signs of a breakdown. Dab
ner. maintains his stoical attitude.
Blooded Cattle for Yakima.
E. B. Marks, of Ahtanum valley,
and H. C. Davis, of Moxee, have re
ceived from Syracuse, N. Y., a con
signment of twenty-four head of reg
istered Holstein cattle at a cost of
$6,000.
For the price of 110,000 Mayor E.
J. Murphy has purchased from the
Despaln estate, the portion of the De
spaln building occupied by the Mur
phy paint store, together with the
portion of the second story above the
paint store. ""f
The Murphy location has a front
age of 25 feet on Court street, and
SCENE AT QUEBEG
IS MIEIIIFICENT
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WITNESS
IS
Three Members of Firm of
Five Have Been Killed.
Fourth on Trial.
OFFICERS SEARCHING
FOR UNKNOWN GREEK.
Victim Stabbed Seven Times In Face
and Seven Times in Body, Bnt Bit
Off nis Assailant's Finger Before
Dying TlUs Is Only Clue Officers
Have Murdered Man Was Only
Witness Against Former Partner on
Trial for Killing Other Two All
Are Greeks.
South San Francisco, July 14.
The sheriff of San Mateo county and
his deputies are today scouring the
country In this vicinity for an un
known Greek accused of murdering
Stoyan Steff, the only witness in a
murder case here who could convict
the defendant
Steff was stabbed seven times In the
face and seven times In the body. In
the struggle Steff caught the right
forefinger of the murderer and bit it
oft The finger is being used as a
clew.
The murdered man is the third man
of a former bakery firm of five mem
bers to be killed within three months.
The fourth partner, Toder Klpproff, Is
In Jail awaiting trial, accused of kill
ing the other two men. Steff was the
only witness against him.
Steff was murdered In the base
ment of the Western Meat company's
building, where he was employed as
watchman.
Struck by Lightning
. The home of Train Dispatcher J.
F. Corbett, formerly known as the
Tom Walsh house, was struck by
lightning at about 8 o'clock yesterday
morning, says the La Grande Observ
er Miss Ryan, a member of the fam
ily, was knocked flat to the ground
and remained In an unconscious con
dition for two hours before she was
resuscitated Miss Ryan was on ths
way from the barn to the house when
the flash came Mrs. Corbett, who
was at work at a sewing machine.
stooped to pick up a pair of scis
sors as the lightning struck the house
and her arm was paralysed by the
shock. It was several hours after
ward that she regained the use of
her arm. Several boards were sliv
ered from the house, the telephone
Instrument was practically burned up
and a hole was torn in the side of
the house where the telephone wires
were fastened.
Other buildings In different parts
of the town were shaken up by the
charges of electricity in the phone
and light wires. It is reported also
that a tree in the Old Town waa
struck by lightning. There was dur
ing the few minutes of the shower
yesterday morning the most severe
shaking up from an electric storm
that La Grande has even known.
Wonts an Auto Trust
J. N. Williamson in his Fourth of
July oration suggested that an auto
mobile trust would be the next one
organized, as the public was even
now- demanding it, to furnish cars
at one-tenth their present cost.
He pointed out that this is the only
way such reduction could be brought
about, and he was undoubtedly cor
rect Such a combination would re
duce prices, Insure uniformity in con
struction and make things better all
around The suggested trust could
make deals with the Bteel trust, leath
er trust and oil trust, and give the
purchaser the benefit, and the Hearst
papers one more vital (?) issue to
dilate upon Prlneville Review
Jail Break at Fertile.
Five Italians held In Jail as mem
bers of the Black Hand, at Fernie,
B. C, escaped from the Jail early
Wednesday morning. The officers
have trailed them to a timber lot,
where It Is hoped to surround them.
Fire at Portland.
The Ablngton, a six-story office
building in Portland, was completely
gutted bjf fire Wednesday evening.
The loss Is estimated at 3300,000. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
OF
this Includes the stairway However,
under the terms of the deal, the own
ers of the remainder of the building
have equal rights' with Mr Muryhy
to the stairway.
The second story of Mr. Murphy's
portion of the building is now occu
pied by a portion of the Lowell &
Winters offices. Architect Howard's
office and the Union meeting hall.
MURDERED